Current Affairs MCQs 17-18 March 2018

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Q1. For the first time which country to host 17th Annual Conference of International

Competition Network 2018 (ICN2018)?

A. India

B. Canada

C. Singapore

D. Ukraine

Answer: A

Explanation: India to host 17th Annual Conference of International Competition Network 2018

(ICN2018) from 21st to 23rd March 2018 in New Delhi.

This is for the first time India is hosting the ICN2018 Annual Conference since it joined

International Competition Network (ICN) in 2009.

Q2. M. Sukumaran who passed away recently was a renowed _____ language writer

A. Tamil

B. Malayali

C. Telugu

D. Kannada

Answer: B

Explanation: M. Sukumaran, a Malayalam writer died of heart-related ailments in Trivandrum,

Kerala. He was 76.

He has won both the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award and Kendra Sahitya Academy Award (in

1976 and 2006).

Q3. Central Industrial Security Force formed in which year?

A. 1970

B. 1969

C. 1968

D. 1967

Answer: B

Explanation: Formed 10 March, 1969

The CISF has launched a mobile application named "Lost and Found" through which travelers can

register complaints to recover items they lost or forgot at various airports.

The app can be downloaded from the website of the Information and Technology Ministry.

The main advantage of this mobile app is that the passengers can directly register complaints and

get status of their complaint immediately from the airports under our security cover.

Q4. Which union ministry has bagged the award for best implementation of E-office?

A. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation

B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

C. Ministry of Rural Development

D. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

Answer: D

Explanation: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Personnel,

Public Grievances & Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to

Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation for implementation of e-office software.

The award was received by Shri SatyabrataSahu, Joint Secretary and Mrs. SeemantineeSengupta,

Senior Technical Director, HOD, NIC-MDWS, on behalf of the Ministry at a function held at the

Ministry of Personnel, Grievances, and Pension.

Q5. ________ is the world‟s most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit‟s (EIU)

latest Worldwide Cost of Living report, 2018.

A. Paris

B. Singapore

C. Zurich

D. Geneva

Answer: B

Explanation: Singapore is the world‟s most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit‟s

(EIU) latest Worldwide Cost of Living report, 2018.

The Economist Intelligence Unit's Worldwide Cost of Living Survey has ranked 133 cities

according to the price of more than 150 items.

Q6. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim resigned amid allegations of corruption. She was the president of

which country?

A. Zambia

B. Eritrea

C. Madagascar

D. Mauritius

Answer: D

Explanation: Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim (Africa's only female head of state) has

resigned from her post.

It has been alleged that Gurib-Fakim made personal purchases with a credit card provided by an

NGO, whose founder has sought to do business in Mauritius and is under investigation for fraud.

She used the credit card from the London-based Planet Earth Institute for "out-of-pocket" expenses

of about $27,000.

Q7. The first ever Global Recycling Day is observed on

A. 16th March

B. 17th March

C. 18th March

D. 15th March

Answer: C

Explanation: The first ever Global Recycling Day is observed on 18th March 2018 to raise

awareness regarding the importance of recycling.

It was launched by Bureau of International Recycling (BIR).

Global Recycling day aims to secure the future of our planet by conserving the world‟s six primary

resources and celebrating the power of the Seventh Resource – the goods all around us that we

reuse and recycle every day.

Global Recycling Day aims to change the mindset of governments, businesses, communities, and

individuals around the world, to see recyclables as “resource – not waste.”

Q8. ______ has won a gold medal in the F-53/54 category javelin event at the World Para

Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai

A. Deepa Malik

B. Anita Kumari

C. Priya Singh

D. Shravani

Answer: A

Explanation: Deepa Malik becomes Asian rank 1 in javelin F-53 category. Deepa Malik won a

gold medal in the F-53/54 category javelin event at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai.

With the win, Deepa has also qualified for the 2018 Asian Para Games in Indonesia, scheduled to

be held in October.

Q9. The first Women Science Congress was held in which year?

A. 2010

B. 2011

C. 2012

D. 2013

Answer: C

Explanation: Governor of West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathi inaugurated the 7th Women Science

Congress at the ongoing 105th session of Indian Science Congress in Imphal, Manipur.

7th Women Science Congress is a significant step towards nation-building.

The first Women Science Congress was held in 2012.

Q10. ______ team has won Indian Super League (ISL) 2017 - 2018 edition at the Sree

Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.

A. Chennaiyin FC

B. Bengaluru FC

C. FC Goa

D. Kerala Blasters FC

Answer: A

Explanation: Chennaiyin FC beat Bengaluru FC to claim the second title of Indian Super League

(ISL) 2017 - 2018 edition at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.

They defeated Bengaluru FC with 3-2 at the final in Bengaluru.

Q11. India and ADB Signed a $___ Million Loan to Improve Rail Infrastructure

A. $120 million

B. $140 million

C. $160 million

D. $180 million

Answer: A

Explanation: The government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $120

million loan agreement for completion of works for double-tracking and electrification of railways

tracks along high-density corridors to improve the operational efficiency of Indian railways.

Q12. Which state government has banned the use of plastic from 18th March 2018?

A. Karnataka

B. Kerala

C. Maharashtra

D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: C

Explanation: The Maharashtra government has banned the use of plastic from "Gudi Padva", the

Maharashtrian New Year which falls on March 18, 2018.

Q13. _____ is the new vice president of china

A. Jiang Zemin

B. Zhang Goali

C. Wang Qishan

D. Zhao Leji

Answer: C

Explanation: Xi Jinping (69) was unanimously appointed to a second term as China‟s president by

China's rubber-stamp parliament.

