Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: June 16 – June 22, 2014
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Who was awarded Tang Prize 2014 for sustainable development on 18 June 2014?
- A.
Gro Harlem Brundtland
- B.
Angela Merkel
- C.
Hakob Sanasaryan
- D.
Anadish Pal
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A. Gro Harlem BrundtlandExplanation
Gro Harlem Brundtland was awarded the Tang Prize 2014 for sustainable development on 18 June 2014.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who was the elected as the first speaker of Andhra Pradesh after bifurcation on 20 June 2014?
- A.
Jana Reddy
- B.
Chandrababu Naidu
- C.
Kodela Siva Prasada Rao
- D.
Jagan Mohan Reddy
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C. Kodela Siva Prasada RaoExplanation
Kodela Siva Prasada Rao was elected as the first speaker of Andhra Pradesh after bifurcation on 20 June 2014.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who won inaugural Tang Prize 2014 for Sinology?
- A.
American Michael Loewe
- B.
Chinese American, Historian Yu Ying-shih
- C.
Japanese Paul Thompson
- D.
All of the above
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B. Chinese American, Historian Yu Ying-shihExplanation
Yu Ying-shih won the inaugural Tang Prize 2014 for Sinology.Rate this question:
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- 4.
El Nino has been in news for past one month as it may affect the Indian Monsoon. In this context which phenomenon is known as Indian Nino?
- A.
Indian Ocean Dipole
- B.
Southern Oscillations
- C.
Himalayan low pressure belt
- D.
Bay of Bengal low pressure belt
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A. Indian Ocean DipoleExplanation
The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is known as the "Indian Nino" phenomenon. It refers to the irregular oscillation of sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Indian Ocean. Similar to El Nino in the Pacific Ocean, the IOD can have significant impacts on the climate patterns in the Indian Ocean region, including the Indian Monsoon. This phenomenon is characterized by the development of positive or negative anomalies in sea surface temperatures, which can lead to droughts or excessive rainfall in different parts of India.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who was awarded Tang Prize for The Rule of Law?
- A.
Albie Sachs
- B.
Stacey Gardner
- C.
Jose Baez
- D.
None of the above
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A. Albie SachsExplanation
Albie Sachs was awarded the Tang Prize for The Rule of Law.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Recently India-born Pratishtha Khanna was recognized as one of the ten Champions of Change by the White House and all the ten Champions of Change were beneficiaries of a US programme DACA launched in 2012. What is the full form of DACA?
- A.
Department of Assessment, Commerical Affairs
- B.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival programme
- C.
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
- D.
None of the above
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B. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival programmeExplanation
DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program. This program was launched in 2012 in the United States and it provides temporary protection from deportation to certain individuals who were brought to the country as children and meet specific eligibility criteria. The program allows these individuals to obtain work permits and provides them with access to certain benefits. Pratishtha Khanna, an India-born individual, was recognized as one of the ten Champions of Change by the White House, and all the ten Champions of Change were beneficiaries of the DACA program.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which country topped the Global Peace Index 2014 released by Institute for Economics and Peace on 18 June 2014?
- A.
Ice land
- B.
Norway
- C.
Australia
- D.
Finland
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A. Ice landExplanation
Iceland topped the Global Peace Index 2014 released by the Institute for Economics and Peace on 18 June 2014. The Global Peace Index measures the level of peace and stability in countries and regions around the world. Iceland's high ranking indicates that it had the lowest levels of violence, crime, and conflict, making it the most peaceful country in the world in 2014.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the rank of India in Global peace index 2014?
- A.
153 rank
- B.
100 rank
- C.
143 rank
- D.
136 rank
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C. 143 rankExplanation
India was ranked 143rd in the Global Peace Index 2014. The Global Peace Index measures the relative peacefulness of countries and regions based on various indicators, including levels of violence, crime, political instability, and militarization. Therefore, India's ranking of 143 indicates that it was considered to have a relatively lower level of peace compared to many other countries in the world during that year.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who was appointed as private secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently?
- A.
Arjun Kumar
- B.
Syamal Kumar Sarkar
- C.
PK Misra
- D.
Rajeev Topno
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D. Rajeev TopnoExplanation
Rajeev Topno was recently appointed as the private secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Name the Taiwanese poet who translated Tirukuural and Subramanya Bharathi’s Poems in Mandarin language?
- A.
Yu His
- B.
