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

GK & Current Affairs Questions – May 2019

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Daily Current Affairs Questions  – 2nd May 2019

1. Judge Damon J. Keith, a civil rights icon who became the 6th black person in U.S. history to serve on the federal court of appeals, died in _________ recently.

A. Detroit
B. Seattle
C. Boston
D. Maimi
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. Detroit

Explanation: He was the grandson of slaves who rose from humble beginnings to become an internationally-revered champion for justice. He is one of the longest-serving black judges in the nation.

2. Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar has been named as a global terrorist by ___________.
A.  UNSC 1267 Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee
B.  UNSC 1367 Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee
C.  UNSC 1467 Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee
D.  UNSC 1567 Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A.  UNSC 1267 Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee

Explanation: This step marks a major victory for India’s decade-long diplomatic efforts. The move is being hailed as a diplomatic win for the incumbent NDA government.

3. Recently, archaeologists excavated a rare life-size stucco Buddhist sculpture in which among the following states?
A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Telangana
D. Uttar Pradesh
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. Telangana 

Explanation: It has been excavated in the Phanigiri, Suryapet district. Reportedly, the figurine represents one of the Bodhisattvas belonging to the Jathaka Chakra. Presently, it has been kept at the Centenary Heritage Museum in Hyderabad.

4. Which among the following nations honoured Lt. Gen. (retd) Jack Farj Rafael (JFR) Jacob, who negotiated the historic surrender of Pakistani troops in Dhaka after the 1971 war?
A. Iran
B. US
C. Israel
D. China
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. Israel 

Explanation: Lt. Gen. Jacob died in 2016 at the age of 92. He was one of the most prominent members of India’s Jewish community.

5. __________ and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), have signed an MoU for cooperation on various projects related to e-mobility.

A. SAIL
B. BHEL
C. NITI Aayog
D. Toyota
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. BHEL

Explanation: BHEL’s unique strength lies in being as technology developer and implementer. While, ARAI’s leads in advanced facilities and expertise in design. This will generate synergies in implementing solutions for projects related to e-mobility.

6. According to the ‘Current State of Cybercrime — 2019’, social media fraud increased ____ in 2018.
A. 23%
B. 37%
C. 43%
D. 52%
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. 43%

Explanation: It is worth mentioning that to sell stolen identities, credit card numbers and other ill-gotten gains, cybercriminals are increasingly relying on legitimate social media and messaging platforms.

7. ISRO is all set to launch which among the following latest radar imaging satellites by the end of May 2019?
A. RISAT-2BR1
B. RISAT-3BR1
C. RISAT-4BR1
D. RISAT-5BR1
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. RISAT-2BR1

Explanation: As per ISRO’s numbering system, the rocket that would carry RISAT 2BR1 is designated as PSLV-C46. It can provide almost an uninterrupted view of earth, day or night, rain or shine.

8. Goldman Environmental Foundation, sometimes seen in the news, is headquartered in ________.
A. New Delhi
B. California
C. Moscow
D. London
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. California

Explanation: The Goldman Prize honors environmental activists from each of the six continental regions. The awards, recognize people around the world who have taken extraordinary action to win environmental victories.

9. International Jazz Day (IJD) 2019 is celebrated annually on ________.
A. April 29
B. April 30
C. May 1
D. May 3
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. April 30

Explanation: United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated April 30 as International Jazz Day. Jazz is a uniquely American musical style that emerged out of the slave experience.

10. Cyber Exercise on Scenario Building & Response has been recently held in _______.
A. Bhopal
B. New Delhi
C. Chandigarh
D. Kochi
E. None of these

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Correct Answer  – B. New Delhi 

Explanation: This exercise incorporated all best practices which were recommended during the cyber workshop. Lt Gen PS Rajeshwar, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff delivered the keynote address. It is planned to be conducted on an annual basis.

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11. Which among the following high courts has struck down the decision restricting the famously aromatic basmati rice production to only seven states in the Indo-Gangetic plains?
A. Allahabad HC
B. Delhi HC
C. Punjab & Haryana HC
D. Supreme Court
E. None of these

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Correct Answer  – B. Delhi HC

Explanation: It is worth mentioning that Ministry of Agriculture had confined the GI certification for basmati rice in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, HP, Uttarakhand and parts of UP and J&K. Notably, the decision came on the Madhya Pradesh government’s plea.

12. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), sometimes seen in the news, is headquartered in ________.
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Telangana
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. Telangana 

Explanation: ICRISAT was in news as it has identified in chickpea, important genes for heat & drought tolerance. In India, chickpea is generally sown in Sep-Octand harvested in Jan-Feb.

13. Which among the following tropical cyclones recently made landfall in Mozambique since modern records began?
A. Cyclone Kenneth
B. Cyclone Harvey
C. Cyclone Katrina
D. Cyclone Maria
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. Cyclone Kenneth

Explanation: After Cyclone Idai, Mozambique has been hit with another cyclone named “Kenneth”. This is the strongest ever cyclone to hit the southern African country.

14. Which country recently banned the National Thowheeth Jama’ath (NTJ), and the splinter group Jamathei Millathu Ibrahim (JMI)?

A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Iran
D. Sri Lanka
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. Sri Lanka 

Explanation: A week after the serial blasts, Sri Lanka banned the National Thowheeth Jama’ath (NTJ), and the splinter group Jamathei Millathu Ibrahim (JMI). All activities of these organisations will be stopped. Besides, their property will also be seized by the government.

15. Who has been named the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year?
A. Mohamed Salah
B. David Silva
C. Sergio Aguero
D. Raheem Sterling
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. Raheem Sterling 

Explanation: Raheem Sterling has been named the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year. Before signing for Liverpool in 2010, Sterling began his career at Queens Park Rangers.

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