Current Affairs MCQ 3rd June 2019

Current Affairs MCQ 3rd June 2019

Q1. India and _________commenced Maritime Bilateral Exercise SIMBEX-19.

1. Australia
2. Singapore
3. Japan
4. China

S1. Ans. {b}

Sol. The 26th Edition of Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)-19 has commenced in the South China Sea. In addition to IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I will also participate in the exercise.

Q2. The Nespresso 2019 first prize in the international section was won by New Zealand’s Josh Morrice for _______, about rice cultivation in Bali.

1. Caltivato
2. Rito
3. Subak
4. Mohak

S2. Ans. {c}

Sol. The Nespresso 2019 first prize in the international section was won by New Zealand’s Josh Morrice for “Subak”, about rice cultivation in Bali.

Q3. The UN celebrates___________ as World Bee Day.

1. 20 May
2. 30 May
3. 10 May
4. 31 May

S3. Ans. {a}

Sol. To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators (such as bees, butterflies, bats and hummingbirds), the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day.

Q4. _______won the Men’s singles category title at the 76th edition of the Italian Open.

1. Roger Federer
2. Andy Murray
3. John Isner
4. Rafael Nadal

S4. Ans. {d}

Sol. Rafael Nadal won the Men’s singles category title at the 76th edition of the Italian Open.

Q5. The 26th Edition of Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)-19 has commenced in the_____________.

1. South China Ocean
2. Indian Ocena
3. Pacific Sea
4. Artic Sea

S5. Ans. {a}

Sol. The 26th Edition of Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)-19 has commenced in the South China Sea. In addition to IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I will also participate in the exercise.

Q6. Which of the following state government has approved setting up of a commission to look into the problem faced by farmers.

1. Mizoram
2. Meghalaya
3. Sikkim
4. Odisha

S6. Ans. {b}

Sol. The Meghalaya government has approved setting up of a commission to look into the problem faced by farmers.

Q7. According to the RBI data, in Mar 2019, the total number of financial transactions done by people using their debit cards increased by_____. Also, the financial transactions done by the debit cards at POS terminals increased by_______compared to March 2018.

1. 16%, 28%
2. 10%, 22%
3. 15%, 27%
4. 20%, 32%

S7. Ans. {c}

Sol. According to the RBI data, in Mar 2019, the total number of financial transactions done by people using their debit cards increased by 15%. Also, the financial transactions done by the debit cards at POS terminals increased by 27% compared to March 2018.

Q8. Which of the following film won the third prize in the international section of Nespresso Talents 2019 in Cannes?

1. God Father
2. Mother Cow
3. Earth Mother
4. Mother Seed

S8. Ans. {d}

Sol. Indian filmmaker, Achyutanand Dwivedi’s film, “Seed Mother”, won the third prize in the international section of Nespresso Talents 2019 in Cannes.

Q9. _________was felicitated by Council of European Chambers of Commerce in India and a European Union delegation in Mumbai.

1. Sonam Kapoor
2. Anil Kapoor
3. Ranbeer Kapoor
4. Rishi Kapoor

S9. Ans. {b}

Sol. Anil Kapoor was felicitated by Council of European Chambers of Commerce in India and a European Union delegation in Mumbai. He was awarded because of his continuous support in promoting the cause of children’s rights.

Q10. __________became the first state to tap into masala bond market by listing KIIFB’s masala bond worth of USD 312 million (Rs 2,150 crore) in London Stock Exchange (LSE)’s International Securities Market (ISM).

1. Sikkim
2. Punjab
3. Kerala
4. Assam

S10. Ans. {c}

Sol. Kerala became the first state to tap into masala bond market by listing the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB)’s masala bond worth of USD 312 million (Rs 2,150 crore) in London Stock Exchange (LSE)’s International Securities Market (ISM).