Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-answers December 2013, December 9 - December 15
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Name the company that bagged two contracts of 151 crore rupees from Gujarat Energy Transmission Company Ltd (GETCO). The contracts are for supply of 400 KV, 220KV and 66KV substations located at Charanka and Sankhari on turnkey basis to evacuate power from Solar Park of the state.
- A.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd
- B.
Jetking Infotrain Ltd
- C.
CESC Limited
- D.
Alstom T&D India
Correct Answer
D. Alstom T&D IndiaExplanation
Alstom T&D India is the correct answer because they have been awarded two contracts worth 151 crore rupees by Gujarat Energy Transmission Company Ltd (GETCO). These contracts are for the supply of substations in Charanka and Sankhari, which will help evacuate power from the state's Solar Park.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Supreme Court of India on 10 December 2013 ordered red beacons are allowed to be used by persons holding ………….
- A.
An administrator
- B.
A foreign political visitor
- C.
Constitutional posts
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Constitutional postsExplanation
The correct answer is "Constitutional posts." The Supreme Court of India, on 10 December 2013, ordered that red beacons are allowed to be used by persons holding constitutional posts. This means that individuals who hold positions of constitutional importance, such as the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India, etc., are permitted to use red beacons on their vehicles as a symbol of their authority and status.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who on 9 December 2013 of the following has taken over as the High Commissioner of India to UK?
- A.
Nirupama Rao
- B.
Shivshankar Menon
- C.
Chokila Iyer
- D.
Ranjan Mathai
- E.
T. V. Rajeswar
Correct Answer
D. Ranjan MathaiExplanation
Ranjan Mathai has taken over as the High Commissioner of India to UK on 9 December 2013.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Match in the following with their designation? A. Nirupama Rao i) India's first female Foreign secretary B. Shivshankar Menon ii) Emeritus Indian Ambassador to the United States C. Chokila Iyer iii) High Commissioner of India to UK D. Ranjan Mathai iv) 4th National Security Advisor
- A.
3 1 4 2
- B.
2 4 1 3
- C.
1 2 4 3
- D.
4 3 2 1
Correct Answer
A. 3 1 4 2Explanation
Nirupama Rao is India's first female Foreign Secretary, which matches with option 1. Shivshankar Menon is the Emeritus Indian Ambassador to the United States, which matches with option 4. Chokila Iyer is the High Commissioner of India to the UK, which matches with option 2. Ranjan Mathai is the 4th National Security Advisor, which matches with option 3. Therefore, the correct match is 3-1-4-2.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Supreme Court of India on 10 December 2013 set a fresh four month deadline for the centre and states to make functional CBI courts across the country for trying corruption cases that involves politicians and public servant. How many CBI courts are to be made functional?
- A.
22
- B.
25
- C.
28
- D.
15
Correct Answer
A. 22Explanation
The correct answer is 22. The Supreme Court of India has set a four month deadline for the center and states to establish CBI courts across the country to try corruption cases involving politicians and public servants.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Supreme Court of India on 10 December 2013 set a fresh four month deadline for the centre and states to make functional 22 CBI courts across India. In failure to comply with its order will invite contempt action against whom?
- A.
Law Minister
- B.
Chief Secretaries
- C.
Chief Minister of States
- D.
The Central Government
Correct Answer
B. Chief SecretariesExplanation
The Supreme Court of India has set a four-month deadline for the center and states to establish 22 CBI courts. Failure to comply with this order will result in contempt action. The Chief Secretaries of the states are responsible for ensuring that the courts are functional within the given timeframe.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Name the Indian cricketer, who on 13 December 2013 bagged the Emerging Cricketer of the Year trophy at the ICC Annual awards announced in Dubai.
- A.
Cheteshwar Pujara
- B.
Murali Vijay
- C.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
- D.
Virat Kohli
Correct Answer
A. Cheteshwar PujaraExplanation
Cheteshwar Pujara won the Emerging Cricketer of the Year trophy at the ICC Annual awards announced in Dubai on 13 December 2013.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which party won the Mizoram Assembly Election 2013?
- A.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- B.
Mizoram Democratic Alliance (MDA)
- C.
Indian National Congress (INC)
- D.
Independent party
Correct Answer
C. Indian National Congress (INC)Explanation
In the Mizoram Assembly Election 2013, the Indian National Congress (INC) won the election. This means that the majority of the people who voted in Mizoram supported the INC and elected their candidates to represent them in the assembly.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Cabinet Committee on Uttrakhand, headed by Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh on 9 December 2013 sanctioned an amount for relief and rehabilitation of flood-hit Uttarakhand. What amount has been sanctioned for the state?
