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Current Affairs Questions for CGL Tier-1, CLAT, IBPS Clerk, LIC Assistant B

December GA Quiz 11

Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below.

1. Ministry of Tourism has identified how many sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites?

A. 19 B. 20 C. 17

D. 18 E. None of these

2. International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime was observed on which of the following dates?

A. 10 December B. 11 December C. 9 December

D. 8 December E. None of these

3. Draj Bridge for all-weather connectivity was inaugurated in which of the following states on 9th December 2019?

A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. Jammu and Kashmir

D. Assam E. None of these

4. For the first time in Sri Lanka's history, a military officer has been appointed as the chief of the country's top intelligence agency. What is the name of the new chief?

A. Mahinda Rajapaksa B. Brigadier Suresh Sallay C. Velupillai Prabhakaran

D. Sirimavo Bandaranaike E. None of these

5. Which of the following telecom companies has launched Wi-Fi calling service in Delhi NCR?

A. Reliance Jio B. Airtel C. Vodafone

D. Idea E. None of these

6. On 9th December 2019, Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned a project in Sri Anandpur Sahib for more than Rs 99 cr under which of the following schemes?

A. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana B. Stand Up India Scheme

C. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana D. Swadesh Darshan Scheme

E. None of these

7. Which of the following countries was ranked 129 in the Human Development Index?

A. Pakistan B. Bangladesh C. India

D. Nepal E. None of these

8. Girish Chandra Chaturvedi was appointed as the new chairman of ____________ on 6th December 2019.

A. National Stock Exchange B. Bombay Stock Exchange

C. Calcutta Stock Exchange D. Bangalore Stock Exchange

E. None of these

9. 9th December 2019, which of the following countries has introduced a bill in Parliament that provides for stringent punishment, including death penalty, for those involved in piracy at sea?

A. India B. Pakistan C. Sri Lanka

D. Bangladesh E. None of these

10. Which of the following days was observed on 11th December 2019?

A. World Cancer Day B. World Autism Awareness

C. International Mountain Day D. World Day of Social Justice

E. None of these

Correct Answers:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

C C C B B D C A C C

Explanations:

1. Hints to Remember

Who: Ministry of Tourism

What: has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as

Iconic Tourist Sites

When: published on 10th December 2019

The Government has indentified some world class iconic tourist stations in India

to attract foreign and domestic tourists.

Pursuant to the Budget Announcements of 2018-19, Ministry of Tourism has

identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist

Sites namely Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh), Ajanta & Ellora

(Maharashtra), Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort & Qutub Minar (Delhi), Colva

(Goa), Amer Fort (Rajasthan), Somnath & Dholavira (Gujarat), Khajuraho

(Madhya Pradesh), Hampi (Karnataka), Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Kaziranga

(Assam), Kumarakom (Kerala) and Mahabodhi Temple (Bihar).

The Ministry shall be developing the above sites in a holistic manner with focus

on issues concerning connectivity to the destination, better facilities/experience

for the tourists at the site, skill development, and involvement of local

community, promotion & branding and by bringing private investment. The

development of Iconic Tourist sites scheme is awaiting approval of the Ministry

of Finance.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=195686

2. Hints to Remember

Who: International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the

Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime

What: was observed on 9 December 2019

International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of

Genocide and of the Prevention of this crime observed on the 9th of December.

The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the Genocide Convention and its

role in combating and preventing the crime of genocide as defined in the

Convention and to commemorate and honor its victims.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://www.un.org/en/events/genocidepreventionday/

3. Hints to Remember

Who: J&K's Rajouri

What: gets important Draj Bridge for all-weather connectivity

When: published on 9th December 2019

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Shri Girish Chandra Murmu dedicated 72-metre-long Bridge to the Nation in Rajouri on Monday. The bridge over Draj nallah connects Draj Area with Tehsil Kotranka area under District Rajouri and is constructed to bear heavy load up to 70 tons.

