23 rd April, 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 23 rd April, 2018 Current Affairs Questions for Bank (IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk & SBI PO) and Railways Exams April GA Quiz 23 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. Which of the following banks has recently signed an agreement with the National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) for information utility services? A. Indian Overseas Bank B. Syndicate Bank C. Punjab National Bank D. UCO Bank E. None of these 2. The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has recently received the first copy of the book "Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism s Greatest Thinker. Who is the author of the book? A. Pavan Varma B. Satyanarayan Jatiya C. Kamal Nath D. Rajeev Gowda E. None of these 3. The Union Cabinet has recently approved a proposal for the promulgation of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance The ordinance will apply to willful bank loan defaulters with outstanding of over Rs. crore among others. A. 200 B. 300 C. 400 D. 100 E. None of these 4. Cabinet has recently approved the restructured Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan. What is the total outlay of the restructured scheme?

3 A. Rs crore B. Rs crore C. Rs crore D. Rs crore E. None of these 5. The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recently approved an ordinance allowing courts to pronounce the death penalty for those convicted of raping children below the age of. A. 12 B. 10 C. 14 D. 16 E. None of these 6. Which of the following states has recently announced 2% quota for sportspersons in government jobs? A. Kerala B. Andhra Pradesh C. Telangana D. Rajasthan E. None of these 7. Adani Foundation has partnered with Room to Read to implement the project called. A. Udaan B. Utthan C. Uttam D. Unnati E. None of these 8. The government has recently organized an exhibition called Dhvani se Sabd aur Chinh in which of the following cities? A. Mumbai B. Chennai C. New Delhi D. Gorakhpur E. None of these 9. With an aim to strengthen trade ties with India, Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) has recently launched its office in. A. Mumbai B. Bangalore C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi E. None of these 10. Which of the following days was observed on 22nd April 2018? A. World Hindi Day B. World Earth Day C. World Cancer Day D. World Radio Day E. None of these

4 Correct Answers: A A D D A C B A D B Explanations: 1. Who: Indian Overseas Bank What: signed an agreement with the National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) for information utility services When: published on 23rd April 2018 One of the leading public sector bank in southern India, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) entered into an agreement for Information Utility Services with National E- Governance Services Limited (NeSL). The NeSL became India s first information utility (IU) for bankruptcy cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016 in October Following the agreement, IOB will be able to provide high-quality, authenticated information about debts and defaults; which will have more transparency in maintaining the list of borrowers, debtors, creditors and loan defaulters. leid/

5 Who: Pavan Varma What: is the author of the book titled "Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism s Greatest Thinker When: published on 21st April 2018 The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, received the first copy of the book "Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism s Greatest Thinker, from the author Shri Pavan Varma, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the dignitaries present were Dr Murli Manohar Joshi and Shri D P Tripathi Who: the Union Cabinet What: approved a proposal for the promulgation of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance 2018 When: published on 21sr April 2018 The Union Cabinet has recently approved the promulgation of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance 2018, which would empower the government to seize the domestic assets of those deemed by a relevant court to be fugitive economic offenders. The provisions of the ordinance will apply for economic offenders who refuse to return, persons against whom an arrest warrant has been issued for a scheduled offence as well as wilful bank loan defaulters with outstanding of over Rs. 100 crore.

6 4. Who: Cabinet What: has approved the restructured Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan When: published on 23rd April 2018 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi gave its approval for restructured Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). The Scheme will be implemented during the period from to at the total cost of Rs crore with the Central Share of Rs crore and that of State Share of Rs crore. restructured-centrally-sponsored-scheme-of-rashtriya-gram-swaraj-abhiyan _1.html 5. Who: Union Cabinet What: has approved an ordinance allowing courts to pronounce the death penalty for those convicted of raping children below the age of 12 When: published on 21st April 2018

7 The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recently approved an ordinance allowing courts to pronounce the death penalty for those convicted of raping children below the age of 12. The decision came a day after the Ministry of Women and Child Development told the Supreme Court that it was proposing the death penalty for those convicted of raping children. 6. Who: Telangana What: announced 2% quota for sportspersons in government jobs When: published on 21st April 2018 Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has recently announced two per cent reservation in state government jobs for sportspersons. Rao made this announcement"after a team of 18 members, who participated in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast, met him here this morning. A senior official of the State government said currently two per cent seats in educational institutions were reserved for sportspersons. quota-for-sportspersons-in-govt-jobs _1.html 7.

8 Who: Adani Foundation What: has partnered with Room to Read to implement the project Utthan When: published on 21st April 2018 Adani Foundation has partnered with Room to Read to implement the project Utthan. The project was formally inaugurated on April 21, 2018, at Bhat Primary School, Bhat, Gandhinagar. This project aims at setting up of interactive libraries in 50 government schools, with an aim to develop the habit of reading among children of classes 1 to Who: the government of India What: has organized an exhibition called Dhvani se Sabd aur Chinh Where: in Mumbai When: published on 21st April 2018 An exhibition called "Dhvani se ŚabdaurChinh was inaugurated at National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai on 21st April Curated by AdwaitaGadanayak and his team, the exhibition speaks to us about southern sensibilities and singular identities that were forged through scholarly

9 adaptations, multiple skills and experiments that were seeking to juxtapose the notions of the modern with the traditional. It identifies artists who practiced in Southern states as well as artists who were born there or had family trees and moved up North to become the greatest practitioners and pedagogues Who: Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) What: has launched its office Where: in New Delhi When: published on 18th April 2018 With an aim to strengthen trade ties with India, Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) launched its office in New Delhi, ahead of Taiwan s first ever expo that will showcase cutting-edge technology and smart city solutions in Delhi on 17 May. James C.F Huang, chairman, TWTC said their presence in Delhi will further help strengthen business ties with India. WTC-in-Delhi-to-boost-ties-with-India.html 10.