- A.
2000 crore rupees
- B.
7346 crore rupees
- C.
8000 crore rupees
- D.
10000 crore rupees
Correct Answer
B. 7346 crore rupeesExplanation
The correct answer is 7346 crore rupees. The Cabinet Committee on Uttarakhand, led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, approved this amount for the relief and rehabilitation of Uttarakhand, which had been severely affected by floods.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy 2013 of cricket was given to whom?
- A.
Kumar Sangakkara
- B.
Suzie Bates
- C.
Kevin O’Brien
- D.
Michael Clarke
Correct Answer
D. Michael ClarkeExplanation
The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy is awarded to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricketer of the Year. In 2013, Michael Clarke was awarded this prestigious trophy. Clarke, the Australian cricketer, had an outstanding year in 2013, scoring runs consistently and leading his team to several victories. His exceptional performances and leadership qualities made him the deserving recipient of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in 2013.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The Uttar Pradesh Government on 13 December 2013 set-up a high-level committee to look what cause in the relief camps set after the Muzaffarnagar riots?
- A.
To look into the issue of deaths of children in the relief camps
- B.
To provide better facilities to the people leaving in the relief camps
- C.
To provide better medical support to them
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. To look into the issue of deaths of children in the relief campsExplanation
The correct answer is "To look into the issue of deaths of children in the relief camps". This is because the high-level committee was set up specifically to investigate and address the problem of children dying in the relief camps after the Muzaffarnagar riots. The other options mentioned, providing better facilities and medical support, are not mentioned in the given question and therefore cannot be assumed as the purpose of the committee.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Lal Thanhawla of Congress party has sworn in as the Chief Minister of Mizoram for the second successive term on 14 December 2013. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by whom?
- A.
E. S. L. Narasimhan
- B.
Vakkom B. Purushothaman
- C.
A.K. Singh
- D.
Janaki Ballabh Patnaik
Correct Answer
B. Vakkom B. PurushothamanExplanation
Vakkom B. Purushothaman administered the oath of office and secrecy to Lal Thanhawla, making him the Chief Minister of Mizoram for the second successive term.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The former footballer of India, Babul Phukan on 14 December 2013 died at a hospital in Guwahati, Assam after a prolong illness has represented Assam in which of the trophies nine times?
- A.
Todd Memorial Trophy
- B.
Durand Cup
- C.
Santosh trophy
- D.
Lndira Gold Cup
Correct Answer
C. Santosh trophyExplanation
Babul Phukan, a former footballer of India, represented Assam in the Santosh Trophy nine times. He died at a hospital in Guwahati, Assam after a prolonged illness on 14 December 2013.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who became the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2013?
- A.
Belinda Clark
- B.
Suzie Bates
- C.
Karen Rolton
- D.
Debbie Hockley
Correct Answer
B. Suzie BatesExplanation
Suzie Bates became the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year in 2013.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Irrfan Khan on 13 December 2013 won the best actor award for his brilliant performance in a film at the 10th edition of Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). Name the film for which he won the best actor award 2013?
- A.
D-Day
- B.
Life of Pi
- C.
Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns
- D.
The Lunchbox
Correct Answer
D. The LunchboxExplanation
Irrfan Khan won the best actor award at the 10th edition of Dubai International Film Festival for his performance in the film "The Lunchbox".Rate this question:
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- 16.
The Interim President of Egypt, Adly Mansour on 14 December 2013 announced 14-15 January 2014 as the date for national referendum on the new draft of the constitution. Who was the President of Egypt, when the 2012 Constitution was approved by the Islamist dominated Parliament?
- A.
Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh
- B.
Hamdeen Sabahi
- C.
Mohamed Morsi
- D.
Abdulla Alashaal
Correct Answer
C. Mohamed Morsi -
- 17.
With this Chinese moon exploration it became which country to land on the surface of moon?
- A.
Fourth
- B.
Fifth
- C.
Third
- D.
First
Correct Answer
C. ThirdExplanation
China became the third country to land on the surface of the moon with its moon exploration mission. This indicates that two other countries had successfully landed on the moon before China.Rate this question:
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- 18.
India defeated Pakistan 48-39 on 14 December 2013 in the World Kabaddi Cup in the finals played. The final was played at which place and stadium?
- A.
War Heroes Stadium, Sangrur
- B.
Guru Nanak Dev Stadium, Ludhiana
- C.
Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
- D.
Nehru Stadium, Rupnagar
Correct Answer
B. Guru Nanak Dev Stadium, LudhianaExplanation
The correct answer is Guru Nanak Dev Stadium, Ludhiana.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) met on 12 December 2013 at Kolkata. Who chaired the meeting of the Central Board?
