Current Affairs Quiz February 11 2018
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Question 1:How many bilateral agreements were signed by India and Palestine recently when PM Narendra Modi visited Palestine?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer and Explanation
Six bilateral agreements signed by India and Palestine. Agreements include setting of India-Palestine super-specialty hospital, construction of India-Palestine Center for empowering women, setting of new National Printing Press and setting up of two schools in Palestinian villages.
Question 2:Which country’s cleric recently said that women should not be forced to wear long abaya robes in public?
A. Iran
B. Iraq
C. The UAE
D. Saudi Arabia
Answer and Explanation
A top Saudi cleric has said that women should not be forced to wear long abaya robes in public. The cleric’s comment comes following the introduction of several reforms in the kingdom to give women more rights.
Question 3:How much stake does Indian consortium have in UAE oilfield?
A. 5%
B. 8%
C. 10%
D. 15%
Answer and Explanation
An Indian consortium led by ONGC has agreed to pay $600 million for a 10% stake in an offshore oilfield in UAE’s Abu Dhabi.
Question 4:Who is the Chairman of Securities and exchange Board of India(SEBI)?
A. Ajay Tyagi
B. Sanjeev Kaushik
C. Arun Sathe
D. Tapan Ray
Answer and Explanation
Ajay Tyagi is the chairman of SEBI while Sanjeev Kaushik is whole time member and remaining are part time members of SEBI.
Question 5:Which rank has been secured by Mumbai in the list of richest city by wealth, by South Africa-based market research group New World Wealth?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
Answer and Explanation
India’s financial capital Mumbai has been ranked as the 12th richest city globally by South Africa-based market research group New World Wealth.
Question 6:Who equaled the record of Yuvraj Singh of most sixes in a List A innings for Punjab?
A. Prithwi Shaw
B. Shubham Gill
C. Unmukt Chand
D. Vijay Jhol
Answer and Explanation
India’s Under-19 vice-captain Shubham Gill slammed six sixes during his 123*run knockout, equaling Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh’s record of most sixes in a List A innings for Punjab.
Question 7:Who has topped the list of highest ODI run scorers?
A. Ricky Ponting
B. Shane Warne
C. Brian Lara
D. Sachin Tendulkar
Answer and Explanation
Sachin Tendulkar tops the list of highest run scorers in ODI.
Question 8:What is the term of the contract between Indian consortium and UAE in having 10% stake in UAE oilfield?
A. 10 years
B. 20 years
C. 30 years
D. 40 years
Answer and Explanation
The term of the contract is 40 years. This marks the first time Indian oil companies have been given a stake in Abu Dhabi’s hydrocarbon resources.
Question 9:How many mutual fund firms are there in India?
A. 43
B. 45
C. 47
D. 49
Answer and Explanation
India currently has 43 mutual fund firms.
Question 10:Who was named as Player of the tournament in the Under-19 World Cup 2018?
A. Prithvi Shaw
B. Shubham Gill
C. Manjot Kalra
D. Riyan Parag
Answer and Explanation
Shubham Gill was named as Player of the tournament in the Under-19 World Cup 2018.
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