Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: 16 February – 22 February 2015

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Daggubati Ramanaidu is the correct answer for this question. He was a renowned film producer who held the Guinness World record for producing the highest number of films in several languages. He passed away on 18 February 2015 in a hospital in Hyderabad.

The Muthoot Group tied-up with World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature-India on 14 February 2015 to manage human-elephant conflict.

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic was sworn-in as the fourth President of Croatia on 15 February 2015.

Services topped the medal tally in the 35th National Games which concluded in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 14 February 2015.

Balasubramaniam Venkataramani was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) Limited on 13 February 2015.

Dhanak is the correct answer because it won two awards at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2015.

Thailand passed a law on 19 February 2015 to ban commercial surrogacy for foreigners. This means that foreigners are no longer allowed to hire Thai women to carry their babies as surrogates. This law was likely passed to address concerns about exploitation and human trafficking in the surrogacy industry, as well as to protect the rights and well-being of Thai women who were acting as surrogates.

The given answer, "All of the above," is correct because all three statements are true. Statement I states that Dr. Tessy Thomas and Geeta Varadan were jointly named for the Nayudamma Award 2014, which is true. Statement II states that Jayant Vishnu Narlikar was the winner of the Nayudamma Award 2013, which is also true. Statement III states that the Nayudamma Award is conferred annually on persons who have made important contributions to the development of science and technology in the country, which is again true. Therefore, all three statements are correct.

The given answer, "Both I and II," is correct because both statements I and II are true. Statement I states that the resolution was sponsored by Russia and adopted unanimously by all 193 member states, which means that it was supported by all countries. Statement II states that the resolution called on member states to take appropriate measures to prevent the trade of cultural heritage and art illegally removed from Iraq since 6 August 1990 and from Syria since 15 March 2011. This shows that the resolution aimed to prevent the financing of terrorist groups by targeting the trade of illegally obtained cultural artifacts.

Mridaparikshak, launched on 18 February 2015, is a minilab for soil testing. It has been jointly developed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Indian Institute of Soil Science, (IISS) Bhopal. It is capable of determining all the important soil parameters, including soil pH, EC, organic carbon, available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, and micronutrients like zinc, boron, and iron. Therefore, all of the given statements are correct.

Dr. Rahul Kaiche is the correct answer because he is the cardiac surgeon from Maharashtra who became the first surgeon in the state and second in India to use titanium plates for sternal closure in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery.

Marcia is the correct answer because it is the name of the tropical cyclone that hit Australia on 20 February 2015.

Tapan Misra was appointed as the Chairman of ISRO's Space Application Centre on 20 February 2015.

Saurav Ganguly was awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on 13 February 2015.

The Central Information Commission (CIC) ruled that both the Centre and State governments should act as responsible litigants. This means that they should not engage in litigation for the sake of it, should not make false pleas or use technicalities, and should ensure that all relevant facts and documents are presented to the court. They should also not withhold any information or attempt to mislead the court or tribunal. Therefore, all of the options I, II, III, and IV are correct.

The theme for International Mother Language Day 2015 was "Inclusive Education through and with Language – Language Matters". This theme emphasizes the importance of using language as a tool for inclusive education, promoting diversity, and fostering cultural understanding. It highlights the role of language in ensuring equal access to education for all individuals, regardless of their linguistic background, and recognizes the significance of preserving and promoting linguistic diversity.

The correct answer is Justice TS Thakur. The Third National Lok Adalat, held on 14 February 2015, disposed off 56000 cases in a single day. This event was chaired by Justice TS Thakur.

The correct answer is Raipur - Bilaspur: NH - 7. The reason for this is that NH-7 is not the parent National Highway for the Raipur - Bilaspur section.

The correct answer is Chapter VII. Chapter VII of the UN Charter provides the Security Council with the authority to take measures to maintain or restore international peace and security. This includes the ability to impose sanctions and authorize the use of force. By adopting a resolution under Chapter VII, the UNSC is able to legally bind member states to take action against ISIS and Al-Nusrah Front by cutting off their sources of financing.

