06.06.2017 Current Affairs Quiz

1) Which is the India’s first communication satellite to provide internet service using the ka/ku-band, faster than current satellites?
(A) GSAT-20
(B) GSAT-19
(C) GSAT-18
(D) GSAT-17
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Answer-(B) GSAT-19
Explanation:

GSAT 19 communication satellite launched on 05.06.2017 put into GTO (Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit) by GSLV MK-III.

Mission Duration-10 years.

2) 1st ever state-wide population estimation of Nilgiri Thar conducted by Kerala Forests & wildlife Department. Nilgiri Thar is a _________?
(A) Vulnerable Species
(B) Extinct Species
(C) Critically Endangered Species
(D) Endangered Species
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Answer-(D) Endangered Species
Explanation:

According to the survey, there are only 1420 Nilgiri Thar in Kerala.

3) India Meteorological Department’s National Climate centre is located in ________
(A) Pune
(B) Bangalore
(C) Chennai
(D) Kochi
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Answer-(A) Pune

4) The Arab world’s strongest powers cut ties with ________ country.
(A) Saudi Arabia
(B) Egypt
(C) Qatar
(D) Libya
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Answer-(C) Qatar
Explanation:
The Arab World’s strongest powers Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Egypt, Yemen, Libya cut ties with Qatar.
Causes:

Qatar’s support the Muslim brotherhood & Hamas.

Its sponsorship of Al-Jazeera.

Qatar’s proximity to Iran, Saudi Arab’s main rival in the Gulf.

India & Qatar:

Half of India’s energy import derived from Persian Gulf countries.

6 million Indians live & work in West Asia, many of them on project related to the 2022 FIFA World cup.

Qatar-India’s 19th biggest trading partner, with about $9 billion in trade.

5) Which is the first state to pass GST legislation?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Gujarat
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Telangana
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Answer-(D) Telangana
Explanation:
Telangana is the first state to pass GST legislation on April 19, 2017.

6) In Cryogenic Engine, Oxygen liquefies at _______ degree Celsius and Hydrogen at ______ degree Celsius
(A) -100, -200
(B) 0, 0
(C) -183, -253
(D) -253, -183
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Answer-(C) -183, -253

7) What is the World Bank’s forecast on Global Economic Growth in 2017?
(A) 2.4%
(B) 2.7%
(C) 2.9%
(D) 1.8%
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Answer-(B) 2.7%

8) Which one of the followings is the Mobile App launched by TRAI on 6 June 2017?
(A) Mycall
(B) Myspeed
(C) Do Not Disturb (DND 2.0)
(D) All of the above
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Answer-(D) All of the above
Explanation:
TRAI-Telecom Regulatory Authority of India launches three mobile app to help customers rate of quality of services, speed & performance.

Mycall-An android app for voice call quality monitoring

Myspeed-An android app to enable TRAI to obtain test-data from users in all service areas.

DND-Do Not Disturb app enable users to register their mobile number under DND to avoid unsolicited commercial communication / telemarketing calls and SMS.

9) India’s biodiversity grow by _________ species according to the publications of Zoological survey of India (ZSI) and Botanical Survey of India (BSI).
(A) 500
(B) 499
(C) 400
(D) 599
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Answer-(B) 499
Explanation:

Out of 499 Species – 313 Species of animals and 186 species of plants

Published by “Animal Discoveries 2016 New species & Records” by Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) & “Plant Discoveries 2016” by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI).

Both ZSI and BSI headquarters located in Kolkata.

10) What is the nick name of GSLV MK III?
(A) Small boy
(B) Little boy
(C) Fat boy
(D) Big boy
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Answer-(C) Fat boy
Explanation:

The nick name “Fat boy” is given by ISRO.

GSLV MK III capable of placing 4 tonnes class of payload in GTO (Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit)

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