Current Affairs Quiz 06 July 2018

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1. How much amount has been proposed by the Government of India to Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) under the Sagarmala programme to purchase international vessels for promoting tourism in India?
   A) Rs 700 crore 
   B) Rs 500 crore 
   C) Rs 750 crore 
   D) Rs 550 crore 
   
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     Option B
   Explanation: The Union Government has decided to give Rs 500 crore to the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) under the Sagarmala programme for the purpose of purchasing ships in the international market and then lease it out domestically to promote tourism in the country.
2. India has agreed a joint venture with Sri Lanka to operate which Sri Lankan Airport?
   A) Batticaloa Airport
   B) Hingurakgoda Airport
   C) Bandaranaike International Airport
   D) Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
   
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     Option D
   Explanation: The Indian Government has expressed the willingness to operate Sri Lanka’s loss-making Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in Hambantota. The airport would operate as a Sri Lanka-India joint venture that would see India gain a major stake of the airport.
3. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
   A) Adarsh Kumar Goel
   B) Umesh Dattatraya Salvi 
   C) Jawad Rahim
   D) Swatanter Kumar  
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: Supreme Court judge Adarsh Kumar Goel, has been appointed as the chairperson of National Green Tribunal (NGT). 
4. How many countries have been identified as “high-risk jurisdictions” by global custodians of banks?
   A) 32
   B) 17
   C) 25
   D) 21
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: 25 countries including China, UAE, Cyprus and significantly, Mauritius have been tagged as “high-risk jurisdictions” by global banks acting as custodians for foreign funds which comprise the largest group of investors in the Indian stock market. Sebi-registered foreign portfolio funds invest in India through 56 countries. Of these, 25 are now considered ‘high risk.
5. When is the World Zoonoses Day observed?
   A) July 5
   B) July 6
   C) July 7
   D) July 4
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: Every year on July 6 the World Zoonoses Day is celebrated. This is a day which is designed to create awareness among the people for zoonotic diseases, ie to disseminate and prevent them and to highlight the actions and to celebrate this day.
6. SEBI has reconstituted the committee advising it on matter for  further development of the alternative investment. Who is the head of the committee?
   A) Nandan Nilekani
   B) S. D. Shibulal
   C) N R Narayana Murthy
   D) Akshata Murthy
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: Markets regulator Sebi has reorganized the committee that advises it on matters pertaining to further development of the alternative investment and startup ecosystem in the country. The Alternative Investment Policy Advisory Committee is chaired by Infosys Founder N R Narayana Murthy. Besides Murthy, the expert panel consists of 22 members.  
7. How much amount has been approved by UN Member States for 13 Peacekeeping Mission for the year 2018-19?
   A) USD 6.39 billion
   B) USD 6.49 billion
   C) USD 6.59 billion
   D) USD 6.69 billion
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: The UN Member States have approved USD 6.69 billion dollar budget for 13 Peacekeeping Mission for the year 2018-19.
8. The 2nd meeting of the joint working group on tourism cooperation between India and Nepal was held in which city?
   A) Kathmandu
   B) Hyderabad
   C) New Delhi
   D) Pokhara
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: The second meeting of the joint working group on tourism cooperation between India and Nepal concluded in Kathmandu on July 6. Both sides agreed to jointly promote Buddhist and Ramayana circuits and Adventure tourism.The meeting also decided to set up  industry led India Nepal Tourism Forum.
9. What is the rate of interest for National Savings Certificates (NSC) for second quarter of financial year 2018-19?
   A) 8.1%
   B) 6.9%
   C) 7.6%
   D) 7.0%
   
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   Option C
10. Name the top ranking Indian Bank to feature among World’s 500 most valuable companies list.
    A) ICICI Bank
    B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
    C) State Bank of India
    D) HDFC Bank
    
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    Option D
    Explanation: There are four lenders from India that now rank among the world’s 500 most valuable companies. HDFC Bank is followed by its housing finance cousin Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Kotak Mahindra Bank and State Bank of India.