Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 17th April 2018

Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 17th April 2018

Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 17th April 2018 has a set of 15 questions which have been framed based on the Latest and New Current Affairs Updates of today. These are good for practice and will also help you to boost your knowledge. Each of the questions have the answer and proper explanation provided against each of the question. Some of the upcoming examinations are IBPS PO, IBPS CLERK, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL and other exams. 

Q1. Himachal Pradesh celebrates its __________ foundation day

[A] 78th
[B] 72nd
[C] 71st
[D] 70th
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: C [ 71st ]

Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh celebrated its 71st foundation day with much fanfare and gaiety Sunday. Several cultural events were organized across the state.

Q2. The CII expects India's GDP to grow at ____________ per cent

[A] 7.3
[B] 7.7
[C] 7.4
[D] 7.5
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [ 7.7 ]

Explanation:

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said it expects India's gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 7.3-7.7 per cent during the 2018-19 financial year.

Q3. Kotak Mahindra Bank pips ___________ to become India’s second most valuable bank

[A]HDFC
[B]IDFC
[C]SBI
[D]Bank of Baroda
[E]None of these

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Correct Answer: C [ SBI ]

Explanation:

Kotak Mahindra Bank pips SBI to become India’s second most valuable bank

Q4. What is India's rank in the annual Index of Economic Freedom ?

[A] 130
[B] 143
[C] 133
[D] 135
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: A [130]

Explanation:

India has been ranked 130th among 180 countries in the annual Index of Economic Freedom report released by American think tank Heritage Foundation.

Q5. The Wholesale Price Index inflation eases to _________ % in March

[A] 2.40
[B] 2.47
[C] 2.57
[D] 2.70
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [2.47]

Explanation:

Wholesale Price Index, inflation was 2.48% in February and 5.11% in March last year.

Q6. Government to raise Nabard's authorised capital to _________ to aid rural economy

[A] 200 billion
[B] 400 billion
[C] 300 billion
[D] 500 billion
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: C [ 300 billion ]

Explanation:

Government to raise Nabard's authorised capital to Rs 300 billion to aid rural economy

Q7. India to launch natural gas trading hub by ___________

[A] September
[B] August
[C] November
[D] October
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: D [October ]

Explanation:

India to launch natural gas trading hub by October

Q8. Bisket Jatra is celebrated in __________

[A]Nepal
[B]Bhutan
[C]Manipur
[D]Meghalaya
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: A [Nepal]

Explanation:

Bisket Jatra being celebrated in Nepal

Q9. Which late actor was honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award

[A] Shashi Kapoor
[B] Rajesh Khanna
[C] Vinod Khanna
[D] Sridevi
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: C [ Vinod Khanna ]

Explanation:

Late veteran actor Vinod Khanna honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Q10. Government nudges __________ to settle dispute with Subramanian Swamy

[A] IIT Mumbai
[B] IIT Delhi
[C] IIT Chennai
[D] IIM Kolkata
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [ IIT Delhi ]

Explanation:

Government nudges IIT Delhi to settle dispute with Subramanian Swamy

Q11. The second longest river bridge have been opened in _______

[A] Kolkata
[B] Odisha
[C] Chennai
[D] Delhi
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [Odisha ]

Explanation:

The much-awaited bridge built over the Ib river in Sambalpur district was thrown open to the public by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Q12. Who is United Nations’ Deputy Secretary-General?

[A] Anina Mohammed
[B] Amina Mohammed
[C] Asish Mohammed
[D] Abhay Kunwar
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [Amina Mohammed ]

Explanation:

UN launches Road Safety Trust Fund to improve road safety worldwide

Q13. The National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) launched the ____________ online community

[A] Profiteering
[B] Anti Profiteering
[C] Rev Profiteering
[D]Online Profiteering
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [Anti Profiteering ]

Explanation:

In a bid to ensure timely grievance redressal for consumers, the National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) launched the "Anti Profiteering" online community in association with a citizen-engagement platform, LocalCircles.

Q14. The seventh edition of Home Expo India 2018 is being held in ___________

[A] U.S.
[B] Greater Noida
[C] Russia
[D] London
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [Greater Noida]

Explanation:

Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated the seventh edition of Home Expo India 2018 at Greater Noida

Q15. The World Bank said India’s GDP growth rate will return to __________ % in two years’ time

[A] 7.0
[B] 7.5
[C] 8.5
[D] 7.3
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [7.5]

Explanation:

The World Bank said India’s GDP growth rate will return to 7.5% in two years’ time, to sustain an 8% GDP growth rate, India requires a decisive structural reform momentum that succeeds in stimulating investment and export growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability.