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Todays GK & Current Affairs Quiz For December 16, 2019 With Questions And Answers

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Current Affairs Quiz for December 16, 2019: This section covers the GK and Daily Current Affairs Quiz with MCQs on National Affairs, International Affairs, Economy, Banking Affairs, Polity, Geography, Environment, Sports, etc. for competitive examinations viz. UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, Bank Clerk, IBPS, Railways, Government Jobs, UPPSC, MPSC, and other state exams. This current affairs quiz will help you in the General Awareness section conducted in various Banking, SSC, Insurance, Railways, and other govt job entrance exams. The current affairs quiz will also help you outshine in the crowd with all the information you gain from this article.

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ATTEMPT QUIZ ON CURRENT AFFAIRS HERE 2019

1. When was the International Financial Services Centre Authority bill passed through Rajya Sabha?

(A) 12th December 2019
(B) 13th December 2019
(C) 11th December 2019
(D) 14th December 2019

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Solution: (B)

The International Financial Services Centre Authority bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on the 13th of December 2019. The bill proposes to set up an authority to regulate financial services in the International Financial Services Centres in India. As per the bill, the authority will consist of nine members along with the chairperson. Among the nine members, two will be from the Ministry of Finance and one each from SEBI, RBI, IRDA, PRFDA.[/ms_expand]

 

2. Which Indian actress will be awarded the 2020 Crystal Award?

(A) Deepika Padukone
(B) Aliya Bhatt
(C) Priyanka Chopra
(D) Swara Bhaskar

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Solution: (A)

The Winners of the 26th Annual Crystal Award for the year 2020 were announced by the World Economic Forum(WEF). The Crystal Awards are given for leadership qualities and sustainable change influencers. It is given to leading artists and cultural figures. Every year the awards are hosted by the World Economic Forum’s, World Art Forum. Deepika Padukone, the Indian Actress is being awarded for her role played in raising mental health awareness. She is the only Indian artist to have won this award.[/ms_expand]

 

3. Who among the following announced India’s plan to expand Indo- Pacific Policy at the conclusion of the joint Indian Ocean Dialogue, held in New Delhi?
(A) Narendra Modi
(B) Amit Shah
(C) Rajnath Singh
(D) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

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Solution: (D)

India is planning to expand its Indo-Pacific policy. Until now, the Indo-Pacific covered the Indian Ocean and the Arabian sea. With the expansion, the region will now include the Gulf states and Africa. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, The External Affairs Minister officially announced this at the conclusion of the joint Indian Ocean Dialogue, held in New Delhi.[/ms_expand]

 

4. When is National Energy Conservation Day observed?

(A) 12th December 2019
(B) 13th December 2019
(C) 11th December 2019
(D) 14th December 2019

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Solution: ( D )

The National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on 14 December. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, organizes celebrations every year. These celebrations have been going on since 1991. National Energy Conservation week was observed from 9th to 14th of December 2019. This is done to spread awareness about the conservation of energy and to promote energy efficiency.[/ms_expand]

 

5. When is International Tea Day observed?

(A) 12th December 2019
(B) 13th December 2019
(C) 11th December 2019
(D) 15th December 2019

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Solution: (D)

International Tea Day is observed every year on 16 December. This day is being celebrated since 2005. The day is celebrated in most tea producing countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Malaysia.[/ms_expand]

 

6. Who among the following was bestowed with TIME’s Person Of The Year Title?

(A) Greta Thunberg
(B) Meghan MacCan
(C) Timsy Dua
(D) Elizabeth Philips

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Solution: (A)

Greta Thunberg has been selected as ‘Person of the Year’ 2019, by Time magazine. She received this honor at the youngest age. She has been in the limelight for her influential and aggressive speeches. Greta Thunberg also gave a speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit this year. The speech was appreciated worldwide. Time magazine said that she has influenced people of the world and the global movement on climate change.[/ms_expand]

 

7. Which organization conducted International Workshop On Energy Efficient Cooling as part of ‘Energy Conservation Week’ being celebrated from 9- 14 December 2019?

(A) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
(B) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(C) Home Ministry
(D) Ministry of Jal Shakti

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Solution: (A)

A two-day international workshop was organized as part of ‘Energy Conservation Week’ being celebrated from 9- 14 December 2019. The Union Ministry of Power conducted an International Workshop on 12-13 December 2019 on ‘Energy Efficient Cooling’ at Scope Convention Centre in New Delhi. It was organized under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE), a statutory body under the Ministry of Power.[/ms_expand]

 

8. Who is to be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame?

(A)Vince Macmahon
(B) Dave Bautista
(C) Brock Lesner
(D) John Cena

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Solution: (B)

Dave Bautista, Former professional wrestler-actor will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be organized at Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay, Florida, as part of WrestleMania week on April 2, 2020. The Guardians of the Galaxy series star is a six-time WWE World Champion and has founded the faction Evolution, alongside iconic performers Ric Flair, Triple H, and Randy Orton.[/ms_expand]

 

9. In which city was the 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue XI held by MEA?

(A) New Delhi
(B) Bangalore
(C) Pune
(D) Gurugram

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Solution: (A)

The Ministry of External Affairs hosted the 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD) and Delhi Dialogue XI at the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in New Delhi. on 13th December 2019. This was for the first time that these two dialogues, which are key elements of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), and India-ASEAN calendars were held consecutively and on similar Indo-Pacific themes. The theme of this Indian Ocean Dialogue is:’ Indo Pacific-Re-imaging the Indian Ocean Through an expanded Geography’. The 6th IOD was organized in collaboration with The Indian Council for World Affairs (ICWA).[/ms_expand]

 

10. Which state cabinet has approved Disha 2019 Bill?

(A) Rajasthan
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Andhra Pradesh

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Solution: (D)

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet cleared the Disha Bill on 11th December 2019 it proposes harsh punishment for crimes against women. Disha bill is also known as the Andhra Pradesh Criminal Law (Amendment) bill. The act proposes harsh punishments to those who commit heinous crimes against women.[/ms_expand]

 

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