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11.08.2017 Current Affairs Quiz


1) _______ was launched on July 1, 2015 to enable Indian citizen access to high quality generic medicines at lower prices.
(A) JAY
(B) UDAY
(C) AMRUTH
(D) UJJALA
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Answer-(A) JAY
Explanation:
1. JAY – Jan Aushadi Yojana.
Generic Medicines:
  • Drug that are not branded.
  • Produced by Multi-billion dollar Pharmaceutical firms.
  • 2. The whole operation will be implemented & monitored by BPPI.
    BPPI
  • Bureau of Pharma PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) of India.
  • A nodal agency working directly under the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
  • 3. Medicines under Jan Aushadi Yojana will be sold only through Jan Aushadi Store.

    2) ____________ scans internet traffic coming into the country to detect the real-time cyber threat and alert various organisations as well as internet service providers for timely action.
    (A) National Security Agency (NSA)
    (B) Security Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
    (C) National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC)
    (D) Cyber Swachhta Kendra (CWK)
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    Answer-(C) National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC)
    Explanation:
    1. NCCC Government’s online metadata scanning project, will be implemented by CERT-In.
    2. It derives power as per provisions of section 69B of IT Act, 2000.
    3. Metadata means ‘data’ that provides information about other data.
    4. 3 Types of Metadata
  • Desriptive Metadata
  • Structural Metadata
  • Administrative Metadata
  • 5. It has access to
    i. NATGRID – The National Intelligence Grid
    ii. Under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
  • NMW – The New Media Wing
  • EMMC – The Electronic Media Monitoring Centre
  • iii. Under Ministry of Home Affairs
  • NCRB – The National Crime Record Bureau
  • IB – Intelligence Bureau
  • NIA – National Investigation Agency
  • CBI – The Central Bureau of Investigation
  • NCB – The Narcotic Control Bureau

  • 3) According to Oxford Economics' ‘Asian Cities & Regions Outlook 2016’ Report, ________ will have the fastest growth among all Asian cities.
    (A) Delhi
    (B) Mumbai
    (C) Bengaluru
    (D) Hyderabad
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    Answer-(A) Delhi

    4) HySIS stands for __________________.
    (A) Hyper Sensing & Imaging Satellite
    (B) Hyper Spectral Imaging Satellite
    (C) Hyper Spectrum Infrared Satellite
    (D) Highly Sensible Infrared Satellite
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    Answer-(B) Hyper Spectral Imaging Satellite
    Explanation:
  • HySIS imaging will enable distinct identification of objects from space.
  • ISRO develops HySIS using a critical chip, technically called an ‘Optical imaging detector array’.

  • 5) According to Marine Living Resource Department of Andhra University, Vizag’s Rayichapalu has been declared as one of the _____________ fish in the world.
    (A) Oldest
    (B) Rarest
    (C) Endemic
    (D) Indigenous
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    Answer-(B) Rarest
    Explanation:
    The tiny, colourful fish, also known as Ranguchapulu, has a unique colour pattern with spectacular diamond shaped bands.

    6) The world Bio-Fuel day has been celebrated on _________ of every year.
    (A) August 1
    (B) August 3
    (C) August 5
    (D) August 10
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    Answer-(D) August 10

    7) Which Indian team is also known as ‘Blue Tigers’?
    (A) Cricket
    (B) Basket ball
    (C) Foot ball
    (D) Hockey
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    Answer-(C) Foot ball
    Explanation:
    In FIFA rankings, India drop one place to 97th.

    8) The National Anthem in Sign language was directed by _____________.
    (A) Sanjay Leela Bhansali
    (B) Christopher Nolan
    (C) Govind Nihalani
    (D) Sunny Deol
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    Answer-(C) Govind Nihalani
    Explanation:
  • The 3:35 minute long video features Amitabh Bachchan along with some physically challenged children with the Red Fort in the background.
  • Released by Ministry of Human Resource and Development.

  • 9) How many banks merged with SBI with effect from April 1?
    (A) 4
    (B) 5
    (C) 6
    (D) 8
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    Answer-(C) 6
    Explanation:
    1. On 10th August 2017, Lok Sabha passes bill approving merger of 5 associate banks & Bharatiya Mahila Bank
    2. 5 Associate Banks
  • State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur
  • State Bank of Hyderabad
  • State Bank of Mysore
  • State Bank of Patiala
  • State Bank of Travancore
  • 3. With this merger, the SBI has come in the list of top 50 banks globally & is ranked at the 45th position.
    4. In 2008 State Bank of Saurashtra (SBS) was merged with SBI.
    5. In 2009 State Bank of Indore (SBI-Indore) was merged with SBI.

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