Addressing the gathering, Murmu said “The Draj bridge is an important bridge

for the military as well as for socio-economic development of the Rajouri District

as a whole. This bridge will facilitate all-weather and speedy movement of Army

troops as well as locals.”

The important bridge has been constructed by the 110 Road Construction

Company of the 31 Task Force under Project Sampark of Border Roads

Organisation (BRO). BRO is involved with more projects in the area to strengthen

the road network.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/dec/09/jks-rajouri-gets-

important-draj-bridge-for-all-weather-connectivity-2073754.html

4. Hints to Remember

Who: Sri Lanka

What: appoints military officer as spy chief

When: published on 9th December 2019

For the first time in Sri Lanka's history, a military officer has been appointed as

the chief of the country's top intelligence agency, which was blamed for failing to

prevent the devastating Easter terror attack that killed more than 250 people in

April.

Brigadier Suresh Sallay, the former director of the Military Intelligence, has been

appointed as the chief of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) - the country's

premier spy agency, News First reported.

It is the first time in Sri Lankan history that a military officer had been appointed

as the SIS chief, it added.

His appointment comes three weeks after former defence secretary Gotabaya

Rajapaksa was elected president promising better security.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/in-a-first-sri-lanka-appoints-military-

officer-as-spy-chief-1626784-2019-12-09

5. Hints to Remember

Who: Airtel

What: launches Wi-Fi calling service in Delhi NCR

When: published on 10th December 2019

Bharti Airtel launched its voice over Wi-Fi service – ‘Airtel Wi-Fi Calling’.

'Airtel Wi-Fi Calling' is designed to enhance voice calling experience for Airtel

smartphone customers, especially when they are indoors, said the telco in a

press release.

"With ‘Airtel Wi-Fi Calling’, customers with Wi-Fi at home or office will get

excellent signal quality indoors," it further claimed.

There will be no extra charge for calls made over ‘Airtel Wi-Fi Calling’ and the

application consumes minimal data. The service is currently available to Airtel

customers in Delhi NCR and will be gradually rolled out across India.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/airtel-

launches-wi-fi-calling-service-in-delhi-ncr/articleshow/72453610.cms

6. Hints to Remember

Who: Ministry of Tourism

What: has sanctioned a project in Sri Anandpur Sahib for more than Rs 99 cr

under its Swadesh Darshan Scheme

When: published on 9th December 2019

The Government has formulated special action-plan for the development of

tourism in Sri Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency under the Swadesh

Darshan Scheme.

The Ministry of Tourism under its Swadesh Darshan scheme has sanctioned a

project Development of Heritage Circuit: Anandpur Sahib – Fatehgarh Sahib –

Chamkaur Sahib – Ferozpur –Amritsar – Khatkar Kalan – Kalanour - Patiala in

Punjab for Rs.99.95 crore in the year 2018-19. The execution of project on

ground has not started.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=195650

7. Hints to Remember

Who: India What: ranked 129 in the Human Development Index When: published on 9th December 2019

India inched up one spot to rank 129th out of 189 countries on the 2019 Human Development Index (HDI) released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday. Inequality and deprivation continue to be high in the country.

“For countries like India, which have shown great success in reducing absolute poverty, we hope that the 2019 Human Development Report sheds light on inequalities and deprivations that go beyond income. How we tackle old and new inequalities, ranging from access to basic services such as housing to things like access to quality university education, will be critical to whether we achieve the Sustainable Development Goals,” said Shoko Noda, UNDP India Resident Representative in an official release.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-moves-up-one-rank-

129-in-human-development-index/article30249584.ece

8. Hints to Remember

Who: NSE

What: appoints Girish Chandra Chaturvedi as chairman

When: published on 6th December 2019

Leading stock exchange NSE said it has appointed Public Interest Director Girish

Chandra Chaturvedi as its new chairman.

