Current Affairs Quiz 8 March 2019
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Question 1: ________ is an American politician and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
A. James Gomez
B. Jim Bridenstine
C. Mario Frederick
D. Mario Bridenstine
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: Washington || Founder: Dwight D. Eisenhower || Founded: 29 July 1958, United States of America || Administered by: Jim Bridenstine || Subsidiaries: Johnson Space Center
Question 2: International Men’s Day is observed on_______________.
A. 19 December
B. 19 November
C. 19 January
D. 19 February
Answer and Explanation
International Men’s Day is an annual international event celebrated every year on 19 November. Inaugurated in 1992 on 7 February by Thomas Oaster.
Question 3: Who is the founder of Sulabh International?
A. Bindeshwar Pathak
B. Bindeshwar Sharma
C. Nageshwar Pathak
D. Nageshwar Panchal
Answer and Explanation
Founder: Bindeshwar Pathak || Founded: 1970 || Area served: India
Question 4: What is the capital of Paraguay?
A. Asuncion
B. Guarani
C. Paraguayan
D. Lamella
Answer and Explanation
Capital of Paraguay: Asuncion || Currency: Paraguayan Guarani || President of Paraguay: Mario Abdo Benitez
Question 5: Who is the Director and CEO of TVS Motor?
A. Rajesh Kasliwal
B. BK Mishra
C. KN Radhakrishnan
D. Arnav Mondal
Answer and Explanation
TVS Motor Company has elevated K N Radhakrishnan as Director and CEO of the company for a period of five years.
Question 6: The Govt. has announced a new Rs 20 coin which will come in Dodecagon shape (__________ Polygon).
A. 11-Edged
B. 10-Edged
C. 12-Edged
D. 14-Edged
Answer and Explanation
The Govt. has announced a new Rs 20 coin which will come in Dodecagon shape (12-Edged Polygon).
Question 7: Acc. to National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey, ____________ of the households in rural India have access to a toilet.
A. 98.5%
B. 97.5%
C. 96.5%
D. 99.5%
Answer and Explanation
Acc. to National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey, 96.5 per cent of the households in rural India have access to a toilet.
Question 8: ____________ Govt. has launched a water conservation scheme named Jalamrutha.
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
Answer and Explanation
Karnataka Govt. has launched a water conservation scheme named Jalamrutha. The focus is on drought-proofing measures, protection and rejuvenation of water bodies.
Question 9: ____________ has become a member of the International Criminal Court as 124th member.
A. Malaysia
B. Indonesia
C. Thailand
D. Cambodia
Answer and Explanation
Malaysia has become a member of the International Criminal Court as 124th member.
Question 10: Acc. to Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, India’s unemployment rate rose to ___________ in February 2019 as compared to 5.9% in February 2018.
A. 7.3%
B. 7.1%
C. 7.2%
D. 7.4%
Answer and Explanation
Acc. to Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, India’s unemployment rate rose to 7.2% in February 2019 as compared to 5.9% in February 2018.
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