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MY CAREER ACADEMY CRRENT AFFAIRS:08.07.2019 1.Arinjeeta Dey won a __________ medal for India in World Youth Cup 2019. A.Gold B.Silver C.Bronze D.None of the Above 3. The VedicAns religion:B along with its Later 2.Who is the author of the book 'Whispers of Time'? A.Krishna Saksena B.Jhumpa Lahiri C.Vikram Seth D.Rohinton Mistry (Vedic) developmentsAns:A is actually known as 3.The Union Budget 2019 targets what amount through the disinvestment of CPSEs including Air India? (a) Hinduism(b)A.Rs 90,000 Brahmanism(c)crore B.Rs Bhagavatism(d) 1,05,000 crore Vedic C.RsDharmaAns: 1,50,000 crore(b) D.Rs 1,95,000 crore Ans:B 4. The4.Which Vedic Aryans state has first launched settled the in 'Janthe regionChoupal' of program to discuss public issues? (a) CentralA.Bihar India(b) GangeticB.Madhya Doab(c) Pradesh Saptasindhu(d) C.Jharkhand Kashmir andD.Chhattisgarh Punjab Ans: (c) Ans:D 3. The5.Which Vedic religion water body along separates with its Europe, Later (Vedic) Africa and developments Asia? is actually known as (a) Hinduism(b)A.Black sea Brahmanism(c)B.Caspian sea Bhagavatism(d) C.Mediterranean Vedic seaDharmaAns: D.Red (b) sea Ans:C 4. The6.Ikram Vedic AryansAli Khil, whofirst brokesettled Sachin in the Tendulkar's region of rare World Cup record, is from which country? (a) CentralA.South India(b) Africa GangeticB.Pakistan Doab(c) Saptasindhu(d)C.England KashmirD.Afghanistan and Punjab Ans: (c) Ans:D 7.Who among the following is nominated to lead EU Commission by European Union leaders? A.Mette Frederiksen B.Ursula von der Leyen C.Nicos Anastasiades D.Charles Michel Ans:B 8.Name the batsmen who retained top position in the latest ICC rankings. A.Virat Kohli B.Rohit Sharma C.Babar Azam D.David Warner Ans:A 9.An encyclopedia is being developed on which among the following freedom fighters? A.Vallabhbhai Patel B.Subhas Chandra Bose C.Chandra Shekhar Azad D.Mahatma Gandhi Ans:D 10.Who signed an MoU with NeGD to develop revamped app? A.Indian Army B.Indian Navy C.Indian Police D.Indian Air Force Ans: A 11.What was the theme of the International Day of Cooperatives 2019? A.Coops at the Intersections B.Gender and the Coops C.Still Standing Strong D.Coops 4 decent work Ans:D 12.Which state government approves Aadhaar-linked payment for pension disbursal? A.Andra Pradesh B.Rajasthan C.Jammu and Kashmir D.West Bengal Ans:C 13.DRDO successfully tested Nag missiles in __________. A.Agra B.Pune C.Pokhran D.Nasik Ans:C 14.How Many countries are the member of AU(African Union)? A.40 B.36 C.55 D.28 Ans:C 15.Which country wins the Copa America 2019 Title, recently? A.Argentina B.Chile C.Peru D.Brazil Ans:D 16.The point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is closest to the sun is called________? A.Aphelion B.Perihelion C.Horizon D.Zenith Ans:B 17. For which sector a new TV channel would be launched as announced in Budget 2019? A.Entertainment B.Education C.Start-ups D.Parenting Ans:C 18.Who among the following has won the men's singles title of Canada Open Badminton by defeating India's Parupalli Kashyap? A.Lee Dong-keun B.Li Shi Feng C.Misha Zilberman D.Wang Tzu-wei Ans:B 19.Name of the BSF operation that is launched along the Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu. A.Sudarshan B.Operation Cold C.Black Thunder D.Blue Star Ans: A 20.MOSAiC mission is a year-long expedition into which of the following ocean? A.Antarctica ocean B.Pacific ocean C.Arctic ocean D.Indian ocean Ans:C 21.Indian athletes won __________ gold medals in the Kutno Athletics Meet held in Poland. A.4 B.3 C.6 D.8 Ans:A 22.What is the capital of 'Algeria'? A.Algiers B.Rabat C.Addis Ababa D.Pretoria Ans:A 23.In which African country, African Union(AU) summit is being held? A.Niger B.Ethiopia C.South Africa D.Algeria Ans:A 24.Bi-cycle sharing scheme to be introduced in __________. A.Chennai B.Bengaluru C.Puducherry D.Hyderabad Ans:C 25. The Budget 2019 reduces tax rate for companies having annual turnover up to Rs 400 crore. It is upto; A.10% B.12% C.18% D.25% Ans:D 26.Who frames the monetary policy of India? A.Finance Minister B.Prime Minister C.RBI D.NITI Aayog Ans:C 27.Which of the following team wins FIFA Women's World Cup 2019? A.Norway B.United States C.Netherlands D.Italy Ans:B 1. Ans:B:-Karate girl, Arinjeeta Dey (Barasat, West Bengal) won a silver medal under the 12 category in the World Youth Cup 2019. The competition was held in Umag, Croatia(from July 1 to July 5, 2019). It was organized by World Karate Federation affiliated to the International Olympic Association. A total of 35 countries participated in this competition. He won 3 times in national championship junior level category (2017 KAI SUB Junior National gold medalist, 2018 KAI SUB Junior National gold medalist,2019 KAI SUB Junior National Gold and Silver Medalist). 2. Ans-Option A:-The book titled 'Whispers of Time' has been authored by Dr Krishna Saksena. The story witnesses three generations in the author's long life of 90 years in which she found a great difference. If the first was too strict and severe in clinging hard to traditions, the second had softened down to new values of love and helpfulness. In a way it was a beautiful world of togetherness. But this world soon dwindles into a world of selfishness and deceit. The series of events are developed in a powerful manner that makes the novel both real and revealing. The book has recently unveiled by Smriti Zubin Irani, the Union Minister of Textiles & Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD), at India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi. 3. Ans: Option B:-Budget 2019-20 targets Rs 1,05,000 crore through the disinvestment receipts of the FY 2019-20. Government will re-initiate the process of strategic disinvestment of Air India, and other CPSEs for strategic participation by the private sector. View Answer Discuss in Forum Workspace Report 4. Ans: Option D:-Bhupesh Baghel, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh has started a program to address various issues faced by the general public. This 'Jan Choupal' program will take place every weak in Raipur district. 5. Ans: Option C:-The Mediterranean Sea is the body of water that separates Europe, Africa and Asia. The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow passage called the Strait of Gibraltar. 6. Ans: Option D:-.Afghanistan Wicket-keeper batsman, Ikram Alikhil has achieved a rare feat as he broke Sachin Tendulkar's record of the highest score by a teenager in the World Cup. He scored 86 off 92 balls in Afghanistan's final league fixture against West Indies in Leeds on 4th July 2019. The record was previously held by Tendulkar who scored 84 against in the 1992 World Cup at the age of 18 years and 318 days. 7. Ans: Option B:-Germany's Ursula von der Leyen nominated to lead EU Commission. EU leaders have put forward their nominations for the bloc's top jobs, with a woman for the first time proposed as European Commission chief. 8.Ans: Option A:-Team India skipper Virat Kohli retained the top position among batsmen in the latest ICC rankings. Rohit Sharma bridged the gap at No. 2 following record five World Cup tons. Pakistan's Babar Azam got third place. Australia opener David Warner re-entered the top 10 at number six. India in the ODI rankings with Jasprit Bumrah extending his lead at the top from 21 points to 56 points. After grabbing 17 wickets in the nine league matches at the World Cup. New Zealand's Trent Boult remained in the second spot. 9.Ans Option D:-Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the development of Gandhipedia. The encyclopedia is being developed by national council for science museum to sensitize the youth on Gandhian philosophy. 10.Ans: Option A:-Indian Army signed an MoU with NeGD to develop revamped app. They are the part of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) They will maintain the centralised database for personnel, equipment and major stores to provide management-related information to Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army). 11.Ans: Option D:-United Nations International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July and this year it was observed on July 6, 2019. It's aim is to create awareness on cooperatives and promote international solidarity, economic efficiency, equality, and world peace. The theme for 2019 is "Coops 4 decent work". It is the 25th United Nations International Day of Cooperatives and the 96th International Cooperative day. It was celebrated for the first time in July 1923 by the International Co- operative Alliance (ICA). 12.Ans: Option C:-The Jammu and Kashmir government approves Aadhaar-linked payment mode for pension disbursal. The aim is to distribute pension to the beneficiaries under various central and state sponsored schemes in order to ensure transparency and to avoid delay. 13.Ans: Option C:-DRDO successfully tested Nag missiles in Pokhran ranges. The system includes a third generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile, the NAG, along with the Missile Carrier Vehicle (NAMICA).