10 Who: World Earth Day What: was observed across the world When: published on 22nd april 2018 The World Earth Day (WED) is celebrated every year on April 22 worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The day was proposed at the UNESCO conference in 1969 and the first Earth Day celebrations took place in The person credited for organising the event 48 years ago is US Senator Gaylord Nelson. The 2018 campaign theme End Plastic Pollution will provide the information and inspiration needed to fundamentally change human attitude and behavior about plastics.

11 Top 10 News of the Day : 23 rd April, World Earth Day was observed on 22 nd April (Top 10 Current Affairs Question of 23 rd April 2018) The World Earth Day (WED) is celebrated every year on April 22 worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The day was proposed at the UNESCO conference in 1969 and the first Earth Day celebrations took place in The person credited for organising the event 48 years ago is US Senator Gaylord Nelson. The 2018 campaign theme End Plastic Pollution will provide the information and inspiration needed to fundamentally change human attitude and behavior about plastics. 2. Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) has launched its office in Delhi. (Important Current Affairs Question of 23 rd April 2018) With an aim to strengthen trade ties with India, Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) launched its office in New Delhi, ahead of Taiwan s first ever expo that will showcase cutting-edge technology and smart city solutions in Delhi on 17 May. James C.F Huang, chairman, TWTC said their presence in Delhi will further help strengthen business ties with India. 3. Government of India has organized an exhibition called Dhvani se Sabd aur Chinh. (23 April 2018 Current Affairs Questions) An exhibition called "Dhvani se ŚabdaurChinh was inaugurated at National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai on 21 st April Curated by AdwaitaGadanayak and his team, the exhibition speaks to us about southern sensibilities and singular identities that were forged through scholarly

12 adaptations, multiple skills and experiments that were seeking to juxtapose the notions of the modern with the traditional. It identifies artists who practiced in Southern states as well as artists who were born there or had family trees and moved up North to become the greatest practitioners and pedagogues. 4. Adani Foundation has partnered with Room to Read to implement the project Utthan. (Daily Current Affairs Quiz, April, 23 rd 2018) Adani Foundation has partnered with Room to Read to implement the project Utthan. The project was formally inaugurated on April 21, 2018, at Bhat Primary School, Bhat, Gandhinagar. This project aims at setting up of interactive libraries in 50 government schools, with an aim to develop the habit of reading among children of classes 1 to Telangana announced 2% quota for sportspersons in government jobs. (Current GK Questions of 23 rd April 2018) Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has recently announced two per cent reservation in state government jobs for sportspersons. Rao made this announcement"after a team of 18 members, who participated in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast, met him here this morning. A senior official of the State government said currently two per cent seats in educational institutions were reserved for sportspersons. 6. Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance allowing courts to pronounce the death penalty for those convicted of raping children below the age of 12. (Daily GK Quiz Current Affairs 23 rd April 2018)

13 The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recently approved an ordinance allowing courts to pronounce the death penalty for those convicted of raping children below the age of 12. The decision came a day after the Ministry of Women and Child Development told the Supreme Court that it was proposing the death penalty for those convicted of raping children. 7. Cabinet has approved the restructured Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan. (Important Current Affairs Quiz 23 rd April 2018) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi gave its approval for restructured Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). The Scheme will be implemented during the period from to at the total cost of Rs crore with the Central Share of Rs crore and that of State Share of Rs crore. 8. Union Cabinet approved a proposal for the promulgation of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance (GK Current Affairs Questions April, 23 rd 2018) The Union Cabinet has recently approved the promulgation of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance 2018, which would empower the government to seize the domestic assets of those deemed by a relevant court to be fugitive economic offenders. The provisions of the ordinance will apply for economic offenders who refuse to return, persons against whom an arrest warrant has been issued for a scheduled offence as well as wilful bank loan defaulters with outstanding of over Rs. 100 crore. 9. The President of India has received the first copy of the book "Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism s Greatest Thinker.

14 (MCQs on Current Affairs 23 rd April 2018) The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, received the first copy of the book "Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism s Greatest Thinker, from the author Shri Pavan Varma, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the dignitaries present were Dr Murli Manohar Joshi and Shri D P Tripathi. 10. Indian Overseas Bank signed an agreement with the National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) for information utility services. (Today s Current Affairs Question of 23 rd April 2018) One of the leading public sector bank in southern India, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) entered into an agreement for Information Utility Services with National E- Governance Services Limited (NeSL). The NeSL became India s first information utility (IU) for bankruptcy cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016 in October Following the agreement, IOB will be able to provide high-quality, authenticated information about debts and defaults; which will have more transparency in maintaining the list of borrowers, debtors, creditors and loan defaulters.

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