Current Affairs Quiz 12 December 2019
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Question 1:ISRO will launch its earth observation satellite, RISAT-2BR1 on PSLV-C48 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, ___________.
A. Sriharikota
B. Abdul Kalam Island
C. Kochi Space Center
D. Master Control Facility
Answer and Explanation
ISRO will launch its earth observation satellite, RISAT-2BR1 on PSLV-C48 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
Question 2:Editor-in-chief of Republic TV _______________ has been appointed as the new president of the Governing Board of News Broadcasters Federation.
A. Ravish Kumar
B. Arnab Goswami
C. Rajdeep Sardesai
D. Sudhir Chaudhary
Answer and Explanation
Editor-in-chief of Republic TV Arnab Goswami has been appointed as the new president of the Governing Board of News Broadcasters Federation.
Question 3:__________ Engineer George Laurer who invented the barcode, has passed away.
A. American
B. British
C. German
D. Spanish
Answer and Explanation
George Joseph Laurer was an American engineer for IBM at Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. He published 20 bulletins, held 25 patents and developed the Universal Product Code in the early 1970s. He devised the coding and pattern used for the UPC, based on Joe Woodland’s more general idea for barcodes.
Question 4:The 8th edition of the Embassy’s Annual Film Festival ‘Ambassador’s Choice: Screening of Films’ was inaugurated at Indian Embassy, Riyadh, ____________.
A. UAE
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Iran
D. Qatar
Answer and Explanation
The 8th edition of the Embassy’s Annual Film Festival ‘Ambassador’s Choice: Screening of Films’ was inaugurated at Indian Embassy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Question 5:Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated annually on ____________ and is promoted by the World Health Organization.
A. December 12
B. December 13
C. December 14
D. December 15
Answer and Explanation
Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated annually on December 12 and is promoted by the World Health Organization.
Question 6:Which of the following is the parent organization of CRISIL
A. Fitch Ratings
B. CARE Ratings
C. Standard & Poor’s
D. Moody’s
Answer and Explanation
CEO: Ashu Suyash || Headquarters: Mumbai || Parent organization: Standard & Poor’s International || CRISIL is a global analytical company providing ratings, research, and risk and policy advisory services. CRISIL’s majority shareholder is Standard & Poor’s, a division of McGraw Hill Financial and provider of financial market intelligence.
Question 7:Which of the following country has topped Human Development Index 2019?
A. Switzerland
B. Sweden
C. Norway
D. Iceland
Answer and Explanation
India has been ranked 129th among 189 countries in the Human Development Index 2019. The HDI value of India increased from 0.431 to 0.647
Question 8:____________ of India has won the FIDE Open category of the London Chess Classic.
A. R. Praggnanandhaa
B. Viswanathan Anand
C. Sergey Karjakin
D. Alireza Firouzja
Answer and Explanation
R. Praggnanandhaa of India has won the FIDE Open category of the London Chess Classic
Question 9: Actor _____________ has been selected as the brand ambassador of National Anti-Doping Agency NADA.
A. Suniel Shetty
B. Salman Khan
C. Akshay Kumar
D. Paresh Rawal
Answer and Explanation
Actor Suniel Shetty has been selected as the brand ambassador of National Anti-Doping Agency NADA.
Question 10:India has topped the Medal Tally with a total of ____________ in the 13th edition 2019 South Asian Games.
A. 310 Medals
B. 312 Medals
C. 311 Medals
D. 313 Medals
Answer and Explanation
India has topped the Medal Tally with a total of 312 Medals in the 13th edition 2019 South Asian Games (174 Golds || 93 Silver || 45 Bronze).
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