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26 to 31 December 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

26 to 31 December 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2019Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 26 to 31 December 2019 :
Who sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Jharkhand on 29th December 2019 ?
A. Madhu Koda
B. Shibu Soren
C. Arjun Munda
D. Hemant Soren
Answer: D
Explanation: On 29th December 2019, Hemant Soren sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Jharkhand at the oath taking ceremony took place at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi for the second term. He is succeeding Mr. Raghubar Das who served for the period of 28th December 2014 – 29th December 2019.He is the president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), a political party in Jharkhand.

Which state has topped the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Indexfor 2019-20?
A. Odisha
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Goa
Answer: C
Explanation: Kerala topped the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Index for the year 2019-20, which was released recently by NITI Aayog.  Chandigarh topped the Union Territories list, while J&K and Ladakh were ranked at the bottom of the index.

Which country has officially announced to drop its nickname ‘Holland’ recently ?
A. Turkey
B. Belgium
C. Germany
D. The Netherlands
Answer: D
Explanation: As a part of €200,000 tourism rebranding, the Netherlands has officially announced to drop the nickname ‘Holland’ from January 2020. Even the Netherlands’ Board of Tourism and Conventions is also scrapping its symbol featuring a tulip, the national flower, and the word “Holland” and replacing it with a new logo that has an orange tulip and the initials “NL.” The govt of Netherlands has instructed the companies, embassies, ministries and universities to refer the country as its official title ‘the Netherlands’.

Who has been named as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff?
A. Bikram Singh
B. Bipin Rawat
C. VK Singh
D. Deepak Kapoor
Answer: B
Explanation: India’s first Chief of Defence Staff(CDS), Bipin rawat will be in direct contact with the Prime Minister on security issues and the chiefs of the Army, Navy and the Air Force would report to him. Bipin rawat (CDS) would head the Department of Military Affairs and paid a salary equivalent to a service chief. The CDS will also act as the Principal Military Adviser to the Defence Minister on tri-services matters.

Ministry of Railway (MoR) has renamed “Railway Protection Force” as ____________ .
A. Indian Railway Protection Service (IRPS)
B. Indian Railway Protection Force (IRPF)
C. Railway Protection Service (RPS)
D. Indian Railway Service (IRS)
Answer: A
Explanation: On December 31, 2019, The Ministry of Railway (MoR) has accorded Organised Group ‘A’ status (OGAS) to Railway Protection Force (RPF) and also renamed RPF as Indian Railway Protection Service (IRPS). The notice of renaming was issued by the Joint Director of Railway Board Amitabh Joshi on December 30, 2019..........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

21 to 25 December 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

21 to 25 December 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for December 2019Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 21 to 25 December 2019 :
Which film won the ‘Best Hindi Film’ award at the 66th National Film Awards?
A. Andhadhun
B. Badhai Ho
C. Uri
D. Padmavat
Answer: A
Explanation: Andhadhun won the National film Award in the ‘Best Hindi Film’ category at the 66th National Film Awards.

Which country has announced its 1st edition of “Gandhi Citizenship Education Prize” to animal welfare to perpetuate Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals ?
A. Italy
B. France
C. Spain
D. Portugal
Answer: D
Explanation: The Prime Minister of Portugal, António Luís Santos da Costa, announced the Portuguese govt’s launch of Gandhi Citizenship Education Prize to perpetuate Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals. The announced prize will be given annually. 1st edition of the prize will be awarded to animal welfare. The decision to award animal welfare in 1st edition was taken considering the view of Mahatma Gandhi that a nation is judged based on how its animals are treated. It is to be noted that António Costa is the only foreign Prime Minister to be a part of the National committee.

What is the new extended date for compulsory implementation of FASTag?
A. 1st January
B. 5th January
C. 10th January
D. 15th January
Answer: D
Explanation: The objective of FASTag is to provide smooth route for movement of vehicles at tolls across the country without any line. Earlier, the last date for FASTag was December 15, which has now been extended to January 15, 2020.

