One Liner GK Current Affairs: 21st February 2018
We, the Achievers Rule team have brought to you the Daily One Liner GK Current Affairs: 21st February 2018. We have updated all the important Current Affairs Updates unders sections of National, International, Banking and Events. We hope that our readers are finding these articles helpful for their upcoming examinations of Bank, Rail and SSC. We also try to keep our readers updated with all the Latest Employment News along with Daily Current Affairs Quiz.
Q1. Who took over as Commandant of INA ?
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Correct Answer: A [RB Pandit]
Explanation:
Vice Admiral RB Pandit takes over as Commandant of INA, replaces Vice Admiral SV Bhokare. Vice Admiral SV Bhokare, AVSM, YSM, NM was accorded a warm send off, with the traditional ‘Pulling Out’ ceremony.
Vice Admiral RB Pandit takes over as Commandant of INA, replaces Vice Admiral SV Bhokare. Vice Admiral SV Bhokare, AVSM, YSM, NM was accorded a warm send off, with the traditional ‘Pulling Out’ ceremony.
Q2. Who is the director of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation(ONGC) ?
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Correct Answer: B [Rajesh Kakkar]
Explanation:
Rajesh Kakkar took charge as Director (Offshore) of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). He will look after oil and gas production from ONGC’s offshore fields that contribute 70 and 78 percent of the domestic crude oil and gas production respectively.
Rajesh Kakkar took charge as Director (Offshore) of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). He will look after oil and gas production from ONGC’s offshore fields that contribute 70 and 78 percent of the domestic crude oil and gas production respectively.
Q3. Name the Executive Director of Canara Bank?
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Correct Answer: A [Debashish Mukherjee]
Explanation:
Debasish Mukherjee's appointment is initially for three years but it is extendable by two years after review of his performance, the order issued by personnel ministry said.
Debasish Mukherjee's appointment is initially for three years but it is extendable by two years after review of his performance, the order issued by personnel ministry said.
Q4. Name the Executive Director of Vijaya Bank?
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Correct Answer: C [Murali Ramaswami]
Explanation:
Murali Ramaswami will have tenure till December 31, 2020, i.e. the date of his superannuation, the order said.
Murali Ramaswami will have tenure till December 31, 2020, i.e. the date of his superannuation, the order said.
Q5. Which Bank will open offshore banking unit at the International Financial Services Centre at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).?
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Correct Answer: A [Axis]
Explanation:
Private sector lender, Axis Bank announced opening of offshore banking unit at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Axis Bank will be able to provide a more comprehensive range of products to its customers with access to International financial markets.
Private sector lender, Axis Bank announced opening of offshore banking unit at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Axis Bank will be able to provide a more comprehensive range of products to its customers with access to International financial markets.
Q6. Which state is at the bottom of the list with regard to maternal mortality rate?
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Correct Answer: D[Assam]
Explanation:
Assam is at the bottom of the list with regard to maternal mortality rate(MMR) with a figure of 300 against the national average of 167. Assam is at the bottom of the list with regard to maternal mortality rate(MMR) with a figure of 300 against the national average of 167, while the fund spending under National Health Mission (NHM) is just 13.58 per cent for 2017-18.
Assam is at the bottom of the list with regard to maternal mortality rate(MMR) with a figure of 300 against the national average of 167. Assam is at the bottom of the list with regard to maternal mortality rate(MMR) with a figure of 300 against the national average of 167, while the fund spending under National Health Mission (NHM) is just 13.58 per cent for 2017-18.
Q7. Which scheme has been started by Maharashtra govt on the International Women’s Day?
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Correct Answer: C [Asmita Yojana]
Explanation:
Maharashtra govt. under Asmita Yojana will provide cheap (subsidised) sanitary pads to school students on the International Women’s Day (March 8, 2018). The state government has appointed “Umed’, the Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission, as a nodal agency for effective implementation of the scheme.
Maharashtra govt. under Asmita Yojana will provide cheap (subsidised) sanitary pads to school students on the International Women’s Day (March 8, 2018). The state government has appointed “Umed’, the Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission, as a nodal agency for effective implementation of the scheme.
Q8. Whihc two states have a row on sharing the waters of the river Mahanadi?
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha and Chhattisgarh]
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved the setting up of a tribunal to settle a row between Odisha and Chhattisgarh on sharing the waters of the river Mahanadi. This is in keeping with a Supreme Court order last month directing the Centre to set up a tribunal in response to a plea by the Odisha government to stop the Chhattisgarh government from constructing several weirs on the river.
The Union Cabinet approved the setting up of a tribunal to settle a row between Odisha and Chhattisgarh on sharing the waters of the river Mahanadi. This is in keeping with a Supreme Court order last month directing the Centre to set up a tribunal in response to a plea by the Odisha government to stop the Chhattisgarh government from constructing several weirs on the river.
Q9. Which state started the Chardham Mahamarg Pariyojana?
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved construction of Bi-Directional Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel in Uttarakhand as part of ‘Chardham Mahamarg Pariyojana’.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved construction of Bi-Directional Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel in Uttarakhand as part of ‘Chardham Mahamarg Pariyojana’.
Q10. Where is the first ever Arab Fashion Week being held?
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Correct Answer: A [Riyadh]
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Saudi Arabia is set to host in March its first ever Arab Fashion Week at Riyadh's eco-friendly Apex Centre.
Saudi Arabia is set to host in March its first ever Arab Fashion Week at Riyadh's eco-friendly Apex Centre.
Q11. From where was Surface-to-surface Agni-II ballistic missile was successfully test-fired ?
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Correct Answer: B [Abdul Kalam Island]
Explanation:
Surface-to-surface Agni-II ballistic missile was successfully test-fired as part of user trial by Strategic Forces Command (SFC) from the Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha coast.
Surface-to-surface Agni-II ballistic missile was successfully test-fired as part of user trial by Strategic Forces Command (SFC) from the Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha coast.
Q12. What did Delhi government launch for improving learning skills of children studying in state and municipal-run schools?
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Correct Answer: C [Mission Buniyaad]
Explanation:
The Delhi government announced the launch of "Mission Buniyaad" for improving learning skills of children studying in state and municipal-run schools
The Delhi government announced the launch of "Mission Buniyaad" for improving learning skills of children studying in state and municipal-run schools
Q13. With which country India signed an agreement for co-production of films ?
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Correct Answer: D[ Israel]
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved an agreement signed between India and Israel on co-production of films
The Union Cabinet approved an agreement signed between India and Israel on co-production of films
Q14. What is the theme for World Environment Day 2018?
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Correct Answer: A [Beat Plastic Pollution]
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Q15. Whihc firm holds the media rights of the Indian Premier League?
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Correct Answer: C [Star India Pvt. Ltd]
Explanation:
The Star India Pvt. Ltd, which holds the media rights of the Indian Premier League, also won the audio-visual production rights for not just the IPL but also the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) domestic circuit for the 2018-19 season.
The Star India Pvt. Ltd, which holds the media rights of the Indian Premier League, also won the audio-visual production rights for not just the IPL but also the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) domestic circuit for the 2018-19 season.
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