Quiz on Current Affairs # Series 7
1. Which of the following organisations has extended a 50 million dollar loan for the Nai Manzil project?
A. World Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. Asian Development Bank
D. United Nations Children’s Fund
ans. A The World Bank has extended a loan of 50 million dollar for ‘Nai Manzil Education and Skills Training for Minorities’ project. The project will help the disadvantaged youth from minority communities to complete their education. It will also provide hands-on vocational training and post-placement support to assist them in finding sustainable employment.
2. Which of the following projects has won the 2015 eASIA Award?
A. DAVA project
B. PRAGATI project
C. Mangalyaan Project
D. Nai Manzil project
ans.A
3. Who of the following has been named BCCI Cricketer of the Year 2015?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Ravichandran Ashwin
C. Virat Kohli
D. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
ans.C
4. Which of the following states became the first state in the country to accept electronic motor insurance policies?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. West Bengal
C. Gujarat
D. Telangana
ans.D
5. Which of the following states has launched Amma Seeds scheme?
A. Nagaland
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
ans.C Recently, the Tamil Nadu government has launched Amma Seeds scheme to provide certified quality seeds to farmers with a view to increase agricultural production in the State. These seeds would be sold through Amma Service Centres at a reasonable price. The motive of the scheme was to encourage farmers to use certified seeds.
6. Who of the following has been appointed as new chief of UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?
A. Helle Thorning
B. Jeffry Sachs
C. Filippo Grandi
D. Achim Steiner
ans.C
7. Who of the following has won the gold in the women’s 10 metre air rifle event at the Swedish Cup Grand Prix?
A. Rahi Sarnobot
B. Apurvi Chandela
C. Rajyashree Kumari
D. Chandro Tomar
ans.B
8. For what purpose, the Stand Up India Scheme has been launched?
A. to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST
B. to promote entrepreneurship among rural youth
C. to promote entrepreneurship among Woman
D. to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and Women
ans.D
9. Which of the following companies publishes Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)?
A. National Stock Exchange of India Limited
B. BSE Institute Limited
C. Markit
D. HSBC Analytics
ans.C
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is an economic indicator of business activity, is published by Markit Limited. The index is a survey-based measure in the manufacturing and services sectors. The index figure above 50 denotes expansion in business activity and anything below 50 denotes contraction. The Markit limited is a leading global diversified provider of financial information services. It provides independent data, trade processing of derivatives, foreign exchange and loans, customised technology platforms and managed services.
10. Who is the chairperson of the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC)?
A. Finance Minister
B. Prime Minister
C. RBI Governor
D. Finance Secretary
ans.A
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