Current Affairs Quiz: December 22, 2018

Current Affairs 22 December 2018 Quiz

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  1. Which app was launched by civil aviation ministry along with the Airports Authority of India at Global Aviation Summit 2019?
    A)AVIATE 2019
    B)SHIKHAR 2019
    C)GAS 2019
    D)INDIA AVIATION 2019
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    the civil aviation ministry along with the Airports Authority of India launched an official mobile app “GAS 2019” for the global aviation summit to be held in Mumbai next month.

  2. The Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change has launched conservation Project with an aim to protect which range of species?
    A)Tiger
    B)Asiatic Lion
    C)Crocodile
    D)Penguin
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    The Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change has launched the “Asiatic Lion Conservation Project” with an aim to protect and conserve the world’s last ranging free population of Asiatic Lion and its associated ecosystem.

  3. According to a report by Reporters Without Borders(RSF),which place is worst in the world?
    A)Iraq
    B)Iran
    C)India
    D)Afghanistan
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    A new report by the Reporters Without Borders(RSF) shows there has been an increase in the number of journalists killed this year, with a total of 80 killed so far. Of these, 63 were professional journalists, compared with 55 professional journalists killed last year. RSF said 348 others were detained, 60 were held hostage and 3 are missing.

  4. How much amount was sanctioned by Maharashtra government for the Tembhu lift irrigation scheme in Satara district?
    A)Rs 4089 crore
    B)Rs 4000 crore
    C)Rs 3952 crore
    D)Rs 4151 crore
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    The Maharashtra government approved a sum of Rs 4089 crore for the Tembhu lift irrigation scheme in Satara district.

  5. How much amount was sanctioned by Odisha state cabinet for Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation scheme?
    A)Rs 15000 cr
    B)Rs 10000 cr
    C)Rs 11000 cr
    D)Rs 9000 cr
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Odisha state cabinet approved Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation scheme,amounting to over Rs 10,000 crore covering 92 per cent of cultivators.

  6. In December 2018, RBI limited total outstanding External Commercial Borrowings(ECB) to how much percent of GDP?
    A)6.2 percent
    B)7.0 percent
    C)6.8 percent
    D)6.5 percent
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    RBI announced a cap on the outstanding stock of external commercial borrowings at 6.5 percent of GDP at current market prices

  7. Recently,writer Prabhanjan passed away.He was the writer of which language?
    A)Marathi
    B)Urdu
    C)Hindi
    D)Tamil
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Tamil writer and Sahitya Akademi award winner Prabhanjan passed away in Puducherry

  8. Recently,Dipali Borthakur passed away.She was related to which field?
    A)Poet
    B)Singer
    C)Actor
    D)Writer
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Legendary singer Dipali Borthakur passed away at a city hospital in Guwahati

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

  1. Where is HQ of RBI?
    A)Chennai
    B)Mumbai
    C)Pune
    D)Delhi
    View Answer
    Option B

  2. What is the capital of Afghanistan?
    A)Bishkek
    B)Kabul
    C)Astana
    D)Port Louis
    View Answer
    Option B

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