Current Affairs Quiz 21 August 2019
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Question 1:Chattisgarh Chief Minister __________ announced the formation of ‘Lemru Elephant Reserve’ in Korba, Chattisgarh.
A. Raman Singh
B. AjitJogi
C. TS Singh Deo
D. Bhupesh Baghel
Answer and Explanation
Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced the formation of ‘Lemru Elephant Reserve’ in Korba, Chattisgarh.
Question 2:___________ Government has launched a universal health insurance scheme ‘SarbatSehatBima Yojana’ benefiting around 46 lakh families.
A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Delhi
D. Rajasthan
Answer and Explanation
Punjab Government has launched a universal health insurance scheme ‘SarbatSehatBima Yojana’ benefiting around 46 lakh families.
Question 3:Who is the President of Pakistan?
A. Arif Alam
B. Arif Alvi
C. Arif Khan
D. Arif Hussain
Answer and Explanation
Pakistan Capital: Islamabad || PM: Imran Khan || President: Arif Alvi.
Question 4:Who is the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka?
A. Ranil Wickremesinghe
B. Maithripala Sirisena
C. Mahinda Rajapaksa
D. Velupillai Prabhakaran
Answer and Explanation
Sri Lanka: Prime Minister: Ranil Wickremesinghe || President: Maithripala Sirisena.
Question 5:Indonesian President Joko Widodo has formally proposed to parliament a plan to move the country’s capital from Jakarta to ___________.
A. Sulawesi
B. Borneo
C. Sumatra
D. Bali
Answer and Explanation
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has formally proposed to parliament a plan to move the country’s capital from Jakarta to Borneo.
Question 6:World Mosquito Day is observed annually on ___________.
A. 21 August
B. 22 August
C. 20 August
D. 23 August
Answer and Explanation
World Mosquito Day is observed annually on 20 August. It is is a commemoration of British doctor Sir Ronald Ross’s discovery in 1897 that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans.
Question 7:_____________ announced a partnership with IISc to conduct advanced applied research in autonomous systems, robotics and 5G.
A. Cognizant
B. Infosys
C. Wipro
D. Tech Mahindra
Answer and Explanation
Wipro announced a partnership with IISc to conduct advanced applied research in autonomous systems, robotics and 5G.
Question 8:Prime Minister Modi has launched RuPay Card in ____________ by making a purchase at Simtokha Dzong.
A. Indonesia
B. Hong Kong
C. Myanmar
D. Bhutan
Answer and Explanation
Prime Minister Modi has launched RuPay Card in Bhutan by making a purchase at Simtokha Dzong.
Question 9:Ashley Cole is an ____________ retired footballer who played as a left back, most recently for Championship club Derby County.
A. English
B. French
C. German
D. Italian
Answer and Explanation
Ashley Cole is an English retired footballer who played as a left back, most recently for Championship club Derby County.
Question 10:_____________’s former Chief Minister and BJP leader Babulal Gaur has passed away.
A. Gujarat
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Answer and Explanation
Madhya Pradesh’s former Chief Minister and BJP leader Babulal Gaur has passed away.
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