13 th July, 2018 Current Affairs Questions for Bank (IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk & SBI PO) and Railways Exams

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2 13 th July, 2018 Current Affairs Questions for Bank (IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk & SBI PO) and Railways Exams June GA Quiz 13 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. SEBI is going to come out with a consultation paper on making it mandatory for large corporates to meet of their financing needs through bond market. A. One-sixth B. One-fifth C. One-fourth D. One-third E. None of these 2. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch relay will start from. A. Kamakura B. Takayama C. Fukushima D. Shirakawa E. None of these 3. Which of the following companies has recently decided to support the government s implementation of extended producer responsibility for plastic waste bottles in Maharashtra? A. Colgate B. PepsiCo C. Dabur D. Emami E. None of these 4. Which one of the following has recently placed a firm order with both US planemaker Boeing and European aircraft manufacturer Airbus worth $3.1 billion? A. SpiceJet B. Vistara C. Jet Airways D. GoAir E. None of these 5. Who has recently been appointed as the new MD and CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank? A. P Sharma B. T Latha C. Sandeep Sancheti D. Mohit Roy E. None of these

3 6. India s first private sector unit for manufacturing Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) and light bulletproof vehicles (LBPV) will be set up in which of the following states of India? A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat C. Rajasthan D. Uttar Pradesh E. None of these 7. Which of the following telecom companies has recently launched India s 1st Internet Telephony Service To Enable Making Calls Without SIM? A. Airt B. Idea C. Jio D. BSNL E. None of these 8. India has recently been ranked at which of the following ranks in the 2018 Global Innovation Index (GII)? A. 48th B. 57th C. 66th D. 85th E. None of these 9. Which of the following states has recently launched the muchawaited Anna Canteens in various parts of the state? A. Maharashtra B. Andhra Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala E. None of these 10. What is the theme of the 2018 World Population Day (WPD)? A. Family planning Say what you need B. Family Planning Call for people C. Family Planning Save Earth D. Family planning is a human right E. None of these

4 Correct Answers: C C B B B C D B B D Explanations: 1. Who: Markets watchdog Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) What: will soon come out with a consultation paper on making it mandatory for large corporates to meet one-fourth of their financing needs from bond markets When: published on 11th July 2018 Markets watchdog Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will soon come out with a consultation paper on making it mandatory for large corporates to meet onefourth of their financing needs from bond markets. The move follows the Budget 2018 proposal in this regard, and is aimed at partfunding the huge investments needed in the infrastructure space, which is projected at $4 trillion over the next decade, Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi said. He also said the regulator has not received any definitive open offer proposal from Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on its plan to take over the crippled state-owned lender IDBI Bank Who: Tokyo Olympic organizers

5 What: said the torch relay for the 2020 Games will start on March 26 that year in Fukushima Prefecture When: published on 12th July 2018 Tokyo Olympic organizers said the torch relay for the 2020 Games will start on March 26 that year in Fukushima Prefecture, which was heavily hit by the 2011 earthquaketsunami-nuclear disaster. The plan was approved in a meeting attended by top metropolitan government officials after a proposal to start the torch tour in the northeastern Japan prefecture. "With Fukushima named the starting point of the torch relay, (the relay) will be a symbol of the Olympics of recovery," said reconstruction minister Masayoshi Yoshino Who: PepsiCo India What: decided to support the government s implementation of extended producer responsibility for plastic waste bottles in Maharashtra When: published on 12th July 2018 PepsiCo India has recently announced its intent to support the government s implementation of extended producer responsibility for PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) plastic waste bottles in Maharashtra. Ahmed ElSheikh, CEO and President of Pepsico India, met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur to convey their support to the State-wide campaign for plastic waste management. In a statement, Mr. ElShaikh said, Our Performance with Purpose 2025 goal is to design all packaging to be recoverable or recyclable, and support increased recycling of plastic waste. As part of this, we work with partners to

6 support and leverage new technologies for sustainable packaging solutions. We will be piloting the first ever 100% compostable, plant-based packaging for our popular snacks products, this year. 4. Who: Vistara What: placed a firm order with both US planemaker Boeing and European aircraft manufacturer Airbus worth $3.1 billion When: published on 12th July 2018 Full-service carrier Vistara, a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, on Wednesday said that it has placed a firm order with both US plane maker Boeing and European aircraft manufacturer Airbus worth $3.1 billion, as it plans expansion of its domestic network and to mount medium to long haul flights on international routes later this year. The order is a mix of aircraft that the airline will own or the firm orders that it will take on its books, and the number that it will be borrowing on operating lease from leasing firms. The firm orders are for 13 A320neos and A321neos with seven more options from the same family and six Boeing 787-9, or Dreamliner, aircraft billion/ /

