Current Affairs Quiz 11 July 2018
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- Which postal circle has bagged the top position in Best Performing Postal Circle category to win the Aadhaar Excellence Award by UIDAI?
A) Maharashtra Postal Circles
B) Karnataka Postal Circles
C) Punjab Postal Circles
D) Telangana Postal Circles
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Option A
Explanation: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) gave away Aadhaar Excellence Awards on July 11, 2018 at a function in New Delhi.
Best Performing Postal Circle category:
- First- Maharashtra Postal Circles
- Second- Karnataka Postal Circles
- Third- Punjab Postal Circles
- India recently organised the 5 days Capacity Development Programme for Media Officials of which country?
A) Indonesia
B) Sri Lanka
C) Nepal
D) Bhutan
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Option D
Explanation: The India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) has organised 5 day Capacity Development programme for Media Officials from Bhutan from July 9-13, 2018 at New Delhi on a special request from Election Commission of Bhutan.
- As per the World Bank report on GDP of countries for 2017, India surpassed which country to become the sixth largest economy?
A) Germany
B) Israel
C) France
D) United Kingdom
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Option C
Explanation: India has become the world’s sixth largest economy overtaking France, according to World Bank data on gross domestic product (GDP) of countries for 2017. The GDP of India is USD 2,597,491.16 million. United States has topped the list recording a GDP of USD 19,390,604 million, followed by China with USD 12,237,700 million.
- The Shri Ramayana Express to be launched by Indian Railways will cover how many destinations in India?
A) 9
B) 11
C) 4
D) 7
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Option B
Explanation: The Indian Railways is planning to introduce a unique pilgrim train, Shri Ramayana Express, in November 2018 that will cover all locations that are linked to the famous Hindu epic Ramayana. The pilgrimage circuit, which has been named Shri Ramayana Yatra, will have two travel components, one in India and one in Sri Lanka. It will first stop in Ayodhya before making halts at Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Varanasi, Prayag, Shringaverpur, Chitrakoot, Hampi, Nasik and Rameshwaram.
- When is the World Population Day observed?
A) July 12
B) July 9
C) July 10
D) July 11
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Option D
Explanation: World Population Day, a United Nations initiative, is celebrated every year on June 11 since 1989. The United Nations recognises the day as an important event to spread information of population-related issues across the globe such as overpopulation, under-population and birth control.
- Anna Canteen has recently been launched by which state?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Kerala
C) Karnataka
D) Telangana
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Option A
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on July 11, 2018 inaugurated ‘Anna Canteen’, which will serve food for just Rs. 5. The canteen would serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner all at the same rate.
- The Indian Navy’s long range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft P8I is the first IN aircraft to take part in RIMPAC exercise. P8I has been developed by which company?
A) Airbus
B) Boeing
C) Hawker Beechcraft Corp.
D) Bombardier
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Option B
Explanation: For the first time, the Indian Navy has deployed its long range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft P8I from Indian Naval Ship (INS) Rajali at Hawaii for participating in the Rim of Pacific Multinational Naval exercise (RIMPAC-18).
- Name the head coach of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team who resigned from the post recently.
A) Ambati Rayudu
B) Tushar Arothe
C) Sanjay Bangar
D) Sandeep Patil
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Option B
Explanation: Tushar Arothe has stepped down from his post as the head coach of the India Women’s Cricket Team more than 12 months ahead of his two-year contract expires.
- Who will be the head of the 3 member panel formed by UP government to check safety in prisons across the state?
A) Sulkhan Singh
B) Harishankar Yadav
C) Sharad Kumar
D) Gopesh Nath Khanna
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Option A
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has constituted a three member-committee to look after the security arrangements in the prisons across the state. The committee will be headed by former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Sulkhan Singh. The team will also comprise of former ADG (Prison) Harishankar and ADG (Prison) Dr Sharad.
- How much amount has been spent by the Indian Government to build the Nepal Academy Library building in Kathmandu?
A) NRs. 53.93 million
B) NRs. 43.94 million
C) NRs. 33.95 million
D) NRs. 23.96 million
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Option B
Explanation: Nepal Prime Minister, K.P.Sharma Oli, inaugurated the Library building of Nepal Academy in Kathmandu. The three storied library has been built with the Indian assistance of NRs. (Neplai Rupees) 43.94 million.
- Which among the following is the newly created 52nd district of Madhya Pradesh?
A) Betul
B) Dewas
C) Niwari
D) Guna
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Option C
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh government has announced the creation of a new district named `Niwari’ in Bundelkhand region. The new district of `Niwari’ was being carved out of Tikamgarh district. It takes the number of districts in Madhya Pradesh to 52.
- What is the theme of the World Population Day 2018?
A) Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
B) Investing in Teenage Girls
C) Family Planning: Empowering People, Developing Nations
D) Family Planning is a Human Right
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Option D
Explanation: The theme for the 2018 World Population Day is ‘Family Planning is a Human Right’.
- The first-ever metal craft exhibition was organised in which village of Leh district in Jammu & Kashmir?
A) Fiang
B) Khamak
C) Chilling
D) Tukla
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Option C
Explanation: The first-ever metal craft exhibition was held in Chilling village of Leh District in Jammu & Kashmir to promote and preserve the metal craft tradition of Ladakh. The maiden exhibition was organised by the Youth Association for Conservation and Development Hemis High Altitude National Park in collaboration with Heritage Home Chilling.
- Which postal circle has topped the Fastest Roll-out of Aadhaar Enrolment and Updation Centres category award by UIDAI?
A) Maharashtra Postal Circles
B) Karnataka Postal Circles
C) Punjab Postal Circles
D) Telangana Postal Circles
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Option C
Explanation: Fastest Roll-out of Aadhaar Enrolment and Updation Centres category:
- First- Punjab Postal Circles
- Second- Bihar Postal Circles
- Third- Telangana Postal Circles
- Which city will host the Global Water Security Conference for Agriculture and Natural Resource in October 2018?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Indore
C) Mumbai
D) Hyderabad
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Option D
Explanation: The Global Water Security Conference for Agriculture and Natural Resource’ would be held in Hyderabad, Telangana from October 3 to 6, 2018. It would be organised by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) in collaboration with the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE).
- The India-Korea Technology Exchange Centre has been inaugurated in which Indian city?
A) New Delhi
B) Hyderabad
C) Mumbai
D) Kolkata
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Option A
Explanation: The India-Korea Technology Exchange Centre was Inaugurated by the Minister of State (I/C) MSME Giriraj Singh and Minister of SMEs and Start-ups of Republic of Korea, Hong Jong- hak at the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) in New Delhi.
- The Ramayana pilgrimage circuit of the Ministry of Railways will also include destinations of which other country?
A) Malaysia
B) Nepal
C) Bhutan
D) Sri Lanka
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Option D
Explanation: Part of the ministry’s tour package also includes destinations in Sri Lanka.
- Name the first ever Indian Naval Ship to enter into the Port of Sabang in Indonesia.
A) INS Satpura
B) INS Shakti
C) INS Sumitra
D) INS Sahyadri
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Option C
Explanation: The Indian Navy patrol vessel, INS Sumitra has become the first-ever warship to sail into the Port of Sabang in Indonesia. The ship which was on a mission in Malacca Straits, is visiting Sabang for routine operational turnaround, wherein it will take provisions and fuel before going for further deployment in the Indian Ocean.
- Name the campaign launched by FSSAI to promote safe and healthy eating habits among people.
A) The Eat Right Movement
B) The Healthy Living Mission
C) The Correct Eating Habits
D) The Eat Healthy Say Fit Mantra
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Option A
Explanation: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched national campaign ‘The Eat Right Movement’ to improve public health and to promote safe and healthy food. The Eat Right Movement is a collective effort, to encourage people towards making right food and dietary choices, built on two broad pillars – “Eat Healthy and “Eat Safe”.
- Recently professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid to join which football club?
A) Manchester United
B) Juventus
C) Liverpool
D) Arsenal
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Option B
Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Real Madrid to join Italian club Juventus under a four-year deal. Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in 2009 from Manchester United.
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