Current Affairs MCQs – 11 - 12

July 2018

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Q1. Which Bollywood actress will soon have her wax statue at Madame Tussauds in

Singapore?

A. Alia Bhatt

B. Priyanka Chopra

C. Anushka Sharma

D. Katrnia Kaif

Answer: C

Explanation: Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma will soon have her wax statue at Madame

Tussauds in Singapore. With this, she will become the first Indian personality to get a 'talking

statue' at Madame Tussauds Singapore,

Anushka's wax statue will also be able to talk, making it the first-of-its-kind statue at the museum.

Anushka joins the list of global icons like Oprah Winfrey, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton

who also have their interactive sets at the Singapore attraction.

Q2. Which bank has inked an agreement with South Korea's KB Financial Group to set-up

financing corridor and development of digital payment ecosystem?

A. BOB

B. ICICI

C. HDFC

D. Axis

Answer: A

Explanation: Public sector lender Bank of Baroda has inked an agreement with South Korea's KB

Financial Group to set-up financing corridor and development of digital payment ecosystem.

It was inked between Bank of Baroda MD & CEO P S Jayakumar and Yoon Jong-kyum Chairman,

KB Financial Group.

Bank of Baroda and KB Financial Group will work together on creating a new digital payments

ecosystem in India and creating In-Ko corridor for providing reciprocal financial services to

corporate and retail Clients of Bank of Baroda and KB Financial Group.

Q3. The next Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in which city?

A. Varanasi

B. Allahabad

C. New Delhi

D. Rishikesh

Answer: A

Explanation: The next Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in the holy city of Varanasi in January

2019.

The theme of the three-day event, which is being organised in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's

parliamentary constituency, will be the 'Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India'.

Q4. Western Ghats bags ____ best tourist spot in Lonely Planet‟s top five “2018 Best in Asia”

list.

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

Answer: B

Explanation: The Western Ghats has figured in Lonely Planet‟s top five “2018 Best in Asia” list, a

collection of 10 of the best destinations to visit in the continent for the year.

The Western Ghats has come fourth in the list of the Lonely Planet. It is considered a Bible by

travellers worldwide. Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana), which has started blooming after 12

years in the famed hill station of Munnar has found mention in report.

The Western Ghats is Older than the Himalayas and well known for its rich and unique flora and

fauna.

The Western Ghats supports the life of 7,402 species of flowering plants, 1814 species of non-

flowering plants, 139 mammal species, 508 bird species, 179 amphibian species, 6000 insects

species and 290 freshwater fish species.

The panel of travel experts have named Busan, South Korea, Uzbekistan and Ho Chi Minh City,

Vietnam to the first three spots.

Q5. India‟s first private UAV factory to come up in which state?

A. Rajasthan

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Odisha

Answer: A

Explanation: India‟s first private sector unit for manufacturing unmanned air vehicles (UAV) and

light bullet proof vehicles (LBPV) will be set up by DCM Shriram Industries Group on the campus

of Shriram Rayons in Kota.

The UAV and LBPV have been indigenously designed and developed by the DCM Shriram

Industries Group.

Q6. Which telecom operator unveiled the country‟s first Internet telephony service app,

called "Wings".

A. BSNL

B. Bharti Airtel

C. Idea

D. Vodafone

Answer: A

Explanation: State-run telecom operator BSNL on Wednesday unveiled the country‟s first Internet

telephony service app, called "Wings".

It will allow users to make calls to any telephone number, including landline and mobile numbers,

in India.

At present, phone calls can be made through most mobile apps (mainly WhatsApp) only to users of

that particular app, and not to telephone numbers. The service can be accessed using a Wi-Fi

network.

Q7. World Population Day is observed on

A. 9 July

B. 10 July

C. 11 July

D. 12 July

Answer: C

Explanation: World Population Day (WPD) is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year.

It seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing

Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.

The 2018 theme of WPD is: 'Family Planning is a Human Right'.

Q8. India has been ranked _____ most innovative nation in the world in The Global

Innovation Index (GII).

A. 60

B. 116

C. 57

D. 35

Answer: C

Explanation: India has been ranked 57th most innovative nation in the world in The Global

Innovation Index (GII).

The GII is being developed jointly by Cornell University, the Paris-based business school Insead

and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva.

GII ranks 126 economies based on 80 indicators. It is now in its 11th edition and has become a

major input for policymakers on innovation around the world.

The country has improved its ranking from 60th position last year. India has been improving

steadily since it was ranked 81st in 2015. Meanwhile, China improved its ranking from 22 in 2017

to 17 this year.

The Top 3 Countries are:

1. Switzerland,

2. The Netherlands,

3. Sweden.

Q9. India is now the world's ______ biggest economy, according to World Bank figures for

2017.

A. 4th

B. 5th

C. 6th

D. 7th

Answer: C

Explanation: India is now the world's sixth-biggest economy, according to World Bank figures for

2017. India beat France to become a sixth largest economy.

India's gross domestic product (GDP) stood at $2.597 trillion at the end of 2017, compared to

$2.582 trillion for France.

The US continued to be the world's biggest economy, followed by China, Japan and Germany.

Britain remained the world's fifth-biggest economy with a GDP of $2.622 trillion at the end of

2017.

