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1 Daily current Affairs 1 July,2018
Page Page 1) As per (IBBI), which country has won Global Restructuring Review's "most improved jurisdiction" award? Ans:- India Explanation:- The Insolvency and Bankruptcy
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won Global Restructuring Review's "most improved jurisdiction" award. This award is to honour the jurisdiction which improved its restructuring and insolvency regime the most
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Singapore. 2)Ravi Thapar to be the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of ______. Ans:- Costa Rica
Explanation:- Shri Ravi Thapar, presently 6494/8296260082 Ambassador of India to Panama, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador
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1 of India to the Republic of Costa Rica. He is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of 1983 batch and expected to take up the assignment shortly. Costa Rica President - Carlos Alvarado Costa Rica Capital - San Jose. 3) This state will host 33rd World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference. Ans:- Haryana
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Explanation:- Haryana will host 33rd World Page Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference in Gurugram from October 10-13 this year. Heads of 200 mandis from across the world will participate in this Conference. Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board will organise this conference. Countries from Asia, North and South America, Africa and Europe will also participate in
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: the conference. Information related to reforms all over the world will be shared so that India could move towards a single unified world market. 4) Who of the following was elected as new
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Director General of UN migration agency recently? Ans:- Antonio Vitorino Explanation:- Antonio Manuel de Carvalho Ferreira Vitorino of Portugal was elected by the
member States of the International Organization 6494/8296260082 for Migration (IOM) to serve as the agency's Director General, beginning on 1 October 2018. He succeeds William Lacy Swing of the United
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States, who will have served two five-year terms as IOM chief. Established in 1951, IOM had been an observer to the UN since 1992. 5) Which state government have launched Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana recently? Ans:- Maharashtra Explanation:- Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana is a
new scheme of Maharashtra government in which 3
farmers families where girl children are born, will Page be given saplings for plantation. The saplings will be of different varieties, including teakwood, mango, jackfruit, black plum and tamarind. The scheme will be applicable for maximum two girls. Income from these trees will safeguard future of gril child.
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6) Which will be the World's largest :
government funded health care programme? Ans:- Ayushman Bharat programme Explanation:- Ayushman Bharat will be the
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 7) Which country conducts drill in Tibet 1st time since Doklam standoff?
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Ans:- China Explanation:- China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a drill in Tibet "to test their logistics and armament support capabilities. This was reportedly the first drill carried out by China in Tibet since the Doklam standoff with India last year. The drill was a move towards enhancing military-civilian integration in the region.
8)What is the name of the moon of Saturn 4 where complex organic molecules, that adds Page its potential to life, were discovered?
Ans:- Enceladus Explanation:- The Cassini spacecraft discovered complex organic molecules originating from one of Saturn's moons, Enceladus, adding to its
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first flew close to the ice-covered moon in 2005 as part of a mission to gather data on Saturn that will be analyzed for years to come. Fragments of large organic molecules in ice grains that were
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- Nissan Motor signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Kerala to establish a new global
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4 center for its digital operations in India. The Nissan Digital Hub in Kerala will serve as an important engine to drive Nissan's global digital transformation. The hub also seeks in transforming Nissan's global business by placing digital technology at its operations and service. For this project, the Kerala government has provided 70 acres of land to Nissan to set up the digital hub at the Technocity campus, Pallipuram.
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Ans:- Tokyo Explanation:- Asia's first arbitration centre specialised in intellectual property is slated to open in Tokyo in September 2018 to resolve the growing number of disputes in the region. The
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: International Arbitration Centre in Tokyo (IACT) is set to have around a dozen arbitrators from around the world, who would try to resolve disputes within a period of one year.
