Current Affairs Quiz -16 December 2019

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1. In 2019, India celebrated the  ____________ Vijay Diwas
   A) 52nd
   B) 48th
   C) 35th
   D) 50th
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: In India, Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) is celebrated every year on December 16 to commemorate the service, valour, and sacrifices of the gallant men of the Indian Armed Forces victory over Pakistan in 1971 war. 2019 marks 48th Vijay Diwas and was celebrated at the National War Memorial.
2. Nuad Thai has recently been added to the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. What is Nuad Thai?
   A) Dance
   B) Cuisine
   C) Massage
   D) Painting
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: The traditional “Nuad” Thai massage from Thailand has been recognized by UNESCO as part of its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
3. Suiso Frontier is world’s first Liquid Hydrogen Carrier Ship launched by which country?
   A) Japan
   B) China
   C) United States
   D) Australia
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries has launched the first of its kind, world’s first marine carrier that transports liquefied hydrogen, in a bid to establish green energy supply chain. The 116 meters long ship, named as Suiso Frontier, will carry up to 1,250 cubic meters of compressed, supercooled liquid hydrogen between the south coast of Australia and an unloading terminal under construction in Kobe, Japan.
4. The first meeting of the National Ganga Council was held in which city?
   A) Varanasi
   B) Kanpur
   C) Patna
   D) Prayagraj
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: The first meeting of the National Ganga Council was held in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh on December 14, 2019. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to reinforce the importance of a ‘Ganga-centric’ approach in all departments of the concerned states as well as relevant Central Ministries.
5. Name the winner of 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year
   A) Jason Roy
   B) Jos Buttler
   C) Joe Root
   D) Ben Stokes
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: The 28-year-old, England cricketer Ben Stokes has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019.
6. The Ministry of Coal has decided to set up a Sustainable Development Cell (SDC) to promote sustainable coal mining. Who is the Union Minister in the Ministry of Coal?
   A) Piyush Goyal
   B) Narendra Singh Tomar
   C) Pralhad Joshi
   D) D. V. Sadananda Gowda
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: The Ministry of Coal is set to establish a Sustainable Development Cell (SDC) to promote environmentally sustainable coal mining in the country and address environmental concerns during the decommissioning or closure of mines. The SDC will act as nodal point at Ministry of Coal level in this matter.  
7. Who has won the men’s single title at the 2019 BWF World Tour Finals?
   A) Kento Momota
   B) Chen Long
   C) Viktor Axelsen
   D) Shi Yuqi
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: Men’s Single – Kento Momota (Japan); Women’s Single – Chen Yufei (China)
8. Gita Siddharth who died recently was a well known ___________
   A) Sitar Player
   B) Singer
   C) Journalist
   D) Actress
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: The legendary Bollywood actress and a social worker Gita Siddharth has passed away. Gita made her debut in Gulzar’s 1972 film, Parichay.
9. How many UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage sites are there in India?
   A) 6
   B) 10
   C) 13
   D) 15
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list includes 13 items from India till date. The most recent addition was made in 2017 when Kumbh Mela was added to the list. The first three entries in the list were made in 2008, when Vedic chanting, Ramlila and Sanskrit theatre Kutiyattam were added.
10. How much amount has been committed by Indian government for 2015-2020 to five states through which Ganga passes, to ensure adequate as well as uninterrupted water flows in the river.?
    A) Rs. 10,000 crores
    B) Rs. 20,000 crores
    C) Rs. 30,000 crores
    D) Rs. 50,000 crores
    
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    Option B
    Explanation: The Central Government had made commitment of Rs. 20,000 crores for the period 2015-20 to the five states through which Ganga passes, to ensure adequate as well as uninterrupted water flows in the river.

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