Current Affairs - Online Test

Q1. Which of the following state has topped in the overall medal tally in the first “Khelo India School Games 2018” held in New Delhi?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

Haryana has topped in the overall medal tally in the first “Khelo India School Games 2018” held in New Delhi. The Sports Minister, Col Rajyavardhan Rathore presented the top State Haryana with the glittering trophy.

Q2. The ‘Forbes’ has released the first Cryptocurrency Rich List 2018. Who among the following has topped the list?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

The co-founder of Ripple Cryptocurrency ‘Chris Larsen’ has topped the Forbes’s first Cryptocurrency Rich List 2018 with crypto net worth of USD 7.5-8 billion. Among others who featured on the list include Joseph Lubin and Changpeng Zhao. The other cryptocurrency are Bitcoin, XRP and Ethereum.

Q3. Which of the following is the position of India in the ‘Global Intellectual Property Index 2018’ released by US Chamber of Commerce?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

India has ranked 44 out of 50 nations in the ‘Global Intellectual Property Index 2018’ released by US Chamber of Commerce. Last year, India ranked 43rd out of 45 countries in the index. The USA has topped the list followed by United Kingdom and Sweden.

Q4. Which of the following bank has launched its New Sonic Identity, a musical logo “MOGO” as part of its branding initiatives?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Induslnd Bank has launched its New Sonic Identity, a musical logo “MOGO” as part of its branding initiatives. The objective for associating to a sonic identity is building the Bank’s brand imagery with strategic use of music and sound for brand experiences and audience connection.

Q5. The Book “The Heartfulness Way” has been written by which of the following Author?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

President Ram Nath Kovind has unveiled a book “The Heartfulness Way”. The book has been written by Kamlesh Patel and Joshua Pollock. The book is based on meditation tips.

Q6. The ‘International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation’ is being observed every year across the world on _____.
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

The ‘International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation’ is being observed every year across the world on February 6. It is a United Nations-sponsored awareness annual day as part of UN’s efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. It was introduced in 2003.

Q7. Who among the following has launched the design workshop on Global Housing Construction Technology Challenge in New Delhi?
Answer : Option E
Explaination / Solution:

The Housing & Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has launched the design workshop on Global Housing Construction Technology Challenge in New Delhi. Material Technology, Smart Cities programme, innovation with resource management and scientific management of waste will be the key factor in this regard.

Q8. NK Trikha has passed away recently after prolonged illness. He was associated with which of the following field?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

Veteran Journalist NK Trikha passed away after prolonged illness. He had worked at Hindi newspaper Navbharat Times for a long time. He also served as member of Press Council of India and two-time President of National Union of Journalist.

Q9. Who among the following has been appointed as the chairperson of World Business Council for Sustainable Development based in Geneva?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

The Singapore-based Indian-origin Businessman Sunny Verghese has been appointed as the chairperson of World Business Council for Sustainable Development based in Geneva. He succeeded Paul Polman, the CEO of Unilever and will serve a two-year term.

Q10. Who among the following has been appointed to the International Cricket Council Board as the governing body’s first independent female director?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

PesiCo Chairman and CEO ‘Indra Nooyi’ has been appointed to the International Cricket Council Board as the governing body’s first independent female director. The ICC Full Council has approved an Independent Director as part of wide ranging constitutional change aimed at improving governance of the sport.