Current Affairs Quiz: July 11, 2019

Current Affairs 11 July 2019 Quiz
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1. In which state,the country’s first elephant rehabilitation centre will be established?
   A)TamilNadu
   B)Kerala
   C)Manipur
   D)Assam
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: The Kerala government is working to set up the country’s first elephant rehabilitation centre in Kottoor, an ecotourism village near the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The first phase of the Rs 105 crore-project has already been launched by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

   
   
2. Which state government will privatised India’s first cow sanctuary?
   A)Maharashtra
   B)Assam
   C)Haryana
   D)Madhya Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: India’s first cow sanctuary, set up by the previous BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government in September 2017, will be privatised by the Congress-led government.

   
   
3. Recently Which bulletin was launched by the Films Division for making a platform for movie buffs?
   A)National Museum of Indian Cinema
   B)National Cinema of India
   C)National Bulletin of Cinema
   D)National Films Cinema
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: A fortnightly bulletin of the National Museum of Indian Cinema, brought out by the Films Division, was launched here Tuesday, with veteran film maker Jahnu Barua hoping that it will become a platform for movie buffs and other stakeholders.

   
   
4. According to report “Global Prime Office Occupancy Costs survey”,Which country market topped the list in world’s most expensive market for prime office rents?
   A)HongKong
   B)India
   C)Singapore
   D)USA
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: New Delhi’s Connaught Place—commercial business district (CBD)– is among the top 10 most expensive office markets around the globe. Retaining its place as last year, it has has been ranked at 9th position in the list, according to a report by CBRE, a real estate consulting firm. The report titled, “Global Prime Office Occupancy Costs survey” mentioned that the office occupancy cost is valued at $ 143.97 per sq. ft per annum at Connaught Place – CBD.For the second year, Hong Kong’s Central district retained the top spot as the world’s most expensive market for prime office rents. The second position was taken by West End in London.

   
   
5. As on July 3, deposits in bank accounts under Jan Dhan Scheme has reached how much mark?
   A)Rs 4 lakh cr
   B)Rs 2 lakh cr
   C)Rs 3 lakh cr
   D)Rs 1 lakh cr
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Deposits in bank accounts opened under Jan Dhan scheme, launched about five years ago by the Modi-government, have crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark. As per the latest finance ministry data, the total balance in over 36.06 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts was at Rs 1,00,495.94 crore as on July 3.

   
   
6. How much amount has been infused by government into PSBs in 11 years through 2018-19?
   A)Rs 1.15 lakh cr
   B)Rs 3.50 lakh cr
   C)Rs 5.05 lakh cr
   D)Rs 3.15 lakh cr
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The government has infused over Rs 3.15 lakh crore into public sector banks (PSBs) in the 11 years through 2018-19.

   
   
7. According to a report,wilful defaults in India crossed how much mark in 2018-19?
   A)$21.76 billion
   B)$22.76 billion
   C)$23.76 billion
   D)$24.87 billion
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: India’s state-owned banks had classified 1.50 trillion rupees ($21.76 billion) worth of loans as “wilful defaults” in 2018-19, with the biggest lender State Bank of India accounting for nearly a third.

   
   
8. The World University Games are being held in which country?
   A)Iran
   B)Italy
   C)india
   D)Saudi Arabia
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Sprinter Dutee Chand won the 100m gold medal in the ongoing World University Games in Napoli, Italy.

   
   
9. Recently Rip Torn passed away.He is related to which field?
   A)Journalist
   B)Philosopher
   C)Poet
   D)Actor
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Emmy winner actor Rip Torn (American), who is known for his acting and comedy passed away at the age of 88.

   
   

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. what is the capital of Italy?
   A)Baghdad
   B)Rome
   C)Dubai
   D)Bishkek
   
   
   

   
   Option B

   
   
2. What is the currency of Hongkong?
   A)Dollar
   B)Euro
   C)Peso
   D)Yuan
   
   
   

   
   Option A