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March 2019 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com A2Z CA Q/A PDF for upcoming exams March 2019 - Week 4 www.aspirantszone.com 1 www.aspirantszone.com | Like us on Facebook March 2019 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q1. Who has been appointed as the election ambassador of the Karnataka? Answer: Girish N.Gowda Explanation: The state Election Commission roped in Girish N.Gowda, paralympic high jumper as the election ambassador of the Karnataka.A decision in this regard was announced by the state election commissioner Sanjeev Kumar. Q2. Recently, Balwant Singh passed away. He was related to which field? Answer: Professor Explanation: Former Rajpura MLA professor Balwant Singh passed away at a hospital in Chandigarh following prolonged illness. He was 82. Balwant, who hailed from Hashimpur village of Rajpura division in Patiala, joined politics after resigning from his government job as a school teacher in 1968. Q3. Recently, Joachim Persson has been banned for 18 months for offences linked to betting and match-fixing. He belongs to which country? Answer: Denmark Explanation: Denmark’s Joachim Persson has been banned for 18 months for offences linked to betting and match-fixing. The 36-year-old former world number six was found guilty of “four violations of the code of conduct in relation to betting, wagering and irregular match results”. Q4. Which country won the 2019 badminton Asia mixed team championships? Answer: China Explanation: China won the 2019 badminton Asia mixed team championships by defeating Japan 3-2 in the final in Hong Kong. China took the lead 1-0 after He Jiting and Du Yue overcame Japanese pair Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino in the mixed doubles. Q5. Who became the first player in the IPL history to amass 5000 runs? Answer: Suresh Raina Explanation: Suresh Raina added another feather to his illustrious cap in Chennai as the Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) batsman became the first in the IPL history to amass 5000 runs. The Uttar Pardesh cricketer also has 35 fifties in the league beside a century, averaging 34.27. Q6. Who is the author of the book “Every Vote Counts”? Answer: Navin Chawla Explanation: Former Chief Election Commissioner of India Navin Chawla’s latest book “Every Vote Counts”, was launched at New Delhi’s Taj Mahal Hotel on Man Singh Road. Navin Chawla’s book was launched by former Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari. Q7. Which country became the first G7 nation to join China’s signature foreign policy Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)? Answer: Italy Explanation: Despite a warning by United States, Italy join China’s signature foreign policy Belt and Road Initiative(BRI), making it the first G7 country to officially do so. China and Italy also a Memorandum of Understanding in this regard. Already, China has signed BRI cooperation agreements with over 40 countries. Q8. What is the theme of this year’s World Meteorological day? Answer: The Sun, the earth and the Weather Explanation: World Meteorological day is observed on 23 March.The theme is “The Sun,the earth and the Weather”. 2 www.aspirantszone.com | Like us on Facebook March 2019 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q9. Recently, Shahnaz Rahmatullah passed away. He was related to which field? Answer: Singer Explanation: Shahnaz Rahmatullah, a renowned South Asian Singer , passed away in Bangladesh after suffering a heart attack. The 67-year-old singer’s career spanned five decades and encompassed a number of genres, particularly national songs. Q10. Recently, Vinjamuri Anasuya Devi passed away. She was related to which field? Answer: Writer Explanation: Noted folk artist, music director and writer Vinjamuri Anasuya Devi passed away at Houston in the U.S. at the age of 99. A recipient of Kala Prapoorna award, she got her first gramophone record at the age of 8 years. Q11. Who won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize? Answer: Peter Tabichi Explanation: A science teacher from rural Kenya, who gives away most of his salary to support poorer pupils, has won a $1m prize (£760,000) for the world’s best teacher.Peter Tabichi,, a member of the Franciscan religious order, won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize. Q12. Who was unanimously re-elected as president of the Basketball Federation of India? Answer: K Govindaraj Explanation: K Govindaraj was unanimously re-elected as president of the Basketball Federation of india at its annual general-body meeting in Bengaluru. Chander Mukhi Sharma was re-elected secretary-general. Q13. The world’s largest e-waste recycling facility has opened up in which city? Answer: Dubai Explanation: The world’s largest e-waste recycling facility has opened up in Dubai. Q14. According to ICRA, Housing Finance Companies are expected to show credit growth at how much percent in FY 19? Answer: 13-15% Explanation: The liquidity crisis has crimped credit growth for housing