Current Affairs Quiz 12 December 2018
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Question 1: Where is the headquarter of FATF?
A. Paris
B. England
C. Germany
D. Austria
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: Paris, France || President: Marshall Billingslea || Abbreviation: FATF || Founded: 1989 || Membership: 38 || Purpose: Combat money laundering and terrorism financing
Question 2: What is the name of Home-ground of Golden State Warriors?
A. Madison Square
B. Oracle Arena
C. Wanda Metropolis
D. Warriors Stadium
Answer and Explanation
Arena/Stadium: Oracle Arena || Head coach: Steve Kerr || Location: Oakland, California, United States || NBA championships: 2018, 2017, 2015, 1975, 1956, 1947
Question 3: Who is the CEO of Walmart?
A. Nathan McKay
B. Doug McKay
C. Nathan McMillon
D. Doug McMillon
Answer and Explanation
CEO: Doug McMillon || Owner: Walton family (51%) || Founder: Sam Walton || Founded: 2 July 1962, Rogers, Arkansas, United States || Subsidiaries: Sam’s Club, Flipkart, Jet.com, Vudu, Walmart Canada
Question 4: Henrietta Holsman Fore is the CEO of UNICEF. What is the full form of UNICEF?
A. United Nations National Children’s Emergency Fund
B. United Nations National Children’s Empowerment Fund
C. United Nations International Children’s Empowerment Fund
D. United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: New York City, New York, United States || Head: Henrietta H. Fore || Executive director: Henrietta H. Fore || Founded: 11 December 1946, New York, United States || Formation: 11 December 1946; 71 years ago || Founders: United Nations General Assembly, Ludwik Rajchman
Question 5: What is the capital of Myanmar?
A. Burma
B. Naypyidaw
C. Rangoon
D. Rakhine
Answer and Explanation
Myanmar (Burma) Capital: Naypyidaw, Currency: Burmese kyat.
Question 6: ________ has become the first recipient of the Women’s Tennis Association Coach of the Year Award.
A. Sascha Bain
B. Sasha Bajin
C. Sascha Bajin
D. Sasha Bain
Answer and Explanation
Sascha Bajin has become the first recipient of the Women’s Tennis Association Coach of the Year Award.
Question 7: Govt. has signed a loan agreement of worth ____________ million with Asian Development Bank to boost the tourism in Tamil Nadu.
A. $39
B. $31
C. $33
D. $35
Answer and Explanation
Govt. has signed a loan agreement of worth $31 million with Asian Development Bank to boost the tourism in Tamil Nadu.
Question 8: The International Mountain Day was observed on ___________.
A. December 11
B. December 13
C. December 14
D. December 12
Answer and Explanation
The International Mountain Day was observed on December 11.
Question 9: Where is the Head Quarter of ADB?
A. Philippines
B. China
C. Japan
D. India
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: Mandaluyong, Philippines || President: Takehiko Nakao || Founded: 19 December 1966 || Purpose: Economic development || Membership: 67 countries || Subsidiaries: Asian Development Bank Institute
Question 10: Who is the head of FAO?
A. Bernard Marshall
B. José Graziano da Silva
C. Arvind da Silva
D. Joseph Stalin
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: Rome, Italy || Founded: 16 October 1945, Quebec City, Canada || Head: José Graziano da Silva (current) || Formation: Quebec City || Abbreviation: FAO
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