11 th April, 2018 Current Affairs Questions for Bank (IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk & SBI PO) and Railways Exams April GA Quiz 11 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. Which of the following armed forces is going to conduct its biggest ever combat exercise along Pakistan and China borders? A. Indian Army B. Indian Navy C. Indian Air Force D. Indian Coast Guard E. None of these 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently launched India's first all-electric high-speed locomotive in Bihar. What is the capacity of locomotive? A. 14,000 horsepower B. 10,000 horsepower C. 12,000 horsepower D. 9,000 horsepower E. None of these 3. Who among the following has recently inaugurated the two-day Scientific Convention on World Homeopathy Day organized by the Ministry of AYUSH? A. Narendra Modi B. Venkaiah Naidu C. Ravi Shankar Prasad D. Rajnath Singh E. None of these
4. 1st meeting of NITI Forum for North East was recently held in which city? A. Agartala B. Guwahati C. Shillong D. Imphal E. None of these 5. As per the amended Income Tax rules by the government, who among the following are to be recognized as an independent category of applicants for obtaining a Permanent Account Number (PAN) for their tax-related transactions? A. Bi-genders B. Transgender C. Disabled persons D. Both B and C E. None of these 6. China and signed an MOU on third-party markets along Belt and Road? A. Singapore B. Malaysia C. South Korea D. India E. None of these 7. Which of the following countries has recently hosted International Conference on Human Rights in South Asia? A. India B. Bangladesh C. Nepal D. Sri Lanka E. None of these
8. Which of the following has banks has recently launched its UK subsidiary with an initial capital commitment of 225 million pounds from its parent entity? A. Bank of Baroda B. Punjab National Bank C. State Bank of India D. Bank of India E. None of these 9. Which of the following banks has recently decided to invest a total of Rs 80 billion in the Arun III hydropower project of Nepal? A. ICICI Bank B. State Bank of India C. Bank of Baroda D. Axis Bank E. None of these 10. Which of the following states has recently launched Water ATM Policy to provide clean drinking water to people at public places in cities? A. Rajasthan B. Punjab C. Madhya Pradesh D. Haryana E. None of these
Correct Answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C C B A B A C C B D Explanations: 1. Hints to Remember Who: Indian Air Force What: is going to conduct its biggest ever combat exercise along Pakistan and China borders When: published on 6th April 2018 The Indian Air Force (IAF) is going to conduct its biggest ever combat exercise along Pakistan and China borders. The exercise name Gagan Shakti 2018 will be taking place from April 10 to 23. Depending upon the order of the Air Force Chief, the Air Force will mobilise its assets in the war scenario within 48 hours of the orders. Meanwhile, the IAF is readying to mobilise its entire asset and equipment inventory to conduct its biggest exercise ever. For the complete information kindly visit given link:
2. Hints to Remember Who: Prime Minister Narendra Modi What: launched India s first 12,000 horsepower electric locomotive from Bihar's Madhepura locomotive factory When: published on 10th April 2018 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently launched India s first 12,000 horsepower electric locomotive from Bihar's Madhepura locomotive factory. Modi reached Bihar to attend the centenary celebrations of the Champaran Satyagraha as a part of "Chalo Champaran Campaign". The theme of the centenary celebrations of the Champaran Satyagraha is "Satyagraha se Swachhagrah". Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union minister Radha Mohan Singh and other dignitaries received PM Modi. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/iaf-to-conduct-biggest-combat-exercisealong-pak-china-borders/articleshow/63645870.cms http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/modi-to-launch-india-s-most-powerfulelectric-locomotive-in-bihar-10-facts-118041000209_1.html
3. Hints to Remember Who: the Vice President of India Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu What: inaugurated the two-day Scientific Convention on World Homeopathy Day organized by the Ministry of AYUSH When: published on 10th April 2018 The Vice President of India Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu has recently inaugurated the two-day Scientific Convention on World Homeopathy Day organized by the Ministry of AYUSH. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik presided over the inaugural function. Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha Dr. Manoj Rajoria and Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha were the Guests of Honour. The theme of the two-day convention is Innovate: Evolve, Progress: Exploring Science since 40 years. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/3570-vice-president-inaugurates-scientific-convention-onworld-homoeopathy-day
4. Hints to Remember Who: the first meeting of NITI Forum for North East What: was held Where: in Agartala When: published on 10th April 2018 The first meeting of the newly constituted NITI Forum for North East was held in Agartala, Tripura today. The meeting, organized by the NITI Aayog, Ministry of DoNER and the North Eastern Council (NEC), was co-chaired by the Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog, Shri Rajeev Kumar and the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh. Chief Minister of Tripura, Shri Biplab Kumar Deb, Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri Neiphiu Rio and the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Sangma, besides Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Chowna Mein also participated in the day-long deliberations. Senior Ministers, Chief Secretaries and senior officers of the Central Ministries and State Governments were also present. For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://ddnews.gov.in/national/1st-meeting-niti-forum-north-east-held-agartala
