Current Affairs Quiz 13 March 2019
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Question 1: Where is the headquarter of India Trade Promotion Organisation?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: New Delhi || Founded: 1 April 1977 || Owner: Government of India (100%) || Jurisdiction: India
Question 2: Dr G. Satheesh Reddy is the Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, _______.
A. ISRO
B. DRDO
C. HAL
D. BARC
Answer and Explanation
Dr G. Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO.
Question 3: ________ is an Australian national and the fourth and current Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization.
A. Meles Zenawi
B. Hastings Ismay
C. Margaret Chan
D. Francis Gurry
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland || CEO: Francis Gurry || Founded: 14 July 1967 || Parent organization: United Nations Economic and Social Council
Question 4: Where is the headquarter of BARC?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: Mumbai || Founder: Homi J. Bhabha || Founded: 3 January 1954 || Parent organisation: Department of Atomic Energy || Formerly called: Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay
Question 5: Where is the headquarter of WIPO?
A. Geneva
B. Vienna
C. Landon
D. Hague
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland || CEO: Francis Gurry || Founded: 14 July 1967 || Parent organization: United Nations Economic and Social Council
Question 6: Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza _______.
A. Protozoa
B. Bacteria
C. Virus
D. Worm
Answer and Explanation
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus.
Question 7: An app to detect fake currency notes was created by IIT-________.
A. Madras
B. Kanpur
C. Kharagpur
D. Bombay
Answer and Explanation
An app to detect fake currency notes was created by IIT-Kharagpur. It performs verification of authenticity with the help of 25 features that have been extracted from both the sides of the note.
Question 8: World Day Against Cyber Censorship is an online event held each year on ___________.
A. March 12
B. March 13
C. March 11
D. March 10
Answer and Explanation
World Day Against Cyber Censorship is an online event held each year on March 12 to rally support for a single, unrestricted Internet that is accessible to all.
Question 9: What is the Capital of Republic of El Salvador?
A. San Salvador
B. Salvador
C. Sánchez
D. Cerén
Answer and Explanation
Capital: San Salvador || Currency: United States Dollar || President: Salvador Sánchez Cerén
Question 10: Kelly Catlin was an __________ professional racing cyclist, who rode for UCI Women’s Team Rally UHC Cycling.
A. German
B. Canadian
C. American
D. British
Answer and Explanation
Kelly Catlin was an American professional racing cyclist, who rode for UCI Women’s Team Rally UHC Cycling.
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