Exercise :: Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
- Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
| 1. | Who is the author of the book titled "Voices of Dissent"? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: A new book titled "Voices of Dissent" authored by Historian Romila Thapar will be jointly published by Penguin Random House India and Seagull Books. The book is set to publish in October 2020. The book is a historical essay that explores dissent, including its articulation and public response to its forms, with a focus on the recent protest in India against the citizenship law and the National Register of Citizens.
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| 2. | Greenhouse House Emissions to add how much inches to global sea-level rise by 2100? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: If greenhouse gas emissions continue apace, Greenland and Antarctica's ice sheets could together contribute more than 15 inches (38 centimeters) of global sea level rise - and that's beyond the amount that has already been set in motion by Earth's warming climate.
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| 3. | Who is the author of the book titled "Kitchens of Gratitude"? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Star chef Vikas Khanna has authored a book titled "Kitchens of Gratitude" in which he has written about his Feed India initiative. Feed India initiative is one of the largest food drives in the world, serving meals to the underprivileged. The book will be released in 2021. He will also be honoured with the 2020 Asia Game Changer Award in October.
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| 4. | Who became the youngest female actress to win 'Outstanding lead actress in a Drama series' Emmy award? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: American actor and singer Zendaya created history by becoming the youngest female actor to win the prestigious award in the leading role in drama series at the age of 24.
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| 5. | Which of the following gaming centre is being shutting down? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Smaaash, which operates over 40 gaming centres across 19 cities in India, is shutting down amid the corona virus pandemic.
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