Current Affairs Quiz: 23 June 2015

Here are very useful Latest Current Affairs Multiple Choice Questions of 23 June 2015 covering Sports, National/International Current Affairs, Awards and Persons in News etc. Attempt the Quiz and comment your score. In case you are getting less than 40% don’t worry. Study these questions today and comeback attempt after two days. All the Best.

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Important Current Affairs Updates: 22 June 2015

Friends..Here is the Important Current Affairs for 22 June 2015 covering National and International Current Affairs. Hope you have already attempted our Current Affairs Quiz for 22 June 2015. In case you missed attempt and check how updated you are with Latest Current Affairs.

1) Maharashtra declared Blue Mormon as state butterfly:

--> Maharashtra government on 22 June 2015 declared Blue Mormon as the state butterfly.

--> The state is also the first in the country to make such announcement.

--> The decision was taken in a meeting of the state Wildlife Board chaired by Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar.

--> Maharashtra already has Indian Giant Squirrel (Shekru) as its state animal, Yellow Footed Green Pigeon (Hariyal) as state bird, mango as state tree, and Lagerststroemia (Jarul) as state flower.

2) Kerala declared June 22 as 'Snake Bird Day':

--> Kerala government on 22 June 2015 declared June 22 as the 'snake bird day' as part of a campaign to protect the endangered species.

--> State minister for forest Thiruvanchur Radhakrishnan formally made the announcement at a function organised by the Snake Bird Foundation.

--> Known as darter-Anhinga melanogaster in scientific parlance, snake bird is a large slender long-necked water bird and is mostly black with silver wing markings.

3) Sri Lanka, China began joint military training exercise 'Silk Route- 2015':

--> Joint military training exercise code named 'Silk Route- 2015' between China and Sri Lanka has begun at Buttala in Central Sri Lanka.

--> It is three-week long joint military training exercise and will be conducted in three phases.

4) Former Indian women hockey captain Shashi Bala passed away:

--> Former Indian women hockey team captain Shashi Bala passed away on 21 June 2015.

--> Shashi was killed in a car accident along with her son in Kahma village of Punjab.

--> She had captained Indian hockey team for women in Women Hockey World Cup Qualifier held in Harare, Zimbabwe in 1997.

5) Roger Federer won eighth Halle Open ATP title of Tennis in Germany:

--> World number two Roger Federer has won the Halle Open ATP title in Germany.

--> In the final match he defeated Andreas Seppi of Italy by 7-6, 6-4 score.

6) Taliban attacked Afghan parliament:

--> Taliban launch attack on Afghan parliament on 22 June 2015 as president's nominee for the crucial post of defence minister was to be introduced in parliament.

--> The seven attackers were killed by police after a two-hour gun battle.

--> Several civilians, including two women and two children, were wounded by flying glass.

7) After 53 years, Nathu La pass opened for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra:

--> China on 22 June 2015 opened the second land crossing in Tibet via Nathu La to allow the first batch of Indian pilgrims undertaking the arduous Kailash- Manasarovar Yatra, in the latest confidence-building measure between the two neighbours.

--> The opening of the second route through the Himalayan pass of Nathu La in Sikkim, 4,000 metres above sea level, was officially announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China last month.

8) Bangladesh registered historic first-ever series win over India:

--> Bangladesh created history as they, for the first time, clinched a bilateral ODI series win against India.

--> Bangladesh's left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman (6-43) was the star of the match.

--> He picked up a back-to-back five-wicket haul after his 5-50 in the first ODI.
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Multiple Choice Current Affairs Quiz: 22 June 2015

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Employment News: 20th June to 26th June 2015

1. Staff Selection Commission, Kolkata.

Name of Post –Assistant Archivist, Data Processing Assistant, Assistant etc.

No. of Vacancies – 83

Last Date – 20.07.2015

2. Union Public Service Commission.

Name of Post – Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners.

No. of Vacancies – 170

Last Date - 09.07.2015

3. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited,

Name of Post – Chemist Trainee, General Workman B and General Workman-B (trainee)

No. of Vacancies - 73

Last Date - 04.07.2015

4. Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Name of Post-Professional Service Representatives,

Agrovet Service Representatives

No. of Vacancies - 34

Last Date – with in 15 days from the date of publication.

