Current Affairs Questions for IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk, SBI PO and Railways Exams

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2 Current Affairs Questions for IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk, SBI PO and Railways Exams November GA Quiz 2 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. African American Ntozake Shange passed away recently. A. Playwright B. Singer C. Actor D. Scientist E. None of these 2. Who among the following has recently become first Indian to win Asian Snooker Tour Title? A. Geet Sethi B. Aditya Mehta C. Manan Chandra D. Abhinav Bindra E. None of these 3. Which one of the following was recently named official partner of FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2018? A. Reliance Jio B. Paytm C. Tata Steel D. VIVO E. None of these 4. RBI has recently approved re-appointment of Aditya Puri as managing director of which of the following banks for another two years? A. ICICI Bank B. IDBI Bank C. HDFC Bank D. YES Bank E. None of these 5. The finance ministry has recently launched sixth tranche of electoral bonds sale. It will continue for. A. 7 days B. 10 days C. 3 days D. 5 days E. None of these 6. Which of the following films will be the opening film at the 49th International Film Festival of India, IFFI this year?

3 A. Olu B. Eeda C. Mayaanadhi D. Kismath E. None of these 7. Which one of the following has recently acquired IDFC Infrastructure Finance? A. ICICI B. SIDBI C. NIIF D. HDFC E. None of these 8. Which of the following countries has recently topped the list of 'Ease Of Doing Biz' ranking, while India was ranked 77th? A. Australia B. New Zealand C. Canada D. USA E. None of these 9. Which of the following states has recently launched 'Soura Jalanidhi' scheme? A. Odisha B. West Bengal C. Kerala D. Madhya Pradesh E. None of these 10. India has recently signed million contract with Russia to buy two stealth frigates? A. $950 B. $550 C. $850 D. $750 E. None of these

4 Correct answers: A E C C B A C B A A Explanations: 1. Who: African American Playwright What: Ntozake Shange Passes Away When: published on 28th October 2018 Noted African American playwright Ntozake Shange, known for her works addressing sensitive issues related to racism, passed away at the age of 70. Famous for her movie 'For Coloured Girls', Shange died during her sleep on Saturday morning. Her death was announced by her family on her official Twitter handle. 'For Coloured Girls' is an award-winning choreopoem- a format which combines poetry, dance, along with acting and music, which was later made into a film of the same name by Tyler Perry. Whoopi Goldberg, Janet Jackson, and Kerry Washington were among those who starred in the 2010 film Who: Pankaj Advani What: has become first Indian to win Asian Snooker Tour Title When: published on 31st October 2018

5 Nineteen-time world champion Pankaj Advani on Wednesday sent out a strong message before the upcoming world championships by winning the second leg of the Asian Snooker Tour in Jinan, China. Advani delivered a power-packed performance to outclass China s Ju Reti 6-1 in the final and become the first Indian to win an Asian Snooker Tour event. The IBSF World Billiards and Snooker Championships is less than a fortnight away and the Indian star cueist is the defending champion in both sports Who: Tata Steel What: was named official partner of FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 When: published on 29th October 2018 Steel manufacturing giant Tata Steel was on Monday announced as an official partner of the men's hockey World Cup, to be staged at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar from November 28 to December 16. Tata Steel, the 10th-largest steel producer in the world, signed the agreement with the quadrennial event to continue their efforts of promoting development through sports across the country. Welcoming Tata Steel as an official partner, Hockey India CEO Elena Norman said: "We are thrilled to announce Tata Steel as an official partner for the prestigious World Cup. It is an important tournament for everyone involved with the sport of hockey, and we are delighted to have the support of the steel-making giant."

6 4. Who: Reserve Bank of India What: clears re-appointment of Aditya Puri as HDFC Bank MD When: published on 30th October 2018 Private sector HDFC Bank on Monday said the RBI has approved re-appointment of Aditya Puri as managing director of the bank for another two years. Reserve Bank of India, vide its letter dated October 22, 2018, has accorded its approval to HDFC Bank Ltd. for re-appointment of Aditya Puri, as MD & CEO of the bank, from November 1, 2018 to October 26, 2020 (i.e. till the date of his attaining age of 70 years), the bank said in a filing to stock exchanges. Shareholders had already approved his appointment in 2015 for a period of five years subject to RBI approval, it said Who: the finance ministry What: launched the sixth tranche of electoral bonds sale that will take place from November 1-10 When: published on 27th October 2018

7 The sixth tranche of electoral bonds sale will take place from November 1-10, the finance ministry said Saturday. Electoral bonds are being pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring transparency in political funding. "State Bank of India (SBI), in the 6th phase of sale, has been authorized to issue and encash electoral bonds through its 29 authorized branches with effect from November 1 to 10," the ministry said in a statement Who: Malayalam film Olu What: to be opening film at 49th IFFI When: published on 31st October 2018 Malayalam film Olu will be the opening film at the 49th International Film Festival of India, IFFI this year. This was decided by the jury for the Indian Panorama. The IFFI will be held in Goa next month. The Feature Film Jury of thirteen members was headed by acclaimed film director and screenwriter, Rahul Rawail. The Non-Feature film Jury selected the Marathi film Kharvas directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale as the Opening non-feature film. 7.

