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Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 2nd April 2018

Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 2nd April 2018

Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 2nd April 2018

In our today's Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 2nd April 2018 we have included all the 15 questions which are very important for the upcoming examinations of Bank, Rail and SSC. These are very important and aspirants should practice them. Each question has proper answer and explanation provided. You may also like Current Affairs Updates and the Static GK and One Liner Note Down Points. These are not only important for the exams but can also help to boost your knowledge in General Knowledge sections.

Q1. The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) appointed ________________

[A] Debleena Ghosh
[B] Debarati Ghosh
[C] Debjani Ghosh
[D] Paramita Ghosh
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: C [ Debjani Ghosh ]
Explanation:

The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) appointed Debjani Ghosh, former MD, Intel South Asia, as its President-Designate.

Q2. Who has been appointed as the Director General Border Roads (DGBR)?

[A] Lt Gen Radhe Singh
[B] Lt Gen Harpal Singh
[C] Lt Gen Prasad Singh
[D] Lt Gen Rajeev Singh Chauhan
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [ Lt Gen Harpal Singh]
Explanation:

Lt Gen Harpal Singh an alumni of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla is appointed as Director General Border Roads (DGBR)

Q3. Who has been appointes as the Deputy Collector in the state government?

[A]PV Sindhu
[B]Saina Nehwal
[C]Kidambi Srikanth
[D]Sania Mirza
[E]None of these

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Correct Answer: C [ Kidambi Srikanth ]
Explanation:

Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth met with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu was appointed as a Deputy Collector in the state government.

Q4. Who has been appointed as the Deputy Election Commissioner?

[A] Chandra Bhushan Kumar
[B] Nandan Nilekani
[C] Nargis Sethi
[D] Ira Singhal
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: A [Chandra Bhushan Kumar]
Explanation:

Senior bureaucrat Chandra Bhushan Kumar has been appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle effected today by the government.

Q5. Who has been appointed to become the first woman to head UN political affairs?

[A] Barbara Bodine
[B] Rosemary DiCarlo
[C] John R Brass.
[D] Rosemary Carlo
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [ Rosemary DiCarlo ]
Explanation:

Long-serving American diplomat Rosemary DiCarlo was appointed to become the first woman to head UN political affairs, one of the most high-profile positions at the world body.

Q6. Who is the president of Costa Rica?

[A] Araya Monge
[B] Otton Solis
[C] Carlos Alvarado Quesada
[D] Oscar Arias
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: C [ Carlos Alvarado Quesada]
Explanation:

Carlos Alvarado Quesada set to be next Costa Rica President

Q7. _________________ started is about to commence its banking operation.

[A] ESAF Small Finance Bank
[B] Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
[C] Suryoday Small Finance Bank
[D] Janalakshmi Financial Services
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: D [Janalakshmi Financial Services ]
Explanation:

Jana Small Finance Bank (formerly Janalakshmi Financial Services) announced commencement of its banking operations.

Q8. The MOU between India and United Kingdom and __________________ regarding cooperation and Exchange of Information for the Purposes of Combating International Criminality and Tackling Serious Organised Crime

[A]Northern Ireland
[B]USA
[C]China
[D]Japan
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: A [Northern Ireland]
Explanation:

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Kingdom and Northern Ireland regarding cooperation and Exchange of Information for the Purposes of Combating International Criminality and Tackling Serious Organised Crime.

Q9. Which International Airport has been adjudged the cleanest airport in the country?

[A] Bangalore International Airport
[B] Delhi Airport
[C] Mangalore International Airport
[D] Chennai Airport
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: C [Mangalore International Airport]
Explanation:

In the survey conducted across 53 airports in the country by AAI, Mangalore International Airport has been adjudged the cleanest airport in the country.

Q10. Who is the first largest mobile phone producer in the world?

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

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Correct Answer: B [ China ]
Explanation:

India is now the second largest mobile phone producer in the world after China, as per information shared by Indian Cellular Association

Q11. Which is the top city in the short-term Momentum Ranking of JLL’s annual global survey?

[A] Bangalore
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Kolkata
[D] Delhi
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: B [Hyderabad]
Explanation:

Hyderabad has been ranked the top city in the short-term Momentum Ranking of JLL’s annual global survey.

Q12. ______________ Becomes First Indian City to Roll-Out Euro-VI Ultra Clean Petrol, Diesel

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

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Correct Answer: A [Delhi]
Explanation:

Delhi Becomes First Indian City to Roll-Out Euro-VI Ultra Clean Petrol, Diesel

Q13. The United States and _____________________ began their joint military training exercises as diplomatic relations have been thawing on the Korean Peninsula

[A] South Korea
[B] North Korea
[C] U.S.
[D] China
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: A [South Korea]
Explanation:

The United States and South Korea began their joint military training exercises as diplomatic relations have been thawing on the Korean Peninsula

Q14. ___________________ govt. has launched Rupashree Scheme to empower adolescent girls

[A] West Bengal
[B] Kolkata
[C] Chennai
[D] Uttar Pradesh
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: A [West Bengal]
Explanation:

West Bengal govt. has launched Rupashree Scheme to empower adolescent girls

Q15. The 72nd Santosh Trophy was held in ___________ stadium.

[A] Salt Lake Stadium
[B] Wankende Stadium
[C] Jwaharlal Nehru Stadium
[D] Eden Gardens
[E] None of these

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Correct Answer: A [Salt Lake Stadium]
Explanation:

Kerala edged West Bengal 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw at the end of extra-time to lift the 72nd Santosh Trophy at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata

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