5. Indian Space Research Organisation.

Name of Post – Scientist/Engineer ‘SC

(Electronics,Mechanical, Computer Science)

No. of Vacancies - 109

Last Date – 09.07.2015

6. Ministry of Defence, Kanpur

Name of Post– Sr. Nurse Grade-II, Lower Division Clerk,

Stenographer etc.

No. of Vacancies – 153

Last Date - 21 days from the date of publication.

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21st June 2015 Daily Current Affairs Updates

Friends.. Here is the Important Current Affairs News and GK for 22nd June 2015. Yoga Day, Overnight liquid transaction facility, India's first diesel electric multiple unit (DEMU) train service, world's fastest Wi-Fi were some of the important terms in news for the day. Don't forget to Check ourGK Quiz for 22 June 2015.

1) International Yoga Day celebrated across the globe:

--> The first International Day of Yoga was on 21 June 2015 observed globally.

--> India set two new Guinness World Records — for the most individuals, and individuals from the largest number of nationalities — in performing the exercises at a single venue.

--> Showcase yoga programme at Rajpath saw the largest number of participants around 36 thousand participants performed asanas and 84 nationalities joined the official observation of International Yoga Day at Rajpath in New Delhi.

--> National Yoga Day is celebrated on 3 June 2015. 

2) Sanjay Subrahmanyan selected for Sangita Kalanidhi award:

--> Carnatic vocalist Sanjay Subrahmanyan has been selected for this year's Sangita Kalanidhi award.

--> He will preside over the 89th annual conference of the Academy to be held between December 15, 2015 and January 1, 2016.

--> With this honour Sanjay joins the league of select few artistes like Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar who were conferred with the award before they turned 50.

3) Nico Rosberg won Austrian Grand Prix of F1 racing 2015:

--> Nico Rosberg of Mercedes on 21 June 2015 won the Austrian Grand Prix of F1 ahead of Mercedes teammate Hamilton.

--> It is Rosberg's  third win this season and 11th victory of his career .

--> He was also the winner of  Austrian Grand Prix Formula One (F1) of 2014.

--> Felipe Massa finished third.

4) World's biggest cruise ship “Harmony of the Seas” takes to the water:

--> “Harmony of the Seas” world’s largest cruise ship that made its maiden entry into water in France on 19 June 2015 and is expected to take its maiden voyage in 2016.

--> Harmony of the Seas” is being constructed since 2013.

--> The ship will carry 6,360 passengers along with 2,100 staff.

--> It weighs 227,000 tons and measures 1,187 feet, which is 50 meters longer than the height of the Eiffel Tower.

5) India's first air-conditioned DEMU train launched in Kochi:

--> Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on 21 June 2015 flagged off India’s first diesel electric multiple unit (DEMU) train service with an air-conditioned coach in Kochi.

--> The Angamaly-Ernakulam-Tripunithura-Piravom train service is expected to help in reducing traffic congestion in the Kerala’s fastest growing city.

--> Other coaches of DEMU train are provided with bench type cushion seats and large windows with glass shutters.

--> The train is equipped with bio-toilets and fully vestibule for free movement of passengers between coaches.

6) NSE to begin overnight investment facility from 22 June 2015:

--> Country's top stock exchange NSE will introduce an overnight liquid transaction facility on its web-based Mutual Fund platform from 22 June 2015.

--> The facility will enable traders, especially small investors, to invest even for a single night in liquid funds.

7) WiFi at Bangkok airport declared world's fastest:

--> Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport has the world's fastest WiFi service.

--> The result emerged after a survey was conducted by internet speed-test watchdog Rotten Wifi in over 130 airports all over the world.

--> Rotten Wifi said Suvarnabhumi's WiFi speed topped all airports at 41.45 mbps, ahead of the airport in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the speed was measured at 30.99 mbps.

8) World Music Day observed:

--> World Music Day also called Fête de la Musique was observed on 21 June 2013 across the world.

--> This day is celebrated to promote peace and spread goodwill through music.

--> The main idea behind the day is to bring music out onto the streets.

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Daily GK Updates: 22 June 2015

Friends..Here is the Daily GK Updates for 22 June 2015. You can attempt this Quiz and check your score. These Questions are very useful for SSC Exams, Bank Exams, Insurance Exams and other State PSC Exams. Also Check our Current Affairs Quiz Series to improve your Current Affairs.

