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February 2019 Legal Current Affairs for Law Entrance Exam FEB LEGAL CA QUIZ 27 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. Raj Kumar Barjatya passed away recently was a/an: A. Actor B. Singer C. Poet D. Film Producer 2. Cabinet of which of the following states has recently approved Khushi Scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to school girls across the state? A. Odisha B. Telangana C. Haryana D. Uttar Pradesh 3. Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti inaugurated Sikaria Mega Food Park Pvt Ltd in which of the following states? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Assam C. Tripura D. West Bengal 4. Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani has recently launched the Integrated Large Scale Eri Farming in which of the following states? A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Sikkim C. Nagaland D. Assam 5. The Aero India Air Show 2019 was recently held in which of the following cities? A. New Delhi B. Bengaluru C. Lucknow D. Chennai 6. A team of researchers has recently spotted the world’s giant bee which is as big as a human thumb in ___________ . A. Australia B. Austria C. Indonesia D. Thailand 7. Which of the following Indian based applications was recently ranked 28th globally in the 2019 list of “50 most Innovative Companies”according to a report by Fast Company? A. Gaana B. JioSaavn C. Hike D. Byzu 8. Who among the following has recently won the first gold for India at the ISSF World Cup by finishing on top of the women’s 10 metre Air Rifle Category in New Delhi? A. Anuja Jung B. Shweta Chaudhary C. Apurvi Chandela D. Anjali Bhagwat 9. Woman wicketkeeper from which of the following countries has set the Guinness World Record for the highest catch of a cricket ball? A. Zimbabwe B. Sri Lanka C. India D. Australia 10. Who among the following was recently elected as vice president of the Asian Hockey Federation for a four-year term in Gifu, Japan? A. Ashwani Lohani B. Ramachandra Guha C. Vinod Rai D. Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad Correct answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 D A C A B C B C D D Explanations: 1. Hints to Remember Who: Film producer Raj Kumar Barjatya What: passes away When: published on 21st February 2019 Veteran film producer Raj Kumar Barjatya passed away. Father of filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya and son of founder Rajshri Pictures’ Tarachand Barjatya, Raj Kumar worked primarily as a producer and had credits on films such as 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun', 'Vivaah' and 'Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo'. Trade analyst Komal Nahta confirmed the news on his social media handle as he tweeted, "Terribly shocking news. Shri RajKumarBarjatya passed away some minutes back at RelianceHurkissondas Hospital. Can’t believe this. Met him just a week back at his Prabhadevi office. He spent so much time with me and my family. He looked perfectly alright then. And now, he’s gone!" For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news /film-producer-raj-kumar-barjatya-passes-away/articleshow/68090955.cms 2. Hints to Remember Who: Odisha Government What: Approves Rs. 466 Crore For ‘Khushi’ Scheme To Provide Free Sanitary Pads When: published on 26th February 2019 ‘I don’t like the concept of ‘periods’, it tends to stay for 6-7 days and since I can’t afford a sanitary pad, I have to sit at home all day long and miss school,” says a 14-year-old Nivedita Mohpatra from Cuttack district of Odisha. Nivedita is not alone, menstruation keeps thousands of young girls out of school in India. In Odisha alone, as per the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data, 53 per cent women use unhygienic methods and around 69 per cent women use cloth. To bring about a change, Odisha Government launched the ‘Khushi’ scheme last year ahead of International Women’s Day, with an aim to provide free sanitary pads to government and non-government-aided schools across the state and benefit approximately 17 lakh girls. Now, a fund of Rs. 466 crore has been approved for Khushi scheme by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/odisha-government-approves-rs-466-crore- for-khushi-scheme-to-provide-free-sanitary-pads-31591/ 3. Hints to Remember Who: Union minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti What: inaugurates 18th Mega Food Park in Tripura When: published on 20th February 2019 Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti Wednesday inaugurated the 18th Food Park of the country at Tulakona village of West Tripura and said the central government aims to set up 22 food parks in India. Launching an attack on erstwhile CPI (M) led Left Front government, the Union Minister said the Left government did nothing to develop industries in Tripura in their 25-year-old rule. She also said that the food park inaugurated today would provide good infrastructural facilities for food processing and allied industries along with the value chain from farm-based market and processing centres. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/tripura/union-minister- sadhvi-niranjan-jyoti-inaugurates-18th-mega-food-park-of-india-in-tripura- 5593402/ 4. Hints to Remember Who: Smriti Irani What: launches Integrated Large Scale Eri Farming in Arunachal Pradesh under NERTPS When: published on 22nd February 2019 Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani launched the Integrated Large Scale Eri Farming in Arunachal Pradesh under North East Region Textile Promotion Scheme (NERTPS) in Itanagar today. Initially, the Project will cover five districts of the state, that are: Papumpare, East Kameng, Siang, East Siang and West Siang. While launching the centrally funded Scheme for Eri silk Farming, Union Textiles Minister said that about one thousand acres land will be covered for Eri Farming in the chosen districts of the state. Mrs Irani said Government has decided to provide financial assistance to 4000 (four thousand ) beneficiaries under NERTPS. Mrs Irani also assured that skill training will be imparted to eri silk farmers and weavers under the Samarth Scheme. For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=360125 5. Hints to Remember Who: P V Sindhu What: flies LCA Tejas at Bengaluru Air Show When: published on 23rd February 2019 Asia's biggest air show Aero India-2019 will open at Yelahanka air force station in Bengaluru, showcasing aerospace majors and their technologies and products, which include helicopters, fighter jets and transport aircraft. The 12th edition of Asia's premier show will be a five-day-long biennial event, exhibiting India's defence prowess will also have aerobatic teams like India's Sarang (ALH-Dhruv) and UK-based Yakovlevs will engross the audience present at the show. The will also be a platform for aviation companies to forge new alliances and contracts. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/aero-india-2019-pv- sindhu-flies-lca-tejas-at-bengaluru-air-show/videoshow/68129093.cms 6. Hints to Remember Who: World’s Largest Bee What: Spotted For The First Time Since 1981 When: published on 22nd February 2019 A team of researchers spotted the world’s giant bee which is as big as a human thumb, in Indonesia for the first time since 1981, the media reported. The team — natural history photographer Clay Bolt, entomologist Eli Wyman, behavioural ecologist Simon Robson and ornithologist Glenn Chilton — made the stunning “rediscovery” of the elusive critter and took the first photos and video of a living Wallace’s giant bee on January 25, CNN reported. The team has spent years studying the bee and slogged around in humid Indonesia forests for days before stumbling upon one. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://odishatv.in/world/worlds-largest-bee-spotted-for-the-first-time- since-1981-354374 7. Hints to Remember Who: JioSaavn only Indian company What: to make it to '50 Most Innovative Companies' list When: published on 22nd February 2019 India based global audio and music streaming service JioSaavn on Friday announced that it has secured the first rank India-wise and 28th rank globally in the 2019 list of "50 Most Innovative Companies". JioSaavn is the only Indian company that made it to the list, published by US-based business publication Fast Company. "The music streaming company which was formed in October 2018 when streaming start-up Saavn merged with telecom giant Reliance's JioMusic services, offers more than 40 million tracks in 15 regional languages for 38 million monthly active users," Fast Company wrote in its listing. The other domestic companies that ranked top on the India list of "Most Innovative Companies" include branded budget hotel marketplace OYO, biodegradable sanitary pad manufacturers Sathi and ride-hailing service Ola. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/jiosaavn-only-indian- company-to-make-it-to-50-most-innovative-companies-list/68112419 8. Hints to Remember Who: Apurvi Chandela What: wins gold at shooting World Cup When: published on 23rd February 2019 Apurvi Chandela won the first gold for India at the ISSF World Cup by finishing on top of the women's 10 metre Air Rifle category here. Apurvi also set a new world record with 252.9 points on the way to the title. The Chinese took home both the silver and bronze medals. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/apurvi-chandela-wins- gold-at-shooting-world-cup/articleshow/68126062.cms 9.