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25 to 30 September 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

25 to 30 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 25 to 30 September  2019 :
Who is the current president of UN General Assembly?
A. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande
B. María Fernanda Espinosa
C. Antonio Guterres
D. Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Answer: A
Explanation: The current President of UN General Assembly is Tijjani Muhammad-Bande of Nigeria. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande succeeds María Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador, whose term ends in September 2019.

Who was selected for the 2019 Dadasaheb Phalke award,highest award in Indian cinema ?
A. Aamir Khan
B. Akshay Kumar
C. Shahrukh Khan
D. Amitabh Bachchan
Answer: D
Explanation: On September 24, 2019 the Union minister of information and broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar announced that Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan was selected for the 2019 Dadasaheb Phalke award which is the highest award in Indian cinema. It is conferred to a person for his/her lifetime achievement in cinema. He will be presented with a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl and a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh during the award presentation.

Who launched the ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ campaign & National TB Prevalence Survey 2019 in New Delhi ?
A. Piyush Goyal
B. Prakash Javadekar
C. Harsh Vardhan
D. Jagat Prakash Nadda
Answer: C
Explanation: On September 25, 2019, Union minister for Health and Family Welfare (HFW) Dr Harsh Vardhan launched ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ campaign & National TB Prevalence Survey 2019 in New Delhi.

Who has taken over as the new IAF Chief?
A. Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria
B. Air Marshal RNS Thakur
C. Air Marshal SN Gupta
D. Air Marshal Ratul Shah
Answer: A
Explanation: Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria was appointed as the next chief of IAF by the Union Government to succeed Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa after his retirement.

Name the second women, who has been elected as the chief of International Monetary Fund (IMF) ?
A. Nadia Calviño
B. Irina Bokova
C. Ursula von der Leyen
D. Kristalina Georgieva
Answer: D

Explanation: Bulgaria’s economist Kristalina Georgieva (66) has been elected as the new head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She will be the second woman chief of the 189-member IMF & will take over as Managing Director of the IMF on October 1, 2019. She will replace Christine Lagarde, who resigned from her post after being elected president of the European Central Bank (ECB).............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

23, 24 September 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

23, 24 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 23, 24 September  2019 :
Which film is India's Official Entry for the Oscars 2020?
A. Gully Boy
B. Razi
C. Article 15
D. AndhaDhun
Answer: A
Explanation: Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy is India's official entry for the 92nd Oscars. Zoya's filmmaker brother Farhan Akhtar announced the big news on social media on Saturday. "Gully Boyhas been selected as India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards,he tweeted. The film features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles. The film showcases the story of an aspiring rapper named Murad ( Ranveer Singh), who dreams of making it big in the Inidan music industry. Alia Bhatt plays his love interest in the film. The film also features Kalki Koechlin, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Raaz and Vijay Varma in pivotal roles. The film is inspired by the lives and work of rappers Naezy and Divine. 

Howdy, Modi Event was held on 22nd September in which state of USA?
A. California
B. San Antonio
C. alifornia
D. Texas
Answer: D
Explanation: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and top US lawmakers address over 50,000 Indian-Americans as they welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump for mega 'Howdy, Modi' event at NRG stadium, Houston, Texas of USA. Howdy Modi is a community summit hosted by Texas India Forum (TIF) for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, September 22nd at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas at 10 am. Over 50,000 attendees have registered in three weeks for the sold-out event though online registration, waitlist registration for free passes is still open.The “Howdy Modi” summit has been organized with the support of more than 1,000 volunteers and 650 Texas-based Welcome Partner organizations.

How much amount of Line of Credit(LoC) was announced by India for the ongoing Petrochemical Refinery Project of Mongolia ?
A. 276 million dollars
B. 266 million dollars
C. 256 million dollars
D. 236 million dollars
Answer: D

Explanation: On the request from Mongolia, India announced an additional 236 million dollars Line of Credit (LoC) for the ongoing Petrochemical Refinery Project of Mongolia. Previously India announced US(United States) $ 1 billion LoC for the Oil Refinery Project in Mongolia that would reduce the oil dependence of Mongolia with neighbouring countries and also contribute to economic development. Both sides decided to train engineers and technicians to be employed at the “Mongol Refinery Project” in India through Indian Government scholarship under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

