Current Affairs MCQ 1st August 2017
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We are here with Multiple choice Questions based on Current affairs MCQ 1st August 2017
1) _______ Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodiahas directed the Art, Culture and Languages department to form 12 language academics
a) Assam
b) Delhi
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
e) None of the above
Answer: b)
Explanation: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodiahas directed the Art, Culture and Languages department toprepare a proposal for the formation of 12 language academies promoting the language and culture ofdifferent regions
2). _____government has recently launched its flagship ‘ApniGaddiApnaRozgar’ scheme by flagging off over 100 uber MOTO bikes
a) Delhi
b) Maharashtra
c) Punjab
d) Assam
e) None of the above
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Punjab government has recently announced the launch of its flagship ‘ApniGaddiApnaRozgar’ scheme by flagging off over 100 uber MOTO bikes. Under the scheme, the state government will be providing commercial two wheelers and four wheelers to unemployed youth at subsidized rates.
3) Which bank launched its first ‘Digital Banking Branch’ at Bengaluru ?
a) Vijaya Bank
b) Bank of Baroda
c) Canara Bank
d) RBL Bank
e) None of the above
Answer:(c)
Explanation: Canara Bank, which has set an ambitious target of moving to ‘paperless’ futuristic banking, launched its first ‘Digital Banking Branch’ at Bengaluru. Titled ‘CANDI’, the branch will provide an end-to-end digital experience to customers.
4) ___________ Adam Peaty broke the 50m breaststroke world record for the second time
a) Britain
b) China
c) Japan
d) Sri Lanka
e) None of the above
Answer: a) Britain’s Adam Peaty broke the 50m breaststroke world record for the second time in a day as he reached the World Aquatics Championships final in Budapest, Hungary. In medal tally US topped with 39medals (17 Gold, 12 Silver and 10 Bronze).
5) 7th edition of SAARC Artists Camp & Exhibition of Paintings begins in Kathmandu _____
a) Pakistan
b) Iran
c) Nepal
d) China
e) None of the above
Answer: c)
Explanation: The 7th edition of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Artists Camp and Exhibition of Paintings has begun at Kathmandu. Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal, Jitendra Narayan Devhas inaugurated the event.
6). Which state CM Nitish Kumar expanded the Cabinet, inducting 27 new ministers?
a) Assam
b) Goa
c) Bihar
d) Andhra Pradesh
e) None of the above
Answer: c)
Explanation: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expanded the Cabinet, inducting 27new ministers which included 14 JD(U), 12 BJP and 1 LJPlegislator.
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7). __________ produces gas from methane hydrate, also known as‘flammable ice’ under South China Sea (SCS)
a) Denmark
b) China
c) Japan
d) India
e) None of the above
Answer: b)
Explanation: According to the Land and Resources Ministry China has successfully produced natural gas from methane hydrate, also known as “flammable ice”, in an experimental project in the South China Sea (SCS).
8) Breakthrough Starshot successfully launch world’s smallest spacecraft _______
a) Sprites
b) Shrited
c) Shrites
d) Spirits
e) None of the above
Explanation: (a) The smallest spacecraft ever launched are successfully travelling in low Earth orbit and communicating with systems on Earth, scientists have announced. Known as ‘Sprites’, the miniature satellites are just 3.5cm x 3.5cm and carry radios, sensors and computers, with each device powered by sunlight and weighing just four grams.
9) Ravi Mittal has been appointed as thepart-time member on ______ board
a) SEBI
b) PFRDA
c) IRDAI
d) RBI
e) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Ravi Mittal, who has joined as additional secretary in the Finance Ministry in place of Anil Khachi, is now a part-time member on the board of IRDAI.
10) __________has featured among 60 nations on Digital Evolution Index 2017
a) India
b) Australia
c) Belarus
d) China
e) None of the above
Answer: a) India has featured among 60 nations on Digital Evolution Index 2017, exhibiting a high potential in terms of digital payments.
