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Current Affairs MCQs PDF Compilation: May, 2018
1.
The 9th India Japan Energy Dialogue 2018 was held in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bangaluru
[C] Chennai
[D] Kochi
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
The 9th India Japan Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi on May 1, 2018. Both India and
Japan with a view to implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the aegis
of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) recognized the
importance of development and deployment of next generation technologies including
hydrogen to realize de-carbonization. Both countries agree to work together for energy
security, energy access and climate change issues. They further confirmed their commitment
to work together in promoting well-functioning energy markets and affirmed to promote
transparent and diversified Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market through the relaxation of
destination clause. They also agree to initiate the discussion on Electric Vehicles (Evs) and
commit to work together in promoting well-functioning energy markets.
2.
Who has won the best actor award at the 2018 Dadasaheb Phalke Awards?
[A] Salman Khan
[B] Akshay Kumar
[C] Shah Rukh Khan
[D] Salman Khan
Correct Answer: B [Akshay Kumar]
Notes:
Akshay Kumar has bagged the best actor award at the 2018 Dadasaheb Phalke awards for his
role in ‘Padman (Jury)’ and for ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’. The awards were given by Dadasaheb
Phalke Film Foundation in Mumbai on April 29. Bhumi Pednekar won the best actress trophy
for her work in Toilet Ek Prem Katha. Manisha Koirala won the ‘Most Versatile Actress’
award. Whereas,veteran actor-director Rakesh Roshan was given the lifetime achievement
award for his contribution to the industry as an actor, producer and a director. Meanwhile,
veteran actor Farida Jalal was awarded the Saraswatibai Dadasaheb Phalke Best actress
(Lifetime) award for her contribution to the film industry.
3.
Anikta Raina, who has been included in the Government of India (GoI)’s Target Olympic Podium
Scheme (TOPS), is associated with which sports?
[A] Boxing
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[B] Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Wrestling
Correct Answer: B [Tennis]
Notes:
Tennis player Anikta Raina, who has displayed good form this season both in the Fed Cup and
the professional circuit, has been included in the Government of India (GoI)’s Target Olympic
Podium Scheme (TOPS). Ankita recently broke into the top-200, reaching a career-best 197 in
the WTA rankings released earlier this month. With this, she became only the 5th Indian
woman singles tennis player after Sania Mirza, Nirupama Vaidyanathan, Sunita Rao and
Shikha Uberoi to break into the world’s top 200. Beside Raina, Mehuli Ghosh, Om Prakash
Mitharwal, Gaurav Solanki, Shahzar Rizvi, Hussamuddin Mohammad, Manu Bhaker, Anish
Bhanwala and Gaurav Solanki were also included in the TOPS list.
4.
Who has become the principal director general of the Press Information Bureau (PIB)?
[A] Nikunj Srivastav
[B] Sitanshu Kar
[C] Varsha Suri
[D] Devesh Chaturvedi
Correct Answer: B [Sitanshu Kar]
Notes:
Sitanshu Kar, a 1983-batch Indian Information Service (IIS) officer, has become the principal
director general of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). He succeeded Frank Noronha, who had
held the post since 2014. Prior to this post, Kar was serving as the AIR’s News Services
Division (NSD) director general. In a career spanning nearly 35 years, Kar has worked in key
positions in various media units of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Apart from
this, he has the distinction of being the longest serving spokesperson of the Ministry of
Defence. He served there for over a decade at a stretch.
5.
Guruji Ravinder Sharma, the renowned artist-philosopher has passed away. He belonged to
which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Telangana
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: C [Telangana]
Notes:
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Guruji Ravinder Sharma, the renowned sculpture and mentor of artists, has passed away at
Kala Ashram in Adilabad, Telangana on April 30, 2018. He was the founder of Adilabad’s Kala
Ashram and is credited to playing a vital role in protecting ancient rural and tribal art forms
and knowledge system of the country for nearly four decades. He was honoured with Kala
Ratna award by the Andhra Pradesh government in 2014 for rendering matchless services to
the field. After bifurcation of the State, the Telangana government awarded him the Ugadi
Puraskaram in 2015. Guruji was also conferred the D. Litt (Honoris Causa) by the SGT
University, Gurugram, Haryana the same year
6.
Which city to host the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBS-2019)?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] New Delhi
[C] Gandhinagar
[D] Varanasi
Correct Answer: D [Varanasi]
Notes:
The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBS-2019) will be held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh from
January 21 to 23, 2019. The event would be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and
his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth. There will be provision for the participants to
participate in the Kumbh Snan (in Allahabad) and then travel to New Delhi to be part of the
Republic Day Parade on January 26. It will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in
association with the Uttar Pradesh government with theme “Role of Indian Diaspora in
building a New India”.
7.
What is theme of 2018 International Labour Day?
[A] Uniting Workers for Social and Economic Advancement
[B] Celebrating the International Labour Movement
[C] Let’s value work by providing the jobless with start-up capital support
[D] Promote employment by supporting prospective entrepreneurs
Correct Answer: A [Uniting Workers for Social and Economic Advancement]
Notes:
The International Labour Day, also known as International Worker’s Day or May Day,
observed every year on May 1 to promote and encourage the international labour associations.
