Current Affairs 17 September 2018 Quiz
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- The Power Ministry launched an ambitious programme on energy efficiency in chillers that consume more than 40 percent of total energy in commercial buildings.Name the programme?
A)Chiller Electric Programme
B)Chiller Electricity Programme
C)Chiller Star Labelling Programme
D)Chiller Labeled Programme
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Option C
Explanation: The Power Ministry launched an ambitious programme on energy efficiency in chillers that consume more than 40 percent of total energy in commercial buildings.The Chiller Star Labelling Programme has been formulated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE). It envisages providing star rating in terms of its energy performance. Initially, the programme is launched on voluntary basis and will be valid up to December 31,2020.
- 15th Prawasi Bhartiya Diwas 2019 will be held in which city?
A)Allahabad
B)Lucknow
C)Mathura
D)Varanasi
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Option D
Explanation: The 15th Prawasi Bhartiya Diwas 2019 will be held at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh in January next year. The three day event will begin from 21st of January.
- Union HRD Minister Prakash Javedkar inaugurated a network of how many Test Practice Centres (TPCs) spread across the country to help students get familiar with the pattern of competitive exams?
A)3404
B)3500
C)3600
D)3505
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Option A
Explanation: Union HRD Minister Prakash Javedkar inaugurated a network of 3404 Test Practice Centres (TPCs) spread across the country to help students get familiar with the pattern of competitive exams to be conducted by the newly established National Testing Agency (NTA).
- ISRO in its 44th flight put into orbit how many UK earth observation satellites in a textbook launch?
A)4
B)2
C)1
D)3
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Option B
Explanation: The ISRO workhorse, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), in its 44th flight put into orbit two UK earth observation satellites in a textbook launch.
- Which organization in India developed India’s first indigenous medical kit?
A)NABARD
B)INMAS
C)AIIMS
D)Health Ministry
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Option B
Explanation: In a major shot in the arm for paramilitary and police forces, scientists at a central research institute claim to have developed India’s first indigenous medical kit that may ensure protection from serious injuries and faster healing of wounds resulting from nuclear warfare or radioactive leakage.
- Which state has been ranked the best among states in the country for the construction of maximum number of roads under the PMGSY during 2017-2018.?
A)Odisha
B)Haryana
C)Uttar Pradesh
D)Uttrakhand
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Option D
Explanation: Uttrakhand has been ranked the best among states in the country for the construction of maximum number of roads under the PMGSY during 2017-2018.
- Which state was recently declared Open Defecation Free(ODF)?
A)Sikkim
B)Odisha
C)Uttar Pradesh
D)J&K
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Option D
Explanation: J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik has declared the state open defecation free and congratulated the state administration for this achievement.
- Which state government has prohibited e-cigarettes in state?
A)Mizoram
B)TamilNadu
C)Odisha
D)Bihar
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Option B
Explanation: The TamilNadu government has prohibited the manufacture, sale (including online sale), distribution, trade, display, marketing, import and possession of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, popularly known as e-cigarettes.
- Which organization successfully tested a low-weight indigenously developed man portable anti tank guided missile(MPATGM) at its Ahmednagar range?
A)BHEL
B)ISRO
C)DRDO
D)BEL
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Option C
Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) successfully tested a low-weight indigenously developed man portable anti tank guided missile(MPATGM) at its Ahmednagar range.
- How many e-way bills have been generated across India till September 13,2018?
A)23.5 cr
B)22.5 cr
C)20.5 cr
D)19.5 cr
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Option B
Explanation: Around 22.5 crore e-way bills have been generated across India till September 13 since the new electronic billing system was introduced on April 1, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) said.
- Which bank retained its top spot in the “WPP and Kantar Millward Brown’s BrandZ 75 Most valuable Indian Brands” rankings?
A)SBI
B)HDFC Bank
C)ICICI Bank
D)Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Option B
Explanation: HDFC Bank retained its top spot in the “WPP and Kantar Millward Brown’s BrandZ 75 Most valuable Indian Brands” ranking that was started in 2014 by the global communication services company.
- Ahmet Comert Tournament was held in which country?
A)India
B)Afghanistan
C)Turkey
D)Austria
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Option C
Explanation: Simranjit Kaur(64kg), Monika (48kg) and Bhagyabati Kachari(81kg) claimed gold medals as Indian boxers notched up an impressive seven podium finishes at the Ahmet Comert Tournament in Istanbul,Turkey.
- Who won 2018 South Asian Football Federation Cup?
A)Maldives
B)India
C)Australia
D)Japan
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Option A
Explanation: India suffered a shock defeat against Maldives in the final of 2018 South Asian Football Federation Cup. The seven-time winners lost 2-1 to Maldives in the summit clash at Dhaka despite dominating the match with better ball possession and more shots at the opposition goal. Meanwhile, Maldives lifted the winners’ trophy for the second time.
- 13th International Silesian Women’s Boxing Championships was held in which country?
A)India
B)Poland
C)Japan
D)China
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Option B
Explanation: MC Mary Kom lived up to her favourites tag to clinch gold in the 13th International Silesian Women’s Boxing Championships in Gliwice, Poland.
- Who won Singapore Grand Prix ?
A)Shuehi Nakamura
B)Lewis Hamilton
C)Sebastian Vettel
D)Sebastian Coe
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Option B
Explanation: Lewis hamilton won the Singapore Grand Prix with a strong run from pole position to increase his world championship lead over Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel.
- Who won Japan Open Women’s singles title?
A)Serena Williams
B)PV Sindhu
C)Carolina Marin
D)Nozomi Okuhara
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Option C
Explanation: Spain’s Carolina Marin Olympic champion and three-time badminton world champion won the Japan Open Women’s singles title with a victory over Japanese player Nozomi Okuhara.
- Which country will host the 4th edition of Asian Para Games in 2022?
A)India
B)China
C)Japan
D)Nepal
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Option B
Explanation: With 19 days to go before the opening of the third Asian Para Games in Jakarta, the Asian Paralympic Committee confirmed that Hangzhou in China will host the fourth edition in 2022.
- Who has become the Sudan’s new Prime Minister?
A)Moutas Mousa Abdallah
B)Mahmood Abdullah
C)Abdullah Khan
D)Fateh Al Sisi
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Option A
Explanation: Moutas Mousa Abdallah has become the Sudan’s new Prime Minister.A 21-member cabinet was sworn in at the presidential palace in Khartoum. He is also holding the finance portfolio in a bid to revive the country’s ailing economy.
- Which airport has received the Airports Council International Service Quality World No 1 airport award trophy in the 5-15 Million Passengers Per Annum (MPPA) category?
A) GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd
B)Chaudhari Charan Singh Airport
C)Holkar Airport
D)Kempegowda International Airport
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Option A
Explanation: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd said it has received the Airports Council International Service Quality World No 1 airport award trophy in the 5-15 Million Passengers Per Annum (MPPA) category for the second consecutive year.
- Satya Prakash Malaviya died recently.He was related to which field?
A)Journalist
B)Actor
C)Politics
D)Singer
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Option C
Explanation: Former Union petroleum minister Satya Prakash Malaviya died at a private hospital in Delhi. He was 84. Malaviya has served as the petroleum minister in the cabinet headed by former prime minister Chandra Shekhar.
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- What is the capital of South Sudan?
A)Helsinki
B)Hanoi
C)Juba
D)New York
- What is the currency of South Sudan?
A)Rupee
B)Dollar
C)Euro
D)Pound
- What is the capital of Spain?
A)Kabul
B)London
C)Madrid
D)New York
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