Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: 26 January – 1 February 2015
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
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.
- A.
Only I
- B.
Only II
- C.
Only III
- D.
I, II and III
Correct Answer
C. Only IIIExplanation
The correct answer is "Only III". This is because statement III states that the US was the largest recipient of FDI with an increase of 3 percent, which contradicts the information given in the report. The report states that FDI flows to developed countries dropped by 14 percent, which would include the US. Therefore, statement III is wrong.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who were posthumously awarded with the Ashok Chakra on 26 January 2015?
- A.
Major Sankalp Kumar and Naik Mukul Sharma
- B.
Colonel Bibhanshu Dhondiyal and Captain Swarup Kumar Ghorai
- C.
Major Gosavi Kaustubh Vijaykumar and Major Manjeet Singh
- D.
Major Mukund Varadarajan and Naik Neeraj Kumar Singh
Correct Answer
D. Major Mukund Varadarajan and Naik Neeraj Kumar SinghExplanation
Major Mukund Varadarajan and Naik Neeraj Kumar Singh were posthumously awarded with the Ashok Chakra on 26 January 2015.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
VK Saraswat
- B.
Avinash Chander
- C.
Narendra Krishna Karmarkar
- D.
K Radhakrishnan
Correct Answer
A. VK SaraswatExplanation
VK Saraswat is the Chairman of the reconstituted committee on setting up of Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication manufacturing facilities in the country.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
Only I
- B.
Only II
- C.
Both I and II
- D.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer
A. Only IExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ogilvy & Mather India on 27 January 2015?
- A.
Hufrish Birdy
- B.
Pratap Bose
- C.
Kunal Jeswani
- D.
Kawal Shoor
Correct Answer
C. Kunal JeswaniExplanation
Kunal Jeswani was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ogilvy & Mather India on 27 January 2015.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of McDonald’s Corporation on 28 January 2015?
- A.
Don Thompson
- B.
Steve Easterbrook
- C.
Pete Bensen
- D.
Kevin Ozan
Correct Answer
B. Steve EasterbrookExplanation
Steve Easterbrook was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of McDonald's Corporation on 28 January 2015.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
Cinevistaas Limited
- B.
Reliance MediaWorks
- C.
ErosNow
- D.
Endemol
Correct Answer
C. ErosNowExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
Assam
- B.
Maharashtra
- C.
Gujarat
- D.
Manipur
Correct Answer
C. GujaratExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who was appointed as the Chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi on 29 January 2015?
- A.
Leela Samson
- B.
Shekhar Sen
- C.
P. V. Rajamannar
- D.
Saroj Khan
Correct Answer
B. Shekhar SenExplanation
Shekhar Sen was appointed as the Chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi on 29 January 2015.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which Turkish company was acquired by online restaurant search service provider Zomato Media Pvt Ltd on 29 January 2015?
- A.
Urbanspoon
- B.
Mekanist
- C.
Gastronauci
- D.
Obedovat
Correct Answer
B. MekanistExplanation
Zomato Media Pvt Ltd acquired Mekanist, a Turkish company, on 29 January 2015.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who was appointed as the 44th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka on 30 January 2015?
- A.
Shirani Bandaranayake
- B.
Chellappah Nagalingam
- C.
Kanagasabapathy J Sripavan
- D.
Suppiah Sharvananda
Correct Answer
C. Kanagasabapathy J SripavanExplanation
Kanagasabapathy J Sripavan was appointed as the 44th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka on 30 January 2015.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
Only I
- B.
Only II
- C.
Both I and II
- D.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer
A. Only IExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
Radha Krishna Mathur
- B.
Reena Ray
- C.
Avinash Chander
- D.
Krishna Chaudhary
Correct Answer
A. Radha Krishna MathurExplanation
Radha Krishna Mathur was given the additional charge of Secretary of Department of Defence Research and Development Organisation on 30 January 2015.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who was appointed as the Chairman of Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd on 29 January 2015?
- A.
K. Sripavan
- B.
S Lakshminarayanan
- C.
Sanjay K. Mundra
- D.
Umesh Revankar
Correct Answer
B. S Lakshminarayanan -
- 15.
Which State Government launched e-registration of properties in all the 130 tehsil and sub-tehsils on 3 February 2015?
- A.
Haryana
- B.
Maharashtra
- C.
