Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: July 28 – August 3, 2014
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Supreme Court recently appointed one man commission to probe 2006 Meerut fire tragedy. The one man commission will be headed by
- A.
Justice (retd) Markandey Katju
- B.
Justice (retd) A P Shah
- C.
Justice (retd) S B Sinha
- D.
Justice (retd) Venkatchelliah
Correct Answer
C. Justice (retd) S B SinhaExplanation
The correct answer is Justice (retd) S B Sinha. The Supreme Court recently appointed a one-man commission to investigate the 2006 Meerut fire tragedy. This commission will be headed by Justice (retd) S B Sinha.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which Bollywood star was appointed as horticulture ambassador by the Maharashtra government?
- A.
Shah Rukh Khan
- B.
Aamir Khan
- C.
Anupam Kher
- D.
Amitabh Bachchan
Correct Answer
D. Amitabh BachchanExplanation
Amitabh Bachchan was appointed as the horticulture ambassador by the Maharashtra government. This means that he has been given the responsibility to promote and create awareness about horticulture in the state. As a well-known Bollywood star, Bachchan's popularity and influence can be used to encourage people to engage in horticulture activities and appreciate the importance of plants and gardens. His appointment as the ambassador is a recognition of his contribution to the industry and his ability to reach a wide audience.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Narendra Modi led government on 26 July 2014 launched the MyGov web platform to facilitate
- A.
Citizen engagement in good governance
- B.
Business engagement in good governance
- C.
Civil society engagement in good governance
- D.
Centre-State partnership in good governance
Correct Answer
A. Citizen engagement in good governanceExplanation
The MyGov web platform was launched by the Narendra Modi led government in 2014 to facilitate citizen engagement in good governance. This platform was designed to encourage active participation of citizens in the decision-making process and to provide them with a platform to voice their opinions and concerns. Through this initiative, the government aimed to promote transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in governance by involving citizens in policy formulation and implementation.Rate this question:
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- 4.
World Hepatitis Day was observed on
- A.
28 July
- B.
29 July
- C.
30 July
- D.
31 July
Correct Answer
A. 28 JulyExplanation
World Hepatitis Day is observed on 28 July. This day aims to raise awareness about viral hepatitis and the importance of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It provides an opportunity to highlight the global burden of hepatitis and promote actions to combat this disease. By observing World Hepatitis Day on 28 July, organizations and individuals worldwide can come together to advocate for better access to testing and treatment, as well as to promote vaccination and prevention strategies.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Gokul Mission.I. It will promote conservation and developments of indigenous breeds of cows in a focused and scientific manner.II. It is a focussed mission under National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development.Which is/are correct?
- A.
I only
- B.
II only
- C.
Both I and II
- D.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer
C. Both I and IIExplanation
The given answer is correct because both statements I and II are true. Statement I states that the Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims to promote conservation and development of indigenous breeds of cows in a focused and scientific manner, which is in line with the objectives of the mission. Statement II states that the Rashtriya Gokul Mission is a focused mission under the National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development, which is also true. Therefore, both statements are correct.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 28 July 2014 cancelled the certificate of registration of six non-banking financial company (NBFCs). Which one of the following is not one of the NBFCs whose certificate of registration has been cancelled?
- A.
Profound Exports Private Limited
- B.
Two Brothers Holding Limited
- C.
Swank Services Private Limited
- D.
Kamal Auto Finance Limited
Correct Answer
D. Kamal Auto Finance LimitedExplanation
The question asks for the NBFC whose certificate of registration has NOT been cancelled. Since the answer is "Kamal Auto Finance Limited," it means that the certificates of registration for the other three companies (Profound Exports Private Limited, Two Brothers Holding Limited, and Swank Services Private Limited) have been cancelled.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who is the author of the book The Vijaya Mallya Story published recently?
- A.
Faraz Ahmad
- B.
R D Pradhan
- C.
K Giriprakash
- D.
Neel Mukherjee
Correct Answer
C. K GiriprakashExplanation
K Giriprakash is the author of the book "The Vijaya Mallya Story" published recently.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which Indian author has been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2014 recently?
- A.
Jhumpa Lahiri
- B.
Arvind Adiga
- C.
Amitav Ghosh
- D.
Neel Mukherjee
Correct Answer
D. Neel MukherjeeExplanation
Neel Mukherjee has been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2014.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Indian Air Force on 28 July 2014 received its sixth C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. Name the country from which India has procured these aircraft?
- A.
France
- B.
Spain
- C.
The USA
- D.
The UK
Correct Answer
C. The USAExplanation
India has procured the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the USA.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who was recently elected as the seventh President of Iraq?
- A.
