Monthly Current Affairs Quiz – March 2018

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Monthly Current Affairs Quiz – March 2018

Monthly Current Affairs Quiz – March 2018
1). Which of the following lake has emerged as E. None of these.
the single largest habitat of Irrawaddy dolphins Answer: A
in the world with the spotting of 155 such Explanation:
animals? Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd and Celebrus Capital Ltd
A. Wullar Lake. signs for online trading services.
B. Chilika Lake. 3). To how much amount RBI Increases Currency
C. Dal Lake. Derivative Trade Limit?
D. Loktak Lake. A. USD 50 Million.
E. None of these. B. USD 100 Million
Answer: B C. USD 150 Million
Explanation: D. USD 200 Million
The Chilika Lake in Odisha has emerged as the E. USD 250 Million
single largest habitat of Irrawaddy dolphins in the Answer: B
world with the spotting of 155 such animals, Explanation:
according to the Chilika Development Authority RBI increases Currency Derivative Trade Limit To
(CDA). USD 100 Million.
2). Which of the following bank and Celebrus 4). What is the percentage of India’s growth in
Capital Ltd signs for online trading services? last year Foreign Exchange earnings?
A. Catholic Syrian Bank. A. 9.5%
B. South Indian Bank. B. 9.6%
C. State Bank Of India. C. 9.8%
D. UCO Bank. D. 9.9%
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E. 10% Answer: B
Answer: D Explanation:
Explanation: The Decision Review System (DRS) will be used in
9.9% Growth In Last year Foreign Exchange the Indian Premier League for the first time in the
Earnings. tournament's 2018 edition following BCCI's
5). What is the name of the Indian Anti-Tank approval.
Guided Missile (ATGM) which was successfully 7). Kanakalata Mohanty is related to which field?
flight-tested in desert conditions against two A. Dancer.
tank targets at different ranges and timings? B. Writer.
Options C. Singer.
A. Agni. D. Politician.
B. Dhanush. E. Musician.
C. Nag. Answer: B
D. Prithvi. Explanation:
E. None of these. Eminent Odia writer Kanakalata Mohanty passed
Answer: C away. She was 82.
Explanation: 8). What is the amount did Cabinet guarantee to
The Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Nag was banks for market intervention in purchase of
successfully flight-tested in desert conditions pulses, oilseeds?
against two tank targets at different ranges and A. 9500.
timings. B. 19000.
6). DRS will be used in the Indian Premier League C. 18500.
for the first time in the tournament's 2018 edition D. 19500.
following BCCI's approval, what is the full form of E. None of these.
DRS? Answer: B
A. Decision Review Solution Explanation:
B. Decision Review System Cabinet doubles guarantee to banks for market
C. Dhoni Review System. intervention in purchase of pulses, oilseeds from
D. Decision Revising System 9500 to 19000.
E. None of these.
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9). Which of the following state the first Mega C. 7.7%
Food Park started? D. 7.8%
A. Maharashtra. E. None of these.
B. Madhya Pradesh. Answer: A
C. Kerala. Explanation:
D. Orissa. Moody's Investors Service estimated that India
E. None of these. will grow 7.6% in the calendar year 2018 and
Answer: A 7.5% in 2019.
Explanation: 12). Which of the following bank has announced
The first Mega Food Park in the state of its partnership with Ripple to facilitate payments
Maharashtra Satara Mega Food Park Pvt. Ltd. at into and out of India?
Village Degaon, District Satara was inaugurated A. IndusInd Bank.
by Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister of Food B. South Indian Bank.
Processing Industries. C. State Bank Of India.
10). What will be the growth rate of India in 2018 D. UCO Bank.
according to Moody? E. None of these.
A. 7.5% Answer: A
B. 7.6% Explanation:
C. 7.7% IndusInd Bank announced its partnership with
D. 7.8% Ripple (the enterprise blockchain solution for
E. None of these. Global Payments) to facilitate payments into and
Answer: B out of India.
Explanation: 13). Up to how much amount did Reserve Bank
Moody's Investors Service estimated that India of India (RBI) has raised exposure limit under
will grow 7.6% in the calendar year 2018 and exchange traded currency derivatives (ETCD)
7.5% in 2019. trading for residents and foreign portfolio
11). What will be the growth rate of India in 2019 investors (FPIs) ?
according to Moody? A. $100 million
A. 7.5% B. $200 million
B. 7.6% C. $300 million
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D. $400 million Answer: B
E. $500 million Explanation:
Answer: A Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani attended the
Explanation: 27th Technological Conference of Indian Jute
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised exposure Industries' Research Association (IJIRA) on
limit under exchange traded currency derivatives Shaping the Future of Jute in Kolkata.
(ETCD) trading for residents and foreign portfolio 16). To the co-operation in which field India and
investors (FPIs) to $100 million. Fiji signed MoU?
14). How much amount did China-based Asian A. Renewable Energy.
