Download "INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Current Affairs Questions on 1 to 5 May 2019 :
When the Labour Day is observed in India every year?
A. 1st May
B. 25th August
C. 11th October
D. 2nd November
Answer: A
Explanation: Labour Day or International Workers Day is celebrated annually on 1 May to celebrate the working class and labourers across the world. Socialist and labour unions celebrate this day by organising programmes to improve wages and working conditions of the workforce. In more than 80 countries Labour Day is a national holiday. The theme of International Labour Day 2019 is “Sustainable Pension for all: The Role of Social Partners”.
Master Hirannaiah was associated to which field?
A. Theatre
B. Sports
C. Politics
D. Science
Answer: A
Explanation: Noted Kannada theatre personality, satirist and TV actor Master Hirannaiah has passed away. He was 85 years old. Narasimha Murthy hailing from Mysuru was the son of another theatre thespian K. Hirannaiah. Making his debut on the stage as a child, he went by the stage name Master Hirannaiah, a name that stuck with him forever.
Which country becomes first parliament to declare climate emergency?
A. USA
B. Japan
C. UK
D. India
Answer: C
Explanation: Britain's opposition Labour Party on 2nd May 2019 called for "real action" after Britain's parliament became the first in the world to vote, to declare a climate emergency. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who tabled the motion, said it was "a huge step forward". The declaration of an emergency was one of the key demands put to the government by environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion, in a series of protests over recent weeks. The vote was taken following 11 days of protests organised by climate activists Extinction Rebellion, that brought several London sites to a standstill. The Welsh and Scottish governments have both already declared a climate emergency, along with dozens of towns and cities, including Manchester and London.
Which Severe cyclonic storm strike eastern coast in May 2019?
A. Damini
B. Fani
C. Al-Neeno
D. Fero
Answer: B
Explanation: Massive operation launched in Odisha to evacuate over eight lakh people from low-lying coastal areas as the extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Fani' move closer to the eastern coast; 3 special trains started for evacuation; 81 trains cancelled. A massive operation has been launched in Odisha to evacuate over eight lakh people from low-lying coastal areas as the extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Fani' moved closer to the eastern coast. As per IMD, Fani lay centred over West Central Bay of Bengal about 430 km south-southwest of Puri in Odisha, 225 km south-southeast of Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, and 650 km south-southwest of Digha in West Bengal. It is likely to move north-northeastwards and cross the Odisha coast near Puri on May 3 evening, with maximum sustained wind speed of 170-180 kmph, and gusting up to 200 kmph............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Current Affairs, burning issues, gk, news, short news, PIB, The hindu and more study materials
ReplyDelete