January 2018 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com A2Z CA Q/A PDF for upcoming exams January 2018 - Week 4 www.aspirantszone.com www.aspirantszone.com|Download AspirantsZones Mobile App | Like us on Facebook January 2018 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q1. Who has been elected as the President of Finland? Answer: Sauli Niinisto Explanation: Finland has re-elected their popular and pragmatic president Sauli Niinisto, who is credited for maintaining a balanced relationship with the nations powerful neighbour Russia at a time of simmering relations between Moscow the West. Q2. What is the projected range of Indias GDP growth for the fiscal 2018-19 as per the Economic Survey 2017-18? Answer: 7-7.5 % Explanation: Indias Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for 2018-19 has been projected at 7 to 7.5 percent as per the Economic Survey 2017-18. Q3. Name the winner of the Australian Open 2018 in the mens single category Answer: Roger Federer Explanation: Mens Singles – Roger Federer (Switzerland) Womens Singles – Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark) Mixed Doubles – Gabriela Dabrowski (Canada) – Mate Pavic (Croatia) Q4. The best Album of the Year award has been won by which album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards? Answer: 24K Magic Explanation: Album Of The Year: 24K Magic by Bruno Mars Song of the Year: Bruno Mars, Thats What I Like Record Of The Year: Bruno Mars, 24K Magic Q5. Recently the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, released a book on his father titled The Tall Man Biju Patnaik. Who is the author of the book? Answer: Sundar Ganesan Explanation: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik released a book on his father — The Tall Man Biju Patnaik — written by Sundar Ganesan, who said his material on Biju Patnaik was found scattered all over the world in countries like Indonesia, France, Germany, USA, Russia, Singapore, and other places. Q6. As per the Economic Survey 2017-18, the GDP growth of India is pegged at _______ percent for the fiscal ending March 31, 2017 Answer: 6.75 percent Explanation: The Economic Survey sees GDP growth at 6.75 per cent in the current fiscal year, ending March 31, 2018. Q7. Name the newly appointed Foreign Secretary of India to succeed Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Answer: Vijay Keshav Gokhale Explanation: Senior diplomat Vijay Keshav Gokhale has assumed charges as the new Foreign Secretary of India. Gokhale succeeds Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, as the latter completed his tenure on January 28. Q8. Dinesh Nandan Sahay passed away recently. He served as the first governor of which state? Answer: Chhattisgarh Explanation: The first governor of Chhattisgarh and former governor of Tripura, Dinesh Nandan Sahay, has passed away. Q9. The government of Assam has recently unveiled a postage stamp on legendary sportsperson Dr Talimeren Ao to mark his birth centenary. He was a noted player of which sports? Answer: Football Explanation: Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi released a postage stamp on legendary footballer Dr Talimeren Ao during his birth centenary. Ao was instrumental in popularising football in Assam. He was captain of the Indian football team in their first official match in the 1948 London Olympics. www.aspirantszone.com|Download AspirantsZones Mobile App | Like us on Facebook January 2018 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q10. Name the word which has been chosen as the Hindi Word of the Year 2017 by the Oxford Dictionaries? Answer: AADHAAR Explanation: The Hindi Word of the Year as announced by Oxford Dictionaries for 2017 is AADHAAR. Aadhaar also becomes the first Oxford Dictionaries Hindi Word of the Year. The accompanying shortlisted words include Notebandi, Swachh, Vikaas, Yoga and Bahubali, reflect the social, cultural, political and economic trends and events that have been part of 2017. Q11. According to a recent survey conducted by GoBankingRates, what is the rank of India among 112 countries in terms of cheapest country to live or retire? Answer: Second Explanation: According to a survey by GoBankingRates ranked nations, India is ranked second only to South Africa as the cheapest country to live or retire. These rankings are based four key affordability metrics: Local purchasing power index, rent index, Groceries index, and Consumer price index. Q12. Which ministry has planned to set up a Social Media Communication Hub in different districts to get real-time updates of the trending news of the districts? Answer: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Explanation: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has planned to set up a Social Media Communication Hub that would help it keep a tab on trending news in districts and gather feedback on the Centres flagship schemes. Under the project, media persons would be employed on contractual basis in each district to be the eyes and ears of the government and provide real-time updates from the ground. Q13. Who has been selected to be honored with the fifth Yash Chopra Memorial Award in February 2018? Answer: Asha Bhosle Explanation: Bollywood