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11) This city has topped the list of 'Smartest City' in Middle East survey. Ans:- Abu Dhabi Explanation:- Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has topped the list of
"smart cities" in the Middle East and Africa, 6494/8296260082 according to the Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism. Covering 50 international cities, a report by McKinsey Global Institute titled
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"Smart Cities: Digital Solutions for a More Livable Future" views how cities all over the world use technology to improve the quality of life. 12) Madhya Pradesh Government has conferred prestigious National Kalidas Samman to ______. Ans:- Anjolie Ela Menon
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conferred prestigious National Kalidas Samman Page on noted artist Anjolie Ela Menon for her contribution to visual arts. The award was conferred in recognition of her insightful and sensitive portrayal of the identity and spirit of women through her meaningful paintings in a variety of media. Anjolie Ela Menon is a well- known muralist and one of India's leading
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: contemporary artists. Her preferred medium is oil on masonite, but she also has worked in other media, including glass and water colour. 13) The 42nd session of World Heritage
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Committee (WHC) meeting of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was held in ______. Ans:- Bahrain Explanation:- The 42nd session of World
Heritage Committee (WHC) meeting of United 6494/8296260082 Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held in Manama, Bahrain has inscribed four cultural sites on the World
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Heritage List. These four cultural sites are Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai (India), Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars region (Iran), Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki Region (Japan) and Sansa Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea (South Korea). 14) Which Indian state has maximum number of Unesco World Heritage Sites?
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Explanation:- Maharashtra has total five Unesco World Heritage Sites and this number is highest among all states and UTs in India. The sites include Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings
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: of South Mumbai. The last one was included on 30 June, 2018. 15) The first Assamese to scale Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in
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the first female ONGC officer to scale Mt. 6494/8296260082 Kanchenjunga. She was born and brought up in Meghalaya. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill Development and
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Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off the ONGC Kanchenjunga expedition in April 2018. This expedition was a unique employee engagement initiative to encourage team spirit and experience adventure among the employees of ONGC. Daily current Affairs 2 July,2018 1) With which state government, RIMES signs
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Page Page Ans:- Odisha
Explanation:- The Odisha government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES), an intergovernmental body registered under United Nations, for enhancing
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all kinds of disaster in the state, including flood, drought, heat wave, lightning, and road accidents. It will be in force for 5 years with cost involvement of about Rs.8 crore. The government
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2) Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been 6494/8296260082 elected as the president of ______.
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Ans:- Mexico Explanation:- Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been elected as Mexico's President with over 53% of the vote, according to the country's electoral commission. Obrador, who has won the presidency at the third attempt, promised to tackle violence and wipe out corruption. 3) Sathyasri Sharmila becomes First
Transgender Lawyer of India. He belongs to 9 the state of ______. Page
Ans:-Tamil Nadu Explanation:-36 year-old Sathyasri Sharmila from Paramakudi in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu has become the first transgender lawyer to enroll herself with the Bar Council of
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Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (BCTNP). On a :
related note, Rajasthan's Ganga Kumari was appointed as the first transgender woman constable after Justice Dinesh Mehta issued the order. Meanwhile, West Bengal's Joyita Mondal
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Ans:- K B Vijay Srinivas
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Explanation:- Chennai-based United India Insurance Company announced the appointment of K B Vijay Srinivas as its Director and General Manager. Prior to taking up the new role, he was serving National Insurance Company Ltd as its Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager. 5) Which country has been tagged "worst human trafficking nation" as per the report of
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Ans:- North Korea Explanation:- As per US State Department's 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report, North Korea has been tagged "worst human trafficking nation"
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6) Rahul Dravid becomes the ______Indian cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Ans:-5th Explanation:- Former Team India captain Rahul Dravid (45-year-old) has become the fifth Indian
cricketer after Anil Kumble, Sunil Gavaskar, Bishan Singh Bedi and Kapil Dev to be inducted 11 into the ICC Hall of Fame. He scored 24,208 runs Page in 509 international matches in his nearly 16-
year-long playing career. Australia captain Ricky Ponting and retired England woman wicketkeeper-batter Claire Taylor are also inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
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30th June 2018 to recognize the importance of parliaments and their responsibility of representing the people. The day is not only an occasion to stress the critical importance of parliaments in any democratic society but also to reinforce the call for a global parliament. It is also an opportunity for parliaments to take stock, 6494/8296260082 identify challenges, and ways to address them effectively. This date was chosen by the United
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72/278 adopted on May 22nd as it coincides with the day in 1889, on which the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) - the global umbrella organization of parliaments - was founded. The parliamentary systems fall into two categories: bicameral and unicameral. Out of 193 countries, 79 are bicameral and 114 are unicameral, making a total of 272 chambers of parliament with over 46,000
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8) India ranks ______in the ICC T20I team Page rankings. Ans:- Second Explanation:- After winning the two-match T20I series against Ireland, Indian team reached the
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: Pakistan are still at the top of the table with 131 points, which is an eight-point lead over India. Australia lost four points and have now slipped to the third position with 122 points. India will next face England in a three-match T20I series. India
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Pandya, Siddarth Kaul, Umesh Yadav. 6494/8296260082 9) The first India state to set up the Khadi mall is;
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Ans:- Jharkhand Explanation:- While addressing the 'Karigar Panchayat' organized by the Khadi Board at the Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium, Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das announced that, within 15 days, land in the Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) campus will be made available to the Khadi
Board to develop the country's first Khadi mall. People in the Jharkhand villages are talented and 13 so far 1.13 lakh artisans have been registered to Page be trained to make goods as per the needs of the market. 10) This team won the 2018 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy.
