29, 30, 31 May 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

29, 30, 31 May 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2018, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 29, 30, 31 May 2018:
Who has been appointed as the new Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA)?
A. Geeta Shrivastav
B. Manoj Malhotra
C. Pankaj Saran
D. Nikunj Khanna
Answer: C
Explanation: Pankaj Saran, the 1982-batch officer of Indian Foreign Service (IFS), has been appointed as the new Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA). He will at post for a period of two years, on deputation basis initially till the date of his superannuation, i.e., November 30, 2018, then on re-employment on contract basis. Currently, he is India’s envoy to Russia. He served twice in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) — first as Deputy Secretary/ Director during 1995 and 1999, and then as the Joint Secretary between 2007 and 2012. Former chief of the Intelligence Bureau, Ajit Doval is the National Security Adviser (NSA). He is assisted by Deputy National Security Advisers. Ex-chief of India’s external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Rajinder Khanna was in January 2018 also appointed as the Deputy NSA.

Who was appointed as the Interim Prime Minister of Pakistan?
A. Nasir Ul Mulk
B. Khursheed Shah
C. Shahid Khaqan
D. Shaukat Aziz
Answer: A
Explanation: Nasir Ul Mulk, the former Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice (retd), was appointed as the interim Prime Minister of Pakistan until the General Elections that will be held on July 25, 2018.

Who has been appointed the President of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)?
A. Priya Mittal
B. R K Agrawal
C. Ashok Gupta
D. Akshita Patil
Answer: B
Explanation: Former Supreme Court judge Justice R K Agrawal, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, has been appointed the President of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). He will take over from Justice D K Jain, who will complete his term on May 31. The NCDRC, which deals with consumer rights and addresses their disputes and grievances, is a quasi-judicial commission set up in 1988 under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. The commission is headquartered in New Delhi and is headed by sitting or retired judge of Supreme Court of India (SCI).

Who has been appointed the first-ever Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A. Ashoke Sen
B. Sudha Balakrishnan
C. Jayant Narlikar
D. E. C. George Sudarshan
Answer: B
Explanation: Sudha Balakrishnan, the Vice-President of National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), has been appointed the first-ever Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). She will hold the rank of executive director and will have a 3-year term. The CFO will be responsible for reporting of financial information of the central bank, establishing accounting policies and ensuring compliance with regulations. The CFO will also be entrusted with communicating RBIs expected and actual financial performance and overseeing its budget processes. As CFO, Balakrishnan will also be in charge of the dividend RBI pays to the government, which is crucial in the final budgetary calculations. Under the RBI Act, 1934, the central bank is required to pay the government its surplus after making provisions for bad and doubtful debts, depreciation in assets and, contribution to staff and superannuation fund among others. RBI follows a July to June financial year.

Which state government has recently declared official symbols for the state?
A. Telangana
B. Mizoram
C. Tripura
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: D
Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government has recently declared official symbols for the state after the bifurcation. Neem and Black Buck (Krishna Jinka) have been declared as the state tree and animal respectively. Similarly, Rose-ringed parakeet will be the state bird while jasmine will be the state’s flower. ...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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27, 28 May 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

27, 28 May 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2018, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 27, 28 May 2018:
PM Narendra Modi on 27 May 2017 inaugurated the first phase of India’s first 14-lane expressway. Which expressway is this?
A. Delhi-Meerut Expressway
A. Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
A. Delhi-Agra Expressway
A. Delhi-Chandigarh Expressway
Answer: A
Explanation: Delhi-Meerut Expressway (DME), India’s first 14-lane expressway will connect Delhi to Meerut, and on completion will reduce the travel time between Delhi and Meerut to 45 minutes from the present about 3-4 hours. It has been built at a cost of Rs. 841 crore. The first package of the DME will provide a major relief to the commuters in Delhi-Noida and starts from Nizamuddin Bridge to UP Border having a 6 lane  Expressway and 4+4 lane Highway. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the 135-km Eastern Periphery Expressway (EPE) which bypasses Delhi on the eastern side.

Which team wins IPL 2018?
A. Rajasthan Royals
B. Mumbai indians
C. Chennai Super Kings
D. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Answer: C
Explanation: Chennai Super Kings has defeated SunRisers Hyderabad to clinch their third Indian Premier League title. With this, Chennai Super Kings equaled Mumbai Indians' record for winning the most number of Indian Premier League titles (3).  Notably, Chennai Super Kings defeated SunRisers Hyderabad in each of their four encounters this season. Player of the Match award goes to Chennai Super Kings' Shane Watson in IPL Final 2018. Shane Watson was back to his brutal best as the opener's scintillating unbeaten 117 runs helped Chennai Super Kings lift their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title, thrashing Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in the summit clash in Mumbai on 27th May 2018.

