Current Affairs Quiz: September 28, 2018

Current Affairs 28 September 2018 Quiz

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

1. 7th edition of FICCI Safety Systems Excellence Awards for Industry was held in which city?
   A)NewDelhi
   B)Chennai
   C)Kolkata
   D)Mumbai
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: The 7th edition of FICCI Safety Systems Excellence Awards for Industry was launched in June 2018 in NewDelhi. The award ceremony & the conference are scheduled in September.
   
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2. Which state government has decided to adopt the “No work No Pay” policy ?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Odisha
   C)Haryana
   D)Bihar
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Odisha government has decided to adopt the “No work No Pay” policy with regard to the strike by the block grant teachers and lecturers.
   
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3. According to Nielsen Smartphone 2018 report, Smartphone users in India are consuming how much average data per day?
   A)4GB
   B)3GB
   C)1GB
   D)2GB
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Smartphone users in India are consuming an average 1GB data perday from an average 4GB a month not long ago and spending more than 90 minutes on online activities daily across the entry-level, mid and premium segments, the”Nielsen Smartphone 2018” report said.
   
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4. > India will organize “Gandhi March”in which country?
   A)USA
   B)UK
   C)Ukraine
   D)Netherlands
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: India will organize “Gandhi March” from the iconic Peace Palace at the Hague to Grote Kerk to launch the two-year long celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
   
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5. The Modi government constituted an 8-member search committee to recommend the chairperson and members of the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal.Who will be heading this committee?
   A)Ranjana Prakash Desai
   B)Mukul Mudgal
   C)Bibek Debroy
   D)Dipak Mishra
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: The Modi government constituted an 8-member search committee, to be headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to recommend the chairperson and members of the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal.
   
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6. India has formed an alliance with which country to combat the menace of tuberculosis?
   A)Australia
   B)Canada
   C)USA
   D)UK
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The US and India have formed an alliance comprising leading experts in public and private sectors to combat the menace of tuberculosis.
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7. Which city will host 8th Asian Yoga Sports Championship?
   A)Nashik
   B)Bangalore
   C)Thiruvananthapuram
   D)Pune
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Thiruvananthapuram is all set to play host to the 8th Asian Yoga Sports Championship which will be held at the Jimmy George Indoor Stadium from September 27 to 30.
   
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8. Which country has received the biggest loan package ever from the IMF aimed at shoring up the country’s ailing finances?
   A)Argentina
   B)India
   C)Japan
   D)China
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Argentina has received the biggest loan package ever from the IMF aimed at shoring up the country’s ailing finances a whopping $57.1 bn that will be disbursed over the next three years.
   
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9. According to ADB,India is expected to grow at how much percent in 2018?
   A)7.3
   B)7.4
   C)7.5
   D)7.6
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: India is expected to grow at a healthy 7.3 percent in 2018, helped by improved domestic demand and a steady revival in industrial growth, the ADB said in a new report.
   
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10. Which ministry launched web portal in a bid to boost credit availability to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)?
    A)Ministry of Corporate Affairs
    B)Ministry of Women and Child Development
    C)Ministry of Finance
    D)Ministry of Defence
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: In a bid to boost credit availability to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has launched a web portal through which one can avail loans up to Rs 1 crore in just 59 minutes.
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11. Department of Financial Services(DFS),Ministry of Finance and National Informatics Centre have jointly developed which mobile application as a part of financial inclusion (FI) initiative?
    
    A)Jan Marg
    B)Jan Man Dhan
    C)Jan Dhan Darshak
    D)Jan Dhan
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Department of Financial Services(DFS),Ministry of Finance and National Informatics Centre have jointly developed a mobile app called Jan Dhan Darshak as a part of financial inclusion (FI) initiative.
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12. According to report by KPMG,mobile to drive $985 billion financial services sales in India by which year?
    A)2030
    B)2020
    C)2025
    D)2022
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: By influencing purchases of credit cards, insurance and loans, mobiles will create $985 billion sales opportunity for financial services brands in India by 2022, says a new Facebook-KPMG report titled “Eliminating friction in financial services path to purchase”.
    
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13. Which country will lead in Global Internet of Things (IoT) cellular connections by 2025?
    A)USA
    B)Australia
    C)China
    D)India
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Global Internet of Things (IoT) cellular connections will cross 5 billion mark by 2025 and China will continue to lead by contributing almost two-thirds of such connections.
    
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14. RBI decided to ease the SLR norms from which month to induce liquidity into the financial system, amid concerns of a credit crunch?
    A)January
    B)October
    C)November
    D)December
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: The RBI will ease the Statutory Liquidity Ratio(SLR) norms from October to induce liquidity into the financial system, amid concerns of a credit crunch.
    
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15. Which is the only sportsperson featuring in the Forbes India’s maiden “tycoons of tomorrow” list of 22 young achievers in the fields of business, acting and sports?
    
    A)K Srikanth
    B)MS Dhoni
    C)PV Sindhu
    D)Virat Kohli
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Badminton player and Olympian PV Sindhu is the only sportsperson featuring in the Forbes India’s maiden “tycoons of tomorrow” list of 22 young achievers in the fields of business, acting and sports.
    
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16. India women’s team defeated which country recently in style with a comprehensive 51-run win against the hosts in the fifth and final T20 International?
    A)South Africa
    B)Australia
    C)Bangladesh
    D)SriLanka
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Indian women ended their tour of Sri Lanka in style with a comprehensive 51-run win against the hosts in the fifth and final T20 International.
    
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17. Which country will host Deaf ICC T20 World Cup 2018?
    A)England
    B)SriLanka
    C)India
    D)Australia
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: India will host the Deaf ICC T20 World Cup slated to begin from November 23-30 in Gurugram.
    
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18. Who was given additional charge of the post of Director General of Fire Service,Civil Defence and Home Guards?
    
    A)Satrugan Pandav
    B)Sanjay Kumar
    C)Ajay Tyagi
    D)Harpal Singh
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: NDRF chief Sanjay Kumar was given additional charge of the post of Director General of Fire Service,Civil Defence and Home Guards.
    
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19. Who was awarded the United Nations Champions OF the Earth for the year 2018?
    
    A)Donald Trump
    B)Narendra Modi
    C)Xi Jinping
    D)Vladimir Putin
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the United Nations Champions OF the Earth for the year 2018.
    
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20. When is World Tourism Day celebrated?
    A)Sep 29
    B)Sep 28
    C)Sep 27
    D)Sep 25
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: World Tourism Day is celebrated worldwide annually on Sep 27 started by The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 1980.The theme of this year is ‘Tourism and the Digital Transformation”.
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of National Disaster Response Force?
   A)Pune
   B)New Delhi
   C)Chennai
   D)Mumbai
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   
   
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2. Where is the HQ of ICC?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Dubai
   C)New York
   D)London
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   
   
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3. In which state does Umshyrpi river flow?
   A)Tripura
   B)Assam
   C)Shillong
   D)Arunachal Pradesh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Ashes of former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee were immersed in Umshyrpi river in Dhobighat in Shillong[/su_spoiler]


4. In which state does Gangasagar river flow?
   A)Andhra Pradesh
   B)West Bengal
   C)Maharashtra
   D)Odisha
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Ashes of former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee were immersed in Gangasagar, the confluence of Ganges in Kolkata.[/su_spoiler]


5. In which state does Beas river flow?
   A)Punjab
   B)Uttar Pradesh
   C)Jammu and Kashmir
   D)Himachal Pradesh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Ashes of former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee were immersed in Beas River.[/su_spoiler]


6. In which state does Mandovi and Zuari rivers flow?
   A)Andhra Pradesh
   B)Goa
   C)Maharashtra
   D)Odisha
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Ashes of former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee were immersed in Mandovi, Zuari rivers in Goa[/su_spoiler]


7. In which state does Barak river flow?
   A)Tripura
   B)Assam
   C)Shillong
   D)Arunachal Pradesh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Ashes of former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee were immersed in Barak river in Assam   [/su_spoiler]

 

Current Affairs Quiz: September 27, 2018

Current Affairs 27 September 2018 Quiz

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

1. Indo-Uzbekistan joint exhibition inaugurated in which city?
   A)Pune
   B)Chennai
   C)New Delhi
   D)Mumbai
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: An exhibition dedicated to the upcoming state visit of Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to India was inaugurated at National Museum in New Delhi.
   
