May 2019 Legal Current Affairs for Law Entrance Exam May legal CA quiz 3
Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below.
1. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recommended four Indian cricketers. Which of the following players is not among them?
A. Mohammed Shami B. Jasprit Bumrah C. Ravindra Jadeja D. Ravichandran Ashwin 2. Which one of the following has recently announced new internal exams for class 10's Mathematics and English paper?
A. UP Board B. MP Board C. CBSE Board D. ICSE Board 3. The United Nations Security Council recently designated which of the following organizations’ chief as a Global Terrorist?
A. Jaish-e-Mohammad B. Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen C. National Thawheed Jamath D. Jamathei Milathu Ibrahim 4. Who among the following has recently attained world number one position in 10m air rifle?
A. Apurvi Chandela B. Anjum Moudgil
C. Manu Bhaker D. Divyansh Singh Panwar
5. Who among the following has recently been nominated by Hockey India for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
A. Akashdeep Singh B. P R Sreejesh C. Deepika D. Chinglensana Singh Kangujam
6. Which of the following countries has recently barred preaching religious, radical ideologies glorifying terrorism?
A. Australia B. New Zealand
C. Sri Lanka D. United Kingdom
7. Who among the following was recently named as first non-British President of the Marylebone Cricket Club?
A. M S Dhoni B. Kumar Sangakkara
C. Brett Lee D. Chris Gayle
8. Who among the following was recently recommended for the 2019 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by the National Shooting Federation?
A. Jitu Rai B. Abhinav Bindra
C. Apurvi Chandela D. Heena Sidhu
9. Who among the following has set record with most wins at billboard awards?
A. Nicki Minaj B. Aubrey Drake Graham
C. Kanye West D. Rihanna
10. The 2019 World Tuna Day was recently observed on which of the following dates?
A. May 1 B. May 2
C. May 3 D. April 29
Correct answers:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 D C A A A C B D B B
Explanations:
1.
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Who: BCCI What: recommends Bumrah, Shami, Jadeja and Poonam Yadav for Arjuna award When: published on 27th April 2019
The BCCI recommended India pacers Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and women’s team spinner Poonam Yadav for the Arjuna award.
The decision was taken during the Supreme Court-appointed CoA meeting in the capital.
The 25-year-old Bumrah, who is currently playing in the IPL for Mumbai Indians, is a regular across all three formats for India. He will be spearheading India’s campaign in the upcoming World Cup in the UK.
Pacer Shami has been a crucial cog in the Indian bowling set up while all- rounder Jadeja has also made a comeback in the limited-overs team and has been named in the 15-member squad for the World Cup in England and Wales.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/bcci-recommends-bumrah- shami-jadeja-and-poonam-yadav-for-arjuna-award/article26966445.ece
2.
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Who: CBSE Board What: has announced new internal exams for class 10's Mathematics and English paper When: published on 29th April 2019
CBSE always come up with a proactive and student-centric program for more engagement from students. The Central Board of Secondary Education now will be conducting two-level for class 10 mathematics and English papers from 2020 ahead.
According to a new circular from CBSE, a total of 20 marks will be assigned for school-based assessment in each of the exams.
In order to be considered for the board exams, students will have to clear the school-based exams first. Such a system was being followed in some of class 12 subjects exams earlier and now has been extended for class 10 board exams also.
CBSE said that this move ‘learner-centric’ and stated, the need for school- based ‘internal assessments’ is increasing. With this rule being implemented, the regular theory exams will be conducted for 80 marks instead of 100 marks. The board has sent the notice to affiliated schools and is likely to be available for the public in a short time.
The 2020 exam, the mathematics class 10 students will also have an option of choosing the difficulty level of their mathematics exam. Those who chose for an easier version, though could not take mathematics as a major subject in higher studies.
According to an official circular by the CBSE released in 2018, the current mathematics subject will be called mathematics-standard and the easier level will be called mathematics-basic. The same will be introduced from 2020 onwards as well.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.newsbharati.com/Encyc/2019/4/29/CBSE-announces-new- internal-exams-for-class-10-s-Mathematics-and-English-paper.html
3.
