Current Affairs Challenge 5
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
The India International Coffee Festival was organised in which of the following cities?
- A.
Banagalore
- B.
Kolkata
- C.
New Delhi
- D.
Coimbatore
Correct Answer
C. New DelhiExplanation
The India International Coffee Festival was organized in New Delhi. This city was chosen as the venue for the festival, which indicates that it hosted the event.Rate this question:
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- 2.
This man has taken over as the President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). What is his name?
- A.
RV Kanoria
- B.
Sam Pitroda
- C.
Narayan Pakhliwala
- D.
Rustom Vij
Correct Answer
A. RV KanoriaExplanation
RV Kanoria is the correct answer because he has taken over as the President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who is the new CEO of Yahoo?
- A.
Carol Bartz
- B.
Paul Krugman
- C.
Jerry Yang
- D.
Scott Thompson
Correct Answer
D. Scott ThompsonExplanation
Scott Thompson is the correct answer because he was appointed as the CEO of Yahoo. The question asks for the new CEO of Yahoo, and Scott Thompson fits this description as he was the CEO at the time the question was asked. Carol Bartz was the previous CEO of Yahoo, Paul Krugman is an economist and not affiliated with Yahoo, and Jerry Yang is a co-founder of Yahoo but not the current CEO.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Name the winner of the Chennai Open Singles Title, 2012.
- A.
Milas Raonic
- B.
Jo Wilfred Tsonga
- C.
Janko Tipsarevic
- D.
Gael Monfils
Correct Answer
A. Milas RaonicExplanation
Milas Raonic won the Chennai Open Singles Title in 2012.Rate this question:
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- 5.
NASA's two gravity mapping sattelites around the moon: GRAIL A & GRAIL B have been renamed as:
- A.
Fobos & grunt
- B.
Hope & wisdom
- C.
Quest A & quest B
- D.
Ebb & flow
Correct Answer
D. Ebb & flowExplanation
The correct answer is "Ebb & flow." NASA's two gravity mapping satellites around the moon, originally named GRAIL A and GRAIL B, have been renamed as Ebb and Flow. This change in names reflects the nature of their mission, which involves measuring the variations in the moon's gravitational field. The terms "ebb" and "flow" are often associated with the tides and represent the rise and fall of the gravitational forces experienced by the satellites as they orbit the moon.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the name of India's first indigenous nuclear submarine?
- A.
INS Vikrant
- B.
INS Arihant
- C.
INS Shakti
- D.
INS Chakra
Correct Answer
B. INS ArihantExplanation
INS Arihant is the correct answer because it is India's first indigenous nuclear submarine. It was launched in 2009 and commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2016. INS Arihant is a part of India's nuclear triad, which means it can launch nuclear missiles from land, air, and sea. It is a significant milestone for India's defense capabilities as it provides a credible second-strike capability, enhancing the country's deterrence posture.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Cyclone Thane was named so by which of the following countries?
- A.
India
- B.
Mauritius
- C.
Myanmar
- D.
Sri Lanka
Correct Answer
C. MyanmarExplanation
Cyclone Thane was named by Myanmar.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who won Big Boss 5?
- A.
Sky
- B.
Sunny Leone
- C.
Siddharth
- D.
Juhi Parmar
Correct Answer
D. Juhi ParmarExplanation
Juhi Parmar won Big Boss 5.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which automobile giant launched RE-60 recently?
Correct Answer
bajaj auto
bajajExplanation
Bajaj Auto is the correct answer for the question. Bajaj Auto is an automobile giant that recently launched the RE-60. It is a four-wheeler vehicle that is designed for intra-city transportation. Bajaj Auto is a well-known Indian automobile manufacturer and is known for its motorcycles and three-wheelers. The RE-60 is a new addition to their product lineup and aims to provide a cost-effective and efficient mode of transportation for urban areas.Rate this question:
- 10.
Which country recently lifted a two year old state of emergency?
Correct Answer
fijiExplanation
Fiji recently lifted a two-year-old state of emergency. This indicates that the country has ended the special legal powers that were imposed to address a specific crisis or emergency situation. The reason for the state of emergency in Fiji is not provided in the question, but it could have been due to natural disasters, political instability, or any other significant event that required exceptional measures to be taken.Rate this question:
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