The day marks the victory of workers’ movement for 8 hours of work. It also aims to pay
tribute to workers sacrifices in achieving economic and social rights all over the world. In
India, Labour Day is referred to as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas or Kamgar Din. The first
Labour day or May Day was celebrated in the year 1923 in Chennai. The 2018 theme “Uniting
Workers for Social and Economic Advancement” motivate workers all over the world to unite
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for their rights and demand social and economic advancement from the governments and
capitalists. The theme also calls upon the labour leaders to collectively fight for the
improvement in working conditions and press for decent work.
8.
P P Lakshaman, who passed away recently, was associated with which sports?
[A] Football
[B] Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Boxing
Correct Answer: A [Football]
Notes:
P P Lakshmanan (83), the former President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and ex-
member of the Appeals committee of FIFA, has passed away at Kannur in Kerala on April 30.
He was the first Indian to be chosen as the member of FIFA’s appeal committee. He was an
eminent member of FIFA World Cup Appeal Committee for two consecutive editions,
Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010. He had also served as Kerala Football Association
president.
9.
The first-ever joint Army exercise “Harimau Shakti 2018” has started between India and which
country?
[A] Singapore
[B] Vietnam
[C] Malaysia
[D] Indonesia
Correct Answer: C [Malaysia]
Notes:
The first-ever joint Army exercise “Harimau Shakti 2018” has started between the troops of
the Indian and Malaysian armies at Wardieburn Camp in Kuala Lumpur on April 30. The focus
will remain on tactical operations in jungle warfare.The aim of the two-week long exercise is
to bolster cooperation and coordination between armed forces of both the nations and to
share the expertise of both the contingents in conduct of counter insurgency operations in
jungle terrain. Both armies stand to hone their tactical and technical skills in counter-
insurgency and counter-terrorism operations under the UN mandate. Overall, the exercise
will not only provide an excellent opportunity to both the armies to hone their operational
skills but will also contribute to enhance the strategic partnership between India and
Malaysia.
10.
The Lakhwar dam is built across which river in Uttarkhand?
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[A] Ganga River
[B] Yamuna River
[C] Brahmaputra River
[D] Narmada River
Correct Answer: B [Yamuna River]
Notes:
The under-construction Lakhwar Dam is a 192 meter high concrete gravity dam with 165.9
meter long head and 20 to 50 km long backwater reservoir on Yamuna River near the Lohari
village in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. The purpose of dam is to generate electricity as
well as meet drinking water needs of people in the area. It is expected to come up at a cost of
Rs 3,966 crore. It has a 300MW power generation capacity and will have a storage capacity of
333.04 million cubic meter.
11.
The Government of India (GoI) has launched which nationwide Karyashala for farmer outreach
as part of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan?
[A] Kisan Kalyan Karyashala
[B] Krishi Jyoti Karyashala
[C] Kisan Jyoti Karyashala
[D] Krishi Kalyan Karyashala
Correct Answer: A [Kisan Kalyan Karyashala]
Notes:
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has organised Kisan Kalyan Karyashala at
the block level across the country on May 2, 2018 in which farmers from that block will
participate. The workshops are part of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, a rural-centric
campaign that started on the 14th of last month, the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar. It will
end on May 7. During workshops, farmers from each block will be interacting with agriculture
officers and scientists to discuss ways to increase their income through adoption of new
technology. Awareness campaigns and training programmes will disseminate information
about steps for doubling the farmers’ income by 2022 and other measures taken by the NDA
government for their welfare.
12.
Kottayam Pushpanath, the renowned detective novelist has passed away. He was associated
with which language?
[A] Telugu
[B] Tamil
[C] Malayalam
[D] Kannada
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Correct Answer: C [Malayalam]
Notes:
Kottayam Pushpanath (80), the renowned Malayalam detective novelist, has passed away in
Kottayam, Kerala on May 2, 2018. He expanded the world of horror fiction in Malayalam
literature and wrote over 100 detective and horror novels in Malayalam. His original name
was Pushpanathan Pillai. It was Kottayam Pushpanath who translated Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’
into Malayalam. Among his novels, ‘Brahmarakshas’ and ‘Chuvanna Anki’ were later adapted
into movies. Many of his works were translated into various languages including Tamil,
Telugu and Kannada.
13.
The GOBAR-DHAN scheme has launched from which state to promote wealth and energy from
waste?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Haryana
Correct Answer: D [Haryana ]
Notes:
Uma Bharti, the Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation, has launched the GOBAR
(Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources) – DHAN scheme at the National Dairy Research
Institute (NDRI) Auditorium, Karnal, Haryana on May 1, 2018. The purpose of scheme is to
positively impact village cleanliness and generate wealth and energy from cattle and organic
waste. The scheme also aims at creating new rural livelihood opportunities and enhancing
income for farmers and other rural people. Under the scheme, cooking gas would be provided
to rural habitations and technical support would ensure that the scheme functioned on a
sustainable basis.