Bihar
- D.
Punjab
Correct Answer
A. HaryanaExplanation
Haryana government launched e-registration of properties in all the 130 tehsil and sub-tehsils on 3 February 2015.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Who was appointed as the Secretary in the Union Ministry of Urban Development on 3 February 2015?
- A.
Madhusudhan Prasad
- B.
Prakash Javadekar
- C.
Rao Indrajit Singh
- D.
Jayant Sinha
Correct Answer
A. Madhusudhan PrasadExplanation
Madhusudhan Prasad was appointed as the Secretary in the Union Ministry of Urban Development on 3 February 2015.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
Only I
- B.
Only II
- C.
Both I and II
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Both I and IIExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
The Dilkusha Charbagh
- B.
The Taj Mahal Gardens
- C.
Rambagh Garden and the Qibla
- D.
Humayun’s Garden Tomb
Correct Answer
B. The Taj Mahal GardensExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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.
- A.
Sridala Swami
- B.
Arundhathi Subramaniam
- C.
Keki N Daruwalla
- D.
Ranjit Hoskote
Correct Answer
B. Arundhathi SubramaniamExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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:
- A.
320.79 billion US dollars
- B.
322.135 billion US dollars
- C.
370.25 billion US dollars
- D.
399.79 billion US dollars
Correct Answer
B. 322.135 billion US dollarsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
K Durga Prasad
- B.
Yashovardhan Azad
- C.
Ashok Prasad
- D.
Dineshwar Sharma
Correct Answer
A. K Durga PrasadExplanation
K Durga Prasad was appointed as the Special Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on 27 January 2015.Rate this question:
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- 22.
The Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project in Sunderbans, which was in news in January 2015, protects which type of crocodiles?
- A.
Saltwater Crocodiles
- B.
Slender Snouted Crocodiles
- C.
Spectacled Caiman
- D.
Freshwater Crocodiles
Correct Answer
A. Saltwater CrocodilesExplanation
The Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project in Sunderbans, which was in the news in January 2015, protects Saltwater Crocodiles.Rate this question:
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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.
- A.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
- C.
Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
- D.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Correct Answer
C. Dr Bhimrao Ramji AmbedkarExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Name the Hockey Olympian from India who died on 28 January 2015.
- A.
Udham Singh Kular
- B.
Leslie Walter Claudius
- C.
Jaswant Singh Rajput
- D.
Grihanandan Singh
Correct Answer
C. Jaswant Singh RajputExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Name the Australian golfing great and winner of British Open 1960 who died on 29 January 2015.
- A.
Edward Bishop Dudle
- B.
Kelvin David George Nagle
- C.
Joseph Henry Kirkwood
- D.
Leo Diegel
Correct Answer
B. Kelvin David George NagleExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Who was appointed as the Foreign Secretary of India on 28 January 2015?
- A.
K. Subrahmanyam
- B.
Sanjaya Baru
- C.
S Jaishankar
- D.
Sujatha Singh
Correct Answer
C. S JaishankarExplanation
S Jaishankar was appointed as the Foreign Secretary of India on 28 January 2015.Rate this question:
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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.
- A.
Mohan Peiris
- B.
Shirani Bandaranayake
- C.
Asoka de Silva
- D.
Suppiah Sharvananda
Correct Answer
B. Shirani BandaranayakeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Name the cricketer who on 27 January 2015 was named as the Bradman young cricketer of the Year 2015.
- A.
Fawad Ahmed
- B.
James Faulkner
- C.
Nathan Coulter-Nile
- D.
Sean Abbott
Correct Answer
D. Sean AbbottExplanation
Sean Abbott was named the Bradman young cricketer of the Year 2015 on 27 January 2015.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Name the cricketer who received Allan Border Medal on 27 January 2015.
- A.
George Bailey
- B.
Steve Smith
- C.
Glenn Maxwell
- D.
Sean Abbott
Correct Answer
B. Steve SmithExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Name the President of Gorkha National Liberation Front who died on 29 January 2015 in Delhi following prolonged illness.
- A.
Madan Tamang
- B.
Subhash Ghising
- C.
Harka Bahadur
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Subhash GhisingExplanation
Subhash Ghising was the President of Gorkha National Liberation Front who died on 29 January 2015 in Delhi following prolonged illness.Rate this question:
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