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Current Affairs quiz for November 2009 Week # 1


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  • 1. 

    Which celeb has been appointed appointed first Goodwill Ambassador of the ‘Smile Train,’?

    • A.

      Shahrukh Khan

    • B.

      Gauri Khan

    • C.

      Abhishek Bachhan

    • D.

      Aishwarya Rai Bachhan

    Correct Answer
    D. Aishwarya Rai Bachhan
    Explanation
    Aishwarya Rai Bachhan has been appointed as the first Goodwill Ambassador of the 'Smile Train'. This means that she will be representing and promoting the organization, which is dedicated to providing free cleft lip and palate surgeries to children in need. Aishwarya Rai Bachhan's appointment as the Goodwill Ambassador highlights her commitment to philanthropy and her desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

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  • 2. 

    Which motor car company has recently pulled out of Formula-one?

    • A.

      Honda

    • B.

      Toyota

    • C.

      Ferrari

    • D.

      Nissan

    Correct Answer
    B. Toyota
    Explanation
    Toyota is the correct answer because it has recently pulled out of Formula One. This means that Toyota is no longer participating in the Formula One racing championship.

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  • 3. 

    Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Space Commission?

    • A.

      APJ Abdul Kalam

    • B.

      G. Madhavan Nair

    • C.

      S. Veeraraghavan

    • D.

      K. Radhakrishnan

    Correct Answer
    D. K. Radhakrishnan
    Explanation
    K. Radhakrishnan has been appointed as the Chairman of Space Commission.

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  • 4. 

    Where is the TED [Technology, Entertainment and Design] meet taking place?

    • A.

      Mysore

    • B.

      New Delhi

    • C.

      Bengaluru

    • D.

      Srinagar

    Correct Answer
    A. Mysore
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Mysore.

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  • 5. 

    Which is the first and only Indian hospital in recognition of which, a stamp has been released?

    • A.

      Fortis

    • B.

      Gangaram

    • C.

      Escorts

    • D.

      Apollo

    Correct Answer
    D. Apollo
    Explanation
    Apollo is the first and only Indian hospital in recognition of which a stamp has been released.

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  • 6. 

    Grandmaster V. Anand beat which of the following to win rapid four-game chess series?

    • A.

      Garry Kasparov

    • B.

      Anatoly Karpov

    • C.

      Michael Adams

    • D.

      Alexander Ivanov

    Correct Answer
    B. Anatoly Karpov
    Explanation
    Grandmaster V. Anand beat Anatoly Karpov to win the rapid four-game chess series.

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  • 7. 

    India finished at which place in the just concluded junior World badminton championship?

    • A.

      Fifth

    • B.

      Sixth

    • C.

      Seventh

    • D.

      Eighth

    Correct Answer
    C. Seventh
    Explanation
    India finished at seventh place in the just concluded junior World badminton championship.

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  • 8. 

    Which is the last country to sigh the EU Treaty?

    • A.

      U.K.

    • B.

      Poland

    • C.

      Spain

    • D.

      Czech Republic

    Correct Answer
    D. Czech Republic
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Czech Republic. The question is asking about the last country to sign the EU Treaty. The EU Treaty refers to the Treaty of Lisbon, which was signed by the member states of the European Union. The Czech Republic signed the treaty on November 3, 2009, making it the last country to do so.

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  • 9. 

    Where in India is the academy for FIFA Goal Project II situated?

    • A.

      New Delhi

    • B.

      Chennai

    • C.

      Bengaluru

    • D.

      Kolkata

    Correct Answer
    C. Bengaluru
    Explanation
    The academy for FIFA Goal Project II is situated in Bengaluru.

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  • 10. 

    The BCCI recently banned this team from Ranji Trophy Tournament for last minute pull-out.

    • A.

      Mumbai Team

    • B.

      Services Team

    • C.

      New Delhi Team

    • D.

      Railways Team

    Correct Answer
    B. Services Team
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Services Team. The BCCI recently banned the Services Team from the Ranji Trophy Tournament for their last-minute pull-out. This suggests that the Services Team had initially committed to participating in the tournament but withdrew their participation at the last minute, leading to the ban imposed by the BCCI.

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  • 11. 

    Which Union Minister was recently declared the winner of the prestigious Moortidevi Award?

    • A.

      Dr. Manmohan Singh

    • B.

      Pranab Mukherji

    • C.

      Veerappa Moily

    • D.

      Anand Sharma

    Correct Answer
    C. Veerappa Moily
    Explanation
    Veerappa Moily was recently declared the winner of the prestigious Moortidevi Award.

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  • 12. 

    Which racer won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

    • A.

      Sebastian Vettel

    • B.

      Jenson Button

    • C.

      Rubens Barrichello

    • D.

      Fernando Alonso

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Sebastian Vettel
    B. Jenson Button
    Explanation
    Sebastian Vettel is the correct answer because he won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Jenson Button is not the correct answer as he did not win the race. Rubens Barrichello is also not the correct answer as he did not win the race. Fernando Alonso is not the correct answer as he did not win the race either.

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