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“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.