Current Affairs Interactive Quiz (April 7 – April 13)
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Who won the Millennium Technology Prize 2014 given in the second week of April 2014?
- A.
Physicist Stuart Parkin
- B.
Chemist Roger S Goody
- C.
Physicist Saul Perlmutter
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. pHysicist Stuart ParkinExplanation
Stuart Parkin won the Millennium Technology Prize 2014.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who discovered the non-insulin drug candidate for diabetic patients in the second week of April 2014?
- A.
William Bayliss
- B.
Murray Gell-Mann
- C.
Arnab De
- D.
Paul Dirac
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C. Arnab DeExplanation
Arnab De discovered the non-insulin drug candidate for diabetic patients in the second week of April 2014.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Recently one of the stone-age tribes of India casted their votes for the first time for the Lok Sabha Elections 2014. What is the name of the tribe?
- A.
Jarawa
- B.
Kammara
- C.
Khampti
- D.
Shompens
Correct Answer
D. ShompensExplanation
The correct answer is Shompens. The question asks for the name of the tribe that recently casted their votes for the first time in the Lok Sabha Elections 2014 in India. Out of the given options, Shompens is the only tribe that fits this description.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Ebola detected recently in Guinea of African Continent is caused by
- A.
Virus
- B.
Bacteria
- C.
Fungi
- D.
Anopheles mosquito
Correct Answer
A. VirusExplanation
Ebola, which was recently detected in Guinea, is caused by a virus. Viruses are infectious agents that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms. Ebola virus belongs to the family Filoviridae and is responsible for causing Ebola virus disease (EVD). It is transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals, such as fruit bats or primates, and can then spread between humans through direct contact with bodily fluids. The virus causes severe illness, including fever, fatigue, muscle pain, and in some cases, internal and external bleeding.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who won the Bahrain Grand Prix on 7 April 2014?
- A.
Nico Rosberg
- B.
Lewis Hamilton
- C.
Vettel
- D.
Nico Hulkenberg
Correct Answer
B. Lewis HamiltonExplanation
Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Grand Prix on 7 April 2014.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Name the team that replaced India from the top position in the rankings of ICC Twenty20 rankings released on 8 April 2014?
- A.
England
- B.
South Africa
- C.
Sri Lanka
- D.
Australia
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C. Sri LankaExplanation
Sri Lanka replaced India from the top position in the ICC Twenty20 rankings released on 8 April 2014.Rate this question:
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Name the demographer who died recently and was known for coining the term BIMARU to indicate the low level of progress in some States of Northern India?
- A.
B R Ambedkhar
- B.
Satish Kumar
- C.
Asish Bose
- D.
Raj Krishna
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C. Asish BoseExplanation
Asish Bose is the correct answer because he was a demographer who recently passed away and was known for coining the term BIMARU. BIMARU is used to describe the low level of progress in some States of Northern India.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Name the first aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy that was sold for 60 crore rupees in the first week of April 2014?
- A.
INS Vikrant
- B.
INS Arihant
- C.
INS Vikramaditya
- D.
INS Viraat
Correct Answer
A. INS VikrantExplanation
INS Vikrant was the first aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy that was sold for 60 crore rupees in the first week of April 2014.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Sri Lanka on 6 April 2014 won the ICC Twenty World Cup 2014 title after defeating India by six wickets in the final match at Shere Bangla stadium of Mirpur, Dhaka. Who was adjudged as the Man of the series of the tournament?
- A.
Lasith Malinga
- B.
Virant Kohli
- C.
Kumar Sangakkara
- D.
MS Dhoni
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B. Virant KohliExplanation
Virat Kohli was adjudged as the Man of the series of the ICC Twenty World Cup 2014 tournament. This means that he performed exceptionally well throughout the tournament and made significant contributions to his team's success. His consistent performance and impactful batting must have impressed the judges, leading to him being awarded the prestigious title of Man of the series.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Seven Anacondas will be brought in India to be kept in the Delhi zoo. The anacondas will be brought over from?
- A.
Jacksonville and Gardens Zoo in Northeast Florida
- B.
Dehiwala zoo in Sri Lanka
- C.
3400 W Girard Ave Zoo in Philadelphia
- D.
Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington
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India was defeated by Sri Lanka in the ICC Twenty World Cup 2014 final match at Shere Bangla stadium of Mirpur, Dhaka. Who captained the Sri Lankan side in the final?
- A.
