Current Affairs Quiz – 27 July 2019

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  1. What is the minimum monthly pension under the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana?
    A) Rs 2000

    B) Rs 1000
    C) Rs 3000
    D) Rs 5000
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      Option C
    Explanation: The Central Government has launched a pension scheme named Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-LVMY) for self-employed and working as shop owners. The PM-LVMY will provide a minimum monthly pension of Rs 3000 after the beneficiary attains the age of 60 years.
  2. Name the Account Aggregator Body announced for the seamless sharing of data between financial bodies of all kinds centered around user consent.
    A) Pragati

    B) Darpan
    C) Vidya
    D) Sahamati
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      Option D
    Explanation: Nandan Nilekani has announced an industry body called “Sahamati” which will help individuals and small businesses share their digital financial data with third-parties in a safe and secure manner.
  3. India’s first bullet train project Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) is expected to be completed by which year?
    A) 2022

    B) 2023
    C) 2025
    D) 2027
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    Option B
    Explanation: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR), popularly known as the country’s first Bullet Train Project will be completed by the year 2023.
  4. Who is the head of the committee formed to strategise preparations for 2020, 2024 Olympics?
    A) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

    B) Prakash Padukone
    C) Milkha Singh
    D) Kiren Rijiju
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    Option D
    Explanation: A high-level committee has been constituted to coordinate and strategise the preparation for the 2020 and 2024 Olympics. The committee has 10 members and is headed by the Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju.
  5. The PM-LVMY would be applicable to shop owners with annual turnover less than what amount?
    A) Rs 1.5 crore

    B) Rs 1.75 core
    C) Rs 2 crore
    D) Rs 2.5 crore
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    Option A
    Explanation: Eligibility: annual turnover should be less than Rs 1.5 crore.
  6. India’s first dragon blood-oozing tree has been discovered in which state?
    A) Mizoram

    B) Bihar
    C) Assam
    D) Andhra Pradesh
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    Option C
    Explanation: A 3 member team of researchers led by Assam forest officer Jatindra Sarma has discovered India’s first dragon blood-oozing tree in Assam. The tree is named Dracaena cambodiana.
  7. Who has been named the new DGMO of Army to replace Lt Gen Anil Chauhan?
    A) Lt Gen Vikram Singh

    B) Lt Gen Paramjit Singh
    C) Lt Gen Paramvir Singh
    D) Lt Gen Vikrant Singh
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    Option B
    Explanation: Lt Gen Paramjit Singh will be the next Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army.
  8. Apple has acquired Intel phone modem business for what amount?
    A) $1 billion

    B) $1 million
    C) $2 billion
    D) $2 million
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    Option A
    Explanation: Apple has announced the acquisition of chip-maker Intel’s smartphone modem business for $1 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019.
  9. What is the new GST rate announced the Government on Electric Vehicles?
    A) 28%

    B) 18%
    C) 12%
    D) 5%
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    Option D
    Explanation: Government has reduced the GST rate on Electric Vehicles(EVs) from 12% to 5%. The rate will be applicable from August 01, 2019.
  10. Who is the head of Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC)?
    A) Sachin Tendulkar

    B) VVS Laxman
    C) Sourav Ganguly
    D) Kapil Dev
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    Option D
    Explanation: A Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) that is headed by former captain Kapil Dev will select the new coach of Indian Cricket Men’s Team.
  11. Who is the author of the book “Indo-Pak Relations: Beyond Pulwama and Balakot”?
    A) Natwar Singh

    B) U.V. Singh
    C) V.B. Verma
    D) Shlok Rana
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    Option B
    Explanation: A book titled “Indo-Pak Relations: Beyond Pulwama and Balakot” authored by U.V. Singh has been released.
  12. Bhakti Kulkarni is related to which sports?
    A) Cricket

    B) Badminton
    C) Lawn Tennis
    D) Chess
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    Option D
    Explanation: Defending champion Bhakti Kulkarni retained her title in the 46th National Women Chess Championship that she played against Pratyusha Bodda of Andhra Pradesh.
  13. Which state will host the 3rd edition of Khelo India in 2020?
    A) Delhi

    B) Maharashtra
    C) Assam
    D) Punjab
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    Option C
    Explanation: Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that the 3rd edition of ‘Khelo India’ Games will be held in Guwahati, Assam.

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