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

16 to 20 September 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for September 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 September  2019 :
Name the Joint military exercise, which has participants from India and Thailand .
A. Ekuverin-2019
B. Maitree – 2019
C. Yudh Abyas -2019
D. Ajeya Warrior -2019
Answer: B
Explanation: The joint military exercise between India and Thailand “Maitree – 2019” is scheduled to be held in India from September 16-29, 2019. Nearly 100 Indian and Royal Thailand Army (RTA) soldiers will participate in the exercise.

Which Indian documentary has been nominated for the Oscars?
A. Roar of the Lion 
B. Lady Tiger
C. Wild Karnataka
D. Moti Bagh
Answer: D
Explanation: Moti Bagh, a documentary based on the life of an Uttarakhand farmer Vidyadutt has been nominated for the Oscars. The documentary film has been directed by Nirmal Chander. The film shows how the 83-year-old struggles to keep his farm alive and till the uninhabited hilly lands.

Who topped the International Cricket Council(ICC) Test Rankings for batsmen released on September 16, 2019 ?
A. Steve Smith
B. Kagiso Rabada
C. Pat Cummins
D. Virat Kolhi
Answer: A
Explanation: The International Cricket Council(ICC) Test Rankings for batsmen released on September 16, 2019, has ranked Indian cricket captain Virat Kolhi at second place with 903 points, which is 34 points behind first positioned Australian cricketer Steve Smith having 937 points. Australia’s Pat Cummins ranked first in the ICC test bowler rankings followed by South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and India’s Jasprit Bumrah in the second and third place respectively.

Who among the following recently became the first Indian wrestler to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
A. Yogeshwar Dutt
B. Vinesh Phogat
C. Sushil Kumar
D. Sakshi Malik
Answer: B
Explanation: Vinesh Phogat recently became the first Indian wrestler to qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics after defeating world number one Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the ongoing World Wrestling Championship in Kazakhstan.

Who won the men’s singles title in the YONEX Belgian International 2019 ?
A. Ajay Jayaram
B. Sameer Verma
C. Lakshya Sen
D. Sai Praneeth
Answer: C
Explanation: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen, aged 18, defeated second seed Victor Svendsen of Denmark and clinched the men’s singles title by 21-14 21-15 in YONEX Belgian International 2019, an annual badminton tournament, was held at Sportoase, Leuven, Belgium from September 11-14, 2019. The total prize money of the tournament was $25,000............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

13 to 15 September 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

13 to 15 September 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for September 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 13 to 15 September  2019 :
Water has been discovered on which potentially habitable super-Earth?
A. K2-18d
B. K2-18c
C. K2-18a
D. K2-18b
Answer: D
Explanation: Water has been detected by scientists in the atmosphere of a potentially habitable super-Earth. The exoplanet, named K2-18b, is twice the size and eight times the mass of Earth. K2-18b is the first planet outside the solar system in the habitable zone of its star known to have water in its atmosphere.

Navy Exercise, “Samudra Laksamana 2019” is held between which countries ?
A. India and Malaysia
B. India and Singapore
C. India and New Zealand
D. India and Australia
Answer: A
Explanation: Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy will participate in the bilateral exercise named Samudra Laksamana 2019 during the port call.The exercise includes a harbour phase and a sea phase.

According to Sports Ministry sources, who is the first female sportsperson to be recommended for Padma Vibhushan?
A. PV Sindhu 
B. Mary Kom
C. Vinesh Phogat
D. Mithali Raj
Answer: B
Explanation: Mary Kom has been recommended for the Padma Vibhushan Award, India’s second-highest civilian award, as per Sports Ministry sources. She is the first female athlete to be recommended for the Padma Vibhushan.

