Current Affairs Quiz 25 August 2018
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- Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO)?
A) Veerendra Heggade
B) Avinash Chander
C) G Satheesh Reddy
D) V. K. Saraswat
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Option C
Explanation: Renowned aerospace scientist G Satheesh Reddy has been appointed as the Chairman of the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) for a period of two years. He will succeed S Christopher, who retired in June.
- INS Vikramaditya is soon to be upgraded with marine hydraulic system for the first time ever to boost the air operations of the ship. Which country will help to install the marine system in the ship?
A) Germany
B) Russia
C) China
D) United States
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Option B
Explanation: For the first time, India’s only aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya is going to be fitted with a marine hydraulic system to boost the air operations of the ship. Hydraulics technology uses fluid pressure to power machines. Technodinamika, a subsidiary of Russia’s Rostec State Corporation, will install the system in the Indian Navy ship by May 2019.
- Which among the following countries has recently signed an MoU with Prasar Bharati for cooperation in the field of broadcasting and content sharing?
A) Myanmar
B) Nepal
C) Bangladesh
D) Sri Lanka
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Option A
Explanation: Prasar Bharati and Mizzima Media of Myanmar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to realize cooperation and collaboration in broadcasting and content sharing. The MoU will boost centuries old ties between India and Myanmar and also strengthen India’s soft power in its neighbourhood.
- The DAC has approved the proposal for the procurement of how many Utility Helicopters for the Indian Navy for over Rs 21,000 crores?
A) 101
B) 100
C) 111
D) 121
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Option C
Explanation: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Hon’ble Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman has accorded approval for procurement for the Services amounting to approximately Rs. 46,000 crores. This includes procurement of 111 Utility Helicopters for the Indian Navy at a cost of over Rs. 21,000 crores.
- Who among the following has been felicitated with the 2018 Asia Game Changer of the Year Award?
A) Jack Ma
B) Malala Yousafzai
C) Chanda Kochhar
D) Indra Nooyi
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Option D
Explanation: PepsiCo’s India-born CEO Indra Nooyi will be honoured with the Game Changer of the Year award by a global cultural organisation, Asia Society, in recognition of her business achievements, humanitarian record and advocacy for women and girls around the world. The 2018 Asia Game Changer Awards will be given in October to individuals and institutions who have broken barriers, defined courage, worked miracles, and in turn inspired their fellow citizens of the world.
- With which country, India has signed the Second Protocol amending the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to strengthen the bilateral ties?
A) France
B) Singapore
C) Russia
D) Israel
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Option B
Explanation: India and Singapore has signed the “Second Protocol” amending the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to boost trade ties between the two countries. The provisions of the Second Protocol will come into effect on September 14, 2018.
- India’s largest incubator centre Bhamashah Techno Hub has been inaugurated in which city?
A) Jaipur
B) Hyderabad
C) Bengaluru
D) Gandhinagar
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Option A
Explanation: India’s largest business incubator, the Bhamashah Techno Hub, was inaugurated in Jaipur, Rajasthan by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje to strengthen the startup ecosystem in the state. The 7 storeyed Bhamashah Techno Hub has been built in record 15 months with an investment of about Rs 72 crore.
- Fabless Chip Design Incubator (FabCI) has been launched by which institution to boost chip design sector of India?
A) National Institute of Technology, Warangal
B) Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
C) Indian Institute of Technology Chennai
D) Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
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Option D
Explanation: The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has launched Fabless Chip Design Incubator (FabCI), an exclusive Incubator to boost the chip design sector. The FabCI is a first of its kind incubator in India that will focus on creating an ecosystem for grooming startups in chip design.
- Name the initiative launched by the Indian Airforce to ensure sound transportation management with speedy dispatch and delivery of consignments.
A) WINGEX
B) QUICKEX
C) SPEEDEX
D) FLYEX
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Option C
Explanation: The Stores, Proactive, Efficient and Expeditious Despatch of Extra Size/ Wt Consignment (SPEEDEX)contract was formally launched by the Indian Airforce on 24 August 2018. The aim of the contract is to overcome the delay in dispatch of consignment and to move operationally urgent stores by air and normal consignments by surface mode.
- Name the newly appointed Secretary General of ASSOCHAM.
A) S Ramadoss
B) Uday Kumar Varma
C) Sandeep Jajodia
D) DS Rawat
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Option B
Explanation: Industry chamber Assocham has appointed former bureaucrat Uday Kumar Varma as its new Secretary General. He succeeds DS Rawat who held the position for nearly 14 years.
