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1, 2 March 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

1st, 2nd March 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for March 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 1, 2 March 2018:
The world’s largest solar park has launched in which state?
A. Odisha
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Karnataka
Answer: D
Explanation: The Karnataka government has launched the world’s largest solar park ‘Shakti Sthalaon’ at Pavagada in Tumakuru district, about 180km from Bengaluru. The solar park has a capacity of 2,000 MW and has set up at an investment of Rs16,500 crore. The first phase of the park will generate 600MW, while the balance 1,400MW is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2018. The park will create employment and act as an incentive for natives and farmers to explore new opportunities of socio-economic growth in the region.

T. Thomas, who passed away on 2 March 2018, was the former Chairman of which corporate entity?
A. ITC
B. HLL
C. TCS
D. IDBI
Answer: B
Explanation: T.Thomas, former Chairman of Hindustan Unilever Limited (then Hindustan Lever Limited or HLL), passed away on 2 March 2018 at the age of 90 in Mumbai. He was Chairman of the company from 1973-1980 and later he served as Unilever Director. Thomas led the company through the difficult price control era and laid the foundation for Unilever to retain the majority holding under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) at the time. He was also instrumental in recasting the company’s then management trainee programme whereby trainees were given an exposure of working in rural areas for their all-round development. Thomas was also a Non-Executive Chairman of other big companies like Glaxo and Lafarge.

Which Indian woman wrestler has clinched India’s first gold at the 2018 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships?
A. Navjot Kaur
B. Vinesh Phogat
C. Sakshi Malik
D. Sangeeta Phogat
Answer: A
Explanation: Navjot Kaur has scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a Gold medal at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships. She clinched the coveted yellow metal in the 65 kg freestyle category at the tournament held at Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan on March 2, 2018. Navjot defeated Japan’s Miya Imai, 9-1 in a one-sided final bout yesterday to give India’s its first Gold of the ongoing Championships. Rio Olympics Bronze medallist Sakshi Malik won a bronze in the 62 kg division after getting the better of Kazakhstan’s Ayaulym Kassymova, 10-7.The two medals took India’s medals tally to six – 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

March 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Objective Questions

March 2018 GK, Current Affairs 1st to 31st March 2018 Daily Quiz, Pdf, Objective Questions: Current Affairs Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Air force, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates.
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    26, 27, 28 February 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

    26, 27, 28 February 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for February 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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    Current Affairs Questions on 26, 27, 28 February 2018:
    What is the theme of the 2018 National Science Day (NSD)?
    A. Science for Nation Building
    B. Scientific Issues for Development of the Nation
    C. Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future
    D. Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons
    Answer: C
    Explanation: The National Science Day (NSD) is observed every year on February 28 to mark the discovery of Raman effect by Physicist CV Raman on 28th February, 1928. The purpose of the day is to spread the message of importance of science and its application among the people. The theme of NSD-2018 is “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”, which has been chosen for the purpose of raising public appreciation of the scientific issues involved.

    The 2018 Winter Olympics held at PyeongChang (South Korea) concluded with a grand closing ceremony held on 25 February 2018. Which country topped the medals tally?
    A. USA
    B. UK
    C. China
    D. Norway
    Answer: D
    Explanation: With 14 gold medals, 14 silver medals and 11 bronze medals, Norway topped the medals tally of 2018 Winter Olympics that concluded on 25 February 2018. Germany finished at second place with 14 gold medals, 10 silver medals and 7 bronze medals. With 11 gold medals, 8 silver medals and 10 bronze medals, Canada finished at third place in the medals tally. The 2018 Winter Olympics (officially known as the XXIII Olympic Winter Games) were held at PyeongChang (South Korea) from 9 February to 25 February 2018. The opening and closing ceremonies were held at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. Next Winter Olympics of 2022 will be held at Beijing (China).

    Who has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of the television channel Rajya Sabha TV?
    A. Sudhir Chaudhary
    B. Nidhi Razdan
    C. Rahul Mahajan
    D. Shereen Bhan
    Answer: C
    Explanation: Television journalist Rahul Mahajan has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of the television channel Rajya Sabha TV. He is currently a consulting editor in Prasar Bharati. Mahajan has been a journalist for 26 years, starting off with Hindi daily ‘Jansatta’. He later branched out to television news. He worked with leading Hindi television channels such as Aaj Tak, Zee News and Star News.

