Current Affairs MCQs – 10 July 2018 “Get Unlimited Mock Tests For One Year at Rs. 599 Only” For Daily Updates Follow Our Telegram Channel and Group: https://t.me/govjobadda https://t.me/bank_ssc_preparation Q1. _____ to lead Indian hockey team as Rupinder returns in the Asian Games 2018 A. PR Sreejesh B. Krishan B Pathak C. Harmanpreet Singh D. Chinglensana Singh Kangujam Answer: A Explanation: Hockey India announced the 18-member men's squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2018, which is slated to begin in Jakarta and Palembang from August 18. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will continue to led the Indian side as Indian forward Akashdeep Singh. The full squad for the Asian games is as follows: Goalkeepers - PR Sreejesh (Captain), Krishan B Pathak Defenders - Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Birendra Lakra, Surender Kumar, Rupinder Pal Singh, Amit Rohidas Midfielders - Manpreet Singh, Chinglensana Singh Kangujam (Vice-Captain), Simranjeet Singh, Sardar Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad Forwards - SV Sunil, Mandeep Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Dilpreet Singh. Q2. The book titled "Winning Like Sourav: Think & Succeed Like Ganguly" is written by A. Abhirup Bhattacharya B. Sourav Ganguly C. Anita Nair D. Nayantara Sahgal Answer: A Explanation: The book by Abhirup Bhattacharya titled "Winning Like Sourav: Think & Succeed Like Ganguly" has an interesting story about Sourav Ganguly. The book has an interesting story about Ganguly gambling on young players like Yuvraj Singh, Mohammed Kaif, Zaheer Khan, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh to build the concept of 'Team India' and 'Men in Blue'. Q3. Which Indian Bank has announced its partnership with 'Westpac Banking Corporation' (Westpac)? A. HDFC Bank B. ICICI Bank C. Axis Bank D. SBI Bank Answer: B Explanation: ICICI Bank has announced its partnership with 'Westpac Banking Corporation' (Westpac). It is one of the top banks in Australia. It has announced the partnership to offer Indian students completely online payment solution through its 'Money2World' (M2W) platform for outward remittances. With this, Indian residents, who are customers of any bank in India, can initiate an online remittance to make fee payments to an Australian university at a fixed exchange rate from the comfort of their homes. 'Money2World', is a first-of-its-kind fully online outward remittance service for resident Indians by any bank in India. It is available to users 24x7 on all days. Q4. Panasonic appoints ______ as new MD for Indian Electricals Business. A. Vivek Sharma B. Mahesh Sharma C. Sanjib Mehta D. Ajay Mishra Answer: A Explanation: Anchor Electricals Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation announced the appointment of Vivek Sharma as the company's new Managing Director to spearhead its electricals business. In his new role, Sharma will be responsible for driving the electricals arm of the organization and oversee the growth of all businesses comprising wiring devices, switchgear; wires, cables and tapes, conduit pipes, lighting, solar, housing, power tools and indoor air quality. Q5. _______ has topped the government’s ease of doing business index for states. A. Telangana B. Andhra Pradesh C. Haryana D. Jharkhand Answer: B Explanation: Andhra Pradesh has topped the government’s ease of doing business index for states. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, released the final rankings of States in Ease of Doing Business in New Delhi. The top rankers are Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Haryana. Jharkhand and Gujarat stood fourth and fifth respectively. DIPP, Ministry of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the World Bank conducted an annual reform exercise for all States and UTs under the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP). The aim of this exercise is to improve delivery of various Central Government regulatory functions and services in an efficient, effective and transparent manner. Q6. _____ has assumed charge as the 97th President of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. A. Dr Sandeep Sancheti B. Dr Atul Kumar C. Dr Visvendra Bhaskar D. None of these Answer: A Explanation: Dr Sandeep Sancheti, Vice Chancellor of SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has assumed charge as the 97th President of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. Prof. Sancheti, known as an institution builder, before joining SRMIST as its Vice Chancellor, served as President Manipal University Jaipur, Founder Director National Institute of Technology Delhi, Director NITK Surathkal and Director In-charge of NIT Tiruchirapally, NIT Calicut, School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Delhi and also Mentor Director of newly established NIT Goa, NIT Puducherry and NIT Sikkim. Q7. British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed _____ as the new Foreign Secretary. A. Sajid Javid B. Amber Rudd C. Jeremy Hunt D. Boris Johnson Answer: C Explanation: British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Jeremy Hunt as the new Foreign Secretary. Hunt was appointed following Boris Johnson's resignation from the job amid deep divisions over Britain's departure from the European Union (EU) or Brexit. Hunt served as the health secretary. Q8. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD _____ million lining project of the Son canal in Shahabad-Bhojpur region of Bihar. A. USD 503 million B. USD 503 million C. USD 503 million D. USD 503 million Answer: A Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 503-million lining project of the Son canal in Shahabad-Bhojpur region of Bihar. The estimated cost of this project is USD 503 million (Rs 3272.49 crore) out of which USD 352 million is being provided by ADB. This project will bring immense benefits to the agriculture sector of Shahabad Bhojpur region of Bihar. Q9. Which state government has granted religious minority status to the Jewish community in the state. A. Odisha B. West Bengal C. Gujarat D. None of these Answer: C Explanation: The Gujarat government has granted religious minority status to the Jewish community in the state. The GR to this effect was issued on July 6 by the state's Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. They shall get benefits of welfare schemes formulated for religious minority communities within the jurisdiction of Gujarat. Q10. ________ has become first Chairman of Rajya Sabha to sign an MOU. A. Arun jaitley B. Venkaiah Naidu C. Rajnath Singh D. Ravi Shankar Prasad Answer: B Explanation: Rajya Sabha has, for the first time in 76 years since it came into being, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a foreign counterpart for promoting inter- parliamentary dialogue. Venkaiah Naidu has become the first Chairman of Rajya Sabha to sign such an agreement when he inked an MOU with the visiting President of the Senate of the Republic of Rwanda, Mr. Bernard Makuza. The MOU with 6 articles of cooperation seeks to promote Inter-Parliamentary dialogue, Capacity building of parliamentary staff, Organisation of conferences, forums, seminars, staff attachment programmes, workshops and exchanges, Collaboration in mutual interest in regional and international multilateral parliamentary bodies in furtherance of bilateral relations and friendship between the two countries. 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