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2. Indian Culinary Institute built by the Ministry of Tourism will be built in which city?
   A)Pune
   B)Tirupati
   C)Itanagar
   D)Nashik
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated a Rs 100 crore Indian Culinary Institute built by the Ministry of Tourism, close to Renigunta Airport,15 km from Tirupati.
   
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3. The Union Cabinet approved the proposal to convert GSTN into a government-owned company.What is “S” in GSTN?
   A)Scarce
   B)Severe
   C)System
   D)Services
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the proposal to convert Goods and Services Network(GSTN) into a government-owned company. The government will now own 100 per cent of the IT backbone to the new indirect tax regime.
   
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4. The Union Cabinet approved how much package as part of a comprehensive policy for the sugar industry?
   A)5608 cr
   B)5600 cr
   C)5500 cr
   D)5538 cr
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved a Rs5538 crore package as part of a comprehensive policy for the sugar industry to deal with the surplus domestic stock and help mills clear dues of cane growers.
   
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5. According to National Digital Communications Policy 2018, the policy aims at providing how much speed connectivity to all ‘Gram Panchayats’ by 2020?
   A)4 Gbps
   B)10 Gbps
   C)1 Gbps
   D)2 Gbps
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved a new telecom policy,National Digital Communications Policy 2018, designed to provide “Broadband to all”, Union Communications Minister Manoj Sinha announced. Further, the policy aims at providing 1 Gbps (gigabits per second) connectivity to all ‘Gram Panchayats’ by 2020 and 10 Gbps by 2022.
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6. India has set up an Ayush information cell at its embassy premises in which country?
   A)Ukraine
   B)Romania
   C)USA
   D)Australia
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: To encourage practice of ayurveda, India has set up an Ayush information cell at its embassy premises in Romania to create awareness about the traditional Indian system of medicine.
   
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7. What is the theme of of Odisha Conclave 2018?
   A)Me Odisha
   B)I am Odisha
   C)Myself Odisha
   D)I love Odisha
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the theme of Odisha Conclave 2018.The flagship biennial business event of the Government of Odisha will be themed on “I am Odisha”.
   
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8. Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Odisha Bhawan in which city?
   A)Lucknow
   B)Pune
   C)Nagpur
   D)Chennai
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Odisha Bhawan in Chennai. He said, “With completion of this facility, we have created an institution which will provide a platform for engagement between Odisha and the State of Tamil Nadu”.
   
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9. Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled a statue of BJP ideologue Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya in which city?
   A)Gorakhpur
   B)Kanpur
   C)Agra
   D)Lucknow
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled a statue of BJP ideologue Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on the Agra University campus.
   
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10. The Supreme Court said that linking Aadhar Card with bank accounts and mobile phone numbers is not mandatory, but a must for PAN.What is “A” in PAN?
    A)Asset
    B)Accountability
    C)Account
    D)Access
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: The Supreme Court said that linking Aadhar Card with bank accounts and mobile phone numbers is not mandatory, but a must for Permanenent Account Number(PAN). It pronounced a landmark verdict on Aadhaar Card and said that Aadhaar identification is unparalleled and it empowers the marginalised sections of the society.
    
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11. Which indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile(BVRAAM) was successfully test-fired by the Indian Air Force from Su-30 Aircraft from Air Force Station,Kalaikunda?
    
    A)Astra
    B)Avni
    C)Akansha
    D)Akash
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: Astra, the indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile(BVRAAM) was successfully test-fired by the Indian Air Force from Su-30 Aircraft from Air Force Station,Kalaikunda.
    
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12. What is India’s rank in the world for its investments in education and healthcare, a survey of 195 countries has revealed?
    A)166th
    B)178th
    C)158th
    D)160th
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: India ranks 158th in the world for its investments in education and healthcare, a survey of 195 countries has revealed.Finland tops the list of 195 countries in the two key sectors.
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13. UN declared which years as Nelson Mandela Decade of Peace?
    A)2025-2035
    B)2019-2028
    C)2020-2030
    D)2018-2029
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: A statue of Nelson Mandela has been unveiled at the United Nations to honour the late South African leader’s birth.This year marks the 100th anniversary of Mandela’s birth, and the UN is declaring 2019-2028 the Nelson Mandela Decade of Peace.
    
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14. Which has become the first and only SAARC country to have a quit line number on tobacco products?
    A)Pakistan
    B)India
    C)SriLanka
    D)Nepal
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: India has become the first and only SAARC country to have a quitline number on tobacco products. The Union Health Ministry has already made 85 percent pictorial health warning mandatory on both sides of packets containing cigarettes, bidis, and chewing tobacco. The quit-line number will be printed on all tobacco products manufactured after September 1, 2018.
    
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15. Asian Development Bank forecast what percent growth for Asia for 2018-19?
    A)7.3 percent
    B)6.6 percent
    C)6 percent
    D)7 percent
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: ADB announced that it will maintain its growth forecast for this year in Asia at 6 percent but warned of the fallout of the ongoing trade tensions between China and the US for the region.
    
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16. India will approach USD 100 billion FDI inflow per annum by which year?
    A)2022
    B)2024
    C)2019
    D)2020
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: india is approaching towards USD 100 billion FDI inflow per annum by 2022 as volumes of foreign direct investment are increasing year after year.
    
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17. Which bank has partnered with online financial services company RupeeBoss.com for the integration of the bank’s chatbot based platform to support instant loan eligibilities for its several loan products?
    
    A)SBI
    B)ICICI Bank
    C)HDFC Bank
    D)Yes Bank
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Private sector lender Yes bank has partnered with online financial services company RupeeBoss.com for the integration of the bank’s chatbot based platform to support instant loan eligibilities for its several loan products.
    
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18. Which life insurance brand has tied up with India’s largest urban co-operative bank Saraswat Cooperative to offer life insurance products ranging from protection to wealth creation?
    
    A)NIACL
    B)NICL
    C)ICICI Prudential Life
    D)Bajaj Allianz
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Leading life insurance brand ICICI Prudential Life has partnered with India’s largest urban co-operative bank Saraswat Cooperative to offer life insurance products ranging from protection to wealth creation.
    
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19. In a report titled “A Glass Half Full:The Promise of Regional Trade in South Asia”, the bank estimates India’s potential trade in goods with South Asia at how much amount?
    A)$60 billion
    B)$62 billion
    C)$68 billion
    D)$70 billion
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: In a report titled “A Glass Half Full:The Promise of Regional Trade in South Asia”, the bank estimates India’s potential trade in goods with South Asia at $62 billion against its actual trade of $19 billion, which is a mere 3% of its global trade and about $43 billion below its potential.
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20. Who will be honoured with “Icons of Indian Cinema “Award at the closing ceremony of the ninth edition of Jagran Film Festival in Mumbai?
    A)Rakesh roshan
    B)Jeetendra
    C)Rishi Kapoor
    D)Pankaj Kapoor
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Actor-director Pankaj Kapoor will be honoured with “Icons of Indian Cinema “Award at the closing ceremony of the ninth edition of Jagran Film Festival in Mumbai. He is a three-time National Award winner.
    
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Delhi
   C)Pune
   D)Chennai
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   
   
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2. Where is the HQ of Yes Bank?
   A)Chennai
   B)Lucknow
   C)Mumbai
   D)Pune
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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3. Subarnarekha port is going to be constructed in which state?
   A)Andhra Pradesh
   B)Tamil Nadu
   C)Maharashtra
   D)Odisha
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   The Odisha government said that the construction of the Subarnarekha port in Balasore will begin in October 2018.
   
