Current Affairs MCQs April 2018

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1 Current Affairs MCQs April 2018 Get Individual Test Series at Rs. 129 Only For Daily Updates Follow Our Telegram Channel and Group: Q1. National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on A. 22 April B. 23 April C. 24 April D. 25 April Answer: C Explanation: National Panchayati Raj Day (National Local Self-Government day) is the national day of India celebrated by Ministry of Panchayati Raj on 24 April annually. Q2. Which country to host the world's female foreign ministers? A. Canada B. Germany C. Australia D. India

2 Explanation: Canada will host the world's first female foreign ministers for talks ahead of this year's UN General Assembly. It will be co-hosted by European Union. The announcement was made by the Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland. It will be held in September 2018 in Canada. Q3. Which state government recently announced 2% reservation in state government jobs for sportspersons? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana C. Tamil Nadu D. Karnataka Answer: B Explanation: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao announced 2% reservation in state government jobs for sportspersons. CM made this announcement after a team of 18 members, who participated in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast, met him. Q4. How many Indians are among Fortune magazine's 'fifty greatest leaders' of A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 Explanation: Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, human rights lawyer Indira Jaising and architect Balkrishna Doshi are among Fortune magazine's 'fifty greatest leaders' of 2018.

3 Renowned human rights lawyer and founder of Lawyers Collective, Indira Jaising has been ranked at number 20 in Fortune's '50 Greatest Leaders' of She has fought on behalf of victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster, helped Syrian Christian women in India win property rights equal to their male counterparts', and helped draft India's first domestic violence law. Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries Limited or RIL has been ranked 24th among Fortune's list of 50 Greatest Leaders in the world. The magazine attributed this to his Reliance Jio initiative. Architect Balkrishna Doshi is the third Indian in the list published in the American magazine. Ranking. He ranked 43rd on the list. Q5. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) appointed as its first ever woman firefighter. A. Taniya Sanyal B. Sanjana Kumar C. Vishnu Priya D. Jothsna Rani Explanation: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) appointed Taniya Sanyal as its first ever woman firefighter. Taniya Sanyal has done masters in Botany, has been appointed for AAI s eastern region airports that include Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Gaya and Ranchi. Once she completes her training at Kolkata firefighting centre, she will be working at one of these airports. Q6. The Government of India, the Government of Madhya Pradesh and the World Bank signed a $ million loan agreement for the Madhya Pradesh Rural Connectivity Project. A. $210 million

4 B. $212 million C. $214 million D. $216 million Explanation: The Government of India, the Government of Madhya Pradesh and the World Bank signed a $210 million loan agreement for the Madhya Pradesh Rural Connectivity Project. The Project is expected to improve the durability, resilience and safety of the gravel surfaced rural roads and enhance the capacity of the state to manage its rural roads network. The Project will cover 10,510 km stretch of rural roads in Madhya Pradesh that fall under the Chief Minister s Gram Sadak Yojana (CMGSY) program. Of this 10,000 km will be upgraded from existing gravel to bituminous surface roads, while 510 km of new roads will be built to the same bituminous surface standard. Q7. Which Payments Bank announced that it now has over 100 million KYC wallets. A. Airtel B. Paytm C. India Post D. Aditya Birla Answer: B Explanation: Paytm Payments Bank announced on Monday that it now has over 100 million KYC wallets, against the constant campaigning done by bank about the benefits of the Know Your Customer (KYC) system. The bank has introduced several options that include Paytm KYC centers and 'Paytm-Ka-ATM' outlets to offer more localised support. Customers can locate these through the 'Nearby' section on the Paytm app. KYC'ed customers also have a choice to open a zero-balance account with Paytm Payments Bank.

5 Q8. has assumed the additional charge as its Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India Ltd (CIL). A. Sunil Kumar B. Suresh Kumar C. Sanjeev Kumar D. Santhosh Kumar Answer: B Explanation: Suresh Kumar has assumed the additional charge as its Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India Ltd (CIL). He has assumed the additional charge as CMD, CIL with effect from April 23, Gopal Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) was appointed as the interim Chairman of the coal behemoth in September to succeed Sutirtha Bhattacharya, who retired as CIL chief on August 31, Kumar has now taken over Singh who would continue as Chairman and Managing Director of CCL. Q9. According to recently released Migration and Development Brief by World Bank, country has retained the top position as recipient of remittances with about $69 billion in A. China B. India C. Mexico D. Egypt Answer: B Explanation: According to recently released Migration and Development Brief by World Bank, India has retained the top position as recipient of remittances with about $69 billion in 2017.

