Current Affairs Weekly February 22 to 28 in Telugu

Current Affairs Weekly February 22 to 28 in Telugu

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Current Affairs for Competitive Exams 21.09.2018

Germany launches world’s first hydrogen-powered train

European railway manufacturer Alstom has launched world's first hydrogen fuel cell train.French company said that the CoradiaiLint used fuel cells that turn hydrogen and oxygen into electricity. In terms of speed, the new train can travel up to 140 kilometers per hour.

Top   Scientist    KN    Vyas   appointed Atomic Energy Commission Chief Renowned scientist Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas has been appointed the secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy and chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. Mr Vyas, who is at present Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), has been appointed in place of Shekhar Basu.

Government appoints four members to local boards of RBI

Government appointed four members to the local boards of RBI (Reserve Bank of India). Rakesh Jain & Sachin Chaturvedi have been appointed as member in Southern local board and Eastern local board of RBI. Revathy Iyer and Raghvendra Narayan Dubey have been appointed as member in Northern local board of RBI.

Delhi airport gets top honour at ASQ Awards 2017

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has bagged the title of Best Airport to handle over 40 million passengers per annum (MPPA) by the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards 2017. According to the statement, the Delhi airport is now the seventh busiest airports in Asia and among the top 20 busiest airports across the world.

IPPB Bajaj Allianz tie up for insurance products sale

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) signed a 5-year Corporate Agency Agreement with Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (BALIC) to offer life insurance products to its consumers. BALIC is the first life insurer to tie up with IPPB since its launch. Initially, simple term and Point of Sale (POS) products of BALIC will be sold through IPPB.

DRDO Successfully Flight Tested Tactical Missile ‘Prahar’

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the indigenously developed surface-to-surface tactical missile ‘Prahar’, from Launch Complex-III, ITR, Balasore, Odisha. Range stations and electro-optical systems tracked the missile throughout its flight.

21 September: International day of Peace

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. The theme for International Day of Peace 2018 is “The Right to Peace - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70”. The theme celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Former Odisha Minister Dolagobinda Pradhan passes away

Noted freedom fighter and former Odisha Minister Dolagobinda Pradhan passed away in Bhubaneswar. He was 93. A follower of Mahatma Gandhi, he took part in the Quit India Movement in 1942 and got imprisoned by the then British government for 3 years and two months.

QUIZ

1)        Which    Country    launches   world’s   first hydrogen-powered train?

A)   Malta

B)   Russia

C)   San Marino

D)   Germany Answer:D

2)     Who has been appointed the secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy?

A)   Aravind Joshi

B)   Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas

C)   Abhay Ashtekar

D)   Amar Gupta Answer:B

3)       Government appoints four members to local boards of Which Bank?

A)   RBI

B)   SBI

C)   Andhra Bank

D)   None of the above Answer:A

4)       Which airport gets top honour at ASQ Awards 2017?

A)   Chennai

B)   Calcutta

C)   Delhi

D)   Jaipur Answer:C

5)      Which Bank ties with Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (BALIC) to offer life insurance products to its consumers?

A)   IPPB

B)   Andhra Bank

C)   YES Bank

D)   None of the above Answer:A

6)      Which Government agency Successfully Flight Tested Tactical Missile ‘Prahar’?

A)   Drug Enforcement Administration

B)   National Archives and Records Administration

C)   U.S. Department of Transportation

D)   DRDO Answer:D

7)     Which day was observed as International day of Peace?

A)   11 September

B)   30 September

C)   21 September

D)   01 September Answer:C

8)    Which State Minister Dolagobinda Pradhan passed away recently?

A)   Andhra Pradesh

B)   Odisha

C)   Madhya Pradesh

D)   Maharashtra Answer:B

Current Affairs for Competitive Exams 20.09.2018

Nawaz Sharif & daughter released from Pakistan prison

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been released from prison, two months after he began a 10-year jail sentence for corruption. The release came hours after a court suspended the sentences of Sharif and his daughter Maryam, who were jailed shortly before July's general election.

