who won the e Davis Cup ?

who won the e Davis Cup ?


Options

1) France


2) Germany

3) spain

4) Italy

answer

1) France


Other details

France won its 10th Davis Cup title

France defetaed  hosts  Belgium 3-2 in the final.

The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation and is contested annually between teams from competing countries in a knock-out format.

No. of teams: 16 (World Group); 130 (2016 total)
Most titles: United States (32 titles)
Most recent champion(s): Argentina (1st title)(2016)
Founded: 1900
Founders: Dwight F. Davis, James Dwight

where would 7th world military games be organized?

where would  7th world military games  be organized?

Options

1) China

2)Japan

 3)France

4)germany

answer

1) China


Other details

he 7th international military games will be held in Wuhan city in the central China's Hubei Province

The International Military Sports Council   Military World Games is a top sporting event for military personnel.

It comprises 329 competitions in 27 categories and is expected to attract around 8,000 participants from more than 100 countries and regions.

The Military World Games is a multi-sport event for military sportspeople, organized by the International Military Sports Council (CISM).

The Games have been held since 1995, although championships for separate sports had been held for some years.

 A winter edition of the games has been recently created, the first edition was organized by the Italian region of Aosta Valley from 20 to 25 of March 2010

First event     1995 Rome
Occur every     Four years
Last event     2015 Mungyeong
Purpose     Military multi-sport event for nations of the World
Organization     CISM

 

which country has appointed Karen Pierce as its new Ambassador to UN?

which country has appointed  Karen Pierce as its new Ambassador to UN?

Options

1) britain

2)france

3)germany

4)spain

answer

 1) britain


Other details

Britain  appointed Karen Pierce as its new Ambassador to the UN, replacing incumbent Matthew Rycroft

Pierce is the first woman appointed to this role. She had previously served as Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, and more recently as the Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva. 

who won the Miss Universe 2017 ?

who won the Miss Universe 2017 ?

Options

1) Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

2)Iris Mittenaere

3)Laura Gonzalez

4)Davina Bennett


answer

 1) Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters


Other details


Miss Universe 2017 was the 66th Miss Universe pageant, held on 26 November 2017. The event was held at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

Iris Mittenaere of France crowned her successor Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa at the end of the event.

South Africa's Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters was crowned Miss Universe

Nel-Peters, defeated 91 other candidates during the finals held in Las Vegas. South Africa last won Miss Universe in 1978.

She succeeded France's Iris Mittenaere, who was crowned in Manila .


Colombia's Laura Gonzalez placed first runner-up, Jamaica's Davina Bennett was second runner-up. 

when is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women observed?

when is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women  observed?

Options

1)  November 25

2) November 26

 3)November 27

 4)November 28

answer


1)  November 25


other details

The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

The date of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women also marks the start of the "16 Days of Activism" that precedes Human Rights Day on December 10 each year.

Where were Asia Pacific Screen Awards held?

Where were Asia Pacific Screen Awards held?

Options

1)Australia

2)Singapore

3)Hong Kong

4)Thailand

answer



1)Australia


Other details

 Asia Pacific Screen Awards were held  in Brisbane, Australia

 

who was John Hendrick?

who was John  Hendrick?

Options

1)singer

2)poet

3)author

4)none of the above

answer

1)singer


Other details

 Jon Hendricks, was an American jazz lyricist and singer. 

Ranil Wickremesinghe is Prime Minister of which country?

Ranil Wickremesinghe is Prime Minister of which country?

Options

1) Sri Lanka

2) Bhutan

3) Nepal

4) Bangla desh

answer

 1) Sri Lanka


Other details

Ranil Wickremesinghe,  is a Sri Lankan politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka since 9 January 2015, as Leader of the United National Party since 1994 and the Member of Parliament for Colombo District since 1977

Andy Grove was associated with which company?

Andy Grove was associated with which company?

options

1) samsung

2) AMD

3) Intel

4) Qualcomm

answer

3) Intel

Other details

Andrew  Grove was a Hungarian-born American businessman, engineer, and author.

