February 2019 Legal Current Affairs for Law Entrance Exam FEB LEGAL CA QUIZ 8
Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi has recently laid foundation stone for various development projects, worth nearly 12,000 crore rupees in:
D. Katara E. None of these 2. India-Monaco Business Forum was recently held in which of the following cities?
A. Chennai B. Kochi C. New Delhi
D. Mumbai E. None of these 3. Rishi Kumar Shukla has recently been appointed the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation. He was former Director General of Police of which of the following states?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Arunachal Pradesh E. None of these
4. Former Law Minister of Nepal Nilambar Acharya has recently been appointed as country's ambassador to ______.
A. Bhutan B. Bangladesh C. Vietnam
D. India E. None of these
5. 4th February 2019 is 71st Independence Day of which of the following countries that was recently celebrated?
A. Pakistan B. Bangladesh C. Bhutan
D. Sri Lanka E. None of these 6. Name the hockey midfielder who has completed 150 international matches.
A. Navjot Kaur B. Gurjit Kaur C. Deep Grace Ekka
D. Lalremsiami E. None of these 7. Who among the following has recently become 14th Indian to appear in 200 ODIs?
A. Hardik Pandya B. Shikhar Dhawan C. Rohit Sharma
D. Ajinkya Rahane E. None of these
8. Which of the following state governments has recently launched KALIA scholarship scheme for farmers' children?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Chhattisgarh C. Odisha
D. Rajasthan E. None of these 9. Which one of the following is going to host international symposium on creativity, freedom?
A. Delhi B. Goa C. Rajasthan D. Punjab E. None of these 10. Chief Minister of which of the following states has recently inaugurated 2nd ASEAN-India Youth Summit?
A. Tripura B. Manipur C. Assam
D. Sikkim E. None of these Correct answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C C B D D A C C A C
Explanations:
1.
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Who: Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi What: inaugurates and lays foundation stone for various development projects in Leh When: published on 3rd February 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stone for various development projects, worth nearly 12,000 crore rupees, at Leh.
The Prime Minister is on a day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir. He laid foundation stone for a 480 crore rupee Terminal Building at Leh Airport. Mr Modi inaugurated the 9-megawatt Dah hydroelectric project.
Located in Dah near village Datang, the project is a run-of-the-river scheme.
The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the 220 KiloVolt Srinagar- Alusteng-Drass-Kargil-Leh transmission system.
Mr Modi also launched University of Ladakh, the first-ever in the state's region. It will be a cluster university comprising degree colleges of Leh,
Kargil, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Khaltsi. The Prime Minister also inaugurated new tourist and trekking routes in Ladakh.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://ddnews.gov.in/national/pm-inaugurates-and-lays-foundation-stone- various-development-projects-leh
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Who: India-Monaco Business Forum What: was held in New Delhi When: published on 5th February 2019
The industry chamber FICCI organised the India-Monaco Business Forum in New Delhi on February 4, 2019.
The high level delegation of Monaco was lead by Prince of Monaco, Albert II.
A partnership agreement was signed between FICCI and Monaco Economic Board to strengthen the institutional relations between the countries for further increasing trade and economic relations.
While addressing the Forum, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu said that India and Monaco posses huge scope for cooperation especially in Tourism sector and Climate Change.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://ficci.in/ficci-in-news-page.asp?nid=16514
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Who: Former Madhya Pradesh Police Chief Rishi Kumar Shukla What: is the new Director General of CBI When: published on 3rd February 2019
Former Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police Rishi Kumar Shukla, a 1983-batch officer, has been appointed the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, said a government notification. His name was chosen from a shortlist of over 30 contenders for the top post by a committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mr Shukla will head the CBI for a period of two years, the notification added.
The 58-year-old officer from Gwalior is at present the chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Police Housing Corporation. Although Mr Shukla has never been part of the CBI, he had served in the Intelligence Bureau where he handled several sensitive cases. He is said to be close to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ips-rishi-kumar-shukla-appointed-new- cbi-director-1987358
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Who: Former Law Minister of Nepal Nilambar Acharya
What: appointed as country's ambassador to India When: published on 3rd February 2019
Former Law Minister of Nepal Nilambar Acharya has been appointed as country's ambassador to India.