    Which state won Vijay Hazare Trophy for 2017-18 on 27 February 2018?
    A. Punjab
    B. Kerala
    C. Maharashtra
    D. Karnataka
    Answer: D
    Explanation: Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Trophy for 2018 by defeating Saurashtra by 41 runs on 27 February 2018. Needing to win 254 runs to win, Saurashtra team was all-out for 212 runs. The in-form Mayank Agarawal hit a brilliant 90 runs for Karnataka. This is the third Vijay Hazare Trophy for Karnataka. It had won the 2013-14 and 2014-15 editions by defeating Railways and Punjab respectively. This is also Karnataka’s first domestic trophy of the season after having lost out on the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The Vijay Hazare Trophy, also known as the Ranji One Day Trophy, was started in 2002-03 as a limited-overs cricket domestic competition involving state teams from the Ranji Trophy plates. It is named after the famous Indian cricketer Vijay Hazare...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

    21 to 25 February 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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    Current Affairs Questions on 21 to 25 February 2018:
    What is the name of the new political party launched by actor Kamal Haasan on 21 February 2018?
    A. MNM
    B. DNM
    C. BKD
    D. MMA
    Answer: A
    Explanation: Superstar Kamal Haasan announced the name of his new political party at a massive function in Tamil Nadu’s political capital Madurai on 21 February 2018. The name of his party is ‘Makkal Neethi Meyam’ (MNM) which means Centre for People’s Justice. He also unveiled his party’s flag featuring six united hands – three each in white and red – with a white star in the middle. Earlier the actor also visited the House of former President APJ Abdul Kalam in Rameswaram and sought blessings of the former President’s elder brother, Mohammed Meeran Lebbai Maraikayer.

    Which committee has been constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to look into bank frauds?
    A. Y H Malegam committee
    B. A.K. Misra committee
    C. Nandkumar Saravade committee
    D. S Raman committee
    Answer: A
    Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a new 5-member expert Committee under the chairmanship of Y H Malegam, a former member of the Central Board of Directors of RBI, to look into the reasons for wide divergence by banks in asset classification and provisioning by banks and measures to prevent frauds. The committee will also look into the issue of huge non-performing asset divergences — between what banks classify and what is detected in RBI inspection — and recommend steps to address the issue. The other members of the committee are Bharat Doshi, S. Raman and Nandkumar Saravade. A.K. Misra, Executive Director of RBI, will be the Member-Secretary of the committee

    Which state government has officially launched Parivartan scheme – Cleanliness & Pollution Free Drive ?
    A. Haryana
    B. Uttar Pradesh
    C. Chattisgarh
    D. Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: A
    Explanation: The Haryana government has officially launched the Parivartan scheme, which is designed to address 10 issues including cleanliness and pollution, in 46 developmental blocks of the state. The 10 issues include facilitation of financing, making agriculture profitable and sustainable, improving health services, implementing Swachh Bharat, decongesting market areas, engaging the youth, checking air pollution, ensuring availability of identity-related services, effective policing, and ensuring road order and conduct. Under this scheme, the state government will provide training (practical) to the employees and thus will create strong training workforce in the state. This is a unique scheme in order to ensure that the benefit of all government scheme must reach the people. ..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

    16 to 20 February 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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    Current Affairs Questions on 16 to 20 February 2018:
    Who has been sworn-in as new President of South Africa?
    A. Cyril Ramaphosa
    B. Kgalema Motlanthe
    C. Cyilmso Motlanthe
    D. David Mabuza
    Answer: A
    Explanation: Cyril Ramaphosa, head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), has been sworn-in as the new President of South Africa on 15 February 2018. He was elected as the fifth president of South Africa by the ruling party politicians after the resignation of Jacob Zuma. Ramaphosa, who is an anti-apartheid activist, trade union leader and businessman, served as the Deputy President of South Africa from 2014 to 2018.

    On 18 February 2018 which political party shift its office outside Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone, following a Supreme Court directive?
    A. Congress
    B. NCP
    C. BJP
    D. Shiv Sena
    Answer: C
    Explanation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) inaugurated its new party headquarters in Delhi’s Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg on 18 February 2018 and thus became the first major political party of India to shift its office outside Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone. The party had been functioning from its Ashoka Road office till now. This spank new office complex was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move to open new party headquarters out of Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone is in line with a Supreme Court directive that party offices should be relocated from there.

    Who has been conferred with the 5th edition of Yash Chopra Memorial Award 2018?
    A. Jackie Shroff
    B. Asha Bhosle
    C. Poonam Dhillon
    D. David Dhawan
    Answer: B
    Explanation: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has been conferred with the 5th edition of Yash Chopra Memorial Award 2018 on February 16 in Mumbai for her outstanding contribution to the Hindi film industry. The award has been instituted by MP T Subbarami Reddy in the memory of Chopra, who died in 2012, in association with Anu Ranjan and Shashi Ranjan. The award also carries a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh. The previous recipients of the award were Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha and Shah Rukh Khan.

