Current Affairs Quiz 8-14 July 2013

The correct answer is a. Implementation of anti-poverty programmes of Rural Development Ministry. The Rural Development Agency (DRDA) is responsible for implementing various anti-poverty programs initiated by the Rural Development Ministry. Disbanding the agency means that the government is either restructuring or transferring these responsibilities to another organization or department.

Satyam formally merged with Tech Mahindra on 15 July 2013.

The Government of India gave its approval for the recruitment and commissioning of women officers in the Border Security Force (BSF) for the first time in July 2013. This decision marked a significant milestone in the inclusion of women in the country's security forces, allowing them to serve in one of the most prominent paramilitary organizations in India.

The correct answer is option 4, State Bank Xpress Money Card. This card was launched by State Bank of India in partnership with UAE Exchange and Financial Services in July 2013. It allows the holder to receive remittance directly on the card.

The correct answer is c. People's Democratic Party.

Andy Murray won the Men's Singles Title of Wimbledon 2013.

The correct answer is option a. Rohingyas. The Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban-ki-moon, warned Myanmar to end Buddhist attacks on minority Muslims. The term "Rohingyas" refers specifically to the minority Muslim population in Myanmar.

Shane Warne is the correct answer because he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in July 2013. The ICC announced his induction on July 11, 2013, and he was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 19, 2013.

The question asks how many times the Japanese royal couple Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have visited India after taking over the throne. The given answer states that this will be their first visit to India.

Novak Djokovic became the runner-up of the Men's Singles Title of Wimbledon 2013.

The district proposed for the establishment of the Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University in U.P. is Rae Bareli.

The report mentioned in the question is the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Report, which was released by the United Nations on 1 July 2013. This report outlines the targets to be achieved by 2015 and highlights the urgent need to address various challenges faced by the world and its people. The report was launched by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Michael Nobbs was the coach of the Indian Men's Hockey Team who was sacked by the Sports Authority of India following the poor performance of the team.

Lajja Goswami won the silver medal in the women's 50-metre Rifle 3 Position event at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain on 9 July 2013.

Liu Zhijun was held the portfolio of Railways during his tenure as a Minister.

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The correct answer for this question is "Embryo Screening Technique". This is because the question asks for the name of the low-cost new technique used in the world's first IVF baby born in June 2013. The technique mentioned in the question is the "next-generation sequencing" IVF technique, which is a form of embryo screening. The other answer options, DNA Sequencing Technique and Next-Gen Sequencing Technique, do not specifically refer to the IVF technique mentioned in the question. Therefore, the correct answer is "Embryo Screening Technique".

Prominent jewellery retailers and bullion traders across India decided to suspend the sale of gold coins and bars for a period of 6 months.

Vietnam recently announced that India has the right to pursue exploration and exploitation work in the South China Sea.

Fred Perry was the last British player before Andy Murray to win the Men's Singles Title of Wimbledon in 1936.

LG Display announced that it would unveil the world's slimmest Full HD LCD panel for smartphones with LG OGS (Display's One-Glass-Solution) specialty.

The correct answer is "Blue". Scientists from NASA discovered a coloured planet that possibly rains glass and is orbiting a star 63 light-years away. The color of this planet is blue.

The correct answer is option 2, Sections 326A and 326B. This is because the Criminal Law (Amendment Ordinance 2013) specifically mentions acid attack as a specific offense and provides a maximum punishment of life sentence under these sections of the Indian Penal Code.

A nuclear reactor is said to be critical when its neutron population remains steady from one generation to the next, creating as many new neutrons as are lost. This indicates that the fission chain reaction is self-sustaining.

The State Bank Xpress Money Card has a limit of 50,000 Rupees.

The correct answer is option 3, 15 percent from the present 10 percent. The Union Government hiked the import duty on sugar to 15 percent in order to restrain cheaper inflow of sugar into the country. This increase in import duty is intended to stabilize sugar prices and help the millers make cane payments, which are estimated at 9000 crore Rupees.

The correct answer is option 1, "11 July 2013". This is because the question states that the Supreme Court passed a landmark judgement that barred persons in jail or police custody from contesting elections for legislative bodies. Therefore, the judgement was made on 11 July 2013.

