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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 4th July 2019
1. Which among the following countries has breached the limit of its enriched uranium stockpile set in a 2015 deal with major powers?
A. Iran
B. Pakistan
C. North Korea
D. US
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Iran
Explanation: Iran had exceeded the relevant limit of 300 kg of uranium hexafluoride. It is worth noting that the uranium enrichment limit set in the deal is sufficient for power generation but far below to manufacture nuclear weapons.
2. ________ has elected Manoj Kumar Nambiar, as its chairman.
A. NITI Aayog
B. NALCO
C. SAIL
D. MFIN
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. MFIN
Explanation: Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) comprises 56 NBFC-MFIs and 40 associates including banks, small finance banks and NBFCs.
3. Who became the WBC Asia silver welterweight champion recently?
A. Vaibhav Yadav
B. Vikas Krishan
C. N Ram
D. Rajeev Mohan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Vaibhav Yadav
Explanation: After defeating Fahpetch Singmanassak, Indian pro boxer Yadav became the WBC Asia silver welterweight champion. It was conducted by the Asian Boxing Council.
4.The first-ever batch of a “Special Rhino Protection Force” (SRPF) were deployed in _________ recently.
A. Kaziranga
B. Ranthambore
C. Jim Corbett
D. Bandipur
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Kaziranga
Explanation: This special force has one sole objective: to protect the one-horned rhino. It is worth noting that this is the first time a dedicated force has been raised to keep a check on rhino poaching.
5.Who was re-appointed as deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for one more year?
A. NS Vishwanathan
B. Viral Acharya
C. BP Kanungo
D. MK Jain
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. NS Vishwanathan
Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his re-appointment with effect from July 4 this year. He was Executive Director at the central bank, before his appointment.
6.Who has taken charge as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Chennai-based Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)?
A. Karnam Sekar
B. Rohit Gandhi
C. Injeti Srinivas
D. Mohan Kapoor
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Karnam Sekar
Explanation: Prior to this, he was MD & CEO of Dena Bank (September 21, 2018 – March 31, 2019). He started his banking career as a Probationary officer in SBI in December 1983.
7. World UFO Day is celebrated on ________.
A. 1st July
B. 2nd July
C. 4th July
D. 10th July
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 2nd July
Explanation: Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) are the flying objects that are completely unidentified. The first World UFO Day was observed in the year 2001.
8. New Zealand has officially banned single-use plastic shopping bags with effect from _______.
A. 5th July
B. 10th July
C. 20th July
D. 30th July
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – E. None of these
Explanation: The ban came into effect from 1st July. Plastic pollution has become a growing global concern. The violators will face heavy penalties, including fines of up to NZ$100,000.
9.The first ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair (IICTF) is going to be held in which among the following countries?
A. Bhutan
B. Bangladesh
C. Sri Lanka
D. India
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. India
Explanation: It is going to be held from October 11 to 13, 2019 at Pragati Maidan. The fair is aimed at promoting cooperative to cooperative trade within India and abroad.
10. Central government has given how many months’ extension to complete the enumeration process for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC)?
A. 1 month
B. 3 months
C. 6 months
D. 10 months
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 1 month
Explanation: The final NRC list will be published on July 31 this year. When the NRC was first prepared in Assam (1951), the state had 8 million citizens.
11.Congress president _________ officially quit his post recently.
A. Sonia Gandhi
B. Rahul Gandhi
C. Motilal Vohra
D. Sachin Pilot
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Rahul Gandhi
Explanation: In his resignation letter, Mr. Gandhi held himself accountable for the 2019 Lok Sabha loss. He took to Twitter and wrote, “I owe the country and my organisation a debt of tremendous gratitude and love.”
12. Establishment Day, formally the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, is observed on _______.
A. 1st July
B. 3rd July
C. 7th July
D. 12th July
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 1st July
Explanation: This day marks the territory’s handover in 1997 from British to Chinese rule.
13.Which among the following countries has announced that salaries of teachers, doctors, nurses, and all medical staff will be hiked to make them the highest paid civil servants in the country?
A. Ireland
B. Bhutan
C. Norway
D. Ukraine
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Bhutan
Explanation: The cabinet has not only ensured that the professionals are paid well, but have also overturned the unofficial civil service ‘hierarchy’. The proposal was announced by Bhutan’s Prime Minister Lotay Tshering.
14. Which Indian middle-order batsman has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, including the IPL?
A. MS Dhoni
B. Shikhar Dhawan
C. Rohit Sharma
D. Ambati Rayudu
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Ambati Rayudu
Explanation: Rayudu made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2013. He played his last ODI against Australia in Ranchi this year. It is worth noting that Rayudu never got a chance to represent India in Test cricket.
15.The United States has declared the ______________ as a global terrorist organization recently.
A. Balochistan Liberation Army
B. Hazara Freedom Party
C. Jamote Quami League
D. Mazdoor Kissan Army
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Balochistan Liberation Army
Explanation: BLA is an armed separatist group that targets security forces and civilians, mainly in ethnic Baloch areas. It is worth noting that BLA remains a proscribed entity in Pakistan since 2006.
