Current Affairs Quiz: July 28, 2019

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1. Recently PM Narendra Modi launched which scheme that offers pension coverage to the trading community?
   A)Pradhan Mantri Vyapar Yojana
   B)Pradhan Mantri Aae Vandana Yojana
   C)Pradhan Mantri Ji Van Yojana
   D)Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has recently approved a new scheme called ‘Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana‘ that offers pension coverage to the trading community.

   
   
2. Recently The Centre has proposed which proposal of light urban rail transit system in small cities?
   A)Metrolite
   B)LiteMetro
   C)RideMetro
   D)Metrosmall
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The Centre has proposed light urban rail transit system – ‘Metrolite’ – in small cities and towns having lower projection of ridership, with each train having three coaches and a restricted speed of 25 kmph.

   
   
3. Recently The GST Council has reduced the gst rate on Electric Vehicles from 12% to how much percent?
   A)8%
   B)11%
   C)10%
   D)5%
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: GST Council has decided to reduce GST rate on electric vehicles (EV) from 12% to 5% and 18% to 5% on EV chargers from August 1, the Finance Ministry announced. Moreover, the council also approved exemption from GST on hiring of electric buses by local authorities. This follows government announcing ₹1.5-lakh income tax deduction on loan interest for purchasing EVs.

   
   
4. Which state has become number one in implementation of Pradhanamntri Suraksha Beema Yojna in the country?
   A)Chhattisgarh
   B)Rajasthan
   C)Uttar Pradesh
   D)Madhya Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Uttar Pradesh has become number one in implementation of Pradhanamntri Suraksha Beema Yojna in the country. As per the statement released by state government 1.95 crores people have been given insurance cover under the scheme till 31 march 2019.

   
   
5. Which state topped in solar rooftop installations?
   A)Uttarakhand
   B)Odisha
   C)Bihar
   D)Gujarat
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: In the area of solar rooftop installations, Gujarat has stood first in the country with total 261.97 megawatts (MW) of installed rooftop solar capacity as on July 23, 2019. As per the Central government data, total rooftop solar installations in India is 1700.54 MW.

   
   
6. According to International Moving Index 2019,Which city is the most expensive city to move to?
   A)Geneva
   B)NewYork
   C)San Francisco
   D)London
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: German online moving company, Movinga has revealed its International Moving Price Index for 2019. The 2019 Moving Index, a study of 85 cities, found which are the costliest cities to start afresh in.

   
   
7. As per Report by DBS,At how much percent India will grow in FY20?
   A)6.4%
   B)6.5%
   C)6.6%
   D)6.8%
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The economy will not be able to achieve the official forecast of 7 percent growth in FY20, making it a second consecutive year of sub-7 percent expansion, according to a report by Singaporean lender DBS.

   
   
8. Recently NiTI Aayog partnered with which social networking application to promote women entrepreneurs?
   A)Facebook
   B)Telegram
   C)Hike
   D)Whatsapp
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: NITI Aayog and Facebook-owned WhatsApp, under the aegis of its Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), have announced a partnership to support the growth of a robust ecosystem to promote women entrepreneurs in India.

   
   
9. Which has become the top-ranked Indian company to feature in the latest “Fortune Global 500 list 2019”?
   A)Tata
   B)SBI
   C)Reliance Industries
   D)LIC
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has become the top-ranked Indian company to feature in the latest “Fortune Global 500 list 2019” with a jump of 42 places. It ranked 106 in the list.

   
   
10. Recently Lasith Malinga announced his retirement.He is related to which field?
    A)Wrestling
    B)Football
    C)Tennis
    D)Cricket
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Sri Lanka’s unorthodox fast bowler Lasith Malinga played his last international game against Bangladesh. He thus announced his retirement from international cricket.

    
    
11. Who was appointed as Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of Home Affairs with immediate effect?
    A)RK Singh
    B)Ajai Kumar
    C)Ajay Kumar Bhalla
    D)Ravneet Gill
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The government has made key appointments in several ministries. IAS officer Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who was Secretary in the Ministry of Power, has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of Home Affairs with immediate effect.

    
    
12. Recently AK Roy passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Actor
    B)Journalist
    C)Sports
    D)Politics
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Former Lok Sabha MP and founder of Marxist Coordination Committee (MCC) A K Roy passed awayfollowing multiple organ failure. He was 90.

    
    

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of DBS Bank?
   A)China
   B)India
   C)Malaysia
   D)Singapore
   
   
   

   
   Option D

   
   
2. Where is the HQ of Reliance Industries?
   A)Pune
   B)Chennai
   C)Mumbai
   D)Delhi
   
   
   

   
   Option C