Current Affairs Quiz 20 September 2018
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- The instant triple talaq ordinance has been signed by President Kovind making it a punishable offence and will attract a jail term of ______ years to the convict.
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
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Option C
Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind has cleared the instant triple talaq ordinance making it a punishable offence. Under the ordinance, giving instant triple talaq is illegal and void, and will attract a jail term of three years for the husband.
- Name the Indian sports persons who have been selected for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna 2018
A) Neeraj Chopra and Virat Kohli
B) S. Mirabai Chanu and Virat Kohli
C) Manpreet Singh and Virat Kohli
D) Rohan Bopanna and Virat Kohli
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Option B
Explanation: https://www.byscoop.com/2018/09/20/national-sports-awards-2018-announced-virat-and-mirabai-to-get-rajiv-gandhi-khel-ratna/
- The indigenously developed missile Prahar was successfully tested by DRDO recently. It is a _____________ tactical missile.
A) surface-to-surface
B) air-to-surface
C) surface-to-air
D) air-to-air
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Option A
Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the indigenously developed surface-to-surface tactical missile ‘Prahaar’ from Launch Complex-III, ITR, Balasore on September 20. ‘Prahar’ is a contemporary weapon system capable of carrying multiple types of warheads and neutralizing a wide variety of targets.
- The Raipur Smart City has tied up with which bank to launch its own payment platform?
A) ICICI Bank
B) State Bank of India
C) HDFC Bank
D) Axis Bank
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Option D
Explanation: Raipur Smart City in association with Axis Bank has launched a payment platform having a smart card, a mobile app and a web portal, which can be used for payments.
- What will be the new interest rate on the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme for the 3rd Quarter of the 2018-19 starting October, 2018 to December 2018?
A) 8.1%
B) 7.7%
C) 8.5%
D) 8.0%
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Option C
Explanation:https://www.byscoop.com/2018/09/20/revised-interest-rates-for-small-savings-schemes-for-the-third-quarter-2018-19/
- Exercise Aviaindra is a joint air exercise of Indian Air force and ___________
A) Nepal
B) Russia
C) Nepal
D) Malaysia
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Option B
Explanation: The Exercise Aviaindra is an Air Force level exercise between India and the Russian Federation. It was first was conducted in 2014 and has been planned as a bi-annual exercise. Exercise Aviaindra 18 is being conducted at Lipetsk, Russia from 17 September 2018 to 28 September 18 and will be conducted in Jodhpur, India from 10 December to 22 December 18.
- How much amount has been contributed by India towards installation of solar panels on the roof of UN building?
A) USD 1 million
B) USD 1.5 million
C) USD 2 million
D) USD 2.5 million
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Option A
Explanation: India has contributed USD 1 million for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the UN building at the headquarters of UN i.e New York. (UN Headquarters’ Solar Project). The contribution will help reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable energy.
- Which among the following organisations has recently launched a scheme named Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna?
A) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
B) Lite Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
C) Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
D) General Insurance Corporation (GIC)
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Option C
Explanation: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has approved a new scheme named “ATAL BIMIT VYAKTI KALYAN YOJNA” for Insured Persons covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act. This Scheme is a relief payable in cash directly to their Bank Account in case of unemployment and while search for new engagement.
- What is the Turnaround Time for MSME in the year 2018 according to the joint report of TransUnion Cibil-SIDBI (MSME Pulse)?
A) 29
B) 24
C) 21
D) 26
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Option D
Explanation: Turaround Time(TAT) is defined as the number of days between the date of enquiry and the date of loan sanctioned or renewal date. The average turnaround time (TAT) for a micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) to take credit improved to 26 days in 2018 from 29 days in 2017, according to a TransUnion Cibil-SIDBI joint report (MSME Pulse). in 2016- TAT-32 days.
- Which financial organisation has sanctioned $ 525 million loan to Madhya Pradesh for infrastructure projects?
A) Asian Development Bank
B) New Development Bank
C) World Bank
D) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
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Option B
Explanation: The New Development Bank (NDB) of the BRICS countries has approved a $525-million loan to Madhya Pradesh for infrastructure projects. The loan consists of $350-million loan for the Major District Roads Project II of Madhya Pradesh and $175 million for building and upgrading 350 bridges.
