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Current Affairs Questions for CGL Tier-1, CLAT and IBPS Clerk Exams January GA Quiz 19 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. Which of the following states has dominated wrestling by winning six gold medals in Khelo India Youth Games? A. Punjab B. Haryana C. Rajasthan D. Delhi E. None of these 2. Who among the following was awarded as Merck Young Scientist Award 2019 for performing remarkable research in chemical science? A. Prajnesh Singh B. Saket Gunneswaran C. Somdev Saran D. Sakya Singha Sen E. None of these 3. Who among the following has recently become the fastest Indian spinner to take 100 wickets in ODIs? A. Yuzvendra Chahal B. Mohammed Shami C. Jasprit Bumrah D. Kuldeep Yadav E. None of these 4. National Informatics Centre (NIC) has set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Blockchain Technology in which city? A. Chennai B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Mumbai E. None of these 5. Who among the following has recently won women's doubles title of WTA International trophy at Hobart? A. Ashleigh Barty B. Maria Sharapova C. Sania Mirza D. Peng Shuai E. None of these 6. Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020 is going to be held at Talkatora Stadium in ____________. A. Gwalior B. Kolkata C. Kanpur D. New Delhi E. None of these 7. On 16th January 2020, which of the following states has launched the 7th Economic Census process? A. Rajasthan B. Gujarat C. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh E. None of these 8. Which of the following states has been ranked the best for parameters on efficiency targets in the review of state and Central government water departments by the ministry of Jal Shakti? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan C. Gujarat D. Uttar Pradesh E. None of these 9. Which of the following companies is to invest $1 bn in India over 5 years towards tech development? A. Visa B. Mastercard C. American Express D. Credicard E. None of these 10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the inaugural session of Raisina Dialogue 2020 -- India's annual global conference on geopolitics and geo-economics. The dialogue was held in which of the following cities? A. New Delhi B. Kolkata C. Mumbai D. Cuttack E. None of these Correct answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B D D E C D B C B A Explanation: 1. Hints to Remember Who: Haryana What: dominates wrestling by winning six gold medals in Khelo India Youth Games When: published on 18th January 2020 Haryana continues their dominance in wrestling at 3rd Khelo India Youth Games in Guwahati. On day eight, Haryana won six of the 11 gold. Maharashtra got three gold medals in wrestling and reached 150 marks on the medals tally with 42 golds overall. Haryana retained the second spot with 111 medals including 36 gold. Delhi is third and Uttar Pradesh on the fourth position. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.en.etemaaddaily.com/sports/khelo-india-games-haryana- dominates-wrestling-by-winning-six-gold-medals:69906 2. Hints to Remember Who: Indian scientist Sakya Singha Sen What: awarded Merck Young Scientist Award 2019 When: published on 18th January 2020 For the complete information kindly read the given lines: Sakya Singha Sen from National Chemical Laboratory awarded as Merck Young Scientist Award 2019 for performing remarkable research in chemical science. Sen and his research team specializes in main group chemistry and involves in the synthesis of compounds with main group element and their catalytic application. The catalysts used mostly belong to precious metals platinum, palladium, iridium. These are very expensive, and their abundance in the earth is very less.This award is instituted by Merck. He is a science and technology company operating worldwide. Merck Young Scientist Award is given to researchers with less than ten years of experience with expertise in solving some of the toughest problems in chemical sciences. 3. Hints to Remember Who: Kuldeep Yadav What: Becomes Fastest Indian Spinner To 100 ODI Wickets When: published on 17th January 2020 Kuldeep Yadav on Friday became the fastest Indian spinner to reach 100 wickets in ODI cricket. Kuldeep has taken 58 matches to reach the milestone, overtaking Harbhajan Singh who took 76 matches to reach the milestone in 2003. He is the third fastest Indian bowler overall to get to the mark with Jasprit Bumrah (57) and Mohammed Shami (56) ahead of him. Kuldeep took the wicket of Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey during the second ODI between India and Australia in Rajkot to reach the milestone. He then took the big wicket of Steve Smith, who was on 98, two balls later. Afghanistan's Rashid Khan tops the list having taken just 44 matches to reach the 100-wicket mark in ODI cricket while Australia's Mitchell Starc got there in 52 matches to be second. Pakistan spin legend Saqlain Mushtaq got to the mark in 53 matches and is the third fastest. