Current Affairs Quiz 29 December 2018
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Question 1: The Indian National Congress is a broadly based political party in India. Founded in ________.
A. 1885
B. 1895
C. 1881
D. 1875
Answer and Explanation
The Indian National Congress is a broadly based political party in India. Founded in 1885, it was the first modern nationalist movement to emerge in the British Empire in Asia and Africa.
Question 2: ____________ has announced to launch ‘Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Schools’ for students in rural areas.
A. Goa
B. Maharashtra
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Answer and Explanation
Maharashtra Govt. has announced to launch ‘Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Schools’ for students in rural areas.
Question 3: PM Modi has announced _________________ crore financial assistance to Bhutan for its 12th five-year plan.
A. Rs 7500
B. Rs 6500
C. Rs 4500
D. Rs 5500
Answer and Explanation
PM Modi has announced Rs 4500 crore financial assistance to Bhutan for its 12th five-year plan.
Question 4: Who is the President of Pakistan?
A. Imran Khan
B. Arif Alvi
C. Arif Munia
D. Alvi Arif
Answer and Explanation
Currencies: Pakistani rupee || Capital: Islamabad || Prime minister: Imran Khan || President: Arif Alvi
Question 5: What is the Capital of Madagascar?
A. Antananarivo
B. Malagasy
C. Iraimbilanja
D. Ariary
Answer and Explanation
Capital: Antananarivo || Currencies: Malagasy ariary, Iraimbilanja || Official languages: French, Malagasy
Question 6: What is the full-form of HDFC?
A. House Development Financial Corporation
B. House Development Finance Corporation
C. Housing Development Financial Corporation
D. Housing Development Finance Corporation
Answer and Explanation
Deepak Parekh is the Chairman of Housing Development Finance Corporation, India’s leading housing finance company. He is based in Mumbai. He is from Gujarat
Question 7: The Yoga Institute was founded by Shri Yogendra, who was one of the important figures in the modern revival of _________ Yoga.
A. Jogi
B. Shithil
C. Hatha
D. Yogi
Answer and Explanation
The Yoga Institute is a government recognized non-profit organisation, known as the oldest organized yoga center in the world. It was founded by Shri Yogendra, who was one of the important figures in the modern revival of Hatha Yoga. It is headquartered at Santacruz in Mumbai, India.
Question 8: Where is the headquarter of NTPC Ltd. ?
A. New Delhi
B. Bangalore
C. Mumbai
D. Kolkata
Answer and Explanation
NTPC limited is an Indian Public Sector Undertaking, engaged in the business of generation of electricity and allied activities. It is a company incorporated under the Companies Act 1956 and is promoted by the Government of India. The headquarters of the company is situated at New Delhi.
Question 9: The 12th Annual Indian Subcontinent Decision Sciences Institute (ISDSI) Conference at ______, Mumbai.
A. SPJIMR
B. JBIMS
C. SJMSOM
D. NITIE
Answer and Explanation
The 12th Annual Indian Subcontinent Decision Sciences Institute (ISDSI) Conference at SPJIMR, Mumbai.
Question 10: The 2020 Summer Olympics are officially known as the Games of the XXXII Olympiad and commonly known as ________ 2020.
A. San Francisco
B. Tokyo
C. Jakarta
D. London
Answer and Explanation
The 2020 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXII Olympiad and commonly known as Tokyo 2020, is a forthcoming international multi-sport event that is scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020.
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