Current Affairs - Online Test

Q1. Which of the following entity has won the Golden Peacock Award 2017 for Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

The Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has won the Golden Peacock Award 2017 for Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives. Reliance Industries Ltd’s CSR initiatives are undertaken through Reliance Foundation, which is headed by Nita Ambani.

Q2. Which of the following bank has signed an agreement with National e-Governance Services Limited for utilizing its Information Utility Services envisaged under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

The Punjab National Bank has signed an agreement with National e-Governance Services Limited for utilizing its Information Utility Services envisaged under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Information Utility is an information network which procures and stores financial data like borrowings, default and security interests of various entities.

Q3. Recently, Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has inaugurated the ‘Swachh Bharat Sanitation Park’ in which of the following city?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation ‘Ms Uma Bharati’ has inaugurated the ‘Swachh Bharat Sanitation Park’ in New Delhi. This park has been developed by Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation with Environmental Sanitation Institute and Tata Trust. Note: The objective behind this park is to create awareness on various safe technological options related to sanitation.

Q4. The J-20 Stealth Fighters have been commissioned into Air Force Combat Service by which of the following country?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

China’s new generation J-20 Stealth Fighters have been commissioned into Air Force Combat Service. J-20 is the fourth generation medium and long-range fighter jet for china.

Q5. The National Productivity Day is being observed every year across the country on ___.
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

The National Productivity Day is being observed every year across the country on February 12. The day is organized mainly by the National Productivity Council for encouraging all stakeholders in the implementation of productivity tools and techniques with contemporary and relevant themes.

Q6. Johann Johannsson has been passed away recently. He was associated with which of the following field?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Acclaimed Icelandic musician and Oscar-nominated composer Johann Johannsson has been passed away recently. In 2014, he was nominated for BAFTA, Grammy and Oscar awards for his score for ‘Theory of Everything’. He won the Golden Globe award.

Q7. Who among the following has been named as Brand Ambassador of All India Chess Federation for Blind?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Grand Master ‘Vidit Gujrathi’ has been named as Brand Ambassador of All India Chess Federation for Blind. Along with AICFB, he aims to spread awareness about blind chess and give recognition to Indian players who perform well at global level.

Q8. Who among the following has been sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Justice Antony Dominic has been sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court. Kerala Governor P. Sadasivam administered him the oath of office at Raj Bhavan in Kerala. Justice Antony Dominic has become the first Keralite to occupy the post of Chief Justice of Kerala in 17 years.

Q9. Which of the following team has won the 8th Senior National Women’s Hockey Championship Title?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

Railway Sports Promotion Board has won the 8th Senior National Women’s Hockey Championship Title. In the final, they thrashed Madhya Pradesh 4-0 and finish the tournament without losing a game. Haryana beat home team Jharkhand 2-0 and won the bronze medal.

Q10. Who among the following has won the 13th edition of National Chess Championship for Blind?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Asian Championship winner ‘Kishan Gangolli’ has won the 13th edition of National ‘A’Chess Championship for Blind in Mumbai. At the end of the 13th round, Gangolli became the champion for the fifth consecutive time with 10.5 points. Ashwin Makwana stood at second place and Soundarya Kumar Pradhan at third place.