Current Affairs Quiz 30 July 2018
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- What is the rank of India in the E–Government Development Index of the UN E-Government Survey 2018?
A) 100
B) 72
C) 89
D) 96
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Option D
Explanation: India has been ranked at 96th in the E–Government Development Index of the UN E-Government Survey 2018. The Index is released every two years by United Nations.
- When is the World Day against Trafficking in Persons observed?
A) July 28
B) July 29
C) July 30
D) July 27
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Option C
Explanation: World Day against Trafficking in Persons is an annual event held on July 30th to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights.
- The North East Institute of Ayurveda & Homeopathy (NEIAH) is in which city of northeastern region of India?
A) Shillong
B) Guwahati
C) Imphal
D) Agartala
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Option A
Explanation: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik laid the foundation stone of the 2nd Phase of Construction of North East Institute of Ayurveda & Homeopathy (NEIAH) at NEIAH Campus, Mawdiangdiang, Shillong on 29th July 2018. The approximate estimated cost of the construction is Rs 40.80 crore for an area of 10481.53 sqm and will comprise of residential accommodation for students, doctors and staff and guest house.
- Name the winner of the Hungarian Grand Prix 2018.
A) Sebastian Vettel
B) Lewis Hamilton
C) Kimi Raikkonen
D) Fernando Alonso
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Option B
Explanation: Lewis Hamilton of Britain (Mercedes) won the Hungarian Grand Prix for the sixth time of his career. Sebastian Vettel stood second while Kimi Räikkönen was third.
- The foundation stone for permanent campus of National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) for Women has been laid down in which state?
A) Punjab
B) Haryana
C) Rajasthan
D) Gujarat
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Option A
Explanation: The Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has laid the foundation stone for permanent campus of National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) for Women at Mohali, Punjab. The NSTI Institute is first such institute for Punjab and only one of its kind in India which is exclusively for women.
- Which country has topped the E–Government Development Index in the UN E-Government Survey 2018?
A) Iceland
B) Finland
C) Denmark
D) South Korea
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Option C
Explanation: Denmark has topped the Index. In the E–Participation Index the top position has been jointly held by Republic of Korea, Denmark and Finland. India is on 15th spot in this index.
- The 3rd Kalam Livable Planet Conclave (KLP)-2018 has been organised in which city?
A) Pune
B) Hyderabad
C) Mumbai
D) New Delhi
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Option D
Explanation: The Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Centre along with Kalam Technical University, fondly remembered Dr. Kalam on his third death anniversary by organizing 3rd Kalam Livable Planet Conclave (KLP)-2018 at New Delhi.
- Which state has announced to set up first of its kind global research centre ‘iHub’ (the intelligent hub) for scientific learning?
A) Karnataka
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Tamil Nadu
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Option B
Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government will set up ‘iHub’ (the intelligent hub), a first-of-its kind global research centre for scientific learning. An initial investment of Rs 245 crore spread over five years will be made for this.
- What is the theme of the 2018 World Day against Trafficking in Persons?
A) Act to Protect and Assist Trafficked Persons
B) They are Children! Not Slaves!
C) Responding to the Trafficking of Children and Young People
D) Have a Heart for Victims of Human Trafficking
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Option C
Explanation: The theme for 2018 World Day against Trafficking in Persons is ‘Responding to the Trafficking of Children and Young People’
- The government of India has allocated an amount of Rs__________ lakh on protected monuments of National importance in India under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for the fiscal 2018-19.
A) Rs 41127.86 lakh
B) Rs 41130.86 lakh
C) Rs 41121.86 lakh
D) Rs 41125.86 lakh
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Option A
Explanation: An amount of Rs 41127.86 Lakh has been allocated during the fiscal 2018-19 for the conservation work on protected monuments of National importance in the country, under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
- How much amount has been sanctioned for Meghalaya Milk Mission through National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)?
A) Rs 275 crores
B) Rs 250 crores
C) Rs 200 crores
D) Rs 215 crores
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Option D
Explanation: The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh launched the Meghalaya Milk Mission in Shillong to meet the demand-supply gap in the per capita milk availability in the state. Under the mission, the government has sanctioned project of Rs 215 crores through National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) that will be utilised for various training under dairy farm, chilling centre and purchase of milch animal.
- Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for HSBC India Business?
A) Hitendra Dave
B) Surendra Rosha
C) Pramit Javeri
D) Vishwavir Ahuja
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Option B
Explanation: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has announced the appointment of Surendra Rosha as Chief Executive Officer for HSBC India. Rosha, currently HSBC’s Head of Financial Institutions Group (FIG) for Asia-Pacific, will succeed Jayant Rikhye, who is taking a leave of absence for medical reasons.
- Ramapada Chowdhury died recently. He was a well-known _____________
A) Scientist
B) Singer
C) Writer
D) Journalist
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Option C
Explanation: Sahitya Academy awardee Bengali writer Ramapada Chowdhury passed away. He was 95.
- What is the rank of India in the E–Participation Index of the UN E-Government Survey 2018?
A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 15
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Option D
Explanation: In the E–Participation Index the top position has been jointly held by Republic of Korea, Denmark and Finland. India is on 15th spot in this index.
- Name the Managing Director of the National Cooperative Development Corporation.
A) Sundeep Kumar Nayak
B) Bharathi Hollikeri
C) Surendra Kumar Solanki
D) PS Pradyumna
