Current Affairs Quiz With Explanation 12-13-14/4/2016

1. Department of Personnel and Training has designated which of the following as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited?
   A. NK Gupta
   B. Deepak Kashyap
   C. Sujata Ray
   D. Padma Iyer
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – B. Deepak Kashyap
   Explanation – Railway service officer Deepak Kashyap has been appointed as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of BSNL. He will act as the distant arm of Central Vigilance Commission to check corruption.
2. The upcoming biopic movie of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar titled ”Sachin A Billion Dreams” is directed by which of the following?
   A. Alfred Hitchcock
   B. Martin Scorsese
   C. Christopher Nolan
   D. James Erskine
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D. James Erskine
   Explanation – The poster for the upcoming biopic movie of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar titled ”Sachin A Billion Dreams” had been revealed. The movie is directed by James Erskine and the producer of the movie is Ravi Bhagchandka.
3. Akash missile, which has been recently test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha has which of the following launch mode?
   A. Sea to Surface
   B. Surface to Air
   C. Surface to Surface
   D. Surface to Sea
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – B. Surface to Air
   Explanation – India’s indigenously developed surface-to-air Akash missile was test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur near Balasore in Odisha.
4. In order to help people in exploring carpooling options, which of the following State government has launched a PoochhO Carpool app?
   A. Uttarakhand
   B. Haryana
   C. Delhi
   D. Gujarat
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – C. Delhi
   Explanation – Delhi government launched PoochhO Carpool app to help people explore carpooling options during the 15-day exercise during the odd-even car-rationing scheme.
5. Which of the following Indian businessman has acquired Barbados Tridents, a franchise in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL)?
   A. Gautam Adani
   B. Pallonji Mistry
   C. Shiv Nadar
   D. Vijay Mallya
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D. Vijay Mallya
   Explanation – The troubled businessman, Vijay Mallya, paid only USD 100 to acquire Barbados Tridents, a franchise in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
6. Union Cabinet has apprised MoU of India with which of the following country on bilateral cooperation in the field of Fisheries and aquaculture and allied activities?
   A. Russia
   B. UAE
   C. Sri Lanka
   D. Bangladesh
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D. Bangladesh
   Explanation – Union Cabinet was apprised MoU signed between India and Bangladesh in September, 2011 on bilateral cooperation in the field of Fisheries and aquaculture and allied activities.
7. The Centre has appointed which of the following as the liaison officer with Jammu and Kashmir government?
   A. Ratan Wattal
   B. Subhash Khuntia
   C. Vijay S Madan
   D. Prerna Puri
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – A. Ratan Wattal
   Explanation – The Centre has appointed Finance Secretary Ratan Wattal as the liaison officer with Jammu and Kashmir government to ensure the fast track flow of funds.
8. Saraswati Samman for the year 2015 has been conferred upon which of the following?
   A. Sugathakumari
   B. Govind Mishra
   C. Padma Sachdev
   D. M Veerappa Moily
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – C. Padma Sachdev
   Explanation – Jammu-born poet and novelist Padma Sachdev has been chosen for the prestigious Saraswati Samman for the year 2015 for her autobiography “Chitt-Chete” in Dogri language.
9. Which of the following Cigarettes and Tobacco manufacturing company became the first company in India to implement the Centre’s Cigarettes Packaging Amendment Rules, 2014?
   A. NTC Industries
   B. Godfrey Phillip
   C. Kothari Product
   D. Golden Tobacco
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D. Golden Tobacco
   Explanation – Golden Tobacco Ltd. became the first company in India to implement the Union Health Ministry’s Cigarettes Packaging Amendment Rules, 2014. As per it, both sides of the cigarette packs shall display specific health warnings in 85 percent of the area as against the present 40 percent.
10. In accordance with the World Economic Outlook report, India’s growth is projected to how much % in 2016-17?
    A. 7.3%
    B. 7.5%
    C. 7.4%
    D. 7.6%
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – B. 7.5%
    Explanation – As per the International Monetary Fund in its latest World Economic Outlook report, India’s growth is projected to notch up to 7.5 percent in 2016-17.
