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  • Name the Indian-orgin journalist who conferred with V K Krishna Menon Award 2019 in UK?


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  • A. Deepak Chaurasia
  • B. Shekhar Gupta
  • C. Rajdeep Sardesai
  • D. G D Robert Govender

  • Correct Answer
  • G D Robert Govender 

    Explanation
    Indian -origin journalist G D 'Robert' Govender conferred with V K Krishna Menon Award 2019 in UK for his contribution as a pioneer of decolonised journalism. The award is given to mark the 123rd birth anniversary of V K Krishna Menon, Indian diplomat and politician. Govender is the first person who has been awarded the V K Krishna Menon posthumously. He had died in the UK in 2016. Govender was the first journalist who called for an international boycott of South Africa's sports team which only had whites as their members.

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    • Options
    • A. India
    • B. Mexico
    • C. Netherlands
    • D. Colombia
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    • 2. Who has named 2019 FWA footballer of the year?

    • Options
    • A. Harry Kane
    • B. Raheem Sterling
    • C. Kevin De Bruyne
    • D. Leroy Sane
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    • 3. 2019 Asian Boxing Championship was held in __________.

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    • A. Beijing, China
    • B. Bangkok, Thailand
    • C. Jakarta, Indonesia
    • D. New Delhi, India
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    • 4. Who has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian Men's Volleyball team?

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    • D. Renan Dal Zotto
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    • A. Subhash Chandra Garg
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    • C. Rajiv Mehrishi
    • D. Bimal Jalan
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    • C. Abhijit Banerjee
    • D. Krishnamurthy Subramanian
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    • 7. Who won the Women's singles title in the 42nd edition of Porsche Tennis Grand Prix?

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    • D. Mona Barthel
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    • 8. Who was appointed as the non-resident panel for the Supreme Court of Fiji?

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    • B. Kurian Joseph
    • C. Jasti Chelameswar
    • D. Madan Bhimrao Lokur
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    • 9. Who has been elected as the Vice-President of International Motorcycle Manufactures Association?

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    • A. Rakesh Sharma
    • B. D J Balaji Rao
    • C. Gita Piramal
    • D. Nanoo Pamnani
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    • Options
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    • C. Amit Rathi
    • D. Rajinder Singh
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