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Current Affairs February Questions & Answers PDF 2018 Current Affairs Q & A PDF Current Affairs February Questions & Answers PDF 2018 1. Which state hosted the 7th India Energy Congress focusing on the theme 'Energy 4.0: Energy Transition Towards 2030'? 1. Odisha 2. New Delhi 3. Maharashtra 4. Rajasthan 5. Madhya Pradesh Answer -2. New Delhi Explanation : 7th India Energy Congress focusing on the theme 'Energy 4.0: Energy Transition Towards 2030' begun in New Delhi on February 1, 2018. India Energy Congress is the flagship event of World Energy Council India (WEC India), which functions under the Union Power Ministry. 7th India Energy Congress has been jointly organised by Union Ministries of Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy, Petroleum & Natural Gas, External Affairs and Department of Atomic Energy. On February 1, 2018, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister addressed the inaugural session of 7th India Energy Congress. Over the course of this two-day event, around 400 experts will deliberate on five sub-themes viz. Policy and Energy Environment 2030, Sustainable Mobility, Energy Investments in an Uncertain World, Variable Renewable Energy Integration and Reaching the Last Mile. 2. In which city of Andhra Pradesh, the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for the Universal Peace Retreat Center of 'Prajapita Brahmakumari Eswariya University'? 1. Vishakapatnam 2. Vijayavada 3. Kakinada 4. Tirupati 5. Amaravati Answer -5. Amaravati Explanation : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for the Universal Peace Retreat Center of 'Prajapita Brahmakumari Eswariya University' in Amaravati. This Center will be built on 10 acres of land at Nekkollu village within the Amaravati Capital Region. The land has been allotted by Andhra Pradesh State Government. Raja yoga and Dhyana will be taught at the Center. Besides, the center will be involved in propagating youth development, women empowerment, child care, and moral values. Universal Peace Retreat Center will have capacity to provide shelter to 1500 people. Other amenities that will be set up at the Center include an auditorium with 2000 seating arrangement, meditation hall, a museum, laser show and a housing complex. 1 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2018 @ AffairsCloud.Com Current Affairs Q & A PDF 3. How many crore fund was sanctioned by the Union Home Ministry to Border Security Force (BSF) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to strengthen border infrastructure along Indo-Pak and Indo-China border? 1. Rs. 300 crores 2. Rs. 350 crores 3. Rs. 370 crores 4. Rs. 4000 crores 5. Rs. 500 crores Answer -3. Rs. 370 crores Explanation : Union Home Ministry has sanctioned nearly Rs. 370 crore to Border Security Force (BSF) and the Indo- Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to strengthen border infrastructure along Indo-Pak and Indo-China border. BSF will use the funds primarily for construction of bunkers and fortifying its border out posts along Indo-Pak border. ITBP will use the amount for construction of climate-controlled huts and procurement of snow scooter. It is to be noted that BSF is India’s first line of Defense along the 2526.86-km-long Indo-Pak border (including 237.2 km of the Line of Control) and 4096.7 km of the Indo-Bangladesh border. ITBP guards the 3488-km-long Sino-India border that runs through five Indian States viz. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. 4. Which state government bans the sale of Endosulfan and 19 other insecticides, which are harmful for human beings as well as from the environmental sustainability and economic viability aspects? 1. Haryana 2. Punjab 3. Uttarakhand 4. Gujarat 5. Kerala Answer -2. Punjab Explanation : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh approved a ban on the sale of Endosulfan and 19 other insecticides. These insecticides have been reported to be harmful for human beings as well as from the environmental sustainability and economic viability aspects. Recommendation to ban these insecticides was made by Registration Committee, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and the Punjab State Farmers' Commission (PSFC). 19 other insecticides that have been banned include: Phosphamidon, Benfuracarb, Tricholorofon, Dicofol, Thiophanate Methyl, Methomyl, Bifenthrin, Chlorfenapyr, Dazomet, Diflubenzuron, Carbosulfan, Fenitrothion, Kasugamycin, Ethofenprox (Etofenprox), Metaldehyde, Phorate, Triazophos, Alachior and Monocrotophos. The ban will be effective from February 1, 2018. 5. Central Government has sanctioned Rs 1500 crore to promote organic farming in which state? 1. Punjab 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Bihar 4. Jharkhand 5. Uttarakhand Answer -5. Uttarakhand Explanation : Central Government has sanctioned Rs 1500 crore to promote organic farming in Uttarakhand. The amount was sanctioned by Union Agriculture Minister, Radha Mohan Singh during his meeting with Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Trivendra Singh Rawat in New Delhi on January 30, 2018. The amount of Rs. 1500 crore will be disbursed over a period of three years. This decision is to manifest Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to develop Uttarakhand as an organic state. 