“5th April, 2018” Current Affairs Questions for Bank (IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk & SBI PO) and Railways Exams
April GA Quiz 5
Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below.
1. The 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games has recently begun in which country with a colourful opening ceremony?
A. New Zealand B. Australia C. England D. Japan E. None of these
2. Which of the following banks has recently received RBI's approval to buy the securities services arm of IL&FS?
A. Yes Bank B. ICICI Bank C. IndusInd Bank D. Kotak Mahindra E. None of these
3. In line with the Digital India initiative, who among the following has recently launched digital platforms for ease of farm export?
A. Piyush Goyal B. Suresh Prabhu C. Arun Jaitley D. Manohar Parrikar E. None of these
4. Which of the following cities is going to host the strategically important trilateral dialogue between India, Japan and USA recently?
A. Mumbai B. Coimbatore C. Chennai D. New Delhi E. None of these
5. The trial run of the first container train between India and ______________ was flagged off from Kolkata city?
A. Sri Lanka B. Bhutan C. Nepal D. Bangladesh E. None of these
6. Hubble telescope has recently captured image of “Icarus”, farthest star ever seen. The telescope has been developed by:
A. JAXA B. ISRO C. NASA D. CNSA E. None of these
7. Who among the following has recently been elected as president of Badminton Association of India?
A. Sarbananda Sonowal B. Pema Khandu C. Tarun Gogoi D. Himanta Biswa Sarma
E. None of these
8. Which of the following e-portals has recently been awarded for best emerging online Education Portal in North India?
A. Big Think B. Study Khazana C. India study channel D. Study Nation 360
E. None of these
9. With an aim to promote breastfeeding, which of the following states has recently launched Mother's Absolute Affection (MAA) programme?
A. Haryana B. Himachal Pradesh C. West Bengal D. Madhya Pradesh
E. None of these
10. Which of the following private sector banks has recently launched a pilot WhatsApp enterprise solution to communicate with its customers?
A. IDFC Bank B. IndusInd BanK C. HDFC Bank D. ICICI Bank E. None of these
Correct Answers:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B C B D D C D B B B
Explanations:
1.
Hints to Remember
Who: 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games
What: has begun
Where: in Gold Coast, Australia
When: published on 4th April 2018
The 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games has recently begun in Gold Coast, Australia, with a colourful opening ceremony.
Carrara Stadium has been chosen as the venue to host the opening ceremony. These Games marked the 5th time that Australia has hosted the games. India was represented at the opening ceremony by a contingent of over 200 athletes who were led by flag-bearer P V Sindhu.
For the complete information kindly visit given link:
http://www.news.com.au/sport/commonwealth-games/updates-from-the-commonwealth-games-on-the-gold-coast/news-story/7923b4f839d2be0d2660cf3ec689714e
2.
Hints to Remember
Who: IndusInd Bank
What: received RBI's approval to buy the securities services arm of IL&FS
When: published on 4th April 2018
Private sector lender IndusInd Bank has received RBI's approval to buy the securities services arm of IL&FS.
The Reserve Bank has granted approval for the proposed acquisition, announced IndusInd Bank.
In March 2017, the bank entered an agreement with Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services, the promoter shareholder of IL&FS Securities Services Ltd (ISSL), to acquire 100 per cent stake in ISSL.
For the complete information kindly visit given link:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/indusind-bank-gets-rbi-nod-to-acquire-ilfs-arm/articleshow/63611584.cms
3.
Hints to Remember
Who: Suresh Prabhu
What: launched digital platforms for ease of farm export
When: published on 3rd April 2018
In line with the Digital India initiative, Suresh Prabhu has launched digital platforms for ease of farm export.
While launching the portals, commerce and industry minister Suresh Prabhu said that potential for agricultural and food export will get a great boost due to these digital initiatives.
The digital platforms, developed by the Export Inspection Council, have integrated the entire export food chain by linking primary production, chain catch, aquaculture pond, dairy farms and apiaries.
