29, 30, 31 July 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

29, 30, 31 July 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for July 2019, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 29, 30, 31 July 2019 :
Jagdeep Dhankar was sworn in as the Governor of which state? 
A. Rajasthan
B. West Bengal 
C. Maharashtra
D. Odisha
Answer: B
Explanation: Jagdeep Dhankar has been sworn in as the Governor of West Bengal. The Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court T.B Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office and Secrecy to him at a simple function in Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

 Who was appointed as the 28th Governor of Madhya Pradesh ?
A. Draupadi Murmu
B. Satyadev Narayan Arya
C. Lalji Tandon
D. Satya Pal Malik
Answer: C
Explanation: On July 29, 2019, Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lalji Tandon was sworn in as the 28th Governor of Madhya Pradesh. He was administered oath by the Madhya Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Ravi Shankar Jha at a function in Raj Bhawan, Bhopal in the presence of Chief Minister Kamal Nath, state ministers and bureaucrats.

 Who was appointed as the new speaker of Karnataka Assembly?
A. Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri
B. Jagadish Shettar
C. K S Eshwarappa
D. S Suresh Kumar
Answer: A
Explanation: Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri has been elected as the new Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Former Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar had resigned from his post soon after BS Yediyurappa government won floor test in the house. 

 Which sport is dropped from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games(CWG) ?
A. Cricket
B. Tennis
C. Triathlon
D. Shooting
Answer: D

Explanation: Shooting is dropped out from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games(CWG). The CWG Federation left out shooting from the 2022 Birmingham Games in its Executive Board meeting on June 2019. It recommended the inclusion of three new sports(beach volleyball (men and women), women’s T20 cricket and para-table tennis (men and women)..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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27, 28 July 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

27, 28 July 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for July 2019, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 27, 28 July 2019 :
Who took over as the new Defence Secretary of the United States of America (USA) on 23 July 2019?
A. Mark Esper
B. Ryan McCarthy
C. Patrick M. Shanahan
D. Heather Wilson
Answer: A
Explanation: US Army veteran Mark Esper was sworn in as US' Defence Secretary (Defence Minister) on 23 July 2019 following confirmation by the Senate. Esper succeeded James Mattis, who resigned in December last year following differences with US President Donald Trump over the withdrawal of American troops from Syria.

 Who was appointed as the CMD of MTNL?
A. Sunil Kumar
B. P K Purwar
C. Sanjeev Kumar
D. Rakesh Nangia
Answer: A
Explanation: On July 25, 2019, A state-owned telecommunications service provider, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited(MTNL) ’s director Sunil Kumar has been given additional charge of chairman and managing director of the company. He succeeds P K Purwar who was recently appointed the chairman and managing Director of BSNL(Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited).

 Which Union Minister will head the panel to examine and suggest ways to prevent workplace sexual harassment?
A. Smriti Irani
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Amit Shah
D. Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: C
Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be heading a panel of four cabinet ministers formed to examine and suggest ways to prevent workplace sexual harassment. The Members of the panel are - Smriti Irani and Nirmala Sitharaman.

 What is the revised Goods & Service Tax (GST) rate of all Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India ?
A. 0%
B. 15%
C. 18%
D. 5%
Answer: D

Explanation: The GST Council made the following changes in the GST rate on supply of goods and services which will be effective from August 1, 2019: The GST rate on all Electric Vehicles (EVs) was reduced from 12% to 5%. The GST rate on charger or charging stations for EVs was reduced from 18% to 5%. Hiring of electric buses (of carrying capacity of more than 12 passengers) by local authorities was exempted from GST...........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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25, 26 July 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

25, 26 July 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for July 2019, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 25, 26 July 2019 :
According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook, July 2019 what will be the growth rate of India in year 2020-21?
A. 7.2%
B. 7.3%
C. 7.4%
D. 7.5%
Answer: A
Explanation: According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook, July 2019, India’s economy will grow at 7% in the year 2019, picking up to 7.2 % in the year 2020-21.

