- April 1, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | The Union Cabinet approved the MoU between India and this country to establish bilateral cooperation activities in the field of Intellectual Property (IP). | |||||||
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Union
Cabinet approved the MoU between India and Canada to establish bilateral
cooperation activities in the field of Intellectual Property (IP). The
MoU is intended to promote innovation, creativity and economic growth in
both countries. Both countries can exchange best practices and work
together to raise awareness on IPRs and better protect Intellectual
Property Rights (IPRs).
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| 2. | This state will host the Asia's largest startup ecosystem congregation on April 6 & 7. | |||||||
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Asia's largest
startup ecosystem congregation, 'Huddle Kerala', will be held at
Kovalam on April 6 & 7. The initiative is envisaged to provide a
platform for start-ups to pitch their products & interact with a
wide array of technology & industry leaders from around the world.
It will primarily focus on emerging sectors like blockchain,
cryptocurrency, IoT, VR among other latest technologies.
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| 3. | Which of the following plans to introduce mPoS across India? | |||||||
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Fino Payments
Bank is planning to deploy multi-utility Android-based mPOS devices
across 10000 banking points across India in a phased manner. In context
of this news, abbreviation mPOS stands for mobile Point Of Sale.
Android-based mPOS is a handheld device with in-built finger print
scanner, card reader, camera, printer and tablet. It thus eliminates the
need for multiple devices that are currently used to facilitate finger
print authentication and digital transactions. Through mPOS devices,
Fino representatives will be able to provide all banking services viz,
account opening, deposit, withdrawal, money transfer, insurance sales
and Aadhaar-enabled payment systems (AEPS) to customers at their
doorstep.
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| 4. | YES Bank, IDFC, and 10 other financial institutions ties up with the following logistics company for truck loans. | |||||||
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Rivigo, a
homegrown logistics start-up that owns as well as acts as an aggregator
of trucks is tying up with YES Bank, IDFC, and 10 other financial
institutions to make cheaper funds available to truck owners and
operators on its platform. The funds will be available at an interest
rate of 1-2 percent per month, lower than the usual industry standard of
2-3 percent.
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| 5. | Pakistan and this country agree to resolve issues related to treatment of diplomats in line with 1992 Code of Conduct? | |||||||
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
India and
Pakistan have mutually agreed to resolve matters related to the
treatment of diplomats and diplomatic premises. In statements issued
last evening by both foreign ministries, India and Pakistan have
mutually agreed to resolve matters related to the treatment of diplomats
and diplomatic premises, in line with the 1992 'Code of Conduct' for
treatment of Diplomatic or Consular personnel in India and Pakistan. The
Code provides for "smooth and unhindered functioning" of the diplomatic
and consular officials of the two countries in conformity with the
international laws without violating their privileges and immunities.
The Code also says that the two countries should not resort to intrusive
and aggressive surveillance and actions such as verbal and physical
harassment, disconnection of phone lines and et cetera.
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| 6. | US state of New Jersey's State Assembly has declared which month as 'Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month'? | |||||||
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In wake of
increasing and unacceptable levels of anti-Sikh bigotry, US state of New
Jersey's State Assembly has declared April as 'Sikh Awareness and
Appreciation Month'. During the month of April, efforts will be made to
promote public awareness of the Sikh faith, recognise the important
contributions of the Sikh community and combat anti-Sikh bigotry. As per
US Government data, nearly 60 per cent of Americans know nothing about
Sikh religion or its practitioners. After 9/11 terrorist attacks in US,
rates of anti-Sikh bigotry rose dramatically as Sikhs in America are
often confused for Muslims.
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| 7. | Who has been elected the Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Southern Region for the 2018-19 period? | |||||||
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
R Dinesh,
Joint Managing Director of T V Sundram Iyengar and Sons, has been
elected Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Southern
Region for the 2018-19 period. R Dinesh is also the Chairman of CII
Institute of Logistics Advisory Council and Chairman of Logistics Sector
Skill Council. Before this appointment, he was Vice-Chairman of CII
Southern Region. Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu, Chairman and Managing Director
of Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd. that is based in Coimbatore, was elected
Deputy Chairman of CII Southern Region for 2018-19. Sanjay
Jayavarthanavelu has served as Chariman of CII Tamil Nadu State Council
during 2006-07. Also, he was the Chairman of Textiles (Sub-Committee),
CII Southern Region during 2002-04.
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| 8. | Which social networking service has introduced "Timestamps" to share a key moment from long, live videos? | |||||||
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Twitter has
introduced "Timestamps" - a new feature that will make it easier for its
users to share a key moment from long, live videos.This will help to
draw attention to the specific moment in a live video.The "Timestamps"
update has started rolling out on Twitter for Android and iOS devices.
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| 9. | Who of the following has been appointed as the Deputy Collector of Andra Pradeh? | |||||||
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh
government appointed shuttler Kidambi Srikanth as a Deputy Collector.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu gave the appointment
letter to Kidambi Srikanth in the presence of former All-England
champion and badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, in Amravati. Kidambi
Srikanth has received the Padma Shri award. He became the second
youngest sportsperson in India after PV Sindhu to bag the Padma Shri
award. After he won the title at the Indonesian Championship in June
2017, he was promised a government job.
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| 10. | Which military has successfully tested its latest intercontinental ballistic missile 'SARMAT' recently? | |||||||
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Russian
military has successfully tested its latest intercontinental ballistic
missile 'SARMAT'. The RS-28 Sarmat can cross South Pole as well as the
North Pole, the shortest route between Russia and US and can strike
targets anywhere in the world. Sarmat is intended to replace the
Soviet-designed Voyevoda, the world's heaviest ICBM known as "Satan" in
the West.
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| 11. | Which state government has decided to set up a "well-equipped" crime branch under the state police to deal with unlawful activities such as drug and narcotics peddling? | |||||||
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Tripura
government has decided to set up a "well-equipped" crime branch under
the state police to deal with unlawful activities such as drug and
narcotics peddling. The new wing will be modelled after Delhi Police's
crime branch. The crime branch would exclusively deal with crimes like
drug peddling, indulging in social unrest and crimes on women.
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| 12. | Who tops in the Indian Express list of most powerful Indians? | |||||||
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
India's Prime
Minister Narendra Modi has retained the top spot on 'IE 100 2018', The
List of Most Powerful Indians. PM Modi has retained the top spot as he
has been the face of BJP in every election (Assembly, by-poll or civic
polls) contested since 2014. UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi (at No. 5) is
the most powerful woman on the list. Surprisingly, President Ram Nath
Kovind's name has not featured in this list.
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| 13. | Scientists have identified __________ in the human body, which could understanding the spread of cancer within the body. | |||||||
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Scientists
have identified a new organ "interstitium" in the human body, which
could help in understanding the spread of cancer within the body.
"Interstitium" is a series of fluid-filled compartments, found beneath
the skin, as well as lining of gut, lungs, blood vessels and muscles.
These compartments join together to form a network supported by a mesh
of strong, flexible proteins.
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