27, 28 April 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

27, 28 April 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2018, 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, 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 27, 28 April 2018:
Mahmoud Abu Zeid has won the 2018 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. He hails from which country?
A. Pakisthan
B. Egypt
C. Israel
D. Iraq
Answer: B
Explanation: Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, known as Shawkan, has won the 2018 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Press Freedom Prize. Shawkan has been in jail since 14 August 2013 when he was arrested while covering a demonstration at Rabaa Al-Adawiya Square in Cairo. In early 2017, the prosecutor in his case reportedly called for the death penalty. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions has qualified his arrest and detention as arbitrary and contrary to the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The Prize will be awarded on 2 May on the occasion of 2018 World Press Freedom Day.

What is the India’s rank in the 2018 World Press Freedom Index (WPFI)?
A. 108th
B. 136th
C. 138th
D. 97th
Answer: C
Explanation: India has been ranked 138th out of 180 countries in the 2018 World Press Freedom Index (WPFI), which is compiled by Reporters Without Borders. As per index, India fared poorly on indicators such as hate speeches, attacks on journalists on social media, trolling them and targeting their reputation. The report also mentions that at least 4 journalists have been gunned down in India in the previous year. As per the annual report of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the index reflects increasing hostility towards journalists in democratic countries. The index that evaluates press freedom in 180 countries, showed that “media phobia” has become more pronounced. Norway topped the list of having the world’s freest press for the second year in a row, followed by Sweden and The Netherlands. On the other hand, North Korea remained the most repressive country followed by Eritrea, Turkmenistan, Syria and then China.

Who has become the first woman lawyer to be directly promoted as a judge of the Supreme Court (SC)?
A. Bhawna Thakur
B. Ruma Pal
C. Indira Nooyi
D. Indu Malhotra
Answer: D
Explanation: Senior lawyer Indu Malhotra was administered oath of office by Chief Justice Dipak Misra on 27th April 2018, making her the first woman lawyer to be directly appointed as a Supreme Court judge. Ms Malhotra was one of the two people recommended by the collegium - a group of top judges - to be elevated to the top court bench. Her appointment comes amid a row over the government's rejection of Uttarakhand Chief Justice KM Joseph's elevation. Indu Malhotra, 61, is the seventh woman judge in the top court since Independence. Only six women judges have made it to the Supreme Court so far. Other women judges were elevated to the Supreme Court from high courts. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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25, 26 April 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

25, 26 April 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2018, 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, 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 25, 26 April 2018:
The bilateral military exercise “Harimau Shakti 2018” will be conducted between India and which country?
A. USA
B. Japan
C. Indonesia
D. Malaysia
Answer: D
Explanation: The bilateral joint training exercise “Harimau Shakti 2018” will be conducted between India and Malaysia in the dense forests of Sengai Perdik in Hulu Langat district of Malaysia from April 30 to May 13, 2018. The Indian Army will be represented by 4 Grenadiers, one of the oldest infantry battalions which have rich operational experience in conventional as well as counter- insurgency warfare. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

The coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ was held in which state?
A. Goa
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala
Answer: D
Explanation: The coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ was held along Kerala on April 24, 2018 to strengthen and assess the loopholes in the coastal security mechanism. Apart from the Indian Coast Guard, the Indian Navy, Coastal Police and Marine Enforcement wing and various other security stakeholders also participated in the exercise.

Union Government withdrew the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) totally from which Northeastern state, as was disclosed on 23 April 2018?
A. Nagaland
B. Tripura
C. Meghalaya
D. Assam
Answer: C
Explanation: With insurgency-related incidents in the northeast region down by 85% from the levels recorded at the peak of militancy two decades ago, the Centre has withdrawn the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) totally from Meghalaya as well as from eight out of 16 police stations in Arunachal Pradesh, with effect from 31 March 2018. This information was disclosed by the Union Home Ministry on 23 April 2018. AFSPA, which gives special powers and immunity to the armed forces deployed in areas declared “disturbed” under the Act, had been in force in Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh for almost 27 years. The two states bordering Assam were declared “disturbed” in 1991 to avoid a spillover effect of insurgency by Assam-based outfits like the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).

