Current Affairs Quiz January 28 2018
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Question 1:Which word has been declared as the ‘Hindi Word of the Year 2017’?
A. Aadhar
B. Vikas
C. Swachh
D. Notebandi
Answer and Explanation
‘Aadhar’ has been declared as the ‘Hindi Word of the Year 2017’ at the Jaipur Literature Festival by the Oxford Dictionaries.
Question 2:Which state launched ‘Shakti’ app for women’s safety?
A. Gujarat
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Punjab
Answer and Explanation
Jai Ram Thakur, Himachal Pradesh CM, launched the ‘Shakti’ app for women’s safety in the state. It was developed by the National Informatics Centre(NIC) of the Himachal Pradesh government.
Question 3:In which state is the women-run Matunga Railway Station located ?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Telangana
D. Maharashtra
Answer and Explanation
It is located in Maharashtra. Recently, PM Narendra Modi praised Maharashtra’s Matunga Railway Station which is run by women during the first ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address this year.
Question 4:Who is the CEO of NITI Aayog?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Amitabh Kant
C. Amit Shah
D. Smriti Irani
Answer and Explanation
Question 5:Which is the cheapest country as per the GoBankingRates survey?
A. Nigeria
B. India
C. South Africa
D. Sudan
Answer and Explanation
South Africa is the cheapest country while India is the second cheapest as per the GoBankingRates survey.
Question 6:Who won the Indonesia Masters Tournament?
A. Saina Nehwal
B. Tai Tzu Ying
C. PV Sindhu
D. Wang Yihan
Answer and Explanation
Tai Tzu Ying won the Indonesia Masters Tournament by defeating Saina Nehwal.
Question 7:How many Grand Slams have been won by Rohan Bopanna?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer and Explanation
Only 1 Grand Slam has been won by Rohan Bopanna i.e. at French Open last year.
Question 8:Who is the first player from Nepal to get into IPL?
A. Paras Khadka
B. Shakti Gauchan
C. Basanta Regmi
D. Sandeep Lamichhane
Answer and Explanation
Sandeep Lamichhane, 17-year old spinner, was bought by Delhi Daredevils, becoming the first Nepal player to be picked in IPL.
Question 9:Which documentary won the ‘US Grand Jury Prize:Documentary’ at Sundance?
A. Butterflies
B. Nancy
C. Kailash
D. Blaze
Answer and Explanation
Question 10:How many agreements has India and Cambodia signed in the field of cultural exchange?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer and Explanation
India and Cambodia has signed four agreements in the field of cultural exchange.
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