Current Affairs 25 September 2017 Quiz
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Quiz from Current Affairs 24 September 2017 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of September 24, 2017
- Who among the following has been elected as the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) president?
A) Rajat Sharma
B) Prannoy Roy
C) Aroon Puri
D) AP Mittal
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Option A
Explanation: India TV chairman and editor-in- chief Rajat Sharma has been appointed as the new president of the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) for 2017-18.
- Vaishnavi Reddy belongs to which of the following sports?
A) Tennis
B) Wrestling
C) Badminton
D) Squash
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Option C
Explanation: Indian shuttler Vaishnavi Reddy has won the women’s singles U-19 title at the Belgian Junior Open after defeating top seed Vivien Sandorhazi at Herstal, Belgium.
- Who among the following is the men’s double pair who has won in Ethiopia International in September, 2017?
A) GOH V Shem TAN Wee Kiong
B) Arjun MR and Ramchandran Shlok
C) Marcus Fernaldi GIDEON Kevin Sanjaya SUKAMULJO
D) Manu ATTRI REDDY B. Sumeeth
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Option B
Explanation: At Ethiopia International, top seeded men’s doubles pair of Arjun MR and Ramchandran Shlok against Jordanian pair in the finals.
- Who of the following teams has won 8th Consecutive Calcutta Football League (CFL) Title?
A) East Bengal Club
B) Calcutta F.C.
C) Mohun Bagan A.C.
D) Dalhousie
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Option A
Explanation: East Bengal registered a record-extending eighth consecutive Calcutta Football League (CFL) title by holding Mohun Bagan to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling match at the Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri, West Bengal.
- Who of the following has become the first Indian spinner and 3rd Indian to hit a hat-trick in ODI cricket?
A) Cheteshwar Pujara
B) Shikhar Dhawan
C) Karun Nair
D) Kuldeep Yadav
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Option D
Explanation: Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav has become the first Indian spinner and 3rd Indian after Chetan Sharma and Kapil Dev to take a hat-trick in ODI cricket. He achieved this feat during the second match of the ongoing series against Australia at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
- NABARD has sanctioned a loan of about Rs 119 crore to construct seven bridges and improvement of one rural road project to which of the following States?
A) Punjab
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Haryana
D) Bihar
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Option C
Explanation: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned a loan of about Rs 119 crore to construct seven bridges and improvement of one rural road project in five districts of Haryana.
- Which of the following country has recently allowed women into Sports Stadium for the first time?
A) Kazakistan
B) Kyrgyzstan
C) Saudi Arabia
D) UAE
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Option C
Explanation: Saudi Arabia has invited women to a sports stadium for the first time to attend the kingdom’s 87th National Day celebrations with their families. This marks a shift from previous celebrations in the kingdom where women are effectively barred from sports arenas. Saudi Arabia has strict restrictions for women, including barring them from driving.
- Which of the following cab Service has lost its licence to Operate in London?
A) Blackberry Cars
B) Computer Cab
C) Ola
D) Uber
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Option D
Explanation: Taxi-hailing app Uber suffered a major blow as Transport for London (TfL) — the body responsible for issuing licences to cab companies — said that from September-end it would lose its licence to operate in the city.
- Who among the following has become Asia’s richest man?
A) Tadashi Yanai
B) Al-Waleed bin Talal
C) Hui Ka Yan
D) Mukesh Ambani
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Option C
Explanation: Chinese real estate giant Evergrande Group’s Chairman Hui Ka Yan has become Asia’s richest man with a net worth of $41.1 billion. This puts him ahead of investment major Tencent Holdings’ Chairman Ma Huateng, whose net worth is $39 billion.
- The Central government has extended the benefits of the interest subsidy scheme on home loans under the PMAY (Urban) till _____ from the earlier December 2017.
A) April 2019
B) March 2019
C) February 2019
D) January 2019
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Option B
Explanation: To meet affordable housing targets, the Centre has extended the benefits of the interest subsidy scheme on home loans under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY (Urban) by 15 months beyond December this year. Now, the subsidy of up to ₹2.60 lakh on home loans for the middle-income group (MIG) will be available till March 2019.
- Which of the following country is going to host World Congress on Adolescent Health in October, 2017?
A) Pakistan
B) India
C) China
D) Nepal
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Option B
Explanation: Home to around 253 million adolescents, India will next month host the World Congress on Adolescent Health, billed as the biggest global event in adolescent health this year.
- Coast Guard has commissioned 2 high-speed interceptor boats at which of the following ports in India?
A) Kochi Port
B) Dighi Port
C) Tuticorn Port
D) Chennai Port
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Option B
Explanation: The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned two high-speed interceptor boats –C-433 and C-434 (built by L&T Shipbuilding) — fitted with a 12.7 mm machine gun at the Dighi Port in Mumbai, in a move that will boost security along the Maharashtra coastline.
- Govt has planned ‘lab on boat’ for analysing which of the following river?
A) Krishna
B) Kaveri
C) Ganga
D) Brahmaputra
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Option D
Explanation: The Department of Biotechnology announced 3 missions focussing on the northeast India, including the B4, which is centred on the Brahmaputra’s biodiversity and biology.
- Who among the following has been awarded Sarala Award, 2017 by the Odisha government?
A) Dasarathi Das
B) Banaj Devi
C) Sitakanta Mohapatra
D) Manoj Das
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Option B
Explanation: Noted Odia poet and short story writer Banaj Devi will be honoured with the 38th edition of prestigious Sarala award for her short story compilation “Kathapua”.
- An eminent actor, director and writer, Abdul Majid has passed away. He belongs to which of the following State?
A) Tripura
B) Assam
C) Bihar
D) Odisha
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Option B
Explanation: Abdul Majid, an icon of the Assamese film industry, an eminent actor, Director and writer has passed away.
- Young shuttler ___ has passed away during practicing at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) complex in Kolkata.
A) Rahul Mishra
B) Devendra Singh
C) Vishal Kumar
D) Niharendu Mallick
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Option D
Explanation: An 18-year-old shuttler collapsed and died while practising at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) complex in Kolkata.
Static GK related to Today’s Current Affairs
- Haifa Day is celebrated on which of the following date?
A) 21 September
B) 22 September
C) 23 September
D) 24 September
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Option D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23rd September saluted the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives to liberate Haifa in 1918.
- On which of the following date was World Rivers Day celebrated in 2017?
A) 24 September
B) 22 September
C) 23 September
D) 25 September
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Option A
Explanation: World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways. Running since 2005, it highlights the many values of rivers and strives to increase public awareness and hopefully encourage the improved stewardship of rivers around the world. It is celebrated on last Sunday of September.
- Who of the following is the Chairman of NABARD?
A) Banwari Lal
B) Satya Narayan
C) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
D) Vijender Singh
- Who of the following is the Chairman of Uber?
A) Philip Kruz
B) Garrett Camp
C) Michael Pip
D) Mark Sydney
- Which of the following is the Currency of Saudi Arabia?
A) Dirham
B) Dinar
C) Riyal
D) Rupiah
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