finance companies and is unlikely to improve much in FY20, even as the weak external environment will put a pressure on asset quality, warns a report. Q15. Recently, Naresh Goyal stepped away from his post. He was the former chairman of which company? Answer: Jet Airways Explanation: Jet airways chairman Naresh Goyal stepped down, paving way for lenders to bail out the financially troubled airline he set up 25 years ago. The airline has over one billion dollars in debt and has to repay money to banks, lessors of planes and suppliers besides clearing pending salaries to its pilots. Q16. According to the Airports Council International (ACI), which airport is the world’s 12th busiest airport? Answer: Indira Gandhi International Airport Explanation: The nation capital’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has now become the world’s 12th busiest airport moving up four places from the 16th spot in 2017. According to the preliminary world airport traffic rankings for 2018 released by the Airports Council International(ACI), it over took mega-hubs like Frankfurt, Dallas Forth Worth, Guangzhou and Istanbul Ataturk airports. Q17. What is the rank of India on a global energy transition index compiled by World Economics forum (WEF)? Answer: 76th 3 www.aspirantszone.com | Like us on Facebook March 2019 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Explanation: India has moved up two places to rank 76th on a global energy transition index. This annual list, compiled by Geneva based World Economic Forum (WEF). The report, released by the WEF, said India is amongst the countries with high pollution levels and has a relatively high CO2 intensity in its energy system. Q18. Recently, Nikki Bella announced her retirement. She was related to which sports? Answer: Wrestling Explanation: Actress wrestler Nikki Bella has announced his retirement from the WWE. The 35-year-old now happily wants to put her WWE jersey away to focus on other things. Bella made her WWE debut back in 2007, her SmackDown debut with her twin sister, Brie Bella was in 2008, and has won the Divas Championship twice. Q19. Who will head the committee that has been formed to further deepen digital payments and enhance financial inclusion through Fintech? Answer: Nandan Nilekani Explanation: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has said that the central bank of the country has appointed 5-member committee under the chairmanship of Nandan Nilekani to further deepen digital payments and enhance financial inclusion through Fintech. Q20. Which country become the first in the world to install wireless charging systems for electric taxis? Answer: Norway Explanation: Norway’s capital Oslo will become the first city in the world to install wireless charging systems for electric taxis , hoping to make recharging quick and efficient enough to speed the take up of non-polluting cabs. Q21. India started joint military exercise “MITRA SHAKTI” with which country? Answer: Sri Lanka Explanation: In a bid to further cement the relationship between armies of both the nations, a contingent of Indian Army left for Sri Lanka to participate in 6th edition of joint military exercise “Mitra Shakti” involving practicing tactical level operations in an international Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorist environment under UN mandate. Q22. Which Indian INS participated in LIMA 19 in Malaysia? Answer: Kadmatt Explanation: Indian Navy’s frontline anti submarine warfare(ASW) corvette INS Kadmatt reached at Langkawi in Malaysia , on a seven-day official visit, to participate in Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition. Q23. Researchers at the GRAPE-3 moun telescope facility have measured the electrical potential, size and height of a thundercloud. Where is the GRAPE-3 facility located? Answer: Ooty Explanation: For the first time in the world, researchers at the GRAPE-3 moun telescope facility in Ooty have measured the electrical potential, size and height of a thundercloud that passed overhead on December 1, 2014. At 1.3 gigavolts (GV), this cloud had 10 times higher potential than the previous record in a cloud. Q24. Which company launched 2 new India specific tools “Candidate Connect” and “Share You Voted”? Answer: Facebook Explanation: Social-networking site facebook launched 2 new india specific tools “Candidate Connect” and “Share You Voted” to boost civic engagement on its platform during the general elections that commence in April. Q25. Recently, spin bowler Bruce Yardley passed away. He belongs from which country? Answer: Australia 4 www.aspirantszone.com | Like us on Facebook March 2019 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Explanation: Bruce Yardley, the former Australian spin bowler, coach and, commentator passed away after a prolonged fight with cancer at the age of 71. Q26. Recently, writer Ashita passed away. She was the writer of which language? Answer: Malayalam Explanation: Well-known Malayalam writer and poet Ashita passed away at the age of 63 at a private hospital in Thrissur.