Current Affairs MCQs – 4 - 8 May

2018

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Q1. Which country launched the Apstar-6C communications satellite?

A. China

B. Japan

C. Canada

D. India

Answer: A

Explanation: China launched the Apstar-6C communications satellite into a geostationary-transfer

orbit.

It was launched onboard of Long March-3B carrier rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

The Apstar-6C satellite is based on a DFH-4 platform and was developed by China Academy of

Space Technology (CAST), a satellite and spacecraft maker under CASC, the main contractor for

China's space program.

It is equipped with 45 transponders in C, Ku, and Ka bands, with a designed service life of 15 years.

Apstar-6C joins a fleet of four fully operational satellites belonging to APT Satellite of Hong Kong,

operator of the Apstar constellation, which provide coverage of the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

The satellite will replace the in-orbit Apstar-6 satellite, providing high-power transponder services

for video distribution, broadband internet access, and cellular backhaul.

Q2. Which state government launched 'Go to Village' mission throughout the state?

A. Manipur

B. Assam

C. Bihar

D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: A

Explanation: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched 'Go to Village' mission throughout

the state from Konuma ground.

The mission was launched in 60 villages of all the 60 Assembly constituencies.

The mission is aimed at identifying the eligible and deserving beneficiaries in every corner of the

state and delivering government services at their doorstep.

Q3. NITI Aayog and ____company signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to develop a crop yield

prediction model using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide real-time advisory to farmers in

Aspirational Districts.

A. Infosys

B. TCS

C. IBM

D. Microsoft

Answer: C

Explanation: NITI Aayog and IBM signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to develop a crop yield

prediction model using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide real-time advisory to farmers in

Aspirational Districts.

The SoI was signed in the presence of Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog and Shri Karan

Bajwa, MD, IBM India.

The partnership aims to work together towards the use of technology to provide insights to farmers

to improve crop productivity, soil yield, control agricultural inputs with the overarching goal of

improving farmers‟ incomes.

Q4. 12th informal meeting of SAARC Finance Ministers held in which country?

A. India

B. Philipines

C. Nepal

D. Sri Lanka

Answer: B

Explanation: The twelfth informal meeting of SAARC Finance Ministers was held in Manila, the

capital of Philippines on the sidelines of the 51st Annual Meeting of Asian Development Bank

(ADB).

The meeting was attended by the Finance Ministers/Heads of Delegations from the SAARC

member states. Finance Minister of Nepal Yuba Raj Khatiwada chaired the meeting.

Q5. Dave Michener who passed away recently was veteran _____

A. Musician

B. Singer

C. Actor

D. Animator

Answer: D

Explanation: Dave Michener, the maestro behind making stories coming live on screen through

animation for many Walt Disney films has passed away. He wwas85.

Michener died on February 15, 2018, at his Los Angeles home due to a virus. However, the news

was broken to the world very recently.

During his career span of three decades with the Walt Disney Studio, the animator and story artist

worked on many classics including 'The Great Mouse Detective' (1986), 'The Fox and the Hound'

(1981), 'The Rescuers' (1977), 'Oliver & Company' (1988), and 'Robin Hood' (1973).

Q6. Which state government has started a census to count the Indus dolphins-one of the

world‟s rarest mammals?

A. Himachal Pradesh

B. Punjab

C. Haryana

D. None of these

Answer: B

Explanation: The Punjab government has started a census to count the Indus dolphins-one of the

world‟s rarest mammals, to check the aquatic life present in Beas river.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-a leading organisation in wildlife conservation and endangered

species has been assisting the wildlife department to carry out the first census.

It is Found only in India and Pakistan, the Indus dolphins are confined to only a 180-km stretch

between Talwara and Harike Barrage in Beas river.

Q7. National Conference of 244 selected Districts under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) held

in which city?

A. New Delhi

B. Pune

C. Lucknow

D. Chandigarh

Answer: A

Explanation: National Conference of 244 selected Districts under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

(BBBP) held in New Delhi

Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development inaugurated the

event and interacted with 244 new districts with low Child Sex Ratio(CSR), from 25 States/ UTs in

New Delhi.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development organized National Conference with the Nodal

Officers of 244 Districts, State Nodal Officers and Senior Officers.

