Current Affairs Quiz 17 May 2019
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Question 1:Sikkim day was on 16 May _________ that Sikkim, India’s least populous state officially became a part of India.
A. 1975
B. 1971
C. 1979
D. 1977
Answer and Explanation
Sikkim day was on 16 May 1975 that Sikkim, India’s least populous state officially became a part of India.
Question 2:Government will set up its Military Space Agency headquartered at __________.
A. Pune
B. Bengaluru
C. Mumbai
D. Kolkata
Answer and Explanation
Government will set up its Military Space Agency headquartered at Bengaluru. ‘Military Space Agency’ is likely to command all space assets of the Army, Air Force and Navy.
Question 3:Geological Survey of India has revealed that 35 % of India’s Graphite deposits are in ____________.
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Manipur
D. Nagaland
Answer and Explanation
Geological Survey of India has revealed that 35 % of India’s Graphite deposits are in Arunachal Pradesh.
Question 4:World Information Society Day (World Telecommunication Day) was an international day proclaimed to be on ____________ by a United Nations General Assembly resolution, following the 2005 World Summit on the Information Society in Tunis.
A. 17 May
B. 16 May
C. 19 May
D. 18 May
Answer and Explanation
World Information Society Day (World Telecommunication Day) was an international day proclaimed to be on 17 May by a United Nations General Assembly resolution, following the 2005 World Summit on the Information Society in Tunis.
Question 5:What is the Currency of South Africa?
A. Real
B. Lira
C. Sterling
D. Rand
Answer and Explanation
South Africa Capital: Cape Town || Currency: South African Rand
Question 6:Justice __________ is appointed as the Chairperson of News Broadcasting Standards Authority.
A. A K Mehta
B. A K Sahu
C. A K Sikri
D. A K Saha
Answer and Explanation
Justice A K Sikri is appointed as the Chairperson of News Broadcasting Standards Authority.
Question 7:An International Army Scout Masters Competition as a part of the International Army Games will be organised under the aegis of Konark Corps at _______ in July.
A. Barmer
B. Jodhpur
C. Jaisalmer
D. Bikaner
Answer and Explanation
An International Army Scout Masters Competition as a part of the International Army Games will be organised under the aegis of Konark Corps at Jaisalmer in July.
Question 8:Who won the International Bowler of the Year Award at CEAT International Cricket Awards 2019
A. Jasprit Bumrah
B. Kuldeep Yadav
C. Rashid Khan
D. Kagiso Rabada
Answer and Explanation
International Bowler of the Year Award: Jasprit Bumrah
Question 9:_________ will now be hosting 2023 AFC Asian Cup as South Korea has forfeited its bid to stage Asian Cup Football tournament.
A. Indonesia
B. Malaysia
C. Japan
D. China
Answer and Explanation
China will now be hosting 2023 AFC Asian Cup as South Korea has forfeited its bid to stage Asian Cup Football tournament.
Question 10:Major General __________ has been appointed as the first Chief of the Armed Forces Special Operations Division.
A. AK Tyagi
B. AK Dhingra
C. AK Sinha
D. AK Anthony
Answer and Explanation
Major General AK Dhingra has been appointed as the first Chief of the Armed Forces Special Operations Division.
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