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani visits India

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani was recently in India for visit. During a day-long visit, he reviewed and positively assessed the progress of the multi-faceted bilateral strategic partnership. Both leaders (Narendra Modi and Ashraf Ghani) expressed determination to strengthen connectivity, including through Chabahar port and Air-Freight Corridor.

Government appoints new MD & CEOs at 10 PSBs

The government of India cleared the appointment of Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors (CEOs and MDs) at 10 Public Sector Banks (PSBs). They are part of the

15 names recommended by the Bank Boards Bureau for elevation. Of those named, five are currently the deputy managing directors of State Bank of India (SBI) while the other five are executive directors (EDs) at different government-owned banks.

Afghanistan Ambassador to India quits Afghanistan government Ambassador to India Dr.Shaida Mohammad Abdali to quit on September. He presented his resignation personally to President Ashraf Ghani during his visit to Delhi. Dr.Abdali said that he wants to serve his people and country. His remarks showed that he would join politics in Afghanistan.

Tajinder Mukherjee takes over as CMD of NIC

Tajinder Mukherjee has taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL). Prior to joining NIC, she was posted as General Manager and Chief Underwriting Officer of New India Assurance.

INSV Tarini crew bestowed with Tenzing Norgay award

All-women crew of INSV Tarini has bagged the prestigious Tenzing Norgay National Adventure award for beating the odds in water with their enduring skills and sailing across the world for eight long months. The award is the highest national recognition for outstanding achievements in the field of adventure on land, sea and air.

Dr. Mahesh Sharma released 2 books of National Museum

The Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge) and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma Released two important publications of the National Museum in New Delhi. To the objective of generate awareness about the activities of National Museum.

Lewis Hamilton won Singapore Grand Prix 2018

Lewis Hamilton won the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit, in Singapore. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton won the 1st position. He was followed by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in the 2nd spot. Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel finished in the 3rd place. With this victory, Lewis Hamilton has increased his chances of winning this year’s Formula One World Championship.

QUIZ

1)      Which Pakistan's former Prime Minister has been released from Pakistan prison?

A)   Mohammad Ali Bogra

B)   Shaukat Aziz

C)   Nawaz Sharif

D)   I. I. Chundrigar Answer:C

2)      Which Afghanistan President visits India Recently?

A)   Ashraf Ghani

B)   Hamid Karzai

C)   Abdul Kabir

D)   Mohammad Rabbani Answer:A

3)     Government appoints new MD & CEOs at how many Public Sector Banks?

A)   5

B)   6

C)   8

D)   10 Answer:D

4)    Who among the has recently resigned his position as Afghanistan's envoy to India?

A)   Ashraf Ghani

B)   Shaida Mohammad Abdali

C)   Hamid Karzai

D)   Abdul Rashid Dostum Answer:B

5)        Who   takes   over   as   CMD of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)?

A)   Lakshmi Suresh

B)   Suresh Yadav

C)   Naresh kumar

D)   Tajinder Mukherjee Answer:D

6)         Which    crew    Bestowed    With    Tenzing Norgay Award?

A)   INSV Mhadei

B)   INSV Tarini

C)   INSV Kadmatt

D)   INSV Vikramaditya Answer:B

7)          Who    released    2    books    of    National Museum?

A)   Harsimrat Kaur Badal

B)   Sushma Swaraj

C)   Suresh Prabhu

D)   Mahesh Sharma Answer:D

8)   Who won Singapore Grand Prix 2018?

