Current Affairs Quiz 15 December 2018
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Question 1: How many member countries are there in ADB?
A. 67
B. 91
C. 55
D. 108
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: Mandaluyong, Philippines || Founded: 19 December 1966 || urpose: Economic development || Membership: 67 countries || Staff: 3,092 employees || Subsidiaries: Asian Development Bank Institute
Question 2: Author Amitav Ghosh has been honoured with _______ Jnanpith Award.
A. 55th
B. 54th
C. 53th
D. 52nd
Answer and Explanation
Author Amitav Ghosh has been honoured with 54th Jnanpith Award.
Question 3: Punganur dwarf cattle is considered one of the world’s smallest breeds of cattle, which originated from the _____________ District of Andhra Pradesh
A. Thirumala
B. Guntoor
C. Chitoor
D. Vizag
Answer and Explanation
Punganur dwarf cattle is considered one of the world’s smallest breeds of cattle, which originated from the Chitoor District of Andhra Pradesh in southern India is among the world’s smallest humped cattle breeds. The Punganur breed’s milk has a high fat content and is rich in medicinal properties.
Question 4: Agriculture Ministry has selected Jharkhand for “Krishi Karman” award in the ________ category.
A. Wheat
B. Corn
C. Rice
D. Millets
Answer and Explanation
Agriculture Ministry has selected Jharkhand for “Krishi Karman” award in the rice category.
Question 5: _____________ Ashok Amritraj has been honoured with the French Knight of the National Order of Merit.
A. Background Composer
B. Director
C. Actor
D. Producer
Answer and Explanation
Producer Ashok Amritraj has been honoured with the French Knight of the National Order of Merit.
Question 6: Who is the CEO of Tata Steel?
A. Chandrasekaran
B. Natarajan
C. TV Narendran
D. Ratan Tata
Answer and Explanation
Tata Steel:- Chairman: Natarajan Chandrasekaran || CEO and Managing Director: T. V. Narendran || Headquarters: Mumbai
Question 7: India’ first private sector unit for manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles has started at Adani Aerospace Park in __________.
A. Vadodara
B. Mumbai
C. Hyderabad
D. Ahamdabad
Answer and Explanation
India’ first private sector unit for manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles has started at Adani Aerospace Park in Hyderabad.
Question 8: National Athletics Championship for Blind was held in ________.
A. Lucknow
B. Jaipur
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad
Answer and Explanation
National Athletics Championship for Blind was held in New Delhi.
Question 9: India with ADB have signed a loan agreement of worth ___________ million for floods and riverbank erosion in Assam State.
A. $70
B. $40
C. $50
D. $60
Answer and Explanation
India with ADB have signed a loan agreement of worth $60 million for floods and riverbank erosion in Assam State.
Question 10: Movie The Dark Room from __________ won the Suvarna Chakoram (Golden Crow Pheasant) award at the 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala.
A. Egypt
B. Iran
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Oman
Answer and Explanation
Movie The Dark Room (from Iran) won the Suvarna Chakoram (Golden Crow Pheasant) award at the 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala.
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