Current Affairs MCQs March 2018

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1 Current Affairs MCQs March 2018 Individual Test Series at Rs. 99 Only For Daily Updates Follow Our Telegram Channel and Group: Q1. World Theatre Day is observed every on A. 25th March B. 26th March C. 27th March D. 28th March Answer: C Explanation: World Theatre Day (WTD) is celebrated this year on 27 March It was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute. This day is a celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form theatre. Q2. The National Conference on Down Syndrome was held in which city? A. Mumbai B. Pune C. New Delhi D. Patna Answer: C

2 Explanation: The National Conference on Down Syndrome was held in New Delhi. The conference was organised by the National Trust, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition associated with intellectual and learning disabilities. Delayed development and behavioural problems are often reported in children suffering from it. The objective of this conference was to provide excellent opportunities to the parents to obtain information about latest development in education and skilling of persons with Down syndrome. Moreover, assessment/screening sessions were also conducted for the children with it. A book, titled 'Twilights Children', based on the lives of persons suffering from Down syndrome was released on the occasion. Q3. has become the first district in the country to have 100 percent solar powered Primary Health Centers (PHC). A. Surat B. Patan C. Rajkot D. Tapi Explanation: Surat has become the first district in the country to have 100 percent solar powered Primary Health Centers (PHC). There are a total of 52 PHCs in the district and all of them are now powered by solar system. This initiative will not only bring down the electricity bill by 40% but also help fight global warming. There are572-gram panchayats in the Surat District, out of which 150 are solar powered gram panchayats and soon the other 422 panchayats will too be solar powered.

3 25% of the total expense of making the gram panchayat solar powered has been borne by the district panchayat. Q4. Asia's largest Tulip Garden was opened in which country? A. China B. Indonesia C. India D. Macau Answer: C Explanation: Asia's largest Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden was opened for visitors in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. It is situated in the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range by the banks of the Dal Lake. The floriculture department has planted lakh Tulip bulbs of 40 varieties and colours in the 10- hectares garden. 40,000 Hyacinth bulbs have been planted in a separate terrace and the department has added several new fountains to the garden. Q5. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) signed a MoU with government under its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) initiative for the sustainable development of human settlements at villages in Kamrup district. A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Assam C. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh Explanation: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) signed a MoU with Assam government under its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) initiative for the sustainable development of human settlements at villages in Kamrup district.

4 The AAI would provide financial assistance under its CSR initiative of Rs 4.58 crore for the Kamrup district as per the estimates prepared by the UNDP to improve the resilience of communities around Guwahati Airport. The AAI through its CSR policy supports such initiatives for promoting infrastructure for the convenience of the population with a view to improving the resilience of communities. Q6. India's first insect museum opened in which state? A. Tamil Nadu B. Assam C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswamy unveiled an insect museum at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. The museum is established at a 6,691 sqft area, is fully dedicated to insects and claimed to be the first of it's in the country. Q7. India is ranked for fixed broadband and for mobile internet speeds in February 2018, according to internet speed testing analysis firm Ookla. A. 67th, 109th B. 72th, 106th C. 56th, 79th D. 85th, 98th Explanation: India is ranked 67th for fixed broadband and 109th for mobile internet speeds in February 2018, according to internet speed testing analysis firm Ookla.

5 India's performance in fixed broadband download speeds has gone up from average speeds of megabits per second (Mbps) in November 2017 to Mbps in February 2018; however, it remains below global average download speed of Mbps, as per the Ookla's Speedtest Global Index. India's neighbour China was ranked 26th with an average mobile broadband download speed of Mbps, Sri Lanka 82nd, Pakistan 92nd, Bangladesh 115th and Nepal 118th. Meanwhile, according to the index, Norway ranked 1st in the world for mobile Internet with an average download speed of 62.07Mbps. Additionally, in terms of fixed broadband speeds, Singapore took the top spot a Mbps average download speed. Q8. Which Bollywood actress had featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2018 list. A. Alia Bhatt B. Anushka Sharma C. Gutam Yami D. Urvashi Rautela Explanation: Bollywood actress-producer Anushka Sharma and P V Sindhu had featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2018 list. It includes innovators and disruptors who are reshaping their industries and changing Asia for the better. Anushka, one of Indian film industry's highest paid actresses, is all of 29. She started out her career as a model in 2007, making her acting debut in 2008 in the hugely successful "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi," which won her a Filmfare award for Best Actress. The Forbes list highlights 300 young individuals driving change in Asia. Q9. Exim Bank extends $ million loan facility to 15-nation group in Africa.

