Monthly Current Affairs Quiz - September, 2017
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1. The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in which state?
[A] Manipur
[B] Goa
[C] Kerala
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located at Ponda taluka in northeastern Goa and covers an area of 8 km2. It is a popular destination for both tourists and schoolchildren. It is home to sambar deer, Indian bison, Malabar giant squirrel, Indian peafowl and many species of snakes. Bondla zoo is known for its successful breeding of gaur. The zoo provides an excellent environment to breed and do research on animals.
2. Which city has been formally accorded the status of India’s first World Heritage City by UNESCO?
[A] Udaipur
[B] Mathura
[C] Ujjain
[D] Ahmedabad
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Correct Answer: D [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Ahmedabad, the commercial capital of Gujarat, has been formally accorded the status of India’s first World Heritage City (WHC) by UNESCO. Irina Bokova, the Director General of UNESCO, has handed over the certificate declaring Ahmedabad as a ‘World Heritage City’ to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in Gandhinagar on September 1, 2017. The 606-year-old walled city of Ahmedabad was founded by Sultan Ahmed Shah on the eastern bank of the Sabarmati River, presents a rich architectural heritage. It has 28 Archaeological Survey of India’s centrally protected monuments. The city was also the center for India’s non-violent freedom struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi. In July 2017, the UN agency had inscribed Ahmedabad as India’s first World Heritage City (WHC) at the 41st session of UNESCO’s world heritage committee at Krakow in Poland.
3. Who has been appointed as the new Union Minister of Railways?
[A] Piyush Goyal
[B] Nirmala Sitharaman
[C] Dharmendra Pradhan
[D] Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
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Correct Answer: A [Piyush Goyal]
Notes:
Piyush Goyal has been appointed as the new Union Minister of Railways after latest Union cabinet reshuffle on September 3, 2017. He succeeded Suresh Prabhu, who has become the new Union Minister of Commerce and Industry. Prabhu resigned from the post after a series of train accidents in August 2017. Apart from Railways, Piyush Goyal retains the Ministry of coal. Along with Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan, Nirmala Sitharaman and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi were promoted to the cabinet rank.
4. Which Indian pair has won the mixed doubles title at 2017 Hellas Open International badminton Series?
[A] Chirag Shetty and Karishma Wadkar
[B] Valiyaveetil Diju and Jwala Gutta
[C] Rohan Kapoor and Kuhoo Garg
[D] Karishma Wadkar and Utkarsh Arora
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Correct Answer: C [Rohan Kapoor and Kuhoo Garg]
Notes:
The Indian pair of Rohan Kapoor and Kuhoo Garg bagged the mixed doubles title at the Hellas Open International badminton series after registering a straight-game victory in Livadia on September 3, 2017. The top-seeded Indian combination of Garg and Kapoor defeated compatriots Karishma Wadkar and Utkarsh Arora by 21-19 21-19 in the final.
5. Konsam Ormila Devi has bagged a gold at 2017 Commonwealth Youth weightlifting championships. She is related to which weight category?
[A] 44kg
[B] 57kg
[C] 64kg
[D] 49kg
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Correct Answer: A [44kg ]
Notes:
Konsam Ormila Devi from India bagged a gold medal in 44kg weight category at the Commonwealth Youth (boys & girls) weightlifting championships at Gold Coast, Australia on September 4, 2017. Ormila lifted 57kg in snatch and 76kg in clean and jerk for an overall effort of 133kg, to finish on the top of the podium. With this effort, Ormila has registered her best lift so far.
6. Which of the following airports has bagged the National Award for ‘Excellence’ in Energy Management?
[A] Chennai International Airport
[B] Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
[C] Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
[D] Vijayawada International Airport
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Correct Answer: B [Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]
Notes:
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has bagged the National Award for ‘Excellence’ in Energy Management at a conference hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The conference was focused on recognising companies that are engaged in energy efficiency initiatives by adopting best practices and technological advancement in their daily operations in turn displaying commitment towards energy conservation. The airport is operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd GHIAL, a public–private venture.
7. Who has been appointed as new Union Minister of State (IC) in Ministries of Power & New & Renewable Energy?
[A] Raj Kumar Singh
[B] Hardeep Singh Puri
[C] Santosh Kumar Gangwar
[D] Shripad Yesso Naik
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Correct Answer: A [Raj Kumar Singh]
Notes:
Raj Kumar Singh has recently take charge as new Union Minister of State (IC) in Ministries of Power & New & Renewable Energy after latest reshuffle in the Union Cabinet on September 3, 2017. He succeeded Piyush Goyal, who is now Cabinet Minister for Railways. Singh is the Member of Parliament (MP) from Arrah Lok Sabha constituency. Singh is also the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
8. Which bollywood actress has become the first Indian woman ambassador for Tourism Australia?
[A] Kareena Kapoor
[B] Deepika Padukone
[C] Aishwarya Rai
[D] Parineeti Chopra
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Correct Answer: D [Parineeti Chopra]
Notes:
Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has become the first Indian woman ambassador for Tourism Australia to encourage Indians to visit the country. She was presented the Friend of Australia (FOA) recognition by Australian Consul General Tony Huber for her contribution to promote Australia recently. Prior to Chopra, famous chef Sanjeev Kapoor and cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle have been great advocates for Australia, encouraging Indians to visit Australia.
9. The Union government will organize North East Calling event in which city to promote tourism of North East India?
[A] Guwahati
[B] Shillong
[C] Agartala
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [New Delhi]
Notes:
The 2-day event ‘North East Calling’ will be organized by the Union government under its Destination North East series at India Gate lawns in New Delhi on September 9, 2017. The purpose of the event is to promote the art, culture, handicrafts, business and tourism of North East India. The event will showcase all activities and products of North-East and the entry for the general public is free. The event will include music festival for bands of North-East, Cultural night for dances of North-East and Handloom Demo Show presenting the clothes of North-East.
10. Which expert committee has constituted by the NITI Aayog to provide a major thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports?
[A] Raghav Yadav
[B] Milind Kumar
[C] S K Jain
[D] Rajiv Kumar
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Correct Answer: D [Rajiv Kumar]
Notes:
NITI Aayog has constituted an Expert Task Force to provide a major thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports. It will be headed by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar. The panel will give recommendations on sector-specific policy interventions in key employment sectors and measures to enhance trade in services with high employment potential. It will also propose a comprehensive plan of action to generate employment and alleviate under-employment in both goods and services sectors and low wages by boosting India’s exports in key labour-intensive industries. Members of the Task force include CEO, NITI Aayog, Secretaries of Departments of Commerce, Industrial Policy and Promotion, Economic Affairs and Textiles. Leading economists and industry experts are also members of the Task Force, which will submit its report by November 2017.
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