October 8, 2017 - Current Affairs Quiz - Current Affairs MCQ

Answer – 1. Gandhinagar
Explanation
During his Gujarat visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan Scheme aimed at imparting digital literacy to citizens in rural areas.

Answer – 3. Saudi Arabia
Explanation
Saudi Arabia is considered to be the second largest supplier of about 19% of our crude oil imports and also 29% of LPG imports to India after Iraq. During 2016-17, India imported about 39.5 MMT of crude from Saudi Arabia.

Answer – 3. Manipur
Explanation
Manipur’s traditional Mera Houchongba festival symbolizes brotherhood and unity among indigenous communities settled in both hill and valley of State.It was celebrated at the Manipur Royal palace (Sana Konung) in Imphal in the presence of King of Manipur, Leishemba Sanajaoba as the main host.

Answer – 2. elephants and yoga
Explanation
The Chinese carriage is red and displays icons such as the Great Wall and Tian’anmen Square.Russian carriage shows off the country’s ballet and matryoshka dolls.
Brazilian carriage is green and decorated with images of footballs and football stars. South African carriage displays pictures of diamonds.The Indian carriage depicts elephants and yoga.

Answer – 4.Ajay Tyagi
Explanation
SEBI Chairman Ajay Tyagi has been named among the world’s top 10 regulators in the Market structure. He has placed seventh position among the top 10 regulators worldwide.

Answer – 3. automobile and healthcare consulting sectors.
Explanation
On October 6, 2017, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said it has signed two more advance pricing agreements (APAs) in September 2017 with Indian taxpayers.hese two latest APAs pertain to automobile and healthcare consulting sectors.Including these two agreements, CBDT has so far entered into 177 APAs, out of which 164 are unilateral and 13 are bilateral.

Answer – . 4. 1 and 2 ( limestone mines and crushers)
Explanation
Gulbarga is situated in Deccan Plateau located at 17.33°N 76.83°E and the general elevation ranges from 300 to 750 meters above mean sea level. Two main rivers, Krishna and Bhima, flow in the district. Black soil is predominant soil type in the district.

Answer – 4.Rugao, China.
Explanation
India finished second in 20th Asia Masters Athletics Championship held in Rugao, China. and bagged 146 medals, including 37 golds, 43 silvers and 66 bronze.China was topped.

Answer – 5. New Delhi
Explanation
The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its complement of personnel and aircraft assets ranks fourth amongst the airforces of the world.
♦ Headquarters – New Delhi
♦ Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) – Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh

Answer – 1. Karnataka
Explanation
Bacteria named as Allostreptomyces indica YIM 75704T, the bacterium belonged to Streptomycetaceae, a family of bacteria are largely found in soil and decaying vegetation. Most of them produce chains of spores and some are noted for their distinct ‘earthy’ odor that results from production of a volatile metabolite called geosmin.

Answer – 3.Rajkot
Explanation
Gujarat government had proposed this new Greenfield Airport at Hirasar, Rajkot, as the existing airport in Rajkot is capacity constrained with no further scope for expansion.

Answer – 3.9
Explanation
Embarkation Points (congregation place from where all the Hajis start the journey) to be reduced from 21 to 9. The 9 embarkation Points which have been retained are (1) Delhi (2) Lucknow (3) Kolkata (4) Ahmedabad (5) Mumbai (6) Chennai (7) Hyderabad (8) Bengaluru and (9) Cochin.

Answer – 2. Manipur
Explanation
Manipur government hosts Northeast labour ministers’ meeting. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has addressed a regional conference of north east labour ministers and officials to take a sincere effort to end the alienation of people from the north east on 6th Oct. 2017.

Answer – 2. China
Explanation
A BRICS-themed subway train with carriages representing the five member nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa has started test operations in China’s south-eastern Xiamen city.

Answer – 1.Preferential allotment
Explanation
IDBI Bank informed that its promoter the government of India, has increased its stake in the company to 77.79% by acquiring 3.81% shares through preferential allotment.

Answer – 1. Finlands Fortum Oyj
Explanation
Finlands Fortum Oyj MoU has been made only for co- operative institutional relationship and does not involve any joint venture or financial implication.

Answer – 5.Axis Bank
Explanation
Axis Bank has completed the acquisition of Freecharge for a cash consideration of 373.27 crore.It has also announced appointment of Sangram Singh as the CEO of Freecharge Payment Technologies Private Ltd.

Answer – 1.64th Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan.
Explanation
On Oct. 5 2017, National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) has signed a MoU with Finlands Fortum Oyj for developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure in upcoming development projects in India.

Answer – 3.October 8
Explanation
On October 8 2017, The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 85th anniversary. The celebrations were marked by a stellar show in the skies by various aircraft at the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad.

Answer – 2. Lausanne, Switzerland
Explanation
Lausanne, Switzerland is the Headquarters of The International Olympic Committee (IOC)
The stated mission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is to promote Olympic throughout the world and to lead the Olympic Movement.