Current Affairs Quiz: November 18, 2017

Current Affairs 18 November 2017 Quiz

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1. The RBL Bank has set up the first all women branch of the bank in which of the given cities?
   A) New Delhi
   B) Bangalore
   C) Chennai
   D) Mumbai
   
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     Option C
   Explanation: Private sector RBL Bank has set up an all women branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The branch at R A Puram, would be managed by eight women and offer all products and services across liability and assets.
2. A seminar on ‘Cyber Security in the Context of Indian Navy’ was held in which of the given cities on November 17, 2017?
   A) Guwahati
   B) New Delhi
   C) Patna
   D) Kochi
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: A seminar on cyber security in the context of Indian Navy was held in New Delhi. The seminar provided a platform for interaction and sharing of knowledge and experience in Cyber security among the experts in the field.
3. In line with India’s sovereign rating upgrade, Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the ratings of NTPC, NHPC, NHAI & GAIL to which of the following?
   A) Baa3
   B) Baa1
   C) Baa2
   D) Baa4
   
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     Option C
   Explanation: After upgrading India’s sovereign rating to Baa2 stable from Baa3 positive, Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the ratings of infrastructure government-related issuers (GRIs) NTPC, NHPC, NHAI & GAIL to Baa2 in line with India’s sovereign ratings.
4. Which of the following schemes has been launched by the government of India on the occasion of Ekta Diwas to strengthen cultural relations and mutual connection between the people of the country?
   A) Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat
   B) Ekta Me Anekta
   C) Bharat Bhagya Vidhata
   D) Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas
   
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     Option A
   Explanation: ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’ Yojana has been started with an objective to strengthen cultural relations of various parts of the country and to embolden the mutual connection between the people dwelling in different States. An announcement was made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding this scheme on Ekta Diwas on the occasion of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel’s anniversary on October 31, 2015.
5. The 1st edition of the Global Ministerial Conference on Ending TB in the Sustainable Development Era was held in which country?
   A) Moscow, Russia
   B) Paris, France
   C) New Delhi, India
   D) London, England
   
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     Option A
   Explanation: The first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending TB in the Sustainable Development Era held in Moscow, Russia Federation on November 16, 17. The conference was themed “Ending TB in the Sustainable Development Era: A Multisectoral Response”.
6. Which among the given banks has recently signed an MoU with the Innovation Centre Denmark India (ICDK India) to bring fintech innovations and startups from Denmark to India?
   A) Axis Bank
   B) ICICI Bank
   C) HDFC Bank
   D) Yes Bank
   
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     Option D
   Explanation: Private sector lender Yes Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Innovation Centre Denmark India (ICDK India), a partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science to bring fintech innovations and startups from Denmark to India, and facilitate entry of Indian startups to the region.
7. The 2023 Rugby World Cup will be hosted by which country?
   A) France
   B) Germany
   C) Spain
   D) Switzerland
   
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     Option A
   Explanation: France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in a huge surprise after the Council of the sport’s governing body World Rugby’s Board announced so.
8. Which of the following countries has for the first time approved a pill named Abilify MyCite having digital tracking system to alert whether a patient is taking the medication as scheduled?
   A) China
   B) Britain
   C) Russia
   D) United States of America
   
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     Option D
   Explanation: The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug Abilify MyCite in the United States with a digital ingestion tracking system, in an unprecedented move to ensure that patients with mental illness take the medicine prescribed for them.
9. Which state has been made the partner of the Manipur and Nagaland under the Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat scheme of the government?
   A) Maharashtra
   B) Madhya Pradesh
   C) Tamil Nadu
   D) Punjab
   
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     Option B
   Explanation: Under the scheme, Madhya Pradesh has been made partner of Manipur and Nagaland. The Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh has been made nodal department to implement the scheme.
10. For the first time in 14 years, Moody has upgraded India’s bond rating to _____and has also changed the outlook for India’s rating from positive to stable.
    A) Aa1
    B) Baa2
    C) Baa3
    D) Caa1
    