11. Which of the following Indian Bank has launched “Campus Wallet”, a student identity card integrated with banking technology?
    A. Canara Bank
    B. IndusInd Bank
    C. Federal Bank
    D. Axis Bank
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – C. Federal Bank
    Explanation – Federal Bank launched “Campus Wallet”, a student identity card integrated with banking technology in tie-up with technology startup Chillar Payment Solutions.
12. As per the Global Connectivity Index by Huawei, Indian has been ranked at which position in terms of investment and deployment of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)?
    A. 42
    B. 44
    C. 47
    D. 45
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – B. 44
    Explanation – India has been ranked 44 in the third Global Connectivity Index report during the Global Analyst Summit 2016 in Shenzhen, China.
13. Which of the following Indian state has passed the Dance Bar Regulation Bill, which has provisions for stringent actions against the violators?
    A. Maharashtra
    B. Rajasthan
    C. Tamil Nadu
    D. Karnataka
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – A. Maharashtra
    Explanation – The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Dance Bar Regulation Bill 2016. The bill has provisions for stringent actions against the violators.
14. Recently, Union Cabinet gave its nod on adopting the statute of the SAWEN which will help in checking cross border wildlife crimes. What SAWEN stands for?
    A. South Africa Wildlife Enforcement Network
    B. South Asia Wildlife Enactment Network
    C. South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network
    D. South Africa Wildlife Enactment Network
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – C. South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network
    Explanation – The Union Cabinet today gave its nod for India adopting the statute of the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) which will help in checking cross border wildlife crimes.
15. David Gest, who has been recently passed away was related to which of the following fields?
    A. Professor
    B. Musician
    C. Entertainer
    D. Politician
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – C. Entertainer
    Explanation – Entertainer, producer and reality television star David Gest has died in a London hotel aged 62.

1. International Day of Human Space Flight observes on which of the following dates?
   A. April 13
   B. April 10
   C. April 11
   D. April 12
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D. April 12
   Explanation – The United Nations (UN) celebrates the International Day of Human Space Flight on April 12 each year which aims to promote aspirations to explore and maintain outer space for peaceful purposes.
2. Veenu Paliwal, who has been recently passed away was related to which of the field?
   A. Badminton
   B. Cricket
   C. Biking
   D. Tennis
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – C. Biking
   Explanation – In a tragic incident, Veenu Paliwal, India’s top and first woman biker died in a road accident in Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh. She was 44.
3. Which of the following has been named as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for March?
   A. Nicholas Fung
   B. S.S.P. Chawrasia
   C. Marcus Fraser
   D. Shaun Norris
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – B. S.S.P. Chawrasia
   Explanation – S.S.P. Chawrasia of India was honoured as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for March to recognize his heroics at the Hero Indian Open.
4. Lava International Limited, one of India’s leading players in the mobile handset industry has designated which of the following as its brand ambassador?
   A. Suresh Raina
   B. Sania Mirza
   C. Virat Kohli
   D. MS Dhoni
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D. MS Dhoni
   Explanation – Lava International Limited, one of India’s leading players in the mobile handset industry announced its association with India’s national cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, as its brand ambassador.
5. Which of the following has been appointed as the new Chairman of Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB)?
   A. S. Ravindran
   B. A.P.Nanda
   C. B.R.Hiremath
   D. Sushma Godbole
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – A. S. Ravindran
   Explanation – S. Ravindran, Deputy General Manager of Syndicate Bank, took charge as the new Chairman of Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB).
6. Union Government has designated which of the following as the Director General (DG) in the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D)?
   A. Ruveda Salam
   B. Meeran Borwankar
   C. B. Sandhya
   D. Damayanti Sen
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – B. Meeran Borwankar
   Explanation – Union Government has appointed senior IPS officer Ms. Meeran C. Borwankar as the Director General (DG) in the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D).
7. Hemant Kumar Ruia has appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of which of the following?
   A. BSNL
   B. Essar
   C. Indus
   D. Quippo
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – C. Indus
   Explanation – Indus Towers, the country’s largest telecom tower company, has appointed Hemant Kumar Ruia as the Chief Financial Officer.
