Current Affairs Quiz July 19 2016 Question And Answers

Ans: – A – TRI-NETRA – Explanation – The Indian railways has initiated process to launch the Terrain Imaging for Diesel Drivers- Infrared Enhanced Optical and Radar Assisted (Tri-NETRA) system to avoid train accidents. The system will be installed on locomotives for enhancing the vision of Locomotive Pilots in inclement weather.

Ans:- B – Andhra Pradesh – Explanation – India’s first e-court (paperless court) was opened at High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad which is the common high court for the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It was inaugurated by Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B. Lokur who heads the e-Committee of the Supreme Court.

Ans:- D – Guruprasad Mahapatra – Explanation – Senior IAS officer Guruprasad Mohapatra was appointed as Chairman of Airports Authority India (AAI). Prior to this appointment he was working as Joint Secretary in Union Ministry of Commerce from the past two years.

Ans:- A – Mubarak Begum – Explanation – Legendary playback singer Mubarak Begum passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra after a prolonged illness. She was 80. She is known for her singing scores of songs, duets and ghazals for Bollywood, mainly during the 1950s – 1970s.

Ans:- D – SpaceX – Explanation – spaceX successfully its Dragon Cargo filled with supplies for astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The dragon Cargo capsule was lauched using SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Ans:- B – Kudsi Erguner – Explanation – Turkish musician Khudsi Erguner was appointed as the UNESCO Artist for peace by the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova. He was appointed after the opening ceremony of the 40^th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) held in Istanbul, Turkey.

Ans:- C -Saurav Ghosal – Explanation – Saurav Ghosal have won 73^rd Senior National Squash Championship in men’s single categories. The 73^rd senior national Squash Championship was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 12 July to 17 July 2016.

Ans: – A – Sikkim – Explanation – The united educational, scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has added Sikkim’s Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP) and Chandigarh capital Complex in its list of World Heritage Sites. Decision in this regard was taken by the 40^th session of the world Heritage Committee (WHC) of UNESCO held in Istanbul in Turkey.

Ans:- C – HDFC – Explanation – The Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) has become the first Indian company to issue rupee-denominated bonds ‘’masala bonds’’ on London stock Exchange (LSE). The bond will help HDFC, India’s biggest mortgage lender to diversify its borrowing profile and access global investors.

Ans:- D -Uttar Pradesh – Explanation – the Uttar Pradesh government has signed a MoU with the Netherlands to set up a skill development center to help farmers. The MoU was signed by Dutch Ambassador Alphonsus Stoelinga and UP Chief Secretary Deepak Singhal in presence of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

Ans:- B – Dipika Pallikal – Explanation – Dipika Pallikal have won 73^rd Senior National Squash Championship in women’s single categories. The 73^rd senior national Squash Championship was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 12 July to 17 July 2016.

Ans:- A – Mohamed Asim – Explanation – President Adbulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has appointed Dr. Mohamed Asim as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Asim took the oath of office, at a ceremony held at the President;s Office. The oath was administered by Supreme Court Judge Uz. Abdulla Areef.

Ans:- C – Paul Romer – Explanation – World Bank Group on 18^th July 2016 appointed Paul Romer as World Bank Chief Economist with effect from September 2016. Romer is a widely respected economist and a successful entrepreneur.

Ans:-B – Aprilia SR 150 – Explanation – The radical looking Aprilia SR 150 will be on sale August onwards and will be carrying an introductory price of Rs. 65,000. This is the first time aprilia will be offering a scooter in India. Also, it reflects the growth strategy of the Piaggio Group, which is the parent company of Aprilia.