Current Affairs Quiz 18 January 2019
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Question 1: Additional Solicitor General of India abbreviated as ASG is a law officer of India and is the _____________ ranking lawyer of the Government of India.
A. third
B. first
C. second
D. fourth
Answer and Explanation
Additional Solicitor General of India abbreviated as ASG is a law officer of India and is the third ranking lawyer of the Government of India.The headquarters of Additional Solicitor-General may be at New Delhi or Mumbai or Chennai or Allahabad as the Government of India may specify from time to time. ASG is governed by Law Officers.
Question 2: __________ has been appointed as the new Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
A. Vivek Gupta
B. Vivek Joshi
C. Vivek Misra
D. Vivek Khanna
Answer and Explanation
Vivek Joshi has been appointed as the new Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
Question 3: PM Modi will inaugurate the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) in ____________.
A. Mumbai
B. Pune
C. Nasik
D. Nagpur
Answer and Explanation
PM Modi will inaugurate the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) in Mumbai.
Question 4: Ahmedabad, in western India, is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The ________ River runs through its center.
A. Narmada
B. Luni
C. Mahi
D. Sabarmati
Answer and Explanation
Ahmedabad, in western India, is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The Sabarmati River runs through its center. On the western bank is the Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati, which displays the spiritual leader’s living quarters and artefacts. Across the river, the Calico Museum of Textiles, once a cloth merchant’s mansion, has a significant collection of antique and modern fabrics.
Question 5: Amitabh Bachchan from India in 2017 is appointed as Goodwill ambassador for awareness of ____________.
A. Leprosy
B. Polio
C. Cancer
D. Hepatitis
Answer and Explanation
Amitabh Bachchan from India in 2017 :- Goodwill ambassador for awareness of Hepatitis.
Question 6: The Group of 77 at the United Nations is a coalition of __________ developing nations.
A. 133
B. 137
C. 134
D. 139
Answer and Explanation
The Group of 77 at the United Nations is a coalition of 134 developing nations, designed to promote its members’ collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the United Nations.
Question 7: GDP Growth rate of India by Fitch for 2018-19 is __________.
A. 7.5%
B. 7.4%
C. 7.2%
D. 7.3%
Answer and Explanation
GDP Growth rate of India by Fitch for 2018-19 is 7.2% and for 2019-20 is 7.5%.
Question 8: Mount Sidley is the highest dormant volcano in ___________.
A. Antarctica
B. Acratic
C. Atlantic
D. Pacific
Answer and Explanation
Mount Sidley is the highest dormant volcano in Antarctica, a member of the Volcanic Seven Summits, with a summit elevation of 4,181–4,285 metres.
Question 9:______________ Vinesh Phogat has been nominated for the Comeback category in the Laures world Sports awards.
A. Wrestler
B. Boxer
C. Sprinter
D. Weightlifter
Answer and Explanation
Vinesh Phogat has been nominated for the Comeback category in the Laures world Sports awards.
Question 10: Adani Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in ________________.
A. Surat
B. Vadodara
C. Mumbai
D. Ahmedabad
Answer and Explanation
Adani Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It was founded by Gautam Adani in 1988 as a commodity trading business with the flagship company Adani Enterprises Limited. Gautam Adani is the chairman.
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