Current Affairs Quiz 19 August 2019
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Question 1:HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has inaugurated International Conference on Teacher Education in ___________.
A. Hyderabad
B. Pune
C. New Delhi
D. Mumbai
Answer and Explanation
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has inaugurated International Conference on Teacher Education in New Delhi.
Question 2:Who is the Governor of Tamil Nadu?
A. C. Vidyasagar Rao
B. Edappadi K. Palaniswami
C. Jagdish Mukhi
D. Banwarilal Purohit
Answer and Explanation
Chief minister: Edappadi K. Palaniswami || Governor: Banwarilal Purohit
Question 3:__________ was the first state to officially declare Blue Mormon as its state butterfly in 2015.
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Answer and Explanation
Maharashtra was the first state to officially declare Blue Mormon as its state butterfly in 2015.
Question 4:__________ Wetland Authority has drafted an integrated management plan Chilika and Ansupa Lakes.
A. Odisha
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Maharashtra
Answer and Explanation
Odisha Wetland Authority has drafted an integrated management plan Chilika and Ansupa Lakes.
Question 5:World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on _________.
A. 19 August
B. 18 August
C. 17 August
D. 16 August
Answer and Explanation
World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on 19 August.
Question 6:__________ has promoted its Chief Financial Officer, Madhur Deora, as President.
A. PayU
B. Freecharge
C. Paytm
D. Mobikwik
Answer and Explanation
Paytm has promoted its Chief Financial Officer, Madhur Deora, as President.
Question 7:India’s first Central Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology will be set up in _________.
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Odisha
Answer and Explanation
India’s first Central Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology will be set up in Gujarat.
Question 8:Sprinters Hima Das and Mohammad Anas have won a gold medal in 300m races at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter event in _____________.
A. Hungary
B. Czech Republic
C. Slovakia
D. Poland
Answer and Explanation
Sprinters Hima Das and Mohammad Anas have won a gold medal in 300m races at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter event in Czech Republic.
Question 9:Australian Cricketer ____________ has become first Concussion Substitute player in the history of International cricket.
A. Marnus Labuschagne
B. Matt Renshaw
C. Travis Head
D. Michael Neser
Answer and Explanation
Australian Cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has become first Concussion Substitute player in the history of International cricket.
Question 10:August 19 is observed as ___________.
A. World Camera Day
B. World Photography Day
C. World Portrait Day
D. World Selfie Day
Answer and Explanation
August 19 is observed as World Photography Day.
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