Current Affairs Questions for IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk, SBI PO and Railways Exams October GA Quiz 7 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. Which of the following states was recently ranked as the best State in Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards 2018? A. Haryana B. Punjab C. Sikkim D. Himachal Pradesh E. None of these 2. Who among the following has recently won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize? A. Nadia Murad B. George P Smith C. Oprah Winfrey D. Sir Gregory P Winter E. None of these 3. India has recently signed a USD 5.43 billion deal with which of the following countries to procure the S-400 Triumf missile system? A. USA B. Japan C. Russia D. South Korea E. None of these 4. In its fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2018-19, the RBI has recently fixed the Repo Rate at: A. 7.5 percent B. 5.5 percent C. 6.0 percent D. 6.5 percent E. None of these 5. Who among the following has recently been appointed as the head of IDBI Bank for six month on 5th October 2018? A. Nirupama Rao B. Pankaj Sharma C. B Sriram D. Rakesh Sharma E. None of these Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below.
6. India has recently signed two agreements with which of the following countries to increase the development of renewable energy innovations in the country? A. United States B. United Kingdom C. France D. Russia E. None of these 7. Indian Railway has recently withdrawn its first Diesel Electrical Mainline Unit (DEMU) train service from which of the following states? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu C. Kerala D. Karnataka E. None of these 8. Justice Surya Kant has recently been appointed the Chief Justice of: A. Delhi High Court B. Patna High Court C. Himachal Pradesh High Court D. Allahabad High Court E. None of these 9. The India International Science Festival 2018 was recently inaugurated in which of the following states? A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Haryana C. Uttar Pradesh D. Jharkhand E. None of these 10. Which one of the following motor companies has recently been awarded the 'National Safety Award' by Ministry of Labour and Employment? A. Mahindra & Mahindra B. Tata Motors C. Maruti Suzuki D. Hero MotoCorp E. None of these
Correct answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A A C D D C C C C C Explanations: 1. Who: Haryana What: was ranked as the best State in Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards 2018 When: published on 4th October 2018 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave awards to top Ranked State, District and State with maximum citizen participation based on the National Swachh SurvekshanGrameen 2018 commissioned by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. The awards by Prime Minister were given at the concluding session of Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention at RahtrapatiBhawan Cultural Centre. Haryana was ranked as the best State while Satara District of Maharashtra was ranked as the best district as per the ranking undertaken by Swachh SurvekshanGrameen 2018. Uttar Pradesh was rewarded for maximum citizens participation.later, Ms Uma Bharti, Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation gave awards at PravasiBhartiya Kendra, New Delhi to top three States and Districts from all the zones of the country. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation had commissioned Swachh Survekshan Grameen-2018 (SSG 2018) through an independent survey agency to develop ranking of all districts of India on the basis of quantitative and qualitative sanitation (Swachhata) parameters. This ranking was done based on a comprehensive set of parameters including surveys of public places like schools, Anganwadis, PHCs, Haat/ Bazaars, Panchayat and citizen s perception of Swachhata and their recommendations for improvement of the program and data from the SBM-G IMIS. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/printrelease.aspx?relid=183949
2. Who: Nadia Murad What: won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize When: published on 5th October 2018 The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. The prize is worth nine million Swedish kronor ($1.01 million).the winners have been chosen from among 331 nominations (216 individuals and 115 organisations) which the second highest number of nominees ever, next only to the 376 nominated in 2016. With the announcement of two names today, the number of peace prizes awarded till now becomes 100, with 133 winners (106 individuals and 27 organisations). Of the 106 individual Laureates, 17 have been women. In 2017, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). Alfred Nobel, in his will allocating most of his wealth to the establishment of the five Nobel Prizes, wrote: The said interest shall be divided into five equal parts one part to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses. https://indianexpress.com/article/world/nobel-peace-prize-2018-live-updates-winner- 5387487/ 3. Who: India and Russia What: have signed the $ 5.2 billion deal for S-400 air defence system When: published on 5th October 2018
India and Russia, in a move that could invite US sanctions under CAATSA, have formally inked the $ 5.2 billion deal for S-400 system. The air defence system is expected to be delivered by the year 2020. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening, and was personally welcomed by Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj at the airport. Putin arrived at the Hyderabad House here on Friday to attend the 19th India-Russia bilateral annual summit with Prime Minister Modi. They are slated to discuss a number of key global and regional issues, including the US sanctions on Iranian oil. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-russia-formally-ink-the-5-2-billiondeal-for-the-s-400/articleshow/66082930.cms 4. Who: Reserve Bank of India What: keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50% When: published on 6th October 2018 In an unexpected move, the Monetary Policy Committee of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. The MPC changed the stance from 'neutral' to 'calibrated tightening'. Soon after the announcement, the Indian rupee tumbled to its all-time low of 74.10 against the US dollar. In its Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2018-19, the central bank said the decision of the MPC is consistent with the stance of calibrated tightening of monetary policy in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation of 4 per cent within a band of +/- 2 per cent. The MPC meet comes amid rapid rise in international crude oil prices and Indian rupee hitting its all time low by breaching 73 mark against the US dollar. India's current account deficit (CAD) has also widened.