The appointment comes following the approval of the markets regulator

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

The position was vacant since Ashok Chawla resigned as the chairman of the

National Stock Exchange(NSE) in January.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/nse-appoints-

girish-chandra-chaturvedi-as-chairman/articleshow/72404953.cms

9. Hints to Remember

Who: Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill

What: introduced in Lok Sabha

When: published on 9th December 2019

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar introduced a bill in Parliament that

provides for stringent punishment, including death penalty, for those involved in

piracy at sea.

The introduction of the bill comes days after some 18 Indians aboard a crude oil

carrier were kidnapped off the coast of Nigeria. India is still negotiating the

release of its nationals.

The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill 2019 is aimed at promoting the safety and security

of India’s maritime trade, and the safety of its crew members. A text of the bill

available on the Lok Sabha website said the government’s aim in drafting the

proposed legislation was to keep up with India’s commitment to the United

Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which concluded in 1982.

India had ratified the UNCLOS in 1995.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/anti-maritime-piracy-bill-introduced-in-

lok-sabha-11575893586086.html

10. Hints to Remember

Who: International Mountain Day

What: was observed on 11th December 2019

‘Mountains matter for Youth’ is the theme of 2019’s International Mountain Day,

which is celebrated on 11 December.

Young people are active agents of change and the future leaders of tomorrow.

They are custodians of mountains and of their natural resources, which are being

threatened by climate change.

The 2019 International Mountain Day’s theme is a great opportunity for young

generations to take the lead and request that mountains and mountain peoples

become central in the national and international development agendas, receive

more

attention, investments and tailored research.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

http://www.fao.org/international-mountain-day/2019-themeen/en/

Top 10 News of the day 11th December 2019

1. International Mountain Day was observed on 11th December 2019.

(11th December 2019 Current Affairs Questions and Answers)

‘Mountains matter for Youth’ is the theme of 2019’s International Mountain Day, which is

celebrated on 11 December.

Young people are active agents of change and the future leaders of tomorrow. They are

custodians of mountains and of their natural resources, which are being threatened by climate

change.

The 2019 International Mountain Day’s theme is a great opportunity for young generations to

take the lead and request that mountains and mountain peoples become central in the national

and international development agendas, receive more attention, investments and tailored

research.

2. Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill introduced in Lok Sabha.

(Important Current Affairs Quiz of 11th December 2019)

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar introduced a bill in Parliament that provides for stringent

punishment, including death penalty, for those involved in piracy at sea.

The introduction of the bill comes days after some 18 Indians aboard a crude oil carrier were

kidnapped off the coast of Nigeria. India is still negotiating the release of its nationals.

The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill 2019 is aimed at promoting the safety and security of India’s

maritime trade, and the safety of its crew members. A text of the bill available on the Lok Sabha

website said the government’s aim in drafting the proposed legislation was to keep up with

India’s commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which

concluded in 1982. India had ratified the UNCLOS in 1995.

3. NSE appoints Girish Chandra Chaturvedi as chairman.

(Most Important Current Affairs Questions and Answers of 11th December 2019)

Leading stock exchange NSE said it has appointed Public Interest Director Girish Chandra

Chaturvedi as its new chairman.

The appointment comes following the approval of the markets regulator Securities and

Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

The position was vacant since Ashok Chawla resigned as the chairman of the National Stock

Exchange(NSE) in January.

4. India ranked 129 in the Human Development Index.

(Latest Current Affairs Capsule of 11th December 2019)

India inched up one spot to rank 129th out of 189 countries on the 2019 Human Development

Index (HDI) released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday.

Inequality and deprivation continue to be high in the country.

“For countries like India, which have shown great success in reducing absolute poverty, we hope

that the 2019 Human Development Report sheds light on inequalities and deprivations that go

beyond income. How we tackle old and new inequalities, ranging from access to basic services

such as housing to things like access to quality university education, will be critical to whether

we achieve the Sustainable Development Goals,” said Shoko Noda, UNDP India Resident

Representative in an official release.

5. Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned a project in Sri Anandpur Sahib for more than Rs 99 cr

under its Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

(Top 10 Current Affairs Questions and Answers of 11th December 2019)

The Government has formulated special action-plan for the development of tourism in Sri

Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

The Ministry of Tourism under its Swadesh Darshan scheme has sanctioned a project

Development of Heritage Circuit: Anandpur Sahib – Fatehgarh Sahib – Chamkaur Sahib –

Ferozpur –Amritsar – Khatkar Kalan – Kalanour - Patiala in Punjab for Rs.99.95 crore in the year

2018-19. The execution of project on ground has not started.

6. Airtel launches Wi-Fi calling service in Delhi NCR.

(Latest Current Affairs in Short of 11th December 2019)

Bharti Airtel launched its voice over Wi-Fi service – ‘Airtel Wi-Fi Calling’.

'Airtel Wi-Fi Calling' is designed to enhance voice calling experience for Airtel smartphone

customers, especially when they are indoors, said the telco in a press release.

"With ‘Airtel Wi-Fi Calling’, customers with Wi-Fi at home or office will get excellent signal

quality indoors," it further claimed.

There will be no extra charge for calls made over ‘Airtel Wi-Fi Calling’ and the application

consumes minimal data. The service is currently available to Airtel customers in Delhi NCR and

will be gradually rolled out across India.

7. Sri Lanka appoints military officer as spy chief.

(Top 10 MCQs On Current Affairs of 11th December 2019)

For the first time in Sri Lanka's history, a military officer has been appointed as the chief of the

country's top intelligence agency, which was blamed for failing to prevent the devastating Easter

terror attack that killed more than 250 people in April.

Brigadier Suresh Sallay, the former director of the Military Intelligence, has been appointed as

the chief of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) - the country's premier spy agency, News First

reported.

It is the first time in Sri Lankan history that a military officer had been appointed as the SIS chief,

it added.

His appointment comes three weeks after former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa was

elected president promising better security.

8. J&K's Rajouri gets important Draj Bridge for all-weather connectivity.

(Latest Current Affairs PDF of 11th December 2019)

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Shri Girish Chandra Murmu dedicated 72-metre-long Bridge to

the Nation in Rajouri on Monday. The bridge over Draj nallah connects Draj Area with Tehsil

Kotranka area under District Rajouri and is constructed to bear heavy load up to 70 tons.

Addressing the gathering, Murmu said “The Draj bridge is an important bridge for the military as

well as for socio-economic development of the Rajouri District as a whole. This bridge will

facilitate all-weather and speedy movement of Army troops as well as locals.”

The important bridge has been constructed by the 110 Road Construction Company of the 31

Task Force under Project Sampark of Border Roads Organisation (BRO). BRO is involved with

more projects in the area to strengthen the road network.

9. International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide

and of the Prevention of this Crime was observed on 9 December 2019.

(Current Affairs and GK Quiz of 11th December 2019)

International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of

the Prevention of this crime observed on the 9th of December.

The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the Genocide Convention and its role in

combating and preventing the crime of genocide as defined in the Convention and to

commemorate and honor its victims.

10. Ministry of Tourism identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as

Iconic Tourist Sites.

(Current Affairs in Short of 11th December 2019)

The Government has indentified some world class iconic tourist stations in India to attract

foreign and domestic tourists.

Pursuant to the Budget Announcements of 2018-19, Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites

in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites namely Taj Mahal &

Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh), Ajanta & Ellora (Maharashtra), Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort

& Qutub Minar (Delhi), Colva (Goa), Amer Fort (Rajasthan), Somnath & Dholavira

(Gujarat), Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh), Hampi (Karnataka), Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu),

Kaziranga (Assam), Kumarakom (Kerala) and Mahabodhi Temple (Bihar).

The Ministry shall be developing the above sites in a holistic manner with focus on issues

concerning connectivity to the destination, better facilities/experience for the tourists at the

site, skill development, and involvement of local community, promotion & branding and by

bringing private investment. The development of Iconic Tourist sites scheme is awaiting

approval of the Ministry of Finance.

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