Current Affairs Quiz August 2 2017
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Question 1: Summer Olympics 2024 is all set to host by which city?
A. Melbourne
B. Tokyo
C. Paris
D. Los Angeles
Answer and Explanation
Paris is set to host 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
Question 2: Who is CEO of Apple Inc?
A. Jeff Bezos
B. Waren Buffet
C. Bill Gates
D. Tim Cook
Answer and Explanation
Tim Cook is CEO of Apple Inc.
Question 3: Which international organization organizes World Breastfeeding Week?
A. WHO
B. Red Cross
C. UNICEF
D. UN
Answer and Explanation
World Breastfeeding Week is observed in over 120 countries by United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF).
Question 4: Which company has bagged the Mauritius metro project?
A. Gammon
B. DLF
C. L&T
D. Tata Projects
Answer and Explanation
After bagging Riyadh and Doha metro, engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has bagged Rs. 3,375-crore order from Mauritius government-led Metro Express Limited.
Question 5: SC recently convicted ex-UP Chief Secretary Neera Yadav in relation to which scam?
A. Noida Land Allotment scam
B. National Rural Health Mission scam
C. UP Food Grain scam
D. UP Petrol Pump scam
Answer and Explanation
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld conviction of former UP chief Secretary Neera Yadav and former IAS officer Rajiv
Kumar in Noida land allotment scam that took place between 1993-95.
Question 6: Where has China opened its first overseas military base?
A. Gwadar
B. Chabhar
C. Colombo
D. Djibouti
Answer and Explanation
China formally opened its first overseas military base in Africa’s Djibouti.
Question 7: India has become which companies largest 2-wheeler manufacturing base?
A. TVS
B. Honda
C. Royal Enfield
D. Yamaha Motors
Answer and Explanation
Japanese auto major Honda confirmed that India has become its biggest global production hub for two-wheelers with the commissioning of a fourth assembly line at the Narsapura plant of Indian arm.
Question 8: Which is first payment bank of India?
A. Idea Payment Bank
B. Vodafone Payment Bank
C. Paytm Payment Bank
D. Airtel Payment Bank
Answer and Explanation
Airtel Payment Bank is the first Payment Bank of India.
Question 9: With whom Airtel Payment Bank has partnered to setup banking points?
A. Hindustan petroleum Corporation Ltd
B. Bharat Petroleum
C. Indian oil Corporation
D. Relinace Oil Corporation
Answer and Explanation
Airtel Payment bank has partnered with HPCL to boost the digital payments in country and to add to customer convenience.
Question 10: Which country has agreed to supply coal to Ukraine to reduce its dependence on Russia?
A. China
B. US
C. India
D. Iran
Answer and Explanation
The US will export coal to Ukraine in a deal intended to reduce its dependence on Russia.
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