Current Affairs Quiz: June 24, 2017

Current Affairs Quiz 24 June 2017 

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  1. As per the amendment made by Reserve Bank of India to the Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006 w.e.f from July 1, 2017 the maximum compensation that a Banking Ombudsman can give is _____.
    A) Rs 10 lakh
    B) Rs 15 lakh
    C) Rs 20 lakh
    D) Rs 50 lakh
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation
    : The pecuniary jurisdiction of the Banking Ombudsman to pass an Award has been increased from existing rupees one million to rupees two million (Rs 20 lakh).
  2. What amount of loan has Asian Development Bank approved for to train 2 lakh youngsters in Odisha?
    A) USD 100 million
    B) USD 102 million
    C) USD 105 million
    D) USD 117 million
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation
    : Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 102 million (Rs 568.31 crore) loan to train 2 lakh youngsters in Odisha.
  3. Recently ISRO launched Cartosat-2 series satellite using which Vehicle?
    A) GSLV-C38
    B) PSLV-C36
    C) PSLV-C38
    D) GSLV-C36
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation
    : The Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO) on Friday successfully launched Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C38) for earth observation from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
    Points to remember:
    (i) Total 31 satellites were launched.
    (ii) satellites of 14 nations were launched
    (iii) 2 satellites were from India.
  4. How many cities have been added to the list of ‘Smart City’ project in the 3rd round?
    A) 10
    B) 20
    C) 30
    D) 40
    View Answer
    Option C
  5. GST registrations for ecommerce and new companies will start from which date?
    A) June 24, 2017
    B) June 25, 2017
    C) July 1, 2017
    D) July 10, 2017
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation
    : Ecommerce operators and TDS deductors will be able to register with GST Network beginning June 25, when the portal re-opens for fresh registration.
  6. Recently Pakistan became full signatory of ‘Washington Accord’. Currently how many signatories are there in ‘Washington Accord’?
    A) 6
    B) 18
    C) 19
    D) 21
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation
    : The Accord has grown from a initial group of six signatories in 1989 to 19 signatories in 2017.
  7. Ganga-Danube: Cultural Festival of India has been hosted by which country?
    A) Germany
    B) Bulgaria
    C) Serbia
    D) Hungary
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation
    : The Embassy of India is hosting a three-day second edition of the “Ganga-Danube: Cultural Festival of India” and Third International Day of Yoga in 15 cities of Hungary from June 23 to June 25.
  8. As per the World Population Prospects: The 2017 Revision report the world population in 2050 will be ____.
    A) 7.6 billion
    B) 8.7 billion
    C) 9.8 billion
    D) 9.4 billion
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation
    : The world’s population will hit 9.8 billion by 2050: UN
  9. What percent rebate has External Affairs Ministry announced on passport fee for applicants who are either older than 60 years or younger than eight years?
    A) 5%
    B) 10%
    C) 15%
    D) 12%
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation
    : 10%. Also passports would now be in both Hindi and English, instead of just English.
  10. A commemorative postage stamp released on completion of _____of Passport Act
    A) 25 years
    B) 35 years
    C) 50 years
    D) 55 years
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation
    : A commemorative postage stamp released on completion of 50 years of Passport Act, 1967
  11. Recently _____and UNESCO have signed agreement to get Chilika Lake world heritage site tag.
    A) IOCL
    B) ONGC
    C) HPCL
    D) NTPC
    View Answer
    Option B
  12. Which Indian personality has won 2017 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy?
    A) Ratan Tata
    B) Mukesh Ambani
    C) Azim Premji
    D) NR Narayana Murthy
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation
    : Wipro Chairman Azim Premji is among the nine recipients of this year’s Carnegie Medal, considered the most prestigious prize in Philanthropy, for his efforts to reform India’s public school system.
  13. Online Civil Courage Initiative (OCCI) has been launched by which company?
    A) Microsoft
    B) Facebook
    C) Google
    D) Infosys
    View Answer
    Option B
  14. Web Portal ‘MERIT’ has been launched by which ministry?
    A) Ministry of Power
    B) Ministry of Coal
    C) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
    D) Ministry of Communications
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation
    : ‘MERIT’ (Merit Order Despatch of Electricity for Rejuvenation of Income and Transparency). This has been developed by Ministry of Power in association with POSOCO and Central Electricity Authority.
  15. Which state has topped the list for implementing urban reforms during 2016-17?
    A) Odisha
    B) Jharkhand
    C) Chattisgarh
    D) Andhra Pradesh
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation
    : Andhra Pradesh topped the list scoring 96.06% marks.
  16. Name the scheme launched by Government to bring together the Indian scientists abroad and India-based researchers for conducting joint researches in India.
    A) SASTRA
    B) VAJRA
    C) SANKALP
    D) VIKALP
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation
    : ‘Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty’ (VAJRA)
  17. Recently Odisha State Government has approved 53 urban projectsunder AMRUT Scheme. What is the total expense under this?
    A) Rs 538 crore
    B) Rs 508 crore
    C) Rs 559 crore
    D) Rs 658 crore
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation
    : Odisha State Government has approved 53 urban projects with at a total expense of Rs 538 crore under the Central government’s ambitious scheme ‘Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation AMRUT Scheme’ in nine cities.
  18. What amount will ICC pay to BCCI under the new revenue sharing for an eight-year rights cycle?
    A) $112 million.
    B) $293 million
    C) $405 million
    D) $764 million
    View Answer
    Option C
  19. India is a ____ percent partner in the Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) project
    A) 5%
    B) 10%
    C) 15%
    D) 25%
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation
    : India is a 10 per cent partner in this global project. India would spend Rs 1,300-crore on it.
  20. Economist Saman Kelegama who passed away recently was from which country?
    A) India
    B) Bangladesh
    C) Sri Lanka
    D) Nepal
    View Answer
    Option C
  21. When is International Widows’ Day observed?
    A) June 21
    B) June 22
    C) June 23
    D) June 24
    View Answer
    Option C
  22. When is United Nations Public Service Day observed?
    A) June 21
    B) June 22
    C) June 23
    D) June 24
    View Answer
    Option C

Current Affairs Quiz from Today’s Newspaper (24 June 2017) – The Indian Express

  1. Which city has topped the list of 30 smart cities selected in the third round of smart cities mission?
    A) Naya Raipur
    B) Thiruvananthapuram
    C) Naya Raipur
    D) Naya Raipur
    View Answer
    Option B
  2. Recently government of India launched first “city livability index”. The index will rank how many cities?
    A) 79
    B) 110
    C) 116
    D) 124
    View Answer
    Option C
  3. Recently the United States has approved the sale of 22 UAV to India. What does UAV stands for?
    A) universal aerial vehicle
    B) unmanned aerial vehicle
    C) universal aviation vehicle
    D) unmanned aviation vehicle
    View Answer
    Option B

 

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