Weekly Current Affairs Quiz: February 19 to February 25, 2018
1. Which country's President has recently extended the National Emergency for 30 days? a Maldives b. Iraq c. Iran d. China
2. In which of the following states, with the cooperation of Israel, the first regional agricultural center of the North-East will be inaugurated? a Bihar b. Manipur c. Mizoram d. None of these
3. Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has announced the formation of an empowered expert committee (EEC) under the chairmanship of which of the following for the selection of excellent institutes in the country? a Ideal Sen Anand b N Gopalaswamy c. Rahul Sachdev d. None of these
4. What is the name of political party formed by actor Kamal Hassan recently? a Amount god restraint b. Makkal Policy Maiyam c. Policy arm equation d. Adkom Policy Khaymah
5. What was the first time that a Muslim-dominated country was set to be organized for Women's Fashion Week for the first time? a Iran b. Kuwait c. Jordan d. Saudi Arabia
6. Where will the first regional agricultural center be inaugurated on March 7 with the help of Israeli cooperation? a Mizoram b. Assam c. Manipur d. Arunachal Pradesh
7. Recently, which country's one company announced the construction of a 70-storey building with wood? a Canada b Japan c. South korea France
8. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Kilometer-long JP-Malkangiri Rail Line project at the total cost of 2676.11 crore? a 80km b. 100 kilometers c. 110 kilometers d. 130 Kms.
9. How much has the Central Cabinet approved the formation of National Urban Housing Fund (NUHF)? a 24,000 crores rupees b. 45,000 crores c. 60,000 crores d. 70,000 crores
10. What recent indigenously built medium-range killer missile was successfully tested, which has an antidote to 2,000 kilometers? a Earth 2b. Sky 2 c. Fire 2d. Air 3
11. The CFO, Vice President and Board Member of the Jewelery Company, who has been involved in the PNB loan scam of the recent Rs 11,300 crore exposed recently, has resigned? a Gitanjali James b. PP Jewelers c. Tanishq d. Rudra Jewelry
12. What is the name of the first Indian player to take five wickets in all three formats of cricket? a R Ashwin b. Mohit Sharma c. Bhubaneswar Kumar d. Ravindra Jadeja
13. How many petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court for the first time to make laws for population control? a Eight b. Six c Five d Three
14. The Government of Maharashtra has entered into an agreement with which company for hyperlopment services? a Larsen & Toubro b. Tata manufactures c. Virgin Group d. Adani Group
15. Which Indian cricketer was recently awarded the Man of the Series title in South Africa? a Rohit Sharma b Virat Kohli c. MS Dhoni d. Ravindra Jadeja
Answer: 1.a. Maldives Description: The Parliament of Maldives approved on February 20, 2018, to increase the emergency in the country for 30 days at the request of President Abdullah Yameen.
2.c. Mizoram Description: The first regional agricultural center will be inaugurated in Mizoram on 7th March in the North-East with the help of Israel.
3.b N Gopalaswamy Description: The Union Human Resource Development Ministry has announced the formation of an Empowered Expert Committee (EEC) for the selection of 20 outstanding institutions in the country. Former Election Commissioner N Gopalaswamy will preside over this four-member committee.
4. b. Makkal Policy Maiyam Description: Famous actor Kamal Haasan started his political career while announcing a political party. Hassan has named the party 'Makkal Policy Maiyam'.
5. d. Saudi Arabia Description: Fashion Week will be organized in March for the first time in Saudi Arabia, which is heading for change towards women's perspective.
6. a. Mizoram Details - The first regional agricultural center will be inaugurated in Mizoram on March 7 in the North-East with Israeli cooperation.
7. b. Japan Description: A Japanese company is preparing to build the world's tallest (70-story) timber building on the occasion of its 350th anniversary in 2041.
8. d. 130 Kms Description: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the 130 km long JP-Malkangiri New Line Project at a total cost of 2676.11 crore.
9. c. 60,000 crore Details: In the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet has approved the formation of National Urban Housing Fund (NUHF) of 60,000 crore rupees.
10. c. Agni 2 Description: India tested the Agni 2 missile, a medium-range killer capable of carrying nuclear weapons from Abdul Kalam Island of Odisha coast. This missile capable of killing up to 2000 kms.
11. a. Gitanjali James Description: According to information released by Gitanjali James, two officers of senior management including Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Chandrakant Karkare and one board member have resigned.
12. c. Bhuvneshwar Kumar Description: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has become the first Indian player to take five wickets in three formats of cricket.
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