Current Affairs MCQ 16th July 2017

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We are here with Multiple choice Questions based on Current affairs MCQ 16th July 2017

1) Centre releases advance grant-in-aid of Rs.51.30 crore to _________
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Delhi
c) Assam
d) Andhra Pradesh
e) None of the above

Answer: a)
Explanation: The Centre has released advance grant-in-aid of Rs 51.30 crore to Arunachal Pradesh for rescue and relief operations on account of flash floods.

2). ________Airport Ranked First in Customer Satisfaction Index Survey
a) Raipur
b) Angola
c) Delhi
d) Mumbai
e) None of the above

Answer: a) Answer: a) Explanation: Raipur’s Swami Vivekananda Airport was once again ranked first in Customer Satisfaction among 49 airports in the country.

3) Railways launches India’s first solar-powered _________ train
a) DMEU
b) DEMU
c) DEMO
d) DRDO
e) None of the above

Answer:(b) Explanation: Indian Railways has launched its first 1,600 HHP solar diesel multiple unit (DEMU) train. The train has a total of 16 solar panels of 300 watts in each coach. The energy generated by these panels will be stored in batteries

4) _______ranks 116 out of 157 nations on SDG index
a) China
b) Japan
c) India
d) Iran
e) None of the above

Answer: c) India is ranked 116 out of 157 nations on a global index that assesses the performance of countries towards achieving the ambitious sustainable development goals (SDGs).

5) _________ Launches 73 satellites in one go, second most ever
a) Malta
b) Belarus
c) united States of America
d) Russia
e) None of the above
Answer: d)
Explanation: Russian space agency Roscosmos successfully launched ‘Kanopus-V-IK’ Earth-imaging satellite and 72 microsatellites into orbit on a single rocket.

6). US House passes bill on defence co-operation with ______
a)India
b) Pakistan
c) Ireland
d) Afganisthan
e) None of the above

Answer: a)
Explanation: The United States House of Representatives on Friday passed a defence policy Bill worth $621.5 billion (around Rs 41,31,000 crore), which proposes boosting cooperation with India in the sector.

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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) __________ gets $150 mn from OPIC to fund SME lending
a) ICICI
b) Yes Bank
c) PNB
d) SBI
e) None of the above

Answer: b) Yes Bank has received $ 150 million funding from the US government and Wells Fargo to increase lending to support women entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in India.

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