29 th May, 2018 Current Affairs Questions for Bank (IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk & SBI PO) and Railways Exams

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2 29 th May, 2018 Current Affairs Questions for Bank (IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk & SBI PO) and Railways Exams May GA Quiz 29 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. Who among the following has recently won the Monaco Grand Prix 2018? A. Sebastian Vettel B. Daniel Ricciardo C. Valtteri Bottas D. Kimi Raikkonen E. None of these 2. Chennai Super Kings has recently defeated to clinch their third Indian Premier League title. A. Royal Challengers Bangalore B. Mumbai Indians C. Kolkata Knight Riders D. Sun Risers Hyderabad E. None of these 3. Who among the following has recently become oldest Indian woman to scale Mount Everest? A. Sangeeta Bahl B. Yogita Bansal C. Rashmi Chandra D. Anjali Tripathi E. None of these 4. Who among the following has recently launched ad campaign for Swachh Bharat to promote twin pit toilet technology? A. Akshay Kumar B. Ajay Devgan C. Salman Khan D. Amitabh Bachchan E. None of these

3 5. Which of the following countries has recently won the 10th Thomas Cup title? A. Japan B. Germany C. China D. Malaysia E. None of these 6. Which one of the following has recently signed an MoU with government to provide development support in Naxal-hit districts in Chhattisgarh? A. Tata Trusts B. Wipro Trusts C. Reliance Trusts D. Aditya Birla Trusts E. None of these 7. Sudha Balakrishnan was recently appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of which of the following banks? A. State Bank of India B. Reserve Bank of India C. Bank of Baroda D. Punjab National Bank E. None of these 8. Who was recently appointed as the interim Prime Minister of the country until the general elections are held on July 25? A. Tassaduq Hussain Jillani B. Jawwad S. Khawaja C. Mian Shakirullah Jan D. Nasir-ul-Mulk E. None of these 9. Saad Hariri has recently secured third term as the Prime minister of. A. Syria B. Jordan C. Lebanon D. Egypt E. None of these 10. Chief Minister of which of the following states has recently issued an order, directing the state pollution control board to seal Vedanta group's copper plant in Thoothukudi? A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh E. None of these

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5 Correct Answers: B D A A C A B D C C Explanations: 1. Who: Daniel Ricciardo What: has won the Monaco Grand Prix 2018 When: published on 27th May 2018 Australian Formula One racer Daniel Ricciardo handed Red Bull a victory in their 250th race in the Formula One at Monaco GP. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, last year's winner at the Monaco GP, finished second while Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton was third. For the complete information kindly visit given link: 2. Who: Chennai Super Kings What: has defeated Sun Risers Hyderabad to clinch their third Indian Premier League title When: published on 28th May 2018 Playing in their seventh Indian Premier League final, Chennai Super Kings has defeated SunRisers Hyderabad to clinch their third Indian Premier League title. With

6 this, Chennai Super Kings equaled Mumbai Indians record for winning the most number of Indian Premier League titles. Player of the Match award goes to Chennai Super Kings' Shane Watson in IPL Final For the complete information kindly visit given link: 3. Who: Sangeeta Bahl What: has become oldest Indian woman to scale Mount Everest When: published on 27th May 2018 Sangeeta Bahl, a 53-year-old former model and entrepreneur from Jammu and Kashmir, has become the oldest Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest. Bahl, who currently resides in Gurugram, was felicitated on Sunday at the Indian embassy in Kathmandu. She scaled the peak on May 19 with the help of two Sherpas. Her husband Ankur Bahl, who climbed Mt Everest in 2016, was also welcomed at the Indian embassy in Kathmandu. Sangeeta Bahl has already conquered six out of the seven highest peaks of the world. She broke the record of Premlata Agarwal, 48, who scaled Everest on May 20, The couple had pledged to scale seven summits in seven continents, which they clinched, some of them together. For the complete information kindly visit given link:

7 4. Who: Akshay Kumar What: has launched ad campaign for Swachh Bharat to promote twin pit toilet technology When: published on 28th May 2018 After promoting the idea of building toilets at homes in his last film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, actor Akshay Kumar has now gone a step ahead and launched advertisement campaign for the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) in Delhi. The campaign was launched at a Collectors Convention for Toilet Technology organized in the Capital. The campaign focuses on promoting the twin pit toilet technology in rural India, and also features actor, Bhumi Pednekar. For the complete information kindly visitv given link: launches-ad-campaign-for-swachh-bharat-to-promote-twin-pit-toilet-technology html 5. Who: China What: has wont the 10th Thomas Cup title When: published on 28th May 2018 Chinese pair fights back from trailing in the decider to beat the Japanese duo in a 70-minute encounter. Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen survived two match points before beating Keigo Sonoda and Yuta Watanabe 17-21, 21-19, to give China its 10th Thomas Cup men s badminton title with a 3-1 win over Japan.

