May 2019 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com A2Z CA Q/A PDF for upcoming exams May 2019 - Week 4 www.aspirantszone.com 1 www.aspirantszone.com | Like us on Facebook May 2019 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q1. Which company has been conferred with FICCI Claims Excellence Award? Answer: Bharti AXA Life Insurance Explanation: Bharti AXA Life Insurance, a private life insurer, has been conferred with the FICCI Claims Excellence Award. The recognition comes for its customer-friendly claims services in the life insurance sector. Q2. Who was sworn in as new CM of Andhra Pradesh? Answer: Jagan Mohan Reddy Explanation: In Andhra Pradesh, YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy will be sworn in as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh on 30th of this month at Vijayawada. Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced this following his party achieving inching towards a landslide victory in the legislative elections for Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly held on April 11th. Q3. IRDAI recently set up regulatory sandbox for fin tech innovations in association with which organisation? Answer: SEBI Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) have announced initiatives to encourage tech startups, especially fintech, by making data and systems available to them through the regulatory sandbox (RS). Q4. Recently WHO declared Algeria and which other country as Malaria free? Answer: Argentina Explanation: The World Health Organization has certified Algeria and Argentina as malaria-free, following three consecutive years where no new cases of the deadly disease have been reported. Q5. The 5th Smart Cities India 2019 Expo held in which city/UT? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The 5th Smart Cities India 2019 expo, including Transport India, Solar India, Buildings India and Water India expos, was inaugurated by Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, at the Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Q6. Who won the Joan Miro Prize for 2019? Answer: Nalini Malani Explanation: Indian contemporary artist Nalini Malani has won the Joan Miro Prize for 2019, the Barcelona-based Fundacio Joan Miro has announced. One of the most prestigious contemporary art awards in the world, it recognises present-day work by artists who show the same spirit of exploration, innovation, commitment and freedom that characterised Spanish painter and sculptor Joan Miro’s life and work. Q7. Recently Theresa May announced her retirement. She was the former PM of which country? Answer: Britain Explanation: British Prime Minister Theresa May announced resignation from her post. She will resign on 7 June. Her announcement triggers the start of a contest to replace her as Conservative leader and Prime Minister. Q8. Who clinched the 2nd edition of India Open Boxing Tournament in 51 kg category? Answer: Mary Kom Explanation: Six-time world champion Mary Kom in the 51 kg category clinched the second edition of the India Open Boxing Tournament at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi AC Indoor Stadium in Guwahati, Assam Q9. Which bank launched Corp SME Suvidha product? Answer: Corporation Bank 2 www.aspirantszone.com | Like us on Facebook May 2019 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Explanation: Corporation Bank has launched ‘Corp SME Suvidha’, a product for GST-registered MSMEs. The product has been designed as part of the bank’s efforts to provide the best products to the MSME sector. Q10. Who has become the first Indian woman to successfully scale amount Makalu? Answer: Priyanka Mohite Explanation: Priyanka Mohite, the 26-year-old Satara based mountaineer, has become the first Indian woman to successfully scale Mount Makalu — the fifth-highest mountain in the world at 8,481 metres. Q11. Recently Surya Prakash passed away. He was related to which field? Answer: Artist Explanation: Surya Prakash, a well-known painter from Hyderabad, who was one of the first artists to put the city on the national map, passed away following a heart attack. He was 78. Q12. Who received the UNSDG 10 most Influential people in healthcare award? Answer: Acharya Balkrishna Explanation: Patanjali Ayurved Limited’s Managing Director, Acharya Balkrishna received the ‘UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award’ on behalf of Patanjali Group of Institutions in Geneva. Q13. Who has been appointed as Vice President of Badminton Asia Council? Answer: Himanta Biswa Sharma Explanation: Badminton Association of India (BAI) President Himanta Biswa Sarma has been elected the Vice President of the Badminton Asia Council (BAC). Q14. Who won the 2019 Geneva Open? Answer: Alexander Zverev Explanation: Germany’s Alexander Zverev captured his first title of the season with a see-saw 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (10-8) victory in Geneva Open final over Chile’s Nicolas Jarry, who had two match points but came up just short. Q15. Who won gold in women’s 10 m air rifle