Daily Current Affairs and GK | 25 November 2019
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1. Jammu & Kashmir completes 11,400 km road length in 2019 under PMGSY
- Jammu and Kashmir has achieved the highest road length in 2019 under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
- In the current fiscal year, 11,400 km of road length has been completed out of the targeted 19,700 km.
- PMGSY:
- It is a scheme launched in 2000 by the government to provide all-weather connectivity to unconnected habitations in the rural parts of India.
- The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
2. Mine Counter Measure exercise held between India and Japan
- A bilateral exercise was held between the Indian Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) on mine countermeasure and explosive ordnance disposal.
- This is the first time that such exercise is conducted between the two forces.
3. WHO ranks India at 8th positon in a study on physical activity
- WHO conducted a study regarding the level of physical activity among adolescents.
- Bangladesh topped the ranking while the USA ranked fourth on the list.
- The study was conducted for 146 countries, and India ranked 8th with a score of 73.9%.
- World Health Organisation (WHO):
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that was founded in 1948.
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
- Its major role lies in directing international health within the UN System.
4. 8th International Tourism Mart being held in Manipur
- International Tourism Mart is being organized at Imphal, Manipur, by the Tourism Ministry in collaboration with North-Eastern states.
- It is a three-day event that brings together tourism business individuals and entrepreneurs from the North-Eastern states.
- Theme - "Sustainable Tourism an engine for Economic Growth and Employment".
- Manipur is the host state for the second time.
5. CIC annual report presented in Lok Sabha
- The annual report of the Chief Information Commission (CIC) has been tabled in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on 20th and 21st November 2019 respectively.
- The report shows that 13.7 lakh RTI applications were received by the registered Central Public Authorities (PAs), followed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- The highest percentage of RTI applications were rejected by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (26.54%), followed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (16.41%).
- Chief Information Commission:
- It is a statutory body that was established under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
- Chief Information Commissioner and other Information Commissioners are appointed by the President.
- The current Chief Information Commissioner is Sudhir Bhargava.
6. 50th Conference of Governors concluded
- The 50th Conference of Governors was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
- The conference concluded with a focus on tribal welfare, education, agriculture, water and ease of living.
- Five-sub groups of Governors presented their reports on the above issues and identified the areas where the respective Governors can play a significant role.
7. UP government launches massive immunisation campaign against the Filariasis
- Uttar Pradesh government has launched a massive immunisation programme against Filaria or Filariasis.
- Under the programme, more than 65,000 teams of health workers will provide medicine to 6.5 crore people in 19 districts till 10th December 2019.
- These districts will be provided DEC tablets, Albendazole, and Ivermectin.
- Central Government aims to eradicate Filaria completely by 2021.
- Filariasis:
- It is a parasitic disease which is caused due to roundworms like Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori.
- These worms lead to the syndrome of elephantiasis, i.e. swelling of tissues causing enlargement of limbs or body parts.
8. Rafael Nadal wins Sixth Davis Cup Title
- Rafael Nadal, world No. 1 Spanish tennis player, won Sixth Davis Cup title by defeating Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 7-6, 9-7.
- Nadal won all the eight matches this week to finally clinch the title.
- It is the first title for Spain since 2011.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following Indian states/Union Territories has the highest road length under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in 2019?
- NCT of Delhi
- Rajasthan
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Karnataka
Correct Answer: c
2. The first ever Mine counter measure exercise was held between-
- India and Sri Lanka
- India and Japan
- Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
- Japan and USA
Correct Answer: b
3. What is the ranking of India in WHO’s study on physical activity among adolescents?
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
Correct Answer: d
4. What is the theme of the 8th International Tourism Mart 2019?
- Tourism and Sustainable Development
- Adventure Tourism
- Sustainable Tourism an engine for growth and employment
- Economic growth and Sustainable Tourism
Correct Answer: c
5. Who is the current Chief Information Commissioner?
- Sudhir Bhargava
- Wajahat Habibullah
- Rishi Kumar Shukla
- Rajiv Mehrishi
Correct Answer: a
6. The 50th conference of Governors was recently held in-
- Uttar Pradesh
- Punjab
- Haryana
- New Delhi
Correct Answer: d
7. Filariasis is a __________ disease.
- Viral
- Fungal
- Parasitic
- Bacterial
Correct Answer: c
8. Who among the following clinched the sixth Davis cup title?
- Rafael Nadal
- Roberto Bautista
- Denis Shapovalov
- Roger Federer
Correct Answer: a
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