Current Affairs MCQs – 2 - 4 June

2018

“Get Unlimited Mock Tests For One Year at

Rs. 599 Only”

For Daily Updates Follow Our Telegram Channel and Group:

https://t.me/govjobadda

https://t.me/bank_ssc_preparation

Q1. Timothy Pereira who passed away recently was related to which sports?

A. Football

B. Cricket

C. Tennis

D. None of these

Answer: A

Explanation: Timothy Pereira, former football international who represented Tata FC, died after a

prolonged illness. Pereira was 75.

Pereira first played for Goan sports and State Bank before joining Tata SC and played along with

other Tata stalwarts like Hafeez, Johar Dad, Marto Gracias, Tony Martin and Babu Narayan.

He played for the country in 1967-68. Pereira also played hockey and represented Catholic

Gymkhana in the local league.

Q2. According to a Save the Children‟s "End of Childhood Index 2018”, India ranks ___

among 175 countries.

A. 113

B. 98

C. 156

D. 75

Answer: A

Explanation: According to a Save the Children‟s "End of Childhood Index 2018”, India ranks 113

among 175 countries.

India jumped three positions up from 116 in 2017 with improvement in India‟s overall score by 14

points from 754 to 768 on a scale of 1000. The study attributes this improvement to a reduced rate

of child marriage.

The Index was part of the report titled “The Many Faces of Exclusion”.It shows that under five

mortality rate (deaths per 1000 live births) was 43 which is a cause of concern. Also, child stunting

(children aged 0-59 months) was 38.4% and rated as high.

Singapore and Slovenia are placed at the top sharing the first place in the index and Niger figures at

the end of the list at 175. While US and Russia rank 36 and 37 on the index, China takes the 40th

position.

Q3. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in as Prime Minister of _______

A. Egypt

B. Spain

C. Jordan

D. None of these

Answer: A

Explanation: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in on Saturday for a second four-

year term in office.

Sisi took the oath, after winning 97% of valid votes in the March presidential election.

Sisi was army chief. He ousted Egypt's first freely elected president Mohamed Morsi after mass

street protests in 2013. He won his first term in 2014 with an overwhelming majority of the vote.

Q4. Who was sworn in as 58th prime minister of Italy?

A. Paolo Gentiloni

B. Giuseppe Conte

C. Matteo Salvini

D. Luigi Di Maio

Answer: B

Explanation: Giuseppe Conte (53) was sworn in as 58th prime minister of Italy‟s new populist

government.

Conte, an academic and political novice, will head a government of ministers from the anti-

establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) and the far-right League party.

Q5. The ICC included how many teams in their ODI rankings list apart from the 12 existing

countries.

A. 4

B. 5

C. 6

D. 3

Answer: A

Explanation: The ICC included Nepal, Netherlands, Scotland and the UAE in their ODI rankings

list apart from the 12 existing countries.

The Netherlands secured ODI status and a place in the 13-team ODI league by winning the ICC

World Cricket League Championship in 2017.

While Scotland, Nepal and the UAE earned ODI status by finishing as the three leading associates

(along with the Dutch) in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018.

Scotland has been ranked in 13th with 28 points, the UAE has 18 points and ranked 14th. The

Netherlands have 13 rating points.

Nepal and the Netherlands will need to play four matches more in order to get into the table.

The positions of the 12 Test playing countries, who were already on the table, are not affected by

the introduction of these new teams on the table.

The table is headed by England, who will host 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. India is ranked

second, while ICC Champions Trophy winners Pakistan are in sixth place.

Q6. Which state government launched the scheme called "Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya

Bima Yojana", a health insurance scheme for working journalists in the state?

A. Odisha

B. West Bengal

C. Uttarakhand

D. Punjab

Answer: A

Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the scheme called "Gopabandhu

Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana", a health insurance scheme for working journalists in the state.

In the first phase, as many as 3,233 working journalists will get health insurance coverage up to Rs

2 lakh a year. It has come into effect from June 1, 2018.

The scribes will get their health insurance card from the District Information and Public Relations

Officer (DIPRO) in their respective districts.

Q7. NTPC Ltd has adopted which iconic monument under the Swachh Iconic Places Projects

of India.

A. Charminar

B. India Gate

C. Qutb Minar

D. Ajanta Caves

Answer: A

Explanation: NTPC Ltd has adopted the iconic Charminar in Hyderabad under the Swachh Iconic

Places Projects of India. This is part of a special drive under the Centre‟s Swachh Bharat Mission.