Nuri-al Maliki
- B.
Fuad Masum
- C.
Hanan al-Fatlawi
- D.
Hussein al-Masawi
Correct Answer
B. Fuad MasumExplanation
Fuad Masum was recently elected as the seventh President of Iraq. This information is not explicitly mentioned in the question, but it is implied that the question is asking for the name of the recently elected President. Therefore, based on the given options, Fuad Masum is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who has been named as the Chairman of the Committee that was recently appointed by the Union government to review the Rangarajan formula for pricing of gas?
- A.
Kirit Parikh
- B.
Kirit Somiah
- C.
Devendra Sharma
- D.
Suresh Prabhu
Correct Answer
D. Suresh PrabhuExplanation
Suresh Prabhu has been named as the Chairman of the Committee appointed by the Union government to review the Rangarajan formula for pricing of gas.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who took over as the Chairman of the Chief of Staff Committee on 30 July 2014?
- A.
Lt-Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag
- B.
Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha
- C.
Admiral R K Dhowan
- D.
Lt-Gen Amit Sharma
Correct Answer
B. Air Chief Marshal Arup RahaExplanation
Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha took over as the Chairman of the Chief of Staff Committee on 30 July 2014.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Who became the fourth Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India on 30 July 2014?
- A.
S S Mundra
- B.
Gopalkrishna Gandhi
- C.
Deepak Parekh
- D.
Ashima Goyal
Correct Answer
A. S S MundraExplanation
S S Mundra became the fourth Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India on 30 July 2014.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is the name of the autobiography of former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh that was released on 1 August 2014?
- A.
Live of Others
- B.
One Life is Not Enough
- C.
Corridors of Power
- D.
Countdown
Correct Answer
B. One Life is Not EnoughExplanation
The correct answer is "One Life is Not Enough." This autobiography is written by former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh and was released on 1 August 2014. The title suggests that one lifetime is not sufficient to accomplish all that one desires or aspires to achieve.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Malin village which was in news recently due to a landslide caused by heavy downpour that killed more than hundred peoples is in which State?
- A.
Maharashtra
- B.
Uttarakhand
- C.
Uttar Pradesh
- D.
Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer
A. MaharashtraExplanation
The correct answer is Maharashtra. Malin village was in the news recently because it experienced a landslide caused by heavy rainfall, resulting in the death of over a hundred people.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Who became the first Indian woman to win a medal in Gymnastic at 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland?
- A.
Mohini Bhardwaj
- B.
Dipa Karmakar
- C.
Priti Das
- D.
Meenakshi
Correct Answer
B. Dipa KarmakarExplanation
Dipa Karmakar became the first Indian woman to win a medal in Gymnastics at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Who recently was selected for 22nd edition of the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavna Award?
- A.
D R Mehta
- B.
Gautam Bhai
- C.
Muzaffar Ali
- D.
Nirmala Deshpande
Correct Answer
C. Muzaffar AliExplanation
Muzaffar Ali was recently selected for the 22nd edition of the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavna Award.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Who on 31 July 2014 became the first Indian to win gold medal in Men’s Athletics event at Commonwealth Games after Milkha Singh?
- A.
Vikas Gowda
- B.
Joseph Abraham
- C.
Anil Kumar
- D.
Om Prakash Singh Karhana
Correct Answer
A. Vikas GowdaExplanation
Vikas Gowda became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the Men's Athletics event at the Commonwealth Games after Milkha Singh. This means that no other Indian athlete had won a gold medal in this event at the Commonwealth Games between Milkha Singh's victory and Vikas Gowda's victory.Rate this question:
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- 19.
At the recently concluded 2014 Commonwealth Games, India finished at 5th position in the medal tally with
- A.
69 medals
- B.
64 medals
- C.
72 medals
- D.
104 medals
Correct Answer
B. 64 medalsExplanation
India finished at 5th position in the medal tally at the 2014 Commonwealth Games with 64 medals. This means that India won a total of 64 medals in various events during the games, including gold, silver, and bronze. The number of medals won by a country is an important factor in determining its position in the medal tally. India's achievement of finishing 5th with 64 medals showcases the country's success and performance in the games.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Name the Committee set up by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development to review the status of University Grants Commission?
- A.
Hari Gautam Committee
- B.
Raghunath Mashelkar Committee
- C.
Suresh Prabhu Committee
- D.
Arun Nigvekar Committee
Correct Answer
A. Hari Gautam CommitteeExplanation
The correct answer is Hari Gautam Committee. The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development set up the Hari Gautam Committee to review the status of the University Grants Commission (UGC). This committee was tasked with examining the functioning and structure of the UGC and making recommendations for its reform. The committee's findings and recommendations would have significant implications for the higher education sector in India.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Name the organisation from Pakistan which won the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for the year 2014 announced on 31 July 2014?