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Explanation:- Australian hockey team has won the 2018 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy by defeating India in the final via penalty shoot-off at Breda, the Netherlands on July 1, 2018. It was
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the prestigious Hockey Champions Trophy for 6494/8296260082 men. It will be replaced by the Hockey Pro League (HPL) in 2019.
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11) Indian Government celebrated the 1st Anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax on which date? Ans:- 1st July Explanation:- Indian Government celebrated the 1st Anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax
(GST) as GST day. GST was launched on the 1st July 2017 at a grand ceremony in the Central 14
Hall of Parliament. Union Minister for Railways, Page Coal, Finance & Corporate Affairs Piyush Goyal
presided over as the Chief Guest of the event. Minister of State for Finance, Shiv Pratap Shukla was the Guest of Honour. The GST Council consists of the Union Finance Minister as Chairman, the Minister of State (Revenue) and the
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4 consist of Rakesh Kumar Bansal, who has been elected as the vice-president with 48.87% votes in his favour. 13) Who of the following is elected as President of International Kabaddi Federation Chief recently?
Ans:- Janardan Singh Gehlot
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Page Page sports administrator, was elected as the president of the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) for the next four years. The result was announced after the Annual General Congress (AGC) of the federation, conducted in Dubai, the UAE. Observer and Director of International Affairs
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: present in the AGC of the IKF where 22 member countries participated 14) Facebook has admitted it shared its users' data with how many tech companies?
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Ans:- 52 Explanation:- In a 747-page response to the US government, Mark Zuckerberg-led social media giant Facebook has admitted it shared its users' data with 52 technology companies including
Alibaba, Huawei, Lenovo and Oppo. Facebook's 6494/8296260082 data-sharing partnerships with Apple, Amazon and eye-tracking technology company Tobii are due to continue beyond October 2018.
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Daily current Affairs 3 July,2018 1) Who has become the first Sikh man to be hired as an anchor by a news channel in Pakistan? Ans:- Harmeet Singh Explanation:- In a first, a Sikh man has been
hired as an anchor by a news channel in 16 Pakistan. Harmeet Singh, who is a resident of
Page Page Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Chakesar city, has joined the Public News channel. 2) How many members are there in Ravindra Dholakia committee to upgrade norms for state, district level economic data collection?
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Product (SDP) and District Domestic Product (DDP). It will also suggest measures for improving SDP and DDP in the country, suggest state-level annual/benchmark surveys. 3) Name of the Indian American women who has been appointed as the CEO of Committee of United States is ______.
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Page Page Explanation:- The Democratic National Committee (DNC), the decision-making body of the Democratic Party in the US, has appointed Indian American Seema Nanda to serve as its new CEO. Nanda is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at The
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: Rights, the largest human and civil rights organisation in the US. She replaces interim CEO Mary Beth Cahill, who took the helm of the DNC in February.
