Dear Readers, Here we have given the Current Affairs GK questions based on the previous days Daily Current Affairs updates. Candidates those who are preparing for IBPS/SBI/PO/Clerk exam and all other Banking exams can use these questions.
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Commerce Ministry has launched an e-marketplace for online purchase of goods and services by all government ministries and departments. The move is aimed at making government procurement absolutely transparent, Commerce and Industry Minister NirmalaSitharaman announced.
2).SwachhBalSenas' to make children the watchdogs of cleanliness and prevent elders from littering is formed by which state/union territory of India?
Answer: d)
Explanation: To ensure a garbage-free Puducherry, the government will form 'SwachhBalSenas' to make children the watchdogs of cleanliness and prevent elders from littering. Children will be given yellow coloured whistles, which they will blow whenever they see elder throwing garbage, Lt Governor KiranBedi said.
3).Union government has decided to grant ____ day paid leave for women employees who filed sexual harassment complainantsduring the pendency of the inquiry.
Answer: b)
Explanation: Women central government employees who have filed complaints of sexual harassment can now avail a paid leave of 90 days during the pendency of the inquiry.This leave will be over and above those already provided to central government employees.
4).Name the special train for car freight launched by Indian Railways recently.
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Indian Railways has launched a special train for car freight called 'Auto Express'.Currently available from Gurgaon to Nidvanda, the train can run at 100 kmph, reducing travel time to 57 hours from the current 70 hours.
5).Which countries government has set up a task force to remove 'incorrect' menu translations?
Answer: a)
Explanation: According to reports, the South Korean government has set up a task force to remove 'incorrect' translations of Korean dishes from menus.The task force will work on standardised descriptions of Korean cuisine in English, Japanese and Chinese.
6).PemaKhandu is sworn in as the Chief Minister of which state?
Answer: c)
Explanation: Congress leader PemaKhandu, son of late Chief Minister DorjeeKhandu, was today sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. The 36-year-old leader replaces NabamTuki, who stepped down from the post.
7).Who has been appointed as the International Development Secretary in PM Theresa May's cabinet reshuffle?
Answer: c)
Explanation: Indian-origin UK MP Priti Patel has been appointed as the International Development Secretary in PM Theresa May's cabinet reshuffle.Following the appointment, Patel vowed to work for deepening international partnerships and creating jobs in the developing world.
8).Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation acquires Yatra Online for
Answer: b)
Explanation: Yatra Online, Inc. and Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation entered into a definitive merger agreement. The transaction values Yatra at an enterprise value of 218 million dollars (1458 crore rupees).
9).What is the strike range of ‘Dhanush’ an indigenously-developed artillery gun for Indian army?
Answer: e)
Explanation: Three indigenously-developed 155 mm 'Dhanush' artillery guns have been handed over to the Indian Army for user trial by the Jabalpur-based Gun Carriage Factory.Dhanush, a howitzer with a strike range of 38 km, has been developed using the design documents delivered to India as part of the Bofors gun deal, another official said.
10).Who won the Asia Pacific Super middleweight title?
Answer: d)
Explanation: Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh became the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight champion after defeating Australia’s Kerry Hope in New Delhi by unanimous decision.
1).Commerce Ministry launches e-marketplace for government departments. Who is the Commerce and Industry Minister?
a) NirmalaSitaraman
b) SmrtiIrani
c) Maneka Sanjay Gandhi
d) Santosh Kumar Gangwar
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Commerce Ministry has launched an e-marketplace for online purchase of goods and services by all government ministries and departments. The move is aimed at making government procurement absolutely transparent, Commerce and Industry Minister NirmalaSitharaman announced.
2).SwachhBalSenas' to make children the watchdogs of cleanliness and prevent elders from littering is formed by which state/union territory of India?
c) Chandigarh
d) Puducherry
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: To ensure a garbage-free Puducherry, the government will form 'SwachhBalSenas' to make children the watchdogs of cleanliness and prevent elders from littering. Children will be given yellow coloured whistles, which they will blow whenever they see elder throwing garbage, Lt Governor KiranBedi said.
3).Union government has decided to grant ____ day paid leave for women employees who filed sexual harassment complainantsduring the pendency of the inquiry.
a) 125 days
b) 90 days
c) 80 days
d) 60 days
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: Women central government employees who have filed complaints of sexual harassment can now avail a paid leave of 90 days during the pendency of the inquiry.This leave will be over and above those already provided to central government employees.
4).Name the special train for car freight launched by Indian Railways recently.
a) Auto Express
b) Automobile Express
c) Special Express
d) Speed Express
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Indian Railways has launched a special train for car freight called 'Auto Express'.Currently available from Gurgaon to Nidvanda, the train can run at 100 kmph, reducing travel time to 57 hours from the current 70 hours.
5).Which countries government has set up a task force to remove 'incorrect' menu translations?
a) South Korea
b) North Korea
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: According to reports, the South Korean government has set up a task force to remove 'incorrect' translations of Korean dishes from menus.The task force will work on standardised descriptions of Korean cuisine in English, Japanese and Chinese.
6).PemaKhandu is sworn in as the Chief Minister of which state?
b) Nagaland
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Mizoram
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: Congress leader PemaKhandu, son of late Chief Minister DorjeeKhandu, was today sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. The 36-year-old leader replaces NabamTuki, who stepped down from the post.
7).Who has been appointed as the International Development Secretary in PM Theresa May's cabinet reshuffle?
a) Asha Patel
b) Priyanka Das
c) Priti Patel
d) Sujana Das
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: Indian-origin UK MP Priti Patel has been appointed as the International Development Secretary in PM Theresa May's cabinet reshuffle.Following the appointment, Patel vowed to work for deepening international partnerships and creating jobs in the developing world.
8).Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation acquires Yatra Online for
a) 180 million dollar
b) 218 million dollar
c) 232 million dollar
d) 250 million dollar
e) 268 million dollar
Answer: b)
Explanation: Yatra Online, Inc. and Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation entered into a definitive merger agreement. The transaction values Yatra at an enterprise value of 218 million dollars (1458 crore rupees).
9).What is the strike range of ‘Dhanush’ an indigenously-developed artillery gun for Indian army?
Answer: e)
Explanation: Three indigenously-developed 155 mm 'Dhanush' artillery guns have been handed over to the Indian Army for user trial by the Jabalpur-based Gun Carriage Factory.Dhanush, a howitzer with a strike range of 38 km, has been developed using the design documents delivered to India as part of the Bofors gun deal, another official said.
10).Who won the Asia Pacific Super middleweight title?
a) Kerry Hope
b) Devendro Singh
c) Shiva Thapa
d) Vijender Singh
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh became the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight champion after defeating Australia’s Kerry Hope in New Delhi by unanimous decision.
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