8 China last won the tournament in For the complete information kindly visit given link: 6. Who: Tata Trusts What: has signed an MoU with government to provide development support in Naxal-hit districts in Chhattisgarh When: published on 27th may 2018 Tata Trusts has signed an MoU with government to provide development support in Naxal-hit districts in Chhattisgarh. Tata Trusts will help the government in conducting surveys and providing ground level and technical support in raising the living standards of citizens and ensuring inclusive growth for all. The eight worst Naxal-hit districts, which were chosen for the programme and would be helped by the Tata Trusts are Rajnandgaon, Kanker, Bastar, Bijapur, Kondagaon, Dantewada, Narayanpur and Sukma. For the complete information kindly visit given link: with-government-to-provide-development-support-in-naxal-hit-districts-in-chhat html 7. Who: Sudha Balakrishnan

9 What: was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Reserve Bank of India When: published on 28th May 2018 NSDL executive Sudha Balakrishnan has been appointed the first ever chief financial officer (CFO) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) effective May 15, in what is the biggest organisational change since Urjit Patel took over as RBI governor in September Balakrishnan, a chartered accountant, was till recently vice president with the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), India s first and largest depository, before joining RBI. She will be the 12th executive director of the RBI, and will have a three year term. For the complete information kindly visit give link: 8. Who: Nasir-ul-Mulk What: was appointed as the interim Prime Minister of the country until the general elections are held on July 25 When: published on 28th May 2018 Pakistan has recently appointed former chief justice Nasir-ul-Mulk as interim prime minister until General Elections are held on 25 July. Mulk also served as the interim chief of the Election Commission of Pakistan. For the complete information kindly visit given link:

10 Who: Saad Hariri What: has secured third term as the Prime minister of Lebanon When: published on 24th May 2018 Saad Hariri secured a third term as Lebanon s prime minister after he won the backing of the majority of parliamentarians to retain the post. Mr Hariri now faces the daunting task of leading Lebanon at a time of increasing regional tension and when the economy is struggling. A long-time ally of Saudi Arabia, he sent shockwaves through his nation after announcing his resignation while on a visit to the powerful Gulf kingdom in November, which he initially blamed on Iranian meddling in the region. For the complete information kindly visit given link: Who: Tamil Nadu chief minister EK Palaniswami What: has issued an order, directing the state pollution control board to seal Vedanta group's copper plant in Thoothukudi When: published on 28th May 2018 Tamil Nadu chief minister EK Palaniswami has issued an order, directing the state pollution control board to seal Vedanta group's copper plant in Thoothukudi. The Government Order (GO) said it endorsed the recent closure direction of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, and also asked the TNPCB to "seal the unit and close the plant permanently". The document cited the Constitution's directive principles of state policy (Article 48- A) enjoining protection of environment and provisions of the Water Act, 1974, to order the permanent closure of the copper factory "in the larger public interest". For the complete information kindly visit given link:

11 Top 10 News of the Day : 29 th May, Deaths Later, Tamil Nadu Govt Orders Permanent Closure of Sterlite Plant in Tuticorin. (Latest Current Affairs 29 th May 2018) Tamil Nadu chief minister EK Palaniswami has issued an order, directing the state pollution control board to seal Vedanta group's copper plant in Thoothukudi. The Government Order (GO) said it endorsed the recent closure direction of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, and also asked the TNPCB to "seal the unit and close the plant permanently". The document cited the Constitution's directive principles of state policy (Article 48- A) enjoining protection of environment and provisions of the Water Act, 1974, to order the permanent closure of the copper factory "in the larger public interest". 2. Saad Hariri has secured third term as the Prime minister of Lebanon. (Daily Current Affairs Quiz 29 th May 2018) Saad Hariri secured a third term as Lebanon s prime minister after he won the backing of the majority of parliamentarians to retain the post. Mr Hariri now faces the daunting task of leading Lebanon at a time of increasing regional tension and when the economy is struggling. A long-time ally of Saudi Arabia, he sent shockwaves through his nation after announcing his resignation while on a visit to the powerful Gulf kingdom in November, which he initially blamed on Iranian meddling in the region. 3. Nasir-ul-Mulk was appointed as the interim Prime Minister of the country until the general elections are held on July 25. (29 th May 2018 Daily Current Affairs) Pakistan has recently appointed former chief justice Nasir-ul-Mulk as interim prime minister until General Elections are held on 25 July. Mulk also served as the interim chief of the Election Commission of Pakistan.

