Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 14th March 2018
Achieversrule team have brought to you a set of 15 questions in our today's Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 14th March 2018. Here we have all the questions based on National, International, Schemes, Programmes and Obituary. These are based on the Latest and Updated Current Affairs topics. We hope readers will go through it in details along with the One Liner GK and Note Down Points for better grip of the topics.
Q1._________ is the the newly nominated first-ever female director of the Central Intelligence Agency
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Correct Answer: B [ Gina Haspel ]
Explanation:
Gina Haspel, the newly nominated first-ever female director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), is a career intelligence officer with more than 30 years' experience..
Gina Haspel, the newly nominated first-ever female director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), is a career intelligence officer with more than 30 years' experience..
Q2. Name the present German chancellor
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Correct Answer: C [Angela Merkel]
Explanation:
Angela Merkel sworn in for fourth term as German chancellor.
Angela Merkel sworn in for fourth term as German chancellor.
Q3. World Bank forecasts India GDP growth rate at __________ in 2018-19?
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Correct Answer: D [ 7.3% ]
Explanation:
The World Bank said while India’s GDP growth rate will return to 7.5% in two years’ time, to sustain an 8% GDP growth rate, India requires a decisive structural reform momentum that succeeds in stimulating investment and export growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability..
The World Bank said while India’s GDP growth rate will return to 7.5% in two years’ time, to sustain an 8% GDP growth rate, India requires a decisive structural reform momentum that succeeds in stimulating investment and export growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability..
Q4. Who topped the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems ?
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Correct Answer: A [ Pune]
Explanation:
Pune came on top in the fifth edition of the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS), edging out Thiruvananthapuram which had topped the previous two editions of the survey.
Pune came on top in the fifth edition of the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS), edging out Thiruvananthapuram which had topped the previous two editions of the survey.
Q5.According to World Happiness Index 2018, what is India's rank?
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Correct Answer: B [ 133]
Explanation:
The World Happiness Index 2018, which measures 156 countries in terms of happiness, has placed India in the 133rd position, a drop of 11 places from last year's 122nd rank. The country was ranked 118th in 2016.
The World Happiness Index 2018, which measures 156 countries in terms of happiness, has placed India in the 133rd position, a drop of 11 places from last year's 122nd rank. The country was ranked 118th in 2016.
Q6. Which country has topped the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) energy transition index
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Correct Answer: C [Sweden]
Explanation:
India has been ranked at 78th, lower than its emerging market peers like Brazil and China, among 114 countries on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) energy transition index that was topped by Sweden.
India has been ranked at 78th, lower than its emerging market peers like Brazil and China, among 114 countries on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) energy transition index that was topped by Sweden.
Q7. Which is the most expensive city?
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Correct Answer: D [Singapore]
Explanation:
As per the Worldwide Cost of Living 2018 survey, Three Indian cities- New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai- are among the cheapest cities in the world and Singapore is the most expensive city.
As per the Worldwide Cost of Living 2018 survey, Three Indian cities- New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai- are among the cheapest cities in the world and Singapore is the most expensive city.
Q8. Name the Indian Air Force's largest transport aircraft
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Correct Answer: A [C-17 Globemaster]
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force's largest transport aircraft — C-17 Globemaster — landed at Arunachal Pradesh's Tuting airfield which is close to the Chinese border.
The Indian Air Force's largest transport aircraft — C-17 Globemaster — landed at Arunachal Pradesh's Tuting airfield which is close to the Chinese border.
Q9. Name the mobile app introduced by NCRB
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Correct Answer: C [Citizen Services]
Explanation:
NCRB has introduced a Mobile App called “Citizen Services” that will provide smooth interface between Citizens and Police.
NCRB has introduced a Mobile App called “Citizen Services” that will provide smooth interface between Citizens and Police.
Q10. The Indian Council of Medical Research was awarded ______________ prize for building tradition of excellence in Tuberculosis (TB) research and development.
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Correct Answer: B [Kochon Prize ]
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) was awarded 2017 Kochon Prize for building tradition of excellence in Tuberculosis (TB) research and development. .
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) was awarded 2017 Kochon Prize for building tradition of excellence in Tuberculosis (TB) research and development. .
Q11. Telangana government signed a memorandum of understanding with _________
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Correct Answer: B [Kay Ventures]
Explanation:
The Telangana government is setting up a 100-crore Apparel Super Hub in Sircilla. It signed a memorandum of understanding with Kay Ventures to roll out the project.
The Telangana government is setting up a 100-crore Apparel Super Hub in Sircilla. It signed a memorandum of understanding with Kay Ventures to roll out the project.
Q12. India and _______________ have signed an umbrella agreement in the field of defence.
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Correct Answer: A [Madagascar]
Explanation:
India and Madagascar have signed an umbrella agreement in the field of defence.
India and Madagascar have signed an umbrella agreement in the field of defence.
Q13. The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked between India and _______________ for promoting cooperation in field of Information Technology and Electronics (IT&E)
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Correct Answer: D [Sri Lanka]
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked between India and Sri Lanka for promoting cooperation in field of Information Technology and Electronics (IT&E)
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked between India and Sri Lanka for promoting cooperation in field of Information Technology and Electronics (IT&E)
Q14. Who is the president of FIFA?
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Correct Answer: D [ Gianni Infantino]
Explanation:
Gianni Infantino is the president of FIFA.
Gianni Infantino is the president of FIFA.
Q15. Where is the headquarters of FIFA?
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Correct Answer: D [Switzerland]
Explanation:
The headquarters of FIFA is in Switzerland.
The headquarters of FIFA is in Switzerland.
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