6 A. $650 million B. $600 million C. $550 million D. $500 million Answer: D Explanation: The Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) will provide a USD 500 million credit facility to ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) to fund various development projects in western-south Africa. The line of credit of USD 500 million to EBID will finance various development projects in the ECOWAS region. The LoC of USD 500 million to EBID is an umbrella limit for financing developmental projects in 15-member countries of EBID in West African region -- Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d'ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has a mandate to promote economic integration in all fields of activity of the constituting countries. Q10. was appointed Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. A. R Chidambaram B. K Vijay Raghavan C. Suresh Kumar D. Narendar Jain Explanation: K Vijay Raghavan, one of the most distinguished biologists of the country, was appointed Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.

7 He will succeed 81-year-old nuclear physicist R Chidambaram, who has been in the position for more than 16 years, having been appointed in VijayRaghavan (64) will have a tenure of three years. VijayRaghavan, a former director of National Centre for Biological Sciences, was appointed Secretary of Department of Biotechnology in Q11. International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is observed on A. 24th March B. 25th March C. 26th March D. 27th March Explanation: The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is observed annually on 25 March by the United Nations. Q12. International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed on A. 24th March B. 25th March C. 26th March D. 27th March Explanation: International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is a United Nations international observance designated in 2007 to be marked on 25 March every year Theme: " Remember Slavery: Triumphs and struggles for freedom andequality" Q13. Which state bagged the National Water Digest Award?

8 A. Chhattisgarh B. West Bengal C. Punjab D. Haryana Explanation: Chhattisgarh State bagged the National Water Digest Award for Water Conservation-Diversion and for increasing the irrigation capacity in the State. The Award was presented to the Chhattisgarh Water Resources Department on World Forestry Day in New Delhi. The Award is presented every year by the globally renowned magazine Water Digest -which focuses mainly on water resources. Chhattisgarh State bagged the award for increasing the irrigation capacity, community participation, water management -water diversion, water conservation, efforts towards inter-linking of rivers, better techniques utilized in irrigation facilities. Q14. The famous Madhavpur Mela begins at Madhavpur Ghed of Porbandar district in which state? A. Manipur B. Tripura C. Odisha D. Gujarat Answer: D Explanation: The famous Madhavpur Mela begins at Madhavpur Ghed of Porbandar district in Gujarat. The Four-day-long festival will unite the North Eastern States with Gujarat depicting Ek Bharat Shrestha.

9 The festival will see a vibrant cultural trail of art, dance, music, poetry, story-telling and folk drama from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and the other North-Eastern States with the aim to integrate the rich cultures of the two regions. Q15. Which country s team has won the U-16 Jockey Cup International Youth Invitational Football Tournament 2018? A. Hong Kong B. India C. Singapore D. Chinese Taipei Explanation: India U-16 were crowned champions of the Jockey Cup International Youth Invitational Football Tournament after defeating hosts Hong Kong 4-2 in the final in Hong Kong. The team coached by Bibiano Fernandes. The tournament was a U-17 event where India fielded their U-16 national team. Q16. secured gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup in men's 25m rapid fire pistol in Sydney, Australia. A. Anish Bhanwala B. Naresh Singh C. Jaydeep Gupta D. None of these Explanation: Rising shooter Anish Bhanwala secured India a third individual gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup in men's 25m rapid fire pistol in Sydney, Australia.

10 India is now placed second in the overall standings with 15 medals comprising six gold, three silver, and six bronze behind China and ahead of top shooting nations such as Italy and hosts Australia. Q17. India has overtaken to become the fourth largest automobile market in the world, as per latest global data show. A. UK B. Germany C. France D. Japan Explanation: India has overtaken Germany to become the fourth largest automobile market in the world, as per latest global data show. Automobile sales, including passenger and commercial vehicles, in Asia s third-largest economy, grew 9.5%. Top 5 Countries: China, United States, Japan, India, Germany. Q18. London a city-based organisation has received the Frederick Pincott Award for 2017 for promoting Hindi cinema in Britain. A. South Asian Cinema Foundation B. South Asian Film Society C. South Asain Cinema Institute D. None of these Explanation: South Asian Cinema Foundation (SACF), London a city-based organisation has received the Frederick Pincott Award for 2017 from the Indian High Commissioner, Y K Sinha for promoting Hindi cinema in Britain for the last 18 years.

