Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 21st April 2018

Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 21st April 2018

Daily Current Affairs Quiz for  21st April 2018 have a list of some important questions based on the Current Affairs News of the last few days. These are important for the upcoming examinations of Bank like IBPS PO, IBPS CLERK, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL and other similar examinations. Aspirants should go through these in details and follow the explanation provided with each answer. If needed you can also follow the Current Affairs Updates where a detailed note will easily be available.

Q1. World Liver Day is observed on _____________ 2018

[A] 15th april
[B] 12th april
[C] 19th April
[D] 16th april
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: C [ 19th April]

Explanation:

World Liver Day is being observed on 19th April.

Q2. Who has been appointed as the Secretary General of industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry?

[A] AK Malhotra
[B] Dilip Chenoy
[C] Dilip Singh
[D] Rajeev Malhotra
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [ Dilip Chenoy ]

Explanation:

Dilip Chenoy was appointed as the Secretary General of industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) from succeeding Sanjaya Baru.

Q3. Who topped the new Commonwealth Innovation Index?

[A]Singapore
[B]Canada
[C]UK
[D]U.S.
[E]None of these

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Correct Answer: C [ UK ]

Explanation:

India was today ranked 10th on a new Commonwealth Innovation Index, topped by the UK, Singapore and Canada.

Q4. Which is India’s most trusted bank according to the TRA Brand Trust Report 2018?

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

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Correct Answer: A [ICICI Bank]

Explanation:

The TRA Brand Trust Report 2018 said the State Bank of India was the most-trusted bank (both public and private sector) in the country and ICICI Bank topped the chart among the private ones.

Q5. NITI Aayog to rank states on nutrition under which scheme?

[A] Nutrition scheme
[B] Poshan scheme
[C] Balanced scheme
[D] Food scheme
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [Poshan scheme]

Explanation:

NITI Aayog to rank states on nutrition under govt's Poshan scheme

Q6. The cashless scheme, 'Atal Amrit Abhiyan' has been launched by which state?

[A] Gujarat
[B] Delhi
[C] Assam
[D] Chennai
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: C [ Assam ]

Explanation:

Venkaiah Naidu launches Assam govt’s cashless health scheme 'Atal Amrit Abhiyan'

Q7. India and the UK have signed _____________ in several sectors including cyber-relationship, rejuvenation of Ganga and skill development.

[A] 15 agreements
[B] 13 agreements
[C] 12 agreements
[D] 10 agreements
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: D [10 agreements ]

Explanation:

India and the UK have signed 10 agreements in several sectors including cyber-relationship, rejuvenation of Ganga and skill development.

Q8. India will host the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities in ___________

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

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Correct Answer: A [Delhi]

Explanation:

India will host the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC) this year, which is expected to be attended by people from 24 Asia-Pacific countries.

Q9. which state conferred Most Film Friendly state Award?

[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Chattisgarh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Kerala
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: C [ Madhya Pradesh ]

Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh conferred Most Film Friendly state Award

Q10. Who has been appointed as new Group Chief Human Resource Officer

[A]N Chandrasekaran
[B]Nupur Mallick
[C]R Chandrasekaran
[D]Rajeev Mallick
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [ Nupur Mallick ]

Explanation:

Tata Sons has appointed long-time group employee Nupur Mallick as its new Group Chief Human Resource Officer, reporting to Chairman N Chandrasekaran.

Q11. Which bank is giong to open two representative offices in London and Singapore?

[A] IDFC Bank
[B] Yes Bank
[C] HDFC Bank
[D] Bank of Canara
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [Yes Bank ]

Explanation:

Private sector lender Yes Bank said has received Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) approval to open two representative offices in London and Singapore.

Q12. which city has emerged as top city for office expansion?

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

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Correct Answer: B [Bangalore ]

Explanation:

Bangalore emerges as top city for office expansion

Q13. Which city is going to Distribute Free Smartphones to Over 50 Lakh People Ahead of Assembly Polls?

[A] Maharashtra
[B] chattisgarh
[C] pune
[D] assam
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [chattisgarh ]

Explanation:

Chhattisgarh to Distribute Free Smartphones to Over 50 Lakh People Ahead of Assembly Polls

Q14. which country has been renamed as 'the Kingdom of eSwatini'?

[A] Switzerland
[B] Swaziland
[C] Timbia
[D] Sweden
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [Swaziland]

Explanation:

Swaziland king renames country 'the Kingdom of eSwatini'

Q15. The India-Wiesbaden Conference 2018 was held in ________

[A] Chennai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Japan
[D] Russia
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [ New Delhi ]

Explanation:

The India-Wiesbaden Conference 2018 was held from April 16-17, 2018, in New Delhi. The title of conference was ‘Securing Global Supply Chains through Government-Industry Partnerships towards Effective Implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540.