For the complete information kindly visit given link:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/government-launches-digital-platforms-for-ease-of-farm-export/articleshow/63599102.cms
4.
Hints to Remember
Who: New Delhi
What: is going to host the strategically important trilateral dialogue between India, Japan and USA
When: published on 3rd April 2018
New Delhi is going to host the trilateral dialogue between India, Japan and USA this week ahead of the summit between US President Donald Trump and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe at Mar-a-Lago later this month.
The Trump administration has sent two of its senior diplomats from the state department — principal deputy assistant secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells and acting assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton—to co-lead the American delegation for the trilateral dialogue.
For the complete information kindly visit given link:
https://www.livemint.com/Politics/vcHzQnR5XsURsFaq95d6YL/IndiaJapanUS-trilateral-in-New-Delhi-ahead-of-Donald-Trump.html
5.
Hints to Remember
Who: Trial run of first India-Bangladesh container train
What: was flagged off from Kolkata city
When: published on 4th April 2018
The trial run of the first container train between India and Bangladesh was flagged off from Kolkata city.
The train left for Bangladesh with 60 containers loaded with almost 1,200 tonnes of de-oiled cake, used as a raw material for animal feed. It will pass through Sealdah, Naihati, Ranaghat and Gede in India and Darsana and Ishurdi in Bangladesh before reaching Bangabandhu West station, 117 kilometres off capital city of Dhaka.
For the complete information kindly visit given link:
http://ddinews.gov.in/national/trial-run-first-india-bangladesh-container-train-flagged
6.
Hints to Remember
Who: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope
What: has captured image of “Icarus”, farthest star ever seen
When: published on 3rd April 2018
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has recently discovered the farthest individual star ever seen - an enormous blue stellar body nicknamed “Icarus” located over halfway across the universe.
The star, harboured in a very distant spiral galaxy, is so far away that its light has taken nine billion years to reach Earth. It appears to us as it did when the universe was about 30 per cent of its current age.
Normally, the star would be too faint to view, even with the world's largest telescopes.
However, through a phenomenon called gravitational lensing that tremendously amplifies the star's feeble glow, astronomers were able to pinpoint this faraway star and set a new distance record.
For the complete information kindly visit given link:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/nasa-s-hubble-telescope-captures-image-of-icarus-farthest-star-ever-seen-118040300278_1.html
7.
Hints to Remember
Who: Himanta Biswa Sarma
What: has been elected as president of Badminton Association of India
When: published on 3rd April 2018
Himanta Biswa Sarma has recently been elected as the president of the Badminton Association of India unopposed during the federation's annual general body meeting and election in Goa.
Sarma, a cabinet ranked minister and convener of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), took over as the interim president of BAI last year after the demise of former president Akhilesh Das Gupta. He will serve as the president for a term of four years.
Former Tamil Nadu Badminton Association president and former Union minister, Anbumani Ramadoss was elected as the treasurer uncontested. Ramadoss is currently a sitting Lok Sabha MP from Dharmapuri constituency.
Ajay Singhania of Haryana Badminton Association beat KK Sharma of Rajasthan Badminton Association and former secretary of Rajasthan Cricket Association to the post of general secretary.
For the complete information kindly visit given link:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/badminton/himanta-biswa-sarma-elected-as-president-of-badminton-association-of-india/articleshow/63599501.cms
8.
Hints to Remember
Who: Study Khazana
What: was awarded for best emerging online Education Portal in North India
When: published on 4th April 2018
Study Khazana, an e-portal founded by CA Sana Baqai has been awarded "For best emerging online Education Portal in North India".
The Award was given by Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore at 'World Education Summit and Award 2018 at New Delhi'.
Sana Baqai, the Founder of Study Khazana said, "This was the moment of pride and great honor on receiving the prestigious award." Study Khazana is an attempt to bring education-deprived aspirants under one portal and contribute towards the journey of transforming education. Through Study Khazana we purport to provide quality of education irrespective of geographical boundaries to promote open knowledge movement.