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Daily Current Affairs: 20 June 2015

Here are the Current Affairs Updates for 20 June 2015 for upcoming exams like SBI PO Mains 2015, SSC CGL 2015, FCI Assistant, IBPS RRB, RBI Assistant etc. Also attempt our Daily Current Affairs Quiz 21 June 2015 and check how good you are at Current Affairs. 

1) World Refugee Day observed on June 20:

--> Every year June 20 is observed as World Refugee Day to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.

--> The theme for year 2015 is "With courage let us all combine".

--> United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) had passed a resolution to observe 20 June as World Refugee Day on 4 December 2000.

2) Historian Ramachandra Guha Selected for Japan's Fukuoka Prize:

--> Historian-author Ramachandra Guha has been selected for Japan's prestigious Fukuoka Prize in the Academic category.

--> Dr Guha's fellow winners this year are Thant Myint-U (Grand Prize) and Minh Hanh (Arts and Culture).

--> Fukuoka Prize honours those who have made outstanding contributions to academia, arts and culture across Asia.

--> Previous winners of Fukuoka Awards include Mohammad Yunus, Romila Thapar, Ashis Nandy and Mo Yan.

3) Cristiano Ronaldo has a galaxy named after him:

--> Cristiano Ronaldo who is one of the great stars of football world has now a Galaxy named after him the Galaxy is  CR7.

--> Real Madrid star Ronaldo adopts the mantle CR7 because of his initials and shirt number.

--> The Portugal captain and the Real Madrid superstar was bestowed with the honour by the European Southern Observatory(ESO).

4) Jharkhand Government banned sale of thermocol plates:

--> Jharkhand Government has imposed a ban on the sale of thermocol plates in the state.

--> It was announced by Chief Minister Raghuvar Das. By banning thermocol plates, the state government aims at Promoting of leaf plates in the state.

5) Indian American scientist Jayant Baliga wins Russia's top technology award:

--> B Jayant Baliga, a US-based Indian-origin scientist, is being awarded Russia's top technology award in recognition of his work as a major development in energy management which brought about huge increase in efficiency and major savings.

--> The award will presented to Professor Baliga and Shuji Nakamura by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Current Affairs Quiz: 21 June 2015

Friends..Here is the Current Affairs Quiz Questions for 21 June 2015 covering Persons in News, Awards, Achievements etc. From today we are bringing you the Current Affairs Quiz in a new user friendly manner where you can check your score as well. This has been a suggestion from many of you and now it has come true. Do comment your suggestions for further improvement. 

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Today’s (21 June 2015) SBI PO Prelims Review- First Slot (8 AM) shared by Preethi

Friends.. Here is the review of Today’s (First Shift)- June 21, 2015 SBI PO Prelims Exam shared by our follower Preethi from Karnataka. We are very thankful to her for sharing the review for others.

Hi friends..This in Preethi from Karnataka. Today (21 June 2015) on the eve of First International Yoga Day , while Modiji was doing Yoga at Rajpath, I was doing SBI PO Prelims Yoga attempting the first shift at 08.00Am, thought exam started at 09.00 Am only. One hour for verification process. For me exam was moderate. My attempt is as follows: 

English- 29

Quantitative Aptitude- 21

Reasoning- 25

Total: 75

Reasoning was moderate and puzzle type questions were little difficult for me. Quantitative Aptitude was moderate and questions were in the same pattern as shared by our friends in the last day review. English was comparatively easy, but paragraph questions were little time consuming. If we spent time on that we will surely get answer. There were about 4-5 questions from Syllogisms. There were about 6-8 questions relating to blood relation, coding-decoding and some misc questions. There were about 5 questions on inequalities. Then there were regular questions like Profit Loss, Time, Speed & Distance, Trains/boats etc. Questions from Quadratic Equations, Permutation & Combination & Probability, Simplification, Direction Sense and Seating Arrangements were there. Inner- Outer puzzles were much time consuming.

Cloze test in English Section were related to Power Crisis or something like that. Error spotting there were 5 questions in English. Choose from option (like fill in the blanks) 5 questions were there in English. Jumbling questions related to dancing children like that something. Despite much practice i am not so happy after finishing the exam. Wasted more time at some questions. Remember friends..these are the trap in the exam, so first finish the questions you are strong at and then come to other questions. Thatz all i remember friends... worried whether I could clear the Cut Off. Pray for me dudes. Wishing you all a Happy Sunday, Happy Fathers and Happy Music Day too.. Enjoy..Bye. Share your reviews too. 

