Current Affairs MCQ 28th September 2017

Current Affairs MCQ 28th September 2017

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We are here with Multiple choice Questions based on Current affairs MCQ 28th September 2017

1) Bilal Dar from _______ becomes an ambassador for Swachhata Hi Seva
a) Agartala
b) Srinagar
c) Dispur
d) Punjab
e) None of the above

Answer: b)
Explanation: Bilal Dar, a young boy from Srinagar has become the brand ambassador for Srinagar Municipal Corporation. Dar has been contributing to the ‘Swachhta Abhiyan’ since the age of 12. ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ campaign has turned out to be monetarily beneficial for residents and scrap buyers/dealers, besides helping in enhancing preventive measures against vector-borne diseases.

2) _________ is the world’s third-biggest energy company
a) Reliance Industries Ltd
b) GIC
c) LIC
d) Coal India Limited
e) None of the above

Answer: a)
Explanation: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is the world’s third-biggest energy company behind Russian gas firm Gazprom and German utility E.ON, according to Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings.

3) Minister of _________ Shri Manoj Sinha Launched First Ever India Mobile Congress 2017
a) Communication
b) Education
c) Health
d) Railway
e) None of the above

Answer:(a)
Explanation: The Minister of Communication Shri Manoj Sinha launched DoT’s first ever Mobile, Internet and Technology event in India – India Mobile Congress 2017 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

4) ______ country swore in Joao Lourenco as the country’s President
a) Angola
b) China
c) Afghanistan
d) Japan
e) None of the above

Answer: a) Angola swore in Joao Lourenco as the country’s President, making him the first new President of the country in 38 years. This comes after the previous president, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, announced his retirement and chose Lourenco as his successor.

5) Which bank Launches ‘Project Nishchay’ for Turnaround
a) IDBI
b) RBS
c) ICICI
d) Axis Bank
e) None of the above
Answer: a)
Explanation: IDBI Bank has launched ‘Project Nishchay’ in partnership with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to accelerate its turnaround program and improve financial performance.

6). Shashi Shankar appointed Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of ________
a) DRDO
b) RAW
c) NASA
d) ONGC
e) None of the above
Answer: d)
Explanation: Shashi Shankar was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of India’s biggest oil and gas producer ONGC. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment to the post of CMD. Shankar, at present director (technical and field services), ONGC, will take over the charge as CMD from October 1.

7) ________government has signed a MoU with South Korea
a) Maharashtra
b) Rajasthan
c) Assam
d) Manipur
e) None of the above

Answer: a)
Explanation: The Maharashtra government has signed a MoU with South Korea for increased co-operation in infrastructure projects like development of smart cities, roads, airports and metros on the first day of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ visit to that country.

8) CISF Security at ________ Airport Rated Best in World
a) Mumbai
b) Jaipur
c) Delhi
d) Lucknow
e) None of the above
Explanation: (a) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) security at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) in Mumbai has been recognised as the best service in this domain by a global quality rating agency.

9) India, US, Afghanistan Join Hands for 1st Trade Show in _____
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Assam
d) Kabul
e) None of the above

Answer: (a)
Explanation: For the first time, India, US and Afghanistan will hold a joint trade and investment show in Delhi, as New Delhi steps up to its role of being a bigger development partner to Afghanistan..

10) ‘Incredible India’ Campaign Launched in Cairo,
a) Japan
b) China
c) Egypt
d) UAE
e) None of the above

Answer: c) India launched a campaign to woo Egyptian travellers and make them aware of magnificent holiday options in the country. The month-long “Incredible India!” campaign has been organised by the Embassy of India in Cairo.