Aspirants Zone: August 2018

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Current Affairs Quiz: August 28, 2018

Current Affairs 28 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 27 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 27, 2018

Which airline operated India’s first test flight powered by biojet fuel?
A)Airindia
B)JetAirways
C)SpiceJet
D)Indigo
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Explanation: No-frills airline SpiceJet today operated India’s first test flight powered by biojet fuel, marking a new chapter in the fast-growing domestic aviation sector.

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Who is heading the committee on review of penal provisions of Company Act 2013?
A)R.Ranjan
B)Arun Kumar Mishra
C)Injeti Srinivas
D)KM Joseph
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: The committee on review of penal provisions of Company Act 2013 submitted its final report to Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi.

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The 8th meeting of India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee was held in which city?
A)Mumbai
B)Pune
C)Mombasa
D)Nairobi
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: The 8th meeting of India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee was held in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu and Mr Peter Munya, Cabinet Secretary (Minister) for Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, Government of Kenya.

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India and Thailand kicked off this year’s iteration of their joint army exercise in which country?
A)China
B)Japan
C)Thailand
D)India
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: India and Thailand kicked off this year’s iteration of their joint army exercise in the latest defense interaction between the two Asian states in Thailand.
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4th Asian electoral stakeholders forum(AESF-4) held in which city?
A)Kolkata
B)Colombo
C)Beijing
D)Tokyo
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: In Sri Lanka, the 4th Asian electoral stakeholders forum(AESF-4) will begin in Colombo to discuss the state of elections and democracy in the region. The theme is, “Advancing Election Transparency and Integrity :Promoting and Defending Democracy Together”.

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What was the deadline date set by RBI in the process of resolving the country’s most pressing corporate and banking problem of NPAs?
A)22 July
B)27 August
C)25 August
D)28 August
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: A major deadline in the process of resolving the country’s most pressing corporate and banking problem of NPAs ,or bad loans,ended on 27th August with the RBI having set a six-month time frame for finalising resolution plans for around 70 large stressed accounts worth over Rs 3.8 lakh crore.

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Who became the first Indian to win an Asian Games individual medal in the equestrian event since 1982?
A)Sadiq Mirza
B)Fauzia Khan
C)Fouaad Mirza
D)Fawad Mirza
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Fouaad Mirza became the first Indian to win an Asian Games individual medal in the equestrian event since 1982 besides guiding the country to a second-place finish in the team competition in Asian games.

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Which Indian athlete clinched a gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event of the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games?

A)Kashinath Naik
B)Devender Singh
C)Neeraj Chopra
D)Annu Rani
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra made the country proud as he clinched a gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event of the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games.

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Which former Indian opener has been appointed as the head coach of Zimbabwe National Cricket team?

A)Sachin Tendulkar
B)Saurav Ganguly
C)Lalchand Rajput
D)Rahul Dravid
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Former India opener Lalchand Rajput has been appointed as the head coach of Zimbabwe National Cricket team.

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Who won the final of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2018?
A)Japan
B)Spain
C)China
D)Brazil
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: Japan defeated Spain in the final of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018 to claim the title just 15 days after losing 1-0 to the same opponents in the group stage.

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Who will be honored with the Game Changer of the Year Award 2018 by a global cultural organization?
A)Indra Nooyi
B)Chanda Kochar
C)Natrajan ChandraSekhran
D)OP Bhatt
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: PepsiCo’s India-born CEO Indra Nooyi will be honoured with the Game Changer of the Year Award by a global cultural organisation in recognition of her business achievements, humanitarian record and advocacy for women and girls around the world.

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Recently Neil Simon passed away.He belongs to which profession?
A)Actor
B)Sports
C)Playwright
D)Journalist
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Neil Simon,the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning playwright behind over 30 plays including The Odd Couple, Barefoot in the Park and Biloxi Blues, passes away at the age of 91.

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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

When was PepsiCo founded?
A)1898
B)1900
C)1858
D)1845
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A

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What is the currency of Spain?
A)Dirham
B)Rupee
C)Euro
D)Dollar
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C

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What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
A)Juru
B)Harare
C)Botswana
D)Tokyo
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B

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Current Affairs Quiz: August 27, 2018

Current Affairs 27 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 26 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 26, 2018

Country’s first inter state transmission system (ISTS) auction is commissioned in which city?
A)Gorakhpur
B)Bhuj
C)Lucknow
D)Pune
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said 126MW wind power capacity, part of country’s first inter state transmission system (ISTS) auction, is commissioned in Bhuj,Gujarat.

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Which state is set to host World’s largest Water Colour Festival from August 23 to August 27,2018?
A)Jharkhand
B)Maharashtra
C)Uttar Pradesh
D)Himachal Pradesh
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: Jharkhand is all set to host World’s largest Water Colour Festival from August 23 to August 27 in Ranchi to promote the rich cultural space of Jharkhand known for its exemplary tribal art works ranging from ‘Sohrai’ to Kohbar to Dhokra fine art.

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Which railway station is set to be renamed after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
A)Charbagh railway station
B)Habibganj railway station
C)Panna railway station
D)Satna railway station
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said he would request the railway ministry to rename Habibganj railway station after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and announced that the BJP stalwart’s bust will be set up at his alma mater, Gorkhi Higher Secondary Government School, Gwalior, which will also have a museum and planetarium.

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Which university announced that its School of Management and Entrepreneurship will be renamed to Atal Bihari Vajpayee School Of Management and Entrepreneurship, as a tribute to the late Prime Minister?
A)SRM University
B)Jawaharlal Nehru University
C)Integral University
D)Banaras Hindu University
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) announced that the School of Management and Entrepreneurship will be renamed to Atal Bihari Vajpayee School Of Management and Entrepreneurship, as a tribute to the late Prime Minister.“The Executive Council took a few important decisions including the renaming of its newest School of Management and Entrepreneurship.

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Which state AIIMS will be renamed as after former PM of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
A)Tamil Nadu
B)Uttar Pradesh
C)Andhra Pradesh
D)Himachal Pradesh
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: AIIMS Mangalagiri(Andhra Pradesh) will be named after former PM of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The government feels that naming AIIMS Andhra Pradesh after Atal Bihari Vajpayee would be a fitting tribute in the memory of the great leader.

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According to India Wage Report recently, Real average daily wages in India almost doubled in the first two decades after economic reforms.”India Wage Report” was published by which organization?
A)ILO
B)WHO
C)UNO
D)UNESCO
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: Real average daily wages in India almost doubled in the first two decades after economic reforms, but low pay and wage inequality remains a serious challenge to inclusive growth, the International Labour Organization warned in its India Wage Report published recently.

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Which state government is going to organize a youths’ conclave, titled ATAL(Arunachal Transformation and Aspirational Leadership) Conclave?
A)Mizoram
B)Uttar Pradesh
C)Arunachal Pradesh
D)Himachal Pradesh
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh government is going to organize a youths’ conclave, titled ATAL(Arunachal Transformation and Aspirational Leadership) Conclave, in September, this year.

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Which bank said it has ‘set its house in order’ and the credit growth is expecting to see 10 percent growth by the end of the current fiscal?
A)PNB
B)HDFC
C)SBI
D)ICICI
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: SBI said it has ‘set its house in order’ and the credit growth is expected to see 10 percent growth by the end of the current fiscal.

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Which bowler has set a new world record of being the most economical bowler in the T20 cricket?
A)Irfan Khan
B)Mohd.Ariz
C)Mohd.Irfan
D)Shadab Khan
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Mohd.Irfan has set a new world record of being the most economical bowler in the T20 cricket while playing for Barbados Tridents in the ongoing 2018 Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
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Who bagged a bronze medal in Men’s 10,000 m Athletics event at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games?
A)Jinson Johnson
B)Lakshmanan Govindan
C)Abhinav Bindra
D)Dutee Chand
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Indian sprinter Lakshmanan Govindan bagged a bronze medal in Men’s 10,000 m Athletics event at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games.