NTPC Ltd and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation have signed a memorandum of

understanding for the implementation of development and beautification works under the

Charminar Pedestrianization Project in Hyderabad.

Q8. Which country successfully launched a Gaofen-6 satellite, a new Earth observation

satellite?

A. China

B. Japan

C. Russia

D. Canada

Answer: A

Explanation: China on Saturday successfully launched a Gaofen-6 satellite, a new Earth

observation satellite. It will be mainly used in agricultural resources research and disaster

monitoring.

It was launched on a Long March-2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest

China.

It was the 276th mission of the Long March rocket series.

Q9. Who has been sworn in as the Prime Minister of Spain?

A. Pedro Sánchez

B. Giuseppe Conte

C. Matteo Salvini

D. Mariano Rajoy

Answer: A

Explanation: Spanish Socialist Pedro Sánchez has been sworn in as the country's new prime

minister by King Felipe.

He is also Secretary-General of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), holding office for the

second time after winning a leadership election in June 2017.

Mr Sánchez took the oath to protect the constitution without a bible or crucifix - a first in Spain's

modern history.

Q10. Executive Committee constituted under Chairpersonship of ______ to celebrate 150th

birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

A. Venkaiah Naidu

B. Ram Nath Kovind

C. Narendra Modi

D. Sushma Swaraj

Answer: C

Explanation: The Government of India has decided to commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of

Mahatma Gandhi.

an Executive Committee (EC) under the Chairpersonship of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi

has been constituted comprising of Senior Ministers in the Cabinet, Leader of opposition (Rajya

Sabha), Renowned Gandhians, Social Activists and noted public figures.

A National Committee (NC) under the Chairmanship of the President of India has been constituted

for this purpose and the first meeting of the National Committee was held on 2nd May 2018 at

Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi for commemoration of the event on 2nd October 2019.

Q11. _____ was appointed a new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

A. M.K Jain

B. S.S. Mundra

C. P.S. Shukla

D. N Prasad

Answer: A

Explanation: Former IDBI Bank MD and Chief Executive M.K Jain was appointed a new Deputy

Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of three years.

The post of one of the Deputy Governors at the Central bank fell vacant after the retirement of S.S.

Mundra on July 31, 2017.

Jain has been has been MD at state-run IDBI Bank since April 2017 and has previously served as

the Chief Executive of Indian Bank. A career banker, he has also been a member of the Indian

Banks' Association Committee on risk management.

Q12. The first ever World Bicycle Day is observed on

A. 1 June

B. 2 June

C. 3 June

D. 4 June

Answer: C

Explanation: The first ever World Bicycle Day is observed on 3 June 208.

It was approved on 12 April 2018 as an official United Nations day of awareness about the multiple

societal benefits of using the bicycle for transport and leisure.

This UN declaration is an acknowledgement of the contribution of cycling to the Sustainable

Development Goals".

Q13. _____ was named South Africa's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2018

A. Aiden Markram

B. AB de Villiers

C. Kagiso Rabada

D. None of these

Answer: C

Explanation: Kagiso Rabada, the world's number one Test bowler, was named South Africa's

Cricketer of the Year.

The award came at the end of a 12-month period during which Rabada, 23, was a consistent match-

winner -– and subject of disciplinary hearings.

Rabada took 72 wickets at an average of 19.52 in 12 Tests going back to a series in England last

July.

It was Rabada's second Cricketer of the Year award. He also won in 2016. He joined Hashim Amla,

Jacques Kallis, Makhaya Ntini and AB de Villiers as two-time winners.

Rabada collected a total of six awards, including Test cricketer of the year, one-day international

player of the year and players' player of the year.

Q14. World Milk Day is observed on

A. 1 June

B. 2 June

C. 3 June

D. 4 June

Answer: A

Explanation: World Milk Day is a day established by the Food and Agriculture Organization

(FAO) of the United Nations to recognise the importance of milk as a global food. It has been

observed on June 1 each year since 2001. The day is intended to provide an opportunity to bring

attention to activities that are connected with the dairy sector.

2018 Theme: Drink Move Be Strong.

Q15. RBI Launched Financial Literacy Week across the country from

A. June 1 to 5

B. June 2 to 6

C. June 3 to 7

D. June 4 to 8

Answer: D

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched Financial Literacy Week across the

country from June 4 to 8 with the theme customer protection.

The event will focus on creating awareness among customers of banks about financial products and

services, good financial practices and going digital.

Q16. Asia‟s first 13 „Blue Flag‟ beaches to be developed in which country?