Which country won the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2019,that held in Colombo, SriLanka?
A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. China
D. Russia
Answer: A
Explanation: On September 14, 2019, India won Asian Cricket Council(ACC) Under-19 Asia Cup 2019 by beating Bangladesh for 5 runs. The final was held at R. Premadasa International Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka.India had scored 106 runs in 32.4 overs while Bangladesh was all out at 33 overs scoring only 101 runs.India’s left-arm spinner Atharva Ankolekar, aged 18, took 5 wickets for 28 runs from 8 overs. This was India’s seventh triumph in the continental tournament for junior cricketers. Player of the match award – India’s left-arm spinner Atharva Ankolekar, aged 18, took 5 wickets for 28 runs from 8 overs. Player of the series honour – Arjun Azad of India, for scoring 202 runs in four games this tournament.....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

11, 12 September 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

11, 12  September 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for September 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, 12 September  2019 :
Who took oath as the Governor of Rajasthan recently?
A. Ravindra Bhatt
B. Kalyan Singh
C. Satyadev Narayan Arya
D. Kalraj Mishra
Answer: D
Explanation: Kalraj Mishra took oath as the Rajasthan Governor on September 9, 2019. He was administered the oath by the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, Justice Ravindra Bhatt. Mishra succeeds Kalyan Singh.

Who was appointed as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently?
A. Pramod Kumar Mishra
B. Arun Kumar Goyal
C. Ramesh Gupta
D. Abhishek Menon
Answer: A
Explanation: The Appointments Cabinet Committee (ACC) recently approved the appointment of Pramod Kumar Mishra as Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with effect from September 11, 2019. Mishra is currently working as an Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.

Who has been appointed as the Principal Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A. Rajiv Gauba
B. PK Sinha
C. Pulok Chatterji
D. Nripendra Misra
Answer: B

Explanation: P.K. Sinha has been appointed as Principal Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with effect from September 11, 2019. Sinha is currently functioning as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD. in the Prime Minister's Office...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Dr PK Mishra takes over as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister

Dr Pramod Kumar Mishra, has been appointed as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India. He has taken over charge today. Dr Mishra has varied work experience in the management of programmes relating to agriculture, disaster management, power sector,infrastructure financing, and regulatory issues and has an outstanding career profile comprising research, publications, policy formulation and programme/project management. He has vast experience in policy making and administration and has handled major assignments such as Additional Pr. Secretary to the Prime Minister; Secretary, Agriculture and Cooperation,  Government of India; Chairman, State Electricity Regulatory Commission and in the area of Disaster management. As Secretary Agriculture & Cooperation, he was actively involved in path-breaking national initiatives such as the National Agriculture Development Programme (RKVY) and the National Food Security Mission (NFSM). As Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister during 2014-19 Dr Mishra is credited with  introducing innovation and transformative changes in human resource management, particularly appointments to senior positions.
His international experience includes research and academic work for over four years at the Institute of Development Studies (UK), negotiation and execution of ADB and World Bank projects, member of the Governing Board of the International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and participation as expert/resource person in several international conferences. Recently, he was conferred with the United Nations SASAKAWA Award 2019, the most prestigious international award in disaster management. 
Dr Mishra has a Ph.D in Economics/Development Studies from the University of Sussex, M.A. in Development Economics at the University of Sussex as also M.A. in Economics with a first class at the Delhi School of Economics and  B.A. Hons. (Economics) with a first class and distinction in other subjects from G.M. College (Sambalpur University) in 1970. He was the only one to get a first class in Economics among all the universities of Odisha.

PK Sinha appointed Principal Advisor to Prime Minister

Shri PK Sinha, currently functioning as OSD in the Prime Minister's Office, has been appointed the Principal Advisor to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Shri Sinha served as Cabinet Secretary from 13th June 2015 to 30th August 2019. He was a 1977 Batch IAS officer from Uttar Pradesh Cadre. During his illustrious career, Shri Sinha has served as Secretary in the Ministries of Power and Shipping. He also served as Special Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
He did his graduation in Economics from St. Stephens College, University of Delhi. Thereafter, he did postgraduation in Economics from Delhi School of Economics. Subsequently, while in service he also obtained the Masters Diploma in Public Administration and an M. Phil in Social Sciences. During his long stint in the IAS, Shri Sinha has served with distinction in various capacities both in the State Government of Uttar Pradesh as well as at the level of Central Government.
At the State Government level, Shri Sinha has held various assignments such as District Magistrate of Jaunpur and Agra, Commissioner of Varanasi, Secretary (Planning) and Principal Secretary (Irrigation), etc. He has served for many years in the Central Government – mainly in the Energy and Infrastructure Sectors, such as, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Ministry of Power, and Ministry of Shipping. He has specialized in the areas of Energy, Infrastructure, and Finance.

