Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: 2 February – 8 February 2015

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    Who won the women’s singles title of Australian Open on 31 January 2015?

    • Maria Sharapova
    • Helen Wills Moody
    • Serena Williams
    • Martina Navratilova
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Engage with key events from early February 2015 through this interactive quiz. Test your knowledge on global and national news, including international laws, technological advancements, and notable sports achievements. Essential for learners keeping up with world events and trends.

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  • 2. 

    Who won the men’s single title of Australia Open on 1 February 2015?

    • Novak Djokovic

    • Andy Murray

    • Leander Paes

    • Rafael Nadal

    Correct Answer
    A. Novak Djokovic
    Explanation
    Novak Djokovic won the men's single title of the Australia Open on 1 February 2015.

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  • 3. 

    Name the indigenously developed canister-based inter-continental surface-to-surface nuclear capable ballistic missile that was test-fired by India on 31 January 2015 from Wheeler's Island off Odisha coast.

    • Agni-6

    • Agni-5

    • Agni-4

    • Agni-3

    Correct Answer
    A. Agni-5
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Agni-5. Agni-5 is an indigenously developed canister-based inter-continental surface-to-surface nuclear capable ballistic missile. It was test-fired by India on 31 January 2015 from Wheeler's Island off the Odisha coast.

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  • 4. 

    Australian Open 2015 ended on 1 February 2015. In this context, match the given tennis players with their countries of origin: Player Name                                                      CountryA. Novak Djokovic                                              1. The US       B. Andy Murray                                                   2. SerbiaC. Maria Sharapova                                             3. BritainD. Serena Williams                                              4. Russia A    B   C   D

    • 4 3 2 1

    • 4 3 1 2

    • 2 3 4 1

    • 2 1 4 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 3 4 1
  • 5. 

    Which company on 5 February 2015 bagged a defence contract of supplying 14 Do-228 aircrafts to Indian Air Force (IAF)?

    • Lockheed Martin Corporation

    • Northrop Grumman Corporation

    • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

    • The Boeing Company

    Correct Answer
    A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
    Explanation
    Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is the correct answer because on 5 February 2015, they secured a defense contract to supply 14 Do-228 aircraft to the Indian Air Force.

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  • 6. 

    Which state on 3 February 2015 decided to provide free education to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and girl students till Post Graduation level?

    • Assam

    • Bihar

    • Gujarat

    • Telangana

    Correct Answer
    A. Bihar
    Explanation
    Bihar decided on 3 February 2015 to provide free education to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and girl students till Post Graduation level.

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  • 7. 

    Name the school girl from Karnataka who on 3 February 2015 became the youngest individual medal winner in the 35th National Games in Kerala.

    • Saloni Dalal

    • Anisha Gaonkar

    • Malika A Honagekar

    • Yaiphabi Thoudam

    Correct Answer
    A. Saloni Dalal
    Explanation
    Saloni Dalal is the correct answer because she became the youngest individual medal winner in the 35th National Games in Kerala on 3 February 2015. The question asks for the name of the school girl from Karnataka who achieved this feat, and Saloni Dalal is the only option provided that fits this criteria.

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  • 8. 

    The lower house of which country’s Parliament on 3 February 2015 voted in favour of the Bill to amend the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act (HFEA), 1990 to allow creation of babies with DNA from three people?

    • Germany

    • Britain

    • The US

    • China

    Correct Answer
    A. Britain
    Explanation
    The lower house of Britain's Parliament voted in favor of the Bill to amend the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act (HFEA), 1990 to allow the creation of babies with DNA from three people. This indicates that the correct answer is Britain.

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  • 9. 

    Name the netball player of Maharashtra who died on 2 February 2015 few hours after a match against Chandigarh during the 35th National Games in Kerala.

    • Peter Gomes

    • Peter Biaksangzuala

    • Mayuresh Pawar

    • Krishanu Dey

    Correct Answer
    A. Mayuresh Pawar
    Explanation
    Mayuresh Pawar was a netball player from Maharashtra who tragically died on 2 February 2015, just a few hours after a match against Chandigarh during the 35th National Games in Kerala.

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  • 10. 

    Who on 3 February 2015 won the 2015 King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) for Service to Islam? 

    • Syed Ahmed Bukhari

    • Dr. Zakir A. Naik

    • Ruhollah Khomeini

    • Abdul Siddiqui

    Correct Answer
    A. Dr. Zakir A. Naik
    Explanation
    Dr. Zakir A. Naik won the 2015 King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) for Service to Islam.

