GK Current Affairs Quiz 08-11-2019 with Questions and Answers for Banking, UPSC, Railways, RRB NTPC, SSC

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GK Current Affairs Quiz 08-11-2019 with Questions and Answers for Banking, UPSC, Railways, RRB NTPC, SSC

Q. Which of the following will provide a $451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu?
(a) World Bank
(b) IMF
(c) New Development Bank
(d) Asian Development Bank
(e) African Development Bank

Answer

Answer: (d) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank will provide a $451 million (about Rs 3,200 crore) loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu.
The total cost of the project is $653.5 million, of which the government will provide $202.5 million.
The estimated completion date is the end of 202(d)


Q. Which country has launched Sudan’s first-ever satellite for conducting research in military, economic and space technology?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) USA
(d) Japan
(e) Russia

Answer

Answer: (a) China
Explanation:
Sudan’s first-ever satellite for conducting research in military, economic and space technology has been launched by China.
Sudan’s remote-sensing satellite (SRSS-1), was developed by the Shenzhen Aerospace Oriental Red Sea Satellite Co.
The satellite was launched aboard China’s Long March-4B rocket along with other Chinese satellites including Gaofen 7, Xiaoxiang-1 08, Whampoa 1


Q. Recently, the Indian Railways has installed ________ ‘Health ATMs’ at the Charbagh railway station in Lucknow.
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
(e) 6

Answer

Answer: (a) 2
Explanation:
The Indian Railways has installed two ‘Health ATMs’ at the Charbagh railway station in Lucknow.
The kiosks, promoted by YOLO Health ATM, provide 16 health check-ups for Rs 50-100.
There are two types of check-ups- a 9-minute one that costs Rs 100, and a 6-minute one that costs Rs 50.
The report is delivered instantly to the email or smartphone of the user.


Q. Which two state assemblies came together for a special assembly session on November 6?
(a) J&K and Uttarakhand
(b) Haryana and Punjab
(c) Rajasthan and Gujarat
(d) Delhi and Haryana

Answer

Answer: (b) Haryana and Punjab
Explanation: The Punjab and Haryana MLAs came together for a joint assembly session for the first time in five decades on November 6, 2019. The two assemblies convened for a special session to mark Guru Nanak Dev’s 550th birth anniversary.


Q. Which nation has objected the inclusion of Kalapani in the new political map of India?
(a) China
(b) Bhutan
(c) Nepal
(d) Myanmar

Answer

Answer: (c) Nepal
Explanation: Nepal has raised objections to the inclusion of Kalapani in India’s new political map. Nepal claims Kalapani to be a part of its territory, while India claims it to be a part of Uttarakhand.


Q. Which nation was ranked as the world’s worst abuser of internet freedom by Freedom of the Net report 2019?
(a) Pakistan
(b) US
(c) China
(d) Russia

Answer

Answer: (c) China
Explanation: China has been ranked as the world’s worst abuser of internet freedom for the fourth consecutive year by Freedom on the Net report 2019.


Q. Who won the Infosys Prize 2019 in the Engineering and Computer Science category?
(a) Sunita Sarawagi
(b) Manjula Reddy
(c) Manu V Devadevan
(d) G. Mugesh

Answer

Answer: (a) Sunita Sarawagi
Explanation: Sunita Sarawagi was awarded Infosys Prize 2019 in the Engineering and Computer Science category for her research in data mining, databases, machine learning and natural language processing and for important applications of these research techniques.


Q. Joint Naval Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ was held between India and which country at Visakhapatnam?
(a) Myanmar
(b) Maldives
(c) Indonesia
(d) Sri Lanka

Answer

Answer: (c) Indonesia
Explanation: The Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ was held during November 6-7, 2019 between Indian Navy and Indonesian Navy in the Bay of Bengal. An Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette INS Kamorta took part in the naval exercise.


