Monthly Current Affairs Quiz - June, 2017

1. Which state is hosting the first-ever National Women’s Parliament (NWP)?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh

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2. Consider the following statements regarding precautions in handling magnets:

  1. Magnets should be hit with a hammer to maintain their magnetism.
  2. Magnets should be stored properly when not in use.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above

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3. GNFC township, which has become the India’s first-ever cashless township, is in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam

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4. Who has been appointed the new Prime Minister of Federal Republic of Somalia?
[A] Hassan Abshir Farah
[B] Ali Mohammed Ghedi
[C] Hassan Ali Khayre
[D] Omar Abdirashid Ali

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5. What is the key objective of “Saathiya Resource Kit” launched by Union Government recently?
[A] To provide information on GST related issues
[B] To provide information on cyber security related issues
[C] To provide information on adolescent related issues
[D] To provide information on insurance related issues

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6. The dance festival “Brahan Natyanjali” has started in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh

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7. “The Salesman” has won the Best Foreign Language Film at 89th Oscar Academy Awards. The movie is directed by whom?
[A] Bentley Dean
[B] Asghar Farhadi
[C] Maren Ade
[D] Taraneh Alidoosti

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8. What is the India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 17, as per latest survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)?
[A] 7.1%
[B] 7.0%
[C] 7.3%
[D] 7.2%

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9. The Civil Accounts Day (CAD) is observed on which date in India?
[A] March 5
[B] March 2
[C] March 3
[D] March 1

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10. What is the theme of 2017 World Wildlife Day (WWD)?
[A] Stop wildlife crime
[B] Listen to the young voices
[C] The future of wildlife is in our hands
[D] It’s time to get serious about wildlife crime

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