Current Affairs MCQ 8th August 2018
Q1. Which of the following country has recently announced new plans to change the law for organ and tissue donation to address the urgent need for organs within the Indian-origin communities in the country?
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Canada
(d) France
(e) Italy
Solution: B
The UK government has announced new plans to change the law for organ and tissue donation to address the urgent need for organs within the Indian-origin communities in the country. The proposed new system of consent for organ and tissue donation is expected to come into effect in England in 2020, as part of a drive to help Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people desperately waiting for a life-saving transplant.
Q2. The iconic Mughalsarai Railway Junction in Uttar Pradesh has been renamed as _______________.
(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri Railway station
(b) Madan Mohan Malviya Railway station
(c) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Railway station
(d) Raja Ram Mohan Railway station
(e) None of the given options is true
Solution:C
The iconic Mughalsarai Railway Junction in Uttar Pradesh has been renamed as Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Railway station. BJP National President Amit Shah inaugurated the renamed station. A goods train with an all-woman crew was also flagged off.
Q3. In Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018, which of the following team has been crowned the world champions for a record eighth time?
(a) India
(b) Ireland
(c) Spain
(d) The Netherlands
(e) France
Solution:D
In Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018, the Netherlands has been crowned the world champions for a record eighth time. The defending champions recorded a stunning 6-0 victory over Ireland in the summit clash at London, UK to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to 32 matches.
Q4. Gaganjeet Bhullar recently grabbed his maiden European Tour title at the Fiji International in Natadola Bay. He is related with which of the following sports?
(a) Chess
(b) Racing
(c) Golf
(d) Table Tennis
(e) Lawn Tennis
Solution: C
Indian Golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar grabbed his maiden European Tour title at the Fiji International in Natadola Bay. He won with a one-stroke win over a charging Anthony Quayle of Australia. It was Bhullar’s first win on the European Tour, ninth Asian Tour title and 10th crown overall.
Q5. Name the city in which Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Defence India Startup Challenge to build an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship in defence sector.
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Pune
(d) Bengaluru
(e) Mangalore
Solution: D
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Defence India Startup Challenge in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The challenge was launched with a vision to build an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship in defence sector and make India self-reliant for meeting defence requirements.
Q6. Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently won the country’s landmark election in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe got independence from Britain in ____________.
(a) 1956
(b) 1980
(c) 1976
(d) 1989
(e) 1985
Solution: B
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa narrowly won the country’s landmark election in Zimbabwe. He is a former ally of Robert Mugabe. Zimbabwe got independence from Britain in 1980. Harare is the Capital city of Zimbabwe.
Q7. PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and CNI have signed an MoU to establish India-Nepal Centre. CNI stands for _____________.
(a) Chamber of Nepalese Industries
(b) Community of Nepalese Industries
(c) Confederation of Nepalese Industries
(d) Conference of Nepalese Industries
(e) None of the given option is true
Solution: C
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) have signed an MoU to establish India-Nepal Centre. It will further strengthen economic engagement between the two countries. The MoU was signed by Anil Khaitan, President of PHDCCI and Hari Bhakta Sharma, President of CNI in Kathmandu.
Q8. The 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting was held recently in __________.
Geneva
New York
Paris
Singapore
Brussels
Solution:
The 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting was held recently in Singapore. Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong chaired the meeting.
Q9. In the 29th meeting, GST council approves cash incentives to promote Digital transactions. Finance Minister announced how many percent Cashback for the Digital Transactions done via BHIM, Rupay or USSD mode?
(a) 5%
(b) 10%
(c) 15%
(d) 20%
(e) 25%
Solution: D
In the 29th meeting, GST council approves cash incentives to promote Digital transactions. Finance Minister Piyush Goyal announces 20% Cashback upto Rs 100 for the Digital Transactions done via BHIM, Rupay or USSD mode.
Q10. The Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018 was hosted by ____________.
(a) UK
(b) India
(c) The Netherlands
(d) Spain
(e) Ireland
Solution: A
The Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018 was hosted by London, UK.
