Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz– 13th July 2019
Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz– 13th July 2019

GK & Current Affairs Questions – July 2019

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Daily Current Affairs Questions  – 13th July 2019

1. Jodrell Bank Observatory has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is located in ______.

A. UK
B. Japan
C. US
D. North Korea
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. UK

Explanation: This observatory has been at the forefront of astronomical research for decades. It opened in 1945.

2. _________ is to channel $10 million into an AI project that focuses on tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

A. Google
B. Microsoft
C. Twitter
D. AliBaba
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Microsoft
Explanation: Microsoft’s $125-million AI for Good programmes was announced recently. The new programme has these core areas:
1. People
2. Places
3. Languages
4. Historical artefact

3. ________ has drafted a stringent law to deal with increasing incidents of mob lynching.

A. UP
B. Rajasthan
C. Bihar
D. Maharashtra
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. UP

Explanation: The draft UP Combating of Mob Lynching Bill, 2019, was submitted by Justice (retired) Aditya Nath Mittal. It has recommended jail terms ranging from seven years to life imprisonment.

4. Government recently launched three new technology initiatives to transfer over _________ fertiliser subsidy directly to farmers’ bank accounts.

A. Rs 40,000 crore
B. Rs 70,000 crore
C. Rs 90,000 crore
D. Rs 1,00,000 crore
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Rs 70,000 crore

Explanation: These initiatives are:

1. Dashboard with details of fertiliser supply, availability and requirement

2. Advanced version of point of sale (PoS) software

3. A desktop PoS version

5. __________ announced its partnership with Samsung to offer financial products on Samsung Pay.

A. PayTm
B. PaisaBazaar
C. MindTree
D. Unacademy
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. PaisaBazaar

Explanation: A one-stop solution has been provided to meet the financial requirements. This move will enable millions users to get the benefit of seamlessly opting for a host of financial services.

6. _________ extended its airspace ban along its eastern border with India till July 26.

A. Saudi Arabia
B. Pakistan
C. Sri Lanka
D. Myanmar
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Pakistan

Explanation: Pakistan fully closed its airspace on Feb 26 after the IAF fighter jets struck a JeM terrorist training camp.

7. An outbreak of desert locusts in _________ adjoining the India-Pakistan border, has posed a threat to the crops. 

A. Punjab
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttarakhand
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. Rajasthan

Explanation: An attack of locusts, flying in from Sindh province of Pakistan, was reported in Jaisalmer. As the locust active season is from summer to rainy season, locust invasions are generally reported in June-July.