He was appointed with all 2,970 votes in his favour. The Parliament has recently allowed Xi

Jinping to have a life-long tenure.

The National People‟s Congress also confirmed Wang Qishan as vice president.

Q14. Which of the following paid a tribute to former BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya by

releasing a book, titled „A Tribute to Jagu‟.

A. India

B. Bangladesh

C. Pakisthan

D. Sri Lanka

Answer: D

Explanation: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) paid a glowing tribute to former BCCI President Jagmohan

Dalmiya by releasing a book, titled „A Tribute to Jagu‟.

Q15. FIFA lifted its three-decade ban on _____ country hosting international football.

A. Iraq

B. Iran

C. Kuwait

D. Qatar

Answer: A

Explanation: FIFA lifted its three-decade ban on Iraq hosting international football. The Iraq cities

of Arbil, Basra, and Karbala given the go-ahead to stage official matches.

FIFA officials said it cannot "Yet" agree to a request from the Iraqi authorities to organise matches

in the capital of Baghdad.

Q16. _____ became the second woman pilot of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to fly a fighter

aircraft "MiG-21" solo.

A. Bhawana Kanth

B. Vishnu Priya

C. Jyoti Kumari

D. Pragathi Jain

Answer: A

Explanation: Flying officer Bhawana Kanth became the second woman pilot of the Indian Air

Force (IAF) to fly a fighter aircraft solo.

Kanth flew a MiG-21 "Bison" from Ambala Air Force Station, Haryana. She hails from Darbhanga

in Bihar

In February 2018, flying officer Avani Chaturvedi made history by becoming the first Indian

woman to fly a fighter aircraft solo.

Q7. Phan Van Khai passed away recently. He was a Prime Minister of which country?

A. Malaysia

B. Cambodia

C. Philippines

D. Vietnam

Answer: D

Explanation: Phan Van Khai, an architect of Vietnam's economic rise and the country's prime

minister has passed away. He was 85.

He was the country's first prime minister to visit the United States after the end of the war and he

helped strengthen ties with the U.S. and drive market reforms that ignited the communist country ‟s.

He served as the fifth Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from 25 September 1997

to 27 June 2006.

Q18. Tommy Haas retires from tennis. He belongs to which country?

A. France

B. Germany

C. Poland

D. Ukraine

Answer: B

Explanation: Germany's Tommy Haas, the Indian Wells Tournament Director, has announced his

retirement from professional tennis at the age of 39.

Q19. Pakistan appointed _______ as the new chief of air staff.

A. Sohail Aman

B. Mujahid Khan

C. Sajid Hussain

D. Tabraiz Mallik

Answer: B

Explanation: Pakistan appointed Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan as the new chief of air staff.

He replaces chief Sohail Aman.

Q20. ________ has been felicitated with a "UK Golden Flame Award" for her contribution to

Indian cinema.

A. Rekha

B. Jaya Bachchan

C. Neetu Kapoor

D. Simi Garewal

Answer: D

Explanation: Veteran actress and talk show host Simi Garewal (70) has been felicitated with a

"UK Golden Flame Award" for her contribution to Indian cinema.

She received the award at the opening ceremony of the annual Tongues of Fire UK Asian Film

Festival in London.

Q21. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched ______ program aimed at improving

quality of care in labour room and maternity Operation Theatre (OT).

A. KoShish

B. LaQshya

C. SeeDh

D. PraYatna

Answer: B

Explanation: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched „LaQshya‟ program. It is aimed at

improving quality of care in labour room and maternity Operation Theatre (OT).

The Program will improve quality of care for pregnant women in labour room, maternity Operation

Theatre and Obstetrics Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and High Dependency Units (HDUs).

Q22. _________ becomes the first Indian state to conduct an exclusive household survey at

state and district level to estimate the multidimensional poverty of the state.

A. Maharashtra

B. West Bengal

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Punjab

Answer: C

Explanation: Andhra Pradesh stands at equivalent to 51st rank globally in Multidimensional

Poverty, Index according to a recent household survey conducted in the state.

Andhra Pradesh becomes the first Indian state to conduct an exclusive household survey at state and

district level to estimate the multidimensional poverty of the state.

The study was conducted by Vision Management Unit, Planning Department, GoAP in

collaboration with Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), University of

Oxford, UK.

As per the report Andhra Pradesh has an index value of 0.0825 whereas India as at 66th position

with an index value of 0.1911.

Q23. Which film has won an award at Best of India Short Film Festival in Los Angeles, US.

A. Chutney

B. Taandav

C. Shunyata

D. Ankul

Answer: C

Explanation: Actor Jackie Shroff's short film 'Shunyata' has won an award at Best of India Short

Film Festival in Los Angeles, US.

The 22-minute fiction film directed by Chintan Sarda was selected to be in top six from amongst

thousands of entries and was played at a theatre in Los Angeles.

The award ceremony was held at Mack Sennett Studios on March 3. The prize includes a cash prize

of $1,000.

Q24. Which state government is set to collaborate with the Thailand-based Regional

Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for disaster management?

A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Odisha

C. Kerala

D. Maharashtra

Answer: B

Explanation: The Odisha government is set to collaborate with the Thailand-based Regional

Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for strengthening its early warning

services and enhancing preparedness for management of hazards in the State.

RIMES is already working with the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority.

Q25. Which of the following has tied up with Global IME Bank to expand its money

remittance services between Indo Nepal Corridor?

A. Bajaj Finance

B. Muthoot Finance

C. Motilal Oswal Group

D. Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited

Answer: B

Explanation: Muthoot Finance Ltd tied up with Global IME Bank to expand its money remittance

services between Indo Nepal Corridor.

It is the only Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) to extend the money transfer services from

India to Nepal.

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