Current Affairs MCQs 9-11 May 2018

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1 Current Affairs MCQs 9-11 May 2018 Get Individual Test Series at Rs. 129 Only For Daily Updates Follow Our Telegram Channel and Group: Q1. India s first Integrated Control and Command Centre launched in which state? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttarakhand C. Maharashtra D. West Bengal Explanation: The Bhopal Smart City Development Corporation Ltd. (BSCDCL) launched India s first cloud-based Common Integrated Data Centre, Disaster Recovery Centre and Integrated Control and Command Centre (ICCC). It is powered by Hewlett Packard Enterprise s Universal IoT Platform. The ICCC will enable the Madhya Pradesh state administration to monitor and administer multiple cities civic utilities and citizen services across seven cities in the state through a central cloud. These cities include Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Indore, Ujjain, Satna, and Sagar.

2 It will also enable state-wide monitoring of these cities from a central command view and result in significant cost savings as compared to deploying a full-fledged data and disaster recovery centre along with command control centres in each of these seven cities. Q2. The bi-annual Naval Commanders Conference being held in which city? A. Mumbai B. Vishakapatnam C. Chennai D. New Delhi Answer: D Explanation: The bi-annual Naval Commanders Conference being held in New Delhi from May 8 to 11. It will extensively review the Navy s new Mission-Based Deployments philosophy. The conference is aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the region and is in furtherance of the Prime Minister s vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). Q3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi figures among the 10 most powerful people in the world in US magazine Forbes' 2018 list. He ranked A. 7th B. 8th C. 9th D. 10th Answer: C Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi figures among the 10 most powerful people in the world in US magazine Forbes' 2018 list that is topped by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

3 Narendra Modi ranked 9th and Ambani ranked at 32. They are the only two Indians on the Forbes World's Most Powerful People list. Mukesh Ambani is the only Indian businessman to feature in the list of 75. Russian President Vladimir Putin ranked 2nd, US President Donald Trump ranked 3rd. While Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is ranked 13, British Prime Minister Theresa May is at 14 and Apple CEO Tim Cook has been ranked 24th this year. According to Forbes, to compile the list it considered hundreds of candidates worldwide, from various walks of life, and measured their power along four dimensions of whether the person has power over lots of people, financial resources controlled by each person, whether the candidate is powerful in multiple spheres and whether the candidates actively used their power. Q4. was sworn as Costa Rica's president A. Luis Guillermo Solís B. Oscar Arias C. Carlos Alvarado D. Otton Solis Answer: C Explanation: Journalist Carlos Alvarado was sworn as Costa Rica's president. He is the 48th president and the youngest in modern Costa Rican history. He is a member of the centre-left Citizens' Action Party (PAC), Alvarado was previously Minister of Labor and Social Security during the Presidency of Solís Rivera. Q5. India and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for expanding cooperation in the area of diplomatic training. A. Honduras B. Costa Rica C. Belize

4 D. Guatemala Answer: D Explanation: India and Guatemala signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for expanding cooperation in the area of diplomatic training. The agreement was signed after meeting between Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and his Guatemala counterpart, Jafeth Cabrera Franco in Guatemala City. Guatemala is the first country that Vice President Naidu is visiting in his present capacity and it is the highest level visit between the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations in Q6. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India was formed in which year? A B C D Answer: C Explanation: The Indian telecom regulator released the draft amendment of telecommunication interconnection. It was formed in Q7. will acquire 77% stake in domestic online retailer Flipkart for $16 billion (Rs 1.12 lakh crore) A. Walmart B. Amazon C. Tesco PLC D. Costco

5 Explanation: American retail giant Walmart Inc will acquire 77% stake in domestic online retailer Flipkart for $16 billion (Rs 1.12 lakh crore) in the largest e-commerce deal ever struck anywhere in the world. The deal values the 11-year-old Flipkart at approximately $21 billion (Rs 1.47 lakh crore). Q8. Who is the current Cabinet Secretary of India? A. Pradeep Kumar Sinha B. Sundar Rai Kumar C. Ajit Seth D. Madhukar Gupta Explanation: The Modi government gave a one-year extension to Cabinet Secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha, till June He will now be in the post till the next Lok Sabha elections. Sinha was appointed to the post in May 2015 for a two-year term and assumed office on June 13, He had been given one-year extension last year. He had succeeded Ajit Seth who had also been given extensions. Q9. World Cartoonist s Day is observed on A. 5 May B. 6 May C. 7 May D. 8 May Explanation:

6 Q10. India will be the fastest-growing major economy in 2018, with a growth rate of %, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook report. A. 7.4% B. 7.3% C. 7.2% D. 7.1% Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook report reaffirmed that India will be the fastest-growing major economy in 2018, with a growth rate of 7.4% that rises to 7.8% in It said, India was recovering from the effects of demonetisation and the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax and "the recovery is expected to be underpinned by a rebound from transitory shocks as well as robust private consumption. The consumer price increase in 2017 was 3.6% and projected it to be five% in 2018 and After India, Bangladesh is projected to be the fastest-growing economy in South Asia with growth rates of 7% for 2018 and Q11. Which of the following has launched Digital India Internship Scheme portal, in an effort to enhance skills of the youngsters? A. Ministry of Electronics and Information technology B. National Informatics Centre C. Ministry of Communications and Information Technology D. None of these

7 Explanation: Ministry of Electronics and Information technology (MeitY) on Wednesday has launched Digital India Internship Scheme portal, in an effort to enhance skills of the youngsters. The MeitY s internship scheme will offer 25 slots in each session summer and winter. It was launched by Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Electronics and IT and Law & Justice. The internship scheme will enable the young students to learn closely about working of transformative initiative of Digital India. It will also give exposure to the students about technology policy and decision making of government of India. Q12. has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman. A. Shankar Mehta B. Jaiswal Kumar C. Munu Mahawar D. Priya Gupta Answer: C Explanation: Munu Mahawar (IFS: 1996), presently Joint Secretary at Headquarters, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman. Q13. The 15th Asia Media Summit (AMS) being held in which city? A. Chennai B. New Delhi C. Patna D. Lucknow Answer: B Explanation: The 15th Asia Media Summit (AMS) being held in New Delhi. The summit was inaugurated by Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani.

8 The theme of the two-day Summit is 'Telling Our Stories Asia and More.' Represenatives from 29 countries are participating in the Summit. Q14. Which country successfully launched a hyperspectral imaging satellite named Gaofen-5 for comprehensive observation of the atmosphere, including air pollution. A. Japan B. China C. Canada D. Russia Answer: B Explanation: China successfully launched a hyperspectral imaging satellite named Gaofen-5 for comprehensive observation of the atmosphere, including air pollution. The satellite was launched off the back of a Long March 4C rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province. It was the 274th flight mission by a Long March carrier rocket. Gaofen-5 is the first China-developed satellite that can monitor air pollution. It can dynamically reflect the state of air pollution in China through the monitoring of air pollutants, greenhouse gases, and aerosols. Gaofen-5 is able to obtain spectral information from ultraviolet to long-wave infrared radiation. It is the world's first full-spectrum hyperspectral satellite for comprehensive observation of the atmosphere and land. Q15. India ranked spot on Global Optimism Index released as part of Grant Thornton s International Business Report (IBR) in the first quarter of A. 4th B. 5th C. 6th

9 D. 7th Answer: C Explanation: India ranked 6th spot on Global Optimism Index released as part of Grant Thornton s International Business Report (IBR) in the first quarter of With a score of 89, India is at the sixth place in the index. The top five nations are Austria, Finland, Indonesia, the Netherlands and the US. The conclusions are based on a quarterly global business survey of 2,500 businesses in 37 economies. Q16. has been conferred with the Excellent Woman of Excellence award at the Women Economic Forum (WEF) 2018? A. Nisha Bhalla B. Sunita Rao C. Varishini Kumar D. Prathyusha Singh Explanation: Nisha Bhalla (46) a holistic coach and consultant from Mumbai was felicitated at the recently concluded Annual Women Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 Awards. The event was held at Vivanta by Taj, Dwarka in Delhi from April 26 to May 1. Nisha was presented the 'Excellent Woman of Excellence' award for her spiritual service at the event on April 28. Nisha conducts holistic courses at her institute 'Sai Institute of Kosmic Sciences' in Mumbai. Q17. Actor-turned-politician and Jana Sena Party founder Pawan Kalyan Unfurled World's Largest Indian Flag In which state? A. Telangana