Lin Dan
- C.
Hein Tsang
- D.
Wang Yi
Correct Answer
A. Yu HisExplanation
Yu His is the correct answer because he is a Taiwanese poet who translated Tirukuural and Subramanya Bharathi's poems into Mandarin language. The other options, Lin Dan, Hein Tsang, and Wang Yi, are not known for their translations of these works.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who won the Women’s Hockey World Cup 2014?
- A.
Netherlands
- B.
Australia
- C.
Brazil
- D.
India
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A. NetherlandsExplanation
The Netherlands won the Women's Hockey World Cup in 2014.Rate this question:
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- 12.
In the Men’s Hockey World Cup held recently in The Hague, Netherlands, Indian team finished at which position?
- A.
Fifth
- B.
Seventh
- C.
Ninth
- D.
Third
Correct Answer
C. NinthExplanation
The Indian team finished at the ninth position in the Men's Hockey World Cup held recently in The Hague, Netherlands.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Who was honoured with World Food Prize of 2014 on 18 June 2014 by World Food Prize Foundation?
- A.
Sanjaya Rajaram
- B.
M S Swaminathan
- C.
Max Born
- D.
Gerty Theresa Cori
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A. Sanjaya RajaramExplanation
Sanjaya Rajaram was honored with the World Food Prize of 2014 by the World Food Prize Foundation on 18 June 2014.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who won the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2014?
- A.
Netherlands
- B.
Australia
- C.
Germany
- D.
Argentina
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B. AustraliaExplanation
Australia won the Men's Hockey World Cup 2014.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Who was elected as President of Colombia recently?
- A.
Oscar Ivan Zuluaga
- B.
Hun Sen
- C.
Lol Nol
- D.
Juan Manuel Santos
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D. Juan Manuel SantosExplanation
Juan Manuel Santos was elected as the President of Colombia recently. This indicates that he won the majority of votes in the presidential election and is now the leader of the country.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which State on 16 June 2014 launched India’s first One Stop Crisis Centre (OSCC) named Gauravi for women who are victims of violence?
- A.
Gujarat
- B.
Andhra Pradesh
- C.
West Bengal
- D.
Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer
D. Madhya PradeshExplanation
Madhya Pradesh launched India's first One Stop Crisis Centre (OSCC) named Gauravi for women who are victims of violence. This initiative aims to provide immediate medical, legal, and psychological assistance to women who have experienced violence. It is a significant step towards addressing the issue of violence against women and ensuring their safety and well-being.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The Madhya Pradesh Government on 18 June 2014 approved the linking of which three rivers to provide irrigation facility?
- A.
Narmada- Sipra-Gautami
- B.
Narmada-Sipra-Gambhir
- C.
Narmada-Malwa-Gambhir
- D.
Narmada-Malwa-Betwa
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C. Narmada-Malwa-GambhirExplanation
The correct answer is Narmada-Malwa-Gambhir. This means that the Madhya Pradesh Government approved the linking of the Narmada, Malwa, and Gambhir rivers to provide irrigation facility.Rate this question:
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- 18.
World Refugee Day is observed on?
- A.
19 June
- B.
20 June
- C.
21 June
- D.
23 June
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B. 20 JuneExplanation
World Refugee Day is observed on 20 June. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of refugees worldwide and honoring their courage and resilience. It aims to highlight the challenges faced by refugees and promote empathy and support for their protection and well-being. The date was chosen to commemorate the signing of the 1951 Refugee Convention, an international treaty that defines the rights of refugees and the obligations of nations to protect them. World Refugee Day serves as a reminder of the millions of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or other factors beyond their control.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Name the gas that leaked in the Bhilai Steel Plant accident in which 6 people were killed and over 30 were injured?
- A.
Nitrous Oxide
- B.
Methane
- C.
Sulphur dioxide
- D.
Bromine
Correct Answer
B. MethaneExplanation
Methane is the correct answer because it is a highly flammable and explosive gas that can cause severe accidents. In the Bhilai Steel Plant accident, the leakage of methane led to the loss of lives and injuries. Methane is commonly used in industrial processes, and its leakage can pose significant risks to human safety and the environment.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Supersonic Surface-to-Air Missile Akash was recently test-fired from ITR Balasore, Odisha at a particular low altitude. What was the altitude when the missile hit unmanned aerial vehicle, Banshee?
- A.
30 meters above sea level
- B.
40 meter above sea level
- C.
