CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2019 April 11 to 20 (Chapter - 01)
1. According to a report released by the United Nations, World's 'Major Industrial Accidents' of 20th Century:
- Bhopal Gas Tragedy
2. ICC has partnered with which UN organisation to organise #OneDayforChildren at the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019?
- UNICEF
3. When is World Heritage Day observed?
- April 18
4. What is the name of the third transiting planet in the Kepler-47 Circumbinary System discovered by astronomers from San Diego State University?
- Kepler-47d
5. The 8th edition of Home Expo India 2019 has started in ...........on April 16
- Greater Noida
6. The world’s tallest indoor waterfall has recently been launched in which country?
- Singapore
7. What is the position of India in World Press Freedom Index 2019?
- 140
8. What is the theme of the 2019 World Haemophilia Day?
- ‘Outreach and Identification’
The World Haemophilia Day (WHD) is observed every year on April 17
9. Recently, RBI Issues what denomination Indian rupee notes with Governor Shaktikanta Das’ signature?
- Rs.50
10. Researchers from this IIT institute has found a new method to detect breast and ovarian cancer.
- IIT Roorkee
11. Which Indian institution has launched a 5G Lab for banking and financial sector?
- Reserve Bank of India
12. Who has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to South Africa?
- Jaideep Sarkar
13. Which team has emerged as champions of the 2nd edition of Hero Super Cup 2019?
- FC Goa
14. Dr SK Shivakumar, who passed away recently, was the renowned scientist in which field?
- Space
Dr SK Shivakumar, the renowned space scientist and former Indian Space Research Organisation Satellite Center (ISAC) director, has passed away in Bengaluru on April 14, 2019.
15. The second edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Vietnam People's’ Navy (IN – VPN BILAT EX) took place at which of the given areas?
- Cam Ranh Bay
16. Who has discovered an Earth-sized planet, HD 21749b using Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite?
- NASA
17. The 2019 International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on which date?
- April 12
18. Name the first satellite launched by Nepal.
- Nepali Sat-1
Nepal successfully launched its first satellite NepaliSat-1 into space from Virginia in the United States. The satellite, developed by two Nepalis — Abhas Maskey and Hariram Shrestha — at Japan’s Kyushu Institute of Technology.
19. The researchers from which university created a 3D-printed device that that can produce electricity from falling snow?
- University of California, Los Angeles
20. India's first-of-its-kind 'Voter Park' has recently inaugurated in .............
- Gurugram
India's first-of-its-kind 'Voter Park' has recently inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana to increase voter awareness and educating people about the electoral process.
21. Name the first satellite launched by Sri Lanka.
- Raavana-1
Sri Lanka’s first satellite ‘Raavana-1’ was launched into space from NASA’s Flight Facility on Virginia’s east shore.
22. India's largest app for financial services that has integrated with Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is;
- ETMONEY
23. What is the theme of the 2019 World Allergy Week ?
- The Global Problem of Food Allergy
24. Name the third offshore patrol vessels of the Indian Coast Guard commissioned recently
- ICGS Veera
25. When did International Day for Monuments and Sites observed?
- 18 April
26. Which Indian sportsperson has clinched the 2019 Dutch International badminton title?
- Harsheel Dani
27. Who was named as the goodwill ambassador at the Street Child Cricket World Cup?
- Mithali Raj
28. Which Country labeled U.S. troops in West Asia as 'terrorist'?
- Iran
29. The 4th Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific Congress 2019 has started in ............on April 15, 2019.
- New Delhi
30. Name the India’s first indigenously designed and developed long-range sub-sonic cruise missile
- Nirbhay
India successfully test-fired its first indigenously designed and developed long-range sub-sonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ from a test range in Odisha. The Nirbhay missile also has capability of striking a multiple targets at a time. The missile is nuclear capable, can be equipped with 300 kg warhead.
31. Name the world's rarest giant softshell turtle that passed away in Suzhou Zoo,China.
- Yangtze
32. The women’s safety app “My Circle” has been launched by ...........
- Bharti Airtel
33. Name the winner of the 2019 Masters Tournament for golf?
- Tiger Woods
34. Name the vehicle which received approval from cabinet for continuation of its Phase 4 programme that consists of 5 rocket flights during 2021-2024?
- GSLV
35. Meena Kumari Maisnam has clinched gold in which category at the Cologne Boxing World Cup 2019?
- 54 kg
36. Christian Garin won his ATP title in the final of the US Men’s Clay Court Championships in Houston. He hails from which country?
- Chile
37. ICC and UNICEF partners to deliver One Day for Children at Mens Cricket World Cup 2019. Its campaign is;
- #OneDay4Children
38. Which country to host the world’s foremost Artificial Intelligence Summit?
- UAE
The world’s foremost Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre in UAE from April 30 to 1st May, 2019.
39. Which country is joining hands with Japan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to implement two projects in Africa as it seeks to extend its footprint on the continent?
