Current Affairs Interactive Quiz (April 7 – April 13)

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Sachin Tendulkar is the first Indian cricketer to feature on the cover page of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack published in London. This is a prestigious honor as the Almanack is considered the Bible of cricket and has been published since 1864. Tendulkar's inclusion on the cover page highlights his immense contribution to the sport and his status as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.

Sun Pharma announced on 7 April 2014 that it would acquire Ranbaxy for 3.2 billion dollars.

Sri Lanka replaced India from the top position in the ICC Twenty20 rankings released on 8 April 2014.

Koyal Rana was recently crowned as the fbb Femina Miss India 2014.

Australia won the T20 Women Cricket World Cup in 2014.

V K Murthy is the renowned cinematographer and Dada Saheb Phalke awardee who died on 7 April 2014 at his residence in Shankarapuram.

Virat Kohli was adjudged as the Man of the series of the ICC Twenty World Cup 2014 tournament. This means that he performed exceptionally well throughout the tournament and made significant contributions to his team's success. His consistent performance and impactful batting must have impressed the judges, leading to him being awarded the prestigious title of Man of the series.

Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Grand Prix on 7 April 2014.

Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, received its first passenger train on 7 April 2014.

Nanodots is the correct answer because it is the name of the battery unveiled by an Israeli startup on 8 April 2014 that charges a smartphone in less than 30 seconds.

Jhumpa Lahiri's novel "Lowland" was shortlisted for the 2014 Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction on 8 April 2014.

Ratan Tata was appointed as a member of the Board of Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on 10 April 2014. Boao Forum for Asia is a non-profit organization that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Ratan Tata, as a prominent Indian industrialist and former chairman of Tata Sons, has vast experience and knowledge in the business sector, making him a suitable candidate for this position.

Lasith Malinga captained the Sri Lankan side in the final match of the ICC Twenty World Cup 2014.

Ebola, which was recently detected in Guinea, is caused by a virus. Viruses are infectious agents that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms. Ebola virus belongs to the family Filoviridae and is responsible for causing Ebola virus disease (EVD). It is transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals, such as fruit bats or primates, and can then spread between humans through direct contact with bodily fluids. The virus causes severe illness, including fever, fatigue, muscle pain, and in some cases, internal and external bleeding.

Viktor Orban has been re-elected as the Prime Minister of Hungary on 8 April 2014 for a consecutive second term.

Stuart Parkin won the Millennium Technology Prize 2014.

INS Vikrant was the first aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy that was sold for 60 crore rupees in the first week of April 2014.

Punjab won the 4th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2014 (Division A) by defeating Odisha 6-2 in the finals at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Asish Bose is the correct answer because he was a demographer who recently passed away and was known for coining the term BIMARU. BIMARU is used to describe the low level of progress in some States of Northern India.

India became a net exporter of steel after 6 years. This means that it took India 6 years to start exporting more steel than it imported. This could be due to various factors such as increased production capacity, improved quality of steel, or increased demand for Indian steel in the international market. Regardless of the specific reasons, the data shows that India achieved this milestone after 6 years.

The correct answer is Shompens. The question asks for the name of the tribe that recently casted their votes for the first time in the Lok Sabha Elections 2014 in India. Out of the given options, Shompens is the only tribe that fits this description.

The correct answer is Strait of Hormuz. The question asks where the joint military exercise between Iran and Pakistan was held. The exercise took place in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a strategically important waterway located between Iran and Oman. This exercise aimed to enhance military cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad and strengthen their capabilities in the region.

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The correct answer is Catalonia. On 8 April 2014, the lawmakers of Spain voted against the request by the authorities of Catalonia to hold a referendum on independence on 9 November 2014. Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain, has long been seeking independence from the rest of the country. This rejection by the Spanish lawmakers further fueled the separatist sentiment in Catalonia and led to increased tensions between the region and the Spanish government.

The correct answer is 5.5%. This means that according to the World Bank's projection, the economic growth rate of India for the fiscal year 2014-2015 is expected to be 5.5%.

Ernesto Gainza set a new Guinness record for skydiving using the world's smallest parachute on 7 April 2014. Based on this information, it can be inferred that he belongs to the UAE.

Simon Santoso won the Singapore Open 2014 of badminton on 13 April 2014.

Arnab De discovered the non-insulin drug candidate for diabetic patients in the second week of April 2014.

Iwao Hakamada was awarded an honorary championship belt by the World Boxing Council (WBC) after being released from death row on 27 March 2014. He had spent 48 years in prison following a murder conviction.