Current Affairs Quiz 17 July 2018
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Question 1: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the __________ campaign.
A. Paudhagiri
B. Phoolgiri
C. Paedgiri
D. Paudhropan
Answer and Explanation
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the ‘Paudhagiri’ campaign.
Question 2: Which of the following is the capital of Brazil ?
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. Brasilia
C. Bruno’s Aries
D. Montevideo
Answer and Explanation
Brasilia is the capital of Brazil. Currency: Brazilian real
Question 3: How many sessions are held in Lok Sabha in a year?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 5
Answer and Explanation
Three sessions of Lok Sabha take place in a year: Budget session: February to May. Monsoon session: July to September. Winter session: November to mid-December.
Question 4: What is the currency of Serbia ?
A. Euro
B. Serbian dinar
C. Serbian rupiah
D. Serbian peso
Answer and Explanation
Serbia Capital: Belgrade, Currency: Serbian dinar.
Question 5: Who is the highest goal scorer of FIFA WC 2018 ?
A. Luka Modric
B. Harry Kane
C. Thibaut Courtois
D. Kylian Mbappe
Answer and Explanation
Golden Boot Award Winner : Harry Kane (England captain) for scoring six goals across six games.
Question 6: Who is the Secretary of Department of Economic Affairs?
A. Subhash Chand Garg
B. Subhash Bhadra Garg
C. Subhash Chandra Garg
D. Subhash Ramakant Garg
Answer and Explanation
Subhash Chandra Garg, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs.
Question 7: What is the technology used in FASTag Electronic Toll Collection ?
A. Machine Learning
B. Artificial Intelligence
C. RFID-Radio-frequency Identification
D. Cloud Computing
Answer and Explanation
FASTag is a simple to use, reloadable tag which enables automatic deduction of toll charges and lets you pass through the toll plaza without stopping for the cash transaction. FASTag is linked to a prepaid account from which the applicable toll amount is deducted. The tag employs Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) technology and is affixed on the vehicle’s windscreen after the tag account is active.
Question 8: ___________ has given assent to the witch-hunting (Prohibition, Prevention, and Protection) Bill.
A. President
B. Parliament
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Lok Sabha
Answer and Explanation
President Kovind give assent to the witch-hunting (Prohibition, Prevention, and Protection) Bill.
Question 9: Floyd Mayweather is a ____________.
A. Boxer
B. Weightlifter
C. Wrestler
D. Archer
Answer and Explanation
Boxer Floyd Mayweather topped list of World’s highest paid celebrity
Question 10: Aruna Sairam has been selected for Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2018 for her contribution to ___________.
A. Acoustic music
B. Carnatic music
C. folk Carnatic music
D. Alternative Carnatic music
Answer and Explanation
Aruna Sairam has been selected for Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2018 for her contribution to Carnatic music.
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