Current Affairs MCQ 13th September 2017
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We are here with Multiple choice Questions based on Current affairs MCQ 13th September 2017
1) _______CM Chandra babu Naidu announced scheme for brides of poor families
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) UP
c) Assam
d) Punjab
e) None of the above
Answer: a)
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the launch of Pelli Kanuka (marriage gift), a scheme aimed at helping families of brides belonging to the poor and disadvantaged sections of society.
2). ________President Aleksandr Grigoryevich Lukashenko met PM Modi in New Delhi
a) US
b) UK
c) Australia
d) Belarus
e) None of the above
Answer: d)
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Belarus President Aleksandr Grigoryevich Lukashenko in New Delhi to discuss various issues of mutual interest of both countries.
3) National Pension Scheme Upper Age Limit Raised to _________
a) 65 years
b) 62 years
c) 70 years
d) 67 years
e) None of the above
Answer:(a)
Explanation: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) announced that the upper age limit for joining the National Pension Scheme (NPS) had been raised to 65 years, from the current 60.
4) ______fined €1.2 mn by Spain data watchdog
a) Facebook
b) Google
c) Yahoo
d) Twitter
e) None of the above
Answer: a) Spain’s data protection watchdog has slapped a fine of €1.2 million euros (9 crore rupees) on Facebook for failing to prevent its users’ data being accessed by advertisers.
5) Private sector lender ______- and Bharat Financial Inclusion Sign Exclusivity Agreement for Merger
a) Axis Bank
b) IndusInd Bank
c) HSBC
d) ICICI Bank
e) None of the above
Answer: b)
Explanation: Private sector lender IndusInd Bank and India’s second largest Microfinance company Bharat Financial Inclusion have signed a confidentiality agreement for the proposed merger between them.
6). ________Carries Out Successful Tests of Nag Missile
a) ISRO
b) DRDO
c) RAW
d) NASA
e) None of the above
Answer: b)
Explanation: India’s indigenously developed third generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) Naghas been successfully flight tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in deserts of Rajasthan, marking the completion of development trials.
7) Asian Development Bank (ADB) to Provide $152 Million Fund to _______
a) UAE
b) China
c) Nepal
d) US
e) None of the above
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a USD 152 million to Nepal for the implementation and enhancement of its power transmission and distribution.
8) ________and Afghanistan exchanged four pacts in areas of health, transport, space
a) India
b) Australia
c) France
d) Russia
e) None of the above
Explanation: (a) India and Afghanistan exchanged four pacts in areas of health, transport, space and new development partnership. The agreements were exchanged after delegation level talks between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Salahuddin Rabbani in New Delhi.
9) First Lifetime Achievement Award to ________
a) Prakash Padukone
b) Virat Kohli
c) Sania Mirza
d) M S Dhoni
e) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The renowned Indian Badminton legend Prakash Padukone has been selected for the first life time award by Badminton Association of India (BAI). He has been selected for the award for his contributions to Badminton.
10) Sumit Nagal of _______Wins ITF Futures Tournament
a) India
b) US
c) UK
d) Australia
e) None of the above
Answer: b) Sumit Nagal of India blasted Colin van Beem of the Netherlands 6-3, 6-0 in the singles final to justify the top billing in the 8th MCC – S R Subramaniam Memorial ITF Futures Men’s tennis championship in Chennai.
