Intra Jaipur House Quiz Finals (Current Affairs Round)
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
India is a federal union comprising twenty-nine states and how many union territories?
- A.
A) 6
- B.
B) 7
- C.
C) 8
- D.
D) 9
Correct Answer
C. C) 8Explanation
India is a federal union comprising twenty-nine states and 8 union territories. Union territories are regions that are directly governed by the central government of India, unlike states which have their own elected governments. The 8 union territories in India are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, Delhi, Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which Indian wrestler has been appointed as a deputy director in the Sports and Youth Affairs Department of Haryana?
- A.
A) Gita Phogat
- B.
B) Babita Phogat
- C.
C) Vinesh Phogat
- D.
D) Sakshi Mallik
Correct Answer
B. B) Babita PhogatExplanation
Babita Phogat has been appointed as a deputy director in the Sports and Youth Affairs Department of Haryana. This appointment recognizes her achievements and contributions to the field of wrestling. Babita Phogat, along with her sister Geeta Phogat, has been instrumental in popularizing women's wrestling in India and has won several medals at national and international levels. Her appointment in the department will likely bring in her expertise and experience to further develop and promote sports in Haryana.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which renowned Indian writer’s 140th birth anniversary was observed on July 31, 2020?
- A.
A) Munshi Premchand
- B.
B) Rabindranath Tagore
- C.
C) Amrita Pritam
- D.
D) Sri Aurobindo
Correct Answer
A. A) Munshi PremchandExplanation
Munshi Premchand, a renowned Indian writer, celebrated his 140th birth anniversary on July 31, 2020. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Hindi writers of the early 20th century. His works, including novels, short stories, and essays, often portrayed the social issues and struggles of the common people in India. Premchand's writings were known for their realism and deep understanding of human nature. His contributions to Indian literature have made him an iconic figure in the literary world.Rate this question:
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- 4.
An American citizen Tahir Naseem was shot dead inside which nation’s courtroom?
- A.
A) Afghanistan
- B.
B) Pakistan
- C.
C) Bangladesh
- D.
D) Iran
Correct Answer
B. B) PakistanExplanation
Tahir Naseem, an American citizen, was shot dead inside a courtroom in Pakistan.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s preventive detention has been extended till how many months?
- A.
A) Three months
- B.
B) Six months
- C.
C) Four months
- D.
D) Five months
Correct Answer
A. A) Three monthsExplanation
Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's preventive detention has been extended for three months. This indicates that the authorities have decided to continue detaining her for a further period of time to maintain law and order or prevent any potential threat or disturbance. The extension of her detention suggests that the government considers her presence or activities as a potential risk and deems it necessary to keep her under preventive detention for a longer duration.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who represented India at the 6th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting?
- A.
A) Piyush Goyal
- B.
B) Prakash Javadekar
- C.
C) Rajnath Singh
- D.
D) Harsh Vardhan
Correct Answer
B. B) Prakash JavadekarExplanation
Prakash Javadekar represented India at the 6th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which state government has approved ADB-funded Rs 1,000 crore project for farmers?
- A.
A) Madhya Pradesh
- B.
B) Maharashtra
- C.
C) Telangana
- D.
D) Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer
B. B) MaharashtraExplanation
The Maharashtra state government has approved a Rs 1,000 crore project for farmers which will be funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This indicates that the Maharashtra government is taking steps to support and uplift the agricultural sector in the state.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which nation has released its first list of verified news portals?
- A.
A) Nepal
- B.
B) Bangladesh
- C.
C) Myanmar
- D.
D) Pakistan
Correct Answer
B. B) BangladeshExplanation
Bangladesh has released its first list of verified news portals. This suggests that the government of Bangladesh has taken a step towards regulating and verifying news sources in the country. This move is likely aimed at combating the spread of fake news and ensuring that the public has access to reliable and trustworthy information.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The International commercial passenger flights have been suspended till when?
- A.
A)August 31st
- B.
B)August 14th
- C.
C)August 20th
- D.
D)August 5th
Correct Answer
A. A)August 31stExplanation
International commercial passenger flights have been suspended until August 31st. This means that airlines are not allowed to operate regular passenger flights between countries until this date. This suspension is likely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the need to control the spread of the virus across borders. Travel restrictions and quarantine measures are in place to protect public health and safety.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which country operationalized world's largest radio telescope?
- A.
A) USA
- B.
B) China
- C.
C) Russia
- D.
D) India
Correct Answer
B. B) ChinaExplanation
China operationalized the world's largest radio telescope.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is India's rank on EIU's Global Democracy Index 2019?
- A.
A) 48th Rank
- B.
B) 50th Rank
- C.
C) 53rd Rank
- D.
D) 51st Rank
Correct Answer
D. D) 51st RankExplanation
India's rank on EIU's Global Democracy Index 2019 is 51st.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is India's rank on the WEF's Global Social Mobility Index 2020?
- A.
A) 75th Rank
- B.
B) 77th Rank
- C.
C) 76th Rank
- D.
D) 78th Rank
Correct Answer
C. C) 76th RankExplanation
India's rank on the WEF's Global Social Mobility Index 2020 is 76th.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Allocation for BharatNet programme for 2020-21 is -
- A.
A) Rs. 10000 crore
- B.
B) Rs. 8000 crore
- C.
C) Rs. 6000 crore
- D.
D) Rs. 4000 crore
Correct Answer
C. C) Rs. 6000 croreExplanation
The allocation for the BharatNet programme for 2020-21 is Rs. 6000 crore. This means that the government has set aside a budget of Rs. 6000 crore specifically for the BharatNet programme in the given year. This allocation will be used for the implementation and expansion of the programme, which aims to provide broadband connectivity to all gram panchayats in the country.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Agriculture credit target for the year 2020-21 has been set at -
- A.
A) Rs. 15 lakh crore
- B.
B) Rs. 14 lakh crore
- C.
C) Rs. 13 lakh crore
- D.
D) Rs. 12 lakh crore
Correct Answer
A. A) Rs. 15 lakh croreExplanation
The correct answer is a) Rs. 15 lakh crore. This means that the agriculture credit target for the year 2020-21 has been set at Rs. 15 lakh crore.Rate this question:
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