LG Display decided to unveil the world's slimmest full HD LCD panel for smartphones.

The correct answer is option 1 because it correctly matches the articles with their corresponding provisions. Article 30 is related to the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions, Article 244 is related to the administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas, Article 353 is related to provisions as to financial emergency, and Article 360 is related to the effect of Proclamation of Emergency.

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The correct answer is Charon. In the first week of July 2013, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft spotted the largest moon of Pluto, which is named Charon. Charon orbits at a distance of more than 19,000 kilometers from Pluto.

The correct answer is option a, X-47B. This is because the question asks for the name of the aircraft that the U.S. Navy successfully landed on an aircraft carrier for the first time. The X-47B is a drone the size of a fighter jet, and it was the aircraft that achieved this milestone.

China cancelled the construction of a six billion dollar nuclear processing plant in Guangdong province apparently due to public concerns over its safety.

Abdoulaye Bathily of Senegal was appointed as the new Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 9 July 2013.

India and Tanzania signed agreements on bilateral cooperation in different sectors at Dar es Salaam.

In 1978, James Christy of the Naval Observatory first discovered Charon, the largest moon of Pluto.

The Rent Act of 1958 was required to be replaced by legislation in the year 1995 but that was not notified even after enactment because of the huge controversy with tenants as they went angry over it.

The report from the Israeli Embassy stated that the trade between India and Israel grew during 2012-13. Since the trade went up from 5.15 billion in 2011-12, the correct answer would be option 1, which states that the trade between India and Israel went up to 6 billion dollars.

The Supreme Court considered Sections 4, 5, and 62(5) of the Representation of People Act, 1951 to reach the decision. These sections likely contain provisions that restrict persons in jail or police custody from contesting elections for legislative bodies.

The correct answer is option 3, 11.52 percent. The explanation for this is that the Gross Direct Tax Collection during the April-June quarter of FY 2013-14 increased by 11.52 percent compared to the same period in FY 2012-13. This means that the tax collection in the current financial year is 11.52 percent higher than the previous year.

The correct answer is option c. Baghdad. The agreement between India and Iraq was signed in Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq.

The given correct answer is option 4, which means that all four statements are true. The explanation for this is that statement I states that business profits would be taxable in the source state if there is a Permanent Establishment (PE) in that state, and it provides various types of PE. Statement II mentions that Article 9 of the agreement addresses concerns related to Associated Enterprises and involves Mutual Agreement Procedures for relieving double taxation. Statement III states that the agreement makes Dividends, Interest, and Royalties & Fees for Technical Services income taxable in both countries, with a withholding rate of 10% for each. Statement IV mentions that the agreement includes provisions for effective exchange of information between tax authorities, including banking information and information without recourse to domestic interest.

In the second week of July 2013, Europe reached a historic agreement to reform its Common Fisheries Policy, which will help it in working towards the path of green economy. This agreement indicates that the correct answer is option 2.

The budget outlay made for the implementation of the Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (MIIUS) during the 12th Plan period is 1500 crore.

The correct answer is option c) Twice. The question states that the upcoming visit of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko to India in 2013 will be their visit to India after taking over the throne. Since it is mentioned that this is their second visit, it can be concluded that they have visited India once before.

The correct answer is d. Radio Waves. On 7 July 2013, scientists observed mysterious bursts of radio waves from cosmological distances. These bursts, known as Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs), are brief but intense pulses of radio waves that last only a few milliseconds. The origin and nature of FRBs are still not fully understood, but they are believed to come from distant galaxies billions of light-years away.

The correct answer is 11.93 percent. The report released by the Union Ministry of Railways states that the total approximate earnings of Indian Railways on originating basis increased by 11.93 percent from 1 April to 30 June 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.

In 2012, Roger Federer won the Wimbledon Men's Single Title.

The correct answer is option 1, High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). The HLPF was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 9 July 2013 to replace the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD). It serves as the main platform for reviewing and monitoring the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and provides political leadership, guidance, and recommendations on sustainable development.