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Current Affairs Questions for LIC AAO Mains Exam: 3rd April 2019

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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. Which of the following state ranks number 1 in the e-Learning training program of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government India?
Punjab
Sikkim
Gujarat
Uttarakhand
Telangana
Solution:
For the second year in succession, Telangana ranks number 1 in the e-Learning training program of theDepartment of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government India.
Q2. Which of the following IT major stated that its acquisition of US-based Strong-Bridge Envision has been completed?
HCL
Infosys
TCS
Wipro
Google
Solution:
IT major HCL Technologies stated that its acquisition of US-based Strong-Bridge Envision has been completed. HCL had recently agreed to acquire the Seattle-based company to enhance its digital transformation consulting capabilities.
Q3. _________ and Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) signed a memorandum of understanding to set up integrated customer services and optimize value for customers.
HPCL
Tata Power
Adani Oils
RIL Power
NTPC
Solution:
Tata Power and Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) signed a memorandum of understanding to set up integrated customer services and optimize value for customers.
Q4. Which of the following bank has stated that it will charge customers for UPI transactions starting 1st of May 2019?
Bank of India
Punjab National Bank
State Bank of India
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Yes Bank
Solution:
Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak) stated that it will charge customers for UPI transactions starting 1st of May 2019.
Q5. Name the Google India head who has resigned from his post.
Pranab Agnihotri
Yogesh Anand
Rajan Anandan
Ranjan Verma
Koshik Mangalam
Solution:
Rajan Anandan, vice president for Google India and South East Asia, and essentially heading Google in India, is leaving the company after an eight-year stint.
Q6. China has successfully launched the first of its new-generation data relay satellite. What is the name of that satellite?
Chinasat 2-A
Tianlian II-01
Yaogan-2
Tianhui II-A
Dong Fang Hang-I
Solution:
China has successfully launched the first of its new-generation data relay satellite, Tianlian II-01 into orbit that will provide data relay, measurement, and control services for its manned spacecraft.
Q7. Noted______film director J. Mahendran, 79, passed away following a brief hospitalization.
Tamil
Malayalam
Telugu
Marathi
Garhwali
Solution:
Noted tamil film director J. Mahendran, 79, passed away following a brief hospitalization. He was also seen as an actor in many films. He was also a part of the Blue Ocean Film and Television Academy (BOFTA) in Chennai.
Q8. RNAM has joined hands with Google to enable the customers of__________ to carry out voice-based financial transactions.
BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund
Baroda Asset Management India Limited
Reliance Mutual Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Balanced Advantage Fund
Baroda Short Term Bond Fund
Solution:
Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management (RNAM) has joined hands with Google to enable the customers of Reliance Mutual Fund to carry out voice-based financial transactions.
Q9. Who among the following player won Bahrain Grand Prix 2019 title?
Romain Grosjean
Max Verstappen
Sebastian Vettel
Valtteri Bottas
Lewis Hamilton
Solution:
Five times world champion Lewis Hamilton won Bahrain Grand Prix 2019 title by beating Valtteri Bottas of Finland who secured the second position.
Q10. Who among the following player became Ferrari’s youngest ever race winner at the age of 21, at Bahrain Grand Prix 2019?
Charles Leclerc
Daniil Kvyat
Nico Hulkenberg
Romain Grosjean
Valtteri Bottas
Solution:
Charles Leclerc was finished at the third position and became Ferrari’s youngest ever race winner at the age of 21.
Q11. India and____ recently signed three MoUs in the fields of mining, culture and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
Greece
Chile
Vietnam
Australia
Tajikistan
Solution:
India and Chile signed three MoUs in the fields of mining, culture and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
Q12. World Autism Awareness Day is observed every year on __________.
2 April
4 April
5 April
29 March
31 March
Solution:
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism, so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.
Q13. What was the theme of World Autism Awareness Day 2019?
Access to Affordable Healthcare
Active Participation in Yoga Events
Access to Affordable Assistive Technologies
Technologies as Help
Assistive Technologies, Active Participation
Solution:
The theme for 2019 World Autism Awareness Day is ‘Assistive Technologies, Active Participation’.
Q14. 12th Asian Airgun Championships was held in_________.
Finland
Greece
Vietnam
Japan
Taipei
Solution:
Indian shooters continued their dominance claiming five gold medals on the final day of the Asian Airgun Championships to sign off with a total of 25 medals in Taoyuan, Taipei.
Q15. What is the capital of Chile?
Quito
Lima
Tokyo
Santiago
Caracas
Solution:
Santiago is the capital of Chile.
               



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