Current Affairs Quiz 1 July – 7 July 2013
Questions and Answers
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The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill of Ireland won 138 to 24 votes in favour and cleared decade’s long confusion over right of women to undergo abortions in extreme circumstances. In which year a Constitutional ban was imposed on abortions in Ireland? The demand for Pregnancy bill in Ireland came up after the death of?
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Ranjita Halappanavar
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Savita Halappanavar
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Keshavi Halappanavar
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Babita Halappanavar
Correct Answer
B. Savita HalappanavarExplanation
In 1983, a Constitutional ban was imposed on abortions in Ireland. The demand for the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill arose after the death of Savita Halappanavar.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Name the Egyptian Army Chief, who ousted the democratically elected President, Mohamed Morsi of Egypt from his office in a Military coup on 3 July 2013?
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Adli Mansour
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Abdel Fateh Al Sissi
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Ahmed Safik
- D.
Hazem El-Beblawi
Correct Answer
B. Abdel Fateh Al SissiExplanation
Abdel Fateh Al Sissi is the correct answer because he was the Egyptian Army Chief who led the military coup that ousted President Mohamed Morsi from his office on 3 July 2013. Al Sissi played a significant role in the overthrow of Morsi's government and later became the President of Egypt himself.Rate this question:
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India and Vietnam on 4 July 2013 have set up a six member joint committee to outline a plan for collaboration in the field of________.
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Trade Promotion
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Avoidance of Double Taxation
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Industry and Agriculture
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Information and communications technology
Correct Answer
D. Information and communications technologyExplanation
India and Vietnam established a joint committee to outline a plan for collaboration in the field of information and communications technology. This suggests that both countries recognize the importance of technology and its potential to enhance communication and information sharing. By setting up this committee, they aim to promote cooperation and exchange of knowledge in areas such as telecommunications, internet services, software development, and other related fields. This collaboration can lead to mutual benefits in terms of economic growth, innovation, and technological advancements for both India and Vietnam.Rate this question:
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- 4.
___________on 1 July 2013 started a visa regime for citizens of 87 countries, for the first time since it declared independence from Serbia. The prominent countries include China and Russia.
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Kosovo
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Balkans
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Yugoslavia
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Croatia
Correct Answer
A. KosovoExplanation
In this question, the correct answer is Kosovo. The statement mentions that on 1 July 2013, Kosovo started a visa regime for citizens of 87 countries. This implies that Kosovo, as an independent country, implemented a new visa policy for citizens of various nations. The mention of Kosovo's independence from Serbia further supports this answer. Additionally, the statement highlights that prominent countries affected by this visa regime include China and Russia, which aligns with Kosovo's geopolitical relations.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Name the city that bid adieu to the futuristic monorail, also known as White Elephant after 25 years of its operations?
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Serbia
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Tokyo
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Sydney
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New York
Correct Answer
C. SydneyExplanation
The correct answer is Sydney. Sydney bid adieu to the futuristic monorail after 25 years of its operations. The monorail, also known as White Elephant, was considered a costly and inefficient mode of transportation. It failed to attract enough passengers and faced criticism for its limited coverage area. As a result, the decision was made to dismantle the monorail and remove it from the city's transportation system.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Saudi Arabia on 2 July 2013 extended the amnesty Period by _______ months which enable illegal foreign workers to regularise their status or return home without prosecution.
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Three
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Four
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Two
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One
Correct Answer
B. FourExplanation
Saudi Arabia extended the amnesty period by four months, allowing illegal foreign workers to either regularize their status or return home without facing prosecution. This extension provided more time for these workers to take necessary actions and avoid legal consequences.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Name the country that became the 28th member of the European Union on 1 July 2013
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Luxembourg
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Slovakia
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Cyprus
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Croatia
Correct Answer
D. CroatiaExplanation
Croatia became the 28th member of the European Union on 1 July 2013.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Name the person, who was elected as Egypt's new Prime Minister to head a caretaker government.
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Mohamed ElBaradei
- B.
Abdel Fateh Al Sissi
- C.