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Who: UN What: lists JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist When: published on 2nd May 2019
It was a fine day for India at the diplomatic office as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) finally designated Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.
It took India almost a decade to get Masood Azhar listed as a global terrorist after it first moved a proposal to designate him as a global terrorist in 2009.
Top political leaders around the world, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, welcomed the UNSC’s decision to list Masood Azhar as a terrorist.
As soon as India’s permanent representative to UN Syed Akbaruddin made the announcement, many leaders declared it as a huge diplomatic victory for India.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/un-lists-jem-chief-masood-azhar-as- global-terrorist-what-happens-next-1514902-2019-05-02
4.
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Who: Apurvi Chandela What: attained world number one position in 10m air rifle When: published on 1st May 2019
Indian shooting ace Apurvi Chandela attained the world number 1 position in the women’s 10m air rifle event while compatriot Anjum Moudgil rose to number two after consistent performances in recent years.
The rifle ace from Jaipur is among the five Indian shooters to have already secured 2020 Olympics quotas for the country.
Chandela shot a world record score of 252.9 to clinch gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in February. She is a gold medallist at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Game and a bronze winner in the next edition at Gold Coast.
In the 2018 Asian Games, Chandela had won a bronze medal in the 10m mixed rifle event.
The shooter took to twitter to share her joy on achieving the feat.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/apurvi-chandela-is-world- number-one-in-10m-air-rifle-anjum-claims-second- position/article27000950.ece
5.
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Who: Akashdeep Singh What: has been nominated by Hockey India for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award When: published on 1st May 2019
Ace India goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by Hockey India while the names of three other players have been proposed for the Arjuna Award.
Midfielder Chinglensana Singh Kangujam and forward Akashdeep Singh and women's team defender Deepika have been nominated for the Arjuna Award.
Hockey India has also nominated R.P. Singh and Sandeep Kaur for Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement, while coaches Baljeet Singh, B.S. Chauhan and Romesh Pathania have been proposed for Dronacharya Award.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=Sreejesh-nominated-for-Rajiv- Khel-Ratna-Award-by-Hockey-India&id=362865
6.
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Who: Sri Lanka What: bars preaching religious, radical ideologies glorifying terrorism When: published on 1st May 2019
The Sri Lankan government has issued orders preventing any person from preaching religious, extremist or radical ideologies that glorify terrorism.
The order also banned any foreigner from preaching any such ideology and few persons involved in it have been deported.
As a result, peace TV owned by Muslim Cleric Zakir Naik has been banned and taken off the air by all cable and satellite networks. The channel is already banned in several countries including India.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the whole world should unite as one to face terrorism.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=362844
7.
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Who: Kumar Sangakkara What: named as first non-British President of the Marylebone Cricket Club When: published on 2nd May 2019
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has been appointed as the first non-British president of the Marylebone Cricket Club.
The wicketkeeper-batsman, whose nomination was announced by current president Anthony Wreford on Wednesday, will begin his one-year tenure in October.
The 41-year-old, who is already an honorary life member of MCC and has sat on its influential world cricket committee for the past seven years, said:
“It is a huge honour to be named the next president of MCC and it is a role that I am thoroughly looking forward to.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sri-lankas-kumar-sangakkara- named-as-first-non-british-marylebone-cricket-club-mcc- president/article27009041.ece
8.
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Who: Heena Sidhu, Ankur Mittal What: Recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna by Shooting Federation When: published on 29th April 2019
The national shooting federation Monday recommended pistol ace Heena Sidhu and trap shooter Ankur Mittal for the Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the country's highest sporting honour.
Anjum Moudgil (rifle), Shahzar Rizvi (pistol) and Om Prakash Mitharwal (pistol) have been nominated for the Arjuna Awards.
The first Indian pistol shooter to reach number one in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) world rankings, the 29-year-old Sidhu is a multiple gold medallist at the World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth and Asian Championships.
She also held the world record in the 10 metre air pistol event with a final score of 203.8.
Mittal has been one of the most consistent Indian shooters in shotgun, having won silver and gold medals at the World Cups in 2017.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.news18.com/news/other-sports/heena-sidhu-ankur-mittal- recommended-for-rajiv-gandhi-khel-ratna-by-shooting-federation- 2121653.html
9.
