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Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 5th May 2018

Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 5th May 2018

Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 5th May 2018

Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 5th May 2018 consists of a list of 15 questions along with proper explanation given for each of the questions which are very important for the upcoming examinations of IBPS PO, IBPS CLERK, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL and other similar examinations. Before attempting these aspirants can go through the Daily Current Affairs Updates of 5th May 2018 to have a better idea of the subject. 

Q1. Vibrant North East 2018 is observed on _____________
[A] 4th may
[B] 6th may
[C] 3rd may
[D] 7th may
[E] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [ 3rd may ]
Explanation:
The 'Vibrant North East 2018', an event in which people would be made aware of central government's schemes and programmes, will be held in Guwahati in 3rd may
Q2. World Press Freedom Day is observed on ________
[A] 5th may
[B] 3rd may
[C] 6th junebr> [D] 7th may
[E] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [ 3rd may ]
Explanation:
World Press Freedom Day is observed on 3rd may. 2018 Theme: Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law
Q3. who is the new chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India?
[A]Subhash Sharma
[B]Rajesh Sharma
[C]Subhash Chandra Khuntia
[D]Sunil Mishra
[E]None of these
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Correct Answer: C [ Subhash Chandra Khuntia ]
Explanation:
Former IAS officer Subhash Chandra Khuntia is the new chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
Q4. Who has been appointed as the acting chief justice of Punjab and Haryana HC ?
[A] Justice A K Mittal
[B] Justice P K Sharma
[C] Justice D Pal
[D] Justice Rajeev Singh
[E] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Justice A K Mittal]
Explanation:
Justice A K Mittal appointed acting chief justice of Punjab and Haryana HC
Q5. Who has been appointed as full-time member of Finance Commission?
[A] Ashok Sen
[B] Ashok Lahiri
[C] Rajeev Lahiri
[D] Rajesh Singh
[E] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [Ashok Lahiri]
Explanation:
Former CEA Ashok Lahiri appointed as full-time member of Finance Commission
Q6. who is the additional (independent) director of ICICI Bank?
[A] Radhakrishnan Ragan
[B] AK Mittal
[C] Radhakrishnan Nair
[D] Ramesh Malamgam
[E] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [ Radhakrishnan Nair ]
Explanation:
ICICI Bank said its board has appointed Radhakrishnan Nair as an additional (independent) director of the bank for five years.
Q7. What is India's rank according to the FDI Confidence Index 2018?
[A] 10
[B] 12
[C] 7
[D] 11
[E] None of these
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Correct Answer: D [ 11 ]
Explanation:
India has slipped by three notches to 11th position in the FDI Confidence Index 2018 of global consultancy firm A T Kearney.
Q8. Google.org funds an amount of ______________ for India
[A]3 million dollar
[B]2 million dollar
[C]5 million dollar
[D]6 million dollar
[E] None of these
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [3 million dollar]
Explanation:
Google.org funds 3 million dollar; makes India the largest recipient of its grants
Q9. Pakistan has reopened Major Trade Route With which country?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Russia
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Kerala
[E] None of these
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [ Afghanistan ]
Explanation:
Pakistan Reopens Major Trade Route With Afghanistan
Q10. which app provides details of deposited pension?
[A]RISE
[B]UMANG
[C]EPFO PORTAL
[D]EPV
[E] None of these
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ UMANG ]
Explanation:
Mobile app Umang, a one-stop solution for many government services, is now offering details of your deposited pension, according to EPFO or Employees' Provident Fund Organisation.
Q11. State-run Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has inked a pact with the ministry of power to incur capital expenditure of __________ for the current fiscal.
[A] Rs 45,000 crore
[B] Rs 25,000 crore
[C] Rs 35,000 crore
[D] Rs 55,000 crore
[E] None of these
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ Rs 25,000 crore ]
Explanation:
State-run Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has inked a pact with the ministry of power to incur capital expenditure of Rs 25,000 crore for the current fiscal.
Q12. Which IT firm has acquired privately-held Hedera Consulting
[A] TCS
[B] Cognizant
[C] WIPRO
[D] Concentrix
[E] None of these
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Cognizant ]
Explanation:
IT firm Cognizant has acquired privately-held Hedera Consulting, a move that will strengthen the former’s consulting and digital transformation capabilities for clients in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Q13. India to organise five-day cultural festival in ________ to commemorate 157th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore
[A] Russia
[B] Egypt
[C] Japan
[D] America
[E] None of these
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ Egypt ]
Explanation:
India to organise five-day cultural festival in Egypt to commemorate 157th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore
Q14. The 4th Regional Conference on ‘Futuristic, Resilient and Digital Infrastructure’ concludes in __________
[A] Delhi
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Daman
[D] Jodhpur
[E] None of these
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Explanation:
The 4th Regional Conference on ‘Futuristic, Resilient and Digital Infrastructure’ concludes in Bengaluru .
Q15. Who has been conferred with the WBC Asia Boxer of the Year?
[A] Sushil Kumar
[B] Neeraj Goyat
[C] Nivir Rajan
[D] Surya Ray
[E] None of these
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ Neeraj Goyat ]
Explanation:
Indian Neeraj Goyat has been conferred with the WBC Asia Boxer of the Year Award. Neeraj is the current WBC Asia champion in welter weight category.
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