Current Affairs Quiz – 23 June 2019

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1. Name the first of its kind Astrobee robot of NASA which has been launched into the space recently
   A) Honey
   B) Queen
   C) Bumble
   D) Moon
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: A cube-shaped free-flying robot named ‘Bumble’ has become the first Astrobee robot to fly under its own power in space. NASA dispatched two of the three Astrobee robots to the International Space Station in April 2019. Bumble is the first one to take the flight. 
2. Which bank partnered with the Thiruvananthapuram Police to launch the campaign ‘Traffic Paathshala?
   A) HDFC Bank
   B) State Bank of India
   C) Kotak Mahindra Bank
   D) Punjab National Bank
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: HDFC Bank, in partnership with the Thiruvananthapuram Police, has launched a campaign named ‘Traffic Paathshala to make roads safer by spreading awareness about the do’s and don’ts of road safety. 
3. When is the United Nations Public Service Day held?
   A) June 20
   B) June 21
   C) June 22
   D) June 23
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: The United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated every year on June 23 to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community. 
4. ‘Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly’ is the autobiography of ___________
   A) Chetan Bhagat
   B) Rahul Gandhi
   C) Anupam Kher
   D) Amitabh Bachchan
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has penned his autobiography titled  ‘Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly’. 
5. Which of these power generation companies have formed Joint Venture to set up National Electricity Distribution Company?
   A) NHPC and SJVN Limited
   B) NTPC and Power Grid Corporation of India 
   C) Tata Power and NTPC Limited
   D) Power Grid Corporation of India and JSW Energy
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: NTPC and Power Grid Corporation of India the two leading public sector companies have formed a Joint Venture to set up National Electricity Distribution Company. 
6. Which team has won the 2019 women’s FIH Series Finals hockey tournament?
   A) Germany
   B) Australia
   C) Japan
   D) India
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: India team won the women’s FIH Series Finals hockey tournament by beating hosts Japan 3-1. The finals was held at the Hiroshima Hockey Stadium, Japan. 
7. The International Widows Day is celebrated on ____________
   A) June 23
   B) June 22
   C) June 21
   D) June 20
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: International Widows Day is a United Nations ratified day which takes place on June 23 every year to address the “poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents in many countries”. 
8. Name the winner of 2019 Halle Open
   A) Rafael Nadal
   B) David Goffin
   C) Roger Federer
   D) Novak Djokovic
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: Tennis player Roger Federer has won the 2019 Halle Open by defeating David Goffin 7-6(2), 6-1. 
9. The International Olympic Day is observed every year on
   A) June 22
   B) June 23
   C) June 21
   D) June 20
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: The International Olympic Day is held on June 23 each year. In 2019, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is celebrating its 125th anniversary and to mark the occasion, IOC President Thomas Bach has formally opened its new headquarters ‘Olympic House’ worth 145 million Swiss francs ($145 million) in Lausanne, Switzerland. 
10. Who has won the 2019 French Grand Prix?
    A) Max Verstappen
    B) Charles Leclerc
    C) Valtteri Bottas
    D) Lewis Hamilton
    
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    Option D
    Explanation: British racing driver, Lewis Hamilton has won the 2019 French Grand Prix F1 by defeating Valtteri Bottas. Both drive for Mercedes. 

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