Current Affairs Quiz – 30 September 2018

Current Affairs Quiz 30 September 2018

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  1. Who will head the Competition Law Review Committee constituted to review the Competition Act?
    A) Finance Minister

    B) Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
    C) Corporate Affairs Minister
    D) Secretary, Ministry of Finance
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    Option B
    Explanation: The Government has constituted 9 member Competition Law Review Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs to review the Competition Act. The committee will be responsible to review the Act/ Rules/ Regulations, in view of changing business environment and bring necessary changes, if required.
     
  2. Amul’s ultra-modern Chocolate Plant has been inaugurated by PM Modi at Anand, which is located in the state of____________
    A) Maharashtra

    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) West Bengal
    D) Gujarat
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    Option D
  3. Which financial institution has sanctioned $455-million loan for rural road project in the state of Andhra Pradesh?
    A) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

    B) New Development Bank
    C) Asian Development Bank
    D) International Monetary Fund
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    Option A
    Explanation: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved loan worth $455-million road project in rural areas of Andhra Pradesh for an improved road network connecting with markets, schools and other services.
  4. Which state has introduced Niwari as its new district with effect from October 1, 2018?
    A) Haryana

    B) Bihar
    C) Madhya Pradesh
    D) Andhra Pradesh
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    Option C
    Explanation: Niwari will become the 52nd district of Madhya Pradesh, with effect from October 1, 2018. IAS officer Akshay Kumar Singh (2010-batch) will hold the interim charge of the first District Collector of the new district till further orders.
     
  5. The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) of ISRO has completed _____ years of operation around the Mars since its launch.
    A) 5 years

    B) 3 years
    C) 2 years
    D) 4 years
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    Option D
    Explanation: Based on the report of ISRO, India’s maiden interplanetary mission named the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM),has completed four years orbiting the red planet. The mission, launched on November 5, 2013, placed itself into the Martian orbit on September 24, 2014.
  6. The Government has formed a team of experts to undertake rafting expedition “Mission Gange” for cleaning the River. The team will be led by___________
    A) Premlata Agartwal

    B) Bachendri Pal
    C) Poonam Rana
    D) Hemant Gupta
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    Option B
    Explanation: A 40-member team led by Bachendri Pal (first Indian woman to climb the Mount Everest) will undertake a month-long rafting expedition “Mission Gange” in October, 2018.The objective of the “Mission Gange” is to clean the river Ganga and spread awareness on waste management.
  7. Who has been honored with 2018 Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literature Award?
    A) K V Mohankumar

    B) Amish Tripathi
    C) Anita Desai
    D) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
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    Option A
    Explanation: Novelist K V Mohankumar has been honored with 2018 Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literature Award for his novel titled “Ushnarashi: Karappurathinte Ithihasam”,  revolving around the Vayalar uprising. The prestigious award, instituted by the Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust, comprises a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, a statuette and a citation.
  8. Jyothi Surekha Vennam is an Indian athlete associated wth__________
    A) Swimming
    B) Tennis
    C) Shooting
    D) Archery
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    Option D
    Explanation: India has clinched three medals at the Archery World Cup Final in Samsun, Turkey held on September 29-30, 2018. Abhishek Verma won a silver in the mixed team event after teaming up with Jyothi Surekha Wennem.  He also bagged a bronze medal in men’s compound event. 
  9. Name the winner of the 2018 Russian Grand Prix
    A) Sebastian Vettel

    B) Valtteri Bottas
    C) Lewis Hamilton
    D) Kimi Räikkönen
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    Option C
    Explanation: Britain’s Formula One defending champion Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) won the Russian Grand Prix 2018. With his third Grand Prix victory in a row, Hamilton extended his lead in the 2018 Formula One championship to 50 points.  Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes’) of Finland stood third followed by Germany’s Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) at third position.
     
  10. What is the theme of the 2018 World Maritime Day?
    A) IMO Conventions: effective implementation

    B) IMO 70: Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future
    C) Connecting ships, ports and people
    D) Shipping: indispensable to the world
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    Option B
    Explanation: Every year the International Maritime Organization (IMO) observes World Maritime Day to celebrate the international maritime industry’s contribution towards the world’s economy, especially in shipping. The exact date is left to individual Governments but it is usually celebrated during the last week in September, generally the last Thursday in the month.In 2018, the day was marked on September 27 and IMO observed 70 years.The World Maritime Day theme for 2018 is “IMO 70: Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future”.

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