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Current Affair Quiz – May 22, 2018 Current Affair Quiz – May 22, 2018 1. India is soon to include Artificial Intelligence in its defence forces for which a task force has been constituted to plan and execute the project. Who will head this committee? A. N. Chandrasekaran B. Rajesh Gopinathan C. Subramaniam Ramadorai D. F. C. Kohli Answer: A 2. Anti Terrorism Day is observed annually on___________? A. May 20 B. May 21 C. May 19 D. May 18 Answer: B 3. China’s Zhao Kangmin passed away at the age of 82. He was a renowned __________? A. Meteorologist B. Sailor C. Scientist D. Archaeologist Answer: D 4. Name the all women cruise naval ship which returned to Goa after successfully navigating the globe for past 8 months? A. INSV Trishul B. INSV Shivalik C. INSV Tarini D. INSV Ganga Answer: C 5. The European Golden Shoe for 2017-18 has been won by which player? A. Lionel Messi B. Cristiano Ronaldo C. Luis Suarez D. Luca Toni Answer: A 6. Which Indian state is soon to establish India’s largest Metro Rail network in a move to avoid traffic congestion? A. West Bengal B. Maharashtra C. Karnataka D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: B 7. Who among the following has been given the additional charge as the Chairperson of Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) by the Haryana government? A. Navraj Sandhu B. Keshni Anand Arora C. B B Bharti D. Deepti Umashankar Answer: D 8. India successfully tested the Russian JV-BrahMos cruise missile-under life extension program. The life of the missile has been extended to ________ years from the previous 10 years? A. 15 Years B. 20 Years C. 17 Years D. 25 Years Answer: A 9. Anti Terrorism Day is observed to mark the death anniversary of which political leader? A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Rajiv Gandhi C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D. Chandrasekhar Azad Answer: B 10. The National Skill Development Mission of the Government of India aims to impart various skills training among over 40 crore of people by which year? A. 2025 B. 2019 C. 2022 D. 2020 Answer: C 11. According to the rating agency Icra Ltd, India’s GDP growth is estimated to grow at __________ in the fourth quarter of 2017-18? A. 7.4% B. 7.2% C. 7.5% D. 7.6% Answer: A 12. India has emerged as the 6th wealthiest country of the world according to the data by AfrAsia Bank Global Wealth Migration Review. Which country has topped the list? A. China B. United States C. Japan D. Singapore Answer: B 13. British-American Bernard Lewis who died recently was a well known ________? A. Journalist B. Scientisit C. Historian D. Politician Answer: C 14. Who has been re-elected as the President of Venezuela? A. Juan Manuel Santos B. Evo Morales C. Delcy Rodriguez D. Nicolas Maduro Answer: D 15. Indian women’s Hockey team lost to which country in the 5th Asian Champions Trophy 2018? A. Indonesia B. Japan C. South Korea D. Malaysia Answer: C 16. The 71st World Health Assembly session has been organised in which city? A. Geneva B. New York C. Paris D. Vienna Answer: A 17. The Indian Tax Department has made which among the given documents mandatory for a person seeking customs broker licence? I. PAN Card II. Aadhaar card II. Passport A. Only I B. Only II C. Both I & II D. All the Above Answer: C 18. The Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has signed the annual MoU with the Ministry of Railways targeting the total revenue from operations for 2018-19 at______________? A. Rs 6600 Cr B. Rs 9600 Cr C. Rs 8600 Cr D. Rs 7600 Cr Answer: D 19. Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani who passed away recently was a veteran __________? A. Telugu Novelist B. Malayalam Actor C. Marathi Singer D. Bharatanatyam Dancer Answer: A 20. The T.K. Ramanathan Award for the year 2017-18 has been conferred upon which player by the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA)? A. V.M. Sandeep B. Prajnesh Gunneswaran C. Bandaru Kundana D. Dhakshineswar Suresh Answer: B 21. Who has won the 2018 Italian Open in men’s single event? A. Alexander Zverev B. Roger Federer C. Mike Bryan D. Rafael Nadal Answer: D 22. Which state government has launched the Krishi Mahabhiyan-cum-Beej Vikas Vahan Rath- an initiative to alert the farmers about government schemes for them during Kharif season? A. Gujarat B. Madhya Pradesh C. Bihar D. Haryana Answer: C 23. The ICRA rating agency is based in________? A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Gurugram D. Hyderabad Answer: C 24. Caracas is the capital of which country? A. Venezuela B. South Korea C. Colombia D. Peru Answer: A 25. Professional tennis star Alexander Zverev belongs to which country? A. Portugal B. Italy C. Spain D. Germany Answer: D 26. What is the theme of the 2018 International Bio-diversity Day (IBD)? A. Invasive Alien Species B. Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism C. Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity D. Convention on Biological Diversity Answer: C 27. Which eminent personality will chair the panel discussion on ‘Future of Governance’? A. J Satyanarayana B. B N Srikrishna C. R C Lahoti D. Ajit Doval Answer: B 28. Which Indian charity has won the Charity Clarity award for Outstanding Impact at the 3rd annual Asian Voice Charity Awards in London? A. Road to Freedom B. Milind Foundation C. Jagriti Yatra D. Cleft Lip and Palate Association Answer: C 29. What is the theme of the 2018 International Museum Day (IMD)? A. Museums for peace and harmony in society B. Behind the scenes in museums C. Hyperconnected museums: New approaches, new publics D. Museums and Cultural Landscapes Answer: C 30. Which country is hosting the 71st World Health Assembly (WHA-2018)? A. India B. Switzerland C. Australia D. Russia Answer: B .
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