70 meter above sea level
- D.
90 meter above sea level
Correct Answer
A. 30 meters above sea levelExplanation
The correct answer is 30 meters above sea level. This means that the altitude at which the missile hit the unmanned aerial vehicle, Banshee, was 30 meters above the level of the sea.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Name the governor of Chhattisgarh who resigned on 18 June 2014?
- A.
Shekhar Dutt
- B.
BL Joshi
- C.
Shiela Dikshit
- D.
None of the above
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A. Shekhar DuttExplanation
Shekhar Dutt is the correct answer because he resigned as the governor of Chhattisgarh on 18 June 2014.Rate this question:
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- 22.
India won the Bangladesh series 2-0 in Bangladesh on 19 June 2014. Name the Indian bowler, who made the record of claiming 6 wickets for four runs in the series?
- A.
Stuart Binny
- B.
Mohit Sharma
- C.
Ishant Sharma
- D.
Suresh Raina
Correct Answer
A. Stuart BinnyExplanation
Stuart Binny is the correct answer because he is the Indian bowler who made the record of claiming 6 wickets for four runs in the series against Bangladesh.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Name the Vice Chairman of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) who on 17 June 2014 resigned from his post
- A.
KN Shrivastava
- B.
JK Bansal
- C.
KN Srivastava
- D.
M Shashidhar Reddy
Correct Answer
D. M Shashidhar ReddyExplanation
M Shashidhar Reddy is the correct answer because he resigned from his post as the Vice Chairman of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on 17 June 2014.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Who is the Chairman of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) that was established in 2005?
- A.
Home Minister of India
- B.
Prime Minister of India
- C.
Finance Minister of India
- D.
None of the above
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B. Prime Minister of IndiaExplanation
The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) that was established in 2005. The NDMA is responsible for coordinating and implementing measures for disaster management in the country. As the head of the government, the Prime Minister is entrusted with the task of overseeing and guiding the efforts to mitigate and respond to disasters effectively.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Name the Infrastructure Company of India that won arbitration award against Maldivian government for wrongful termination of Airport project contract?
- A.
GMR
- B.
DLF
- C.
Amrapali
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. GMRExplanation
GMR is the correct answer because it is an infrastructure company in India that won an arbitration award against the Maldivian government. The award was given due to the wrongful termination of an airport project contract. This suggests that GMR had a valid contract with the Maldivian government for the airport project, but it was terminated without proper justification. As a result, GMR was awarded compensation for the damages caused by the wrongful termination.Rate this question:
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Name the chess player who recently won the Gold in FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship?
- A.
Faniani Caruana
- B.
Magnus Carlsen
- C.
Vishwanathan Anand
- D.
Alexander Morozevich
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B. Magnus CarlsenExplanation
Magnus Carlsen recently won the Gold in FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Name the person who on 17 June 2014 was elected as INTERPOL’s next Secretary General?
- A.
Ronald L Noble of New Jersey
- B.
Nicolas Sarkozy of France
- C.
Juergen Stock of Germany
- D.
Ranjit Sinha of India
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C. Juergen Stock of GermanyExplanation
Juergen Stock of Germany was elected as INTERPOL's next Secretary General on 17 June 2014.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Name the author who won 2014 Pen Pinter Prize?
- A.
Salman Rushdie
- B.
Carol Ann Auffy
- C.
Hanif Kureishi
- D.
David Hare
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A. Salman RushdieExplanation
Salman Rushdie won the 2014 Pen Pinter Prize.Rate this question:
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- 29.
SAARC Monsoon Initiative Programme National Working Group one day meet was organised in which city in June 2014?
- A.
Bhopal
- B.
Mumbai
- C.
Thimbu
- D.
Dhaka
Correct Answer
A. BhopalExplanation
The SAARC Monsoon Initiative Programme National Working Group one-day meet was organized in Bhopal in June 2014.Rate this question:
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West Bengal government recently announced bifurcation of Jalpaiguri district to create 20th district of the State. Name it?
- A.
Alipurduar
- B.
Sialdeh
- C.
Cooch Behar
- D.
Malda
Correct Answer
A. AlipurduarExplanation
The correct answer is Alipurduar. The West Bengal government has announced the bifurcation of Jalpaiguri district to create the 20th district of the state, which will be named Alipurduar. This decision was made to improve administrative efficiency and better serve the needs of the people in the region.Rate this question:
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