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Current Affairs Quiz: September 26, 2018

Current Affairs 26 September 2018 Quiz

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

1. India and which country have agreed to explore the possibility of using high resolution satellite images in boundary survey work?
   A)Nepal
   B)Bangladesh
   C)China
   D)Pakistan
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: India and Nepal have agreed to explore the possibility of using high resolution satellite images in boundary survey work during the 5th meeting of the Nepal India Boundary Working Group which concluded in Kathmandu.
   
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2. Who will head the committee which will look into jail reforms across the country and suggest measures to deal with them?
   
   A)Amitav Ghosh
   B)Amitava Roy
   C)Mukul Mudgal
   D)Preeti Shenoy
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The Supreme Court constituted a three-member committee, headed by its former judge Justice Amitava Roy, to look into jail reforms across the country and suggest measures to deal with them.
   
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3. The government announced how many initiatives to take banking to last mile recently?
   A)5
   B)3
   C)4
   D)7
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The government announced 3 initiatives to take banking to the last mile comprising a financial inclusion index,geographical mapping of banking services and hassle free online loans for MSMEs valuing upto Rs 1 crore.
   
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4. Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated air pollution control device WAYU, at ITO in New Delhi.What does “A” stands in WAYU?
   A)Acord
   B)Argument
   C)Augmentation
   D)Access
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated air pollution control device Wind Augmentation Purifying Unit,WAYU, at ITO in New Delhi.
   
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5. Government will spend how much amount for improving national highways in the northeastern states of the country,as said by Nitin Gadkari?
   
   A)1.8 lakh crore
   B)1.2 lakh crore
   C)1 lakh crore
   D)1.5 lakh crore
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in Shillong announced that the government will spend Rs 1.5 lakh crore for improving national highways in the northeastern states of the country.
   
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6. State-run Indian Oil Corporation set up a high-level committee of experts to draw a roadmap for settlement of land acquisition issues facing the proposed $44 billion Ratnagiri refinery project in Maharashtra.Who will head this committee?
   A)Preeti Shenoy
   B)Mukul Modgal
   C)DM Sukthankar
   D)Ajay Sharma
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: State-run Indian Oil Corporation said that a high-level committee of experts has been set up to draw a roadmap for settlement of land acquisition issues facing the proposed $44 billion Ratnagiri refinery project in Maharashtra.The panel will be headed by former Maharashtra Chief Secretary DM Sukthankar.
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7. 21st Central Zonal Council meeting was held in which city?
   A)Lucknow
   B)Mumbai
   C)Delhi
   D)Pune
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Home Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the meeting of 21st Central Zonal Council in Lucknow in which Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand while representative ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh participated.
   
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8. Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated two-day National Orientation workshop on NeVA.What is “A”in NeVA?
   
   A)Absolute
   B)Abondoned
   C)Application
   D)Access
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated two-day National Orientation workshop on National e-Vidhan Application(NeVA).
   
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9. VP Naidu wil inaugurate a colossal dome shaped structure in which city?
   A)Chennai
   B)Kanpur
   C)Mumbai
   D)Pune
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: A colossal dome shaped structure will be inaugurated at the Maharashrra Institute of Technology ,Pune on October 2.
   
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10. World Bank (WB) team estimated that Kerala would require how much amount for reconstruction of the flood-ravaged economy and infrastructure?
    
    A)20500 cr
    B)25050 cr
    C)24000 cr
    D)24050 cr
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: World Bank (WB) team estimated that Kerala would require around Rs.25,050 crore for reconstruction of the flood-ravaged economy and infrastructure.
    
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11. UN Secretary-General Antonia Guterres has hailed the World Bank/United Nations FAM as an important new tool to help predict and prevent famine.What does “M” stands in FAM?
    
    A)Minor
    B)Mechanism
    C)Module
    D)Minority
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: UN Secretary-General Antonia Guterres has hailed the World Bank/United Nations Famine Action Mechanism(FAM)as an important new tool to help predict and prevent famine.
    
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12. Statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled at the UN HQ .He was the former President of which country?
    A)Austria
    B)South Africa
    C)Poland
    D)Australia
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: A statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled at the UN HQ to honour the South African President’s 100th birth anniversary.
    
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13. Women Foreign Ministers Meeting was held in which city?
    A)Montreal
    B)NewYork
    C)Paris
    D)London
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: Women Foreign Ministers Meeting for the first summit of its kind vowed to bring a ‘women’s perspective’ to foreign policy. The two-day meeting began in Montreal.
    
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14. Shazam, world’s most popular music recognition mobile app was acquired by which company?
    A)Microsoft
    B)Cisco
    C)Apple
    D)Google
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Apple announced it has completed the acquisition of Shazam, one of the world’s most popular music recognition mobile apps. Apple struck a deal with Shazam for a likely sum of nearly $400 million.
    
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15. Which company has acquired Israel based analytics start-up called Upstream Commerce?
    A)Ebay
    B)TCS
    C)Flipkart
    D)Amazon
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Flipkart has acquired an Israel based analytics start-up called Upstream Commerce,as India’s largest online retailer looks to help its massive seller base with services such as real-time pricing and product assortment information.
    
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16. According to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley,India’s growth rate will sustain at what rate?
    A)8.5%
    B)7.2%
    C)7.5%
    D)8%
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the new insolvency law, indirect tax regime and demonetization will help drive India’s growth rate and sustain it at 8%.
    
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17. As per Manoj Sinha, the foreign direct investment(FDI) in the telecom sector rose to how much in the last fiscal?
    A)6.4 million
    B)6.2 billion
    C)6 billion
    D)7.2 million
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: The foreign direct investment(FDI) in the telecom sector rose to USD 6.2 billion in the last fiscal, a near five-fold increase from USD 1.3 billion in 2015-16, Union Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said.
    
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18. Who won FIFA Best Men’s Player Award at an award ceremony in London?
    A)Luka Modric
    B)Christiano Ronaldo
    C)Lionel Messi
    D)Neymar
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: Real Madrid and Croatian midfielder Luka Modric won FIFA Best Men’s Player Award at an award ceremony in London.
    
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19. Who was appointed as Chief Privacy Officer by Google?
    A)John Riot
    B)Keith Enright
    C)Scott Kiemens
    D)Kate Enrigh
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Google has appointed its privacy lawyer, Keith Enright, as Chief Privacy Officer as the company proposed policies for potential federal regulation of data.
    
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20. Who was appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force?
    A)R Nambiar
    B)Karan Rahubir
    C)Anil Khosla
    D)Dalbir Singh
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Air Marshal Anil Khosla will be appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force.Air Marshal R Nambiar, who is currently serving as the Deputy Air Chief, is all set to be designated as the Commander-in-Chief of Eastern Air command which is headquartered at Shillong.
    
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21. Shantaram Potdukhe passed away recently.He was related to which profession?
    A)Journalist
    B)Actor
    C)Politics
    D)Singer
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Former Union Minister and Congress leader Shantaram Potdukhe has passed away. Potdukhe was a Union minister of state for finance in the Narasimha Rao-led government.
    
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22. Renowned commentator Jasdev Singh passed away.He was the commentator of which language?
    A)Urdu
    B)Odia
    C)Hindi
    D)English
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Renowned hindi commentator Jasdev Singh passed away after prolonged illness. Jasdev was a rare commentator who excelled in commentating on every sport but hockey was close to his heart.
    
