09 December to 15 December 2019 Weekly Current Affairs
09 December to 15 December 2019 Weekly Current Affairs
Ultimate EDucation is presenting the weekly current affairs quiz for students and readers preparing for competitive exams.
1. Recently the Odisha government has reduced the amount of assistance provided under the 'Kalia scheme' from Rs. 10,000 to how many rupees?
a. 6,000 rupees
b. 4,000 rupees
c. 8,000 rupees
d. Rs 5,000
a. 6,000 rupees
b. 4,000 rupees
c. 8,000 rupees
d. Rs 5,000
2. Time magazine has chosen which of the following 'Person of the Year' for the year 2019?
a. Greta Thunberg
b. Rahul Gandhi
c. Priyanka Gandhi
d. Rajnath Singh
a. Greta Thunberg
b. Rahul Gandhi
c. Priyanka Gandhi
d. Rajnath Singh
3. International Universal Health Coverage Day is observed on which of the following days?
a. 11 December
b. 08 December
c. 14 December
d. 12 December
a. 11 December
b. 08 December
c. 14 December
d. 12 December
4. Star footballer of India Sunil Chhetri has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Puma for how many years?
a. Three years
b. Four years
c. Five years
d. Seven years
a. Three years
b. Four years
c. Five years
d. Seven years
5. How many medals has India won in the 13th Asian Games?
a. 130
b. 259
c. 312
d. 351
a. 130
b. 259
c. 312
d. 351
6. Who among the following has recently been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2019?
a. Abi Ahmed Ali
b. Mehtab Hasan
c. Alfred Medoc
d. Prague Wilson
a. Abi Ahmed Ali
b. Mehtab Hasan
c. Alfred Medoc
d. Prague Wilson
7. According to the recent report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), what percentage increase in arms procurement has been registered in the world?
a. 8 percent
b. 7 percent
c. 6 percent
d. 5 percent
a. 8 percent
b. 7 percent
c. 6 percent
d. 5 percent
8. What is the name of the bilateral military exercises that started between India and China?
a. Rough and Tough
b. The rest is Best
c. Hand in Hand
d. No to war
a. Rough and Tough
b. The rest is Best
c. Hand in Hand
d. No to war
9. How many fast-track courts have been set up by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet for speedy trial of rising crimes against women and children?
a. 208 fast track
b. 218 Fast Track
c. 238 fast track
d. 248 fast track
a. 208 fast track
b. 218 Fast Track
c. 238 fast track
d. 248 fast track
10. On which day is Armed Forces Flag Day celebrated every year in India?
a. 07 December
b. 06 December
c. 05 December
d. 04 December
a. 07 December
b. 06 December
c. 05 December
d. 04 December
answer:
1.b. Rs 4,000
The amount of aid given to the farmers under the Kalia scheme by the Odisha government has been reduced because the government has merged the Kalia scheme into the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme launched by the central government in February 2019. According to the notification, farmers residing in urban local bodies will not be covered under both schemes.
The amount of aid given to the farmers under the Kalia scheme by the Odisha government has been reduced because the government has merged the Kalia scheme into the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme launched by the central government in February 2019. According to the notification, farmers residing in urban local bodies will not be covered under both schemes.
2.a. Greta Thunberg
Greta has achieved this honor as the youngest. She has been in the discussion about her influential and aggressive speeches. He also gave a speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit this year. This speech was praised all over the world. Please tell that Greta is suffering from Asperger syndrome.
Greta has achieved this honor as the youngest. She has been in the discussion about her influential and aggressive speeches. He also gave a speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit this year. This speech was praised all over the world. Please tell that Greta is suffering from Asperger syndrome.
3d. 12 December
International Universal Health Coverage Day is observed every year on 12 December. The purpose of this day is to emphasize the need for universal health coverage and provide a strong health system. The day was started in 2017 by the United Nations.
International Universal Health Coverage Day is observed every year on 12 December. The purpose of this day is to emphasize the need for universal health coverage and provide a strong health system. The day was started in 2017 by the United Nations.