Q. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was recently re-elected as the President of which country?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) Qatar
(c) UAE
(d) Kuwait

Answer

Answer: (c) UAE
Explanation: Supreme Council of the Union of the UAE has re-elected His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as its President for a fourth five-year term. President Sheikh Khalifa was first elected as the President in November 200(d)


Q. Which country will be hosting the BRICS Summit 2019?
(a) India
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) Brazil

Answer

Answer: (d) Brazil
Explanation: Brazil will be hosting the annual BRICS Summit 2019 during November 13-14, 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the summit to deliberate on boosting cooperation among the BRICS countries.


Q. The first BIMSTEC Port Meet has been organized in which city?
(a) Cochin
(b) Visakhapatnam
(c) Mumbai
(d) Surat

Answer

Answer: (b) Visakhapatnam
Explanation: BIMSTEC is a group of 7 countries in South Asia and South East Asia. The first BIMSTEC port meet has been organized in Visakhapatnam on 7 and 8 November, 2019.


Q. Which Hindi writer has been selected for the Vyas Samman-2019 for outstanding literary work?
(a) Vishwanath Tripathi
(b) Narendra Kohli
(c) Nasira Sharma
(d) Mannu Bhandari

Answer

Answer: (c) Nasira Sharma
Explanation: Nasira Sharma has been selected for her novel Paper Boat. The award is given to the best Hindi literary work published over a period of 10 years. The award is given by KK Birla foundation.


Q. How many scientists recently signed a global climate emergency declaration?
(a) 6449
(b) 8317
(c) 10528
(d) 11258

Answer

Answer: (d) 11258
Explanation: 11258 scientists from 153 countries around the world have declared a climate emergency. There are 69 Indian scientists who have signed this declaration. These scientists have introduced a six-point program, which can control climate change.


Q. Where was the 5th Edition of ‘Miss Asia Global Title 2019’ organized?
(a) Delhi
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Punjab
(d) Kerala
(e) Rajasthan

Answer

Answer: (d) Kerala
Explanation:
The 5th Edition of ‘Miss Asia Global Title 2019’ was organized at Gokulam Convention centre in Kochi, Kerala.
Sara Damnjanovic from Serbia has been crowned ‘Miss Asia Global 2019’.
Nguyen Thi Yen Trang from Vietnam was awarded the Miss Asia title given to the winner from the rest of the world.
Samiksha Singh from India won the sub-title of ‘Miss Beautiful Face’ Title.


Q. Where will the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup be organised for the year 2020?
(a) Japan
(b) France
(c) Spain
(d) India
(e) Russia

Answer

Answer: (d) India
Explanation:
The official emblem of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the year 2020 which is to be conducted in India was unveiled.
The emblem was unveiled by Fédération Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) and Local Organising Committee(LOC) at the launch event in the gateway of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The colour and style of the emblem are inspired by Bandhani textiles.


Q. Which company has acquired BORN Group, a New York-based digital content and production agency, for $95 million?
(a) Tata Steel Ltd.
(b) Bajaj Finserv Ltd.
(c) HCL Technologies
(d) Tech Mahindra Ltd.
(e) Reliance Industries Limited

Answer

Answer: (d) Tech Mahindra Ltd.
Explanation:
Tech Mahindra Ltd has acquired BORN Group, a New York-based digital content and production agency, for $95 million.
The acquisition will help to boost the electronic and mobile commerce segment globally, and equipped to deliver enhanced user experience to customers of Tech Mahindra globally.
BORN’s services include consulting, content creation, maintenance and hosting services, etc.


Q. Which of the following has recently launched an instant digital savings account (SA) along with Fixed Deposit (FD) and Privilege Savings Account to offer distinctive banking and digital services to its customers?
(a) Fincare Small Finance Bank
(b) Jana Lakshmi Small Finance Bank
(c) Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
(d) ​Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
(e) Suryoday Small Finance Bank

Answer

Answer: (d) ​Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) has launched an instant digital savings account (SA) along with Fixed Deposit (FD) and Privilege Savings Account to offer distinctive banking and digital services to its customers.
Instant Digital SA account: This account has the restriction of Rs 1 lakh deposit & has the unlimited free transactions on the bank’s own ATM.


