TOPIC Defence Exams MCQ’s With Explanation: Current Affairs DEFENCE EXAMS MCQ’S WITH CURRENT AFFAIRS 1.------ promotes 2019 as year of investment in backdrop of wider business with India? A. Uzbekistan B. Pakistan C. Indonesia D. Saudi Arabia Answer: A. Uzbekistan- Uzbekistan promotes 2019 as year of investment in backdrop of wider business with India. 2. Which is the full form of NSAB? A. National Security Advisory Board B. National Seasonal Advisory Board C. National Safety Admin Board D. National Secure Advisory Board Answer: A. National Security Advisory Board -National Security Advisory Board is the full form of NSAB. 3. Centre brings booklet on cyber safety for school children titled ------------ ? A. The God of small things B. The Guide C. The White Tiger D. A Handbook for Students on cyber Safety” Answer: D. A Handbook for Students on cyber Safety - Centre brings booklet on cyber safety for school children titled as A Handbook for Students on cyber Safety. 5. Who has become the highest wicket-taker in international cricket in 2018? A. Shannon Gabriel B. Lockie Ferguson C. Jasprit Bumrah D. Kagiso Rabada Answer: C. Jasprit Bumrah -India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has become the highest wicket-taker in international cricket in 2018 after picking up 9 wickets in the Melbourne Test against Australia. 6. Which state Police becomes first police force in India to digitise all malkhanas? A. Uttar Pradesh B. Punjab C. Assam D. Delhi Answer: D. Delhi -With the launch of ‘E-Malkhana’ in the remaining 10 districts at Chinamaya Mission, the Delhi Police has become first in country to have digitalised malkhana in Police Stations of its all districts. 7. How much amount has been funded by Sports Ministry for athletes under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for their preparations for 2020 Olympics? A. Rs 200 crore B. Rs 100 crore C. Rs 150 crore D. Rs 250 crore Answer: B. Rs 100 crore - The Sports Ministry has earmarked Rs 100 crore for the funding of athletes under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for their preparations for 2020 Olympics, according to Sports Authority of India Director General Neelam Kapur. 8. Archie Schiller, the seven-year-old who was named as the co-captain of the _________ team. A. Zimbabwe B. New Zealand C. Australia D. England Answer: C. Australia - Cricket Australia named seven-year-old leg-spinner Archie Schiller as the new team co-captain alongside regular skipper Tim Paine for the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 9. First test communication satellite of Hongyan constellation and six Yunhai-2 atmospheric environment research satellites were launched by ---------- in its 297th Long March-2D rocket mission ? A. China B. Pakistan C. Saudi Arabia D. India Answer: A. China - First test communication satellite of Hongyan constellation and six Yunhai-2 atmospheric environment research satellites were launched by China in its 297th Long March-2D rocket mission. 10. Who is concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Somalia? A. Rahul Chhabra B. Suresh Krishnan C. Naresh Iyer D. Vivek Kumaran Answer: A. Rahul Chhabra - Rahul Chhabra is concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Somalia. 11. As per a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Banks recovered bad loans worth ₹__________ crore in 2017-18. A. 40,400 B. 35,300 C. 20,200 D. 55,500 Answer: A. 40,400 - Banks recovered bad loans worth ₹40,400 crore in 2017-18, as per a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The loans were recovered through channels like the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), SARFAESI Act, Debt Recovery Tribunals and Lok Adalats. 12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed Ross Island in Andaman and Nicobar as ________. A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Island B. Shaheed Dweep C. Swaraj Dweep D. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island Answer: D. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island - The Ross Island was renamed as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep, the Neil Island as Shaheed Dweep and the Havelock Island as Swaraj Dweep. 13. On December 30, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced renaming of three islands of Andaman and Nicobar archipelago as a tribute to ______________. A. Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi B. Bhagat Singh C. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Answer: C. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose - On December 30, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced renaming of three islands of Andaman and Nicobar archipelago as a tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. 14. Who is concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Liberia? A. Y.K. Sailas Thangal B. Henry Serrano Villard C. Edwin Allan Lightner D. David D. Newsom Answer: A. Y.K. Sailas Thangal - Y.K. Sailas Thangal is concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Liberia. 