Current Affairs MCQ 17th July 2017
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We are here with Multiple choice Questions based on Current affairs MCQ 17th July 2017
1) Government launches _______ Training program
a) GST
b) NITI Aayog
c) Skill India
d) Stand Up India
e) None of the above
Answer: a)
Explanation: The government has launched a GST training programme to skill around two lakh youths in six months to handle tax compliance issues like invoice making. The people would be trained under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
2). The 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards was held in _______
a) New York
b) Turkey
c) Delhi
d) Paris
e) None of the above
Answer: a)
Explanation: The 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards was held in New York. Sonam Kapoor’s film Neerja won the best film award. Actor Shahid Kapoor earned the Best Actor award for his role in Udta Punjab, while Alia Bhatt won the Best Actor (Female) award for the same film.
3) ________- becomes India’s first railway station run by women
a) Matang
b) Matunga
c) Mataram
d) Matan
e) None of the above
Answer:(b)
Explanation: Central Railway has taken a step towards women empowerment by appointing an all-female work staff at the suburban Matunga station. Matunga station has now become the first such ladies special station.
4) Garbine Muguruza of _________clinches maiden Wimbledon title
a) China
b) Japan
c) Spain
d) Iran
e) None of the above
Answer: c) Garbine Muguruza of Spain came out with the spectacular performance as she defeated seven-time Grand Slam Champion Venus Williams in straight sets to clinch her maiden Wimbledon title.
5) Sonam Kapoor’s film _______ won the best film award
a) Neerja
b) Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo
c) Rustom
d) Baby
e) None of the above
Answer: a)
Explanation: The 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards was held in New York. Sonam Kapoor’s film Neerja won the best film award
6). ___________ name has been cleared for appointment as the Attorney General for India
a) K K Venugopal
b) R K Venugopal
c) R P Venugopal
d) J K Venugopal
e) None of the above
Answer: a)
Explanation: Senior advocate K K Venugopal’s name has been cleared for appointment as the Attorney General for India following the decision of Mukul Rohatgi to step down as the top law officer.
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7). ‘Super woman’ ______ appointed UNICEF’s Global Good will Ambassador
a) Lilly Singh
b) Mili Singh
c) Diana
d) Billu Singh
e) None of the above
Answer: a)
Explanation: UNICEF appointed Indian-origin Canadian YouTube star Lilly Singh as its newest Global Goodwill Ambassador.
8) ________wins gold at World Para Athletics Championships
a) Sundar Singh
b) Saina Nehwal
c) Sania Mirza
d) Sushil Kumar
e) None of the above
Explanation: (a) India’s Sundar Singh Gurjar claimed gold medal in men’s javelin throw event at the World Para Athletic Championships taking place in London.
9) Which Actor receives Honorary Membership from Jodhpur Guide Association?
a) Shahrukh Khan
b) Irfan Khan
c) Asgar Ali
d) Aamir Khan
e) None of the above
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Jodhpur Tourist Guide Association of Rajasthan has approached Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan with an Honorary Membership.
10) __________ is a single tax on the supply of goods and services, right from the manufacturer to the consumer.
a) VAT
b) GST
c) CGST
d) SGST
e) None of the above
Answer: b) GST is a single tax on the supply of goods and services, right from the manufacturer to the consumer.
