Current Affairs Quiz – 25 November 2018

Current Affairs Quiz 25 November 2018

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  1. Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti has been launched by which Ministry to boost Intellectual Property?
    A) Ministry of Finance

    B) Ministry of Home Affairs
    C) Ministry of External Affairs
    D) Ministry of Defence
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    Ministry of Defence will launch Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti on November 27 to increase Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) filing in design. The purpose is to increase self-reliance by reducing the transfer of technology and dependence on foreign companies for the technologies.
  2. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is annually observed worldwide on which date?
    A) November 23

    B) November 24
    C) November 25
    D) November 26
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: November 25 (designated by United Nations General Assembly)The 2018 theme is Orange the World: #HearMeToo
  3. As per Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) 2018 Economic Outlook, India’s GDP growth for 2019-20 is estimated to be what percent? 
    A) 7.25%
    B) 7.50%
    C) 7.70%
    D) 7.30%
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as said that India ’s economic growth will slow down somewhat but remain robust, at close to 7.50% in 2019 and 2020. OECD projects GDP at market prices to grow 7.3% in 2019 and 7.4% in 2020 from 7.5% in 2018.
  4. Indian player Sameer Verma is related to which sports?
    A) Badminton

    B) Tennis
    C) Golf
    D) Hockey
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    Option A
    Explanation:
     Syed Modi International Badminton Championships 2018 was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium. Sameer Verma (India) won the Men’s Single title by defeating China’s China’s Guangzu Lu. The Women’s Single title was won by Han Yue of China as she defeated Saina Nehwal in the finals.
  5. M H Ambareesh who passed away recently was a____________ actor turned politician.
    A) Marathi

    B) Telugu
    C) Malayalam
    D) Kannada
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    Veteran Kannada actor and former minister M H Ambareesh passed away in a Bengaluru hospital after suffering from a heart attack. He was 66. .
  6. Which among the following towns of India has recently received the tag of Town of Export Excellence for ‘Carpets and other floor Coverings’ category by DGFT?
    A) Ludhiana

    B) Bhadohi
    C) Panipat
    D) Kanoor
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The town of Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh has been notified as a Town of Export Excellence by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for the product category ‘Carpets and other floor Coverings’. Bhadohi district famously known as Carpet city, will be the 37th town in India to get this status. 
  7. Which country has clinched the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2018?
    A) New Zealand

    B) India
    C) Australia
    D) England
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    Australia defeated England to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2018 held in West Indies. This is the 4th time Australia has wont the event. They had earlier clinched the prestigious title in the years 2010, 2012 and 2014.
  8. The National Cadet Corps (NCC) observed their __________ Raising Day on November 25, 2018
    A) 70th

    B) 69th
    C) 71st
    D) 68th
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The National Cadet Corps (NCC),the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world, is celebrating its 70th Raising Day on November 25. National Cadet Corps is a Tri-Services Organization, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force, engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens. 
  9. Which bank has recently been brought under the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) act, the Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) guidelines and the State Legislature?
    A) Dhanlaxmi Bank

    B) Karnataka Bank
    C) Karur Vysya Bank
    D) Jammu and Kashmir Bank
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    Jammu and Kashmir Bank has been brought under the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) act, the Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) guidelines and the State Legislature 
  10. The Laureus World Sports Awards 2019 will be held in which country?
    A) Spain

    B) Monaco
    C) Italy
    D) France
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The 19th edition of the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards will be held in Monaco on February 18, 2019. Considered the ‘Oscars of sports’, the Laureus World Sports Award 2019 will honour the global sporting achievements of 2018 and celebrate the power of sport to change the world.
  11. Which Indian city has been selected by United Nations for its Global Sustainable Cities 2025 plan?
    A) Noida

    B) New Delhi
    C) Mumbai
    D) Bengaluru
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The United Nations has selected Uttar Pradesh’s Noida and Greater Noida to participate in its Global Sustainable Cities 2025 initiative. Overall 25 cities across the world have been selected in five categories by the UN Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) cities initiative.
  12. Former Union Minister CK Jaffer Sharief expired at 85. He has served as the Union Minister in ____________
    A) Ministry of Finance

    B) Ministry of Defence
    C) Ministry of Railways
    D) Ministry of Home Affairs
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    Former Union railway minister CK Jaffer Sharief passed away in Bengaluru. He was 85. Sharief, who was once a close confidant of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, had been elected to Parliament eight times. 

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