Current Affairs MCQs July 2018

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1 Current Affairs MCQs July 2018 Get Unlimited Mock Tests For One Year at Rs. 599 Only For Daily Updates Follow Our Telegram Channel and Group: Q1. Which Bollywood actress will soon have her wax statue at Madame Tussauds in Singapore? A. Alia Bhatt B. Priyanka Chopra C. Anushka Sharma D. Katrnia Kaif Answer: C Explanation: Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma will soon have her wax statue at Madame Tussauds in Singapore. With this, she will become the first Indian personality to get a 'talking statue' at Madame Tussauds Singapore, Anushka's wax statue will also be able to talk, making it the first-of-its-kind statue at the museum.

2 Anushka joins the list of global icons like Oprah Winfrey, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton who also have their interactive sets at the Singapore attraction. Q2. Which bank has inked an agreement with South Korea's KB Financial Group to set-up financing corridor and development of digital payment ecosystem? A. BOB B. ICICI C. HDFC D. Axis Explanation: Public sector lender Bank of Baroda has inked an agreement with South Korea's KB Financial Group to set-up financing corridor and development of digital payment ecosystem. It was inked between Bank of Baroda MD & CEO P S Jayakumar and Yoon Jong-kyum Chairman, KB Financial Group. Bank of Baroda and KB Financial Group will work together on creating a new digital payments ecosystem in India and creating In-Ko corridor for providing reciprocal financial services to corporate and retail Clients of Bank of Baroda and KB Financial Group. Q3. The next Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in which city? A. Varanasi B. Allahabad C. New Delhi D. Rishikesh Explanation: The next Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in the holy city of Varanasi in January 2019.

3 The theme of the three-day event, which is being organised in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency, will be the 'Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India'. Q4. Western Ghats bags best tourist spot in Lonely Planet s top five 2018 Best in Asia list. A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 Answer: B Explanation: The Western Ghats has figured in Lonely Planet s top five 2018 Best in Asia list, a collection of 10 of the best destinations to visit in the continent for the year. The Western Ghats has come fourth in the list of the Lonely Planet. It is considered a Bible by travellers worldwide. Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana), which has started blooming after 12 years in the famed hill station of Munnar has found mention in report. The Western Ghats is Older than the Himalayas and well known for its rich and unique flora and fauna. The Western Ghats supports the life of 7,402 species of flowering plants, 1814 species of nonflowering plants, 139 mammal species, 508 bird species, 179 amphibian species, 6000 insects species and 290 freshwater fish species. The panel of travel experts have named Busan, South Korea, Uzbekistan and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to the first three spots. Q5. India s first private UAV factory to come up in which state? A. Rajasthan B. Madhya Pradesh C. Uttar Pradesh

4 D. Odisha Explanation: India s first private sector unit for manufacturing unmanned air vehicles (UAV) and light bullet proof vehicles (LBPV) will be set up by DCM Shriram Industries Group on the campus of Shriram Rayons in Kota. The UAV and LBPV have been indigenously designed and developed by the DCM Shriram Industries Group. Q6. Which telecom operator unveiled the country s first Internet telephony service app, called "Wings". A. BSNL B. Bharti Airtel C. Idea D. Vodafone Explanation: State-run telecom operator BSNL on Wednesday unveiled the country s first Internet telephony service app, called "Wings". It will allow users to make calls to any telephone number, including landline and mobile numbers, in India. At present, phone calls can be made through most mobile apps (mainly WhatsApp) only to users of that particular app, and not to telephone numbers. The service can be accessed using a Wi-Fi network. Q7. World Population Day is observed on A. 9 July B. 10 July C. 11 July

5 D. 12 July Answer: C Explanation: World Population Day (WPD) is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year. It seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in The 2018 theme of WPD is: 'Family Planning is a Human Right'. Q8. India has been ranked most innovative nation in the world in The Global Innovation Index (GII). A. 60 B. 116 C. 57 D. 35 Answer: C Explanation: India has been ranked 57th most innovative nation in the world in The Global Innovation Index (GII). The GII is being developed jointly by Cornell University, the Paris-based business school Insead and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva. GII ranks 126 economies based on 80 indicators. It is now in its 11th edition and has become a major input for policymakers on innovation around the world. The country has improved its ranking from 60th position last year. India has been improving steadily since it was ranked 81st in Meanwhile, China improved its ranking from 22 in 2017 to 17 this year. The Top 3 Countries are: 1. Switzerland,

