Current Affairs MCQ 2nd June 2019

Current Affairs MCQ 2nd June 2019

Q1. The website of the Lokpal has been launched. What is the URL of the website?

1. www.Lokpal.Gov
2. www.Lokpal.Gov.in
3. www.Lokpal.Gov.com
4. www.Lokpal.com

S1. Ans. {b}

Sol. The website of the Lokpal www.lokpal.gov.in has been launched. It was inaugurated by Chairperson Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose in presence of all the Members of Lokpal in New Delhi.

Q2. IT services firm___________and French digital content publishing firm Rakuten Aquafadas signed an MoU to collaborate on building enhanced customer experience offerings.

1. Wipro
2. Google
3. Tech Mahindra
4. Infosys

S2. Ans. {c}

Sol. IT services firm Tech Mahindra and French digital content publishing firm Rakuten Aquafadas signed an MoU to collaborate on building enhanced customer experience offerings.

 

Q3. US President Donald Trump has rolled out a merit-based immigration system. The proposals significantly increase the quota for skilled workers from the existing nearly 12% to_____.

1. 57%
2. 47%
3. 37%
4. 67%

S3. Ans. {a}

Sol. As per the proposed system, permanent legal residency would be given based on points for their age, knowledge, job opportunities and civic sense. The proposals significantly increase the quota for skilled workers from the existing nearly 12% to 57%.

 

Q4. Which of the following Commando force created history as they scaled the Mount Everest in their maiden attempt?

1. Garud
2. MARCOS
3. COBRA
4. NSG

S4. {d}

Sol. Commandos of the premier counter-terror force National Security Guard (NSG) created history as they scaled the Mount Everest (world’s highest peak) in their maiden attempt.

 

Q5. Leading stock exchange BSE has launched________app to enable more participation and help mutual fund distributors process transactions faster.

1. BSE M Fund
2. BSE MF Rock
3. BSE StAR MF
4. M Fund

S5. Ans. {c}

Sol. Leading stock exchange BSE has launched ‘BSE StAR MF’ app to enable more participation and help mutual fund distributors process transactions faster.

 

Q6. _________ is celebrated globally as the International Day of Light.

1. 12 May
2. 16 May
3. 26 May
4. 22 May

S6. Ans. {b}

Sol. May 16th is celebrated globally as the International Day of Light. 2019 marks the global celebration of the second edition of the event.

 

Q7. Which of the following country has approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first place in Asia to pass gay marriage legislation?

1. Nepal
2. Singapore
3. Japan
4. Taiwan

S7. Ans. {d}

Sol. Taiwan has approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first place in Asia to pass gay marriage legislation.

 

Q8. World Telecommunication & Information Society Day is observed all over the world on_________.

1. 07 May
2. 27 May
3. 25 May
4. 17 May

S8. Ans. {d}

Sol. World Telecommunication & Information Society Day is observed all over the world on 17th May.

 

Q9. The theme for World Telecommunication & Information Society Day 2019 is__________.

1. Bridging the Mental Gaps
2. Bridging the Standardization Gaps
3. Telecommunication for all
4. Information is Money

S9. Ans. {b}

Sol. The theme for World Telecommunication & Information Society Day 2019 is ‘Bridging the Standardization Gap’.

 

Q10. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited has appointed_______as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from December 1, 2019.

1. Ashish Deval
2. Somitra Ghose
3. Nitin Chugh
4. Ravi Kumar Batra

S10. Ans. {c}

Sol. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited has appointed Nitin Chugh as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from December 1, 2019.