Current Affairs Quiz: July 25, 2019

Current Affairs 25 July 2019 Quiz

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  1. How many farmer families across the country have received the first and second instalments of 2 thousand rupees each under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?
    A)6 cr
    B)8 cr
    C)5 cr
    D)7 cr
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Over seven crore 32 lakh farmer families across the country have received the first and second instalments of 2 thousand rupees each under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana amounting to 14 thousand 646 crore rupees.

  2. Recently Inter-Ministerial Committee” on legality of cryptocurrencies and blockchain has submitted its report to the Finance Ministry.Who was heading this committee?
    A)Shashi Tharoor
    B)Arvind Subramaniam
    C)Subhash Chandra Garg
    D)PS Jayakumar
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    Inter-Ministerial Committee” on legality of cryptocurrencies and blockchain has submitted its report to the Finance Ministry. The Committee recommends that all private cryptocurrencies, except any cryptocurrency issued by the state, be banned in India.

  3. Which became the first state to reserve 75% private jobs for locals?
    A)Haryana
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    Andhra Pradesh has become the first state in the country to reserve jobs for locals. The Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed the Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates in Industries/Factories Act, 2019.

  4. Which state organized the “Nishagandhi Monsoon Ragas” music fest?
    A)Goa
    B)Assam
    C)Kerala
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    Monsoon Ragas,’ a music festival, being organised by Kerala Tourism, marks the states successful entry into music tourism, Governor P Sathasivam said.

  5. As per data by RBI,Which state reported highest cases of ATM fraud in 2018-19 ?
    A)Bihar
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Assam
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Maharashtra reported 233 cases of ATM fraud in 2018-19, the highest in the entire country, Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) data, revealed. The data showed that Delhi grabbed the second spot with 179 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu with 147 cases of ATM fraud.

  6. By Which date, the government has decided to declare all lanes at toll fee plaza on national highways as ‘FASTag lanes’?
    A)Dec 31
    B)Oct 1
    C)Aug 31
    D)Dec 1
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    To ensure seamless traffic and prevent congestion at toll plazas, the government has decided to declare all lanes at toll fee plaza on national highways as ‘FASTag lanes’ from December 1

  7. Which organisation commissioned its new Dornier Aircraft Squadron in Chennai?
    A)Ministry of Home Affairs
    B)Indian Army
    C)Indian Air Force
    D)Indian Navy
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    The Indian Navy commissioned its new Dornier Aircraft Squadron in Chennai. This is Indian Navy’s 5th Dornier Aircraft squadron.

  8. India to give 10,000 scholarships for heirs of the liberation war fighters of which country?
    A)Bhutan
    B)Bangladesh
    C)China
    D)Nepal
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Government of India will provide 10,000 scholarships for heirs of the liberation war fighters of Bangladesh called ‘Muktijodhas’ over the next five years under the Nutan India-Bangladesh Maitree Muktijodha Sontan Scholarship Scheme.

  9. U.S. space agency NASA prepares to send “first woman and next man” on Moon as part of its ambitious Artemis programme in Which year?
    A)2030
    B)2025
    C)2022
    D)2024
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    U.S. space agency NASA prepares to send “first woman and next man” on Moon as part of its ambitious Artemis programme in 2024.

  10. The Non Aligned movement ministerial meeting was held in which country?
    A)India
    B)Ukraine
    C)Singapore
    D)Venezuela
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    The Non Aligned movement ministerial meeting was held in Caracas, Venezuela. The ministerial meeting brought together 120 member nations as well as 7 observer countries, 10 multilateral international organisations including the United Nations (UN), and 14 specially invited nations.

  11. Recently National Payment Corporation of India signed with which company for global Rupay Card?
    A)JCB International
    B)Mastercard
    C)Microsoft
    D)PayPal
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Hoping to expand its international presence, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and JCB International, along with domestic banks, have launched RuPay JCB Global Cards.

  12. How much amount has been offered by LIC to fund highway projects to meet India’s huge infrastructure appetite?
    A)Rs 2.25 trillion
    B)Rs 2.00 trillion
    C)Rs 1.50 trillion
    D)Rs 1.25 trillion
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    As part of innovative modes of financing to meet India’s huge infrastructure appetite, insurance giant LIC has agreed to offer Rs 1.25 trillion line of credit by 2024, to fund highway projects, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said.

  13. Which former football player has been chosen for Mohun Bagan Ratna Award?
    A)Abhilash Singh
    B)Gurpreet Singh
    C)Sunil Chettri
    D)Prasun Banerjee
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Two-time Olympic gold medallist Keshav Dutt and former India Football Captain Prasun Banerjee will be conferred the ‘Mohun Bagan Ratna’ during its annual day celebrations on the 29th of this month.

  14. Which country to host FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2020?
    A)Thailand
    B)Uganda
    C)Kenya
    D)Nigeria
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has awarded the hosting rights for the 10th edition of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup to be held in 2020, to Nigeria.

  15. Who has been elected as chairman of Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF)?
    A)Sanjiv Ranjan
    B)Uday Singh
    C)Vivek Kohli
    D)MP Singh
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    India’s Vivek Kohli and M P Singh have been elected as chairman and secretary general respectively of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF).

  16. When is National Broadcasting Day observed?
    A)July 23
    B)July 22
    C)July 24
    D)July 25
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    National Broadcasting Day is observed each year on July 23. On this day in 1927, the first ever radio broadcast in the country went on the air from the Bombay Station under a private company, the Indian Broadcasting Company.

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

  1. What is the currency of Nigeria?
    A)Won
    B)Rand
    C)Naira
    D)Cedi
    View Answer
    Option C

  2. What is the capital of Venezuela?
    A)Caracas
    B)Harare
    C)Lima
    D)San Salvador
    View Answer
    Option A

  3. Where is the HQ of National Payments Corporation of India?
    A)Pune
    B)Delhi
    C)Kolkata
    D)Mumbai
    View Answer
    Option D

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