Current Affairs Questions for ESIC UDC and Steno Exam: 2nd April 2019 |

Dear Aspirants,

Current Affairs Questions for Upcoming Competitive Exams:

The General Awareness Section of Banking Exams covers numerous sections like Banking Awareness, Static GK, and Current Affairs. So it becomes important for you all to cover this particular section with sincerity and seriousness. Knowledge of current news also helps you deal with the PI and GD more efficiently. Here is a quiz on Current Affairs to let you assess your Current Affairs Knowledge.

Q1. Who among the following has won Slovakia’s presidential election, making her the country’s first female head of state?

Ritt Bjerregaard

Violeta Bulc

Emma Bonino

Maria Damanaki

Zuzana Caputova

Solution:

Anti-graft lawyer Zuzana Caputova won Slovakia’s presidential election, making her the country’s first female head of state. The 45-year old political novice won about 58.3% of the voted ahead of the more politically savvy European commissioner Maros Sefcovic who took 41.7%.

Q2. The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935. It was established on the recommendation of the ____________.

Hilton Robert Commission

Young Simon Commission

Hilton Young Commission

Simon Commission

Shashtri Commission

Solution:

The Central Bank of India is celebrating its 84th establishment day today. The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935, in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The bank was established on the recommendation of the Hilton Young Commission.

Q3. Which of the following country defeated India in the penalty shootout in the final of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2019?

India

South Korea

Malaysia

Indonesia

Japan

Solution:

South Korea defeated India in the penalty shootout in the final of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2019.

Q4. The Reserve Bank set the average base rate to be charged from borrowers by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and micro-finance institutions (MFIs) at________ for the first quarter of the next fiscal (April-June).

3.45%

4.67%

7.52%

8.33%

9.21%

Solution:

The Reserve Bank set the average base rate to be charged from borrowers by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and micro-finance institutions (MFIs) at 9.21% for the first quarter of the next fiscal (April-June).

Q5. Who among the following has been appointed as MD and CEO of ICICI Securities, a subsidiary of ICICI bank?

Vijay Chauhan

Vijay Chandok

Sandeep Bakshi

Sandeep Kapoor

Ram Kumar Verma

Solution:

Executive Director of ICICI Bank, Vijay Chandok has been appointed as MD and CEO of ICICI Securities, a subsidiary of ICICI bank.

Q6. Which of the following organization has become the ‘first Indian shipyard’ to build and deliver 100 warships?

Western India Shipyard Limited

Goa Shipyard Limited

Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers Ltd

Bharati Shipyard Limited,

Hindustan Shipyard Limited,

Solution:

Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) became the ‘first Indian shipyard’ to build and deliver 100 warships.

Q7. The amalgamation of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank into the Bank of Baroda (BoB) has come into effect and all branches of the former two will function as branches of BoB. The merged entity would also receive ________ fund infusion from the government.

Rs 5,042 crore

Rs 2,987 crore

Rs 8,672 crore

Rs 4,321 crore

Rs 7,065 crore

Solution:

The amalgamation of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank into the Bank of Baroda (BoB) has come into effect and all branches of the former two will function as branches of BoB. The merged entity would also receive Rs 5,042 crore fund infusion from the government.

Q8. Which of the following organization has developed its ‘largest power storage system in Asia’ at Osaka train station in Japan?

Google

ISA

EnerSys

Tesla

Power Grid

Solution:

Tesla has developed its ‘largest power storage system in Asia’ at Osaka train station in Japan to reduce energy demand and provide emergency backup power to trains in Japan.

Q9. ‘OpenSignal’s Hottest city for 4G Availability’ reveals the 4G Availability in India’s 50 largest cities. Which of the following city has topped the list?

New Delhi

Dhanbad

Srinagar

Ranchi

Mumbai

Solution:

A report by OpenSignal, which is named as ‘OpenSignal’s Hottest city for 4G Availability’ reveals the 4G Availability in India’s 50 largest cities. Out of the 50 cities, Dhanbad has the highest 4G availability of 95.3%, followed by Ranchi which has 95% of 4G Availability.

Q10. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the country’s newest satellite named _________, from Sriharikota launch station. The spacecraft meant to provide electronic intelligence to the Armed Forces is the first of its kind for the country.

DEFISAT

PERISAT

OMISAT

CARTOSAT

EMISAT

Solution:

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the country’s newest satellite named EMISAT, from Sriharikota launch station. The spacecraft meant to provide electronic intelligence to the Armed Forces is the first of its kind for the country.

Q11. Switzerland’s Roger Federer defeats USA’s John Isner in straight sets to lift his 101st career title at the________.

Cincinnati Masters

India Open

Miami Open

US Open

Hopman Cup

Solution:

Switzerland’s Roger Federer defeats USA’s John Isner in straight sets to lift his 101st career title at the Miami Open. Federer is now behind only America’s Jimmy Connors with 109 career singles titles.

Q12. Who among the following won the 2019 India Open, a badminton tournament in 'Men’s Singles' Category?

Wang Chi-lin

Viktor Axelsen

Srikanth Kidambi

Ricky Karanda Suwardi

Lee Yang

Solution:

Viktor Axelsen of Denmark won The 2019 India Open, a badminton tournament in 'Men’s Singles' Category.

Q13. Who among the following won the 2019 India Open, a badminton tournament in 'Women’s Singles' Category?

Lee Meng Yean

Chow Mei Kuan

He Bingjiao