Q8. International No Diet Day is observed on

A. 5th May

B. 4th May

C. 3rd May

D. 6th May

Answer: D

Explanation: International No Diet Day is observed on May 6, and its symbol is a light blue

ribbon.

It is an annual celebration of body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity.

The first International No Diet Day was celebrated in the UK in 1992.

Q9. Which state government is planning to enact a law to encourage intercaste and inter-

religion marriages and focus on giving protection to such couples.

A. Maharashtra

B. Telangana

C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: A

Explanation: The Maharashtra government is planning to enact a law to encourage intercaste and

inter- religion marriages and focus on giving protection to such couples.

According to the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), Maharashtra ranks fourth in the list of

honour killings in the country.

Q10. Which country has announced it has dropped out of a race for a seat on the UN security

council for 2019 and 2020 term.

A. Germany

B. Belgium

C. Israel

D. None of these

Answer: C

Explanation: Israel has announced it has dropped out of a race for a seat on the UN security

council for 2019 and 2020 term.

Israel was in a three-way contest with Germany and Belgium for two seats representing the

western-democratic group of nations.

The decision clears the path for Belgium and Germany to take the two seats allocated on a regional

basis when the General Assembly holds the elections next month

Q11. Which country tops the list of the fastest growing economies in the world for the coming

decade, according to the Centre for International Development (CID) at Harvard University.

A. India

B. Uganda

C. Tanzania

D. Kenya

Answer: A

Explanation: India tops the list of the fastest growing economies in the world for the coming

decade and is projected to grow at 7.9% annually, ahead of China (4.9%) and the US (3%), France

(3.5%) according to the Centre for International Development (CID) at Harvard University.

The Growth projections are based on some of the economic Complexity. India has made inroads in

diversifying its export base to include more complex sectors, such as chemicals, vehicles, and

certain electronics.

The researchers also find India ranks the best on the criteria termed the Complexity Opportunity

Index (COI), which measures how easy it is to redeploy existing knowhow to enter new complex

products.

Uganda comes second on the list of the fastest-growing economies ti 2026, predicted to grow at

7.5% annually

Uganda (2nd), Tanzania (4th), and Kenya (10th) in the top 10 predicted fastest growing countries

globally for the coming decade.

The researchers further point out that many low-income countries, including Bangladesh,

Venezuela, and Angola have failed to diversify their know-how and face low growth prospects.

Q12. Who has won 2018 annual ONV Literary Prize?

A. M T Vasudevan Nair

B. M M Basheer

C. K Jayakumar

D. Prabhavarma

Answer: A

Explanation: Jnanpith laureate M T Vasudevan Nair has won this year's annual ONV Literary

Prize.

It is instituted in memory of iconic poet late O N V Kurup, for his overall contributions to

Malayalam literature.

The award comprising a cash prize of Rs three lakh, citation and a plaque, was instituted by the

ONV Cultural Academy.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan would present the award to Nair, popularly known as M T among

his admirers, at a function on May 27.

The panel also selected Anuja Akathoot's poetry collection, 'Amma Urangunnilla' for the young

writer award.

He was selected by a jury comprising critic M M Basheer, K Jayakumar and Prabhavarma.

Q13. Which country to host 15th Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2018?

A. India

B. China

C. Bangladesh

D. Sri Lanka

Answer: A

Explanation: The 15th Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2018 will be hosted by India in New Delhi.

The summit is hosted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India,

jointly with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi and Broadcast

Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL), from 10th -12th May 2018.

The theme of the summit is`Telling Our Stories – Asia and More‟.

The Summit would encourage regional and bilateral dialogue and cooperation to respond to

challenges to the broadcasting sector in the region. It would provide a unique opportunity for

broadcasters in the Asian region to share their thoughts on software and hardware aspects of

Broadcasting. There are also opportunities for networking, facilities for business to business

meetings and prospective translation of these meetings into trade and economic relations after the

summit.