playback doyenne Asha Bhosle will be given the Yash Chopra Memorial Award.She will be the fifth winner of the award. Previous recipients are Asha Bhosales elder sister and Bollywood playback singer Lata Mangeshkar, and actors Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, and Shah Rukh Khan. Q14. Name the documentary movie to win the US Grand Jury Prize at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival Answer: Kailash Explanation: A film on the life of Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi has won the US Documentary Grand Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival being held at Park City in Utah. The documentary, titled Kailash has been directed by debutante Derek Doneen. It traces the journey of Satyarthi and his efforts to eliminate child trafficking and child labour. The film has been produced by Davis Guggenheim and Sarah Anthony, and co-produced by Purnima Raghunath. Q15. The tableau of which state bagged the best tableau award for the 69th Republic Day Parade? Answer: Maharashtra Explanation: Out of 23 tableaux participated in this year Republic Day Parade, the tableau from Maharashtra depicting coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj won the first prize, while tableau from Assam depicting traditional masks and sastras bagged second and Tableau of Chhattisgarh,depicting Ramgarhs ancient amphitheatre was awarded third prize. Q16. Recently, Gurcharan Singh Kalkat passed away. He was an eminent __________ Answer: Agricultural Scientist Explanation: Eminent agricultural scientist and Padma Bhushan awardee Gurcharan Singh Kalkat has passed away. Kalkat was actively involved as an agricultural scientist during the Green Revolution in Punjab in the 1950s and 1960s to make the country self-reliant in foodgrain. Q17. Who is the author of the newly launched book titled, Dilli Meri Dilli: Before and After 1998? Answer: Sheila Dikshit Explanation: Book titled Dilli Meri Dilli: Before and After 1998, written by Sheila Dikshit, who was Chief Minister of Delhi www.aspirantszone.com|Download AspirantsZones Mobile App | Like us on Facebook January 2018 Week 4 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com for an uninterrupted 15 years, the book, with the help of rare and carefully curated photographs, offers an engrossing narrative about the journey of Indias capital city and its evolution over the centuries. Q18. Yesteryear ace _______actor Chandrashekhar passed away recently. Answer: Kannada Explanation: Noted Kannada actor Chandrashekhar popularly known as Edakallu Guddada Mele Chandrashekhar, 63, has passed away. Q19. Name the winner of the womens single title at the Australian Open 2018 Answer: Caroline Wozniacki Explanation: Caroline Wozniacki lifted her first Grand Slam title as she beat Simona Halep 7-6, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Australian Open Tennis womens singles title. Q20. Which state government has launched the Shakti App recently in a bid to ensure the safety of women population of the state? Answer: Himachal Pradesh Explanation: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched the Shakti app, which comes with a panic button, for womens safety here. The app was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) of the Himachal Pradesh government. Once triggered, the app would automatically send a message to the nearest police control room and start recording audio and video after 20 seconds. Q21. Which team has won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2018? Answer: Delhi Explanation: Delhi won their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after beating Rajasthan by 41 runs in the final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Q22. The 21st edition of India International Seafood Show (IISS) 2018 has been organised in which state of India? Answer: Goa Explanation: Indias best marine products will be showcased for buyers from around the world at the 21st edition of India International Seafood Show (IISS) in Goa from January 27-29, while industry leaders and experts will deliberate on policies, market trends, technology and roadmaps to achieving an export target of US$10 billion by 2022. Q23. Name the Indias first indigenously developed vaccine which has received the pre-qualified tag by the World Health Organisation Answer: Rotavac vaccine Explanation: For the first time, a vaccine conceived and developed from scratch in India has been pre-qualified by the World Health Organisation. The Rotavac vaccine, developed by the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech Limited last year, was included in Indias national immunisation programme. To be pre-qualified means that the vaccine can be sold internationally to several countries in Africa and South America. Q24. The government of India has recently signed an MoU worth $168 million with which institution to raise incomes and food security for tribal farming households in northeast India? Answer: UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Explanation: The UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Indian government signed a $168 million pact to sustainably raise incomes and food security for tribal farming households in northeast India.