8. Which of the following has won the “Global Indian of the Year” award?
   A. Vidya Balan
   B. Kangna Ranaut
   C. Priyanka Chopra
   D. Aishwarya Rai
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D. Aishwarya Rai
   Explanation – Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has won the ‘Global Indian of the Year’ award during NRI of the year award function held at Mumbai.
9. Recently, which of the following has been conferred with the highest French civilian distinction, Officer of the Legion of Honor?
   A. Anju Dhillon
   B. JJ Singh
   C. Raj Grewal
   D. Navdeep Bains
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – B. JJ Singh
   Explanation – Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (retd) Joginder Jaswant Singh was conferred the highest French civilian honour, Officier de l Ordre national de la Legion d Honneur (Officer of the Legion of Honour).
10. Which of the following telecom company has become the first entity to receive final approval from the RBI to start a payments bank?
    A. BSNL
    B. Reliance
    C. Vodfone
    D. Airtel
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – D. Airtel
    Explanation – Bharti Airtel’s payments bank venture, Airtel M Commerce Services Ltd. has become the first entity to receive final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to start a payments bank.
11. Which of the following train has become the first Indian train fitted with CCTV surveillance cameras?
    A. Kolhapur Express
    B. Rajya Rani Express
    C. Shan-e-Punjab Express
    D. Satpura Express
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – C. Shan-e-Punjab Express
    Explanation – Shan-e-Punjab Express has become the first Indian train fitted with CCTV surveillance cameras. Four to six cameras have been installed inside each coach which ‘Digital Video Recorder.
12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 3rd Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation at which of the following places?
    A. New Delhi
    B. Hyderabad
    C. Uttarakhand
    D. Bengaluru
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – A. New Delhi
    Explanation – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 3rd Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation in New Delhi. Government of India has allotted Rs 380 crore to the Project Tiger in the current fiscal year.
13. The UNICEF has inked an MoU with which of the following university to empower the adolescents?
    A. LPU
    B. GITAM
    C. GNDU
    D. PTU
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – B. GITAM
    Explanation – The UNICEF and GITAM University signed an MoU to empower the adolescents and to address the adolescents’ issues in Visakhapatnam District.
14. India has given nod for military logistic agreement with which of the following country?
    A. Russia
    B. UAE
    C. UK
    D. US
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – D. US
    Explanation – India and the United States have agreed, in principle, to conclude a “Logistic Exchange Memorandum of Agreement” on mutual military logistic support.
15. Which of the following country has clinched the title of the third Asian Kho-Kho championship?
    A. Bhutan
    B. Nepal
    C. India
    D. Bangladesh
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – C. India
    Explanation – Indian men’s and women’s kho-kho teams won both the category’s championship titles at the third Asian Kho-Kho championship organised in Indore.

1. Off-road vehicle manufacturer Polaris has tied up with which of the following e-commerce website to sell its ATV (All Terrain Vehicles)?
   A. Shopclues
   B. Flipkart
   C. Amazon
   D. Snapdeal
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D. Snapdeal
   Explanation – Off-road vehicle manufacturer Polaris has tied up with the popular e-commerce website Snapdeal to sell its ATV (All Terrain Vehicles).
2. As per the bilateral talks between Indian and Maldivian head, how many agreements have been signed between both nations?
   A. 3
   B. 5
   C. 8
   D. 6
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D. 6
   Explanation – In the delegation-level bilateral talks led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom both sides signed 6 agreements in the fields of defence, tourism, taxation, space research, and conservation of mosques.
3. National Safe motherhood day, observes on which of the following dates?
   A. April 13
   B. April 12
   C. April 11
   D. April 10
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – C. April 11
   Explanation – National Safe motherhood day is celebrated every year on 11th April across India to mark Kasturba Gandhi’s birth anniversary. It was launched by the White Ribbon Alliance (WRA).
4. Recently, which of the following Indian state has announced to reserve 2% employment for meritorious sports persons?
   A. Rajasthan
   B. Karnataka
   C. Jharkhand
   D. Chattisgarh
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – C. Jharkhand
   Explanation – Jharkhand Chief Minister Ragbubar Das announced that the government would reserve two per cent employment in various departments for meritorious sports persons of the state.