A)   Lewis Hamilton

B)   Sebastian Vettel

C)   Kyle Busch

D)   Denny Hamlin Answer:A

TSPSC- Quiz on Telangana Government Schemes in Telugu

1) రాష్ట్రవ్యాప్తంగా ఇంటింటికీ తాగునీటిని అందించిన పథకం ఏది ?
ఎ) మిషన్ కాకతీయ
బి) దేవాదుల ఎత్తిపోతల పథకం
సి) మిషన్ భగీరథ✅
డి) మిషన్ కాకతీయ రెండో దశ

2) డబుల్ బెడ్ రూమ్ ఇళ్ల నిర్మాణ పథకం ఎక్కడ ప్రారంభించారు ?
ఎ) మెదక్ జిల్లా, ఎర్రపల్లి
బి) మెదక్ జిల్లా, నరసన్నపేట✅
సి) నల్గొండ జిల్లా, సూర్యాపేట
డి) పైవేవి కావు

3) ఆసరా ఫించన్ల పథకాన్ని ఎక్కడ ప్రారంభించారు ?
ఎ) సూర్యాపేట
బి) షాద్ నగర్
సి) గద్వాల్
డి) కొత్తూర్✅

4) రూపాయికి మనిషికి 6 కిలోల బియ్యం సరఫరా చేస్తున్న పథకం ఏది ?
ఎ) ఆసరా ఫించన్లు
బి) ఆహార భద్రత✅
సి) మిషన్ కాకతీయ
డి) మిషన్ భగీరథ

5) తెలంగాణ ప్రభుత్వం చేపట్టిన మిషన్ కాకతీయ ప్రాజెక్టు రెండవ దశను ఎప్పుడు ప్రారంభించారు ?
ఎ) 2016 జనవరి 22
బి) 2016 మార్చి 17
సి) 2016 ఏప్రిల్ 15
డి) 2016 ఫిబ్రవరి 17✅

6) మిషన్ భగీరథను ఎవరు ఎప్పుడు ప్రారంభించారు ?
ఎ) నరసింహన్, ఆగస్ట్ 2
బి) కేసీఆర్, ఆగస్ట్ 4
సి) నరేంద్ర మోడీ, ఆగస్ట్ 7✅
డి) హరీష్ రావు ఆగస్ట్ 6

7) నిరుపేదలకు జీవనోపాది అవకాశాలు పెంపొందించటానికి తెలంగాణ ప్రభుత్వం ప్రవేశపెట్టిన పథకం పేరు ఏమిటి ?
ఎ) తెలంగాణ పల్లె ప్రగతి పథకం✅
బి) గ్రామ జ్యోతి పథకం
సి) మార్జిన్ మనీ పథకం
డి) ఇవేవి కావు

8) గర్భిణులు, బాలింతలకు పౌష్టికాహరం అందించటానికి ప్రవేశపెట్టిన పథకం ఏది ?
ఎ) ఆరోగ్య శ్రీ
బి) ఆరోగ్య భీమా
సి) ఆసరా పథకం
డి) ఆరోగ్య లక్ష్మి✅

9) ఆరోగ్య లక్ష్మి పథకం ఎప్పుడు అమలులోకి వచ్చింది ?
ఎ) 2015 ఫిబ్రవరి 4
బి) 2015 జనవరి 1✅
సి) 2015 మార్చి 1
డి) 2015 జనవరి 5

10) మహిళ డ్రైవర్ల పేరుతో రాష్ట్ర ప్రభుత్వం ఏ పథకాన్ని ప్రారంభించింది ?
ఎ) ఆసరా పథకం
బి) ఆరోగ్య లక్ష్మి
సి) షీ క్యాబ్స్ పథకం✅
డి) షీ టీమ్స్

11)  రెండో విడత హరితహారం కార్యక్రమం ఎక్కడ ప్రారంభమైంది ?
ఎ) గుండ్రాంపల్లి✅
బి) చిలుకూరు
సి) గజ్వేల్
డి) సిద్ధిపేట

12) మైనారిటీ యువతుల పెళ్ళిళ్ళ  కోసం ఉద్దేశించిన పథకం ఏది ?
ఎ) ఆసరా పథకం
బి) ఆరోగ్య పథకం
సి) కళ్యాణ లక్ష్మి
డి) షాదీ ముబారక్✅