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  • 11. 

    Name the MIG series fighter jet of Indian Air Force that crashed on 31 January 2015 at Rasoolnagar area in Bed village of Jamnagar district of Gujarat.

    • MiG 6

    • MiG 21

    • MiG 27

    • MiG-29

    Correct Answer
    A. MiG 21
    Explanation
    The correct answer is MiG 21.

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  • 12. 

    Which High Court on 6 February 2015 directed the state government to issue a circular banning beauty contests in colleges and other educational institutions of the state?

    • Orissa High Court

    • Calcutta High Court

    • Madras High Court

    • Allahabad High Court

    Correct Answer
    A. Madras High Court
    Explanation
    The Madras High Court on 6 February 2015 directed the state government to issue a circular banning beauty contests in colleges and other educational institutions of the state.

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  • 13. 

    13th meet of the Foreign Ministers of India, Russia, and China was held on 2 February 2015 in:

    • Moscow, Russia

    • Beijing, China

    • New Delhi, India

    • Shanghai, China

    Correct Answer
    A. Beijing, China
    Explanation
    The 13th meet of the Foreign Ministers of India, Russia, and China was held in Beijing, China on 2 February 2015. This meeting was a significant diplomatic event where the foreign ministers of these three countries gathered to discuss and strengthen their bilateral relations. Beijing, as the capital of China, is a common venue for such high-level meetings and summits.

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  • 14. 

    Who was appointed as the Union Home Secretary on 4 February 2015? 

    • Madhusudhan Prasad

    • Nandita Chatterjee

    • LC Goyal

    • Anil Goswami

    Correct Answer
    A. LC Goyal
    Explanation
    LC Goyal was appointed as the Union Home Secretary on 4 February 2015.

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  • 15. 

    What was the tagline of World Cancer Day 2015 that was observed across the globe on 4 February 2015?

    • Cancer and You

    • Defeat Cancer

    • Not Beyond Us

    • Within Our Reach

    Correct Answer
    A. Not Beyond Us
    Explanation
    The tagline "Not Beyond Us" was used for World Cancer Day 2015. This tagline suggests that the fight against cancer is not impossible and that there is hope for finding a cure and improving treatment options. It emphasizes the importance of collective efforts and highlights the belief that with dedication and research, solutions can be found to combat cancer.

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  • 16. 

    Visitor’s Awards for Central Universities in different categories were presented on 4 February 2015. Name the University that won the award in Best University category.

    • Banaras Hindu University

    • University of Hyderabad

    • University of Delhi

    • Jamia Millia Islamia

    Correct Answer
    A. University of Hyderabad
    Explanation
    The University of Hyderabad won the award in the Best University category.

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  • 17. 

    Telangana government on 2 February 2015 decided to organize a festival of worshipping rivers on the lines of Kumbh Mela. Name the festival?

    • Godavari Pushkaralu.

    • Sindhu Darshan Festival.

    • Pushkaram

    • Both (a) and (c)

    Correct Answer
    A. Godavari Pushkaralu.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Godavari Pushkaralu. The explanation for this answer is that the Telangana government decided to organize a festival of worshipping rivers on the lines of Kumbh Mela, and this festival is called Godavari Pushkaralu. The festival is specifically dedicated to the Godavari river and is held once every 12 years.

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  • 18. 

    Which country on 2 February 2015 approved draft of National Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy, 2015 to establish transparent and accountable government?

    • Pakistan

    • Nigeria

    • Iraq

    • Bangladesh

    Correct Answer
    A. Bangladesh
    Explanation
    Bangladesh approved the draft of National Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy, 2015 on 2 February 2015. This policy aimed to establish a transparent and accountable government in the country.

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  • 19. 

    Union Government on 4 February 2015 approved a development package and adhoc support of 850 crore rupees for which state?

    • Bihar

    • Telangana

    • Andhra Pradesh

    • Jammu & Kashmir

    Correct Answer
    A. Andhra Pradesh
    Explanation
    The Union Government approved a development package and adhoc support of 850 crore rupees for Andhra Pradesh. This indicates that the government recognizes the need for financial assistance in the state and is taking steps to provide support for its development.

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  • 20. 

    Which film director won the Best Director award at 60th Filmfare Awards that were announced on 31 January 2015?