7 5. Who: T Latha What: has been appointed as the new MD and CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank When: published on 2nd July 2018 Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited has appointed T Latha as the Managing Director & CEO. She has taken over from G Sreeram, who has retired from the office on July 1, 2018, on completion of his tenure. Her appointment will be for a period of three years w.e.f July 2, Latha has 35 years of banking experience with Punjab National Bank across a host of roles and responsibilities including Branch Management, Regional Management and National Level Credit Management handling a portfolio of around Rs 400 billion Who: India s first private UAV factory What: is going to come up in Kota When: published on 9th July 2018 India s first private sector unit for manufacturing unmanned air vehicles (UAV) and light bullet proof vehicles (LBPV) will be set up by DCM Shriram Industries Group on the campus of Shriram Rayons in Kota. Shriram Rayons, a company of DCM Shriram Industries Group, manufactures rayon tyrecord in Kota for last 54 years.

8 7. Who: BSNL What: has launched India s 1st Internet Telephony Service To Enable Making Calls Without SIM When: published on 11th July 2018 State-run telecom firm BSNL has recently unveiled the country s first internet telephony service that will allow users to dial any telephone number in India through its mobile app. Now BSNL customers will be able to make calls using the company s mobile app Wings to any phone number in the country. Before this, phone calls on mobile apps was possible within users of a particular app and not on telephone numbers Who: India What: was ranked 57th in the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings released in New York

9 When: published on 11th July 2018 India was ranked 57th in the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings released in New York on Tuesday. India was ranked 60th in the year 2017 which shows that it has been constantly climbing up its GII rankings since According to reports, India has maintained its top place in the central and South Asia region and has consistently moved up the global ranking from 81st in 2015 to 57th in the year The country has climbed for the third year in a row, as it was ranked 66th in the year On the global front, Switzerland maintained its number one position in the Global Innovation Index rankings. Other countries that fell in the top 10 list were Netherlands, Sweden, the UK, the US, Finland, Denmark, and Germany Who: Andhra Pradesh What: has launched the much-awaited Anna Canteens in various parts of the state When: published on 11th July 2018 The Andhra Pradesh government has recently launched the much-awaited Anna Canteens in various parts of the state. Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a canteen in Vijayawada to mark the launch of the programme while, in all, 60 Anna Canteens were opened in the first phase across the state. The Akshaya Patra Foundation will run these canteens.

10 Setting up Anna Canteens, where breakfast, lunch and dinner would be offered at Rs 5 each, was one of the promises the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) made ahead of the 2014 polls Who: World Population Day (WPD) What: was observed on 11th July 2018 across the world with the theme Family Planning is a Human Right When: published on 11th July 2018 In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. This year, on World Population Day, UNFPA will celebrate the theme "Family Planning is a Human Right."

11 Top 10 News of the Day : 15 th July, World Population Day (WPD) was observed across the word. (13 th July 2018 Current Affairs Questions) In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. This year, on World Population Day, UNFPA will celebrate the theme "Family Planning is a Human Right." 2. Andhra Pradesh has launched the much-awaited Anna Canteens in various parts of the state. (Latest Current Affairs Quiz 13 th July 2018) The Andhra Pradesh government has recently launched the much-awaited Anna Canteens in various parts of the state. Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a canteen in Vijayawada to mark the launch of the programme while, in all, 60 Anna Canteens were opened in the first phase across the state. The Akshaya Patra Foundation will run these canteens. Setting up Anna Canteens, where breakfast, lunch and dinner would be offered at Rs 5 each, was one of the promises the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) made ahead of the 2014 polls. 3. India was ranked 57th in the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings released in New York. (Top Current Affairs Quiz 13 th July 2018) India was ranked 57th in the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings released in New York on Tuesday. India was ranked 60th in the year 2017 which shows that it has been constantly climbing up its GII rankings since 2015.