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. When was Google founded?
   A)2005
   B)2002
   C)1998
   D)1997
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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2. Where is the HQ of FIFA?
   A)Australia
   B)USA
   C)Switzerland
   D)Spain
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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Current Affairs Quiz: September 25, 2018

Current Affairs 25 September 2018 Quiz

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

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pakyong Airport in which state?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Assam
   C)Sikkim
   D)Mizoram
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pakyong Airport near Gangtok in Sikkim on September 24, nine years after the foundation stone was laid. The state’s first airport is situated at an altitude of 4,500 feet above sea level.
   
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2. Andhra Pradesh,Odisha and which other state was awarded the best performing states in terms of “Ease of Living Index” under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Bihar
   C)Haryana
   D)Madhya Pradesh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Andhra Pradesh,Odisha and Madhya Pradesh were awarded the best performing states in terms of “Ease of Living Index” under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) at the National Dissemination Workshop on Ease of Living Index, 2018, in New Delhi.
   
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3. Which country has become the 4th nation in the world to have a robust BMD system after US, Russia, and Israel with the successful testing of the anti-ballistic missile system?
   A)Pakistan
   B)India
   C)Japan
   D)China
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: India successfully conducted an interceptor missile test off the Odisha coast, achieving a major milestone in developing a two-layer Ballistic Missile Defence System.
   
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4. 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) was held in which city?
   A)Tokyo
   B)Washington DC
   C)NewYork
   D)Paris
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: On the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) in NewYork,India will co-host a meeting with the United States and other selected countries over the issue of how to combat the drug menace . External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and United States President Donald Trump will be a part of the meeting.
   
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5. RBI told banks to share a maximum of how much percent credit risk for joint priority sector loans with non-banking finance companies ?
   A)80 percent
   B)75 percent
   C)60 percent
   D)90 percent
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: RBI told banks to share a maximum 80% credit risk when they originate priority sector loans jointly with non-banking finance companies. The regulator also said the lenders will charge a single interest rate to borrowers.
   
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6. Asian Development Bank will undertake an exhaustive study in which state of India to add value to mango growing, guava, potato and pulse farming?
   A)West Bengal
   B)Uttar Pradesh
   C)Haryana
   D)Bihar
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The Asian Development Bank will undertake an exhaustive study in Uttar Pradesh to add value to mango growing, guava, potato and pulse farming, and submit a report to the state government.
   
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7. Which telecom firm has inked a pact with Japan’s Softbank and NTT Communications to roll out 5G and Internet of Things technology in India?
   
   A)BSNL
   B)Idea
   C)Airtel
   D)Vodafone
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: State-run telecom firm BSNL has inked a pact with Japan’s Softbank and NTT Communications to roll out 5G and Internet of Things technology in India.
   
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8. Who was sworn as Maldives President?
   A)Mario Abdo
   B)Ajit Prakash
   C)Ibrahim Mohammed Solih
   D)Mohmmad Salah
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Ibrahim Mohammed Solih won the Maldives presidential election, a surprise defeat for President Abdulla Yameen. Results released by the Elections Commission showed Solih had secured 58.3 percent of the popular vote.
   
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9. Who has been named Facebook India’s vice president and MD?
   A)Anirudh Basu
   B)Ajit Mohan
   C)Ajay Taygi
   D)Vijay Mohan
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Ajit Mohan, the chief executive officer of Star India’s over-the-top video service Hotstar, has been named Facebook India’s vice president and MD.
   
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10. Former President Biswanath Dutt passed away.He was the president of which organization?
    A)TCS
    B)BCCI
    C)Infosys
    D)IPL
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Former BCCI President Biswanath Dutt, best known in Indian cricket fraternity as Jagmohan Dalmiya’s mentor, passed away. He was 92.
    
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of Facebook?
   A)New York
   B)Tokyo
   C)Paris
   D)California
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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2. What is the capital of Maldives?
   A)Beijing
   B)Tokyo
   C)Male
   D)Berlin
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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3. Where is the HQ of BSNL?
   A)Chennai
   B)Kanpur
   C)Lucknow
   D)New Delhi
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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Current Affairs Quiz: September 24, 2018

Current Affairs 24 September 2018 Quiz

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

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ayushman Bharat, world’s largest government-funded healthcare scheme in which city?
   A)Nashik
   B)Kanpur
   C)Ranchi
   D)Mumbai
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ayushman Bharat, world’s largest government-funded healthcare scheme in Jharkhand’s capital ranchi.
   
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2. India commemorated centenary of the battle of Haifa with which country?
   A)France
   B)Iraq
   C)Israel
   D)Iran
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Centenary celebrations to commemorate hundred years of liberation of Haifa in Israel by the Indian troops in 1918 culminates with a grand function in New Delhi. The Battle of Haifa is being commemorated in Israel, Delhi and Jaipur
   
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3. Which government has signed a MoU with National Insurance Company Limited to provide medical facilities to the people of the state under the Centre’s flagship health scheme – Ayushman Bharat Yojana?
   A)Bihar
   B)Haryana
   C)Jharkhand
   D)Uttar Pradesh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The Jharkhand government has signed a MoU with National Insurance Company Limited to provide medical facilities to the people of the state under the Centre’s flagship health scheme – Ayushman Bharat Yojana. The scheme will cover 80 per cent population of the state.
   
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4. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay rupani declared which district as “scarcity hit district” after it received just 26.51 percent rains this monsoon?
   A)Ahmedabad
   B)Gandhinagar
   C)Vadodara
   D)Kutch
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay rupani declared Kutch as “scarcity hit district” after it received just 26.51 percent rains this monsoon. He said that drinking water pipeline projects worth Rs. 296 crore for Kutch district would be taken up on a war footing.
   
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5. World Rhino Day is being celebrated in which state?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Meghalaya
   C)Mizoram
   D)Assam
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: World Rhino Day is being celebrated in Assam. State Forest minister Parimal Suklabaidya along with others will take part in the main event to be held in Guwahati.
   
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6. Naropa Festival held in which city?
   A)Nainital
   B)Leh
   C)Mussorie
   D)Dehradun
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The five-day Naropa Festival concluded with a grand “Chondol Dance” performed by as many as 299 Ladakhi women attired in traditional costume breaking the Guinness World Records.
   
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7. > The first general assembly of the International Solar alliance ISA, will be inaugurated on the 2nd of October in which city?
   A)Delhi
   B)Chennai
   C)Mumbai
   D)Lucknow
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: The first general assembly of the International Solar alliance ISA, will be inaugurated on the 2nd of October in Delhi.The Ministerial level Assembly will be held in Greater Noida.
   
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8. The government along with UN body FAO has launched an agriculture project with USD 33.5 million grant in how many states in india?
   A)5
   B)4
   C)8
   D)6
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: The government along with UN body FAO has launched an agriculture project with USD 33.5 million grant from Global Environment Facility (GEF) that seeks to bring transformative change in the farm sector through conservation of biodiversity and forest landscapes.
   
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9. According to estimates from the 2018 global Multidimensional Poverty index(MPI),how many Indians moved out of poverty?
   A)278 mn
   B)275 mn
   C)274 mn
   D)271 mn
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: India has made momentous progress in reducing multidimensional poverty with its incidence almost halving between 2005-06 and 2015-16, climbing down to 27.5 per cent from 54.7 per cent, according to estimates from the 2018 global Multidimensional Poverty index(MPI).
   
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10. Which country’s space agency made history by successfully landing two unmanned rovers on an asteroid known as MINERVA-||1?
    A)India
    B)USA
    C)Japan
    D)China
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: The Japanese space agency JAXA said that it has made history by successfully landing two unmanned rovers on an asteroid. The rovers are collectively known as MINERVA-||1.
    
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11. 73rd session of the UN General assembly will be held in which city?
    A)NewDelhi
    B)Paris
    C)London
    D)Newyork
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has arrived in New York to represent India at the 73rd session of the UN General assembly and hold several bilateral and multilateral meetings with her global counterparts.
    
