Current Affairs MCQ 12th July 2019
Q1. The United Nations observes first Saturday of July every year as…….
- International Mother Earth Day
- International Day of Cooperatives
- World Book and Copyright Day
- World Population
S1. Ans. {b}
Sol. The United Nations observes first Saturday of July every year as International Day of Cooperatives. The day is celebrated to increase the awareness of cooperatives. The event underscores the contributions of the cooperative movement in resolving the major problems addressed by the United Nations.
Theme for 2019: COOPS 4 DECENT WORK.
Q2. Which of the following state owned bank has set up a centralised hub “Centralised MSME & Retail Group” which will process retail and MSME loans for the better efficiency of branches in business acquisition?
- Canara Bank
- Syndicate Bank
- Punjab and Sind Bank
- State Bank of India
S2. Ans. {c}
Sol. Punjab & Sind Bank has set up a centralised hub “Centralised MSME & Retail Group”. It will process retail and MSME loans for the better efficiency of branches in business acquisition. The Cen-MARG has been envisioned to ensure qualitative improvement in credit appraisal, improved turnaround time, uniform documentation, and efficient monitoring.
Q3. Nasscom has partnered with which of the following to organise ‘World Skills India’s International Cloud Computing Challenge 2019’?
- National Skill Development Corporation
- National Skill Development Council
- National State Development Council
- National Science Development Council
S3. Ans. {a}
Sol. Nasscom partners with National Skill Development Corporation to organise ‘World Skills India’s International Cloud Computing Challenge 2019’.
Q4. The South Central Railway has commissioned the longest electrified tunnel of India. The tunnel is between Cherlopalli and Rapuru stations. What is the length of the tunnel?
- 6.6 km
- 6.3 km
- 5.6 km
- 6.8 km
S4. Ans. {a}
Sol. The South Central Railway has commissioned the longest electrified tunnel of India. The tunnel which is between Cherlopalli and Rapuru stations is 6.6 km long, is built at a total cost of ?460 crore.
Q5. The GoI has sanctioned an additional amount of Rs 358 crore to which state for the construction of new roads in rural areas?
- Assam
- Sikkim
- Manipur
- Tripura
S5. Ans. {d}
Sol. The GoI has sanctioned an additional amount of Rs 358 crore for the construction of new roads in rural areas of Tripura. Capital of Tripura: Agartala, CM: Biplab Kumar Deb, Governor: Kaptan Singh Solanki.
Q6. The Union Cabinet has approved the pact signed between India and Maldives to start passenger and cargo services via sea route. The MoU will pave way for ferry services between Maldives and India. What is the capital of Maldives?
- Male
- Maafushi
- Ari Atoll
- Meeru Island
S6. Ans. {a}
Sol. The Union Cabinet has approved the pact signed between India and Maldives to start passenger and cargo services via sea route. The MoU will pave way for ferry services between Maldives and India. Capital of Maldives: Male.
Q7. The Hong Kong government has approved over $9 million for relief and rehabilitation work in cyclone-hit Odisha. The grants will benefit around 45,100 victims of “……. cyclone”.
- Hud Hud
- Vayu
- Fani
- Gaja
S7. Ans. {c}
Sol. The Hong Kong government has approved over $9 million for relief and rehabilitation work in cyclone-hit Odisha. The grants will benefit around 45,100 victims of “Fani cyclone”
Q8. Indian Army Chief has released a Kargil Tribute Song to honour, salute and pay homage to the Kargil martyrs and war veterans. Who among the following is the present Indian Army Chief?
- Karambir Singh
- Bipin Rawat
- B S Dhanoa
- k Natarajan
S8. Ans. {b}
Sol. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has released a Kargil Tribute Song to honour, salute and pay homage to the Kargil martyrs and war veterans. The song has been composed by eminent Hindi lyricist Sammer Anjaan and sung by Shatadru Kabir.
Q9. An MoU has been signed between CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and CDFD to enable better ways of diagnosis and treatment of genetic disorders. What does “F” stands for in CDFD?
- Finging
- Fingerprinting
- Formulae
- Framing
S9. Ans. {b}
Sol. An MoU has been signed between CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD). The aim of the MoU is to enable better ways of diagnosis and treatment of genetic disorders.
Q10. In which of the following cities India’s first Design Development Center ‘Fashionova’ was launched to promote the city in the field of the fashion design sector?
- Patna
- Pune
- Surat
- Lucknow
S10. Ans. {c}
Sol. India’s first Design Development Center ‘Fashionova’ was launched in the Textile city Surat. The centre will promote the city in the field of the fashion design sector.
