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Quiz from Current Affairs 22 September 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of September 22, 2018
- 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.
[/su_spoiler] - 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.
[/su_spoiler] - 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.
[/su_spoiler] - 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.
[/su_spoiler] - 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.
[/su_spoiler] - 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.
[/su_spoiler] - 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.
[/su_spoiler] - 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.
[/su_spoiler] - 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.
[/su_spoiler] - 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.
[/su_spoiler] - 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.
[/su_spoiler] - 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
- What is the capital of Vietnam?
A)London
B)NewYork
C)Hanoi
D)Bishkek
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
[/su_spoiler] - What is the currency of Vietnam?
A)Dong
B)Euro
C)Dollar
D)Franc
[su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
[/su_spoiler] - 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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