- A.
Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Raghuram G. Rajan
- B.
Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Harun R. Khan
- C.
Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India, K.C. Chakrabarty
- D.
Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Anand Sinha
Correct Answer
A. Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Raghuram G. RajanExplanation
The correct answer is Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Raghuram G. Rajan. The question asks who chaired the meeting of the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India on 12 December 2013. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India is the highest-ranking official in the organization and is responsible for chairing such meetings. Therefore, it can be inferred that Raghuram G. Rajan, as the Governor at that time, would have chaired the meeting.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Scientists in the first week of December 2013 in their report claimed that the super volcano lying beneath in US is much larger than it was thought previously. Name the place where the volcano is lying as per the scientists?
- A.
Samoa Islands
- B.
Yellowstone National Park
- C.
Pago
- D.
Ofu‑Olosega
Correct Answer
B. Yellowstone National ParkExplanation
The correct answer is Yellowstone National Park. In December 2013, scientists reported that the super volcano beneath Yellowstone National Park in the US is larger than previously believed. This finding suggests that the potential impact of a volcanic eruption from this super volcano could be much greater than previously anticipated.Rate this question:
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- 21.
The first lunar rover of China, which was carried by an unmanned remotely piloted spacecraft Chang'e-3 was deployed successfully on moon on 14 December 2013, was named?
- A.
Jade Rabbit
- B.
Curiosity
- C.
Endeavour
- D.
D) Spacehab d) Spacehab Spacehab
Correct Answer
A. Jade RabbitExplanation
The correct answer is Jade Rabbit. The question asks for the name of the first lunar rover of China, which was deployed successfully on the moon in 2013. The rover was carried by the unmanned spacecraft Chang'e-3. The name of this rover is Jade Rabbit. Therefore, the correct answer is Jade Rabbit, not Spacehab.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Name the Union Labour Minister, who died on 15 December 2013 after a prolonged illness in Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon, Haryana.
- A.
Sis Ram Ola
- B.
Jagjivan Ram
- C.
Kodikkunnil Suresh
- D.
Raj Narain
Correct Answer
A. Sis Ram OlaExplanation
Sis Ram Ola was the Union Labour Minister who died on 15 December 2013 after a prolonged illness in Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon, Haryana.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Name the Iranian film that bagged the coveted 'Suvarna Chakorama' (Golden Pheasant Award) at the 18th International Film Festival of Kerala?
- A.
Barf roye kajha
- B.
Parviz
- C.
Paziraie sadeh
- D.
Inja bedoone man
Correct Answer
B. ParvizExplanation
"Parviz" is the correct answer because it won the coveted 'Suvarna Chakorama' (Golden Pheasant Award) at the 18th International Film Festival of Kerala.Rate this question:
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- 24.
India finished at which position in Hero Junior Men's Hockey World Cup played at the floodlit Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi?
- A.
4th
- B.
6th
- C.
1st
- D.
10th
Correct Answer
D. 10thExplanation
India finished at the 10th position in the Hero Junior Men's Hockey World Cup played at the floodlit Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Name the player who was inducted in the Hall of the Fame in Perth on 13 December 2013 during the Ashes series?
- A.
Everton Weekes
- B.
Frank Woolley
- C.
Adam Gilchrist
- D.
Frank Worrell
Correct Answer
D. Frank WorrellExplanation
Frank Worrell was inducted into the Hall of Fame in Perth on 13 December 2013 during the Ashes series.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Indian Judokas in second week of December 2013 won silver and four bronze medals in the Asian Youth and Junior Championships. The championship was conducted in?
- A.
Yangon, Myanmar
- B.
Hainan, China
- C.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- D.
Manama, Qatar
- E.
Mumbai, India
Correct Answer
B. Hainan, ChinaExplanation
The correct answer is Hainan, China. The Indian Judokas won silver and four bronze medals in the Asian Youth and Junior Championships, which were conducted in Hainan, China.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Name the Thailand, Prime Minister, who has been charged for murder in connection with the military crackdown, when he was the Prime Minister of the nation?
- A.
Yingluck Shinawatra
- B.
Suranand Vejjajiva
- C.
Warathep Rattanakorn
- D.
Abhisit Vejjajiva
Correct Answer
D. Abhisit VejjajivaExplanation
Abhisit Vejjajiva is the correct answer because he served as the Prime Minister of Thailand from 2008 to 2011. During his time in office, there was a military crackdown on anti-government protests in 2010, resulting in numerous deaths. Abhisit Vejjajiva was charged with murder in connection with the crackdown, as he was accused of authorizing the use of military force against the protesters.Rate this question:
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