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Raikkonen was a close second, with teammate 6494/8296260082 Vettel third.
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5) Which team won the 2018 Kabaddi Masters Dubai title? Ans:- India Explanation:- India won the six-nation Kabaddi Masters Dubai title in Dubai. India defeated Iran 44-26 in the finals and became champions of the
six-nation Kabaddi Masters Dubai. Indian team was led by captain Ajay Thakur. The six-nation 18 invitational tournament was organised by Page International Kabaddi Federation along with Star
Sports and Dubai Sports Council. 6) The International Joke Day celebrated all over the world on which date? Ans:- July 1
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7) The theme of 2018 National Doctor's Day is; Ans:- Zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical establishment Explanation:- In 1991, the Indian government declared July 1 as National Doctor's day. This day 6494/8296260082 marks the birth and death anniversary of the most famous physician of India Dr. Bidhan
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8 on 1st July 1882. He had received the Bharat Ratna Award in 1961. He was the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. Dr. B C Roy had played a major role in the formation of Indian Medical Association in 1928 and also in the formation of Medical Council of India (MCI). 8) The 9th meeting of Eminent Persons Group
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Explanation:- The 9th and final meeting of Eminent Persons Group (EPG) on India-Nepal relations concluded in Kathmandu. From the Indian side was Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Jayant
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: Lama. They discussed on various bilateral issues including 1950 Peace and Friendship treaty, trade, transit and border. The Group will submit the joint report prepared in the two day meeting to the respective Prime Ministers of the countries
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- The combined company will have over 60 per cent market share throughout the Middle East and improved profitability due to
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9 operations. The company, however, did not give any financial details of the acquisition. The transaction, the largest in the travel space in MENA region, will offer Cleartrip a wider outreach and a larger client base in an adjacent market, providing economies of scale as well as enhanced competencies and regional knowledge.
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Explanation:- Malaysian Lee Chong Wei beat Japanese shuttler Kento Momota 21-17, 23-21 to grab the Malaysia Open title for a historic 12th time. In the women's singles final, top seed Tai Tzu Ying from Taiwan saw off China's He
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: defeat of PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth in their semi-finals. Lee Chong Wei is currently world number 6. 11) Which among the following launches
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12) Which country will host the 19th edition of the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST)? Ans:- India Explanation:- The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), the global voice
of food science and technology in association with Indian National Science Academy (INSA) as 21 adhering body, announced the 19th edition of its Page prestigious global event to be held in Navi
Mumbai, India in October 2018. The focal theme for this edition of the prestigious congress is 25 Billion Meals a Day by 2025 with Healthy, Nutritious, Safe and Diverse Foods.
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Power, New & Renewable Energy of States & Union Territories will be held on 3rd July at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The purpose of the conference is to review the implementation of various ongoing Schemes/ Programmes & deliberate on a host of issues pertaining to Power and Renewable Energy sectors. The excerpts of 6494/8296260082 the issues to be discussed on the conference are as follows: 100% Household Electrification (under
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Page Page Ans:- Tata Steel
Explanation:- Tata Steel clinching joint venture (JV) with Thyssenkrupp to create new European steel giant, the combined strength would enhance sustainability of steel business. The new steel company will have a total workforce of 48,000
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: employees spread across 34 sites, producing about 21 million tonnes of steel a year with revenues of around Euro 15 billion. The joint venture will create a strong pan-European steel company that is structurally robust and
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2 initiative will boost up NRL's contribution towards the Digital India Mission and induce a greater transparency in its operations. 16) This company ties up with Oxigen Services India Pvt. Ltd to establish the distribution of its insurance products at Oxigen retail outlets.