 Former chief justice of which country recently seeks political asylum in Canada?
A. Pakistan
B. Srilanka
C. India
D. Bangladesh
Answer: D
Explanation: Bangladesh’s first non-Muslim chief justice S K Sinha has sought political asylum in Canada, reported the newspaper Corriere Canadese published in Canada. Justice Sinha had earlier sought asylum in the US but he did not get any favourable response there. He had left the country in October 2017 for Australia a few months before his due date of retirement in January 2018. A day after his departure the SC had issued a statement citing charges of money laundering, graft and moral turpitude against him. A Dhaka court has fixed August 28 for the submission of the probe report against Justice S.K.Sinha and eleven others. In his autobiography published last year Justice S.K. Sinha claimed that he stepped down as Chief Justice due to intimidation and threats. The allegations have been denied by the government.

 Amendment to the RTI Act approved on 25th July 2019 by.... ?
A. Loksabha
B. Rajyasabha
C. None of above
D. Supreme court
Answer: B
Explanation: Parliament on 25th July 2019 approved the amendment to the RTI Act, with Rajya Sabha on passing it after negating an Opposition-sponsored motion to send it to a House committee for greater scrutiny. The motion was negated by 117 members voting against the motion and 75 members voting in favour. The Amendment Bill stipulates that the terms of office of the Central and State Information Commissioners (CIC/SIC) will be determined by the Central government as against the existing provision which guarantees a fixed term of five years or up to an age of 65 years. In addition, the Bill also proposes that their salaries, allowances, and other terms and conditions of service will be determined by the Central government.............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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RTI Amendment Bill passed by Rajya Sabha

Parliament on 25th July 2019 approved the amendment to the RTI Act, with Rajya Sabha on passing it after negating an Opposition-sponsored motion to send it to a House committee for greater scrutiny. The motion was negated by 117 members voting against the motion and 75 members voting in favour.
The Amendment Bill stipulates that the terms of office of the Central and State Information Commissioners (CIC/SIC) will be determined by the Central government as against the existing provision which guarantees a fixed term of five years or up to an age of 65 years. In addition, the Bill also proposes that their salaries, allowances, and other terms and conditions of service will be determined by the Central government.
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Andhra Pradesh passes Bill for 75% jobs to locals in factories

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates in Industries and Factories Bill, 2019. The bill mandates reserved employment of at least 75% state candidates (locals) in all private industrial units and factories, irrespective of whether companies get financial or any other help from government. With this bill Andhra Pradesh became 1st state to reserve jobs for locals in respective units.

Key Features of Bill

  • The 75% reservation to local is provided in private jobs across all categories such as- factories, industrial units, joint ventures (JVs) as well as projects taken up under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
  • If locals with necessary skills are not available, then companies must train them in association with state government and hire them.
  • Existing industries, factories, joint ventures and PPP projects will have to comply with these provisions within a period of 3 years from date of commencement of Act. Companies will have to provide quarterly reports about local appointments to a nodal agency.
  • Only those units that are listed in 1st schedule of Factories Act (mostly hazardous industries like petroleum, pharmaceuticals, coal, fertilisers and cement, among others) will be exempted from the new Act, after government approval.
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23, 24 July 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

23, 24 July 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for July 2019, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 23, 24 July 2019 :
Three time Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit passed away recently, she was the chief minister of which state ?
A. Bihar
B. West Bengal
C. Delhi
D. Odisha
Answer: C
Explanation: On July 20, 2019, Former 3 time chief minister of Delhi from Congress Sheila Dikshit passed away at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla in New Delhi due to cardiac arrest. She was 81 years old.Born on March 31, 1938 in Kapurthala, Punjab, she had served as the president of Delhi Congress, chief minister of Delhi for 15 years from 1998-2013 and the governor of Kerala.She became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the first time from Kannauj Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh in 1984.

 Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled to take off from which among the following places?
A. Sriharikota
B. Porbandar
C. Chandipur
D. Pokhran
Answer: A
Explanation: Chandrayaan-2 launch is scheduled for 22 July 2019 at 2.43 pm IST from Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota. Chandrayaan-2 consists of an orbiter that will observe the surface of the Moon and become a source of communication between Earth and the Moon mission.

