1. Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi Has Recently Inaugurated Bolangir-Bichhupali Railway Line in Which of the Following States?

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January 2019 Legal Current Affairs for Law Entrance Exam JAN LEGAL CA QUIZ 19 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated Bolangir-Bichhupali railway line in which of the following states?

A. Odisha B. Kerala C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu E. None of these 2. 1st National EMRS National Sports Meet, 2019 has recently begun in which of the following cities?

A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad C. Chennai

D. Kochi E. None of these

3. Name the person who was a five-time recipient of the Kerala State Film Awards passed away recently?

A. Venu Nagavally B. Bharath Gopi C. Lenin Rajendran

D. Madhu Ambat E. None of these 4. D Gukesh has become the second youngest Grand Master in the world and the youngest Indian to achieve the feat at 12 years, seven months and 17 days. He is from which of the following cities?

A. Kochi B. Chennai C. Kolkata

D. Mumbai E. None of these

5. Yu Wensheng has won Franco-German human rights award. He is from which of the following countries?

A. Hong Kong B. Japan C. China

D. South Korea E. North Korea 6. Who among the following has stepped down as coach of Indian football team?

A. Stephen Constantine B. Jeje Lalpekhlua C. Sunil Chhetri D. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu E. None of these 7. Manu Sawhney was recently named as the Chief Executive Officer of ______.

A. ICC B. ICICI C. Twitter

D. Apple E. None of these

8. Name the person who won India's first Commonwealth Games gold medal in boxing, has taken over as chief coach for the country's women pugilists, becoming the youngest ever to get the top job?

A. Amit Panghal B. Mohammed Ali Qamar C. Varghese Johnson D. Satish Kumar E. None of these

9. 'Global Aviation Summit 2019' has recently begun in which of the following cities?

A. Chennai B. Mumbai C. Agra

D. Gorakhpur E. None of these 10. 9th International Micro Irrigation Conference has recently held in which of the following cities?

A. Nagpur B. Kochi C. Aurangabad

D. Hyderabad E. None of these

Correct answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A B C B C A A B B C

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Who: PM Modi What: inaugurates Bolangir-Bichhupali railway line in Odisha When: published on 15th January 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bolangir-Bichhupali railway line.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a permanent building at the Kendriya Vidyalaya at Sonepur and inaugurated new Passport Sewa Kendras at Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapur, Puri, Phulbani, Bargarh and Balangir.

Addressing the gathering during the inaugural event, the Prime Minister said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is committed towards the development of Odisha.

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Who: 1st National EMRS National Sports Meet, 2019 What: began at Hyderabad When: published on 15th January 2019

The 1st National Level Sports Meet for the students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) was inaugurated yesterday by Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs at G.M.C Balayogi Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad in the presence of Dr. Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka, Secretary, Tribal Welfare, Dr Christina Z Chongthu, Commissioner, Tribal Welfare, Govt of Telangana, Dr. R. S. Praveen Kumar, IPS, Secretary, Telangana Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society, Hyderabad and Shri. A.Venkateshwar Reddy, Chairman, Sports Authority of Telangana besides senior. Officials of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India.

In his inaugural address, Shri. Bhabhor expressed the commitment of Government of India and Ministry of Tribal Affairs to ensure upliftment of tribal population in India, which is reflected in manifold increase in the quantum of resources allocated not just for the Ministry but also for the Scheduled Tribe Component (earlier known as Tribal Sub Plan) of other Central Ministries. He also shared that Government in a historic decision has decided to establish EMRS in every block with more than 50% or more tribal population and 20,000 or more tribal persons by the year 2022 thereby around 462 schools will be set up in addition to the 288 EMRSs already sanctioned.

The inaugural ceremony saw a scintillating march past by the participants from all the States followed by a high decibel cultural performance by the students of various tribal welfare residential schools of Telangana.

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Who: Veteran Malayalam film director Lenin Rajendran What: passes away When: published on 15th January 2019

Veteran filmmaker and chairman of Kerala State Film Development Corporation Lenin Rajendran passed away on Monday at a private hospital in Chennai, said a Kerala Minister. He was 67 and was under treatment for liver ailments at Apollo Hospital, Chennai, for the past three weeks.