Ahmed Safik
- D.
Hazem El-Beblawi
Correct Answer
A. Mohamed ElBaradeiExplanation
Mohamed ElBaradei was elected as Egypt's new Prime Minister to head a caretaker government.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The White House-launched national 'Healthy Lunchtime Challenge' as the part of which initiative?
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Initiative Let's Move!
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Initiative it’s Time for Lunch!
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Initiative Obama Care!
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Initiative Let’s Eat!
Correct Answer
A. Initiative Let's Move!Explanation
The correct answer is Initiative Let's Move! The White House-launched national 'Healthy Lunchtime Challenge' is a part of the Let's Move! initiative. Let's Move! is a campaign launched by former First Lady Michelle Obama to address childhood obesity and promote healthy eating and physical activity among children. The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge encourages children to create and submit healthy recipes for a chance to attend a Kids' State Dinner at the White House.Rate this question:
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Name the U.S. inventor, who was known as the father of the computer mouse?
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Christopher Latham Sholes
- B.
Amos Densmore
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Charles Babbage
- D.
Douglas Engelbart
Correct Answer
D. Douglas EngelbartExplanation
Douglas Engelbart is known as the father of the computer mouse. He invented the computer mouse in the 1960s while working at the Stanford Research Institute. Engelbart's invention revolutionized computer interaction by providing a more intuitive and efficient way to navigate and interact with graphical user interfaces. The computer mouse has since become an essential input device for personal computers and has greatly influenced the development of modern computing technology.Rate this question:
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- 11.
To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or otherwise Print Disabled, a treaty was adopted by more than 150 countries at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Diplomatic Conference hosted by Morocco? Name the treaty?
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Marrakesh Treaty
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Treaty of Dardanos
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Treaty of Heiligen
- D.
Balfour Declaration
Correct Answer
A. Marrakesh TreatyExplanation
The Marrakesh Treaty was adopted by more than 150 countries at the WIPO Diplomatic Conference hosted by Morocco. This treaty aims to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print disabled. It allows for the creation, distribution, and cross-border exchange of accessible format copies of copyrighted materials. The treaty promotes equal access to information and knowledge for individuals with print disabilities, ensuring that they can fully participate in society and have access to educational, cultural, and recreational materials.Rate this question:
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- 12.
TripAdvisor's 2013 Travellers Choice Attractions Awards ranked India's Taj Mahal among the top three landmarks in the world. Taj Mahal was ranked third in the list of Top 25 landmarks. Match the landmarks and places where they are located? List I List II
- Taj Mahal 1) Agra
- Machu Picchu 2) Thailand
- Angkor Wat 3) Peru
- Koh Tao 4) Cambodia
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1 2 3 4
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1 3 2 4
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1 3 4 2
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1 2 4 3
Correct Answer
C. 1 3 4 2Explanation
The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Machu Picchu is located in Peru, Angkor Wat is located in Cambodia, and Koh Tao is located in Thailand.Rate this question:
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1. Match the Following treaties/agreements of the world with their summary? List I List II A. Marrakesh Treaty 1) Between France and the Papal States. B. Treaty of Tolentino 2) Facilitate Access to Published Works for blinds C. Treaty of Córdoba 3) Peace treaty between Japan and the Republic of China. D. Treaty of Taipei 4) Mexico becomes independent from Spain.
