Current Affairs Quiz 12 September 2018
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- The mobile platform e-Rythu has been launched by which state for small-scale farmers of the state?
A) Telangana
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
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Option D
Explanation: The government of Andhra Pradesh has launched a mobile platform named e-Rythu (e-farmer in Telugu) to enable small-scale farmers to market their produce at reasonable prices. The platform has been developed by global payments and technology company Mastercard Labs for Financial Inclusion in Nairobi, Kenya and has been customized for India use by the Labs team based at Pune.
- Name the newly appointed Managing Director and CEO of HDFC life.
A) Renu Sood
B) J J Irani
C) Vibha Padalkar
D) Deepak S Parekh
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Option C
Explanation: HDFC Life, largest private life insurers, has announced the appointment of Vibha Padalkar as its new Managing Director and CEO for a period of three years effective from September 12, 2018.
- The government has notified the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2018. According to this, the pet shops should not be located within an area of________ from butcher shops
A) 50 m
B) 100 m
C) 200 m
D) 150 m
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Option B
Explanation: Environment Ministry has notified rules to regulate pet shops. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2018. As per the rules, Pet shops will not be located within the vicinity of 100 metres from butcher shops, or butcheries, or abattoirs.
- The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has recommissioned the upgraded version of India’s first research reactor under the name____________
A) Apsara U
B) Natraj U
C) Camlin U
D) Luxor U
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Option A
Explanation: “Apsara”, the first research reactor in Asia became operational in Trombay campus of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in August 1956. The reactor was shut down in 2009. A swimming pool type research reactor “Apsara-upgraded” (Apsara-U), of higher capacity was born at Trombay on 10th September 2018
- According to S&P Global Ratings list of Top 40 Global Reinsurers, which company has achieved the top position?
A) GIC Re
B) Swiss Re
C) Munich Re
D) Berkshire Hathaway Re
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Option C
Explanation: Government-owned reinsurance company, General Ins. Corp. of India (GIC Re), has secured 10th position amongst the top 40 global reinsurers in the Top 40 Global Reinsurers as per the S&P Global Ratings.The list has been topped by Munich Re of Germany.
- Which country was the focus country at the 87th Izmir International Trade Show in Turkey?
A) Germany
B) India
C) France
D) Greece
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Option B
Explanation: India was the Focus Country at the 87th Izmir International Trade Show in Turkey held from 7th to 11th September, 2018. The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) launched a mega business pavilion ‘Source India’ hosting 75 Indian companies during the function for displaying products like ceramics, cereals and mechanical appliances.
- Goura Chandra Mohapatra who passed away was a veteran___________
A) Freedom fighter
B) Scientist
C) Professor
D) Author
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Option A
Explanation: Veteran freedom fighter Goura Chandra Mohapatra passed away at the age of 104 in Bhubaneswar. Mohapatra was jailed during Quit India Movement in 1942.
- The External Affairs Ministry and Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd has signed an MoU to implement e-VidyaBharati and e-AarogyaBharati (e-VBAB) Network Project in which continent?
A) Asia
B) Europe
C) North America
D) Africa
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Option D
Explanation: The Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL) have signed agreement for implementation of e-VidyaBharati and e-AarogyaBharati (e-VBAB) Network Project in Africa. The total value of the project is Rs. 865 Crores and will provide E- health and education in Africa.
- Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)?
A) D. Shivakumar
B) Rohit Gupta
C) P. K. Renganathan
D) Shashidhar Sinha
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Option A
Explanation: Former PepsiCo India head D. Shivakumar has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the advertising watchdog The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). Shivkumar is presently the Group Executive President, corporate strategy, at the Aditya Birla group.
- The unlisted public companies have been directed by the government to compulsorily issue new shares in demat form with effect from____________
A) December 1
B) October 2
C) September 15
D) November 1
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Option B
Explanation: Government has announced that unlisted public companies have to compulsorily issue new shares in the demat form from October 2. This is a part of its drive against benami entities.
- Vijay Shankar Vyas was a noted________________
A) Political Leader
B) Literaturer
C) Journalist
D) Agricultural economist
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Option D
Explanation: Padma Bhushan awardee and noted agricultural economist Vijay Shankar Vyas passed away after a brief illness. He was 87.
