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Current Affairs Questions for CGL Tier 1, CLAT, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO, SBI Clerk and SBI PO

August GA Quiz 17

Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given

below.

1. The 2019 International Lefthanders Day was celebrated on which of the following

dates?

A. 11 August B. 12 August C. 13 August

D. 14 August E. None of these

2. Which of the following countries has recently contributed $1 million to the United

Nations (UN) Development system?

A. India B. Mexico C. Indonesia

D. Nigeria E. None of these

3. Name the person who was recently awarded with the prestigious 2019 Prem Bhatia

Award for political reporting.

A. Sudhir Chaudhary B. Sharada Balasubramaniam

C. Rajdeep Sardesai D. IshanKukreti E. None of these

4. Central govt. has recently planed to institute a Motor Vehicle (MV) Accident Fund

under which of the following acts?

A. Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2018

B. Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 C. Motor Vehicles Act, 2017

D. Motor Vehicles Act, 2016 E. None of these

5. As per the recent news, who among the following is the highest paid bank chief

executive in India for the FY19?

A. Sandeep Bakhshi B. Uday Kotak C. Aditya Puri

D. Amitabh Chaudhry E. None of these

6. Who among the following has recently become first batsman to score 20,000

international runs in a decade?

A. K. L. Rahul B. Rohit Sharma C. M S Dhoni

D. Virat Kohli E. None of these

7. Who among the following has been honoured with A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award by

Tamil Nadu govt.?

A. K. Sivan B. A. S. Kiran Kumar C. B. N. Suresh

D. Tessy Thomas E. None of these

8. Which of the following teams has recently won UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul?

A. Chelsea B. Liverpool C. Real Madrid

D. Hamburger SV E. None of these

9. Which of the following banks has recently signed a bancassurance agreement with

Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co Ltd (ABHICL) to provide Aditya Birla's suite of

insurance products to its customers?

A. Yes Bank B. Axis Bank C. Yes Bank

D. HDFC Bank E. None of these

10. Who among the following has recently won the gold medal at the Junior World

Championships held in Talinn, Estonia?

A. Alik Shebzukov B. Vicky Chahar C. Deepak Punia

D. Batmagnai Enkhtuvshin E. None of these

Correct answers:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

A A C B C D A B B C

Explanations:

1.

Hints to Remember

Who: International Lefthanders Day

What: was observed on 13th August 2019

For the complete information kindly read the given lines:

International Left Handers Day is an international day observed annually on August 13

to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of the left handers. The day was first

observed in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, founder of the Lefthanders International, Inc.

International Left Hander's Day was created to celebrate sinistrality and raise awareness

of the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed in a predominantly right-

handed world. It celebrates left-handed people’s uniqueness and differences, a subset

of humanity comprising seven to ten percent of the world's population. The day also

spread awareness on issues faced by left-handers e.g. the importance of the special

needs for left-handed children, and the likelihood for left-handers to develop

schizophrenia. There are approximately 708 million left-handed people in the world.

Men are more likely to be left handed than women.

2.

Hints to Remember

Who: India

What: contributes $1 million to UN fund

When: published on 14th August 2019

India has contributed $1 million to the UN Special Purpose Trust Fund for the Resident

Coordinator System.

The Special Purpose Trust Fund (SPTF) is a specific fund housed within the UN

Secretariat established to receive, consolidate, manage and account for all contributions

and financial transactions of the new Resident Coordinator system in a transparent and

effective way, according to the UN information.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-contributes-1-

million-to-un-fund/articleshow/70670091.cms?from=mdr

3.

Hints to Remember

Who: India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai

What: bags prestigious Prem Bhatia Award for political reporting

When: published on 12th August 2019

Veteran journalist and consulting editor at India Today TV Rajdeep Sardesai has been

awarded the 2019 Prem Bhatia Award for Outstanding Political Reporting.

He was honored for his outstanding political reporting in an event held by the Prem

Bhatia Memorial Trust on Sunday, August 11th at the India International Centre in New

Delhi.

The annual award carries a prize of Rs 2 lakh, and was established in the memory of

veteran journalist Prem Bhatia, who was well known for his political reporting.

Every year, two awards are given to distinguished journalists in the fields of political and

environmental reporting. The awards are decided by an independent jury, which is

specially constituted for this purpose.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/rajdeep-sardesai-prem-bhatia-award-1579960-

2019-08-12

4.

