Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 19th November 2019
GK & Current Affairs Questions –November 2019
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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 19th November 2019
1.Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Department of Sports) have formulated ‘NSDF TOP Scheme’ in the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) with the objective of identifying and supporting potential medal prospects for 2020 Olympic Games. Expand TOP. A. Target Olympic Podium
B. Target 2020 Podium
C. Target Olympic Prospects
D. 30 Olympic Podium
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Target Olympic Podium
Explanation: It has been launched by Ministry of Sports within the ambit of National Sports Development Fund (NSDF). Under it, Sports Authority of India (SAI) and federations, will be nodal agencies.
2.The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2019 has been observed on _______. A. 17 Nov
B. 21 Nov
C. 24 Nov
D. 27 Nov
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 17 Nov
Explanation: The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was started by RoadPeace in 1993. In 2005, the United Nations endorsed it as a global day to be observed every third Sunday in November each year.
3.According to WHO, close to _____ people in the world suffer from epilepsy. A. 30 million
B. 50 million
C. 70 million
D. 90 million
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 50 million
Explanation: Epilepsy is a neurological condition that is characterized by signs and symptoms like
• Seizures
• Temporary confusion
• A staring spell
• Loss of awareness
• Fear & Anxiety
• Uncontrollable Jerking Motions
4.The inaugural edition of the Bilateral Maritime Exercise Za’ir-Al-Bahr (Roar of the Sea) is between India & ______. A. Qatar
B. Iran
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Turkey
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Qatar
Explanation: Qatar and India began their first-ever joint naval exercise named ‘Za’ir Al-Bahr’ off the coast of Qatar. This exercise will help the two countries continue the co-operation and the ability to work to combat maritime piracy, terrorism and ensure security.
5.“Mukhyamantri Septic Tank Safai Yojana”, recently seen in the news, was recently launched by _____. A. Delhi
B. UP
C. Punjab
D. Tamil Nadu
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Delhi
Explanation: Under the scheme, around 80 trucks will be deployed, along with trained staff to ensure the cleaning and maintenance of the septic tanks across Delhi. It will also ensure the safety of sanitation workers, along with proper septic waste management. Around 45 lakh citizens live in areas that depend on septic tanks.
6.The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a campaign named SAANS. It is related to which among the following? A. Pneumonia
B. TB
C. Alzheimer
D. Brain Hemmorrhage
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Pneumonia
Explanation: The SAANS campaign stands for “Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia.” Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. Bacteria, viruses, or fungi can lead to pneumonia. Top causes include:
• Flu viruses
• Cold viruses
• RSV virus
• Bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae
7.21st Annual Meeting of International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) 2019 was recently held in ______ A. New Delhi
B. Kolkata
C. Hyderabad
D. Puri
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. New Delhi
Explanation: The conference was organised by the Department of Psychiatry & National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) & AIIMS, New Delhi. The theme of the conference was “Addiction in a Rapidly Changing World”.
8.Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a ________ loan to modernize the Vijayanagara Channel irrigation systems. A. $91 million
B. $21 million
C. $171 million
D. $56 million
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. $91 million
Explanation: The investment program consistsof two project loans. It will help Karnataka’s water agencies better draw up effective river basin management plan. Notably, ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia.
9.The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will now be known as ________. A. World Athletics
B. Global Federation of Athletes
C. Athletic International Organization
D. Athletes Expo
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. World Athletics
Explanation: The name change, is an attempt to make the sport more accessible. The IAAF was founded in 1912 as the International Amateur Athletic Federation. It changed its name to the International Association of Athletics Federations in 2001.
10._______ recently announced the launch of ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’, an initiative to provide on-the-spot loan approvals. A. ICICI Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. Axis Bank
D. Yes Bank
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. ICICI Bank
Explanation: Under this Maha Loan Dhamaka initiative, the bank will organise ‘Maha Loan’ camps across the country. The bank has kick-started the ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’ by inaugurating the first camp at Deesa at Banaskantha district in Gujarat.
11.AIIB has approved an investment of _________ in suburban railways and renewable energy sector. A. $575 million
B. $775 million
C. $975 million
D. $175 million
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. $575 million
Explanation: AIIN will extend a long-term project loan to:
• Mumbai Urban Transport Corporation for $500
• $75 million will be invested in Tata Cleantech Capital
Since starting operations in 2016, AIIB has invested $2.894 billion in 13 projects in India.
12.Delhi-based think tank National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has predicted that GDP growth is likely to crash to ______ for both the second quarter and the full fiscal year. A. 4.9%
B. 5.2%
C. 5.4%
D. 5.7%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 4.9%
Explanation: Due to sustained demand slowdown in almost all the sectors, India’s GDP growth is likely to decline to 4.9% in the September 2019 quarter. According to the NCAER, the focus should be on fiscal measures. There is also a need to reduce exemptions on indirect tax custom duties.
13._____ of India, Guntur, has been awarded the Golden Leaf Award at Tab Expo 2019 event in Amsterdam, Netherlands. A. Tobacco Board
B. Jute Board
C. Coffee Board
D. Tea Board
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Tobacco Board
Explanation: The award was given for its efforts to initiate various sustainability (green) initiatives in Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco cultivation in India. This is the 2nd time that the Tobacco Board had been awarded. In 2014, the board bagged the award for its implementation of an electronic auction system. The Golden Leaf Awards are created to recognise professional excellence in the tobacco industry by Tobacco Reporter.
14.The Sudarshan Chakra Corps of Indian Army’s Southern Command is conducting one of the biggest military exercises in ____. A. Rajasthan
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Telangana
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Rajasthan
Explanation: The exercise is aptly named Sindhu Sudarshan, which signifies the target of reaching Sindhu river. One of its key features is that the surveillance, destruction and support mechanisms are interconnected in a network.
15.Vodafone Idea posted a huge net loss of Rs ______ for the last quarter, the biggest quarterly loss in India’s corporate history. A. 50,921 crore
B. 60,921 crore
C. 70,921 crore
D. 80,921 crore
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 50,921 crore
Explanation: As Vodafone Idea made a provision for the Supreme Court’s ruling on payment of average gross revenue (AGR) dues, it reported a record loss of Rs 50,921 crore for the September quarter. The company’s quarterly loss is worst ever in the history of India Inc.