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12. Which country will be the first country in the world to double its tiger population?
    A)China
    B)Nepal
    C)India
    D)Bhutan
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Nepal is likely to be the first country in the world to double its tiger population. On the occasion of National Conservation Day on 23rd September, Nepal announced that there are now an estimated 235 wild tigers in the country, nearly doubling the baseline of around 121 tigers in 2009.
    
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13. Which bank has asked non-banking financial companies not to worry about credit availability as it would continue to support them?
    
    A)IOB
    B)BOB
    C)PNB
    D)SBI
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: SBI asked non-banking financial companies not to worry about credit availability as it would continue to support them.
    
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14. Which country were crowned the 2018 FISU World University Netball Champions?
    A)India
    B)Nepal
    C)Afghanistan
    D)Uganda
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Uganda were crowned the 2018 FISU World University Netball Champions after beating South Africa 44-43 in the final which was held in Kampala,Uganda.
    
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15. Who was appointed as new chairman and MD of Steel Authority of India Ltd?
    A)Binoy Kumar
    B)Ajay Tyagi
    C)Anil Kumar Chaudhary
    D)Animesh Jain
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Anil Kumar Chaudhary name as the new chairman and MD of Steel Authority of India Ltd. His tenure as CMD of SAIL is likely to be for a little over 2 years.
    
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16. Which mountaineers have created history by climbing Asia’s highest volcanic peak Mount Damavand in Iran?
    
    A)Satyarup Siddhanta
    B)Mousumi Khatua
    C)Both a and b
    D)Roshni Nair
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Mountaineers satyarup Siddhanta and Mousumi Khatua have created history by climbing Asia’s highest volcanic peak Mount Damavand in Iran.
    
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17. Renowned Kalpana Lajmi passed away recently.She was related to which profession?
    A)Economist
    B)Singer
    C)Actress
    D)Filmmaker
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Renowned filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi passed away at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. She was 64.
    
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18. Former Assembly Deputy Speaker and Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party legislator, Imtikumzuk Longkumer passed away in Delhi.He was the Assembly Deputy Speaker of which state?
    A)Assam
    B)Nagaland
    C)Uttar pradesh
    D)Mizoram
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Former Nagaland Assembly Deputy Speaker and Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party legislator, Imtikumzuk Longkumer passed away in Delhi.
    
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19. When is International Day of Sign Language celebrated?
    A)Sep 24
    B)Sep 20
    C)Sep 23
    D)Sep 21
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: International Day of Sign Language is celebrated annually across the world on 23 september every year along with International Week of the Deaf.The theme of International Day of Sign Languages is “with Sign Language,everyone is included”.
    
    
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of Steel Authority of india?
   A)Lucknow
   B)Mumbai
   C)Chennai
   D)New Delhi
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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2. What is the capital of Uganda?
   A)Bishkek
   B)Kampala
   C)Astana
   D)Beijing
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   
   
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3. What is the currency of Uganda?
   A)Dollar
   B)Euro
   C)Shilling
   D)Dong
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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Current Affairs Quiz: September 23, 2018

Current Affairs 23 September 2018 Quiz

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

1. Who was appointed as chairman of the parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence?
   
   A)Balraj Singh
   B)Kalraj Mishra
   C)Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri
   D)Mahesh Jain
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: A Former minister in the Narendra Modi government, Kalraj Mishra, replaced former Uttarakhand chief minister Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri as the chairman of the parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence.
   
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2. Which state has announced a novel scheme for the protection of the exotic Neela Kurinji(Strobilanthus kunthianus) plants that flower only once in 12 years?
   
   A)Haryana
   B)Kerala
   C)TamilNadu
   D)Karnataka
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Tamil Nadu government has announced a novel scheme for the protection of the exotic Neela Kurinji(Strobilanthus kunthianus) plants that flower only once in 12 years.
   
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3. Which film has been selected as India’s official entry to the 91 Academy Awards, 2019?
   
   A)Mom
   B)Newton
   C)Village Rockstars
   D)Baahubali
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: In a major victory for northeastern indie cinema and female filmmakers, Rima Das National Award-winning Assamese film Village Rockstars has been selected as India’s official entry to the 91 Academy Awards, 2019.
   
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4. Which agency made an early discovery of “Superearth” and “Hotearth” planets in solar systems recently?
   A)NASA
   B)Space X
   C)CNSA
   D)ISRO
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: NASA ‘s Transitting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, better known as TESS, made an early discovery of “Superearth” and “Hotearth” planets in solar systems at least 49 light-years away, marking the satellite’s first discovery since its April launch.
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5. The New Development Bank of the BRICS countries has approved how much loan to Madhya Pradesh for infrastructure projects?
   A)$675 million
   B)$525 million
   C)$400 million
   D)$425 million
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The New Development Bank of the BRICS countries has approved a $525 milllion loan to Madhya Pradesh for infrastructure projects.
   
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6. The compulsory personal accident cover for owner-driven vehicles under motor insurance policies has been increased from Rs 2 lakh to how much amount?
   
   A)20 lakh
   B)10 lakh
   C)12 lakh
   D)15 lakh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The compulsory personal accident cover for owner-driven vehicles under motor insurance policies has been increased from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 15lakh.
   
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7. Which country to host AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2018?
   A)Japan
   B)Nepal
   C)Argentina
   D)India
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The women’s Boxing World Championships, to be hosted by India after more than a decade, will be held in NewDelhi. The AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships will be held in New Delhi in November 13-25.
   
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8. World chess Olympiad 2018 will be held in which country?
   A)Japan
   B)USA
   C)Georgia
   D)Mongolia
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Blind chess player vaishali Narendra Salavkar will become the first Indian female to be part of the International Braille Chess Association(IBCA) team at the world chess Olympiad, starting September 23 at Batumi in Georgia.
   
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9. Asian Team Snooker Championship 2018 held in which city?
   A)NewDelhi
   B)Doha
   C)Tokyo
   D)Beijing
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: India settled for the silver medal after losing to Pakistan 2-3 in the final of the Asian Team Snooker Championship in Doha after Babar Masih put a fluent 81 break to win the first frame against Pankaj Advani.
   
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10. Jiwanjot Singh Teja resigned recently.He was the coach of which sports?
    A)Javelin Throw
    B)Cricket
    C)Archery
    D)Football
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Archery coach Jiwanjot Singh Teja, who guided Indian compound archery team to two silver in the Jakarta Asian Games, has resigned as the national coach after being denied the Dronacharya award.
    
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11. Who has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the promotion of Nepal Tourism?
    
    A)Jaya Prada
    B)Rekha
    C)Disha Patani
    D)Katrina Kaif
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: Former Member of Parliament of India and cine artist Jaya Prada has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the promotion of Nepal Tourism.
    
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12. President Tan Dai Quang passed away recently.He was the president of which country?
    A)Kazakshtan
    B)Afghanistan
    C)Vietnam
    D)Australia
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Vietnam’s President Tan Dai Quang, a former police chief known as a tough politician and committed communist with little tolerance for dissent, passed away at the age of 61 after a serious illness.
    