Name the scheme, that was launched to provide drinking water to 14.6 crore rural households .
A. Jal Shram Mission (JSM)
B. Jal Adarsh Mission (JAM)
C. Jal Samman Mission (JSM)
D. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
Answer: D
Explanation: On the occasion of Good Governance Day i.e. on December 25, 2019, Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has released the Operational Guidelines for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), during an event organized at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Out of 17.87 Crore Indian rural households, there are 14.6 Crore households who do not have household water tap connection facility. They account 81.67%.

What is the name of common currency recently announced by western Africa?
A. ROAR
B. ECO
C. COIN
D. NAT
Answer: B
Explanation: Eight countries in West Africa have decided to change the name of their common currency to 'Eco'. These countries also decided to leave the current currency 'CFA franc'. Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo in West Africa are currently using this currency. .......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

16 to 20 December 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

16 to 20 December 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for December 2019Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 16 to 20 December 2019 :
Which party won majority in the UK elections 2019?
A. Labour Party
B. Conservative Party
C. Scottish National Party
D. Liberal Democrats
Answer: B
Explanation: British PM Boris Johnson’s Conservative party has won a large majority in the UK elections 2019, paving the way forward for a smooth Brexit. The party won 364 seats out of the total 650 seats in the British House of Commons, while Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party won 203 seats.

INDRA 2019 is a bilateral military exercise between India and which nation?
A. China
B. Russia
C. Japan
D. Sri Lanka
Answer: B
Explanation: INDRA 2019 is a bilateral military exercise between India and Russia, which is being held from December 10-19, 2019 at Babina, Pune and Goa. The exercise will witness participation from mechanized contestants, combat and transport aircraft and ships of the armed forces of India and Russia.

During December 2019 the Union Government constituted a 28-member committee to bring consistency among various government economic indices. Who is heading this committee?
A. Amratya sen
B. Bipin roy
C. Pronab Sen
D. CK Naidu
Answer: C
Explanation: A broad-based “Standing Committee on Economic Statistics" was constituted by the Union Government under former Chief Statistician of India Pronab Sen that seeks to bring consistency among various government economic indices. It is worth mentioning that Sen has been vocal against the government’s recent controversial decisions including effort to suppress the employment and consumption data.

Who among the following was recently crowned Miss World 2019?
A. Tony Ann Singh
B. Suman Rao
C. Jogbani Tunzi
D. Opelie Mezzino
Answer: A
Explanation: Miss Jamaica Toni-Ann Singh won the Miss World 2019 Title. Miss France Ophely Mezino and Miss India Suman Rao were the first and second runners up of the beauty contest.........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

11 to 15 December 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

11 to 15 December 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2019Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 11 to 15 December 2019 :
Who is elected new ADB President?
A. Masatsugu Asakawa
B. John Paulson
C. James Simons
D. Jamie Dimon
Answer: A
Explanation: Asian Development Bank (ADB) board has unanimously elected Masatsugu Asakawa as its new president. He is currently a special advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will assume office as ADB’s 10th President on January 17, 2020. He will succeed Takehiko Nakao, who will leave office on January 16, 2020. He served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Tokyo from 2012 to 2015 and at Saitama University from 2006 to 2009.

WADA has banned which country for 4 years?
A. China
B. Russia
C. India
D. Pakistan
Answer: B
Explanation: World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) has banned Moscow from events including the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup, for tampering with laboratory data on doping. WADA sanctions against Russia are inappropriate and excessive, the president of Russia’s Olympic Committee Stanislav Pozdnyakov said after WADA banned the country from all major sporting events for four years.

Protest observed against which part of India against Citizenship Amendment Bill?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Kerala
C. Rajasthan
D. North East
Answer: D
Explanation: Normal life was affected in Meghalaya and north east states on 12th December 2019 due a statewide called by the Khasi Students Union (KSU), a constituent of the NESO, to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill. Shops, markets and business establishments kept shutters down, while educational and financial institutions remained closed for the day, officials said. Lok Sabha passed the bill, which seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslims from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they fled their native country due to religious persecution, on 11th December 2019........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

6 to 10 December 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

6 to 10 December 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2019Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 6 to 10 December 2019 :
What is the rank of India in the Corruption Perception index 2019 ?
A. 82
B. 75
C. 80
D. 78
Answer: D
Explanation: India has improved its ranking in the corruption perception index 2019 that ranks countries based on low corruption instances as per Transparency International. India ranks 78th position in the corruption index 2019 out of 180 countries compared to 81 in 2018.

