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Monday 19 June 2017

19.06.2017 Current Affairs Quiz


1) The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 won by __________.
(A) India
(B) Pakistan
(C) Bangladesh
(D) England
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Answer-(B) Pakistan
Explanation:
  • The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 was held in England, Wales.
  • It has been played approximately every four years.
  • In 1998, it was inaugurated as ICC Knockout tournament and in 2002 its name was changed to the Champions Trophy.

  • 2) Which Indian Shuttler wins the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier title 2017?
    (A) Kidambi Srikanth
    (B) Sai Praneenth
    (C) Ajay Jayaram
    (D) Saina Nehwal
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    Answer-(A) Kidambi Srikanth
    Explanation:
  • The 2017 tournament’s host city is Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Refer 05.06.2017 Current Affairs Question Number 4 Click Here
  • Refer 09.06.2017 Current Affairs Question Number 8 Click Here

  • 3) The Election Commission introduced _________ coloured ballot papers for MPs and _________ coloured for MLAs who vote in the Presidential election on July 17, 2017.
    (A) Pink, Green
    (B) Yellow, Red
    (C) Green, Pink
    (D) Red, Yellow
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    Answer-(C) Green, Pink
    Explanation:
  • It helps the returning officer count the votes based on the value.
  • Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are not used in President Election.
  • EVMs are formatted for First-post-the post system of voting.
  • Ballot papers are meant for voting system of Proportional Representation by means of single transferable vote.

  • 4) Which party won the Parliamentary Election in France?
    (A) Socialist Party
    (B) Radical Party of the Left
    (C) La Republique En Marche
    (D) Union of Democrats and Independents
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    Answer-(C) La Republique En Marche
    Explanation:
    French President Emmanuel Macron's party La Republique En Marche wins majority in Parliamentary election.

    5) The 14th Men’s Hockey World Cup (2018) will be held in _________.
    (A) Mumbai
    (B) Gandhinagar
    (C) Bangalore
    (D) Bhubaneswar
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    Answer-(D) Bhubaneswar
    Explanation:
    The Men’s World League final 2017 will also be held in Bhubaneswar.

    6) LTE stands for _______________.
    (A) Larger Telecommunication Energy
    (B) Long Term Evolution
    (C) Large Telecom Efficiency
    (D) Large Term Evolution
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    Answer-(B) Long Term Evolution.
    Explanation:
  • LTE (4th Generation Wireless Network) is a standard for high-speed wireless communication for mobile phone & data terminal.
  • GSM (Global System for Mobile communication) is the 2nd generation wireless network.
  • UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) is the 3rd Generation wireless network.
  • Indian Railway is planning to migrate from GSMR (GSM-Railways) to LTER (LTE-Railways) to ensure uninterrupted internet connectivity to its passengers while travelling by train or at station.

  • 7) ECBC stands for _____________.
    (A) Energy Conservation Building Code
    (B) Environment Conservation Building Code
    (C) Ecological Conservation Building Code
    (D) Energy & Communication Building Code
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    Answer-(A) Energy Conservation Building Code
    Explanation:
  • ECBC 2017 is launched by Ministry of Power on 19th June under Energy Conservation Act,2001.
  • It is a first step towards Energy Conservation.
  • The purpose is to provide minimum requirements for energy efficient design & communication of buildings.
  • Its salient features are
  • Reduced Electricity Consumption.
  • Reduced Electricity Integration
  • Flexibility for designers
  • Increased energy efficiency performance levels.

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    1 comment:

    1. Explanation for Q2 is awesome. Also good to see the previous and next option. THNAK YOU SO MUCH!

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