Current Affairs Quiz: November 04, 2018

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  1. President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated Gyan Kumbh in which city?
    A)Gorakhpur
    B)Lucknow
    C)Rishikesh
    D)Haridwar
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    President Ram Nath Kovind has stressed the need to impart quality education to the students. After inaugurating a two-day Gyan Kumbh at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar.

  2. What is India’s rank globally in web borne threats according to Kaspersky Labs?
    A)2nd
    B)9th
    C)12th
    D)11th
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Globally, India ranks 12th when it comes to the dangers associated with surfing the web, according to a new report from Russia-based global cybersecurity firm Kapersky lab.

  3. Who will head the committee formed by The Internet and Mobile Association of India(IAMAI) to promote Augmented and Virtual Reality(AR/VR) technology?
    A)Namrita Mahindro
    B)Namrata Das
    C)Satyajeet Singh
    D)Mahindra Sen
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    With an aim to promote Augmented and Virtual Reality(AR/VR) technology to drive economic growth, job creation, and skill development in the country, The Internet and Mobile Association of India(IAMAI) has formed a new industry expert committee, under its Emerging Technology Council, focused on AR/VR.The committee is chaired by Namrita Mahindro, Senior General Manager, Digital Transformation, Mahindra Group and co-chaired by Satyajeet Singh, Head Strategic Product Partnership, India & South Asia, Facebook.

  4. Which organization launched UTS application?
    A)Indian Navy
    B)Indian Army
    C)Indian Railways
    D)Indian Air Force
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Railways UTS Mobile application for buying unreserved tickets online is available nationwide.

  5. Which ICGS, the 4th in the series of 98 M offshore patrol vessels(OPVs ,was launched at L&T Kattupalli,Chennai,TamilNadu?
    A)Vaksh
    B)Varsha
    C)Varaha
    D)Varuna
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    ICGS Varaha,the 4th in the series of 98 M offshore patrol vessels(OPVs) of Indian Coast Guard, was launched at L&T Kattupalli,Chennai,TamilNadu.

  6. According to Ola Mobility Institute,which city leads in Ease of Moving Index,2018 with the most affordable public transport?
    A)Chennai
    B)Kolkata
    C)Lucknow
    D)Mumbai
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Ola Mobility Institute, the research and outreach arm of Ola, one of the world’s largest ride-hailing platforms released India’s first Ease of Moving Index,2018. As part of report findings, Kolkata ranks the highest in terms of affordability of public transportation with 80% of commuters finding Kolkata’s public transport reasonable and affordable.

  7. The three-day meet of 13th Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee between India and Myanmar was held at which city?
    A)Lucknow
    B)Dispur
    C)Gangtok
    D)Imphal
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    The three-day meet of 13th Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee between India and Myanmar was held at the Mantripukhari Garrison,Imphal under the aegis of Spear Corps of Indian Army.
  8. The first Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health will be held at which city?
    A)Mumbai
    B)Geneva
    C)Paris
    D)California
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    The first Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health will be held at WHO Headquarters in Geneva on 30 October – 1 November 2018.

  9. Who assumed charge as MD and CEO of UCO Bank?

    A)Ashwani Kumar
    B)Sandeep Vajpayee
    C)PS Jayakumar
    D)Atul Kumar Goel

    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Atul Kumar Goel assumed charge as MD and CEO of UCO Bank.
  10. RBI permitted banks to grant PCE to bonds issued by non banking financial companies(NBFCs) and Housing finance companies.What does “C” stands for in PCE?
    A)Credit
    B)Catalyst
    C)Cap
    D)Common
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    RBI permitted banks to grant partial credit enhancement(PCE) to bonds issued by non banking financial companies(NBFCs) and Housing finance companies listed with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the National Housing Bank respectively.

  11. Which company has recently got RBI nod to start a Non Banking Financial Companies(NBFCs)?
    A)ICICI Prudential Capital
    B)Kirloskar Capital
    C)Idea Cellular
    D)Aditya Birla Capital
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Kirloskar Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kirloskar Oil Engines(KOEL),has received RBI license to start a NBFCs.

  12. When is International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalist celebrated?
    A)4th Nov
    B)3rd Nov
    C)2nd Nov
    D)1st Nov
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalist is a UN-recognized day observed annually on 2nd November.

  13. Army Aviation Corps celebrated its which Raising Day on 1st November 2018?

    A)33rd
    B)32nd
    C)25th
    D)20th

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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Army Aviation Corps celebrated its 33rd Raising Day on 1st November 2018.

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

  1. Where is the HQ of Kaspersky Labs?
    A)USA
    B)UK
    C)France
    D)Russia
    View Answer
    Option D

  2. Where is the HQ of Internet and Mobile Association of India?
    A)Lucknow
    B)Delhi
    C)Mumbai
    D)Kolkata
    View Answer
    Option C

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