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. The Two-day Regional Conference on Urban Development: Technological Solutions and Governance Challenges held in which city? A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad C. Ahmedabad D. Chennai Answer: C Explanation: The Two-day Regional Conference on Urban Development: Technological Solutions and Governance Challenges concluded in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Conference was organized by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India in collaboration with the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Gujarat Council along with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), an autonomous research organization under the Ministry of External Affairs.

2 The Conference was the third lead-up event to the 3rd Annual Meeting of AIIB scheduled to be held on 25th and 26th June 2018 in Mumbai. Q2. The king of Swaziland has announced that his country's name has changed to A. eswatini B. zswatini C. sswatini D. LSwatini Explanation: The king of Swaziland has announced that his country's name has changed to eswatini. The declaration by King Mswati III was made during celebrations marking the monarch's birthday as well as 50 years of independence from British colonial rule. The Meaning "place of the Swazi", eswatini is the Swazi language name for the country. Q3. has emerged as the most preferred city for office expansion, according to a survey by the real estate consulting firm, CBRE South Asia. A. Hyderabad B. Bangalore C. Chennai D. Pune Explanation: Bangalore has emerged as the most preferred city for office expansion, according to a survey by the real estate consulting firm, CBRE South Asia. In India, multinationals are focusing on expanding in Bangalore and smaller cities across the country, but have limited growth plans in the Delhi NCR and Mumbai.

3 Q4. has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Turkey. A. Ajay Kumar B. Pranav Rana C. Sudhakar Rao D. Sanjay Bhattacharya Answer: D Explanation: Sanjay Bhattacharya, presently Ambassador of India to the Arab Republic of Egypt has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Turkey. Q5. has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Nicaragua. A. Sanjay Bhattacharya B. Vishnu Rao C. Sundar Jha D. Ravi Thapar Answer: D Explanation: Ravi Thapar (IFS: 1983), presently Ambassador of lndia to Panama, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Nicaragua. Q6. has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Arab Republic of Egypt. A. Ravi Thapar B. Sanjay Bhattacharya C. Rahul Kulshreshth D. None of these Answer: C

4 Explanation: Rahul Kulshreshth, presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Turkey, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Q7. will become the 13th administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. A. Jim Bridenstine B. Tom Cole C. James Lok D. Steve Russell Explanation: Jim Bridenstine will become the 13th administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration seven months after Trump named him to lead the agency. He was confirmed on a vote. Bridenstine (42)has expressed an interest in returning humans back to the moon, spoken of closer ties between NASA and the commercial space industry, and has voiced skepticism about human-caused climate change. Q8. Rajinder Singh Sachar who passed away recently was former High Court Chief Justice A. Madhya Pradesh B. Karnataka C. Delhi D. Hyderabad Answer: C Explanation: Noted human rights activist and former Delhi High Court Chief Justice Rajinder Singh Sachar passed away in New Delhi. He was 94. Sachar, who was Chief Justice from August 6, 1985, to December 22, 1985, has since his retirement been associated with the People's Union for Civil Liberties, a rights group.

5 He was the chairperson of a committee set up by the previous UPA government to look at the social, economic and educational status of Muslims in India. Q9. World Liver Day is commemorated on A. 18th April B. 19th April C. 20th April D. 21st April Explanation: World Liver Day is commemorated on 19th April every year. This day is observed to build awareness and understanding how important the liver is for our body and how liver ailments can be treated theme: Riding New Waves in Liver Diagnosis, Staging & Treatment. Q10. Somasila Dam is in which state? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala Explanation: Q11. World Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on A. 19th April B. 20th April C. 21st April

6 D. 22nd April Answer: D Explanation: World Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection Theme: 'End Plastic Pollution' It is First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day events in more than 193 countries are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network Q12. Avicii who passed away recently was related to which field? A. Music B. Journalism C. Sports D. None of these Explanation: Swedish DJ Avicii has died in Oman at the age of 28. He has collaborated with the likes of Madonna and Coldplay. Avicii's club anthems include Wake Me Up, Hey Brother, and recently, Lonely Together with Rita Ora. Q13. may soon emerge as the country s first $100 billion-dollar company. A. TCS B. Infosys C. HDFC D. ITC

7 Explanation: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) may soon emerge as the country s first $100 billion-dollar company. The rise in the company s scrip helped it cross Rs 6.5 lakh crore ($98.5 billion) in market value. In terms of market capitalisation, TCS has the largest m-cap and is ahead of companies like Reliance, HDFC Bank, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, HDFC, Maruti Suzuki and Infosys. Q14. The third edition of the Annual 5G India Congress 2018 held in which city? A. Bhopal B. Delhi C. Lucknow D. Ahmedabad Explanation: The third edition of the Annual 5G India Congress 2018 held on April 20 at Le Meridian Hotel, Delhi. It is organized by Nexgen Conferences, one of India's leading conferences and B2B event organizers. Q15. The Malaria Summit was held in which country? A. UK B. US C. India D. Nigeria Explanation: The Malaria Summit was held in London, United Kingdom.

8 The Malaria Summit saw 14 heads of state and government, scientists and private sector and international organisations making significant commitments to catalyse progress towards beating malaria at a time when efforts to end the preventable disease have stalled. The summit featured collective commitments worth over 4.1 billion dollars from governments, private sector, philanthropists and international organisations. It was organized by non-profit organisation Malaria No More in conjunction with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and supported by British Prime Minister Theresa May. Q16. Who is the new cuba s President? A. Raul Castro B. Miguel Mario C. Bruno Parrilla D. Ramiro Valdes Explanation: The National Assembly announced that Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez had been approved as the sole candidate for president of Cuba. Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez 57-year-old bureaucrat replaced Raul Castro. The 86-year-old Castro will remain head of the Communist Party. Q17. Which state launched a campaign called "Devbhoomi dialogue", a unique initiative to establish direct contact with the youth. A. Uttar Pradesh B. Uttarakhand C. Bihar D. Madhya Pradesh

9 Explanation: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat launched a campaign called "Devbhoomi dialogue", a unique initiative to establish direct contact with the youth. The idea to initiate a programme like this was inspired by the success of a similar feedback oriented programme called 'Apki Rai, Apka Budget' conducted prior to introducing the state's annual budget in the Assembly last month. Q18. The book Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism s Greatest Thinker is authored by A. Pavan Varma B. Krishna Kumar C. Subhash Chaudry D. None of these Explanation: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, received the first copy of the book Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism s Greatest Thinker, from the author Shri Pavan Varma, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The President said the imprint of Adi Shankaracharya, who was born over 1,200 years ago in Kerala, is still apparent in contemporary India and in fact in all parts of our country. Q19. National Civil Services Day was observed on A. 20 April B. 21 April C. 22 April D. 23 April Explanation: National Civil Services Day was observed on 21 April. It was the 12th Civil Services Day.

10 The Government of India observes this day every year as one dedicated to the civil servants. on 21st April 1947 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, independent India's first home minister, had addressed the soon-to-be independent country's first batch of civil servants at Metcalf House in Delhi. Vice President inaugurated 2-day event of 12th Civil Services Day. This year session was on the topic Evolving Strategies for Transforming Aspirational Districts. Q20. Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) launched its office in which city? A. Delhi B. Bengaluru C. Hyderabad D. Chennai Explanation: Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) launched its office in Delhi, With an aim to strengthen trade ties with India. Taiwan s first ever expo that will showcase cutting-edge technology and smart city solutions in Delhi on 17 May. 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

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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