International Yoga Day 2018 main celebration event will be held in which city?
A. Udaipur
B. Varanashi
C. Dehradun
D. Kochin
Answer: C
Explanation: The main  event of 4th International Yoga Day celebrations (IDY-2018)  will be held on 21st June 2018 at Dehradun in Uttrakhand. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha,  Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH announced that Dehradun (Uttarakhand) has been selected as the venue for Mass Yoga Demonstration (Main Event) of 4th International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2018................Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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International Yoga Day 2018 main celebration event in Dehradun

The main  event of 4th International Yoga Day celebrations (IDY-2018)  will be held on 21st June 2018 at Dehradun in Uttrakhand. Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha,  Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH announced today that Dehradun (Uttarakhand) has been selected as the venue for Mass Yoga Demonstration (Main Event) of 4th International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2018.

Shri Kotecha is in Dehradun to initiate the preparations regarding this mega event.  In this regard, Shri Kotecha along with concerned Joint Secretary has met Chief Secretary, Government of Uttarakhand to discuss various arrangements for organizing Mass Yoga Demonstration of 4th International Day of Yoga at Dehradun

25, 26 May 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

25, 26 May 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2018, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 25, 26 May 2018:
Who has been appointed as the new Governor of Odisha?
A. Kalyan Singh
B. Satya Pal Malik
C. Manu Sharma
D. Ganeshi Lal
Answer: D
Explanation: Prof. Ganeshi Lal, the Haryana BJP leader, has been appointed as the new Governor of Odisha. The post was vacant since March 2018 after veteran Naga leader S C Jamir completed his tenure. After that, Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik was additionally discharging the duties of Odisha Governor since March 2018. Meanwhile, Kummanam Rajasekharan, who is Kerala BJP chief, will be the new Governor of Mizoram. He will succeed Lt. General (Retd.) Nirbhay Sharma, who is completing his tenure on May 28, 2018. President Ram Nath Kovind approved their appointments.

Which country will soon be NATO's first Latin American ‘global partner’?
A. Peru
B. Colombia
C. Brazil
D. Chile
Answer: B
Explanation: Colombia would be formally joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) next week. With the move, Colombia will become the first Latin American nation to be a part of the alliance. It would be joining the bloc as a ‘global partner’, which means it will not necessarily have to take part in any joint military action.

Toyota Motor Corp. entered into a technology transfer agreement with which auto company for the development of an ultra high-efficiency powertrain for India?
A. Honda Motors
B. Suzuki Motor Corp.
C. Hero Motocorp
D. Hyndui Motors
Answer: B
Explanation: The world’s largest automaker, Toyota Motor Corp., along with Denso Corp., will transfer technology to Suzuki Motor Corp. for the development of an ultra high-efficiency powertrain for India and other global markets. Under the agreement, Suzuki will receive support for the development of a compact, ultra high-efficiency powertrain that is vital to the company. While Denso and Toyota will provide Suzuki with technological support for the compact powertrain, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd will produce models developed by Suzuki for sale in India................Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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23, 24 May 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

23, 24 May 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2018, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 23, 24 May 2018:
Gina Haspel becomes first ever woman Director of Central Intelligence Agency in which country?
A. UK
B. USA
C. Japan
D. China
Answer: B
Explanation: Gina Haspel took oath as the new Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on 21 May 2018. Earlier the US Senate on 17 May 2018 had voted to confirm Haspel's nomination, 54 to 45, despite lingering concerns about the role she played in the brutal interrogation of suspected terrorists captured after the 11 Sept 2001, attacks.

Which country has elected its first Sikh Minister?
A. Japan
B. Vietnam
C. Thailand
D. Malaysia
Answer: D
Explanation: Gobind Singh Deo, an Indian-origin Sikh politician in Malaysia, has become a cabinet minister in the nation. He is the first member of the minority community in Malaysia’s history to be appointed as a minister.

