Current Affairs Questions for IBPS PO Mains Exam: 16th November 2018 |

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Current Affairs Quiz for IBPS PO Mains 2018

The General Awareness Section of Banking Exams covers numerous sections in it like Banking Awareness, Static GK, and Current Affairs. But the most important thing that you might have noticed is that both the Banking Awareness and Static Awareness questions asked in the General Awareness Section are based on Current Affairs only. The questions on Static and Banking Awareness are related to the countries, events or anything that has been in news for a while. Apart from the GA Section, an excellent knowledge of current news also helps you deal with the PI (Personal Interview) more efficiently so you do not give a mumble jumble answer to the interviewee’s simple questions. Here is a quiz on Current Affairs to let you assess your Current Affairs Knowledge.

Q1. Ashok Chawla has resigned with immediate effect from the lender’s board. He was the chairman of _________.

HDFC Bank

ICICI Bank

DENA Bank

Exim Bank

Yes Bank

Solution:

Ashok Chawla, chairman of Yes Bank Ltd, resigned with immediate effect from the lender’s board after being named in a corruption charge sheet by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Q2. The cyclonic storm _______has recently hit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Titli

Gaja

Ashwa

Meghna

Paja

Solution:

The cyclonic storm ‘Gaja’ over the Bay of Bengal lay at about 470 km southeast from Chennai and is set to make landfall between Cuddalore and Pamban bringing heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu. It will also cover some parts of Puducherry. Earlier it has hit the South Coastal part of Andhra Pradesh.

Q3. Which state will host National team camps while also becoming the home of the I-League side Indian Arrows, as per the recently signed MoU with All India Football Federation (AIFF)?

Madhya Pradesh

Chhattisgarh

Assam

Odisha

Meghalaya

Solution:

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the State government of Odisha signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Kalinga Stadium complex in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Odisha will host National team camps while also becoming the home of the I-League side Indian Arrows, according to the MoU.

Q4. Former footballer Joe Cole has retired at the age of 37. He played for_______.

England

France

Germany

Portugal

Jamaica

Solution:

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has retired at the age of 37. He played at 2002, 2006 and 2010 World Cups, making his final England appearance at the latter tournament in South Africa.

Q5. Recently who has won La Liga Player of the Year award?

Neymar

Kaka

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

Luka Modric

Solution:

Barcelona star Lionel Messi was named FIFA World Player of the Year, adding one more title to his abundant collection of soccer’s great honours. Messi lifted the prestigious award at FIFA’s gala ceremony in Zurich,

Q6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently attended the 13th East Asia Summit, which was held in __________.

Switzerland

Malaysia

France

Russia

Singapore

Solution:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 13th East Asia Summit in Singapore.

Q7. A report ‘World Energy Outlook’ stated that India will overtake the U.S. to become the world’s second-biggest emitter of carbon dioxide from the power sector before 2030. Which of the following organization publishes this report?

World Economic Forum

International Energy Agency

International Renewable Energy Agency

World Bank

International Atomic Energy Agency

Solution:

The International Energy Agency in its latest report ‘World Energy Outlook’ stated that India will overtake the U.S. to become the world’s second-biggest emitter of carbon dioxide from the power sector before 2030.

Q8. The government has recently announced to release a Rs __________ coin to commemorate the anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose hoisting the Tricolour for the first time at Port Blair.

100

125

Solution:

The government will release a Rs 75 coin to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose hoisting the Tricolour for the first time at Port Blair.

Q9. India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with _____ to research on affordable approaches to cancer.

The USA

The UAE

The EU

The UK

Nigeria

Solution:

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the partnership between Department of Biotechnology and Cancer Research UK (CRUK) for the India-UK Cancer Research Initiative has been signed in New Delhi.

Q10. ‘Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme’ of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) was recently launched by which ministry?

Railways Ministry

Agriculture Ministry

Statistics and Programme Implementation Ministry

HRD Ministry

Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry

Solution:

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh launched the ‘Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme’ of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). The schemes aim for attracting youth to cooperative business ventures.

Q11. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously agreed to lift sanctions against Eritrea after nine years. What is the capital of Eritrea?

Suva

Sarajevo

Asmara

Sofia

Moroni

Solution:

Asmara is the capital of Eritrea.

Q12. Minister of State for Human Resource Development recently launched a scheme ARPIT. What does 'R' stands for in ARPIT?

Refinery

Resource

Recommended

Refresher

Rise

Solution:

Satya Pal Singh, Minister of State for Human Resource Development, launched two new initiatives, namely, the Leadership for Academicians Programme (LEAP) and the Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) for higher education faculty.

Q13. Leadership for Academicians Programme (LEAP) was recently launched by which of the following ministry?

Steel Ministry

Railways Ministry

Defence Ministry

Textile Ministry

HRD Ministry

Solution:

Q14. As per the report 'World Energy Outlook' which is the biggest emitter carbon dioxide from the power sector?

The USA

India

France

China