15. How many Ashok Chakra recipients are honoured by Keonjhar Police with postage stamps? A. 10 B. 25 C. 28 D. 65 Answer: A. 10 - There are 10 Ashok Chakra recipients are honoured by Keonjhar Police with postage stamps. 16. Which entity released guidelines on restructuring of advances to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)? A. RBI B. SEBI C. NITI Aayog D. Ministry of MSME Answer: A. RBI- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on January 1, 2019 released guidelines on restructuring of advances to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The central bank allowed a one-time restructuring of existing debt of up to 25 crore rupees for the MSMEs which have defaulted on payment, however, the loans given to them continue to be classified as standard assets. 17. Who was appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner recently? A. Vanaja N. Sarna B. Sudhir Bhargava C. Neeraj Kumar Gupta D. Suresh Chandra Answer: B. Sudhir Bhargava- Sudhir Bhargava was appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), along with four new information commissioners in the central information commission. 18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed three islands of Andaman and Nicobar after which freedom fighter? A. Shaheed Bhagat Singh B. Lala Lajpat Rai C. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose D. Chandrashekhar Azad Answer: C. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose- Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed three islands of Andaman and Nicobar after Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on December 30, 2018. These three islands are - Ross Island, Neil Island and Havelock Island. 19. Which city will host the Indian Science Congress (ISC) 2019? A. Delhi B. Mumbai C. Ranchi D. Jalandhar Answer: D. Jalandhar- The Indian Science Congress (ISC) 2019 is going to be held from January 3 – 4, 2019 in Jalandhar, Punjab. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 106th edition of ISC-2019, based on the theme ‘Future India: Science and Technology’. 20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 6th IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) in which city? A. Varanasi B. Ghazipur C. Agra D. Lucknow Answer: A. Varanasi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the 6th IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (IRRI SARC) at the campus of National Seed Research and Training Center (NSRTC) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The first international Center in the eastern India is expected to play a major role in harnessing and sustaining rice production in the region. 21. Who was sworn in as first Chief Justice of Telangana HC? A. Justice T B N Radhakrishnan B. Justice Praveen Kumar C. Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale D. Kalyan Jyoti Sengupta Answer: A. Justice T B N Radhakrishnan- Justice Thottathil Bhaskaran Nair Radhakrishnan was on January 1, 2018 sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. Prior to this, Justice Radhakrishnan had been serving as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. 22. Who was sworn in as the first acting Chief Justice of the independent Andhra Pradesh Court post bifurcation of the state? A. Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale B. Justice Praveen Kumar C. Justice T B N Radhakrishnan D. Kalyan Jyoti Sengupta Answer: B. Justice Praveen Kumar- Justice Praveen Kumar was on January 1, 2018 sworn in as the new acting Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The oath of the office was administered by the state’s Governor ESL Narasimhan. 23. Who was named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year? A. Smriti Mandhana B. Poonam Yadav C. Mithali Raj D. Harmanpreet Kaur Answer: A. Smriti Mandhana- Smriti Mandhana has been named as Best player of the year, ODI Player of the Year and included in ICC Women's Team of the Year 2018. The cricketer had played a crucial role in India’s semi-final appearance at the ICC Women’s World T20 in the West Indies. 24. Which two nations formally withdrew from UNESCO with the close of the year 2018? A. US, Palestine B. Iran, Israel C. Israel, US D. North Korea, Russia Answer: C. Israel, US- The United States and its ally Israel officially withdrew from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with the close of the year 2018. The two nations had announced their intention to quit the international organisation in October 2017, accusing it of anti-Israel bias. 25. Which space agency has launched a new platform to engage students in space science activities? A. NASA B. CSA C. ESA D. ISRO Answer: D. ISRO- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a new platform called ‘Samwad with Students’ on January 1, 2018 in Bengaluru, as part of its enhanced outreach programme. Through the ‘Samwad with Students’, ISRO aims to constantly engage youngsters across India in activities concerning space science to capture their scientific temperament.