Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 15th May 2018
Read our today's Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 15th May 2018 which consists of 15 questions which have been made based on the Current Affairs Updates and One Liner Static and GK Note Down Points which are very important for the upcoming examinations of BANK, Rail and SSC. These will help our readers to prepare well before hand for the competitive examinations. We would advise our aspirants to go through the Regular Current Affairs headlines before attempting these questions.
Q1. Which day is observed as International Day of Families ?
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Correct Answer: C [ 15th May ]
Explanation:
The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year.
The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year.
Q2. In which state did the First all women Post Office Passport Seva Kendra open?
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Correct Answer: B [ Punjab ]
Explanation:
The First all women Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) began its operations in Phagwara, Punjab
The First all women Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) began its operations in Phagwara, Punjab
Q3. What is the retail inflation accelerating to in April ?
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Correct Answer: D [ 4.58 % ]
Explanation:
The retail inflation accelerating to 4.58% in April while wholesale price inflation climbed to a four month high of 3.18% in April.
The retail inflation accelerating to 4.58% in April while wholesale price inflation climbed to a four month high of 3.18% in April.
Q4. The Bharat Inclusion Initiative has been launched by which institute?
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Correct Answer: A [ Ahmedabad’s Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship]
Explanation:
Ahmedabad’s Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) has launched a Bharat Inclusion Initiative to build knowledge and foster innovation and entrepreneurial activity across areas such as financial inclusion, livelihood, education and health.
Ahmedabad’s Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) has launched a Bharat Inclusion Initiative to build knowledge and foster innovation and entrepreneurial activity across areas such as financial inclusion, livelihood, education and health.
Q5. The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched 'REPLACE' to eliminate trans fat by the year ______
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Correct Answer: B [2023 ]
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched 'REPLACE' to eliminate trans fat in foods by 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched 'REPLACE' to eliminate trans fat in foods by 2023
Q6. Which programme has been launched to train workers in environment and forest?
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Correct Answer: D [ Green Skill Development Programme ]
Explanation:
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched full-fledged Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) to train workers in environment and forest.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched full-fledged Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) to train workers in environment and forest.
Q7. Which company merged with Telnor Communications?
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Correct Answer: C [ Airtel ]
Explanation:
Telecom major Bharti Airtel Ltd. today completed the merger of the Indian arm of Telenor Communications with itself.
Telecom major Bharti Airtel Ltd. today completed the merger of the Indian arm of Telenor Communications with itself.
Q8. The 4th Global Exhibition on Services have been launched in which state?
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Correct Answer: B [ Mumbai]
Explanation:
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the 4th Global Exhibition on Services and launched a portal on 12 Champion Sectors in Services in Mumbai
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the 4th Global Exhibition on Services and launched a portal on 12 Champion Sectors in Services in Mumbai
Q9. Who won gold at the International Shooting Competitions of Hannover (ISCH)?
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Correct Answer: A [ Heena Sidhu ]
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Indian shooter Heena Sidhu clinched the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol at the International Shooting Competitions of Hannover (ISCH)
Indian shooter Heena Sidhu clinched the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol at the International Shooting Competitions of Hannover (ISCH)
Q10. Who has been conferred with the Nikkei Asia Prize in Japan ?
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Correct Answer: C [ Dr Bindeshwar Pathak ]
Explanation:
Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of Sulabh International was honoured with the Nikkei Asia Prize in Japan for his contribution to Asia’s development.
Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of Sulabh International was honoured with the Nikkei Asia Prize in Japan for his contribution to Asia’s development.
Q11. Who is going to head the panel to study the recovery of black money and performance of public sector banks?
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Correct Answer: D [ Murali Manohar Joshi ]
Explanation:
A parliamentary panel headed by veteran BJP leader Murali Manohar Joshi today decided to study the recovery of black money and performance of public sector banks among a host of subjects.
A parliamentary panel headed by veteran BJP leader Murali Manohar Joshi today decided to study the recovery of black money and performance of public sector banks among a host of subjects.
Q12. Where is the headquarters of Allahabad Bank located?
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Correct Answer: B [ Kolkata ]
Explanation:
The government initiated the process to remove Allahabad Bank CEO Usha Ananthasubramanian and two executive directors of the PNB
The government initiated the process to remove Allahabad Bank CEO Usha Ananthasubramanian and two executive directors of the PNB
Q13. The ship Vikram arrived in Mangalore from which state?
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Correct Answer: C [ Chennai ]
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The State’s maritime security received a shot in the arm on Sunday with the arrival of the Indian Coast Guard’s new state-of-the-art offshore patrol vessel, Vikram, commissioned in Chennai on April 11, at its base port, New Mangalore.
The State’s maritime security received a shot in the arm on Sunday with the arrival of the Indian Coast Guard’s new state-of-the-art offshore patrol vessel, Vikram, commissioned in Chennai on April 11, at its base port, New Mangalore.
Q14. Which bank is going to provide Bangladesh a grant to meet the needs of Rohingyas?
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Correct Answer: A [ World Bank ]
Explanation:
The World Bank (WB) is going to provide Bangladesh a grant to meet the basic needs of around one million Rohingyas who fled their homeland Myanmar.
The World Bank (WB) is going to provide Bangladesh a grant to meet the basic needs of around one million Rohingyas who fled their homeland Myanmar.
Q15. Who won the Spanish Grand Prix?
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Correct Answer: C [ Lewis Hamilton ]
Explanation:
Lewis Hamilton wins Spanish Grand Prix to stretch lead in F1 title race
Lewis Hamilton wins Spanish Grand Prix to stretch lead in F1 title race
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