Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 23rd February 2018
We, the AchieversRule team have brought to you Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 23rd February 2018. We have provided a set of 15 questions for today based on the recent and Latest Current Affairs Updates. Each question has a proper set of explanation which readers can refer to for detailed explanations. These are very important for the upcoming examinations of Bank, Railway, SBI clerk and other exams. So let's have a look on today's set of questions.
Q1.Who is the first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft.?
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Correct Answer: B [Avani Chaturvedi]
Explanation:
IAF officer Avani Chaturvedi becomes first Indian woman to fly fighter aircraft solo. Scripting history, flying officer Avani Chaturvedi has become the first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft
IAF officer Avani Chaturvedi becomes first Indian woman to fly fighter aircraft solo. Scripting history, flying officer Avani Chaturvedi has become the first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft
Q2. What is the new interest rate as per EPFO?
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Correct Answer: C [8.55]
Explanation:
EPFO Cuts Interest Rate on Employees Provident Fund to 8.55% for 2017-18. Gangwar, who also heads EPFO’s apex decision making body Central Board of Trustees (CBT), said he expects the finance ministry to give concurrence to the 8.55% rate of interest decided today at the CBT meeting..
EPFO Cuts Interest Rate on Employees Provident Fund to 8.55% for 2017-18. Gangwar, who also heads EPFO’s apex decision making body Central Board of Trustees (CBT), said he expects the finance ministry to give concurrence to the 8.55% rate of interest decided today at the CBT meeting..
Q3. What is India's rank in the global corruption perception index for 2017?
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Correct Answer: C [81st]
Explanation:
India has been ranked 81st in the global corruption perception index for 2017, released by Transparency International, which named the country among the "worst offenders" in terms of graft and press freedom in the Asia Pacific region
India has been ranked 81st in the global corruption perception index for 2017, released by Transparency International, which named the country among the "worst offenders" in terms of graft and press freedom in the Asia Pacific region
Q4. Name the cyrpto-currency launched by venezuela?
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Correct Answer: C [Petro]
Explanation:
Venezuela become first sovereign country to officially launch its own cryptocurrency called Petro backed by oil, gas, gold and diamond reserves to circumvent US-led financial sanctions. The Petro aims to help Venezuela to advance in issues of monetary sovereignty, to make financial transactions and overcome financial blockade..
Venezuela become first sovereign country to officially launch its own cryptocurrency called Petro backed by oil, gas, gold and diamond reserves to circumvent US-led financial sanctions. The Petro aims to help Venezuela to advance in issues of monetary sovereignty, to make financial transactions and overcome financial blockade..
Q5. Name the product launched by Google which is a version of Apple pay.
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Correct Answer: C [Google Pay']
Explanation:
Google launched a new product called Google Pay. It's Google's version of Apple Pay and will soon include an answer to Apple Pay Cash.
Google launched a new product called Google Pay. It's Google's version of Apple Pay and will soon include an answer to Apple Pay Cash.
Q6. Name the insurance company launched by paytm.
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Correct Answer: C [Paytm Life Insurance]
Explanation:
Paytm launched two insurance companies, Paytm Life Insurance and Paytm General Insurance.
Paytm launched two insurance companies, Paytm Life Insurance and Paytm General Insurance.
Q7. Name the Tropical Cyclone that hit Tonga?
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Correct Answer: C [Gita]
Explanation:
India contributed 1 million dollar aid to Tonga for rehabilitation after the island was hit by Tropical Cyclone Gita which had caused massive destruction.
India contributed 1 million dollar aid to Tonga for rehabilitation after the island was hit by Tropical Cyclone Gita which had caused massive destruction.
Q8. Parivartan Scheme has been launched by which government?
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Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
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The Haryana Government Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched Parivartan, a scheme designed to address 10 issues, including cleanliness and pollution, in 46 developmental blocks of the state..
The Haryana Government Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched Parivartan, a scheme designed to address 10 issues, including cleanliness and pollution, in 46 developmental blocks of the state..
Q9. Which institute has developed country’s first super critical carbon dioxide (S-CO2) Brayton Test Loop facility.?
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru]
Explanation:
Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have indigenously developed country’s first super critical carbon dioxide (S-CO2) Brayton Test Loop facility.
Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have indigenously developed country’s first super critical carbon dioxide (S-CO2) Brayton Test Loop facility.
Q10. Who is the chairman of the Defence Acquisition Council .?
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Correct Answer: A [Nirmala Sitharaman ]
Explanation:
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today approved capital acquisition proposals of the defence services, valued at Rs 15,935 crore. .
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today approved capital acquisition proposals of the defence services, valued at Rs 15,935 crore. .
Q11. Who is Israeli Ambassador to India?
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Correct Answer: B [Mr. Daniel Carmon ]
Explanation:
Israeli Ambassador to India, Mr. Daniel Carmon stated that a Centre for Agriculture, with the collaboration of Israeli expertise, is going to be inaugurated in Mizoram in March 2018..
Israeli Ambassador to India, Mr. Daniel Carmon stated that a Centre for Agriculture, with the collaboration of Israeli expertise, is going to be inaugurated in Mizoram in March 2018..
Q12. The 22nd edition of the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) was inaugurated in ?
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Correct Answer: A [Hyderabad]
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Q13. Where is the UNESCO Headquarters located ?
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Correct Answer: A [Paris]
Explanation:
The UNESCO headquarters are located in Paris
The UNESCO headquarters are located in Paris
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