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Who: Aubrey Drake Graham What: has set record with most wins at billboard awards When: published on 29th April 2019
The Billboard Music Awards took place on May 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and once again, acclaimed Toronto rapper Drake stole the show.
After another year of releasing hit singles and another chart-topping album, Scorpion (2018), the 32-year-old has broken yet another record, as he now has the distinction of having won the most Billboard Music Awards ever.
After taking home 12 awards on Wednesday night, Drake’s number of wins reached a total of 27.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://globalnews.ca/news/5230831/drake-breaks-bbmas-record/
10.
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Who: World Tuna Day What: was observed on 2nd May 2019
The United Nations (UN) established World Tuna Day on May 2 to raise awareness about the importance of tuna and to promote more sustainable fishing practices. It is observed for the first time in 2017.
The day aims to spread information about the possible impact of drastically declining tuna stocks and to highlight the economic and social benefits of establishing more sustainable fishing practices.
According to the UN, a large number of countries worldwide depend on tuna for both food security and nutrition. At the same time, more than 80 countries have tuna fisheries, and their capacity is constantly growing.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.un.org/en/events/tunaday/
Top 10 news of the day : 3rd May 2019
1. World Tuna Day was observed on 2nd May 2019.
(3rd May 2019 Current Affairs Questions and Answers for CLAT 2019)
The United Nations (UN) established World Tuna Day on May 2 to raise awareness about the importance of tuna and to promote more sustainable fishing practices. It is observed for the first time in 2017.
The day aims to spread information about the possible impact of drastically declining tuna stocks and to highlight the economic and social benefits of establishing more sustainable fishing practices.
According to the UN, a large number of countries worldwide depend on tuna for both food security and nutrition. At the same time, more than 80 countries have tuna fisheries, and their capacity is constantly growing.
2. Aubrey Drake Graham has set record with most wins at billboard awards.
(Legal Important Current Affairs Quiz of 3rd May 2019)
The Billboard Music Awards took place on May 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and once again, acclaimed Toronto rapper Drake stole the show.
After another year of releasing hit singles and another chart-topping album, Scorpion (2018), the 32-year-old has broken yet another record, as he now has the distinction of having won the most Billboard Music Awards ever.
After taking home 12 awards on Wednesday night, Drake’s number of wins reached a total of 27.
3. Heena Sidhu, Ankur Mittal Recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna by Shooting Federation.
(Legal Current Affairs Quiz of 3rd May 2019)
The national shooting federation Monday recommended pistol ace Heena Sidhu and trap shooter Ankur Mittal for the Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the country's highest sporting honour.
Anjum Moudgil (rifle), Shahzar Rizvi (pistol) and Om Prakash Mitharwal (pistol) have been nominated for the Arjuna Awards.
The first Indian pistol shooter to reach number one in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) world rankings, the 29-year-old Sidhu is a multiple gold medallist at the World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth and Asian Championships.
She also held the world record in the 10 metre air pistol event with a final score of 203.8.
Mittal has been one of the most consistent Indian shooters in shotgun, having won silver and gold medals at the World Cups in 2017.
4. Kumar Sangakkara named as first non-British President of the Marylebone Cricket Club.
(Today’s Current Affairs PDF of 3rd May 2019 for CLAT 2019)
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has been appointed as the first non-British president of the Marylebone Cricket Club.
The wicketkeeper-batsman, whose nomination was announced by current president Anthony Wreford on Wednesday, will begin his one-year tenure in October.
The 41-year-old, who is already an honorary life member of MCC and has sat on its influential world cricket committee for the past seven years, said: “It is a huge honour to be named the next president of MCC and it is a role that I am thoroughly looking forward to.
5. Sri Lanka bars preaching religious, radical ideologies glorifying terrorism.
(Most Important Legal Current Affairs Quiz of 3rd May 2019)
The Sri Lankan government has issued orders preventing any person from preaching religious, extremist or radical ideologies that glorify terrorism.
