Monthly Current Affairs Quiz - September, 2017
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1. Myanmar will sign pact with which country for the conservation of earthquake-damaged pagodas at Bagan?
[A] Russia
[B] India
[C] South Africa
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India and Myanmar will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the conservation of earthquake-damaged pagodas at Bagan during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Myanmar on September 6-7, 2017. Began is a renowned tourist attraction of Myanmar and India’s role in rebuilding damaged pagodas at Began will be an opportunity to showcase India’s expertise in the restoration and conservation of monuments not only to the people of Myanmar but also tourists from other countries. This pact will further strengthen India’s enduring ties with Myanmar, in culture and religion.
2. Who has won the 2017 Italian Formula One Grand Prix tournament?
[A] Lewis Hamilton
[B] Sebastian Vettel
[C] Valtteri Bottas
[D] Daniel Ricciardo
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Correct Answer: A [Lewis Hamilton]
Notes:
Lewis Hamilton, a British racing driver who races in Formula Onefor the Mercedes AMG Petronas team, has won the 2017 Italian Formula One Grand Prix tournament on September 3, 2017 at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Monza, Italy.
3. Jomde Kena, who passed away recently, was the Health and Family Welfare Minister of which state?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Tripura
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh Health and Family Welfare Minister Jomde Kena (52) has passed away in Guwahati, Assam on September 4, 2017. Since 2014, Kena, who represented Likabali seat from Lower Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2004. He was re-elected to the House from the same constituency in 2009 and 2014.
4. 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.
5. Which state government has launched Gyankunj e-class project?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Punjab
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat ]
Notes:
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched Gyankunj e-class project on the occasion of Teachers day on September 5, 2017. The project has been launched at Shahpur primary school in Gandhinagar in presence of state Chief Secretary. The entire project will work on pilot basis with Interactive e-class room and smart boards have been provided under this initiative. According to official sources, 1609 government primary schools have been provided laptop, projector, infrared camera, smart board, speaker and wifi router facilities for 3,173 class rooms of standard 7 and 8. About 10,000 tablets are to be given to standard 7 and 8 students across 100 more schools on free of cost. Education for all courses in standard 5 to 8 will be given through e-content and internet.
6. Which Indian sportsperson has won silver in senior men’s double trap at 2017 ISSF World Shotgun Championship?
[A] Mohammad Asad
[B] Sangram Dahiya
[C] Ankur Mittal
[D] Ahvar Rizvi
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Correct Answer: C [Ankur Mittal]
Notes:
Till date, India has bagged a Gold and two Silver medals in the Men’s Double trap event at the 2017 ISSF World Shotgun Championship in Moscow. India won the Gold in the Junior team section of the event with a combined score of 401. Ankur Mittal won the Silver in the senior event, while 17-year-old Ahvar Rizvi finished second in the junior section. India is now fourth in the medals table with one Gold and two Silver medals. Italy is at the top with 11 medals, including 6 Gold. Australia is second, while Russia is third.
7. Who is the author of the book “How India Sees the World: Kautilya to the 21st Century”?
[A] Shiv Shankar Menon
[B] Shyam Saran
[C] J.J.Singh
[D] Ravi Shankar Prasad
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Correct Answer: B [Shyam Saran]
Notes:
The book “How India Sees the World: Kautilya to the 21st Century” has been authored by former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran, which is launched by former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on September 6, 2017. The book records the crucial meeting of the CCS (Cabinet Committee on Security) on the eve of India-Pakistan Defence Secretary-level talks in May 2006.
8. India’s first Hyperloop project will come up in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
India’s first Hyperloop project will come up in Andhra Pradesh, which will connect the city centres of Vijayawada and Amaravati. It will supposedly cover the distance of over 35 km only in five minutes. The Andhra Pradesh – Economic Development Board (AP-EDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) for developing the project. The Hyperloop Technology is a brainchild idea of Tesla founder Elon Musk, who dubs it as the 5th mode of transportation. It is a system of magnetically levitating capsules (pods) that are sent at high speeds through low-pressure tubes.
9. Which country to host the Across Barriers-International Business Women’s Summit (ABIBWS)?
[A] Bhutan
[B] India
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: D [Nepal ]
Notes:
The Across Barriers-International Business Women’s Summit (ABIBWS) will be organized by the South Asian Women Development Forum (SAWDF) at Kathmandu in Nepal from September 11. The basic objective of 2-day summit is to bring together women entrepreneurs from the SAARC, ASEAN, China and some other countries. The summit will be a regional hub for connecting women SMEs (small and medium enterprises) with public and private sector for exploring opportunities to identify joint business ventures. The summit will also offer a unique opportunity for business meetings with the members of the visiting international business delegates and Nepalese women entrepreneurs. According to organisers around 75 delegates from 18 countries including India will participate in the summit.
10. Rattihalli Nagendra Sudarshan, who passed away recently, was the noted personality of which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Film Industry
[C] Law
[D] Science
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Correct Answer: B [Film Industry]
Notes:
Rattihalli Nagendra Sudarshan (78), the veteran Kannada actor, producer and singer, has passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka on September 8, 2017. In his five decade film career, Sudarshan acted in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam films. He was one of the villains in Nayagan directed by Manirathnam. His last film was Super (2010) by Upendra in Kannada. Music lovers still remember him for songs such as Hoovandu Balibandu and Irabeku, Irabeku, Ariyada, which he sung in Shubhamangala (1975) directed by Puttanna and songs from his own film Naguva Hoovu (1971).
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