Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: 8 December – 14 December 2014

Uber was recently banned from providing services in the national capital.

The correct answer is Sun Pharmaceutical. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed 4 billion dollars merger of Ranbaxy with Sun Pharmaceutical. This merger would create one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in India and would have a significant impact on the pharmaceutical industry.

India is ranked 65th in the 2013 Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on 8 December 2014. The index measures the competitiveness of countries in the travel and tourism sector based on various factors such as business environment, safety and security, infrastructure, cultural resources, and natural resources. This ranking suggests that India has a moderate level of competitiveness in the travel and tourism industry compared to other countries.

The Indian Blind Cricket team won the 2014 Blind Cricket World Cup by defeating Pakistan. This victory showcases the team's skill and determination in overcoming their opponents. It also highlights the talent and abilities of visually impaired cricketers, proving that they can compete at the highest level of the sport. The win against Pakistan, a strong cricketing nation, adds to the significance of the achievement and solidifies India's position as a formidable team in blind cricket.

State Bank of India is the correct answer because on 9 December 2014, they launched two indices named Monthly Composite Index and Yearly Composite Index. These indices were designed to track monthly and yearly economic trends, indicating that State Bank of India took the initiative to provide a tool for monitoring and analyzing economic trends in India.

The correct answer is Lalit Narayan Mishra. The question states that three Anandmargis and an advocate were convicted for the murder and criminal conspiracy of a former Railway Minister. Therefore, the leader being referred to in the question is Lalit Narayan Mishra.

Nedanuri Krishnamurthy, who passed away on 8 December 2014 in Visakhapatnam, was a Carnatic vocalist.

Ralph Henry Baer is the correct answer because he recently passed away and he was the person who developed the Brown Box console video game system.

Mohammad Hafeez was suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect for illegal bowling action by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 7 December 2014.

The correct answer is "Raorchestes" because the passage states that nine new species of bush frogs were discovered in the Western Ghats, and these frogs belong to the family of Raorchestes. Therefore, Raorchestes is the correct answer.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited commissioned the Nyaborongo Hydro Electric Project in Rwanda on 8 December 2014.

Pope Francis was named as the TIME's Person of the Year 2013. This recognition was given to him for his efforts to promote peace and social justice, as well as his humble and inclusive leadership style within the Catholic Church. Pope Francis has been known for his emphasis on helping the poor and marginalized, his focus on environmental issues, and his efforts to bridge gaps between different religious and cultural groups. His actions and message resonated with many people around the world, leading to his selection as the Person of the Year.

In December 2014, Germany, France, Luxembourg, and Belgium collectively decided to suspend marketing authorizations for 25 drugs produced by a pharmaceutical company from India. The correct answer is GVK Biosciences. This decision was likely made due to concerns or issues related to the safety or effectiveness of the drugs produced by GVK Biosciences, prompting these European nations to temporarily halt their marketing.

Grihanandan Singh, also known as Nandy Singh, was a part of the National Hockey team that won the Olympic Gold in 1948 and 1952.

The 2013 Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index was released under the theme of "Reducing Barriers to Economic Growth and Job Creation." This suggests that the focus of the index was on analyzing and evaluating the factors that hinder or promote economic growth and job creation in the travel and tourism industry. The index likely assessed various aspects such as government regulations, infrastructure, business environment, and policies that affect the competitiveness of countries in the travel and tourism sector.

Angela Merkel was re-elected unopposed as the head of the Conservative Christian Democrats party on 9 December 2014. This indicates that there were no other candidates challenging her for the leadership position within the party. The fact that she was able to secure the position without any opposition suggests a strong level of support and confidence from within the party.

India set the Guinness Record for the largest human formation of a national flag in the world on 7 December 2014. This means that a large number of people came together to form the shape of the Indian national flag. The previous record for this achievement was held by Pakistan.

Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz won the Confucius Peace Prize 2014, which is considered as the Chinese Nobel Prize.

The given answer, "Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu," is not a part of the creation of five posts of Additional Solicitors General (ASG) for the High Courts of certain states. The question states that the Union Cabinet approved the creation of five ASG posts for specific states' High Courts. The options that include Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu are not part of the approved list. Therefore, the correct answer is Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu.

China rejected the UN arbitration to resolve the South China Sea maritime dispute with its neighbors, specifically the Philippines. The Philippines demanded the UN mediation to resolve the dispute. This suggests that the Philippines sought international intervention to address the ongoing conflict with China over territorial claims in the South China Sea.

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance is the correct answer because it is an organization that works to support democracy and democratic processes around the world. Translating the Indian Constitution into Arabic language aligns with their mission of promoting democracy and ensuring that citizens have access to important legal and political documents in their own language.

The Union Government recently divested its 5 percent stake in Steel Authority of India Limited. This means that the government sold a portion of its ownership in the company, reducing its stake by 5 percent. Divestment is a common strategy for governments to raise funds or promote private sector participation in state-owned enterprises.

Harsha Bhogle was recently appointed by Tourism Australia as brand ambassador. He is a well-known Indian cricket commentator and has been associated with the sport for many years. His expertise and knowledge in cricket make him a suitable choice for promoting Australian tourism to the Indian audience. Bhogle's appointment as brand ambassador will help in attracting more Indian tourists to Australia and promoting the country as a desirable travel destination.

The correct answer is United States. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruled against the United States' decision to impose high duty on imports of certain steel products from India.

New Horizons is the correct answer because it is the NASA spacecraft mission that came out of hibernation on 6 December 2014 for its long-awaited 2015 encounter with the Pluto system. The mission was launched in 2006 with the goal of studying Pluto, its moons, and other objects in the Kuiper Belt. After a long journey, New Horizons successfully flew by Pluto in July 2015, providing valuable data and images of the dwarf planet and its moons.

The correct answer is 8 December 2014. This is the date on which the combat mission of the United States and NATO formally ended in Afghanistan.

Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed succeeded Anthony Banbury as the head of UN Mission for Ebola Emergency Response on 11 December 2014.

The Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices banned the sale of 80 generic drugs produced in India on 10 December 2014 due to insufficient clinical trials.

The correct answer is I Only. This is because statement I states that the bill allows a composite cap of 49 percent on foreign direct investment in insurance, which is true. However, statement II is incorrect as the bill does not aim to dissolve defaulting insurance companies. Statement III is not mentioned in the given information, so it cannot be determined if it is correct or not.

The correct answer is Only I. This is because statement I accurately describes the purpose and scope of the Web Index, which is to measure the internet's impact on social, economic, and political progress. Statement II, on the other hand, provides a specific ranking and score for India in the index, which is not mentioned or supported in the question.