Current Affairs MCQs – 6 August 2018 “Get Unlimited Mock Tests at Rs. 299 Only” For Daily Updates Follow Our Telegram Channel and Group: https://t.me/govjobadda https://t.me/bank_ssc_preparation Q1. Which state government launched “Swachhameva Jayate”, a campaign to make people in rural take a pledge on cleanliness? A. Karnataka B. Punjab C. Madhya Pradesh D. Kerala Answer: A Explanation: The karnataka government launched “Swachhameva Jayate”, a campaign to make people in rural Karnataka take a pledge on cleanliness. The campaign coincides with the Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018 survey being undertaken by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen). The survey will rank all Indian districts and states on the basis of evaluation of sanitation status and will run from August 1 to 31.The survey will target 698 districts, 6,980 villages and 34,900 public places randomly across the country. Q2. Which country scientists have claimed to create the first single-chromosome yeast? A. Canada B. Japan C. China D. United States Answer: C Explanation: Chinese scientists have claimed to create the first single-chromosome yeast while not affecting the majority of its functions, a breakthrough that could help in furthering research related to ageing and diseases in humans. Molecular biologists at the Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences in China used CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing to create a single-chromosome yeast strain. Using the CRISPR-Cas9, the research team removed the DNA at the telomeres, the ends of chromosomes that protect them from degrading. They also snipped out the centromeres, sequences in the middle that are important to DNA replication. Q3. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu unveiled the world's first-ever thermal battery in which city? A. Vijayawada B. Vishakhapatnam C. Amaravati D. Guntur Answer: C Explanation: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu unveiled the world's first-ever thermal battery in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. It is Manufactured by the Bharat Energy Storage Technology Private Limited (BEST). It is aimed at boosting up renewable sources of energy production, instead of non-renewable fossil fuel-based energy generation. The plant in Andhra Pradesh is expected to start commercial operations by May 2019. Q4. The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Ltd (ULCCS), has appointed ______ as its new CEO. A. Rituraj Singh B. Puneet Shukla C. Raveendran Kasthuri D. Balram Kumar Answer: C Explanation: The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Ltd (ULCCS), has appointed Raveendran Kasthuri as its new CEO. Kasthuri, a Kannur native, would assume charge as CEO of the Malabar-based society, on August 6. The ULCCS was formed in 1925 by the eminent social reformer Guru Vagbhatananda in a remote hamlet called Uralungal in Kozhikode district, as a novel mass movement against the anarchies of the caste system prevalent in those days. Q5. The government has approved how many new research projects under its Impacting Research Innovation and Technology „IMPRINT-2‟ scheme. A. 150 B. 122 C. 114 D. 95 Answer: B Explanation: The government has approved 122 new research projects of 112 crore rupees under its Impacting Research Innovation and Technology „IMPRINT-2‟ scheme. The initiative aims to advance research in energy, security, and healthcare domains in the high education institutions. IMPRINT is the first of its kind government-supported initiative to address the major science and engineering challenges that India must address and champion to enable, empower and embolden the nation for inclusive growth and self-reliance. The proposals were approved at the IMPRINT 2 Apex Committee meeting held in New Delhi. Q6. Which country has won Women‟s Hockey World Cup title. A. Ireland B. India C. Netherlands D. Germany Answer: C Explanation: The Netherlands beat Ireland 6-0 to win 8th Women‟s Hockey World Cup title. The Netherlands team hasn‟t lost since the Olympic final two years ago. This was Ireland‟s first World Cup since 2002, and its previous best result was 11th in 1994. Q7. Which country government announced new plans to change the law for organ and tissue donation to address the urgent need for organs within Indian-origin communities in the country? A. UK B. US C. Canada D. None of these Answer: A Explanation: The U.K. government announced new plans to change the law for organ and tissue donation to address the urgent need for organs within Indian-origin communities in the country. The proposed new system of consent for organ and tissue donation is expected to come into effect in England in 2020 as part of a drive to help black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people desperately waiting for a life-saving transplant. Under the new presumed consent system, those who do not want to donate their organs will be able to record their decision on the state-funded National Health Service (NHS) Organ Donor Register (ODR). Q8. Who has won gold medal in women‟s singles category at 2018 BWF World Championships A. He Bingjiao B. P. V. Sindhu C. Carolina Marín D. Akane Yamaguchi Answer: C Explanation: P V Sindhu has won a silver medal at World Championships 2018 of Badminton in women‟s singles category held at Nanjing, China. Sindhu lost 21-19, 21-10 in the final for the second straight time in World Championships. Carolina Marin is the first player to win three World titles in her career. PV Sindhu wins her second successive silver at the tournament. Q9. Who inaugurated International Conference on Sustainable Growth through Material Recycling in New Delhi? A. Nitin Gadkari B. Suresh Prabhu C. Piyush Goyal D. None of these Answer: A Explanation: NITI Aayog‟s International Conference on “Sustainable Growth through Material Recycling: Policy Prescriptions” was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways & Ganga Rejuvenation, Nitin Gadkari at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in New Delhi. The day-long conference has 5 technical sessions on “Circular Economy in Material Recycling”, “Infrastructural Issues in Recycling Industry”, “Standardization and certification in Recycling Industry”, “Environmental Benefits of Material Recycling”, “Financial and Taxation issues in Recycling Industry”, “Financial and Taxation issues in Recycling Industry” respectively, followed by a Valedictory Session to be chaired by Dr. V K Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog. It is expected that the deliberations at the conference will provide inputs for the policy formulation on various aspects related to material recycling. Q10. Jorepokhri Salamander Wildlife Sanctuary located in which state? A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. West Bengal D. 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