Current Affairs Interactive Quiz : August 04 - August 10, 2014

Ebola is caused by a virus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared it as a World health emergency. Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that can only replicate inside the cells of a living organism. Ebola virus causes severe illness in humans and has a high mortality rate. It is transmitted through direct contact with the blood, secretions, organs, or other bodily fluids of infected animals or humans. This declaration by WHO highlights the urgent need for global attention and coordinated efforts to prevent the spread of the virus and protect public health.

The correct answer is "Statement I and II are true". This is because the statement mentions that Dipa Karmakar won a bronze in the women's vault final at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which is true according to statement I. Additionally, it states that she became the first Indian woman gymnast to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games, which is true according to statement II.

Pran Kumar Sharma is an eminent cartoonist who created popular comic book characters like Chacha Chaudhary and Sabu. He passed away on 6 August 2014.

Kapil Dev was selected as the Chairman of the Arjuna Awards Selection Committee on 7 August 2014. Kapil Dev is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national cricket team. He is considered one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket. His appointment as the Chairman of the Arjuna Awards Selection Committee showcases his experience and knowledge in the field of sports, making him an ideal candidate for this role.

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Longtoushan Township of China was in the news in August 2014 because it was the epicenter of an earthquake that struck the area. This means that the earthquake originated from this location, causing significant damage and attracting media attention.

Arvind Gupta was appointed as the Deputy National Security Adviser by the Union Government on 4 August 2014.

Malin village in Ambegaon taluka in Maharashtra was in the news recently due to a landslide that occurred in the village. This natural disaster resulted in significant damage and loss of life in the village.

Justice Dr. Manjula Chellur was sworn-in as the first woman Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court on 5 August 2014.

MOXIE stands for Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment. It is an instrument that will be used by NASA to produce oxygen from Martian atmospheric carbon dioxide. MOXIE's purpose is to demonstrate the ability to generate oxygen on Mars, which is crucial for future human exploration and potential colonization efforts. By converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, MOXIE could enable astronauts to breathe, provide propellant for rockets, and serve as a valuable resource for various other applications on the Red Planet.

Yunnan province is located in China. The earthquake mentioned in the question occurred in southwest Yunnan province of China, resulting in significant loss of life and injuries.

InSight is the correct answer because it is the Mars lander mission that was launched in 2016 to study the deep interior of Mars. It is designed to gather data about the planet's seismic activity, heat flow, and the composition of its core. InSight stands for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport. It is an important mission that aims to provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of rocky planets, including Earth.

The given answer, "Both I and II," is correct because both statements I and II are true. Statement I states that the Apprentice (Amendment) Bill 2014 allows industries to appoint apprentices from a different state from where the employer is located. Statement II states that every employer is allowed to formulate its own policy on recruiting apprentices who have completed training in the employer's establishment. Therefore, both statements are correct.

Deutsche Welle is a public service broadcaster of Germany. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Prasar Bharati, India's Public Service Broadcaster, for the distribution of Doordarshan's overseas India channel, DD India. This collaboration indicates that Deutsche Welle is from Germany.

Gopal Subramanium withdrew as amicus curiae in the Padmanabhaswamy Temple case on 4 August 2014.

Angela Nemeth, the 1968 Olympic Javelin champion, passed away at the age of 68 on August 5, 2014, after a long illness. Since she was a resident of Hungary, it can be inferred that Hungary is the correct answer.

Xavi Hernandez, a football midfielder, announced his retirement from International football after representing his country for a record 133 times. This implies that he played for a national team and not a club team. The question asks which country he belonged to, and the correct answer is Spain.

The given answer, I, II and III, is correct. Statement I is correct because Ebola spreads through contact with infected animals, particularly fruit bats. Statement II is correct because Ebola was first observed in 1976 when it infected people in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Statement III is correct because Professor Peter Piot of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine did indeed discover the Ebola virus in 1976.

Sayeeda Warsi resigned from the British government on 5 August 2014 in protest of Britain's policy on Gaza.

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The correct answer is Manipur because Noney, where the construction work on the world's tallest bridge started recently, is situated in Manipur.

Britain turned off its lights for one hour on 4 August 2014 to pay tribute to those who died in World War I. This initiative was known as "Light Out."

MOXIE stands for Mars Oxygen ISRU Experiment. This experiment refers to a technology demonstration on the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, which aims to produce oxygen from the carbon dioxide present in the Martian atmosphere. The successful implementation of MOXIE could potentially pave the way for future human exploration of Mars by enabling the production of breathable air, as well as serving as a valuable resource for rocket propellant.

The tradition of the Queen's Baton Relay was introduced in 1958 at Cardiff. This means that the first ever Queen's Baton Relay took place in Cardiff in 1958.

The correct answer is G Padmanabhan Committee. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft guidelines for the implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) based on the recommendations of the G Padmanabhan Committee. This committee was formed by the RBI to study the feasibility of implementing a standardized bill payment system in India. The BBPS aims to provide a convenient and secure platform for consumers to make bill payments anytime and anywhere.

The correct answer is "Carried by workers of Glasgow to celebrate the end of the games". This is because the banner "Let Glasgow Flourish" was used during the 2014 Commonwealth Games as a symbol of celebration and pride for the city of Glasgow. It was carried by workers of Glasgow during the closing ceremony of the games, signifying the end of the event and the successful hosting of the games by the city.

Italian researchers successfully decoded the language of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) for the first time and revealed that the birds have a song that caters to every occasion.

The correct answer is Factories Act, 1948. This is because the Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2014 was introduced in Lok Sabha to replace the existing Factories Act, 1948. The Bill aims to bring about amendments and updates to the Act in order to address the changing needs and concerns of the factory workers and ensure better working conditions and safety measures in factories.

PIXL stands for Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry. It is an instrument that will be used by NASA after sending its next Rover to Mars to determine the fine scale elemental composition of Martian surface materials. PIXL will use X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy to analyze the chemical composition of rocks and soil on Mars, providing valuable information about the geology and potential habitability of the planet.

The Union Government of India did not allow any percentage of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Indian Railways on 6 August 2014. This means that no foreign investors were permitted to invest in the Indian Railways sector at that time.