Current Affairs Quiz 16 July 2018
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- The Sulabh Jal, world’s cleanest drinking water project has been launched by which state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Haryana
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Option C
Explanation: The project — Sulabh Jal — was launched on July 14, 2018 in Darbhanga, Bihar by Sulabh International. It will convert contaminated pond water into safe drinking water. The water purification process has a capacity to purify 8,000 litres of water per day at nominal cost. Clean drinking water will be available at 50 paise/liter.
- Who has been appointed as the interim coach of the national women’s cricket team?
A) Vinod Kambli
B) Ramesh Powar
C) Murali Kartik
D) Ajit Agarkar
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Option B
Explanation: Former India off-spinner Ramesh Powar has been appointed the interim coach of the national women’s cricket team until the BCCI finds a suitable replacement for Tushar Arothe. Arothe was forced to resign in the wake of differences with senior players who were not happy with the coaching methods of former Baroda all-rounder.
- The Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) microscope has been developed by which institute?
A) Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur
B) Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur
C) Indian Institute of Science-Bengaluru
D) Indian Institute of Technology-Madras
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Option D
Explanation: The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras has launched a Rs 40 crore remotely operable miscroscope, “Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP)” claimed to be the world’s first of its kind, that would enable precise view of atoms of a material. The Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) had been developed in a collaborative exercise involving eight top research institutions in the country, spearheaded by IIT-M.
- Which country has topped in the medal tally of the 36th Golden Glove of Vojvodina youth tournament held at Subotica, Serbia?
A) India
B) Russia
C) Serbia
D) Kazakhstan
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Option A
Explanation: Indian boxers won 17 medals at the 36th Golden Glove of Vojvodina youth tournament held at Subotica, Serbia. India ended up at top spot. India won 7 Gold medals, 6 Silver and 4 Bronze Medal.
- The NABARD has tied up with which bank to provide collateral-free credit to farmers of which state?
A) Haryana
B) Telangana
C) Rajasthan
D) Maharashtra
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Option B
Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have joined hands to provide collateral-free credit to certain categories of farmers in Telangana. The credit will be provided through Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) of the farmers that non-governmental organisations will help establish.
- Name the winner of the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix gold medal in women’s 50 kilogram freestyle category.
A) Geeta Phogat
B) Babita Kumari
C) Vinesh Phogat
D) Sakshi Malik
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Option C
Explanation: India’s Vinesh Phogat clinched the gold medal at the Spanish Grand Prix wrestling tournament by defeating Natasha Fox of Canada 10-0 in 50 kilogram freestyle category. The tournament was held in Madrid, Spain.
- LIC has approved to buy how much percent stake in the IDBI Bank Ltd?
A) 51%
B) 49%
C) 25%
D) 50%
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Option A
Explanation: Life Insurance Corporation of India board on July 16, 2018 gave its approval to buy 51 percent stake in IDBI Bank Ltd. LIC would choose preferential share route to increase its stake. At present, the life insurer has around 7.5 per cent stake and will acquire the remaining stake from the government. The government has an 85.96% stake in IDBI Bank.
- Which country has won the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
A) Portugal
B) Croatia
C) Spain
D) France
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Option D
Explanation: France defeated Croatia to win its 2nd FIFA World Cup title 4-2. The final was held at Luzhniki Stadium, Moskva, Russia. The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup. France (2018, 1998) has become the third nation after Argentina (1978, 1986) and Uruguay (1930, 1950) to win FIFA World Cup titles.
- What is the estimated GDP growth of India for the fiscal 2018-19?
A) 7.2%
B) 7.5%
C) 7.3%
D) 7.4%
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Option C
Explanation: IMF has revised its GDP growth rate prediction for India at 7.3% for 2018-19 and 7.5% for 2019-20 as against 7.4% and 7.8% earlier. With this India will still retain its top spot in the global growth league.
- Which country has achieved the top rank in the 2018 Soft Power 30 Index?
A) France
B) United Kingdom
C) Germany
D) Singapore
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Option B
Explanation: The UK has topped 2018 ‘Soft Power 30′ index, an annual global ranking of nations’ soft power. France was placed second. Third- Germany; Fourth- US. India did not feature in the list. India featured 8th in the list of 10 countries of Asia region in terms of soft power.
- Who among the following has launched the iMandi app?
A) ONGC
B) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
C) NABARD
D) IFFCO
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Option D
Explanation: IFFCO, world’s largest processed fertilizer cooperative has launched a social e-commerce app and web portal,“IFFCO iMandi” to serve and connect the farmers digitally. iMandi is a strategic investment by IFFCO eBazar Ltd, which is 100% subsidiary of IFFCO with iMandi Pte Ltd, a Singapore based technology company.
- The anti terror drill “Peace Mission” by SCO will be held in which country?
A) Russia
B) China
C) India
D) United States
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Option A
Explanation: In a first, the militaries of India and Pakistan will be part of a mega anti-terror drill “Peace Mission” being organised by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Russia to expand cooperation among the member countries to deal with terrorism and extremism. It will be for the first time since Independence that India and Pakistan will both be part of a military exercise.
- MN Vyasa Rao who passed away recently was a noted_____________
A) Actor
B) Poet
C) Politician
D) Journalist
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Option B
Explanation: Noted Kannada film lyricist and poet MN Vyasa Rao passed away due to a massive heart attack. He was 73.
- Who has been named as the ‘British Indian of the Year’ 2018?
A) Karan Malhotra
B) Manish Yadav
C) Rahul Gupta
D) Ishwar Sharma
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Option D
Explanation: Ishwar Sharma, an 8-year old Indian-origin schoolboy in England, who is currently the under-11 UK national yoga champion has been named the ‘British Indian of the Year’ on July 15, 2018.
- The 2022 FIFA World Cup will take place in which country?
A) Qatar
B) Spain
C) Netherlands
D) Japan
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Option A
Explanation: 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar.