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-australia-2019-20/kuldeep-yadav-becomes- fastest-indian-spinner-to-100-odi-wickets-2165789 4. Hints to Remember Who: NIC What: sets up 'Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology' in Bengaluru When: published on 17th January 2020 National Informatics Centre (NIC) has set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Blockchain Technology in Bengaluru, which will provide Blockchain as a service and allow stakeholders to benefit from shared learning, experiences and resources. Union minister for law and justice, communications and electronics and information technology Ravi Shankar Prasad will inaugurate the centre tomorrow. NIC, as a premier technology advisor and ICT solution provider to government at all levels, takes the first step to introduce the latest technologies and services in government, be it the introduction of ICT in government, establishment of NICNET or National Knowledge Network (NKN), development of critical e- governance solutions and a host of other services required by the government. Blockchain technology is an upcoming and niche technology and its adoption in sectors such as healthcare, finance, agriculture and various other sectors, would help the government implement various programmes and provide trust and immutability to the assets. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.domain-b.com/infotech/itnews/20200117_blockchain.html 5. Hints to Remember Who: Sania Mirza What: wins women's doubles title of WTA International trophy at Hobart When: published on 18th January 2020 In Tennis, Sania Mirza and her Ukrainian partner Nadiia Kichenok have won the women's doubles title of the WTA International trophy at Hobart in Australia. In the final today, they beat Shaui Peng and Shuai Zhang of China 6-4,6-4. It is Sania's 42nd WTA doubles title and first since Brisbane International trophy in 2007 with American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands. For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://newsonair.com/News?title=Sania-Mirza-wins-women%26%2339%3Bs- doubles-title-of-WTA-International-trophy-at-Hobart&id=378885 6. Hints to Remember Who: PM Narendra Modi What: to hold interaction programme 'Pariksha Pe Charcha-2020’ Where: in New Delhi When: published on 19th January 2020 Students, teachers and parents across India are eagerly awaiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction programme 'Pariksha Pe Charcha-2020'. The event will be held at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi tomorrow. Over two thousand students, parents and teachers will be participating from across the country. Mr Modi will answer the questions and interact with selected students about how they can beat examination stress. In January 2019, during the second edition of the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme, the Prime Minister had said that expectations are essential. Mr Modi had said that we cannot live in an atmosphere of despair and unhappiness. For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=378931 7. Hints to Remember Who: CM Vijay Rupani What: launches 7th Economic Census process in Gujarat When: published on 16th January 2020 Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched the 7th Economic Census process in the state. Economic Census process is being carried out by Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation with the help of Common Service Centres. Nearly 40 thousand enumerators will use mobile application for the first time to gather information under the guidance of 6,500 supervisors. They will personally visit door to door for basic information like members of the family, their economic activity, whether it is shop, office or factory. It will continue till 30th June 2020. The entire data will be compiled by 30th September 2020. For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=378841 8. Hints to Remember Who: Gujarat What: ranked top for water efficiency, Delhi among worst performing states When: published on 18th January 2020 Gujarat has been ranked the best for parameters on efficiency targets in the review of state and Central government water departments by the ministry of Jal Shakti. Rajasthan is the third best and Delhi is among the worst performing states, according to the ranking for 2019 circulated to different state governments recently. Among the seven Central departments reviewed, the Survey of India has got the top billing followed by the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) and Central Water Commission. The Central Pollution Control Board, the country’s pollution watchdog, has got the lowest rank, in the ranking for the year 2019. In the previous year’s ranking, Telangana had got the top slot and this year’s topper, Gujarat, was ranked seventh last time.
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