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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 3rd July 2019
1. Which among the following launched a toll-free helpline number 1908 for rehabilitation of drug addicts?
A. Punjab
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Kerala
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: CM Jai Ram Thakur launched an app named ‘Drug-Free Himachal’ & a toll-free helpline number 1908 for rehabilitation of drug addicts.
2. Who became the most expensive Indian bowler in World Cup history?
A. Yuzvendra Chahal
B. MS Dhoni
C. M Sharma
D. R Ashwin
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Yuzvendra Chahal
Explanation: Yuzvendra Chahal finished with the worst-ever bowling figures for Indians.It is worth noting that Javagal Srinath was the previous holder of this unwanted record.
3. Which nation has officially resumed commercial whaling after more than 30 years of limiting whale hunts to “scientific” purposes?
A. Japan
B. Russia
C. South Korea
D. China
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Japan
Explanation: In 2018, Japan announced that it would withdraw from the International Whaling Commission moratorium on whale hunting. The Japanese Fisheries Agency set a hunting quota of 227 whales for 2019.
4.World Bank has approved USD 722 million loan for Pakistan that will largely be used for improving civic and public transport facilities in ________.
A. Lahore
B. Karachi
C. Islamabad
D. Sialkot
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Karachi
Explanation: USD 652 million will be used for the development of Karachi, while the rest will be used for improving tourism services.
5.Which nation will no longer require Chinese visitors to obtain visas?
A. India
B. Iran
C. South Africa
D. Kenya
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Iran
Explanation: It is worth noting that some 52,000 Chinese tourists visited Iran during the 12 months to March. Sanctions-hit Iran is attempting to boost tourism in the face of an economic crisis.
6.Popularly called as the city beautiful, Chandigarh has become a UHI. Expand UHI.
A. Urban Heat Island
B. Urban Health Island
C. Urban Housing Island
D. Urban Hill Island
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Urban Heat Island
Explanation: According to MET Department, the average minimum temperature of Chandigarh has risen by a degree during the past three decades. It is worth noting that an urban heat island occurs when a city experiences much warmer temperatures than nearby rural areas.
7. Which state launched DASTAK campaign against Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanise Encephalitis (JE)?
A. Rajasthan
B. UP
C. Bihar
D. Jharkhand
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. UP
Explanation: DASTAK campaign is part of the comprehensive Social and Behaviour Change Communication. It is worth noting that JE is the leading cause of viral encephalitis in Asia.
8. The entire state of __________ has been declared a “disturbed area” for six more months.
A. Punjab
B. Nagaland
C. Manipur
D. Assam
E. None of these
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Correct Answer- B. Nagaland
Explanation: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act has been in force in Nagaland for several decades. The act empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone (without prior notice).
9.International Sand Sculpting Championship 2019 is to be held in _____.
A. India
B. US
C. Japan
D. Russia
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. US
Explanation: It is to be held in the US’ Boston city between July 21 and 28.
10. Who has been elected as the Director of World Customs Organisation (WCO), Brussels for five years?
A. Pranab Das
B. Hemant Khare
C. Nageswara Rao
D. S Raghavan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Pranab Das
Explanation: He defeated the British Customs officer with a huge margin. He is the first Indian to be elected to the WCO Director post.
11.___________ appointed senior IAS officer Keshni Anand Arora as the State’s new Chief Secretary.
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Haryana
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Haryana
Explanation: She played an important role in implementation of adult literacy with the help of voluntary organizations. Keshni has also been the MD of many corporations. She also streamlined the implementation of the e-District project Haryana.
12. Who became the second batsman to hit five consecutive fifty plus scores in a World Cup tournament?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. MS Dhoni
D. Shikhar Dhawan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Virat Kohli
Explanation: It is worth noting that Kohli equalled Graeme Smith and Aaron Finch to become the 3rd captain in Cricket World Cup history to hit four back to back half centuries. Kohli also became the fastest to 20,000 international runs.
13.Garuda-VI joint exercise, sometimes seen in the news, is between India & ________.
A. France
B. Russia
C. Ukraine
D. Japan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. France
Explanation: This is the sixth edition of Exercise Garuda and is being planned in France. This will enhance understanding of interoperability during mutual operations between the two Air Forces.
14. To support socially relevant projects, ______ has approved the Scheme for Trans-Disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE).
A. UGC
B. NITI Aayog
C. CBSE
D. ICSE
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. UGC
Explanation: It is aimed to provide support to research projects that are socially relevant, locally need-based, and globally significant.
15.Tamil Yeoman, a butterfly species endemic to Western Ghats, has been declared as the state butterfly of _______.
A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Goa
D. Telangana
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – E. None of these
Explanation: Tamil Nadu has become the 5th state in the country to announce its state butterfly. According to the officials, the name of the butterfly reflects Tamil culture. Besides, it is endemic to Western Ghats.
