Here is the Current affairs quiz December 12th & 13th 2019 for RBI/NABARD in the quiz series. This quiz series is also useful for IBPS/SBI PO, Railway recruitment, LIC AAO and clerical exams. The questions covers current affairs, static financial knowledge and other important topics which can be asked in competitive exams. Answers are given at the end of the quiz.
Q1. Human Rights Day is observed annually on ____?
- 8th December
- 9th December
- 10th December
- 11th December
Answer: (3)
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The theme of Human Rights Day 2019 is “Youth Standing Up for Human Rights”
Q2. Which city has hosted the 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue?
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Kolkata
Answer: (1)
External Affairs Ministry has hosted the 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue and Delhi Dialogue XI at the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in New Delhi. The theme for Indian Ocean Dialogue is “Indo-Pacific: Re-imagining the Indian Ocean through an Expanded Geography”
Q3. Which state has decided to set up 45 new fast track courts?
- Delhi
- Andhra Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Odisha
Answer: (4)
To expedite the trial of cases relating to women and children, 45 new fast track courts will be set up in Odisha. 21 courts would be dedicated for cases of rape and sexual harassment of women. The remaining 24 fast track courts will specifically deal with Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) cases.
Q4. Who has been conferred with “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association?
- Sunil Dutt
- Gulu Mirchandani
- Daizo Ito
- Kim Ki-Wan
Answer: (2)
Gulu Mirchandani, founder chairman of Mirc Electronics Ltd. (Onida) has been conferred with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by CEAMA (Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association)
Q5. What is India’s ranking in Climate Change Performance Index, 2019?
- 3rd
- 5th
- 8th
- 9th
Answer: (4)
The current levels of per capita emissions and energy use in India, ranked 9th in the “high category”
Q6. Which country is top ranked in the Climate Change Performance Index, 2019?
- USA
- Sweden
- Denmark
- UK
Answer: (2)
No country could met 100% of all standards, so the first three places in this list are vacant. The list has been started from the fourth position, where Sweden is on the top of the list.
Q7. What is India’s ranking in Human Development Index 2019?
- 129th
- 128th
- 127th
- 126th
Answer: (3)
The annual HDI 2019 report ranked India at the 129th position on 2019’s HDI, one rank above last year’s ranking, out of a total 189 countries.Despite lifting 271 million people out of poverty between 2005-15, India still remains home to 28 per cent of the world’s poor. India remains the home of 364 million poor people (28 percent), out of a global population of the 1.3 billion.
Q8. Which country topped the Human Development Index 2019?
- Norway
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ireland
Answer: (1)
Norway, Switzerland, Ireland occupied the top three positions in that order. Germany is placed fourth along with Hong Kong, and Australia secured the fifth rank on the global ranking.
Q9. Who has become the first player in Indian cricket to play 150 Ranji matches?
- Suresh Raina
- Devendra Bundela
- Amol Muzumdar
- Wasim Jaffer
Answer: (4)
Veteran opener Wasim Jaffer on December 9 became the first player in Indian cricket to feature in 150 Ranji matches
Q10. Who has been selected as the brand ambassador of National Anti-Doping Agency NADA?
- Virat Kohli
- Suniel Shetty
- John Ibrahim
- Salman Khan
Answer: (2)
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has been appointed as brand ambassador of National Anti Doping Agency
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