Current Affairs Quiz 14 November 2018

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1. When is the World Diabetes Day observed?
   A) November 11
   B) November 12
   C) November 14
   D) November 13
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: World Diabetes Day is observed by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization on November 14 in response to the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. 
2. The India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 has been organised in which state?
   A) Assam
   B) Mizoram
   C) Sikkim
   D) Meghalaya
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: The third edition of the India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 started in Shillong, Meghalaya. It was inaugurated by the Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma in the presence of Japanese Ambassador to India, Kenji Hiramatsu.
3. In order to expand financial inclusion across the world, PM Modi has inaugurated APIX technology. Expand APIX.
   A) Automotive Programming Internet Exchange
   B) Architecture Platform and Innovation Exchange
   C) Application Programming Interface Exchange
   D) Active Provider for Inclusive Exchange
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the APIX (Application Programming Interface Exchange), a banking technology platform designed to reach nearly two billion people worldwide who are still without bank accounts.
4. #PowerOf18 is an initiative by Twitter to ____________
   A) Boost Youth Engagement For 2019 Polls
   B) Educate Youth about Digital India
   C) Spread Women Empowerment among Youths
   D) Reach Youths for Financial Inclusion
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: Twitter has launched a social initiative called #PowerOf18, aimed at encouraging the youth of India to contribute to public debate and participate in civic engagement in the upcoming election season.
5. The world’s first underwater hotel has been inaugurated in which country?
   A) Fiji
   B) Mauritius
   C) Seychelles
   D) Maldives
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: Maldives has opened the world’s first underwater hotel, which is situated in the Indian Ocean. The hotel will cost Rs 36 lakh per night. The hotel is situated 16 feet deep in the Indian Ocean and has been opened by the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island of the Maldives. 
6. Who among the following has been appointed as the youth ambassador of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) India?
   A) Lakshya Sen
   B) Hima Das
   C) Manu Bhaker
   D) Neeraj Chopra
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: Hima Das has been appointed as the first ever youth ambassador of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) India.
7. The 38th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) has been organised in which city?
   A) Pune
   B) Jaipur
   C) Surat
   D) New Delhi
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: Union Minister of State for Culture, Mahesh Sharma inaugurated the 38th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan. (Nov 14- Nov 27). Theme of the event: Enterprises from Rural India.

   • Partner Country :   Afghanistan
   • Focus Country   :   Nepal
   • Partner State     :   Jharkhand
8. NCDC has launched ‘Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme” to encourage youth to join cooperative business ventures in agriculture and allied sectors. To implement the scheme, center has set up ‘Cooperative Start-up and Innovation Fund (CSIF)’ of Rs ___________
   A) Rs 500 crore
   B) Rs 100 crore
   C) Rs 1000 crore
   D) Rs 800 crore
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has come up with a youth-friendly scheme ‘Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme” to cater to the needs and aspirations of the youth and attracting them to cooperative business ventures. The scheme will be linked to Rs 1000 crore ‘Cooperative Start-up and Innovation Fund (CSIF)’ created by the NCDC. 
9. ISRO has successfully launched its newest communication satellite GSAT _____ onboard launch vehicle GSLV-Mk ___________
   A) GSAT-29; GSLV-Mk III
   B) GSAT-28; GSLV-Mk I
   C) GSAT-29; GSLV-Mk II
   D) GSAT-27; GSLV-Mk III
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: India successfully launched its latest communication satellite GSAT-29 (3,423 kg) with its heaviest rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV-Mk III) into the geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) 
10. What is the theme of World Diabetes Day 2018?
    A) Protect our Future: Diabetes Education and Prevention
    B) The Family and Diabetes
    C) Women and diabetes – our right to a healthy future
    D) Eyes on Diabetes.
    
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    Option B
    Explanation: Theme for 2018 and 2019: The Family and Diabetes.

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