Current Affairs Quiz 21 August 2018
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Question 1: Where is the head quarter of Indiabulls Housing Finance?
A. Gurgaon
B. Mumbai
C. Lucknow
D. Jaipur
Answer and Explanation
Indiabulls Housing Finance is in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Housing Finance and Securities. Founded in 2000. Headquarters – Gurgaon .Corporate Office – Mumbai
Question 2: Who is the PM of Mauritius?
A. Barlen Vyapoory
B. Pravind Jugnauth
C. Pravind Vyapoory
D. Barlen Jugnauth
Answer and Explanation
Mauritius:- Capital – Port Louis , Currency – Mauritian Rupee , President – Barlen Vyapoory , Prime Minister – Pravind Jugnauth
Question 3: Chandrayaan-1 was India’s first lunar probe. It was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation in October _________________, and operated until August 2009.
A. 2008
B. 2005
C. 2007
D. 2006
Answer and Explanation
Chandrayaan-1 was India’s first lunar probe. It was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation in October 2008, and operated until August 2009. The mission included a lunar orbiter and an impactor.
Question 4:Who is the Chairman of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India?
A. Ashish Bahuguna
B. Ashish Bhanwalala
C. Ajay Tyagi
D. Ram Lakhtakiaya
Answer and Explanation
Founded: August 2011 , Sector: Food safety , Jurisdiction: India , Headquarters: New Delhi, Agency executive: Ashish Bahuguna (Chairman), Pawan Kumar Agarwal (Chief Executive), Parent agency: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Question 5: NABARD Day is celebrated on ____________.
A. 12 July 1985
B. 12 July 1983
C. 12 July 1984
D. 12 July 1982
Answer and Explanation
NABARD Chairman: – Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Headquarters:- Mumbai, Established on- 12 July 1982.
Question 6: What is the Theme of World No Tobacco Day?
A. Say yes to ‘No Tobacco’
B. Tobacco a Threat to Development
C. Tobacco and heart disease
D. Tobacco a curse
Answer and Explanation
Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. The focus of World No Tobacco Day 2018 is ‘Tobacco and heart disease.’
Question 7: Vinesh Phogat has become first Indian woman wrestler to win A Gold in _______________ kilogram women’s Freestyle category.
A. 55
B. 48
C. 50
D. 62
Answer and Explanation
Vinesh Phogat has become first Indian woman wrestler to win A Gold in 50 kilogram women’s Freestyle category.
Question 8: What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe ?
A. São Tomé
B. Principe
C. Mao Siro
D. San de Siro
Answer and Explanation
São Tomé and Príncipe, an African island nation close to the equator, is part of a volcano chain featuring striking rock and coral formations, rainforests and beaches.
Question 9: How many players are there in each team in a Sepak takraw game?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer and Explanation
A game of Sepak Takraw is played between two teams (known as Regu). Each Regu has three players on court. Sepak takraw, or kick volleyball, is a sport native to Southeast Asia. Sepak takraw differs from the similar sport of Foot volley in its use of a rattan ball and only allowing players to use their feet, knee, chest and head to touch the ball.
Question 10: Who is the current President of FIFA?
A. Giorgio Cellini
B. Gianni Infantino
C. Qaeda Bazooka
D. Gianni Bazzarati
Answer and Explanation
About FIFA:- President: Gianni Infantino ,Headquarters: Zürich, Switzerland ,Founded: 21 May 1904, Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris, France
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