Current Affairs MCQs 16 March 2018 Individual Test Series at Rs. 99 Only Q1. What is the theme of the 2018 World Sleep Day? A. Join the Sleep World, Preserve Your Rhythms to Enjoy Life B. Sleep Soundly, Nurture Life C. Good Sleep is a Reachable Dream D. When sleep is sound, health and happiness abound Answer: A Explanation: World Sleep Day (the Friday is an annual event organized by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Sleep Society, formerly World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM), since 2008.[1] The goal is to celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep and to draw society's attention to the burden of sleep problems and their medical, educational, and social aspects, and to promote the prevention and management of sleep disorders. It is observed every year in March. This year it was observed on 16th March. 2018 Theme: Join the Sleep World, Preserve Your Rhythms to Enjoy Life'. Q2. has become the third state to award death penalty for those convicted of raping girls up to 12 years of age. A. Punjab B. Haryana C. Karnataka D. Maharashtra
Explanation: Haryana passed Criminal Law (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2018 advocating death sentence for those convicted of raping girls up to 12 years of age. Haryana will be the third state after Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to have such a law. The bill amends the Indian Penal Code 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012. The amendment has made the offence of rape liable to punishment of life-long imprisonment and even death in extreme cases. Q3. Which country scientists have developed an artificial heart using rocket technology? A. Japan B. US C. China D. UK Answer: C Explanation: Chinese scientists have developed an artificial heart using rocket technology and it is currently undergoing testing after thorough experiments on animals. The heart was developed jointly by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) and the Teda International Cardiovascular Hospital in North China's Tianjin. The artificial heart uses magnetic and fluid levitation from a rocket system. This technology used can reduce damage to the blood and enable the blood pump to work longer. Q4. India ranked among 114 countries on the World Economic Forum s (WEF) energy transition index. A. 56 B. 78 C. 63
D. 97 Explanation: India ranked at 78th among 114 countries on the World Economic Forum s (WEF) energy transition index. The index was topped by Sweden. The report titled Fostering Effective Energy Transition.It ranks countries on how well they are able to balance energy security and access with environmental sustainability and affordability. Q5. Narendra Modi inaugurated the 105th Indian Science Congress in which state? A. Assam B. Manipur C. Tripura D. West Bengal Explanation: Narendra Modi inaugurated the 105th Indian Science Congress at Manipur University, Imphal, Manipur. The theme for the Indian Science Congress this year is: Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology. Q6. Karnataka Bank has appointed as an Additional Director. A. Mythily Ramesh B. Praneeti Kumar C. Seema Rakesh D. Vinita Rao Answer: A Explanation: Karnataka Bank has appointed Mythily Ramesh, a former Senior Vice President at Wipro as an Additional Director.
She is a Bengalurean. Mythily Ramesh was responsible for pre-sales and solutioning, product management, transition, platform BPO, BPO Consulting and procurement, BPO operations etc at Wipro in her last stint. Q7. has been appointed the new ambassador for Appy Fizz A. Rabir Kapoor B. Mahesh Babu C. Salman Khan D. Alia Bhatt Answer: C Explanation: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been appointed the new ambassador for Appy Fizz. It was announced by the beverage company Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd. He replaces actor Priyanka Chopra who became the face of Appy Fizz during its 2016 brand revamp. Q8. Suzlon announced the installation and commissioning of India's largest wind turbine generator in which state? A. Rajasthan B. Tamil Nadu C. Bihar D. Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Suzlon Group announced the installation and commissioning of its new product, S128, claiming it to be the largest wind turbine generator (WTG) in India.
It has been commissioned at the Sanganeri site in Tamil Nadu. The testing is underway with certification expected in the third quarter of 2018. The S128 WTG is available in 2.6 MW to 2.8 MW variants and offers hub heights up to 140 metres. The S128 wind turbine generator is the latest addition to Suzlon's product portfolio and features the doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) technology. Q9. India's First Cloned Assamese Buffalo male calf named Sach-Gaurav was born in which state? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Haryana C. Punjab D. Uttar Pradesh Explanation: The Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes claimed a cloned Assamese buffalo male calf named Sach-Gaurav was born for the first time in Hisar, Haryana. The calf was born to a Murrah buffalo. It was also the first to be born in the field, 100 kms from the cloning laboratory at Hi-Tech Sach Dairy Farm in Hisar. Indian Council of Agricultural Research-CIRB is a central institute and it has a mandate to conserve superior animals of all buffalo breeds. Q10. The three day Krishi Unnati Mela being held in which city? A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad C. Kolkatta D. Mysore Answer: A
Explanation: The three-day annual Krishi Unnati Mela begins in New Delhi today with a focus on doubling the farmers' income. The objective of the fair is to create awareness among farmers about the latest agriculture-related technological developments. To Take These MCQs Test for Free Follow The Below Link!! https://govjobadda.org/test-series/current-affairs-test-series/57f4da3d92172d49fdc517a4/ For SBI Clerk Prelims Test Series Follow the Below Link!! https://govjobadda.org/test-series/sbi-clerk-prelims-test-series/5a6b1d8e0121bc5f6c32f343/ For More Test Series Follow the Below Link!! https://govjobadda.org/