Current Affairs MCQs Feb 2018

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1 Current Affairs MCQs Feb 2018 Get all Banking + SSC + Insurance Mock Tests for One Year at Rs. 799 Only Q1. Which Indian city has been named among the top 15 wealthiest cities globally, according to a report by New World Wealth. A. Delhi B. Mumbai C. Bengaluru D. Hyderbad Explanation: India s financial capital Mumbai has been named among the top 15 wealthiest cities globally, according to a report by New World Wealth. Mumbai ranked 12th with a total wealth $950 billion. The list of 15 wealthiest cities was topped by New York with a total wealth of $3 trillion. Q2. India and country signed six agreements in different areas, including in health and education. A. Oman B. UAE C. Palestine D. Kuwait Answer: C

2 Explanation: India and Palestine signed six agreements in different areas, including in health and education. The exchange of agreements followed the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah. Modi becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Palestine. Q3. has joined National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) as CFO. A. Saurabh Jain B. Vikram Kumar C. Gaurav Kumar D. Rajath Rao Answer: A Explanation: Saurabh Jain has recently joined National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) as CFO. Saurabh has previously worked as a CFO for Actis, a UK based PE fund and was also associated with Start-Up Buddy in the start-up ecosystem. Q4. Kishan Gangolli won the National 'A' Chess Championship for Blind for the fifth consecutive time. He belongs to which state? A. Odisha B. Karnataka C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra Explanation: Karnataka's Kishan Gangolli won the National 'A' Chess Championship for Blind for the fifth consecutive time at the Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai.

3 Ashvin Makwana of Gujarat and Odisha's Soundarya Kumar Pradhan finished second and third respectively. Q5. Who inaugurated the sixth edition of 'Hunar Haat' in New Delhi A. Venkaiah Naidu B. Ram Nath Kovind C. Suresh Babu D. Rajnath Singh Answer: D Explanation: Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the sixth edition of 'Hunar Haat', at Baba Khadak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi The Theme of Hunar Haat is Development with Dignity It is organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Q6. International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on A. 9th February B. 10th February C. 11th February D. 12th February Answer: C Explanation: 11 February was declared by the UN as International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The theme for this year s celebrations will be on Gender Equality and Parity in Science for Peace and Development Q7. Which country has commissioned the latest J-20 stealth fighter into its air force's combat service?

4 A. China B. Japan C. US D. Russia Answer: A Explanation: China has commissioned the latest J-20 stealth fighter into its air force's combat service. The J-20 is China's fourth-generation medium and a long-range fighter jet. It made its maiden flight in 2011 and was first shown to the public at the 11th Airshow China in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, in November Q8. Who released India s first ever Highway Capacity Manual in New Delhi. A. Venkaiah Naidu B. Arun Jaitley C. Rajnath Singh D. Nitin Gadkari Answer: D Explanation: The Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari released India s first ever Highway Capacity Manual in New Delhi. The manual, known as Indo-HCM, has been developed by CSIR CRRI on the basis of an extensive, country-wide study of the traffic characteristics on different categories of roads like a single lane, two-lane, multi-lane urban roads, inter-urban highways and expressways and the associated intersections on these roads. Q9. Jóhann Jóhannsson who passed away recently was a

5 A. Actor B. Composer C. Dancer D. Director Explanation: Academy Award-nominated Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson passed away. He was 48. In 2015, Jóhannsson won the Golden Globe and received Oscar, BAFTA and Grammy nominations for his critically acclaimed score for The Theory of Everything. In 2016, he was nominated for Oscar and BAFTA awards for his score for director Denis Villeneuve s film Sicario. Q10. Asma Jahangir who passed away recently was well known human rights lawyer and social activist. She belongs to which country? A. Nepal B. Pakistan C. India D. Bangladesh Explanation: Pakistan's well known human rights lawyer and social activist Asma Jahangir died of cardiac arrest. She was 66. Q11. Which country opened the world's tallest hotel Gevora? A. UAE B. Saudi Arabia C. Oman

6 D. Kuwait Answer: A Explanation: Dubai opened the world's tallest hotel Gevora to the public on 12th February It is located on the Sheikh Zayed Road near the Dubai International Financial Centre. It has been built by Majid Al Attar. Gevora hotel is the new record holder which is only one metre taller than its predecessor - Dubai's JW Mariott Marquis. Q12. Rohan More becomes youngest first Indian and Asian to swim across Ocean Seven. He belongs to which city? A. Pune B. Nagpur C. Patna D. Bengaluru Answer: A Explanation: Rohan More (32) a Pune based swimmer became the first Asian as well as the first Indian to swim across the Ocean Seven. He is also the youngest person in the world to do so. He also is the 9th person in the world to complete it. The Ocean's Seven consists of seven longdistance open-water swim, and is considered the marathon swimming equivalent of the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge. Q13. Rajnath Singh inaugurated first of its kind spoken Sanskrit centre in which State? A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat C. Telangana D. Tamil Nadu

7 Explanation: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched the university s Centre for Spoken Sanskrit in Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. It will offer a six-month course for people on how to speak the language. It is first such course to be launched by a university in India. Q14. National Productivity Day is observed on A. 9 February B. 10 February C. 11 February D. 12 February Answer: D Explanation: The National Productivity Day is observed every year on 12th February. National Productivity week is observed from 12th to 18th February marks 60th Foundation Day. The theme for National Productivity week is: Industry 4.0, Leapfrog Opportunity for India. Q15. The book titled 'Even When There Is A Doctor' is written by? A. Anjali Tendulkar B. Yashwant Amdekar C. Navneet Tripati D. Ramendra Kumar Explanation: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali Tendulkar launched a book on child health care titled 'Even When There Is A Doctor'.

8 It is written by Dr. Yashwant Amdekar along with Dr. Rajesh Chokhani and Krishnan Sivaramakrishnan, the book describes the role of an individual or parents in improving their child's health. 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!!

Current Affairs MCQs 8 March 2018

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