18th October 2018 Current Affairs Quiz
18th October 2018 Current Affairs Quiz
1.M J Akbar resigns , he is Minister of_________________.
a)Educational minister
b)Minister of state for External Affairs
c)Minister of Environmental Affairs
d)Foreign minister
2.Who launched the model guidelines for Public-Private partnership in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)?
a)NITI Aayog
b)Atal innovation mission
c)Union public service commission
d)World bank
3.12th Asia-Europe Meeting summit begins in which country?
a)Abu Dhabi
b)Europe
c)Brussels
d)Mexico
4.The __________ general elections of National Assembly in Bhutan being held on 17th October 2018.
a)First
b)Second
c)Third
d)Fourth
5.Who become the India’s first silver-medalist in archery at the Youth Olympic Games?
a)Dipika kumari
b)Limba Ram
c)Jayanta Talukdar
d)Akash Malik
6.Which country built the spacecraft will set off for Mercury to determine whether the plant, which is the closest to the Sun (contains water)?
a)India
b)UK
c)US
d)Canada
7.The famous “Shahi Litchi” recently got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It belongs to which of the following state?
a)Punjab
b)Sikkim
c)Assam
d)Bihar
8.Who is the author of the book ‘Maharana Pratap: The Invincible Warrior’?
a)Jhumpa Lahiri
b)Vikram Seth
c)Rima Hooja
d)Amitabh Gosh
9.Along with Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi who sign strategic co-operation treaty?
a)Vladimir Putin
b)Mauricio Macri
c)Alexander Van der Bellen
d)Evo Morales
1. M J Akbar resigns , he is Minister of_________________.
The Minister of State for External Affairs Mobashar Jawed Akbar has resigned from his post in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment made by several women against him. The resignation comes in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment against him.
2. Who launched the model guidelines for Public-Private partnership in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)?
NITI Aayog has launched the model guidelines for Public-Private partnership in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). As per the guidelines, the private partner will invest in upgrading, building and deploying human resources, responsible for operational management and service delivery.
3. 12th Asia-Europe Meeting summit begins in which country?
The two-day 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit begins in Brussels, Belgium. Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu will lead the Indian delegation at Europa Building for Opening Ceremony of ASEM Summit. The theme this year is, 'Global Partners for Global Challenges'.
4. The __________ general elections of National Assembly in Bhutan being held on 17th October 2018.
The third General elections of National Assembly (the lower house of Parliament) in Bhutan being held today. The voters will seal the fate of total 94 candidates, 47 each from both the parties. Out of four lakh 38,000 registered voters, more than three lakhs are expected to exercise their franchise through EVMs.
5. Who become the India’s first silver-medalist in archery at the Youth Olympic Games?
Akash Malik (15-year) became India’s first silver-medallist in archery at the Youth Olympic Games. India concluded with 3 gold, 9 silver, and 1 bronze at the event that was launched in 2010.
6. Which country built the spacecraft will set off for Mercury to determine whether the plant, which is the closest to the Sun (contains water)?
UK-built spacecraft will set off for Mercury to determine whether the plant, which is the closest to the Sun (contains water). The European Space Agency's (ESA) BepiColombo mission will send two orbiters to explore the planet where the surface temperatures reach about 450 degrees Celsius. The space agency hopes to get answers to the questions raised by the previous missions such as whether the planet holds water. On 20th October, Spacecraft will launch from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
7. The famous “Shahi Litchi” recently got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It belongs to which of the following state?
The famous ‘Shahi litchi’ of North Bihar has got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag after Jardalu mango, Katarni rice and Magahi paan from the state. GI is a name (sign) used on products to certify that they possess certain qualities for being made or produced as per traditional methods or enjoy a certain reputation due to its geographical origin.
8. Who is the author of the book "Maharana Pratap: The Invincible Warrior" ?
A book on Maharana Pratap named “Maharana Pratap: The Invincible Warrior” authored by historian Rima Hooja has been released. The book narrates the life of Maharana Pratap, the great Rajput warrior and talks about the famous battle of ‘Haldighati’.
9. Along with Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi who sign strategic co-operation treaty?
Vladimir Putin (Russian President) and Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi (Egyptian President) have signed a strategic co-operation treaty to increase trade, military and other ties in Sochi. Mr al-Sisi hailed his talks with Mr. Putin and termed the agreement as a new chapter in the history of the countries' bilateral relations.