10 B. Andhra Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. None of these Explanation: Actor-turned-politician and Jana Sena Party founder Pawan Kalyan unfurled the national flag in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is claimed to be the world's largest Indian tricolour. The flag was 122 feet in length and 183 feet in width. The flag is prepared by an organisation called 'Vibrants of Kalam,' is world's largest Indian National Flag, it claimed. Q18. The 15th Finance Commission has constituted an Advisory Council to advise and assist the Commission. It will be headed by A. Surjit S. Bhalla B. Pinaki Chakraborty C. Sajjid Chinoy D. Arvind Virmani Answer: D Explanation: The 15th Finance Commission has constituted an Advisory Council to advise and assist the Commission. The role and functions of the Advisory Council will be: To advise the Commission on any issue or subject related to the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the Commission, which may be of relevance; To assist in the preparation of any paper or research study which would enhance the Commission's understanding on the issues containing in its ToR; and

11 To help in broadening the Commission's ambit and understanding to seek best national and international practices on matters pertaining to fiscal devolution and improving the quality and reach and enforcement of its recommendations. Advisory Council will have following members: Arvind Virmani, President, Forum for Strategic Initiatives Surjit S. Bhalla, Part-time Member of PMEAC and Sr. Indian Analyst for the Observatory Group and Chairman of Oxus Research and Investments Sanjeev Gupta, Ex-Deputy Director (Fiscal Affairs Department), IMF Pinaki Chakraborty, Professor (NIPFP) Shri Sajjid Chinoy, Chief India Economist, JP Morgan Shri Neelkanth Mishra, Managing Director and the Credit Suisse India Economist and Strategist. Q19. The first ever railway university to come up in which state? A. Gujarat B. West Bengal C. Telangana D. Maharashtra Explanation: The University Grants Commission (UGC) granted deemed to be university status to the first ever railway university in Vadodara, Gujarat. The grant has been given in the De-novo category to the National Rail and Transportation Institute. This University will offer unique UG and PG programs proposed in emerging areas along with research programs to be conducted in the emerging area of Transportation. Q20. was sworn in as Malaysia s seventh prime minister.

12 A. Mahathir Mohamad B. Anwar Ibrahim C. Najib Razak D. Lim Kit Tang Explanation: Mahathir Mohamad was sworn in as Malaysia s seventh prime minister. Mahathir (92) is the oldest elected leader in the world. Malaysia s constitutional monarch, Sultan Muhammad V, administered the oath of office. He has won over the coalition that has ruled the Southeast Asian nation for six decades since independence from Britain. Q21. Stanford University to partner with which state to combat chronic diseases. A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. Assam D. Maharashtra Explanation: The United States Stanford University will come in a partnership with the Uttar Pradesh state to combat disease like Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). It was announced by the Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Sidharth Nath Singh who headed the highpowered delegation of top state officials to the United States. Q22. The 6th United States-India Aviation Summit held in which city? A. Pune B. Mumbai

13 C. Surat D. Hyderabad Answer: B Explanation: The 6th United States-India Aviation Summit was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 9 to 11 May 2018, s a technical, policy and commercial forum by the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation and the US Trade and Development Agency. The Summit served to assist India civil aviation agencies and aviation industry representatives, including private sector airlines and airport operators, to identify advanced US technologies and practices that can support their expansion and modernization efforts. Q23. National Technology Day is observed every year on A. 10 April B. 11 April C. 9 April D. 8 April Answer: B Explanation: National Technology Day is observed every year on 11th of May in India. This year it marks 20th National Technology Day Theme: Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future. It celebrates the achievements of some of our best scientists and innovators, and their success in shaping technology into usable, commercial products and processes that change the lives of people. Q24. Which state government launched an investment support scheme for farmers named friend of farmers? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana

14 C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu Answer: B Explanation: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao launched an investment support scheme for farmers 'Rythu Bandhu' (friend of farmers). It claimed to be the first such initiative in the country. Under the scheme 'Rythu Bandhu' (friend of farmers), Rs 8,000 per acre per year will be given to all farmers who own land. Q25. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Tourism Ministers conference held in which city? A. Beijing B. Shanghai C. Shenzhen D. Wuhan Answer: D Explanation: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Tourism Ministers conference was held in Wuhan, China on 9th May The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism and Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri K. J. Alphons attended the conference. For RRB - ALP Test Series Follow the Below Link!! For SBI Clerk Prelims Test Series Follow the Below Link!! For Railways Group D Test Series Follow the Below Link!!

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Current Affairs MCQs 8 March 2018 Individual Test Series at Rs. 90 Only Q1. International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on A. 6th March B. 7th March C. 8th March D. 9th March Explanation: International