Who has won the prestigious 2018 Man Booker International Prize for fiction?
A. Ahmed Saadawi
B. Han Kang
C. Virginie Despentes
D. Olga Tokarczuk
Answer: D
Explanation: Polish author Olga Tokarczuk has won the prestigious 2018 Man Booker International Prize for fiction for her novel ‘Flights’. The novel, translated by Jennifer Croft, interweaves narratives of travel with explorations of the human body. It combines tales of modern-day travel with the story of a 17th century anatomist who dissected his own amputated leg and the journey of composer Frederic Chopin’s heart from Paris to Warsaw after his death. Tokarczuk is the first Polish author to have won the prestigious award that honours the finest works of translated fiction from around the world. The prize is a counterpart to the Man Booker Prize for English-language novels and is open to books in any language that have been translated into English. The £50,000 ($67,000) award is split evenly between the writer and her translator, Jennifer Croft................Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Nipah virus in Kerala

The outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala has so far claimed at least ten lives while two persons are still in critical condition.  Union Health Minister JP Nadda is closely monitoring the situation. He has directed for all support to be extended to Kerala in its prevention and  management. He has also urged citizens not to believe in rumors posted on social media and not to spread panic.  

Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans. The natural host of the virus are fruit bats of the Pteropodidae Family, Pteropus genus. NiV was first identified during an outbreak of disease that took place in Kampung Sungai Nipah, Malaysia in 1998.

21, 22 May 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

21, 22 May 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2018, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 21, 22 May 2018:
Which state launches 'My MP Rojgar Portal'?
A. Bihar
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Kerala
Answer: B
Explanation: The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched 'My MP Rojgar Portal' to provide jobs to youths as per their educational qualification, skills and interest and ensure availability of able candidates to employers as per the need of their business. The portal was launched as a part of the 'Ham Chhu Lenge Asman' Mukhyamantri Career Counselling programme ‘Pahal' in Model School of Bhopal. It was prepared by the Madhya Pradesh Skill Development and Employment Generation Board under youth empowerment mission.

Prime Minister Modi holds informal summit with which leader in Sochi on 21st may 2018?
A. Donald Trumph
B. Vladimir Putin
C. Shinzo Abe
D. Xi Jinping
Answer: B
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 21st May said he had "extremely productive" discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and they reviewed the complete range of India-Russia relations as well as other global subjects during their first ever informal summit in this Black Sea coastal city. The two leaders also visited the educational centre and interacted with more than 700 students. PM Modi said friendship between India and Russia has stood the test of time and their ties will continue to scale newer heights in the coming years. PM Modi is flying in only for a day for this summit at the "invitation of Mr Putin" and it comes close on the heels of the unique "informal summit" held between India and China recently in Wuhan. This is a new way PM Modi is handling foreign policy through a deeply personalised touch.

Deadly virus Nipah spread from which animal?
A. Monkey
B. Bat
C. Cow
D. Horse
Answer: B
Explanation: The outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala has so far claimed at least ten lives while two persons are still in critical condition.  Union Health Minister JP Nadda is closely monitoring the situation. He has directed for all support to be extended to Kerala in its prevention and  management. He has also urged citizens not to believe in rumors posted on social media and not to spread panic.  Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans. The natural host of the virus are fruit bats of the Pteropodidae Family, Pteropus genus. NiV was first identified during an outbreak of disease that took place in Kampung Sungai Nipah, Malaysia in 1998...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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19, 20 May 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

19, 20 May 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2018, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 19, 20 May 2018:
Dilip Tirkey, who is the newly appointed chairman of Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC), is the former player of which sports?
A. Cricket
B. Wrestling
C. Hockey
D. Boxing
Answer: C
Explanation: Dilip Tirkey, the former Rajya Sabha MP and ex-captain of Indian national hockey team, has been appointed as the new chairman of Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC). Tirkey, a leader of the ruling BJD, was elected to the Rajya Sabha on March 22, 2012 and his tenure ended on April 2, 2018. OTDC is a state government undertaking, incorporated in 1979, to promote tourism in the state and operate some of the existing tourist bungalows and transport fleets on commercial basis.

Who was appointed as the Chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi?
A. Uttam Pacharne
B. ML Srivastava
C. PL Deshpande
D. N K Jaishankar
Answer: A
Explanation: Uttam Pacharne, the noted artist and sculptor, was appointed as the Chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi by the President of India. He will hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he assumes the charge of his office. Pacharne is a widely respected person in the field of art and has held various important positions.

