Current Affairs Quiz – June 16, 2018
1. Name the first Indian women cricketer who has been selected for England’s Kia Super League women’s cricket tournament.
A. Jhulan Goswami B. Smriti Mandhana C. Veda Krishnamurthy D. Thirush Kamini
Answer: B
2. According to the latest forecast by Fitch Ratings, India’s GDP is projected to grow at____ percent for 2018-19.
A. 7.6% B. 7.3% C. 7.5% D. 7.4%
Answer: D
3. “Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman” is soon to hit grounds in August 2018. Who is the author of the book?
A. Krishna Trilok B. Sudha Murthy C. Basharat Peer D. Thrity Umrigar
Answer: A
4. The 23rd European Union Film Festival (EUFF) will be hosted by which country?
A. France B. Germany C. India D. United Kingdom
Answer: C
5. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of online fantasy sports platform Star Pick?
A. Subrata Pal B. Sunil Chhetri C. Jeje Lalpekhlua D. Bhaichung Bhutia
Answer: B
6. Which Indian company is the only one to feature in top 100 list in Forbes 2018 Global 2000 list of most valuable companies?
A. State Bank of India B. Larsen & Toubro C. Tata Consultancy Services D. Reliance Industries
Answer: D
7. Noted poet and publisher Shahzahan Bachchu was shot dead recently. He hailed from which country?
A. Pakistan B. Sri Lanka C. Bangladesh D. Afghanistan
Answer: C
8. Who has been appointed as the head of the panel formed by Odisha government to recommend Jagannath temple management reforms?
A. Mohimohan Tripathy B. Suresh Mohapatra C. Badrinarayan Patra D. Soumendra Priyadarshi
Answer: B
9. The Government of India dedicated 3 Solar Power Projects of Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited recently with installed capacity of _____ MW each.
A. 100 MW B. 200 MW C. 250 MW D. 300 MW
Answer: A
10. Yuki Bhambri has recently been excluded for Sports Ministry’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). He is associated with which game?
A. Boxing B. Badminton C. Weightlifting D. Tennis
Answer: D
11. Which state has inked pact with US based Earth Networks to install lightning detection system in the state?
A. Maharashtra B. Odisha C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: B
12. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in which of the following countries?
A. United States, Canada and Mexico B. Canada, Spain and Mexico C. Mexico, Canada and Germany D. United States, Mexico and Spain
Answer: A
13. Which among the following payment platforms has tied up with Ola to enable enhanced booking of rides with autopay features?
A. Paytm B. Freecharge C. PhonePe D. Amazon Pay
Answer: C
14. Mulubha Jadeja who passed away at the age of 88 was a renowned player of______
A. Football B. Cricket C. Tennis D. Hockey
Answer: B
15. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation for May 2018 stood at_____ according to data by CSO.
A. 4.01% B. 3.18% C. 5.11% D. 4.43%
Answer: D
16. Which northeastern state has signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh based Smart Village Movement (SVM) to develop smart village initiative for its villages?
A. Assam B. Meghalaya C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Mizoram
Answer: C
17. Name the Prime Minister of Georgia who resigned from the post amid protest over his economic policies
A. Giorgi Kvirikashvili B. Irakli Kobakhidze C. Bidzina Ivanishvili D. Giorgi Margvelashvili
Answer: A
18. Which among the given states has launched month long School Chale Hum Abhiyan 2018 from June 15?
A. Bihar B. Madhya Pradesh C. Haryana D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: B
19. Which among the following companies has launched low code tool “App Maker” for G Suite business to enable easy app building facility?
A. Microsoft B. Apple C. Facebook D. Google
Answer: D
20. Mullah Radio is the leader of which of the following terrorist group?
A. Al-Qa’ida (AQ) B. Taliban C. Boko Haram D. ISIS
Answer: B
21. Which of the following state Kerala Literacy Mission Authority initiated a ‘water literacy’ campaign?
A. Kerala B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Orissa
Answer: A
22. Which state inked an agreement with Smart Village Movement (SVM) to facilitate technology innovations?
A. Kerala B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Orissa
Answer: B
23. Which state CM met World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva in Washington DC to seek assistance for a Multimodal Transport Corridor and the Rural Livelihood Project which aims to provide sustainable livelihood enhancements in 10,000 villages in the state?
A. Kerala B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Orissa
Answer: C
24. For which customers Marg ERP limited, a leading Inventory and Accounting software Solution Company has partnered with ICICI Bank to offer an integrated payments platform?
A. Agriculture B. Women C. MSME D. Startups
Answer: C
25. Where does 106th Indian Science Congress will be held?
A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Jalandhar D. Chennai
Answer: C
26. Name the book released by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari based on a study of 10 important crops by a team under the leadership of leading agricultural economist ADr. Ashok Gulati?
A. Water Produce mapping of major Indian crops B. Water productivity mapped of major Indian crops C. Water Production mapping of major Indian crops D. Water productivity mapping of major Indian crops
Answer: D
27. Who has become first Indian to play in England’s Kia Super League?
A. Virat Kholi B. Smriti Mandhana C. Mithali Raj D. MS Dhoni
Answer: B
28. To which field Adiraju Venkateswara Rao, who passes Away is related to?
A. Literature B. Journalist C. Sports D. Dance
Answer: B
29. What is the currency of Georgia?
A. Georgian lek B. Georgian lari C. Georgian ruble D. Georgian kuna
Answer: B
30. The International Weightlifting Federation is located at____
A. Budapest, Hungary B. Manila, Philippines C. The Hague, Netherlands D. Berlin, Germany
Answer: A