    Which city is hosting the World Congress on Information Technology?
    A. Jaipur
    B. Patna
    C. Hyderabad
    D. New Delhi
    Answer: C
    Explanation: The prestigious World Congress on Information Technology has started in Hyderabad on February 19, 2018. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of the 3-day IT summit through a video link. The World Information Technology and Services Alliance is organising Congress while the National Alliance of Software and Services Companies and the Telangana state Government are jointly hosting the prestigious event. Over 2000 delegates including heads of IT majors, visionaries, Government leaders and academia from 30 countries will take part in the Congress being held for the first time in India. Over 150 global thought leaders will share their views during the Congress.

    Which station of Rajasthan has become India’s only non-suburban railway station to be entirely run by women, as was disclosed on 19 February 2018?
    A. Madar, Ajmer
    B. Gandhinagar (Jaipur)
    C. Beas, Punjab
    D. Bopal
    Answer: b
    Explanation: In a first, Jaipur’s Gandhinagar railway station has become the country’s only non-suburban railway station and overall second to be entirely run by women. Though it had been under process for quite some time, a ceremony associated with this distinction was held on 19 February 2018. Situated along the important Jaipur-Delhi rail route, about 50 trains pass through Gandhinagar (Jaipur) station daily, out of which about 25 halt at the station. Neelam Jatav, along with Geeta Devi, Saroj Kumari Dhakad and Angel Stella, have been posted as Assistant Station Masters. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel posted at the station too are all women. RPF in-charge Kavita now leads a team of seven women constables. Overall, this is India’s second railway station with an all-women crew, with the first being Matunga Railway station in Mumbai’s suburban rail network.

    M.S. Anantharaman, who passed away, was noted personality of which musical instrument?
    A. Guitar
    B. Violin
    C. Tabla
    D. Sarangi
    Answer: B
    Explanation: Noted violinist M.S. Anantharaman (94), an exponent of Parur style of violin playing, has passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on February 19, 2018. The Parur School is known for its violin recital by mixing the basic features of Carnatic and Hindustani styles.

    Which commercial entity has proposed to build a super-fast hyperloop transportation system in India that would connect Pune with the new airport in Mumbai?
    A. Loop1
    B. Virgin Hyperloop One
    C. Minute1 Hyperloop
    D. Mahindra and Mahindra
    Answer: B
    Explanation: British tycoon Richard Branson-backed Virgin Hyperloop One is proposing to build a super-fast transportation system in India that would connect the city of Pune with the planned new airport in Mumbai in 25 minutes, saving about three hours. This was announced on 19 February 2018. Virgin Group signed a preliminary agreement on 18 February 2018 in Mumbai for a broad hyperloop framework...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

    13, 14, 15 February 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

    13, 14, 15 February 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for February 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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    Current Affairs Questions on 13, 14, 15 February 2018:
    Who has been sworn-in as new President of South Africa?
    A. Cyril Ramaphosa
    B. Kgalema Motlanthe
    C. Cyilmso Motlanthe
    D. David Mabuza
    Answer: A
    Explanation: Cyril Ramaphosa, head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has been sworn in as South Africa's new President. He was elected as the new president of South Africa by the ruling party politicians after the resignation of Jacob Zuma. The country's 400-member parliament, dominated by the ruling African National Congress Party (ANC), elected Ramaphosa  to finish his predecessor's term, which ends with elections in 2019. The ANC has finished first in every national vote since the end of white-minority rule in 1994.

    Who has been named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017?
    A. E Sreedharan
    B. Sanjiv Bajaj
    C. Nirav Modi
    D. Gautam Adani
    Answer: B
    Explanation: Sanjiv Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Finserv, has been named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 for solutions in lending, life and general insurance and wealth advisory. He will represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award (WEOY) in Monte Carlo from June 13, 2018. Dr. E Sreedharan was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for transforming the face of public transportation in India.

