Current Affairs Quiz January 17 2018
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Question 1:Who is the first Indian cricketer to get run-out twice in a Single Test?
A. Shikhar Dhawan
B. Virat Kohli
C. Cheteshwar Pujara
D. Rohit Sharma
Answer and Explanation
Cheteshwar Pujara is the first Indian to get run-out twice in a Single Test. He is the 23rd player overall to be run-out twice in a Test.
Question 2:Which is the world’s largest container shipping line?
A. Maersk
B. Mediterranean shipping Company
C. CMA CGM Group
D. Evergreen Marine
Answer and Explanation
Maersk is the world’s largest container shipping line.
Question 3:Where is the world’s most expensive embassy located?
A. California
B. Washington DC
C. Paris
D. London
Answer and Explanation
World’s most expensive embassy is located in London. It is a US embassy.
Question 4:What is the height of ‘world’s biggest air purifier’ built by China?
A. 200 feet
B. 330 feet
C. 450 feet
D. 570 feet
Answer and Explanation
The height of ‘world’s biggest air purifier’ built by China is 330 feet.
Question 5:What is the name of the helpline for complaints of poaching developed by Forest Dept?
A. 1919
B. 1923
C. 1926
D. 1931
Answer and Explanation
To allow the public to anonymously file complaints of illegal activities like tree felling and poaching, Forest Dept is planning to launch ‘1926’, a 24×7 national helpline.
Question 6:Who is the first full-time Defence Minister to fly in the Air Force’s supersonic jet?
A. Nirmala Sitharaman
B. Arun Jaitley
C. Manohar Parrikar
D. AK Antony
Answer and Explanation
Nirmala Sitharaman became the first full-time Defence Minister to fly in the Air Force’s supersonic Sukhoi-30MKI jet.
Question 7:Which Indian IT firm has signed a deal with M&G Prudential of over $690 million?
A. Infosys
B. Wipro
C. Tech Mahindra
D. TCS
Answer and Explanation
TCS, India’s largest IT services firm, has signed a deal with M&G Prudential, The UK and European savings and investments business of Prudential plc.
Question 8:What is the highest point at which Sensex has ever closed?
A. 34,003
B. 35,081
C. 26,897
D. 26,991
Answer and Explanation
Sensex rose 310.77 points to close at 35,081. For the first time, sensex has closed above 35,000.
Question 9:Who won 2002 Football World Cup?
A. Germany
B. Turkey
C. Brazil
D. South Korea
Answer and Explanation
Football World Cup 2002 was won by Brazil while Germany was runner-up.
Question 10:How many MoUs have been signed to cover the uncovered areas in the North east including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh by the Centre?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer and Explanation
Two MoUs have been signed to cover the uncovered areas in the North east including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The Center sanctioned Rs 10,000 cr worth projects in North East for better network connectivity.
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