Current Affairs Quiz - July 2022
11. When is the ‘World Zoonosis Day’observed every year?
[A] July 2
[B] July 4
[C] July 6
[D] July 10
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Correct Answer: C [July 6]
Notes:
World Zoonosis Day is observed annually on July 6 across the world to raise awareness about the infectious diseases called zoonotic diseases.
The day is celebrated in memory of Louis Pasteur, a French biologist who successfully administered the first-ever Rabies vaccine to a patient on July 6, 1885. Zoonotic diseases originate in animals and can spread to humans.
12. Ons Jabeur, who was seen in the news, is associated with which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Business
[C] Science
[D] Politics
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Correct Answer: A [Sports]
Notes:
Tunisia’s world No 2 tennis player Ons Jabeur became the first Arab or North African woman to reach a Grand Slam singles semifinal
She achieved this record after defeating Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic at Wimbledon. The 27-year-old tennis player is ranked No. 2 in the world.
13. Which company launched the ‘Cyber VaultEdge insurance plan’?
[A] Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
[B] Bharti AXA General Insurance
[C] SBI General Insurance
[D] Kotak Mahindra General Insurance
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Correct Answer: C [SBI General Insurance]
Notes:
SBI General Insurance has recently launched the Cyber VaultEdge insurance plan, which covers against financial losses arising from cyber risks and attacks.
Individuals exposed to any form of cyber risks can buy this policy for themselves and their family. Some of the inclusions of the policy includes theft of Funds, Identity Theft, Cyber Bullying, Cyber Stalking and Loss of Reputation, Cyber Shopping, Online shopping among others.
14. Which company launched ‘Startup School India (SSI)’ initiative?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Amazon
[D] Meta
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Tech Major Google announced the launch of Start-up School India (SSI) as part of the Google for Start-ups initiative.
This is a platform under which Google will bring together investors, entrepreneurs and programmers and provide opportunities to start-ups from small cities to interact and learn from them. Google aims to reach out to at least 10,000 start-ups with this programme.
15. Moab Khotsong, where 1.2-billion-year-old groundwater has been discovered, is located in which country?
[A] South Africa
[B] Japan
[C] Greece
[D] Turkey
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Correct Answer: A [South Africa]
Notes:
Geologists have discovered 1.2-billion-year-old groundwater about 3 km below surface in Moab Khotsong.
It is a gold- and uranium-producing mine in South Africa. This ancient groundwater is enriched in the highest concentrations of radiogenic products. Uranium and other radioactive elements naturally occur in the surrounding host rock. They provide information on co-habitating microorganisms previously discovered in the Earth’s deep subsurface.
16. As per Enforcement Directorate, Vivo India remitted over 60000 crores of its turn-over to which country, to avoid paying taxes?
[A] South Korea
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED’s) money-laundering probe into mobile phone maker Vivo India has revealed that the company remitted about Rs 62,476 crore of its turn-over to China between 2017 and 2021, to avoid paying taxes in India.
According to an official, Vivo India’s books showed losses in most of its associate firms while transferring money to China.
17. Which state is the first to export tobacco to the United States, as a new opportunity for farmers?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh Markfed has exported tobacco to the United States, for the first time in the country, for a Government agency.
The Andhra Pradesh Markfed has opened a new opportunity for farmers. The agency procured about 1.3 million kg of tobacco in 2020, following directions by the State Government.
18. India achieved a world record for construction of longest Double Decker Viaduct in which city?
[A] Nagpur
[B] Mysuru
[C] Kolkata
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: A [Nagpur]
Notes:
India achieved a world record for construction of longest Double Decker Viaduct in Nagpur with 3.14 kilo meters.
The Maharashtra Metro and NHAI also constructed the highest number of metro stations on the Double Decker Viaduct, which has been recognized by Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records.
19. Which is being developed as the first elevated urban expressway in India?
[A] Kochi Expressway
[B] Dwarka Expressway
[C] Kolkata Expressway
[D] Surat Expressway
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Correct Answer: B [Dwarka Expressway]
Notes:
The Dwarka Expressway, which is being developed as the first elevated urban expressway in India, will be operational in 2023.
This was announced by Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. It will relieve traffic congestion on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway as well as help in reducing air pollution in the Delhi-NCR.
20. Enamul Haque, who recently passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
[A] Business person
[B] Archaeologist
[C] Sports person
[D] Politician
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Correct Answer: B [Archaeologist]
Notes:
Veteran archaeologist and former director general of Bangladesh National Museum Professor Dr Enamul Haque passed away recently.
In recognition of his work, Dr Enamul was awarded the Ekushey Padak award in 2017 and the Swadhinata Padak award in 2020. The Indian Government awarded him the Padmashri in 2020 for his contribution to archaeology.
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