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. What is the capital of Vietnam?
   A)London
   B)NewYork
   C)Hanoi
   D)Bishkek
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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2. What is the currency of Vietnam?
   A)Dong
   B)Euro
   C)Dollar
   D)Franc
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   
   
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3. Where is the HQ of IRDAI?
   A)Chennai
   B)Delhi
   C)Hyderabad
   D)Mumbai
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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Current Affairs Quiz: September 22, 2018

Current Affairs 22 September 2018 Quiz

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

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi aid the foundation stone for the India International Convention and Expo Centre in which city?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Chennai
   C)NewDelhi
   D)Pune
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi aid the foundation stone for the India International Convention and Expo Centre in NewDelhi’s Dwarka.[/su_spoiler]


2. Which ministry has made a new Budget Dashboard on Budget, Expenditure and Bill Payment position?
   A)Ministry of Women and Child Development
   B)Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
   C)Ministry of Defence
   D)Ministry of AYUSH
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made a new Budget Dashboard on Budget, Expenditure and Bill Payment position. The Budget Dashboard also incorporates Ministry of AYUSH and Department of Health Research.[/su_spoiler]


3. Union Minister of State for Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,Giriraj Singh, launched a monthly e-newsletter of the Ministry.Name it?
   A)MSME Insight
   B)MSME Ayush
   C)MSME Insider
   D)MSME Avni
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Union Minister of State for Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,Giriraj Singh, launched MSME Insider – a monthly e-newsletter of the Ministry.[/su_spoiler]


4. Ministry of Home Affairs signed MoU with which organization regarding setting up of a state-of-the-art Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER)?
   A)Space X
   B)World Bank
   C)Infosys
   D)ISRO
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: A MoU regarding the same was signed between ISRO and MHA which will enable setting up of a state-of-the-art Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER) in Ministry of Home Affairs.
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5. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched how many portals to strengthen Women Safety in the country recently?
   A)5
   B)4
   C)2
   D)1
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched two separate portals to strengthen Women Safety in the country. The portal “Cybercrime.gov.in” will receive complaints from citizens on objectionable online content related to child pornography, child sexual abuse material, sexually explicit material such as rape and gang rape.The other portal “National Database on Sexual Offenders”, is accessible only to law enforcement agencies and will assist in effectively tracking and investigating cases of sexual offences.
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6. IRDAI has constituted a committee, comprising its officials as well as senior executives of a few insurers, to study regulatory issues fin-tech poses for insurance.Who will be heading this committee?
   A)Binoy Kumar
   B)Ajay Tyagi
   C)Randip Singh Jagpal
   D)Subash Khuntia
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: IRDAI has constituted a committee, comprising its officials as well as senior executives of a few insurers, to study regulatory issues fin-tech poses for insurance. With IRDAI Chief General Manager Randip Singh Jagpal as the chairperson, the committee would identify key regulatory issues and gaps pertaining to fin-tech in insurance.[/su_spoiler]


7. Which state assembly passed a unanimous resolution to name the Jharsuguda Airport after eminent freedom fighter and son of the soil Veer Surendra Sai?A)Karnataka
   B)Odisha
   C)Haryana
   D)Uttar Pradesh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The Odisha assembly passed a unanimous resolution to name the Jharsuguda Airport after eminent freedom fighter and son of the soil Veer Surendra Sai.
   
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8. Cyclonic storm “Daye”is to create havoc in which state?
   A)Odisha
   B)Bihar
   C)Uttar Pradesh
   D)Jharkhand
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Cyclonic storm “Daye” is likely to cause damage to the road, rail and communication channels in various districts of Odisha.[/su_spoiler]


9. Which has become the first state in north east India to introduce Smart e-Public Distribution System?
   A)Assam
   B)Arunachal Pradesh
   C)Mizoram
   D)Sikkim
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh becomes the first state in north east India to introduce Smart e-Public Distribution System, a solution developed by the Madras Security Printers, a company specializing in system integration and solutions for e-governance projects.[/su_spoiler]


10. How much amount was contributed by India for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the imposing UN building at the world body’s headquarters?
    A)$ 2.5 million
    B)$2 million
    C)$1.5 million
    D)$1 million
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: India has contributed a whopping $1 million for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the imposing UN building at the world body’s headquarters. The contribution will help reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable energy.[/su_spoiler]


11. Exercise Aviaindra is an Air Force level exercise between India and which country?
    A)USA
    B)Germany
    C)Russia
    D)France
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Exercise Aviaindra is an Air Force level exercise between India and the Russian Federation.Exercise Aviaindra 18 is being conducted at Lipetsk,Russia from 17 Sep to 28 Sep 18 and will be conducted in Jodhpur, India from 10 Dec to 22 Dec 18.
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12. 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism:A 2030 Vision for urban Tourism held in which city?
    A)Shanghai
    B)NewDelhi
    C)Beijing
    D)Seoul
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: The World Tourism Organisation(UNWTO) is organizing the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism:A 2030 Vision for urban Tourism,in Seoul,Republic of Korea.[/su_spoiler]


13. World Bank has endorsed how much amount for India for its transition from a low-middle income to a high-middle income country?A)$15-18 billion
    B)$20-22 billion
    C)$25-30 billion
    D)$30-35 billion
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: The World Bank has endorsed an ambitious five year framework for India under which it is expected to receive $25-30 billion in financial support for its transition from a low-middle income to a high-middle income country.
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14. Fitch Ratings upped India’s growth forecast for the current fiscal to how much percent from 7.4 %?
    A)8.2%
    B)7.6%
    C)7.8%
    D)7.5%
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Fitch Ratings upped India’s growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.8% from 7.4% earlier, but flagged rising oil bill and higher interest rates as key concerns.[/su_spoiler]


15. Who received the Smita Patil Award for best actor at 34th anniversary of Priyadarshni Academy Global Award, in Mumbai?A)Deepika Padukone
    B)Anushka Sharma
    C)Katrina Kaif
    D)Disha Patani
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Union Transport Minister felicitated Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma during the 34th anniversary of Priyadarshni Academy Global Award, in Mumbai. She received the Smita Patil Award for best actor.
    
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16. Who became the first woman from Kalyani City, West Bengal to climb Asia’s highest volcanic peak Mount Damavand?A)Mousumi Khatua
    B)Arunima Sinha
    C)Malavath Purna
    D)Santosh Yadav
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: Mousumi Khatua made it a philosophy of her life and scripted history as she became the first woman from Kalyani City, West Bengal to climb Asia’s highest volcanic peak Mount Damavand.
    
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17. Recently Vishnu Khare passed away.He belongs to which profession?
    A)Politician
    B)Singer
    C)Journalist
    D)Actor
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Renowned poet ,critic and journalist Vishnu Khare passed away at the age of 78. He wrote seven collections of poetry and five books on film and literary criticism. His own collection of poems, Vishnu Khare Ki Kavitaye.[/su_spoiler]


18. Kondapalli Koteswaramma passed away recently.She belongs to which field?
    A)Writer
    B)Singer
    C)Politics
    D)Actress
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: The revolutionary leader, writer and feminist Kondapalli Koteswaramma passed away. She had written four books including her autobiography “Nirjana Varadhi”.[/su_spoiler]


19. Randhir Singh (retd), passed away recently.He belonged to which field?
    A)Politician
    B)Indian Air Force
    C)Indian Navy
    D)Writer
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Air Marshal Randhir Singh (retd), a highly decorated Indian Air Force Veteran, passed away in Chandigarh at the age of 97 after a brief illness.[/su_spoiler]


20. When is International Day of Peace celebrated?
    A)25 Sep
    B)24 Sep
    C)21 Sep
    D)22 Sep
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: The global community is celebrating the International Day of Peace. The day is observed on 21 September every year. The theme for this year is: “The Right To Peace-The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70”.[/su_spoiler]

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. What is the capital of Iran?
   A)Bishkek
   B)London
   C)Tehran
   D)Muscat
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
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2. What is the currency of Iran?
   A)Euro
   B)Yuan
   C)Dollar
   D)Rial
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
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3. Where is the HQ of Fitch?
   A)Paris
   B)NewYork
   C)California
   D)London
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
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Current Affairs Quiz: September 21, 2018

Current Affairs 21 September 2018 Quiz

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

1. Which organization has approved a new scheme- Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana for Insured Persons?
   A)New India Assurance Company
   B)Life Insurance Corporation
   C)Employees State Insurance Corporation
   D)National Insurance Company Limited
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The Employees State Insurance Corporation(ESIC) has approved a new scheme- Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana for Insured Persons covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act.
   
