Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: 26 January – 1 February 2015

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    United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on 29 January 2015 released Global Investment Trend Monitor report. Which of the following statements is/are wrong in context to the report?I. Due to fragility of the global economy, policy uncertainty, and geopolitical risks, the global FDI declined to an estimated 1.26 trillion US dollars in 2014.II. FDI flows to developed countries dropped by 14 percent to an estimated 511 billion US dollar, which was significantly affected by large divestment in the United States.III. US was the largest recipient of FDI with an increase of 3 percent FDI.

    • Only I
    • Only II
    • Only III
    • I, II and III
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This quiz covers key global and national events from 26 January to 1 February 2015, focusing on topics like international investments, national honors, corporate leadership changes, and policy decisions. It assesses awareness and understanding of significant current affairs.

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  • 2. 

    Who were posthumously awarded with the Ashok Chakra on 26 January 2015?

    • Major Sankalp Kumar and Naik Mukul Sharma

    • Colonel Bibhanshu Dhondiyal and Captain Swarup Kumar Ghorai

    • Major Gosavi Kaustubh Vijaykumar and Major Manjeet Singh

    • Major Mukund Varadarajan and Naik Neeraj Kumar Singh

    Correct Answer
    A. Major Mukund Varadarajan and Naik Neeraj Kumar Singh
    Explanation
    Major Mukund Varadarajan and Naik Neeraj Kumar Singh were posthumously awarded with the Ashok Chakra on 26 January 2015.

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  • 3. 

    Union Cabinet on 28 January 2015 reconstituted the Empowered Committee on setting up of Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication manufacturing facilities in the country. Who is the Chairman of the reconstituted committee?

    • VK Saraswat

    • Avinash Chander

    • Narendra Krishna Karmarkar

    • K Radhakrishnan

    Correct Answer
    A. VK Saraswat
    Explanation
    VK Saraswat is the Chairman of the reconstituted committee on setting up of Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication manufacturing facilities in the country.

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  • 4. 

    Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 28 January 2015 approved mandatory packaging of certain commodities in Jute material for the Jute Year 2014-15. In this context consider the following statements.I. The minimum percentage of food-grains that is to be mandatorily packaged in Jute material is 90 percent.II. The minimum percentage of sugar that is to be mandatorily packaged in Jute material is 40 percent.Which is/are correct?

    • Only I

    • Only II

    • Both I and II

    • Neither I nor II

    Correct Answer
    A. Only I
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Only I." This is because the statement correctly states that the minimum percentage of food-grains that is to be mandatorily packaged in Jute material is 90 percent. However, statement II is incorrect as there is no mention of any minimum percentage of sugar that is to be mandatorily packaged in Jute material.

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  • 5. 

    Who was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ogilvy & Mather India on 27 January 2015?

    • Hufrish Birdy

    • Pratap Bose

    • Kunal Jeswani

    • Kawal Shoor

    Correct Answer
    A. Kunal Jeswani
    Explanation
    Kunal Jeswani was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ogilvy & Mather India on 27 January 2015.

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  • 6. 

    Who was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of McDonald’s Corporation on 28 January 2015?

    • Don Thompson

    • Steve Easterbrook

    • Pete Bensen

    • Kevin Ozan

    Correct Answer
    A. Steve Easterbrook
    Explanation
    Steve Easterbrook was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of McDonald's Corporation on 28 January 2015.

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  • 7. 

    RailTel Corporation of India on 28 January 2015 tied-up with which company to provide Streaming Services to rail passengers?

    • Cinevistaas Limited

    • Reliance MediaWorks

    • ErosNow

    • Endemol

    Correct Answer
    A. ErosNow
    Explanation
    RailTel Corporation of India tied-up with ErosNow to provide streaming services to rail passengers. ErosNow is a popular Indian online streaming platform that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, music videos, and other entertainment content. This partnership allows rail passengers to access ErosNow's content during their journey, enhancing their travel experience and providing them with entertainment options.

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  • 8. 

    Which State Government launched the Taluka Planning Atlas (TPA) on 29 January 2015 to improve decision making at the local administration level?

    • Assam

    • Maharashtra

    • Gujarat

    • Manipur

    Correct Answer
    A. Gujarat
    Explanation
    Gujarat launched the Taluka Planning Atlas (TPA) on 29 January 2015 to improve decision making at the local administration level. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive and accurate data on various aspects such as land use, population, infrastructure, and natural resources at the taluka level. By making this information easily accessible, the government intends to support effective planning and decision making in areas such as urban development, agriculture, and disaster management.

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  • 9. 

    Who was appointed as the Chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi on 29 January 2015?

    • Leela Samson

    • Shekhar Sen

    • P. V. Rajamannar

    • Saroj Khan

    Correct Answer
    A. Shekhar Sen
    Explanation
    Shekhar Sen was appointed as the Chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi on 29 January 2015.

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  • 10. 

    Which Turkish company was acquired by online restaurant search service provider Zomato Media Pvt Ltd on 29 January 2015?

