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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 2nd December 2017

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 2nd December 2017:

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Q1. Which state government has announced WE-Hub for women?

  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Karnataka
  3. Telangana
  4. Tamil Nadu
  5. Kerala

Q2. Who among the following is reappointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharati Board?

  1. Surya Kumar Yadav
  2. Surendra Nath Singh
  3. Suraj Pandey
  4. A Surya Prakash
  5. Satish Chandra

Q3. 11th Annual MedTech Summit of Bio design programme was held in which city?

  1. Kolkata
  2. New Delhi
  3. Chandigarh
  4. Indore
  5. Chennai

Q4. India has been elected under which category as Member of International Maritime council?

  1. Category A
  2. Category B
  3. Category C
  4. Category D
  5. Category E

Q5. Which Boxer has stepped down as the national observer for Indian Boxing?

  1. Mary Kom
  2. Shiv Thapa
  3. Vijender Singh
  4. Vikas Krishna Yadav
  5. Gaurav Bhandari

Q6. Mahesh Mangaonkar is related to which sport?

  1. Archery
  2. Boxing
  3. Cricket
  4. Hockey
  5. Squash

Q7. ‘Two’ – A novel is written by whom?

  1. Gulzar
  2. Arundhati Roy
  3. Aravind Adiga
  4. Vikram Seth
  5. Chetan Bhagat

Q8. International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed on?

  1. December 1st
  2. December 2nd
  3. December 3rd
  4. December 4th
  5. None

Q9. Which notable cartoon icons are named as the cultural brand ambassador of Japan?

  1. Hello Kitty
  2. Pikachu
  3. Dora
  4. Ash
  5. Both A and B

Q10. Which word has been announced the word of the year 2017 by Cambridge dictionary?

  1. Populism
  2. Peoplosm
  3. Feudalite
  4. Sarcasty
  5. None

Q11. UN has appealed for how many billion dollars to provide humanitarian aid for the year 2018?

  1. 20.5
  2. 21.5
  3. 22.5
  4. 23.5
  5. 24.5

Q12. Which country is going to host the ministerial meeting of UNSC in December?

  1. China
  2. India
  3. Russia
  4. Japan
  5. Italy

Q13. According to ‘Crime In India-2016’report released by NCRB, which state has the lowest crime rate?

  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Bihar
  3. Chattisgarh
  4. Karnataka
  5. Tamil Nadu

Q14. Konark festival is celebrated in which state?

  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Karnataka
  4. Orissa
  5. West Bengal

Q15. Rupay Select Credit card which is launched by Corporation bank is offering an accidental insurance cover of how many lakhs?

  1. 2
  2. 5
  3. 7
  4. 10
  5. None

Q16. What is the headquarters of Royal Bank of Scotland?

  1. UK
  2. Scotland
  3. Holland
  4. Nederlands
  5. Canada

Q17. Who was recently appointed as Delhi Chief Secretary?

  1. Surya Prakash
  2. Prakash Pandey
  3. Anshu Prakash
  4. Anshu Gupta
  5. Niel Sethi

Q18. Who among the following is appointed as CEO of Infosys?

  1. N Chandra Sekharan
  2. Salil Parekh
  3. Sanjay Gupta
  4. Ashwin Lalwani
  5. Jitesh Reddy

Q19. Who was crowned as Miss Supranational 2017?

  1. Puerto Vallanci
  2. Jerry sam
  3. Jenny Kim
  4. Bitaniya Yosef
  5. Manushi Chillar

Q20. What is the name of the app launched by Google to control data usage by users?

  1. Google- D
  2. Datapro
  3. Datally
  4. Data control
  5. None

Q21. Which scientists have developed a biocompatible ink that may help to treat burns?

  1. Swiss
  2. German
  3. Chinese
  4. British
  5. Indian

Q22. Who is the author of the book ‘The way I see it’?

  1. Umar Khalid
  2. Vikram Seth
  3. Guari Lankesh
  4. Kanhaiya Kumar
  5. Arundati Roy

Q23. Shiva Keshavan is related to which sport?

  1. Boxing
  2. Squash
  3. Weight Lifting
  4. Archery
  5. Luge

Q24. Chabahar port is in which country?

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Iran
  3. Iraq
  4. India
  5. Italy

Answers:

  1. Answer: C

Explanation: During NITI Ayog CEO Amitab Kant visit to Telangana, government has announced a special innovation Hub for women ‘WE-Hub’ with a fund of 15 cr

  1. Answer: D

Explanation: The government reappointed A Surya Prakash as Chairman of Prasar Bharati Board till Feb 2020

  1. Answer: B

Explanation: 11th Annual MedTech Summit of Bio design programme under Department of Bio-Technology was held in New Delhi

  1. Answer. B

Explanation: India has been elected to the council of IMO for 2 years under Category B at the 30th session of Assembly of IMO held in London

  1. Answer: A

Explanation: Five-time world champion Mary Kom has resigned as the national observer for Indian Boxing

  1. Answer: E

Explanation: Mahesh Mangaonkar reached to quarterfinals in WSF world Men’s team squash championship being held in France.

  1. Answer: A

Explanation: Gulzar who is a famous lyricist has written a novel named ‘Two’ on the partition

  1. Answer: B

Explanation: UN has designated Dec 2nd as International Day for the Abolition of Slavery since 1986

  1. Answer: E

Explanation: Japan has announced Hello Kitty and Pikachu as cultural brand ambassador to win bid for hosting for World Expo 2025

  1. Answer: A

Explanation: Cambridge dictionary announced Populism as word of the year meaning “political ideas and activities that are intended to get the support of ordinary people by giving them what they want”

  1. Answer: C

Explanation: UN has appealed for 22.5 billion dollars to provide humanitarian aid for the year 2018 to assist victims of conflict and natural disasters

  1. Answer: D

Explanation: Japan announced that it will host a ministerial meeting of UNSC in December.

  1. Answer: A

Explanation: As per data released by NCRB Andhra Pradesh is having the least crime rate with 250 crimes per one lakh population

  1. Answer: D

Explanation: Konark is famous festival celebrated in the state of Orissa every year.

  1. Answer: D

Explanation: Corporation bank has launched Rupay Select Credit card and Rupay platinum credit card which offers accidental insurance cover of Rs.10 Lakh and Rs.2 Lakh respectively

  1. Answer: A

Explanation: RBS axed 680 jobs and closed 259 branches to expand its operations through online

  1. Answer: C

Explanation: Anshu Prakash was appointed as Delhi Chief Secretary

  1. Answer: B

Explanation: IT major Infosys has appointed Salil Parekh as CEO

  1. Answer: C

Explanation: Korea’s Jenny Kim was crowned as Miss Supranational 2017

  1. Answer: C

Explanation: Technology gaint Google has launched Datally app that let users control data usage

  1. Answer: A

Explanation: Swiss scientists have a 3D- Printed bacteria ink using the bacteria P. Putida and A. xylinum to treat burns

  1. Answer: C

Explanation: The way I see it is book authored by Gauri Lankesh

  1. Answer: E

Explanation: Shiva Keshavan won gold in Asian Luge Championship held in Germany

  1. Answer: B

Explanation: The first of Chabahar port also known as Shahid Behesti port started in Iran.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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