Current Affairs Quiz -01 November 2019

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1. Which city hosted the Global Ayurveda Summit 2019?
   A) Hyderabad
   B) Kochi
   C) New Delhi
   D) Mumbai
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: The 3rd edition of the “Global Ayurveda Summit 2019” was held in Kochi, Kerala on 30 & 31 October 2019. The summit was inaugurated by Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammed Khan. It was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The theme of the Summit was ‘Mainstreaming Ayurveda through Startups, Innovation and Branding’.
2. When is the World Vegan Day observed?
   A) First Friday of November
   B) November 2
   C) November 1
   D) October 31
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: World Vegan Day is held every year on November 1 to spread benefits of veganism for humans, non-human animals, and the natural environment.
3. Which among these cities from India has recently been included in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of Film?
   A) Mumbai
   B) Dehradun
   C) Kochi
   D) Hyderabad
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: UNESCO has designated Mumbai as a member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of Film. Hyderabad has also been included in this network in the field of Gastronomy.
4. Which country has recently launched the world’s first blockchain-based digital aviation carbon trading exchange?
   A) New Zealand
   B) United States
   C) Australia
   D) Singapore
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: Singapore-based company ‘AirCarbon Pte Ltd’ has launched the world’s first blockchain-based digital aviation carbon trading exchange, named the AirCarbon Exchange.
5. Who among these has been included in 10-member athlete ambassadors group for boxers from India for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics 2020?
   A) Vijender Singh
   B) M. C. Mary Kom
   C) Shiva Thapa
   D) Amit Panghal
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: Six-time world champion M. C. Mary Kom has been included in a 10-member athlete ambassadors group for boxers by the International Olympic Council’s Boxing Task Force to represent boxers at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The 36-year-old pugilist will represent the Asian bloc in the group. 
6. TRAI has fixed the phone call ring time on mobile phones to ____________
   A) 30 seconds
   B) 15 seconds
   C) 60 seconds
   D) 45 seconds
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has fixed phone call ring time at 30 seconds on mobiles and 60 seconds for landline phones in case the call is neither answered nor rejected by the subscriber.
7. Name the MD & CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank who resigned recently?
   A) Ammembal Subba Rao Pai
   B) Shyam Srinivasan
   C) T. Latha
   D) Salim Gangadharan
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: Thrissur-based private sector lender Dhanlaxmi Bank managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) T. Latha has resigned due to personal reasons.
8. Which of these cities has been included in UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of Gastronomy?
   A) Pune
   B) Guwahati
   C) Shimla
   D) Hyderabad
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: Hyderabad has also been included in this network in the field of Gastronomy.Created in 2004, UCCN is a network of cities which are thriving, active centres of cultural activities in their respective countries.
9. Name the winner of 2018 Vyas Samman?
   A) Leeladhar Jagoori
   B) Mamta Kalia
   C) Surinder Verma
   D) Sunita Jain
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: Noted Hindi poet Leeladhar Jagoori Conferred with KK Birla Foundation’s 2018 Vyas Samman for his collection of poems, Jitne Log Utne Prem
10. Coal India limited has targeted to achieve one billion tonne of coal by which year?
    A) 2022
    B) 2024
    C) 2025
    D) 2030
    
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    Option B
    Explanation: Coal India Targets to produce one billion tonne of coal by 2024, Announces Shri Pralhad Joshi on 45th Coal India Foundation Day
11. Shakib Al Hasan who has been banned by ICC for 2 years plays for which country?
    A) Bangladesh
    B) Sri Lanka
    C) Pakistan
    D) Afghanistan
    
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    Option A
    Explanation: Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, banned from cricket for 2 years by ICC for match fixing.

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