Current Affairs Quiz – 01 April 2019

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  1. Which launch vehicle was used to launch the observation satellite EMISAT by ISRO on April 1, 2019?
    A) PSLV C-34
    B) PSLV C-45
    C) PSLV C-52
    D) PSLV C-26
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The Indian Space Research Organization, ISRO, on April 1, 2019, created a new history by launching India’s latest observation satellite EMISAT along with 28 other smaller international satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The launch vehicle PSLV-C45, was used to carry the 29 payloads. It was the 47th mission of India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). 
  2. The cable suspension bridge ‘Maitri’ in Leg region has been constructed over which of these rivers?
    A) Indus
    B) Ravi
    C) Jhelum
    D) Sutlej
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    War veterans of Ladakh region, led by 89 year old Naik Phunchok Angdus (Retd), dedicated a cable suspension bridge named ‘Maitri Bridge’ to the nation to commemorate 20 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The bridge is constructed over the Indus river at Choglamsar in Leh and is the longest suspension bridge over the Indus river.
  3. What is the new deadline to link the Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar number?
    A) October 31, 2019
    B) December 31, 2019
    C) April 30, 2019
    D) September 30, 2019
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    The government has further extended the last date to link Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar number by 6 month till 30 September 2019. Earlier the last date for the same was March 31, 2019.
  4. Who has been appointed as the new national President of CREDAI?
    A) Jaxay Shah
    B) Satish Magar
    C) Harsh Vardhan Patodia
    D) Vishal Gupta
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    Satish Magar has taken over as the new national President of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) on March 31, 2019. CREDAI is the apex body of private real estate developers in India. 
  5. Which among the following tennis player has won the 2019 Miami Open men’s single title?
    A) Novak Djokovic
    B) Alexander Zverev
    C) Roger Federer
    D) Kevin Anderson
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    The 35th edition of the Miami Open Tennis Tournament 2019 was held from March 18, 2019 to March 31, 2019. Swiss professional tennis player, Roger Federer won his fourth ATP Miami Open title 6-1, 6-4 to outclass defending champion John Isner of US.
  6. Name the winner of the Bahrain Grand Prix 2019?
    A) Lewis Hamilton
    B) Valtteri Bottas
    C) Sebastian Vettel
    D) Charles Leclerc
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    Lewis Hamilton (Britain- Mercedes) has won the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix 2019. Valtteri Bottas was second while Charles Leclerc was third in the F1 race.
  7. The Earth Hour Day 2019 was observed on which date?
    A) March 29
    B) April 01
    C) March 31
    D) March 30
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    The 2019 Earth Hour was observed on March 30 and people were encouraged to switch off the lights for an hour from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM local time. The 2019 event was based on the theme #Connect2Earth.
  8. How many medals have been won by India at the 12th Asian Airgun Championship?
    A) 25
    B) 34
    C) 16
    D) 29
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The 12th Asian Airgun Championship was held at Taoyuan City of Chinese Taipei from March 26 to April 1, 2019. 179 athletes from 11 member federations took part in airgun events. India completely dominated the championship with an overall medal tally of 25 medals including 16 gold, five silver and four bronze. 
  9. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
    A) C.K. Khanna
    B) Rahul Johri
    C) Manu Sawhney
    D) Amitabh Chaudhary
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    Manu Sawhney from India has taken over the charge as the Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
  10. Name the first ever new-generation data relay satellites launched by Chinese space agency recently.
    A) ChinaSat 01
    B) Tianlian II-01
    C) Apstar 01
    D) ChinaSat 1A
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    China has successfully launched the first of its new-generation data relay satellites named Tianlian II-01 satellite, into orbit. It will provide data relay, measurement and control services for its manned spacecraft. The Tianlian II-01 satellite was launched by a Long March-3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre.

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