Lasith Malinga
- B.
Mahela Jayawardena
- C.
Kumar Sangakkara
- D.
Lahiru Thirimanne
Correct Answer
A. Lasith MalingaExplanation
Lasith Malinga captained the Sri Lankan side in the final match of the ICC Twenty World Cup 2014.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who was recently crowned as the fbb Femina Miss India 2014?
- A.
Navneer Kaur Dhillion
- B.
Jhataleka Malhotra
- C.
Koyal Rana
- D.
Gail Nicole Da’Silva
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C. Koyal RanaExplanation
Koyal Rana was recently crowned as the fbb Femina Miss India 2014.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Name the team that won the 4th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2014 (Division A) by defeating Odisha 6-2 in the finals at Chennai, Tamil Nadu?
- A.
Punjab
- B.
Jharkhand
- C.
West Bengal
- D.
Haryana
Correct Answer
A. PunjabExplanation
Punjab won the 4th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2014 (Division A) by defeating Odisha 6-2 in the finals at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Iwao Hakamada, the Japanese boxer was recently awarded with an honorary championship belt by World Boxing Council (WBC). Hakamada was freed from death row on 27 March 2014 after how many years in prison following a murder conviction?
- A.
28
- B.
36
- C.
48
- D.
52
Correct Answer
C. 48Explanation
Iwao Hakamada was awarded an honorary championship belt by the World Boxing Council (WBC) after being released from death row on 27 March 2014. He had spent 48 years in prison following a murder conviction.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Name the renowned cinematographer and Dada Saheb Phalke awardee, who died on 7 April 2014 at his residence in Shankarapuram?
- A.
B. N. Sircar
- B.
V K Murthy
- C.
Pankaj Mullick
- D.
Raichand Boral
Correct Answer
B. V K MurthyExplanation
V K Murthy is the renowned cinematographer and Dada Saheb Phalke awardee who died on 7 April 2014 at his residence in Shankarapuram.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Name the novel of Indian American novelist, Jhumpa Lahiri’s that has been shortlisted for the 2014 Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction on 8 April 2014.
- A.
Americanah
- B.
The Undertaking
- C.
Burial Rites
- D.
Lowland
Correct Answer
D. LowlandExplanation
Jhumpa Lahiri's novel "Lowland" was shortlisted for the 2014 Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction on 8 April 2014.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Name the city which on 7 April 2014 received its first passenger train?
- A.
Itanagar the capital of Arunachal Pradesh
- B.
Dispur, the capital of Assam
- C.
Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram
- D.
Agartala, the capital of Tripura
Correct Answer
A. Itanagar the capital of Arunachal PradeshExplanation
Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, received its first passenger train on 7 April 2014.Rate this question:
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Match the following Important personalities Filed to which they belong A. MS Dhoni 1. Author of A Girl is a Half-formed Thing B. Heena Sindhu 2. Captain of captain of the ICC World T20 team C. Jhumpa Lahiri 3. World’s Number One in 10 meters air pistol event D. Eimear McBride 4. Author of novel Lowland
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4 3 2 1
- B.
4 3 1 2
- C.
2 3 4 1
- D.
2 1 4 3
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The lawmakers of Spain on 8 April 2014 voted to reject the request by the authorities of a region to hold a referendum on independence on 9 November 2014. Name the region whose authorities have sent the referendum proposal?
- A.
Cantabria
- B.
La Rioja
- C.
Navarre
- D.
Catalonia
Correct Answer
D. CataloniaExplanation
The correct answer is Catalonia. On 8 April 2014, the lawmakers of Spain voted against the request by the authorities of Catalonia to hold a referendum on independence on 9 November 2014. Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain, has long been seeking independence from the rest of the country. This rejection by the Spanish lawmakers further fueled the separatist sentiment in Catalonia and led to increased tensions between the region and the Spanish government.Rate this question:
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- 20.
World Bank on 9 April 2014 projected that the economic growth rate of India for the fiscal year 2014-2015 will be
- A.
5.5%
- B.
5.7%
- C.
6.1%
- D.
6.6%
Correct Answer
A. 5.5%Explanation
The correct answer is 5.5%. This means that according to the World Bank's projection, the economic growth rate of India for the fiscal year 2014-2015 is expected to be 5.5%.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Name the first Indian cricketer, who has featured on the cover page of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack published in London?
- A.
Sunil Gavaskar
- B.
Kapil Dev
- C.
