Current Affairs Questions for IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk, SBI PO and Railways Exams September GA Quiz 30 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. Which of the following cities has recently launched India s first flood forecast system? A. Kolkata B. Rishikesh C. Patna D. Allahabad E. None of these 2. Which of the following states is going to setup flute performance research institute? A. Assam B. Sikkim C. Tripura D. Arunachal Pradesh E. None of these 3. Which of the following state governments has recently inked an MoU with Portugal and said that the coastal state was looking at the European nation, with which it has a historical link, for its model of development? A. Maharashtra B. Goa C. Gujarat D. Rajasthan E. None of these 4. India s biggest war memorial is going to be constructed in: A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh C. West Bengal D. Jharkhand E. None of these 5. The first corn festival of the country is being held in: A. Bhopal B. Jabalpur C. Gwalior D. Chhindwara E. None of these 6. Shavkat Mirziyoyev will arrive in India on September 30 on his maiden state visit to the country. He is president of which of the following countries?
A. Uzbekistan B. Kazakhstan C. Turkmenistan D. Afghanistan E. None of these 7. The Reserve Bank of India has recently withdrawn permission to open new branches. A. Mahindra Bank B. Kotak Bank C. Bandhan Bank D. Axis Bank E. None of these 8. Which of the following ministries has recently partnered with Google to launch the Loo Review campaign? A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry C. Ministry of Communications D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs E. None of these 9. Asian Development Bank has recently approved loan for Madhya Pradesh s first multi-skills park setup. A. $150 mn B. $250 mn C. $200 mn D. $300 mn E. None of these 10. The Reserve Bank of India has recently slapped Rs 5 crore penalty on: A. Karur Vysya Bank B. Lakshmi Vilas Bank C. Indian Overseas Bank D. Karnataka Bank E. None of these
Correct answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A C B D D A C D A A Explanations: 1. Who: Kolkata What: launched India s first flood forecast system When: published on 28th September 2018 The Kolkata Municipal Corporation, with the support of the Asian Development Bank, on Thursday launched the country s first flood forecasting and early-warning system, which will provide real-time data on inundation, rainfall intensity, temperature, air quality and other climate-related data. This is expected to help policy-makers make informed decisions during disasters. https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/kolkata-launches-indias-first-flood-forecastsystem/article25063613.ece 2. Who: Tripura What: is going to setup flute performance research institute When: published on 29th September 2018 Tripura Government would set up a flute performance research institute to take out the traditional musical act and its eminence as a traditional musical instrument across the world, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said. "A large number of artists, specially the tribals, used flutes to perform their musical talents. The tune and tone of the flute artists of Tripura and adjoining northeastern states are exceptional and very pleasing. To boost this musical skill and rich traditional culture, the flute performance research institute
would be set up," Deb told the media on Friday night after witnessing the performance of renowned flute artist Babul Debnath. 3. Who: Goa and Portugal What: signed MoU for water, sewage management When: published on 29th September 2018 The MoU between the Portuguese Environment Ministry and Goa Public Works Department (PWD) will help Goa manage its water resources better, Portuguese Environment Minister Joao Pedro de Matos Fernandes said. The signing of the two-year long arrangement is a significant move to work in tandem to develop common initiatives for water supply and waste water management in the state, Goa's PWD Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said at a function organised here. https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/tripura-to-set-up-flute-performance-researchinstitute-cm-118092900353_1.html https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/goa-portugal-sign-mou-for-water-sewagemanagement-118092900367_1.html 4. Who: India s biggest war memorial What: is going to be constructed in Jharkhand When: published on 29th September 2018 Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said their government is constructing India's biggest war memorial.
"We should forget our differences and stand together when any problem comes to our country. We should work to embolden the morale of our jawans," he said while participating in a Parakram Diwas programme here. "Stories of the slain soldiers' bravery will be written in the war memorial which will have a replica of the Kargil War so that the youth can understand their duties towards the nation," Das said. https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/we-are-constructing-india-s-biggest-warmemorial-jharkhand-cm-118092900363_1.html 5. Who: the first corn festival of the country What: is being held in Chhindwara When: published on 29th September 2018 In Madhya Pradesh, the first corn festival of the country is being held in Chhindwara from 29th September 2018. The festival is one of a kind international event. AIR correspondent reports that Madhya Pradesh is one of the largest corn producing states in India, with Chhindwara being the highest corn producing district. http://newsonair.nic.in/main-news-details.aspx?id=353388 6. Who: Uzbekistan's President What: is to arrive on September 30 on maiden India visit When: published on 29th September 2018 Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will arrive in India on September 30 on his maiden state visit to the country, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost bilateral strategic partnership.
