Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 2nd April 2019
Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 2nd April 2019

GK & Current Affairs Questions – April 2019

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Daily Current Affairs Questions  – 2nd April 2019


1. ‘Mind The Gap – State of Employment in India’ report has been released by _________.
A. Amnesty International
B. NITI Aayog
C. Oxfam India
D. WEF
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. Oxfam India

Explanation: A state of joblessness in the country has been created in the country by current developmental models. Oxfam India noted, in order to bridge the gap furthering inequality in employment, focus should be shifted towards labour intensive sectors.

2. Every year, which among the following issues a Statement on the State of the Global Climate?
A. IMF
B. WMO
C. WEF
D. WMO
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. WMO

Explanation: It highlights the record sea level rise, and exceptionally high land and ocean temperatures. These key climate change indicators are becoming more pronounced.

3. Who is set to become the first Indian to be elected as a member in the FIFA Executive Council for a four-year term?
A. Rahul Dixit
B. Praful Patel
C. Sunil Samuel
D. Rohan Bajaj
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Praful Patel

Explanation: Patel is sure to be a part of the FIFA Council members from the Asian Football Confederation. The election will be for the term 2019-2023. It will be held during the 29th AFC Congress. Representatives will be nominated by the FIFA Governance Committee.

4. Earth Hour, sometimes seen in the news, was started in _______.
A. 2005
B. 2007
C. 2009
D. 2011
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. 2007

Explanation: It is organised each year by World Wide Fund for Nature. This year’s Earth Hour theme is #Connect2Earth. Earth Hour 2019 was the 13th lights-out event. It is worth mentioning that Earth Hour 2019 falls on the last Saturday of the March. Earth Hour time depends on one’s local time.

5. ISRO successfully launched the electronic intelligence satellite EMISAT along with _____ nano satellites.

A. 20
B. 23
C. 25
D. 28
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. 28

Explanation: This launch comes 6 days after India test-fired an ASAT missile in the “Mission Shakti” operation. The launch also carries 28 small satellites of Switzerland, US, Lithuania and Spain. EMISAT is aimed at measuring the electromagnetic spectrum.

6. Who took over as CEO of the International Cricket Council recently?
A. David Richardson
B. Manu Sawhney
C. Sushil Verma
D. S Rahman
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Manu Sawhney

Explanation: One of the key project which Manu Sawhney has already started work on is the broadcast rights cycle. Presently, Star India holds the rights for ICC’s global events. Sawhney had been working alongside Richardson to ensure a smooth transition for the organization.

7. Which among the following countries sent a new data relay satellite into orbit?
A. India
B. China
C. Russia
D. Israel
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. China

Explanation: The new network, will play an important role in improving the transmission. Notably, China Academy of Space Technology developed this satellite. The launch marks the 301st mission of the Long Marchcarrier rocket series.

8. Who among the following captured his/her fourth Miami Open title?
A. Roger Federer
B. John Isner
C. Ishan Ahuja
D. Salim Mohammed
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. Roger Federer

Explanation: Federer was the Dubai champion on 2 March. He was also the runner-up at Indian Wells two weeks ago.

9. The last date for intimating the Aadhaar number and linking it with PAN has been extended to _______.
A. May 25
B. June 30
C. August 15
D. September 30
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. September 30

Explanation: It is worth mentioning that the government has several times extended the deadline to link Aadhar number with PAN. From April 1, 2019 onwards, it is mandatory to quote and link Aadhaar number while filing the return.

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10. ________ has agreed to issue equivalency for all Indian degrees that match the set criteria.
A. UAE
B. Iran
C. China
D. Sri Lanka
E. None of these

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Correct Answer  – A. UAE

Explanation: UAE equivalency on Indian degrees is necessary for Indians living in UAE to work there. The decision by the ministry has come as a huge relief to many Indians, who’re struggling to get equivalence for their degrees.

11. Which among the following nations lost 4-2 in the penalty shootout to Korea in the final of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2019?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. UAE
D. Saudi Arabia
E. None of these

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Correct Answer  – A. India

Explanation: South Korea lifted the Azlan Shah Cup hockey title after the 5-time champions conceded an equaliser in the final quarter. It was India’s eighth final. They had won the title in 1985, 1991, 1995, 2009 & 2010.

12. Who will be the NDA’s candidate against Congress chief Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad?
A. Amit Shah
B. Smriti Irani
C. Thushar Vellappally
D. Ravishankar Prasad
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. Thushar Vellappally 

Explanation: Thushar and his father Natesan, had formed the BDJS in 2015 in a bid to coalesce the votes of the Ezhava community. Geographically, Wayanad is in North Kerala. It shares its borders with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It’s spread across 3 revenue districts – Wayanad, Kozhikode and Malappuram.

13. Araku Valley, sometimes seen in the news, is in which among the following states?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Maharashtra
D. Madhya Pradesh
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. Andhra Pradesh 

Explanation: It’s a pristine hill station of the Andhra Pradesh state. The coffee plantations of Araku are world famous. Araku Valley Coffee, has good market in countries like France, Sweden & Switzerland.

14. European lawmakers voted for an EU-wide ban on single-use plastic products. The ban comes into effect from ______.
A. 2020

Correct Answer – B. 2021

Explanation: Growing concerns about plastic pollution in oceans have prompted the EU to take more drastic steps to tackle the issue. Marine litter has come under the spotlight as 85% of it is plastic. EU will also encourage member states to reduce the use of plastic packaging & introduce stricter labelling rules.

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15. The Bodleian Libraries, has presented ___________ with the Bodley Medal.
A. Narendra Modi
B. Rahul Gandhi
C. Amartya Sen
D. Raghuram Rajan
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. Amartya Sen

Explanation: It is the highest honour which is granted by the University of Oxford’s world-renowned Bodleian Libraries. Amartya Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher. In 1998, he was awarded with the prestigious Nobel Prize.

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