    • Urbanspoon

    • Mekanist

    • Gastronauci

    • Obedovat

    Correct Answer
    A. Mekanist
    Explanation
    Zomato Media Pvt Ltd acquired Mekanist, a Turkish company, on 29 January 2015.

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  • 11. 

    Who was appointed as the 44th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka on 30 January 2015?

    • Shirani Bandaranayake

    • Chellappah Nagalingam

    • Kanagasabapathy J Sripavan

    • Suppiah Sharvananda

    Correct Answer
    A. Kanagasabapathy J Sripavan
    Explanation
    Kanagasabapathy J Sripavan was appointed as the 44th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka on 30 January 2015.

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  • 12. 

    The 20th Law Commission on 29 January 2015 submitted its 253rd Report titled Commercial Courts Bill 2015 to the Union Government. The report seeks toI. Set up at least 60 commercial courts across the country or about two to three courts in each state.II. Shut down all the commercial courts in the country and set up Fast Track courts.Which statement(s) is/are correct?

    • Only I

    • Only II

    • Both I and II

    • Neither I nor II

    Correct Answer
    A. Only I
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Only I. This is because the statement I states that the report seeks to set up at least 60 commercial courts across the country, while statement II suggests shutting down all the commercial courts and setting up Fast Track courts. However, the report only mentions the establishment of commercial courts, not the closure of existing ones.

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  • 13. 

    Who was given the additional charge of Secretary of Department of Defence Research and Development Organisation on 30 January 2015?

    • Radha Krishna Mathur

    • Reena Ray

    • Avinash Chander

    • Krishna Chaudhary

    Correct Answer
    A. Radha Krishna Mathur
    Explanation
    Radha Krishna Mathur was given the additional charge of Secretary of Department of Defence Research and Development Organisation on 30 January 2015.

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  • 14. 

    Who was appointed as the Chairman of Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd on 29 January 2015?

    • K. Sripavan

    • S Lakshminarayanan

    • Sanjay K. Mundra

    • Umesh Revankar

    Correct Answer
    A. S Lakshminarayanan
  • 15. 

    Which State Government launched e-registration of properties in all the 130 tehsil and sub-tehsils on 3 February 2015?

    • Haryana

    • Maharashtra

    • Bihar

    • Punjab

    Correct Answer
    A. Haryana
    Explanation
    Haryana government launched e-registration of properties in all the 130 tehsil and sub-tehsils on 3 February 2015.

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  • 16. 

    Who was appointed as the Secretary in the Union Ministry of Urban Development on 3 February 2015?

    • Madhusudhan Prasad

    • Prakash Javadekar

    • Rao Indrajit Singh

    • Jayant Sinha

    Correct Answer
    A. Madhusudhan Prasad
    Explanation
    Madhusudhan Prasad was appointed as the Secretary in the Union Ministry of Urban Development on 3 February 2015.

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  • 17. 

    The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 3 February 2015 gave its ruling for the Croatia-Serbia case.I. ICJ ruled that neither Croatia nor Serbia committed genocide during the 1990s Balkan Wars.II. The 1990s Balkan War was sparked by the breakup of the former Yugoslavia.Which is/are correct?

    • Only I

    • Only II

    • Both I and II

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Both I and II
    Explanation
    The explanation for the correct answer "Both I and II" is that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that neither Croatia nor Serbia committed genocide during the 1990s Balkan Wars. This means that statement I is correct. Additionally, the ICJ also acknowledged that the 1990s Balkan War was sparked by the breakup of the former Yugoslavia, which makes statement II correct as well. Therefore, both statements I and II are correct.

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  • 18. 

    Which Mughal Garden shows alignment with the Sun Solstices as per the study Observations on the Orientation of Some Mughal Gardens published on 13 January 2015?

    • The Dilkusha Charbagh

    • The Taj Mahal Gardens

    • Rambagh Garden and the Qibla

    • Humayun’s Garden Tomb

    Correct Answer
    A. The Taj Mahal Gardens
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Taj Mahal Gardens. According to the study "Observations on the Orientation of Some Mughal Gardens," published on 13 January 2015, the Taj Mahal Gardens show alignment with the Sun Solstices. This means that the garden is designed in a way that the sun's rays align with specific points in the garden during the solstices, which are the points in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky.

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  • 19. 

    Name the author of the poetry collection When God is a Traveller which won the inaugural Khushwant Singh Memorial Prize at Jaipur Literature Festival in January 2015.

    • Sridala Swami

    • Arundhathi Subramaniam

    • Keki N Daruwalla

    • Ranjit Hoskote

    Correct Answer
    A. Arundhathi Subramaniam
    Explanation
    Arundhathi Subramaniam is the correct answer because she is the author of the poetry collection "When God is a Traveller" which won the inaugural Khushwant Singh Memorial Prize at Jaipur Literature Festival in January 2015.

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  • 20. 