12 4. Sudha Balakrishnan was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Reserve Bank of India. (Today s Current Affairs Quiz 29 th may 2018) NSDL executive Sudha Balakrishnan has been appointed the first ever chief financial officer (CFO) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) effective May 15, in what is the biggest organisational change since Urjit Patel took over as RBI governor in September Balakrishnan, a chartered accountant, was till recently vice president with the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), India s first and largest depository, before joining RBI. She will be the 12th executive director of the RBI, and will have a three year term. 5. Tata Trusts has signed an MoU with government to provide development support in Naxal-hit districts in Chhattisgarh. (Top 10 Current Affairs Questions 29 th May 2018) Tata Trusts has signed an MoU with government to provide development support in Naxal-hit districts in Chhattisgarh. Tata Trusts will help the government in conducting surveys and providing ground level and technical support in raising the living standards of citizens and ensuring inclusive growth for all. The eight worst Naxal-hit districts, which were chosen for the programme and would be helped by the Tata Trusts are Rajnandgaon, Kanker, Bastar, Bijapur, Kondagaon, Dantewada, Narayanpur and Sukma. 6. China has wont the 10th Thomas Cup title. (Current Affairs In Short 29 th May 2018) Chinese pair fights back from trailing in the decider to beat the Japanese duo in a 70-minute encounter.

13 Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen survived two match points before beating Keigo Sonoda and Yuta Watanabe 17-21, 21-19, to give China its 10th Thomas Cup men s badminton title with a 3-1 win over Japan. China last won the tournament in Akshay Kumar has launched ad campaign for Swachh Bharat to promote twin pit toilet technology. (Most Important Current Affairs Questions 29 th May 2018) After promoting the idea of building toilets at homes in his last film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, actor Akshay Kumar has now gone a step ahead and launched advertisement campaign for the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) in Delhi. The campaign was launched at a Collectors Convention for Toilet Technology organized in the Capital. The campaign focuses on promoting the twin pit toilet technology in rural India, and also features actor, Bhumi Pednekar. 8. Sangeeta Bahl has become oldest Indian woman to scale Mount Everest. (Daily Current GK Updates 29 th May 2018) Sangeeta Bahl, a 53-year-old former model and entrepreneur from Jammu and Kashmir, has become the oldest Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest. Bahl, who currently resides in Gurugram, was felicitated on Sunday at the Indian embassy in Kathmandu. She scaled the peak on May 19 with the help of two Sherpas. Her husband Ankur Bahl, who climbed Mt Everest in 2016, was also welcomed at the Indian embassy in Kathmandu. Sangeeta Bahl has already conquered six out of the seven highest peaks of the world. She broke the record of Premlata Agarwal, 48, who scaled Everest on May 20, The couple had pledged to scale seven summits in seven continents, which they clinched, some of them together. 9. Chennai Super Kings has defeated Sun Risers Hyderabad to clinch their third Indian Premier League title.

14 (Today s Important Current Affairs Questions May, 29 th 2018) Playing in their seventh Indian Premier League final, Chennai Super Kings has defeated SunRisers Hyderabad to clinch their third Indian Premier League title. With this, Chennai Super Kings equaled Mumbai Indians record for winning the most number of Indian Premier League titles. Player of the Match award goes to Chennai Super Kings' Shane Watson in IPL Final Daniel Ricciardo has won the Monaco Grand Prix (29 May 2018 Current Affairs Quiz) Australian Formula One racer Daniel Ricciardo handed Red Bull a victory in their 250th race in the Formula One at Monaco GP. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, last year's winner at the Monaco GP, finished second while Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton was third.

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