Current Affairs MCQs 4-5 July 2018

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1 Current Affairs MCQs 4-5 July 2018 Get Unlimited Mock Tests For One Year at Rs. 599 Only For Daily Updates Follow Our Telegram Channel and Group: Q1. Who launched the Coal Mine Surveillance & Management System (CMSMS) and Mobile Application Khan Prahari at a ceremony in New Delhi? A. Suresh Prabhu B. Piyush Goyal C. Jitender Singh D. Rajnath Singh Answer: B Explanation: Union Minister of Coal, Railways, Finance & Corporate Affairs, Piyush Goyal launched the Coal Mine Surveillance & Management System (CMSMS) and Mobile Application Khan Prahari at a ceremony in New Delhi. It is developed by CMPDI, Ranchi a Subsidiary of CIL and Bhaskarcharya Institute of Space Application and Geo-informatics (BISAG).

2 The basic objective of CMSMS is reporting, monitoring and taking suitable action on unauthorised coal mining activities. Q2. Competition Commission of India (CCI) was formed in which year? A B C D Answer: C Explanation: Formed 14 October 2003 The Competition Commission of India (CCI) today launched an Online Guidance System for determining notifiability of merger & acquisitions (combinations) in terms of the Competition Act, The Guidance System has been named as Do It Yourself (DIY): A notifiability check for mergers & acquisitions under the Competition Act, 2002 The online guidance system has been launched as part of CCI s outreach initiatives and measures to simplify compliance requirements regarding combinations. The interactive online application has been developed based on relevant provisions of the Competition Act, 2002, relevant regulations issued thereunder and exemption notifications issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. This application envisages a staged process to guide the stakeholders in determining whether a merger/acquisition is notifiable to CCI. DIY toolkit is accessible at Q3. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the appointment of Major General Jose Eladio Alcain as head of mission and chief military observer for the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). He belongs to which country? A. Brazil

3 B. Peru C. Venezuela D. Uruguay Answer:D Explanation: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the appointment of Major General Jose Eladio Alcain of Uruguay as head of mission and chief military observer for the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). Alcain will succeed Major General Per Gustaf Lodin of Sweden, who will complete his two-year assignment in July Prior to this, Alcain served as Third Mechanized Cavalry Brigade Commander and as Director of the Architecture and Engineering Section of the National Health Service of the Armed Forces ( ). He also worked as an instructor at the Uruguayan Peacekeeping Training Centre ( ) and the Uruguayan War College ( ). Q4. India s first-ever state-of-the-art e-waste recycling unit will come up in which state? A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat C. Karnataka D. Tamil Nadu Answer: C Explanation: India s first-ever state-of-the-art e-waste recycling unit will come up in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It produces an estimated one lakh tonne of electronic waste a year. The Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), a research institute that comes under the ministry, will set up the unit in the next four months. The initiative will later be replicated at other places, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers Ananth Kumar announced. He represents Bengaluru South in the Lok Sabha.

4 Bengaluru, which accounts for about a third of India s software exports and is home to about 7,000 startups, occupies third place in the country in producing e-waste. The CIPET says it has developed technologies for recycling e-waste plastics into value-added products for various applications including electrical and electronic components and structural composites. Q5. Which government has launched an outstanding power bill waiver scheme and subsidised power scheme Sambal for labourers and poor families? A. Uttarakahnd B. Madhya Pradesh C. Uttar Pradesh D. Bihar Answer: B Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh government has launched an outstanding power bill waiver scheme and subsidised power scheme Sambal for labourers and poor families. Under the scheme, the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families would be provided electricity at a cost of 200 rupees per month. The objective of this scheme to make sure that all the households have power facility in the state. Q6. The Payments Council of India announced the appointment of as its new Chairman. A. Naveen Surya B. Vishwas Patel C. Suresh Kumar D. Sandeep Gupta Answer: B

5 Explanation: The Payments Council of India announced the appointment of Vishwas Patel as its new Chairman. Patel is the Director of Infibeam Avenues and succeeds Naveen Surya, who has been elevated to the post of Chairman Emeritus. Vishwas has been associated with the council from its inception in 2013 and was serving as its Co- Chairman. The council has also announced the appointment of Loney Antony, Managing Director, Hitachi Payment Services as its new Co-Chairman. Q7. has been appointed as the new Acting Administrator of the crucial Drug Enforcement Agency that combats the smuggling and use of narcotics in the US. A. Robert Patterson B. Uttam Dhillon C. Munish Sharma D. John Nicks Answer: B Explanation: Uttam Dhillon, an Indian-American top White House lawyer, has been appointed as the new Acting Administrator of the crucial Drug Enforcement Agency that combats the smuggling and use of narcotics in the US. Mr Dhillon replaces Robert Patterson, who has retired after 30 years of service. Prior to DHS, Mr Dhillon served as an Associate Deputy Attorney General in the Department of Justice, where he chaired the Attorney General's Anti-Gang Coordination Committee, and led efforts to formulate and implement Department of Justice policies and programmes to combat violent crime and criminal gangs. Q8. The US Food and Drug Administration approved the first medical drug made from marijuana named A. Epidiolex