State Minister for Culture and Cinema A.K. Balan said the director passed away in Chennai.

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Who: Chennai’s Gukesh What: crowned world’s second youngest grand master

When: published on 15th January 2019

Tamil Nadu lad D Gukesh became the second youngest Grand Master in the world and the youngest Indian to achieve the feat at 12 years, seven months and 17 days, erasing the mark set by his state-mate R Praggnanandhaa in June last year.

He achieved his third and final GM norm at the ongoing 17th Delhi International Open Chess tournament in Delhi after beating compatriot D K Sharma in the ninth round. Gukesh becomes India’s 59th Grand Master.

Ukraine’s Sergey Karjakin remains the youngest-ever GM, having achieved the feat at the age of 12 years and seven months in 2002.

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Who: Detained Chinese lawyer Yu Wensheng What: wins Franco-German human rights award When: published on 15th January 2019

The French and German ambassadors to Beijing have granted a human rights award to a detained Chinese lawyer, with his wife picking up the prize on his behalf.

Mr Yu Wensheng - best known for suing the Beijing government over the city's once chronic pollution - was detained in January last year and charged with "inciting subversion of state power".

Beijing has stepped up its crackdown on civil society since President Xi Jinping took power in 2012, tightening restrictions on freedom of speech and detaining hundreds of activists and lawyers.

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Who: Stephen Constantine What: steps down as coach of Indian football team When: published on 15th January 2019

Stephen Constantine has decided to step down as the head coach of the Indian football team following team's exit from 2019 AFC Asian Cup. India went down fighting against Bahrain in their last Group A match.

India conceded an injury time goal through a penalty to lose 0-1. They were on the verge of booking their maiden knock-out round berth in the continent's biggest stage as the scoreline remained 0-0 till the 90th minute when captain Pronay Halder brought down a Bahrain attacker for the referee to point to the dreaded spot.

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Who: Manu Sawhney What: named as ICC Chief Executive When: published on 15th January 2019

The International Cricket Council announced Manu Sawhney has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Sawhney, the former CEO of Singapore Sports Hub and Managing Director of ESPN Star Sports, will join the organization next month before formally taking over the reins from David Richardson in July following the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

The appointment was ratified by the ICC Board following a global search and appointment process led by ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar and the Nominations Committee. Mr Manohar said: “I am delighted to confirm Manu’s appointment today. He brings 22 years of outstanding commercial experience to the ICC and will lead the delivery of our new global growth strategy for the game. Our search produced a host of excellent candidates from around the world, but Manu stood out as the man to work with our Members and take cricket forward.

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Who: Indian boxing's first CWG gold-medallist Mohammed Ali Qamar What: named women's chief coach When: published on 15th January 2019

Mohammed Ali Qamar, the man who won India's first Commonwealth Games gold medal in boxing, has taken over as chief coach for the country's women pugilists, becoming the youngest ever to get the top job.

Ali Qamar, who turns 38 in a couple of months' time, was appointed to the position on Monday night, replacing veteran Shiv Singh. Ali Qamar has been an assistant coach in the national camp for more than a year.

In addition, the Arjuna awardee has helmed the Railways Sports Promotion Board's women's team for more than three years.

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Who: Suresh Prabhu What: inaugurates Global Aviation Summit 2019 in Mumbai When: published on 15th January 2019

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the Global Aviation Summit 2019 in Mumbai this morning. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Prabhu said, India is one of the fastest growing aviation sectors and all players of the sector must come together and talk about ideas. He said, the summit is a union and it will address the problems being faced.

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said, the BJP government has reformed, performed, transformed and now it is informing about the success achieved. He asserted that India has pioneered business models and improved in affordability. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, by the beginning of 2020, the state government will make New Mumbai's airport functional, which has the capacity to add 1 per cent to GDP.

The two-day summit, with a theme 'Flying for all-especially the next 6 Billion', is being organised by Ministry of Civil Aviation in association with FICCI. It offers stakeholders an opportunity to explore, deliberate and understand how technology-driven innovations will change air travel in the decades to come.

