Current Affairs Quiz 16 December 2019
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Question 1:______________ has penned a book titled “Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life”.
A. Viswanathan Anand
B. Magnus Carlsen
C. Vladimir Kramnik
D. Fabiano Caruana
Answer and Explanation
Viswanathan Anand has penned a book titled “Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life”.
Question 2:SBI has signed a loan agreement with KfW __________ development bank for 277 million USD for establishing an energy-efficient housing programme in India.
A. French
B. German
C. Spanish
D. Italian
Answer and Explanation
SBI has signed a loan agreement with KfW German development bank for 277 million USD for establishing an energy-efficient housing programme in India.
Question 3:_________ has inducted a ten-member working group to suggest segment-wise ways and means to improve loss prevention and loss minimisation in the general insurance industry
A. IRDAI
B. PFRDA
C. LIC
D. GIC
Answer and Explanation
IRDAI has inducted a ten-member working group to suggest segment-wise ways and means to improve loss prevention and loss minimisation in the general insurance industry. IRDAI Member (Non-Life) T. L. Alamelu will chair the group.
Question 4:Shrikant Madhav Vaidya has been appointed as the next Chairman of ____________ Ltd.
A. IOCL
B. ONGC
C. HPCL
D. BPCL
Answer and Explanation
Shrikant Madhav Vaidya has been appointed as the next Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
Question 5:___________ continues to be India’s top crude oil supplier, followed by UAE and Nigeria.
A. Iraq
B. Iran
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Qatar
Answer and Explanation
Iraq continues to be India’s top crude oil supplier, followed by UAE and Nigeria.
Question 6:Deepika Padukone won the 26th ______________ Annual Crystal Award for spreading awareness about the importance of mental health.
A. UNESCO
B. UNDP
C. WEF
D. UNICEF
Answer and Explanation
Deepika Padukone won the 26th World Economic Forum Annual Crystal Award for spreading awareness about the importance of mental health.
Question 7:What is the capital of Algieria?
A. Algierian
B. Algier
C. Algiers
D. Algieria City
Answer and Explanation
Algeria: Capital: Algiers || Currency: Algerian dinar
Question 8:Vijay Diwas is commemorated every ____________ in India, to Indian military’s victory over Pakistan in Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 for the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan.
A. 14 December
B. 15 December
C. 16 December
D. 17 December
Answer and Explanation
Vijay Diwas is commemorated every 16 December in India, to Indian military’s victory over Pakistan in Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 for the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan.
Question 9:________________ Government will host Namaste Orchha festival in March 2020.
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
Answer and Explanation
Madhya Pradesh Government will host Namaste Orchha festival in March 2020.
Question 10:Ravi Mittal took charge as the new Secretary of ____________.
A. Health Ministry
B. Information and Broadcasting Ministry
C. Home Ministry
D. Defence Ministry
Answer and Explanation
Ravi Mittal took charge as the new Secretary of Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
Daily Current Affairs: 16 December