Q14. Hardeep Puri inaugurated the „First Apex Conference for the CEOs of Smart Cities „in

which city?

A. Lucknow

B. Chennai

C. Bengaluru

D. Bhopal

Answer: D

Explanation: Hardeep Puri, Minister of State (I/C) for Housing & Urban Affairs inaugurated the

„First Apex Conference for the CEOs of Smart Cities „in Bhopal.

It was organised by Union Urban Affairs Ministry and inaugurated by Minister of State (I/C) for

Housing & Urban Affairs.

The two-day conference is being organised for providing a platform for cross learning and

knowledge sharing among the Smart City CEOs on 8-9 May 2018.

The conference will enable the CEOs to learn from the experiences of all city leaders to understand

in greater details both successes and failures.

The convergence of all the best practices in Smart city missions across the country on a single

platform will help the city leaders to not waste time in 'reinventing the wheel' but use the collective

learning to accelerate the progress of work.

Q15. India has ranked ____ out of 25 nations in the Asia-Pacific region on an index that

measures their overall power.

A. 4th

B. 3rd

C. 5th

D. 6th

Answer: A

Explanation: India has ranked fourth out of 25 nations in the Asia-Pacific region on an index that

measures their overall power.

India has been pegged as a “giant of the future”.

India is ranked fourth on the parameters economic resources, military capability, diplomatic

influence and fifth on resilience.

The Lowy Institute Asia Power Index measures power across 25 countries and territories in the

Asia-Pacific region, reaching as far west as Pakistan, as far north as Russia, and as far into the

Pacific as Australia, New Zealand and the US.

Among the key findings from the inaugural 2018 index are that the US remains the pre-eminent

power in Asia, while China, the emerging superpower, is rapidly closing in on the United States.

Q16. World Red Cross Red Crescent Day is celebrated on

A. 6 May

B. 7 May

C. 8 May

D. 9 May

Answer: C

Explanation: World Red Cross Red Crescent Day is celebrated on 8 May each year.

It is an annual celebration of the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent

Movement.

This date is the anniversary of the birth of Henry Dunant, who was born 8 May 1828.

He is the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the recipient of the first

Nobel Peace Prize.

Q17. Google had appointed ______ as the country head for its cloud business in India.

A. Nitin Bawankule

B. Sukumar Varma

C. Srinivas Oppu

D. None of these

Answer: A

Explanation: Google had appointed Nitin Bawankule as the country head for its cloud business in

India.

Bawankule has been with Google for six years and was previously head of sales for its e-commerce,

retail and classifieds and education business. Bawankule will report to Rick Harshman, managing

director of Asia Pacific for Google Cloud.

Q18. Panasonic India has appointed _____ as its chief innovation officer.

A. Nitin Bawankule

B. Manish Misra

C. Vishnu Kumar

D. Jasan Singh

Answer: B

Explanation: Panasonic India has appointed Manish Misra as its chief innovation officer.

Misra will be responsible for the strategic development of innovation and technology while leading

the company‟s Innovation hub in India.

Misra was associated with HID Global as India R&D Head & Vice President of Engineering &

Innovation and was responsible for setting up the core development, engineering and innovation

centre of excellence for the company in India.

Prior to this, he was with IBM from where he started his career in 1996.

Q19. Who is the new prime minister of Armenia

A. Serzh Sargsyan

B. Gagik Tsarukyan

C. Nikol Pashinyan

D. None of these

Answer: C

Explanation: Armenia's parliament has elected opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan as the new

prime minister.

He was elected two weeks after Serzh Sargsyan resigned following widespread anti-government

demonstrations.

Q20. The 19th edition of TOONZ Animation Masters Summit held in which state?

A. Kerala

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Telangana

D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: A

Explanation: The two-day 19th edition of TOONZ Animation Masters Summit held in

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala with top experts in the field participating.

The summit was inaugurated by Ashish Kulkarni, Chairman of FICCI for Animation, Visual

Effects, Gaming and Comics Forum.

V G Samant, a venerated pioneer of Indian animation, was honoured with the 'Legend of

Animation' award for his contributions to the animation industry.