6 India continued to top in terms of receiving remittance and was followed by China (USD 64 billion), the Philippines (USD 33 billion), Mexico (USD 31 billion), Nigeria (USD 22 billion), and Egypt (USD 20 billion). Reversing previous year's sharp decline (8.9% in 2016), remittances to India in 2017 picked up sharply by 9.9%. As against USD 62.7 billion in 2016, it received USD 69 billion in But was still short of USD 70.4 billion received in Global remittances grew 7% to USD 613 billion last year, from USD 573 billion in The Bank said remittances to South Asia grew a moderate 5.8% to USD 117 billion. Q10. The 16th Federation Cup Junior National athletics championship 2018 held in which city? A. Hyderabad B. Mumbai C. Coimbatore D. Bengaluru Answer: C Explanation: Q11. World Malaria Day is observed on A. 23 April B. 24 April C. 25 April D. 26 April Answer: C Explanation: World Malaria Day (WMD) is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 April and recognizes global efforts to control malaria.

7 2018 Theme: Ready to beat malaria. This theme underscores the collective energy and commitment of the global malaria community in uniting around the common goal of a world free of malaria. Q12. is the most trusted Internet brand in India, as per the TRA Brand Trust Report A. Facebook B. Google C. Amazon D. Flipkart Answer: B Explanation: Online search engine Google is the most trusted Internet brand in India, followed by Facebook, as per the TRA Brand Trust Report The survey was carried out during November 2017-January According to the report, e-commerce major Amazon ranked third among the most trusted Internet brands in the country and e-bay ranked fourth. The other major e-commerce brand Flipkart was positioned sixth in the brand trust report. Among the online taxi aggregators, Ola ranked seventh in the list, surpassing Uber which took the fifteenth position. Q13. Bharti Infratel board has reappointed as Executive Chairman of the company. A. Akhil Kumar B. Vishal Kumar C. Sushil Kumar D. Narshing Gupta

8 Explanation: Bharti Infratel board has reappointed Akhil Kumar Gupta as Executive Chairman of the company for five years with effect from August 1, Gupta also serves as Vice Chairman of Bharti Group. He is also the chairman of TAlPA (Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association) and President of TSSC (Telecom Sector Skill Council). Q14. Coastal security exercise 'Sagar Kavach' held in which state? A. Gujarat B. Kerala C. Andhra Pradesh D. Maharashtra Answer: B Explanation: A two-day coastal security exercise 'Sagar Kavach' began to strengthen and assess the loopholes in the coastal security mechanism along Kerala shores. Three ships of the navy, 10 of Coastguard, four fishing boats, besides 20 coastal police stations from Vizhinjam to Kasaragod are among those taking part in the drill held twice a year. Apart from the Coast Guard, the Navy, Coastal Police and Marine Enforcement wing and various other security stakeholders were also participating in the exercise. Q15. Giant mosquito with 11.15cm wingspan found in which country? A. Japan B. China C. Russia D. India Answer: B Explanation: Scientists have discovered a super-sized mosquito with a wingspan of centimetres has been found in China's Sichuan province.

9 The mosquito belongs to the world's largest mosquito species Holorusia mikado. It was First found in Japan, the Holorusia mikado species normally have a wing span of about eight centimetres. Q16. The iconic Adilabad Dokra, an ancient bell metal craft, and Warangal Dhurries, a popular cotton rug of state have been accorded with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry of India. A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu Answer: B Explanation: The iconic Adilabad Dokra, an ancient bell metal craft, and Warangal Dhurries, a popular cotton rug of Telangana state have been accorded with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry of India. It is Native to the Woj community of Adilabad, the Dhokra craftsmen have mastered in creating metal crafts which do not have a replica in shape or size as all of the crafts are uniquely designed and made. The Dhurries of India have become synonymous to 'Warangal Dhurries' due to the high degree of craftsmanship involved in the creation of the thick rugs which are famous across the world. Q17. Human Resource Development Ministry launches Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 in which city? A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. Bengaluru