4.a. Three years
Sunil Chhetri is an Indian professional footballer. He is captain in both the Indian Super League club Bangalore FC and the Indian national team. Sunil Chhetri started his professional career in Mohun Bagan in 2002. He helped India win the 2007 Nehru Cup, 2009 Nehru Cup, 2012 Nehru Cup as well as the 2011 SAIF Championship.
Sunil Chhetri is an Indian professional footballer. He is captain in both the Indian Super League club Bangalore FC and the Indian national team. Sunil Chhetri started his professional career in Mohun Bagan in 2002. He helped India win the 2007 Nehru Cup, 2009 Nehru Cup, 2012 Nehru Cup as well as the 2011 SAIF Championship.
5.c.
India won the most 312 medals in the 13th Asian Games played in 312 Nepal, including 173 gold medals, 93 silver medals, and 44 bronze medals. It is a biennial sports competition organized in South Asia. These games are being organized since 1983.
India won the most 312 medals in the 13th Asian Games played in 312 Nepal, including 173 gold medals, 93 silver medals, and 44 bronze medals. It is a biennial sports competition organized in South Asia. These games are being organized since 1983.
6.a. Abi Ahmad Ali
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abi Ahmad Ali was awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. He was given this honor for his efforts to restore peace with Eritrea. After a long struggle in 1991, Eritrea separated from Ethiopia but their relations remained tense. Abi Ahmad Ali tried to normalize relations between the two countries, due to which he was given this honor.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abi Ahmad Ali was awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. He was given this honor for his efforts to restore peace with Eritrea. After a long struggle in 1991, Eritrea separated from Ethiopia but their relations remained tense. Abi Ahmad Ali tried to normalize relations between the two countries, due to which he was given this honor.
7.d. 5 percent
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has recently published a report, according to this report, in the year 2018, world arms sales have increased by 5%. According to the report, the total turnover of the 100 largest arms manufacturers has reached 420 billion dollars. American manufacturers account for 59% of the global arms market. Russia is the largest arms manufacturer after the US, with Russia holding 8.6% of the global arms market.
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has recently published a report, according to this report, in the year 2018, world arms sales have increased by 5%. According to the report, the total turnover of the 100 largest arms manufacturers has reached 420 billion dollars. American manufacturers account for 59% of the global arms market. Russia is the largest arms manufacturer after the US, with Russia holding 8.6% of the global arms market.
8.c. Hand in Hand
A war exercise called Hand-in-Hand was started between India and China. This exercise started on 7 December which will be held till 20 December. It is organized in Umroi near Shillong. 130-130 jawans of both countries will participate in this war exercise. Under this, both countries will receive t = training for special operations against terrorism in addition to various military activities.
A war exercise called Hand-in-Hand was started between India and China. This exercise started on 7 December which will be held till 20 December. It is organized in Umroi near Shillong. 130-130 jawans of both countries will participate in this war exercise. Under this, both countries will receive t = training for special operations against terrorism in addition to various military activities.
9.b. 218 Fast Track
Uttar Pradesh Law Minister Brijesh Pathak said that 144 of these courts will regularly hear cases of rape, while 74 courts will hear cases of Poxo. 60 percent of the expenditure on the formation of these courts will be borne by the Central Government and 40 percent by the State Government.
Uttar Pradesh Law Minister Brijesh Pathak said that 144 of these courts will regularly hear cases of rape, while 74 courts will hear cases of Poxo. 60 percent of the expenditure on the formation of these courts will be borne by the Central Government and 40 percent by the State Government.
10.a.07 December
This day was celebrated for the first time on 07 December 1949. This day is celebrated in honor of Indian soldiers, water soldiers and airmen. On the occasion of Flag Day, funds are collected from the people for the welfare of armed forces personnel and this money is used for the welfare of serving military personnel and ex-servicemen.
This day was celebrated for the first time on 07 December 1949. This day is celebrated in honor of Indian soldiers, water soldiers and airmen. On the occasion of Flag Day, funds are collected from the people for the welfare of armed forces personnel and this money is used for the welfare of serving military personnel and ex-servicemen.