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2. Indian economy will grow up to $5 trillion by which year,according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
   A)2024
   B)2022
   C)2025
   D)2030
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The size of the Indian economy will double to $5 trillion by 2022 with manufacturing and agriculture contributing $1 trillion each, and the various states are competing with each other to help achieve this goal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
   
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3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the India International Convention and Expo Centre in which city?
   A)NewDelhi
   B)Mumbai
   C)Pune
   D)Chennai
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the India International Convention and Expo Centre in New Delhi’s Dwarka.
   
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4. India and which country signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Centre?
   A)UK
   B)Australia
   C)Niger
   D)Africa
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: India and Niger signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Centre in Niamey,Niger with the Indian government’s grant assistance.
   
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5. India successfully test-fired which surface to surface short-range tactical ballistic missile from a defence facility off Odisha coast?
   
   A)Prahaar
   B)Parbat
   C)Prush
   D)Parivartan
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: India successfully test-fired surface to surface short-range tactical ballistic missile Prahaar from a defence facility off Odisha coast.
   
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6. What is the rate of interest on PPF and NSCs from Oct 1,2018?
   A)8.5%
   B)7.2%
   C)8%
   D)7.5%
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The government raised the interest rates on small saving schemes, including National Savings Certificates (NSCs), Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), for the third quarter of the fiscal (October-December).The PPF and NSCs will earn 8% interest from October 1, 2018, while KVPs will earn 7.7%.While the Senior Citizen’s Savings Scheme of five-year period will offer 8.7% interest, the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana for the girl child will offer 8.5%..The government retained the interest on savings deposits at 4% compounded annually.
   
   
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7. Which Indian men’s cricketer received Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2018 at National Sports Awards 2018?
   A)Rohit Sharma
   B)KL Rahul
   C)MS Dhoni
   D)Virat Kohli
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The National Sports Awards 2018 were officially announced on 20 September. These awards are conferred by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
   
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8. Who was appointed as MD and CEO of Allahabad Bank?
   A)PS Jayakumar
   B)AS Rajeev
   C)Ashok Kumar Pradhan
   D)SS Maallikarjuna Rao
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The government appointed managing directors (MDs) and chief executive officers (CEOs) for 10 public sector banks. Five of the new MD and CEOs are currently functioning as Deputy MDs of State Bank of India (SBI).
   
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9. Which city metro has become the first ever metro rail corporation from India to bag the International ‘Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents “Award?
   
   A)Delhi
   B)Lucknow
   C)Mumbai
   D)Bengaluru
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation has become the first ever metro rail corporation from India to bag the International ‘Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents “Award.
   
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of Allahabad Bank?
   A)Kanpur
   B)Chennai
   C)Kolkata
   D) Mumbai
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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2. What is the capital of Niger?
   A)Nimara
   B)Canberra
   C)Baku
   D)Niamey
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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3. What is the currency of Niger?
   A)Rupee
   B)Dollar
   C)Euro
   D)CFA Franc
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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Current Affairs Quiz: September 20, 2018

Current Affairs 20 September 2018 Quiz

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

1. 28th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council held in which city?
   A)Lucknow
   B)Mumbai
   C)Bengaluru
   D)Pune
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Union Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the 28th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Bengaluru. The council took up issues related to Pulicat lake dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu fishermen.
   
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2. Union Minister of State Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated which scheme at a function which was organised by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India.?
   
   
   A)Rythu Bandhu
   B)Atal Pension
   C)Pension Adalat
   D)Pension Rythu
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The Union Minister of State Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the “Pension Adalat’, organised by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India.
   
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3. Recently which country president arrived in New Delhi to hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a number of key issues of mutual interests?
   A)France
   B)Afghanistan
   C)Ukraine
   D)Germany
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani arrived in New Delhi to hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a number of key issues of mutual interests. He met PM Modi at Hyderabad House in Delhi.
   
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4. The home ministry launched which portal that will enable individuals and private companies to submit applications and view their status online?
   A)e-Sahaj
   B)e-Sahaytha
   C)e-Rhythu
   D)e-Seva
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: The home ministry launched a portal that will enable individuals and private companies to submit applications and view their status online.The “e-Sahaj Portal”, launched by Union home secretary Rajiv Gauba, seeks to strike a healthy balance between meeting the imperatives of national security and facilitating ease of doing business and promoting investment in the country.
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5. Which state police launched first of its kind dial FIR scheme in the country?
   A)TamilNadu
   B)Uttar Pradesh
   C)Haryana
   D)Odisha
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The UP Police are set to launch a first of its kind dial FIR scheme in the country where a common man can register regular crimes without going to a police station even as it is preparing an online photographic dossier of criminals that will be provided to policemen on 22,000 new i-pads.
   
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6. Which state will be made stray cattle free by January 26 next year?
   A)Jharkhand
   B)Haryana
   C)Uttar Pradesh
   D)Bihar
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Haryana will be made stray cattle free by January 26 next year. Strict actions would be taken against those, whose cattle are found roaming on the roads and fine would also be imposed on them.
   
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7. According to a research report “Top Locations in Asia:Technology Sector” released by Colliers Research,which Indian city along with Singapore and Shenzhen,figure in the list of best locations for tech enterprises in Asia?
   
   A)Mumbai
   B)Delhi
   C)Bengaluru
   D)Pune
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Bengaluru, along with Singapore and Shenzhen,figure in the list of best locations for tech enterprises in Asia according to a research report “Top Locations in Asia:Technology Sector” released by Colliers Research.
   
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8. Which country to host major cultural festival in india involving over 75 events across 20 cities in India?
   A)Germany
   B)Australia
   C)USA
   D)France
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Harinder Sidhu, unveiled the program for Australia Fest- a six-month celebration of Australian culture, involving over 75 events across 20 cities in India.
   
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9. Recently,the board approved merger of Vodafone with which telecom operator?
   A)Jio
   B)BSNL
   C)Idea
   D)Airtel
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The board of Vodafone Idea Ltd has approved the merger of its unit Aditya Birla Telecom Ltd.(ABTL) with itself, moving a step closer towards monetizing the company’s 11.15% stake in Indus Towers to pare debt.
   
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10. India Post payments Bank announced a five-year partnership to sell life insurance products on a revenue share basis with which company?
    A)Bajaj Allianz
    B)Fino Payments Bank
    C)Life Insurance Corporation
    D)National Insurance Company Limited
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: India Post Payments Bank and Bajaj Allianz announced a five-year partnership to sell life insurance products on a revenue share basis.
    
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11. The RBI liberalised some aspects of the ECBs policy including those related to rupee-denominated bonds to help check rupee depreciation.What is “E” in ECB?
    
    A)Easy
    B)External
    C)Extra
    D)Essential
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: The RBI liberalised some aspects of the external commercial borrowings(ECBs) policy including those related to rupee-denominated bonds to help check rupee depreciation.
    
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12. Which para shuttler was bestowed with Arjuna award?
    A)K.Srikanth
    B)Rakesh Kumar
    C)Raj Kumar
    D)PV Sindhu
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Two years after Para shuttler Raj kumar was denied the Arjuna award, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore bestowed the player with the honour in New Delhi.
    
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13. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and MD of National Insurance Company Limited?
    
    A)Prabhat Kumar
    B)Binoy Kumar
    C)Tajinder Mukherjee
    D)Ajay Tyagi
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Tajinder Mukherjee has been appointed as the new Chairman and MD of National Insurance Company Limited.
    
    [/su_spoiler]

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of National Insurance Company limited?
   A)Chennai
   B)Lucknow
   C)Pune
   D)Kolkata
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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2. Where is the HQ of India Post Payments Bank?
   A)Chennai
   B)Mumbai
   C)Pune
   D)New Delhi
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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Current Affairs Quiz: September 19, 2018

Current Affairs 19 September 2018 Quiz

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

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the pipeline project through video conferencing with which country?
   A)SriLanka
   B)Bangladesh
   C)France
   D)Germany
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina, jointly inaugurated the India –Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline projects through video conferencing. Modi and Hasina inaugurated the work of the pipeline from their respective capitals, New Delhi and Dhaka.
   