Q10. microsoft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ______

government to provide free digital training to 9,500 college students in one year.

A. Telangana

B. Karnataka

C. Rajasthan

D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: C

Explanation: microsoft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan

government to provide free digital training to 9,500 college students in one year.

The initiative was taken for the enhancement of digital learning and capacity building of college

students in the state.

Q11. PM inaugurates new Headquarters of Archaeological Survey of India in

A. Mumbai

B. New Delhi

C. Chennai

D. Hyderabad

Answer: B

Explanation: The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, inaugurated „Dharohar Bhawan‟ - the

new Headquarters building of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), - at 24, Tilak Marg in New

Delhi.

The new Headquarters building of ASI has been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including

energy efficient lighting and rainwater harvesting. It includes a Central Archaeological Library with

a collection of about 1.5 lakh books and journals.

The library is a unique and valuable treasure trove in India and the World for those who are keen to

undertake research work in the field of Archaeology, Religious and Cultural perspective of India,

India‟s ancient past and allied subjects.

Rare portfolios related to Ajanta, Ellora and many sites of archaeological importance, Large

collection of books on Archaeology, Epigraphy, Indology, Indian culture and its past, etc which

make the library unique and distinct from others and many more are available in Central

Archaeological Library.

Q12. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and

____ bank on the Defence Salary Package on 12 July 2018.

A. SBI

B. IDBI

C. IOB

D. BOB

Answer: A

Explanation: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and

SBI on the Defence Salary Package on 12 July 2018.

The signing-in ceremony was chaired by the Adjutant General Lt Gen Ashwani Kumar and was

attended by top officials of SBI headed by Shri PK Gupta, Managing Director (Retail and

Development Banking), SBI.

The first MoU between SBI and the Indian Army was signed in 2011 and was renewed on 23 Feb

2015.

This MoU will benefit a large number of serving and retired Army personnel who are having their

accounts with SBI. The MoU will be valid till 03 Jan 2019 and continuation thereafter will be

subject to review/renewal.

Q13. Which state government launched the much-awaited 'Anna Canteens' in various parts

of the state?

A. Telangana

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Kerala

D. Karnataka

Answer: B

Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government launched the much-awaited 'Anna Canteens' in

various parts of the state.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a canteen in Vijayawada. 60 'Anna Canteens'

were opened in the first phase across the state.

The Akshaya Patra Foundation will run these canteens. 'Anna Canteens', will provide breakfast,

lunch and dinner at Rs 5 each. It was one of the promises the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)made

ahead of the 2014 polls.

Q14. India and ____ signed MoU on exchange of experience by legal experts.

A. UK

B. US

C. Russia

D. Canada

Answer: A

Explanation: India and the United Kingdom signed an agreement on the exchange of experience

by legal professionals and government functionaries for resolution of disputes before various courts

and tribunals.

The agreement was signed by Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and UK's Secretary of State for

Justice David Gauke in London.

Q15. India has the world‟s ______ largest cultivated area under genetically modified (GM)

crops, at 11.4 million hectares (mh) in 2017, according to the International Service for the

Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) latest „Global Status of Commercialized

Biotech/ GM Crops in 2017' report.

A. 4

B. 5

C. 6

D. 7

Answer: B

Explanation: India has the world‟s fifth largest cultivated area under genetically modified (GM)

crops, at 11.4 million hectares (mh) in 2017, according to the International Service for the

Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) latest „Global Status of Commercialized

Biotech/ GM Crops in 2017' report.

Q16. India was formally announced as the ____th shareholder of the European Bank for

Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

A. 66

B. 67

C. 68

D. 69

Answer: D

Explanation: India was formally announced as the 69th shareholder of the European Bank for

Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), paving the way for more joint investment with Indian

companies across the bank's regions of operation.

The Indian government had applied for EBRD membership in December 2017.

Q17. India bagged how many medals in the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 3 in

Taipei, Taiwan?

A. 4

B. 5

C. 6

D. 7

Answer: A

Explanation: India bagged 4 medals (three silver medals and a bronze) to finish joint third with

Iran in the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 3 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Korea topped has won 14 medals (8 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze) followed by hosts Taipei (2 Gold-

1 silver-2 bronze).

Q18. ________ has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic

Republic of Congo.

A. Nina Tshering La

B. Prasuna Natang

C. Sashi Ravoor

D. None of these

Answer: A

Explanation: Nina Tshering La, presently Deputy Chief of Mission, Hanoi has been appointed as

the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Q19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the ___ most followed world leader on Twitter,

according to a study on „world leaders on social media‟ conducted by communications firm

Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW).

A. 4

B. 3

C. 5

D. 6

Answer: B

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the third most followed world leader on Twitter

with 42 million followers on his personal account @NarendraModi, according to a study on „world

leaders on social media‟ conducted by communications firm Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW).

Sushma Swaraj, India‟s External Affairs Minister also made it to the top 10 list of the most

followed world leaders, with more than 10 million followers on Twitter.

She also happens to be the most followed female world leader, as well as foreign minister on

Twitter with 11 million followers. Among foreign ministries, India stands third on the micro-

blogging site with more than 1 million followers.

Q20. Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is in which state?

A. Maharashtra

B. Karnataka

C. Mizoram

D. Manipur

Answer: B

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