GK Current Affairs Quiz: July 6, 2018

Current Affairs Quiz 6 July 2018

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Question 1: Who is the Union Minister of Coal in India?
A. Piyush Goyal
B. Anant Kumar
C. Anand Geete
D. Kaalraj Mishra

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Union Minister of Coal, Piyush Goyal launched the Coal Mine Surveillance & Management System (CMSMS) and Mobile Application ‘Khan Prahari’

Question 2: What is the currency of Bhutan?
A. Bhat
B. Ngultrum
C. Sylas
D. Rupiah

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Bhutan Capital- Thimphu, Currency- Indian Rupee, Bhutanese ngultrum.

Question 3: Under Sambal Yojana, the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families would be provided electricity at a cost of Rs _______ per month.
A. 200
B. 100
C. 400
D. 300

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Under Sambal Yojana, the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families would be provided electricity at a cost of Rs 200 per month.

Question 4: World’s 1st Digital Art Museum has opened in ___________.
A. Hong Kong
B. Shanghai
C. Tokyo
D. Jakarta

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

The world’s first digital art museum opened its doors for the public in Tokyo, Japan. The 9,000-square meter interactive gallery. The exhibition itself is linked in real-time to the real-world seasons.

Question 5: Uttam Dhillon, an Indian-American has been appointed as the new head of the crucial Drug Enforcement Agency.Uttam Dhillon has replaced __________.
A. Robert Patterson
B. Robert Peterson
C. Robert Patrons
D. Robert Patrick

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Uttam Dhillon has replaced Robert Patterson.

Question 6: International Finance Corporation has invested ________ million in Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd .
A. USD 200
B. USD 300
C. USD 100
D. USD 400

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

International Finance Corporation has invested USD 100 million in Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd.

Question 7: Who is the Chairperson of Nasscom ?
A. Azin Premji
B. Azim Premji
C. Rishad Premji
D. Rahim Premji

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Rishad Premji is the chairperson. The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) is a trade association of Indian Information Technology (IT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Established in 1988,

Question 8: Where is the Headquarters of ICC ?
A. Dubai
B. Sharjah
C. Abu Dhabi
D. Emirates

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Headquarters of ICC is in Dubai, UAE.

Question 9: Donald Trump is the _________ President of the USA.
A. 46th
B. 44th
C. 47th
D. 45th

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Donald Trump is the 45th President of the USA.Washington DC is the capital city of USA.

Question 10: What is the full form of ‘B’ in NBFC ?
A. Business
B. Banking
C. Base
D. Bureau

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

An NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company) is a financial institution that does not have a full banking license or is not supervised by a national or international banking regulatory agency. NBFC is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds/debentures/securities issued by Government or local authority or other marketable securities of a like nature, leasing, hire-purchase, insurance etc.

Daily Current Affairs: 6 July