He was a science pioneer in the semiconductor industry

He was CEO of Intel Corporation

which country will host 2023 Rugby World Cup ?

which country will host  2023 Rugby World Cup  ?

Options

1) France

2)Germany

3)Spain

4)Italy

answer

1) France


Other details


The 2023 Rugby World Cup, to be hosted by France, is scheduled to be the tenth Rugby World Cup, taking place in the year of the 200th anniversary of the legendary 'invention' of the sport by William Webb Ellis.

who won the ATP Finals 2017?

who won the ATP Finals 2017?

options

1)   Grigor Dimitrov

2)David Goffin

3)Rafael Nadal

4)Roger Federer.

answer

1)   Grigor Dimitrov


Other details

Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria has won the ATP Finals after three set victory over David Goffin of Belgium in  London

Grigor Dimitrov defeated David Goffin 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 to win the title. 

where was Founding Ceremony of International Solar Alliance held?

where was Founding Ceremony of International Solar Alliance  held?


Options

1) Germany

2)France

3)Italy

4)Spain


answer

 1) Germany






Other details

Founding Ceremony of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held in Bonn, Germany.

when is International Day for Tolerance observed?

when is International Day for Tolerance observed?

Options

1)  16 November

2)17 November

3)18 November

4)19 November

answer

1)  16 November


Other details

The International Day for Tolerance is an annual observance declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. It is observed on 16 November.

theme   ‘Together’.

who won the Brazilian Grand Prix?

who won the Brazilian Grand Prix?

Options

1)  Sebastian Vettel

2)Valtteri Bottas

3)Lewis Hamilton

4)Nico Rosberg


answer

 1)  Sebastian Vettel


Other details

 Sebastian Vettel won the Brazilian Grand Prix,

Sebastian Vettel is a German racing driver currently driving in Formula One for Scuderia Ferrari. He is a four-time Formula One World Champion, having won the championship in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 with Red Bull Racing





  

Saurav Ghoshal is associated with which sports?

Saurav Ghoshal is associated with which sports?

Options

1) Squash

2) Tennis

3) hockey

4) Cricket

Answer

Squash

Other details

Saurav Ghosal is a professional squash player from India and reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 15 in December 2013. He completed his schooling at Lakshmipat Singhania Academy in Kolkata.

Gianluigi Buffon played football for which country?

Gianluigi Buffon played football for which country?

Options

1) Italy

2)Spain

3)Germany

4)France

answer

1) Italy


Other details

 Gianluigi   Buffon is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for and captains Serie A club Juventus. He also captained the Italy national team until his international retirement in 2017

when is World Diabetes Day observed?

when is World Diabetes Day observed?

Options

1)  November 14

2) November 15

 3)November 16

 4)November 17

answer

1)  November 14


Other details

World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held on November 14 each year.

the day  marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best and John James Rickard Macleod, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.

World Diabetes Day was launched in 1991 by the IDF and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the rapid rise of diabetes around the world

theme 2017: Women and diabetes – our right to a healthy future.

who won the World Billiards Championships 2017?

who won the World Billiards Championships 2017?

Options

1)  Pankaj Advani

2)Mike Russell

3)Peter Gilchrist

4)Rupesh Shah

answer

1)  Pankaj Advani


other details

Pankaj Advani defeated Englishman Mike Russell 6-2 in the final to defend his title in the World Billiards Championships in Doha.

 Pankaj Advani won  his 17th world title  

Kirti Nidhi Bista was pirme minister of which country?

 Kirti Nidhi Bista  was pirme minister of which country?

Options

1) Nepal

2)Bhutan

3)sri Lanka

4)none of the above

answer


1) Nepal


Other details

Kirti Nidhi Bista was a Nepali politician.

 He served as prime minister of Nepal from 1969 to 1970, 1971 to 1973 and 1977 to 1979

where is 31st ASEAN summit and the East Asia Summit being organized?

where is  31st ASEAN summit and the East Asia Summit being organized?

