Current Affair Quiz – May 4, 2018

1. was ranked ____ in the FDI Confidence Index 2018 released by global consultancy firm A T Kearney.

A. 10th B. 11th C. 15th D. 13th Answer: B

2. Name the Indian ace shuttler who has achieved the third spot in the latest World Federation (BWF) Rankings in men’s single category?

A. Parupalli Kashyap B. HS Prannoy C. Sai Praneeth D. Kidambi Srikanth Answer: D

3. Noted novelist Pushpanath passes away at the age of 80, He was associated with which language?

A. Malayalam B. Telugu C. Kannada D. Tamil Answer: A

4. Who appointed as head coach of Australian Cricket Team?

A. Glenn Maxwell B. David Warner C. Justin Langer D. Tim Paine Answer: C

5. According to the study “World Leaders on Facebook” released by Burson Cohn & Wolfe, who is the most ‘liked’ world leader on Facebook?

A. Donald Trump B. Narendra Modi C. Elizabeth II D. Justin Trudeau Answer: B

6. The new National Telecom Policy (NTP) 2018 of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aims to attract ____ billion investment in the sector by 2022.

A. $ 250 billion B. $ 150 billion C. $ 100 billion D. $ 200 billion Answer: C

7. Name the Indian ace shuttler who has achieved the third spot in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) Rankings in men’s single category?

A. Parupalli Kashyap B. HS Prannoy C. Sai Praneeth D. Kidambi Srikanth

Answer: D

8. The 4th Regional Conference on Futuristic, Resilient and Digital Infrastructure of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) took place in which city?

A. B. C. Mumbai D. Answer: A

9. According to the report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India is among the top 5 biggest military spenders of the year 2017. Which country is at the top of the list?

A. Saudi Arabia B. China C. United States D. Russia Answer: C

10. The Government of India is soon to set up a North Eastern Cultural and Information Centre in which of the following cities?

A. Hyderabad B. Gurugram C. Pune D. New Delhi Answer: D

11. What is the rank of the Indian star player PV Sindhu in the recently released Badminton World Federation (BWF) Rankings in women’s single category?

A. Tenth B. Fifth C. Third D. Second Answer: C

12. The growth rate of the eight core sector of India saw a sequential decline of ______percent in the month of March 2018 due to weak performance of the sector.

A. 3.8% B. 4.1% C. 5.3% D. 4.2%

Answer: B

13. According to the Hockey India data, three Indian hockey players have been named for the 2018 Arjuna Award. Who among the given is not one among them?

A. Dharamvir Singh B. Manpreet Singh C. Savita Punia D. P. R. Sreejesh Answer: D

14. What is the theme of the 2018 World Press Freedom Day?

A. Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law B. Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in All Media C. Celebrating the Fundamental Principles of Press Freedom D. Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms Answer: A

15. Who among the following has been awarded the Best Actor award (female) at the 65th National Film Awards?

A. Manisha Koirala B. Divya Dutta C. Sridevi D. Bhumi Pednekar

Answer: A

16. The controversial UK marketing analytics firm Cambridge Analytica, which has been at the heart of the Face book data scandal, has announced to cease all its operations immediately and filing for insolvency in Britain and the United States. Which among the following is the parent firm of Cambridge Analytica?

A. 27 Communications Ltd B. PTG Samson Ltd

C. 404 Parental Ltd D. SCL Elections Ltd Answer: D

17. Name the state that has become the first state to provide digitally-signed land record receipts (also known as 7/12 receipts) that would check irregularities and bring in transparency.

A. Madhya Pradesh B. Gujarat C. Maharashtra D. Answer: C

18. Stepping up its crackdown on money laundering and round-tripping, SEBI recently came out with a detailed framework for risk-based Know Your Client (KYC) documentation of FPIs. FPI stands for ______

A. Foreign Personnel Investors B. Foreign Portability Investment C. Foreign Personified Investment D. Foreign Portfolio Investors Answer: D

19. Name the veteran Artist-Philosopher and founder of Adilabad's Kala Ashram who passed away, recently.

A. Neeraj Malhotra B. Ravinder Sharma C. Anjani Sen D. Sumkumar Das Gupta Answer: B

20. Name the IAS officer who has been appointed as Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). A. Devendra Jhajharia B. TS Vijayan C. T K Malhotra D. Subhash Chandra Khuntia Answer: D

21. Name the lender that has appointed Radhakrishnan Nair as an additional (independent) director of the bank for five years.

A. HDFC Bank B. Axis Bank C. ICICI Bank D. IDFC Bank Answer: C

22. India has surpassed which of the following country to become one of the world's five largest military spenders, according to the Swedish arms watchdog Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report.

A. Russia B. Japan C. Saudi Arabia D. France Answer: D

23. What is the name of a free video app launched by Disney?

A. Disney Destination B. Oh My Disney C. Guess the Disney Princess D. Disney Fan Lovers Answer: B

24. Who inaugurated the Islamabad’s first and biggest Greenfield airport?

A. Asif Ali B. Nawaz Sharif C. Mamnoon Hussain D. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Answer: D

25. Which Act is passed as a Money Bill that has been questioned by Supreme Court for government’s justification?

A. GST B. Taxation C. Fiscal Deficit D. Aadhaar Answer: D

26. Which of the following product is banned by union environment ministry to get rid of environment and health threat?

A. party poppers B. plastic bag C. glitter D. pesticide

Answer: A

27. Which poetess name is decided by Maharashtra Government to rename the Jalgaon- based North Maharashtra University?

A. Bhagu B. Annabhau Sathe C. P.S. Rege D. Bahinabai Chaudhari Answer: D

28. Which is the first state to issue a land ownership document online?

A. TamilNadu B. Haryana C. Maharashtra D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: C

29. Who has appointed as MD & CEO of Adani Transmission?

A. Berjis Desai B. Narindra Mairpady C. Jatin Jalundhwala D. Anil Sardana Answer: D

30. Who has been appointed as full-time member of 15 Finance commission?

A. Vneet S. Jaain B. Anil Sardana C. Ashok Lahiri D. Rajesh Rajan Answer: C