Virat Kohli
- D.
Sachin Tendulkar
Correct Answer
D. Sachin TendulkarExplanation
Sachin Tendulkar is the first Indian cricketer to feature on the cover page of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack published in London. This is a prestigious honor as the Almanack is considered the Bible of cricket and has been published since 1864. Tendulkar's inclusion on the cover page highlights his immense contribution to the sport and his status as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.Rate this question:
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- 22.
What is the name of the battery unveiled by an Israeli startup on 8 April 2014 that charges a smartphone in less than 30 seconds?
- A.
MamoDot
- B.
SpeedoDot
- C.
Nanodots
- D.
Bulletdots
Correct Answer
C. NanodotsExplanation
Nanodots is the correct answer because it is the name of the battery unveiled by an Israeli startup on 8 April 2014 that charges a smartphone in less than 30 seconds.Rate this question:
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Ernesto Gainza on 7 April 2014 set a new Guinness record for skydiving using the world's smallest parachute. He belongs to which country?
- A.
USA
- B.
UAE
- C.
UK
- D.
Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer
B. UAEExplanation
Ernesto Gainza set a new Guinness record for skydiving using the world's smallest parachute on 7 April 2014. Based on this information, it can be inferred that he belongs to the UAE.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Who has been re-elected as the Prime Minister of Hungary on 8 April 2014 for a consecutive second term?
- A.
Attila Mesterhazy
- B.
Viktor Orban
- C.
Gordon Bajnai
- D.
Peter Medgyessy
Correct Answer
B. Viktor OrbanExplanation
Viktor Orban has been re-elected as the Prime Minister of Hungary on 8 April 2014 for a consecutive second term.Rate this question:
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Which Indian industrialist on 10 April 2014 was appointed as a member of the Board of Boao Forum for Asia (BFA)?
- A.
Mukesh Ambani
- B.
N Narayan Murthy
- C.
Ratan Tata
- D.
Gautam Adani
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C. Ratan TataExplanation
Ratan Tata was appointed as a member of the Board of Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on 10 April 2014. Boao Forum for Asia is a non-profit organization that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Ratan Tata, as a prominent Indian industrialist and former chairman of Tata Sons, has vast experience and knowledge in the business sector, making him a suitable candidate for this position.Rate this question:
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According to a recently released data, after how many years India became a net exporter of steel?
- A.
5 years
- B.
7 years
- C.
10 years
- D.
6 years
Correct Answer
D. 6 yearsExplanation
India became a net exporter of steel after 6 years. This means that it took India 6 years to start exporting more steel than it imported. This could be due to various factors such as increased production capacity, improved quality of steel, or increased demand for Indian steel in the international market. Regardless of the specific reasons, the data shows that India achieved this milestone after 6 years.Rate this question:
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Who won the Singapore Open 2014 of badminton on 13 April 2014?
- A.
Lee Chong Wei, Malaysia
- B.
Saina Nehwal, India
- C.
P V Sidhu, India
- D.
Simon Santoso, Indonesia
Correct Answer
D. Simon Santoso, IndonesiaExplanation
Simon Santoso won the Singapore Open 2014 of badminton on 13 April 2014.Rate this question:
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Recently Iran and Pakistan conducted a Joint Military Exercise to promote the military cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad. Where was the exercise held?
- A.
Tehran
- B.
Lahore
- C.
Strait of Hormuz
- D.
Aligoodarz
Correct Answer
C. Strait of HormuzExplanation
The correct answer is Strait of Hormuz. The question asks where the joint military exercise between Iran and Pakistan was held. The exercise took place in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a strategically important waterway located between Iran and Oman. This exercise aimed to enhance military cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad and strengthen their capabilities in the region.Rate this question:
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Which country won the T20 Women Cricket World Cup 2014
- A.
England
- B.
Australia
- C.
New Zealand
- D.
South Africa
Correct Answer
B. AustraliaExplanation
Australia won the T20 Women Cricket World Cup in 2014.Rate this question:
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Which Indian pharmaceutical company announced on 7 April 2014 to buy the Ranbaxy for an amount of 3.2 billion dollars?
- A.
Cipla
- B.
Sun Pharma
- C.
Wockhardt
- D.
Diachii
Correct Answer
B. Sun pHarmaExplanation
Sun Pharma announced on 7 April 2014 that it would acquire Ranbaxy for 3.2 billion dollars.Rate this question:
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