category at ISSF World Cup in Munich? Answer: Apurvi Chandela Explanation: Apurvi Chandela won the gold in women’s 10m air rifle at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. The 26-year- old shot 251 points in the final to pip China’s Luyao Wang’s score of 250.8. This was Apurvi’s second gold of the year, having won the first at the Delhi World Cup in February. Q16. Which company has acquired an equity stake in ABN AMRO Bank? Answer: Infosys Explanation: Global software major Infosys has completed the acquisition of majority (75 per cent) equity stake in the Stater N.V. subsidiary of the Netherlands-based ABN AMRO Bank. Q17. Recently Veeru Devgan passed away. He was related to which field? Answer: Film Director Explanation: Veeru Devgan, one of the most celebrated action and stunts directors in Bollywood, has passed away in Mumbai. He choreographed action scenes in more than 80 films. The father of Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn, Veeru also directed a film with Ajay in the lead, Hindustan Ki Kasam. His other son Anil Devgan is a director. Q18. Who has won the Dylan Thomas Prize recently? Answer: Guy Gunaratne Explanation: Debut novelist Guy Gunaratne has won the £30,000 Swansea University International Dylan Thomas 3 www.aspirantszone.com | Like us on Facebook May 2019 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com prize for In Our Mad and Furious City, an “urgent, timely and compelling” account of life on a London housing estate during city-wide riots. Q19. Who was re elected as President of Badminton Asia? Answer: Anton Aditya Subowo Explanation: Indonesia’s Anton Aditya Subowo was re-elected as the President of Badminton Asia. As a result, he will continue as the President for another four years. Q20. Who took oath as new CM of Sikkim? Answer: PS Golay Explanation: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) president Prem Singh Tamang, popularly known as PS Golay took oath as the Chief Minister of Sikkim. He was administered the oath by Governor Ganga Prasad at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok. Q21. Which country won the Sudirman Cup 2019? Answer: China Explanation: China won the badminton world mixed-team championship, Sudirman Cup 2019 in Nanning, China. They beat Japan in men’s doubles, women’s singles and men’s singles to clinch the title for the 11th time. Q22. Who won Monaco Grand Prix 2019? Answer: Lewis Hamilton Explanation: Lewis Hamilton won the Monaco Grand Prix 2019 to extend his championship lead over Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas. Q23. Who clinched the Sekisui Open Title? Answer: Mahesh Mangaonkar Explanation: India’s Mahesh Mangaonkar defeated Spain’s Bernat Jaume, the third seed, in the final to clinch the Sekisui Open title for the second time in his career in Kriens, Switzerland. This was Mahesh’s eighth PSA title. Q24. As per India Ratings’, at how much percent will India grow during 2018-19? Answer: 6.9% Explanation: India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said that it expects India’s GDP growth rate during 2018-19 to be 6.9 per cent as against the advance estimate of 7 per cent. Q25. Which country launched the world’s largest nuclear powered icebreaker? Answer: Russia Explanation: Russia launched the world’s largest nuclear-powered icebreaker, which would open up commercial opportunities for the country in the northern sea route. With the ceremonial launch of ‘Ural’, Russia’s Rosatom Atomic Energy Corporation, which is the main equipment supplier for India’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant, has completed another step towards ensuring all-year round navigability of the Northern sea route. Q26. Recently a unique tree ambulance service was launched in which city? Answer: Chennai Explanation: A unique ‘Tree Ambulance’ service – an initiative to provide care to trees besides spread green cover, was launched by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu in Chennai. Q27. Peter Mutharika has been sworn as new President of Which country? Answer: Malawi 4 www.aspirantszone.com | Like us on Facebook May 2019 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Explanation: Malawian President Peter Mutharika has been narrowly re-elected for a second five-year term following a hotly-contested vote, according to the country’s electoral commission. Q28. Who clinched gold in the women’s 25 m pistol at the ISSF World Cup 2019? Answer: Rahi Sarnabot Explanation: Rahi Sarnobat clinched gold in the women’s 25m pistol at the season’s third International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup in Munich, Germany. By this win, she sealed an Olympic quota place for India in style. Q29. As per SBI report, GDP growth in quarter 4 is likely to remain at how much percent? Answer: 5.9-6.1% Explanation: The country’s economic growth in the fourth quarter ended March 2019 is expected to moderate to 6.1-5.9 per cent, which could pull down growth rate for the entire fiscal 2018-19 to below 7 per cent, according to a report by SBI.