Exercise :: Places - Latest Current Affairs
- Places - Latest Current Affairs
| 1. | Which city will host the the fourth edition of Asian Para Games in 2022? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) confirmed that Hangzhou in China will host the fourth edition of Asian Para Games in 2022. Hangzhou will now be represented at the Closing Ceremony of 2018 Asian Para Games, which will begin in Indonesian capital Jakarta on October 6.
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| 2. | India gets its 1st ever Dedicated Dog Park in the city of; |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: For the first time in India, dog owners will have a dedicated dog park to visit. Set up in Hyderabad, the park is spread across an area of 1.3 acres. The park houses dog training equipment, play equipment, splash pool, fountain, areas for exercise, amphitheatre, lawns, separate kennels for small and big dogs and a dedicated dog clinic.
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| 3. | Ministry of Steel presented Secondary Steel sector awards for the first time in __________. |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Ministry of Steel presented Secondary Steel sector awards for the first time, to 26 mini steel companies at an event in New Delhi. The mini steel companies were honoured for their contribution to the national economy. The awards were presented by Union Minister of Steel, Chaudhary Birender Singh. 12 companies were given Gold Certificates and 14 companies were given Silver Certificates for their performance during 2016-17. Steel is one of the core sectors of Indian economy. India is the 3rd largest steel producer in the world. Steel contributes more than 2% to India's GDP.
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| 4. | Jammu and Kashmir launched E-Plant clinics in this district to support research to help farmers. |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir administration launched E-Plant clinics in Udhampur district in an event organized by ADIO NIC and Agricultural Department. These have been established by the Agriculture Department in collaboration with Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI). This will make technological innovations and advancement in research in the agriculture sector and help guide farmers. It would provide identifying pests and other crop infestations, and also provide on-spot remedial measures.
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| 5. | The 4th edition of World Summit on Accreditation took place in which Indian city? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The 4th edition of World Summit on Accreditation pertaining to educational institutes took place in New Delhi. The Summit is a biennial event organized by the National Board of Accreditation which provides a platform to its stakeholders to share their knowledge and information on accreditation. The theme for 2018 is 'Challenges and Opportunities in Outcome-Based Accreditation'.
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