Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 23-December-2018

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1. Which of the following State has approved a film-centric entertainment destination to be developed by the Mahindra Group in Kandival?

A.Tamil Nadu

B.Karnataka

C.Maharashtra

D.West Bengal

Correct Ans:Option C

Explanation:

The Maharashtra State government has approved a film-centric entertainment destination to be developed by the Mahindra Group in Kandivali, with an investment of Rs. 1,900 crore in Mumbai.

2. Who is the governor of Tripura?

A.Kaptan Singh Solanki

B.Biplab Kumar Deb

C.Jishnu Deb Burman

D.Jagdish Mukhi

Correct Ans:Option A

Explanation:

Kaptan Singh Solanki is the governor of Tripura.

3. What is the name of the Genetically Modified (GM) indoor plant to remove pollutants inside the house?

A.Amaryllis

B.Devil’s ivy

C.Blushing Bromeliad

D.Busy Lizzie

Correct Ans:Option B

Explanation:

Researchers have Genetically Modified (GM) a common indoor plant, golden pothos or Devil’s ivy (Epipremnum aureum), to remove pollutants inside the house.

4. How much does the Centre plan to infuse for debt-laden Air India (AI)?

A.Rs.2,345 crore

B.Rs.29,000 crore

C.Rs.5,480

D.Rs.2,000 crore

Correct Ans:Option A

Explanation:

The Centre has sought Parliament’s approval for an additional equity infusion of Rs.2,345 crore for debt-laden Air India (AI).

5. How many central agencies have been authorised by Government to intercept, monitor and decrypt any ‘information generated, transmitted, received or stored in any computer’?

A.Ten

B.Eight

C.Nine

D.Six

Correct Ans:Option A

Explanation:

Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba has issued an order to 10 central agencies, authorising them to intercept, monitor and decrypt any 'information generated, transmitted, received or stored in any computer'.

6. Which of the following word is chosen as Merriam-Webster’s 2018 Word of the Year?

A.Toxic

B.Justice

C.Misinformation

D.Parchment

Correct Ans:Option B

Explanation:

Merriam-Webster selects 'Justice' as its 2018 Word of the Year. Merriam Webster chooses its word of the year based on an increase in traffic and overall volume of traffic. They report 'justice' saw a 74 percent increase year over year, taking it higher than other words that might have been 'trendy' or 'buzzed about.'

7. Arun Bhaduri passed away at 75. He was a famous _____.

A.Journalist

B.Politician

C.Classical singer

D.Scientist

Correct Ans:Option C

Explanation:

Famous classical singer Pandit Arun Bhaduri passed away at 75. Pandit Bhaduri was considered to be one of the masters of Bengali songs and bhajans.

8. Which state government launched mobile app ‘Shiksha Setu’ to help college students?

A.Haryana

B.Bihar

C.Assam

D.West Bengal

Correct Ans:Option A

Explanation:

To help students, Haryana Government has started mobile app ‘Shiksha Setu’ which would have all information related to attendance, fee, online admission and scholarships in all government colleges of the state besides having details of lecturers of government colleges and officers of the Directorate.

9. United States of America has decided to cancel the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, which was signed with _______.

A.Japan

B.Australia

C.Germany

D.Russia

Correct Ans:Option D

Explanation:

Russia has confirmed that the United States of America has decided to cancel the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, which was signed between Russian and the USA in 1987.

10. Which country retained highest Aviation Safety Ranking: US Watchdog FAA

A.Pakistan

B.India

C.Saudi Arabia

D.Indonesia

Correct Ans:Option B

Explanation:

India retained highest Aviation Safety Ranking: US Watchdog FAA.

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