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Current Affairs Questions on 29, 30, 31 January 2019 :
Which state announces Jiban Sampark Project?
A. Odisha
B. Rajasthan
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
Answer: A
Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced “Jiban Sampark” project in partnership with UNICEF India to generate awareness about the development and welfare initiatives of state government among the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of the state. The announcement was made after Patnaik inaugurated the annual tribal fair popularly known as “Adivasi Mela”. The Jiban Sampark’s focus areas will include skill development, empowering communities, cooperation, and innovation among the groups of 75 tribal communities in the country, 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups residing in remote and far off areas of 12 district in Odisha.
As per the revised GST norms, the GST on Haj has been reduced from 18% to how much?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 3%
D. 5%
Answer: D
Explanation: The Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announced on January 28, 2019 that the GST on Haj has been reduced from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. The move will significantly lower the air fare thus saving Haj pilgrims’ Rs 113 crore this year.
India replaces which country to become Second-Largest Crude Steel Producer?
A. USA
B. Japan
C. France
D. China
Answer: B
Explanation: India has replaced Japan as the world’s 2nd largest steel producing country, while China is the largest producer of crude steel, accounting for more than 51% of production, according to the World Steel Association. The global steel body, in its latest report, stated that China’s crude steel output jumped 6.6% to 928.3 million tonnes in 2018 from 870.9 MT in 2017. China’s share increased from 50.3 percent in 2017 to 51.3% in 2018. India’s crude steel production in 2018 was at 106.5 MT, up 4.9% from 101.5 MT in 2017. Japan produced 104.3 MT in 2018, down 0.3% compared to 2017.
George Fernandes passes away recently. He was a .... ?
A. Sports person
B. Scientist
C. Politician
D. Musician
Answer: C
Explanation: Veteran Socialist leader and former Union Defence Minister George Fernandes passes away after Prolonged illness, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior cabinet ministers and political leaders mourn the passing away of the veteran leader, Bihar Govt. announces 2 Day State Mourning. Born in Karnataka's Mangalore on 3rd June 1930, George Fernandes was a veteran socialist leader and trade unionist.
National Salt Satyagraha Memorial has been inaugurated at which place?
A. Mumbai
B. Goa
C. Ahmedabad
D. Dandi
Answer: D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial at Dandi in Navsari district, Gujarat. The memorial is conceived as an experiential journey recreating the spirit and the energy of the 1930 Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi and 80 of his fellow Satyagrahis.
Defence Ministry approves acquisition of Milan-2T Anti-Tank Missiles from which country?
A. USA
B. Japan
C. France
D. Russia
Answer: C
Explanation: The Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has approved the acquisition of the Rs 1,200 crore Milan-2T anti-tank missiles. While the requirement was of 70,000 different types of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) and 850 different launchers, the DAC has approved the purchase of 5,000 Milan 2T anti-tank guided missiles from France......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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