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Who was appointed as new Secretary General of ASSOCHAM?
A)Usha AnanthSubramaniyan
B)Uday Kotak
C)Lakshman Sen
D)Uday Kumar Verma
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Industry chamber ASSOCHAM appointed former bureaucrat Uday Kumar Verma as its new Secretary General. He succeeds DS Rawat who held the position for nearly 14 years.

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Recently ,Gopal Bose passed away.He was related to which field?
A)Journalist
B)Singer
C)Sports
D)Actor
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Former India One-Day International (ODI) cricketer Gopal Bose breathed his last in London after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. He was 71.

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Recently,Senator John McCain passed away.He was the senator of which country?
A)Japan
B)China
C)USA
D)UK
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: US Senator John McCain, a celebrated war hero known for reaching across the aisle in an increasingly divided America passes away after losing a battle to brain cancer. He was 81.

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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

When was ASSOCHAM founded?
A)1919
B)1945
C)1930
D)1920
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When was SBI founded?
A)1970
B)1965
C)1955
D)1960
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C

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Where is the HQ of International Labour Organization(ILO)?
A)Geneva
B)Beijing
C)Tokyo
D)New York
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Current Affairs Quiz: August 26, 2018

Current Affairs 26 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 25 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 25, 2018

Ministry of Defence cleared procurement proposals of how much amount which included the acquisition of the helicopters?
A)45000 cr
B)46200 cr
C)46000 cr
D)46100 cr
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Ministry cleared procurement proposals worth nearly Rs.46000 cr which included the acquisition of the helicopters. The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the ministry’s highest decision-making body on procurement.

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Who flagged off Kathgodam-Dehradun Naini-Doon Janshatabdi Express via video conferencing from Rail Bhavan?
A)Narendra Singh Tomar
B)Piyush Goyal
C)Smriti Irani
D)Arun Jaitley
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off Kathgodam-Dehradun Naini-Doon Janshatabdi Express via video conferencing from Rail Bhavan.

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Former President Pranab Mukherjee launched which application to rate MPs and MLAs?
A)Neta
B)Abhineta
C)Krishi
D)Unnat
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: Aptly called Neta App, which was unveiled by former President Pranab Mukherjee, the technology platform will let users rate their MLAs and MPs and is being billed as an instrument to gauge voter sentiment across constituencies in the country.

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Prasar Bharti signed an MoU with which country to realize cooperation and collaboration in broadcasting and content sharing?

A)Myanmar
B)Bangladesh
C)Pakistan
D)Oman
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: Prasar Bharati and Mizzima Media Group of Myanmar signed an MoU to realize cooperation and collaboration in broadcasting and content sharing.

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In a bid to pay tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee,which government decided to rename several places in the state after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart?
A)MP
B)HP
C)Jharkhand
D)UP
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: In a bid to pay tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee,Jharkhand government decided to rename several places in the state after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart.

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According to report named The Urban Commute,which city has the lowest level of pollution?
A)Bhopal
B)Jabalpur
C)Lucknow
D)Pune
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: The highest pollution is due to transport in the national capital of Delhi. At the same time, Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal has the lowest level of pollution.
The Center for Science and Environment(CSE) has released the report named The Urban Commute after studying 14 cities in the country.

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Which India’s aircraft carrier will be fitted with a marine hydraulic system to boost the air operations of the ship?
A)INS Vikram
B)INS Tarini
C)INS Vikramaditya
D)INS Taruna
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: For the first time,India’s only aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya will be fitted with a marine hydraulic system to boost the air operations of the ship. Hydraulics technology uses fluid pressure to power machines.

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The six-day SCO Exercise, which has brought the two countries India and Pakistan together for the Exercise Peaceful Mission 2018 will be conducted in which country?
A)SriLanka
B)UK
C)Russia
D)USA
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: The six-day SCO Exercise, which has brought the two countries together for the Exercise Peaceful Mission 2018, will continue till August 29 at Chebarkul town in Chelyabinsk Oblast in Russia.

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The 3rd edition of Indian Ocean Conference is to be held in which city?
A)London
B)Hanoi
C)NewYork
D)Tokyo
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: With successive two years in its bag, the 3rd edition of Indian Ocean Conference is set to begin on August 27 at Hanoi,Vietnam. The theme of the two- day conference will focus on “Building Regional Architectures”particularly with regards to trade and commerce, security and governance.

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A central government report has ranked which bank as the best PSU bank in the overall digital transactions category in India?
A)BOB
B)OBC
C)PNB
D)UBI
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: A central government report has ranked PNB as the best PSU bank in the overall digital transactions category in India.

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Who clinched the men’s shotput gold with a record-shattering throw to open India’s medal account in athletics in the Asian Games?
A)Manpreet Kaur
B)Inderjeet Singh
C)Tejinderpal Singh
D)Abhinav Bindra
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Tejinderpal Singh Toor clinched the men’s shotput gold with a record-shattering throw to open India’s medal account in athletics in the Asian Games.

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Who was appointed as the coach of the Odisha Cricket Team?
A)Rashmi Prasad
B)Rahul Dravid
C)Stephen Fleming
D)Rashmi Ranjan Parid
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: The Odisha Cricket Association(OCA) appointed former batting stalwart Rashmi Ranjan Parid as the coach of the Odisha Cricket Team.

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Who has become the 17th Governor of Haryana?
A)Balram Das Tandon
B)Satyadeo Narayan Arya
C)Keshnari Nath Tripathi
D)Kaptan Singh Solanki
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Satyadeo Narayan Arya has become the 17th Governor of Haryana. He took oath of office and secrecy at Haryana Raj Bhawan, Chandigarh. He was administered the oath by the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court Mr Krishan Murari.

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Who has been appointed as the new chairman of DRDO?
A)G Satheesh Reddy
B)S Christopher
C)AK Jain
D)AK Sivan
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: Renowned aerospace scientist G Satheesh Reddy has been appointed as the Chairman of the DRDO for a period of 2 years and will succeed S Christopher.

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Who is the author of the book “Atal Ji Ne kaha”?
A)Kamlesh Jain
B)Brijesh Nath
C)Brijendra Rehi
D)Arundhati Roy
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: ”Atal Ji Ne kaha” is the latest of the books on the BJP patriarch and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee launched with a message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who says the life of the stalwart from Jana Sangh days to “sanyas” from politics in 2007 is a golden document, dedicated to the nation.

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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

When was DRDO founded?
A)1965
B)1962
C)1958
D)1960
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What is the tagline of PNB?
A)Your Right Partner
B)The name you can bank upon
C)The bank with a vision
D)India’s International Bank
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B

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Where is HQ of PNB?
A)New Delhi
B)Lucknow
C)Pune
D)Kolkata
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Current Affairs Quiz: August 25, 2018

Current Affairs 25 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 24 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 24, 2018

The centre is trying by bringing together all logistics players on one platform through a national logistics e-marketplace.The test run of it is scheduled to be commenced from which month and year?
A)January 2019
B)Feb 2019
C)March 2019
D)April 2019
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: After the launch of the government e-marketplace (GeM), the centre is trying to replicate its success at a much larger scale by bringing together all logistics players on one platform through a national logistics e-marketplace for better price discovery and reducing logistics cost.The test run for the online logistics marketplace is likely to begin by March 2019.

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The NGT has appointed whom as head of a three-member committee to decide mining company Vedanta’s plea challenging closure of its Sterlite copper plant at Tuticorin?
A)MJ Khan
B)VS Vazir
C)MS Mathews
D)SJ Vazifdar
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: The National Green Tribunal has appointed former Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice SJ Vazifdar as head of a three-member committee to decide mining company Vedanta’s plea challenging closure of its Sterlite copper plant at Tuticorin.

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Which Expressway is to be renamed as “Atal Path” in the memory of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
A)Bundelkhand Expressway
B)Agra Expressway
C)Lucknow-Agra Expressway
D)Nagpur Expressway
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: In a tribute to former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Yogi Adityanath led BJP government has decided to name proposed Bundelkhand Expressway as “Atal Path” in the memory of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Expressway will pass through Bateshwar, Agra, the ancestral village of the former PM.

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Which IIT has launched an exclusive incubator to boost the chip design sector?
A)IIT Mumbai
B)IIT Hyderabad
C)IIT Kanpur
D)IIT BHU
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has launched an exclusive incubator to boost the chip design sector.

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Who has priced the world’s first public bond created and managed using only blockchain in $100 million ($73.16 million)?
A)OECD
B)World Bank
C)ADB
D)AIIB
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: The World Bank has priced the world’s first public bond created and managed using only blockchain in $100 million ($73.16 million) deal designed to test how the technology might improve decades-old bond sales practices.

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The ninth edition of Mountain Echoes Literature Festival began in which city?
A)Beijing
B)NewDelhi
C)Thimphu
D)Tokyo
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: In Bhutan, the ninth edition of Mountain Echoes Literature Festival began in Thimphu. The four-day Literature Festival began with a tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was remembered at the annual event for his animated style of poetry recitations.

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Which space agency is launching a laser-armed satellite that will measure in unprecedented detail changes in the heights of Earth’s polar ice to understand what is causing ice sheets to melt fast?
A)NASA
B)Space X
C)ISRO
D)Soviet Space Program
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: NASA is launching a laser-armed satellite that will measure in unprecedented detail changes in the heights of Earth’s polar ice to understand what is causing ice sheets to melt fast. In recent years, contributions of melt from the ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica alone have raised global sea level by more than a millimeter a year, accounting for approximately one-third of observed sea level rise, and the rate is increasing.Its called “ICESat-2”.

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Who among the following rowers won the men’s Quadruple Sculls to win India’s fifth gold medal at the Asian Games 2018?
A)Sawarn Singh
B)Dattu Bhokonal
C)Om Prakash
D)All of these
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Indian rowers Sawarn Singh,Dattu Bhokonal,Om Prakash and Sukhmeet Singh won the men’s Quadruple Sculls to win India’s fifth gold medal at the Asian Games 2018. The medal is only the second ever gold medal for India in the rowing competition in Asian Games history.

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Who finished top on the podium in Tennis Men’s Double event at 18th Asian Games 2018?
A)Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes
B)Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan
C)Leander Paes and Divij Sharan
D)Rohan Bopanna and Leander Paes
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: India bagged their sixth gold medal in the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games after Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan finished top on the podium in Tennis Men’s Double event.

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The Olympic Council of Asia has given recognition to India’s which indigenous sport?
A)Kabaddi
B)Javelin Throw
C)Cricket
D)Kho-Kho
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: The Olympic Council of Asia has given recognition to India’s indigenous sport of Kho-Kho, a development that has been welcomed by Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

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Indian formula one team force India has been renamed to which name after it was taken over by an association led by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll?
A)Indian Racing
B) Racing Point Force India
C)Racing India
D)Force Racing
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Indian formula one team force India has been renamed as Racing Point Force India after it was taken over by an association led by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll.

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Which actress has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the Sanjay Gandhi national park?
A)Madhuri Dixit
B)Raveena Tandon
C)Katrina Kaif
D)Juhi Chawla
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: The State government has appointed actor Raveena Tandon as the brand ambassador of the Sanjay Gandhi national park.

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Which actress has been roped in as the face of contemporary ethnic fashion brand Rangriti by Biba Apparels Pvt Ltd?
A)Parineeti Chopra
B)Disha Patani
C)Katrina Kaif
D)Deepika Padukone
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has been roped in as the face of contemporary ethnic fashion brand Rangriti by Biba Apparels Pvt Ltd.

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Who was sworn as Australia’s new PM?
A)Anthony Albanese
B)Warren Truss
C)Malcolm Turnbell
D)Scott Morrison
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Scott Morrison became Australia’s new PM after emerging victorious in a leadership contest for the Liberal Party following a political coup against Malcolm Turnbull, ending days of political chaos in the country.

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When was National Green Tribunal(NGT) established?
A)2015
B)2010
C)2013
D)2014
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Where is the HQ of World Bank?
A)Beijing
B)Tokyo
C)Washington DC
D)NewYork
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C

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When was NASA founded?
A)1956
B)1958
C)1960
D)1962
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B

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Current Affairs Quiz: August 24, 2018

Current Affairs 24 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 23 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 23, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set rolling which slogan, about his government as he gave away over 1 lakh houses to women under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(Rural) Scheme
A)Sahi Niyat,Sahi Irada
B)Sahi Vikas,Sahi Irada
C)Sahi Vikas
D)Saaf Niyat,Sahi Vikas
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi set rolling a new slogan, “Saaf Niyat,Sahi Vikas”, about his government as he gave away over 1 lakh houses to women under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(Rural) Scheme, calling it a Rakshabandhan gift.

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Government to spend how much amount in 600 projects in top-ranked institutes?
A)600cr
B)700cr
C)400cr
D)500cr
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Under its scheme to forge international research partnerships, the Human Research Development(HRD) Ministry will fund 600 projects in top-ranked institutes with a total of about Rs400 crore, according to the IIT-Kharagpur, the coordinating centre for the scheme.

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6th edition of International Buddhist Conclave 2018 held in which city?
A)Lucknow
B)Kolkata
C)NewDelhi
D)Pune
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated he 6th edition of International Buddhist Conclave 2018 in New Delhi. Addressing the event, he said that the Buddhist Circuit in India is an important and revered set of destinations for the approximately 500 million-strong community of Buddhists that lives across Asia and other parts of the world

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Country’s biggest centre equipped with the ultra-modern technology Bhamashah Techno Hub was inaugurated in which city?
A)Raipur
B)Jaipur
C)Gwalior
D)Panna
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje inaugurated the Bhamashah Techno Hub in Jhalana Industrial Area of Jaipur. She said the country’s biggest centre equipped with the ultra-modern technology will help around 700 entrepreneurs to work under one roof and realise their dreams.

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Which airport has emerged as the 2nd fastest growing airport in the world in the first half of 2018 in terms of actual growth in number of passengers?
A)Sardar Vallabhai International Airport
B)Kempegowda International Airport
C)Indira Gandhi International Airport
D)Jolly Grant Airport
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has emerged as the 2nd fastest growing airport in the world in the first half of 2018 in terms of actual growth in number of passengers.Only Haneda International has bettered KIA’s growth.

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Which government is setting up a world-class interpretation centre at Dangamal near Bhitarkanika National Park to showcase its efforts in protecting crocodiles and preserving its rich mangrove diversity?
A)Uttar Pradesh
B)Maharashtra
C)Odisha
D)Nagaland
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: The Odisha government is setting up a world-class interpretation centre at Dangamal near Bhitarkanika National Park to showcase its efforts in protecting crocodiles and preserving its rich mangrove diversity.

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6th International Buddhist Conclave 2018 will be held in which state?
A)Maharashtra
B)TamilNadu
C)UttarPradesh
D)Himachal Pradesh
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: The 6th International Buddhist Conclave 2018 will be held in Maharashtra with the participation of over 200 delegates Buddhist monks diplomats researchers and scholars from around 15 nations.

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Which country will be country partner for Make in Odisha 2018?
A)Australia
B)Pakistan
C)China
D)Japan
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: The Odisha Government has tied up with Japan for its mega investment Conclave 2018 to take place in November this year. The state has already identified 600 acres near capital city Bhubaneswar that could serve as a dedicated industrial park for Japanese investors.

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Which country unveiled its first domestic fighter jet “Kowsar”?
A)Pakistan
B)Bangladesh
C)Iran
D)Iraq
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Iran unveiled its first domestic fighter jet with President Hassan Rouhani insisting that Tehran’s military strength was only designed to deter enemies and create “lasting peace”.