Who among the following was honoured with the 2019 Ballon d’Or award?
A. Lionel Messi
B. Cristiano Ronaldo
C. Luis Suarez
D. Luca Modric
Answer: A
Explanation: Argentinian football star Lionel Messi was honoured with the 2019 Ballon d'Or award. Argentina’s professional football player Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini won his record 6th Ballon d’Or award. The award was given after Messi scored 54 times for his Barcelona club and country in 2018-19, in which Barcelona won La Liga title. It is also to be noted that Messi has most no. of Ballon d’Or awards under his name.

Where was the 2019 NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Summit held ?
A. Ottawa, Canada
B. Brussels, Belgium
C. London, United Kingdom (UK)
D. Washington D.C., United States (US)
Answer: C
Explanation: The United Kingdom(UK) hosted two day organised 2019 NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Summit in London from December 3-4, 2019. The year 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the summit. It was attended by NATO leaders and chaired by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The purpose of the summit was to make the heads of state and heads of government of NATO member countries to evaluate and provide strategic direction for Alliance activities.

Who is the writer of book “Early Indians: The story of our ancestors and where we come from,” who recently won the Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize?
A. Ravi Burman
B. Achyut Nandan
C. Romesh Dutta
D. Tony Joseph
Answer: D
Explanation: English writer Tony Joseph will be awarded the 12th 'Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize' for his book 'Early Indians: The Story of Our Ancestors and Where We Came From' published in 2018.

Who was appointed as the chairman of National Stock Exchange(NSE) on December 6, 2019 ?
A. Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
B. Vikram Limaye
C. Dinesh Kanabar
D. Naved Masood
Answer: A
Explanation: On December 6, 2019 India’s leading stock exchange the National Stock Exchange(NSE) has appointed public interest Director Girish Chandra Chaturvedi as its new chairman. The appointment was done after market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) approval. Chaturvedi replaced Ashok Chawla, who resigned as a chairman in January 2019.Shri Chaturvedi who is a retired IAS Indian Administrative Service) officer has previously served as Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG).........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

1 to 5 December 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

1 to 5 December 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2019Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 1 to 5 December 2019 :
Which two countries will participate in the Joint military exercise named ‘MITRA SHAKTI–VII: 2019’ ?
A. India and Sri Lanka
B. India and Bangladesh
C. India and Nepal
D. India and Russia
Answer: C
Explanation: On December 1, 2019, The 7th edition of India-Sri Lanka joint Military & Army Exercise MITRA SHAKTI–VII: 2019 has started at Aundh Military Station, Pune, Maharashtra with the aim to build and promote positive relations between the armies of India and Sri Lanka. The exercise will be conducted for 14 days upto 14 December 2019& will involve sharing and learning from each others experiences.

Which state celebrates Konark festival ?
A. Mizoram
B. Odisha
C. Assam
D. Meghalaya
Answer: B
Explanation: On December 1, 2019, Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal has inaugurated the 5-day long 30th edition of Konark festival, a showcase of Odisha’s art, culture and tradition has started in Odisha. The theme of the festival is based on eco-tourism, culture, Fairs, women empowerment, and no to plastic and heritage.

Who wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2019?
A. Lewis Hamilton
B. Valtteri Bottas
C. Sebastian Vettel
D. Charles Leclerc
Answer: A
Explanation: Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton has won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He has claimed his 84th career victory and 11th in 21 races of this year. Max Verstappen of Red Bull finished 2nd in the race whie Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished 3rd in the race.

