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Current Affairs Quiz June 17 2017

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1. Recently in which city Lok Sabha Speaker inaugurates 16th NERCPA Conference?

  • A. Imphal
  • B. Itanagar
  • C. Kohima
  • D. Guwahati

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Answer: A – Imphal – Explanation – Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan will inaugurate the 16th North East Region Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (NERCPA) Conference at Imphal on 15 of June 2017.

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2. NITI Aayog has shortlists how many states for transformative change in health?

  • A. Six
  • B. Five
  • C. Seven
  • D. Three

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Answer: B – Five – Explanation – NITI Aayog has shortlisted five states under ‘Sustainable Action for Transforming Human capital’ (SATH) program for developing role model states in health. The shortlisted states are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Karnataka and Gujarat.

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3. Recently in which city Shipping Corporation of India and Shipping Ministry organized “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sammelan”?

  • A. Bhubaneswar
  • B. Surat
  • C. Mumbai
  • D. Hyderabad

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Answer: C – Mumbai – Explanation – On June 15, 2017, Shipping Corporation of India, in collaboration with Union Shipping Ministry organized ”Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sammelan” in Mumbai.

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4. Eminent _________________ playwright Ajmer Singh Aulakh was passes away recently.

  • A. Punjabi
  • B. Guajarati
  • C. Marathi
  • D. Bengali

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Answer: A – Punjabi – Explanation – Eminent playwright Ajmer Singh Aulakh passed away passed away on June 15, 2017, at his residence at Mansa town of Punjab. He was 75.

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5. Recently at the age of ________________ former Chief Justice of India P N Bhagwati was died.

  • A. 90
  • B. 95
  • C. 98
  • D. 92

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Answer: B – 95 – Explanation – Former Chief Justice of India P N Bhagwati has passed away in New Delhi on 15 of June 2017.

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6. Which day is celebrated as International Day of Family Remittances?

  • A. June 14
  • B. June 16
  • C. June 15
  • D. June 17

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Answer: B – June 16 – Explanation – The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR), celebrated on 16 June, is aimed at recognizing the significant financial contribution migrant workers make to the wellbeing of their families back home and to the sustainable development of their countries of origin. It is also aimed at encouraging the public and private sectors, as well as the civil society, to do more and collaborate to maximize the impact of these funds in the developing world.

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7. According to the report which Country ranks 75th in environmental impact survey?

  • A. India
  • B. South Africa
  • C. Canada
  • D. Australia

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Answer: A – India – Explanation – India has ranked 75 in environmental impact survey conducted by UK­based Money Super Market. The survey highlights the individual contribution to the world’s climate and also outlines areas for improvement for each country.

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8. According to the UN report which is the top remittance-receiving country in 2016?

  • A. Bangladesh
  • B. Sri Lanka
  • C. Nepal
  • D. India

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Answer: D – India – Explanation – Indians working across the globe sent home USD 62.7 billion in the year 2016, making India the top remittance receiving country, as per a United Nations report titled ‘Sending Money Home: Contributing to the SDGs, one family at a time’. The study was conducted by the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

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9. Which day is observed as World Day to Combat Desertication and Drought?

  • A. June 15
  • B. June 16
  • C. June 17
  • D. June 14

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Answer: C – June 17 – Explanation – The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The day is a unique moment to remind everyone that land degradation neutrality is achievable through problem-solving, strong community involvement and co-operation at all levels.

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10. Which Indian player becomes fifth to play 300 ODIs?

  • A. Yuvraj Singh
  • B. M S Dhoni
  • C. Virat Kohli
  • D. Shikar Dhawan

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Answer: A – Yuvraj Singh – Explanation – Yuvraj Singh becomes the fifth Indian player to play 300 ODIs.

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11. Who score the fastest to 8000 ODI runs?

  • A. Yuvraj Singh
  • B. Virat Kohli
  • C. Rohit Sharma
  • D. None of these

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Answer: B – Virat Kohli – Explanation – India Captain Virat Kohli has become the quickest batsman to 8000 runs in one­day international cricket.

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12. Recently who is conferred with Bhupen Hazarika Award?

  • A. Mamang Dai
  • B. Dibang
  • C. Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi
  • D. Tamo Mibang

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Answer: C – Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi – Explanation – The Fifth Bhupen Hazarika National Award 2017 is awarded to an eminent writer from Arunachal Pradesh Yeshe Dorjee Thongshi.

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13. Who is the first Indian woman elected as member of ITLOS?

  • A. Neeru Chadha
  • B. Radhika Sharma
  • C. Divya Shankar
  • D. Priya Nanda

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Answer: A – Neeru Chadha – Explanation – On June 14, 2017, eminent international law expert, Neeru Chadha became the first Indian woman to be elected as a judge at International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).

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14. Who has been appointed as the Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission?

  • A. Bharat Desai
  • B. KrishnaKumar Natarajan
  • C. Ramanathan Ramanan
  • D. Shikha Sharma

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Answer: C – Ramanathan Ramanan – Explanation – Under the Niti Aayog Ramanathan Ramanan has appointed as the Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission.

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15. Who is appoints as Executive Vice President of GSTN?

  • A. Sanjiv Chaturvedi
  • B. Kajal Singh
  • C. Prakash Singh
  • D. Ira Singhal

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Answer: B – Kajal Singh – Explanation – Senior bureaucrat Kajal Singh has appointed as Executive Vice President (Services) in Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN).

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