6 2. The Netherlands, 3. Sweden. Q9. India is now the world's biggest economy, according to World Bank figures for A. 4th B. 5th C. 6th D. 7th Answer: C Explanation: India is now the world's sixth-biggest economy, according to World Bank figures for India beat France to become a sixth largest economy. India's gross domestic product (GDP) stood at $2.597 trillion at the end of 2017, compared to $2.582 trillion for France. The US continued to be the world's biggest economy, followed by China, Japan and Germany. Britain remained the world's fifth-biggest economy with a GDP of $2.622 trillion at the end of Q10. microsoft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government to provide free digital training to 9,500 college students in one year. A. Telangana B. Karnataka C. Rajasthan D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: C

7 Explanation: microsoft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government to provide free digital training to 9,500 college students in one year. The initiative was taken for the enhancement of digital learning and capacity building of college students in the state. Q11. PM inaugurates new Headquarters of Archaeological Survey of India in A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Chennai D. Hyderabad Answer: B Explanation: The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, inaugurated Dharohar Bhawan - the new Headquarters building of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), - at 24, Tilak Marg in New Delhi. The new Headquarters building of ASI has been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including energy efficient lighting and rainwater harvesting. It includes a Central Archaeological Library with a collection of about 1.5 lakh books and journals. The library is a unique and valuable treasure trove in India and the World for those who are keen to undertake research work in the field of Archaeology, Religious and Cultural perspective of India, India s ancient past and allied subjects. Rare portfolios related to Ajanta, Ellora and many sites of archaeological importance, Large collection of books on Archaeology, Epigraphy, Indology, Indian culture and its past, etc which make the library unique and distinct from others and many more are available in Central Archaeological Library. Q12. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and bank on the Defence Salary Package on 12 July A. SBI

8 B. IDBI C. IOB D. BOB Explanation: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and SBI on the Defence Salary Package on 12 July The signing-in ceremony was chaired by the Adjutant General Lt Gen Ashwani Kumar and was attended by top officials of SBI headed by Shri PK Gupta, Managing Director (Retail and Development Banking), SBI. The first MoU between SBI and the Indian Army was signed in 2011 and was renewed on 23 Feb This MoU will benefit a large number of serving and retired Army personnel who are having their accounts with SBI. The MoU will be valid till 03 Jan 2019 and continuation thereafter will be subject to review/renewal. Q13. Which state government launched the much-awaited 'Anna Canteens' in various parts of the state? A. Telangana B. Andhra Pradesh C. Kerala D. Karnataka Answer: B Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government launched the much-awaited 'Anna Canteens' in various parts of the state. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a canteen in Vijayawada. 60 'Anna Canteens' were opened in the first phase across the state.

9 The Akshaya Patra Foundation will run these canteens. 'Anna Canteens', will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner at Rs 5 each. It was one of the promises the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)made ahead of the 2014 polls. Q14. India and signed MoU on exchange of experience by legal experts. A. UK B. US C. Russia D. Canada Explanation: India and the United Kingdom signed an agreement on the exchange of experience by legal professionals and government functionaries for resolution of disputes before various courts and tribunals. The agreement was signed by Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and UK's Secretary of State for Justice David Gauke in London. Q15. India has the world s largest cultivated area under genetically modified (GM) crops, at 11.4 million hectares (mh) in 2017, according to the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) latest Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/ GM Crops in 2017' report. A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 Answer: B Explanation: India has the world s fifth largest cultivated area under genetically modified (GM) crops, at 11.4 million hectares (mh) in 2017, according to the International Service for the

10 Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) latest Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/ GM Crops in 2017' report. Q16. India was formally announced as the th shareholder of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) A. 66 B. 67 C. 68 D. 69 Answer: D Explanation: India was formally announced as the 69th shareholder of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), paving the way for more joint investment with Indian companies across the bank's regions of operation. The Indian government had applied for EBRD membership in December Q17. India bagged how many medals in the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 3 in Taipei, Taiwan? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 Explanation: India bagged 4 medals (three silver medals and a bronze) to finish joint third with Iran in the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 3 in Taipei, Taiwan. Korea topped has won 14 medals (8 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze) followed by hosts Taipei (2 Gold- 1 silver-2 bronze).

11 Q18. has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Congo. A. Nina Tshering La B. Prasuna Natang C. Sashi Ravoor D. None of these Explanation: Nina Tshering La, presently Deputy Chief of Mission, Hanoi has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Q19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most followed world leader on Twitter, according to a study on world leaders on social media conducted by communications firm Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW). A. 4 B. 3 C. 5 D. 6 Answer: B Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the third most followed world leader on Twitter with 42 million followers on his personal according to a study on world leaders on social media conducted by communications firm Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW). Sushma Swaraj, India s External Affairs Minister also made it to the top 10 list of the most followed world leaders, with more than 10 million followers on Twitter. She also happens to be the most followed female world leader, as well as foreign minister on Twitter with 11 million followers. Among foreign ministries, India stands third on the microblogging site with more than 1 million followers.

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