Current Affairs Practice Question and Answer

Q:

When is the 'International Chess Day' celebrated every year?

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    20th July
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    21st July
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    17th July
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    18th July
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Answer : 1. "20th July"
Explanation :

1. Every year 20th July is celebrated as World Chess Day all over the world.

2. The game of chess is a very peaceful but entertaining game, which requires a lot of brain power, hence it is also called mind game.

3. 20th July was chosen as Chess Day because the International Chess Federation was established in Paris in 1924 on 20th July.

Q:

International Chess Day is celebrated every year?

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    20 July
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    14 July
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    23 July
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    17 July
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Answer : 1. "20 July"

Q:

Who has referred to the Planning Commission as the "Economic Cabinet"?

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    Santhanam
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    Dr. gadgil
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    P. P. Agarwal
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    Ashok Chanda
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Answer : 4. "Ashok Chanda"
Explanation :

1. The Planning Commission was called the Economic Cabinet of India by Ashok Chandra.

2. The Planning Commission is a non-constitutional and non-statutory body and is responsible for preparing five-year plans for social and economic development in India.

3. The government replaced the Planning Commission with a new institution NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) on 1 January 2015.

Q:

Who said that "No structure of society is completely destroyed, but its form changes."

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    Jawahar Lal Nehru
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    Mahatma Gandhi
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    Rajni Kothari
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    Morris Jones
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Answer : 3. "Rajni Kothari"
Explanation :

रजनी कोठारी कहा कि "समाज की कोई भी संरचना पूर्णतः समाप्त नहीं होती है, बल्कि उसका स्वरूप बदल जाता है।"

Q:

Who has assumed charge as National Small Industries Corporation Limited's Chairman and Managing Director?

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    Dr. Suman K Bery
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    Dr Manoj Soni
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    P Udayakumar
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    Gopal Sharma
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Answer : 3. "P Udayakumar"
Explanation :

P Udayakumar has taken charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of National Small Industries Corporation Limited.

Q:

The Central Government has issued a gazette notification regarding the extension of the tenure of Defense Secretary, Home Secretary, Secretary of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) by how many years?

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    3 years
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    2 years
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    4 years
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    5 years
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Answer : 2. "2 years"
Explanation :

Has the Central Government issued a gazette notification regarding extending the tenure of the Defense Secretary, Home Secretary, Secretary of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) by 2 years?

Q:

Who has been appointed as the Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB)?

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    Dinkar Gupta
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    K.V Rajendranatha Reddy
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    S. K. Singhal
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    Tapan Kumar Deka
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Answer : 4. "Tapan Kumar Deka"
Explanation :

The Central Government on June 24, 2022, appointed senior IPS officer Tapan Kumar Deka as the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).

Q:

How many consecutive pilgrimages to the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple have been undertaken by drummer Sivamani?

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    27
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    30
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    35
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    38
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Answer : 3. "35"
Explanation :

1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.

2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.

3. The temple is open to people of all religions.

4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.

5. Before visiting Sabarimala, pilgrims have to observe celibacy for 41 days.

6. Dholakia Shivamani has made 35 pilgrimages to the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple

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