Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 26th March 2018
In our today's Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 26th March 2018 we have listed out a set of 15 questions along with proper explanation and answers provided. These questions have been framed keeping the SSC and BANK pattern in mind. The questions are purely based on the Current Affairs Updates and the One Liner Gk and Static Note Down Points of 26th March 2018. We hope aspirants will go through these in details for better performance in the examination and will also help to boost your knowledge in Current Affairs.
Q1. International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is celebrated on __________
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ 25th March ]
Explanation:
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is a United Nations international observance designated in 2007 to be marked on 25 March every year.
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is a United Nations international observance designated in 2007 to be marked on 25 March every year.
Q2. The world’s biggest cruise-liner, Symphony has set on a maiden voyage to ___________
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [ Mediterranean]
Explanation:
The world’s biggest cruise-liner, Symphony of the Seas, has left the shipyard of Saint-Nazaire in France to embark on its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean.
The world’s biggest cruise-liner, Symphony of the Seas, has left the shipyard of Saint-Nazaire in France to embark on its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean.
Q3. Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) launched futures trading in _____________ for the first time globally
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [ brass ]
Explanation:
Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) launched futures trading in brass for the first time globally, which will facilitate brass stakeholders to hedge their price risk.
Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) launched futures trading in brass for the first time globally, which will facilitate brass stakeholders to hedge their price risk.
Q4. J S Rajput was the former director of __________
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [NCERT]
Explanation:
The Government of India has decided to nominate Professor J S Rajput, former Director NCERT, as India’s representative to the Executive Board (EXB) of UNESCO. .
The Government of India has decided to nominate Professor J S Rajput, former Director NCERT, as India’s representative to the Executive Board (EXB) of UNESCO. .
Q5. The foundation stone of five projects of National Highways Authority of India was laid in _____________
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ Varanasi ]
Explanation:
President Kovind laid the foundation stone of five projects of National Highways Authority of India and distributes job appointment letters to candidates in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
President Kovind laid the foundation stone of five projects of National Highways Authority of India and distributes job appointment letters to candidates in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Q6. NikshayAushadi Portal has been launched on _______________ day.
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [World TB Day]
Explanation:
On World TB Day, Health Ministry launches initiatives like the TB INDIA 2018 Report and National Drug Resistance Survey Report and the 'NikshayAushadi Portal'.
On World TB Day, Health Ministry launches initiatives like the TB INDIA 2018 Report and National Drug Resistance Survey Report and the 'NikshayAushadi Portal'.
Q7. Chipko movement celebrates its __________ anniversary with Google Doodle.
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [45th]
Explanation:
Google celebrates its 45th anniversary of Chipko movement with a doodle..
Google celebrates its 45th anniversary of Chipko movement with a doodle..
Q8.World Tuberculosis Day is observed on ___________________
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [24 March]
Explanation:
World Tuberculosis Day is observed on 24 March each year. It is designed to build public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease.
World Tuberculosis Day is observed on 24 March each year. It is designed to build public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease.
Q9. Justice Clocks will be installed in all the 24 _______________ courts.
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [High]
Explanation:
JNU professor Rakesh Bhatnagar appointed Banaras Hindu University V C.
JNU professor Rakesh Bhatnagar appointed Banaras Hindu University V C.
Q10. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to rollout ______________________ feature for Aadhaar verification
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ face authentication ]
Explanation:
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to rollout face authentication feature for Aadhaar verification from July 1.
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to rollout face authentication feature for Aadhaar verification from July 1.
Q11. _________________ will launch the GSAT-6A communications satellite
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ ISRO]
Explanation:
India's space agency ISRO will launch the GSAT-6A communications satellite from Sriharikota on March 29
India's space agency ISRO will launch the GSAT-6A communications satellite from Sriharikota on March 29
Q12. Name the programme that encourage more foreign students to choose India as a destination for higher education.
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Study in India]
Explanation:
The Ministry of Human Resources Development has approved 'Study in India' programme to encourage more foreign students to choose India as a destination for higher education but will also double India's market share of global education exports from less than 1 percent to 2 percent.
The Ministry of Human Resources Development has approved 'Study in India' programme to encourage more foreign students to choose India as a destination for higher education but will also double India's market share of global education exports from less than 1 percent to 2 percent.
Q13. 'Videsh Aaya Pradesh ke Dwaar' has been launched by the External Publicity and Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs in ______________.
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [ Hyderabad ]
Explanation:
As part of our enhanced public diplomacy outreach and our commitment to take the objectives of our foreign policy to the people at the grassroot-level, the External Publicity and Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs launched an initiative titled 'Videsh Aaya Pradesh ke Dwaar' in Hyderabad.
As part of our enhanced public diplomacy outreach and our commitment to take the objectives of our foreign policy to the people at the grassroot-level, the External Publicity and Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs launched an initiative titled 'Videsh Aaya Pradesh ke Dwaar' in Hyderabad.
Q14. The famous Madhavpur Mela begins in _________________
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Gujarat ]
Explanation:
The famous Madhavpur Mela begins at Madhavpur Ghed of Porbandar district in Gujarat which will see its first-ever cultural integration with the North-East with which it is said to share its roots.
The famous Madhavpur Mela begins at Madhavpur Ghed of Porbandar district in Gujarat which will see its first-ever cultural integration with the North-East with which it is said to share its roots.
Q15. _______________ were crowned champions of the 8th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Hockey Punjab ]
Explanation:
Hockey Punjab were crowned champions of the 8th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship after they came from a goal down to defeat Petroleum Sports Promotion Board 2-1 in a well-fought encounter on Sunday.
Hockey Punjab were crowned champions of the 8th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship after they came from a goal down to defeat Petroleum Sports Promotion Board 2-1 in a well-fought encounter on Sunday.
Post a Comment