Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 18th May 2018
We have brought to you a new set of questions in our Today's Regular Current Affairs Quiz for the exams of DENA Bank, IBPS PO, IBPS CLERK, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL. Railway and other similar Competitive Examinations which are very important. We request aspirants to solve the quizzes. The pattern of the quiz is entirely similar to that of the Competitive Examinations. Also, go through the Current Affairs Updates and One Liner and Static GK Points before appearing for the test.
Q1. Which day is observed as World Telecommunication and Information Society Day ?
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Correct Answer: A [ 17th May ]
Explanation:
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day observed on 17th May. 2018 Theme: "Enabling the positive use of Artificial Intelligence for All"
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day observed on 17th May. 2018 Theme: "Enabling the positive use of Artificial Intelligence for All"
Q2. Who has been appointed as Lalit Kala Akademi chairman ?
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Correct Answer: B [ Uttam Pacharne ]
Explanation:
Artist Uttam Pacharne has been appointed as Lalit Kala Akademi chairman
Artist Uttam Pacharne has been appointed as Lalit Kala Akademi chairman
Q3. Who has sworn-in as the chief minister of Karnataka?
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Correct Answer: C [ BS Yeddyurappa ]
Explanation:
BS Yeddyurappa will be sworn-in as the chief minister of Karnataka
BS Yeddyurappa will be sworn-in as the chief minister of Karnataka
Q4. Who has been elected as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Multnomah County in Oregon ?
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Correct Answer: A [ Susheela Jayapal ]
Explanation:
Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's sister Susheela Jayapal has been elected as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Multnomah County in Oregon
Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's sister Susheela Jayapal has been elected as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Multnomah County in Oregon
Q5. Which place has India's first solar powered railway station ?
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Correct Answer: B [ Guwahati ]
Explanation:
Guwahati now has India's first solar powered railway station
Guwahati now has India's first solar powered railway station
Q6. Which city is said to be India's cleanest city ?
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Correct Answer: D [ Indore ]
Explanation:
Indore inspires a Swachh Bharat by topping cleanliness survey to become India's cleanest city
Indore inspires a Swachh Bharat by topping cleanliness survey to become India's cleanest city
Q7. Which Indian exchange gets US SEC recognition?
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Correct Answer: A [ BSE ]
Explanation:
According to the exchange, the recognition will also enhance the attractiveness of Indian Depository Receipts (IDRs) amongst US investors while providing additional benefits to companies whose securities are traded both in the US and on BSE.
According to the exchange, the recognition will also enhance the attractiveness of Indian Depository Receipts (IDRs) amongst US investors while providing additional benefits to companies whose securities are traded both in the US and on BSE.
Q8. Which city has been adjudged as the best in solid waste management?
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Correct Answer: C [ Mangaluru ]
Explanation:
The Swachh Survekshan-2018 results that minister for housing and urban affairs Hardeep Puri announced on Wednesday brought good tidings for Karnataka.
The Swachh Survekshan-2018 results that minister for housing and urban affairs Hardeep Puri announced on Wednesday brought good tidings for Karnataka.
Q9. Which city is going to become World's Most Populous City Around 2028?
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Correct Answer: D [ Delhi ]
Explanation:
The 2018 Revision of World Urbanisation Prospects produced by the Population Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and released said that 68 per cent of the world population is projected to live in urban areas by 2050..
The 2018 Revision of World Urbanisation Prospects produced by the Population Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and released said that 68 per cent of the world population is projected to live in urban areas by 2050..
Q10. V.K. Singh makes surprise visit to which country?
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Correct Answer: B [ North Korea ]
Explanation:
In a surprise development, Minister of State for External Affairs Gen. (Retd.) V.K.Singh has reached Pyongyang for talks with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) government
In a surprise development, Minister of State for External Affairs Gen. (Retd.) V.K.Singh has reached Pyongyang for talks with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) government
Q11. A new centre of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is coming up in which state?
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Correct Answer: C [ Jharkhand ]
Explanation:
The Centre approved setting up of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Deoghar in Jharkhand..
The Centre approved setting up of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Deoghar in Jharkhand..
Q12. Which is the first country to open its Embassy In Jerusalem ?
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Correct Answer: D [ U.S. ]
Explanation:
Guatemala, Following The U.S., Opens Its Own Embassy In Jerusalem
Guatemala, Following The U.S., Opens Its Own Embassy In Jerusalem
Q13. India signed MOU with which country for cooperation in the legal field ?
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Correct Answer: D [ Morocco ]
Explanation:
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Morocco in the legal field
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Morocco in the legal field
Q14. Which company is acquiring Bhushan Steel?
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Correct Answer: A [ Tata Steel ]
Explanation:
Tata Steel to acquire Bhushan Steel through its step-down subsidiary Bamnipal Steel
Tata Steel to acquire Bhushan Steel through its step-down subsidiary Bamnipal Steel
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