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Current Affairs Questions on 21 to 25 April 2019 :
When the Civil Services Day is celebrated every year in India?
A. 19 April
B. 20 April
C. 21 April
D. 22 April
Answer: C
Explanation: Every year on 21 April, India observes Civil Services Day. On this day, civil servants re-dedicate themselves to work and live for the cause of citizens. It was on this day that Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel addressed the first batch of civil servants in Independent India at Metcalf House where he referred to civil servants as the 'steel frame of India'.
Manish Maheshwari is appointed MD of which company?
A. Google India
B. Twitter India
C. Jet Airways
D. Reliance Power
Answer: B
Explanation: Twitter has appointed Manish Maheshwari as the Managing Director of its India operations. In 2018, Taranjeet Singh had stepped down as the India Country Director and Balaji Krish was given charge of leading the country’s operations in the interim period. Maheshwari has previously served as the CEO of Network18 Digital. Maheshwari will report to Twitter Vice President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific Maya Hari and will be based in Delhi.
Who wins Santosh Trophy 2019?
A. Punjab
B. Goa
C. Services
D. Karnataka
Answer: C
Explanation: The Services have lifted the Santosh Trophy, beating Punjab 1-nil in the final at Ludhiana. On their way to finals, Punjab had defeated Goa 2-1 and Services had defeated Karnataka 4-3 in the semis via a penalty shootout. The Santosh Trophy is a football knock-out competition contested by the regional state associations and government institutions under the All India Football Federation (AIFF) which the Football governing body in India. Santosh Trophy tournament is held every year with 31 teams divided into groups qualified for the tournament proper through the preliminary round.
When Earth Day is observed?
A. April 22
B. April 20
C. May 8
D. May 12
Answer: A
Explanation: Earth Day 2019 observed on 22nd April 2019 marks the 49th annual Earth Day. Earth Day 2019 is observed with the theme Protect Our Species. The theme Protect Our Species aims to highlight that nature’s gifts to our planet are the millions of species. But unfortunately, human beings have irrevocably upset the balance of nature. As a result, the world is facing the greatest rate of extinction and the rapid extinction of species in our world today is the result of human activity.
Which country recently became the world’s first to launch malaria vaccine?
A. India
B. Kango
C. Serbia
D. Malawi
Answer: D
Explanation: The world's first-ever malaria vaccine was launched in a pilot project in Africa's Malawi on 22 April 2019. Called 'RTS,S' (trade name Mosquirix), is to date the only vaccine that has demonstrated it can significantly reduce malaria in children. The project to develop this vaccine was undertaken by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
When the World Book and Copyright Day is observed every year?
A. 23 April
B. 22 April
C. 25 April
D. 24 April
Answer: A
Explanation: The World Book and Copyright Day was observed across the world on April 23, 2019 to highlight the power of books and to promote UNESCO’s vision of knowledge societies that are inclusive, pluralistic, equitable, open and participatory for all citizens...........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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