Current Affairs Quiz June 8 2017
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Question 1: According to QS World University Rankings which is the best ranked Indian institution in the world?
A. IIT-Delhi
B. IIT-Bombay
C. IISc Bangalore
D. IIT- Kharagpur
Answer and Explanation
Ans. A
According to QS World University Rankings 2018 IIT-Delhi has replaced IISc as the best ranked Indian institution in the world. IIT-Delhi has risen from 185 rank to 172 this year while IISc slipped over 30 places from 152 to 190.
Question 2: World’s First Pest Day was launched in which country?
A. India
B. Russia
C. China
D. US
Answer and Explanation
Ans. C
The first World Pest Day was launched in China. It aims to increase awareness of pest-borne diseases and safeguard public health through scientific and professional pest control methods.
Question 3: Which bank has launched Biodegradable prepaid gift cards?
A. ICICI Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. SBI
D. Bank of Baroda
Answer and Explanation
Ans. B
Axis Bank has become the first bank in India to introduce biodegradable cards. To have a positive impact on the environment, the card has been made up of Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol and unlike regular cards it can decompose.
Question 4: Which is the only athlete from India to feature among the world’s 100 highest paid athletes in the Forbes list?
A. MS Dhoni
B. Pankaj Advani
C. PV Sindhu
D. Virat Kohli
Answer and Explanation
Ans. D
Virat Kohli is the only athlete from India to feature among the world’s 100 highest paid athletes in the latest Forbes list. Kohli has been ranked 89th while Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list. Kohli with a total pay of $22 million in a year; $3 million through salary and $19 million from brand endorsements stood at 89th position.
Question 5: According to the annual list published by Forbes which is the world’s most valuable football team?
A. Real Madrid
B. Barcelona
C. Manchester United
D. Chelsea
Answer and Explanation
Ans. C
Manchester United has replaced Real Madrid as the world’s most valuable football team, according to the annual list published by Forbes. United were valued at $3.69 billion, an 11% jump compared to last year.
Question 6: ’Green Protocol’ for weddings has been started by which state government?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. West Bengal
C. Kerala
D. Mizoram
Answer and Explanation
Ans. C
Kerala State government has come out with a green protocol to make the weddings in the state more nature-friendly. As per the protocol, plastic and other non-biodegradable articles including disposable glasses and plates and thermocol decorations will not be permitted to be used in wedding ceremonies.
Question 7: Where was the 18th Annual India Russia Summit held in 2017?
A. Novosibirsk
B. St. Petersburg
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad
Answer and Explanation
Ans. B
18th Annual India Russia Summit was held at St. Petersburg, Russia on June 1, 2017. This also marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Russia characterized by a high degree of convergence on various bilateral and global matters.
Question 8: The Sri Venkateswara National Park is located in which state?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. West Bengal
Answer and Explanation
Ans. A
Sri Venkateswara National Park is a beautiful place, located in the Chittoor and Cuddapah districts of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Although, this park came into being in the October 1989, it was officially declared a National Park in 1998.
Question 9: Which striker won the European Golden Shoe for a record 4th Time?
A. Paul Pogba
B. Carlos Tevez
C. Adnan Januzaj
D. Lionel Messi
Answer and Explanation
Ans. D
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Shoe for a record-equaling fourth time. Messi is now tied with Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who won it for the first time with Manchester United in 2007-08. He drew level with Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo with the fourth honour.
Question 10: Who has been sworn-in as the new President of Serbia?
A. Tomislav Nikolić
B. Vojislav Šešelj
C. Aleksandar Vucic
D. Milorad Dodik
Answer and Explanation
Ans. C
Conservative Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic won Serbia’s presidential election on Sunday by a huge margin, confirming his domination of the Balkan country as he pursues a delicate balancing act between Europe and Russia.
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