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Current Affairs Questions on 25, 26 January 2018:
Which city is hosting the 2018 India-ASEAN commemorative summit?
A. Jaipur
B. Delhi
C. Ahmedabad
D. Mumbai
Answer: C
Explanation: The 2018 India-ASEAN commemorative summit has started in New Delhi on January 25 with theme “Shared Values, Common Destiny”. The focus of the Summit, which marks the 25 years of Indo-ASEAN ties, will be counter-terrorism, security, trade and connectivity. All 10 leaders of ASEAN countries will attend the Summit. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
India Ranks ---- on Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2018?
A. 71st
B. 112nd
C. 21st
D. 81st
Answer: D
Explanation: India has moved up on a global index of talent competitiveness to the 81st position in the report that was released in the first day the 48th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Switzerland has topped the list. India has improved its position from 92nd in 2017 on the index that measures how countries grow, attract and retain talent. Among BRICS countries, China has topped with 54th position. Among the countries, Switzerland is followed by Singapore and the US..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
India Ranks ---- in Environmental Performance Index 2017?
A. 177
B. 112
C. 141
D. 81
Answer: A
Explanation: India ranks 177 among 180 countries in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2018, according to a biennial report by Yale and Columbia Universities along with the World Economic Forum. India ranked 141 in 2016 report..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Which city becomes 1st Indian Metro to get a Floating Market?
A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai
Answer: C
Explanation: Kolkata has become the first Indian Metro to get a Floating Market. The market will be located on a water-body with boats doubling up as shops. The market, located on the eastern fringes of the city, was inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who among following was awarded Ashok Chakra 2018?
A. Commando Jyoti Prakash Nirala
B. Assistant commandant Vikash Jakhar
C. Havildar Mubarak Ali
D. Major Vijayant Bisht
Answer: A
Explanation: Ashok Chakra 2018 has been awarded posthumously to Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala, a Garud commando of the Air Force, who died fighting terrorists in Bandipora of Jammu and Kashmir in November. Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime military decoration for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. Besides one Ashok Chakra, the list approved by Kovind includes one Kirti Chakra, 14 Shaurya Chakras, 28 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, four Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, two Bar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 49 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 10 Yudh Seva Medals, two Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 86 Sena Medals..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who among following was awarded Kirti Chakra 2018?
A. Commando Jyoti Prakash Nirala
B. Assistant commandant Vikash Jakhar
C. Havildar Mubarak Ali
D. Major Vijayant Bisht
Answer: D
Explanation: Major Vijayant Bist of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry was conferred the Kirti Chakra, recognising the valour he displayed in an operation in J&K. The Kirti Chakra, the second highest peacetime military award, was given to Major Vijayant Bisht of the Army, who led an ambush in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri district and killed two terrorists while saving the life of another soldier. Besides one Ashok Chakra, the list approved by Kovind includes one Kirti Chakra, 14 Shaurya Chakras, 28 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, four Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, two Bar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 49 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 10 Yudh Seva Medals, two Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 86 Sena Medals..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who was Chief Guest of Republic Day 2018?
A. Aung San Suu Kyi
B. Hun Sen
C. Hassanal Bolkiah
D. All of above
Answer: D
Explanation: In a first, leaders of 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are the chief guests of the Republic Day parade and ceremony at Rajpath near India Gate as India marks its 69th Republic Day on 26 January 2018. ASEAN is a regional grouping of 10 Southeast Asian countries. In the guest list are Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo, Laos' Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak, Myanmar's State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Philippines' President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The chief guest at India's first Republic Day on January 26, 1950 was the President of Indonesia, and since then, five other Southeast Asian leaders have chief guests at the Republic Day parades. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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