Current Affairs Quiz: April 16 2018

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As per World Bank’s bi-annual South Asia Economic Focus report released on April 15, 2018, Indian economy has recovered from the adverse impacts of demonetisation and roll out of Goods and Services Tax. Hence, Indian economy is projected to grow by ___ % in 2018 and ___ % in 2019?
1.7.3, 7.5
2.7.3, 7.6
3.7.5, 7.6
4.7.1, 7.2
5.None of these
Answer – 1.7.3, 7.5
Explanation:
As per World Bank’s bi-annual South Asia Economic Focus report released on April 15, 2018, Indian economy has recovered from the adverse impacts of demonetisation (in November 2016) and roll out of Goods and Services Tax (in July 2017). Owing to recovery from above stated events, Indian economy is projected to grow by 7.3% in 2018 and 7.5% in 2019. Indian recovery will again make South Asia region, the world’s fastest growing region. South Asian region as a whole is projected to grow at 6.9% in 2018 and 7.1% in 2019. However, the report cautioned that despite growth, India was not creating enough jobs. As per the report, India must create 8.1 million jobs a year to maintain its employment rate.
Where did Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani inaugurate the 7th edition of Home Expo India 2018 on 16th April 2018?
1.Greater Noida
2.Gurugram
3.Gurgaon
4.Faridabad
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Greater Noida
Explanation:
On April 16, 2018, Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani inaugurated the 7th edition of Home Expo India 2018 at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. This three-day fair has been organised by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), which is the nodal export promotion body for handicrafts in India. Display at the fair can be placed under three broad categories viz. Housewares, Textiles and Furniture. Over 650 India exporters are participating in this fair with an objective to generate business deals for direct import.
By when is the Indian Government is planning to set up a Gas Trading Hub/Exchange (GTHE) in a bid to further boost the consumption of natural gas in the country?
1.October 2019
2.October 2018
3.July 2019
4.July 2018
5.None of these
Answer – 2.October 2018
Explanation:
In a bid to further boost the consumption of natural gas in the country, Indian Government is planning to set up a Gas Trading Hub/Exchange (GTHE) by October 2018. The GTHE will enable trading in natural gas and supply through a market-based mechanism instead of multiple formula driven prices. Currently, price of domestically produced natural gas is fixed by the government itself. Setting up of natural gas trading hub is in line with Indian Government’s vision of ushering into a gas-based economy by increasing the share of natural gas in the primary energy mix of the country from current level of about 6 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has invited bids to hire a consultant, who would help develop a regulatory framework for operationalising the gas trading/exchange hub.
As per the report of Randstad Insights, which is the highest paying city in India?
1.Mumbai
2.New Delhi
3.Bengaluru
4.Chennai
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Bengaluru
Explanation:
Bengaluru has emerged as the highest paying city in India, with an average annual cost to company (CTC) for talents through all levels and functions at Rs 11 lakh, as per the report of Randstad Insights. Second position was secured by Pune with an average annual CTC at Rs 10 lakh. NCR occupies the 3rd position with an average annual CTC figure of a little under Rs 10 lakh. Mumbai has come fourth with an average annual CTC of Rs 9 lakh. Chennai (Rs 8 lakh), Hyderabad (a little under Rs 8 lakh) and Kolkata (around Rs 7 lakh) are the other three cities in the list of Indian cities paying the highest average salaries for professionals. Randstad Insights’ report also states that professionals from pharma and healthcare industry are paid the highest in India with an average annual CTC of Rs 10 lakh across all levels and functions. Due to the introduction of GST there was an increase in demand for implementation and compliance specialists. This made professional services the second highest paying sector in India, with an average salary of a little more than Rs 9 lakh. The sector mainly consists of management consulting, strategy, accounting, audit and legal firms. FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods) sector is in third position with an average CTC of Rs 9 lakh. The IT sector is in fourth place, with an average annual CTC of Rs 9 lakh. Infrastructure, real estate & construction sector is in fifth position with an average annual CTC of at Rs 9 lakh. Randstad Insights analyzed 1,00,000 jobs in 20 industry verticals and 15 functions to prepare the report.
Where did the biannual Indian army commanders’ conference begin on 16th April 2018?