About Howdy Modi

About Howdy Modi

  • Howdy Modi is a community summit hosted by Texas India Forum (TIF) for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, September 22nd at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas of USA.
  • Over 50,000 attendees have registered in three weeks for the sold-out event though online registration, waitlist registration for free passes is still open.
  • The “Howdy Modi” summit has been organized with the support of more than 1,000 volunteers and 650 Texas-based Welcome Partner organizations.
  • Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and top US lawmakers address over 50,000 Indian-Americans as they welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump for mega 'Howdy, Modi' event at NRG stadium, Houston, Texas of USA. 
  • Date: Sun, 22 Sep • 6:00 pm IST Source
  • Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas, United States

Gully Boy is India's official entry for Oscars 2020

Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy is India's official entry for the 92nd Oscars. Zoya's filmmaker brother Farhan Akhtar announced the big news on social media on Saturday. "Gully Boyhas been selected as India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards", he tweeted. 
The film features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles. The film showcases the story of an aspiring rapper named Murad ( Ranveer Singh), who dreams of making it big in the Inidan music industry. Alia Bhatt plays his love interest in the film. The film also features Kalki Koechlin, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Raaz and Vijay Varma in pivotal roles. The film is inspired by the lives and work of rappers Naezy and Divine. 

21, 22 September 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

21, 22 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 21, 22 September  2019 :
Who has been appointed as the new National Security Adviser of the United States?
A. Robert O’Brien
B. Jay Powell
C. Terrence K. Williams
D. Jim Jordan
Answer: A
Explanation: Robert O’Brien has been named as Trump's fourth national security adviser, replacing John Bolton who was fired last week. He will be the fourth national security adviser under Donald Trump‘s administration.

Which of the following movie stars recently won Best Actress Award at IIFA Awards 2019?
A. Deepika Padukone 
B. Alia Bhatt
C. Katrina Kaif
D. Sara Ali Khan
Answer: B
Explanation: Alia Bhatt has won Best Actress Award in IIFA Awards 2019 for film Raazi. This film was based on a story of an Indian female spy. Vicky Kaushal was male supporting actor in this movie. It was directed by Meghna Gulzar.

Who among the following has been named as next IAF chief?
A. JBS Kaushik
B. SS Narayan
C. VK Pachauri
D. RKS Bhadauria
Answer: D
Explanation: Air Marshall Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria has been named as next Indian Air Force chief by the Government of India. RKS Bhadauria has experience of flying 26 different types of fighter jets..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Pralhad Joshi confers the National Geosciences Awards 2018

National Geoscience Awards for the year 2018 for outstanding contributions in the field of geosciences, mining and allied areas were presented to twenty-two scientists from across the country. The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshi, while conferring the awards said that the need of the hour is to strengthen the synergy between the professional and academic institutions working in field of geoscience.
The National Geoscience Awards were given in ten disciplines covering Mineral exploration, Groundwater exploration, Mining technology, Mineral beneficiation, Sustainable mineral development, Basic and applied geosciences, Geo-environmental studies and Natural hazardsz investigation.  Prof. Syed Wajih Ahmad Naqvi, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), received the Award for Excellence for his significant global contributions in the field of aquatic biogeochemical research. Dr. Sohini Ganguly, of Goa University was conferred with the Young Scientist Award-2018 for her significant work in the fields of petrology, volcanology and geochemistry.

Rajnath Singh becomes first Raksha Mantri to fly ‘LCA Tejas’

Shri Rajnath Singh has scripted history by becoming the first Raksha Mantri to fly the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) ‘Tejas’. Shri Rajnath Singh undertook 30-minute sortie in the indigenously-built multi-role fighter aircraft with Air Vice Marshall Narmdeshwar Tiwari, at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Airport in Bengaluru this morning.
Raksha Mantri described his experience of flying the fourth-generation aircraft as ’thrilling and special’. Congratulating HAL, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) for building the multi-role fighter aircraft, Shri Rajnath Singh said demand has been received for ‘Tejas’ from different countries. He expressed pride that India has reached a stage where fighter aircraft and arms & ammunition can be exported to the world.
Raksha Mantri also praised the Indian Air Force as well as Army & Navy for their professionalism, courage and bravery. “I am proud of the soldiers of our Armed Forces”, he said. Tejas is a multi-role fighter with several critical capabilities. It is meant to strengthen India’s air defence capabilities.