Current Affairs Quiz January 10 2018
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Question 1:How much is the on-time performance(OTP) of Japan Airlines, which is named as the most punctual ‘mega carrier’ in the world?
A. 85.27%
B. 83.24%
C. 82.34%
D. 80.90%
Answer and Explanation
Japan Airlines, the most punctual ‘mega carrier’ in the world, has OTP 85.27%. Indigo is rated as 4th most punctual ‘mega carrier’ in the world
Question 2:Which region is likely to generate 1.5 lakh tonnes of e-waste, as per Assocham?
A. Bengaluru
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Delhi NCR
Answer and Explanation
An industry body Assocham has said that, Delhi NCR will likely generate 1.5 lakh tonnes of e-waste.
Question 3:Which ministry has issued an advisory against usage of plastic flags as they are not bio-degradable?
A. Defense Ministry
B. Ministry of Environment
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
D. Home Ministry
Answer and Explanation
An advisory has been issued by Home Ministry against usage of plastic flags as they are not bio-degradable and their proper disposal with dignity is a practical problem.
Question 4:What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit the Caribbean Sea recently?
A. 7.2
B. 5.6
C. 7.6
D. 6.5
Answer and Explanation
Question 5:In which year, Bangladesh banned marriages with Rohingyas?
A. 2013
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2017
Answer and Explanation
Bangladesh banned marriages with rohingyas in 2014.
Question 6:Who was ranked as the highest on “Tightest Grip on Media” by non-profit organization committee to Protect journalists?
A. Donald Trump
B. Narendra Modi
C. Xi Jinping
D. Shinzo Abe
Answer and Explanation
Chinese president Xi Jinping was named the highest on “Tightest Grip on Media” while US president Trump was named as world’s most oppressive leader towards press freedom.
Question 7:Which bank owns a mobile wallet company FreeCharge?
A. Axis Bank
B. PNB Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. HDFC Bank
Answer and Explanation
CEO of FreeCharge is Sangram Singh and it is owned by Axis Bank.
Question 8:Who is likely to host the first-ever Baby Olympics in April?
A. France
B. Nigeria
C. Sudan
D. Bahrain
Answer and Explanation
Bahrain has announced plans to host the first-ever Baby Olympics where 2-4 year old will take part in the games in April.
Question 9:In which sports Aanchal Thakur won Bronze medal recently and it was the first such international medal to India in that sports?
A. Skiing
B. High Jump
C. Disk Throw
D. Shooting
Answer and Explanation
Aanchal Thakur won India’s first ever International medal in skiing.
Question 10:Which is the first railway station to have sanitary napkin vending machine in India?
A. Mumbai Central
B. Bhopal
C. Bilaspur
D. Ahmedabad
Answer and Explanation
Bhopal railway station has become the first railway station to have sanitary napkin vending machine and the machine is named as “Happy Nari”.
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