Current Affairs Quiz -22 December 2019

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1. Which state has launched the YSR Neetanna Nestham scheme for weavers?
   A) Telangana
   B) Andhra Pradesh
   C) Odisha
   D) West Bengal
   
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     Option B
   Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister P Ramachandra Reddy launched the YSR Neetanna Nestham scheme in Krishna district’s Pedana town under which weavers would be given Rs 24,000 annually.
2. Who is the author of the book ‘R N Kao: Gentleman Spymaster’?
   A) Manoj Naravane
   B) Naveen Saxena
   C) Jatin Verma
   D) Nitin Gokhale
   
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     Option D
   Explanation: Book titled ”R N Kao: Gentleman Spymaster” authored by former journalist Nitin Gokhale was released by Army chief-designate Lieutenant General Manoj Naravane.
3. Indian Railway has installed India’s First ‘Water From Air’ System in which Railway Station?
   A) Secunderabad
   B) Varanasi
   C) Howrah Station
   D) Vijaywada
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: The Indian Railways has announced that it has installed a first-of-its-kind ‘atmospheric water generator’ (AWG) system named ‘Meghdoot,’ which converts humid air into potable drinking water, at Secunderabad railway station in Telangana.
4. Which institute has launched India’s first mobile vaccination clinic in Pune?
   A) IIT Mumbai
   B) IIT Madras
   C) IIT Kanpur
   D) IIT Hyderabad
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: A vaccine on wheels clinic, a first-of-its-kind service in India called ‘VaccineOnWheels.com’ was launched in Pune by Jignesh Patel, who is a fellow at the Center for Healthcare Entrepreneurship (CfHe) at IIT Hyderabad.
5. Who has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Cuba?
   A) Fidel Castro
   B) Miguel Diaz-Canel
   C) Manuel Marrero Cruz
   D) Fizael Crutro
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: Manuel Marrero Cruz has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Cuba. The announcement was made by President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel.
6. Which country has launched a new military service “space force”?
   A) UK
   B) US
   C) China
   D) India
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: Donald Trump has launched space force, the first new US military service in more than 70 years.
7. Who has won the FIFA Club World Cup champions?
   A) Flamengo
   B) Liverpool
   C) West Ham
   D) Genk
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: Liverpool has won the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time. Roberto Firmino scored the decisive goal in the 9th minute of extra time.
8. What was the profession of Ramachandra Babu who passed away recently?
   A) cricketer
   B) journalist
   C) actor
   D) cinematographer
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: Veteran cinematographer Ramachandra Babu passes away at 72.
9. What was the profession of Vidushi Savita Devi who passed away recently?
   A) classical singer
   B) classical dancer
   C) actor
   D) journalist
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Vidushi Savita Devi passes away at 80

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