    • Vishal Bhardwaj

    • Rajkumar Hirani

    • Abhishek Varman

    • Vikas Bahl

    Correct Answer
    A. Vikas Bahl
    Explanation
    Vikas Bahl won the Best Director award at the 60th Filmfare Awards in 2015.

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  • 21. 

    Name the Mumbai-based drug major that on 2 February 2015 received final approval from USFDA to market its vancomycin hydrochloride capsules used for treating diarrhoea.

    • Lupin

    • Ranbaxy

    • Raptokos

    • Zydus Cadila

    Correct Answer
    A. Lupin
    Explanation
    Lupin, a Mumbai-based drug major, received final approval from USFDA to market its vancomycin hydrochloride capsules used for treating diarrhea.

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  • 22. 

    Who was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award that was announced on 31 January 2015?

    • Kamini Kaushal

    • Dharmendra

    • Hema Malini

    • Saira Banu

    Correct Answer
    A. Kamini Kaushal
    Explanation
    Kamini Kaushal was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award that was announced on 31 January 2015.

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  • 23. 

    The 77th annual convention of presiding officers, speakers, and secretaries of legislative assemblies and councils concluded on 3 February 2015. Where was it held?

    • Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

    • Panaji, Goa

    • Ahmedabad, Gujarat

    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    Correct Answer
    A. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
    Explanation
    The 77th annual convention of presiding officers, speakers, and secretaries of legislative assemblies and councils was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

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  • 24. 

    Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on 31 January 2015 inaugurated Wi-Fi facility at which railway station?

    • Ahmedabad

    • Bangalore

    • New Delhi

    • CST-Mumbai

    Correct Answer
    A. Ahmedabad
    Explanation
    Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated Wi-Fi facility at Ahmedabad railway station on 31 January 2015. This means that passengers at Ahmedabad railway station can now access the internet using Wi-Fi.

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  • 25. 

    Name the World Squash women champion who on 1 February 2015 set a new record for topping the world rankings continuously for 106 months.

    • Susan Devoy

    • Dipika Pallikal

    • Nicol David

    • Laura Massaro

    Correct Answer
    A. Nicol David
    Explanation
    Nicol David is the correct answer because she set a new record for topping the world rankings continuously for 106 months. This means that she held the top position in women's squash for over 8 years, which is an incredible achievement.

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  • 26. 

    Name the two species of algae that were discovered off India’s west coast in February 2015. 

    • Ulva paschima Bast and Cladophora goensis Bast

    • Chrsophyta and Cladophora goensis Bast

    • Cryptophyta and Ulva paschima Bast

    • Glaucophyta and Cladophora goensis Bast

    Correct Answer
    A. Ulva paschima Bast and Cladophora goensis Bast
  • 27. 

    Name the state government that on 2 February 2015 decided to issue Aadhaar-linked e-ration cards to ensure that only genuine beneficiaries get subsidised food grains.

    • Haryana

    • Telangana

    • Punjab

    • Bihar

    Correct Answer
    A. Punjab
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Punjab. On 2 February 2015, the Punjab state government decided to issue Aadhaar-linked e-ration cards to ensure that only genuine beneficiaries receive subsidised food grains.

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  • 28. 

    Which country on 30 January 2015 announced an anti-terror law criminalising public terror threats?

    • France

    • Denmark

    • Canada

    • Spain

    Correct Answer
    A. Canada
    Explanation
    Canada announced an anti-terror law criminalizing public terror threats on 30 January 2015. This law was introduced as a response to the increasing threat of terrorism and aimed to strengthen the country's ability to prevent and combat acts of terrorism. By criminalizing public terror threats, Canada sought to send a strong message that such behavior would not be tolerated and that the government was taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of its citizens.

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  • 29. 

    Australia won the tri-nation One-Day International (ODI) Series at Perth, Australia on 1 February 2015. Name the cricketer who was adjudged the Man of the Series.

    • Mitchell Starc

    • Glenn Maxwell

    • Mitchell Johnson

    • Steven Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. Mitchell Starc
    Explanation
    Mitchell Starc was adjudged the Man of the Series in the tri-nation One-Day International (ODI) Series in Australia on 1 February 2015.

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  • 30. 

    Name the person who on 3 February 2015 was sworn-in as the 12th President of Italy.

    • Giorgio Napolitano

    • Sergio Mattarella

    • Carlo Azeglio Ciampi

    • Oscar Luigi Scalfaro

    Correct Answer
    A. Giorgio Napolitano
    Explanation
    Giorgio Napolitano was sworn-in as the 12th President of Italy on 3 February 2015.

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