Who has been appointed as the 24th Controller General of Accounts?
A. Sumanto Ghosh
B. Soma Roy Burman
C. Ashutosh Sahay
D. Patralekha Dutta
Answer: B
Explanation: Soma Roy Burman has taken charge as the 24th Controller General of Accounts (CGA). She is the seventh women to hold the post..........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

December 2019 Current Affairs Quiz, GK Objective Questions

December 2019 GK, Current Affairs 1st to 30 December 2019 Daily Quiz, Pdf, Objective Questions: Current Affairs Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Air force, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates.
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Current Affairs 1st to 31 December 2019 Daily Quiz, Objective Questions

Uddhav Thackeray takes oath as Maharashtra CM

Shiv Sena Chief and Maha Vikas Aghadi nominee Uddhav Thackeray took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He is the 29th Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He was named as the leader of the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance called the ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi’. Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari administered the oath to Thackeray at Shivaji Park, Dadar in Central Mumbai. He is the first Thackeray family member to become Maharashtra’s CM. The alliance is yet to decide the candidate for the Deputy CM post.

26 to 30 November 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

26 to 30 November 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2019Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 26 to 31 November 2019 :
Which country's former president Abdulla Yameen sentenced to 5 yrs in jail for money laundering?
A. Pakistan
B. Bangladesh
C. Maldives
D. Lagos
Answer: C
Explanation: Former president Abdulla Yameen has been found guilty of money laundering and sentenced to five years in prison. The five judge bench of criminal court unanimously concurred that Yameen is guilty on the charge of laundering state funds for personal gain. He was accused of  over 1 million dollars deposit in his bank account by a company that was used to channel resort acquisition fees. The bench ruled that former President while in office, violated an agreement signed with the anti-corruption commission to hold the money in an escrow account. The court also fined the 60-year-old opposition leader with  5 million US dollars.

India will have how many union territories after the merger of Daman and Diu & Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Answer: B
Explanation: The Lok Sabha recently passed a bill for the merger of two union territories Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The name of the new union territory will be Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu. India will now have 8 Union Territories.

Which company becomes 1st Indian company to cross Rs 10-lakh-crore market cap?
A. ONGC
B. HDFC Bank
C. NTPC
D. Reliance Industries
Answer: D
Explanation: Oil to telecom major Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday surpassed the Rs 10-lakh-crore in market capitalisation, becoming the first Indian company to do so. RIL hit its 52-week high on the BSE at Rs 1,581.25 a share, rising 0.64 per cent. While RIL gained nearly 40 per cent during the last year, the Nifty50 index advanced over 13 per cent. Reliance is followed by TCS as the second most valued firm. HDFC Bank, Hindustan Uniliver and HDFC were the others. Among RIL's big ticket announcements was its aims to be net debt free by the end of financial year ending March 202. The company had also announced selling 20 per cent stake in its refining and petrochemical business to Saudi Aramco.

Who takes oath as Maharashtra CM on 28th November 2019?
A. Sharad Panwar
B. Ajit Panwar
C. Uddhav Thackeray
D. Urjit Patel
Answer: C
Explanation: Shiv Sena Chief and Maha Vikas Aghadi nominee Uddhav Thackeray took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He is the 29th Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He was named as the leader of the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance called the ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi’. ........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


21 to 25 November 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

21 to 25 November 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2019Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 21 to 25 November 2019 :
Who topped the list of Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year 2019?
A. Satya Nadella
B. Bjorn Gulden
C. Fabrizio Freda
D. Ajay Banga
Answer: A
Explanation: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella topped the list of Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year 2019. The list comprises names of three Indian-origin people. Besides Nadella, the two others are Master Card CEO Ajay Banga and Jayashree Ullal, Head of Arista.

Who will be the Chief Guest for India’s Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2020?
A. Sergio Moro
B. Paulo Guedes
C. Emmanuel Macron
D. Jair Bolsonaro
Answer: D
Explanation: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be the Chief Guest for India’s Republic Day celebrations to be held on 26 January 2019. He met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS Summit at Brazilian capital Brasilia where PM Modi invited him to be Chief Guest for the prestigious annual event. The Brazilian President accepted the invitation.

India beat which country in his first Day-Night Test match?
A. England
B. Bangladesh
C. Srilanka
D. Australia
Answer: C
Explanation: India beat Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs in the Day/Night Test to complete series sweep in Kolkata on 24th November 2019. After skittling out Bangladesh for 103 on the first day of the second Test, India declared their first innings at 347 for nine. Bangladesh were required to bat out of their skin in the second innings to save the match but they couldn't do so as India bowled out the visitors for 195 runs to register win in the historic match.
Brief scores: Bangladesh: 106 and (Mushfiqur Rahim 74, Mahmudullah retired hurt 39; Umesh Yadav 5/53, Ishant Sharma 4/56). India 1st Innings: 347 for 9 in 89.4 overs (Virat Kohli 136; Al-Amin Hossain 3/85, Ebadat Hossain 3/91).

