Current Affairs Weekly February 22 to 28 in Telugu

Current Affairs Weekly February 22 to 28 in Telugu

Current Affairs Weekly March 2019 - First Week

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