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Daily Current Affairs: 18th and 19th June 2015

Here is our review of Important Current Affairs Updates for 18th and 19th June 2015 useful for upcoming exams.

1) CNR Rao conferred Japan's highest civilian award:

--> Eminent scientist and recipient of Bharat Ratna CNR Rao has been conferred Japan's highest civilian award for promoting academic interchange and mutual understanding in science and technology between the two countries.

--> He was presented with the 'Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star' and certificate by Japanese ambassador to India Takeshi Yagi in the presence of senior officials of the Department of Science and Technology.

--> The highest civilian award of Japan is conferred on academicians, politicians and military officers.

2) Dhoni, Mustafizur fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct:

--> India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman were on 18 June 2015 fined 75 and 50 per cent of their match fees respectively after being found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the first One-Day International.

--> The incident happened in the 25th over when the India captain made a physical contact with the debutant while running a single.

--> Following the contact, the left-arm fast bowler left the field and Nasir Hossain bowled the remaining four deliveries to complete the over.

--> The Order of the Rising Sun  is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan.

3) China makes first electric passenger plane:

--> China has produced the world's first electric passenger aircraft to gain an airworthiness certificate.

--> The "BX1E" has a 14.5-metre wingspan and a maximum payload of 230 kg.

--> It can fly at an altitude of 3,000 metres.

--> It can be charged within two hours and can fly for 45 minutes to an hour at a maximum speed of 160 kmph.

4) HDFC Bank launches 10-second paperless instant loan plan:

--> Country's second-largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank on 18 June 2015 launched a 10-second paperless instant loan plan for its existing customers.

--> The quick disbursal of funds will help customers, particularly in medical or other types of emergencies.

--> The entire process of availing the loan is completely paperless, and users can simply log into their bank account via net-banking or mobile banking and avail of this loan at a click.

5) Indian-origin MP Keith Vaz re-elected as chairman of UK Parliament committee:

--> Keith Vaz, Britain's longest-serving Indian-origin MP was today re-elected as chair of Parliament's influential Home Affairs Select Committee.

--> Vaz has been battling controversy in the last few weeks over his alleged role in helping controversial Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi acquire travel documents through the UK Home Office.

6) India ranked 143 out of 162 countries on 2015 Global Peace Index:

--> India ranked 143 out of 162 countries on the Global Peace Index published on 18 June 2015 by Australia-based global think-tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).

--> Iceland is the most peaceful country in the world, Syria the least peaceful.

--> Pakistan ranked 154 with a ‘very low’ state of peace.The Global Peace index gauged global peace using the level of safety and security in society.

7) Union Government launched NOWCAST and Insurance Web-Portals for Farmers:

--> Union Government has launched NOWCAST weather alert system and Crop Insurance web portal for the benefit of farmers.

--> The new initiatives were launched by Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh at a function held in New Delhi.

8) SBI launched net based forex transactions platform 'eforex':

--> State Bank of India on 19 June 2015 launched “SBI eforex”, an internet-based platform that enables customers to book their foreign exchange transactions online.

--> This platform will facilitate the customers of the bank to obtain forex rates without having to physically visit the branch, the bank said in a statement. 

9) Golden State Warriors won the National Basketball Association (NBA) title:

--> Golden State Warriors won the National Basketball Association (NBA) title for 2015 and thus ended its 40-year long title drought on 16 June 2015.

--> Golden State Warriors won its first NBA title in 40 years as it defeated Cleveland Cavaliers by 105-97 in Game 6 of the NBA finals.
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Today's SBI PO Prelims Review: 20 June 2015 (First Day, First Shift) - Sharon

Friends.. Here is the review of First Shift 8.00am SBI PO Prelims Exams shared by our follower Sharon from Kerala. We are very thankful to him for sharing his experience in detail.

