Exercise :: Talkies - Latest Current Affairs
- Talkies - Latest Current Affairs
| 1. | Which state/ UT government is planning to launch Urban Farming Policy? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai informed that the Aam Aadmi Party-led government will soon launch its Urban Farming Policy, inculcating the best practices and solutions from across the globe.
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| 2. | Jamtara district is in which state has become the first district in the country to have a library in every village? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Jamtara in Jharkhand has become the only district in the country where all gram panchayats have community libraries.
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| 3. | Who has launched a special WhatsApp helpline number for pregnant women? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The National Commission for Women has launched a WhatsApp helpline number to provide emergency medical assistance to pregnant women. The emergency number is 9354954224.
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| 4. | Which among the following series have recently won 'Outstanding Drama Series Award' in Emmys this year? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: In 71st Emmy Awards held at LA, Game of Thrones has won Outstanding Drama Series Award. Apart from this, Peter Dinklage recieved Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for his role in Game of Thrones.
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| 5. | The first Bollywood film to go plastic-free is; |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Varun Dhawan's upcoming movie 'Coolie No. 1' has become the first Bollywood film to go plastic-free. The environmental friendly initiative was taken by director of movie David Dhawan and its producers Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani and Deepshikha Deshmukh. The movie is all set to release on May 1, 2020. Their decision comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, urged people to shun single-use plastic and encouraged usage of jute and cloth bags to protect the environment.
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