Who has become the India’s youngest women to scale Mt Everest from Nepal side?
A. Mugdha Mehta
B. Nidhi Mathur
C. Shivangi Pathak
D. Malavath Purna Hide
Answer: C
Explanation: Shivangi Pathak (16) has become the India’s youngest women to scale Mt Everest from Nepal side. Born in Hisar of Haryana, Shivangi climbed Mt Everest to spread the message that women could overcome any obstacle to achieve their goals.

Who has been appointed as the full time CMD of Coal India Limited?
A. Manan Joshi
B. Anil Kumar Jha
C. Sutirtha Bhattacharya
D. Suresh Kumar
Answer: B
Explanation: Anil Kumar Jha has been appointed as chairman-cum-managing director (CMD) of Coal India Limited (CIL) till his superannuation i.e. January 31, 2020. Prior to this post, He was CMD of subsidiary Mahanadi Coalfields. Jha replaced acting chairman Suresh Kumar, who has been holding the post of additional secretary at the ministry of coal. The CIL is a state-owned coal mining company headquartered in Kolkata...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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17, 18 May 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

17, 18 May 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2018, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 17, 18 May 2018:
Who laid the foundation of the Zojila tunnel project in Leh?
A. Nirmala Sitharaman
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Narendra Modi
D. Venkaiah Naidu
Answer: C
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation of Zojila tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Leh district. The project will be India’s longest and Asia’s longest and strategic bi-directional tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar, Kargil and Leh districts.

Which of the following cities has been ranked India’s first cleanest city, as per latest survey report “Swachh Survekshan-2018”?
A. Jaipur
B. Indore
C. Surat
D. Jalandhar
Answer: B
Explanation: Indore has been ranked India’s first cleanest city, as per latest survey ‘Swachh Survekshan-2018’. Bhopal has been ranked second and Chandigarh third in the survey at the national level. Besides, Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh is India’s cleanest big city with a population of over 10 lakh. Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh is ‘Fastest Mover’ big city. New Delhi Municipal Council is country’s cleanest small city having a population between one lakh to three lakh. The Swachh Survekshan 2018 assessed 4203 urban local bodies and was organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). The exercise was undertaken from 4th January to 10th March, 2018. It enhanced the scope to cover a record number of Urban Local Bodies impacting around 40 crore urban citizens by 2700 assessors.

Which nation has launched the world’s first floating nuclear power plant?
A. China
B. Russia
C. US
D. Japan
Answer: B
Explanation: Russia has launched Akademik Lomonosov, the world's first floating nuclear power plant at the St Petersburg shipyard. The plant is to be the first of a fleet of floating nuclear power stations to be stationed in the Russian Arctic.

Who has been appointed as the new chairman of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)?
A. Manish Sharma
B. Deepak Kumar
C. Sanjay Mitra
D. Yudhvir Singh Malik
Answer: D
Explanation: Yudhvir Singh Malik, a 1984 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre, has been given additional charge of the post of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) chairman on May 17, 2018. Malik currently is the Secretary of Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways. He succeeded Deepak Kumar, who was sent back to his cadre state Bihar before completion of his tenure. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the premature repatriation of Kumar to his parent cadre with immediate effect without citing any reason. Kumar, a 1984 IAS officer of Bihar cadre, had taken over as the NHAI chief on June 2017...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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15, 16 May 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

15, 16 May 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2018, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 15, 16 May 2018:
Which country started home-built aircraft carrier Type 001A ?
A. China
B. India
C. USA
D. Japan
Answer: A
Explanation: China’s first domestically developed aircraft carrier “Type-001A” has recently started sea trials. The aim of trials is to demonstrate the reliability and capability of the ship’s propulsion systems. The 50,000-metric tonne vessel will become the country’s second aircraft carrier, and the first to be entirely built and designed inside of China, when it joins the navy before 2020. Few countries in the world have aircraft carriers. Besides India, the US, Russia, the UK, France, Italy, Thailand and China operate a total of 18 aircraft carriers.

Name the Intellectual Property mascot that was launched recently?
A. IP Nani
B. IP Chotu
C. IP Guru
D. IP Dadi
Answer: A
Explanation: The Minister of Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu launched the Intellectual Property (IP) mascot – IP Nani – at the conference on National Intellectual Property Rights Policy in New Delhi on May 16, 2018.

