Daily Current Affairs Quiz 18 April 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 18 April 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 18 April 2021: Based on the Current Affairs and Important News of 18 April 2021 we have framed important current affairs questions for banking and competitive exams. These current affairs quiz questions will be helpful for upcoming competitive exams. Give our online current affairs test every day to be prepared for all Current Affairs Quiz 18 April 2021. 

1. NASA has awarded the contract to which company for its Artemis programme, to develop first commercial lander for sending next two US astronauts to the moon by 2024?
   A) SpaceX
   B) Blue Origin
   C) Lockheed Martin
   D) General Dynamics
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:The United States space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has picked Elon Musk’s SpaceX for its Artemis programme, to develop the first commercial lander and take the next two US astronauts to the moon. The total value of this contract is $2.89 billion.
2. The ‘Pay by Bank App’ has been launched by which bank in partnership with Mastercard?
   A) DCB Bank
   B) IndusInd Bank
   C) Axis bank
   D) RBL Bank
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:The Mumbai-based private lender RBL bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch a mobile app called “Pay by Bank App “.
3. Which player has been named as the ODI cricketers of the decade 2010-2019, in the 2021 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack?
   A) M.S. Dhoni
   B) Virat Kohli
   C) Steve Smith
   D) Joe Root
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: Virat Kohli
4. When is the International Day for Monuments and Sites observed?
   A) 16 April
   B) 17 April
   C) 18 April
   D) 15 April
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:The International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day) is observed on 18 April each year to promote awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage of humanity, their vulnerability and the efforts required for their protection and conservation.
5. The 8th edition of the Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Khanjar’ has kicked-off. The annual exercise is held between India and which country?
   A) Azerbaijan
   B) Kyrgyzstan
   C) Afghanistan
   D) Bahrain
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The 8th India-Kyrgyz Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Khanjar’ was inaugurated at Special Forces Brigade of National Guards of Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek, on April 16, 2021.
6. Padma Shri award winning renowned actor Vivek has passed away. He was associated with which film industry?
   A) Marathi
   B) Tamil
   C) Gujarati
   D) Bengali
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:Renowned Tamil actor and comedian Vivek has passed away following a cardiac arrest. He was 59.
7. The memoir titled ‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’ is set to be released in May 2021. It is based on the life of which Indian cricket player?
   A) Suresh Raina
   B) Yuvraj Singh
   C) Ajinkya Rahane
   D) Rohit Sharma
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:The much-awaited autobiography of Suresh Raina, titled ‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’, is set to hit the bookstands in May 2021.
8. How many astronauts will be part of the NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 mission to be launched on April 22, 2021?
   A) 2
   B) 3
   C) 4
   D) 5
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:The US space agency NASA has planned to launch its SpaceX Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station on April 22, 2021 from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Crew-2 mission will have four astronauts on board SpaceX Crew Dragon. 
9. The 89 year old Ahmed Hussain Lala who has passed away recently was a renowned player, from which field?
   A) Hockey
   B) Tennis
   C) Cricket
   D) Football
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:FormerIndia International Football defender Ahmed Hussain Lala has passed away due to COVID-19. He was 89.
10. Who has been named as the Leading Male Cricketer in the World in the 2021 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack?
    A) Kieron Pollard 
    B) Virat Kohli
    C) Ben Stokes
    D) Kane Williamson
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:Leading Male Cricketer in the World – England’s Ben Stokes ;Leading Women’s Cricketer in the World – Australia’s Beth Mooney 
11. Vinay Agrawal, who has passed away recently, was the CEO of which company?
    A) Edelweiss Broking Limited
    B) Reliance Securities
    C) Zerodha
    D) Angel Broking
    
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    Option D
    Explanation: Vinay Agrawal, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and whole‐time Director of leading stockbroking firm, Angel Broking, has passed away suffering from stomach cancer. He was 57.
12. What is the theme of the World Heritage Day 2021?
    A) Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures
    B) Rural Landscapes amid Pandemic
    C) Shared Culture’, ‘Shared heritage
    D) Heritage for Generations
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:Theme 2021- Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures.