Monthly Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2017
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1. Avani Lekhara is associated with which sports?
[A] Chess
[B] Boxing
[C] Shooting
[D] Cricket
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Correct Answer: C [Shooting]
Notes:
Recently, para shooter Avani Lekhara (15) from India shot a junior world record 244.4 in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event (R2) to won the silver medal at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Al Ain, UAE. Beside this, para shooter Pooja Agarwal shot 228.4 in the final of the women’s 10m air pistol SH1 event (P2) to won a silver medal at the tournament. Notably, both Indian shooters were making their international debuts at the competition.
2. Which of the following Indian American personalities will be honoured with the 2017 “Great Immigrants: The Pride of America” award?
[A] Shantanu Narayen and Vivek Murthy
[B] Sunder Pichai and Hari Sreenivasan
[C] Bharati Mukherjee and Vikram Malhotra
[D] Satya Narayan and Vikram Murthy
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Correct Answer: A [Shantanu Narayen and Vivek Murthy]
Notes:
Two Indian-Americans, Adobe Chief Shantanu Narayen and former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy will be honoured with the prestigious 2017 Great Immigrants: The Pride of America” award on US’s Independence Day on July 4, 2017. They are among 38 immigrants to be honoured this year for their role in helping advance the country’s society, culture and economy. Among other honorees include Canadian-origin social entrepreneur Jeff Skoll, who has been awarded the 2017 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, PayPal cofounder of Ukrainian origin Max Levchin, Iranian-origin philanthropist and entrepreneur Hushang Ansary.
3. Minaketan Das, the noted film actor has passed away. He was associated with which film industry?
[A] Odia
[B] Tamil
[C] Telugu
[D] Bengali
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Correct Answer: A [Odia]
Notes:
Minaketan Das (56), the noted Odia actor, has passed away in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The actor was well-known in the state’s film and television industry for his negative roles. Das was known for his acting in a number of Odia films including Balunga Toka, Jianta Bhuta and Most Wanted.
4. Who of the following has been awarded the 2017 USIBC Global Leadership Awards?
[A] Mukesh Ambani
[B] Azim Premji
[C] Aditya Birla
[D] Adi Godrej
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Correct Answer: D [Adi Godrej]
Notes:
Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej and Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveries have been awarded the 2017 Global Leadership Awards of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) at the USIBC 42nd Anniversary Leadership Summit in Washington DC for their role in integrating India in the global supply chain. Both were honoured for creating inclusive business environments, integrating India into the global supply chain and advancing core values such as manufacturing, innovation and scale in tough market conditions. Beside this, USIBC has also presented its first-ever “Artistic Achievement Award” to Yashwant Shirwadkar, a visionary and master in impressionistic landscape painting inspired by scenic cities in India.
5. Sabita Chowdhury, the noted singer has passed away. She hailed from which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
Sabita Chowdhury (72), the well-known singer, has passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal on June 29, 2017. She was wife of legendary composer Salil Chowdhury. Some of her famous songs are Oi jhilmil jhauer boney, Jaare jaa jaa mono paakhi, Jhilmil jhilmil opaarero monjil and Du chokhey aashaar nodi chhalachhal.
6. India’s biggest Global Skill Park will be set up in which city?
[A] Bhopal
[B] Lucknow
[C] Guwahati
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: A [Bhopal]
Notes:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan (the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh) and Rajeev Pratap Rudy (the Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) has laid the foundation stone of the India’s biggest Global Skill Park in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on July 3, 2017. As per reports, 37 acre land has been allotted in Narela Shankari area of Bhopal for the Global Skill Park. The park will be constructed at a cost of Rs 645 crore. Training will be imparted to 1000 students every year by trainers of international standard. Trained students will be given placement in India and outside India at international level. The park will function on the spirit of ‘With Industry -For Industry’.
7. Who has become the first female Chief Executive of Hong Kong?
[A] Woo Kwok Tsang
[B] Lili Voga
[C] Carrie Lam
[D] Chang Yuet-ngor
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Correct Answer: C [Carrie Lam ]
Notes:
Carrie Lam has become the first woman chief executive of Hong Kong on July 1, 2017 after winning the 2017 Chief Executive election. She is known as a tough and effective enforcer. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong (CE) is the highest office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Hong Kong is a special administration region of China, which rules it under the “one country, two systems” principle. Under the system, Hong Kong enjoys a degree of autonomy and rights not seen in the mainland.
8. The World Sports Journalist Day (WSJD) is observed on which date?
[A] July 1
[B] July 3
[C] July 4
[D] July 2
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Correct Answer: D [July 2]
Notes:
The World Sports Journalists Day (WSJD) is observed every year on July 2 to mark the services of sports journalists for the promotion of sports. The purpose of the day is to encouraged sports journalists to strive for excellence in their work and to set an example to the world – not only to the world of sport, but to the world at large.
9. Which Indian commodity exchange will merge with Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX)?
[A] Universal Commodity Exchange
[B] National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange
[C] National Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd
[D] Multi Commodity Exchange
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Correct Answer: C [National Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd]
Notes:
The National Multi Commodity Exchange (NMCE) will merge with Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) to create India’s third largest commodities exchange. The merger, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be completed by December 2017. ICEX’s shareholders will hold a 62.8% stake in the merged entity while the balance will be held by shareholders of NMCE. The proposed merger will offer a range of contracts including bullion, oil, rubber and other agri-commodities. The exchange will also offer the world’s first diamond futures contract, which has already received “in-principle” approval from the regulator. The NMCE is the India’s first demutualised online national multi-commodities exchange.
10. Which state government has launched “G-Ride”, a digital ride sharing app for techies?
[A] Assam
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief Minister of Kerala, has launched G-Ride, a digital ride sharing app for techies. The app is specially designed and deployed for the IT industry by the Group of Technology Companies (Gtech), the industry body of IT companies in the state. The G-Ride app automatically matches co-workers and neighbours and help them travel together to work. It is available in Android and iOS versions.