Q21. The Government of India signed a loan deal worth $___ million with the World Bank

for the National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan).

A. $ 350 million

B. $ 300 million

C. $ 250 million

D. $ 200 million

Answer: D

Explanation: The Government of India signed a loan deal worth $ 200 million with the World

Bank today for the National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan).

The loan would help the Government of India in achieving its goal of reducing stunting in children

0-6 years of age from 38.4% to 25% by the year 2022.

The POSHAN (PM‟s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment) Abhiyaan was launched by

the Prime Minister on 8th March 2018 at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.

Q22. NITI Aayog and _____ have come together to work on a range of initiatives to help build

the AI ecosystem across the country.

A. IBM

B. Microsoft

C. Infosys

D. Google

Answer: D

Explanation: NITI Aayog and Google have come together to work on a range of initiatives to help

build the AI ecosystem across the country.

A Statement of Intent (SoI) was signed to this effect by Ms. Anna Roy, Advisor, NITI Aayog and

Shri Rajan Anandan, Vice President, India and South East Asia, Google in the presence of the Shri

Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog.

Under the aegis of this program, Google will train and incubate Indian AI startups in an accelerator

program. These startups will be mentored and coached by Google and its affiliates to enable them

to better leverage AI in their respective business models.

Q23. Arun Date who passed away recently was veteran ____

A. Singer

B. Dancer

C. Actor

D. Film Director

Answer: A

Explanation: Veteran Marathi singer Arun Date had passed away in Mumbai. He was 84.

His iconic songs are Shukratara, Hya janmavar hya jaganyavar, Bhatukalicha khelamadhale, Asen

mi nasen mi and Yeshil yeshil.

Q24. Vladimir V. Putin took the oath of office for a ____ term as Russia‟s president.

A. 3rd

B. 4th

C. 5th

D. 2nd

Answer: B

Explanation: Vladimir V. Putin took the oath of office for a fourth term as Russia‟s president,

renewing another six-year term in office.

Vladimir V. Putin 65-year-old Russian leader took oath at an official ceremony in the Grand

Kremlin Palace in the capital, Moscow.

He was Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 until the beginning of his first presidency in 2000, and

again between presidencies from 2008 until 2012.

Q25. The third edition of the United Nations Peacekeeping Course for African Partners

(UNPCAP) was held in which city?

A. Hyderabad

B. Bengaluru

C. New Delhi

D. Patna

Answer: C

Explanation: The third edition of the United Nations Peacekeeping Course for African Partners

(UNPCAP) was inaugurated in New Delhi to build and enhance the capacity of the African Troop

Contributing Countries to the UN.

The UNPCAP sessions will be held from May 7-25. The course is conducted by the Centre for

United Nations Peacekeeping in India (CUNPK) in partnership with the US.

Q26. India and Guatemala agree to support each other for Non-permanent membership of

UNSC. Guatemala will support India‟s candidature for UNSC membership for _____

A. 2028-29

B. 2025-26

C. 2023-24

D. 2021-22

Answer: D

Explanation: India and Guatemala agreed to support each other‟s candidature for Non-Permanent

Membership in the United Nations Security Council. Guatemala will support India‟s candidature

for UNSC membership for 2021-22 while New Delhi will do so for 2031-32 for Guatemala.

This decision was one of the several outcomes of extensive talks Vice President of India Shri

M.Venkaiah Naidu held with the President, Vice President and Parliament Speaker of Guatemala in

the capital Guatemala City on May 7, 2018.

Q27. Who launched 'Khel Mahakumbh' in the presence of 1500 athletes at Dharamshala in

Himachal Pradesh.

A. Rahul Dravud

B. Virendar Sehwag

C. Sachin Tendulkar

D. M S Dhoni

Answer: C

Explanation: BJP MP Anurag Thakur and cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar launched 'Khel

Mahakumbh' in the presence of 1500 athletes at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh.

The event aims to attract the participation of at least one lakh youth from Thakur's Hamirpur

constituency. The athletes will compete in volleyball, basketball, cricket, football, kabaddi and

athletics.

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