 Which state’s Chief Minister (CM), H D Kumaraswamy has submitted resignation after losing majority in Assembly ?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Goa
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: The Chief Minister (CM) of Karnataka H D Kumaraswamy (59) of Janata Dal (Secular) submitted the resignation to the Governor Vajubhai Vala after the Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government lost majority in Karnataka Assembly. The resignation was accepted with immediate effect but Kumaraswamy was asked to continue as caretaker CM till alternative arrangements are made. He served as the CM for 14 months. The confidence motion moved by Kumaraswamy was defeated with 99 voting in favour and 105 against it.

 Who has been chosen as the next Prime Minister of United Kingdon?
A. Adward Luke
B. Jeremy Hunt
C. Boris Johnson
D. Karl Parkinson
Answer: C
Explanation: British politician & a Leader of the Conservative Party Boris de Pfeffel Johnson(55), who has promised to lead Britain out of the European Union(28-nation bloc) with or without a deal by the end of October 2019 won the contest to be the British prime minister(PM) succeeds Theresa May,who got stepped down over her failure to get parliament to ratify her Brexit deal.

 Name the state, which became first in India to reserve 75% private jobs for locals?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka
Answer: A
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Assembly under the Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy passed the Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates in Industries/Factories Act, 2019, which reserves 75% private job to locals across factories, industrial units, joint ventures and private projects taken under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.Under the new law, private companies will have to train locals if people with suitable skills are not available.With this, it became the first state in India to reserve jobs for the locals in the private & industrial concerns.
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Van Dhan Vikas Kendra

Van Dhan Vikas Karyakram is an initiative targeting livelihood generation for tribal population by harnessing the wealth of forest i.e. Van Dhan. The programme aims to tap into the traditional knowledge and skill sets of tribal people by adding technology and Information Technology for upgradation of output at each stage and to convert the tribal wisdom into a remunerative economic activity. Van Dhan Vikas Karyakram seeks to promote and leverage the collective strength of tribal people to achieve a viable scale.
On April 14th, 2018 Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has announced the launching of Van Dhan Yojana in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh under which one Van Dhan Vikas Kendra was set up, as a pilot project, at a cost of Rs.25 lakhs of which 25% is to be met by the State Government. This Van Dhan Vikas Kendra is to cater to ten Self Help Groups of thirty tribal gathers each.
Implementation of Van Dhan Vikas Karyakram is through Van Dhan Kendras. Selection of a place for setting up of a Van Dhan Kendra is dependent upon the area’s potential and availability of land to be provided by the State Government. The number of Van Dhan Kendras developed depends on the above factors.
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21, 22 July 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

21, 22 July 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for July 2019, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 21, 22 July 2019 :
Who was appointed as the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A. Vivek Kumar
B. Sanjeev Kumar Singla
C. Ashok Singh
D. Gautam Tripathi
Explanation: Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Vivek Kumar was appointed as Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kumar, a 2004 batch IFS officer, is currently working as a Director in the Prime Minister's Office. He will be succeeding Sanjeev Kumar Singla, who has been appointed India's ambassador to Israel.

 Which state will set up India’s first space tech park ?
A. Hyderabad, Telangana
B. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
C. Bengaluru, Karnataka
D. Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Answer: B
Explanation: The Kerala government will set up India’s first space tech park at Thiruvananthapuram’s Knowledge City with the entire investment made by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) which is a major space research centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It will make the city a manufacturing hub for space-related technology which will have a startup incubator, accelerators including Airbus Bizlab, skill training systems and production units.