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has B. Trade
approved loans to India for infrastructure-related C. Manpower
projects in 2018? D. Health Sector
A. 1 billion E. None of these.
B. 1.5 billion Answer: A
C. 2 billion Explanation:
D. 2.5 billion Narendra Modi has been apprised of a
E. None of these. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on co-
Answer: B operation in renewable energy between India
Explanation: and Fiji.
China-based Asian Infrastructure Investment 17). How many MOU’s signed between India and
Bank (AIIB) has approved $1.5 billion in loans to Jordan?
India for infrastructure-related projects in 2018. A. 1
15). Where did 27th Technological Conference of B. 2
Indian Jute Industries' Research Association C. 3
(IJIRA) started? D. 4
A. New Delhi. E. 5
B. Kolkata. Answer: C
C. Bangalore. Explanation:
D. Chennai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the visiting
E. Mumbai. King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein held
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bilateral talks and signed 3 MOU’s in the field of Answer: B
Cooperation in the Field of Manpower, Health Explanation:
Sector and Mutual Administrative Assistance in The National Institute of Fashion Technology
Customs Matters. (NIFT), Delhi will conduct a National Sizing
18). Under which field the Union Cabinet chaired Survey to develop a comprehensive size chart for
by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved ready-to-wear industry based on the body
the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding measurements of the Indian population.
(MoU) between India and Vietnam? 20). What is the name of bilateral military
A. Renewable Energy. exercise between Indian Army and Seychelles
B. Trade People’s Defence Force was held at Mahe Island
C. Manpower in Seychelles archipelago?
D. Health Sector A. Equivirine.
E. None of these. B. Nomadic Elephant.
Answer: B C. Lamitye.
Explanation: D. Red Flag.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister E. Hand In Hand.
Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Answer: C
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Explanation:
India and Vietnam on Economic and Trade The eighth edition Lamitye 2018, bilateral military
Cooperation. exercise between Indian Army and Seychelles
19). Which of the following organisation will People’s Defence Force was held at Mahe Island
conduct a National Sizing Survey to develop a in Seychelles archipelago.
comprehensive size chart for ready-to-wear 21). How much amount of crore did center has
industry based on the body measurements of the approved under the Nirbhaya fund for eight
Indian population? major cities?
A. NIIT A. 2500.
B. NIFT B. 2600.
C. NEFT C. 2700.
D. NIEFT D. 2800
E. None of these. E. 2900.
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Answer: E The world’s largest solar park, Shakti Sthala, was
Explanation: inaugurated in Karnataka's Pavagada by
Women and Child Development Ministry has Karnataka CM Sidharamaya and state Power
approved projects worth over Rs 2,900 crore Minister DK Shivakumar.
under the Nirbhaya fund for eight major cities to 24). Which of the following state government has
make them safer for women. announced collaboration with online
22). Which of the following country encyclopedia Wikipedia to promote Marathi
issued postage stamps with the theme of globally and increase its online usage?
Phagwah (Holi)? A. Maharashtra.
A. Guyana. B. Karnataka.
B. Mexico. C. Orissa.
C. India. D. Tamilnadu
D. Nepal. E. Assam.
E. Bangaladesh. Answer: A
Answer: A Explanation:
Explanation: The Maharashtra government has announced
Guyana, a South American country, issued four collaboration with online encyclopedia Wikipedia
postage stamps with the theme of Phagwah to promote Marathi globally and increase its
(Holi). Interestingly, the stamps were printed in online usage.
the denominations of 6, 25, 30 and 40 cents. 25). What is the name of Jordan Prime Minister?
23). Which of the following state has started A. Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein
world’s largest solar park? B. Abdullah II Al-Hussein
A. Maharashtra. C. Abdullah III bin Al-Hassein.
B. Karnataka. D. Abdullah I bin Al-Hussein.
C. Orissa. E. None of these.
D. Tamilnadu Answer: A
E. Assam. Explanation:
Answer: B During bilateral talks between Jordan's King
Explanation: Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein and Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on Thursday, India and Jordan
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signed 12 agreements at Hyderabad House in 28). What is the revised interstate of SBI?
New Delhi. A. 7.95%
26). What is the name of Kolkata-born Para- B. 7.59%
swimmer and Commonwealth Games bronze C. 8.15%
medalist who has been suspended for three D. 8.51%
years? E. None of these.
A. Prasanta Karmakar Answer:C
B. Mariyappan. Explanation:
C. Deepa Karmakar. The SBI raised MCLR rate to 8.15% from 7.95%,
D. Devendra Dathariya. effective immediately.
E. None of these. 29). On which of the following day NHAI to
Answer: A deploy all women toll collecting staff?
Explanation: A. National Women’s Day.
Kolkata-born Para-swimmer and Commonwealth B. International Women’s Day.
Games bronze medalist Prasanta Karmakar has C. World Consumer Rights Day.
been suspended for three years for recording D. National Consumer Rights Day.
videos of female swimmers. E. None of these.
