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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 13th March 2018

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 13th March 2018

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 13th March 2018

Achieversrule has brought to you a set of 15 questions including based on the Latest Current Affairs and Updates. We have also included some gk questions here. We hope aspirants will benefit from by practicing these materials. They can also go through the Current Affairs Updates and the Daily Current Affairs GK and Note down points for reference before going through the quiz.

Q1. A committee has been formed to clear the dispute between Odisha and Chandigarh over sharing water of ______

[A] Ganga
[B] Mahanadi
[C] Yamuna
[D] Narmada
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [ Mahanadi ]
Explanation:

The Centre constituted a three-member Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal to adjudicate the dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over sharing the river's water.

Q2. Which bank has launched instant overdraft ‘InstaOD’ facility for MSME?

[A] SBI
[B] HDFC
[C] ICICI
[D] Axis Bank
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: C [ICICI]
Explanation:

ICICI Bank has launched instant overdraft ‘InstaOD’ facility for MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) customers in a completely online and paperless manner.

Q3. SBI has reduced its charges on non-maintenance of an average monthly balance (AMB) in savings account by up to ___________

[A] 70 percent
[B] 72 percent
[C] 73 percent
[D] 75 percent
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: D [ 75 percent ]
Explanation:

The State Bank of India on Tuesday reduced its charges on non-maintenance of an average monthly balance (AMB) in savings account by up to 75 percent, effective April 1.

Q4. Narendra Modi has launched a number of schemes for the poor in ______________

[A] Varanasi
[B] Pune
[C] Haryana
[D] Delhi
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: A [Varanasi]
Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a number of schemes for the poor in Varanasi and emphasized on harnessing solar energy for cooking.

Q5. India aims to eradicate tuberculosis by ____________

[A] 2020
[B] 2025
[C] 2030
[D] 2040
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [ 2025]
Explanation:

India aims to eradicate tuberculosis by 2025, says PM Modi at Delhi End TB Summit.

Q6. According to Index of Industrial Production (IIP), India factory output grew by _____________

[A] 7.0%
[B] 7.2%
[C] 7.5%
[D] 8%
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: C [7.5%]
Explanation:

According to data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), India factory output, measured by Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded overall 7.5% growth in January 2018, indicating early signs of industrial revival.

Q7. India's tallest national flag was unfurled in ____________-

[A] Bangalore
[B] Chennai
[C] Delhi
[D] Karnataka
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Explanation:

India's tallest national flag was on Monday unfurled in Belagavi (also known as Belgaum) in Karnataka.

Q8. Which country's Parliament has approved the anti-defection bill?

[A] Maldives
[B] India
[C] U.S.
[D] Russia
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: A [Maldives]
Explanation:

The Maldives Parliament has approved the anti-defection bill with retrospective effect amidst boycott by opposition MPs

Q9. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India signed agreement with ______________?

[A] HDFC Bank
[B] SBI
[C] RBI
[D] Bank of America
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: C [RBI]
Explanation:

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for increased cooperation in effective implementation of insolvency law

Q10. What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha ?

[A] 200
[B] 250
[C] 220
[D] 210
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [250 ]
Explanation:

The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is 250.

Q11. Name the first chairman of the planning commission.

[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] B.R. Ambedkar
[D] Rajendra Prasad
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [Jawaharlal Nehru]
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru the first chairman of the planning commission

Q12. Gobar gas contains mainly ___________

[A] Methane
[B] Ethane
[C] Butane
[D] Propane
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: A [Methane]
Explanation:

Gobar gas contains mainly Methane

Q13. Which state had the first panchayati raj?

[A] Bihar
[B] Delhi
[C] Newton
[D] Rajasthan
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: D [Rajasthan]
Explanation:

the first panchayati raj was first started in Rajasthan

Q14. Who is the Father of Indian Constitution?

[A] Rabindranath Tagore
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] B.R. Ambedkar
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: D [ B.R. Ambedkar]
Explanation:

B.R. Ambedkar is the Father of Indian Constitution

Q15. __________ is the world's largest desert

[A] Kalahari Desert
[B] Thar Desert
[C] Gobi Desert
[D] Sahara Desert
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: D [Sahara Desert]
Explanation:

Sahara Desert is the world's largest desert .

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