Current Affairs Quiz – 30 August 2019

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  1. Name the author of the book ‘Obama: The Call of History’?
    A) Michael S. Schmidt

    B) David Frum
    C) Maggie Haberman
    D) Peter Baker
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    A new book on Barack Obama titled “Obama: The Call of History” authored by Peter Baker has been released. Obama is the former President of the US. 
  2. Which among these players has won the gold medal in men’s 10m air pistol event of the ISSF World Cup in Rio de Janeiro?
    A) Ankur Mittal

    B) Sanjeev Rajput
    C) Abhishek Verma
    D) Saurabh Chaudhary
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    Option C
    Explanation: I
    ndian shooter Abhishek Verma won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event of the ISSF World Cup in Rio de Janeiro. Saurabh Chaudhary took home the bronze while silver medal went to Turkey’s Ismail Keles. Meanwhile, Sanjeev Rajput secured silver medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event. 
  3. Which city hosted the 5th Aqua Aquaria India 2019?
    A) Hyderabad

    B) New Delhi
    C) Noida
    D) Ahmedabad
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the 5th Aqua Aquaria India 2019 in Hyderabad. It is India’s International Aquaculture Show. Theme of the event: ‘taking blue revolution to India’s hinterland’.
  4. As per RBI, the maximum limit of cash withdrawal through Points-of-Sale (PoS) Devices is Rs ___________ per day in Tier I and Tier II centres
    A) Rs 1500

    B) Rs 1000
    C) Rs 2000
    D) Rs 2500
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    The Reserve Bank of India has reiterated banks to follow the norms regarding cash withdrawals at PoS devices enabled for all debit cards/open-loop prepaid cards issued by banks. As per RBI instructions the limit for cash withdrawal via Points-of-Sale (PoS) Devices is:

    • Rs 1000/- per day in Tier I and Tier II centres
    • Rs 2,000/- per day in Tier III to Tier VI centres

  5. The “Angikaar” campaign has been launched by which ministry?
    A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

    B) Ministry of Human Resource Development
    C) Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
    D) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation has launched a campaign named “angikaar” that aims to bring beneficiaries of PMAY (urban) into the fold of other central schemes such as Ujjawala and Ayushman Bharat.
  6. The Ministry of Finance has recently announced the merger of 10 PSU banks to become four major entities. Identify the incorrect option of mergers:
    A) Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank

    B) Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank 
    C) Union Bank of India, Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank
    D) Allahabad Bank and Syndicate Bank
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    Merger 1: Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank will be merged into one entity. It will become the second-largest PSB with a business of Rs 17.95 lakh crore and 11,437 branches. (Anchor Bank- PNB). Merger 2: Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank will be merged into one entity. It will become fourth-largest PSB with a business of Rs 15.2 lakh crore. (Anchor bank- Canara Bank). Merger 3: Union Bank of India, Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into one entity. It will become fifth largest PSB. (Anchor bank – Union Bank of India). Merger 4: Indian Bank and Allahabad Bank will merger into one entity. It will become seventh-largest PSB with a business of Rs 8.08 lakh crore. (Anchor bank – Indian Bank)
  7. Dindigul lock has recently received the GI tag. It belongs to which state?
    A) Nagaland

    B) Assam
    C) Tamil Nadu
    D) Odisha
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    Dindigul lock and Kandangi saree belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu have been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. 
  8. When is the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances held?
    A) August 29

    B) August 30
    C) August 28
    D) August 27
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The International Day of the Disappeared is held on August 30 each year to draw attention towards increase in enforced or involuntary disappearances of individuals in various regions of the world, including arrest, detention and abduction unknown to their relatives and/or legal representatives. 
  9. Who is the author of the book ‘Jin Dhoondha Tin Paaiyan’?
    A) O P Singh

    B) Suresh Khattar
    C) M P Bhalla
    D) Brij Bushan Mishra
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar, has released a book written by senior IPS officer O P Singh. The book is titled ‘Jin Dhoondha Tin Paaiyan’.
  10. As per the RBI’s new notification, the timeline for conversion of a minimum detail Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) to KYC compliant PPIs has been increased to _________ months from the previous 18 months
    A) 22 months
    B) 30 months
    C) 36 months
    D) 24 months
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    The Reserve Bank of India has increased the timeline for the conversion of a minimum detail Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) to KYC compliant PPIs from 18 months to 24 months. These 24 months shall be counted from the day of the opening of such a PPI. 
  11. Nomura has predicted the growth rate of India’s GDP for the fiscal 2019-20 at __________ percent
    A) 7.1%
    B) 6.9%
    C) 6.6%
    D) 6.3%
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    Global research and brokerage firm Nomura has predicted the GDP growth rate for India for the year 2020 at 6.9%. It has reduced the prediction from earlier 7.1%. 
  12. VK Vismaya is related to which sports?
    A) Gmnastics

    B) Tennis
    C) Shooting
    D) Sprinting
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    Indian sprinter, VK Vismaya won gold medal in women’s 400m at the International Athletic Meeting held at the Josef Seckár Memorial (MJS) in Brno, Czech Republic. The 22-year-old finished with her personal best timing of 52.12s.
  13. What is the global growth rate for 2019-20 as predicted by Nomura?
    A) 3.3%

    B) 3.6%
    C) 3.4%
    D) 3.1%
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The global GDP growth rate for 2020 has been predicted at 3.3% by Nomura. 
  14. Which bank has received the highest amount of capital infusion from the Rs 55,250 crore upfront announced by the government?
    A) Canara Bank
    B) Punjab National Bank
    C) Union Bank of India
    D) Syndicate Bank
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The government also announced the Rs 55,250 crore upfront as a capital infusion in the PSBs. In this PNB has got the highest amount of Punjab National Bank — Rs 16,000 crore. 
  15. After the merger of the 10 PSUs into 4, as announced by the Finance Ministry, the total number of PSBs in India will come down to __________
    A) 18

    B) 14
    C) 12
    D) 19
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the merger of 10 PSU banks to become four major entities. After this, the total number of PSBs will come down to 12 from 24 banks. In 2017, there were 27 PSBs. 

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