Q. ICGS Annie Besant is designed for a maximum speed of ________ knots with an endurance of more than 1,500 nautical miles.
(a) 26
(b) 30
(c) 34
(d) 38
(e) 40

Answer

Answer: (c) 34
Explanation:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) delivered Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ICGS Annie Besant, the second in the series of five such ships, to the Indian Coast Guard.
The FPV is capable of operations in the maritime zones of the country.
ICGS Annie Besant is designed for a maximum speed of 34 knots with an endurance of more than 1,500 nautical miles.


Q. Which actor’s 6 films, that include Piku, Badla, Deewar and 3 other movies, will be screened at the Film Festival 2019?
(a) Shahrukh Khan
(b) Amitabh Bachchan
(c) Salman Khan
(d) Amir Khan
(e) Rajnikanth

Answer

Answer: (b) Amitabh Bachchan
Explanation:
Amitabh Bachchan’s six films will be screened at the Film Festival 2019.
The megastar has selected his 6 best movies for the gala event.
These include Sholay, Piku, Black, Deewar, Paa and Badla.
The other big name who will be felicitated at the IFFI is, Rajinikanth.
The actor has ruled the roost for four decades and commands a loyal fan following across the country.


Q. A top American university will expand genetic testing in India in partnership with the AIIMS in Delhi and the ________.
(a) Maulana Azad Medical College in Delhi
(b) Guntur Medical College, Guntur
(c) Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada
(d) Kasturba Medical College in Manipal
(e) Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur

Answer

Answer: (d) Kasturba Medical College in Manipal
Explanation:
A top American university will expand genetic testing in India in partnership with the AIIMS in Delhi and the Kasturba Medical College in Manipal.
A 2.3 million US dollar grant from the National Institute of Health over five years will help the University of Michigan and Indian geneticists identify and confirm genetic changes that are the basis of developmental disorders.


Q. India’s Ambassador to Nepal ________ inaugurated Mathadhis building for Budhanilkantha Narayan Temple in Kathmandu in November 2019.
(a) Dinesh Bhatia
(b) Manjeev Singh Puri
(c) Ashok Das
(d) Arindam Bagchi
(e) Subhash Chand

Answer

Answer: (b) Manjeev Singh Puri
Explanation:
India’s Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri inaugurated Mathadhis building for Budhanilkantha Narayan Temple in Kathmandu on 6 Nov 2019.
Budhanilkantha Temple is situated at the foothills of Shivpuri in Kathmandu valley.
The shrine has probably the largest stone idol of Lord Vishnu in Nepal reclining on a bed of Nagas or serpents in the middle of a small pond


Q. Read the following statements carefully:
1.In a move to give impetus to the export of Khadi, the government has allocated a separate Harmonized System (HS) code for this fabric.
2.Allocation of HS code to the khadi will help the government to plan the export strategies effectively.
3.Earlier, Khadi did not have exclusive HS code and all the export data regarding this fabric used to come under the normal fabric head.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 1 and 2
(c) Only 1 and 3
(d) Only 2 and 3
(e) All are correct

Answer

Answer: (e) All are correct
Explanation:
In a move to give impetus to the export of Khadi, the government has allocated a separate Harmonized System (HS) code for this fabric.
Allocation of HS code to the khadi will help the government to plan the export strategies effectively.
Earlier, Khadi did not have exclusive HS code and all the export data regarding this fabric used to come under the normal fabric head.


Q. When is the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict observed every year?
(a) August 6
(b) December 6
(c) November 6
(d) January 6
(e) October 6

Answer

Answer: (c) November 6
Explanation:
The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is an international day observed annually on November 6.
It was established on November 5, 2001, by the United Nations General Assembly.
At the time of war, it affects the ecosystem such as water supply is poisoned, the forest is burnt, animals killed, etc.