1.Vishakapatnam
2.Bengaluru
3.New Delhi
4.Pune
5.None of these
Answer – 3.New Delhi
Explanation:
On 16th April 2018, the biannual Indian army commanders’ conference began in New Delhi. The Biannual Army Commanders’ Conference is held for 6 days. Discussions will be made on management of the extant security dynamics, mitigation of future security threats and enhancement of combat edge over potential adversaries. The opening address was delivered by Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre. The conference is chaired by General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff. Senior commanders will also discuss issues related to Army formations and Army as a whole. Other issues that will be discussed are: infrastructure development in the Northern borders, review of strategic railway lines, optimisation of limited budget to make up critical deficiency in ammunition, issues related to Border Road Organization projects, ECHS (Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme), matters related to operations, administration and welfare of troops.
Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that India, China and other Asian countries will work together to voice against the “Asian Premium” being charged by the OPEC. Expand OPEC?
1.Organisation of the Product Exporting Countries
2.Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
3.Organisation of the Product Exporting Companies
4.Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Companies
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Explanation:
Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that India, China and other Asian countries will work together to voice against the “Asian Premium” being charged by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). OPEC sells oil to Asian countries, including India, at a higher price as compared to America and European countries. The price differential is referred to as ‘Asian Premium’. Mr. Pradhan has stated that his Ministry has nominated Indian Oil Corporation Chairman Sanjiv Singh to coordinate with the head of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and frame a suitable strategy for getting better price for oil exports from OPEC countries. In context of this news, it is important to note that, India’s 86 per cent of crude oil, 75 per cent of natural gas and 95 per cent of LPG requirement is met through imports from OPEC member countries.
USTR announced that it is reviewing the eligibility of India, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) in response to concerns that these countries are not complying with the programme criterion. What does R represent in USTR?
1.Refugee
2.Representative
3.Reform
4.Relief
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Representative
Explanation:
On April 12, 2018, United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it is reviewing the eligibility of India, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) in response to concerns that these countries are not complying with the programme criterion. Under GSP, US Government gives preferential treatment (duty free entry of certain goods like chemicals, gems, textiles among others to the US market) to exporters from developing and developed countries. In 2017, India benefited to the tune of $5.6 billion under GSP. India’s eligibility review for GSP comes in wake of concerns related to its compliance with the GSP market access criterion. U.S. dairy industry and the U.S. medical device industry exporters are at the forefront in seeking a review of India’s GSP benefits as trade barriers imposed by Indian Government are affecting their exports to India.
Where did the first African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) begin on April 16, 2018?
1.Abuja, Nigeria
2.Praia, Cape Verde
3.Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
4.Cairo, Egypt
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Abuja, Nigeria
Explanation:
The first African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) began on April 16, 2018 in Nigerian capital, Abuja. ALFS 2018 is hosted by U.S. Army Africa and Armed Forces Nigeria. This weeklong Summit brings together land force chiefs from across Africa for candid dialog aimed at improving security and stability across the continent. Representatives from U.S. Army, NATO allies and military leaders of almost every African country are participating in this Summit. Discussions at the Summit would also address threat to security posed by militant outfits like Al-Shabaab (in the east Africa) and Boko Haram (in west Africa).
On April 16, 2018, ____ of Australia, announced a two-year USD 1.58 million partnership with India to enhance Indian startup ecosystem, technology, and advanced manufacturing sectors?
1.Sydney
2.Canberra
3.Victoria
4.New South Wales
5.None of these
Answer – 4.New South Wales
Explanation:
On April 16, 2018, New South Wales (NSW), a southeastern Australian state, announced a two-year USD 1.58 million partnership with India to enhance Indian startup ecosystem, technology, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Announcement in this regard was made by New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian, who is on an official visit to India from 16th – 19th April, 2018. Funds allotted under this partnership funds will be used to send NSW young entrepreneurs and startups to India to support commercial connections between startups in NSW and India and for fostering collaboration on advanced technology projects. NSW entrepreneurs and technology businesses will thereby get access to new markets, talent and knowledge. In context of this news, it is important to note that NSW is Australia’s startup and technology capital.
Which bank has launched ‘Yes GST’, an OD (over draft) facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)?
1.Axis Bank
2.Federal Bank
3.Canara Bank
4.State Bank of India
5.None of these
Answer – 5.None of these; YES Bank
Explanation:
Yes Bank has launched ‘Yes GST’, an OD (over draft) facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). ’Yes GST’ enables MSME to avail OD up to Rs 1 crore, based on their annual turnover, backed by Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns. This OD facility can be availed by an MSME against mortgage of residential or commercial property. Thus the essential documents to be provided are GST returns and residential or commercial property papers. Any additional assessment of balance sheet or bank statements will not be required.
