Current Affairs Quiz 20 August 2019
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Question 1:____________ Chief Minister N Biren Singh has launched ‘School Fagadaba’ Scheme.
A. Nagaland
B. Meghalaya
C. Tripura
D. Manipur
Answer and Explanation
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has launched ‘School Fagadaba’ Scheme. Aim: To improve the infrastructure of government schools in the state.
Question 2:Government of India will launch a scheme titled ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to bring piped water to households by ___________.
A. 2022
B. 2024
C. 2023
D. 2021
Answer and Explanation
Government of India will launch a scheme titled ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to bring piped water to households by 2024.
Question 3:Former __________ Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra has passed away.
A. West Bengal
B. Odisha
C. Jharkhand
D. Bihar
Answer and Explanation
Jagannath Mishra was an Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Bihar and a minister in the Union cabinet. Involved at a high level in the Indian National Congress, he was elected Chief Minister of Bihar three times.
Question 4:According to NGO Greenpeace, India, _________ is the world’s top emitter of anthropogenic sulphur dioxide with more than 15% of all SO2 hotspots.
A. Bangladesh
B. India
C. Pakistan
D. China
Answer and Explanation
According to NGO Greenpeace, India, India is the world’s top emitter of anthropogenic sulphur dioxide with more than 15% of all SO2 hotspots.
Question 5:___________ has been appointed as the MD and CEO of Idea-Vodafone replacing Balesh Sharma.
A. Ravinder Takkar
B. Gopal Vittal
C. Nick Read
D. Ravneet Gill
Answer and Explanation
Ravinder Takkar has been appointed as the MD and CEO of Idea-Vodafone replacing Balesh Sharma.
Question 6:__________ Franchise Chennai City FC has announced a strategic partnership with German Sports Goods Supplier ‘uhlsport’.
A. National Football League
B. Indian Super League
C. I-League
D. Durand Cup
Answer and Explanation
I-League Franchise Chennai City FC has announced a strategic partnership with German Sports Goods Supplier ‘uhlsport’.
Question 7:____________ will host the World Youth Chess Championship in October 2019.
A. New Delhi
B. Chennai
C. Mumbai
D. Bangalore
Answer and Explanation
Mumbai will host the World Youth Chess Championship in October 2019.
Question 8:The Total 2019 BWF World Championships is a badminton tournament which is held from 19 to 25 August in Basel, ___________.
A. Switzerland
B. Belgium
C. Austria
D. Germany
Answer and Explanation
The Total 2019 BWF World Championships is a badminton tournament which is held from 19 to 25 August at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland.
Question 9:Sprinter ____________ has been appointed as Asian Athletics Association’s Athletes Commission member.
A. Anju Bobby George
B. Milkha Singh
C. Karnam Malleswari
D. PT Usha
Answer and Explanation
PT Usha has been appointed as Asian Athletics Association’s Athletes Commission member.
Question 10:K Thangaraj has bagged ____________- Fellowship 2019 for his contribution in the field of population and medical genomics.
A. J C Basu
B. J C Bose
C. S C Bose
D. S C Basu
Answer and Explanation
K Thangaraj has bagged J C Bose Fellowship 2019 for his contribution in the field of population and medical genomics.
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