Current Affairs Quiz – November 14 & 15 2018
1. Who has been appointed first ever youth ambassador of UNICEF India?
a) PV Sindhu
b) Mariyappan
c) Saina Nehwal
d) Hima Das
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Answer d) Hima Das. Asian Games 2018 triple medallist Hima Das was appointed as the first ever youth ambassador of United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) India on the occasion of Children’s Day on Wednesday.
2. 38th India International Trade Fair begins in _________.
a) Chennai
b) Pune
c) Allahabad
d) New Delhi
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Answer d) New Delhi. The 38th edition of the India International Trade Fair began at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. It will run till the 27th of November. The main theme is – Rural Enterprises in India.
3. Who has recieved Munin Barkotoki Literary Award 2018?
a) Debabhuson Borah
b) Bhakshi Daran
c) Munnah Yaas
d) Nithesh M
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Answer a) Debabhuson Borah. Munin Barkotoki Literary Award 2018 in Assam has been given to young writer-critic Dr Debabhuson Borah for his book on literary criticism titled ‘Nirbochon’.
4. Who Won Brazilian Grand Prix?
a) Sebastian Vettel
b) Kimi Räikkönen
c) Lewis Hamilton
d) Fernando Alonso
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Answer c) Lewis Hamilton. Lewis defeated Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in a collision with backmarker Esteban Ocon (Force India).
5. World Antibiotic Awareness Week is observed from ____________.
a) Nov 06 to Nov 12
b) Nov 12 to Nov 18
c) Nov 18 to Nov 24
d) Nov 24 to Nov 30
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Answer b) Nov 12 to Nov 18. The main aim is to increase global awareness of antibiotic resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public.
6. Who has been appointed as Chief Representative for Asia?
a) Siddharth Tiwari
b) Bajrang Vaal
c) Mahendra Dutta
d) Arogya Diwan
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Answer a) Siddharth Tiwari. Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced a new addition to its team, with Siddharth Tiwari joining as the Chief Representative for Asia and the Pacific.
7. Which state government is going to build a 125 ft Mother Cauvery statue?
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Andhra Pradesh
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Answer a) Karnataka. The statue will be built in Krishnarajasagara Reservoir in Mandya district. The project which is expected to cost ₹1,200 crore, includes a museum and two glass towers measuring 360 feet to provide a bird’s eye view of the reservoir.
