Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: September 08 - September 14, 2014

Serena Williams won the Women's Singles title of the US Tennis Open 2014.

The Supreme Court of India granted the Union Government a period of 4 weeks to provide information about the outcome of the political process initiated by the Lieutenant Governor regarding the formation of the government in Delhi.

Haider al-Abadi is the correct answer because on 8 September 2014, the Parliament of Iraq approved a new government with him as the Prime Minister. This indicates that he will be heading the government as the Prime Minister.

Court is the correct answer because it is the only film mentioned that won the Lion of the Future – Luigi De Laurentiis award for a Debut Feature at the 71st Venice Film Festival on 7 September 2014. Mary Kom, Errata, and 101 Questions are not relevant to the given award.

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Chaitanya Tamhane is the correct answer for this question. He is the writer and director of the film that won the Lion of the Future - Luigi De Laurentiis award for a Debut Feature at the 71st Venice Film Festival.

The MIDORI Prize 2014 was awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions towards the preservation and conservation of biodiversity. This could include research, advocacy, or implementation of projects aimed at protecting and promoting biodiversity. The prize recognizes the importance of biodiversity in sustaining ecosystems and the need for global efforts to address the threats facing it.

Marin Cilic was the winner of the men's singles of the US Tennis Open 2014.

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Subhash Chandra Garg has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of World Bank on 10 September 2014 by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC).

The correct answer is Syrian Golan Heights. On 11 September 2014, an Al-Qaeda-affiliated rebel group released forty five captured Fijian UN peacekeepers. These peacekeepers were captured from the Syrian Golan Heights.

Jabhat al-Nusra Front is the correct answer because it is an Al-Qaeda-affiliated rebel group that captured 45 Fijian UNDOF personnel in August 2014 and released them on 11 September 2014.

Chitresh Tatha is the correct answer because he is the youngest Indian sailor who represented India in the 17th Asian Games 2014.

The correct answer is Both (a) and (b). The explanation for this answer is that the Sixth Economic Census 2013 was prepared by both the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and the Directorates of Economics and Statistics (DSEs). This means that both organizations played a role in collecting and analyzing the data for the census. The Union Ministry of Finance may have also been involved in overseeing and coordinating the census, but it is not explicitly mentioned in the question.

According to the Sixth Economic Census 2013, Arunachal Pradesh has the highest percentage of hired workers in India. This means that a larger proportion of the workforce in Arunachal Pradesh is employed by someone else rather than being self-employed.

The high-level committee constituted by the Supreme Court in January 2014, known as the H Devaraj Committee, revealed in its report on 8 September 2014 that most of the deemed universities are unfit for the status.

The major tribal bodies of Tripura rejected the demand for a separate State called Twipraland. This suggests that the tribal communities in Tripura are not in favor of dividing the state and creating a separate entity. It could be inferred that they believe in the unity and integrity of Tripura as a single state.

The correct answer is Bangladesh. On 9 September 2014, the Indian government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh in the field of traditional medicines. This agreement aimed to strengthen cooperation and exchange knowledge in traditional medicine practices between the two countries.

The given answer, "All of the above," is correct because all four statements are true based on the Sixth Economic Census 2013. Statement I states that nearly 59.9 percent of the establishments belong to rural areas, which is supported by the census data. Statement II mentions that about 20.5 percent of the establishments operate from outside the household without a fixed structure, which is also supported by the census data. Statement III states that the percentage of hired workers is about 45.7 percent, which is again supported by the census data. Finally, statement IV mentions that the growth rate in total employment over the Fifth EC (2005) is 34.4 percent, which is also supported by the census data.

The 17th Asian Games is supposed to be held in Incheon, South Korea.

The Union Government cleared a squad of 679 members to represent India in the 17th edition of the Asian Games. This means that India selected 679 individuals to participate in the games, representing various sports and disciplines. The number of members in the squad is significant as it reflects the size and strength of India's contingent in the Asian Games.

The correct answer is 9 September. The Uttarakhand Government officially declared this date to observe as Himalaya Diwas. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of the Himalayan region and its conservation. It aims to promote sustainable development and protect the fragile ecosystem of the Himalayas. By observing Himalaya Diwas on 9 September, the government aims to highlight the significance of this majestic mountain range and encourage efforts to preserve its natural beauty and biodiversity.

TN Suresh Kumar is the correct answer because he was the first Indian to visit the stratosphere, the second layer of the Earth's atmosphere, in the second week of September 2014.

The correct answer is Four. This means that initially, the no-frills airports will come up in four states in India. The announcement by the Union Civil Aviation Minister indicates that the Union Government has identified five locations for the development of these airports, which implies that each location is in a different state.

The correct answer is Rajasthan because on 10 September 2014, the High Court of Rajasthan issued an order to stop discrimination based on caste during cremations at various crematoriums in the state. This implies that people belonging to any caste should be allowed to perform cremations without any discrimination or restrictions.

The Supreme Court of India questioned the logic behind a state government's new policy of limiting bar licenses to only five-star hotels. The correct answer is Kerala.

The correct answer is Coal Indian Limited, Oil and Natural Gas Company, and National Hydro Power Corporation. This is because the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the disinvestment of the stake of these three organizations.

Saeed Ajmal was suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 9 September 2014 from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect for illegal bowling action.

The correct answer is Japan. The Sendai nuclear plant, which received permission to restart its two reactors on 10 September 2014, is located in Japan.

The correct answer is Gujarat. The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL) signed a MoU to set up India's first Coral Garden in Gujarat. This collaboration aims to conserve and restore coral reefs in the Gulf of Kutch, which is home to a diverse range of marine life. The Coral Garden will serve as a unique ecosystem for coral conservation and research, promoting biodiversity and sustainable development in the state of Gujarat.