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Who: 9th International Micro Irrigation Conference What: held in Aurangabad When: published on 16th January 2019

Minister for Water resources and River development Nitin Gadkari has said that micro irrigation is a game changer in agricultural development.

Inaugurating three day International Micro irrigation conference in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, he emphasised on new technology, new innovation and new research for agricultural sector. The Minister said, it will help in increasing productivity.

Mr. Gadkari term the replacement of the Canal system by pipe system as revolutionary move. He said, Center is expecting agreements with governments of Maharashtra and Gujarat in the area of Micro irrigation.

Expressing satisfaction over his ministry's performance Gadkari said that government is giving subsidies to the farmers and it is being directly transferred to their bank accounts.

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Top 10 news of the day : 19th January, 2019

1. 9th International Micro Irrigation Conference held in Aurangabad.

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Minister for Water resources and River development Nitin Gadkari has said that micro irrigation is a game changer in agricultural development.

Expressing satisfaction over his ministry's performance Gadkari said that government is giving subsidies to the farmers and it is being directly transferred to their bank accounts.

2. Suresh Prabhu inaugurates Global Aviation Summit 2019 in Mumbai.

(Top 10 Objective Current Affairs Quiz of 19th January 2019 for CLAT 2019)

New Mumbai's airport functional, which has the capacity to add 1 per cent to GDP.

3. Indian boxing's first CWG gold-medallist Mohammed Ali Qamar named women's chief coach.

(Latest Current Affairs Quiz of 19th January 2019 for CLAT 2019)

In addition, the Arjuna awardee has helmed the Railways Sports Promotion Board's women's team for more than three years.

4. Manu Sawhney named as ICC Chief Executive.

(CLAT 2019 Current Affairs Quiz of 19th January 2019)

The International Cricket Council announced Manu Sawhney has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer.

5. Stephen Constantine steps down as coach of Indian football team.

(Top 10 Legal Current Affairs Questions and Answer of 19th January 2019)

6. Detained Chinese lawyer Yu Wensheng wins Franco-German human rights award.

(CLAT 2019 Top 10 Objective Current Affairs Quiz of 19th January 2019)

The French and German ambassadors to Beijing have granted a human rights award to a detained Chinese lawyer, with his wife picking up the prize on his behalf.

Mr Yu Wensheng - best known for suing the Beijing government over the city's once chronic pollution - was detained in January last year and charged with "inciting subversion of state power".

Beijing has stepped up its crackdown on civil society since President Xi Jinping took power in 2012, tightening restrictions on freedom of speech and detaining hundreds of activists and lawyers.

7. Chennai’s Gukesh crowned world’s second youngest grand master.

(Most Important Legal Current Affairs Quiz of 19th January 2019)

Ukraine’s Sergey Karjakin remains the youngest-ever GM, having achieved the feat at the age of 12 years and seven months in 2002.

8. Veteran Malayalam film director Lenin Rajendran passes away.

(Current Affairs Capsule of 19th January 2019 for CLAT 2019)

State Minister for Culture and Cinema A.K. Balan said the director passed away in Chennai.

9. 1st National EMRS National Sports Meet, 2019 began at Hyderabad.

(CLAT 2019 Current Affairs and GK Questions of 19th January 2019)

The 1st National Level Sports Meet for the students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) was inaugurated yesterday by Shri Jaswantsinh

Sumanbhai Bhabhor, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs at G.M.C Balayogi Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad in the presence of Dr. Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka, Secretary, Tribal Welfare, Dr Christina Z Chongthu, Commissioner, Tribal Welfare, Govt of Telangana, Dr. R. S. Praveen Kumar, IPS, Secretary, Telangana Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society, Hyderabad and Shri. A.Venkateshwar Reddy, Chairman, Sports Authority of Telangana besides senior. Officials of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India.

10. PM Modi inaugurates Bolangir-Bichhupali railway line in Odisha.

(Legal Current Affairs Questions and Answers of 19th January 2019)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bolangir-Bichhupali railway line.

Addressing the gathering during the inaugural event, the Prime Minister said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is committed towards the development of Odisha.