8 Who: National Investment and Infrastructure Fund What: has acquired IDFC Infrastructure Finance When: published on 31st October 2018 The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has acquired IDFC Infrastructure Finance (IDFC-IFL), an infrastructure debt fund. This acquisition is the first investment from NIIF s strategic fund. The acquisition is subject to approval from RBI and customary closing conditions, it said. IDFs are investment vehicles for channeling investment into India's infrastructure sector. IDFC-IFL, with a loan book of Rs 4500 crore, lends to operating infrastructure projects, helping original project financiers to recycle their capital following the commencement of operations Who: New Zealand What: topped the list of 'Ease Of Doing Biz' ranking When: published on 1st November 2018 India improved its ranking on the World Bank's 'ease of doing business' report for the second straight year, jumping 23 places to the 77th position on the back of reforms related to insolvency, taxation and other areas. India was ranked 100th in the World Bank's Doing Business report last year. The ranking comes as a shot in the arm for the Narendra Modi government which faces strong dissenting voices from opposition parties ahead of the general elections next year.

9 In its annual 'Doing Business' 2019 report, World Bank said India improved its rank on six out of the 10 parameters relating to starting and doing business in a country. These parameters include ease of starting a business, construction permits, getting electricity, getting credit, paying taxes, trade across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. India was ranked at the 142nd position among 190 nations when the Modi government came to power in It rose to the 100th spot in the last ranking from 131st rank in the previous year. New Zealand tops the list of 190 countries in ease of doing business, followed by Singapore, Denmark, and Hong Kong. The United States is placed eight and China has been ranked 46th. Neighbouring Pakistan is placed at Ranking-India-Ranks-77th/ / 9. Who: Odisha What: launched 'Soura Jalanidhi' scheme When: published on 30th October 2018 Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the Soura Jalanidhi scheme that aims to increase use of solar energy for helping farmers in irrigating their land. 'Soura Jalanidhi', is a dug well based solar pump irrigation system in convergence mode. Under the scheme, 5,000 solar pumps will be given to Odisha farmers at a subsidy of 90 per cent to irrigate 2,500 acres of land.

10 The chief minister also launched the web portal of this scheme on the occasion. The event was attended by 1,000 farmers from 30 districts through video conference. In the first phase, the facility will be available for farmers where electicity is not avaialable for operating pump sets. 10. Who: India What: signs $950 million contract with Russia to buy two stealth frigates When: published on 31st October 2018 India has signed a $950 million contract with Russia for two upgraded Krivak III-class stealth frigates. A government-to-government contract was signed between India and United Shipbuilding Corporation of Russia last week for the supply of two stealth frigates after two years of negotiations, an Indian Ministry of Defence official said. The deal comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India on Oct. 5 and the ruling National Democratic Alliance government cut a $5.43 billion deal to buy five Russian S-400 Triumf missile systems despite objections from its ally the United States. The MoD official said the procurement of the frigates will involve a rupee-rouble transaction instead of using U.S. dollars to avoid American sanctions on Russian defense companies under CAATSA, or the Countering America s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.

11 Top 10 news of the day : India signs $950 million contract with Russia to buy two stealth frigates. (2 nd November 2018 Current Affairs Questions and Answers) India has signed a $950 million contract with Russia for two upgraded Krivak III-class stealth frigates. A government-to-government contract was signed between India and United Shipbuilding Corporation of Russia last week for the supply of two stealth frigates after two years of negotiations, an Indian Ministry of Defence official said. The deal comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India on Oct. 5 and the ruling National Democratic Alliance government cut a $5.43 billion deal to buy five Russian S-400 Triumf missile systems despite objections from its ally the United States. The MoD official said the procurement of the frigates will involve a rupee-rouble transaction instead of using U.S. dollars to avoid American sanctions on Russian defense companies under CAATSA, or the Countering America s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. 2. Odisha launched 'Soura Jalanidhi' scheme. (Top 10 Current Affairs Quiz of 2 nd November 2018) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the Soura Jalanidhi scheme that aims to increase use of solar energy for helping farmers in irrigating their land. 'Soura Jalanidhi', is a dug well based solar pump irrigation system in convergence mode. Under the scheme, 5,000 solar pumps will be given to Odisha farmers at a subsidy of 90 per cent to irrigate 2,500 acres of land. The chief minister also launched the web portal of this scheme on the occasion. The event was attended by 1,000 farmers from 30 districts through video conference. In the first phase, the facility will be available for farmers where electicity is not avaialable for operating pump sets. 3. New Zealand topped the list of 'Ease Of Doing Biz' ranking. (Daily Current Affairs Questions of 2 nd November 2018)

