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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 19, 2019 Current Affairs
1.
Eastern Bridge-V is an exercise is between India and which country?
Nepal
Vietnam
Oman
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Air Forces of India and Oman are holding Exercise Eastern Bridge-V in Oman from October 17 to 26.

2.
From how many days the hearing of Ayodhya land dispute is continuing in Supreme Court?
36
38
40
55
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Supreme Court has kept its verdict reserved after completion of Ayodhya Case hearing. The final verdict will come after 23 days. The Supreme Court heard the Ram Janmabhoomi and Babri Masjid case on 16 October 2019 which was the 40th day of the case.

3.
Which of the following state celebrates Shirui Lily Festival?
Assam
Manipur
Arunachal Pradesh
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shirui Lily Festival, 2019 was inaugurtaed at Shirui Vangayan Ground of Ukhrul in Manipur.

4.
Who among the following was elected the vice-chairman of World Steel Association?
Neerav Tata
Anita Desai
Sajjan Jindal
Anurag Thakur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Steel Association elected new officers for 2019/2020 at the Worldsteel General Assembly in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico for a term of 1 year. Mr. Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of JSW Steel, was elected as the vice-chairman.

5.
Which of the following best describe the Buddha Nullah?
An ancient Buddhist site
Statue of Lord Buddha
A water stream
Image of Buddha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Budha Nullah is a seasonal water stream, which runs through the Malwa region of Punjab and after passing through highly populated Ludhiana district, it drains into Sutlej River. Today it has also become a major source of pollution in the region.

6.
Which bank has launched "KayPay", a Fund Transfer service for Facebook users?
Dena Bank
Yes Bank
Axis Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank has launched KayPay", a Fund Transfer service for Facebook users. It is bank's agnostic payment product for Facebook users to send money to each other.

7.
Which of the following countries was reinstated as member of ICC along with Zimbabwe?
Pakistan
Nepal
Kenya
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Zimbabwe and Nepal were reinstated as Members of ICC after the conclusion of the Board meeting held in Dubai.

8.
Which of the following was the theme of Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) 2019?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 48th edition of the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) was inaugurated at the India Expo Centre & Mart at Greater Noida. The theme of IHGF-Delhi Fair 2019: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

9.
The death anniversary of the mystic bard Fakir Lalon Shah is being observed in Bangladesh. He died in which of the following years?
1890
1891
1892
1893
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 129th death anniversary of the mystic bard Fakir Lalon Shah is being observed in Bangladesh. He was died in 1890.

10.
Which chief minister has recently biked 122 km to promote adventure tourism in his state?
Jaganmohan Reddy
Arvind Kejriwal
Pema Khandu
Nitish Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu rode a motorcycle for more than 122 kilometres to promote adventure tourism in his state.

11.
Which country's orchestra has won the Orchestra of the Year 2019 award given by the Gramophone Magazine?
Australia
USA
Switzerland
Hong Kong
Answer: Option
Explanation:
45 year old professional Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra became the first Asian orchestra to win Orchestra of the Year 2019 award, given by the Gramophone Magazine at the Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2019.

12.
Kapurthala-Taran Taran road was renamed on whose name?
Guru Angad
Guru Nanak Dev
Guru Teg Bahadur
Ramdas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kapurthala-Taran Taran road declared as NH-703 AA and named as Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Marg.

13.
Which actress has made a world record of getting more than 1 million followers on Instagram in 5 hours 16 minutes?
Priyanka Chopra
Kylie Minogue
Sandra Bullock
Jennifer Aniston
Answer: Option
Explanation:
More than one million people started following Jennifer Aniston's Instagram account in 5 hours 16 minutes.

14.
At which place Sri Lanka's third International airport was inaugurated recently?
Kandy
Colombo
Negombo
Jaffna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sri Lanka's third international airport inaugurated in Jaffna with flight arriving from Chennai

15.
Which country has ended the Kafala System?
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Kuwait
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Qatar ended the 'Kafala' system that ties foreign workers to their employer and requires them to have their company's permission to leave the country:

16.
What is the rank of India in coffee production in the world?
6
4
19
12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is the sixth-largest producer of coffee in the world. It produces about 5% of the total world coffee production.

17.
Which state tops the Innovation Index 2019 launched by the NITI Aayog?
Karnataka
Kerala
TamilNadu
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NITI Aayog released the India Innovation Index (III) 2019. Karnataka is the innovative primary state in India, and it topped the Index list.

18.
Which company has started GOAL Initiative?
Amazon
Facebook
Red Bull
Skype
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Facebook to train 5000 tribal girls in Indian villages in digital leadership skills under its 'GOAL' (Going Online as Leaders) initiative.

19.
How many unicorns India have according to the recently published Hurun Global Unicorn List 2019?
21
23
27
59
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India accounts for 21 unicorns and is behind only China and the US, which have 206 and 203 unicorns respectively,

20.
To which of the following professions P.V. Krishnamoorthy who died recently belongs?
Actor
Music Director
Politician
Journalist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran broadcast journalist P.V. Krishnamoorthy, aged 98, passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was born in Yangon, Myanmar, on April 1, 1921.