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Current Affairs Quiz -08 November 2019

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  1. What is the rank of India in “Indian Tech Start-up Ecosystem” released by NASSCOM?
    A) Sixth
    B) Second
    C) Third
    D) Fourth
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    As per the “Indian Tech Start-up Ecosystem” released by NASSCOM, the Indian start-up ecosystem continues to be the third-largest in the world with a total of 24 Unicorns. (unicorn is a start-up with >$1Bn valuation).
  2. Which city will host the 27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO) in 2019?
    A) Kolkata
    B) New Delhi
    C) Hyderabad
    D) Pune
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The 27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO) will be held in Kolkata, West Bengal on 11 and 12 November 2019. It is organised by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The theme of the event is: “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”.
  3. The Indian navy undertook the Bilateral Maritime Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ in Bay of Bengal with which country?
    A) Nepal
    B) Thailand
    C) Sri Lanka
    D) Indonesia
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    The Indian Navy and Indonesian Navy Bilateral Maritime Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ was held in the Bay of Bengal on November 06 and 07, 2019.This was the second edition of Samundra Shakti. 
  4. IRDAI has barred which of these insurance companies from selling new policies due to its weak financial health?
    A) Max Bupa Health Insurance
    B) Reliance Health Insurance Ltd
    C) Religare Health Insurance Company Limited
    D) Apollo Munich Health Insurance
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    Option B
    Explanation:  
    IRDAI has barred Reliance Health Insurance Ltd (RHICL) from selling new policies due to its weak financial health. The regulator has also asked RHICL to transfer the entire policyholders’ liabilities along with financial assets to Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd (RGICL), which in turn will settle claims of the existing policyholders. 
  5. Which country will host the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023?
    A) India
    B) Chile
    C) Malaysia
    D) Thailand
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    India will be the host country for the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023. The sports event is scheduled to be held from January 13, 2023, till January 29, 2023. This would be the 15th edition. India will soon decide the venue of the event.
  6. When is the National Cancer Awareness Day held in India?
    A) November 6
    B) November 8
    C) November 7
    D) November 5
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Every year on November 7, India observes National Cancer Awareness Day to create awareness about the prevention and early detection of cancer.
  7. Who among these has been honoured with the ABLF Global Asian Award by the UAE Government?
    A) Gautam Adani
    B) Kumar Mangalam Birla
    C) Lakshmi Mittal
    D) Dilip Shanghvi
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla has been honoured with the ABLF Global Asian Award by the UAE Government in Dubai.
  8. The 15th Meeting of South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) Governing Council was held in which country?
    A) Bangladesh
    B) Thailand
    C) India
    D) South Korea
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The 15th Meeting of South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) Governing Council and the 6th Inter-governmental Meeting of South Asian Seas Programme (SASP) was held on 6th November 2019, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar represented India at the 15th Governing Council Meeting of SACEP.
  9. The International Day of Radiology (IDoR) is observed every year on__________
    A) November 7
    B) November 8
    C) November 9
    D) November 6
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The International Day of Radiology (IDoR) is held annually on November 8 to promote the role of medical imaging in modern healthcare. The day also marks the anniversary of the discovery of x-rays. The theme for 2019 IDoR is Sports Imaging (Musculoskeletal Radiology).
  10. How much amount has been contributed by India for World Food Programme’s humanitarian activities in North Korea?
    A) USD 3 million
    B) USD 2 million
    C) USD 1 million
    D) USD 4 million
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    India contributes USD 1 million for World Food Programme’s humanitarian activities in North Korea
  11. Name the Chief Minister of Maharashtra who resigned recently?
    A) Devendra Fadnavis
    B) Vinod Tawde
    C) Ajit Pawar
    D) Girish Dattatray Mahajan
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Devendra Fadnavis resigns as chief minister of Maharashtra
  12. Name the first ever Indian who has been elected as General Vice President (GVP) of International Organisation Development Association (IODA)?
    A) Preetha Reddy
    B) Mallika Srinivasan
    C) Mohanakrishnan Raman
    D) Vinaya Shetty
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Mumbai based Dr Vinaya Shetty is the first Indian as well as Asian to be elected to the position of General Vice President (GVP) of International Organisation Development Association (IODA), since its inception in 1986.
  13. The annual fair Shilpostav 2019 of artisans from across the country was held in which city?
    A) Surat
    B) Agra
    C) New Delhi
    D) Kolkata
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    Option C
    Explanation: Shilpostav- 2019 held in New Delhi. It is the annual fair of artisans from across the country.
  14. Who is the author of the book ‘The God of Small Things’?
    A) Salman Rushdie
    B) Arundhati Roy
    C) RK Narayan
    D) Vikram Seth
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    Option B
    Explanation: Arundhati Roy
  15. Which country has topped the list of “Indian Tech Start-up Ecosystem” released by NASSCOM?
    A) China
    B) Germany
    C) United States
    D) Russia
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    China is on top with 206 Unicorns and US is on second with 203 unicorns. 
  16. When do we celebrate the World Urbanism Day?
    A) November 7
    B) November 8
    C) November 5
    D) November 4
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    World Urbanism Day (“World Town Planning Day”): November 8
  17. Name the President of UAE who has been re-elected to the post?
    A) Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
    B) Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
    C) Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
    D) Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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    Option D
    Explanation: Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan re-elected as President of the United Arab Emirates.
  18. Which among these nations will co-host the 2022 FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup?
    A) India-Nepal
    B) Germany-Russia
    C) Spain-Netherlands
    D) United States-Kenya
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Spain and the Netherlands have been selected to co-host the 2022 FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup. It will take place from July 1, 2022, till July 17, 2022.
  19. How many Indian authors novel has been listed in the 2019 list of ‘100 Novels That Shaped Our World’?
    A) 5
    B) 1
    C) 10
    D) 8
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) announced a list of ‘100 Novels That Shaped Our World’ which has been complied by a panel of leading writers, curators and critics. The list also includes work of five Indian authors.
  20. The World Food Programme has its headquarter at ___________
    A) London, UK
    B) Rome, Italy
    C) Paris, France
    D) Geneva, Switzerland
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    Option B
    Explanation: Rome, Italy

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