President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Acharya in Kathmandu this evening. He has been appointed on the recommendation of cabinet.
Mr. Acharya served as a member of Eminent Persons Group formed by India and Nepal on bilateral relations. He was Law Minister in the interim government of 1990. Mr. Acharya had also served as Nepal’s envoy to Sri Lanka.
The position of Nepalese ambassador to India was lying vacant after Deep Kumar Upadhyay resigned in October 2017 to join politics.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=359156
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Who: 71st Independence Day of Sri Lanka What: was celebrated on 4th February 2019
On 4 February, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation organised a ceremony in commemoration of the 71st Independence Day of Sri Lanka.
The official ceremony began with hoisting of the National Flag and singing of the National Anthem in Sinhala and Tamil. Multi-faith religious observances were conducted by the religious clergy, representing Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.
Following the observances at which those who sacrificed their lives for the sake of independence, peace, and prosperity of Sri Lanka were remembered, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to Russia Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka read out the Independence Day Message of President Maithripala Sirisena in Sinhala.
The Independence Day Messages of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs were read out by Defence Attaché of the Embassy Group Captain Channa Dissanayake and First Secretary of the Embassy Dulmith Waruna, in Sinhala. The messages were also read out in Tamil, English, and Russian languages.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://www.ft.lk/news/Sri-Lankan-Independence-Day-celebrated-in-multi- faith-ceremony-at-Embassy-in-Russia/56-672550
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Who: Navjot Kaur What: has completed 150 international matches When: published on 4th February 2019
Indian women's hockey team midfielder Navjot Kaur, who climbed the ranks in the national team with significant performances, completed the milestone of playing 150 international matches.
The Kurukshetra-born player achieved the feat during her side's match against Ireland in India's tour of Spain.
Kaur made her international debut in 2012 in a series against New Zealand in Napier after showcasing her talent in junior tournaments such as the Junior Asia Cup and International U-21 tournament in the Netherlands, where India had finished third.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/hockey-midfielder- navjot-kaur-completes-150-international-matches-119020400101_1.html
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Who: Rohit Sharma What: become 14th Indian to appear in 200 ODIs When: published on 31st February 2019
Rohit Sharma became the 14th Indian to play 200 one-day internationals when he walked out to toss with New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson in the fourth match of the five-ODI series in Hamilton on Thursday. Rohit Sharma is standing in as captain as Virat Kohli was rested for the final two ODIs and the T20I series against the Kiwis.
Rohit Sharma joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Mohammad Azharuddin, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Virat Kohli in the Indian club of 200 ODIs. Since his debut in 2008 in Australia, Rohit Sharma has scored 22 hundreds including three double hundreds.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-new-zealand- rohit-sharma-14th-indian-to-appear-in-200-odis-1443147-2019-01-31
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Who: Odisha What: launched KALIA scholarship scheme for farmers' children When: published on 4th February 2019
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the new 'KALIA Chhatravritti Yojana', which is a scholarship for the children of farmers who are the beneficiaries of Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme.
Under this scheme, the children of farmers, who are the beneficiaries of the KALIA scheme will be provided scholarships for pursuing higher education in professional courses free of cost.
Patnaik made the announcement during a farmers' congregation in Keonjhar and stated that under the scheme State Government will bear the education expenses of the children of KALIA scheme beneficiaries.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/odisha-govt- announces-kalia-scholarship-scheme-for-farmers-children- 119020400073_1.html
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Who: Delhi What: is to host international symposium on creativity, freedom When: published on 4th February 2019
At a time when the digital sphere has pervaded almost all spheres of life, and when nearly everything creative has been commodified, an upcoming symposium on Creativity & Freedom beginning from today (Tuesday), will ask what does creative freedom and artistic autonomy really mean? A stellar line up of speakers including thinkers, academics, filmmakers, artists and others from the creative world, will address the pertinent subject of creative freedom, especially in today’s polarised climate, during the two- day international symposium. Creativity & Freedom is being presented by Kolkata based CIMA gallery, Ashoka University and the India International Centre (IIC), with noted art historian Alka Pande as its director. Some of the prominent speakers include Nicholas Coleridge, Gopalkrishna Gandhi, Sabyasachi Mukherji, Catherine David, Patrizia Asproni, Deborah Swallow and Sergio Scapagnini. The event will be presented in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Agha Khan Foundation and Raza Foundation.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/delhi-to-host-international- symposium-on-creativity-freedom/1471690
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Who: Assam CM Sonowal What: inaugurates 2nd ASEAN-India Youth Summit When: published on 3rd February 2019
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 2nd ASEAN- Inda Youth Summit in Guwahati on Sunday and underlined the need for ‘mutual cooperation among the ASEAN countries for strengthening the multilateral relations of the region.
