Current Affairs Quiz : June 2 2016

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1. Who authored the Unseen Indira Gandhi was released in June 2016 and was published by Konark Publishers to deal about several milestone moments in India?
   A.Arundhathi Roy
   B.DP Mathur
   C.Sanjay Bhasu
   D.RK Sharma
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: B.DP Mathur
   Explanation: A new book titled The Unseen Indira Gandhi authored by Dr KP Mathur was in the booknews as this was released this month. The Book was published by Konark Publishers.
   
   
2. Serbian Tennis player Novak Djokovic becomes the first player to win how much prize money in French open Quarter finals beating Spain Roberto Bautista?
   A.$50 Million
   B.$150 Million
   C.$100 Million
   D.$75 Million
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: C.$100 Million
   Explanation: Serbian Top seed Novak Djokovic became the first professional tennis player to earn $100 million in prize money after he made his 10th French Open quarter-finals beating 14th seed Spain`s Roberto Bautista Agut by 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 7-5 to move into his 28th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final and 36th in all.
   
   
3. Who has been appointed as the chief of National Anti-Doping Agency for five years to work for dope free sports?
   A.Nitin Agarwal
   B.Serwin Agarwal
   C.Nivin Agarwal
   D.Navin Agarwal
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: D.Navin Agarwal
   Explanation: Senior IPS officer Navin Agarwal was appointed chief of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), working for dope-free sports for five years.
   
   
4. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has launched the app named______________ to manage unsolicited commercial communications.
   A.DONOTDISTURB
   B.DONTSERVICES
   C.DND SERVICES
   D.DISTURB CURB
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: C.DND SERVICES
   Explanation: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India have launched an app named ‘DND Services’ that TRAI application will help mobile users to manage unsolicited commercial communications to curb the pesky call menace.
   
   
5. Which company would acquire personal care products company Vogue International for about $3.3 billion to build consumer products?
   A.Fair and Lovely
   B.Ponds
   C.Parachute
   D.Johnson & Johnson
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: D.Johnson & Johnson
   Explanation: American multinational firm Johnson & Johnson would acquire personal-care products company Vogue International for about $3.3 billion in all cash deal.
   
   
6. Which Institute inked Memorandum of Understanding with a subsidiary of Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited Kisan Sanchar Limited (IKSL) to work together in empowering farmers?
   A.Institute of Rice and Crops
   B.Sugar Institute of India
   C.Central Agricultural Research Institute
   D.Energy and Resources Institute
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: D.Energy and Resources Institute
   Explanation: New Delhi based Energy and Resources Institute and a subsidiary of Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited Kisan Sanchar Limited (IKSL) inked a pact to work together in empowering farmers.
   
   
7. New Development Bank of the BRICS countries is set to issue its first which country currency denominated bonds?
   A.Brazil
   B.China
   C.India
   D.Russia
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: B.China
   Explanation: Shanghai Based New Development Bank of the BRICS countries is set to issue its first Yuan denominated bonds with plans to release more bonds in local currencies including in Indian Rupee.
   
   
8. Who has been ranked no 1 in Forbes annual list of America’s 60 wealthiest and most successful women entrepreneurs?
   A.Neerja Sethi
   B.Bharati Desai
   C.Jayshree Ullal
   D.Diane Hendricks
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: D.Diane Hendricks
   Explanation: The richest self-made woman in America is topped by ABC Supply owner Diane Hendricks is worth 4.9 billion US dollars and the company is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and siding in the country.
   
   
9. India Born Neerja Sethi ranked which position on ‘America’s Richest Self-made Women’s list with her husband Bharat Desai?
   A.15
   B.16
   C.17
   D.18
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: B.16
   Explanation: India-born Neerja Sethi, who is a co-founder of IT consulting and outsourcing firm Syntel with her husband Bharat Desai ranked 16th on ‘America’s Richest Self-made Women’ list while president and CEO of Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal is ranked 30th.
   
   
10. Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has agreed to feature a campaign against drug and liquor abuse in which state?
    A.Tamilnadu
    B.Kerala
    C.Bihar
    D.Maharashtra
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: B.Kerala
    Explanation: Former Mumbai Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has agreed to feature a campaign against drug and liquor abuse in the state after a request of CPI-M LDF government in Kerala.
    
    
11. Union Government provided the approval for the three agreements between India and Qatar. Find the correct Agreements:
    A.Coperation in the field of Skill development
    B.Tourism
    C.Customs
    D.All the Above
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: D.All the Above
    Explanation: Union Government chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Qatar and provided the approval for the three agreements between India and Qatar. Purpose: Cooperation in the field of Skill development, Tourism and Customs.
    
    
12. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Government of India and with which Country to enhance cooperation on energy security, clean energy and climate change?
    A.Japan
    B.China
    C.United States
    D.Brazil
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: C.United States
    Explanation: A Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) between the Government of India and the Government of the United States of America was signed to enhance cooperation on energy security, clean energy and climate change.
    
    
13. Union Government accorded approval for setting up the India Post Payments Bank under the Department of Posts with how many % equity shares?
    A.94%
    B.100%
    C.50%
    D.80%
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: B.100%
    Explanation: Union Government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for setting up the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) as a Public Limited Company under the Department of Posts with 100% Government of India (GOI) equity share.
    
    
14. Who has signed the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf United States of America with GoI to enhance Co-operation on Energy Security, Clean Energy and Climate Change?
    A.P.K. Pujari
    B.Richard R Verma
    C.Barack Obama
    D.John Kerry
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: B.Richard R Verma
    Explanation: A Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) between the Government of India and the Government of the United States of America was signed to enhance cooperation on energy security, clean energy and climate change.
    
    
15. Which State Government has initiated to provide the social welfare benefits to Transgender who are belonging to most deprived classes?
    A.Telangana
    B.Kerala
    C.Tamilnadu
    D.None of the above
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: D.None of the above
    Explanation: Odisha State Government has initiated to provide the social welfare benefits to Transgender who are belong to most deprived. Aimed to improve their overall social and economic status.