Current Affairs Quiz 9 August 2019
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Question 1:_____________ Government will launch Navodayam scheme to provide a lifeline to stressed MSMEs.
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Kerala
Answer and Explanation
Andhra Pradesh Government will launch Navodayam scheme to provide a lifeline to stressed MSMEs.
Question 2:IIT Madras has partnered with National Institute of Ocean Technology (Headquartered in __________) to harness electricity from ocean waves.
A. Mahabalipuram
B. Chennai
C. Kochi
D. Puducherry
Answer and Explanation
IIT Madras has partnered with National Institute of Ocean Technology (Headquartered in Chennai) to harness electricity from ocean waves.
Question 3:ISRO has announced the ‘_____________ Journalism Award’ in Space Science, Technology and Research.
A. Homi J. Bhabha
B. Satish Dhawan
C. Vikram Sarabhai
D. Abdul Kalam
Answer and Explanation
ISRO has announced the ‘Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Award’ in Space Science, Technology and Research.
Question 4:Transsexual woman _____________ of India has made a third successive victory in the Beauty Pageant Miss World Diversity.
A. Joyita Mondal
B. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
C. Sathyasri Sharmila
D. Naaz Joshi
Answer and Explanation
Transsexual woman Naaz Joshi of India has made a third successive victory in the Beauty Pageant Miss World Diversity.
Question 5:Uttar Pradesh Government has extended bilateral agreements with ____________ till 2024.
A. Netherlands
B. Hong Kong
C. France
D. Portugal
Answer and Explanation
Uttar Pradesh Government has extended bilateral agreements with Netherlands till 2024.
Question 6:Where is the headquarter of United Nations Industrial Development Organization?
A. France
B. Switzerland
C. Austria
D. Spain
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: Vienna, Austria || Founded: 1966 || Abbreviation: UNIDO || Parent organization: United Nations Economic and Social Council || Formation: 17 November 1966 || Heads: Kandeh Yumkella, Li Yong
Question 7:____________ has announced Kandikuppa Sreekant as its Chairman and Managing Director.
A. Power System Operation Corporation
B. Indian Oil Corporation
C. NTPC Limited
D. Power Grid Corporation
Answer and Explanation
Power Grid Corporation has announced Kandikuppa Sreekant as its Chairman and Managing Director.
Question 8:SBI Life Insurance and Indian Bank headquartered in __________ have entered into a Bancassurance pact.
A. Kolkata
B. Mumbai
C. Delhi
D. Chennai
Answer and Explanation
SBI Life Insurance and Indian Bank headquartered in Chennai have entered into a Bancassurance pact.
Question 9:_____________ has launched ‘Identity Check Express’ to secure online transactions.
A. Mastercard
B. Visa
C. RuPay
D. American Express
Answer and Explanation
Mastercard has launched ‘Identity Check Express’ to secure online transactions. Identity Check Express is a next-generation, mobile-first authentication solution which combines Device Intelligence, Behavioural Biometrics, Latest EMV 3-D Secure and FIDO authentication standards to deliver an uninterrupted mobile payment experience.
Question 10:Winter Olympics 2020 will be held in ___________.
A. Tokyo
B. Beijing
C. Moscow
D. Landon
Answer and Explanation
Beijing 2022, is an international winter multi-sport event that is scheduled to take place from 4 to 20 February 2022, in Beijing and towns in the neighbouring Hebei province, China.
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