Hints to Remember

Who: Central govt.

What: to set up Motor Vehicle Accident Fund

When: published on 13th August 2019

Giving a much needed relief to victims of road accidents, a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund

is to be set up by the Union government to provide compulsory insurance cover to all

road users in the country.

The fund is one of the key highlights of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019,

passed by Parliament recently and that has been given assent by the President on

August 9.

The fund will be utilised for the treatment of persons injured in road accidents in

accordance with the scheme to be framed by the Centre under Section 162 of the Motor

Vehicles Act. Besides, the fund will be used for providing compensation to

representatives of a person who dies or gets grievously injured in a hit-and-run motor

accident in accordance with the scheme to be framed under Section 161.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/centre-to-set-up-motor-vehicle-

accident-fund/article29085606.ece

5.

Hints to Remember

Who: HDFC CEO Aditya Puri

What: is the highest paid banker in India

When: published on 13th August 2019

HDFC Bank managing director Aditya Puri remained the highest-paid bank chief

executive in India in FY19. Puri's monthly basic salary for FY19 is Rs 89 lakh which is

highest among all banking CEOs. It may be noted that Puri has led HDFC bank since its

inception 25 years ago.

As per the annual reports of top private banks, salaries of CEOs are structured with a

fixed pay component, a variable pay component and stock options. CEO-level pay also

depends on creating shareholder value and improving key performance parameters.

As per the data compiled in a report, Axis Bank CEO Amitabh Chaudhry is the second-

highest-paid bank executive with a basic salary of Rs 30 lakh. Chaudhry took over as CEO

in January this year. Former Axis Bank CEO Shikha Sharma earned around Rs 24 lakh per

month. India's richest banker, Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Uday Kotak ranked at number

three in the highest-paid bank chief executives list with a monthly basic salary of Rs 27

lakh.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/companies/article/hdfc-bank-ceo-

aditya-puri-highest-paid-banker-in-the-country/468086

6.

Hints to Remember

Who: Virat Kohli

What: is first batsman to score 20,000 international runs in a decade

When: published on 15th August 2019

Indian captain Virat Kohli has become the first batsman to score 20,000 international

runs in a single decade, the incredible stat providing another reflection of his greatness.

Kohli has aggregated 20,502 runs across three formats out of which he has scored

20,018 in the ongoing decade.

The batting maestro achieved the feat on the way to his match-winning hundred, his

43rd in the format, against the West Indies in the third ODI.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/virat-kohli-is-first-batsman-to-score-20-

000-international-runs-in-a-decade-1565874507354.html

7.

Hints to Remember

Who: Tamil Nadu

What: Honours ISRO Chief K Sivan With APJ Abdul Kalam Award

When: published on 16th August 2019

In recognition of his stellar work in promotion of science and technology, Indian Space

Research Organisation Chairman K Sivan was on Thursday awarded the Dr APJ Abdul

Kalam Award by the Tamil Nadu government.

Kailasavadivoo Sivan, who led ISRO's successful launch of Chandrayaan-2 mission

recently, could not receive the award in person but will receive it from Chief Minister K

Palaniswami at a later date, the government said.

The Kalam award is to honour those who work for promoting scientific growth,

humanities and students' welfare and the awardees should hail from Tamil Nadu.

The award carries 8 gm gold medal, Rs. five lakh in cash and a citation.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-honours-isro-chief-k-sivan-with-apj-

abdul-kalam-award-2085676

8.

Hints to Remember

Who: Liverpool

What: win UEFA Super Cup

When: published on 15th August 2019

Liverpool captured the 2019 UEFA Super Cup late on Aug. 14 at Istanbul's Vodafone Park

Stadium after beating Chelsea 5-4 on penalties.

The all-English final, which featured 2019 Champions League winner Liverpool and 2019

Europa League winner Chelsea, saw a hard-fought competition throughout.

Chelsea's French forward Olivier Giroud gave his team the lead in the 36th minute.

But Liverpool picked up their tempo as winger Sadio Mane equalized three minutes into

the second half.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/liverpool-win-uefa-super-cup-145785

9.

Hints to Remember

Who: Aditya Birla Health

What: ties-up with Axis Bank, to offer holistic health insurance

When: published on 14th August 2019

Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co Ltd (ABHICL) on Tuesday announced bancassurance tie-

up with Axis Bank.