5. Who: Rakesh Sharma What: was appointed as the head of IDBI Bank for six month When: published on 5th October 2018 The government has appointed Rakesh Sharma as managing director and CEO of IDBI Bank for a period of six months. Sharma till July 2018 was the chief executive of Canara Bank. The appointment committee of the cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal to appoint Rakesh Sharma for a period of six months the government s statement noted. This comes after the tenure of B Sriram who was appointed as the chief executive of IDBI for three months ended in September 2018. https://www.businesstoday.in/sectors/banks/rbi-keeps-repo-rate-unchanged-at-6.5-percentstance/story/283986.html https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/rakesh-sharma-tohead-idbi-bank-for-3-months/articleshow/66088841.cms 6. Who: India and France What: signed two agreements with which of the following countries to increase the development of renewable energy innovations in the country When: published on 4th October 2018
Two agreements have been signed between India and France to foster the development of renewable energy innovations in the country, such as high-efficiency solar panels, power storage, e-mobility and smart grid management. French Minister Brune Poirson signed two cooperation agreements between the French Development Agency (AFD), the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), Bollor 魂 lue-solution and their Indian partner, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), according to an official statement. These agreements will foster the development of renewable energy innovations in India, such as high-efficiency solar panels, power storage, e-mobility and smart grid management, it said. Poirson also visited the French stand at the RE-Invest Expo at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida to highlight the participation of French companies and encourage them. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/india-france-sign-two-pacts-forrenewable-energy-innovations/article25125168.ece 7. Who: Indian Railways What: withdrawn its first Diesel Electrical Mainline Unit (DEMU) train service from Kerala When: published on 6th October 2018 The Railway is set to withdraw Kerala s first Diesel Electrical Mainline Unit (DEMU) train service that it introduced 10 days ago between Ernakulam Junction and Harbour Terminus on Willingdon Island, citing very poor patronage. Less than 15 people are travelling in the three-coach train during each trip in the 8-km corridor. The daily income is around 500, while the operational expenditure is over 35,000, said Shirish Kumar Sinha, Thiruvananthapuram Divisional Railway Manager. The train which was introduced on an experimental basis will be withdrawn well before the month-end. With little scope for using the train in the division where rail lines were saturated, it would in all likelihood be sent back for use in other divisions under the Southern Railway, he added.