    India Pharma & India Medical Device 2018 held in which city?
    A. Delhi
    B. Bangaluru
    C. Mumbai
    D. Jaipur
    Answer: B
    Explanation: An international exhibition and conference on Pharmaceutical & Medical Device sector ‘India Pharma & India Medical Device 2018’ began on 15th February 2018 in Bengaluru. Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilisers Ananth Kumar inaugurated the three-day event where Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilisers and Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Mansukh L Mandaviya are also present. The event is being organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, along with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). Ananth Kumar said “With the theme, ‘Driving NextGen Pharmaceuticals’, the event would be a positive step towards the development of Future Drugs i e Biologics and will catalyse the overall growth of the Pharmaceuticals Sector in India”...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

    Economic Survey 2017-18 Highlights

    Economic Survey 2017-18 Highlights:

    • Finance Minister Present Economic Survey 2017-18 in Parliament on 29th January 2018.
    • Real GDP Growth to Clock 6.75 Percent this Fiscal
    • Economic Survey Predicts 7-7.5 Percent Growth in 2018-19
    • Employment, Education & Agruiculture To Be The Focus Areas In Medium Term, Says Survey
    • A series of major reforms undertaken over the past year will allow real GDP growth to reach 6.75 percent this fiscal and will rise to 7.0 to 7.5 percent in 2018-19, thereby re-instating India as the world’s fastest growing major economy. This was stated in the Economic Survey 2017-18 tabled in Parliament today by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley. It said that the reform measures undertaken in 2017-18 can be strengthened further in 2018-19.
    • The survey underlines that due to the launch of transformational Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform on July 1, 2017, resolution of the long-festering Twin Balance Sheet (TBS) problem by sending the major stressed companies for resolution under the new Indian Bankruptcy Code, implementing a major recapitalization package to strengthen the public sector banks, further liberalization of FDI and the export uplift from the global recovery, the economy began to accelerate in the second half of the year and can clock 6.75 percent growth this year. The survey points out that as per the quarterly estimates; there was a reversal of the declining trend of GDP growth in the second quarter of 2017-18, led by the industry sector. The Gross Value Added (GVA) at constant basic prices is expected to grow at the rate of 6.1 per cent in 2017-18 as compared to 6.6 per cent in 2016-17. Similarly, Agriculture, industry and services sectors are expected to grow at the rate of 2.1 per cent, 4.4 per cent, and 8.3 per cent respectively in 2017-18. The survey adds that after remaining in negative territory for a couple of years, growth of exports rebounded into positive one during 2016-17 and expected to grow faster in 2017-18. However, due to higher expected increase in imports, net exports of goods and services are slated to decline in 2017-18. Similarly, despite the robust economic growth, the savings and investment as a ratio of GDP generally declined. The major reduction in investment rate occurred in 2013-14, although it declined in 2015-16 too. Within this the share of household sector declined, while that of private corporate sector increased.
    • The survey points out that India can be rated as among the best performing economies in the world as the average growth during last three years is around 4 percentage points higher than global growth and nearly 3 percentage points higher than that of Emerging Market and Developing Economies. It points out that the GDP growth has averaged 7.3 per cent for the period from 2014-15 to 2017-18, which is the highest among the major economies of the world. That this growth has been achieved in a milieu of lower inflation, improved current account balance and notable reduction in the fiscal deficit to GDP ratio makes it all the more creditable.
    • Though concerns have been expressed about growing protectionist tendencies in some countries but it remains to be seen as to how the situation unfolds. Some of the factors could have dampening effect on GDP growth in the coming year viz. the possibility of an increase in crude oil prices in the international market. However, with world growth likely to witness moderate improvement in 2018, expectation of greater stability in GST, likely recovery in investment levels, and ongoing structural reforms, among others, should be supporting higher growth. On balance, country’s economic performance should witness an improvement in 2018-19.
    • The survey highlights that against the emerging macroeconomic concerns, policy vigilance will be necessary in the coming year, especially if high international oil prices persist or elevated stock prices correct sharply, provoking a “sudden stall” in capital flows. The agenda for the next year consequently remains full: stabilizing the GST, completing the TBS actions, privatizing Air India, and staving off threats to macro-economic stability. The TBS actions, noteworthy for cracking the long-standing “exit” problem, need complementary reforms to shrink unviable banks and allow greater private sector participation. The GST Council offers a model “technology” of cooperative federalism to apply to many other policy reforms. Over the medium term, three areas of policy focus stand out: Employment: finding good jobs for the young and burgeoning workforce, especially for women. Education: creating an educated and healthy labor force. Agriculture: raising farm productivity while strengthening agricultural resilience. Above all, India must continue improving the climate for rapid economic growth on the strength of the only two truly sustainable engines—private investment and exports.
    • Economic Survey 2017-18 Full in PDF
    • Union Budget 2018-19 Full in PDF