On 16th April 2018, data from Ministry of Commerce & Industry stated that, India’s annual Wholesale Price Inflation (WPI) was at ____ % in March 2018, a nine-month low, due to a fall in price of vegetables and other food and beverages?
1.5.11
2.2.47
3.2.11
4.3.47
5.None of these
Answer – 2.2.47
Explanation:
On 16th April 2018, data from Ministry of Commerce & Industry stated that, India’s annual Wholesale Price Inflation (WPI) was at 2.47 % in March 2018, a nine-month low, due to a fall in price of vegetables and other food and beverages. The notification said that, the official Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for ‘All Commodities’ for March 2018 increased by 0.2 % to 116.0 (provisional) from 115.8 (provisional) for the previous month. The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, was at 2.47 percent (provisional) for March 2018 (over March, 2017) as compared to 2.48 %(provisional) for the previous month and 5.11 percent during the corresponding month of the previous year. The build up inflation rate in the financial year so far was 2.47 percent compared to a build up rate of 5.11 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. The index for ‘Food Articles’ group reduced by 0.4 percent to 137.2 from 137.8 for the previous month due to lower price of egg, gram, tea, coffee, poultry chicken and condiments and spices, etc. But the price of ragi, jowar, peas, moong, betel leaves, wheat, paddy and pork increased. The index for ‘Non-Food Articles’ group reduced by 0.3 % to 120.2 from 120.6 for the previous month due to lower price of guar seed, niger seed, floriculture, raw cotton, cottonseed, mustard seed, among others. But the price of raw silk, mesta and hides, sunflower, soyabean, fodder, raw wool, coir fibre and raw rubber increased. The index for ‘Minerals’ group reduced by 2% to 119.7 from 122.2 for the previous month due to lower price of copper concentrate and phosphorite. But the price of iron ore, chromite, manganese ore, limestone, zinc concentrate and lead concentrate increased. The index for ‘Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas’ group reduced by 0.5 % to 80.2 from 80.6 for the previous month due to lower price of crude petroleum.
What rank did Bandhan Bank secure in the list of most valuable companies in terms of market capitalization (m-cap) in India, as per Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) data, on 12th April 2018?
1.15
2.45
3.50
4.25
5.None of these
Answer – 3.50
Explanation:
Bandhan Bank has found a place in the list of the top-50 most valuable companies in terms of market capitalization (m-cap) in India. Bandhan Bank reached 50th position in overall market capitalization ranking with a market capitalization of Rs 640 billion on 12th April 2018, as per Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) data. Bandhan Bank has surpassed Dabur India, Britannia Industries, New India Assurance Company, Tech Mahindra and Bharti Infrastructure in the last 10 trading sessions. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd is the most valuable company in India. It is followed by Reliance Industries Ltd and HDFC Bank Ltd.
Name the Global logistics group that is working to connect Indian companies with businesses in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) to enhance India’s economic relations with Southeast Asian markets?
1.DFL Group
2.Deutsche Post DHL Group
3.CEVA Logistics
4.Panalpina
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Deutsche Post DHL Group
Explanation:
Deutsche Post DHL Group, a Global logistics group, is working to connect Indian companies with businesses in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) to enhance India’s economic relations with Southeast Asian markets. Alfred Goh, President, Global Fast Growing Enterprise and Regional Head, Customer Solutions and Innovation Asia Pacific, DHL, said that, DHL India is one of our major markets. He said that, they aim to capitalise their presence in high-growth markets and partner businesses on developing cross-border commerce and trade.
Which renewable solution provider, said that it has commissioned 626 MW of wind power projects in 2017-18 (FY18), the highest installations by any firm in this fiscal year, on 16th April 2018?
1.Reliance Energy
2.Essar Group
3.Suzlon
4.Nagarjuna Group
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Suzlon
Explanation:
On 16th April 2018, Suzlon, a renewable solution provider, said that it has commissioned 626 MW of wind power projects in 2017-18 (FY18), the highest installations by any firm in this fiscal year. Suzlon has stated that, with this, Suzlon has gained a market share of 35 % despite an extremely challenging year. Various obstacles were faced due to the shift from feed-in-tariff (FiT) to bidding regime. It also, said that, due to the introduction of bidding regime, the overall wind industry installations fell to 1,766 MW in FY’18 (32 per cent of FY17 installations) due to stagnant volumes, uncertainty on power purchase agreements (PPAs) and policy environment.