10 Explanation: Human Resource Development Ministry launches Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 in New Delhi. Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Human Resources Development, with the intention to enrich Rural India. The knowledge base and resources of the Premier Institutions of the country are to be leveraged to bring in transformational change in the rural developmental process. It also aims to create a vibrant relationship between the society and the higher educational institutes, with the latter providing the knowledge and technology support to improve the livelihoods in rural areas and to upgrade the capabilities of both the public and private organisations in the society. Q18. India signed a loan agreement with World Bank for US$ million for Innovate in India for Inclusiveness Project. A. US$ 145 million B. US$ 130 million C. US$ 128 million D. US$ 125 million Answer: D Explanation: India signed a loan agreement with World Bank for US$ 125 million for Innovate in India for Inclusiveness Project. The Objectives of the project is to nurture indigenous innovation, foster local product development and accelerate commercialization process by bridging critical skill and infrastructure gaps to promote affordable and innovative healthcare products generation for inclusive development and increasing competitiveness in India. The project would support consortia of public, private, and the academic institutions to overcome the key market failures currently holding back the development of an innovative biopharmaceutical and medical devices industry in India. Q19. Who chaired the first meeting of the think tank on the Framework for National Policy on E-commerce

11 A. Rajnath Singh B. Arun Jaitley C. Suresh Prabhu D. Jitender Singh Answer: C Explanation: Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, chaired the first meeting of the think tank on the Framework for National Policy on E-commerce held on 24 April The Think Tank on the Framework for National Policy on E-commerce has been established recently by the Department of Commerce. Q20. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is in which state? A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerla C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: C Explanation: Q21. Harimau Shakti joint training exercise is between India and country A. Malaysia B. Bhutan C. Bangladesh D. Singapore

12 Explanation: India will hold a major combat exercise called Harimau Shakti with Malaysia from April 30 to May 13. The exercise to be held in the dense forests of Sengai Perdik, Hulu Langat, Malaysia. It is aimed at bolstering cooperation and coordination between the armed forces of the two countries. Q22. took over as Senior Col Commandant of the Army Medical Corps. A. Lt Gen Jagdish Prakash B. Lt Gen Vijay Krishna C. Lt Gen Sundar Kumar D. Lt Gen Bipin Puri Answer: D Explanation: Lt Gen Bipin Puri took over as Senior Col Commandant of the Army Medical Corps. He assumed the appointment of Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) on 01 November Lt Gen Bipin Puri graduated from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune and was commissioned in the Army Medical Corps (AMC) on 08 December He completed his post graduation in General Surgery from AFMC in 1985 and MCh(Paed Surg) from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh in Q23. The 23rd meeting of the Western Zonal Council was held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat under the Chairmanship of A. Rajnath Singh B. Smriti Irani C. Arun Jaitley D. Suresh Prabhu

13 Explanation: The 23rd meeting of the Western Zonal Council was held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat under the Chairmanship of the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. The meeting was attended by the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra and Gujarat, Ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and Administrator of the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and senior officers from Central and State Governments. The Council reviewed the progress of the implementation of the recommendations made at the last meeting relating to surplus lands of various Organisations of Central Government to be made available for achieving objectives of Housing for All: 2022 and issues relating to Aadhaar. Q24. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) established in which year? A B C D Answer: C Explanation: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is awarded the National Intellectual Property (IP) Award 2018 in the category Top R&D Institution / Organization for Patents and Commercialization. Q25. NABARD has provided an assistance of Rs crore to Uttar Pradesh during to facilitate overall development with special focus on agricultural credit. A. 10,312 crore B. 10,412 crore C. 10,012 crore D. 10,112 crore Answer: C

14 Explanation: Development bank NABARD has provided an assistance of Rs 10,012 crore to Uttar Pradesh during to facilitate overall development with special focus on agricultural credit. This has been achieved through commercial banks, RRBs and cooperatives, infrastructure development through dedicated funds, strengthening of rural financial institutions, women empowerment through Self Help Groups, micro-finance and several other new initiatives. Q26. is the most 'attractive employer brand' in India according to the findings of Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) A. Microsoft B. Amazon C. Flipkart D. Facebook Explanation: Technology giant Microsoft India is the most 'attractive employer brand', followed by e-commerce major Amazon India, according to the findings of Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) The other most attractive employer brands in India include Hindustan Unilever, IBM India, ITC Group, Larsen & Toubro, Mercedes-Benz India, Samsung India, Sony India and Tata Consultancy Services. The sectoral specific winners for the most attractive employers this year are Tata Consultancy Services for IT, Larsen & Toubro for Infrastructure & Construction and Hindustan Unilever for FMCG. Q27. Mobile chip-maker MediaTek appointed as the new Chief Representative of the company's India Operations. A. Anku Jain B. Vishnu Kumar C. Suresh Mehta

