Current Affairs Quiz: July 18, 2017

Current Affairs Quiz 18 July 2017 

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  1. Because of the absence of a world-class convention centre in which country, it will not be able to host G20 meeting in year 2019?
    A) Japan
    B) Germany

    C) India
    D) Singapore
    View Answer
    Option C
    Some Extra:
    The absence of a world-class convention centre and the 2019 general elections have prompted the government to give a go-by to hosting the G20 meeting.
  2. The central government has banned presenting flower bouquets to welcome ____ during functions, etc?
    A) Guests from other countries
    B) Chief Ministers of States
    C) Governors of States
    D) PM Narendra Modi
    View Answer
    Option D
    Some Extra:
    No flower bouquets should be presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tours within India, according to new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Earlier, PM Modi had asked people to gift him useful things like books and khadi handkerchiefs rather than flower bouquets which are put in the dustbin after few days.
  3. With India not able to host G20 meeting in year 2019 due to absence of a world-class convention centre and the 2019 general elections in the country, which country will now host the meeting?
    A) Japan
    B) Germany
    C) India
    D) Singapore
    View Answer
    Option A
    Some Extra:
    The absence of a world-class convention centre and the 2019 general elections have prompted the government to give a go-by to hosting the G20 meeting.
    Now, Japan will be the host country in 2019.
  4. Which of the following automobile company has rolled out the country’s first bio-CNG (bio-methane) bus?
    A) Hero Motocorp
    B) Tata Motors
    C) Bajaj Auto
    D)Mahindra & Mahindra
    View Answer
    Option B
    Some Extra:
    Auto major Tata Motors has rolled out the country’s first bio-CNG (bio-methane) bus. The company said the bio-methane engines (5.7 SGI and 3.8 SGI) will be available on light and medium buses.
  5. With which country has India signed MoU to develop a village in later’s Anuradhapura District?
    A) Nepal
    B) Bangladesh
    C) Sri Lanka
    D) Myanmar
    View Answer
    Option C
    Some Extra:
    India and Sri Lanka have signed a MoU to develop a village in Anuradhapura District (Sri Lanka) at a cost of 30 crores Sri Lankan rupees. The village in the name of a famous Buddhist monk Sobitha Thero, envisages construction of 153 new houses, a multipurpose community building, internal water supply system and renovation of monk’s quarters & library.
  6. Who has won the first National Masters snooker tournament held in Chennai?
    A) Manudev
    B) Aditya Mehta
    C) Yasin
    D) Geet Sethi
    View Answer
    Option A
    Some Extra:
    Karnataka’s Manudev has won the title in the first National Masters snooker tournament held in Chennai.
  7. Who has wons Formula One British Grand Prix 2017?
    A) Max Verstappen
    B) Kimi Raikkonen
    C) Valtteri Bottas
    D) Lewis Hamilton
    View Answer
    Option D
    Some Extra:
    Lewis Hamilton, who beat teammate Valtteri Bottas and Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen, registered his fourth straight British GP win.
  8. Who has won the Mixed Doubles title in Wimbledon 2017?
    A) Elena Vesnina, Łukasz Kubot
    B) Jamie Murray, Martina Hingis
    C) Roger Federer,  Martina Hingis
    D) Elena Vesnina, Ekaterina Makarova
    View Answer
    Option B
    Some Extra:
    Men’s Singles : Roger Federer (Switzerland)
    Women’s Singles : Garbiñe Muguruza (Spain)
    Men’s Doubles : Łukasz Kubot (Poland) / Marcelo Melo (Brazil)
    Women’s Doubles : Ekaterina Makarova (Russia) / Elena Vesnina (Russia)
    Mixed Doubles : Jamie Murray (United Kingdom) / Martina Hingis (Switzerland)
  9. Oscar-winning ________ actor Martin Landau has passed away.
    A) British
    B) American
    C) Italian
    D) Swedish
    View Answer
    Option B
    Some Extra:
    Oscar-winning American actor Martin Landau, most closely associated with scene-stealing character turns in such films as “North by Northwest,” “Crimes and Misdemeanors” and “Ed Wood” as well as the classic TV series “Mission: Impossible,” has passed away. 
  10. What is the theme of World Day for International Justice 2017?
    A) Those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever
    B) Protect people from genocide, crimes against humanity
    C) Preventing conflict and sustaining peace through decent work
    D) Promote victims’ rights, and help prevent crimes that threaten the peace
    View Answer
    Option C

Static GK related to Today’s Current Affairs

  1. Who is Pandit Nandakishore Kapote?
    A) Dancer
    B) Writer
    C) Singer
    D) Table Player
    View Answer
    Option A
    Some Extra:
    Internationally-acclaimed senior kathak dancer Pandit Nandakishore Kapote was conferred with a fellowship by the Department of Culture, Government of India..
  2. When is World Day for International Justice observed?
    A) July 17
    B) July 18
    C) July 16
    D) July 19
    View Answer
    Option A
     
  3. To which country does Lewis Hamilton belong to?
    A) Serbia
    B) America
    C) Britain
    D) Norway
    View Answer
    Option C
    Some Extra:

    Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton MBE (born 7 January 1985) is a British Formula One racing driver who races for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team.
  4. Manudev belongs to which of the following sports?
    A) Squash
    B) Snooker
    C) Badminton
    D) Golf
    View Answer
    Option B
  5. Who is the CEO of MobiKwik that provides a mobile phone based payment system and digital wallet?
    A) Megha Tank
    B) Upasana Taku
    C) Gagan Deep Singh
    D) Bipin Preet Singh
    View Answer
    Option D
    Some Extra:
    MobiKwik is an Indian company founded in 2009 that provides a mobile phone based payment system and digital wallet.
    MobiKwik was founded in 2009 by husband and wife team Bipin Preet Singh and Upasana Taku.
  6. Late President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam was the ___th president of India.
    A) 9
    B) 10
    C) 11
    D) 12
    View Answer
    Option C
    Some Extra:
    Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, better known as A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015), was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A career scientist turned statesman, Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, and studied physics and aerospace engineering. 

 

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