Current Affairs Quiz 12 July 2018
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Question 1: Which country topped the Global Innovation Index 2018?
A. Netherlands
B. Sweden
C. Switzerland
D. Norway
Answer and Explanation
The Global Innovation Index is developed by Cornell University, the Paris-based business school ‘Insead’ and the World Intellectual Property Organisation in Geneva.
Question 2: Who is the co-founder of IT consulting firm Syntel along with Nerja Sethi ?
A. Prashant Ranade
B. Bharat Desai
C. Rakesh Khanna
D. Mayur Pustode
Answer and Explanation
Bharat Desai is the chairman of Syntel. He co-founded Syntel in 1980 along with his wife, Neerja Sethi.
Question 3: _____________ government will launch a new scheme allocating “one transformer per farmer” in order to mitigate the electricity consumption.
A. Maharashtra
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Rajasthan
Answer and Explanation
Maharashtra government will launch a new scheme allocating “one transformer per farmer” in order to mitigate the electricity consumption.
Question 4: What is the Full-form of ‘R’ in TRAI ?
A. Regulatory
B. Regulation
C. Resolution
D. Regulate
Answer and Explanation
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India , New Delhi
Question 5: _______ has unveiled the country’s first internet telephony service through its mobile app.
A. BSNL
B. BBNL
C. MTNL
D. MBNL
Answer and Explanation
BSNL unveiled the country’s first internet telephony service that will allow users to dial any telephone number in India through its mobile app.
Question 6: How many members are there in UN Security Council ?
A. 10
B. 5
C. 15
D. 20
Answer and Explanation
Permanent members: 5 seats (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States) Temporary members: 10 seats
Question 7: Who is the First Indian personality to get a ‘talking statue’ at Madame Tussauds ?
A. Aishwarya Rai
B. Deepika Padukone
C. Anushka Sharma
D. Kareena Kapoor
Answer and Explanation
Anushka Sharma is set to become the first Indian personality to get a ‘talking statue’ at Madame Tussauds Singapore.
Question 8: The United Nations Security Council has adopted ______________ aimed at providing legal framework for mainstreaming protection, rights, well-being and empowerment of children.
A. Resolution 2427
B. Revolution 2427
C. Resolution 2420
D. Revolution 2020
Answer and Explanation
The United Nations Security Council has adopted Resolution 2427 aimed at providing legal framework for mainstreaming protection, rights, well-being and empowerment of children.
Question 9: Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) was Launched by _______________.
A. Ministry of Sports
B. Indian Olympic Committee
C. Ministry of home affairs
D. Ministry of youth
Answer and Explanation
It was launched by Ministry of Sports within the ambit of National Sports Development Fund (NSDF).It aims at identifying and supporting potential medal prospects for upcoming Olympic Games.
Question 10: Dhanlaxmi Bank Headquarters are in ________ .
A. Tirumala
B. Thrissur
C. Kasur
D. Coimbatore
Answer and Explanation
Dhanlaxmi Bank Headquarters are in Thrissur, Kerala.
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