Current Affairs Quiz – 30 July 2019

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  1. What is the rank of India in terms of business optimism according to the Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) 2019?
    A) First
    B) Sixth
    C) Fourth
    D) Third
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    India has been ranked at 4th position in terms of business optimism as per the Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR). 64 percent of corporates are optimistic about India’s economic growth over the next 12 months. 
  2. What is the minimum average maturity period in ECB for working capital purposes as per the new guidelines issued by RBI?
    A) 10 years
    B) 7 years
    C) 5 years
    D) 12 years
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    ECBs with a minimum average maturity period of 10 years for working capital purposes and general corporate purposes. ECBs with a minimum average maturity period of 7 years for repayment of Rupee loans availed domestically for capital expenditure. 
  3. Name the player to lift the 2019 Barracuda Championship
    A) Troy Merritt
    B) Collin Morikawa
    C) Andrew Putnam
    D) Chad Campbell
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    American professional golfer Collin Morikawa claimed his first US PGA title after he birdied the final three holes to win the Barracuda Championship (Reno–Tahoe Open) on July 28. The 22-year-old finished with 47 points. Troy Merritt was the runner up with 44 points. 
  4. The Economic Census 2019 is which edition of the program?
    A) 8th
    B) 5th
    C) 6th
    D) 7th
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    Government has started the 7th Economic Census from July 29, 2019 from Tripura state. The purpose of Economic Census is to get a complete count of all economic units in India. It will be launched in other states and union territories in August and September. The results are expected to be available by March 2020.
  5. International Tiger Day is held on which date?
    A) July 28
    B) July 30
    C) July 29
    D) July 27
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    International Tiger Day or Global Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29 to raise awareness for tiger conservation. 
  6. Which of these states has recently received the geographical indication tag for the sweet Rosogolla?
    A) Odisha
    B) Assam
    C) Sikkim
    D) Telangana
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Odisha has finally received the geographical indication tag for its popular dessert rasagola after years of controversy around the sweet. The state has received the GI number 612 for ‘Odisha Rasagola’ in the foodstuff category under Section 16(I) or of authorized Section 17(3)(c) of Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act 1999.
  7. What is the increased authorized capital of the Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)?
    A) Rs 20,000 crore
    B) Rs 15,000 crore
    C) Rs 5,000 crore
    D) Rs 10,000 crore
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The government has increased the authorised capital of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) by Rs 5,000 crore from Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore. 
  8. Egan Bernal is the youngest person to win Tour de France cycling title of 2019. He hails from which country?
    A) Portugal
    B) France
    C) Indonesia
    D) Colombia
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    Egan Bernal has won the Tour de France 2019, cycling title. With this, he became the first Colombian to win the title. The 22-year-old Bernal is also the youngest rider to win the race in 110 years. 
  9. When do we observe the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons?
    A) July 29
    B) July 31
    C) July 30
    D) July 28
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    Every year the World Day Against Trafficking in persons is observed on July 30. The 2019 theme for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is “Human Trafficking: Call Your Government To Action”.
  10. The maiden India-Nepal Logistics Summit was held in Kathmandu. What was the theme of the Summit?
    A) Transforming Logistics Landscape
    B) Future of Logistics Industry
    C) Digital Logistics
    D) Logistics: On the Path of Transformation
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the India-Nepal Logistics Summit in Kathmandu on July 28, 2019. The theme of the summit was “Transforming Logistics Landscape”. 
  11. Which zone of the Indian Railways has introduced pink coaches in trains to ensure safety of the female passengers?
    A) South Eastern Railway
    B) Northeast Frontier Railway
    C) North Western Railway
    D) East Coast Railway
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways has introduced pink coaches in trains to particularly facilitate the female passengers. Only female passenger can travel in the Pink Coach. 
  12. How many MoUs have been signed between India and Benin during President Kovind’s visit to the West African nation?
    A) 7
    B) 5
    C) 3
    D) 4
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    India and Benin has signed four agreements/MoUs on Cultural Exchange, Cooperation in Export Credit and Investment Insurance, e-VBAB network project, visa exemption for Indian diplomatic/official passports on July 29, 2019. 
  13. Which network provider has launched the largest e-governance platform SWAN for the state of Uttar Pradesh?
    A) Reliance Jio
    B) Bhart Airtel
    C) BSNL
    D) Vodafone
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    Bharti Airtel as designed and implemented a future-ready state wide area network (SWAN) for the state government of Uttar Pradesh as part of the Centre’s e-governance initiative. Deputy Chief Minister of UP Dinesh Sharma launched UPSWAN 2.0, which is one of the largest of its kind in India
  14. International Day of Friendship is an annual event held on ______________
    A) July 30
    B) July 29
    C) July 28
    D) July 27
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    International Day of Friendship (World Friendship Day) takes place on July 30 every year to reserve a day for celebrating friendships and the exchange of gifts between friends.
  15. Which country has topped the 2019 Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) of business optimism?
    A) Indonesia
    B) Vietnam
    C) Philippines
    D) Russia
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    The Philippines has topped the chart with 73 percent of respondents being optimistic about economic growth. Vietnam is on second and Indonesia is on the third. 
  16. The Government of India has started the 2019 Economic Census from which state?
    A) Haryana
    B) Tripura
    C) Odisha
    D) Himachal Pradesh
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    Option B
    Explanation: Government has started the 7th Economic Census from July 29, 2019 from Tripura state.

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