 Who has been appointed as the chairperson of Inland Waterways Authority of India(IWAI) ?
A. Sanjay Malik
B. Ranjan Sinha
C. Vishnu Sahay
D. Amita Prasad
Answer: D
Explanation: On July 19, 2019, As per the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT),Government of India, Amita Prasad(IAS,1985 batch Karnataka) has been appointed as chairperson of Inland Waterways Authority of India(IWAI), Ministry of Shipping, in the rank and pay of secretary. She replaces Shri Jalaj Shrivastava.Jyoti Arora, a 1987 batch Haryana cadre IAS appointed as Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor in Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. 1987 batch Odisha cadre IAS, Rajesh Verma has been appointed as Additional Secretary Agriculture Ministry Indevar Pandey, a 88 batch West Bengal Cadre IAS has been entrusted with the charges of Additional Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern region. Bharat Lal, an 88-batch Gujarat cadre forest officer, has been shifted to Jal Shakti Ministry as an additional secretary.

 Union Government on 20 July 2019 shifted whom as the new Governor of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Lalji Tandon
B. Satpal Maharaj
C. Anandiben Patel
D. Kalyan Singh
Answer: C
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel was on 20 July 2019 shifted to Uttar Pradesh where she replaced Ram Naik. Her place will be filled by Bihar Governor Lal ji Tandon. Phagu Chauhan replaced Tandon as Bihar governor. Ramesh Bais has been appointed as the governor of Tripura. Noted lawyer and former Janata Dal MP Jagdeep Dhankhar was appointed as the West Bengal governor while former interlocutor on Naga talks R N Ravi has been appointed as Nagaland governor.............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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19, 20 July 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

19, 20 July 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for July 2019, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 19, 20 July 2019 :
Which year is set as a target to eradicate Tuberculosis (TB) in India ?
A. 2040
B. 2035
C. 2030
D. 2025
Answer: D
Explanation: On July 16, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament (MP) in New Delhi, asked the parliamentarians take up a social cause or an issue of human sensitivity as a mission. India has fixed a deadline of 2025 for eradicating tuberculosis (TB) against the global deadline of 2030. He stressed on the need to eradicate them. MoU: Union Health Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministries of Defence, Railways and Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) to eliminate TB from India by 2025 in the presence of Minister of State for Health Ashwini K Choubey and Minister of AYUSH Shripad Nayak.

 WHO has declared Ebola outbreak in which among the following countries as a global health emergency?
A. Nigeria
B. Cango
C. Libeya
D. Egypt
Answer: B
Explanation: The WHO on 17 July 2019 declared the Ebola outbreak in which African country as a global health emergency? – Congo (The deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo is now an international health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on 17 July 2019. During the second week of July 2019, the first Ebola case was confirmed in Goma, a major regional crossroads in northeastern Congo on the Rwandan border with an international airport. This city has a population of around 2 million. A declaration of a global health emergency often brings greater international attention and aid, along with concerns that nervous governments might overreact with border closures. This is the fifth such declaration in history)

 Name the two new district formed by Tamil Nadu state government?
A. Erode and Thiruvarur
B. Tenkasi and Chengalpattu
C. Sivagangai and Dindigul
D. Tiruppur and Thiruvarur
Answer: B

Explanation: On July 18, 2019, The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu(T.N), Edappadi K. Palaniswami stated that two new districts Tenkasi and Chengalpattu will be created for administrative convenience by bifurcating Tirunelveli and Kancheepuram districts respectively.............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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17, 18 July 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

17, 18 July 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for July 2019, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 17, 18 July 2019 :
Which company launches Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY)?
A. LIC
B. EPFO
C. ESI
D. National Insurance
Answer: C
Explanation: ESI Corporation has launched a scheme named ‘Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ (ABVKY) which, in case the Insured Person (IP) is rendered unemployed, provides relief to the extent of 25% of the average per day earning during the previous four contribution periods (total earning during the four contribution period/730) to be paid up to maximum 90 days of unemployment once in lifetime of the IP on submission of claim in form of an Affidavit. The Scheme has been made effective from 01-07-2018. The scheme is implemented on pilot basis for a period of two years initially. 

