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Current Affairs Questions on 26, 27, 28 February 2018:
What is the theme of the 2018 National Science Day (NSD)?
A. Science for Nation Building
B. Scientific Issues for Development of the Nation
C. Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future
D. Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons
Answer: C
Explanation: The National Science Day (NSD) is observed every year on February 28 to mark the discovery of Raman effect by Physicist CV Raman on 28th February, 1928. The purpose of the day is to spread the message of importance of science and its application among the people. The theme of NSD-2018 is “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”, which has been chosen for the purpose of raising public appreciation of the scientific issues involved.
The 2018 Winter Olympics held at PyeongChang (South Korea) concluded with a grand closing ceremony held on 25 February 2018. Which country topped the medals tally?
A. USA
B. UK
C. China
D. Norway
Answer: D
Explanation: With 14 gold medals, 14 silver medals and 11 bronze medals, Norway topped the medals tally of 2018 Winter Olympics that concluded on 25 February 2018. Germany finished at second place with 14 gold medals, 10 silver medals and 7 bronze medals. With 11 gold medals, 8 silver medals and 10 bronze medals, Canada finished at third place in the medals tally. The 2018 Winter Olympics (officially known as the XXIII Olympic Winter Games) were held at PyeongChang (South Korea) from 9 February to 25 February 2018. The opening and closing ceremonies were held at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. Next Winter Olympics of 2022 will be held at Beijing (China).
Who has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of the television channel Rajya Sabha TV?
A. Sudhir Chaudhary
B. Nidhi Razdan
C. Rahul Mahajan
D. Shereen Bhan
Answer: C
Explanation: Television journalist Rahul Mahajan has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of the television channel Rajya Sabha TV. He is currently a consulting editor in Prasar Bharati. Mahajan has been a journalist for 26 years, starting off with Hindi daily ‘Jansatta’. He later branched out to television news. He worked with leading Hindi television channels such as Aaj Tak, Zee News and Star News.
Which state won Vijay Hazare Trophy for 2017-18 on 27 February 2018?
A. Punjab
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
Answer: D
Explanation: Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Trophy for 2018 by defeating Saurashtra by 41 runs on 27 February 2018. Needing to win 254 runs to win, Saurashtra team was all-out for 212 runs. The in-form Mayank Agarawal hit a brilliant 90 runs for Karnataka. This is the third Vijay Hazare Trophy for Karnataka. It had won the 2013-14 and 2014-15 editions by defeating Railways and Punjab respectively. This is also Karnataka’s first domestic trophy of the season after having lost out on the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The Vijay Hazare Trophy, also known as the Ranji One Day Trophy, was started in 2002-03 as a limited-overs cricket domestic competition involving state teams from the Ranji Trophy plates. It is named after the famous Indian cricketer Vijay Hazare...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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