Mirziyoyev, who will be accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation on the two-day trip, will pay a visit to Agra on September 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said. 7. Who: Reserve Bank of India What: withdraws permission to open Bandhan Bank new branches When: published on 29th September 2018 Private-lender Bandhan Bank on Friday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn its general permission to open new branches and frozen the remuneration of the lender's MD and CEO Chandra Shekhar Ghosh till further notice as it failed to comply with a licensing condition. "RBI has communicated to us that since the Bank was not able to bring down the shareholding of Non Operative Financial Holding Company (NOFHC) to 40 per cent, as required under the licensing condition, general permission to open new branches stands withdrawn and the Bank can open branches with prior approval of RBI and the remuneration of the MD & CEO of the Bank stands frozen at the existing level, till further notice," it said in a regulatory filing. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/uzbekistans-president-to-arrive-on-september-30-onmaiden-india-visit-2998511.html http://www.sify.com/finance/rbi-withdraws-permission-to-open-new-branches-of-bandhan-bank-newsbank-sj2vqiaiffggg.html 8. Who: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs What: partnered with Google to launch the Loo Review campaign When: published on 29th September 2018
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, under the aegis of Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM U), has partnered with Google to launch the Loo Review campaign to encourage all local guides in India to rate and review public toilets on Google Maps. This campaign is part of a feature which allows all citizens to locate public toilets in their cities on Google Maps, Search and the Assistant and also provide feedback on the same. 500+ cities in India with more than 30,000 toilets with the name of SBM Toilet are currently live on Google Maps. One of the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM - U) is to provide sanitation coverage through public toilet facilities across cities in India for achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. With around 3400cities already having achieved ODF status, and other cities gearing up towards the same, there is now a need to ensure that the ODF status is sustained through continuous usage and proper maintenance of public toilets. The joint campaign to be run throughout October and November 2018 is an effort to increase the awareness and ease of locating public toilets across India. The campaign will involve and engage Local Guides in India to rate and review public toilets on Google Maps, and use the hashtag #LooReview for the chance to be featured on Google Local Guides social channels. Local Guides are people who share reviews, photos, and knowledge on Google Maps to help people explore the world. http://www.byscoop.com/2018/09/28/mohua-partners-google-to-launch-looreview-campaign/ 9. Who: ADB What: approves $150 mn loan for Madhya Pradesh s first multi-skills park setup When: published on 27th September 2018 Multilateral lender ADB will provide USD 150 million loan for establishing the first multi-skills park in central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The board of directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 150 million loan to establish the first multi-skills park in India, it said in a release. The skills park is to be equipped with international training facilities to enhance the quality of Madhya Pradesh's technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system. It will create a more skilled workforce that meets the labour market needs of the state, ADB said.
10. Who: Reserve Bank of India What: slaps Rs 5 crore penalty on Karur Vysya Bank When: published on 28th September 2018 The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 crore on Karur Vysya Bank for non-compliance of its directives. According to a RBI statement on Friday, the penalty was imposed for non-compliance with its directions on "Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms, reporting of frauds, and on the need for discipline at the time of opening of current accounts". "This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers," the statement added. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/adb-okays-150-mn-loan-for-madhyapradeshs-first-multi-skills-park-setup/articleshow/65984954.cms https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/rbi-slaps-rs-5-crore-penaltyon-karur-vysya-bank/articleshow/66000117.cms
Top 10 News Of The Day : 30 th September, 2018 1. Reserve Bank of India slaps Rs 5 crore penalty on Karur Vysya Bank. (30 th September 2018 Current Affairs Questions) The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 crore on Karur Vysya Bank for noncompliance of its directives. According to a RBI statement on Friday, the penalty was imposed for non-compliance with its directions on "Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms, reporting of frauds, and on the need for discipline at the time of opening of current accounts". "This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers," the statement added. 2. ADB approves $150 mn loan for Madhya Pradesh s first multi-skills park setup. (Daily Current Affairs Quiz 30 th September 2018) Multilateral lender ADB will provide USD 150 million loan for establishing the first multi-skills park in central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The board of directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 150 million loan to establish the first multi-skills park in India, it said in a release. The skills park is to be equipped with international training facilities to enhance the quality of Madhya Pradesh's technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system. It will create a more skilled workforce that meets the labour market needs of the state, ADB said. 3. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs partnered with Google to launch the Loo Review campaign. (Top 10 Current Affairs Quiz 30 th September 2018) The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, under the aegis of Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM U), has partnered with Google to launch the Loo Review campaign to encourage all local guides in India to rate and review public toilets on Google Maps. This campaign is part of a feature which allows all citizens to locate public toilets in their cities on Google Maps, Search and the Assistant and also provide feedback on the same. 500+ cities in India with more than 30,000 toilets with the name of SBM Toilet are currently live on Google Maps.