13) గ్రామీణ ప్రజలు ఊరిని అభివృద్ధి చేసుకునే లక్ష్యంగా ముఖ్యమంత్రి కేసీఆర్ మన ఊరు-మన ప్రణాళిక అనే పథకం ఎప్పుడు ఎక్కడ ప్రారంభించారు ?
ఎ) 2015 సెప్టెంబర్, వరంగల్ జిల్లా
బి) 2014 ఆగస్ట్, మెదక్ జిల్లా
సి) 2014 జులై, నల్గొండ జిల్లా✅
డి) 2016 జులై, మహబూబ్ నగర్ జిల్లా

14) కళ్యాణలక్ష్మీ, షాదీ ముబారక్ పథకాన్ని ఎప్పుడు ప్రారంభించారు ?
ఎ) 2014 అక్టోబర్✅
బి) 2014 డిసెంబర్
సి) 2014 సెప్టెంబర్
డి) 2014 నవంబర్

15) గ్రామజ్యోతి పథకాన్ని ఎప్పుడు ప్రారంభించారు ?
ఎ) 2015 జులై 20
బి) 2015 నవంబర్ 10
సి) 2015 ఆగస్ట్ 17✅
డి) 2015 జూన్ 11

16) షీ టీమ్స్ ను ఎప్పుడు ప్రారంభించారు ?
ఎ) 2015 జనవరి 20
బి) 2014 అక్టోబర్ 24✅
సి) 2015 మే 24
డి) 2014 డిసెంబర్ 22

17) ప్రస్తుతం ఆరోగ్య లక్ష్మిగా పేర్కోంటున్న పథకాన్ని గతంలో ఏమని పిలిచేవారు ?
ఎ) ఆరోగ్య కిరణాలు
బి) ఆరోగ్య వాణి
సి) రాజీవ్ అమృత హస్తం
డి) ఇందిరమ్మ అమృత హస్తం✅

18) వాటర్ గ్రిడ్ పథకం పేరు ఏమిటి ?
ఎ) మిషన్ కాకతీయ
బి) మిషన్ భగీరథ✅
సి) ఆరోగ్య పథకం
డి) ఇవేవి కావు

19) వితంతువులకు అమలు చేస్తున్న ఆసరా పింఛన్ పథకాన్ని ఏ పేరుతో పిలుస్తారు ?
ఎ) జీవనాధారం✅
బి) జీవనోపాధి
సి) చేయూత
డి) రక్షణ

20) కల్యాణలక్ష్మి పథకం కింద బీసీ యువతులకు కూడా పెళ్ళి సమయంలో ఆర్థిక సహాయాన్ని ఎప్పటి నుంచి అందిస్తున్నారు ?
ఎ) 2016 మే 5
బి) 2016 జూన్ 2
సి) 2016 ఏప్రిల్ 1✅
డి) 2016 మార్చి 4

21) సద్దిమూట పథకాన్ని ఎక్కడ ప్రారంభించారు ?
ఎ) సూర్యాపేట
బి) సిద్దిపేట✅
సి) గుండ్రాం పల్లి
డి) వరంగల్

22) మొదటి విడత హరితహరం కార్యక్రమాన్ని ఎక్కడ ప్రారంభించారు ?
ఎ) గోల్కొండ
బి) వరంగల్✅
సి) కొత్తూర్
డి) చిలుకూరు

23) తెలంగాణ పల్లె ప్రగతి కార్యక్రమాన్ని ఎక్కడ ప్రారంభించారు ?
ఎ) సిద్దిపేట
బి) గుండ్రాంపల్లి
సి) కౌడిపల్లి✅
డి) కొత్తూర్

24) ఆహార భద్రత పథకం లబ్దిదారులను ఏ సర్వే ఆధారంగా గుర్తించారు ?
ఎ) సమగ్ర భద్రతా సర్వే
బి) సమగ్ర కుటుంబ సర్వే✅
సి) జనాభా లెక్కలు 2014
డి) ఏదీ కాదు

25) వృద్ధులకు అమలుచేస్తున్న ఆసరా పింఛన్ పథకాన్ని ఏ పేరుతో పిలుస్తారు ?
ఎ) రక్షణ✅
బి) జీవనాధారం
సి) భరోసా
డి) భద్రత

Current Affairs for Competitive Exams 12.09.2018

Iraq pipped Saudi Arabia as top oil supplier to India in August 2018 

According to Reuters, Iraq has replaced Saudi Arabia as India's largest oil suppliers in August 2018.           Iran              remained              the    third    biggest    oil suppliers to India in August 2018. Overall India;s monthly oil imports in August rose 3.1 percent.

