Current Affairs Quiz: July 10, 2017

Current Affairs Quiz 10 July 2017 

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  1. For the Republic Day parade and celebrations in 2018, India is set to invite the leaders of the member countries of which group?
    A) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
    B) BRICS Association 
    C) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
    D) G-20 major economies
    View Answer
     Option C
    Some Extra:
    Taking an assertive step in its Act East Policy, India will invite the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), leaders for the Republic Day parade and celebrations next year.
  2. Where did the first edition of WINGS 2017 – “Sab Uden, Sab Juden”- Expanding Regional Connectivity held?
    A) New Delhi
    B) Bengaluru
    C) Chennai
    D) Hyderabad
    View Answer
     Option A

     
  3. Where has the National Security Guard (NSG) organised the first International Aviation Security seminar?
    A) Madhya Pradesh
    B) Odisha
    C) Karnataka
    D) Haryana
    View Answer
     Option D
    Some Extra:
    National Security Guard (NSG) has organised the first International Aviation Security seminar in Manesar, Haryana, with the aim of bringing all major stakeholders under one roof and facilitate them sharing views/opinion, discussions, brain storming with the matters concerning Aviation Security..
  4. Which of the following has become India’s first World Heritage City as announced by the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee?
    A) Mumbai
    B) Delhi
    C) Ahmedabad
    D) Jaipur
    View Answer
     Option C
    Some Extra:
    Gujarat’s Ahmedabad has become India’s first World Heritage City after the Unesco’s World Heritage Committee included it in its list. Nearly 20 nations supported its entry, citing its architecture and secular co-existence of Jain, Islamic, and Hindu communities.
  5. Where will the Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar international conference on social justice be held from July 21 to 23?
    A) Mumbai
    B) Delhi
    C) Bengaluru
    D) Hyderabad
    View Answer
     Option C
    Some Extra:
    A three-day Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar international conference on social justice will be held in Bengaluru from July 21 to 23.
  6. Which state/UT government has launched Free Surgery Scheme for patients who do not get date for surgery at a government hospital within a month?
    A) Maharashtra
    B) Delhi
    C) Karnataka
    D) Uttar Pradesh
    View Answer
     Option B
    Some Extra:
    The Delhi government has launched a Free Surgery Scheme under which if patients do not get a date for surgery at a government hospital within a month, they can get themselves treated in the private ones free of cost.
  7. In which state has the Union food processing minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal launched state’s first maize based Sukhjit Mega Food Park and Infra Limited in July 2017?
    A) Madhya Pradesh
    B) Punjab
    C) Telangana
    D) Uttar Pradesh
    View Answer
     Option B
    Some Extra:
    The Union food processing minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal has laid the foundation stone, of Punjab’s first maize based Sukhjit Mega Food Park and Infra Limited at Rehana Jattan village.
  8. Where has the Cloud major Oracle opened its first ‘Digital Hub’ in India to provide small and midsize businesses (SMBs) access to the Cloud solutions?
    A) Mumbai
    B) Chennai
    C) Goa
    D) Bengaluru
    View Answer
     Option D
    Some Extra:
    To provide small and midsize businesses (SMBs) access to the Cloud solutions and resources, Cloud major Oracle has opened its first ‘Digital Hub’ in Bengaluru. The facility is first of the five ‘Digital Hubs,’ to be opened in Asia Pacific which will help SMBs leverage Oracle Cloud solutions to streamline operations, boost innovation and gain a platform for growth
  9. Which country will host 22nd World Petroleum Congress (WPC) International Conference from July 10-12?
    A) Spain
    B) China
    C) Turkey
    D) Portugal
    View Answer
     Option C
    Some Extra:
    Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan will visit Istanbul in Turkey from July 10-12 to represent India at the 22nd World Petroleum Congress (WPC) International Conference.
  10. The government of which country has launched ‘Grand Trunk Road’ project to mark 70th anniversary of India’s partition in August 1947?
    A) Israel
    B) UK
    C) Germany
    D) USA
    View Answer
     Option B
    Some Extra:
    The British government has launched a new project titled the ‘Grand Trunk Road’ to mark the 70th anniversary of India’s partition in August 1947 with volunteers from the Muslim, Sikh and Hindu communities in the UK coming together to stage special events.
  11. Which country has issued safety advisory for its citizens travelling to India?
    A) Pakistan
    B) Bangladesh
    C) China
    D) USA
    View Answer
     Option C
    Some Extra:
    China has issued a safety advisory for its citizens travelling to India amid the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at Doklam area in the Sikkim sector.
  12. Which country will host the climate summit in December 2017 to make further progress on the 2015 Paris climate agreement?
    A) USA
    B) India
    C) China
    D) France
    View Answer
     Option D
    Some Extra:
    French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that Paris will host a summit on December 12 to make further progress on the 2015 Paris climate agreement and to address its financing issues.
  13. Who has won Sportsperson of the Year award at the ‘Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year’ Charity Gala Awards?
    A) PV Sindhu
    B) Saina Nehwal
    C) Deep Malik
    D) Sania Mirza
    View Answer
     Option A
    Some Extra:
    Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu was awarded the Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated magazine at the ‘Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year’ Charity Gala Awards.
  14. Who has won Coach of the Year award at the ‘Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year’ Charity Gala Awards?
    A) U. Vimal Kumar
    B) Pullela Gopichand
    C) Anil Kumble
    D) Bisweshwar Nandi
    View Answer
     Option B
    Some Extra:
    Pullela Gopichand was conferred with the Coach of the Year award, for mentoring a host of shuttlers like Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth, HS Prannoy, and many others to do well on the international circuit over the last few years.  
    Former sprinter Milkha Singh bagged the Living Legend award, the Lifetime Achievement award was won by shooter Abhinav Bindra, Inspirational athlete of the year award was won by Deepa Malik.
  15. Who has been appointed Director General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DG GSTI)?
    A) Sanjiv Chaturvedi
    B) Donald Ross
    C) John Joseph
    D) Sharad Kumar
    View Answer
     Option C
    Some Extra:
    Senior bureaucrat John Joseph has been appointed Director General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DG GSTI), a key intelligence agency tasked with checking evasion of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
  16. Veteran ______ Sumita Sanyal has passed away.
    A) Director
    B) Singer
    C) Dancer
    D) Actress
    View Answer
     Option D
    Some Extra:
    Veteran Bengali actress Sumita Sanyal, known for her role in movie ‘Anand’ passed away at the age of 72.
  17. Who has been elected as the Mongolia’s new President?
    A) Dumaagiin Sodnom
    B) Khaltmaa Battulga
    C) Moon Jae-in
    D) Emmanuel Macron
    View Answer
     Option B
    Some Extra:
    Khaltmaa Battulga, a businessman and former judoka, is set to become the Mongolian president.