6 B. Epiciolex C. Epiviolex D. Epiniolex Explanation: The US Food and Drug Administration approved the first medical drug made from marijuana named Epidiolex. It is Created by GW Pharmaceuticals. Epidiolex is an oral solution of cannabidiol (OSC) and does not cause intoxication or a high. The drug will be used to cure severe forms of epilepsies in children. The New England Journal of Medicine had first provided the evidence that marijuana can cure epilepsy. Q9. Liliane Montevecchi who passed away recently was related to which field? A. Films B. Sports C. Journalism D. Politics Explanation: Tony winner Liliane Montevecchi the Paris-born dancer, actor, and singer passed away June 29 at her Manhattan home, US following a battle with colon cancer. She was 85. Q10. Jayant Ganpat Nadkarn who passed away recently was related to A. Indian Army B. Indian Navy C. Indian Air Forces D. None of these

7 Answer: B Explanation: Former Indian Navy chief, Admiral Jayant Ganpat Nadkarni passed away in Mumbai. He was 86. Nadkarni was the 14th Chief of Naval Staff (December 1987 November 1990). Q11. Who inaugurated exhibition titled "Arth - art for earth" at IGNCA, New Delhi? A. Smriti Irani B. Suresh Prabhu C. Jitender Singh D. Mahesh Shrama Answer: D Explanation: Union Minister of State for Culture(I/c), Dr. Mahesh Shrama, inaugurated exhibition titled "Arth - art for earth" at IGNCA, New Delhi ARTH - ART FOR EARTH by Manav Gupta consists of "Excavations in Hymns of Clay"-a suite of environmental art installations by Manav Gupta weaving all of them with a storyline and poetry. It is an evolving site, specific and dynamic engagement with the space it has an interface with - whether it be the Travelling or the Permanent editions. The exhibition is available for public viewing till the 22nd of October Q12. has taken over as the New Member Traffic of Railway Board A. Girish Pillai B. Purushotam Chandra C. Madhu Gupta D. Rajesh Kumar

8 Explanation: Girish Pillai has taken over as the New Member Traffic, Railway Board on 01st July, Prior to this, he was General Manager, West Central Railway, Jabalpur from 01st September 2016 to 30th June, He is an Indian Railway Traffic Services (IRTS) officer of 1980 Batch. He joined Railways in January, Girish Pillai has done M.Sc. (Maths) & M. Phil. from Delhi University. Q13. has created history by becoming the first-ever transgender woman to be crowned Miss Universe Spain. A. Angela Ponce B. Sofia Dal C. Senorita Panama D. None of these Explanation: Angela Ponce from Seville has created history by becoming the first-ever transgender woman to be crowned Miss Universe Spain. She will be seen competing in the coveted Miss Universe pageant later this year. Ponce s crowning can be deemed iconic, especially since it comes six years after the Miss Universe organisation put an end to the ban on transgender contestants in the competition. Q14. has been appointed as Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad. A. L Narasimha Reddy B. Rajshekar Pothi Reddy C. S N Madi Reddy D. Satayanaryana Reddy

9 Explanation: Former Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, Justice L Narasimha Reddy, has been appointed as Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad. President Ram Nath Kovind, who is the Visitor of the university appointed Justice Reddy, who retired as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court in July 2015, succeeds C Rangarajan. Justice Reddy has been appointed for a period of three years. Justice Reddy is also the Chairman of the Central Administrative Tribuna, for which Presidential approval was received just last week on June 28. He will hold office for a little over three years, till he attains the age of 68 on August 1, Q15. Sports Authority of India (SAI), will now be known as A. Sports India B. Authority of Sports India C. Indian Sports D. Indian sports Authority Explanation: Union Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore announced that the national sports body, Sports Authority of India (SAI), will now be known as 'Sports India'. The decision came after the meeting of governing council of the national sports body, where some major steps were taken keeping in view the betterment of sports in the country Q16. World Bank Group member IFC has invested $ million in Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. (Mahindra Finance). A. $250 million B. $200 million C. $150 million D. $100 million

10 Answer: D Explanation: World Bank Group member IFC has invested $100 million in Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. (Mahindra Finance). This would enable the Mahindra Group company to augment its growth by extending loans to individuals along with financing small and medium enterprises. Q17. Wipro has promoted its head of digital business as a president. A. Rajan Kohli B. Jadav Prasad C. Vishnu Rao D. None of these Explanation: Wipro has promoted its head of digital business Rajan Kohli as a president. Kohli, who has spearheaded the digital tech services segment to a $2 billion business. He has joined seven other presidents of the company and would report to chief executive Abidali Neemuchwala. Kohli would continue be the global head of Wipro Digital. Q18. Who flagged off Wagon Cab's taxi ambulance services in New Delhi? A. Nitin Gadkari B. Piyush Goyal C. Suresh Prabhu D. None of these Explanation: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari flagged off Wagon Cab's taxi ambulance services in New Delhi. A startup, Wagon Cab claims to be India's first road emergency cab services provider.

11 Q19. ADB to provide Rs 5598-crore loan to for urban development projects. A. Telangana B. Punjab C. Gujarat D. Haryana Answer: B Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed in-principle to provide Rs 5,598- crore loan on nominal interest rate to Punjab for various urban development projects. The Smart City project is worth Rs 2,943 crore in which ADB would contribute Rs 1,606 crore and the Union and Punjab governments would contribute Rs 1,337 crore. The project would completely transform three big cities of Punjab -- Ludhiana, Amritsar and Jalandhar -- on infrastructural, urban transport system, sewerage and sanitation fronts. Q20. World Sports Journalists Day is observed on A. 1 July B. 2 July C. 3 July D. 4 July Answer: B 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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