2 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2018 @ AffairsCloud.Com Current Affairs Q & A PDF 6. Indian Railways' first high speed electric locomotive will be launched in March 2018 during French President Emmanuel Macron’s Indian visit. What is the speed of this locomotive? 1. Maximum speed of 120 kmph 2. Maximum speed of 125 kmph 3. Maximum speed of 130 kmph 4. Maximum speed of 135 kmph 5. Maximum speed of 140 kmph Answer -1. Maximum speed of 120 kmph Explanation : Indian Railways' first high speed electric locomotive which can run at a maximum speed of 120 kmph will be launched in March 2018 during French President Emmanuel Macron’s Indian visit. The high- speed electric locomotive has a capacity of 12,000 horsepower and can run at a maximum speed of 120 kmph. This high-speed electric locomotive has been produced in collaboration with Alstom. The first 12,000 horsepower locomotive has been assembled at Madhepura plant in Bihar. Trials are being conducted now. This increase in speed will improve line capacity in the rail network. 800 such electric locomotives will be produced in the upcoming 11 years by Indian Railways in collaboration with Alstom. 7. In which district of Maharashtra, the Indian Railways will set up a coach factory? 1. Mumbai 2. Thane 3. Nagpur 4. Pune 5. Latur Answer -5. Latur Explanation : Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said that, a coach factory will be set up by the Indian Railways in Latur district, Maharashtra. Decision regarding this was taken at a meeting between Piyush Goyal and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. This coach factory will produce Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) for suburbantrains and coaches for metro trains. Work regarding this project will be carried out with high priority and all approvals will be done in a fast track pace. The Maharashtra government has provided concessions in land, taxes, etc. for this project. 8. Which is the first low-income country in the world to provide universal eye care for its 12 million citizens? 1. Haiti 2. Rwanda 3. Nepal 4. Cambodia 5. Ethiopia Answer -2. Rwanda Explanation : Rwanda has become the first low-income country in the world to provide universal eye care for its 12 million citizens. Rwanda government has partnered with Vision for a Nation (VFAN), a UK-based charity organization, to train 3,000 eye care nurses in 502 local health centres. They would prescribe glasses to patients and direct them to national clinics in case of serious eye problems. The most common eye problem in Rwanda is short sightedness. Coffee bean sorting is one of the major means of income for Rwanda women. Their eye sight deteriorates as they reach 45 years, and hence their livelihood and means of income are affected. 3 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2018 @ AffairsCloud.Com Current Affairs Q & A PDF 9. According to the CSO's revised estimates of national income released on January 31, 2018, gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate for 2016-17 is ______%? 1. 7.0% 2. 7.1% 3. 7.2% 4. 7.5% 5. 7.7% Answer -2. 7.1% Explanation : According to the CSO's revised estimates of national income released on January 31, 2018, gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate for 2015-16 stood at 8.2% from the earlier estimates of 8% while for 2016-17, revised GDP growth remained unchanged at 7.1%. For 2015-16, this is the second revised estimate, while for 2016-17, this is the first revised estimate. Revised estimates are arrived at by taking into consideration a wider range of numbers, including employment data. Second revised estimate for 2015-16 has been arrived at by incorporating latest available data on agricultural production, industrial production and Government expenditure. First revised estimates for 2016-17 have been arrived at by using industry-wise/institution-wise detailed information. 10. Who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Bhasha Samman award 2018? 1. Guruprasada Rao 2. Acharya Munishwar Jha 3. Charu Chandra Pande 4. Shesh Anand Madhukar 5. Mathuradutt Mathpa Answer -4. Shesh Anand Madhukar Explanation : Magahi writer Shesh Anand Madhukar was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Bhasha Samman award. Shesh Anand Madhukar is the second Magahi writer to be awarded the Sahitya Akademi's Bhasha Samman award Sahitya Akademi President Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari presented this award to Shesh Anand Madhukar. The award consisted of a cheque for Rs 1 lakh and a memento. Bhasha Samman award recognizes the languages that are equally spoken in different parts of India. Shesh Anand Madhukar has created various remarkable literary works in both Magahi and Hindi. He started his literary creations in 1960. His books are present in the graduate and post-graduate syllabus of Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh. 11. Who was appointed the Director General (DG) of Sports Authority of India (SAI)? 1.
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