Current Affairs - Online Test
Q1. Recently, Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for ratification of Minamata Convention on Mercury and thereby enabling India to become a Party to Convention. Which of the following is correct regarding ‘Minamata Convention’?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for ratification of Minamata Convention on Mercury and thereby enabling India to become a Party to Convention. The ‘Minamata Convention’ is an international Treaty to protect human health the environment from anthropogenic emissions and release of mercury and mercury compounds. The convention has been named after the Japanese city Minamata.
Q2. Which of the following Railway Zone has become the first rail zone with 100% LED lighting at stations?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
South Central Railway (SCR) has become the first rail zone with 100% LED lighting at stations. The SCR has become the first zone in Indian Railway to accomplish 100% lighting LED lighting at every station under its jurisdiction.
Q3. Recently, National Informatics Centre has organized the ‘National Meet on Grassroot Informatics: VIVID 2018’. Which of the following is the theme for VIVID 2018?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
The theme for VIVID 2018 is “Cyber Security & Innovation”. National Informatics Centre has organized the ‘National Meet on Grassroot Informatics: VIVID 2018’. The Meet is aimed at showcasing the various initiative of NIC in creating and enhancing the security of Digital Infrastructure in the country.
Q4. Prince Charles of Britain has launched the 10 million-dollar Development Impact Bond (DIB) for India with which of the following objective?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Prince Charles of Britain has launched the 10 million-dollar Development Impact Bond (DIB) for India with the objective to help improve education over 200000 children in India. DIB is latest fund-raising initiative by the British Asian Trust and is considered as the largest bond of its type in South Asia.
Q5. Who among the following has become the President of Bangladesh for second term?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
Abdul Hamid has become the President of Bangladesh for second five-year term. He was re-elected unopposed for another term.
Q6. Which of the following country has become the world’s first country to legalise and then repeal same-sex marriage?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
Bermuda has become the world’s first country to legalise and then repeal same-sex marriage. The Governor of the British Island Territory John Rankin approved the Bill reversing the right of gay couples to marry, despite 2017 Supreme Court ruling that authorized same-sex marriage.
Q7. The Defence Ministry has constituted an advisory committee to monitor and expedite capital acquisition projects for the modernization of the armed forces. Who among the following is the head of the advisory committee?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
The Defence Ministry has constituted an advisory committee headed by Vinay Sheel Oberoi, to monitor and expedite capital acquisition projects for the modernization of the armed forces. The committee will undertake an independent review and check the status of ongoing critical projects worth more than 500 crore rupees.
Q8. Which of the following has become the first state to have a Transgender Welfare Board for welfare of transgender in various areas like education, employment, housing and health scheme?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
Maharashtra has become the first state to have a Transgender Welfare Board for welfare of transgender in various areas like education, employment, housing and health scheme. It will also take care of Constitutional and Human Rights of transgender.
Q9. The book “A Century is not Enough” has been written on which of the following personality?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
India’s most famous captain Sourav Ganguly unveiled the first book of his autobiography titled “A Century is not Enough”. The book co-authored by Gautam Bhattacharya and published by Juggernaut Books.
Q10. Who among the following has become the first woman cricketer to claim 200 wickets in One-Day International (ODI)?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
Indian fast bowler Jhulan Goswami has become the first woman cricketer to claim 200 wickets in One-Day International (ODI). Cathryn Fitzpatric (Australia) occupies the second spot with 180 wickets followed by compatriot Lisa Sthalekar on 146 wickets.
