18September MCQ : Current Affairs Quiz 18September 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the important Current Affairs MCQs of 18 September with full explanations. Where we will discuss the daily current affairs quiz’s questions and answers. So read all the important 18 September MCQs carefully.
Current Affairs Quiz / 18 September MCQ Current Affairs
18 September Current Affairs MCQ – Questions
1. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, is associated with which Union Ministry?
(a)Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(b)Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
(c)Ministry of Women and Child Development
(d)Ministry of Law and Justice
2. The Green Fins Hub’, the first-ever global marine tourism industry platform, is associated with which institution?
(a)WEF
(b)IMF
(c)UNEP
(d)UNICEF
3. Which state has announced India’s first ‘Breakfast scheme for government school students?
(a)Tamil Nadu
(b)Kerala
(c)Andhra Pradesh
(d)Telangana
4. Which of the following union minister launched the Dashboard of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in September 2022?
(a)Rajnath Singh
(b)Amit Shah
(c)Nitin Gadkari
(d)Dr Jitendra Singh
5. Fitch Ratings slashed India’s GDP growth projection for FY23 to _________ per cent.
(a) 7
(b) 5
(c) 8
(d) 4
6. Which of the following has become India’s most valuable brand according to Kantar BrandZ report?
(a) HDFC Bank
(b) TCS
(c) Infosys
(d) Tata
7. What is the theme of World Ozone Day 2022?
(a) Global Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth
(b) keeping us, our food and vaccines cool
(c) 32 YEARS AND HEALING
(d) Keep Cool and Carry on
8. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named who among the following as the ICC men’s Player of the Month for August 2022?
(a) Keshav Maharaj
(b) Angelo Mathews
(c) Jonny Bairstow
(d) Sikandar Raza
9. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman & Managing Director of the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO)?
(a) Namita Bansal
(b) Rohit Verma
(c) BVR Subrahmanyam
(d) Aman Gupta
10. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named who among the following as the ICC Women Player of the Month for August 2022?
(a) Ellyse Perry
(b) Meg Lanning
(c) Sarah Tylor
(d) Tahlia McGrath
11. Roger Federer, the veteran Tennis player, represents which country?
(a)France
(b)Switzerland
(c)Serbia
(d)Italy
12. International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated every year on which day globally?
(a) 15 September
(b) 17 September
(c) 16 September
(d) 13 September
13. India’s first Forest University to be established in which of the following state?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Telangana
14. Which of the following national football teams won the SAFF U-17 Championship Title in Colombo in September 2022?
(a) Nepal
(b) India
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Malaysia
15. Which of the following state has become the third state to have Food Security Atlas?
(a) Tripura
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Assam
(d) Bihar
18 September MCQs – Answers
1. (b)
Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, more than 8,700 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country. They sell quality generic medicines, and surgical equipment at affordable prices. It is implemented by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers said in a statement. The government recently launched the diabetes drug Sitagliptin and its combinations at rates as low as Rs 60 per pack of ten, at Janaushadhi Kendras.
2. (c)
The Green Fins Hub is the first-ever global marine tourism industry platform. The tool has been developed by The Reef-World Foundation in partnership with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The tool helps to overcome sustainability challenges in the marine conservation tourism industry. It helps operators to make simple changes to their daily practices, keep track of their annual improvements and communicate with their communities and customers.
3. (a)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched the breakfast scheme for government school students from classes 1 to 5 in Madurai. The Chief Minister announced that several studies have concluded that breakfast programmes led to improvement in learning skills and school attendance. The first-ever noon meal scheme was launched in 1922 in Chennai by the Justice Party, the precursor to the Dravidian movement.
4. (d)
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 15 Sept 2022 launched the Dashboard of the Department of Science and Technology (DST). It has been launched to ensure the effective implementation of projects, schemes, scholarships, and fellowships funded by DST. Through this dashboard, details of each of the schemes and Union Minister programs for any group in every State can be accessed on a real-time basis.
5. (a)
Fitch Ratings slashed India’s GDP growth projection for FY23 to 7 percent, saying the economy is expected to slow against the backdrop of the global economy, elevated inflation, and high-interest rate.
6. (b)
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is India’s most valuable brand in 2022 replacing HDFC Bank, which held the number one spot since 2014, according to Kantar BrandZ report on India’s most valuable brands.
7. (a)
The theme announced by the UN Environment Programme for International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2022 is ‘Global Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth.
8. (d)
Zimbabwe’s all-rounder Sikandar Raza has been declared the winner of the ICC Player of the month award for August 2022.
9. (c)
BVR Subrahmanyam (lAS) has been appointed as the new Chairman & Managing Director of the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO).
10. (d)
Australia’s Tahlia McGrath was honored following their outstanding international performances during August.
11. (b)
Roger Federer, regarded as one of the greatest Tennis players in the world, announced that he is retiring from professional tennis at age 41. The former World No. 1 from Switzerland announced that the upcoming edition of the Laver Cup will be his final ATP tournament. Federer has played more than 1500 matches over 24 years, winning 20 Grand Slam titles. He became the oldest World No. 1 at the age of 36 in 2018.
12. (c)
World Ozone Day or the International Day for the preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed on the 16th of September.
13. (d)
Telangana has decided to expand Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI) in Hyderabad into a full-fledged university.
14. (b)
In football, India clinched the SAFF under-17 Championship title, defeating Nepal 4-0 in the final in Colombo. India captain Vanlalpeka Guite was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament, while goalkeeper Sahil won the Best Goalkeeper award.
15. (b)
Jharkhand has become the third state after Bihar and Odisha in eastern India to have Food Security Atlas for its rural areas.
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