The Current Affairs Quiz Based on The Hindu (18th of December 2019)
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The Current Affairs section comes under the General Awareness which is as important as the formulas are for mathematics calculations, so this section is one that needs your undivided attention. You cannot pile up all the news and read them in a go, you need to be up to the mark when it comes to daily affairs of the world. So here in Adda247, we prepare quizzes on daily news that holds importance considering the banking examinations, like LIC Assistant Mains, IBPS Clerk Mains, IBPS SO pre and many more. So to help you out in the finals, here is the 18th December Quiz on the current affairs of the previous day.
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
UNESCO has removed the ‘Carnival of Aalst’ of __________ from its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List.
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UNESCO has removed the ‘Carnival of Aalst’ of Belgium from its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List.
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UNESCO has removed the ‘Carnival of Aalst’ of Belgium from its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List.
Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Which state’s police department have introduced a unique barcoding software “Trakea” to enable foolproof security of the samples collected in Forensic reports?
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Haryana police have introduced a unique barcoding software “Trakea” to enable foolproof security of the samples collected in Forensic reports.
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Haryana police have introduced a unique barcoding software “Trakea” to enable foolproof security of the samples collected in Forensic reports.
Question 3 of 20
3. Question
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research and NABARD has signed a MoU to promote sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient farming systems. NABARD stands for?
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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) signed a MoU to promote sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient farming systems.
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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) signed a MoU to promote sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient farming systems.
Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Which of the following has started a dedicated matrimonial site for its staff?
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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has started a dedicated matrimonial site for its staff.
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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has started a dedicated matrimonial site for its staff.
Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Name the veteran film actor who was known for his roles in the movies like Do The Right Thing and The Godfather Part II passed away recently.
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Veteran film actor Danny Aiello who was known for his roles in the movies like Do The Right Thing and The Godfather Part II passed away recently.
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Veteran film actor Danny Aiello who was known for his roles in the movies like Do The Right Thing and The Godfather Part II passed away recently.
Question 6 of 20
6. Question
A joint military training exercise “__________” was conducted between the armies of India and Nepal.
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A joint military training exercise “SURYA KIRAN-XIV” was conducted between the armies of India and Nepal.
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A joint military training exercise “SURYA KIRAN-XIV” was conducted between the armies of India and Nepal.
Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Name the IAS officer who recently took charge as Secretary of Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
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IAS officer Ravi Mittal took charge as the new Secretary, Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
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IAS officer Ravi Mittal took charge as the new Secretary, Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Indian peacekeepers deployed with the “UNMISS” have been recognized with the “United Nations Medal” for their strong contribution to building peace in conflict affected ____________
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Indian peacekeepers deployed with the “UNMISS” have been recognized with the “United Nations Medal” for their strong contribution to building peace in conflict-affected South Sudan.
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Indian peacekeepers deployed with the “UNMISS” have been recognized with the “United Nations Medal” for their strong contribution to building peace in conflict-affected South Sudan.
Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Who among the following will be the next Chief of Army Staff of India?
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Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane, who is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Army will be the next Chief of Army Staff of India.
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Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane, who is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Army will be the next Chief of Army Staff of India.
Question 10 of 20
10. Question
The 5th meeting of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) of the 15th Finance Commission was held in?
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The 5th meeting of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) of the 15th Finance Commission was held in New Delhi.
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The 5th meeting of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) of the 15th Finance Commission was held in New Delhi.
Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Name the Union Territory which has been selected for the national award by Union Rural Development Ministry for best performance in the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
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Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been selected for the national award by Union Rural Development Ministry for best performance in the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
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Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been selected for the national award by Union Rural Development Ministry for best performance in the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
Question 12 of 20
12. Question
The International Khajuraho Film Festival will be inaugurated in the Shilpkala village of Khajuraho, located in _________
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The International Khajuraho Film Festival will be inaugurated in the Shilpkala village of Khajuraho, located in Madhya Pradesh.
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The International Khajuraho Film Festival will be inaugurated in the Shilpkala village of Khajuraho, located in Madhya Pradesh.
Question 13 of 20
13. Question
What was India’s rank in the Global Gender Gap Report 2020 released recently?
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India has slipped four places to rank 112th globally as per the Global Gender Gap Report 2020.
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India has slipped four places to rank 112th globally as per the Global Gender Gap Report 2020.
Question 14 of 20
14. Question
What was India’s score in the Global Gender Gap Report 2020 released recently?
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With a score of 0.668, India has been ranked 112th in the WEF’s Global Gender Gap Report 2020.
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With a score of 0.668, India has been ranked 112th in the WEF’s Global Gender Gap Report 2020.
Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Name the organisation which has recently released the Global Gender Gap Report 2020.
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The Global Gender Gap Report 2020 was released by World Economic Forum (WEF) headquartered at Geneva
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The Global Gender Gap Report 2020 was released by World Economic Forum (WEF) headquartered at Geneva
Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Who among the following has been given an additional charge as Meghalaya’s governor?
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Nagaland Governor R N Ravi has been given additional charge of Meghalaya.
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Nagaland Governor R N Ravi has been given additional charge of Meghalaya.
Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Name the country which has topped the Global Gender Gap Report 2020 released by World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Iceland has topped the Global Gender Gap Report 2020 released by World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Iceland has topped the Global Gender Gap Report 2020 released by World Economic Forum (WEF).
Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Name the cricketer who has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019.
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England cricketer Ben Stokes has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019.
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England cricketer Ben Stokes has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019.
Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Name the country which was ranked last in the Global Gender Gap Report 2020 released by World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Yemen was ranked last in the Global Gender Gap Report 2020 released by World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Yemen was ranked last in the Global Gender Gap Report 2020 released by World Economic Forum (WEF).
Question 20 of 20
20. Question
As per WEF, the time it will take to close the gender gap has narrowed to _________ years in 2019.
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As per WEF, the time it will take to close the gender gap has narrowed to 99.5 years in 2019.
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As per WEF, the time it will take to close the gender gap has narrowed to 99.5 years in 2019.
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