GK & Current Affairs Quiz: July 15, 2019
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1. Who won the men’s title at the 2019 Wimbledon tennis tournament?
[A] Rafael Nadal
[B] Roger Federer
[C] Andy Murray
[D] Novak Djokovic
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Correct Answer: D [Novak Djokovic]
Notes:
In Tennis, Serbian Novak Djokovic won his fifth Wimbledon title after defeating Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12 in a match that lasted for more than 4 hours. The match had to be decided in the fifth set, as both Federer and Djokovic won two sets each in the longest ever final to be played so far. This is Djokovic’s 16th Grand Slam and 5th Wimbledon title. He is now level with Bjorn Borg as a five-time Wimbledon winner.
2. Who has been adjudged player of the tournament at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup?
[A] Eoin Morgan
[B] Ben Stokes
[C] Mark Wood
[D] Kane Williamson
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Correct Answer: D [Kane Williamson]
Notes:
The captain of the New Zealand, Kane Williamson has been adjudged player of the tournament at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup for his excellent returns with the bat and inspiring leadership. On 14th July 2019, England lifted their first-ever ICC World Cup cricket trophy after defeating New Zealand in a nerve-wracking final that was decided via a dramatic Super Over in London. Opting to bat, New Zealand put up a modest 241 for eight. In reply, England ended at the same score leading to the one-over eliminator at the Lord’s. In the Super Over, England batted first and the duo of Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler made 15, and New Zealand also ended at the same score but for the loss of one wicket, paving the way for an English victory on boundary count. England’s Ben Stokes is named player of the match for a heroic knock of 84 not out off 92 balls.
3. Pardeep Singh, who has created a new Commonwealth record in the clean and jerk category, is from which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Punjab
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Uttarkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab ]
Notes:
Pardeep Singh from Punjab has created a new Commonwealth record in the clean and jerk category on the way to gold in the 109kg category by lifting 202 kgs at the 2019 Commonwealth Championships (CWC) in Apia (Samoa). Two-time Commonwealth Games medallist Vikas Thakur clinched the silver in the men’s 96 kg event. Vikas lifted a total of 338 kg (153kg185kg). India ended their campaign with a rich tally of 35 medals in the youth, junior and senior categories, breaking numerous national, Commonwealth, world and Asian records.
4. Which Indian woman wrestler has won gold in the 53kg category at Yasar Dogu International in Istanbul?
[A] Kavita Devi
[B] Babita Kumari
[C] Vinesh Phogat
[D] Sakshi Malik
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Correct Answer: C [Vinesh Phogat]
Notes:
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has won gold in the 53kg category at Yasar Dogu International in Istanbul. Phogat beat her Russian opponent Ekaterina Poleshchuk 9-5 in the final match to bag the gold medal. It was third gold in the women’s competition for India after Seema (50kg) and Manju (59kg) triumphed in their respective categories.
5. Which state has become the first Indian state to have water policy?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya ]
Notes:
Meghalaya has become the first state in India to approve a draft water policy to address water issues, conservation, and protection of water sources in the state. The draft policy was approved by the State Cabinet in a meeting chaired by state Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. The purpose of the policy is to recognize water resources as a common pool resource, to provide safe and hygienic water for drinking, domestic and sanitation and livelihood development to all residents of the state. It seeks to protect and improve management of water resources while actively involving the community. It also aims at ensuring protection and conservation of catchment areas of all water sources to prevent degradation of the quantity and quality of water sources.
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Mahesh
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Nitin saini
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