The order also banned any foreigner from preaching any such ideology and few persons involved in it have been deported.
As a result, peace TV owned by Muslim Cleric Zakir Naik has been banned and taken off the air by all cable and satellite networks. The channel is already banned in several countries including India.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the whole world should unite as one to face terrorism.
6. Akashdeep Singh has been nominated by Hockey India for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
(Top 10 Objective Current Affairs Quiz of 3rd May 2019 for CLAT 2019)
Ace India goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by Hockey India while the names of three other players have been proposed for the Arjuna Award.
Midfielder Chinglensana Singh Kangujam and forward Akashdeep Singh and women's team defender Deepika have been nominated for the Arjuna Award.
Hockey India has also nominated R.P. Singh and Sandeep Kaur for Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement, while coaches Baljeet Singh, B.S. Chauhan and Romesh Pathania have been proposed for Dronacharya Award.
7. Apurvi Chandela attained world number one position in 10m air rifle.
(Top 10 MCQs on Legal Current Affairs of 3rd May 2019)
Indian shooting ace Apurvi Chandela attained the world number 1 position in the women’s 10m air rifle event while compatriot Anjum Moudgil rose to number two after consistent performances in recent years.
The rifle ace from Jaipur is among the five Indian shooters to have already secured 2020 Olympics quotas for the country.
Chandela shot a world record score of 252.9 to clinch gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in February. She is a gold medallist at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Game and a bronze winner in the next edition at Gold Coast.
In the 2018 Asian Games, Chandela had won a bronze medal in the 10m mixed rifle event.
The shooter took to twitter to share her joy on achieving the feat.
8. UN lists JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist.
(Top 10 Current Affairs Questions and Answers of 3rd May 2019 for CLAT 2019)
It was a fine day for India at the diplomatic office as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) finally designated Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.
It took India almost a decade to get Masood Azhar listed as a global terrorist after it first moved a proposal to designate him as a global terrorist in 2009.
Top political leaders around the world, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, welcomed the UNSC’s decision to list Masood Azhar as a terrorist.
As soon as India’s permanent representative to UN Syed Akbaruddin made the announcement, many leaders declared it as a huge diplomatic victory for India.
9. CBSE Board has announced new internal exams for class 10's Mathematics and English paper.
(Legal Current Affairs in Short of 3rd May 2019)
CBSE always come up with a proactive and student-centric program for more engagement from students. The Central Board of Secondary Education now will be conducting two-level for class 10 mathematics and English papers from 2020 ahead.
According to a new circular from CBSE, a total of 20 marks will be assigned for school-based assessment in each of the exams.
In order to be considered for the board exams, students will have to clear the school-based exams first. Such a system was being followed in some of class 12 subjects exams earlier and now has been extended for class 10 board exams also.
CBSE said that this move ‘learner-centric’ and stated, the need for school- based ‘internal assessments’ is increasing. With this rule being implemented, the regular theory exams will be conducted for 80 marks instead of 100 marks. The board has sent the notice to affiliated schools and is likely to be available for the public in a short time.
The 2020 exam, the mathematics class 10 students will also have an option of choosing the difficulty level of their mathematics exam. Those who chose for an easier version, though could not take mathematics as a major subject in higher studies.
According to an official circular by the CBSE released in 2018, the current mathematics subject will be called mathematics-standard and the easier level will be called mathematics-basic. The same will be introduced from 2020 onwards as well.
10. BCCI recommends Bumrah, Shami, Jadeja and Poonam Yadav for Arjuna award.
(CLAT 2019 Current Affairs and GK Questions of 3rd May 2019)
The BCCI recommended India pacers Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and women’s team spinner Poonam Yadav for the Arjuna award.
The decision was taken during the Supreme Court-appointed CoA meeting in the capital.
The 25-year-old Bumrah, who is currently playing in the IPL for Mumbai Indians, is a regular across all three formats for India. He will be spearheading India’s campaign in the upcoming World Cup in the UK.
Pacer Shami has been a crucial cog in the Indian bowling set up while all- rounder Jadeja has also made a comeback in the limited-overs team and has been named in the 15-member squad for the World Cup in England and Wales.