Current Affairs Quiz 25 July 2018
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- What does LPAI stands for?
A) Land Ports Association of India
B) Local Ports Agency of India
C) Land Ports Authority of India
D) Local Ports Authority of India
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Option C
Explanation: The government is considering to shift LPAI, engaged in development of land ports at borders, from the home ministry to Department of Commerce to coordinate logistics related works and promote trade. The proposal to shift Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) is mooted by the commerce ministry. LPAI is a statutory body established under Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010.
- NITI Aayog has announced to observe which month as maiden National Nutrition Month?
A) October
B) November
C) August
D) September
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Option D
Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development organized 2nd meeting of National Council on India’s Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN Abhiyaan on 24th July, 2018 in New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, Rajiv Kumar. NITI Aayog also announced to observe the month of September, 2018 as National Nutrition Month and further to celebrate it every year.
- Which state has launched the ‘Green Mahanadi Mission’ to promote greenery around the River Mahanadi?
A) Odisha
B) Chhatisgarh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Andhra Pradesh
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Option A
Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the ‘Green Mahanadi Mission’. It is a plantation drive under which 2 crore saplings will be planted along the Mahanadi river and its tributaries. A massive plantation drive will be undertaken along the Mahanadi, Ib and Tel rivers. Two crore trees will be planted along the rivers in the state.
- How many MoUs have been signed between India and Uganda recently?
A) 8
B) 4
C) 6
D) 3
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Option B
Explanation: India and Uganda have signed four Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in various fields during PM Modi’s visit to the African nation. The 4 area of agreements includes:
- MoU on defence cooperation,
- MoU on visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders,
- MoU on a cultural exchange programme and
- MoU on material testing laboratory
- Ficci CASCADE has constituted a 12 member think tank to fight the menace of illicit trade. Who is the Chairman of the Ficci CASCADE?
A) Ajay Shankar
B) Hem Kumar Pande
C) Anil Rajput
D) Neeraj Kumar
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Option C
Explanation: Ficci CASCADE (Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy) has constituted a 12 member think tank which will advise and provide necessary inputs in formulating a strong and effective future course of action to eliminate the menace of illicit trade.
- The Fincare Small Finance Bank has tied up with company to launch its Branchless Banking services?
A) Freecharge
B) Paytm
C) MobiKwik
D) Oxigen
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Option D
Explanation: Oxigen and Fincare Small Finance Bank signed an agreement to roll out the Branchless Banking services, using Oxigen’s flagship Point of Sale device called the Oxigen Micro ATM Super PoS. Fincare Small Finance Bank celebrated its first anniversary and announced its entry into Mumbai.The event was graced by Brand Ambassador Grand Master Viswanathan Anand.
- The Military Exercise Pitch Black-2018 is being held in which country?
A) India
B) Australia
C) Indonesia
D) China
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Option B
Explanation: An Indian Air Force contingent comprising of four frontline Sukhoi30 MKI fighter aircraft participated in Exercise Pitch Black-2018 in Australia, a multinational exercise hosted by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).This is the first time the IAF is participating in this exercise that involves over 100 aircraft from around the globe.
- The 2nd meeting of the National Council on India’s Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN Abhiyaan was held in New Delhi under the Chairmanship of NITI Aayog’s Vice President. Who is the vice -president of NITI Aayog?
A) Rajiv Kumar
B) V.K. Saraswat
C) Ramesh Chand
D) Vinod Paul
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Option A
Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development organized 2nd meeting of National Council on India’s Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN Abhiyaan on 24th July, 2018 in New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, Rajiv Kumar.
- LPAI is a statutory body established under Land Ports Authority of India Act, ____________.
A) 2000
B) 2002
C) 2007
D) 2010
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Option D
Explanation: LPAI is a statutory body established under Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010.
- India and Uganda have agreed upon two Lines of Credit worth nearly __________ in various fields including infrastructure, agriculture, energy and dairy.
A) $ 100 million
B) $ 500 million
C) $ 200 million
D) $ 250 million
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Option C
Explanation: India and Uganda have agreed upon two Lines of Credit worth nearly $200 million in terms of infrastructure, agriculture, energy and dairy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to build a Gandhi Heritage Centre in Uganda’s Jinja, where a statue of Mahatma Gandhi now stands to pay homage to the leader.