The production team of ____ drama will be awarded the BAFTA Special Award at this year’s British Academy Television Craft Awards?
1.Handmaid’s tale
2.Game of Thrones
3.How I met your Mother
4.Quantico
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Game of Thrones
Explanation:
The production team of “Game of Thrones” drama will be awarded the BAFTA Special Award at this year’s British Academy Television Craft Awards. The BAFTA Craft Awards will be held on 22nd April 2018 in London. Hannah Murray and John Bradley will receive the award on behalf of the “Game of Thrones” production team. “Game of Thrones” is being honoured for revolutionising several aspects of production in shooting the drama. The award is also given to recognise the support that “Game of Thrones” has provided for high-end TV production in the UK.
Myntra has acquired ____, a Bengaluru based technology startup, involved in developing smart wearable devices and their underlying software?
1.iDreams
2.Witworks
3.HollowCubes
4.MagicSquare
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Witworks
Explanation:
On 16th April 2018, fashion retailer Myntra announced that it has acquired Witworks, a Bengaluru based technology startup, involved in developing smart wearable devices and their underlying software. As a part of the acquisition Myntra has inducted the team into its Innovation Labs. Witworks launched the Blink Watch wearable device in 2016. It operates on their voice-based platform, Marvin OS. The platform integrates native and third-party services with the potential of innovative voice and visual interactions, designed exclusively for wearable devices. This acquisition will facilitate Myntra to develop wearable products for their in-house brands and to utilise the technology to enhance consumer engagement.
Name the new meteorological satellite, that will be launched by China in 2018 to enhance its weather forecasting capabilities?
1.Fengyun-II 09
2.Fengyun-II 05
3.Fengyun-II 06
4.Meteorix-III
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Fengyun-II 09
Explanation:
On 16th April 2018, China authorities said that, China will launch Fengyun-II 09 satellite, a new meteorological satellite, in 2018 to enhance its weather forecasting capabilities. The Fengyun-II 09 satellite is the last in the Fengyun-II series. It will collect meteorological, maritime, and hydrological data to help weather forecast in China and neighbouring regions. The satellite will be launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan Province of China. The Fengyun satellites are a series of remote-sensing meteorological satellites developed by China. Fengyun-I and Fengyun-III are polar orbiting weather satellites. Fengyun-II and Fengyun-IV function in geostationary orbit.
Name the country that successfully test fired ‘Babur Weapon System-1 (B)’, an enhanced version of indigenously-built Babur cruise missile, on 14th April 2018?
1.China
2.Pakistan
3.India
4.Egypt
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Pakistan
Explanation:
On April 14, 2018, Pakistan successfully test fired ‘Babur Weapon System-1 (B)’, an enhanced version of indigenously-built Babur cruise missile. This enhanced version on Babur, has a strike range of 700 km and can deliver conventional and non-conventional weapons. It is equipped with advanced aerodynamics and avionics (Terrain Contour Matching – TERCOM and all time Digital Scene Matching and Area Co-relation – DSMAC technologies) which enables it to strike targets both at land and sea with high accuracy. It is a low-flying, terrain-hugging missile, which carries certain stealth features.
On April 17, 2018 (as per Indian Standard Time), US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will launch TESS, a satellite designed to detect more exoplanets (Earth-like worlds around stars beyond our solar system). Expand TESS?
1.Transit Exoplanet Survey Satellite
2.Transworld Exoplanet Survey Satellite
3.Transit External Survey Satellite
4.Transit Exoplanet Sophisticated Satellite
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Transit Exoplanet Survey Satellite
Explanation:
On April 17, 2018 (as per Indian Standard Time), US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will launch Transit Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), a satellite designed to detect more exoplanets (Earth-like worlds around stars beyond our solar system). TESS will be launched aboard a SpaceX’s Flacon 9 rocket from Florida, US. Like its predecessor Kepler space telescope, TESS will use a detection method called transit photometry. With four sensitive cameras, it will track periodic, repetitive dips in the visible light from stars caused by planets passing, or transiting, in front of them. Using this technique, TESS will spend two years to scan 200000 pre-selected stars that are closer and thus among the brightest as seen from Earth. The pre-launch cost of TESS mission is $200 million. During its mission life, it is likely to find several thousand exoplanets.