    India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by 2.66 billion US dollars for the week ending 16 January 2015 to reach an all time high of:

    • 320.79 billion US dollars

    • 322.135 billion US dollars

    • 370.25 billion US dollars

    • 399.79 billion US dollars

    Correct Answer
    A. 322.135 billion US dollars
    Explanation
    India's foreign exchange reserves increased by 2.66 billion US dollars for the week ending 16 January 2015. The all-time high reached by the reserves is 322.135 billion US dollars.

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  • 21. 

    Who was appointed as the Special Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on 27 January 2015?

    • K Durga Prasad

    • Yashovardhan Azad

    • Ashok Prasad

    • Dineshwar Sharma

    Correct Answer
    A. K Durga Prasad
    Explanation
    K Durga Prasad was appointed as the Special Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on 27 January 2015.

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  • 22. 

    The Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project in Sunderbans, which was in news in January 2015, protects which type of crocodiles?

    • Saltwater Crocodiles

    • Slender Snouted Crocodiles

    • Spectacled Caiman

    • Freshwater Crocodiles

    Correct Answer
    A. Saltwater Crocodiles
    Explanation
    The Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project in Sunderbans, which was in the news in January 2015, protects Saltwater Crocodiles.

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  • 23. 

    Maharashtra Government on 24 January 2015 decided to buy a house in London where a freedom fighter of India lived during the 1920s and convert it into a memorial-cum-museum. Name the freedom fighter who stayed in this house.

    • Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

    • Jawaharlal Nehru

    • Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

    • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

    Correct Answer
    A. Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
    Explanation
    Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is the correct answer because the Maharashtra Government decided to buy a house in London where he lived during the 1920s and convert it into a memorial-cum-museum. Dr Ambedkar was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer who played a crucial role in the drafting of the Indian Constitution and fought for the rights of the oppressed castes in India. His contributions to the Indian independence movement and his work towards social justice make him a significant figure in Indian history.

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  • 24. 

    Name the Hockey Olympian from India who died on 28 January 2015.

    • Udham Singh Kular

    • Leslie Walter Claudius

    • Jaswant Singh Rajput

    • Grihanandan Singh

    Correct Answer
    A. Jaswant Singh Rajput
    Explanation
    Jaswant Singh Rajput was not a Hockey Olympian from India who died on 28 January 2015. Udham Singh Kular, Leslie Walter Claudius, and Grihanandan Singh are the other options provided, and any one of them could be the correct answer.

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  • 25. 

    Name the Australian golfing great and winner of British Open 1960 who died on 29 January 2015.

    • Edward Bishop Dudle

    • Kelvin David George Nagle

    • Joseph Henry Kirkwood

    • Leo Diegel

    Correct Answer
    A. Kelvin David George Nagle
    Explanation
    Kelvin David George Nagle is the correct answer because he was an Australian golfing great and winner of the British Open in 1960. He passed away on 29 January 2015.

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  • 26. 

    Who was appointed as the Foreign Secretary of India on 28 January 2015?

    • K. Subrahmanyam

    • Sanjaya Baru

    • S Jaishankar

    • Sujatha Singh

    Correct Answer
    A. S Jaishankar
    Explanation
    S Jaishankar was appointed as the Foreign Secretary of India on 28 January 2015.

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  • 27. 

    Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena reinstated former Chief Justice of Sri Lanka on 28 January 2015 who was impeached during administration of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Name the Chief Justice who was impeached and reinstated.

    • Mohan Peiris

    • Shirani Bandaranayake

    • Asoka de Silva

    • Suppiah Sharvananda

    Correct Answer
    A. Shirani Bandaranayake
    Explanation
    Shirani Bandaranayake was the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka who was impeached during the administration of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. She was later reinstated by Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on 28 January 2015.

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  • 28. 

    Name the cricketer who on 27 January 2015 was named as the Bradman young cricketer of the Year 2015.

    • Fawad Ahmed

    • James Faulkner

    • Nathan Coulter-Nile

    • Sean Abbott

    Correct Answer
    A. Sean Abbott
    Explanation
    Sean Abbott was named the Bradman young cricketer of the Year 2015 on 27 January 2015.

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  • 29. 

    Name the cricketer who received Allan Border Medal on 27 January 2015.

    • George Bailey

    • Steve Smith

    • Glenn Maxwell

    • Sean Abbott

    Correct Answer
    A. Steve Smith
    Explanation
    Steve Smith received the Allan Border Medal on 27 January 2015. The Allan Border Medal is awarded annually to the best male Australian cricketer of the year. Smith had an outstanding year in 2014, scoring heavily in both Test and One Day International matches. He was the leading run-scorer in Test matches in 2014 and played a crucial role in Australia's success during that period. His performances earned him the prestigious Allan Border Medal, making him the deserving recipient of the award in 2015.

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  • 30. 

    Name the President of Gorkha National Liberation Front who died on 29 January 2015 in Delhi following prolonged illness.

    • Madan Tamang

    • Subhash Ghising

    • Harka Bahadur

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Subhash Ghising
    Explanation
    Subhash Ghising was the President of Gorkha National Liberation Front who died on 29 January 2015 in Delhi following prolonged illness.

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