Q. In Women’s Cricket, India won the 3-match series 2-1 beating ________ by 6 wickets in the 3rd and final ODI match in North Sound, Antigua in November 19.
(a) Australia
(b) Pakistan
(c) West Indies
(d) Sri Lanka
(e) England

Answer

Answer: (c) West Indies
Explanation:
In Women’s Cricket, India won the 3-match series 2-1 beating the West Indies by 6 wickets in the 3rd and final ODI match in North Sound, Antigua on 6 Nov 19.
Indian women achieved the victory target of 195 runs comfortably with 47 balls to spare.
For India, Smriti Mandhana was the highest scorer with 74 off 63 balls.
Earlier, the hosts were all out at 194 in 50 overs after electing to bat.


Q. Where will the 2-day BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal initiative multi-sector technical and economic cooperation) Conclave be held in November 2019?
(a) Dhaka
(b) Kathmandu
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) Naypyidaw
(e) Chennai

Answer

Answer: (c) Visakhapatnam
Explanation:
The 2-day BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal initiative multi-sector technical and economic cooperation) Conclave will be held on 7-8th November 2019 at Visakhapatnam.
Vizag port trust is hosting the conclave first time ever since the formation of BIMSTECH in 1997.
Seven-member countries that includes Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Srilanka, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan are participating in the conference.


Q. Where was the 19th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) meeting held?
(a) New Delhi
(b) St Petersburg
(c) Chennai
(d) Moscow
(e) Pune

Answer

Answer: (d) Moscow
Explanation:
The 19th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) meeting was co-chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister General Sergey Shoigu.
It was held in Moscow on 6 Nov 2019.
Both sides agree to constitute specific working groups for after-sales support of key defence platforms.


Q. Where is the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) meeting being held in November 2019?
(a) Abu Dhabi
(b) Chennai
(c) Jakarta
(d) Doha
(e) Riyadh

Answer

Answer: (a) Abu Dhabi
Explanation:
Minister of State in the External Affairs Ministry V Muraleedharan reached Abu Dhabi on 6 Nov 2019 to attend the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) meeting beginning 7 Nov 2019.
The Minister of State for External Affairs is leading the Indian delegation to attend the 19th IORA Council of Ministers meeting.
The theme is “Promoting a Shared Destiny and Path to Prosperity in the Indian Ocean.”


Q. On the occasion of 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, ________ books on Guru Nanak Dev Ji were launched at Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College in Delhi.
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
(e) 6

Answer

Answer: (b) 3
Explanation:
On the occasion of 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, three books on Guru Nanak Dev Ji were launched at Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College in Delhi on 7 Nov 2019.
The National Book Trust has published three titles – Guru Nanak Bani, Nanak Bani, and Sakhian Guru Nanak Dev-to spread the message of Guru Nanak Dev’s writings among readers of Indian sub-continent.


Q. Read the following statements carefully:
1.Union Minister of State for Human Resources Development Sanjay Dhotre launched the Shala Darpan Portal of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
2.This will integrate all Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas with a common standard which includes around 636 schools and 2.67 million students.
3.It provides a platform to meet the educational and administrative needs of all stakeholders-students, teachers and parents.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 1 and 2
(c) Only 1 and 3
(d) Only 2 and 3
(e) All are correct

Answer

Answer: (e) All are correct
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for Human Resources Development Sanjay Dhotre launched the Shala Darpan Portal of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
This will integrate all Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas with a common standard which includes around 636 schools and 2.67 million students.
It provides a platform to meet the educational and administrative needs of all stakeholders-students, teachers and parents.


Q. Which movie will be opening the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2019?
(a) Toy Story 4
(b) Booksmart
(c) Despite the Fog
(d) Parasite
(e) The Irishman

Answer

Answer: (c) Despite the Fog
Explanation:
Italian movie ‘Despite the Fog’ will be opening the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2019.
The film is directed by Europe’s noted filmmaker Goran Paskaljevic.
The 50th edition of IFFI, beginning 20th November 2019 in Goa, will witness the screening of over 200 best films from 76 countries.

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