GK & Current Affairs Quiz: January 30, 2018
January 30, 2018 March 17, 2018
1. India’s first ever ‘Khadi Haat’ has launched in which city?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Patna
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [New Delhi ]
Notes:
To mark the 69th Republic Day 2018, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) have launched the India’s first-ever ‘Khadi Haat’ in Connaught Place, New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Union Minister of State Giriraj Singh. In this Khadi Haat, entrepreneurs under Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) will get an opportunity to display and sell their exquisite products. It will also provide a better platform as well as source of earning for the artisans.
2. Who has won the 2018 women’s singles title in the Australian Open 2018?
[A] Caroline Wozniack
[B] Serena Williams
[C] Elina Svitolina
[D] Simona Halep
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Correct Answer: A [Caroline Wozniack]
Notes:
Caroline Wozniack, a Danish professional tennis player, has won the 2018 women’s Singles title in the Australian Open 2018. With this, she became the first Danish player to win a Grand Slam singles title by defeating Simona Halep in the final by 7–6, 3–6, 6–4.
3. Who has won the 2018 women’s singles Indonesia Masters badminton tournament?
[A] Carolina Marín
[B] Tai Tzu-ying
[C] Saina Nehwal
[D] P. V. Sindhu
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Correct Answer: B [Tai Tzu-ying]
Notes:
Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan has won the 2018 women’s singles Indonesia Masters badminton tournament by defeating Saina Nehwal in the final by 9-21, 13-21 in Jakarta. With this win, Tai Tzu has now defeated the former world No.1 nine times in their last 10 meetings.
4. Who has been appointed the Chef-de-Mission for the 21st Commonwealth Games 2018?
[A] Virendra Tawde
[B] Krishna S Reddy
[C] Vikram Singh Sisodia
[D] Uttam Singh Chauhan
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Correct Answer: C [Vikram Singh Sisodia]
Notes:
Vikram Singh Sisodia, the joint secretary of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), has been appointed the Chef-de-Mission for the 21st Commonwealth Games 2018, which is scheduled to be held in Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to 15. Sisodia is also currently the president of Chhattisgarh State Tennis Association.
5. The first-ever India-Vietnam Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX-2018) has started in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The first-ever India-Vietnam Bilateral Army Exercise, christened as ‘VINBAX-2018″, has started in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh on January 29, as part of joint training undertaken with friendly foreign countries by Indian Army. It is the first-ever military exercise between the two countries. The 6-day-long Table Top military exercise has been especially designed to enable and train officers from Vietnam in United Nations Peace Keeping Operations.
6. The 2018 International Bird Festival will be held in which National park of India?
[A] Dudhwa National Park
[B] Kaziranga National Park
[C] Dudhwa National Park
[D] Bandhavgarh National Park
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Correct Answer: C [Dudhwa National Park]
Notes:
The 2018 International Bird Festival will be held at the Dudhwa National Park in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh from February 9 to 11 with nearly 200 leading ornithologists expected to attend. The purpose of the bird fest is to promote eco-tourism in Dudhwa and to give it a distinct international identity besides highlighting its traditional Tharu arts, culture, and heritage. Eminent documentary maker Mike Pandey will be the brand ambassador of the festival. During the three-day event, the bird experts would visit various parts of Dudhwa to gather information about the 450 bird species existing there.
7. Sandeep Lamichhane has become the first Nepal cricketer to get IPL contract. He will play under which IPL team?
[A] Kolkata Knight Riders
[B] Kings XI Punjab
[C] Delhi Daredevils
[D] Chennai Super Kings
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Correct Answer: C [Delhi Daredevils ]
Notes:
Sandeep Lamichhane, the leg-spinner, has become the first cricketer from Nepal to sign for an IPL team. He was bought by Delhi Daredevils for his base price of Rs 20 lakh. He made his first impact at the 2016 U-19 World Cup, where he guided Nepal to a creditable 8th place. He came to limelight by becoming the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 14 scalps in six innings at an average of 17 and an economy of 4.67.
8. Which state government has launched ‘Shakti’ app for women’s safety in the state?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] Haryana
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Jai Ram Thakur, the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, has launched the ‘Shakti’ app to ensure safety and protection of women in the state. The app was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) of the Himachal Pradesh government. It would be available in both Hindi and English languages and would not require internet connectivity. The app, once triggered, would automatically send a message to the nearest police control room and start recording audio and video after 20 seconds. The state government has also launched the ‘GUDDIYA’ helpline number 1515 and the ‘Hoshiyar Singh’ helpline number 1090. The app and the helpline were part of an initiative to fight crimes against women in the state. The ‘Hoshiyar Singh’ helpline would be monitored by the CM’s office in a 24×7 basis, and the government would use information gathered on this helpline to come down heavily on the drug, forest and mining mafias.
9. Which state is hosting the 2018 National Handloom Expo (NHE)?
[A] Manipur
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Assam ]
Notes:
The National Handloom Expo (NHE) has been inaugurated by Assam Handloom and Textile Minister Ranjit Dutta at Guwahati, Assam on January 29, 2018. The event is sponsored by Development Commissioner of Handloom, Govt of India and organized by ARTFED. Total 130 stalls have been set up. 12 states are participating in the event, which will continue till 11 February.
10. Which union minitry has launched “Stree Swabhiman” initiative?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeITY) has launched “Stree Swabhiman” initiative. The aim of the initiative is to create a sustainable model for providing adolescent girls and women an access to affordable sanitary products by leveraging Common Services Centres (CSCs). Under the ‘Stree Swabhiman’ project, sanitary napkin micro manufacturing units are being set up at CSCs across India, particularly those operated by women entrepreneurs. The initiative is driven by awareness and personalised outreach by women entrepreneurs who produce and market sanitary napkins themselves.
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