 Which country has appointed former Indian cricketer & wicket-keeper, Kiran Shankar More as interim coach of its cricket team?
A. England
B. Bangladesh
C. Sri lanka
D. USA
Answer: D
Explanation: Kiran Shankar More (56), Indian former cricketer & wicket-keeper has been appointed as the interim coach of the USA (United States of America) cricket team. He replaces the head coach Pubudu Dassanayake of Sri Lanka, whose contract was to end by March 2019 but was extended to December 2019 had resigned due to differences with USA Cricket Board. He is from Vadodara, Gujarat.The USA Cricket has also appointed former India spinner Sunil Joshi as spin bowling advisor, and Pravin Amre and Kieran Powell as advisors for the batting department.In June 2019, More was also appointed as the USA’s director of cricket.

 Which of the following has recently been appointed as the Governor of Chhattisgarh?
A. Kiran Bedi
B. Aacharya Devvrat
C. Awakriya Mishra
D. Anusuiya Uikey
Answer: D
Explanation: Rajya Sabha member Anusuiya Uikey has been appointed as Governor of Chhattisgarh and Senior Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Biswa Bhushan Harichandan appointed as Governor of Andhra Pradesh. Anusuiya Uikey is a sitting member of Rajya Sabha. Newly appointed governor of Chhattisgarh Anusuiya Uikey is an elected MP in Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. She has replaced Anandiben Patel, who as Governor of Madhya Pradesh was also holding the additional charge of Chhattisgarh due to sudden demise of Chhattisgarh Governor Balram Das Tandon on August 2018.

 Which of the following has recently been appointed as Governor of Andhra Pradesh?
A. Acharya Sanghamitra
B. Biswa Bhushan
C. Devendranath Singh
D. Ashwini Chaubey
Answer: B
Explanation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Biswa Bhusan Harichandan has been appointed as governor Andhra Pradesh. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for giving him "an opportunity" and said that he will try to solve some of the contentious issues the state is facing with Odisha. Former Odisha Minister Harichandan will replace ESL Narasimhan, who has been the Governor of Andhra Pradesh for a decade. Mr Narasimhan is also the Governor of Telangana. Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, a Jana Sangh leader, was BJP state president in Odisha. He had also served as Law Minister in the state.

 Union Cabinet recently approved the extension of Fifteenth Finance Commission term to which date?
A. 31 December 2019
B. 31 July 2019
C. 30 November 2019
D. 30 September 2019
Answer: C
Explanation: Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the term of Fifteenth Finance Commission up to 30th November, 2019. It will enable the Commission to examine various comparable estimates for financial projections in view of reforms and the new realities to finalise its recommendations for the period 2020-2025. The Fifteenth Finance Commission has been constituted by the President on 27tn November, 2017 in ' pursuance of clause (1) of article 280 of the Constitution and Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951. The Commission was to submit its Report on the basis of its Terms of Reference (ToR) by 30th October, 2019 covering a period of five years commencing from 1st April, 2020.............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana

ESI Corporation has launched a scheme named ‘Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ (ABVKY) which, in case the Insured Person (IP) is rendered unemployed, provides relief to the extent of 25% of the average per day earning during the previous four contribution periods (total earning during the four contribution period/730) to be paid up to maximum 90 days of unemployment once in lifetime of the IP on submission of claim in form of an Affidavit. The Scheme has been made effective from 01-07-2018. The scheme is implemented on pilot basis for a period of two years initially. 

The eligibility conditions and other features of the scheme are as under:-

  • The Insured Person should have been in insurable employment for a minimum period of two years.
  • The Insured Person should have contributed not less than 78 days during each of the preceding four contribution periods.
  • The contribution in respect of him should have been paid or payable by the employer.
  • The contingency of the unemployment should not have been as a result of any punishment for misconduct or superannuation or voluntary retirement.
  • Aadhar and Bank Account of the Insured Person should be linked with insured person data base.
  • In case the IP is working for more than one employers and is covered under the ESI scheme he will be considered unemployed only in case he is rendered unemployed with all employers.
  • As specified in Section 65 of the ESI Act, an IP shall not be entitled to any other cash compensation and the Relief under ABVKY simultaneously for the same period. However, periodical payments of Permanent Disability Benefit (PDB) under ESI Act and Regulations shall continue.
  • As specified under Section 61 of the ESI Act, an IP who is in receipt of Relief under ABVKY shall not be entitled to receive any similar benefit admissible under the provisions of any other enactment.
  • The IP will be eligible for Medical benefit as provided under the Act for the period he is availing this relief.
  • The claim for Relief under ABVKY may be submitted by the claimant any time after rendering unemployed, but not later than one year from the date of unemployment to the appropriate Branch Office in form of affidavit in prescribed Form. No prospective claim i.e. claim for relief under ABVKY for any future period will be allowed.
  • The IP will submit his claim online through the ESIC Portal.
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15th Finance Commission gets extension up to 30th November 2019