Static GK related to Today’s Current Affairs

  1. Indian sportsperson Deepa Malik represents India in 
    A) Athletics
    B) Squash
    C) Badminton
    D) Archery
    View Answer
     Option A
    Some Extra:
    Inspirational athlete of the year award was won by Deepa Malikat the ‘Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year’ Charity Gala Awards
  2. Where is the head office of National Company Law Tribunal situated?
    A) New Delhi
    B) Chandigarh
    C) Gurugram
    D) Hyderabad
    View Answer
     Option A
    Some Extra:
    The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) is a quasi-judicial body in India that adjudicates issues relating to companies in India.
  3. National Company Law Tribunal was established under which act of Parliament?
    A) Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
    B) Banking Regulation Act, 1949
    C) Finance Act, 2016
    D) Companies Act 2013
    View Answer
     Option D
    Some Extra:
    The NCLAT was established under the Companies Act 2013 and was constituted on 1 June 2016.
  4. What is the currency of France?
    A) Pound
    B) Dollar
    C) Euro
    D) Peso
    View Answer
     Option C
    Some Extra:
    Capital – Paris
  5. Who is the president of France?
    A) Dumaagiin Sodnom
    B) Khaltmaa Battulga
    C) Moon Jae-in
    D) Emmanuel Macron
    View Answer
     Option D
  6. Cloud major Oracle has opened its first Digital Hub in Bengaluru recently in July. Where is the headquarters of Oracle situated?
    A) London, England
    B) California, United States
    C) Sydney, Australia
    D) Seoul, South Korea
    View Answer
     Option B
    Some Extra:
    Redwood City, California, United States
  7. What is the constituency of Union food processing minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal?
    A) Bhatinda
    B) Amritsar
    C) Jalandhar
    D) Ludhiana
    View Answer
     Option A
    Some Extra:
    Bhatinda, Punjab
  8. How many countries are members of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?
    A) 12
    B) 10
    C) 9
    D) 8
    View Answer
     Option B
    Some Extra:
    ASEAN members: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
  9. Where is the headquarters of  Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) situated?
    A) Hanoi, Vietnam
    B) Singapore
    C) Manila, Philippines
    D) Jakarta, Indonesia
    View Answer
     Option D

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