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Current Affairs MCQs – 11 - 12
July 2018
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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.
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
Answer: A
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
Answer: A
Explanation: The next Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in the holy city of Varanasi in January
2019.
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 non-
flowering 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
D. Odisha
Answer: A
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
Answer: A
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
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 1989.
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 2015. Meanwhile, China improved its ranking from 22 in 2017
to 17 this year.
The Top 3 Countries are:
1. Switzerland,
2. The Netherlands,
3. Sweden.
Q9. India is now the world's ______ biggest economy, according to World Bank figures for
2017.
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
2017. 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
2017.
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
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 2018.
A. SBI
B. IDBI
C. IOB
D. BOB
Answer: A
Explanation: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and
SBI on the Defence Salary Package on 12 July 2018.
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
2015.
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.
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
Answer: A
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
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 2017.
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
Answer: A
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).
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
Answer: A
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 account @NarendraModi, 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 micro-
blogging site with more than 1 million followers.
Q20. Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Mizoram
D. Manipur
Answer: B
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