A. India

B. Indonesia

C. Jordan

D. Maldives

Answer: A

Explanation: Asia‟s first 13 „Blue Flag‟ beaches to be developed in India. It will be Environment-

friendly, clean and equipped with amenities of international standards for tourists.

These beaches of Odisha, Maharashtra and other coastal states will be the first in not just India, but

in Asia, to get the Blue Flag certification.

The Indian beaches are being developed by the Society for Integrated Coastal Management

(SICOM), an environment ministry‟s body working for the management of coastal areas, according

to the Blue Flag certification standards.

Q17. Who attended an Informal Gathering of World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministers in

Paris on 31 May 2018?

A. Suresh Prabhu

B. Sushma Swaraj

C. Jitender Singh

D. Uma Bharti

Answer: A

Explanation: Commerce and Industry Minister, Suresh Prabhu, attended anInformal Gathering of

World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministers in Paris on 31 May 2018.

28 member countries of the WTO and the Director General of the WTO attended the informal

meeting.

During his visit to Paris, the Commerce Minister also had meetings with the Australian Minister for

Trade, Tourism and Investment and the EU Trade Commissioner, during which various bilateral

issues and ongoing trade negotiations were discussed. He also met the DG WTO and discussed the

current international situation arising from various unilateral trade actions and counter actions and

the challenges facing the WTO.

Q18. Who launched the „JANAUSHADHI SUVIDHA‟, the Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary

Napkin, under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).

A. Venkaiah Naidu

B. Narendra Modi

C. Suresh Prabhu

D. Mansukh L. Mandaviya

Answer: D

Explanation: Union Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Road Transport & Highways,

Shipping, Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya, launched the „JANAUSHADHI SUVIDHA‟, the Oxo-

biodegradable Sanitary Napkin, under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

(PMBJP).

The affordable sanitary napkins will now become available at over 3600 Janaushadhi Kendras

functional in 33 States/UTs across India, as promised by Union Minister, Chemical & Fertilizers

and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Ananthkumar on March 8, 2018 (World Women‟s day).

The average price of sanitary napkins available in the market is around Rs. 8 per pad, whereas now

with the launch of the SUVIDHA napkins at Rs. 2.50 per pad, this will go a long way in making the

basic hygiene requirement aid for Women affordable for the underprivileged sections.

Q19. The two-day Conference of Governors and Lt. Governors commenced in which city?

A. New Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Bengaluru

D. Chennai

Answer: A

Explanation: The two-day Conference of Governors and Lt. Governors commenced at Rashtrapati

Bhavan with the inaugural address of President Ram Nath Kovind.

This is the 49th such Conference held in Rashtrapati Bhavan and the second Conference presided

over by President Kovind.

The two-day 2018 Conference will discuss important thematic issues in various sessions which

include briefings and presentations on flagship programmes of the Government of India and on

internal security; higher education in state universities and skill development for employability;

steps taken on the report of Committee of Governors, constituted during the 48th Conference of

Governors; and commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Q20. International Conference on the TRIPS CBD Linkage on 7-8 June 2018 will be held in

______

A. Geneva

B. New Delhi

C. Beijing

D. Jakarta

Answer: A

Explanation: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and the South Centre (an inter-governmental

organisation based in Geneva), are organising an International Conference on TRIPS- CBD

Linkage in Geneva on 7-8 June 2018.

The international conference will bring together indigenous people/local communities in developing

and developed countries, internationally acclaimed academicians working on the subject, Geneva-

based negotiators and capital based experts.

For RRB - ALP Test Series Follow the Below Link!!

https://govjobadda.org/test/rrb-alp-stage-1-test-01/5a8dc29ed71a270adbdbbdda/

For SBI Clerk Prelims Test Series Follow the Below Link!!

https://govjobadda.org/test-series/sbi-clerk-prelims-test-series/5a6b1d8e0121bc5f6c32f343/

For Railways Group D Test Series Follow the Below Link!!

https://govjobadda.org/test-series/railways-group-d-cbt/5aaf5194d71a2775ae55e321/

For SSC CPO Paper I Test Series Follow the Below Link!!

https://govjobadda.org/test-series/ssc-cpo-paper-i-test-series/594cd8791338b7154c58df5d/

For Current Affairs Tests Follow the Below Link

https://govjobadda.org/test-series/current-affairs-test-series/57f4da3d92172d49fdc517a4/

For More Test Series Follow the Below Link!!

https://govjobadda.org/