Current Affairs MCQs 8 March 2018

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1 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 Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It commemorates the movement for women's rights. The theme for International Women's Day 2018 was chosen as: 'Time is Now: Rural and urban activists transforming women s lives' Q2. CCI fines how many airlines for unfair business practices? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 Answer: B Explanation: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a total fine of more than Rs54 crore on Jet Airways, InterGlobe Aviation and SpiceJet for unfair business practices with respect to fixing fuel surcharge on cargo transport.

2 Q3. has become the first-ever Indian architect to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize? A. Balkrishna Doshi B. Raj Rewal C. Achyut Kanvinde D. Anant Raje Explanation: Balkrishna Doshi, the legendary Indian architect, has won the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the Nobel equivalent for the field The Pune-born Doshi (90) is the first Indian to receive the honor, the highest in the profession. He is 45th Pritzker laureate. Q4. The fourth India-Europe 29 Business Forum (IE29BF) held in which city? A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Hyderabad D. Bengaluru Answer: B Explanation: The fourth India-Europe 29 Business Forum (IE29BF) held in New Delhi from 5-6 March The theme of IE29BF 2018 was Synergising Economic Vision for Expanded Relations. Q5. Which ministry launched Udyam Sakhi Portal for Women Entrepreneurs? A. Small Industries Development Bank of India B. National Small Industries Corporation C. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

3 D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Explanation: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) launched a portal for women entrepreneurs of India: It was launched On the occasion of International Women s Day (8th March), The portal was unveiled by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of MSME, Giriraj Singh, in a program at the Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Q6. Who launched National Nutrition Mission, and pan India expansion of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao? A. Narendra Modi B. Ram Nath Kovind C. Venkaiah Naidu D. None of these Explanation: PM Narendra Modi launched the National Nutrition Mission and Pan India Expansion of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) covering all 640 districts of the Country at a mega event held at Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan. It was launched On the occasion of International Women s Day. Q7. appointed as the new Special Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). A. Vivek Wadekar B. Siddhant Mishra C. Manish Sharma D. Pradeep Soni

4 Explanation: IRS officer Vivek R Wadekar appointed as the new Special Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued an order appointing the officer of the Income Tax Department to the new post. Q8. Mumbai ranks among the top 20 costliest cities in the world, according to the Knight Frank Wealth Report A. 15 B. 14 C. 16 D. 17 Explanation: Mumbai ranks 16th among the top 20 costliest cities in the world, according to the Knight Frank Wealth Report The index is drawn from four major indicators: wealth, investments, lifestyle, and future. The rankings are based on affordability of prime residential properties in a particular city. For instance, in Mumbai, around $1 million (Rs6.5 crore) can buy a property of about 92 square metres. Monaco, which tops the list of most expensive cities, the same amount can buy 16 square metres of space. Q9. NITI Aayog launched platform on the occasion of International Women s Day A. Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) B. Women Safety Platform (WSP) C. Women Health Platform (WHP) D. Women Education Platform (WEP)

5 Explanation: NITI Aayog launched the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), on the occasion of International Women s Day (8th March). The initiative is aimed at building an ecosystem for women across India to realize their entrepreneurial aspirations, scale-up innovative initiatives and chalk-out sustainable, long-term strategies for their businesses. CEO, NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant, launched the WEP platform at NITI Aayog in New Delhi. The WEP theme song Naari Shakti composed and sung by Shri Kailash Kher was released on this occasion. Q10. Which state government announced pension for single women above 50 years? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh C. Odisha D. Maharashtra Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Kosh' scheme under which women who aren't married and are above the age of 50 will be given pension. It was announced on the occasion of Women's Day. To Take These MCQs Test for Free Follow The Below Link!! For SBI Clerk Prelims Test Series Follow the Below Link!! For More Test Series Follow the Below Link!!