Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: 15 December – 21 December 2014

Rolene Strauss won the Miss World title for the year 2014 in December 2014.

Viswanathan Anand is the correct answer because he won the 2014 London Classic Chess title.

YV Reddy is the correct answer because he was the person who headed the 14th Finance Commission. The commission submitted its report to the President of India on 15 December 2014.

Koyal Rana is the correct answer because she was the Indian participant in the Miss World 2014 competition.

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Vivek Hallegere Murthy was appointed as the 19th Surgeon General of America on 15 December 2014.

The correct answer is ICICI bank and Bank of Baroda. This is because the Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty on these two banks for violating its instructions regarding norms on Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML).

Dineshwar Sharma was recently appointed as the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).

The correct answer is Vinicius and Tom. Vinicius and Tom were the official mascots for the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics Games. Vinicius is a yellow and blue creature representing Brazilian wildlife, while Tom is a green and yellow creature representing the country's rich musical heritage. These mascots were chosen to embody the spirit of the games and promote Brazilian culture.

Imtiaz Dharker recently won the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry 2014.

The correct answer is "Heaviest rocket of India". The GSLV Mark-III is the heaviest rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is capable of launching heavy satellites into orbit and has the potential to carry out manned missions in the future. The successful test-firing of GSLV Mark-III demonstrates India's advancements in space technology and its ability to launch heavier payloads into space.

Shriti Vadera was recently appointed as the Chairman of Santander UK Bank. She is an Indian-origin woman who has a strong background in finance and economics. Vadera has previously held positions in the British government as a Minister in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and as a member of the House of Lords. Her extensive experience and expertise in the financial sector make her a suitable candidate for the role of Chairman of Santander UK Bank.

Ghanta Chakrapani was appointed as the first Chairman of Telangana State Public Service Commission on 17 December 2014.

In the second week of December 2014, the Hinduja Group acquired the iconic old war office building of Winston Churchill of Britain.

Kapus Kondyachi Goshta is the correct answer because it was the Marathi film that was nominated in the Best Picture Category of the 87th Academy Awards.

The Supreme Court directed the Union Government to complete the fencing work along the Indo-Bangladesh border within three months. This decision was made in order to address the issue of cross-border influx of illegal Bangladeshis into Assam. By completing the fencing work within a short timeframe, it is expected that the flow of illegal immigrants will be significantly reduced, thus ensuring the security and integrity of the border.

Both statements I and II are correct. Statement I states that according to Google's Top Trending Global Searches, searches for the late actor Robin Williams topped the list. Statement II states that Elections 2014 topped the list of top Trending Searches in India.

Maleeha Lodhi was appointed as the 16th Pakistan Ambassador to the United Nations on 15 December 2014.

Amit Priyavadan Mehta was appointed as the Federal judge of the district of Columbia on 17 December 2014.

The correct answer is Global Financial Integrity. The Global Illicit Financial Flows Report 2014 was released by Global Financial Integrity on 15 December 2014. This organization focuses on promoting transparency and accountability in the financial system and works to combat illicit financial flows, such as money laundering and tax evasion. The report likely provides insights and analysis on the scale and impact of illicit financial flows globally.

Reverend Libby Lane was recently appointed as the first female bishop of the Church of England. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone for gender equality within the church. It demonstrates a shift towards inclusivity and recognition of women's leadership in religious institutions. Reverend Libby Lane's appointment is a positive step towards breaking down barriers and promoting diversity within the Church of England.

The historic Geeta Press announced its lockout for an indefinite period due to clashes between the management and employees over wage issues. This conflict led to a situation where the press was unable to operate smoothly and efficiently, resulting in the decision to shut down temporarily.

The correct answer is "Only I". The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2014 proposes to exempt corporations from the requirement of obtaining shareholders' approval for related party transactions valued below 100 crore rupees. However, the bill does not include any provisions for punishing individuals who raise illegal deposits from the public.

The correct answer is National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011. This is because the question states that the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill, 2014 seeks to amend an existing act. Among the options provided, the Second Act of 2011 is the most recent and therefore the most likely one to be amended.

Khusi and Aparajita Agarwal are the correct answer for this question. They are the world's first twin and siblings who achieved the feat of climbing the highest peaks of the seven continents on 16 December 2014.

Australia won the Hockey Champions Trophy in 2014. This can be inferred from the fact that Australia is listed as the correct answer.

The Lens-free on-chip Microscope was primarily developed to image pathology samples. This technology allows for high-resolution imaging of samples without the need for traditional lenses, making it particularly useful for examining transparent samples that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Additionally, the microscope can also magnify images of small samples, providing detailed and accurate pathology imaging. Therefore, the correct answer is "image pathology samples."

The correct answer is "Only I." This is because statement I is correct as the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2014 does bring e-carts and e-rickshaws under the ambit of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. However, statement II is incorrect as the Bill does not state that driver licenses can be issued for e-carts or e-rickshaws in the same manner as for light motor vehicles.

The correct answer is Only II. The explanation for this answer is that statement I is incorrect because the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 has been amended before. However, statement II is correct as the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2014 does redefine public premises to include companies in which at least 51 percent of the paid-up share capital is held by Central and state governments.

The given answer "Neither I nor II" is correct because both statements I and II are correct. Statement I states that the Global status report on violence prevention 2014 aims to describe the state of the problem of interpersonal violence worldwide, which is true. Statement II reveals that 475,000 people were murdered in 2012 and homicide is the third leading cause of death globally for males aged 15-44 years, which is also true. Therefore, neither statement I nor statement II is incorrect.