Who wins Athlete of the Year award 2019?
A. Mo Farah
B. Eliud Kipchoge
C. Kipchoge Keino
D. Bernard Lagat
Answer: B
Explanation: Eliud Kipchoge, the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours, and 400 metres hurdles world champion Dalilah Muhammad won the World Athlete of the Year 2019 awards. The Olympic champion, who also holds the official world record of 2h01m39sec, won this year's London marathon in April before his incredible feat in an unofficial event in Vienna.......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


16 to 20 November 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

16 to 20 November 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2019Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 16 to 20 November 2019 :
Who among the following has been recently elected as the new President of Sri Lanka?
A. Premdasa
B. Mahinda Rajapaksa
C. Gotabaya Rajapaksa
D. Arvind Disilva
Answer: C
Explanation: Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the brother of former Sri Lanka president Mahinda Rajapaksa. He defeated Premadasa with a difference of more than one lakh votes. Experts believe that now China can expand its presence in the region.

Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde was administered the oath as ---th Chief Justice of India?
A. 45th
B. 47th
C. 49th
D. 39th
Answer: B
Explanation: Justice Sharad Bobde replaced Justice Ranjan Gogoi to become the 47th Chief Justice of India on 18 November 2019. He will hold office till 23 April 2021. A judge since 2000, he joined the Bombay High Court as an additional judge. In April 2013, he was elevated to Supreme Court by Altamas Kabir.

Who has been conferred with Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2019?
A. David Attenborough
B. David Parker
C. Bill Gates
D. Greta Thunberg
Answer: A
Explanation: David Attenborough has been conferred with the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2019 for his lifetime worth of work to awaken the mankind to the need to preserve and protect the planet’s biodiversity and stop being a “plague on earth”.

When is the World Toilet Day observed every year?
A. 18th November
B. 19th November
C. 20th November
D. 21st November
Answer: B
Explanation: The World Toilet Day is celebrated globally on 19th November every year with an aim to draw attention towards the people deprived of sanitation. The Theme of World Toilet Day 2019 was “Leaving No One Behind”............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


11 to 15 November 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

11 to 15 November 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2019Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 11 to 15 November 2019 :
Which country will be hosting the BRICS Summit 2019?
A. India
B. China
C. Russia
D. Brazil
Answer: D
Explanation: Brazil will be hosting the annual BRICS Summit 2019 during November 13-14, 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the summit to deliberate on boosting cooperation among the BRICS countries.

Which Hindi writer has been selected for the Vyas Samman-2019 for outstanding literary work?
A. Vishwanath Tripathi
B. Narendra Kohli
C. Nasira Sharma
D. Mannu Bhandari
Answer: C
Explanation: Nasira Sharma has been selected for her novel Paper Boat. The award is given to the best Hindi literary work published over a period of 10 years. The award is given by KK Birla foundation.

Which insurance company was ordered to stop selling new policies by the IRDAI during November 2019?
A. Religare
B. Reliance Health Insurance Company
C. ICICI Prudencial
D. Fortis healthcare
Answer: B
Explanation: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), on 6 November 2019 ordered Anil Ambani-led Reliance Health Insurance Company (RHIC) to stop selling new policies and transfer the entire policyholders’ liabilities along with financial assets to Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd (RGICL) with effect from 15 November 2019. The company, which commenced its operations in October 2018, has not been able to maintain the required solvency margin since June 2019 and was followed up by IRDAI repeatedly.

Which Indian player has been named in TIME 100 Next list?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Dutee Chand
C. Smriti Mandhana
D. PV Sindhu
Answer: B
Explanation: Indian athlete Dutee Chand has been included in the TIME 100 Next list. This list has been launched under the expansion of the list of 100 most effective people in the world. It includes those people who are ready to make a future in business, recreation, sports, politics, health and science...........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK