Current Affairs Quiz 29 October 2014

Daily Current Affairs Quiz-20

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1. Who amongst following has been named to chair global research platform panel on sustainable development instituted by an alliance of UNEP, UNESCO and World Meteorological Association?

A. Shahi Throor
B. Madhav Gadgil
C. Arvind Subramanian
D. Jairam Ramesh

D. Jairam Ramesh

He was designated as the head of Future Earth Engagement Committee, a global research platform panel on sustainable development.

The Future Earth Engagement Committee was instituted by an alliance of organisations including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).

2. According to World Bank report released on April 2014, India has replaced which country to become third largest economy based on Purchasing Power Parity(PPP)?

A. Japan
B. Germany
C. Russia
D. China

A. Japan

3. Who amongst following was recently appointed as the CEO of software giant Infosys?

A. Vishal Sikka
B. S. Ramadora
C. Jeya Kumar
D. Kris Gopalakrishna

A. Vishal Sikka

4. According to World Economic Forum's 2014 gender gap index, India is at ________ position amongst _____142 countries.

A. 71st
B. 101st
C. 114th
D. 135th

C. 114th

India slipped 13 spots from its last year's ranking of 101 on the Gender Gap Index by the World Economic Forum. India is part of the 20 worst-performing countries on the labour force participation, estimated earned income, literacy rate and sex ratio at birth indicators.

On the other hand, India is among the top 20 best- performing countries on the political empowerment subindex.

The index was first introduced by the World Economic Forum in 2006 as a framework for capturing the magnitude of gender-based disparities and tracking their progress. The index benchmarks national gender gaps on economic, political, education and health criteria.

5. The Centre will soon launch an intensive information, education and communication (IEC) campaign at an estimated cost of __________ to generate awareness about the need for cleanliness and to bring about much-needed behavioural changes for achieving the goal of 'Swachh Bharat'

A. Rs 1800 crore
B. Rs. 900 crore
C. Rs. 500 crore
D. Rs. 100 crore

A. Rs 1800 crore

6. As per the latest data from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued Aadhaar numbers to to how many residents across the country as of now ?

A. 90 crore
B. 70 crore
C. 60 crore
D. 45 crore

B. 70 crore
Nine states, including Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, have crossed 90 per cent Aadhaar coverage, while 16 states have over 70 per cent coverage, a press statement by UIDAI said.In the recent months, government has provided fresh impetus to the UIDAI by linking Aadhaar to various schemes and initiatives, including the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), MGNREGS, Pensions, Scholarships, DBTL, UAN (EPFO), PDS, Passports, Attendance system in government offices etc.

7. Global solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services SunEdison Inc signed an MoU with which state government to establish 5,000 MW capacity of solar power in next five years in the state ?

A. Gujarat
B. Tamilnadu
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra

C. Rajasthan

8. Which telecom giant from Japan pledged to make an investment of 10 billion US dollars (over 60000 crore rupees) in India's IT and communications sector in coming years ?

A. SoftBank Group
B. ANI Technologies
C. NTT Communications Corp
D. Tokai Communications

A. SoftBank Group

9. Google CEO Larry Page on 26 October 2014 appointed whom as new Product Chief of Google ?

A. Vic Gundotra
B. Sundar Pichai
C. Susan Wojcicki
D. Andy Rubin

B. Sundar Pichai

In addition to handling his new responsibility, Pichai will continue to work as Senior Vice President of Android, Chrome and Apps.

10. Sundar Pichai will look after entire major product range of Google except ___________.

A. Google plus
B. Gmail
C. Search Maps
D. Youtube

D. Youtube

Google’s YouTube will remain under the command of Susan Wojcicki, CEO of the well known video hosting website.