Current Affairs Quiz 15 May 2019
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Question 1:Young Scientist Programme ‘Yuvika 2019’ of ISRO has been inaugurated by ISRO Chairman Dr _________.
A. K. Sivan
B. S. Christopher
C. A.S. Kiran Kumar
D. R.Karaj
Answer and Explanation
Young Scientist Programme ‘Yuvika 2019’ of ISRO has been inaugurated by ISRO Chairman Dr K. Sivan.
Question 2:Justice DN Patel has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of the __________ High Court.
A. Madras
B. Delhi
C. Prayagraj
D. Mumbai
Answer and Explanation
Justice DN Patel has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
Question 3:The International Day of Families is observed on the __________ every year.
A. 15th May
B. 16th May
C. 14th May
D. 17th May
Answer and Explanation
The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year. The Day is set to be Portugal’s PS favourite day for obvious reasons. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 and reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Question 4:__________ will co-chair the Consultative Group of Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery for fiscal year 2020.
A. India
B. Japan
C. China
D. Russia
Answer and Explanation
India will co-chair the Consultative Group of Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery for fiscal year 2020.
Question 5:NASA has named its 2024 Mission to Moon as __________.
A. Artemis
B. Apollo
C. Hermes
D. Ares
Answer and Explanation
NASA has named its 2024 Mission to Moon as ‘Artemis’. ‘Artemis’ is the Greek mythological goddess of the Moon and twin sister to Apollo.
Question 6:What is the elevation of Mount Everest?
A. 8874
B. 8488
C. 8848
D. 8884
Answer and Explanation
Elevation: 8,848 meter || First ascent: 29 May 1953 || Mountain range: Himalayas || First ascenders: Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay || Countries: Nepal, China
Question 7:ITC Limited. Managing Director __________ has been appointed as Chairman after the demise of Yogesh Chander Deveshwar.
A. Rajiv Suri
B. Rajiv Puri
C. Sanjiv Puri
D. Sanjiv Suri
Answer and Explanation
ITC Limited. Managing Director Sanjiv Puri has been appointed as Chairman after the demise of Yogesh Chander Deveshwar.
Question 8:Actor __________ is signed as the brand ambassador of ‘BharatPe’.
A. Salman Khan
B. Aamir Khan
C. Shahrukh Khan
D. Saif Ali Khan
Answer and Explanation
Actor Salman Khan is signed as the brand ambassador of ‘BharatPe’.
Question 9:The 4th edition of the IAAF World Relays was held at _______, Japan.
A. Kyoto
B. Tokyo
C. Minato
D. Yokohama
Answer and Explanation
The 4th edition of the IAAF World Relays was held at Yokohama, Japan. Indian men’s 4x400m teams and Indian women’s 4x400m teams finished at 17th position.
Question 10:Sadio Mane of Liverpool, Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of __________ have shared Premier League Golden Boot Award.
A. Manchester City
B. Arsenal
C. Manchester United
D. Everton
Answer and Explanation
Sadio Mane of Liverpool, Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal have shared Premier League Golden Boot Award.
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