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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

Answer: A

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

Answer: B

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

Answer: A

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

Answer: B

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

Answer: B

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

Answer: C

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

Answer: C

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

Answer: A

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

Answer: A

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

Answer: B

Aruna Sairam has been selected for Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2018 for her contribution to Carnatic music.

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