Current Affairs Quiz , 16 Dec 2019

1) Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS) is the Indian equivalent of popular messaging platforms such as Whatsapp and Telegram. It is being developed by

a) Indian Space Research Organisation
b) Defence Research and Development Organisation
c) National Informatics Centre
d) None of the above

Answer: c
• It is seen as a secure Indian alternative without the security concerns associated with apps hosted abroad or owned by foreign entities.
• Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS) is the platform in the testing stage developed by National Informatics Centre.

2) StrandHogg, recently seen in news, is a

a) Software Bug
b) Endangered deer species
c) Malware
d) None of the above

Answer: a
• StrandHogg is a bug that allows real-time malware applications to pose as genuine applications and access user data of all kind.

3) Crystal award recognises as well as celebrates the achievements of leading artists and cultural figures whose leadership inspires inclusive and sustainable change. It is awarded by

a) World Economic Forum (WEF)
b) United Nations Environment Programme
c) United Nations Development Programme
d) None of the above

Answer: a
• It is awarded by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
• Hosted by World Economic Forum’s World Arts Forum..

4) ‘Vatsalya – Maatri Amrit Kosh’, a National Human Milk Bank and Lactation Counselling Centre at the Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) is established in collaboration with the government of

a) Norway
b) US
c) UK
d) Australia

Answer: a
• Vatsalya – Maatri Amrit Kosh: Established in collaboration with the Norwegian government.

5) National Ganga Council (NGC) was replaced the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) in 2016. It is headed by

a) Prime Minister
b) Home Minister
c) Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
d) Minister of Jal Shakti

Answer: a
• NGC would have on board the chief ministers of five Ganga basin states—Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal—besides several Union ministers and it was supposed to meet once every year.
• Headed by the Prime Minister, it replaced the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA).