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Current Affairs Quiz: August 7, 2018

Current Affairs 7 August 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 6 August 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of August 6, 2018
 

  1. The central government launched an online management system BIMS to expedite land acquisition and the bidding process for road construction.What is “I” in BIMS?

    A)Inclusive
    B)Information
    C)Incentive
    D)Invasion
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:
    The central government launched an online management system-Bidder Information Management System(BIMS) to expedite land acquisition and the bidding process for road construction.

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  2. India-Nepal Centre is to be established in which city?
    A)NewDelhi
    B)Mumbai
    C)Tokyo
    D)Kathmandu
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:
    PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) have signed an MoU to establish India-Nepal Centre in Kathmandu,Nepal.It will further strengthen economic engagement between the two countries.

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  3. World’s first ever high energy storage device will be unveiled in which city?
    A)Vishakapatnam
    B)Vijaywada
    C)Amravati
    D)Pune
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:
    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister unveiled the world’s first ever high energy storage device in Amravati ,Andhra Pradesh.

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  4. Which state government signs MoU with Holytech to set up its plants in 75 acres land?
    A)MP
    B)UP
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Odisha
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:
    Under the terms of the agreement, Holytech will set up its plant in 75 acres land in Tirupati and Chittoor districts, against an investment of Rs. 1400 crores.

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  5. Which state launched the “Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana “?
    A)HP
    B)MP
    C)Bihar
    D)Odisha
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:
    Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has launched an ambitious scheme which promises to provide Rs.54100 from the birth of a girl child till she graduates. Kumar launched the “Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana and expressed his government’s resolve for empowerment of women.


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  6. Defence India Startup Challenge was started in which city?
    A)Mumbai
    B)Delhi
    C)Bengaluru
    D)Pune
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:
    Recognising the first set of incubators for these challenges the ministry has also signed an MoU with 5 incubators. IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Mumbai, Forge IIT Madras, and T hub who will work in tandem to provide solutions for defence requirements in Airforce, Navy and for Army.

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  7. The Joint Military Exercise(MILEX-18) will be held in which city?
    A)Lucknow
    B)Delhi
    C)Pune
    D)Mumbai
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:
    The Indian army has conducted the final co-ordinating conference for the Joint Military Exercise(MILEX-18) in Pune.MILEX-18 will be held at the Foreign Training Node at Aundh Military Station in Pune,Maharashtra in September.

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  8. Hambantota Port is located in which country which is becoming leading port in the Indian Ocean Region?
    A)Thailand
    B)Indonesia
    C)SriLanka
    D)Bangladesh
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:
    SriLanka’s Hambantota Port is gearing up to become a leading port in the Indian Ocean Region.The location of the port had always been extremely advantageous as it was located just a little less than half a nautical mile from the sea lanes.

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  9. Rugby World Cup 2019 will be held in which country?
    A)Australia
    B)Indonesia
    C)Japan
    D)India
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:
    Sports Minister of India, Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, launched the Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour in India, welcoming the Webb Ellis Cup to Delhi.

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  10. Who finished second in the World Championships Women’s singles title clash at Nanjing,China?
    A)Serena Williams
    B)PV Sindhu
    C)Saina Nehval
    D)Carolina Marin
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:
    Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu finished second best yet again in a major tournament final as she went down tamely to Carolina Marin of Spain in the World Championships Women’s singles title clash at Nanjing,China.

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  11. Who has been crowned world champions in women’s Hockey?
    A)Netherlands
    B)India
    C)Thailand
    D)Australia
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:
    In Women’s Hockey, the Netherlands have been crowned the world champions for a record eighth time

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  12. Recently,who step down as the CEO of PepsiCo?
    A)Indra Banerjee
    B)Bill Gates
    C)Steve Jobs
    D)Indra Nooyi
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:
    Indian origin business executive Indra K.Nooyi will step down as the CEO of PepsiCo. in October.

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  13. Who topped the list of men’s ATP world singles rankings?
    A)Andy Murray
    B)Roger Federer
    C)Rafael Nadal
    D)K. Srikanth
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:
    Spain’s Rafael Nadal continued to lead the men’s ATP world singles rankings released on 6th August, 2018 with 9,310 average points, ahead of Switzerland’s Roger Federer.

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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS




  1. Where is the HQ of PepsiCo?
    A)Tokyo
    B)Paris
    C)London
    D)NewYork
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D


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  2. What is the capital of Netherlands?
    A)Paris
    B)London
    C)Amsterdam
    D)NewYork
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C


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