One of the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM - U) is to provide sanitation coverage through public toilet facilities across cities in India for achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. With around 3400cities already having achieved ODF status, and other cities gearing up towards the same, there is now a need to ensure that the ODF status is sustained through continuous usage and proper maintenance of public toilets. The joint campaign to be run throughout October and November 2018 is an effort to increase the awareness and ease of locating public toilets across India. The campaign will involve and engage Local Guides in India to rate and review public toilets on Google Maps, and use the hashtag #LooReview for the chance to be featured on Google Local Guides social channels. Local Guides are people who share reviews, photos, and knowledge on Google Maps to help people explore the world. 4. Reserve Bank of India withdraws permission to open Bandhan Bank new branches. (Top 10 Current Affairs Questions 30 th September 2018) Private-lender Bandhan Bank on Friday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn its general permission to open new branches and frozen the remuneration of the lender's MD and CEO Chandra Shekhar Ghosh till further notice as it failed to comply with a licensing condition. "RBI has communicated to us that since the Bank was not able to bring down the shareholding of Non Operative Financial Holding Company (NOFHC) to 40 per cent, as required under the licensing condition, general permission to open new branches stands withdrawn and the Bank can open branches with prior approval of RBI and the remuneration of the MD & CEO of the Bank stands frozen at the existing level, till further notice," it said in a regulatory filing. 5. Uzbekistan's President is to arrive on September 30 on maiden India visit. (Top Current Affairs Questions 30 th September 2018) Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will arrive in India on September 30 on his maiden state visit to the country, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost bilateral strategic partnership. Mirziyoyev, who will be accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation on the two-day trip, will pay a visit to Agra on September 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said. 6. The first corn festival of the country is being held in Chhindwara. (Current Affairs in Short 30 th September 2018)
In Madhya Pradesh, the first corn festival of the country is being held in Chhindwara from 29 th September 2018. The festival is one of a kind international event. AIR correspondent reports that Madhya Pradesh is one of the largest corn producing states in India, with Chhindwara being the highest corn producing district. 7. India s biggest war memorial is going to be constructed in Jharkhand. (Most important Current Affairs Questions 30 th September 2018) Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said their government is constructing India's biggest war memorial. "We should forget our differences and stand together when any problem comes to our country. We should work to embolden the morale of our jawans," he said while participating in a Parakram Diwas programme here. "Stories of the slain soldiers' bravery will be written in the war memorial which will have a replica of the Kargil War so that the youth can understand their duties towards the nation," Das said. 8. Goa and Portugal signed MoU for water, sewage management. (Important Current Affairs Quiz 30 th September 2018) The MoU between the Portuguese Environment Ministry and Goa Public Works Department (PWD) will help Goa manage its water resources better, Portuguese Environment Minister Joao Pedro de Matos Fernandes said. The signing of the two-year long arrangement is a significant move to work in tandem to develop common initiatives for water supply and waste water management in the state, Goa's PWD Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said at a function organised here. 9. Tripura is going to setup flute performance research institute. (Current GK Questions and Answers 30 th September 2018) Tripura Government would set up a flute performance research institute to take out the traditional musical act and its eminence as a traditional musical instrument across the world, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said. "A large number of artists, specially the tribals, used flutes to perform their musical talents. The tune and tone of the flute artists of Tripura and adjoining northeastern states are exceptional and very pleasing. To boost this musical skill and rich traditional culture, the flute performance
research institute would be set up," Deb told the media on Friday night after witnessing the performance of renowned flute artist Babul Debnath. 10. Kolkata launched India s first flood forecast system. (Daily Current Affairs Capsule 30 th September 2018) The Kolkata Municipal Corporation, with the support of the Asian Development Bank, on Thursday launched the country s first flood forecasting and early-warning system, which will provide real-time data on inundation, rainfall intensity, temperature, air quality and other climate-related data. This is expected to help policy-makers make informed decisions during disasters.