CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ - 2019
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1 .
Where the Confederation of Indian Industry to be organizing the first edition of ASIA HEALTH 2019 by?

Correct Answer : Option (A) :   New Delhi

Explanation : Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organizing the first edition of ASIA HEALTH 2019 from 16 October to 19 October 2019 in New Delhi. The conference included all the events and initiatives of the Healthcare Department.

2 .
How many unicorns India have according to the recently published Hurun Global Unicorn List 2019?

Correct Answer : Option (A) :   21

Explanation : India accounts for 21 unicorns and is behind only China and the US, which have 206 and 203 unicorns respectively.

3 .
Which state tops the Innovation Index 2019 launched by the NITI Aayog?

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   Karnataka

Explanation : NITI Aayog released the India Innovation Index (III) 2019. Karnataka is the innovative primary state in India, and it topped the Index list.

4 .
Which country's orchestra has won the Orchestra of the Year 2019 award given by the Gramophone Magazine?

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   Hong Kong

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.

5 .
Which bank has launched "KayPay", a Fund Transfer service for Facebook users?

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   Kotak Mahindra Bank

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.

6 .
Which of the following state celebrates Shirui Lily Festival?

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   Manipur

Explanation : Shirui Lily Festival, 2019 was inaugurtaed at Shirui Vangayan Ground of Ukhrul in Manipur.

7 .
Which airlines has won Best Airline award by Andaman Tourism Award 2019?

Correct Answer : Option (A) :   GoAir

Explanation : GoAir received the Best Airline award by Andaman Tourism Award 2019 in its first edition for its leadership in attaining on-time performance for 12 consecutive months.

8 .
Who has become the first black woman to won the 2019 Man Booker Prize for Fiction?

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   Bernardine Evaristo

Explanation : Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo have been named the joint winners of the 2019 Booker Prize after the judges broke their rules by declaring a tie.

9 .
Who is Union Minister of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)?

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   Mahendra Nath Pandey

Explanation : Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is to launch 14 Authorized World Skills India Training Centers (AWSITC) across nine cities in India. The announcement was made by the Union Minister of MSDE Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey.

10 .
Who has assumed the office as new Controller General of Accounts (CGA).

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   J.P.S Chawla

Explanation : J.P.S Chawla is 1985-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) Officer. He has assumed the office as new Controller General of Accounts (CGA).