Current Affairs Quiz: March 8, 2018

Current Affairs 8 March 2018 Quiz

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  1. Name the mobile app launched by the Union Government for the Highway users on March 7, 2018
    A) Suhana Safar
    B) Subh Safar
    C) Subh Yatra
    D) Sukhad Yatra
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      Option D
    Explanation:
    Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari launched a mobile App named Sukhad Yatra and Toll-free Emergency number 1033 for Highway users in New Delhi.
  2. How much amount has recently been sanctioned by the Union Government for the second phase of the Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT) India programme?
    A) Rs 1500 crore
    B) Rs 1000 crore
    C) Rs 2000 crore
    D) Rs 2500 crore
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      Option B
    Explanation:
    In a major boost for research and innovation in the country, the Central Government has sanctioned a sum of Rs. 1000 crore for the phase two of the Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT) India programme. Under the IMPRINT-I Programme, 142 projects at a cost of Rs. 318.71 crore are already under implementation.
  3. Name the US state which has become the first such state to enact its own net-neutrality law
    A) Wahington
    B) New York
    C) Montana
    D) New Jersey
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    Setting up a likely legal fight with the Trump administration, Washington has become the first state to enact its own net-neutrality requirements after U.S. regulators repealed Obama-era rules designed to keep the internet an even playing field.
  4. Who among the following Indian has emerged as the top ranked Indian in the 2018 World Billionaire List?
    A) Acharya Balkrishna
    B) Lakshmi Mittal
    C) Azim Premji
    D) Mukesh Ambani
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      Option D
    Explanation:
    According to Forbes’ 2018 ‘World’s Billionaires’ list, Mukesh Ambani’s net worth has soared to $40.1 billion, making him the richest Indian for the 11th year in a row, while Amazon founder Jeff Bezos toppled Bill Gates as the world’s wealthiest person.
  5. In a move to have better coordination between the environment ministry and the the board, the headquarter of the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has been shifted from Chennai to ____________
    A) Agra, Uttar Pradesh
    B) Ballabhgarh, Haryana
    C) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
    D) Panchkula, Haryana
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      Option B
    Explanation:
    The headquarters of the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has been shifted from Chennai to Haryana’s Ballabhgarh for “better coordination” between the environment ministry and the the board.
  6. The 2018 World ATM Congress (WATMC) is being held in which country?
    A) France
    B) Portugal
    C) Spain
    D) Germany
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      Option C
    Explanation:
    The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is participating in World ATM Congress (WATMC) 2018 being held at IFEMA, Feria de Madrid, Spain from March 6 to 8.
  7. Shivaji Dasgupta passed away due to age related issues. He was a veteran ________
    A) Sports Journalist
    B) Social Worker
    C) Broadcaster
    D) Agricultural Scientist
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      Option C
    Explanation:
    Shivaji Dasgupta, a doyen of Indian broadcasting has passed away after prolonged illness. He was 71.
  8. Name the Indian Airports which have been ranked as the world’s best airport in handling over 40 million passengers annually as per the Airports Council International (ACI) report
    A) Cochin & Pune
    B) Hyderabad & Lucknow
    C) Bengaluru & Chennai
    D) Mumbai & Delhi
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      Option D
    Explanation:
    Airports Council International (ACI), a trade association of 1,953 airports in 176 countries, announced its annual airport service quality (ASQ) awards and Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport) tied with Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport) for the top position among airports handling over 40 million passengers annually. Beijing and Shanghai Pudong have been ranked second. 
  9. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved India’s membership. This makes India to become _____ member of the global financial institution.
    A) 69th
    B) 58th
    C) 74th
    D) 62nd
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      Option A
    Explanation: 
    India is all set to become the 69th member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) after shareholders of the international financial institution gave their nod to the country’s candidature. The formal membership process will now get underway, which includes the purchase of shares by India at an estimated cost of around €1 million.
  10. According to the Forbes’ 2018 ‘World’s Billionaires’ report, who has topped the list as the world’s wealthiest person?
    A) Mark Zuckerberg
    B) Jeff Bezos
    C) Bill Gates
    D) Warren Buffet
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      Option B
    Explanation:
    According to Forbes’ 2018 ‘World’s Billionaires’ list, Mukesh Ambani’s net worth has soared to $40.1 billion, making him the richest Indian for the 11th year in a row, while Amazon founder Jeff Bezos toppled Bill Gates as the world’s wealthiest person.
  11. Who among the following has emerged as the youngest Indian billionaire according to the 2018 Forbes World’s Billionaire list?
    A) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
    B) Sachin Bansal
    C) Rahul Sharma
    D) Ekta Kapoor
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    According to Forbes, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, 39, is the youngest Indian billionaire, while 92-year-old Samprada Singh, chairman emeritus of Alkem Laboratories, is the oldest. Sharma, ranked 1,394th on the list with a fortune of USD 1.7 billion, is the only Indian billionaire in the under-40 league.

Static GK Based on Current Affairs

  1. Where is European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) located?
    A) Geneva, Switzerland
    B) Beijing, China
    C) London, United Kingdom
    D) Washington, United States
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      Option C
  2. Who is the President of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)?
    A) Suma Chakrabarti
    B) Jim Yong Kim
    C) Christine Lagarde
    D) Roberto Azevedo
    View Answer
      Option A

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