Hi friends I am Sharon from Kerala. Today (June 20, 2015) attempted the SBI PO Prelims in first day first shift. For so long I have been waiting to write an online exam. Even though I applied for SBI Associate Clerk and IBPS PO last year due to some personal reasons I couldn't write it. So it was my first online Exam and i was very excited and at the same time tensed too. SBI has tested me even before my prelims by allotting me a centre which was about 50-60 km away from my home and that too in the first shift at 08.00AM. Left home morning 4'o clock thinking that i shouldn't miss an online exam this time too. There were not that much traffic as I expected and so reached the venue at around 7.00 AM. To be frank when I reached the venue, the security was the only person available. Waited there for 15-20 minutes. Slowly one by one SBI PO Aspirants started flowing to the venue. By around 7.45 the entry hall was almost full with our colleagues (SBI PO Aspirants) and their parents. It was the parents who were more tensed than their children who were waiting to enter the exam hall. Like always there were many of our so called lazy aspirants who have not brought Print out of Hall Ticket/Photocopy of ID Card/ID Card itself. Seems that some have come from the bed from last night's sleep staright to the exam centre. The college authorities of my venue were very helpful that they arranged printout/photocopy facility. I was very disappointed that in my venue there were only boys and no girls :(   Just for comic...Throw my story apart, let's come to the exam. I know that's what u all have been waiting for. 

My First Online Exam experience

Entered the exam hall ( a computer lab of an engineering college) at around 8.10 AM on calling of my name by the Invigilator. On entry the Invigilator first asked me to hand over the Call Letter, Original ID and Photocopy of the same. Actually I had printed both the pages of the call letter and they threw away the second page containing instructions :D  Then that madam asked me to Sign and mark left thump impression in two separate papers that were available with her. Then instructed to mark thumb impression in space provided in the call letter also. Then she handed everything back along with a blank paper for rough work and allotted a computer number and directed me to sit against that system. Find my place and sat down. At that time a display was available in the screen showing my name and Photograph. I don't exactly remember the text in it. But something like SBI PO Prelims 2015.. Your Roll Number is ... and Your Name .... In case of discrepancy in Name and Roll Number shown, bring it to the notice of invigilator something. Then at the middle showing my Roll Number and blank space to enter my password with a button in green showing sign in. But at that stage even if we enter and sign in, it will not get logged in, else show a error message. So don't login and wait for the instructions. All this finished by around 8.30.

Then that madam asked all of us to write Roll Number and Register Number in the photocopy of ID card and then to sign it. Then she directed us to write Reg No, Roll No., Password in the blank paper. First i thought why that is for. Then one guy sitting next to me told that they will collect the admit card once exam starts. At 8.50 instructions were given to login. There were special instructions that we should use only mouse to enter the password by using virtual key board available in the screen and not to use the keyboard during the entire exam. I logged in. Then as like the agreements papers of Insurance companies there were two to three I agree proceed buttons and screens. Actually that were instructions reagarding how to write the online exam and I didn't bothered it and clicked tick and proceed buttons where ever I seen that. One thing I noticed that was given in bold "Don't use the Keyboard once the exam starts because that will lock the exam." On seeing that i kept my keyboard aside. Because if i erroneously press any key during some calculations or some thing, my first online exam will, turn out to be a tragedy.

At last they shown a text link I Agree proceed to exam. On clicking that a message was shown like this "Your exam will start at 09.00". Then again waited for 5 minutes. These are the most boring parts of these exams to be frank. Exact at 09.00AM a message was shown, you can start your exam now. So clicked and  entered. It was a special moment, because you could hear around 40 mouse clicks at same time. Then enetered the exam screen. Time was shown on the top right. Three Sections English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning will be shown above. You can start any section as per your wish. If you want to skip a questions click "Save for review and next". If you want to mark an answer click on the option and then click "save and next". Questions in each section will be numbered from 1 to 35 or 30. At the right side, your current question will be shown in brown colour, answered questions will be shown in "green" and questions marked for review will be shown in "violet". So these are the sidelines in the exam. You might be reading this article for a while, so getting you bored. Go refresh and come, I will post my review on questions asked in the next part.

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Submit your SBI PO Prelims Review : 20 June 2015

Friends..We have made elaborate arrangements to bring you the Questions and Reviews of today’s (20 June 2015) SBI PO Prelims Examination. Today SBI will conduct Prelims in 4 shifts. Those attempt today’s Exam may please submit your review and questions you remember in the following Google Form. We will compile them and publish them in our blog Currentaffairs4examz. Many of you might be searching for Answer Keys of SBI PO Prelims 19 June 2015. But now SBI is not releasing the Answer Keys as they are conducting the exam online mode and hence we are not even getting the exact questions asked in exam also. Hence we rely upon the questions posted by friends based on their memory. So one question you remember after exam will be highly valuable for others. So please use this Form to help others.
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