Current Affairs Quiz 18 August 2018
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Question 1: Which of the following will be the recipient of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) honours?
A. Ang Lee
B. James Cameron
C. David Flincher
D. Christopher Nolan
Answer and Explanation
Question 2: Where is the headquarter of Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)?
A. Mumbai
B. Kochi
C. Chennai
D. Vizag
Answer and Explanation
MPEDA:- Constituted on 20th April, 1972, Headquarters – Kochi , It comes under Department of Commerce .
Question 3: Anamudi Shola National Park is located in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Tamilnadu
D. Andhra
Answer and Explanation
National Parks in Kerala: Anamudi Shola National Park, Eravikulam National Park, Mathikettan Shola National Park, Pambadum Shola National Park, Periyar National Park, Silent Valley National Park.
Question 4: International Day of the Girl Child is observed on ___________.
A. October 11
B. October 10
C. October 13
D. October 12
Answer and Explanation
International Day of Girls is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of Girls. October 11, 2012, was the first Day of Girls.
Question 5: Who is the non-executive-chairman of Infosys?
A. Nandan Nilekani
B. Salil Parekh
C. N. R. Narayana Murthy
D. Sudha Murthy
Answer and Explanation
Nandan Nilekani is an Indian entrepreneur, bureaucrat and politician. He co-founded Infosys and is the non executive chairman of Infosys.
Question 6: Who is the Minister of Tourism in India?
A. Jayant Sinha
B. M Nakavi
C. M J Akbar
D. K J Alphons
Answer and Explanation
K J Alphons is an Indian civil servant, advocate, and politician. He is currently serving as the Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Culture, and Tourism
Question 7: How many US scientists are declared winners 2018 Albany Medical Center Prize?
A. 4
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer and Explanation
Three US scientists (James Allison, Carl June and Steven Rosenberg) are declared winners 2018 Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research for having innovative treatments for cancer, HIV and other diseases.
Question 8: Where is the head quarter of Asian Cricket Council (ACC)?
A. Malaysia
B. India
C. Pakistan
D. Nepal
Answer and Explanation
Asian Cricket Council (ACC):- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Was founded: 1983, Member Countries: 25 .
Question 9: Who is the CEO of BCCI?
A. Rahul Johri
B. Amitabh Kant
C. Sharad Panwar
D. Rajiv Shukla
Answer and Explanation
CEO of BCCI is Rahul Johri.
Question 10: What is the rank of India in the latest FIFA Rankings?
A.100
B. 96
C. 98
D. 99
Answer and Explanation
India jumped one spot to 96 in the Current FIFA rankings.
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