Chinese scientists have developed ____, a new device of 3D hollow-cone structure that can greatly increase the solar-thermal conversion efficiency?
1.Solar Matrix
2.Matrix
3.Artificial Transpiration
4.Solar booster
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Artificial Transpiration
Explanation:
Chinese scientists have developed ‘Artificial Transpiration’, a new device of 3D hollow-cone structure that can greatly increase the solar-thermal conversion efficiency. ‘Artificial Transpiration’ device was named by Zhu Jia and his team members in Nanjing University. An article published online by the National Science Review said that, ‘Artificial Transpiration’ was named so inspired by the transpiration process of trees. It comprises a special 1D water path within it. It can reduce the energy loss in conduction. The cone structure, based on a graphene film, can collect more sunlight throughout the day compared to a flat device. Hence, this device can improve solar-thermal conversion rate to 85 %. The scientists first applied this structure to solar waste-water treatment.
Name the device that can mimic the human brain, which was developed by Scientists at Northwestern University, USA, headed by an Indian?
1.Memristor
2.Memtransistor
3.Membrain
4.Transbrain
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Memtransistor
Explanation:
Scientists at Northwestern University, USA, headed by an Indian, have developed “Memtransistor”, an electronic device that can mimic the human brain. Memtransistor combines the functions of a memristor and a transistor. The memtransistor has great potential in Artificial Intelligence (AI). It has been designed by Dr Vinod Kumar Sangwan (Indian), a post-doctoral researcher at Northwestern University and a team of scientists. Dr Vinod Kumar Sangwan said that, their work is presently at fundamental level. They are working on a realistic design for a full neural-network system. This device is said to have futuristic applications in health sector. He said that, the operating power can be reduced by reducing channel dimensions and grain size of the semiconductor molybdenum disulfide (MoS2). The research findings were published in the Journal Nature.
Scientists at the National Institute of Virology, Pune, have discovered that the Indian ____ mosquito, when infected with the African strain of the Zika virus (ZIKV), can transmit the infection to suckling mice?
1.Aedes aegypti
2.Aedes albopictus
3.Culex quinquefasciatus
4.Culex rhinus
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Aedes aegypti
Explanation:
Scientists at the National Institute of Virology, Pune, have discovered that the Indian Aedes aegypti mosquito, when infected with the African strain of the Zika virus (ZIKV), can transmit the infection to suckling mice. A study was conducted by scientists from the NIV, the National Jalma Institute of leprosy and other Mycobacterial Diseases, to demonstrate how the Indian Aedes Aegypti mosquito is vulnerable to the Zika virus (ZIKV). The mosquitoes were experimentally infected with zika virus (African Strain MR-766) through the oral-feeding route. Infected mosquitoes were let to bite on infant and suckling mice. Few days after bitten by ZIKV contaminated mosquitoes the infant mice showed symptoms like trembling, isolated behaviour, signs related to the nervous system, lethargic movements etc. The mice were not able to move in the terminal stages of illness. The mosquitoes store the virus in their salivary glands, which makes it easy for transmission. The findings of this study were published in the journal Intervirology.
When was Himachal Pradesh’s 71st foundation day celebrated?
1.April 16
2.April 15
3.April 14
4.April 11
5.None of these
Answer – 2.April 15
Explanation:
On April 15, 2018, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur hoisted the Indian national flag at the Ridge Maidan in Shimla to mark state’s 71st foundation day. The state of Himachal was founded on April 15, 1948. On the occasion of State’s 71st foundation days, personnel of Himachal Pradesh state police, home guards, Services Selection Board (SSB) and National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets took out a parade. Various groups also performed traditional folk dances. Mr. Thakur, presented awards to the best performers in the field of administration, sports, health and social work. Alpine skier Aanchal Thakur from Manali was awarded Himachal Gaurav Puruskar. Aanchal Thakur is the only Indian who has won a medal in skiing.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

Which state houses the Pin Valley National Park?
Himachal Pradesh
Name the MD & CEO and headquarters of Yes Bank?
Current MD & CEO – Rana Kapoor, Headquarters – Mumbai
Where is Biju Patnaik International Airport located?
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Who is the MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank that is headquartered in Kolkata?
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
Where is the headquarters of Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) that was formed in 1960?
Vienna, Austria

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