GK Current Affairs Quiz: November 15th-16th, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz 15th 16th November 2020

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Question 1:PM Modi has unveiled ‘Statue of Peace’ to mark 151st Birth Anniversary of Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Maharajin Pali, _______.
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Haryana

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

PM Modi has unveiled ‘Statue of Peace’ to mark 151st Birth Anniversary of Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Maharajin Pali, Rajasthan.

Rajasthan: Governor: Kalraj Mishra || Chief minister: Ashok Gehlot

Question 2:India’s first sandalwood museum will be installed at ________.
A. Bangalore City Palace
B. Mysuru Palace
C. Malabar Palace
D. Mangalore Palace

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

India’s first sandalwood museum will be installed at Mysuru Palace.

Karnataka: Governor: Vajubhai Vala || Chief minister: B. S. Yediyurappa

Question 3:The Lonar Lake in _________ has been chosen as a wetland site of international importance under the Ramsar conservation treaty.
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Haryana

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

The Lonar Lake in Maharashtra has been chosen as a wetland site of international importance under the Ramsar conservation treaty.

In January, Maharashtra got its first Ramsar site at Nandur Madhmeshwar, in Nashik.

Question 4:SBM Bank India, the wholly–owned subsidiary of State Bank of _________ is set to launch a neo banking platform.
A. Myanmar
B. Mauritius
C. Malaysia
D. Mangolia

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

SBM Bank India, the wholly–owned subsidiary of State Bank of Mauritius is set to launch a neo banking platform.

SBM: Founded: 1973 || Headquarters: Port Louis, Mauritius || Parvataneni Venkateswara Rao (CEO)

Question 5:‘Boskiyana’ is a New Book On _________ is Unveiled.
A. Gulzar
B. Javed Akhtar
C. Jagjit Singh
D. Kishore Kumar

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

‘Boskiyana’ is a New Book On Gulzar is Unveiled

Gulzar said the book shares the same name – ‘Boskiyana’– as his house in Mumbai.

Sampooran Singh Kalra, known professionally as Gulzar, is an Indian lyricist, poet, author, screenwriter, and film director.

Question 6: __________ has announced that his autobiography titled ‘I Am No Messiah‘ will release in December.
A. Prabhu Deva
B. Sonu Nigam
C. Sonu Sood
D. Kangana Ranaut

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Actor Sonu Sood has announced that his autobiography titled ‘I Am No Messiah‘ will release in December.

Theme: ‘This is a story of my life, as much as it is of the thousands of migrant workers’.

Question 7:_______ is celebrated as National Press Day every year.
A. 14 November
B. 15 November
C. 16 November
D. 17 November

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

16 November is celebrated as National Press Day every year.

In 1956, the First Press Commission was planned to form a Press Council to protect freedom of the press in India. On 4 July 1966, the Press Council was established in India. It came into effect from 16 November 1966.

Question 8:Legendary ________ actor Soumitra Chatterjee has passed away.
A. Telugu
B. Bhojpuri
C. Odia
D. Bengali

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee has passed away.

Soumitra Chatterjee was an Indian film actor, director, playwright, writer and poet. He is best known for his collaborations with director Satyajit Ray, with whom he worked in fourteen films.

Soumitra Chatterjee was the first Indian film personality conferred with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France’s highest award for artists

Question 9:Lewis Hamilton clinched the 2020 F1 championship at Turkish GP to equal ___________’s illustrious record of seven drivers’ world titles.
A. Mika Häkkinen
B. Sebastian Vettel
C. Rubens Barrichello
D. Michael Schumacher

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Lewis Hamilton clinched the 2020 F1 championship at Turkish GP to equal Michael Schumacher’s illustrious record of seven drivers’ world titles.

Question 10:Alia Zafar Becomes First Female Director Of _________ Cricket Board’s Board Of Governors.
A. Bangladesh
B. Pakistan
C. Afghanistan
D. Maldives