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According to SBI, country’s GDP is expected to grow by how much percent in the April-June quarter?
A)7.5
B)7.6
C)7.7
D)7.8
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: The country’s GDP is expected to grow by 7.7 percent in the April-June quarter on the back of a pick-up in leading indicators like cement production, sale of vehicles and bank credit, according to SBI.

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Acccording to Moody,India’s economy is expected to grow at how much percent in 2018 and 2019?
A)7.1
B)7.2
C)7.5
D)7.3
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Global credit ratings firm Moody’s Investors Service expects the Indian economy to grow by around 7.5 percent in 2018 and 2019.

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Jhulan Goswami retires from international sports.She is related to which sports?
A)Baseball
B)Cricket
C)Football
D)Snooker
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Veteran Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami has decided to call it quits from T-20.

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Which team defeated India in the annals of world kabaddi semi finals of the 18th Asian Games?
A)Pakistan
B)Iran
C)Iraq
D)Bangladesh
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Iran scripted history in the annals of world kabaddi by stunning India 27-18 in the semi finals of the 18th Asian Games.This is the first time since the traditional rural sport was included in the Asian Games in 1990 that the Indian men’s team will not take home the gold.

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India won how many medals in WUSHU at 18th Asian Games 2018?
A)1
B)4
C)3
D)5
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Naorem Roshibini Devi, Santosh Kumar, Surya Bhanu Partap Singh and Narender Grewal lost in semifinal bouts but in the process gave the Indian team an unprecedented 4 medals in the Asian Games 2018.

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Who assumed charge as the Finance Minister of India?
A)Narendra Singh Tomar
B)Ravi Shankar Prasad
C)Arun Jaitley
D)Smriti Irani
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Union Minister Arun Jaitley is back as the Finance Minister after a three-month interval. He was recuperating from a kidney transplant in May last.

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Who was sworn as DMK President?
A)Raghubar Dayal
B)Smriti Irani
C) M. Karunanidhi.
D)MK Stalin
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: The stage is set for the election of DMK working president MK Stalin as the president of the party on August 28 when the DMK general council is slated to meet.

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Which company wholly-owned subsidiary won an international arbitration award of $56 million(Rs.390 crore)?
A)BEL
B)BHEL
C)Reliance Power
D)Infosys
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Reliance Power said its wholly-owned subsidiary Reliance Power Netherlands BV has won an international arbitration award of $56 million(Rs.390 crore).

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Recently Kuldip Nayar passed away.He belongs to which profession?
A)Writer
B)Singer
C)Actor
D)Scientist
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: Eminent Indian writer and journalist Kuldip Nayar passed away in New Delhi following a brief illness. He was 95. When the Emergency was declared, he was one of the first journalists to be put in jail.

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Recently Debu Bose passed away.He belongs to which profession?
A)Journalist
B)Writer
C)Singer
D)Actor
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Veteran Odia actor Debu Bose passes away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad, at the age of 75.

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Where is HQ of Reliance Power?
A)Pune
B)NewDelhi
C)Navi Mumbai
D)Kolkata
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C

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What is the capital of Iran?
A)Astana
B)Bishkek
C)Eithopia
D)Tehran
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D

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When was Moody’s Corporation founded?
A)1985
B)1909
C)1937
D)1936
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B

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Sunday, August 26, 2018

Current Affairs Quiz: August 23, 2018

Current Affairs 23 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 22 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 22, 2018

Which ministry ordered that all packs of tobacco products must have “tobacco causes cancer” and “tobacco causes painful death written in white on a red background, and the words “quit today”?
A)Ministry of Corporate affairs
B)Ministry of Finance
C)Ministry of women and child development
D)Ministry of Health
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: According to a health ministry order, all packs of tobacco products must have “tobacco causes cancer” and “tobacco causes painful death written in white on a red background, and the words “quit today call 1800112356”“ in white on a black background along with the pictorial warning.

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The Centre has declared which state floods as a “calamity of severe nature”?
A)UP
B)Maharashtra
C)Kerala
D)TamilNadu
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: The Centre declared the Kerala floods a “calamity of severe nature”,amid demands for declaring it a national disaster.

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The Union Ministry of Earth has decided to set up a cyclone warning centre in which city?
A)Pune
B)Bangalore
C)Tripura
D)Thiruvananthapuram
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: The Union Ministry of Earth has decided to set up a cyclone warning centre in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Which IIT has launched its Re Water Research Institute which will primarily look at treating and converting sewage water into potable water?
A)IIT Kharagpur
B)IIT Delhi
C)IIT Srinagar
D)IIT Kanpur
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: IIT-Kharagpur launched its Re Water Research Institute which will primarily look at treating and converting sewage water into potable water. The pilot plant at IIT-Kharagpur is expected to be ready by March 2019.

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Which India’s only aircraft carrier is going to be fitted with marine hydraulic system for the first time as part of its upgrade?
A)INS Shivalik
B)INS Satpura
C)INS Vikramaditya
D)INS Trishul
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: INS Vikramaditya , India’s only aircraft carrier, is going to be fitted with marine hydraulic system for the first time as part of its upgrade that will give an edge to the air-capable wing of the ship.

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Which online retailer has launched an independent platform for refurbished products called “2GUD”?
A)Amazon
B)Snapdeal
C)Flipkart
D)Ebay
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Online retailer Flipkart has launched an independent platform for refurbished products, starting with a mobile site.Called “2GUD”, the platform initially offers smartphones, laptops, tablets and electronic accessories, with large appliances to be added soon. Prices will vary from 50-80% of the original product’s price depending on the level of certification.

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An influential American lawmaker has said that she would introduce a historic legislation to posthumously award which Indian personality?
A)Narendra Modi
B)Mahatma Gandhi
C)Sardar Vallabhai Patel
D)Jawaharlal Nehru
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: An influential American lawmaker has said she would introduce a historic legislation to posthumously award Mahatma Gandhi a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award in the US, for inspiring peaceful movements for civil rights around the world.

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Which online retailer has acquired AI-led speech recognition Liv.ai?
A)Ebay
B)Snapdeal
C)Flipkart
D)Amazon
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Online retailer Flipkart has acquired AI-led speech recognition Liv.ai, in a bid to target the next 200 million online shoppers.

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Which ministry ordered notice that No ATM will be replenished with cash after 9pm in cities and 6pm in rural areas from next year?
A)Ministry of Women and Child Development
B)Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C)Ministry of Home Affairs
D)Ministry of Defence
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: No ATM will be replenished with cash after 9pm in cities and 6pm in rural areas from next year, and two armed guards will accompany crisp notes in transit as per a new directive issued by the home ministry.

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Who became the first Indian woman shooter to win gold at the Asian Games in the Women’s 25m pistol event in Palembang,Indonesia?
A)Heena Sidhu
B)Seema Tomar
C)Tajaswani Sawant
D)Rahi Sarnobat
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Rahi Sarnobat became the first Indian woman shooter to win gold at the Asian Games. She prevailed in a thrilling double shoot-off for the top prize against Naphaswan Yangpaiboon of Thailand in the Women’s 25m pistol event in Palembang,Indonesia.

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Who was the highest paid female athlete for a third consecutive year in 2018, according to an annual list published by Forbes?
A) Dane Caroline Wozniacki
B)Serena Williams
C)Venus Williams
D)PV Sindhu
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Serena Williams was the highest paid female athlete for a third consecutive year in 2018, according to an annual list published by Forbes.

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Shane Warne will talk about his extraordinary cricketing career and his life off the pitch besides unveiling several unknown facts in his autobiography.He belongs to which country?
A)South Africa
B)England
C)Australia
D)India
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Australian Spin legend Shane Warne will talk about his extraordinary cricketing career and his life off the pitch besides unveiling several unknown facts in his autobiography. His memoir “No Spin” will have a global release on October 4.

