April 2018 Week 1 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com A2Z CA Q/A PDF for upcoming exams April 2018 - Week 1 www.aspirantszone.com 1 www.aspirantszone.com|Download AspirantsZone’sMobile App | Like us on Facebook April 2018 Week 1 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q1. Which country has recently conducted the successful testing of its latest nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile “Sarmat”? Answer: Russia Explanation: The Russian military has successfully tested its latest intercontinental ballistic missile “Sarmat”. Sarmat is intended to replace the Soviet-designed Voyevoda, the world’s heaviest ICBM known as “Satan” in the West. Q2. Name the first city of India to roll out the supply of ultra-clean Bharat Stage VI grade fuel Answer: New Delhi Explanation: With an aim to combat the rising levels of air pollution in Delhi-NCR region, petrol pumps in the capital from 1st April 2018 started supplying ultra-clean Bharat Stage VI grade fuel (both petrol and diesel). This move makes New Delhi the first city in the country to switch from BS-IV grade fuels to BS-VI (equivalent to fuel meeting Euro-VI emission norms). Cities like Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad along with 13 major cities, including Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, will also switch over to cleaner BS-VI grade fuel from January 1 next year. BS- VI fuel will be rolled out in rest of the country by April 2020. Q3. India replaced which country to become the second largest mobile phone producer in the world as per the data by Indian Cellular Association? Answer: Vietnam Explanation: India is now the second-largest mobile phone producer in the world after China. According to the data shared by Indian Cellular Association with the government, annual production of mobile phones in India increased from 3 million units in 2014 to 11 million units in 2017. Q4. Utkal Divas is an annual occasion observed by which Indian state? Answer: Odisha Explanation: People across Odisha celebrated Utkal Divas on 1st April 2018 to commemorate the formation of the state in 1936. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik extended his greetings and paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the formation of a separate state which was carved out of a combined Bengal-Bihar-Odisha province on April 1, 1936. Sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik created a special sculpture at the Puri beach marking the occasion. Q5. Who has won the 2018 Miami Open? Answer: Sloane Stephens Explanation: US Open champion Sloane Stephens defeated Latvian Jelena Ostapenko 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 to win her first Miami Open title. Sloane Stephens has now won 6 WTA titles & has never lost in a final. Q6. C.V.Rajendran who died recently was a renowned___________ Answer: Director Explanation: Veteran movie director C.V.Rajendran, who was ailing for sometime, has passed away. He was 81. Q7. Which state has received the Geographical Indications (GI) tag for its Kadaknath black Chicken recently? Answer: Madhya Pradesh Explanation: Six years after it applied for the Geographical Indications (GI) tag for Kadaknath, a chicken breed whose black meat is in demand in some quarters, Madhya Pradesh has got the coveted label. 2 www.aspirantszone.com|Download AspirantsZone’sMobile App | Like us on Facebook April 2018 Week 1 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q8. Which Indian state has won the Santosh Trophy Football Championship 2018? Answer: Kerala Explanation: Kerala have lifted their sixth Santosh Trophy Football title. In a thrilling final at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, they beat defending champions and 32-time winners Bengal via penalty shootout. Q9. Which state has recently launched scheme named ‘Rupashree’ to provide one time financial support for the marriage of poor women of the state? Answer: West Bengal Explanation: The West Bengal government has rolled out Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s dream project ‘Rupashree’ which provides one time financial support to the marriages of poor women. Q10. Name the player to lift the Men’s Singles trophy of the 2018 Miami Open? Answer: John Isner Explanation: In Tennis, American John Isner has lifted the Men’s Singles trophy of the Miami Open. In the title clash last night, the 14th seeded American defeated fourth-placed German Alexander Zverev, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 to win his first ever Masters 1,000 title. Q11. Carlos Alvarado has recently been elected as the new President of which country? Answer: Costa Rica Explanation: Carlos Alvarado, Costa Rica’s centre-left presidential candidate, is set to be the country’s next leader after elections on 1st April. Q12. What is the rank of India in the Global Startup Ecosystem 2017 Index? Answer: 37th Explanation: India ranked 37th in the global startup ecosystem in 2017, according to a report released by global startup ecosystem map Startupblink. Q13. Who has been appointed