Centre sets up panel of Secretaries to look into E-Commerce issues

With concerns being raised on some proposals of the draft e-commerce policy, the government has set up a group of secretaries to look into the issues. The group will be chaired by the secretary in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).

IAF carries out first ever mid-air refuelling of Tejas combat jet

Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully carried out first ever mid-air refuelling of indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas MK-1 over Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. With this, India joins in elite group of countries which have successfully developed air-to-air refuelling system for military aircraft.

Regional Conference on Good Governance held in Bhopal

Regional Conference on Good Governance with Focus on Aspirational Districts was held in Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh. It was organized by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DAR&PG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in association with Madhya Pradesh Govt.

Aegon Life Insurance appoints Ahmed Zackaria as Chief Distribution Officer 

Aegon Life Insurance appoints Ahmed Zackaria as Chief Distribution Officer. In this role, Zackaria will         manage all the sales channels for the company.

Murray, Mattek won US mixed doubles title

Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jamie Murray won the US Open mixed doubles title. For Murray, it was a second successive mixed title in New York has teamed up with Martina Hingis in 2017. Murray has now won four Grand Slam mixed doubles titles.

India-born student Rajalakshmi Nandakumar to get 2018 ‘Young Scholar’ award

Rajalakshmi Nandakumar, an India-born woman scholar in the US, has been chosen for a prestigious award for her work to help detect potentially life-threatening health issues using smartphones. She has been selected for the 2018 Marconi Society Paul Baran Young Scholar award.

Noted writer Dr Rita Jitendra passed away

Writer Dr Rita Jitendra passed away due to cardiac arrest in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. Dr Rita Jitendra was a leading educationist, renowned artist, writer and social activist. She was former secretary of Jammu & kashmir academy of Art, Culture & Language.

QUIZ

1)      According to Reuters, Iraq has replaced Saudi Arabia as which Country largest oil suppliers in August 2018?

A)   China

B)   Japan

C)   India

D)   Mongolia Answer:C

2)    Centre sets up panel of Secretaries to look into E-Commerce issues. Which Government department secretary chaired this Group?

A)   Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion

B)   Department for Communities

C)   Department of Education

D)   Department for the Economy Answer:A

3)      Which Institute successfully carried out first ever mid-air refuelling of indigenously developed LCS Tejas MK-1?

A)   Indian Navy

B)   Indian Armed Forces

C)   Indian Army

D)   Indian Air Force Answer:D

4)    Regional Conference on Good Governance held in Which City?

A)   Indore

B)   Bhopal

C)   Jabalpur

D)   Ujjain Answer:B

5)     Who has appointed as Chief Distribution Officer of Aegon Life Insurance Company?

A)   Naresh Kumar

B)   Prasad Kumar

C)   Ahmed Zackaria

D)   Suresh Rajan Answer:C

6)    Who has won the US Open mixed doubles title?

A)   Bethanie Mattek-Sands & Jamie Murray

B)   Bethanie Mattek-Sands & Martina Hingis

C)   Roger Federer & Jamie Murray

D)   Martina Hingis & Roger Federer Answer:A

7)        Who has been selected for the 2018 Marconi Society Paul Baran Young Scholar Award?

A)   Ananda Theertha Suresh

B)   Dinesh Bharadia

C)   Himanshu Asnani

D)   Rajalakshmi Nandakumar Answer:D

8)         Noted writer who has passed away recently due to cardiac arrest in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir?

A)   Anita Desai

B)   Dr Rita Jitendra

C)   Kiran Desai

D)   Jhumpa Lahiri Answer:B