12 India improved its ranking on the World Bank's 'ease of doing business' report for the second straight year, jumping 23 places to the 77th position on the back of reforms related to insolvency, taxation and other areas. India was ranked 100th in the World Bank's Doing Business report last year. The ranking comes as a shot in the arm for the Narendra Modi government which faces strong dissenting voices from opposition parties ahead of the general elections next year. In its annual 'Doing Business' 2019 report, World Bank said India improved its rank on six out of the 10 parameters relating to starting and doing business in a country. These parameters include ease of starting a business, construction permits, getting electricity, getting credit, paying taxes, trade across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. India was ranked at the 142nd position among 190 nations when the Modi government came to power in It rose to the 100th spot in the last ranking from 131st rank in the previous year. New Zealand tops the list of 190 countries in ease of doing business, followed by Singapore, Denmark, and Hong Kong. The United States is placed eight and China has been ranked 46th. Neighbouring Pakistan is placed at National Investment and Infrastructure Fund has acquired IDFC Infrastructure Finance. (Most important Current Affairs Questions of 2 nd November 2018) The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has acquired IDFC Infrastructure Finance (IDFC-IFL), an infrastructure debt fund. This acquisition is the first investment from NIIF s strategic fund. The acquisition is subject to approval from RBI and customary closing conditions, it said. IDFs are investment vehicles for channeling investment into India's infrastructure sector. IDFC-IFL, with a loan book of Rs 4500 crore, lends to operating infrastructure projects, helping original project financiers to recycle their capital following the commencement of operations. 5. Malayalam film Olu to be opening film at 49th IFFI. (Daily Current Affairs Capsule of 2 nd November 2018) Malayalam film Olu will be the opening film at the 49th International Film Festival of India, IFFI this year. This was decided by the jury for the Indian Panorama.

13 The IFFI will be held in Goa next month. The Feature Film Jury of thirteen members was headed by acclaimed film director and screenwriter, Rahul Rawail. The Non-Feature film Jury selected the Marathi film Kharvas directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale as the Opening non-feature film. 6. The finance ministry launched the sixth tranche of electoral bonds sale that will take place from November (Today s Current Affairs Questions and Answers of 2 nd November 2018) The sixth tranche of electoral bonds sale will take place from November 1-10, the finance ministry said Saturday. Electoral bonds are being pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring transparency in political funding. "State Bank of India (SBI), in the 6th phase of sale, has been authorized to issue and encash electoral bonds through its 29 authorized branches with effect from November 1 to 10," the ministry said in a statement. 7. Reserve Bank of India clears re-appointment of Aditya Puri as HDFC Bank MD. (Current Affairs in Short of 2 nd November 2018) Private sector HDFC Bank on Monday said the RBI has approved re-appointment of Aditya Puri as managing director of the bank for another two years. Reserve Bank of India, vide its letter dated October 22, 2018, has accorded its approval to HDFC Bank Ltd. for re-appointment of Aditya Puri, as MD & CEO of the bank, from November 1, 2018 to October 26, 2020 (i.e. till the date of his attaining age of 70 years), the bank said in a filing to stock exchanges. Shareholders had already approved his appointment in 2015 for a period of five years subject to RBI approval, it said. 8. Tata Steel was named official partner of FIH Men's Hockey World Cup (Current Affairs and GK Questions of 2 nd November 2018) Steel manufacturing giant Tata Steel was on Monday announced as an official partner of the men's hockey World Cup, to be staged at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar from November 28 to December 16.

14 Tata Steel, the 10th-largest steel producer in the world, signed the agreement with the quadrennial event to continue their efforts of promoting development through sports across the country. Welcoming Tata Steel as an official partner, Hockey India CEO Elena Norman said: "We are thrilled to announce Tata Steel as an official partner for the prestigious World Cup. It is an important tournament for everyone involved with the sport of hockey, and we are delighted to have the support of the steel-making giant." 9. Pankaj Advani has become first Indian to win Asian Snooker Tour Title. (Latest Current Affairs File of 2 nd November 2018) Nineteen-time world champion Pankaj Advani on Wednesday sent out a strong message before the upcoming world championships by winning the second leg of the Asian Snooker Tour in Jinan, China. Advani delivered a power-packed performance to outclass China s Ju Reti 6-1 in the final and become the first Indian to win an Asian Snooker Tour event. The IBSF World Billiards and Snooker Championships is less than a fortnight away and the Indian star cueist is the defending champion in both sports. 10. African American Playwright Ntozake Shange Passes Away. (Current Affairs Quiz of 2 nd November 2018) Noted African American playwright Ntozake Shange, known for her works addressing sensitive issues related to racism, passed away at the age of 70. Famous for her movie 'For Coloured Girls', Shange died during her sleep on Saturday morning. Her death was announced by her family on her official Twitter handle. 'For Coloured Girls' is an award-winning choreopoem- a format which combines poetry, dance, along with acting and music, which was later made into a film of the same name by Tyler Perry. Whoopi Goldberg, Janet Jackson, and Kerry Washington were among those who starred in the 2010 film.

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