Chief Minister Sonowal said in the present day world order, friendly relations among the 10 ASEAN countries and three BBN countries are of immense importance for promoting and strengthening the mutual interests like trade and commerce, education, health, connectivity, socio-cultural integration, etc.
Talking on the importance of youth-led development in India and elsewhere in ASEAN countries, Chief Minister Sonowal said that the 2nd ASEAN- India Youth Summit being held in Guwahati will help in spearheading development of the region which will be propelled exclusively by the youth forces.
For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://nenow.in/north-east-news/assam-cm-sonowal-inaugurates-2nd- asean-india-youth-summit.html
Top 10 news of the day : 8th February 2019
1. Assam CM Sonowal inaugurates 2nd ASEAN-India Youth Summit.
(CLAT 2019 Current Affairs questions and answers of 8th February 2019)
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 2nd ASEAN- Inda Youth Summit in Guwahati on Sunday and underlined the need for ‘mutual cooperation among the ASEAN countries for strengthening the multilateral relations of the region.
Chief Minister Sonowal said in the present day world order, friendly relations among the 10 ASEAN countries and three BBN countries are of immense importance for promoting and strengthening the mutual interests like trade and commerce, education, health, connectivity, socio-cultural integration, etc.
Talking on the importance of youth-led development in India and elsewhere in ASEAN countries, Chief Minister Sonowal said that the 2nd ASEAN- India Youth Summit being held in Guwahati will help in spearheading development of the region which will be propelled exclusively by the youth forces.
2. Delhi is to host international symposium on creativity, freedom.
(Latest Current Affairs Quiz of 8th February 2019 for CLAT 2019)
At a time when the digital sphere has pervaded almost all spheres of life, and when nearly everything creative has been commodified, an upcoming symposium on Creativity & Freedom beginning from today (Tuesday), will ask what does creative freedom and artistic autonomy really mean? A stellar line up of speakers including thinkers, academics, filmmakers, artists and others from the creative world, will address the pertinent subject of creative freedom, especially in today’s polarised climate, during the two- day international symposium. Creativity & Freedom is being presented by Kolkata based CIMA gallery, Ashoka University and the India International
Centre (IIC), with noted art historian Alka Pande as its director. Some of the prominent speakers include Nicholas Coleridge, Gopalkrishna Gandhi, Sabyasachi Mukherji, Catherine David, Patrizia Asproni, Deborah Swallow and Sergio Scapagnini. The event will be presented in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Agha Khan Foundation and Raza Foundation.
3. Odisha launched KALIA scholarship scheme for farmers' children.
(Top 10 Legal Current Affairs Quiz of 8th February 2019)
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the new 'KALIA Chhatravritti Yojana', which is a scholarship for the children of farmers who are the beneficiaries of Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme.
Under this scheme, the children of farmers, who are the beneficiaries of the KALIA scheme will be provided scholarships for pursuing higher education in professional courses free of cost.
Patnaik made the announcement during a farmers' congregation in Keonjhar and stated that under the scheme State Government will bear the education expenses of the children of KALIA scheme beneficiaries.
4. Rohit Sharma has become 14th Indian to appear in 200 ODIs.
(CLAT 2019 Important Current Affairs Quiz of 8th February 2019)
Rohit Sharma became the 14th Indian to play 200 one-day internationals when he walked out to toss with New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson in the fourth match of the five-ODI series in Hamilton on Thursday. Rohit Sharma is standing in as captain as Virat Kohli was rested for the final two ODIs and the T20I series against the Kiwis.
Rohit Sharma joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Mohammad Azharuddin, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Virat Kohli in the Indian club of 200
ODIs. Since his debut in 2008 in Australia, Rohit Sharma has scored 22 hundreds including three double hundreds.