12 According to reports, India has maintained its top place in the central and South Asia region and has consistently moved up the global ranking from 81st in 2015 to 57th in the year The country has climbed for the third year in a row, as it was ranked 66th in the year On the global front, Switzerland maintained its number one position in the Global Innovation Index rankings. Other countries that fell in the top 10 list were Netherlands, Sweden, the UK, the US, Finland, Denmark, and Germany. 4. BSNL has launched India s 1st Internet Telephony Service To Enable Making Calls Without SIM. (Top 10 Current Affairs Questions 13 th July 2018) State-run telecom firm BSNL has recently unveiled the country s first internet telephony service that will allow users to dial any telephone number in India through its mobile app. Now BSNL customers will be able to make calls using the company s mobile app Wings to any phone number in the country. Before this, phone calls on mobile apps was possible within users of a particular app and not on telephone numbers. 5. India s first private UAV factory is going to come up in Kota. (Current Affairs of 13 th July 2018 Questions) India s first private sector unit for manufacturing unmanned air vehicles (UAV) and light bullet proof vehicles (LBPV) will be set up by DCM Shriram Industries Group on the campus of Shriram Rayons in Kota. Shriram Rayons, a company of DCM Shriram Industries Group, manufactures rayon tyrecord in Kota for last 54 years. 6. T Latha has been appointed as the new MD and CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank. (Top 10 Current Affairs Questions 13 th July 2018)

13 Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited has appointed T Latha as the Managing Director & CEO. She has taken over from G Sreeram, who has retired from the office on July 1, 2018, on completion of his tenure. Her appointment will be for a period of three years w.e.f July 2, Latha has 35 years of banking experience with Punjab National Bank across a host of roles and responsibilities including Branch Management, Regional Management and National Level Credit Management handling a portfolio of around Rs 400 billion. 7. Vistara has placed a firm order with both US planemaker Boeing and European aircraft manufacturer Airbus worth $3.1 billion. (Top 10 Current Affairs MCQs 13 th July 2018) Full-service carrier Vistara, a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, on Wednesday said that it has placed a firm order with both US plane maker Boeing and European aircraft manufacturer Airbus worth $3.1 billion, as it plans expansion of its domestic network and to mount medium to long haul flights on international routes later this year. The order is a mix of aircraft that the airline will own or the firm orders that it will take on its books, and the number that it will be borrowing on operating lease from leasing firms. The firm orders are for 13 A320neos and A321neos with seven more options from the same family and six Boeing 787-9, or Dreamliner, aircraft. 8. PepsiCo India has decided to support the government s implementation of extended producer responsibility for plastic waste bottles in Maharashtra. (13 th July 2018 Current Affairs MCQs) PepsiCo India has recently announced its intent to support the government s implementation of extended producer responsibility for PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) plastic waste bottles in Maharashtra. Ahmed ElSheikh, CEO and President of Pepsico India, met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur to convey their support to the State-wide campaign for plastic waste management. In a statement, Mr. ElShaikh said, Our Performance with Purpose 2025 goal is to design all packaging to be recoverable or recyclable, and

14 support increased recycling of plastic waste. As part of this, we work with partners to support and leverage new technologies for sustainable packaging solutions. We will be piloting the first ever 100% compostable, plant-based packaging for our popular snacks products, this year. 9. Tokyo Olympic organizers said the torch relay for the 2020 Games will start on March 26 that year in Fukushima Prefecture. (Objective Current Affairs Quiz 13 th July 2018) Tokyo Olympic organizers said the torch relay for the 2020 Games will start on March 26 that year in Fukushima Prefecture, which was heavily hit by the 2011 earthquaketsunami-nuclear disaster. The plan was approved in a meeting attended by top metropolitan government officials after a proposal to start the torch tour in the northeastern Japan prefecture. "With Fukushima named the starting point of the torch relay, (the relay) will be a symbol of the Olympics of recovery," said reconstruction minister Masayoshi Yoshino. 10. SEBI will soon come out with a consultation paper on making it mandatory for large corporates to meet one-fourth of their financing needs from bond markets. (Today s Current Affairs Questions 13 th July 2018) Markets watchdog Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will soon come out with a consultation paper on making it mandatory for large corporates to meet onefourth of their financing needs from bond markets. The move follows the Budget 2018 proposal in this regard, and is aimed at partfunding the huge investments needed in the infrastructure space, which is projected at $4 trillion over the next decade, Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi said. He also said the regulator has not received any definitive open offer proposal from Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on its plan to take over the crippled state-owned lender IDBI Bank.

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