Electric vehicles (EVs) in India will get number plate of which colour, as was approved by the Union Government during May 2018?
A. White
B. Blue
C. Green
D. Yellow
Answer: C
Explanation: Electric vehicles (EVs) in India will soon sport unique green license plates as the Union Government has given its approval to a proposal in this regard. Green number plates will make EVs eligible for benefits like concession on tolls, preferential parking and more. The government has approved the use of green license plates with white fonts on personal EVs and with yellow fonts on EVs used for commercial purposes.  The step has been taken to promote the adoption of EVs in the country.

Who was appointed as the independent chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
A. Shashank Manohar
B. Jaikant Patel
C. Giles Clarke
D. Dave Richardson
Answer: A
Explanation: Shashank Manohar, the former BCCI President, will serve a second two-year term as the independent chairman of the International Cricket Council after he was elected unopposed by the governing body’s Board...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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13, 14 May 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

13, 14 May 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2018, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 13, 14 May 2018:
Who was conferred with the ‘Excellent Woman of Excellence’ award at the Women Economic Forum (WEF) 2018?
A. Anuradha Garg
B. Kartika Mukherjee
C. Meenakshi Kapoor
D. Nisha Bhalla
Answer: D
Explanation: Nisha Bhalla conferred with the ‘Excellent Woman of Excellence’ award for her spiritual service at the Women Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 in Delhi.

The world’s second oldest rock dating back to 4.2 billion years has been discovered in which Indian state in May 2018?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Odisha
D. Goa
Answer: C
Explanation: A rock sample recovered nearly eight years ago from Champua in Odisha’s Kendujhar district has put India at the forefront of geological research in the world. Geologists from the University of Calcutta and Curtin University, Malaysia, along with researchers from the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, made the discovery, which was published during May 2018 in ‘Scientific Reports’ journal. The only instance of zircon older than this discovery was the one found in Jack Hill, Western Australia, which was 4.4 billion years old and is the oldest known rock sample.

NASA is planning to fly a helicopter on which space body?
A. Venus
B. Moon
C. Mars
D. Saturn
Answer: C
Explanation: NASA is planning to send a small helicopter to Mars, in the first test of a heavier-than-air aircraft on another planet. The Mars helicopter will be bundled with the US space agency’s Mars rover when it launches in 2020.

Who has been conferred with the 11th KISS Humanitarian Award 2018?
A. Kailash Satyarthi
B. Dalai Lama
C. Aruna Roy
D. Muhammad Yunus
Answer: D
Explanation: Prof. Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate and noted economist, has been conferred with the 11th KISS Humanitarian Award 2018 on May 11 for his unwavering commitment to eradicate global poverty and foster economic and social development. He is the founder of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh and is widely known as the Father of Microfinance. The KISS Humanitarian Award is a prestigious international award given to someone who has made exceptional contribution to the society in various fields relating to social issues and who has distinguished himself or herself as a true humanitarian. It was instituted in 2008 by Dr Achyuta Samanta, the founder of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Bhubaneswar...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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

11, 12 May 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2018, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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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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9, 10 May 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

9, 10 May 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2018, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 9, 10 May 2018:
Which city to host the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBS-2019)?
A. Bengaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Gandhinagar
D. Varanasi
Answer: D
Explanation: The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBS-2019) will be held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh from January 21 to 23, 2019. The event would be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth. There will be provision for the participants to participate in the Kumbh Snan (in Allahabad) and then travel to New Delhi to be part of the Republic Day Parade on January 26. It will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in association with the Uttar Pradesh government with theme “Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India”.

Mahathir Bin Mohamad, has won a historic election in which country?
A. Pakistan
B. Iraq
C. Iran
D. Malaysia
Answer: D
Explanation: Mahathir Bin Mohamad, 92, has won a historic election victory, ending the six-decade rule of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition on 10th May 2018. The results from the Election Commission showed the opposition grouping, Pakatan Harapan, plus a party in the Borneo state of Sabah they are allied with, winning 115 seats — over the threshold of 112 seats needed in parliament to form a government. Mahathir, who will become the world's oldest prime minister, came out of retirement to take on Prime Minister Najib Razak, who has become embroiled in massive corruption scandal surrounding state fund 1MDB.

SCO Tourism Ministers Conference 2018 was held in which country?
A. India
B. China
C. Japan
D. Lagos
Answer: B
Explanation: The Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism and Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, K. J. Alphons attended the Tourism Ministers’ conference by Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Wuhan, China on 9th May 2018. At the inaugural session, the Minister stated that India’s Tourism sector is fast growing and has got an emerging market for outbound travel and a tremendous potential for tourism co-operation with the SCO region...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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