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      Option B
    Explanation: International credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded India’s bond rating for the first time in 14 years, saying continued progress in India’s economic and institutional reforms will enhance its high growth potential. It has upgraded India’s bond rating to Baa2 from its lowest investment grade (Baa3). It has changed the outlook for India’s rating to stable from positive.
11. Nepal Electricity Authority has signed a Joint Venture agreement with which country for the construction of 750 MW West Seti Hydropower Project?
    A) India
    B) United States
    C) China
    D) UAE
    
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      Option C
    Explanation: Nepal Electricity Authority, NEA has signed a joint venture agreement with a Chinese company, China Three Gorges Corporation (CTGC) to construct 750 MW West Seti hydropower Project. 
12. Former MP Abdul Mannan Hossain who died recently was a leader of which of these political parties?
    A) Indian National Congress
    B) Bharatiya Janata Party
    C) All India Trinamool Congress
    D) Bahujan Samaj Party
    
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      Option C
    Explanation: Former Murshidabad MP and senior Trinamool Congress leader Abdul Mannan Hossain has passed away.
13. Name the first northeastern state of India to launch Point of Sale (POS) facility for electricity bill payment?
    A) Manipur
    B) Nagaland
    C) Meghalaya
    D) Mizoram
    
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      Option B
    Explanation: Nagaland scripted history when it became the first State in the Northeast to launch Point of Sale (POS) facility for electricity bill payment, where the mode of payment will be cashless.
14. The state government of Maharashtra has set up a 7 member panel to recommend ways to stop the custodial deaths. Who will be the head of the committee?
    A) Sanjay Kothari
    B) Nripendra Mishra
    C) Pradeep Sinha
    D) Sudhir Shrivastava
    
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      Option D
    Explanation: The Maharashtra government has set up a seven-member committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sudhir Shrivastava to recommend ways to stop the custodial deaths.
15. Which state government has approved setting up “State Ayush Society” under the Centre’s “National Ayush Mission” to boost alternative medicine in the state?
    A) Uttar Pradesh
    B) Haryana
    C) Bihar
    D) Madhya Pradesh
    
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      Option C
    Explanation: The Bihar government gave its nod for setting up a “State Ayush Society” to give a boost to alternative medicine in the state. The Society will be set up as part of the Centre’s “National Ayush Mission” and registered under the Society Registration Act.
16. The 1st edition of the Hot Air Balloon Festival was organized in which state in order to promote tourism?
    A) Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh
    B) Krishna Valley, Karnataka
    C) Johar Valley, Uttarakhand
    D) Ketti Valley, Tamil Nadu
    
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      Option A
    Explanation: The Araku valley near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh hosted the first edition of its Hot Air Balloon Festival. The Hot Air Balloon festival is being organsied to promote tourism. Known for its coffee plantations, rich cultural heritage and stunning waterfalls, Araku valley is a known destination on the country’s tourist map
17. In order to become plastic free state by________, Maharashtra government has imposed a ban on the use of packaged water bottles in all government offices.
    A) December 2017
    B) March 2018
    C) December 2018
    D) May 2018
    
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      Option B
    Explanation: The Maharashtra government, in a bid to become plastic-free state from March 2018, has banned packaged water bottles in Mantralaya and other government offices. The regulation will soon be imposed on restaurants.
18. Based on Moody’s short term rating, India’s short-term local currency rating has been upgraded to which of the following?
    A) P-1
    B) P-2
    C) P-3
    D) NP
    
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      Option B
    Explanation: Moody’s has upgraded India’s local currency senior unsecured rating to Baa2 from Baa3 and its short-term local currency rating to P-2 from P-3.

Static GK Based on Current Affairs

19. Government of India is committed to eliminate Tuberculosis from the country by which year?
    A) 2022
    B) 2025
    C) 2024
    D) 2023
    
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      Option B
    Explanation: Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare represented India. There, he reaffirmed India’s commitment to eliminating TB by 2025.
20. Where is the headquarter of RBL Bank located?
    A) Chennai
    B) Lucknow
    C) Mumbai
    D) Indore
    
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      Option C
    Explanation: CEO- Vishwavir Ahuja

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