Current Affairs Quiz 3 September 2018
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- As per RBI’s latest order, all scheduled commercial banks having more than ___________ branches are required to appoint an internal ombudsman (IO)
A) 10
B) 5
C) 15
D) 20
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Option A
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) asked all scheduled commercial banks with more than 10 branches to appoint an internal ombudsman (IO).
- Name the winner of the 2018 Italian Grand Prix.
A) Valtteri Bottas
B) Kimi Räikkönen
C) Lewis Hamilton
D) Sebastian Vettel
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Option C
Explanation: British driver Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes won the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, while his main title rival Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari came fourth.
- MOVE Cyclathon is a cycle rally organized by which body?
A) Reserve Bank of India
B) FICCI
C) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
D) NITI Aayog
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Option D
Explanation: Hon’ble MoS Kiren Rijiju & Amitabh Kant, CEO NITI Aayog flagged off MOVE Cyclathon, a cycle rally to promote cleaner, accessible modes of transport. It was a part of ongoing ‘Mobility Week’ of NITI Aayog from 31 August to 6 September 2018.
- How many MoUs have been signed between India and Cyprus recently during President Kovind’s visit to the European nation.
A) 10
B) 2
C) 5
D) 3
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Option B
Explanation: India and Cyprus have signed two MoUs. These includes: ‘Combating Money Laundering’ and Cooperation’ in the field of Environment. Indian President Ramnath Kovind, is in Cyprus as a part of his three-nation tour to Europe, including Bulgaria and Czech Republic, spanning over eight days.
- Sakshi Choudhary is related to which sports?
A) Tennis
B) Badminton
C) Boxing
D) Archery
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Option C
Explanation: Former junior world champion boxer Sakshi Choudhary claimed the gold in the 57-kilogram category at the World Youth Boxing in Budapest. She beat Croatia’s Nikolina Cacic.
- The One Nation-One Card policy soon to be launched by the government is associated with sector?
A) Transport
B) Banking
C) Agriculture
D) Ediucation
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Option A
Explanation: India will shortly unveil a One Nation-One Card policy for public transport that will entail connectivity between various modes of transport. As per the data by NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer Amitabh Kant, the initiative aims to enable the people to travel on the bus, metro and even suburban trains using that single card.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has purchased 9 years high _______ tonne of gold in 2017-18
A) 8.66 tonne
B) 8.46 tonne
C) 8.26 tonne
D) 8.86 tonne
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Option B
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has bought 8.46 tonne of gold in financial year 2017-18, the first purchase of yellow metal by the apex bank in almost nine years.
- Arthur Pereira passed away recently. He was associated with which sports?
A) Golf
B) Hockey
C) Cricket
D) Football
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Option D
Explanation: Former Maharashtra football player Arthur Pereira passed away at 70. He was suffering from cancer.
- What is the capital of Cyprus?
A) Nicosia
B) Valletta
C) Sofia
D) Prague
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Option A
Explanation: Currency- Euro
- Lewis Hamilton plays for which team?
A) Red Bull
B) Ferrari
C) Mercedes
D) Bugatti