5. Which of the following has become the first transgender person in Tamil Nadu to contest the assembly elections?
   A. Padmini Prakash
   B. Salam hailed Devi
   C. Rose Venkatesan
   D. Kalki Subramaniam
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – B. Salam hailed Devi
   Explanation – Salam hailed Devi is the first transgender person in Tamil Nadu to contest the assembly elections. She will be contesting on behalf of the Tamil party, NaamTamilarKatchi.
6. International Convention on World Homoeopathy Day was held at which of the following places?
   A. New Delhi
   B. Bengaluru
   C. Hyderabad
   D. Dehradun
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – A. New Delhi
   Explanation – Central Council for Research in homoeopathy (CCRH) has signed two MOUs with institutions of higher education of Canada and Armenia during International Convention on World Homoeopathy Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
7. UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2016 has been conferred upon which of the following?
   A. Zafarul Islam Khan
   B. Mubasher Lucman
   C. Khadija Ismayilova
   D. Sameera Aziz
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – C. Khadija Ismayilova
   Explanation – Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova awarded with UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2016. She has been recommended Ismayilova in recognition of her outstanding contribution to press freedom in difficult circumstances.
8. Which of the following bestowed with Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation’s Best Actress of the Year Award?
   A. Sonakshi Sinha
   B. Priyanka Chopra
   C. Kangana Ranaut
   D. Vidya Balan
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – B. Priyanka Chopra
   Explanation – Actress Priyanka Chopra will be bestowed with Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation’s Best Actress of the Year Award.
9. Which of the following has broken the world record of longest dance performance by continuously dancing for 123 hours and 30 minutes?
   A. Birju Maharaj
   B. Kumudini Lakhiya
   C. Shovana Narayan
   D. Soni Chaurasiya
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D. Soni Chaurasiya
   Explanation – Soni Chaurasiya a Kathak dancer from Varanasi has broken the world record of longest dance performance by continuously dancing for 123 hours and 30 minutes.
10. National Intellectual Property (IP) Award has been conferred upon which of the following under the academic institute’s category?
    A. IIT-Kanpur
    B. IIT-Delhi
    C. IIT-Kharagpur
    D. IIT-Bombay
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – C. IIT-Kharagpur
    Explanation – IIT-Kharagpur has been conferred with National Intellectual Property (IP) Award in the academic institute’s category.
11. The world’s first multi-national team based “Futsal league” has roped, which of the following as the league’s brand ambassador?
    A. MS Dhoni
    B. Virat Kohli
    C. Lionel Messi
    D. Sania Mirza
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – B. Virat Kohli
    Explanation – Premier Futsal has roped in Virat Kohli as the league’s brand ambassador. The world’s first multi-national team-based Futsal league is set to take place in India from July 15th – 24th.
12. C Silvera, who has been recently passed away was the former Union Minister of which of the following Indian state?
    A. Assam
    B. Nagaland
    C. Manipur
    D. Mizoram
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – D. Mizoram
    Explanation – Former Union Minister of Mizoram C Silvera died at 81.He was the only leader from Mizoram to be in the union council of ministers.
13. The Malaysia Open title has been conferred upon which of the following?
    A. Hong Wei
    B. Lee Chong Wei
    C. Chen Long
    D. Kim Gi Jung
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – B. Lee Chong Wei
    Explanation – The Seventh Edition of Malaysian Open Badminton title has been clinched by Lee Chong Wei.
14. Endangered bird spoon-billed sandpiper was spotted in which of the following country?
    A. Nepal
    B. Japan
    C. India
    D. China
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – D. China
    Explanation – A spoon billed sandpiper was spotted in tropical island of China’s Hainan area.
15. Which of the following is all set to become the Haryana’s new Lokayukta?
    A. Sajjan Singh
    B. KS Solanki
    C. NK Aggarwal
    D. Pritam Pal
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – C. NK Aggarwal
    Explanation – Former Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court NK Aggarwal will be Haryana’s next Lokayukta. He will succeed Justice Pritam Pal.

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