Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: 9 February – 15 February 2015

In the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections held on 10 February 2015, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged as the winner.

ICICI is the correct answer because on 10 February 2015, ICICI bank launched India's first digital bank on a mobile phone called Pockets. This digital bank allows customers to perform various banking activities such as fund transfers, bill payments, and recharges directly from their mobile phones. ICICI's launch of Pockets marked a significant step in the digitization of banking services in India.

Ammu is the mascot of India's 35th National Games that concluded on 14 February 2015.

Sunil Chhetri won the AIFF 2014 Player of the Year trophy in the men's category on 13 February 2015. This can be inferred from the given options where Sunil Chhetri is the only footballer listed.

Vinod Mehta is the author of the book "Editor Unplugged: Media, Magnates, Netas and Me". The book was released in December 2014 but gained attention in the news in February 2015.

Sumitra Mahajan's name was included in the LIMCA book of records for representing the same Lok Sabha constituency for eight times. Therefore, the constituency that she represents is Indore.

Amartya Sen won the Charleston-EFG John Maynard Keynes Prize 2015 on 9 February 2015.

Bala Devi won the AIFF 2014 Player of the Year trophy in the women's category on 13 February 2015.

Grasim Industries Limited has announced the proposed merger with Aditya Birla Chemicals (India). This decision was approved by the Board of Directors on February 11, 2015. The merger will involve combining the operations and assets of both companies, resulting in a unified entity. This strategic move aims to enhance Grasim's position in the chemical industry and leverage the synergies between the two companies. Aditya Birla Chemicals (India) is the correct answer for the company with which Grasim will be merged.

The correct answer is Finance Secretary. The announcement by the Reserve Bank of India regarding the circulation of one rupee denomination currency notes indicates that these notes will carry the signature of the Finance Secretary. This is because the Finance Secretary is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the country and is involved in the decision-making process regarding currency circulation.

The correct answer is Liberal Party. The Liberal Party is the political party of the Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott. On 9 February 2015, the party saw a confidence vote on spilling the top leadership.

The correct answer is Reeta Peshawaria Menon and Anu Peshawaria.

The sub-groups of Chief Ministers within NITI Aayog will study the centrally-sponsored schemes and recommend which ones should continue, be transferred to states, or be discontinued. They will also focus on skill development and the creation of skilled manpower within states. Additionally, they will decide on the institutional mechanisms for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, aiming to make cleanliness a part of life in perpetuity. Therefore, all of the given statements are true.

Adani Enterprises Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government to jointly set up India's largest solar park with a capacity of 10,000 MW. This indicates that Adani Enterprises Ltd is the correct answer to the question.

The correct answer is Albendazole tablets. The National Deworming Day initiative aims to provide deworming treatment to children between the ages of 1 to 19 years in twelve states. Albendazole is a commonly used medication for deworming and is effective against various types of parasitic worms. It is safe and easy to administer, making it suitable for use in children.

Henn-na Hotel in Japan announced its plan to open the first robot-staffed hotel in the world in the first week of February 2015.

Shahrukh Khan was not awarded the Yash Bharti Samman 2015 by the Uttar Pradesh Government on 9 February 2015.

The correct answer is Amini. The Indian Navy conducted a large scale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise in the Lakshadweep Islands, but it was not conducted at Amini.

Naveen Chopra was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vodafone India on 9 February 2015.

The correct answer is 3000 crore rupees. The Union Government approved a proposal to increase the authorized Share Capital of the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) from 1500 crore rupees to 3000 crore rupees. This increase in share capital will provide the NMDFC with more funds to support the development and financial needs of minorities in the country.

The Supreme Court of India directed the CBI to investigate the role of two institutions in the multi-crore chit-fund scam. The correct answer is RBI and SEBI. This means that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) were specifically mentioned by the Supreme Court as institutions to be probed in relation to the scam.

Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited shut down one of its urea units in Kota, Rajasthan on 8 February 2015.

The correct answer is "Youth and Radio". World Radio Day 2015 was observed with the theme of "Youth and Radio". This suggests that the focus of the day was on the role of youth in the radio industry and the impact of radio on young people. It highlights the importance of engaging and empowering young people through radio, as well as promoting their participation and representation in the medium. This theme also emphasizes the potential of radio as a tool for youth development and social change.

West Bengal government launched the Micro Business Credit Card on 11 February 2015 to boost the MSME sector. This initiative aimed to provide financial support and easy access to credit for micro and small businesses in the state. The credit card scheme aimed to address the financial needs of these businesses and promote entrepreneurship and economic growth in West Bengal.

Siemens is the correct answer because on 9 February 2015, it was the engineering firm that received orders worth 450 crore rupees from Varanasi-based Diesel Locomotive Works of Indian Railways.

Pramod Asthana is the correct answer because he was appointed to head the three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) that was constituted to re-investigate the 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases.

Andhra Bank received the least capital infusion from the government because the question states that the government decided to infuse 6990 crore rupees in nine public banks. Since Andhra Bank is listed as one of the options, it can be inferred that it is one of the nine banks receiving capital infusion. Therefore, it must have received the least amount of capital infusion compared to the other options.

The correct answer is Wide Field Camera 3. The Wide Field Camera 3 is the camera of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope that captured the rare occurrence of three of Jupiter's largest moons racing across the banded face of the gas-giant planet on 24 January 2015.

The revised Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar Scheme includes the identification and nurturing of budding/young talent, encouragement of sports through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and employment of sportspersons and sports welfare measures. However, financial support for sports excellence is not a part of the revised scheme.

The correct answer is National Dalit Movement for Justice. The tool, named Atrocity Tracking and Monitoring (ATM) System, was launched by this organization in February 2015. This suggests that the National Dalit Movement for Justice is actively working towards tracking and monitoring atrocities against Dalit communities in India.