Current Affairs Quiz: September 6, 2018

Current Affairs 6 September 2018 Quiz

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  1. The Government has approved a proposal to increase wages of artisans by over how much percent from five rupees 50 paisa per hank to seven rupees 50 paisa?
    A)32
    B)33
    C)36
    D)35
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    The Government has approved a proposal to increase wages of artisans by over 36 % from five rupees 50 paisa per hank to seven rupees 50 paisa.

  2. India has set a target of how much GW solar energy to generate by 2022?
    A)300
    B)150
    C)100
    D)200
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu said that demand for energy will increase due to rapid development taking place in India and fossil fuel is not going to last forever and therefore there is need for renewable energy. He was speaking at a function of International Solar Alliance(ISA) Innovation and Investment Forum in NewDelhi. The Minister emphasized on the need for sending market signals so that more funds are invested in R&D in solar energy. India has set a target to generate 100 GW solar energy by for increasing share of carbon free energy in the energy mix.

  3. Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu launched which app for coffee stakeholders at a function?
    A)India Connected by Coffee
    B)Coffee Connect India
    C)Connected Coffee
    D)Coffee India
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu launched Coffee Connect-India coffee field force app and Coffee Krishi Tharanga – digital mobile extension services for coffee stakeholders at a function. The mobile app Coffee Connect has been developed to ease the work of field functionaries and to improve the work efficiency.NABARD has partly funded the Pilot project.

  4. Which country will emerge as the biggest passenger car market by 2030?
    A)Russia
    B)China
    C)Japan
    D)India
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    India will emerge as the biggest passenger car market by 2030, with every second car being sold will be here in the country, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said.

  5. Which company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to launch an “Adobe Digital Disha”“programme?
    A)Infosys
    B)TCS
    C)Samsung
    D)Adobe
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Software major Adobe signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to launch an “Adobe Digital Disha”“programme across vocational institutes in India.The programme is focused on helping vocational institutes leverage the power of a free online and mobile graphic design app “Adobe Spark “to integrate creativity and digital literacy into classrooms and curriculum.

  6. The Conference on E-Mobility in Indian Railways held in which city?
    A)Kolkata
    B)Pune
    C)NewDelhi
    D)Mumbai
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    The Conference on E-Mobility in Indian Railways began in New Delhi to discuss the strategies regarding future of mobility in the country.

  7. Which Bangladesh Naval Ship arrived Vishakapatnam on a four day visit to the Eastern Naval Command?
    A)Somudra Joy
    B)Taruni
    C)Vishaka
    D)Joy Samudra
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Bangladesh Naval Ship Somudra Joy arrived Vishakapatnam on a four day visit to the Eastern Naval Command. The Bangladesh Navy ship was accorded a warm welcome by officials from ENC and the Eastern Fleet with Naval Band in attendance on arrival.

  8. Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Army Exercise “Kazind”will be conducted in which city?
    A)NewDelhi
    B)Astana
    C)Kabul
    D)Otar
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Army Exercise “Kazind”will be conducted between the Indian and Kazakhstan Army from 10 to 23 Sep 2018 in Otar Region,Kazakhstan. This is the third joint military exercise between the two countries which have a history of extensive cooperation in the defence arena.

  9. Jebi,the most powerful storm hit in which country?
    A)USA
    B)UK
    C)Austria
    D)Japan
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Kansai airport, a major transport hub serving Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto, was cut off when an ocean tanker hit and damaged its bridge to the mainland.Jebi, Japan’s most powerful storm in 25 years, has killed at least 10 people.

  10. International Women Entrepreneurs Summit 2018 being held in which city?
    A)NewDelhi
    B)NewYork
    C)Kathmandu
    D)Mumbai
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    The International Women Entrepreneurs Summit 2018 is being held in Kathmandu,Nepal.Vice President of Nepal Nanda Bahadur Pun inaugurated the summit.
    He expressed concern over increasing violence against women and highlighted the need for public efforts to eliminate it.The theme of 3-day event is “Equality begins with Economic Empowerment”.

  11. Which bank launched out KVB Next, a tab-based digital initiative?
    A) Karur Vysya Bank Ltd
    B)Punjab National Bank
    C)State Bank of India
    D)HDFC Bank
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Karur Vysya Bank Ltd (KVB) has rolled out KVB Next, a tab-based digital initiative.The initiative is intended to help eligible retail and business customers get in principle sanctions for their loans within 15 minutes.

  12. Which company launched E@Secure policy which provides cover for between Rs.50,000 to Rs.1 crore?
    A)LIC HFL
    B)HDFC Ergo
    C)Kotak Mahindra Bank
    D)PNB
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Private sector non-life insurer HDFC Ergo has launched a personal cyber insurance policy that will provide cover to individuals and families from cyber crimes, including cyber attacks, identity theft, phishing, and reputational risks such as bullying and trolling.The E@Secure Policy provides cover for between Rs.50,000 to Rs.1 crore.

  13. Former Indian sportsman Rudra Pratap Singh retired.He was related to which sports?
    A)Tennis
    B)Football
    C)Chess
    D)Cricket
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Former Indian fast bowler Rudra Pratap Singh has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

  14. Which bollywood actor was roped in as ambassador of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation?
    A)Ranbir Kapoor
    B)Akshay Kumar
    C)Ranveer Singh
    D)Arjun Kapoor
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is proud and honoured to be the ambassador of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation.

  15. Who was elected as Regional Director of WHO South East Asia for a second five-year term?
    A)Mouni Singh
    B)Dr Samlee Plianbangchang
    C)Kavya Sharma
    D)Poonam Khetrapal Singh
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Poonam Khetrapal Singh was elected as Regional Director of WHO South East Asia for a second five-year term, World Health Organisation said.

  16. Author,journalist and poet Bhagwati Kumar Sharma passed away in Surat.He belong to which state?
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Gujarat
    C)Karnataka
    D)UP
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Noted Gujarati author,journalist and poet Bhagwati Kumar Sharma passed away in Surat.
  17. When is International Day of Charity celebrated?
    A)Aug 4
    B)Aug 5
    C)Sep 5
    D)Sep 4
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    September 5 was declared the International Day of Charity by the United Nations in 2012.

  18. What is the theme of National Nutrition Week 2018 which is being celebrated from Sep 1 2018?
    A)Food is essential
    B)No Living Without Food
    C)Food Security
    D)Go Further With Food
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    National Nutrition Week 2018 begins from September 1 and will run through September 7. This week is observed in order to raise concerns about the importance of good nutrition and healthy eating.The theme of National Nutrition Week 2018 is Go Further With Food.

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

  1. When was WHO founded?
    A)1949
    B)1955
    C)1950
    D)1948
    View Answer
    Option D

  2. When was HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company founded?
    A)2008
    B)2004
    C)2002
    D)2006
    View Answer
    Option C

  3. Where is HQ of HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company?
    A)Kolkata
    B)Jabalpur
    C)Pune
    D)Mumbai
    View Answer
    Option D

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