Current Affairs Quiz 19 August 2018
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Question 1: What is the name of Joint military exercise between Indian Army and Royal Thai Army?
A. Exercise Maitree 2018
B. Pitch Black 2018
C. Ind-Thai Ex 2018
D. Thai-Box 2018
Answer and Explanation
This is an annual event designed to strengthen the partnership between Royal Thai Army and Indian Army .
Question 2: What is the motto of The National Disaster Response Force?
A. Prosperity for All
B. Saving Lives and Beyond
C. For the Humanity
D. We Stand With You
Answer and Explanation
Minister responsible: Rajnath Singh, Minister of Home Affairs, Founded: 2006, Agency executive: Sanjay Kumar, IPS, Director General, Headquarters: New Delhi, Motto: Saving Lives & Beyond.
Question 3: What is the capital of Mauritius?
A. Port Louis
B. Saint Louis
C. Port City
D. Tanzania
Answer and Explanation
Capital: Port Louis, Dialing code: +230, Currency: Mauritian rupee, Continent: Africa
Question 4: _______ was the seventh UN secretary general and also the first black African secretary-general.
A. Kofi Annan
B. Ban Ki moon
C. Nane Maria Annan
D. Boutros Boutros
Answer and Explanation
Kofi Annan was the seventh UN secretary general and also the first black African secretary-general.
Question 5: _______ a biennial multi-national large force employment warfare exercise was hosted by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Australia.
A. Pitch Black
B. Pitch White
C. Black Pitch
D. White Pitch
Answer and Explanation
Pitch Black a biennial multi-national large force employment warfare exercise was hosted by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Australia.
Question 6: The World Humanitarian Day is observed on ________ across the world.
A. August 16
B. August 17
C. August 19
D. August 18
Answer and Explanation
The World Humanitarian Day is observed on August 19 across the world.
Question 7: PVR Cinemas has completed the acquisition of around _________ stake in SPI Cinemas(Chennai-based chain).
A. 79%
B. 75%
C. 72%
D. 51%
Answer and Explanation
PVR Cinemas has completed the acquisition of 71.69% stake in SPI Cinemas (Chennai-based chain).
Question 8: Which of the following recently won India’s 1st Medal in Cycling at the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Aigle, Switzerland?
A. Esow Alben
B. Manoj Sahu
C. Naman Kapil
D. Venkappa Shivappa
Answer and Explanation
Esow Alben(19 year old Teen) claimed a Silver Medal at the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Aigle, Switzerland.
Question 9: Imran Khan took oath as the _______ Prime Minister of Pakistan.
A. 23nd
B. 20nd
C. 22nd
D. 21nd
Answer and Explanation
Imran Khan took oath as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Question 10: Bajarang Punia is a ___________.
A. Weightlifter
B. Badminton Player
C. Shot Putter
D. Wrestler
Answer and Explanation
Bajarang Punia won the Men’s freestyle 65 kg /Gold medal. He defeated Japanese Wrestler Takatani Daichi 11-8; the score was locked at 6-6 after the first round.
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