Current Affairs Quiz 1 May 2019
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Daily Current Affairs Today 1 May 2019
Question 1:Govt. has increased customs duty on wheat to _________ from 30% to curb imports and protect the domestic industry.
A. 35%
B. 50%
C. 40%
D. 450%
Answer and Explanation
Govt. has increased customs duty on wheat to 40% from 30% to curb imports and protect the domestic industry.
Question 2:On 1st May, Maharashtra and Gujarat were divided and were given statehood under Bombay Reorganisation Act in __________.
A. 1962
B. 1961
C. 1959
D. 1960
Answer and Explanation
On 1st May, Maharashtra and Gujarat were divided and were given statehood under Bombay Reorganisation Act in 1960.
Question 3:Israel honoured Bangladesh Liberation War of __________ Lt. Gen. (retd) Jack Farj Rafael (JFR) Jacob with a plaque on Wall of Honour.
A. 1973
B. 1970
C. 1972
D. 1971
Answer and Explanation
Israel honoured Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 Lt. Gen. (retd) Jack Farj Rafael (JFR) Jacob with a plaque on Wall of Honour.
Question 4:_______ will withdraw from UN Arms Trade Treaty.
A. USA
B. Russia
C. UK
D. Canada
Answer and Explanation
USA will withdraw from UN Arms Trade Treaty. The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is a multilateral treaty that regulates the international trade in conventional weapons. It entered into force on 24 December 2014.
Question 5:International Workers’ Day on _________, also known as Workers’ Day, Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day.
A. 4th May
B. 3rd May
C. 2nd May
D. 1st May
Answer and Explanation
International Workers’ Day on 1st May, also known as Workers’ Day, Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day.
Question 6:What is the Capital of Ethiopia?
A. Mogadishu
B. Nairobi
C. Addis Ababa
D. Khartoum
Answer and Explanation
Capital: Addis Ababa || Currency: Ethiopian birr
Question 7:The Goldman Environmental Prize ceremony 2019 is held at the ___________ War Memorial Opera House.
A. Washington DC
B. New York
C. San Francisco
D. Chicago
Answer and Explanation
The Goldman Environmental Prize ceremony 2019 is held at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House.
Question 8:What is the Currency of Philippines?
A. Peso
B. Baht
C. Rupiah
D. Shekel
Answer and Explanation
Philippines Capital: Manila || Currency: Philippine peso.
Question 9:Which football club has won the most LaLiga championships?
A. Real Madrid
B. FC Barcelona
C. Atletico Madrid
D. Valencia fc
Answer and Explanation
Most championships: Real Madrid (33 titles) || Most appearances: Andoni Zubizarreta; (622) || Current champion: FC Barcelona (26th title) || Top goal scorer: Lionel Messi; (412)
Question 10:Dominic Thiem of __________ has won Barcelona Open 2019 after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia.
A. Italy
B. Austria
C. Germany
D. Spain
Answer and Explanation
Dominic Thiem of Austria has won Barcelona Open 2019 after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia.
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