National (Current Affairs) (Part-IX)

Total Questions: 47

1. Name the comprehensive pension management system developed by the Department of Telecom in December 2018. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 13.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) ACHARAN
(b) SAMPANN
(c) SAMADHAN
(d) VIGYAN

Correct Answer: (b) SAMPANN

Solution:

The comprehensive pension management system developed by the Department of Telecommunications in December, 2018 is named SAMPANN. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2018.

2. In December 2018, Havelock Island was renamed as ________. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 13.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Shaheed Dweep
(b) Netaji Subhash Bose Island
(c) Swaraj Dweep
(d) Veer Savarkar Island

Correct Answer: (c) Swaraj Dweep

Solution:Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2018 announced the renaming of three islands of Andaman and Nicobar on the occasion of 75th anniversary of the Tricolour hoisting by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Port Blair. The Ross Island was renamed as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep, Neil Island as Shaheed Dweep and Havelock Island as Swaraj Dweep.

3. Farmers in Odisha can avail crop loans for the Kharif season of 2019, under the state government's 'KALIA' scheme, at percentage interest up to Rs. _______. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 19.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) 25000
(b) 10000
(c) 50000
(d) 1,00,000

Correct Answer: (c) 50000

Solution:Farmers in Odisha can take crop loans at 0% interest up to Rs 50,000 under the state government's 'KALIA' scheme, for the Kharif season of the year 2019.

4. Identify the industrialist who is the founder of a natural resource company named Vedanta Resources. [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 22.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Shankar Uday
(b) Kuldeep Agarwal
(c) Anil Agarwal
(d) Vishal Sikka

Correct Answer: (c) Anil Agarwal

Solution:Anil Agarwal is the founder of a natural resource company called Vedanta Resources. The Headquarter of this company is located in London, England. It is a global diversified metals and mining company.

5. Which startup was recently honored by the UN for its best effort to clean the river Ganga? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 15.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Navdanya Trust
(b) Satpura Foundation
(c) Help Us Green
(d) World Wide Fund

Correct Answer: (c) Help Us Green

Solution:In December 2018, Indian startup Help Us Green was awarded by the UN for its best effort to clean the river Ganga. This Indian startup was awarded the United Nations Climate Action Award along with startups from 13 other countries. This startup works to save the Ganga from pollution by collecting and recycling the flowers offered in the temples.

6. Which food supply service provider company has recently been acquired by Ola? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 15.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Foodpanda
(b) Uber Eats
(c) Zomato
(d) Swiggy

Correct Answer: (a) Foodpanda

Solution:Cab operator Ola in December 2017 acquired food supply service provider Foodpanda India for $200 million.

7. In which year the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) has been established by the Central Government? [ S.S.C. Online Constable GD 15.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) 1996
(b) 1997
(c) 1998
(d) 1999

Solution:The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) was established by the Central Government in the year 1998 under the Charitable Endowments Act, Made in 1890.

8. In which of the following year was the National Food Security Act passed? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 1.03.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) 2012
(b) 2014
(c) 2011
(d) 2013

Correct Answer: (d) 2013

Solution:The National Food Security Act was passed in the year 2013. The Act provides for coverage of 75 percent rural population and 50 percent urban population for receiving state-aided food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). The Act also gives special attention to nutritional support for women and children. Under this, a provision has been made to provide 5 kg of food grains (rice 3 rupees/kg, wheat 2 rupees/kg, and coarse grains 1 rupee/kg) per person per month.

9. Which is the world's largest political party in terms of primary membership as of 2018? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 1.03.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Conservative Party of the UK
(b) Democratic Party of America
(c) Bharatiya Janata Party
(d) National Republican Party US

Correct Answer: (c) Bharatiya Janata Party

Solution:The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was the world's largest political party in terms of primary membership in 2018.

10. Who were the famous co-founder and retired chairman of Indian information technology giant Infosys? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 1.03.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Ashish Goyal
(b) Navjit Singh
(c) N. R. Narayan Murthy
(d) Yashish Dahiya

Correct Answer: (c) N. R. Narayan Murthy

Solution:The famous co-founder and retired chairman of Indian information technology giant Infosys are NR Narayana Murthy. Infosys was established in the year 1981. Besides NR Narayana Murthy, Infosys co-founders include Nandan Nilekani S Gopalakrishnan, S. D. Shibulal etc. Its Headquarter is in Bangalore.

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