Current Affairs Quiz
1. Who has been conferred with the prestigious Moortidevi Award of Bharatiya Jnanpith for the year 2015 at function in New Delhi?
a) Bhoopal Reddy
b) Katti Padma Rao
c) Kalakaluri Enoch
d) Tanikella Bharani
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Answer c) Kalakaluri Enoch. Noted Telugu writer Prof. Kalakaluri Enoch has been conferred with the prestigious Moortidevi Award of Bharatiya Jnanpith for the year 2015 at function in New Delhi. The award was given for his novel Ananta Jeevanam. The novel was thought-provoking and contemplative as it depicted the struggle of the weak, the downtrodden and the common man of Rayalaseema. This is the first time a Telugu writer was selected for the award.
2. The Indian Railways introduced a sub-quota of ___ per cent for women in allotment of each of the reserved catering units
a) 25
b) 33
c) 50
d) 75
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Answer b) 33. The Indian Railways introduced a sub-quota of 33 per cent for women in allotment of each of the reserved catering units and also launched a new ‘Train at a Glance’ andtime table effective from October 1. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said: “The introduction of new policy providing sub-quota of 33 per cent to women in catering units is a step towards women empowerment and their increased participation in the railways.”
3. State-owned NTPC announced the listing of its Rs 2,000 crore Green Masala Bonds in __________________
a) Bombay Stock Exchange
b) London Stock Exchange
c) Tokyo Stock Exchange
d) Singapore Stock Exchange
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Answer d) Singapore Stock Exchange. State-owned NTPC announced the listing of its Rs 2,000 crore Green Masala Bonds on the Singapore Stock Exchange. NTPC has become the flag bearer for Rupee denominated Indian paper bringing in a new set of investors to meet the financing needs of the Indian Infrastructure sector on listing of Rs.2000 Crore Green Masala Bonds at Singapore Stock Exchange. NTPC Director (Finance) K Biswal NTPC was the special speaker at the event where he highlighted to a large audience the PSU’s Green Masala Bonds issue for financing renewable energy projects.
4. Which country plans to introduce disabled-friendly tourism routes?
a) India
b) Thailand
c) USA
d) Poland
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Answer b) Thailand. The Thai government plans to create eight routes through the country that will be completely accessible to visitors with disabilities. Thailand’s Minister for Tourism and Sports, as she launched the initiative, at the United Nations’ World Tourism Day conference in Bangkok.
5. International Translation Day is observed on?
a) September 27
b) September 28
c) September 29
d) September 30
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Answer d) September 30. The International Translation Day is being observed today on 30 September across The world with the theme “Translation and Interpreting: Connecting Worlds”. This is the annual event for the translation community and event is marked with a series of dedicated events, seminars and symposiums across the world. Established by the International Federation of Translators (FIT), the annual celebration of the International Translation Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of translators who endeavour to make the world a slightly smaller place by breaking down language barriers.
6. The UK signed the £18 billion (around ₹1.5 lakh crore) Hinkley Point C nuclear deal with ________ and _______
a) France and China
b) India and China
c) France and Russia
d) Germany and China
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Answer a) France and China. The UK signed the £18 billion (around ₹1.5 lakh crore) Hinkley Point C nuclear deal with France and China. The reactor is Britain’s first in decades and is being built by French utility firm EDF with one-third financial backing from China. The deal had been delayed over concerns over the involvement of Chinese state-owned companies.
7. Which cricket stadium is the world’s 2nd largest cricket stadium?
a) Salt Lake Stadium
b) Eden Garden Stadium
c) Wankhede Stadium
d) Chinnaswamy Stadium
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Answer b) Eden Garden Stadium. Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, which is currently hosting India’s 250th home Test, is the second-largest cricket ground by capacity. The ground, with a capacity of 66,000, is only behind Australia’s Melbourne Cricket Ground which can seat almost 90,000 people. However, prior to Eden Gardens’ renovation in 2011, it was the largest cricket ground, with a capacity of around 1,20,000.
8. ____________won the Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament title 2016
a) Bangladesh
b) Sri Lanka
c) India
d) Pakistan
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Answer c) India. India won the Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament after beating hosts Bangladesh5-4 in the final. After the score line was tied at 4-4, Indian colts scored their fifth goal in the final twenty seconds of the match to clinch the title. The Indian team had beaten Pakistan 3-1 earlier to enter the final.
9. Renowned writer Syed Shamsul Haq who passed away recently, he was from ____________
a) India
b) Bangladesh
c) Nepal
d) Malaysia
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Answer b) Bangladesh . Syed Shamsul Haq, one of Bangladesh’s best known writers passed away at the age of 81 and due to lung cancer. Mr. Haq’s literary life and career spread across genres and was known for equal mastery over novels, poetry, essays and plays. He was also vocal against religious fundamentalism. He was born on 27 December 1935 in Kurigram in then Bengal Presidency of British India.
10. Former cricketer Max Walker who passed away recently, he was from ___________
a) India
b) South Africa
c) Australia
d) New Zealand
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Answer c) Australia. Former Australian cricketer Max Walker, whose awkward and unorthodox bowling action earned him the nickname ‘Tangles’, passed away on Wednesday. Cricket Australia on Wednesday said Walker died after a battle with cancer. Walker played 34 Tests between 1972 and ‘77, taking 138 wickets at an average of 27.47, including six five-wicket hauls. He also took 20 wickets in 17 one-day internationals from 1974-81.
