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

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Current Affairs Questions on 27, 28 August 2018:
Who has become the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asiad gold?
A. Bajrang Punia
B. Muhammed Anas
C. Tajinder Pal Singh
D. Neeraj Chopra
Answer: D
Explanation: The highlight of Day 9 at the 18th Asian Games was when Neeraj Chopra, with a throw of 88.06m broke the national record and clinched the much-awaited gold. With the win, he became the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asiad gold.

Which city host 4th summit of Heads of State of BIMSTEC 2018 ?
A. Delhi
B. Kathmandu
C. Mumbai
D. Thimpu
Answer: B
Explanation: Nepalese capital Kathmandu hosted the 4th Summit of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) on 30-31 August 2018. The theme of this summit was 'Towards a Peaceful, Prosperous and Sustainable Bay of Bengal Region'. BIMSTEC comprises of seven countries lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The bloc brings together 1.5 billion people, or 21% of the world's population, and has a combined GDP of $2.5 trillion. It was established on 6 June 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration and its main objective is technical and economic cooperation among South Asian and Southeast Asian countries along the rim of the Bay of Bengal.

Which state has passed its Police (Amendment) Bill?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Punjab
C. Odisha
D. Bihar
Answer: B
Explanation: The Punjab Assembly on August 28, 2018 passed the Police (Amendment) Bill 2018, which would pave way for setting up of a State Security Commission for selection of the director general of police. The Punjab Police Act 2007, enacted on February 5, 2008, which this Bill amends, did not provide for selection of the DGP from the panel as prepared by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Who was appointed as Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?
A. G Satheesh Reddy
B. Sanjay Mitra
C. Jitendra Singh
D. K Sivan Ramakrishnan
Answer: A
Explanation: Renowned aerospace scientist Dr G Satheesh Reddy, who is scientific adviser to the Defence minister, was appointed as the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for a period of two years. He will also be secretary in the Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) for the same period....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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