as the new President of NASSCOM? Answer: Debjani Ghosh Explanation: Debjani Ghosh, former managing director of Intel South Asia, is the new president of Nasscom. Ms.Ghosh had taken charge as the president, succeeding R.Chandrashekhar upon completion of his term. Q14. According to the latest data by the Almond Board of California, which country has become the largest importer of almonds in the world? Answer: India Explanation: India has now become the largest importer of almonds in the world. India, the second largest almond importer in the world in 2017, has already imported 154 million pounds till February this crop year (August 2017 to July 2018), overtaking Spain and China. Q15. Which team has won the 72nd edition of the Santosh Trophy Football tournament? Answer: Kerala Explanation: Kerala beat defending champions Bengal 4-2 in the tie-breaker after the final ended 2-2 in extra time to win the 72nd edition of the Santosh Trophy football tournament at the Vivekananda Yuvabharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata, West Bengal. 3 www.aspirantszone.com|Download AspirantsZone’sMobile App | Like us on Facebook April 2018 Week 1 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q16. The 5th edition of the Indo-Kyrgyzstan joint training exercise KHANJAR V was held in which state? Answer: Mizoram Explanation: The fifth Indo-Kyrgyzstan joint training exercise KHANJAR V culminated after a Joint Tactical Validation Exercise and a closing ceremony held at Counter Insurgency Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte, Mizoram. Q17. What is the theme of the World Autism Awareness Day? Answer: Empowering women and girls with autism Explanation: World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognised day on 2 April every year, encouraging Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with autism throughout the world. The theme of Autism Awareness Day in 2018 is “Empowering women and girls with autism”. Q18. What is the name of the virtual assistant launched by SIDBI on banks universal loan portal for the purpose of answering standard queries of aspirants 24*7? Answer: Samridhhi Explanation: Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has celebrated its foundation day. Chairman Managing Director of SIDBI Mohammad Mustafa launched a series of initiatives from its Lucknow bank headquarters. An MoU was signed with The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. and two MSMEs were issued insurance policies. Chairman SIDBI also launched ‘Samridhhi- the virtual assistant’ on banks revamped universal loan portal www.udyamimitra.in. Q19. Which bank has been dismissed by the Reserve Bank of India to import raw gold and silver for FY19? Answer: Axis Bank Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has dropped Axis Bank, which has been one of the largest importers of bullion, from the list of lenders allowed to ship in gold and silver for the current fiscal year. Two other small banks Karur Vyasa and South Indian Bank, were also dropped from the RBI list. Q20. Which is the newest payments banks to start its operations as a payments bank with effect from April 3, 2018? Answer: Jio Payments Bank Limited Explanation: Jio Payments Bank Limited has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from April 3, 2018. Reliance Industries Ltd was one of the 11 applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank in August 2015. Q21. Which country has become the partner country for the International Frankfurt Trade Fair, Ambiente 2019 to be held in February 2019? Answer: India Explanation: India will be the partner country for International Frankfurt Trade Fair, Ambiente 2019 to be held during February 8-12, 2019 in Germany. India will take over the partner country globe from the Netherlands. Q22. Which city has become India’s first city to have 8 police station with women in-charges? Answer: Mumbai Explanation: Mumbai, also known as the financial capital of India, has added another feather to its cap, becoming the first city of the country to have as many as eight women police station in-charges. 4 www.aspirantszone.com|Download AspirantsZone’sMobile App | Like us on Facebook April 2018 Week 1 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q23. Who has been appointed as the head of the 7 member panel formed by the government to study the process of conduction of examination by CBSE following the alleged leak of the Class 10 mathematics and the Class 12 economics papers? Answer: Vinay Sheel Oberoi Explanation: In the backdrop of the Class 12 economics question paper leak, the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has set up a seven-member committee to examine the board’s examination process. The committee headed by former HRD Secretary Vinay Sheel Oberoi will examine the conduct of Class 10 and Class 12 examinations by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in order to prevent leak of question papers and revisit all aspects related to security checks built into the system to ensure question papers reach examinees without tampering.