Who was sworn in as new US Secretary of State after senate confirmation?
A. Jeff Sessions
B. Mike Pompeo
C. James NMattis
D. John F Kelly
Answer: B
Explanation: Mike Pompeo has been sworn in as America's 70th Secretary of State, after the US Senate confirmed his nomination with 57-42 votes on April 26. He replaced Rex Tillerson, who was fired by President Donald Trump last month. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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23, 24 April 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

23, 24 April 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2018, 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, 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 23, 24 April 2018:
What is the theme of the 2018 World Earth Day (WED)?
A. Near the nature
B. Save Your Earth from Plastic
C. Environmental and Climate Literacy
D. End Plastic Pollution
Answer: D
Explanation: The World Earth Day (WED) is celebrated every year on April 22 worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The day was proposed at the UNESCO conference in 1969 and the first Earth Day celebrations took place in 1970. The person credited for organising the event 48 years ago is US Senator Gaylord Nelson. The 2018 campaign theme ‘End Plastic Pollution’ will provide the information and inspiration needed to fundamentally change human attitude and behavior about plastics. . The idea is to encourage people to cut down on their plastic consumption by paying a closer attention to the number of plastic items each person consumes annually and make a conscious effort to reduce the amount. According to a paper published in scientific journal Chemistry & Biology in 2009, plastic is non-biodegradable and disposed plastic can remain in the environment for up to 2,000 years.

Which country suspend Membership In UNASUR Regional Bloc recently?
A. Brazil
B. Chile
C. Peru
D. all of above
Answer: D
Explanation: Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Huanacuni has announced that Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay and Peru had decided to temporarily leave the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), given differences over choosing the secretary general of the group. A South American bloc created a decade ago to counter US influence in the region has temporarily lost half its members after six countries suspended their memberships amid differences over who should lead the group. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which company becomes first Indian technology company to achieve the $100 billion market capitalization mark?
A. Infosys
B. TCS
C. SBI
D. ONGC
Answer: B
Explanation: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) became first Indian technology company to achieve the $100 billion market capitalization mark on 23 April 2018. On this day TCS’ share price grew by 4 per cent to Rs. 3,541, pushing the market capitalisation of India's biggest outsourcer to Rs. 6,78,002 crore. Earlier the company had posted its biggest-ever net profit of Rs. 6,904 crore in the 4th quarter on 19 April 2018.  It is worth mentioning that Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) became India’s first $100 billion m-cap company way back in 2008. Its preset m-cap is below $90 billion mark. Thus TCS is the second Indian corporate company to achieve $100 billion m-cap.

Which among the following cities has become India’s first city to run on 100% Renewable Energy during daytime?
A. Delhi
B. Jaipur
C. Diu
D. Port Blair
Answer: C
Explanation: The Indian smart city, Diu has become the first city in India that runs on 100% renewable energy during daytime setting a new benchmark for other cities to become clean and green. Diu had been importing 73% of its power from Gujarat until last year.

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21, 22 April 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

21, 22 April 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2018, 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, 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 21, 22 April 2018:
Which bank recently rated most-trusted bank of country?
A. ICICI Bank
B. SBI
C. HDFC Bank
D. Canara Bank
Answer: B
Explanation: According to the TRA Brand Trust Report 2018, the State Bank of India was the most-trusted bank (both public and private sector) in the country and ICICI Bank topped the chart among the private ones.  This year, State Bank of India tops the chart of BFSI (Banking and Financial Services Institutions) super-category despite seeing a dip in its overall brand trust index ranking. The leader among the private banks is ICICI Bank, rising nine ranks in overall ranking, it ranked 38th overall in 2018. Fraud-hit PSB Punjab National Bank, ranks sixth among the public sector banks (PSB) and is 297th in the overall ranking, according to the survey.

When is the Civil Services Day observed every year?
A. April 19
B. April 20
C. April 21
D. April 22
Answer: C
Explanation: The Government of India celebrates April 21 every year as ‘Civil Services day’ as an occasion for the civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizen and renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work.

Tim Bergling was associate with which field?
A. F-1 Racing
B. Music
C. Science
D. Sports
Answer: B
Explanation: Swedish DJ Avicii, one of the world's biggest dance music stars, has died in Oman at the age of 28. Avicii's club anthems include Wake Me Up, Levels, and recently, Lonely Together with Rita Ora. His representative said in a statement: "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii. The superstar DJ behind some of the decade's biggest hits. The electronic dance music (EDM) star, who reportedly made $250,000 (£180,000) a night on tour, had struggled with some health issues in the past, having his gall bladder and appendix removed in 2014. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country is hosting the meeting of the Council of foreign ministers of the SCO 2018?
A. Japan
B. India
C. China
D. USA
Answer: C
Explanation: The meeting of the Council of foreign ministers of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be held in Beijing, China on April 24, 2018. The Indian delegation will be represented by Union External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj. Ms Swaraj is on 6-day visit to China and Mongolia. These are the first SCO meetings after India and Pakistan were admitted into the 8-member group in which China and Russia play an influential role. The foreign ministers meeting is part of the preparations of the SCO summit scheduled in June 2018 that will also be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Qingdao. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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The mascot finalists were Chinese dragon ('Son of Dream'), a Siberian tiger ('Speed Tiger') and a lion ('Qiu Qiu'). For the first time, there are 32-team in FIBA Basketball World Cup. The tournament will take place in eight Chinese cities from August 31 until September 15.