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

6 to 10 September 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for September 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 September  2019 :
Which country will host FIFA world cup 2022?
A. Jordan
B. Qatar
C. Bangladesh
D. Bhutan
Answer: B
Explanation: The FIFA world cup 2022 will be hosted for the first-ever time by a Gulf nation, Qatar. It will be the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup. Qatar recently released the official emblem for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The football World Cup will begin on November 21, 2022. The final will be played on December 18, 2022, Qatar's National Day.

Which country topped the World Gold Council (WGC)’s 2019 list of gold reserves ?
A. France
B. Italy
C. Germany
D. United States(US)
Answer: D
Explanation: On September 4, 2019, the World Gold Council (WGC. released the 2019 list of gold reserves in each country. The list was topped by United States(US) with gold reserves of 8,133.5 tonnes followed by Germany (3,366.8 tonnes) at second place. India entered the top 10 list this year ranking at 10th spot surpassing Netherlands (612.5 tonnes) whereas it is ranked at 9th position in terms of individual countries with 618.2 tonnes, as the International Monetary Fund(IMF) ranks third (2,451.8 tonnes) in the gold reserve list.

Which politician was sent to Tihar Jail till September 19 by a Delhi Court?
A. Shashi Tharoor
B. P Chidambaram
C. Ratul Puri
D. Kamal Nath
Answer: B
Explanation: P Chidambaram has been sent to Tihar jail till September 19, 2019. The order was given by Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi where the CBI's case against the former Finance Minister in relation to INX Media corruption case was being heard. 

Where was the Japan – India Defence Ministerial Meeting 2019 held ?
A. Nagoya, Japan
B. Yokohama, Japan
C. Tokyo, Japan
D. Osaka, Japan
Answer: C

Explanation: Mr Rajnath Singh co-chaired the Japan – India Defence Ministerial Meeting 2019 with Defence Minister of Japan Mr Takeshi lwaya in Tokyo, Japan. Various issues of mutual concern were discussed in the meeting.Mr Rajnath Singh invited the participation of Japanese companies and other stakeholders at biennial DefExpo 2020 to be held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from February 5 -8, 2020.Both ministers shared their views to promote cooperation and exchanges in various areas...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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

1 to 5 September 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for September 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 September  2019 :
Who has become the third Indian to take hat-trick in Test cricket?
A. Yuzvendra Chahal 
B. Bhuveshwar Kumar 
C. Mohammed Shami
D. Jasprit Bumrah
Answer: D
Explanation: Jasprit Bumrah has created history by becoming the third Indian cricketer to take a hat-trick in Test cricket during India’s second Test against West Indies at Sabina Park. Harbhajan Singh was the first Indian to pick up a hat-trick in Test, against Australia in Kolkata in 2001 and pacer Irfan Pathan was the second Indian to achieve the feat against Pakistan in Karachi in 2006. 

Who was appointed as the governor of Telangana on August 31st, 2019 ?
A. Kalraj Mishra
B. Jagdip Dhankar
C. Kalyan Singh
D. VidyaSagar Rao
Answer: A
Explanation: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind on August 31st, 2019 has appointed 5 new governors namely Dr.Tamilisai Soundararajan, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Kalraj Mishra, Arif Mohammed Khan and Bandaru Dattatreya for Telangana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Kerala, and Himachal Pradesh respectively. Tamilisai Soundararajan: She is appointed as the governor of Telangana. She is the former Tamilnadu chief of the BJP(Bharatiya Janata Party) and its National secretary. The governor post was preceded by ESL Narasimhan who was the Governor of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh (AP) after its Bifurcation since 2014. He is also recently replaced by Biswabhusan Harichandan as AP governor.

Which country has elected, Oleksiy Honcharuk as its 17th Prime Minister ?
A. Algeria
B. Libya
C. Ukraine
D. Syria
Answer: C
Explanation: Ukrainian parliament of the 9th convocation appointed Oleksiy Honcharuk, a 35-year-old practicing lawyer, of the political party Servant of the People, as the 17th Prime Minister of Ukraine. His nomination was presented to the Ukrainian Parliament by its President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Mr Honcharuk, Ukraine’s youngest ever head of government, succeeded Volodymyr Borysovych Groysman.

Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2019 began recently between India and which country?
A. Singapore
B. Russia
C. USA
D. Indonesia
Answer: C

Explanation: Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2019, a joint military training exercise, will begin on September 5, 2019 between India and the United States in Washington, USA. The exercise will conclude on September 18, 2019..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK