Daily Current Affairs MCQ- 2nd August 2017

Daily Current Affairs MCQ- 2nd August 2017

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Q1.The use of which of the following metals is/are banned in the firecrackers by Supreme Court ?
A]Lithium
B]Mercury
C]Arsenic
D]Antimony
E]All of these

Q2.India has signed a pact on trade, commerce and transit with which of the following countries ?
A]Bhutan
B]Nepal
C]Bangladesh
D]Sri Lanka
E]None of these

Q3.Who has launched the Swachh Survekshan Scheme- 2018 in New Delhi ?
A]Narendra Modi
B]Rajnath Singh
C]Sushma Swaraj
D]Narendra Singh Tomar
E]J P Nadda

Q4.Which of the following companies has become the most valuable two wheeler maker in India ?
A]Hero Motocorp
B]Bajaj Auto
C]Eicher Motors
D]Tata Motors
E]None of them

Q5.Who has appointed as the Chief of the Eastern Command of Army ?
A]Sunil Singhania
B]Abhay Krishna
C]Rakesh Khurana
D]Abhishek Mehta
E]None of them

Q6.Who has become the the President of Cisco for its India and SAARC operations ?
A]Dinesh Malkani
B]Mukesh Sahai
C]Sameer Garde
D]Raghuram Yadav
E]None of them

Q7.Indian Army has participated in the tank race competition held at which country ?
A]China
B]Germany
C]USA
D]Russia
E]England

Q8.Which of the following statements is/are true about Back Up Navigation Satellite IRNSS- 1H ?
A]The satellite is launched by ISRO.
B]The navigation satellite will be launched by the end of this month.
C]It is a back up satellite for the "IRNSS-1A" as the three rubidium atomic clocks on board stopped functioning.
D]It is an independent regional navigation satellite system.
E]All of these

Q9.Who has become the 2nd richest person of Asia ?
A]Anil Ambani
B]Mukesh Ambani
C]Ratan Tata
D]Aditya Birla
E]None of these

Q10.Flipkart has merged with which of the following companies ?
A]Paytm
B]E-bay
C]Craftsvilla
D]Quickr
E]None of these

Explanation

Explanation 1. The use of Lithium, Mercury, Arsenic, Antimony, Lead are banned in the firecrackers by Supreme Court. These metals are harmful and can cause air pollution. The bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur has banned the metals.

Explanation 2. India has signed a agreement on trade, commerce and transit with Bhutan. It has come into force from July 29. The agreement provides the free trade regime between the territories of India and Bhutan.

Explanation 3. Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Narendra Singh Tomar has launched the Swachh Survekshan Scheme- 2018 in New Delhi. Under this scheme, it will assess sanitation levels in all cities and towns effecting the life of 40 crore urban people.

Explanation 4. Eicher Motors has become the most valuable two-wheeler maker in India. It is the parent company of Royal Enfield. Along with it has also become the fourth most valuable Automaker of India.

Explanation 5. Abhay Krishna has appointed as the Chief of the Eastern Command of Army. The eastern command will guard the major part of Sino-India Border including the Sikkim Sector. He is a Gallantry Award winner in counter insurgency operations in Manipur.

Explanation 6. Sameer Garde has become the the President of Cisco for its India and SAARC operations. He will handle senior level external engagement of Cisco.

Explanation 7. Indian Army has participated in the tank race competition held in Russia. It is for the first time, the team would participate with own T-90 tanks. The international event is a part of International Army Games.

Explanation 8. The Back Up Navigation Satellite IRNSS-1H is launched by ISRO. The navigation satellite will be launched by the end of this month.It is a back up satellite for the "IRNSS-1A" as the three rubidium atomic clocks on board stopped functioning.It is an independent regional navigation satellite system.

Explanation 9. Mukesh Ambani has become the 2nd richest person of Asia. The business Tycoon Jack Ma has become the richest person of Asia.

Explanation 10. Flipkart has merged with E-bay India's operations completely. E-bay has invested $ 500 million cash investment and sold its benefits to Flipkart.