Current Affairs Quiz - July 6 2017

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1. On July 5, 2017, Supreme Court told Central Government that there is a need
for Parliament to make law to ensure fair and transparent appointment of:
1.Attorney General of India
2.Heads of Defence Forces
3.Election Commissioners
4.Solicitor General of India
5.Governors of States
Answer & Explanation
Answer 3.Election Commissioners

Explanation :
The Bench of Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar and Y. Chandrachud pointed out that
there is a gap due to the lack of a parliamentary law which transparently spells out
the eligibility, criteria required for a person to be an election commissioner.
2. India has raked at which position on latest FIFA World ranking released on 6th
of July 2017?
1.81st
2.86th
3.91st
4.96th
5.101st
Answer 4.96th
Explanation :
India has moved four places up to the 96th position in the FIFA World ranking
released on 6th of July 2017. This is Indias second best ranking and its previous
best was the 94th position in February 1996
3. Which among the following has become the last state to adopt the Goods and
Services Tax (GST) resolution during a special session on July 5, 2017?
1.Jammu and Kashmir
2.Kerala
3.West Bengal
4.Tamil Nadu
5.Assam
Answer 1.Jammu & Kashmir

Explanation :
The resolution was moved by Jammu & Kashmir state Finance Minister Haseeb
Drabu and was adopted through a presidential order. With this, all the states have
implemented the Goods and Services Tax.
4. On July 6, 2017, which among the following Asian country declared itself free
from highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 and H5N8)?
1.China
2.Bangladesh
3.India
4.Pakistan
5.Sri Lanka
Answer 3.India
Explanation :
India has declared itself free from highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 and
H5N8) after surveillance in the states showed no evidence of its presence. Union
Agriculture Ministry release said surveillance was carried out throughout the country
and around the areas of the outbreaks since completion of the operation (including
culling, disinfection and clean-up), which showed no evidence of presence of Avian
Influenza Virus.
5. Which State government has signed an Expression of Intent (EOI) with the
International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and Athletics
Federation of India (AFI) to establish a High Performance Academy in the
state?
1.Chhattisgarh
2.Jharkhand
3.Andhra Pradesh
4.Odisha
5.Manipur
Answer 4.Odisha
Explanation :
Union Sports Ministry will provide coaching, integrated support services and
education to athletes, the State Sports and Youth Services Department will provide
funds and make sure availability of necessary infrastructure and support services,
including an outdoor stadium. Besides, the IAAF will assist in educating elite coaches
and provide specialists. High Performance Academy is to be set up in Bhubaneswar.
6. Crysanthumun, a new fast-growing Israeli flower has been named after which
leader?
1.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
2.Russia President Vladimir Putin
3.UK Prime Minister Theresa May
4.US President Donald Trump
5.German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Answer 1.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Explanation :
During his Israel visit, PM Modi visited the Danziger Dan Flower Farm along with
his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Mishmar Hashiva where they were
briefed about the latest technologies being used for floriculture. Commemorating
Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit, Danziger Flower Farm named
the flower Crysanthumun as Modi, on the name of Prime Minister.
7. Which Indian company has signed a MoU with Israeli firm Shachaf Engineering
to collaborate on design, development and manufacture of strategic electronics
for military use?
1.Larsen & Toubro
2.Bharat Forge
3.BHEL
4.Mahindra Telephonics
5.Reliance Defence & Engineering
Answer 4.Mahindra Telephonics

Explanation :
The MoU was signed in Tel Aviv on the day when PM Narendra Modi arrived in Israel
on official visit. Under the deal, Mahindra Telephonics would look to jointly develop
strategic electronics and systems for use in aerospace and marine domains with
Shachaf Engineering.
8. Which countrys Ambassador to the United Nations, has told a meeting of

the U.N. Security Council that her country is prepared to use military means to
defend against the threat posed by North Koreas launch of an intercontinental
ballistic missile?
1.South Korea
2.Japan
3.Indonesia
4.Philippines
5.US
Answer 5.US
Explanation :
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley said the United States would
propose new U.N. sanctions on North Korea, which could include cutting off the
major sources of hard currency to the North Korean regime, restricting the flow of oil
to their military and their weapons programs and increase air and maritime
restrictions.
9. On July 4, 2017, which European countrys parliament approved a long-awaited

law criminalizing torture?
1.Italy
2.Portugal
3.Greece
4.Spain
5.France
Answer 1.Italy
Explanation :
Italys parliament on July 4, 2017 approved a long-awaited law criminalizing torture,
but critics said it had been so heavily watered down that many abuses may still go
unpunished. Italy ratified the 1984 United Nations Convention against Torture in
1988 but till July 4, 2017, had never legislated to make it a criminal offence.
10. Which Indian company has signed a MoU with Russias Vnesheconom bank to
create a $200 million IT and Innovation Fund?
1.Reliance Capital
2.Bajaj Finance
3.Srei Infrastructure Finance
4.Tata Consultancy Services
5.L&T Finance Holdings
Answer 3.Srei Infrastructure Finance

Explanation :
The MoU was signed last month at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
in the presence of Prime-Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir
Putin. This fund will enable Srei and Vnesheconombank to jointly explore investment
opportunities in technology companies in Russia, India and other selected regions.
11. Retirement fund body EPFO has inked pacts with five banks for collections of
provident dues and to make retirement payments. Which among the following
is NOT one of the five banks?
1.ICICI Bank
2.Axis Bank
3.Kotak Mahindra Bank
4.Bank of Baroda
5.State Bank of India
Answer 5.State Bank of India

Explanation :
The tie-ups with Bank of Baroda, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak
Mahindra Bank will help EPFO save around Rs 125 crore a year and expedite its
investments as well as payment of benefits to its members.
12. Which private sector bank has tied up with PFG Forex for remittance facility for
the benefit of Indian expatriates from Australia?
1.South Indian Bank
2.Federal Bank
3.IDFC Bank
4.Bandhan Bank
5.Cathoic Syrian Bank
Answer 1.South Indian Bank

Explanation :
Under this arrangement, NRIs can enjoy cost-effective and fast remittance services
using South Indian Banks (SIBs) Express facility. NRIs can visit the PFG Forex
outlets across Australia for remittances to India. SIB is already having correspondent
banking arrangement with National Australia Bank and Fly World Money Exchange
for remittances to India.
13. On July 4, 2017, which company opened its first digital factory in India, also
the third globally after one each in Germany and China?
1.Siemens
2.Hitachi
3.General Electric
4.Skoda
5.Proteq
Answer 1.Siemens
Explanation :
Siemens hopes to use Mumbais digital factory as a showcase to sell a range of plant
automation equipment and software to Indian manufacturing units. Digital factory is
one of the nine divisions at Siemens. It aims to provide a comprehensive portfolio of
hard ware and software products which enable comprehensive integration of data
from development, production and suppliers.
14. On July 5, 2017, who among the following was appointed as non-executive
chairman of Union Bank of India?
1.Maruti Reddy
2.Naved Sheikh
3.Kewal Handa
4.Ranjit Nayak
5.Anil Biswas
Answer 3.Kewal Handa

Explanation :
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Handas appointment as
non-official director/non-executive chairman of Union Bank. Handa will hold the post
for a period of three years.
15. On July 5, 2017, which space agency successfully delivered super-

heavy Intelsat 35e, a commercial communications satellite, to a Geostationary
Transfer Orbit (GTO)?
1.ISRO
2.NASA
3.European Space Agency
4.Virgin Galactic
5.SpaceX
Answer 5.SpaceXExplanation :
Intelsat 35e was launched from Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, US. After a half-hour
trek across the Atlantic, SpaceXs Falcon 9 deployed Intelsat 35e around 32 minutes
into the flight. With a mass of 6,761kg, the Intelsat 35e communications satellite is
the heaviest payload SpaceX has ever launched towards geostationary
orbit, about 36,000km above the Earths surface.
16. A rare ______with a pale skin color has been spotted for the first time in the
Nilgiris by a wildlife photographer on 5th of July 2017.
1.White Lion
2.White Tiger
3.White Peacock
4.White Leopard
5.White Cobra
Answer 1.White Tiger

Explanation :
Photographer Nilanjan Ray from Bengaluru spotted White Tiger at an undisclosed
location on a recent trip to the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. White tigers have been
reported predominantly from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh.
17. Which country beat Pakistan in the final of the Asian Team Snooker
Championship?
1.India
2.China
3.Japan
4.South Korea
5.Vietnam
Answer 1.India
Explanation :
Indias Pankaj Advani teamed up with Laxman Rawat to beat Pakistan in the final of
the Asian Team Snooker Championship. Asian Snooker Championship was held in
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
18. World Zoonoses Day is observed on which date every year?

1.5th July
2.6th July
3.7th July
4.8th July
5.9th July
Answer 2.6th July

Explanation :
The World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on 6th of July to create awareness
on zoonotic diseases, how to prevent them and what actions to take when exposed.
World Zoonosis Day is also particularly important as it commemorates 6th July 1885,
when Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against, a zoonotic
disease, to Joseph Meister after he had been mauled by a rabid dog.
19. On July 5, 2017, Pakistan successfully test-fired short-range surface-to-surface

ballistic missile named:
1.Noor
2.Ashoura
3.Nasr
4.Emad
5.Fajr
Answer 3.Nasr
Explanation :
Pakistan Army has conducted a series of training launches and tests during the
current week for validation of new technical parameters of NASR with enhanced
range from 60-70 kilometres and flight maneuverability.
20. On July 4, 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted his Israeli counterpart
Benjamin Netanyahu replicas of two sets of relics from ______, regarded as
key artefacts of the long Jewish history in India.
1.Goa
2.Puducherry
3.Kerala
4.Gujarat
5.West Bengal
Answer 3.Kerala
Explanation :
The gift comprises two different sets of copper plates that are believed to have been
inscribed in 9-10th Century. The replica of these plates was made possible with the
cooperation of Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church in Thiruvalla, Kerala.
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Answer & Explanation

Answer 3.Election Commissioners

Answer & Explanation

Answer 1.Jammu & Kashmir

Answer 1.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Answer 4.Mahindra Telephonics

8. Which countrys Ambassador to the United Nations, has told a meeting of

9. On July 4, 2017, which European countrys parliament approved a long-awaited

Answer & Explanation

Answer 3.Srei Infrastructure Finance

Answer 5.State Bank of India

Answer & Explanation

Answer 1.South Indian Bank

Answer & Explanation

Answer & Explanation

Answer 3.Kewal Handa

15. On July 5, 2017, which space agency successfully delivered super-

Answer & Explanation

Answer & Explanation

Answer 1.White Tiger

18. World Zoonoses Day is observed on which date every year?

Answer 2.6th July

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