Current Affairs Quiz January 27 2018
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Question 1:When was Atal Pension Yojana launched?
A. 2014
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2017
Answer and Explanation
The Atal Pension Yojana was launched in 2015 by PM Narendra Modi.
Question 2:Which state launched ’Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana’?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Haryana
D. Punjab
Answer and Explanation
Amarinder Singh, Punjab CM, launched ’Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana’ which is aimed at the inclusive growth of the distressed sections of the society.
Question 3:Which picture is presented on the commemorative postage stamps released by India and Vietnam?
A. Konark Temple
B. Sanchi Stupa
C. Gomateshwar statue
D. Madurai Temple
Answer and Explanation
The stamps released carry picture of Sanchi Stupa. Also Thein Mu Pagoda picture is present on the stamps.
Question 4:Who is the founder of the coffee giant Starbucks?
A. Tim Cook
B. Larry Page
C. Howard Schultz
D. Sergey Brin
Answer and Explanation
Howard Schultz is the founder of Starbucks. He recently said that Starbucks was not adopting or investing in any crypto-currency.
Question 5:Which is the 10th largest crypto-currency by market value?
A. NEM
B. Ethereum
C. Ripple
D. Cardano
Answer and Explanation
NEM, 10th largest cypto-currency by market value, fell 11% over a 24-hour period following the hack that took place.
Question 6:Where are the headquarters of BlockEx located?
A. London
B. Washington DC
C. California
D. Sweden
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters of BlockEx are at London. BlockEx provides a financial exchange platform for blockchain based digital assets.
Question 7:Which compatriot has Saina Nehwal beaten to reach the semifinal of Indonesia Masters Super 500 tournament?
A. PV Sindhu
B. Jwala Gutta
C. Ashwini Ponappa
D. Dhanya Nair
Answer and Explanation
Saina has beaten compatriot PV Sindhu to reach the semifinal. She will face either of Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei or China’s He Bingjiao in her sixth final of Indonesia Masters Super 500 tournament.
Question 8:By beating which team, India has secured place in the final of the second leg of the Four Nations Invitational Tournament?
A. South Korea
B. Japan
C. China
D. Pakistan
Answer and Explanation
Question 9:How many Payments Banks have received the license from the RBI to start their operations of Atal Pension Yojana?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
Answer and Explanation
Question 10:How much percent growth was there in carrying passengers by AirAsia India in Q3?
A. 65%
B. 69%
C. 73%
D. 79%
Answer and Explanation
AirAsia India carried 1.42 million passengers in the December quarter, a growth of 79% over the same period last fiscal.
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