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2 1 4 3
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1 2 3 4
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4 3 2 1
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2 1 3 4
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Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on 30 June 2013 announced that the Government of Haryana adopted ___________ villages of Uttarakhand that was drastically affected by landslides and heavy rains in June 2013. a) 25 b) 35 c) 20 d) 30
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
A. Answer option 1Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, which means that the Government of Haryana adopted 25 villages of Uttarakhand that were affected by landslides and heavy rains in June 2013.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The Union Government of India on 1 July 2013 launched the National Cyber Security Policy 2013 at New Delhi with an aim to protect information and build capabilities to prevent cyber attacks. Which of the following statements about the Policy are true? I. This policy aims at facilitating creation of secure computing environment and enabling adequate trust and confidence in electronic transactions and also guiding stakeholders’ actions for protection of cyber space. II. The National Cyber Security Policy document outlines a road-map to create a framework for comprehensive, collaborative and collective response to deal with the issue of cyber security at all levels within the country. III. The policy recognises the need for objectives and strategies that need to be adopted both at the national level as well as international level. IV. All the statements mentioned above are false a) Only statement I is true b) Only Statement II is True c) Statement I,II and III are true d) Statement IV is true
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
C. Answer option 3Explanation
The National Cyber Security Policy 2013 aims to create a secure computing environment and build trust in electronic transactions. It also outlines a roadmap for a comprehensive response to cyber security at all levels within the country. Additionally, the policy recognizes the need for objectives and strategies at both the national and international level. Therefore, statement I, II, and III are all true.Rate this question:
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- 16.
The Union Cabinet of India on 3 July 2013 approved the proposal to promulgate an ordinance to implement the provisions of National Food Security Bill in the country. The Bill seeks to give legal rights to get subsidized grains every month to __________ percent of overall population? a) 57 b) 67 c) 77 d) 70
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
B. Answer option 2Explanation
The correct answer is option 2, 67 percent. The National Food Security Bill aims to provide subsidized grains to 67 percent of the overall population in India. This means that two-thirds of the population will have legal rights to access affordable food every month. The approval of the ordinance by the Union Cabinet indicates the government's commitment to ensuring food security and reducing hunger in the country.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Under which Article of Constitution of India, President gets the Power to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament. a) Article 123 b) Article 67 c) Article 46 d) Article 148
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
A. Answer option 1Explanation
Article 123 of the Constitution of India grants the President the power to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliament. This article empowers the President to issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session and immediate action is required. The President can use this power to legislate on urgent matters that cannot wait for the next session of Parliament.Rate this question:
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The Ordinance promulgated by the President during the recess of the parliament ceases to operate at expiration of __________ weeks from the reassembly of Parliament? a) Seven weeks b) Four Weeks c) Six weeks d) Five weeks
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
C. Answer option 3Explanation
The correct answer is option 3, six weeks. When the President promulgates an ordinance during the recess of Parliament, it ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of Parliament. This means that after six weeks of Parliament reconvening, the ordinance will no longer be in effect.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The Supreme Court of India on 4 July 2013 ruled that employees can’t claim for the benefits of the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) as a matter of right. As per the ruling of Supreme Court, the decision taking power of VRS benefits lies only in the hands of the employer. The decision of the court came on hearing, which case? a) Termination of CV Francis, a resident of Kerala from Steel Authority of India at Bokaro in Jharkhand. b) On demand of benefits by CV Francis, a resident of Kerala from Steel Authority of India at Bokaro in Jharkhand after he resigned from his office of his own. c) Termination of Manav Francis, a resident of Kerala from Steel Authority of India at Bokaro in Jharkhand. d) On demand of benefits by Manav Francis, a resident of Kerala from Steel Authority of India at Bokaro in Jharkhand after he resigned from his office of his own.
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
A. Answer option 1Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 because the question states that the ruling of the Supreme Court came on hearing a case. Option 1 mentions the termination of CV Francis from Steel Authority of India, which indicates a possible case that was heard by the court. The other options do not mention any termination or resignation, so they are not relevant to the question. Therefore, option 1 is the most likely case that led to the Supreme Court's ruling on VRS benefits.Rate this question:
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- 20.
India on 1 July 2013 successfully launched its first dedicated navigation satellite, ________________ using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C22. a) IRNSS-1A b) IRNS-1A c) IRSS- 1A d) INRSS-1A
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
A. Answer option 1Explanation
India successfully launched its first dedicated navigation satellite, IRNSS-1A, using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C22 on 1 July 2013.Rate this question:
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- 21.
IRNSS-1A (Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System), India’s first dedicated navigation satellite was launched from? a) Guyana Space Centre in French Guyana b) Satish Dhawan Space Research Center in Sriharikota c) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Thiruvananthapuram d) Kennedy space centre, USA
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
B. Answer option 2Explanation
IRNSS-1A, India's first dedicated navigation satellite, was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Research Center in Sriharikota.Rate this question:
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- 22.
