Current Affairs Quiz 21 November 2019
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Question 1:Home Affairs Ministry in collaboration with United Nations Women has flagged off an awareness campaign to end violence against women from _____________.
A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Pune
Answer and Explanation
Home Affairs Ministry in collaboration with United Nations Women has flagged off an awareness campaign to end violence against women from Delhi.
Question 2:_______________-based insurgent group ‘Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council'(HNLC) has been banned by Central Government.
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Tripura
D. Nagaland
Answer and Explanation
Meghalaya-based insurgent group ‘Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council'(HNLC) has been banned by Central Government.
Question 3:The 18th edition of FIFA U-17 World Cup was held in ___________.
A. Brazil
B. Argentina
C. Spain
D. Germany
Answer and Explanation
The 18th edition of FIFA U-17 World Cup was held in Brazil || Winner: Brazil || Runner-up: Mexico
Question 4:Red Bull’s ______________ (Netherlands) won F1 Brazilian Grand Prix defeating Pierre Gasly (France).
A. Max Verstappen
B. Valtteri Bottas
C. Charles Leclerc
D. Daniel Ricciardo
Answer and Explanation
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands) won F1 Brazilian Grand Prix defeating Pierre Gasly (France).
Question 5:_____________ State Tourism Development Corp has signed an MoU with IRCTC to market and operate the Golden Chariot train.
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Karnataka
Answer and Explanation
Karnataka State Tourism Development Corp has signed an MoU with IRCTC to market and operate the Golden Chariot train.
Question 6:Who is the President of National Council of Applied Economic Research?
A. Vishal Sikka
B. Narayana Murthy
C. Nandan M Nilekani
D. SD Shibulal
Answer and Explanation
National Council of Applied Economic Research is a New Delhi based non-profit think tank of economics. || President of NCAER: Nandan M Nilekani || Headquarters of NCAER: New Delhi || Founded: 1956.
Question 7:____________________ has signed an agreement with Government of India for 91 million USD loan to modernize Vijayanagara Channel Irrigation Systems on Krishna river.
A. ADB
B. AIIB
C. NDB
D. WB
Answer and Explanation
Asian Development Bank has signed an agreement with Government of India for 91 million USD loan to modernize Vijayanagara Channel Irrigation Systems on Krishna river.
Question 8:In December 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed _______________ as World Television Day.
A. 21 November
B. 22 November
C. 23 November
D. 24 November
Answer and Explanation
In December 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World Television Day.
Question 9:_____________ was proclaimed by UNESCO to be celebrated every 3rd Thursday of November.
A. World Sociology Day
B. World Ethics Day
C. World Morality Day
D. World Philosophy Day
Answer and Explanation
World Philosophy Day was proclaimed by UNESCO to be celebrated every 3rd Thursday of November.
Question 10:Who is the current head of UNICEF?
A. Anthony Lake
B. Henrietta H. Fore
C. Mathai Mammen
D. Ludwik Rajchman
Answer and Explanation
Henrietta Holsman Fore is an American government official who is the Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund and former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Holsman International, a manufacturing and investment company.
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