German researchers successfully combined the solar telescope with the Laser Frequency Comb technique to enable the search for Earth-like planets in distant space with accuracy and ease. The Laser Frequency Comb technique is used to measure the exact frequencies of light, which is crucial for detecting the subtle changes in starlight caused by the presence of planets. By combining this technique with the solar telescope, researchers can effectively analyze the light from distant stars and identify potential Earth-like planets.

The given answer, "All of the above," is correct because all three statements are true. Statement I states that the approval was granted for marketing and promotion of raw sugar production of 14 lakh metric tonne of sugar. Statement II states that the CCEA fixed a uniform rate of export subsidy at 4000 rupees per metric tonne for the 2014-15 sugar season. Statement III states that in the case of mills having alcohol production capacities, the incentive will be available to them if they offer to supply ethanol to oil marketing companies (OMCs). Therefore, all three statements are true.

The Bihar State Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, approved a proposal to include the caste of Dusadh into the Mahadalit category. This decision was made by the state SC/ST welfare department.

In the case of State of Uttarakhand vs Bhim Singh & Anr, the Supreme Court held that the demand for dowry can be made at any time and not necessarily before marriage. This means that even if the demand for dowry is made after the marriage has taken place, it is still considered illegal and punishable under the Dowry Prohibition Act. The court's decision in this case reinforces the importance of prohibiting dowry demands and ensuring the protection of women from such practices.

The given statement is true because it states that both I and II are true. According to the operational guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India, the obligation to export under the 20:80 scheme will continue to apply for unutilized gold imported before 28 November 2014 (I). Additionally, the import of gold coins and medallions will no longer be prohibited (II). Therefore, both I and II are true.

The given answer is correct because green is matched with "Good" which indicates that the air quality is satisfactory and poses no or minimal health risks. The other colors - red, maroon, and yellow - are matched with indicators of poor, very poor, and moderately polluted air quality respectively, which signify increasing levels of pollution and associated health risks.

The aim of the Electoral Roll Authentication Mission (ERAM) and Purification Drive is to weed out bogus voters from the voters list. This means that the mission intends to identify and remove any individuals who are fraudulently registered as voters, ensuring that only eligible voters are included in the list. By doing so, the Election Commission aims to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the voters list, ensuring fair and transparent elections.

The correct answer is I and III. The explanation for this answer is that the provisions mentioned in statement I state that advertising and promotions for commercial surrogacy are banned, surrogate agents and unregistered clinics are shut down. This indicates a ban on commercial surrogacy for foreigners. Statement III states that only married Thai couples or couples with one Thai partner who have been married for at least three years can seek surrogacy, further confirming the ban on commercial surrogacy for foreigners. Statement II does not provide any information related to the ban on commercial surrogacy for foreigners, making it incorrect.

The given answer states that only statement II is true. Statement II states that inoperative accounts are those accounts wherein the contribution has not been received for 36 months. This means that if an account has not received any contribution for 36 months, it is considered an inoperative account. Statement I, on the other hand, states that there are about 8.15 crore inoperative provident fund accounts with a balance of 20000 crore rupees. However, this statement is not mentioned in the question, so it cannot be considered as true. Therefore, the correct answer is Only II.

The correct answer is "Only I." This is because Manuel Valls employed the 49 – 3 decree of the Constitution to force through a key package of economic reforms. The opposition brought the no-confidence motion against the government due to this action. There is no mention of the socialist government passing a law to extend austerity measures, so option II is not true.

The given correct answer is II and III. This means that statement II, which states that the grant is in addition to the National Adaptation Fund set up by the Union Government in 2014, is true. Additionally, statement III, which states that the implementing agency of the SLACC Project is the National Rural Livelihood Mission, is also true. Statement I, which states that the amount will be used to implement special projects under the SLACC Project in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha, is not mentioned in the given information and therefore cannot be determined as true or false.