Monthly Current Affairs Quiz - September, 2018
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31. Who has been appointed new Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)?
[A] Manu Aahuja
[B] Shekhar Basu
[C] Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas
[D] J L Malhotra
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Correct Answer: C [Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas]
Notes:
Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas, the renowned nuclear scientist, has been appointed as the new Secretary of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), and Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) till May 3, 2021. He succeeded Shekhar Basu. At present, Vyas is the Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai. The DAE is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister.
32. Which Bollywood personality has been bestowed with Smita Patil Memorial Award 2018?
[A] Katrina Kaif
[B] Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
[C] Priyanka Chopra
[D] Anushka Sharma
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Correct Answer: D [Anushka Sharma]
Notes:
Anushka Sharma has been bestowed with the prestigious Smita Patil Memorial Award 2018 at the 34th edition of Priyadarshni Academy’s Global Awards in Mumbai, Maharashtra on September 19. The Priyadarshni Academy is a non-profit, socio-cultural and educational organization.
33. Exercise Aviaindra 18 has started between which of the following countries?
[A] Japan & India
[B] Russia & Japan
[C] China & Pakistan
[D] India & Russia
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Correct Answer: D [India & Russia]
Notes:
The joint air tactical exercise “Aviaindra-18” has started between Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Air Force of the Russian Federation at Lipetsk, Russia from September 17 to 28. The second session of Aviaindra 18 would be conducted in Jodhpur, India from December 10 Dec to 22. The aim of the exercise is focused towards anti-terrorist operations in a bi-lateral scenario. The exercise would further enhance the co-operation and understanding each other’s Concept of Operations. In addition to flying exercise, there would be formal interactions, discussions, exchange of ideas and friendly sports matches to enhance bonhomie between the two Air Forces. Exercise Aviaindra is an Air Force level exercise between India and the Russian Federation. First Aviaindra was conducted in 2014 and has been planned as a bi-annual exercise.
34. 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.
35. Who of the following have won the 2018 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna?
[A] Hima Das & Manika Batra
[B] Virat Kohli & Mirabai Chanu
[C] Jinson Johnson & Savita Punia
[D] Neeraj Chopra & Jiwanjot Singh Teja
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Correct Answer: B [Virat Kohli & Mirabai Chanu]
Notes:
Indian Cricket Captain Virat Kohli and world champion Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will honoured with the prestigious 2018 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna by President Ram Nath Kovind on 25th September 2018. Chanu was chosen for the prestigious award following her gold medal in 48-kilogram category at the World Championships in 2017. She also bagged the yellow metal in 2018 Commonwealth Games but did not compete at the Asian Games due to injury. Kohli, the world’s top-ranked batsman in both Tests and ODIs as per the ICC rankings, has been in stupendous form in the past three years. Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among 20 sportspersons picked for the Arjuna Awards. The President will also present the Dronacharya and Dhyan Chand Awards on the same day.
36. What is the strike range of indigenously developed Short-range tactical ballistic missile “Prahar”, which is successfully flight tested by DRDO?
[A] 250 Km
[B] 150 Km
[C] 200 Km
[D] 350 Km
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Correct Answer: B [150 Km]
Notes:
The indigenously developed surface-to-surface Short-range tactical ballistic missile “Prahar” has been successfully flight tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from complex-III of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha. Fuelled by a solid propellant, Prahar is about 7.3 m long and can carry a payload of 200 kg. The missile has a strike range of 150 km & can be transported to anywhere within a short span of time. It is a quick-reaction, all-weather, all-terrain, highly accurate battlefield support tactical weapon system. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation, guidance and electro-mechanical actuation systems with latest onboard computer. The missile is capable of carrying different types of warheads & will operate as battle field support system to the Indian Army. It has a greater manoeuvring capability, acceleration and can be deployed in different kinds of terrain making it more effective against strategic targets.
37. 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.
38. Which of the following is the India’s biggest cyclotron facility, which recently became operational?
[A] Cyclone-103
[B] Cyclone-123
[C] Cyclone-68
[D] Cyclone-30
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Correct Answer: D [Cyclone-30]
Notes:
India’s biggest cyclotron facility “Cyclone-30” has become operational at the Kolkata-based Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) for treatment of cancer. The facility produces a 30MeV beam that will be used to produce radioisotopes for medical imaging & diagnosis. The Cyclone-30 is in the first phase of production generating Flouro Deocyglucose (FDG), a radioisotope used for date imaging and oncological tissue imaging. It will be the first and only facility in the country to produce Germanium 68 isotopes, which is used in the diagnosis of breast cancer. Simultaneously, it will also produce Palladium 103 isotopes, which is used for the treatment of prostate cancer. The machine has a capacity of catering to 60 to 90 patients in a day. In its future stages, the machine will also work on the production of Iodine 123 isotopes, which can help detect thyroid cancer. The machine can also be used for research in the fields of material science and nuclear physics.
39. Who was the founder of the Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha (DBHPS)?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
[D] Dadabhai Naoroji
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Correct Answer: A [Mahatma Gandhi]
Notes:
On September 22, President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha (DBHPS) in New Delhi. The mail goal of DBHPS is to improve Hindi literacy among the non-Hindi speaking people of South India. It was established in 1918 by Mahatma Gandhi, who held the post of president till his death. The headquarters of the organisation is located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
40. Which state has topped the charts among States in terms of “2018 Ease of Living Index” rankings launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh has topped the charts among States in terms of “2018 Ease of Living Index” rankings launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Odisha and Madhya Pradesh bagged second and third best performing awards. The Ease of Living Index is a transformative initiative of the Ministry under AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation). The index seeks to assist cities in undertaking a 360-degree assessment of their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This initiative will encourage all cities to move towards an ‘outcome-based’ approach to urban planning and management and promote healthy competition among cities.
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