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“281 and Beyond” is the autobiography of which Indian cricketer?
A)Rahul Dravid
B)Saurav Ganguly
C)MS Dhoni
D)VVS Laxman
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Veteran cricketer VVS Laxman, will now bring his expertise into play as he picks up the pen to write his tell-all book titled “281 and Beyond”which will hit the stands in November.

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Gurudas Kamat passed away recently.He belongs to which profession?
A)Politics
B)Journalist
C)Singer
D)Actor
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: Senior Congress leader Gurudas Kamat passed away in a hospital in Delhi. He served as a Union minister in the UPA-II government. He was minister of state (MoS) in the ministry of home affairs.

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When is Flipkart founded?
A)2001
B)2006
C)2005
D)2007
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D

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What is the currency of Russia?
A)Rupee
B)Dollar
C)Ruble
D)Euro
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C

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Friday, August 24, 2018

Current Affairs Quiz: August 22, 2018

Current Affairs 22 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 21 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 21, 2018

Which portal will now have IIT-PAL lectures which will reduce students’ dependence on coaching classes?
A)SHINE
B)NAUKRI
C)SWAYAM
D)SAURASHTRA
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: HRD Minister has said that IIT-PAL lectures would now be available in handheld devices via the “SWAYAM”portal in order to reduce students’ dependence on coaching classes.[/su_spoiler]

National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) signed an MoU with which country for exchange of information and cooperation in areas such as policies to aid development of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the two countries?
A)China
B)SriLanka
C)Myanmar
D)Malaysia
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) signed an MoU with SME Corporation Malaysia for exchange of information and cooperation in areas such as policies to aid development of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the two countries.[/su_spoiler]

Chris Daniels is visiting India this week and is likely to meet IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.He is the CEO of which company?
A)Mobikwik
B)Facebook
C)Whatsapp
D)Google
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Whatsapp CEO Chris Daniels is visiting India this week and is likely to meet IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, as the company attempts to address concerns around fake news on its messaging platform which have led to horrific crimes like mob-lynching.[/su_spoiler]

Google paid homage to ______________ author Ismat Chughtai on 21st August with a doodle?
A)Sanskrit
B)Urdu
C)Hindi
D)Bengali
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Urdu author Ismat Chughtai, known for her literary works exploring free speech, social liberation, and gender equality, was on 21st August paid homage by search engine giant Google with a colourful doodle on her 107th birthday.[/su_spoiler]

“ELANG SHAKTI”exercise is between India and which other country?
A)Malaysia
B)Myanmar
C)Australia
D)Bhutan
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: The first ever joint air exercise involving the Indian Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force commenced at Subang Air Base in Malaysia.It is the inaugural bilateral exercise between IAF & RMAF.The exercise seeks to deepen defense and military ties between the two countries.The exercise in Malaysia will be called Exercise Elang Shakti.[/su_spoiler]

Which company has been ranked number one on Fortune’s global list for rapidly expanding access to the Internet?A)BSNL
B)Airtel
C)Jio
D)Idea
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led telecom startup Reliance Jio has been ranked number one on Fortune’s global list for rapidly expanding access to the Internet.
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Which company has partnered with Alibaba to start its cloud business in Bengaluru?
A)Oxigen
B)Paytm
C)Freecharge
D)Mobikwik
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Paytm has partnered with Alibaba to start its cloud business in Bengaluru.This will provide AI tools to developers, startups and enterprises with CRM, campaign management and payment solutions.[/su_spoiler]

Who won the gold medal in the Men’s 10 metre Air Pistol final in the ongoing 2018 Asian Games at Jakarta, Indonesia?
A)Abhinav Bindra
B)Bajrang Punia
C)Abhishek Verma
D)Saurabh Chaudhary
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Indian shooters Saurabh Chaudhary and Abhishek Verma bagged the gold and bronze medal, respectively in the Men’s 10 metre Air Pistol final in the ongoing 2018 Asian Games at Jakarta, Indonesia.[/su_spoiler]

Which country got its first ever medal in sepaktakraw as it settled for a bronze medal after losing to Thailand in the semi-finals of the men’s team regu event?
A)Australia
B)SriLanka
C)India
D)Pakistan
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: India got its first ever medal in sepaktakraw as it settled for a bronze medal after losing to Thailand in the semi-finals of the men’s team regu event.[/su_spoiler]

Who will be new governor of J&K?
A)Lal ji Tandon
B)NN Vohra
C)Ganga Prasad
D)Satya Pal Malik
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Bihar governor Satya Pal Malik has been transferred to Jammu and Kashmir and he will replace NN Vohra.Senior BJP leader Lal Ji Tandon has been appointed as the governor of Bihar replacing Malik, and Satyadev Narayan Arya will be the new governor of Haryana.[/su_spoiler]

Who will be new governor of Uttrakhand?
A)Ganga Prasad
B)Satya Pal Malik
C)Tathagata Roy
D)Baby Rani Maurya
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Baby Rani Maurya will be the new governor of Uttrakhand.Kaptan Singh Solanki the governor of Haryana, has been transferred to Tripura.Tripura governor Tathagata Roy has been transferred to Meghalaya.Ganga Prasad, the governor of Meghalaya, has been transferred to Sikkim.[/su_spoiler]

> Former Governor GopalKrishna Gandhi conferred with Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award.He was former governor of which state?
A)UP
B)West Bengal
C)Haryana
D)Tripura
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Former West Bengal Governor GopalKrishna Gandhi conferred with Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana on the occasion of 74th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.[/su_spoiler]

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

Where is HQ of National Small Industries Corporation(NSIC)?
A)Chennai
B)Kolkata
C)Pune
D)NewDelhi
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
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When was NSIC founded?
A)1970
B)1952
C)1955
D)1962
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
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Current Affairs Quiz: August 21, 2018

Current Affairs 21 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 20 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 20, 2018

Which indigenously developed Helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile was successfully flight tested from an Army Helicopter in Rajasthan’s Pokhran?
A)HELNA
B)HEMA
C)HELEN
D)HELINA
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: The indigenously developed Helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile “HELINA”was successfully flight tested from an Army Helicopter in Rajasthan’s Pokhran. The weapon system was tested for its full range and guided by an Infrared Imaging Seeker (IIR), it hit the target with high precision.

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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated “Panini Language Laboratory”in which city?
A)Canberra
B)Tokyo
C)Port Louis
D)Mumbai
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated “Panini Language Laboratory” at Mahatma Gandhi Institute at Port Louis in Mauritius
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the ten-day festival of the historic Esala Maha Perehera began in which country?
A)Bhutan
B)SriLanka
C)Australia
D)India
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: In Sri Lanka, the ten-day festival of the historic Esala Maha Perehera began in Kandy with a grand procession. The procession set off from the biggest Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, Sri Dalada Maligawa at an auspicious time.

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Who became the first Indian women wrestler to win an Asian Games gold after she defeated Japan’s Yuki Irie in the 50 kg women’s freestyle final?

A)Babita Phogat
B)Vinesh Phogat
C)Babita Kumari
D)Bajrang Punia
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian women wrestler to win an Asian Games gold after she defeated Japan’s Yuki Irie in the 50 kg women’s freestyle final.

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Who won Cincinnati Masters Title 2018?
A)Jimmy Connors
B)Novak Djokovic
C)Roger Federer
D)Andy Murray
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer 6-4 6-4 to win the Cincinnati Masters and become the first man to complete a career sweep of all nine 1000 Series titles.

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Sujata Kumar passed away recently.She hails from which profession?
A)Writer
B)Journalist
C)Actress
D)Singer
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Actress Sujata Kumar, who played the role of Sridevi’s sister in the movie ‘English Vinglish’, passed away after battling fourth stage cancer.

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Uri Avnery passed away recently.He belongs to which profession?
A)Singer
B)Writer
C)Actor
D)Journalist
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Explanation: Uri Avnery,a trailblazing Israeli journalist and peace activist,and one of the first to openly advocate for a Palestinian state passed away at the age of 94.

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What is the currency of Mauritius?
A)Euro
B)Rupiah
C)Rupee
D)Dollar
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C

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What is the capital of Mauritius?
A)Curepipe
B)NewYork
C)Port Louis
D)Paris
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Thursday, August 23, 2018

Current Affairs Quiz: August 20, 2018

Current Affairs 20 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 19 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 19, 2018

1. Who will be heading the task force working on comprehensive relief for flood-affected in Kerala in coordination with the state and district administrations?
  A)V.Sharma
  B)Ajay Tyagi
  C)Kris Gopalakrishnan
  D)Gopal Rao
  [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
  Explanation: Industry chamber CII said a task force chaired by its former president Kris Gopalakrishnan is working on comprehensive relief for flood-affected in Kerala in coordination with the state and district administrations.[/su_spoiler]
2. Which is the first state in India to launch a mobile app “i-Hariyali” to supply free saplings?
  A)UP
  B)Haryana
  C)Punjab
  D)Bihar
  [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
  Explanation: Punjab Minister announced that Punjab,the first state in India to launch a mobile app “i-Hariyali” to supply free saplings, has provided 13 lakh saplings to people through this endeavour so far.[/su_spoiler]
3. Which state government will name three awards after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on August 16?A)UP
  B)MP
  C)Haryana
  D)Bihar
  [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
  Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the state government will name three awards after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on August 16.
  
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4. > India has successfully test-fired indigenously designed and developed long-range precision-guided anti-airfield bomb in which city?
  A)Rajasthan
  B)Haryana
  C)UP
  D)HP
  [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
  Explanation: India has successfully test-fired indigenously designed and developed long-range precision-guided anti-airfield bomb that was dropped from an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft.The Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon(SAAW) system was successfully tested at the Chandan firing range in Rajasthan.[/su_spoiler]
5. Exercise “Maitree” 2018 was held in Srinagar between India and which country?
  A)SriLanka
  B)Bhutan
  C)Myanmar
  D)Thailand
  [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
  Explanation: The Indian and Thai armed forces concluded a two-week long platoon level military exercise called “Exercise Maitree 2018”in Srinagar. The exercise was an annual event designed to strengthen the partnership between armies of the two countries.[/su_spoiler]
6. Farm households register higher income than the families solely dependent on non-farm livelihood activities in rural areas.It was reported by All India Financial Inclusion Survey(NAFIS).NAFIS was conducted by which organization?
  A)NHB
  B)SIDBI
  C)NABARD
  D)ISRO
  [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
  Explanation: All India Financial Inclusion Survey(NAFIS)conducted by NABARD revealed that farm households register higher income than the families solely dependent on non-farm livelihood activities in rural areas.[/su_spoiler]
7. According to Nomura,India’s current account deficit (CAD) is expected to widen to how much percent of the GDP in this financial year?
  A)2.5
  B)2.7
  C)2.6
  D)2.8
  [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
  Explanation: India’s current account deficit (CAD) is expected to widen to 2.8 percent of the GDP in this financial year, says a Nomura report.[/su_spoiler]
8. Which country won SAFF U-15 Championship after beating defending champion Bangladesh?
  A)SriLanka
  B)India
  C)Bhutan
  D)Myanmar
  [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
  Explanation: India -15 girls won the SAFF U-15 Championship after beating defending champion Bangladesh 1-0 in the final played at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu,Bhutan.[/su_spoiler]
9. Who won the gold medal for India at the 18th Asian Games after defeating Japanese Daichi Takatani 11-8 in Men’s 65kg freestyle event?
  A)Sangram Singh
  B)Akhil Yadav
  C)Bajrang Punia
  D)Gama Singh
  [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
  Explanation: Wrestler Bajrang Punia bagged the first gold medal for India at the 18th Asian Games after defeating Japanese Daichi Takatani 11-8 in Men’s 65kg freestyle event.[/su_spoiler]
10. Former fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.He hails from which country?
  A)SouthAfrica
  B)WestIndies
  C)Australia
  D)SriLanka
  [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
  Explanation: Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 36-year-old, who bid adieu to international cricket in November 2015, said that he had hoped to continue playing for domestic T20 leagues, but his body has started to shut down.[/su_spoiler]
11. Which teen Indian cyclist created history by claiming India’s first ever medal– a silver- at the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championship in Aigle,Switzerland?
  A)Jankidas
  B)Amar Singh
  C)Esow Alben
  D)Eruch Mistry
  [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
  Explanation: Teen cyclist Esow Alben has created history by claiming India’s first ever medal– a silver- at the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championship in Aigle,Switzerland.[/su_spoiler]
12. Which government has awarded the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) to General Dalbir Singh Suhag(Retired) of the Indian Army?
  A)SriLanka
  B)UK
  C)USA
  D)Australia
  [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
  Explanation: The United States government has awarded the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) to General Dalbir Singh Suhag(Retired) of the Indian Army, for exceptionally meritorious service as chief of the Army staff, Indian Army.[/su_spoiler]

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18th Asian Games is to be held in which country?
A)Australia
B)UK
C)Indonesia
D)USA
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
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Where is HQ of Nomura?
A)NewYork
B)NewDelhi
C)Beijing
D)Tokyo
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
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When was NABARD established?
A)1995
B)1992
C)1990
D)1982
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Current Affairs Quiz: August 19, 2018

Current Affairs 19 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 18 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 18, 2018

Central government has constituted a coordination committee to coordinate the discharge of floodwaters from inter-State projects involving Kerala and Tamil Nadu.Who will head this committee?
A)Piyush Goyal
B)Smriri Irani
C)Narendra Yadav
D)Narendra Kumar
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Central government has constituted a coordination committee headed by the Narendra Kumar,Central Water Commission(CWC) Chairman to coordinate the discharge of floodwaters from inter-State projects involving Kerala and Tamil Nadu, including Mullaperiyar and Aliyar.

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to form a three-member committee to look into the draft foof labelling and display regulations.Who will head this committee?
A)R Rajan Kumar
B)Sunil Mehta
C)Narendra Kumar
D)B Sesikeran
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to form a three-member committee to look into the draft foof labelling and display regulations. The expert panel will be led by B Sesikeran, former director of National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), and comprise current NIN director Hemalatha and AIIMS’ Nikhil Tandon.

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A special film festival on the theme “Freedom Struggle and Freedom Fighters” was held in which city on 15th August?
A)Kolkata
B)NewDelhi
C)Mumbai
D)Pune
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: A special film festival on the theme “Freedom Struggle and Freedom Fighters” was held in Mumbai,Maharashtra on 15th August. The festival was organized by the Films Division to mark India’s 72nd Independence Day.

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11th World Hindi Conference 2018 was held in which city?
A)Abu Dhabi
B)London
C)Paris
D)Port Louis
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: The 11th World Hindi Conference, an event aimed at expanding the reach of the Hindi language at a global level, began in Port Louis ,Mauritius.

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Which company has become the first public sector enterprise to make a transaction on the TReDs platform?

A)HAL
B)Infosys
C)BHEL
D)BEL
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: The Receivables Exchange of India (RXIL) (Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra) said that the Hindustan Aeronautics(HAL) has become the first public sector enterprise to make a transaction on the TReDs platform.
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India’s economy clocked double digit growth in which year according to the estimates released by a government constituted committee?
A)2003-04
B)2004-05
C)2005-06
D)2006-07
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: The new estimates released by a government constituted committee that GDP growth in the period 2004-05 to 2011-12 may have been higher than reckoned earlier. According to the report, the growth of the Indian economy is 0.3 to 0.5 percentage points higher for each year.

