Current Affairs MCQs 19 Feb 2018 Get all Banking + SSC + Insurance Mock Tests for One Year at Rs. 799 Only Q1. Which city hosting World Conference on Information Technology (WCIT-2018)? A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Hyderabad D. Chennai Answer: C Explanation: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated World Conference on Information Technology (WCIT-2018) in Hyderabad through video-conferencing from Delhi. The event is being held for the first time in India in partnership with National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITS) and the government of Telangana. Q2. The Virgin Group signed an "intent agreement" with government to build world's first hyperloop transportation system A. Maharashtra B. Telangana C. Assam D. West Bengal
Explanation: The Virgin Group signed an "intent agreement" with Maharashtra to build world's first hyperloop transportation system between Mumbai and Pune. The foundation stone for the project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first day of Magnetic Maharashtra investor summit held in Mumbai. It aims to reduce the travel time between the two mega cities to 20 minutes from the three hours at present. Q3. Who has won Rotterdam Open Men's Single? A. Grigor Dimitrov B. Roger Federer C. P H Herbert D. N Mahut Explanation: Roger Federer has won Rotterdam Open Men's Single. It is his 97th career title. He thrashed Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-2 in a one-sided final. This is his third title in Rotterdam following successes in 2005 and 2012. Q4. will be the next Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) A. Sudershan K. Rao B. Arvind P. Jamkhedkar C. Ankur J. Jadav D. Gurmeet Singh Explanation: Archaeologist and historian Arvind P. Jamkhedkar will be the next Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR). He will replace Prof. K. Sudershan Rao.
Q5. Alex Blackwell has announced her retirement from international and state cricket. She belongs to which cricket team? A. Australia B. England C. Sri Lanka D. New Zealand Explanation: Australia's most-capped female player and vice-captain Alex Blackwell has announced her retirement from international and state cricket. Q6. Ram Swarup Sharma who passed away recently was related to which field? A. Politics B. Journalism C. Cinema D. Sports Explanation: Former MLA and Padma Shri awardee Ram Swarup Sharma passed away following brief illness. He was 92. He represented the Mathura-Vrindavan constituency twice in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He was also a popular exponent of the 'Rasa Lila', a popular form of folk theatre in the regions of Mathura and Vrindavan devoted to Lord Krishna. Q7. India s first artificial intelligence centre to come up in which state? A. Telangana B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal D. Karnataka Explanation: The Maharashtra State government will be setting up an institute for artificial intelligence (AI) in Mumbai. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will unveil the plan for the institute during the Magnetic Maharashtra Summit, and at the Global Economic Conference in Canada next month. Q8. has been appointed as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) brand ambassador A. Shoaib Akhtar B. Shahid Afridi C. Wasim Akram D. Shoaib Malik Explanation: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been appointed as advisor to the chairman on cricket affairs and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) brand ambassador. Q9. took over as the Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy A. RB Pandit B. A Rajan C. Hardik Kumar D. Anubhav Sharma Explanation: Vice Admiral RB Pandit took over as the Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy.
Q10. Which country would impose a carbon tax from 2019 to cut its greenhouse gas emissions? A. Malaysia B. Singapore C. India D. Thailand Explanation: Singapore would impose a carbon tax from 2019 to cut its greenhouse gas emissions. Finance minister Heng Swee Keat said the tax would be levied on all facilities producing 25,000 tonnes or more of greenhouse gas emissions a year. Q11. Gundu Hanumantha Rao who passed away recently was A. Actor B. Singer C. Musician D. Director Explanation: Telugu cinema comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passed away in Hyderabad. He was 61. Q12. Jazz violinist Didier Lockwood passed away recently. He belongs to which country? A. France B. Geramny C. Finland D. Italy
Explanation: Noted French jazz violinist Didier Lockwood passed away due to a heart attack in Paris, France.He was 62. He was a disciple of the late Stephane Grappelli. To Take These MCQs Test for Free Follow The Below Link!! https://govjobadda.org/test-series/current-affairs-test-series/57f4da3d92172d49fdc517a4/ For SBI Clerk Prelims Test Series Follow the Below Link!! https://govjobadda.org/test-series/sbi-clerk-prelims-test-series/5a6b1d8e0121bc5f6c32f343/ For More Test Series Follow the Below Link!! https://govjobadda.org/