Monthly Current Affairs Quiz - September, 2018
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31. Who has been appointed new Chairman of the standing committee on Defence?
[A] Chintamani Malviya
[B] Rakesh Singh
[C] B C Khanduri
[D] Kalraj Mishra
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Correct Answer: D [Kalraj Mishra]
Notes:
In the latest round of reshuffle of Parliamentary panels, the former Union Minister Kalraj Mishra has been appointed new Chairman of the standing committee on Defence. He succeeded B.C. Khanduri, who has been delivering a series of critical reports on the defence preparedness and slammed the government for critical low stock of armaments. In the latest 2018 March report of Khanduri, it was pointed that 68% of equipment with the armed forces was in the vintage category. Apart from this, Chintamani Malviya has been appointed new Chairman of Coal and Steel panel with another BJP MP from the same State, Chintamani Malviya. There are no changes in Finance Committee and External Affairs Committee, both headed by Congress leaders. Finance Committee is headed by Veerappa Moily. The External Affairs Committee is headed by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor.
32. India’s first indigenously developed 500-megawatt (mw) prototype fast breeder reactor is located in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
India’s first indigenously developed 500-megawatt (mw) prototype fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu is expected to achieve criticality in 2019. This was stated by Sekhar Basu, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy, at the 62th General Conference of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, on 19th September 2018. The indigenously developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)is now undergoing sodium commissioning. The reactor was designed by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR).Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam (Bhavini), a public sector company under DAE, has been given the responsibility to build the fast breeder reactors in the country.
33. Dambulla warehouse, which is in news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Nepal
[C] Bhutan
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: D [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
India and Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for construction of a 5000-metric ton temperature controlled warehouse in Dambulla of Central Province. The warehouse will be constructed with an Indian grant assistance of 30 crore Sri Lankan rupees for fruits and vegetables to minimize its post-harvest losses. This initiative will benefit the farming community by reducing the wastage particularly in the peak season when there is surplus production. This project is in continuation of Government of India (GoI)’s efforts to partner with Government of Sri Lanka in people oriented development projects. India’s overall commitment of development assistance to Sri Lanka stands at a total of around 3 billion US dollars, out of which 550 million US dollars is pure grant assistance.
34. Which Indian personality has recently conferred with the Civilian Honour of Mexico?
[A] Ratan Tata
[B] Mukesh Ambani
[C] Ajit Doval
[D] Raghupati Singhania
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Correct Answer: D [Raghupati Singhania]
Notes:
Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman and MD of JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, has been conferred with the ‘Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle’, the highest honour accorded to non-nationals by the Government of Mexico at the 128th National Day of Mexico. The honor is given because of the efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between India and Mexico.
35. Who is the newly appointed chairman of the Steel Authority of India (SAIL)?
[A] V Gopi Suresh Kumar
[B] Anil Kumar Chaudhary
[C] PK Rath
[D] Saraswati Prasad
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Correct Answer: B [Anil Kumar Chaudhary]
Notes:
Anil Kumar Chaudhary has been appointed the new chairman of the Steel Authority of India (SAIL) till his superannuation in December 2020. He succeeded P K Singh. Prior to this, Chaudhary has been serving as the Director (Finance) at SAIL. Beside him, PK Rath has been appointed as new CMD of the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL). Rath is presently the Director (operations) in RINL. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has also appointed V Gopi Suresh Kumar as Director (Projects) in RITES Limted, a railway consultancy firm.
36. Which of the following countries have recently celebrated the 100 years of Battle of Haifa?
[A] India & Israel
[B] Israel & UAE
[C] India & Afghanistan
[D] Pakistan & Iran
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Correct Answer: A [India & Israel]
Notes:
India has recently celebrated the 100 years of Battle of Haifa with a grand function in New Delhi on September 23, 2018. It is being commemorated in Israel, Delhi and Jaipur. On this day, in 1918, the Indian soldiers from the Mysore, Hyderabad and Jodhpur Lancers liberated the strategically important city of Haifa, known for its deep water bay in the eastern Mediterranean. The sacrifice made by the Indian soldiers is honoured and memorialized in 7 cemeteries across Israel, from Jerusalem to Haifa. Close to 900 Indian soldiers are buried in these cemeteries, which act as an immortal testimonial for their heroism. The Indian Army commemorates September 23 every year as Haifa Day to pay its respects to the two brave Indian Cavalry Regiments “Mysore and Jodhpur Lancers” that helped liberate the city following a dashing cavalry action by the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade.
37. Which international organisation has approved Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for India to support its transition to higher middle- income country?
[A] World Economic Forum
[B] UNCTAD
[C] IMF
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: D [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank has approved an ambitious 5-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for India, which aligns with New Delhi’s objectives of high, sustainable and inclusive growth. The move is aimed at supporting India’s transition from a low-middle income to a high-middle income country by addressing some of its key development priorities such as resource efficient and inclusive growth, job creation and building its human capital. The framework is expected to receive $25-30 billion in financial support from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).
38. The New Development Bank (NDB) has approved how much amount of loan to Madhya Pradesh for infrastructure projects?
[A] $625-million
[B] $725-million
[C] $525-million
[D] $425-million
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Correct Answer: C [$525-million]
Notes:
The New Development Bank (NDB) of the BRICS countries has approved a $525-million loan to Madhya Pradesh for infrastructure projects. The loan will be used by the Indian government for on-lending to the Madhya Pradesh government for rehabilitating major district roads with a total length of about 2,000 km to improve the connectivity of the rural interior with the national and state highway networks. The project will improve the road conditions and enhance the transport capacity, which will lead to a less travel time, reduced vehicle-operating cost, reduced emissions and improved road safety. The NDB will also provide a $ 175-million loan to the Madhya Pradesh Bridges Project, under which 350 bridges will be built or upgraded. The NDB was set up by the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) nations to promote green and infrastructure projects in the member countries.
39. What is the theme of the 2018 International Day of Peace?
[A] Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All
[B] Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
[C] Stand-Up For International Peace
[D] The Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70
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Correct Answer: D [The Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70]
Notes:
The International Day of Peace is observed every year on 21 September to strengthen the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. The 2018 theme “The Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70” is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
40. Shamsher Singh Bisht, the noted statehood agitator of which state has recently passed away?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Bihar
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Dr. Shamsher Singh Bisht (71), the noted statehood agitator of Uttarakhand, has passed away in Almora on September 22, 2018. Apart from being actively involved in the Uttarakhand statehood movement, he struggled all his life to save the forests and rivers of the state. He was a prominent social activist and journalist who played a vital role in the famous Chipko Andolan. He led the ‘Nasha nahi rozgar do’ movement in the 1980s and spent 40 days in jail. Dr. Bisht was the president of the Uttarakhand Lok Sanghrash Vahini, an outfit that took up fight against social issues, including corruption and felling of trees.
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