5. Navjot Kaur has completed 150 international matches.
(Top 10 Legal MCQs on Current Affairs of 8th February 2019)
Indian women's hockey team midfielder Navjot Kaur, who climbed the ranks in the national team with significant performances, completed the milestone of playing 150 international matches.
The Kurukshetra-born player achieved the feat during her side's match against Ireland in India's tour of Spain.
Kaur made her international debut in 2012 in a series against New Zealand in Napier after showcasing her talent in junior tournaments such as the Junior Asia Cup and International U-21 tournament in the Netherlands, where India had finished third.
6. 71st Independence Day of Sri Lanka was celebrated on 4th February 2019.
(Today’s Current Affairs Quiz of 8th February 2019 for CLAT 2019)
On 4 February, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation organised a ceremony in commemoration of the 71st Independence Day of Sri Lanka.
The official ceremony began with hoisting of the National Flag and singing of the National Anthem in Sinhala and Tamil. Multi-faith religious observances were conducted by the religious clergy, representing Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.
Following the observances at which those who sacrificed their lives for the sake of independence, peace, and prosperity of Sri Lanka were remembered, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to Russia Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka read out the Independence Day Message of President Maithripala Sirisena in Sinhala.
The Independence Day Messages of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs were read out by Defence Attaché of the Embassy Group Captain Channa Dissanayake and First Secretary of the Embassy Dulmith Waruna, in Sinhala. The messages were also read out in Tamil, English, and Russian languages.
7. Former Law Minister of Nepal Nilambar Acharya appointed as country's ambassador to India.
(Top Legal Current Affairs Questions and Answers of 8th February 2019)
Former Law Minister of Nepal Nilambar Acharya has been appointed as country's ambassador to India.
President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Acharya in Kathmandu this evening. He has been appointed on the recommendation of cabinet.
Mr. Acharya served as a member of Eminent Persons Group formed by India and Nepal on bilateral relations. He was Law Minister in the interim government of 1990. Mr. Acharya had also served as Nepal’s envoy to Sri Lanka.
The position of Nepalese ambassador to India was lying vacant after Deep Kumar Upadhyay resigned in October 2017 to join politics.
8. Former Madhya Pradesh Police Chief Rishi Kumar Shukla is the new Director General of CBI.
(CLAT 2019 Top 10 Objective Current Affairs Quiz of 8th February 2019)
Former Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police Rishi Kumar Shukla, a 1983-batch officer, has been appointed the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, said a government notification. His name was chosen from a shortlist of over 30 contenders for the top post by a committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mr Shukla will head the CBI for a period of two years, the notification added.
The 58-year-old officer from Gwalior is at present the chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Police Housing Corporation. Although Mr Shukla has never been part of the CBI, he had served in the Intelligence Bureau where he handled several sensitive cases. He is said to be close to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
9. India-Monaco Business Forum was held in New Delhi.
(Most Important Current Affairs Quiz of 8th February 2019 for CLAT 2019)
The industry chamber FICCI organised the India-Monaco Business Forum in New Delhi on February 4, 2019.
The high level delegation of Monaco was lead by Prince of Monaco, Albert II.
A partnership agreement was signed between FICCI and Monaco Economic Board to strengthen the institutional relations between the countries for further increasing trade and economic relations.
While addressing the Forum, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu said that India and Monaco posses huge scope for cooperation especially in Tourism sector and Climate Change.
10. Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stone for various development projects in Leh.
(Legal Current Affairs and GK Questions of 8th February 2019)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stone for various development projects, worth nearly 12,000 crore rupees, at Leh.
The Prime Minister is on a day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir. He laid foundation stone for a 480 crore rupee Terminal Building at Leh Airport. Mr Modi inaugurated the 9-megawatt Dah hydroelectric project.
Located in Dah near village Datang, the project is a run-of-the-river scheme.
The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the 220 KiloVolt Srinagar- Alusteng-Drass-Kargil-Leh transmission system.
Mr Modi also launched University of Ladakh, the first-ever in the state's region. It will be a cluster university comprising degree colleges of Leh, Kargil, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Khaltsi. The Prime Minister also inaugurated new tourist and trekking routes in Ladakh.