5. Hints to Remember Who: Transgenders What: are to be recognized as independent gender category in PAN form When: published on 10th April 2018 The government has amended Income Tax rules that will now allow transgenders to be recognised as an independent category of applicants for obtaining a Permanent Account Number (PAN) for their tax-related transactions. The move is to help transgenders obtain their PAN card and help them link it with their Aadhaar cards. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), which frames policy for the department, issued a notification yesterday that provides a new tick box for the transgenders to apply for the PAN. The notification, issued under sections 139A and 295 of the Income Tax Act, specifies the new application process for obtaining a PAN number by an individual. Till now, only male and female gender categories were available to be chosen on the PAN application form. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/transgenders-to-be-recognised-asindependent-gender-category-in-pan-form/article23490145.ece
6. Hints to Remember Who: China and Singapore What: signed an MOU on third-party markets along Belt and Road When: published on 8th April 2018 Singapore and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Beijing on Sunday to promote greater collaboration between Singapore and Chinese companies in third-party markets along the Belt and Road. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a mega project initiated by China to connect countries across Europe, Africa and Asia together via ancient land and sea trade routes. Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong and the People's Republic of China's (PRC) National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice Chairman Zhang Yong signed the MOU in the presence of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, on the sidelines of Prime Minister Lee's visit to China. Under the MOU, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), NDRC (China's lead agency for BRI) and Enterprise Singapore will form a working group to identify sectors and markets of mutual interest, and organise business matching activities and forums to facilitate third-party market cooperation between Singapore and Chinese companies along the Belt and Road. For the complete information kindly visit given link:
7. Hints to Remember Who: President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari What: has inaugurated International Conference on Human Rights in South Asia Where: in Kathmandu When: published on 9th April 2018 President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated an International Conference on Human Rights in South Asia in Kathmandu. The conference is organized by the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal. The representatives of Human Rights Commissions and institutions, human rights activists from 20 countries including India are participating in the 3-day event. The theme of the conference is "Identifying Challenges, Assessing Progress, Moving Forward: Addressing Impunity and Realizing Human Rights in South Asia". For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/singapore-china-sign-mou-on-thirdparty-markets-along-belt-and-road http://ddinews.gov.in/international/nepal-president-inaugurates-international-conferencehuman-rights-south-asia
8. Hints to Remember Who: State Bank of India What: launched its UK subsidiary with an initial capital commitment of 225 million pounds from its parent entity When: published on 10th April 2018 State Bank of India has recently launched its UK subsidiary, SBI (UK) Limited with an initial capital commitment of 225 million pounds from its parent entity. India's largest state-owned bank, which celebrated the new subsidiary with a special event in London, becomes the first foreign bank in the UK to ringfence its retail division from its wholesale business. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/sbi-launches-uksubsidiary-with-225-mn-pounds-capital/articleshow/63694358.cms 9. Hints to Remember Who: State Bank of India
What: has decided to invest a total of Rs 80 billion in the Arun III hydropower project of Nepal When: published on 9th April 2018 State Bank of India has decided to invest a total of Rs 80 billion in the Arun III hydropower project of Nepal, which has 900 megawatts (MW) electricity production capacities. The SJVN, which has been awarded the construction of the mega power project of Nepal, has made an informal agreement with the SBI to acquire the investment as a loan and soon will make the formal agreement. For the complete information kindly visit given link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/sbi-to-invest-rs-80-bn-inhydropower-project-of-nepal/articleshow/63676628.cms 10. Hints to Remember Who: Haryana Government What: has launched Water ATM Policy to provide clean drinking water to people at public places in cities When: published on 9th April 2018 The Haryana government has recently launched Water ATM Policy to provide clean drinking water to people at public places in cities.
The urban local bodies minister said that residents of cities in Haryana can now look forward to having a water ATM every 400 metres. For the complete information kindly visit given link: http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/hry-govt-comes-up-with-water-atm-policyfor-urban-areas-118040900928_1.html
Top 10 News of the Day: 11 th April, 2018 1. Haryana Government has launched Water ATM Policy to provide clean drinking water to people at public places in cities. (Top 10 questions of current affairs 11 th April 2018) The Haryana government has recently launched Water ATM Policy to provide clean drinking water to people at public places in cities. The urban local bodies minister said that residents of cities in Haryana can now look forward to having a water ATM every 400 metres. 2. State Bank of India has decided to invest a total of Rs 80 billion in the Arun III hydropower project of Nepal. (Daily Current Affairs Capsule of 11 th April 2018) State Bank of India has decided to invest a total of Rs 80 billion in the Arun III hydropower project of Nepal, which has 900 megawatts (MW) electricity production capacities. The SJVN, which has been awarded the construction of the mega power project of Nepal, has made an informal agreement with the SBI to acquire the investment as a loan and soon will make the formal agreement. 3. State Bank of India launched its UK subsidiary with an initial capital commitment of 225 million pounds from its parent entity.