11 The institution has been active in boosting original research and books on Indian films, also inviting and honouring filmmakers from India, along with documentary filmmaking and producing classic silent films with live music at the British Film Institute (BFI). Q19. Ahmedabad is on which river bank? A. Yamuna River B. Sabarmati River C. Saryu River D. Mahanadi River Explanation: Q20. Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary is in which state? A. Karnataka B. Andhra Pradesh C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu Explanation: Q21. became the North India s 1st city to install digital automatic speed gun cameras for traffic management. A. Lucknow B. Chandigarh C. Delhi D. Ghaziabad

12 Explanation: Chandigarh becomes North India s 1st city to install digital automatic speed gun cameras for traffic management. Chandigarh police have installed high- tech speed cameras equipped with night vision technology to check vehicles driving above the permissible speed limit. Q22. Which state government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the British Council for cooperation and collaboration in a wide array of areas including education, skills, and culture? A. Odisha B. West Bengal C. Telangana D. Assam Explanation: The Odisha state government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the British Council for cooperation and collaboration in a wide array of areas including education, skills, and culture. It was signed in the presence of chief minister Naveen Patnaik, British High Commissioner Dominic Asquith, members of Commonwealth countries and officials of state government and British Council. It is aimed at strengthening cooperation in a number of fields including English skill education, sports, cultural exchange and investment promotion. Q23. Which Bank signed an agreement with the Government e-marketplace (GeM)? A. ICICI Bank B. Axis Bank C. HDFC Bank

13 D. Yes Bank Answer: C Explanation: Private sector lender HDFC Bank signed an agreement with the Government e- Marketplace (GeM) under which the bank will facilitate a host of services to the public procurement portal for Central and state government organisations. The MoU is significant as Government e-marketplace will bring transparency and efficiency in the procurement process with assured and timely payment to the sellers. Q24. Which international airport was given the Skytrax award for being voted as the best regional airport in India and Central Asia by air travellers at the World Airport Awards at Stockholm in Sweden? A. Indira Gandhi International Airport B. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport C. Kempegowda International Airport D. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Answer: C Explanation: The Kempegowda international airport was given the Skytrax award for being voted as the best regional airport in India and Central Asia by air travellers at the World Airport Awards at Stockholm in Sweden. The airport is at Devanahalli on the city's northern outskirts won the award for the second consecutive year and two times in 2015 and The Skytrax awards are the largest passenger satisfaction assessment and prestigious among surveys measuring airport service excellence and quality. The winners were declared based on million questionnaires from 500 airports worldwide, surveyed between August 2017 and February Q25. Who will be the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia?

14 A. P V Sindhu B. Saina Nehwal C. Sania Mirza D. Sakshi Malik Explanation: Rio-Olympic silver-medalist PV Sindhu will be the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. The CWG opening ceremony will be held on April 4, India will see the participation of 222 athletes from 15 different sports including aquatics, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, cycling, gymnastics, hockey, lawn bowls, shooting, squash, table tennis, weightlifting, wrestling and para-sports in the quadrennial sport. Q26. Who has won 2018 Asian Billiards Championships title in Yangon, Myanmar? A. Pankaj Advani B. B Bhaskar C. Amee Kamani D. None of these Explanation: Pankaj Advani defended his Asian Billiards Championships title in style by defeating B Bhaskar 6-1 in the summit clash, Yangon, Myanmar. With this win, Advani remains the reigning Indian, Asian and world champion in billiards for This is Advani's 11th gold medal at the Asian level of cue sports. Q27. Who has won 2018 F1 Australian Grand Prix A. Lewis Hamilton

15 B. Sebastian Vettel C. Kimi Raikkonen D. None of these Explanation: Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel won 2018 Formula One (F1) Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia. Vettel won after leapfrogging Lewis Hamilton during a safety car period. Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton finished second and Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen finished third. Q28. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is in which city? A. Ahmedabad B. Surat C. Gandhinagar D. Vadodara Explanation: The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad has received the award for the 'Most Improved Airport' in the Asia Pacific region, in Airport Service Quality awards 2017 organised by the Airport Council International (ACI). ACI is a global non-profit organisation which carries international benchmarking of airports through its participative program Airport Service Quality. The airport has over 200 flight movements per day and has been a busy city since the city is home to many business houses and educational institutions. Q29. The 5th India Maize Summit held in which city? A. New Delhi B. Kolkatta

16 C. Mumbai D. Chennai Explanation: The 5th India Maize Summit held in New Delhi. Union Agriculture Minister, Radha Mohan Singh had addressed the 5th India Maize Summit in New Delhi. It was organized by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FCCI). The aim of the summit was to harness the potential of maize, technological innovations, promoting producer aggregation and linkages that are required. Q30. Wachana Bird Sanctuary is in which state? A. Telangana B. Karnataka C. Gujarat D. Haryana Answer: C Explanation: Q31. World Tuberculosis Day is observed on A. 21st March B. 22nd March C. 23rd March D. 24th March Answer: D Explanation: World Tuberculosis Day is observed on 24 March each year Theme: Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world

17 It is designed to build public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease. In 2012, 8.6 million people fell ill with TB, and 1.3 million died from the disease, mostly in the Third World. The government of India is working in mission mode to make India TB-free. While the world has set a target of 2030 for TB elimination, but India wants to become TB-free by Q32. 7th India-Egypt Joint Commission Meeting held in which city? A. Lucknow B. Patna C. New Delhi D. Jaipur Answer: C Explanation: 7th India-Egypt Joint Commission Meeting led by EAM SushmaSwaraj and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry was held in New Delhi. Both the sides reviewed the progress in the areas of political, trade & investment, S&T, cyber security, capacity building, security, space and culture. Q33. World s Longest Sandstone Cave Found in which state? A. Meghalaya B. Andhra Pradesh C. Assam D. Madhya Pradesh Explanation: The world s longest sandstone cave named Krem Puri was discovered near Laitsohum village in Mawsynram area in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.

