Current Affairs Quiz: November 17, 2018

Current Affairs 17 November 2018 Quiz

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  1. Who chaired the “Himalayan State Regional Council” constituted by NITI Aayog?
    A)Ajay Tyagi
    B)VK Saraswat
    C)Subash Chandra Khuntia
    D)Amitabh Kant
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    NITI Aayog has constituted the “Himalayan State Regional Council” to ensure sustainable development of the Himalayan region. The Himalayan State Regional Council will be chaired by the Dr VK Saraswat.

  2. Which organization launched its e-commerce portal recently?

    A)NICL
    B)India Post
    C)SIDBI
    D)NABARD

    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Leveraging its parcel business network,India Post announced the soft launch of its e-commerce portal.

  3. India and Asian Development Bank signed a 105 million dollar loan agreement to continue financing the transmission system upgrades for which state for increased supply of hydropower?
    A)Himachal Pradesh
    B)Odisha
    C)Maharashtra
    D)Haryana
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    India and Asian Development Bank signed a 105 million dollar loan agreement to continue financing the transmission system upgrades in Himachal Pradesh for increased supply of hydropower.

  4. The 6th Indian Social Work Congress was held in which city?
    A)NewDelhi
    B)Lucknow
    C)Pune
    D)Mumbai
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The 6th Indian Social Work Congress was held in NewDelhi.The theme is “Human Development and Social Inclusion:Imperatives for Social Work Education and Practice”.
  5. India’ s first elephant hospital opened up in which city?
    A)Kanpur
    B)Mathura
    C)Lucknow
    D)Gorakhpur
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    India’ sfirst specialized hospital for elephants was formally opened by Agra Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar at Farah block’s Churmura village.

  6. Nongkrem Dance Festival was celebrated in which state recently?
    A)Mizoram
    B)Assam
    C)Sikkim
    D)Meghlaya
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Nongkrem Dance Festival, an annual event during which prayers are offered for good harvest, peace, and prosperity of the community was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm by the inhabitants of the Khasi Hills,Meghalaya.

  7. The 3rd edition of the India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 was held in which city?
    A)Pune
    B)Nashik
    C)Shillong
    D)Gangtok
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    The 3rd edition of the India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 got underway at Polo 5th Ground,Shillong.

  8. The two-day summit to mark the World Tolerance Day was inaugurated in which city?
    A)Dubai
    B)Paris
    C)Bishkek
    D)Kiev
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    The two-day summit to mark the World Tolerance Day was inaugurated in Dubai.Held for the first time in UAE , the theme of the Summit was “Prospering from Pluralism:Embracing Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration”.
  9. Which word was declared as the word of the year by Oxford Dictionary?
    A)Gaslighting
    B)Poisonous
    C)Toxic
    D)Incel
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    Oxford Dictionary has declared the adjective “toxic” as the word of the year for what it says reflects the ethos, mood, or preoccupations in 2018.

  10. Credit rating agency Fitch affirmed which rating to India’s “Long Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating(IDR)”?
    A)AA-
    B)A+
    C)BB+
    D)BBB-
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Credit rating agency Fitch affirmed India’s “Long Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating(IDR)” at BBB- with a stable outlook.

  11. Which company acquired Artificial Intelligence (AI) and bot development company XOXCO for an undisclosed sum.?
    A)Accenture
    B)Microsoft
    C)Google
    D)TCS
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Microsoft has announced to acquire a conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) and bot development company XOXCO for an undisclosed sum.

  12. > India and the ADB signed how much loan agreement to support state-run India Infrastructure Finanance Company Ltd(IIFCL)?
    A)$150 million
    B)$300 million
    C)$400 million
    D)$450 million
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    India and the ADB signed a $300 million loan agreement to support state-run India Infrastructure Finanance Company Ltd(IIFCL) that provides long-term finance to infrastructure projects.

  13. Former cricket player John Hastings retired.He belongs to which country from which he played?
    A)England
    B)Australia
    C)SouthAfrica
    D)Zimbabwe
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Former Australia all rounder John Hastings has retired from all cricket.

  14. Who won gold for India at World Kickboxing Championship in Argentina in 55kg junior category?
    A)Aabid Hameed
    B)Manvendra Singh
    C)Neeraj Mehta
    D)Kultar Gill
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Aabid Hameed,, a 15-year-old Kashmiri, was the shining light at the recently concluded World Kickboxing Championship in Argentina when he became the lone gold medal winner (junior category, 55 kg) for India.

  15. Who has been conferred with the coveted Global Education Leaders Award 2018?
    A)Sumitra Rai
    B)Midhun Jith
    C)Dr Saroj Suman Gulati
    D)Ritika Singh
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    Dr.Saroj Suman Gulati,Director,Blur Bells Group of Schools has been conferred with the coveted Global Education Leaders Award 2018.

  16. What is the theme of this year’s World Tolerance Day 2018?
    A) Prospering from Pluralism:Embracing Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration.
    B)Lets nurture tolerance and respect diversity
    C)Fighting tolerance
    D)Together
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    The World Tolerance Day 2018 was inaugurated on November 16 in Dubai,UAE.The theme was “Prospering from Pluralism:Embracing Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration”.
  17. When is National Press Day celebrated?
    A)Nov 16
    B)Nov 20
    C)Nov 10
    D)Nov 17
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    National Press Day is celebrated on Nov 16 to commemorate the establishment of the Press Council of India.

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

  1. What is the capital of Argentina?
    A)Kampala
    B)Bishkek
    C)Kiev
    D)Buenos Aires
    View Answer
    Option D

  2. Where is the HQ of Fitch Ratings?
    A)Tokyo
    B)New York
    C)London
    D)Paris
    View Answer
    Option B

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