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Quiz from Current Affairs 31 October 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of October 31, 2018
- What is the height of the Statue of Unity which is built in honour of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Narmada District?
A)190m
B)182m
C)180m
D)175m
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: The statue of Unity,a 182 metre giant structure built in honour of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, has been inaugrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The imposing monument, touted as the world’s tallest statue, is twice the height of Statue of Liberty and is built on an islet, Sadhu Bet, near the Sardar sarovar Dam in Narmada District.
[/su_spoiler] - Which will be the 71st country to sign and 48th country to ratify the International Solar Alliance(ISA) Framework?
A)Pakistan
B)Nepal
C)Japan
D)China
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Japan will be the 71st country to sign and 48th country to ratify the International Solar Alliance(ISA) Framework.
[/su_spoiler] - Which country will be the partner country for 25th DST-CII Technology to be organized in 2019?
A)Netherlands
B)Australia
C)Turkey
D)USA
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: The Kingdom of Netherlands will be the Partner country for 25th DST-CII Technology to be organized in 2019, announced Dr.Harsh Vardhan,, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Environment,Forest and Climate Change.
[/su_spoiler] - Which country inaugurates “Little India Gate”, , the first-of-its-kind structure in the country?
A)UK
B)Norway
C)Indonesia
D)Australia
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Nearly 7,000 people gathered in northern Indonesia to witness the inauguration of “Little India Gate’, the first-of-its-kind structure in the country which recognises the contribution of Indian community in the development of Medan city.
[/su_spoiler] - Who will be the Chief Guest at the Deepotsav event being organised by the Uttar Pradesh Government on November 6?
A)Kim Ung Yong
B)Kim Jung Sook
C)Kim Un
D)Kim Taenhung
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: South Korean first lady Kim Jung-Sook will be the Chief Guest at the Deepotsav event being organised by the Uttar Pradesh Government on November 6.
[/su_spoiler] - Who has resigned from from his position as chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India(FTII)?
A)Irfan Khan
B)Pradeep Sinha
C)Anupam Kher
D)Satish Kaushik
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Veteran actor Anupam Kher has resigned from his position as chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India(FTII) because of his acting commitments.
[/su_spoiler] - Which space agency has retired his planet hunter,the kepler space telescope?
A)NASA
B)SpaceX
C)ISRO
D)CNSA
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: The Kepler Space Telescope has run out of fuel and will be retired after a 9.5 year mission in which it detected thousands of planets beyond our solar system and boosted the search for worlds that might harbour alien life.
[/su_spoiler] - Which country has launched the world’s first sovereign blue bond a financial instrument designed to support sustainable marine and fisheries projects?
A)USA
B)Seychelles
C)Austria
D)Australia
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: The Republic of Seychelles has launched the world’s first sovereign blue bond a financial instrument designed to support sustainable marine and fisheries projects.
[/su_spoiler] - What is India’s rank in “Ease of Doing Business” 2018 ranking?
A)60th
B)77th
C)100th
D)81st
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: India has jumped 23 places in ease of doing business ranking. It was at 100th place last year and now it is at 77th rank.
[/su_spoiler] - Who won the Asian Snooker Tour 2018?
A)Mark Selby
B)John Higgins
C)Ju Reti
D)Pankaj Advani
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Ace cueist Pankaj Advani won the Asian Snooker Tour by defeating Ju Reti of China in Jinan.
[/su_spoiler] - Who has been named as the brand ambassador of the upcoming 10th edition of the International Boxing Association Women World Championship?
A)Virat Kohli
B)Mary Kom
C)Geeta phogat
D)Sarjubala Devi
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Five-time world champion Mary Kom has been named as the brand ambassador of the upcoming 10th edition of the International Boxing Association Women World Championship.
[/su_spoiler] - Who will be awarded 2018 Gleitsman award by Harvard University?
A)Bindeshwar Pathak
B)Tasaku honjo
C)Malala Yousafzai
D)James Allison
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai is being honoured by Harvard university for her work promoting girls’ education. Harvard’s Kennedy School says she will be awarded the 2018 Gleitsman award at a December 6 ceremony.
[/su_spoiler] - When is National Unity day celebrated?
A)Nov 2
B)Nov 1
C)Oct 31
D)Oct 30
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was introduced by Government of India in 2014.
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS
- Where is the HQ of World Bank?
A)Washington DC
B)New York
C)London
D)Beijing
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
[/su_spoiler] - What is the capital of Seychelles?
A)Amsterdam
B)Victoria
C)London
D)Vienna
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
[/su_spoiler] - What is the currency of Seychelles?
A)Ruble
B)Euro
C)Dollar
D)Rupee
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
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