Current Affairs Quiz 24 October 2019
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Question 1:Which state has topped ‘University-Industry Linkage Index 2019’?
A. Karnataka
B. Gujarat
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer and Explanation
University-Industry Linkage Index 2019 is conducted by ‘Progress, Harmony and Development Chamber of Commerce and Industry’ (PHDCCI) and Ministry of Science and Technology.
Question 2:Book ‘The Daughter from a Wishing Tree: Unusual Tales About Women in Mythology’ is authored by ________.
A. Rohan Murty
B. Sudha Murty
C. Akshata Murty
D. Rishi Sunak
Answer and Explanation
Book ‘The Daughter from a Wishing Tree: Unusual Tales About Women in Mythology’ is authored by Sudha Murty.
Question 3:The 18th edition of Non-Aligned Movement Summit has been scheduled to be held between 25 October and 26 October 2019 in _________, Azerbaijan.
A. Baku
B. Yerevan
C. Tbilisi
D. Nur-Sultan
Answer and Explanation
The 18th edition of Non-Aligned Movement Summit has been scheduled to be held between 25 October and 26 October 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan
Question 4:The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October __________.
A. 1945
B. 1944
C. 1946
D. 1947
Answer and Explanation
The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October 1945.
Question 5:India has climbed 14 places in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2020 survey to stand at ___________, among 190 countries
A. 63
B. 64
C. 66
D. 67
Answer and Explanation
India has climbed 14 places in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2020 survey to stand at 63, among 190 countries
Question 6:Which Institution has topped QS India University Rankings 2020?
A. IIT-M
B. IISC-B
C. IIT-B
D. IIT-D
Answer and Explanation
The 2nd edition of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) India University Rankings 2020 released. Quacquarelli Symonds is a British company specialising in education. The company was founded in 1990 by Nunzio Quacquarelli.
Question 7:______________ has become first Indian company to have a market capitalization of Rs 900666 crore.
A. TATA
B. TCS
C. Reliance
D. Adani
Answer and Explanation
Reliance Industries Limited has become first Indian company to have a market capitalization of Rs 900666 crore.
Question 8:Who is the Chairperson of IRDAI?
A. Subhash Chandra Khuntia
B. Ajay Tyagi
C. Rajiv Kumar
D. AS Kiran Kumar
Answer and Explanation
Website: irdai.gov.in || Founded: 1999 || Sector: Insurance || Headquarters: Hyderabad || Type: Statutory corporation || Chairperson: Subhash Chandra Khuntia
Question 9:Tennis Player ________ has won ITF women’s tennis tournament in Lagos, Nigeria.
A. Riya Bhatia
B. Pranjala Yadlapalli
C. Rutuja Bhosale
D. Karman Kaur Thandi
Answer and Explanation
Tennis Player Riya Bhatia has won ITF women’s tennis tournament in Lagos, Nigeria.
Question 10:The 7th edition of CISM World Military Games was held in ___________, China.
A. Hangzhou
B. Wuhan
C. Hangzhou
D. Shanghai
Answer and Explanation
The 7th edition of CISM World Military Games was held in Wuhan, China.
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