14.
Ashok Mitra, the noted scholar has passed away. He belonged to which state?
[A] Assam
[B] West Bengal
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Odisha
Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
Ashok Mitra (90), the noted scholar and the first Finance Minister in the Left Front
government in West Bengal, has passed away in Kolkata on May 1, 2018. Besides serving the
State Government, he also worked with the Central Government as the Chief Economic
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Adviser from 1970-72, when Indira Gandhi was prime minister, and was a member of Rajya
Sabha. A teacher of Economics, who taught in UN Economic Commission, Mitra was also
associated with World Bank for many years. He was one of Bengal’s most prolific columnists
and was known for his deep and critical analysis of society and its politics.
15.
Who has won the ‘Miss Koovagam 2018’ beauty pageant title?
[A] Sukanyeah
[B] Amita
[C] Mubina
[D] Nirjara
Correct Answer: C [Mubina ]
Notes:
Chennai-based transgender Mubina has won the 2018 Miss Koovagam beauty pageant title in
Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. This year, nearly 40 transgenders in the age group of 18 and 35
contested for the ‘Miss Koovagam’ title. In it, apart from their beauty and attire, the
contestants were tested for their knowledge in Indian mythologies.
16.
What is the India’s rank in the list of doping violations, as per latest report of World Anti-
Doping Agency (WADA)?
[A] 9th
[B] 6th
[C] 5th
[D] 8th
Correct Answer: B [6th]
Notes:
India has been ranked joint-sixth in the list of doping violations with 69 cases, same as that of
Russia, according to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report for samples collected in 2016.
India improved its position to sixth after being joint-third for three consecutive years from
2013 to 2015. Though, the number of dope violations for India has reduced but the trend of
sports which are mostly under the scanner remain same. Italy topped the rankings of drug
cases in 2016, followed by France (86), United States (76), Australia (75), Belgium (73).
17.
The “2018 Vijay Prahar” exercise of Indian Army has started in which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Kerala
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[D] Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The “2018 Vijay Prahar” exercise of Indian Army’s South Western Command has started near
Suratgarh in Rajasthan. Over 20,000 troops of the strike formations of the Army are engaged
in the exercise to fine-tune the joint-manship with the Indian Air Force (IAF). During the
exercise, the formations are practicing and operationalising certain concepts of operating in
the network-centric environment, integrated employment of modern-day sensors with the
weapon platforms, employment of attack helicopters in the air cavalry role and a bold
offensive of application of the Special Forces. The exercise that began a couple of weeks ago
will conclude on May 9 and Army chief General Bipin Rawat and other senior officers are
likely to witness the final phase.
18.
Who has been appointed the new chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of
Parliament?
[A] Ghulam Nabi Azad
[B] Mallikarjun Kharge
[C] Jyotiraditya Scindia
[D] Kamal Nath
Correct Answer: B [Mallikarjun Kharge]
Notes:
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, an MP from Gulbarga (Karnataka), has been re-appointed
chairman of the 22-member Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament for its fresh
term starting on May 1. Kharge, is the leader of Congress party in Lok Sabha. A majority of the
members of this parliamentary panel, which is headed by an opposition leader, are from the
ruling NDA. It is the oldest parliamentary committee that examines the accounts showing the
appropriation of sums granted by Parliament for expenditure of Government of India and
such other accounts of autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies.
19.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI)?
[A] Nilesh Sathe
[B] Badri Singh Bhandari
[C] Subhash Chandra Khuntia
[D] VK Sharma
Correct Answer: C [Subhash Chandra Khuntia]
Notes:
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Subhash Chandra Khuntia, a 1981-batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer, has been
appointed as Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved Khuntia’s appointment for a
period of 3 years. The post was vacant for more than two months after TS Vijayan’s tenure
came to an end on February 21.
20.
The Mettur Dam is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The Mettur Dam is one of the largest dams in India and the largest in Tamil Nadu located
across the river Cauvery where it enters the plains. The total length of the dam is 1,700
metres and has the capacity of 93.4 billion cubic feet. The dam creates Stanley Reservoir.
21.
The first-ever India-South Africa Business Summit (ISABS – 2018) was held in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Johannesburg
[C] Pretoria
[D] Cape Town
Correct Answer: B [Johannesburg]
Notes:
The first-ever India- South Africa Business Summit (ISABS 2018) was held at the Sandton
Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa on April 29-30, 2018. The tag line of the
Summit was “United by Legacy, Unified for Prosperity” and was attended by the Minister of
Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu. In it, Suresh Prabhu highlighted
the historical relations between India and Swaziland, Botswana and Lesotho and pledged to
take the economic partnership forward. The highlights of the summit included a book release
of ‘The Red Fort Declaration – The Legacy 20 Years’ on commemoration of 20 years of
Strategic Partnership, authored by journalist Fakir Hassen, which documents the progress of
bilateral relations between the two countries. There was also the release of a White Paper
setting out the substantive corporate social responsibilities of Indian companies based in
South Africa.
22.
Which state has become the first Indian state to provide digitally-signed land record receipts?
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