For the complete information kindly visit given link:
http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Indian-Business/2018-04-04/Sharmila-Tagore-presents-award-to-Study-Khazana-for-best-emerging-E-Portal-From-North-India/371640
9.
Hints to Remember
Who: Himachal Pradesh
What: launched Mother's Absolute Affection (MAA) programme
When: published on 4th April 2018
With an aim to promote breastfeeding, Himachal Pradesh Health Minister Vipin Parmar has recently launched Mother's Absolute Affection (MAA) programme in the state.
Breastfeeding help in reducing the incidence of infant mortality and early childhood mortality and provides complete nutrition to a child. The aim of the programme was to make people aware about the importance of breastfeeding, he said.
The minister directed the chief medical officers to monitor the implementation and impact of the programme to achieve goal that every children in the state are healthy.
For the complete information kindly visit given link:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/hp-health-minister-launches-programme-to-promote-breastfeeding-118040400044_1.html
10.
Hints to Remember
Who: IndusInd BanK
What: has launched a pilot WhatsApp enterprise solution to communicate with its customers
When: published on 3rd April 2018
Private sector lender IndusInd Bank has recently launched a pilot with WhatsApp enterprise solution in India to communicate with its customers.
The arrangement with WhatsApp will allow IndusInd Bank to start appearing as a verified account when it communicates with its customers.
The initial test phase will allow the bank to communicate important transaction alerts to the customers on WhatsApp.
It also allows two-way communication with replies to customer messages and provides basic banking services such as checking balance, mini statement, checking reward points as well as updation of Aadhaar through WhatsApp.
For the complete information kindly visit given link:
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/indusind-bank-in-pact-with-whatsapp-to-connect-customers/article23425316.ece
Top 10 News of the Day: 5th April, 2018
1. IndusInd BanK has launched a pilot WhatsApp enterprise solution to communicate with its
customers.
(Daily Current Affairs 5th April 2018)
Private sector lender IndusInd Bank has recently launched a pilot with WhatsApp enterprise
solution in India to communicate with its customers.
The arrangement with WhatsApp will allow IndusInd Bank to start appearing as a verified
account when it communicates with its customers.
The initial test phase will allow the bank to communicate important transaction alerts to the
customers on WhatsApp.
It also allows two-way communication with replies to customer messages and provides basic
banking services such as checking balance, mini statement, checking reward points as well as
updation of Aadhaar through WhatsApp.
2. Himachal Pradesh launched Mother's Absolute Affection (MAA) programme.
(5th April 2018 Current Affairs in Short)
With an aim to promote breastfeeding, Himachal Pradesh Health Minister Vipin Parmar has
recently launched Mother's Absolute Affection (MAA) programme in the state.
Breastfeeding help in reducing the incidence of infant mortality and early childhood mortality
and provides complete nutrition to a child. The aim of the programme was to make people
aware about the importance of breastfeeding, he said.
The minister directed the chief medical officers to monitor the implementation and impact of
the programme to achieve goal that every children in the state are healthy.
3. Study Khazana was awarded for best emerging online Education Portal in North India.
(Top 10 Current Affairs Question Questions of 5th April 2018)
Study Khazana, an e-portal founded by CA Sana Baqai has been awarded "For best emerging
online Education Portal in North India".
The Award was given by Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore at 'World Education Summit and
Award 2018 at New Delhi'.
Sana Baqai, the Founder of Study Khazana said, "This was the moment of pride and great
honor on receiving the prestigious award." Study Khazana is an attempt to bring education-
deprived aspirants under one portal and contribute towards the journey of transforming
education. Through Study Khazana we purport to provide quality of education irrespective of
geographical boundaries to promote open knowledge movement.
4. Himanta Biswa Sarma has been elected as president of Badminton Association of India.
(Daily Current GK Updates of 5th April 2018)
Himanta Biswa Sarma has recently been elected as the president of the Badminton Association
of India unopposed during the federation's annual general body meeting and election in Goa.