ABHICL will now offer holistic health insurance solutions to the bank's customers across

the nation, the Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) subsidiary said in a release.

This tie-up will provide ABHICL a platform for reaching out to the bank's existing and

new customers through physical and digital channels and enable them to experience

'proactive care' through its industry first initiatives such as HealthReturnsTM, Chronic

Management Program, among others, it said.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://www.livemint.com/insurance/news/aditya-birla-health-ties-up-with-axis-bank-to-offer-holistic-health-insurance-1565758816838.html

10.

Hints to Remember

Who: Deepak Punia

What: Becomes India's First Junior World Champion Wrestler In 18 Years

When: published on 14th August 2019

Grappler Deepak Punia on Wednesday became India's first junior World Champion in 18

years after he claimed a gold medal at the junior worlds with a win over Russia's Alik

Shebzukhov at Tallinn, Estonia.

The score was tied 2-2 at the end of the 86kg men's freestyle bout but the Indian was

declared champion because he had scored the last point.

The last Indians to emerge gold medallist at the Junior World Championship were

Ramesh Kumar (69 kg) and Palwinder Singh Cheema (130 kg) who stood atop the

podium in 2001.

Before prevailing over Shebzukhov, Punia, who also won a gold at 2016 Cadet World

Championship, comfortably defeated Milan Korcsog of Hungary 10-1 in his opening

bout.

For the complete information kindly visit given link:

https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-deepak-punia-becomes-

indias-first-junior-world-champion-wrestler-in-18-years/336255

Top 10 news of the day : 17th August 2019

1. Deepak Punia Becomes India's First Junior World Champion Wrestler In 18 Years.

(17th August 2019 Current Affairs Questions and Answers)

Grappler Deepak Punia on Wednesday became India's first junior World Champion in 18

years after he claimed a gold medal at the junior worlds with a win over Russia's Alik

Shebzukhov at Tallinn, Estonia.

The score was tied 2-2 at the end of the 86kg men's freestyle bout but the Indian was

declared champion because he had scored the last point.

The last Indians to emerge gold medallist at the Junior World Championship were

Ramesh Kumar (69 kg) and Palwinder Singh Cheema (130 kg) who stood atop the

podium in 2001.

Before prevailing over Shebzukhov, Punia, who also won a gold at 2016 Cadet World

Championship, comfortably defeated Milan Korcsog of Hungary 10-1 in his opening

bout.

2. Aditya Birla Health ties-up with Axis Bank, to offer holistic health insurance.

(Latest Current Affairs Quiz of 17th August 2019)

Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co Ltd (ABHICL) on Tuesday announced bancassurance tie-

up with Axis Bank.

ABHICL will now offer holistic health insurance solutions to the bank's customers across

the nation, the Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) subsidiary said in a release.

This tie-up will provide ABHICL a platform for reaching out to the bank's existing and

new customers through physical and digital channels and enable them to experience

'proactive care' through its industry first initiatives such as HealthReturnsTM, Chronic

Management Program, among others, it said.

3. Liverpool wins UEFA Super Cup.

(Current Affairs in Short of 17th August 2019)

Liverpool captured the 2019 UEFA Super Cup late on Aug. 14 at Istanbul's Vodafone Park

Stadium after beating Chelsea 5-4 on penalties.

The all-English final, which featured 2019 Champions League winner Liverpool and 2019

Europa League winner Chelsea, saw a hard-fought competition throughout.

Chelsea's French forward Olivier Giroud gave his team the lead in the 36th minute.

But Liverpool picked up their tempo as winger Sadio Mane equalized three minutes into

the second half.

4. Tamil Nadu Honours ISRO Chief K Sivan With APJ Abdul Kalam Award.

(Important Current Affairs Questions and Answers of 17th August 2019)

In recognition of his stellar work in promotion of science and technology, Indian Space

Research Organisation Chairman K Sivan was on Thursday awarded the Dr APJ Abdul

Kalam Award by the Tamil Nadu government.

Kailasavadivoo Sivan, who led ISRO's successful launch of Chandrayaan-2 mission

recently, could not receive the award in person but will receive it from Chief Minister K

Palaniswami at a later date, the government said.

The Kalam award is to honour those who work for promoting scientific growth,

humanities and students' welfare and the awardees should hail from Tamil Nadu.

The award carries 8 gm gold medal, Rs. five lakh in cash and a citation.

5. Virat Kohli is first batsman to score 20,000 international runs in a decade.

(Latest Current Affairs PDF of 17th August 2019)

Indian captain Virat Kohli has become the first batsman to score 20,000 international

runs in a single decade, the incredible stat providing another reflection of his greatness.

Kohli has aggregated 20,502 runs across three formats out of which he has scored

20,018 in the ongoing decade.

The batting maestro achieved the feat on the way to his match-winning hundred, his

43rd in the format, against the West Indies in the third ODI.

6. HDFC CEO Aditya Puri is the highest paid banker in India.

(Most Important Current Affairs Quiz of 17th August 2019)

HDFC Bank managing director Aditya Puri remained the highest-paid bank chief

executive in India in FY19. Puri's monthly basic salary for FY19 is Rs 89 lakh which is

highest among all banking CEOs. It may be noted that Puri has led HDFC bank since its

inception 25 years ago.

As per the annual reports of top private banks, salaries of CEOs are structured with a

fixed pay component, a variable pay component and stock options. CEO-level pay also

depends on creating shareholder value and improving key performance parameters.

As per the data compiled in a report, Axis Bank CEO Amitabh Chaudhry is the second-

highest-paid bank executive with a basic salary of Rs 30 lakh. Chaudhry took over as CEO

in January this year. Former Axis Bank CEO Shikha Sharma earned around Rs 24 lakh per

month. India's richest banker, Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Uday Kotak ranked at number

three in the highest-paid bank chief executives list with a monthly basic salary of Rs 27

lakh.

7. Central govt. to set up Motor Vehicle Accident Fund.

(Daily Current Affairs Capsule of 17th August 2019)

Giving a much needed relief to victims of road accidents, a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund

is to be set up by the Union government to provide compulsory insurance cover to all

road users in the country.

The fund is one of the key highlights of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019,

passed by Parliament recently and that has been given assent by the President on

August 9.

The fund will be utilised for the treatment of persons injured in road accidents in

accordance with the scheme to be framed by the Centre under Section 162 of the Motor

Vehicles Act. Besides, the fund will be used for providing compensation to

representatives of a person who dies or gets grievously injured in a hit-and-run motor

accident in accordance with the scheme to be framed under Section 161.

8. India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai bags prestigious Prem Bhatia Award for political

reporting.

(Top 10 Objective Current Affairs Quiz of 17th August 2019)

Veteran journalist and consulting editor at India Today TV Rajdeep Sardesai has been

awarded the 2019 Prem Bhatia Award for Outstanding Political Reporting.

He was honored for his outstanding political reporting in an event held by the Prem

Bhatia Memorial Trust on Sunday, August 11th at the India International Centre in New

Delhi.

The annual award carries a prize of Rs 2 lakh, and was established in the memory of

veteran journalist Prem Bhatia, who was well known for his political reporting.

Every year, two awards are given to distinguished journalists in the fields of political and

environmental reporting. The awards are decided by an independent jury, which is

specially constituted for this purpose.

9. India contributes $1 million to UN fund.

(Top 10 MCQs on Current Affairs of 17th August 2019)

India has contributed $1 million to the UN Special Purpose Trust Fund for the Resident

Coordinator System.

The Special Purpose Trust Fund (SPTF) is a specific fund housed within the UN

Secretariat established to receive, consolidate, manage and account for all contributions

and financial transactions of the new Resident Coordinator system in a transparent and

effective way, according to the UN information.

10. International Lefthanders Day was observed on 13th August 2019.

(Current Affairs and GK Questions of 17th August 2019)

International Left Handers Day is an international day observed annually on August 13

to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of the left handers. The day was first

observed in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, founder of the Lefthanders International, Inc.

International Left Hander's Day was created to celebrate sinistrality and raise awareness

of the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed in a predominantly right-

handed world. It celebrates left-handed people’s uniqueness and differences, a subset

of humanity comprising seven to ten percent of the world's population. The day also

spread awareness on issues faced by left-handers e.g. the importance of the special

needs for left-handed children, and the likelihood for left-handers to develop

schizophrenia. There are approximately 708 million left-handed people in the world.

Men are more likely to be left handed than women.

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