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Current Affairs Quiz 11. 01. 2018

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Question 1

A paper on ‘Making It Easier to Apply for a Bank Account: A Study of the Indian Market’:
1) Has been released by RBI
2) Examines the Jan Dhan Yojana.
3) Reveals gender gap in Jan Dhan Yojana.
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Question 2

Golden Globe Awards:
1) Recognizes excellence in film as well as television
2) Recognizes excellence in both domestic and foreign.
3) Has been awarded to Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri for best motion picture, drama.
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Question 3

Consider the following statements:
1) Hyperloop is a proposed mode of passenger transportation which is two-to-three times faster than fastest high-speed rail.
2) Hyperloop has not got success primarily because of its high cost.
3) Hyperloop may help to combat climate change.
Which of the above statements are correct:

Question 4

Consider the following statements:
1) The 'artificial leaf' is a device that can convert the energy of sunlight directly into storable chemical form.
2) The artificial leaf has potential to provide eco-friendly energy.
3) The artificial leaf absorbs sunlight to generate hydrogen fuel from water.
Which of the above statements are correct:

Question 5

Startup India is a flagship programme of the current government which is supporting and aiding the surge in entrepreneurship in India. Consider the following statements in this regard:
(i) A startup is an entity which must be incorporated or registered in India
(ii) The startup must not be older than 5 years
(iii)The annual turnover must not exceed Rs. 25 crore in any preceding financial year
(iv) It is eligible for tax benefits only after certification from the Inter-Ministerial Board
Which of the above statements are false?

Question 6

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Medaram Jatara:
1) It is the biggest tribal festival in Asia.
2) It is held in state of Andhra Pradesh.
3) After Kumbha Mela, the Medaram jatara attracts the largest number of devotees in the country.
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Question 7

Which of the following countries are transcontinental due to their location?

Question 8

The Indian government is taking fast-track measures to decimate shadow economy. Why is shadow economy harmful for a country?
(i) Such illicit activities reduces tax base and revenue of the government
(ii) It creates an un-level playing field for legitimate businesses
(iii) It gives an artificial boost to the national GDP without actual job creation
(iv) It is often connected to funding of criminal activities like smuggling and terrorism
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Question 9

Consider the following statements regarding 18th All India Whips’ Conference:
1) The conference is going to be organized in New Delhi.
2) Under the conference, the e-Sansad and e-Vidhan projects will be rolled out by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Question 10

Zuma Mission:
1) Has been launched to study the planet Mercury.
2) Has been launched by NASA.
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