CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ - 2019
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1 .
5th Global Exhibition on Services-2019 will be organized at which place in India?

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   Bengaluru

Explanation : 5th Global Exhibition on Services (GES) will be held in Bengaluru from 26th - 28th November 2019.

2 .
The first ever micro composting centre (MCC) of India has been inaugurated in which state?

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   Tamil Nadu

Explanation : The first micro composting centre (MCC) was inaugurated by Minister of Cooperation Sellur K. Raju next to the crematorium at Thathaneri, Tamil Nadu. The facility will ensure that Madurai becomes a clean city and also bin less. The centre, built at a cost of 80 lakh under the Swachh Bharat Mission, has 12 pits which will compost organic waste using the aerobic method.

3 .
Who has won the singles' trophy at the 2019 WTA Finals?

Correct Answer : Option (A) :   Ashleigh Barty

Explanation : Australian tennis player and world number one Ashleigh Barty claimed the 2019 WTA Finals in China. She defeated Elina Svitolina of Ukraine and smashed the title. She has claimed the record-breaking prize money of $4.42 million. The prize money is considered as the biggest ever amount in men's or women's tennis. She secured 6-4, 6-3, to claim the prestigious 2019 WTA Finals title.

4 .
Who won the JCB Prize for Literature for 2019?

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   Madhuri Vijay

Explanation :

The 27-year-old, Madhuri Vijay has won the JCB Prize for Literature 2019 for her debut novel 'The Far Field'. She has been selected from a shortlist featuring novels from five accomplished writers. She is also a recipient of Henfield Prize and the Pushcart Prize.

5 .
The title of winner in Rugby World cup -2019 was conferred to which country?

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   South Africa

Explanation : South Africa defeated England to win the title of Rugby World Cup-2019.The victory under Siya Kolisi, the team's first black captain, was the third victory for the country. Earlier South Africa won the title in 1995 and 2007. South Africa now equals the NewZeland who has won Rugby World cup three times.

6 .
Dustlik 2019, is a joint military exercise of India with which of the following country?

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   Uzbekistan

Explanation : India will conduct its first ever military exercise with Uzbekistan in a 10-day session on counter terrorism tactics. The exercise will be held at Chirchiq Training Area, Uzbekistan between November 4 and November 13, 2019.

7 .
Who won the Paris Masters Title 2019?

Correct Answer : Option (A) :   Novak Djokovic

Explanation : Novak Djokovic eased to a record-extending fifth Paris Masters title by brushing aside Canadian youngster Denis Shapovalov in the final, boosting his hopes of taking the year-end world number one spot.

8 .
Which Indian Sand Artist won Italian Golden Sand Art Award 2019?

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   Sudarsan Pattnaik

Explanation : Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has won Italian Golden Sand Art Award 2019 Pattnaik will get the award at the International Scorrana Sand Nativity in Italy being held from November 13 to 18, 2019.

9 .
Which actress will get Lifetime Achievement award at the Golden Jubilee of International Film Festival of India?

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   Isabelle Huppert

Explanation : French actress Isabelle Huppert will receive the lifetime achievement award for foreign artiste at the 50th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

10 .
Which of the following men's hockey team has qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after thrashing Russia 7-1?

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   India

Explanation : Eight-time winners India qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after thrashing Russia 7-1 (11-3 on aggregate) in the second game of the two-legged FIH Qualifiers for men. The men's team booked their tickets after the women defeated USA 6-5 on aggregate to qualify for the sporting extravaganza.