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the term of Fifteenth Finance Commission up to 30th November, 2019. It will enable the Commission to examine various comparable estimates for financial projections in view of reforms and the new realities to finalise its recommendations for the period 2020-2025.
The Fifteenth Finance Commission has been constituted by the President on 27tn November, 2017 in ' pursuance of clause (1) of article 280 of the Constitution and Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951. The Commission was to submit its Report on the basis of its Terms of Reference (ToR) by 30th October, 2019 covering a period of five years commencing from 1st April, 2020.
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15, 16 July 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

15, 16 July 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for July 2019, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 15, 16 July 2019 :
Name the India’s ambitious mission, which has been called off due to a technical snag before its scheduled launch .
A. Chandrayaan-1
B. Chandrayaan-2
C. Chandrayaan-3
D. Chandrayaan-4
Answer: B
Explanation: India’s ambitious moon mission, Chandrayaan-2 has been called off due to a technical snag in just 56 minutes and 24 seconds before its scheduled launch. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed that the launch had been canceled after a technical snag was detected in one of the launch systems of the GSLVMkIII-M1 (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III).

Which state government has recently announced the addition of Maithili language as an alternative subject from the 8th to 12th standard?
A. Delhi
B. Uttarpradesh
C. Bihar
D. Rajasthan
Answer: A
Explanation: Delhi government has announced that Maithili language will be introduced in curriculum as an alternative subject from class 8th to 12th. Delhi education minister Manish Sisodia said that just like Urdu and Punjabi Maithili will be introduced in Delhi Government schools.

LS passes National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which provides more power to --- ?
A. CBI
B. IB
C. NIA
D. FBI
Answer: C
Explanation: The National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by Lok Sabha, to allow NIA to probe terrorist acts against Indians and Indian interests abroad. The Bill seeks to give more teeth to National Investigation Agency (NIA). NIA was set up in 2009 in aftermath Mumbai terror attack that had claimed 166 lives. Since 2017, Union Home Ministry has been pushing for giving more power to NIA to meet fresh challenges. The amendments will allow NIA to probe cybercrimes and cases of human trafficking.

Which country recently reopens its airspace after 6 months for India?
A. Srilanka
B. Pakistan
C. USA
D. China
Answer: B
Explanation: In a massive relief for air travellers as well as the airline sector, Pakistan reopened its airspace for all flights early Tuesday after a gap of six months since the IAF’s strikes on Balakot. Hours after the announcement, an Air India flight from San Francisco, which was en route to Delhi, became the first Indian airline to fly over the neighbouring country and reach 90 minutes earlier. The curb meant airlines had to take a longer route to reach their destinations and burn more fuel, stop midway for refuelling as well as roster more pilots and cabin crew, as their duty hours are regulated. An increase in fuel expenses, which constitutes 40% of an airline’s operational costs, resulted in an increase in fares and in some cases cancellation of flights, leaving passengers with fewer options to choose from.

Who is appointed as Singapore International Commercial Court Judge?
A. Justice Sushil Bhandari
B. Justice Rajat Sinha
C. Justice Navjot Singh
D. Justice AK Sikri 
Answer: D
Explanation: Justice A K Sikri, former Supreme Court judge has been appointed as an International Judge of Singapore International Commercial Court. President of Republic of Singapore, on advice of Prime Minister of Singapore, has made appointment of Justice Sikri starting from 1 August 2019. He is appointed until 4 Jan 2021. He retired from Supreme Court of India on 6 March 2019.............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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