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2. The total number of account holders in the flagship financial inclusion programme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana(PMJDY) reached how much mark as on September 5?
   A)36.48 cr
   B)34.55 cr
   C)30.65 cr
   D)32.61 cr
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: As many as 20 lakh people have joined the modified Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana(PMJDY) , taking the total number of account holders in the flagship financial inclusion programme to 32.61 crore as on September 5, according to finance ministry data.
   
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3. The National Health Agency(NHA), the apex body implementing the Ayushmaan Bharat National Health Protection Mission(AB-NHPM),, has launched a website and a helpline number to help prospective beneficiaries check if their name is there in the final list.What is the number?
   A)15489
   B)14555
   C)14014
   D)14874
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The National Health Agency(NHA), the apex body implementing the Ayushmaan Bharat National Health Protection Mission(AB-NHPM),, has launched a website and a helpline number to help prospective beneficiaries check if their name is there in the final list.One can visit the website mera.pmjay.gov.in or call up the helpline(14555) to check their enrolment.
   
   
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4. Union home minister Rajnath Singh launched two smart fencing pilot projects along the 198-km-long India Pakistan International Border in which state?
   A)Haryana
   B)Uttar Pradesh
   C)Jammu and Kashmir
   D)Uttrakhand
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Union home minister Rajnath Singh launched two smart fencing pilot projects along the 198-km-long India Pakistan International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.
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5. President RamNath Kovind launched a logo and web portal for the upcoming celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of which personality?
   
   A)Rajendra Prasad
   B)Jawaharlal Nehru
   C)Sardar Vallabhai Patel
   D)Mahatma Gandhi
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: President RamNath Kovind launched a logo and web portal for the upcoming celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
   
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6. First ever India Tourism Mart(ITM 2018) will held in which city?
   A)Bengaluru
   B)Mumbai
   C)Lucknow
   D)New Delhi
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The Union Minister for Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal inaugurated the “first ever India Tourism Mart(ITM 2018) in the presence of Union Tourism Minister, KJ Alphons and the Tourism Minister of Morocco, Mr. Mohamed Sajid, in New Delhi.
   
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7. According to Vice President M.Venkaiah Naidu,India committed to become 5 trillion economy by which year?
   A)2025
   B)2022
   C)2030
   D)2035
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Vice President M.Venkaiah Naidu said that India is committed to be five trillion dollar economy by 2025 while addressing at the India-Malta Business Forum in Floriana,Malta.
   
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8. Which state government introduced a system to rate industries based on the amount of pollutants generated by them?
   A)Haryana
   B)Uttar Pradesh
   C)Odisha
   D)Mizoram
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Odisha Government introduced a system to rate industries based on the amount of pollutants generated by them. They will be given star rating from one to five with the most polluting industry getting one star while the industry with highest compliance rate with pollution control norms will get five stars.
   
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9. India signed how much loan agreement with the World Bank for the Uttrakhand Workforce Development Project?
   
   A)$74 million
   B)$75 million
   C)$77 million
   D)$ 78 million
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: India signed a $74 million loan agreement with the World Bank for the Uttrakhand Workforce Development Project.
   
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10. ISRO’s first space Technology Incubation Centre was opened in which city?
    A)Bengaluru
    B)Agartala
    C)Shillong
    D)Shimla
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb inaugurated ISRO’s first space Technology Incubation Centre at the National Institute of Technology Agartala via remote from Bengaluru. The Centre was launched at the first edition of ‘”Spacetronics”organised by the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA).
    
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11. State-owned Airports Authority of India will prepare a detailed project report for development of Palaly airport.Where is Palaly Airport situated?
    A)Myanmar
    B)Bhutan
    C)Bangladesh
    D)Sri lanka
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: State-owned Airports Authority of India will prepare a detailed project report for development of Palaly airport in Sri Lanka. This would be the first project for the AAI in the island nation.
    
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12. Which actor will inaugurate “Umang”, a centre for special children in Jaipur?
    A)Akshay Kumar
    B)Ranveer Singh
    C)Salman Khan
    D)Ranbir Kapoor
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Salman Khan will officially inaugurate “Umang”, a centre for special children in Jaipur. After unveiling the plaque, he will meet the children and see the services provided by the centre for rehabilitating them.
    
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13. The “Sagarmatha Friendship-2” military exercise in between Nepal and which other country?
    A)Australia
    B)China
    C)India
    D)Pakistan
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Days after pulling out of the Bimstec joint military exercise in India at the last minute, the Nepal Army began its second wargame with the Chinese Military at Chengdu,China. The “Sagarmatha Friendship-2” military exercise in China’s Sichuan province will last 10 days.
    
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14. Which country rolled out the world’s first hydrogen powered train?
    A)India
    B)China
    C)Germany
    D)France
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Germany rolled out the world’s first hydrogen powered train, signalling the start of a push to challenge the might of polluting diesel trains with costlier but eco-friendly technology. Hydrogen trains are equipped with fuel cells that produce electricity through a combination of hydrogen and oxygen, a process that leaves steam and water as the only emissions.
    
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15. Indian women boxers bagged how many medals at the 32nd Ahmet Comert Boxing Tournament in Istanbul,Turkey?
    A)4
    B)9
    C)7
    D)8
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Indian women boxers have bagged a total of 7 medals, including three gold, two silver and two bronze at the 32nd Ahmet Comert Boxing Tournament in Istanbul,Turkey.
    
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16. Which actors have been signed in to promote and endorse the Skill India Mission, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
    
    A)Varun Dhawan
    B)Anushka Sharma
    C)Both a and b
    D)Ranveer Singh
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Actors Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma have been signed on to promote and endorse the Skill India Mission, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    
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17. Which INSV was bestowed with Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award?
    A)Mahdei
    B)Vikramaditya
    C)Vijaya
    D)Tarini
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: All-women crew of INSV Tarini has bagged the prestigious Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award for beating the odds in water with their enduring skills and sailing across the world for eight long months as part of a mission under the Navika Sagar Parikrama project.
    
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18. Which state tourism awarded with Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA) for its innovative marketing campaigns?
    A)TamilNadu
    B)Karnataka
    C)Kerala
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Kerala Tourism vigorous efforts to get back on track in the wake of recent devastating floods got a shot in the arm as it walked away with two prestigious gold awards of the Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA) for its innovative marketing campaigns.
    
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19. Which airport has bagged the title of best airport to handle over 40 million passengers per annum (MPPA) by the Airport Service Quality(ASQ) awards 2017?
    
    A)Kempegowda International Airport
    B) Indira Gandhi international Airport
    C)Holkar Airport
    D)Jolly grant Airport
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: The national capital’s Indira Gandhi international Airport has bagged the title of best airport to handle over 40 million passengers per annum (MPPA) by the Airport Service Quality(ASQ) awards 2017.
    
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20. Who is the author of “Story So far”?
    A)Binoy Kumar
    B)Sujoy Ghosh
    C)Sundeep Misra
    D)Arundhati Roy
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: T he incredible story of Dutee Chand, who rose from abject poverty to become one of India’s biggest sprinting stars, will be brought alive in the form of a book titled as, “Story so Far”.
    
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21. Recently, which India’s first woman IAS officer post-Independence died?
    A)Akansha Manjum
    B)Anna Rajam Malhotra
    C)Annu rajesh
    D)Avnesha Malhotra
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: India’s first woman IAS officer post-Independence,Anna Rajam Malhotra, passes away at her residence in suburban Andheri, Mumbai.
    
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. What is the capital of Turkey?
   A)Beijing
   B)Kabul
   C)Ankara
   D)Istanbul
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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2. What is the currency of Turkey?
   A)Dollar
   B)Lira
   C)Euro
   D)Yuan
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   
   
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3. What is the capital of Germany?
   A)Berlin
   B)New York
   C)London
   D)Paris
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   
   
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