CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ - 2019
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1 .
Who is the 1st women scientist from ISRO to stay at Antarctica for 403 days?

Correct Answer : Option (A) :   Mangala Mani

Explanation : Mangala Mani is the 1st women scientist from ISRO to stay at Antarctica for 403 days.

2 .
Who among the following writers, philosopher and founder member of Dalitha Sangharsha Samithi (DSS) passed away recently?

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   KB Siddaiah

Explanation : Veteran Kannada writer KB Siddhaiah passed away on Friday (18th Oct 2019) morning at Manipal Hospital. He was one of the founder members of Dalitha Sangharsha Samithi (DSS) during the '80s and co-authored many songs to inspire the movement.

3 .
When was the Police Commemoration Day 2019 observed in India?

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   21th October

Explanation : The Police Commemoration Day was observed across India on October 21, 2019 with an aim to commemorate the brave policemen who sacrificed their in the line of duties.

4 .
Dadu Chougule dies in Kolhapur, Maharashtra at 73.He belongs to which of the following sports?

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   Wrestler

Explanation : Wrestling legend Dadu Chougule dies in Kolhapur, Maharashtra at 73, was a recipient of the prestigious Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement in sports

5 .
Which country is going to impose a 3% web tax on digital giants by 2020?

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   Italy

Explanation : Italy approved a new tax on digital companies. Italy as well as other EU members has long complained about the way web giants make huge profits in their countries but pay a few million euros in taxes each year.

6 .
Sprinter Dutee Chand who won the Vogue award for Sportsperson of the Year 2019, belongs to which state?

Correct Answer : Option (A) :   Odisha

Explanation : Odisha sprinter Dutee Chand won the Vogue award for Sportsperson of the Year 2019.

7 .
According to recent Livestock Census-2019, how much is India's livestock population?

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   535 million

Explanation : India's livestock population increases to over 535 million: Livestock Census - 2019.

8 .
Which two state will have assembly elections on 21-october-2019?

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   Haryana and Maharashtra

Explanation : Maharashtra and Haryana assembly is going to face polls on 21-October-2019.

9 .
The 2nd edition of India Myanmar naval Exercise IMNEX-19 is to be organized at which place?

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   Visakhapatnam

Explanation : The opening ceremony of the second edition of the India Myanmar Naval Exercise 'IMNEX-19' was conducted in Visakhapatnam.

10 .
The Army Commander Conference was held in which of the following cities?

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   New Delhi

Explanation : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Army Commander Conference which was conducted between October 14 and October 18, 2019, in New Delhi.