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GK quiz July 21, 2016

1. “The Great India Run” India’s first multi-city marathon has started from which city of India?
[A]New Delhi
[B]Mumbai
[C]Ahmedabad
[D]Jaipur

Answer New Delhi

India’s first multi-city marathon “The Great India Run” has started from New Delhi on July 17, 2016. The run will pass through Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and will end at Mumbai in Maharashtra on August 6, 2016.

2. What is the India’s rank on business optimism index for June quarter 2016, as per the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR)?
[A]1st
[B]2nd
[C]4th
[D]3rd

 Answer 3rd

India has been ranked 3rd on the business optimism index for April-June quarter of 2016, as per the latest Grant Thornton’s latest International Business Report (IBR). After remaining on top globally for the two preceding quarters, India’s rank has dropped due to delays in key reforms such as Goods and Services Tax (GST), non-resolution of tax disputes, banking issues due to NPAs and the banking sector’s performance .

3. . Which train safety system will be launched by the Indian Railways to avoid train accidents?
[A]Tri-Safety
[B]Tri-Netra
[C]Tri-Network
[D]Tri-Veil

Answer Tri-Netra

The Terrain Imaging for Diesel Drivers- Infrared Enhanced Optical and Radar Assisted (Tri-NETRA) system will be launched by the Indian Railways to avoid train accidents. The device uses infrared and radar technology to collect signals up to a distance of 2-3 km and displays the information on a screen fitted inside the locomotive. This will give ample time for the driver to apply the brakes. The tri-netra device will alert the drivers of any physical obstruction on railway tracks ahead and thus prevent train accidents. It will be very useful during fog, heavy rain and nights, when drivers have to constantly look outside the locomotive to judge the condition.

4. A book titled Courage & Commitment: An Autobiography is authored by which personality about her transition from politician to Governor?
A.Margaret Alva
B.Mridula Sinha
C.Vasundhara Raje
D.Anandiben Patel

Ans: A.Margaret Alva

Explanation:
A book titled Courage & Commitment: An Autobiography by Margaret Alva was in news. Alva pens her forty-year career under four Prime Ministers, namely Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, PV Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh.

5. Which country has made trains running at world – record speeds in opposite directions crossed each other on parallel tracks?
A.China
B.Japan
C.Russia
D.United States

Ans: A.China
Explanation:
Couple of Chinese made trains running at world-record speeds in opposite directions crossed each other on parallel tracks,
in the latest feat achieved by China in high-speed rail network.


6. Which place has been declared as a Heritage Site by UNESCO and will be 33rd site to get this tag?
A.Nalanda University
B.Banaras Hindu University
C.National University
D.Jawaharlal Nehru University

Answer: A.Nalanda University

Explanation:
The 5th Century ancient seat of learning, ‘Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) has been declared as a Heritage Site by UNESCO finally. This will be 33rd site to get this tag.

7. Who has appointed as a New Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh?

A.Deepak Singhal
B.Shatrughna Singh
C.O Nabakishore
D.Kuljit Singh Kropha

Answer  A.Deepak Singhal

8. Which artificial organ is found by the Researchers, in order to monitor blood glucose in patients with diabetes ?
A.Heart
B.Kidney
C.Blood Vessels
D.Pancreas

Answer  D.Pancreas

9. What is the name of India’s jet engine project provided by the France worth of EUR 1 billion?
A.SRISHTI
B.KAVERI
C.KRISHNA
D.MOHINI

Answer  B.KAVERI
Explanation:
In order to revive the India’s jet engine project France has decided to invest 1 Billion Euros on July 4th. This project aims at installing KAVERI – Indigenous gas turbines powering TEJAS FIGHTERS by 2020.

10. Mubarak Begum, who passed away recently, was related to which field?
[A]Singing
[B]Classical Dance
[C]Poetry
[D]Sports -

Answer - Singing

11. Who won the men’s single Wimbledon 2016 Championships with cash prize of £2 million?
A.Nicolas Mahut
B.Pierre Hugues Herbert
C.Milos Raonic
D.Andy Murray

Answer D.Andy Murray

12. In which network provider along with aircel for 4G spectrum deal to have cleared the Rs.3, 500 crore that is learnt by the Telecom ministry?
A.Tata Docomo
B.Airtel
C.BSNL
D.Ideal

Answer  B.Airtel

Explanation:
Airtel has entered into an agreement with Aircel to acquire rights to use 4G spectrum of Aircel in eight telecom circles for Rs.3,500 crore. These eight circles include Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Assam, the North-East, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

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