Current Affairs Quiz 24 August 2018
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- In order to address the socio-economic and environmental challenges in the Indian Himalayan Region, NITI Aayog has released ________ thematic reports.
A) 11
B) 9
C) 5
D) 2
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Option C
Explanation: NITI Aayog has released 5 thematic report that aims to recognize the uniqueness of the Himalayas and the challenges for sustainable development in the region. The themes include: Inventory and Revival of Springs in Himalayas for Water Security, Sustainable Tourism in Indian Himalayan Region, Transformative Approach to Shifting Cultivation, Strengthening Skill & Entrepreneurship Landscape in Himalayas and Data/Information for Informed Decision Making
- India’s first ISTS connected wind power project has been commissioned in which area of Gujarat?
A) Bhuj
B) Surat
C) Rajkot
D) Jamnagar
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Option A
Explanation: M/s Ostro Kutch Wind Private Limited has commissioned 126 MW capacity wind power project in Bhuj (Gujarat) to be connected on ISTS (Inter State Transmission System). The energy generated from this project is being purchased by Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and UP.
- Name the App launched to enable voters review and rate their elected representative leaders.
A) Boss
B) Sarkar
C) Leader
D) Neta
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Option D
Explanation: Former President Pranab Mukherjee launched a mobile application named “National Electoral Transformation (NETA App)” in New Delhi. It provides a platform where voters can review and rate their elected representatives and hold them accountable as well. Created by 27-year-old entrepreneur Pratham Mittal, the app seeks to let users rate their MLAs and MPs.
- World Bank has unveiled World’s first blockchain technology based bond named____________
A) Bond-b
B) Bond-i
C) Bond-t
D) Bond-d
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Option B
Explanation: The World Bank has launched a first of its type blockchain-only bond called ‘bond-i’ where the entire bond process, from creation to allocation and management, throughout the two year life cycle of the bond takes place on blockchain technology. Bond-i is the acronym for Blockchain Operated New Debt Instrument and perhaps also for Australia’s famous Bondi Beach in Sydney.
- Who is the author of the book titled ‘Atal Ji Ne Kaha’?
A) Ishwar Madiwal
B) Sunil Mehlawat
C) Brijendra Rehi
D) A.K. Naik
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Option C
Explanation: “Atal Ji Ne Kaha” is the latest of the books on former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee launched by P.M. Modi. The book has been authored and compiled by Brijendra Rehi, noted Doordarshan producer, senior journalist.
- Scott Morrison is the newly elected Prime Minister of which country?
A) Australia
B) New Zealand
C) South Africa
D) Kenya
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Option A
Explanation: Scott Morrison has been chosen as Australia’s 30th Prime Minister. He succeeds Malcolm Turnbull who was forced out by party rivals in a bruising leadership contest. The leader of the Liberal Party, Morrison is also the nation’s sixth Prime Minister in six years. Mr Morrison defeated Peter Dutton 45 votes to 40 in the secret ballot.
- When is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition observed?
A) August 25
B) August 22
C) August 24
D) August 23
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Option D
Explanation: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed annually on August 23 each year. The day was designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade.The day is commemorated to pay tribute to all those who fought for freedom and worked hard to abolish the slave trade and slavery throughout the world.
- Bondi Beach is situated in which country?
A) France
B) Australia
C) England
D) UAE
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Option B
Explanation: Sydney, Australia
- Government has planned to generate 175 MW of renewable energy by which year?
A) 2020
B) 2021
C) 2022
D) 2025
- The Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) is the only Central Public Sector Undertaking dedicated to the solar energy sector. Who is the Chairman of SECI?
A) Anand Kumar
B) Rajesh Kumar Jain
C) Sanjay Sharma
D) Kuber Malhotra
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Option A
Explanation: Managing Director: Jatindra Nath Swain
