11, 12 May 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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Current Affairs Questions on 11, 12 May 2018:
The 2018 National Technology Day (NTD) is celebrated on which date in India?
A. May 10
B. May 11
C. May 13
D. May 12
Answer: B
Explanation: The National Technology Day (NTD) is celebrated every year in India on May 11. On this day in 1998, India successfully tested its nuclear bombs in Pokhran, Rajasthan. The tests were conducted under the leadership of Former President Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who was then DRDO Chief, and Dr R Chidambaran, then Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission. A team of more than 100 scientists, technicians and soldiers were involved in the successfully conducted tests.

Chinese company Alibaba buys which Pakistani E-Commerce company?
A. Sale
B. Darwaza
C. Daraz
D. Shagun
Answer: C
Explanation: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba had purchased leading Pakistani online retailer 'Daraz', continuing its overseas expansion by gaining a foothold in the growing South Asian consumer market. China is seeking closer economic ties with Asian neighbours including Pakistan through its Belt and Road initiative, a strategy to increase trade links that are led primarily by infrastructure projects. Daraz, founded in 2012, was purchased from Rocket Internet, a Berlin-based incubator of online startups.

Which state government has launched Rythu Bandhu scheme for farmers?
A. Rajasthan
B. Punjab
C. Kerala
D. Telangana
Answer: D
Explanation: The Telangana government has launched Rythu Bandhu (friend of farmers) scheme at Dharmarajupalle-Indiranagar village in Karimnagar district on May 10, 2018. The scheme is a first-of-its-kind initiative providing investment support to farmers, who own land. It is expected to provide the much needed breather to the marginal and small farmers who constitute a major chunk of land owners in the State. Under the scheme, each eligible farmer will get at least Rs 4,000 per acre for two crops in a year — kharif in May and rabi in October. The farmers can utilize the assistance either for purchase of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides or any other input requirement as per their requirement. The scheme will cover both agriculture and horticulture crops and benefits all farmers irrespective of the size of their land holdings.

PM Modi concludes his 2-day successful visit to which country on 12th May 2018?
A. China
B. USA
C. Nepal
D. France
Answer: C
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India's strong support to Nepal in its pursue of development. In his address at the civic reception hosted by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Prime Minister Modi said that India will always stand with Nepal in its journey of development. Expressing gratitude towards people of Kathmandu for memorable civic reception, Prime Minister Modi said that Kathmandu is a unique city and its rich history is as old and wide as Himalaya. Earlier Prime Minister Modi also attended a reception hosted by the Indian Ambassador. ..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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