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19, 20 April 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

19, 20 April 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2018, 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, 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 19, 20 April 2018:
IAU on 16 April 2018 named one crater on Pluto’s largest moon – Charon after which mythological character from Mahabharata?
A. Abhimanyu
B. Bheem
C. Revati
D. Dhrona
Answer: C
Explanation: The International Astronomical Union (IAU), which is the international body in charge of giving official nomenclature and definitions for all celestial bodies, has named one crater on Pluto’s largest moon, Charon, as ‘Revati’. This was disclosed by the IAU on 16 April 2018. The rest of the craters and features on Charon are named mostly after Western fictional characters from Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, etc. ‘Revati’ is a noteworthy character in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. There are references in Mahabharata regarding Revati being from a different ‘yuga’ in multiple scenes of the epic. This has made the character colourful and fascinating to scientists and researchers from a science fiction point of view.

Which country has recently become the signatory member of International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
A. Japan
B. USA
B. Russia
D. United Kingdom
Answer: D
Explanation: The United Kingdom has formally joined the India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) on April 17, 2018. The announcement was made an event held at the London Stock Exchange as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 (CHOGM). With this, UK became the 62nd signatory member of the ISA. The UK’s partnership will involve providing expertise and advice to the alliance, but no monetary contributions. ISA is an inter-governmental treaty-based organisation that aims to mobilise $1 trillion in funds for future solar generation, storage and technology across the world by 2030.

As per IMF’s World Economic Outlook (WEO), India has displaced which country to emerge as the world’s sixth largest economy?
A. USA
B. China
C. France
D. UK
Answer: C
Explanation: With Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $2.6 trillion, India is now the world’s sixth largest economy, displacing France. The five economies ahead are the United States, China, Japan, Germany and United Kingdom. This was disclosed in the database of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) World Economic Outlook (WEO) for April 2018, which was released on 19 April 2018.

The much-awaited river bridge ‘Ib Setu’ has recently opened to public in which state?
A. Bihar
B. Jharkhand
C. Assam
D. Odisha
Answer: D
Explanation: The much-awaited river bridge ‘Ib Setu’, which is built over the Ib river in Sambalpur district , has been opened to the public by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The 2.5-km-long bridge, which is the State’s second longest bridge, has been built in 3 years at a cost of Rs. 117.50 crore. The bridge has helped establish direct road connectivity between Sambalpur and Brajarajnagar and the distance has now been reduced by 50 km. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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17, 18 April 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

17, 18 April 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2018, 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, 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 17, 18 April 2018:
Which bank replaces SBI to become India's second most valued bank in the country?
A. ICICI Bank
B. Kotak Mahindra Bank
C. Canara Bank
D. PNB
Answer: B
Explanation: Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd on 16th April beat India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) for the first time to become the second most valued bank in the country. Data from BSE showed that Kotak Mahindra Bank has a market capitalization of Rs2,22970.40 crore, after its shares closed 1.88% on 16th April 2018 to record high of Rs 1170.05. SBI market capitalization stood at Rs2,22,043.74 crore. HDFC Bank Ltd remained country’s most valuable bank with a market capitalization of Rs5.04 trillion.

PM Narendra Modi leave for which country(s) in April 2018?
A. Sweden
B. UK
C. USA
D. Both A & B
Answer: D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 16th April left for a five-day visit to Sweden and the UK, where he will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Ahead of his visit, Modi said he was looking forward to deepening bilateral engagement with both the countries in a number of areas including trade, investment and clean energy.

India to grow at what rate in 2018 as per IMF?
A. 7.4%
B. 8.2%
C. 6.8%
D. 7.0%
Answer: A
Explanation: International Monetary Fund(IMF) has said that India is expected to grow at 7.4% in 2018 and 7.8% in 2019 and would re-emerge as one of the fastest growing major economies in the period.  The IMF explained this is due to the strong private consumption as well as fading transitory effects of the currency exchange initiative and implementation of the national goods and services tax.  The world agency said India will leave its nearest rival China which will grow at 6.6 in 2018 and 6.4 per cent in 2019.  IMF said, two major economic reforms, demonetisation and GST, resulted in a slightly lower growth rate of 6.7 per cent in 2017.  .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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