Sarma, a cabinet ranked minister and convener of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA),
took over as the interim president of BAI last year after the demise of former president
Akhilesh Das Gupta. He will serve as the president for a term of four years.
Former Tamil Nadu Badminton Association president and former Union minister, Anbumani
Ramadoss was elected as the treasurer uncontested. Ramadoss is currently a sitting Lok Sabha
MP from Dharmapuri constituency.
Ajay Singhania of Haryana Badminton Association beat KK Sharma of Rajasthan Badminton
Association and former secretary of Rajasthan Cricket Association to the post of general
secretary.
5. NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured image of “Icarus”, farthest star ever seen.
(April, 5th 2018 Important Current Affairs Questions)
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has recently discovered the farthest individual star ever seen -
an enormous blue stellar body nicknamed “Icarus” located over halfway across the universe.
The star, harboured in a very distant spiral galaxy, is so far away that its light has taken nine
billion years to reach Earth. It appears to us as it did when the universe was about 30 per cent
of its current age.
Normally, the star would be too faint to view, even with the world's largest telescopes.
However, through a phenomenon called gravitational lensing that tremendously amplifies the
star's feeble glow, astronomers were able to pinpoint this faraway star and set a new distance
record.
6. Trial run of first India-Bangladesh container train was flagged off from Kolkata city.
(Important Current Affairs Questions and Answers of April, 5th 2018)
The trial run of the first container train between India and Bangladesh was flagged off from
Kolkata city.
The train left for Bangladesh with 60 containers loaded with almost 1,200 tonnes of de-oiled
cake, used as a raw material for animal feed. It will pass through Sealdah, Naihati, Ranaghat
and Gede in India and Darsana and Ishurdi in Bangladesh before reaching Bangabandhu West
station, 117 kilometres off capital city of Dhaka.
7. New Delhi is going to host the strategically important trilateral dialogue between India,
Japan and USA.
(Today’s Current Affairs Quiz 5th April 2018)
New Delhi is going to host the trilateral dialogue between India, Japan and USA this week
ahead of the summit between US President Donald Trump and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe at
Mar-a-Lago later this month.
The Trump administration has sent two of its senior diplomats from the state department —
principal deputy assistant secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells and
acting assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton—to co-lead
the American delegation for the trilateral dialogue.
8. Suresh Prabhu has launched digital platforms for ease of farm export.
(5th April 2018 Current Affairs MCQs)
In line with the Digital India initiative, Suresh Prabhu has launched digital platforms for ease of
farm export.
While launching the portals, commerce and industry minister Suresh Prabhu said that
potential for agricultural and food export will get a great boost due to these digital initiatives.
The digital platforms, developed by the Export Inspection Council, have integrated the entire
export food chain by linking primary production, chain catch, aquaculture pond, dairy farms
and apiaries.
9. IndusInd Bank has received RBI's approval to buy the securities services arm of IL&FS.
(Top 10 MCQs of Current Affairs: 5th April 2018:)
Private sector lender IndusInd Bank has received RBI's approval to buy the securities services
arm of IL&FS.
The Reserve Bank has granted approval for the proposed acquisition, announced IndusInd
Bank.
In March 2017, the bank entered an agreement with Infrastructure Leasing and Financial
Services, the promoter shareholder of IL&FS Securities Services Ltd (ISSL), to acquire 100 per
cent stake in ISSL.
10. 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games has begun in Gold Coast, Australia.
(Important Daily Current Affairs 5th April 2018)
The 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games has recently begun in Gold Coast, Australia,
with a colourful opening ceremony.
Carrara Stadium has been chosen as the venue to host the opening ceremony. These Games
marked the 5th time that Australia has hosted the games. India was represented at the
opening ceremony by a contingent of over 200 athletes who were led by flag-bearer P V
Sindhu.