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Walmart acquired 77 percent stake in which e-commerce company?
A)Flipkart
B)Amazon
C)Ebay
D)Paytm
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: Walmart acquired 77 percent stake in e-commerce major Flipkart. Remainder of the business is held by other shareholders, including Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, Tencent, Tiger Global and Microsoft Corp.

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2018 Asian Games begins in which city?
A)Pune
B)Beijing
C)Tokyo
D)Jakarta
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: The 2018 Asian Games began on August 18 with a grand opening ceremony at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta,Indonesia.

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Who took oath as the 22nd PM of Pakistan?

A)Asif Ali Zardari
B)Raheel Sharif
C)Imran Khan
D)Nawaz Sharif
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former cricketer Imran Khan took oath as the 22nd PM of Pakistan.

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Who has been awarded WHO World No Tobacco Day 2018 Award for his extraordinary contribution towards tobacco control?

A)SK Mathur
B)SK Arora
C)Sunil Sharma
D)Yadyvendra Mathur
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Delhi government’s additional director of health S K Arora has been awarded the WHO World No Tobacco Day 2018 Award for his extraordinary contribution towards tobacco control.

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Former Secretary Kofi Annan passed away.He was secretary of which organization?
A)WHO
B)UNO
C)FAO
D)ISRO
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has passed away after a short illness.

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When UNO was established?
A)1946
B)1945
C)1974
D)1952
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B

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When is World No Tobacco Day celebrated?
A)30th April
B)29th June
C)31st May
D)31st April
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C

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What is the currency of Indonesia?
A)Peso
B)Dollar
C)Rupiah
D)Rupee
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C

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Current Affairs Quiz: August 18, 2018

Current Affairs 18 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 17 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 17, 2018

The Central Government , recently launched the “Digital Northeast Vision Document 2022”in which city?
A)Shillong
B)Itanagar
C)Guwahati
D)Pune
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: The Central Government which aims to improve digital connectivity and infuse digital literacy in all the states of the country, recently launched the “Digital Northeast Vision Document 2022” in Guwahati.

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(ISRO) chairman K Sivan announced that India’s maiden mission to the Sun, will be launched in 2019.What is the name of the mission?
A)Akash L1
B)Aditi L1
C)Renuka L1
D)Aditya L1
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: After conquering the moon and Mars, the India Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set its sights on the sun with the Aditya –L1 mission. (ISRO) chairman K Sivan announced that Aditya-L1, India’s maiden mission to the Sun, will be launched in 2019.

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The multi-purpose Barak 8 missile defence system ,is jointly developed by India and which other country?
A)Iran
B)Israel
C)Russia
D)China
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: The multi-purpose Barak 8 missile defence system ,jointly developed by India and Israel will be procured by the Israeli Navy to protect its economic zones and strategic facilities from diversified threats and the sales for it have exceeded USD 5 billion.

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Which country will join the first ever military exercise of the countries in the BIMSTEC, to be hosted by India from September 10-16 in Pune?
A)Iran
B)Nepal
C)Thailand
D)Australia
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Nepal will join the first ever military exercise of the countries in the BIMSTEC, or Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, to be hosted by India from September 10-16 in Pune of the western Indian state of Maharashtra.

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The 24th World Congress of Philosophy(WCP) was held in which city?
A)Beijing
B)Tokyo
C)Canberra
D)Pune
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: The 24th World Congress of Philosophy(WCP) was held in Beijing,China. It was organized by the International Federation of Philosophical Societies, and Peking University.Its theme was “Learning to be human”

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India’s foreign exchange (Forex) reserves plunged by how much amount from $402.70 billion during the week ended August 10?
A)$399.58
B)$400.91
C)$400.88
D)$400.84
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: India’s foreign exchange (Forex) reserves plunged by $1.82 billion during the week ended August 10. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) weekly statistical supplement, the overall forex reserves plunged to $400.88 billion from $402.70 billion reported for the week ended August 3.

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) drastically cut the timeline for listing of debt securities to how many days from 12 days at present?

A)6
B)7
C)8
D)9
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) drastically cut the timeline for listing of debt securities to 6 days from 12 days at present.
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What is India’s rank in the recenty updated FIFA rankings in August 2018?

A)95th
B)98th
C)96th
D)97th
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Indian football team have climbed one spot to attain the 96th position in the recenty updated FIFA rankings in August 2018.

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Which country will host Asia Cup 2018 in September 2018?
A)Pakistan
B)India
C)UAE
D)Bangladesh
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) have signed an agreement for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to host the prestigious Asia Cup scheduled to take place in September.

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Who has been elected as chair of the International Nitrogen Initiative(INI)?
A)Devendra Sikri
B)Ajay Tyagi
C)Raghuram Rajan
D)N Raghuram
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Indian scientist-academician, N Raghuram,has been elected chair of the International Nitrogen Initiative(INI), a global policy making initiative.

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Who has been named as the world’s highest paid female actress by Forbes?
A)Angelina Jolie
B)Eva Green
C)Scarlett Johansson
D)Emma Watson
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: “Lost in Transaltion” actress Scarlett Johansson(American Actress and singer)has been named as the world’s highest paid female actress by Forbes.

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Singer Aretha Franklin passed away. She hails from which country?
A)India
B)Australia
C)UK
D)USA
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: US singer Aretha Frankli has passed away at the age of 76. She received the Grammy Award 18 times and was the first female vocalist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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What is the currency of UAE?
A)Euro
B)Dollar
C)Dirham
D)Peso
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C

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When was FIFA established?
A)1915
B)1908
C)1904
D)1947
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C

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Where is the HQ of FIFA?
A)Tokyo
B)Beijing
C)Zurich
D)Paris
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C

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Sunday, August 19, 2018

Current Affairs Quiz: August 17, 2018

Current Affairs 17 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 16 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 16, 2018

Ministry of Railways launched which scheme to spread awareness about Indian Railways Heritage?
A)Digital Silver Screen
B)Digital Jubilee
C)Digital Screens
D)Digital India
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: In the wake of PM Modi’s vision for creating digital museums at stations using QR code, Ministry of railways has made “digital screens”operational at 22 stations on this Independence Day (15.08.2018) as an innovative low cost solution to spread awareness among public about the opulent heritage of Indian Railways.

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Which state launched Dial 100 Mobile App , which will help the needy at the time of emergency?

A)Haryana
B)Rajasthan
C)UP
D)MP
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Dial 100 Mobile App , which will help the needy at the time of emergency.

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Which state to observe September as the “month of nutrition?
A)HP
B)Rajasthan
C)MP
D)Odisha
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje announced that the state will observe September as the “month of nutrition” to create awareness among people living in the state.
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The govt.dedicated the state’s first civil airport at Hisar to the public.Where is Hisar located?
A)Kerala
B)Odisha
C)Haryana
D)Punjab
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar dedicated the state’s first civil airport at Hisar to the people of Haryana, saying it would open the possibilities of creating an economic corridor and vibrant industrial ecosystem.

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> Rural Electrification Corporation(REC) has inked a loan agreement with German Bank KfW for how much amount?
A)500 million
B)200 million
C)300 million
D)400 million
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Rural Electrification Corporation(REC) has inked a loan agreement with German Bank KfW for EUR 200 million. The fund will be used to finance clean energy projects in India.

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Which mobile operator has launched WINGS application, a VOIP based service?
A)Vodafone
B)MTNL
C)Idea
D)BSNL
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: BSNL has launched BSNL WINGS , a VOIP based service. In WINGS, there is no SIM or cable wiring as is a VOIP service through an app. The WINGS service offers unlimited free audio/video calling for one year.

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Which payments bank has tied up with Bharti Axa Life Insurance to offer the bank’s customers insurance cover under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana(PMJJBY)?
A)Jana Small Finance Bank
B)Fino Payments Bank
C)Airtel Payments Bank
D)Paytm Payments Bank
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Airtel Payments Bank has tied up with Bharti Axa Life Insurance to offer the bank’s customers insurance cover under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana(PMJJBY).