Options

1) Philippines

2)Vietnam

3)Palau

4)Malaysia

answer

1) Philippines


other details

31st ASEAN summit and the East Asia Summit will be held in Manila, Philippines 

Where was Organic World Congress – 2017 organized?

Where was Organic World Congress – 2017 organized?

Options

1) India

2)Nepal

3)Bhutan

4)sri Lanka

answer

1) India


Other details

 the three-day Organic World Congress – 2017is being organized in Greater Noida.India

Who won the Genesis Prize 2018?

Who won the Genesis Prize 2018?

options

1) Michael R. Bloomberg

2) Michael Douglas

 3)Anish Kapoor

4)Natalie Portman


answer

4)Natalie Portman

other details

The Genesis Prize   was founded in 2012 as a USD$1 million award given annually to Jewish people who have attained recognition and excellence in their fields.

Michael R. Bloomberg was chosen as the first Laureate

On November 7, 2017, the Genesis Prize Foundation announced that actress Natalie Portman is the 2018 Genesis Prize Laureate. The $1 million Genesis Prize Award will be granted to philanthropic programs focused on advancing women’s equality

Natalie Portman   is an actress with dual American and Israeli citizenship

Andrea Pirlo was associated with which sport?

Andrea Pirlo was associated with which sport?

options


1) football

2)tennis

3)squash

4)golf


answer



1) football

Other details

Andrea Pirlo,   is an Italian former professional footballer. 

where would World Youth Forum be organized?

where would World Youth Forum  be organized?

Options

1) Egypt    

2)Nigeria    

3)South Africa    

4)Algeria     


answer

Egypt    


Other details

World Youth Forum, is scheduled to be held at Sharam El Shiekh, Egypt.

what is Damrey ?

what is Damrey  ?

Options

1) typhoon

2) River

3) Sea

4) mountain

answer

1) typhoon


Other detail

Damrey is a Typhoon near  central and southern Vietnam

where would Asian Women's Boxing Championship be held?

where would  Asian Women's Boxing Championship be held?

Options

1) Vietnam

2)China

3)Cambodia

4)Laos


answer

 1) Vietnam


Other details

 Asian Women's Boxing Championship were played in  in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City

who was was ranked first Forbes’ 100 most powerful women l

who was was ranked first  Forbes’ 100 most powerful women list?

Options

1) Angela Merkel

2)Theresa May

3)Melinda Gates

4)Sheryl Sandberg,

answer






1) Angela Merkel

Other details

American business magazine Forbes published its list of the world's 100 most powerful women, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel topping the list for the 11th time.

Merkel was also given the No. 3 spot on Forbes' 2016 list of most powerful people in the world

British Prime Minister Theresa May was ranked second

Melinda Gates came in third with Forbes saying she is  the "most powerful woman in philanthropy,"

Facebook's chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg, came in fourth.

Mary Bara, chief executive officer of US automobile maker General Motors, was named fifth most powerful woman by Forbes




 

which country has been named most improved economy in the world?

which country has been named  most improved economy in the world?

Options

1) Brunei

2)Indonesia

3)Malaysia

4)Philippines

answer


1) Brunei


Other details

Brunei Darussalam has been named the most improved economy in the world  in the World Bank’s Doing Business Report 2018.

It has been named for the third year in a row

where would 9th global green film fest be held?

 where would 9th global green film fest be held?

Options

1) India

2) Bhutan

3) Nepal

4) Bangladesh

answer

 1) India


other details

The ninth edition of CMS Vatavaran, an international film festival on environment and wildlife,  will begin in New Delhi from 2 November.

where are Commonwealth Shooting Championships 2017 being organized?

where are Commonwealth Shooting Championships 2017 being organized?

Options

1) Australia

2)New Zealand

3)South Africa

4)Kenya

answer

1) Australia


Other details

Commonwealth Shooting Championships is being played  in Brisbane Australia