Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 23rd December 2019
GK & Current Affairs Questions –23rdDecember 2019
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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 23rd December 2019
1.Ryan Kaji, whose channel Ryan’s World has 22.9 million subscribers, earned ______ in 2019. A. $26 million
B. $36 million
C. $46 million
D. $56 million
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. $26 million
Explanation: Eight-year-old Ryan Kaji is the highest-paid creator on the platform, according to a list published by Forbes magazine. Kaji started hosting the ToysReview unboxing videos in 2015.
2._______ launched blockchain-powered distributed applications (apps) for government services, insurers and supply chain management verticals. A. TCS
B. Infosys
C. Tech Mahindra
D. Wipro
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: B. Infosys
Explanation: It is worth mentioning that blockchain is a list of records, that are linked using cryptography. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of:
• Previous block
• A timestamp
• Transaction data
3.Who chaired the second meeting of the National Committee for commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi? A. Sonia Gandhi
B. Ram Nath Kovind
C. Amit Shah
D. Narendra Modi
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: B. Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation: The committee was constituted for commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. PM of Portugal HE Mr. Antonio Costa, the only foreign Prime Minister to be a member of the Committee, also participated in the meeting.
4.Pat Cummins bought by _____ for Rs 15.5 crore became the most expensive foreign buy ever at IPL players’ auction. A. KKR
B. RCB
C. Delhi Capitals
D. KXIP
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. KKR
Explanation: In the IPL 2020 auction, the Australia cricket team’s pace spearhead Cummins has emerged the most expensive player. KKR grabbed him for jaw-dropping Rs 15.5 crore.
5.Aditya K. of Ramanattukara, Kozhikode, has become the first child from Kerala to bag the ________ for bravery. A. Bharat Award
B. Ratna Award
C. Indian Desh Prize
D. Shaurya Puruskar
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. Bharat Award
Explanation: Aditya had rescued around 20 people from a bus carrying members of the Calicut University Pensioners’ Forum. This award gives due recognition to children who distinguish themselves by performing outstanding deeds of bravery.
6.Chairman of the Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited is now among those who have been appointed to global board of the US Chamber of Commerce’sU.S.-India Business Council. Name him/her. A. Cyrus Mistri
B. Vikram Rathore
C. Mallika Srinivasan
D. Ram Ahuja
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. Mallika Srinivasan
Explanation: USIBC was formed in 1975 at the request of the U.S. and Indian governments. It represents top global companies operating across the United States and India.
7.The Bhopal gas tragedy, was a gas leak incident on the night of _________. A. 2–3 December 1984
B. 2–3 December 1986
C. 2–3 December 1988
D. 2–3 December 1990
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. 2–3 December 1984
Explanation: On the intervening night of 2-3 December, poisonous gas that leaked from the factory of Union Carbide in Bhopal, killed thousands of people directly. It is widely acknowledged as the world’s worst industrial disaster.
8.The United Kingdom (UK) will completely leave the European Union (EU) by _______. A. January 1, 2020
B. January 15, 2020
C. January 30, 2020
D. January 31, 2020
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: D. January 31, 2020
Explanation: Brexit – British exit – refers to the UK leaving the EU. If the UK leaves, it would be the first member state to withdraw from the EU, which is an economic and political union involving 28 European countries.
9.The National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on January 24, which was first initiated in _____. A. 2000
B. 2005
C. 2008
D. 2013
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. 2008
Explanation: It aims to raise awareness about Child Sex Ratio levels and promote the empowerment of girls. The theme of this National Girl Child Day is “Empowering Girls for a Brighter Tomorrow” (2019).
10.A ____ plot opposite the Parliament House is likely to be used for the construction of a new Parliament building. A. 9.5 acre
B. 11.5 acre
C. 13.5 acre
D. 19.5 acre
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. 9.5 acre
Explanation: The usage of the plot has been altered to ‘Parliament House’ in Delhi’s Master Plan-2021. The need has arisen as there is an “acute shortage” of office space and there are no chambers for MPs in the Parliament building.
11.______ has been crowned FIFA’s Team of the Year for finishing top of the world rankings for the second December in a row. A. Argentina
B. England
C. Belgium
D. Uruguay
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. Belgium
Explanation: The team, known as the Red Devils, had held on to top spot in a December table. World champions France and Brazil also remain in second and third.
12.The earliest fossilised trees, dating back 386 million years, have been found at an abandoned quarry in _______. A. New York
B. Karachi
C. Goa
D. Beijing
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. New York
Explanation: These findings could increase the understanding of the evolution of trees. Earlier this year, researchers in China announced the discovery of a 400-million-year-old forest.
13.Fitch Ratings on Friday cut India’s GDP growth forecast for 2019-20 fiscal year to ___, citing weakening business and consumer confidence. A. 4.6%
B. 4.8%
C. 5.0%
D. 5.2%
E. None of these
Correct Answer: A. 4.6%
Explanation: Fitch reaffirmed India’s rating at ‘BBB-‘ with a Stable Outlook. This rating balances a still strong medium-term growth outlook relatively.
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14.Integral Coach Factory (ICF) of Indian Railways has produced its _____ coach of the year in less than 9 months. A. 1000th
B. 2000th
C. 3000th
D. 5000th
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. 3000th
Explanation: Showcasing dedication and efficiency, ICF has produced its 3000th coach of the year in less than 9 months. Vande Bharat (code named Train 18), a semi-high speed intercity electric train, was also flagged off early this year from the ICF.
15.TThe Ministry of ____ has cancelled the citizenship of Chennamaneni Ramesh who is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Vemulawada in Telangana. A. Home Affairs
B. HRD
C. Personnel
D. Corporate Affairs
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. Home Affairs
Explanation: According to the ministry, the MLA obtained citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955 by means of fraud, false representation and concealment of facts. It is worth mentioning that a person who isn’t an Indian citizen isn’t eligible to contest or vote in any election.
