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Current Affairs August Mcqs 2018 Current Affairs August MCQs 2018 “Get Unlimited Mock Tests For Free For Limited Period” For Daily Updates Follow Our Telegram Channel and Group: https://t.me/govjobadda https://t.me/bank_ssc_preparation Q1. India ranked at which no in the United Nation’s E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2018. A. 96 B. 118 C. 75 D. 125 Answer: A Explanation: India ranked 96th in the United Nation‟s E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2018. India jumped 22 ranks in last four years and 11 ranks in the last two years. India, which was ranked 118 in 2014 The survey is released by the United Nations every two years, noted that India has scored 100% in the first stage of the E-Participation sub-index, followed by 95.65% in the second stage and 90.91% in the third stage. The overall score of 0.9551 on the E-Participation sub-index has put India among top 15 countries in the list of 193 counties surveyed. In this category, India has emerged as sub-region leader. Denmark is the world leader, both on E-Government index and E-Participation sub-index. The index maps how digital technologies and innovations are impacting the public sector and changing people‟s everyday lives. Q2. What is the current Policy Repo Rate? A. 6.0% B. 6.25% C. 6.50% D. 6.75% Answer: C Explanation: The six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.5% due to inflation concerns. Consequently, the reverse repo rate under the LAF stands adjusted to 6.25%, and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 6.75%. The RBI has projected the inflation at 4.6% in Q2, 4.8% in H2 of 2018-19 and 5.0% in Q1 of 2019- 20 “with risks evenly balanced”. Based on an overall assessment, GDP growth projection for 2018-19 is retained, as in the June statement, at 7.4%, ranging 7.5-7.6% in H1 and 7.3-7.4% in H2, with risks evenly balanced; GDP growth for Q1:2019-20 is projected at 7.5% Policy Rates: Policy Repo Rate: 6.50% Reverse Repo Rate : 6.25% Marginal Standing Facility Rate: 6.75% Bank Rate: 6.75% Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR): 4% Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR): 19.5% Q3. Who has won 2018 at RBC Canadian Open at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville in Canada. A. Byeong Hun B. Abraham Ancer C. Danny Lee D. Dustin Johnson Answer: D Explanation: Dustin Johnson has won the 2018 RBC Canadian Open at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville in Canada. With his win, Johnson remains on top of the FedExCup standings - as well as becoming the first player since Tiger Woods to win three or more events in three consecutive years (Woods did it in 2009). He was awarded $1,116,000 for the win. Q4. Which javelin thrower has won a gold in the Savo Games in Finland ? A. Neeraj Chopra B. Chao-Tsun Cheng C. Ahmed Bader Magour D. None of these Answer: A Explanation: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won a gold in the Savo Games in Finland with, beating his Chinese Taipei rival Chao-Tsun Cheng. Neeraj threw 85.69m in the event held at Lapinlahti, Finland. Cheng managed 82.52m to take the second place. Q5. Who became the first Indian state to implement biofuel policy. A. Punjab B. Odisha C. Rajasthan D. Haryana Answer: C Explanation: Rajasthan became the first Indian state to implement the national policy on biofuels unveiled by the centre in May 2018. The implementation approved by High-power Biofuel Authority. Soon the Government will release Biofuel Rules, 2018. i. The State Government will be putting emphasis on increasing production of oilseeds. ii. Further, the State Government is promoting the research in the fields of alternative fuels and energy resources. iii. Biodiesel plant of the capacity of eight tonnes per day has already been installed in the state. iv. There would be further emphasis on biofuel advertisements by the state government to create awareness about the same. v. Women's self-help groups (SHGs) will be created by the State Rural Livelihood Development Council to encourage the use of biofuels. vi. If would help farmers to dispose of their surplus stock in an economic manner and would also reduce the country's dependence on oil imports. vii. It encourages setting up of supply chain mechanism for biodiesel production from non-edible oilseeds, used cooking oil, short gestation crops. Q6. Which becomes first South Asian country to get access to America's cutting-edge technology. A. Sri Lanka B. India C. Maldives D. Bangladesh Answer: B Explanation: The United States designated India as a Strategic Trade Authorization-1 (STA-1) country - a status that will allow the country to buy highly advanced and sensitive technologies from America. With such a coveted designation, India will now be at par with the United States' closest allies and partners such as NATO. Currently there are 36 countries on STA-1 list. India is the only South Asian country to be on the list. Other Asian countries designated as STA-1 are Japan and South Korea. Q7. Investors’ Conference for the Holistic Development of Islands held in which city? A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Hyderabad D. Chennai Answer: B Explanation: NITI Aayog hosted an Investors‟ Conference on August 10, 2018, at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra for the Holistic Development of Islands. The Conference inaugurated by Shri. Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog. It will attract investment for the sustainable development of eco-tourism projects in Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands. The 11 anchor tourism projects are proposed to be implemented with private sector participation under the suitable risk-sharing model and through open-competitive bidding. NITI Aayog, along with the respective UT Administration is organizing an Investors‟ Conference on 10th August 2018, with stakeholders. Q8. Which government is in the process of setting up 'iHub' (the intelligent hub) A. Telangana B. Andhra Pradesh C. Karnataka D. Kerala Answer: B Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government is in the process of setting up 'iHub' (the intelligent hub). It is a first-of-its kind global research centre for scientific learning with an initial investment of Rs 245 crore spread over five years. The government has already entered into an MoU with UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) for the purpose. Q9. Shivangi Pathak, has scaled Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. She belongs to which state? A. Assam B. Tripura C. Haryana D. Jammu and Kashmir Answer: C Explanation: Shivangi Pathak (Haryana, 17) who became the youngest Indian woman to reach the peak of Mount Everest, has added another feather to her cap by scaling Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. Q10. Agra is on which river bank? A. Yamuna River B. Vaigai River C. Ganges River D. Chambal River Answer: A Q11. How many states have emerged as the 'front-runner' states as per an energy efficiency index? A. 5 B. 4 C. 3 D. 2 Answer: A Explanation: Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab and Rajasthan have emerged as the 'front-runner' states as per an energy efficiency index. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), today released the „State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index‟. The State Energy Efficiency Index categorises states as 'Front runner', 'Achiever', 'Contender' and 'Aspirant'. The nationwide Index is a joint effort of the NITI Aayog and BEE, was launched by Mr. A.K. Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of Power; Dr Ajay Mathur, DG, TERIin the presence of senior officials from the Ministry and BEE. The State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index has 63 indicators across Building, Industry, Municipality, Transport, Agriculture and DISCOM with 4 cross-cutting indicators. Aspirant states: West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh Achiever State: Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Kerala. Contender State: Odisha, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand. Q12. Who has been appointed as non-official independent directors of Air India. A. Kumar Mangalam Birla B. Purvi Gupta C. Manish Bhati D. Anil Choudary Answer: A Explanation: Kumar Mangalam Birla and Y C Deveshwar has been appointed as non-official independent directors of Air India. The decision has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both industrialists have been appointed for a term of three years. This is the first time in recent times that top industrialists have been appointed to the board of public sector enterprises. Q13. Who reappointed as HDFC director. A. Keki Mistry B. J.J. Irani C. Deepak Parekh D. None of these Answer: C Explanation: HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh was reappointed as a non-executive director on the board of country‟s largest mortgage lender Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd (HDFC). J.J. Irani and Keki Mistry too got reappointment as directors to HDFC‟s board with more favourable votes. Upendra Kumar Sinha and Jalaj Ashwin Dani were appointed as independent directors at the AGM. Q14. Who has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Rwanda. A. Oscar Kerketta B. Sonam Shruti C. Dahiya Sikendar D. Deep Raj Answer: A Explanation: Oscar Kerketta, presently Additional Secretary (FSI) has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Rwanda. Q15. India-origin mathematician who was awarded the prestigious Fields medal. A. Rashi Verma B.
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