- India
40. Name the female athlete who won a Paris Marathon recently.
- Gelete Burka
- Bhopal Gas Tragedy
2. ICC has partnered with which UN organisation to organise #OneDayforChildren at the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019?
- UNICEF
3. When is World Heritage Day observed?
- April 18
4. What is the name of the third transiting planet in the Kepler-47 Circumbinary System discovered by astronomers from San Diego State University?
- Kepler-47d
5. The 8th edition of Home Expo India 2019 has started in ...........on April 16
- Greater Noida
6. The world’s tallest indoor waterfall has recently been launched in which country?
- Singapore
7. What is the position of India in World Press Freedom Index 2019?
- 140
8. What is the theme of the 2019 World Haemophilia Day?
- ‘Outreach and Identification’
The World Haemophilia Day (WHD) is observed every year on April 17
9. Recently, RBI Issues what denomination Indian rupee notes with Governor Shaktikanta Das’ signature?
- Rs.50
10. Researchers from this IIT institute has found a new method to detect breast and ovarian cancer.
- IIT Roorkee
11. Which Indian institution has launched a 5G Lab for banking and financial sector?
- Reserve Bank of India
12. Who has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to South Africa?
- Jaideep Sarkar
13. Which team has emerged as champions of the 2nd edition of Hero Super Cup 2019?
- FC Goa
14. Dr SK Shivakumar, who passed away recently, was the renowned scientist in which field?
- Space
Dr SK Shivakumar, the renowned space scientist and former Indian Space Research Organisation Satellite Center (ISAC) director, has passed away in Bengaluru on April 14, 2019.
15. The second edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Vietnam People's’ Navy (IN – VPN BILAT EX) took place at which of the given areas?
- Cam Ranh Bay
16. Who has discovered an Earth-sized planet, HD 21749b using Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite?
- NASA
17. The 2019 International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on which date?
- April 12
18. Name the first satellite launched by Nepal.
- Nepali Sat-1
Nepal successfully launched its first satellite NepaliSat-1 into space from Virginia in the United States. The satellite, developed by two Nepalis — Abhas Maskey and Hariram Shrestha — at Japan’s Kyushu Institute of Technology.
19. The researchers from which university created a 3D-printed device that that can produce electricity from falling snow?
- University of California, Los Angeles
20. India's first-of-its-kind 'Voter Park' has recently inaugurated in .............
- Gurugram
India's first-of-its-kind 'Voter Park' has recently inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana to increase voter awareness and educating people about the electoral process.
21. Name the first satellite launched by Sri Lanka.
- Raavana-1
Sri Lanka’s first satellite ‘Raavana-1’ was launched into space from NASA’s Flight Facility on Virginia’s east shore.
22. India's largest app for financial services that has integrated with Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is;
- ETMONEY
23. What is the theme of the 2019 World Allergy Week ?
- The Global Problem of Food Allergy
24. Name the third offshore patrol vessels of the Indian Coast Guard commissioned recently
- ICGS Veera
25. When did International Day for Monuments and Sites observed?
- 18 April
26. Which Indian sportsperson has clinched the 2019 Dutch International badminton title?
- Harsheel Dani
27. Who was named as the goodwill ambassador at the Street Child Cricket World Cup?
- Mithali Raj
28. Which Country labeled U.S. troops in West Asia as 'terrorist'?
- Iran
29. The 4th Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific Congress 2019 has started in ............on April 15, 2019.
- New Delhi
30. Name the India’s first indigenously designed and developed long-range sub-sonic cruise missile
- Nirbhay
India successfully test-fired its first indigenously designed and developed long-range sub-sonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ from a test range in Odisha. The Nirbhay missile also has capability of striking a multiple targets at a time. The missile is nuclear capable, can be equipped with 300 kg warhead.
31. Name the world's rarest giant softshell turtle that passed away in Suzhou Zoo,China.
- Yangtze
32. The women’s safety app “My Circle” has been launched by ...........
- Bharti Airtel
33. Name the winner of the 2019 Masters Tournament for golf?
- Tiger Woods
34. Name the vehicle which received approval from cabinet for continuation of its Phase 4 programme that consists of 5 rocket flights during 2021-2024?
- GSLV
35. Meena Kumari Maisnam has clinched gold in which category at the Cologne Boxing World Cup 2019?
- 54 kg
36. Christian Garin won his ATP title in the final of the US Men’s Clay Court Championships in Houston. He hails from which country?
- Chile
37. ICC and UNICEF partners to deliver One Day for Children at Mens Cricket World Cup 2019. Its campaign is;
- #OneDay4Children
38. Which country to host the world’s foremost Artificial Intelligence Summit?
- UAE
The world’s foremost Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre in UAE from April 30 to 1st May, 2019.
39. Which country is joining hands with Japan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to implement two projects in Africa as it seeks to extend its footprint on the continent?
- India
40. Name the female athlete who won a Paris Marathon recently.
- Gelete Burka
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