- A.
Centre for Legal Assistance to pollution victims
- B.
The Citizens Foundation
- C.
The HELP
- D.
Society for The Empowerment of People (STEP)
Correct Answer
B. The Citizens FoundationExplanation
The correct answer is The Citizens Foundation. The Ramon Magsaysay Award is a prestigious award given annually to individuals or organizations in Asia who have made significant contributions to their communities. The Citizens Foundation is a non-profit organization in Pakistan that focuses on providing quality education to underprivileged children in the country. Their efforts in improving education access and quality for marginalized communities have been recognized and awarded with the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2014.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Who got the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership on 31 July 2014?
- A.
Wang Canfa of China
- B.
Omara Khan Masoudi of Afghanistan
- C.
Randy Halsan of the Philippines
- D.
Hu Shuli of China
Correct Answer
C. Randy Halsan of the PhilippinesExplanation
Randy Halsan of the Philippines received the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership on July 31, 2014.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Which Public Sector Undertaking has become the 17th Navratna Company of the country recently?
- A.
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
- B.
Engineers India Limited (EIL)
- C.
Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- D.
BEML Limited
Correct Answer
A. Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)Explanation
Recently, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has become the 17th Navratna Company of the country. Navratna status is given to select public sector enterprises in India that meet certain criteria, such as having a consistent track record of profitability, a minimum net worth, and a positive net worth for the last three years. This status provides greater financial and operational autonomy to the company, allowing it to make decisions without seeking government approval for every matter. CONCOR's achievement of Navratna status reflects its strong financial performance and strategic importance in the logistics and transportation sector.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Name the mission that will be launched by NASA to examine habitability of Mars environment?
- A.
ExoMars Mission
- B.
Mars 2020 Rover Mission
- C.
InSight
- D.
MAVEN Orbiter
Correct Answer
B. Mars 2020 Rover MissionExplanation
The Mars 2020 Rover Mission is the correct answer because it is a NASA mission specifically designed to examine the habitability of the Mars environment. The mission will involve sending a rover to Mars to collect samples and data that will help scientists determine if life could have existed on the planet in the past or if it could potentially support human exploration in the future. The rover will also test technologies that could be used for future missions to Mars.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Pashupatinath Temple into which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers on his visit to Nepal is situated on banks of which river?
- A.
River Bagmati
- B.
River Sapt Koshi
- C.
River Arun
- D.
River Bisnumati
Correct Answer
A. River BagmatiExplanation
Pashupatinath Temple, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers during his visit to Nepal, is situated on the banks of the River Bagmati.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Who on 3 August 2014 became the third Indian badminton player to win Gold medal in Badminton in Commonwealth Games?
- A.
P Kashyap
- B.
Prakash Padukone
- C.
Gurusai Datt
- D.
Saurabh Varma
Correct Answer
A. P KashyapExplanation
P Kashyap became the third Indian badminton player to win a Gold medal in Badminton in the Commonwealth Games on 3 August 2014.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Which country topped the medal tally at the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
- A.
Australia
- B.
England
- C.
Scotland
- D.
Canada
Correct Answer
B. EnglandExplanation
England topped the medal tally at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. This means that they won the most medals out of all the participating countries.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Which country decided recently to regulate sales and growth of Genetically Modified crops?
- A.
India
- B.
Thailand
- C.
China
- D.
Pakistan
Correct Answer
C. ChinaExplanation
China recently decided to regulate sales and growth of Genetically Modified crops.Rate this question:
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- 29.
What is the scientific name of Australian Humpback Dolphins which was identified by the scientists recently?
- A.
Sousa Teuszii
- B.
Sousa Chinensis
- C.
Sousa Sahulensis
- D.
Sousa Plumbea
Correct Answer
C. Sousa SahulensisExplanation
The correct answer is Sousa Sahulensis. This is the scientific name of the Australian Humpback Dolphins that were recently identified by scientists.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Which Indian Bank was awarded with Core Banking System Initiative Award 2014 at the Asian Banking and Finance – Retail Banking Awards ceremony in Singapore on 31 July 2014?
- A.
ICICI Bank
- B.
Bank of Baroda
- C.
Bharatiya Mahila Bank
- D.
HDFC Bank
Correct Answer
C. Bharatiya Mahila BankExplanation
Bharatiya Mahila Bank was awarded the Core Banking System Initiative Award 2014 at the Asian Banking and Finance – Retail Banking Awards ceremony in Singapore on 31 July 2014.Rate this question:
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