Current Affairs Quiz October 08 2017
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Question 1: Recently ISRO has announced to set up its centre in ____.
A. Pune
B. Kolkata
C. Guwahati
D. New Delhi
Answer and Explanation
The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) will set up a research centre in Guwahati, Assam for start ups, academicians, environmentalist and entrepreneurs.
Question 2: When is the foundation day of Indian Air Force celebrated?
A. 8th October
B. 8th September
C. 8th August
D. 8th February
Answer and Explanation
The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8th October 1932.
Question 3: _____ is the largest producer of Coffee in India.
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. West Bengal
D. Karnataka
Answer and Explanation
Karnataka is the largest producer of Coffee in India.
Question 4: In which state President Kovind launched jivamrutam filtration system?
A. West Bengal
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
Answer and Explanation
President Ram Nath Kovind launched spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Math’s Rs.100crore clean water initiative for rural India in Kerala’s Kollam.
Question 5: Addis Ababa is the capital city of which country?
A. Rwanda
B. Ethiopia
C. Nairobi
D. Czech
Answer and Explanation
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia.
Question 6: Who is the chairman of GST council?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Urjit Patel
C. Arun Jaitley
D. D Dubbarao
Answer and Explanation
Arun Ajitley is the Chairman of GST council.
Question 7: Which real estate portal launched India’s first online property bidding platform?
A. Ohiyo
B. Makemytrip
C. Olx
D. Magicbricks
Answer and Explanation
Magicbricks announced the launch of India’s first online bidding platform for residential and commercial properties and tied-up with developer M3M for the inaugural ‘My Bid, My Home’.
Question 8: Which of the following bank will finance Bangalore Metro?
A. ADB
B. AfDB
C. EIB
D. WB
Answer and Explanation
India and European Investment Bank(EIB) signed the finance contract for lending of 300mn euros for Banglore Metro Rail Project phase II.
Question 9: Who won Japanese GP 2017
A. Lewis Hamilton
B. Sebastian Vettel
C. Maz Verstappen
D. Daniel Ricciardo
Answer and Explanation
Mercedes’ British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton won the Japanese Grand Prix to extend his lead at the top of the drivers’ championship to 59 points.
Question 10: Headquarter of ISRO is in ____.
A. Banglore
B. New Delhi
C. Vishakhapttnam
D. Chennai
Answer and Explanation
ISRO was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Bengaluru.
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