Current Affairs MCQs Feb 2018

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1 Current Affairs MCQs Feb 2018 Get all Banking + SSC + Insurance Mock Tests for One Year at Rs. 799 Only Q1. government to launch Mission Buniyaad to improve learning levels in primary classes. A. Delhi B. Madhya Pradesh C. Bihar D. Maharashtra Explanation: The Delhi government will launch Mission Buniyaad from April 2018 to improve learning levels of students attending primary classes in the state government and municipal schools. The Mission Buniyaad will be launched in all government and municipal schools to target students of Class 3 to Class 8. Q2. Which country Successfully Test Fires Arrow 3 Missile System A. Russia B. Israel C. Iraq D. Canada Answer: B

2 Explanation: The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) conducted a successful test of the long-range Arrow 3 missile defense system. The Arrow 3 is designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside the earth s atmosphere. Q3. World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on A. 18th February B. 19th February C. 20th February D. 21st February Answer: D Explanation: World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on 20th February theme: Workers on the Move: the Quest for Social Justice It is a day recognizing the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment. Many organizations, including the UN and the International Labour Office, make statements on the importance of social justice for people. Q4. Who inaugurated the international R&D Conclave in New Delhi. A. Ram Nath Kovind B. Venkaiah Naidu C. Arun Jaitley D. R K Singh Answer: D Explanation: Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy R.K. Singh inaugurated the international R&D Conclave in New Delhi. It is a two-day conference on Emerging Opportunities and Challenges of R&D in Indian Power Sector. It is organised by Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

3 Q5. Government announced that now women can now open their own businesses without the consent of a husband or male relative. A. Iraq B. Iran C. Saudi Arabia D. None of these Answer: C Explanation: Saudi Arabia government announced that now women can now open their own businesses without the consent of a husband or male relative, in a bid to expand a fast-growing private sector. The policy change also marks a major step away from the strict guardianship system that has ruled the country for decades. Q6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Palace Queen Humsafar Express between Mysuru and in Mysuru Railway Station. A. Jabalpur B. Udaipur C. Howrah D. Tirupati Answer: B Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Palace Queen Humsafar Express between Mysuru and Udaipur in Mysuru Railway Station. The train between Mysuru and Udaipur will act as a backbone of tourism, an employment generating industry. Q7. Which state government signed an agreement with Nasscom to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?

4 A. Andhra Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu C. Telangana D. Kerala Answer: C Explanation: The Telangana government signed an agreement with Nasscom to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Hyderabad. Q8. country and India have launched joint research projects on Water Quality Research and Energy Demand Reduction in Built Environment in New Delhi. A. UK B. US C. Japan D. UAE Explanation: UK and India have launched joint research projects on Water Quality Research and Energy Demand Reduction in Built Environment in New Delhi. It was launched by Dr V K Saraswat, Member, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, Professor Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST) India and Daniel Shah, Director, Research Councils UK (RCUK) India. Q9. Which country will be hosting the global World Environment Day celebrations on 5 June 2018? A. India B. China C. Japan

5 D. Sri Lanka Explanation: India will be hosting the global World Environment Day celebrations on 5 June World Environment Day is observed annually on 5th June. The theme for this year is Beat Plastic Pollution. Q10. Mrugavani National Park is in which state? A. Karnataka B. Telangana C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: B Explanation: Q11. Who inaugurated the 2-Day UP Investors Summit in Lucknow? A. Narendra Modi B. Ram Nath Kovind C. Yogi Adityanath D. Venkaiah Naidu Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2-Day UP Investors Summit in Lucknow. The summit is aimed at showcasing investment opportunities and potential across various sectors in Uttar Pradesh.The event has been organised by the Uttar Pradesh government.

6 Q12. India ranked in low-middle income countries based on the number of children dying within the first month of their birth, according to a report by UNICEF A. 12 B. 21 C. 33 D. 19 Explanation: India has been ranked 12th among 52 low-middle income countries based on the number of children dying within the first month of their birth, which is 25.4 per 1,000 live births. The report is released by United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Japan with a Neonatal mortality rate (NMR) of 0.9 deaths per 1,000 live births, has been ranked the world's safest country in which to be born followed by Iceland (1) and Singapore (1.1). The US's NMR stands at 3.7, only slightly better than lower-middle income countries like Sri Lanka and Ukraine, and is ranked 15 among high-income countries. Q13. Which state government has made vaccination compulsory for school admissions from next academic year onwards? A. Kerala B. Telangana C. Tamil Nadu D. Karnataka Explanation: Kerala has made vaccination compulsory for school admissions from next academic year onwards. Parents will have to show details of shots given to children at the time of enrolment in schools.

7 The health minister of Kerala KK Shailaja has released the new health policy draft. The government is committed to achieving total immunisation in the state in order to ensure a healthy lifestyle for all. Q14. The Gandhi Nagar railway station in became the country's first major railway station to be fully-managed by women. A. Ajmer B. Jaipur C. Udaipur D. Jodhpur Answer: B Explanation: The Gandhi Nagar railway station in Jaipur became the country's first major railway station to be fully-managed by women. Note: Matunga railway station of Mumbai is also managed by women and it is in the suburban category while Gandhi Nagar station is first in the mainline category. Q15. The Military exercise named 'Garuda Shakti' is between India and country. A. Bangladesh B. Bhutan C. Indonesia D. Sri Lanka Answer: C Explanation: The Indian and Indonesian armies began the sixth edition of their annual military exercise named 'Garuda Shakti' in Bandung, Indonesia. The two week long exercises will include experience sharing in counter-terrorism operations, close quarter combat, and other areas of special operations.

8 Q theme of International Mother Language Day is A. Sustainable futures through multilingual education B. Books for mother-tongue education C. Multilingual education D. Our languages, our assets. Answer: D Explanation: International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and promote multilingualism Theme: Our languages, our assets. Q17. Which union minister launched the Gangotri Swachh Iconic Place project and Swajal project in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district? A. Rajnath Singh B. Uma Bharati C. Arun Jaitley D. R K Singh Answer: B Explanation: Union Drinking Water and Sanitation minister Uma Bharati launched the Gangotri Swachh Iconic Place project and Swajal a community-owned drinking water programme -- in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district. These both projects will create cleanliness, provide basic amenities to the people of Ganga bank villages and will also generate employment. The minister also announced the Bagori Ganga Gram project for the states Bagori village, which was declared open defecation free (ODF).

9 Q18. Northeast India s first regional Centre for Agriculture with the collaboration of Israel will be inaugurated in which state? A. Assam B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Mizoram D. Nagaland Answer: C Explanation: Northeast India s first regional Centre for Agriculture with the collaboration of Israel will be inaugurated in Mizoram on 7th March This will be the first such centre in the North East region of India that is being established with Israeli collaboration. Q19. The regional conference of southern states on water resources held in which city? A. Vishakapatnam B. Kochi C. Chennai D. Hyderabad Answer: D Explanation: A regional conference of southern states on water resources held in Hyderabad, Telangana. The conference chaired by Minister of State for Water Resources Arjun Ram Meghwal. Q20. The National Conference on Agriculture-2022: Doubling Farmers' Incomes held in which city? A. Patna B. Bengaluru

10 C. New Delhi D. Lucknow Answer: C Explanation: The National conference on Agriculture Doubling Farmers Income held at National Agriculture Science Complex (NASC) in New Delhi on February 19, It is organized by the Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) To Take These MCQs Test for Free Follow The Below Link!! For SBI Clerk Prelims Test Series Follow the Below Link!! For More Test Series Follow the Below Link!!