Current Affairs Quiz June 22, 2010

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1.

Name the Pakistan-born terror suspect, who has been charged of attempting to detonate a bomb-laden van in New York's Times Square..
- A.
  
  Kasab
- B.
  
  Faisal Shahzad
- C.
  
  Headley
Correct Answer
B. Faisal Shahzad

Explanation
Faisal Shahzad is the correct answer because he is the Pakistan-born terror suspect who was charged with attempting to detonate a bomb-laden van in New York's Times Square. Kasab and Headley are not relevant to this particular incident.

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2.

Which Mutual Fund player declared on Monday that it plans to launch a unique investors' campaign beginning next month with a view to spread financial literacy?
- A.
  
  Kotak Mahindra
- B.
  
  UTI Mutual Fund
- C.
  
  ICICI
Correct Answer
B. UTI Mutual Fund

Explanation
UTI Mutual Fund declared on Monday that it plans to launch a unique investors' campaign beginning next month with a view to spread financial literacy. This suggests that UTI Mutual Fund is taking proactive steps to educate investors and promote financial literacy among the public.

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3.

EPCH — Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts comes under which which Ministry ?
- A.
  
  Textiles
- B.
  
  Agriculture
- C.
  
  Trade
Correct Answer
A. Textiles

Explanation
EPCH, which stands for Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, comes under the Ministry of Textiles. The organization's main objective is to promote and develop handicraft exports from India. The Ministry of Textiles oversees the policies and initiatives related to the textile industry, including the promotion and support of various sectors such as handicrafts. Therefore, it is logical to conclude that EPCH falls under the Ministry of Textiles.

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4.

Who had filed a PIL in the Bombay high court seeking imposition of entertainment tax on IPL.
- A.
  
  Kirit Somaiyya
- B.
  
  Subhash Desai
- C.
  
  Poonam Mahajan
Correct Answer
B. Subhash Desai

Explanation
Subhash Desai filed a PIL in the Bombay high court seeking imposition of entertainment tax on IPL.

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5.

Who became the first Muslim to represent Australia in Test cricket recently?
- A.
  
  Usman Khawaja
- B.
  
  Kamran Akmal
- C.
  
  Salim Ali
Correct Answer
A. Usman Khawaja

Explanation
Usman Khawaja became the first Muslim to represent Australia in Test cricket recently. This means that he is the first player of Muslim faith to play for the Australian national cricket team in Test matches.

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6.

Name the temple built at a whopping cost of 11 million dollars to stand as "a testament to Canada and India's proud traditions of pluralism", which is dedicated to Shankaracharya .
- A.
  
  Angkor Wat
- B.
  
  Shree Sharadamba Hindu Temple
- C.
  
  Swami Narayan Mandir
Correct Answer
B. Shree Sharadamba Hindu Temple

Explanation
The correct answer is Shree Sharadamba Hindu Temple. This temple was built at a cost of 11 million dollars and is dedicated to Shankaracharya. It stands as a testament to Canada and India's proud traditions of pluralism.

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7.

Name the ambitious campaign to bring the warring Thackeray cousins together before the 2012 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections which kicked off on Sunday.
- A.
  
  Congress Todo
- B.
  
  Uddhav Raj Bhai Bhai
- C.
  
  Thackeray Jodo
Correct Answer
C. Thackeray Jodo

Explanation
The correct answer is "Thackeray Jodo". This campaign aimed to bring the warring Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, together before the 2012 BMC elections. It suggests the idea of uniting the Thackeray family and presenting a united front in the political arena.

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8.

An Indian American technocrat who is an IIT graduate and is currently the dean of the MIT Engineering School has been nominated by the Obama administration for the post of director of the National Science Foundation. Who is he?
- A.
  
  Subra Suresh
- B.
  
  Sunil Rao
- C.
  
  V Subramanian
Correct Answer
A. Subra Suresh

Explanation
Subra Suresh is the correct answer because the question states that the individual is an Indian American technocrat who is an IIT graduate and currently the dean of the MIT Engineering School. This description matches Subra Suresh, making him the most suitable candidate for the post of director of the National Science Foundation.

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9.

Who is the new prime minister of Japan?
- A.
  
  Shinji Tarutoko
- B.
  
  Naoto Kan
- C.
  
  Katsuya Okada
Correct Answer
B. Naoto Kan

Explanation
Naoto Kan is the correct answer because he is the new prime minister of Japan. Shinji Tarutoko and Katsuya Okada are not the prime ministers of Japan.

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10.

Name this personality
- A.
  
  Saina Nehwal
- B.
  
  Anjali Bhagat
- C.
  
  Tania Sachdev
Correct Answer
C. Tania Sachdev

Explanation
Tania Sachdev is the correct answer because she is a well-known personality in the field of chess. She is an Indian chess player who has achieved several accolades in her career. Tania has represented India in various international chess tournaments and has won numerous medals. She is known for her strategic gameplay and has been an inspiration for many aspiring chess players.

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Current Affairs Quiz June 22, 2010

Name the Pakistan-born terror suspect, who has been charged of attempting to detonate a bomb-laden van in New York's Times Square..

Which Mutual Fund player declared on Monday that it plans to launch a unique investors' campaign beginning next month with a view to spread financial literacy?

EPCH — Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts comes under which which Ministry ?

Who had filed a PIL in the Bombay high court seeking imposition of entertainment tax on IPL.

Who became the first Muslim to represent Australia in Test cricket recently?

Name the temple built at a whopping cost of 11 million dollars to stand as "a testament to Canada and India's proud traditions of pluralism", which is dedicated to Shankaracharya .

Name the ambitious campaign to bring the warring Thackeray cousins together before the 2012 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections which kicked off on Sunday.

An Indian American technocrat who is an IIT graduate and is currently the dean of the MIT Engineering School has been nominated by the Obama administration for the post of director of the National Science Foundation. Who is he?

Who is the new prime minister of Japan?

Name this personality