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India Ratings and Research has revised down its FY19 economic growth for India at how much percent?
A)7.6
B)7.5
C)7.2
D)7.4
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: India Ratings and Research has revised down its FY19 economic growth forecast to 7.2% from 7.4% earlier.

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Who has became the 53rd Grandmaster of India despite losing his final round game to Richard Rapport of Hungary in the ninth and final round of Abu Dhabi Masters?
A)Nihal Sarin
B)Sahaj Grover
C)Humpy Koneru
D)Saumya Swaminathan
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: International Master Nihal Sarin became the 53rd Grandmaster of India despite losing his final round game to Richard Rapport of Hungary in the ninth and final round of Abu Dhabi Masters.

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India has appointed whom as a Knowledge Partner to the Banks Board Bureau to design, implement and institutionalise a flagship leadership development strategy for public sector banks in India?
A)Microsoft
B)Egon Zehnder International
C)Google
D)Infosys
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: The Indian Banks’ Association has appointed Egon Zehnder International as a Knowledge Partner to the Banks Board Bureau to design, implement and institutionalise a flagship leadership development strategy for public sector banks in India.

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Who was appointed as 50th President of Paraguay?
A)Malcolm Turnbell
B)Ibrahim Keita
C)Mario Abdo Benitez
D)Abdo Mario
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Former Senator Mario Abdo Benitez has been sworn in as president of Paraguay after narrowly winning the presidential election in April.

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Who was re-elected as Mali President?
A)Moussa Mara
B) Ibrahim Boubacar Keita
C)Alpha Oumar Konare
D)Modibo Sidibe
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has been re-elected for a five-year term after winning 67.17 per cent of the vote in a runoff.

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Recently Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away. He was _______ Prime Minister of the country.
A)11th
B)12th
C)10th
D)9th
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on 16th August 2018 in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi after a long illness. The 93-year-old BJP leader was suffering from multiple ailments.

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What is the capital of Mali?
A)Mopti
B)Azawad
C)Dakar
D)Bamako
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D

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What is the currency of Mali?
A)Dirham
B)Dollar
C)Euro
D)CFA Franc
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D

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What is the capital of Paraguay?
A)Luque
B)Asuncion
C)Ethiopia
D)Paris
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B

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Saturday, August 18, 2018

Current Affairs Quiz: August 16, 2018

Current Affairs 16 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 15 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 15, 2018

PM Narendra Modi launched which scheme on Independence Day,which is the flagship project of Ayushmaan Bharat?
A)Modicare
B)Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyan
D)Pradhan Mantri Jan Yojana
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Independence Day, announced the launch of “Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyan”on September 25. The scheme is the flagship project of Ayushmaan Bharat, the national healthcare policy launched by the Government earlier this year.

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India’s first project of Swadesh Darshan Scheme was launched in which state?
A)Tripura
B)Shillong
C)Assam
D)Manipur
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Explanation: The Governor of Manipur, Dr. Najma A. Heptulla inaugurated the project “Development of North East Circuit:Imphal and Khongjom”implemented under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India on August 14.

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Indian Govt.has released how much grant for Terai roads project in Nepal?
A)500 million
B)480 million
C)470 million
D)485 million
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Explanation: The Government of India has released 470 million Nepali rupees grant for Terai roads project in Nepal. The amount has been released to maintain fund liquidity for the ongoing construction of 14 road packages under Postal Highway Project.

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NITI Aayog launched mobility pitch competition that aims to provide budding entrepreneurs of India a unique opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a distinguished jury.
Name the competition?
A)MOVING in Pitch
B)Pitch MOVE
C)MOVE to Pitch
D)Pitch to MOVE
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: NITI Aayog launched “Pitch to MOVE” – a mobility pitch competition that aims to provide budding entrepreneurs of India a unique opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a distinguished jury.

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Which state launched two major schemes-Kanti Velugu and Rytu Bima?
A)Telangana
B)Odisha
C)UP
D)MP
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Explanation: The 72nd Independence Day was celebrated in Telangana with the launch of two major schemes-Kanti Velugu and Rytu Bima.

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Which state announced a universal health scheme – Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana(BSKY)?
A)Uttar Pradesh
B)Odisha
C)Haryana
D)Telangana
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a universal health scheme – Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana(BSKY) in the state that will benefit 70 lakh families.

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For the first time, India’s space agency is planning to put an Indian Astronaut for how many days in space at a cost less than Rs.10,000 crore as part of its manned mission by 2022?
A)7
B)5
C)6
D)8
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
Explanation: For the first time, India’s space agency is planning to put an Indian Astronaut for 7 days in space at a cost less than Rs.10,000 crore as part of its manned mission by 2022, ISRO Chairman K. Sivan announced.

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Which country received over 30 ambulances and 6 buses from India, on the occasion of India’s 72nd Independence day?

A)Bhutan
B)Pakistan
C)Nepal
D)Bangladesh
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Explanation: The Indian Embassy in Nepal handed over 30 ambulances and 6 buses to various hospitals, non-profit charitable organizations and educational institutions of Nepal on the occasion of India’s 72nd Independence day.

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> India is planning to launch an “Understanding India”programme in which country?
A)China
B)Pakistan
C)Bhutan
D)Australia
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Explanation: India plans to launch an “Understanding India”programme in China to “demystify” the country and create a better understanding of it.

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According to FICCI Economic Outlook survey,India’s GDP is expected to grow at how much percent in the current fiscal?
A)7.5%
B)7.2%
C)7.1%
D)7.4%
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xplanation: The Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.4% in the current fiscal, higher than the previous year, according to FICCI Economic Outlook survey.

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Who has become India’s latest Women Grandmaster?
A)PV Sindhu
B)Vaishali Ranjan
C)R Vaishali
D)Hima Das
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
Explanation: R Vaishali has become India’s latest Women Grandmaster. The 17-year-old elder sister of R Praggnanandhaa — who became the second youngest GM in the world in June this year — got her third and final WGM norm at the 8th Riga Technical University (RTU) Open chess tournament held in Riga, Latvia.

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Who has been appointed as brand ambassador for Road safety campaigns?
A)Irfan khan
B)Ranbir Kapoor
C)Ranveer Singh
D)Akshay kumar
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari launched three short films for generating public awareness towards road safety.

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Sriram Kalyanaraman has resigned amidst allegations of favouring housing finance companies.He was the former MD of which organization?
A)LIC
B)SIDBI
C)SEBI
D)National Housing Bank
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: National Housing Bank MD Sriram Kalyanaraman has resigned amidst allegations of favouring housing finance companies. The government has accepted the resignation and also ordered a vigilance inquiry against him.

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Who ranked first in the Kotak Wealth Hurun-Leading Wealthy Women 2018 list?
A)Indra Nooyi
B)Smitha V.Crishna
C)Smitha Mandhana
D)Hima Das
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
Explanation: Smitha V.Crishna , a third-generation heir of the Godrej family, ranks first in the Kotak Wealth Hurun-Leading Wealthy Women 2018 list with an estimated wealth of ₹ 37,570 crore. Ms. Smitha owns one-fifth of the Godrej Group.

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Former player Ajit wadekar passed away.He was related to which sports?
A)Chess
B)Basketball
C)Tennis
D)Cricket
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Former India cricket captain Ajit Wadekar has passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 77.

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Recently poet Chemmanam Chacko passed away.He was poet of which language?
A)Hindi
B)Odia
C)Tamil
D)Malayalam
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
Explanation: Noted Malayalam poet and Sahitya Akademi Awardee Chemmanam Chacko has passed away. Chacko, 92, had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments for quite sometime.

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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

When was NHB founded?
A)1982
B)1984
C)1986
D)1988
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D

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Where is the HQ of NHB?
A)Kolkata
B)Mumbai
C)New Delhi
D)Chennai
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C

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When was FICCI founded?
A)1925
B)1927
C)1928
D)1930
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