Important Current Affairs GK Quiz for IBPS & Upcoming Competitive Exams 2017

Important Current Affairs GK Quiz for IBPS & Upcoming Exams 2017 (14th July 2017):

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 Upcoming Banking exams can use these questions.

Directions (Q. 1-10):
1). World youth skills day is observed on which of the following day?

1). Answer: C
Explanation: World youth skills day is observed on July 15th.

2). What is the theme for the world youth skills days 2017?

2). Answer: B
Explanation: ‘Skills for all’ is the theme of the world youth skills day.

3). The Centre has released advance grant-in-aid of how manycrore to Arunachal Pradesh for rescue and relief operations on account of flash floods?

3). Answer: E
Explanation: The Centre has released advance grant-in-aid of Rs 51.30 crore toArunachalPradesh for rescue and relief operations on account of flash floods.

4).Which of the following Airport Ranked First in Customer Satisfaction Index Survey?

4). Answer: D
Explanation: Raipur's Swami Vivekananda Airport was once again ranked first inCustomerSatisfaction among 49 airports in the country.

5). What is the India’s rank on a global index that assesses the performance of countries towards achieving the ambitious sustainable development goals (SDGs)?

5). Answer: D
Explanation: India is ranked 116 out of 157 nations on a global index that assessestheperformance of countries towards achieving the ambitious sustainabledevelopment goals (SDGs).The SDG Index and Dashboards Report produced by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) andthe Bertelsmann Stiftung shows that world leaders need to strengthen their joint efforts to realise the 17 global goals.

6). Which of the following country recently Launches 73 satellites in one go?

6). Answer: D
Explanation: Russian space agency Roscosmos successfully launched 'Kanopus-V-IK' Earthimagingsatellite and 72 microsatellites into orbit on a single rocket. This comesafter ISRO launched a world record 104 satellites at once earlier this year,breaking Russia's previous record of 37 satellites. The microsatellites include 62CubeSats developed by US and others made by Japan, Germany, and Canada.

7). Which of the following bank gets $150 mn from OPIC to fund SME lending?

7). Answer: C
Explanation: Yes Bank has received $ 150 million funding from the US governmentand WellsFargo to increase lending to support women entrepreneurs and small andmedium-sized enterprises in India.OPIC will provide $ 75 million in financing and up to $ 75 million in syndicatedfinancing jointly arranged by Wells Fargo Bank to Yes Bank.

8). Which of the following personrecently receives Honorary Membership from Jodhpur Guide Association?

8). Answer: D
Explanation: Shah Rukh Khan receives Honorary Membership from Jodhpur Guide Association.

9). Sundar Singh wins gold at World Para Athletics Championships 2017. He belongs to which sport?

9). Answer: C
Explanation: India’s Sundar Singh Gurjar claimed gold medal in men’s javelin throwevent atthe World Para Athletic Championships taking place in London. Heattemptedhis personal best, an effort of 60.36m in the men’s javelin throw F46, which wasenough for him to take the top spot and open India’s medal tally.

10). World Para Athletic Championships 2017 held in which of the following city?

10). Answer: B
Explanation: World Para Athletic Championships 2017 held in London.