Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: 2 February – 8 February 2015

Serena Williams won the women's singles title of the Australian Open on 31 January 2015.

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

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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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

The correct answer is MiG 21.

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.

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.

LC Goyal was appointed as the Union Home Secretary on 4 February 2015.

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.

The University of Hyderabad won the award in the Best University category.

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.

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.

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.

Vikas Bahl won the Best Director award at the 60th Filmfare Awards in 2015.

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

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

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

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.

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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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.

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.

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

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