GK & Current Affairs Quiz: August 01, 2019
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1. The 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-52) has taken place in which city?
[A] Jakarta
[B] Kuala Lumpur
[C] Nay Pyi Taw
[D] Bangkok
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Correct Answer: D [Bangkok]
Notes:
The 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-52) has recently taken place in Bangkok, Thailand from July 29 to Aug 3. The annual meeting opened with a call from the host Thailand for deeper integration to expand trade and bolster prosperity in the region amid rising global challenges. The meeting takes place in the shadow of rising security tension on the Korean Peninsula, China’s aggressive territorial claims in the South China Sea and the US-China trade war. The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is seeking to boost its own voice as a global player. It also plays host to a series of foreign ministers from key strategic and dialogue partners, including US, China and Russia.
2. Which former Indian Cricketer has been honoured with Bharat Gaurav Award?
[A] Sunil Gavaskar
[B] Kapil Dev
[C] Ajit Wadekar
[D] Anil Kumble
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Correct Answer: B [Kapil Dev]
Notes:
On August 1, East Bengal club has officially started the centenary celebrations on its foundation day with a glittering ceremony at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. On this occasion, the iconic football club awarded its highest honour – Bharat Gaurav – to India’s first cricket World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev. Kapil is no stranger to football as he had donned the club’s colours in an exhibition match against Mohun Bagan in 1992. Kapil is no stranger to football as he had donned the club’s colours in an exhibition match against Mohun Bagan in 1992.
3. Who has become the first cricketer to reach 1000 runs, 100 wickets in T20Is?
[A] Jasprit Bumrah
[B] Shakib al Hasan
[C] Shahid Afridi
[D] Ellyse Perry
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Correct Answer: D [Ellyse Perry]
Notes:
Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has become the first cricketer of either gender to reach the rare milestone of scoring 1000 runs and taking 100 wickets in T20 international cricket. She achieved the feat run in the multi-format 2019 Ashes series where Australia beat England by 7 wickets in Hove. Former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi (1416 runs and 98 wickets) currently stands closest to achieving the feat, while Bangladesh’s Shakib al Hasan, with 1471 runs and 88 wickets, stands next in line to join Perry.
4. Which city has been named world’s best student city in the QS Best Student Cities Ranking?
[A] Paris
[B] Tokyo
[C] Melbourne
[D] London
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Correct Answer: D [London ]
Notes:
The ‘QS Best Student Cities Ranking’ has been compiled by global education consultancy QS Quacquarelli Symonds. London has been named as the world’s best city for students for the second consecutive year, followed by Tokyo and Melbourne. According to the rankings, India’s best student city is Bengaluru (81st), followed by Mumbai (85th), Delhi at 113 and Chennai at 115, out of a total of 120 cities in the list. The ranking highlighted each city’s performance across six categories – the number of top-ranked universities; the proportion of a city’s population made up of students; quality of life on offer; job opportunities available after graduation; affordability; and the feedback of the students themselves.
5. What is the theme of the 2019 edition of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons?
[A] Human Trafficking: call your government to action
[B] Act to protect and assist trafficked persons
[C] Unite to eradicate human trafficking
[D] Protect rights of human trafficking victims
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Correct Answer: A [Human Trafficking: call your government to action]
Notes:
The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed every year on July 30 to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights. Human trafficking is a global problem and no country is immune to it. Millions of victims fall into the hands of traffickers, lured by fake promises and deceit. Hence, the 2019 theme “Human Trafficking: call your government to action” is focusing on highlighting the importance of Government action in the interest of victims of trafficking. But the call to action is not only to Governments, we encourage everyone to take action to prevent this heinous crime.
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