8. Who: Justice Surya Kant What: was appointed as new chief justice of Himachal high court When: published on 3rd October 2018 Justice Surya Kant was on Wednesday appointed chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, nearly nine months after the Supreme Court collegium recommended his name for the post. The post of chief justice of the high court had been lying vacant since April, 2017. On January 10, the collegium had recommended the name of Justice Kant, a judge of the Punjab and Haryana HC for the top post of the HP HC. Incidentally, the Law Ministry issued the notification announcing his appointment on the day Justice Ranjan Gogoi took oath as the next Chief Justice of India. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kochi/railway-to-withdraw-demuservice/article25139255.ece https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/justice-surya-kant-appointed-as-new-chiefjustice-of-himachal-high-court/story-jl9x85mjdjwcyslhtjjqel.html 9. Who: India International Science Festival 2018 What: was inaugurated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh When: published on 5th October 2018
The fourth edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) began in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. A number of conferences and exhibitions showcasing of the work of young scientists were held. The President Ram NathKovind will formally inaugurate the mega science expo on Saturday evening. Addressing a conference of young scientists, science and technology minister Dr Harsh Vardhan reiterated the government s resolve to apply science and technology for transformation of the country and as an enabler of social and economic progress. He emphasized the role of science and technology in driving inclusive growth. The Minister urged scientific organisations to work closely with all stakeholders. https://www.firstpost.com/tech/science/fourth-edition-of-india-international-science-festivalbegins-in-lucknow-5326771.html 10. Who: Maruti Suzuki What: has been awarded the 'National Safety Award' by Ministry of Labour and Employment When: published on 4th October 2018 Maruti Suzuki has been awarded the National Safety Award by Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. The award is for excellence in industrial safety in the automobile category in the performance year 2016. Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment (Independent Charge) presented the award to Maruti Suzuki. The award was received by Mr. Manoj Agrawal, Senior Vice President (Safety) on behalf of the company. Maruti Suzuki has developed a three-tier safety governance structure with the zero accident vision comprising zero human injury and zero fire. This structure ensures safe working conditions for employees and contractors at its manufacturing facilities and offices. Using Safety Circle Competitions to promote increased employee participation the company has started the Zero Sai initiative. In Safety Circles, teams identify work-related hazards and implement a focused action plan for mitigation of the hazard.
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Top 10 news of the day : 7 th October, 2018 1. Maruti Suzuki has been awarded the 'National Safety Award' by Ministry of Labour and Employment. (7 th October 2018 Current Affairs Questions) Maruti Suzuki has been awarded the National Safety Award by Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. The award is for excellence in industrial safety in the automobile category in the performance year 2016. Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment (Independent Charge) presented the award to Maruti Suzuki. The award was received by Mr. Manoj Agrawal, Senior Vice President (Safety) on behalf of the company. Maruti Suzuki has developed a three-tier safety governance structure with the zero accident vision comprising zero human injury and zero fire. This structure ensures safe working conditions for employees and contractors at its manufacturing facilities and offices. Using Safety Circle Competitions to promote increased employee participation the company has started the Zero Sai initiative. In Safety Circles, teams identify workrelated hazards and implement a focused action plan for mitigation of the hazard. 2. India International Science Festival 2018 was inaugurated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. (Daily Current Affairs Quiz 7 th October 2018) The fourth edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) began in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. A number of conferences and exhibitions showcasing of the work of young scientists were held. The President Ram NathKovind will formally inaugurate the mega science expo on Saturday evening. Addressing a conference of young scientists, science and technology minister Dr Harsh Vardhan reiterated the government s resolve to apply science and technology for transformation of the country and as an enabler of social and economic progress. He emphasized the role of science and technology in driving inclusive growth. The Minister urged scientific organisations to work closely with all stakeholders. 3. Justice Surya Kant was appointed as new chief justice of Himachal high court.
(Top 10 Current Affairs Questions 7 th October 2018) Justice Surya Kant was appointed chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, nearly nine months after the Supreme Court collegium recommended his name for the post. The post of chief justice of the high court had been lying vacant since April, 2017. On January 10, the collegium had recommended the name of Justice Kant, a judge of the Punjab and Haryana HC for the top post of the HP HC. Incidentally, the Law Ministry issued the notification announcing his appointment on the day Justice Ranjan Gogoi took oath as the next Chief Justice of India. 4. Indian Railways withdrawn its first Diesel Electrical Mainline Unit (DEMU) train service from Kerala. (7 th October 2018 Important Current Affairs Questions) The Railway is set to withdraw Kerala s first Diesel Electrical Mainline Unit (DEMU) train service that it introduced 10 days ago between Ernakulam Junction and Harbour Terminus on Willingdon Island, citing very poor patronage. Less than 15 people are travelling in the three-coach train during each trip in the 8-km corridor. The daily income is around 500, while the operational expenditure is over 35,000, said Shirish Kumar Sinha, Thiruvananthapuram Divisional Railway Manager. The train which was introduced on an experimental basis will be withdrawn well before the month-end. With little scope for using the train in the division where rail lines were saturated, it would in all likelihood be sent back for use in other divisions under the Southern Railway, he added. 5. India and France signed two agreements with which of the following countries to increase the development of renewable energy innovations in the country. (Top Most Current Affairs Questions 7 th October 2018) Two agreements have been signed between India and France to foster the development of renewable energy innovations in the country, such as high-efficiency solar panels, power storage, e-mobility and smart grid management.
