Current Affairs Quiz 17 August 2019
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Question 1:___________ Government has announced the launch of ‘Mo Sarkar’ initiative for transparency in governance.
A. Odisha
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Answer and Explanation
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced the launch of ‘Mo Sarkar’ initiative for transparency in governance.
Question 2: India’s first Space Science Museum is opened in ___________.
A. Bangalore
B. Hyderabad
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
Answer and Explanation
India’s first Space Science Museum is opened in Hyderabad. It’s a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organization and the B M Birla Science Centre.
Question 3:Neelum Sharma who recently has passed away, was an Indian anchor who was most well known as one of the founding anchors of __________.
A. Doordarshan
B. Rajya Sabha TV
C. Lok Sabha TV
D. Doordarshan Sports
Answer and Explanation
Neelum Sharma was an Indian anchor who was most well known as one of the founding anchors of Doordarshan.
Question 4:The ___________ edition of KONKAN exercise is an annual bilateral exercises between Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Britain is currently underway off the South Coast of UK.
A. 14th
B. 15th
C. 16th
D. 17th
Answer and Explanation
The 14th edition of KONKAN exercise is an annual bilateral exercises between Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Britain is currently underway off the South Coast of UK.
Question 5:The 5th edition of International Army Scout Masters competition was held at ____________ Military station Rajasthan.
A. Barmer
B. Jodhpur
C. Bikaner
D. Jaisalmer
Answer and Explanation
The 5th edition of International Army Scout Masters competition was held at Jaisalmer Military station Rajasthan.
Question 6:Who is the Secretary of USA Department of State?
A. Rex W. Tillerson
B. Mike Pompeo
C. John R. Bolton
D. Mike Pence
Answer and Explanation
Michael Richard Pompeo is an American politician and attorney who, since April 2018, has served as the 70th United States secretary of state.
Question 7:Australia and New Zealand Banking Group has slashed its forecast for India’s GDP growth to __________ from 6.5% earlier.
A. 6.1%
B. 6.2%
C. 6.3%
D. 6.4%
Answer and Explanation
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group has slashed its forecast for India’s GDP growth to 6.2% from 6.5% earlier.
Question 8:India’s forex reserves has spotted the highest ever valuation of ____________ due to rise in foreign currency assets.
A. $630.57 bn
B. $530.57 bn
C. $330.57 bn
D. $430.57 bn
Answer and Explanation
India’s forex reserves has spotted the highest ever valuation of $430.57 bn due to rise in foreign currency assets.
Question 9:___________ has become first airline of India to operate a commercial flight over North Pole.
A. Air India
B. Air Asia
C. Tata Vistara
D. IndiGo
Answer and Explanation
Air India has become first airline of India to operate a commercial flight over North Pole.
Question 10:On August 17, 1945, Indonesia declared its independence from ____________.
A. Germany
B. Netherlands
C. France
D. Italy
Answer and Explanation
On August 17, 1945, Indonesia declared its independence from Netherlands.
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