1) The controversial bill on Polavaram Project of Andhra Pradesh was passed in the Lok Sabha on 11 July 2014 amid protests from members of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), the BJD, the Trinamool Congress, the AIMIM and sections of the Congress. Why the TRS is protesting vociferously against passing of this bill? – Because the Bill paves the way for the shifting of seven mandals from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh
Explanation : The bill titled ‘Andhra Pradesh Re-organisation (Amendment) Bill’ was opposed on the grounds that the transfer of land was being done in an unconstitutional manner, violating Articles 3 and 4 of the Constitution which mandates that the two State Assemblies have to be consulted. The Polavaram project is a multi-purpose irrigation project, which constitutes of a dam across the Godavari River and is under construction located in West Godavari District and East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh state. Its reservoir spreads in parts of Chhattisgarh and Orissa States also.
2) Delhi was declared as world’s second most populated city in 2014 in the revision of United Nations’ World Urbanisation Prospects 2014 Report that was released on 10 July 2014. Which city once again occupied the top spot as world’s most populated city? – Tokyo
Explanation : Tokyo topped UN’s ranking of the most populous cities in 2014 with 38 million inhabitants and while its population is projected to decline, it will remain the world’s largest city in 2030 with 37 million people. Delhi become the world’s second most populous city in 2014 after Tokyo, more than doubling its population since 1990 to 25 million. The Indian capital is expected to retain the spot of the world’s second most populous city through at least 2030, when its population is expected to rise swiftly to 36 million.
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3) Name of which Portugal bank was associated with the Portuguese banking crisis which affected stock markets all over the world on 11 July 2014? – Banco Espirito Santo SA
Explanation : Banco Espirito Santo SA (BES) is the second-largest bank in Portugal. The banking crisis in Portugal started after the ratings agencies Moody’s and S&P sharply downgraded the long-term debt ratings of the bank after a missed payment on short-term debt by a member of the BES’s ultimate parent, the Espirito Santo Group (ESG). However, BES sought to reassure investors by revealing its exposure to related companies.
4) Vakkom B. Purushothaman, who resigned on 11 July 2014, was the Governor of which state? – Mizoram
Explanation : His resignation came in the wake of his transfer to Nagaland as its new Governor. Purushothaman criticised the way Governors were being shunted by the NDA government since it came to power in May 2014. He belonged to the Congress and was appointed by the UPA government. Purushothaman had served as Minister in different Cabinets and was Speaker of the Kerala Assembly.
5) The tender bids for the construction and maintenance of the ambitious ‘Statue of Unity’ commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat were opened on 9 July 2014. Which company looks all set to bag this iconic project? – L&T
Explanation : Engineering giant L&T (Larsen & Toubro)’s bid for Rs. 2,980 crore was the lowest among the bidders and the company looks all set to bag the project. However, the estimated cost of the project stood at Rs. 2,063. The project involves construction of a huge 182-metre-tall Statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on River Narmada at Bharuch (Gujarat).
6) 102-year old Zohra Sehgal known as the “Grand Old Lady of Indian Theatre” passed away on 10 July 2014. She was cremated with full state honours on 11 July 2014 at the Lodhi Road crematorium in Delhi. She was associated with the dance troupe of which famous dancer that initiated her towards the world of theatre? – Uday Shankar
Explanation : Zohra was attracted towards Uday Shankar’s troupe after watching a performance in Europe. She joined the troupe in August, 1935 at the age of 23. She migrated to films in 1946 with films like ‘Dharati ke Laal’ and ‘Neecha Nagar’. ‘Cheeni Kum’ and ‘Saawariya’ were her last films in 2007. She received the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honor, in 2010.
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