French Minister Brune Poirson signed two cooperation agreements between the French Development Agency (AFD), the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), Bollor 魂 lue-solution and their Indian partner, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), according to an official statement. These agreements will foster the development of renewable energy innovations in India, such as high-efficiency solar panels, power storage, e-mobility and smart grid management, it said. Poirson also visited the French stand at the RE-Invest Expo at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida to highlight the participation of French companies and encourage them. 6. Rakesh Sharma was appointed as the head of IDBI Bank for six month. (Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answers 7 th October 2018) The government has appointed Rakesh Sharma as managing director and CEO of IDBI Bank for a period of six months. Sharma till July 2018 was the chief executive of Canara Bank. The appointment committee of the cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal to appoint Rakesh Sharma for a period of six months the government s statement noted. This comes after the tenure of B Sriram who was appointed as the chief executive of IDBI for three months ended in September 2018. 7. Reserve Bank of India keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50%. (Top 10 Current Affairs Quiz 7 th October 2018) In an unexpected move, the Monetary Policy Committee of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. The MPC changed the stance from 'neutral' to 'calibrated tightening'. Soon after the announcement, the Indian rupee tumbled to its all-time low of 74.10 against the US dollar. In its Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2018-19, the central bank said the decision of the MPC is consistent with the stance of calibrated tightening of monetary policy in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation of 4 per cent within a band of +/- 2 per cent.
The MPC meet comes amid rapid rise in international crude oil prices and Indian rupee hitting its all time low by breaching 73 mark against the US dollar. India's current account deficit (CAD) has also widened. 8. India and Russia have signed the $ 5.2 billion deal for S-400 air defence system. (Daily Current Affairs Capsule 7 th October 2018) India and Russia, in a move that could invite US sanctions under CAATSA, have formally inked the $ 5.2 billion deal for S-400 system. The air defence system is expected to be delivered by the year 2020. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening, and was personally welcomed by Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj at the airport. Putin arrived at the Hyderabad House here on Friday to attend the 19th India-Russia bilateral annual summit with Prime Minister Modi. They are slated to discuss a number of key global and regional issues, including the US sanctions on Iranian oil. 9. Nadia Murad won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. (Current Affairs In Short 7 th October 2018) The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. The prize is worth nine million Swedish kronor ($1.01 million).the winners have been chosen from among 331 nominations (216 individuals and 115 organisations) which the second highest number of nominees ever, next only to the 376 nominated in 2016. With the announcement of two names today, the number of peace prizes awarded till now becomes 100, with 133 winners (106 individuals and 27 organisations). Of the 106 individual Laureates, 17 have been women. In 2017, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). Alfred Nobel, in his will allocating most of his wealth to the establishment of the five Nobel Prizes, wrote: The said interest shall be divided into five equal parts one part to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, the abolition
or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses. 10. Haryana was ranked as the best State in Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards 2018. (Today s Current Affairs Questions 7 th October 2018) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave awards to top Ranked State, District and State with maximum citizen participation based on the National Swachh SurvekshanGrameen 2018 commissioned by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. The awards by Prime Minister were given at the concluding session of Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention at RahtrapatiBhawan Cultural Centre. Haryana was ranked as the best State while Satara District of Maharashtra was ranked as the best district as per the ranking undertaken by Swachh SurvekshanGrameen 2018. Uttar Pradesh was rewarded for maximum citizens participation.later, Ms Uma Bharti, Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation gave awards at PravasiBhartiya Kendra, New Delhi to top three States and Districts from all the zones of the country. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation had commissioned Swachh Survekshan Grameen-2018 (SSG 2018) through an independent survey agency to develop ranking of all districts of India on the basis of quantitative and qualitative sanitation (Swachhata) parameters. This ranking was done based on a comprehensive set of parameters including surveys of public places like schools, Anganwadis, PHCs, Haat/ Bazaars, Panchayat and citizen s perception of Swachhata and their recommendations for improvement of the program and data from the SBM-G IMIS.