15 D. Grant Kuo Explanation: Mobile chip-maker MediaTek appointed Anku Jain as the new Chief Representative of the company's India Operations. Jain will succeed Grant Kuo who announced his retirement after a decade at the company. In his new role, Jain will oversee the operations of MediaTek's office in Noida and the company's domestic government relations programmes. Q28. India ranked in the Reporter s Without Border s (Reporters Sans Frontières, RSF) World Press Freedom Index A. 138 B. 137 C. 136 D. 135 Explanation: India ranked at 138th of 180 in the Reporter s Without Border s (Reporters Sans Frontières, RSF) World Press Freedom Index Norway tops the chart, while North Korea has the worst press freedom in the world. India stood at 136 in a pool of 180 countries ranked by RSF in 2017, which was places lower than India s rank in In 2018 rankings, India stands at 138, one place above Pakistan. As per the Index s definition, the quality of press freedom in the country is bad. Of the 180 countries ranked, 9% had press freedom that could be qualified as good, 17% were fairly good, in 35% of the countries the situation was problematic, for 27% of the countries including India the press freedom situation is bad and in 12% of the nations, the pres freedom quality is very bad. RSF is a global non-profit body that works on the freedom of the press. Q29. Who is the new president of Paraguay?

16 A. Efraín Alegre B. Mario Abdo Benítez C. Fernodo Lugo D. Rafeal Fizz Answer: B Explanation: The candidate of the ruling National Republican Association-Colorado Party, Mario Abdo Benítez has won the presidential elections held in Paraguay. With 96% of the polling stations, Abdo Benítez won more than 46% of the votes, while the other candidate Efraín Alegre obtained more than 42%. Q30. has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. A. Rajiv Kumar Nagpal B. Krishan Kumar C. Narinder Chauhan D. None of these Explanation: Rajiv Kumar Nagpal, presently Ambassador of India to Iceland, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Q31. has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Norway. A. Ms. Narinder Chauhan B. Vijay Bhatia C. Krishan Kumar D. Rajiv Kumar Nagpal

17 Answer: C Explanation: Krishan Kumar (IFS: 1984), presently Ambassador of India to the Czech Republic, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Norway. Q32. has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Czech Republic. A. Narinder Chauhan B. Nalini Kumar C. Pallavi Rao D. None of these Explanation: Ms. Narinder Chauhan (IFS: 1985), presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Serbia, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Czech Republic. Q33. World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on A. 24 April B. 25 April C. 26 April D. 27 April Answer: C Explanation: World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April Theme: Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to "raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life" and "to celebrate creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe"

18 Q34. Indian average GDP growth is expected to rise to % in the first half of this year, according to the Japanese financial services major Nomura. A. 7.8% B. 7.2% C. 7.5% D. 7.1% Explanation: Indian average GDP growth is expected to rise to 7.8% in the first half of this year, according to the Japanese financial services major Nomura. Indian economy is expected to witness a cyclical recovery driven by investments as well as consumption, as per the report. The report, however, noted that rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions and a likely slowdown in investment activity ahead of the elections suggest growth will start to moderate in the second half of this year "towards our Q forecast of 6.9%. According to Nomura, for every USD 10/bbl rise in oil prices CPI inflation may rise by bps and worsen the current account balance by 0.4 percentage points. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank expects India's economic growth rate to strengthen to 7.4 per cent in the current fiscal, from 6.6 per cent in , on account of revival in investment activity. Q15. World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL) is observed on A. 24 April B. 25 April C. 26 April D. 27 April

19 Explanation: World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL) (also known as World Lab Animal Day) is observed every year on 24 April. The surrounding week has come to be known as "World Week for Animals In Laboratories". The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) describe the day as an "international day of commemoration" for animals in laboratories. 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!! For SSC CPO Paper I Test Series Follow the Below Link!! For Current Affairs Tests Follow the Below Link For More Test Series Follow the Below Link!!