________________ established the new world record on Federation Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) world electric land speed record when the lightweight electric powered car reached the top speed of 328.6 km per hour. a) Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles b) PSA Peugeot Citroën c) Audi d) Drayson Racing Technologies
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
D. Answer option 4Explanation
Drayson Racing Technologies established the new world record on FIA's world electric land speed record by reaching a top speed of 328.6 km per hour.Rate this question:
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_______________ in month of June 2013 launched a series of satellites which is supposed to provide fast & cheap Internet and phone service to remote areas in 180 countries. a) O4b (Other 4 Billion) Networks b) O3b (Other 3 Billion) Networks c) O1b (Other 1 Billion) Networks d) O2b (Other 2 Billion) Networks
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
B. Answer option 2Explanation
In June 2013, O3b (Other 3 Billion) Networks launched a series of satellites to provide fast and cheap Internet and phone service to remote areas in 180 countries.Rate this question:
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The two smallest known moons orbiting Pluto were officially christened by the International Astronomical Union on 2 July 2013. The moon earlier known as P4, was discovered in the summer of 2011, has been named ______________? a) Kerberos, after the three-headed dog of Greek mythology b) Aphrodite, Goddess of love, beauty, desire, and pleasure of Greek mythology c) Ares, God of war, bloodshed, and violence of Greek mythology d) Hestia, Virgin goddess of the hearth, home and chastity of Greek mythology
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
A. Answer option 1Explanation
The moon earlier known as P4 was officially named Kerberos, after the three-headed dog of Greek mythology. This name was chosen by the International Astronomical Union on 2 July 2013.Rate this question:
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Name the Indian state that was declared as the first was declared as the first Smoke-free state of India on 2 July 2013? a) Jammu Kashmir b) Himachal Pradesh c) Uttarakhand d) Haryana
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
B. Answer option 2Explanation
Himachal Pradesh was declared as the first smoke-free state of India on 2 July 2013. This means that Himachal Pradesh implemented strict regulations and measures to control smoking in public places and ensure a smoke-free environment for its residents.Rate this question:
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Nokia on 1 July 2013 stated that it entered into an agreement to buy Siemens AG’s entire stake in their telecom equipment joint venture for 1.7 billion euro (2.2 billion US dollars). What is the name of the Joint Venture of Nokia with Siemens AG? a) Nokia Network of Siemens b) Siemens Nokia Networks c) Nokia Siemens Networks d) None of the above
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
C. Answer option 3Explanation
Nokia's joint venture with Siemens AG is called Nokia Siemens Networks.Rate this question:
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Name the Company that in July 2013 launched, world's first smartphone with the Firefox operating system to compete with devices running Google Android and Apple IOS? a) Russian Sitronics b) Spain's Telefonica c) Indian Karbonn Mobiles d) German Telefunken
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
B. Answer option 2Explanation
In July 2013, Spain's Telefonica launched the world's first smartphone with the Firefox operating system. This launch was aimed at competing with devices running Google Android and Apple iOS.Rate this question:
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Bharti Airtel Ltd. on 4 July 2013 became the majority shareholder in the Indian broadband units of ___________? a) Qualcomm Inc. b) Sify Corporation c) Rediff India d) Yahoo!
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
A. Answer option 1Explanation
Bharti Airtel Ltd. on 4 July 2013 became the majority shareholder in the Indian broadband units of Qualcomm Inc.Rate this question:
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Realty major DLF on 5 July 2013 finalised the 325-crore rupees deal to sell its 150 MW wind turbine project in Gujarat to ______________? a) Cisco Systems b) Bharat Light and Power c) India Power Generation Co. Ltd. d) BHEL India
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Answer option 1
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Answer option 2
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Answer option 3
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Answer option 4
Correct Answer
B. Answer option 2Explanation
DLF finalized the 325-crore rupees deal to sell its wind turbine project in Gujarat to Bharat Light and Power.Rate this question:
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