Current Affairs Quiz 20 May 2019
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Question 1:Where is the Headquarter of Badminton World Federation?
A. Kuala Lumpur
B. Jakarta
C. Singapore City
D. George Town
Answer and Explanation
Badminton World Federation (BWF) :- Headquarter: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia || President: Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen
Question 2:What is the Capital of Italy?
A. Venice
B. Rome
C. Milan
D. Turin
Answer and Explanation
Italy:- Capital – Rome || Currency – Euro || Prime Minister – Giuseppe Conte || President – Sergio Mattarella
Question 3:Government of India has issued a ‘drought advisory’ to six states named Maharashtra, ____________, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer and Explanation
Question 4:Wildlife Crime Control Bureau a statutory body established by the Government of India to combat wildlife crime. It was constituted through the Wild Life Amendment Act,__________.
A. 1972
B. 1976
C. 1979
D. 1975
Answer and Explanation
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau a statutory body established by the Government of India to combat wildlife crime. It was constituted through the Wild Life Amendment Act, 1972 and received its on 6 June 2007. It became operational in 2008.
Question 5:Wholesale Price Index-based inflation for April 2019 eased to __________, from 3.62% in April 2018.
A. 3.25%
B. 3.07%
C. 3.35%
D. 3.10%
Answer and Explanation
Wholesale Price Index-based inflation for April 2019 eased to 3.07%, from 3.62% in April 2018.
Question 6:To combat online extremism, India has decided to sign an international call initiated by the Governments of ___________ and New Zealand along with top social media companies after the Christchurch attacks.
A. USA
B. England
C. France
D. Germany
Answer and Explanation
To combat online extremism, India has decided to sign an international call initiated by the governments of France and New Zealand along with top social media companies after the Christchurch attacks.
Question 7:Actor Anil Kapoor was felicitated by the Council of __________ Chambers of Commerce in India.
A. African
B. Asian
C. European
D. American
Answer and Explanation
Actor Anil Kapoor was felicitated by the Council of European Chambers of Commerce (CEUCC) in India.
Question 8:Toma Daniel “Tim” Conway was an __________ actor, comedian, and filmmaker.
A. French
B. British
C. German
D. American
Answer and Explanation
Toma Daniel “Tim” Conway was an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He portrayed the inept Ensign Parker in the 1960s World War II situation comedy McHale’s Navy.
Question 9:India has delivered first pair of Mi-24 attack helicopters to the ___________ Air Force to counter insurgency and fight against terrorism.
A. Afghanistan
B. Maldives
C. Indonesian
D. Bangladesh
Answer and Explanation
India has delivered first pair of Mi-24 attack helicopters to the Afghan Air Force to counter insurgency and fight against terrorism.
Question 10:RBI-appointed committee headed by ___________ has submitted its suggestions on promoting digital payments.
A. Narayana Murthy
B. Nandan Nilekani
C. Vishal Sikka
D. Kris Gopalakrishna
Answer and Explanation
RBI-appointed committee headed by Nandan Nilekani has submitted its suggestions on promoting digital payments.
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