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Current Affairs Questions on 7, 8 June 2018:
Which country hosted the 11th edition of Geo Intelligence Asia?
A. India
B. Singapore
C. Malaysia
D. China
Answer: A
Explanation: India hosted the 11th edition of Geo-Intelligence Asia 2018 at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 04-05 June 2018. It was organised by GeoSpatial Media and Communication with Directorate General of Information System as Knowledge Partners and Military Survey as Co-organisers. The theme of Seminar was ‘GeoSpatial : A Force Multiplier for Defense and Internal Security’. The aim of the event is to provide a platform to showcase the innovative applications of the Geospatial technologies. The seminar brought together the military, security officials including BSF and Police Forces, Government and industry together to examine the latest technology solutions and on the critical role of geospatial technology in military and security applications.
The Fuego volcano has recently erupted in which country?
A. Mexico
B. Egypt
C. Taiwan
D. Guatemala
Answer: D
Explanation: The Fuego volcano is an active stratovolcano in Guatemala that has recently erupted violently and buried several villages on its southern flank. The death toll has risen to 99 in the Fuego volcano eruption. The National Forensic Sciences Agency stated that, of the 99 people, only 28 have been identified, so far. Some 200 people are still missing, amid fears of a new blowup of the 3,763-metre volcano. The volcano is only 27 miles southwest of the capital Guatemala City, and ash has reached as far as the city’s airport, forcing it to close. At its peak, the Fuego reaches 12,346 feet above sea level and it is one of the most active volcanoes in Latin America. It sits on the Ring of Fire, a 25,000-mile horseshoe-shaped area where several tectonic plates rub against each other, creating intense volcanic activity and earthquakes. Three quarters of the world’s active volcanoes can be found on the Ring of Fire.
'Rasaraj' Narayan Prasad Singh Passed Away recently. He was popular lyricist of ...... ?
A. Marathi
B. Bengali
C. Oria
D. Tamil
Answer: C
Explanation: Odisha's most popular lyricist, Narayan Prasad Singh was popularly known as 'Rasaraj' passed away at his residence in Bhubaneswar. Singh was 86. Born on May 28th, 1933 at Koeli village, Singh earned his name in the world of Odia music. He was the lyricist of several popular melodious songs in Odia cinema.
The World Bank has agreed to provide assistance in which scheme that is worth Rs 6000 crore?
A. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
B. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
C. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
D. Atal Bhujal Yojana
Answer: D
Explanation: The World Bank has approved Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY), a Rs 6000 crore worth central sector scheme of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. The scheme aims to improve ground water management in priority areas in the country through community participation. ...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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