CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ
1. A total of how many cities have been identified under “Housing for all scheme?”
a) 300
b) 305
c) 310
d) 315
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Answer b) 305 Cities. The government of India has identified a total of 305 cities and towns across nine states for implementation of ‘Housing for All’ scheme. The Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) Ministry would provide assistance of over Rs 2 lakh crore over the next six years for enabling two crore urban poor own their own houses.
2. What is the theme of Delhi Book Fair?
a) Sustainable Development
b) Rural Development
c) Skill Development
d) Career Development
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Answer c) Skill Development. The 21st edition of the Delhi Book Fair has began at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It has been organised jointly by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and The Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP).
3. GOI launches _________ scheme for online release of new LPG connections
a) NISAN
b) SAHAJ
c) e-LPG
d) e-GasHome
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Answer b) SAHAJ. The GOI has launched a scheme SAHAJ for online release of new LPG connections for the consumers. nder the scheme, people can apply online for new connection and they need not visit to the LPG distributors for it.
4. Who is the current Union Minister for Science & Technology & Earth Sciences?
a) JP Nadda
b) AK Krishnan
c) Dr Harsh Vardhan
d) Rahul Verma
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Answer c) Dr Harsh Vardhan. Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Union Minister for Science & Technology & Earth Sciences, has launched a web enabled project management information system for the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) projects.
5. Who is the present Home Secretary?
a) LC Goyal
b) Rajesh Gupta
c) Arun Goel
d) Rajiv Mehrishi
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Answer d) Rajiv Mehrishi. The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of IAS ,Shri Rajiv Mehrishi, as Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs for a period of two years. He succeeds Shri L. C. Goyal.
6. The digital version of Ramcharitmanas was released recently. It was produced by
a) Prasar Bharti
b) NDTV
c) AIR – Akashvani
d) BBC
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Answer c) AIR – Akashvani. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, released the digital version of Ramcharitmanas on 31st August 2015 as a set of digital CDs.
7. Dr.M. M. Kalburgi, who passed away recently, was a
a) Former Governor
b) Writer
c) Musician
d) Film Maker
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Answer b) Writer. Senior Kannada writer Dr.M. M. Kalburgi passes away. He was shot dead by unidentified persons in his residence in Dharwad. He was taken to the civil hospital and declared dead. He was 77.
8. The United States has extended the anti-dumping duty on _______ preserved mushrooms for another five years.
a) Japanese
b) Indian
c) Pakistani
d) Britain
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Answer b) Indian.
9. Which country topped the medal table at the recently concluded fifteenth IAAF World Championship?
a) Jamaica
b) USA
c) China
d) Kenya
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Answer d) Kenya. Kenya topped the medal table with 16 medals, Jamaica stood second with 12 medals. India could not win a single medal in the championships.
10. Mare Dibaba won women’s marathon at World Athletics Championships. She represents
a) Jamaica
b) Kenya
c) Ethiopia
d) USA
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Answer c) Ethiopia. The 25-year-old Dibaba captured the title by finishing the race in 2 hours, 27 minutes and 35 seconds. She is the first Ethiopian female to win the event at the world championships.
11. OP Jaisha and Sudha Singh are
a) Chess Players
b) Athletes
c) Archers
d) Swimmers
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Answer b) Athletes. O.P. Jaisha and Sudha Singh finished 18th and 19th respectively in the women’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.