18 The cave is With a length of 24,583 metres. Krem Puri was discovered back in 2016 but the actual length of the cave was obtained by the Meghalaya Adventurers Association (MAA) during one of its recent expeditions. It is 6,000m longer than the currently listed sandstone cave in the world, Cueva El Samán, (18,200m) in Venezuela. The cave system has fossils of dinosaurs, especially the Mosasaurus, a giant reptile that lived million years ago. Q34. World Meteorological day is observed every year on A. 21 March B. 22 March C. 23 March D. 24 March Answer: C Explanation: The World Meteorological day is observed every year on 23rd March. It is celebrated every year to commemorate the entry into force in 1950 of the convention that created the World Meteorological Organization Theme: Weather-ready, climate-smart. Q35. sworn in as Peru's president A. Pedro Pablo Kuczynski B. Martin Vizcarra C. Ollanta Humala D. Alberto Fujimori

19 Explanation: Martin Vizcarra has been sworn in as Peru's president. Martin replaces Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. Pedro resigned amid ongoing corruption scandals. Vizcarra had been serving as Peru's ambassador to Canada. Q36. Which state government slashes VAT on aviation fuel by 15%. A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana C. Karnataka D. Tamil Nadu Explanation: Telangana industries minister KT Rama Rao announced a slash in Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). It had been cut down to 1% from 16%. It was announced at the GMR Group event where 10 years of Hyderabad airport was celebrated. The Minister also announced the Government plans to set up a logistics hub and a dry port near the airport and transform it into a multi-modal transport hud. Q37. Which Small Finance Bank launched 'Yellow Army Savings Account' to mark its sponsorship for IPL team Chennai Super Kings (CSK)? A. Equitas Small Finance Bank B. AU Small Finance Bank C. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank D. ESAF Small Finance Bank Explanation: Equitas Small Finance Bank launched 'Yellow Army Savings Account' to mark its sponsorship for IPL team Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The bank has inked a three-year deal with CSK and would be the retail banking partner.

20 On the benefits of the savings account, the account would fetch an interest rate of 6% for balance below Rs 10 lakh and 6.5% on balance above Rs 10 lakh. The 'Yellow Army' VISA debit card comes with an accident cover of up to Rs five lakh, air accident cover of Rs 30 lakh and lost card liability up to Rs 25,000 The account holders will also be entitled of up to 15% discount on the purchase of merchandise from the CSK website. Q38. Which state government has launched Naipunya Ratham a multi-utility vehicle? A. Kerala B. Andhra Pradesh C. Karnataka D. Telangana Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu flagged off Naipunya Ratham, a multi-utility vehicle aimed at taking technology and innovation to the remote corners of the State. The first phase of the launch would cover 13 districts and 28 smart villages in collaboration with Hewlett Packard, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India and Guide Foundation for Development. It is part of the Smart Village Smart Ward Programme, the Naipunya Rathams will facilitate and look to improve digital literacy, digital skills. Q39. Reliance Industries inks $1 billion deal to combine JioMusic with A. Gaana B. Saavn C. Hungama D. Wynk Music

21 Explanation: Reliance Industries has inked a deal to combine over-the-top (OTT) music platform Saavn with its own digital music service JioMusic in a transaction worth over USD 1 billion. The company will invest an additional USD 100 million towards making the combined platform one of the largest music streaming services in the world. The combined entity will have both Saavn s streaming media expertise and Jio s digital ecosystem to leverage. It will aim at benefitting all the stakeholders involved users, music labels, artists, and advertisers. Q40. The Punjab Government has decided to observe the March, the martyrdom day of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Sukhdev and Shaheed Rajguru as 'Youth Empowerment Day'. A. March 22 B. March 23 C. March 24 D. March 25 Explanation: The Punjab Government has decided to observe the March 23, the martyrdom day of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Sukhdev and Shaheed Rajguru as 'Youth Empowerment Day'. For RRB - ALP Test Series Follow the Below Link!! For SBI Clerk Prelims Test Series Follow the Below Link!! For Railways Group D Test Series Follow the Below Link!!

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