(Current Affairs Quiz 11 th April 2018) State Bank of India has recently launched its UK subsidiary, SBI (UK) Limited with an initial capital commitment of 225 million pounds from its parent entity. India's largest state-owned bank, which celebrated the new subsidiary with a special event in London, becomes the first foreign bank in the UK to ringfence its retail division from its wholesale business. 4. President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari has inaugurated International Conference on Human Rights in South Asia. (Important Current Affairs Questions of 11 th April 2018) President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated an International Conference on Human Rights in South Asia in Kathmandu. The conference is organized by the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal. The representatives of Human Rights Commissions and institutions, human rights activists from 20 countries including India are participating in the 3-day event. The theme of the conference is "Identifying Challenges, Assessing Progress, Moving Forward: Addressing Impunity and Realizing Human Rights in South Asia". 5. China and Singapore signed an MOU on third-party markets along Belt and Road. (11 th April 2018 Current Affairs)
Singapore and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Beijing on Sunday to promote greater collaboration between Singapore and Chinese companies in third-party markets along the Belt and Road. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a mega project initiated by China to connect countries across Europe, Africa and Asia together via ancient land and sea trade routes. Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong and the People's Republic of China's (PRC) National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice Chairman Zhang Yong signed the MOU in the presence of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, on the sidelines of Prime Minister Lee's visit to China. 6. Transgenders are to be recognized as independent gender category in PAN form. (Important MCQs of Current Affairs 11 th April 2018) The government has amended Income Tax rules that will now allow transgenders to be recognised as an independent category of applicants for obtaining a Permanent Account Number (PAN) for their tax-related transactions. The move is to help transgenders obtain their PAN card and help them link it with their Aadhaar cards. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), which frames policy for the department, issued a notification yesterday that provides a new tick box for the transgenders to apply for the PAN. The notification, issued under sections 139A and 295 of the Income Tax Act, specifies the new
application process for obtaining a PAN number by an individual. Till now, only male and female gender categories were available to be chosen on the PAN application form. 7. The first meeting of NITI Forum for North East was held in Agartala. (Today Current Affairs Questions of 11 th April 2018) The first meeting of the newly constituted NITI Forum for North East was held in Agartala, Tripura. The meeting, organized by the NITI Aayog, Ministry of DoNER and the North Eastern Council (NEC), was co-chaired by the Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog, Shri Rajeev Kumar and the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh. Chief Minister of Tripura, Shri Biplab Kumar Deb, Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri Neiphiu Rio and the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Sangma, besides Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Chowna Mein also participated in the day-long deliberations. Senior Ministers, Chief Secretaries and senior officers of the Central Ministries and State Governments were also present. 8. Vice President of India Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the two-day Scientific Convention on World Homeopathy Day. (11 April 2018 Current Affairs Questions)
The Vice President of India Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu has recently inaugurated the two-day Scientific Convention on World Homeopathy Day organized by the Ministry of AYUSH. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik presided over the inaugural function. Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha Dr. Manoj Rajoria and Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha were the Guests of Honour. The theme of the two-day convention is Innovate: Evolve, Progress: Exploring Science since 40 years. 9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India s first 12,000 horsepower electric locomotive from Bihar's Madhepura locomotive factory. (Daily MCQs on current Affairs of 11 th April 2018) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently launched India s first 12,000 horsepower electric locomotive from Bihar's Madhepura locomotive factory. Modi reached Bihar to attend the centenary celebrations of the Champaran Satyagraha as a part of "Chalo Champaran Campaign". The theme of the centenary celebrations of the Champaran Satyagraha is "Satyagraha se Swachhagrah". Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union minister Radha Mohan Singh and other dignitaries received PM Modi.
10. Indian Air Force is going to conduct its biggest ever combat exercise along Pakistan and China borders. (Important Current GK Questions of April, 11 th 2018) The Indian Air Force (IAF) is going to conduct its biggest ever combat exercise along Pakistan and China borders. The exercise name Gagan Shakti 2018 will be taking place from April 10 to 23. Depending upon the order of the Air Force Chief, the Air Force will mobilise its assets in the war scenario within 48 hours of the orders. Meanwhile, the IAF is readying to mobilise its entire asset and equipment inventory to conduct its biggest exercise ever.