27). In which of the following state Indian woman Answer: B
cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur joined as Deputy Explanation:
Superintendent of Police? NHAI to deploy all women toll collecting staff on
A. Punjab. international Women’s Day.
B. Karnataka. 30). What is the toll free number launched by
C. Orissa. Tamilnadu government for students?
D. Tamilnadu A. 14417.
E. Assam. B. 14117.
Answer: A C. 14711.
Explanation: D. 14812.
Indian woman cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur from E. 14563.
her first day as Deputy Superintendent of Police Answer: A
in Punjab. Explanation:
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Chief Minister K Palaniswami formally launched Explanation:
the toll-free number 14417 through the 24-hour SanDisk has unveiled the world's fastest MicroSD
Education Guidance Centre set up at the card called Extreme UHS-I MicroSDXC with 400
Secretariat that would offer information relating GB of storage.
to school education and offer guidance to 33). Who has been appointed as India’s
students. ambassador to strategically key Afghanistan?
31). Which of the following organisation will act A. Vinay Kumar.
as an independent regulator for the auditing B. Manpreet Vohra.
profession which was one of the key changes C. Manpreet Aohra.
brought in by the Companies Act 2013? D. Vijay Kumar.
A. RBI. E. None of these.
B. NFRA. Answer: A
C. IRDAI. Explanation:
D. NPCI. Senior diplomat Vinay Kumar has been
E. None of these. appointed as India’s ambassador to strategically
Answer: B key Afghanistan.
Explanation: 34). Which of the following organisation has
NFRA will act as an independent regulator for the signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
auditing profession which was one of the key with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for
changes brought in by the Companies Act 2013. installing energy-efficient LED lights at airports,
32). Which of the following company has buildings and facilities owned by AAI across
unveiled the world's fastest MicroSD card called India?
Extreme UHS-I MicroSDXC with 400 GB of A. ESAF
storage? B. EESL
A. SanDisk. C. ENET.
B. Micron. D. ESEL.
C. Sony. E. None of these.
D. Transcend. Answer: B
E. HP. Explanation:
Answer: A
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Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) signed a The Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the concluded a large scale operational exercise in
Airports Authority of India (AAI) for installing the Arabian Sea.
energy-efficient LED lights at airports, buildings 37). Which of the following bill would help in
and facilities owned by AAI across India. laying down measures to deter economic
35). Where did Annual Army Seminar has offenders from evading the process of Indian law
inaugurated? by remaining outside the jurisdiction of Indian
A. Bangalore. courts?
B. Chennai. A. Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2018.
C. Mumbai. B. Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2017.
D. New Delhi. C. Fugitive Economic Offence Bill, 2018
E. None of these. D. Fugitive Economic Offence Bill, 2017
Answer: D E. None of these.
Explanation: Answer: A
Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr Subhash Bhamre Explanation:
inaugurated one-day Annual Army Seminar for The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri
2017-18 on ‘Contribution of the Army towards Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of
Nation Building’ at Manekshaw Centre New the Ministry of Finance to introduce the Fugitive
Delhi. Economic Offenders Bill, 2018 in Parliament.
36). In which of the following sea or Ocean the 38). What is the limit for FPIs in interest rate
Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy futures (IRFs)?
concluded? A. 2000 Cr.
A. Arabian Sea. B. 3000 Cr.
B. Bay Of Bengal. C. 4000 Cr.
C. Indian Ocean. D. 5000 Cr.
D. Red Sea. E. 6000 Cr.
E. None of these. Answer: D
Answer: A Explanation:
Explanation: The banking regulator has allowed a limit of Rs.
5,000 crore for FPIs to go long in IRFs.
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39). Under which scheme RBI has been decided Explanation:
to withdraw the incentives which was being given Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad on Friday
to the banks for installation of Cash Recyclers submitted his resignation from the post of
and ATMs those dispensing only lower chairman of the junior national selection
denomination notes as contained in the Master committee.
Direction DCM? 41). Who has became the first Indian woman
Options wrestler to win gold in the Senior Asian
A. CDES Championships after winning in the 65 kg
B. CDSE freestyle category?
C. CSDE A. Navjot Kaur.
D. CDGS B. Navjet Kaur.
E. None of these. C. Navjot Kanth.
Answer: A D. Navjot Kasi.
Explanation: E. None of these.
Under Currency Distribution & Exchange Scheme Answer: A
(CDES), RBI has been decided to withdraw the Explanation:
incentives which were being given to the banks Navjot Kaur became the first Indian woman
for installation of Cash Recyclers and ATMs wrestler to win gold in the Senior Asian
dispensing only lower denomination notes as Championships after winning in the 65 kg
contained in the Master Direction DCM. freestyle category.
40). Name the former Indian pacer who has 42). Who won a silver medal at the ongoing
submitted his resignation from the post of Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek,
chairman of the junior national selection Kyrgyzstan?
committee? A. Vinesh Phogat.
A. Amarnath. B. Geeta Phogat.
B. Jawahar Srinath. C. Babhitha Kumari.
C. Venkatesh Prasad. D. Sakshi Malik.
D. Lakshmipathi Balaji. E. None of these.
E. None of these. Answer: A
Answer: C Explanation:
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