Ans:- IndiaFirst Life Insurance
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Page Page Limited, a joint venture between Bank of Baroda, Andhra Bank and Legal and General (UK), has announced its tie-up with Oxigen Services India Pvt. Ltd., to establish the distribution of its insurance products at Oxigen retail outlets. Daily current Affairs 4 July,2018
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: 1) Who has been selected for the 2018 National Maritime Search and Rescue Award? Ans:- Milan Shankar Tare
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3 coast. The prestigious award consisting of a commendation certificate and cash prize will be presented to Tare in New Delhi on 5th July. 2) For which country, China approved USD 1 billion after the selection in FATF's grey list? Ans:- Pakistan
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Page Page Financial Action Task Force FATF's 'grey list'. The idea behind putting Pakistan in the grey list is to tighten their economy and curb terror financing. Earlier Saudi Arabia and China had pulled out from any cooperation but this time around China is providing financial aid to the nation. The move
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: dropped to $9.66 billion last week from $16.4 billion in May 2017. 3) Which will organise 'MOVE: Global Mobility Summit' in New Delhi in September 2018?
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4 constitute three designated components - The Conclave, the Expo and the Featured Events. 4) The Chhattisgarh govt plans to set up a tribal museum in which of the following city? Ans:- Naya Raipur Explanation:- The Chhattisgarh government set
up a tribal museum in the state's upcoming new 25 capital Naya Raipur. The decision was taken
Page Page during a meeting of Chhattisgarh State Tribal Advisory Council chaired by Chief Minister Raman Singh at New Mantralya. The museum aims to exhibit culture and tradition of scheduled tribes. The tribal museum will be built at the cost of Rs 27 crore in an area of around 22 acres in
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: Veer Narayan Singh, a freedom fighter from the state who had made a tremendous contribution in the freedom struggle of 1857. 5)Allahabad Bank and this bank raised lending
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8.40 per cent. ? For one year loan term, the new rates are up by 0.05 percent to 8.45 percent. 6) Who has announced to launch plan for its first 10-kg nanosatellite Centauri I with ISRO's PSLV? Ans:- Fleet Space Technologiess
Explanation:- Australian Internet of Things (IoT) 26 startup Fleet Space Technologies has announced
Page Page launch plans for its first two nanosatellites, Centauri I and II, in the second half of 2018. 10- kg nanosatellite Centauri I will be launched on Indian space agency ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). Centauri II will be launched on SpaceX's Falcon 9.
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Commercial Bank of China Ltd was operating in 6494/8296260082 India along with 45 other foreign banks. The United Kingdom's Standard Chartered has the highest, 100 branches in India as of now.
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8) The government has decided to sharply increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for which crops? Ans:- Kharif crops Explanation:- The government has decided to sharply increase the Minimum Support Price
(MSP) for Kharif crops, as it responds to concerns about distress in the country's farm economy 27 despite two years of strong monsoons. The MSP Page for common variety paddy, the most important
Kharif crop, will be raised by Rs 200 over last year's Rs 1,550 per quintal. That works out a 13%t increase for the financial year ended March 2019 compared to a 5.4% increase in FY18.
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Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional 6494/8296260082 ministerial meeting was held in Tokyo, Japan. It was first RCEP ministerial gathering to be held outside ASEAN countries. It was co-chaired by
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Chun Sing and his Japanese counterpart Hiroshige Seko. During the meeting, ministers from member countries had in-depth discussions on issues such as trade, service, investment and rules at the meeting. 13) Which Financial services company is named as India's top investment bank for equity issuances by private sector companies?
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Ans:- Maulana Azad Institute of Dental 6494/8296260082 Sciences Explanation:- The Maulana Azad Institute of
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15) Which national park of Colombia is declared as the world heritage site by UNESCO? Ans:- Chiribiquete Natural Park
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16) India's first e-waste recycling unit will 6494/8296260082 come up in ______. Ans:- Bengaluru
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waste generation, with an estimated 1.85 million 31
tonnes generated annually. Bengaluru ranked Page third after Mumbai and Delhi and generated nearly 92,000 tonnes of e-waste annually. Daily current Affairs 5 July,2018 1) This plans to add 40 million WiFi users in India by 2019.
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2) Which airlines in India removed 'Taiwan' 6494/8296260082 from its website due to China's pressure? Ans:- Air India
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Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is 32
a state in East Asia. Its neighbors include the Page People's Republic of China (PRC) to the west, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. Capital - Taipei. Taiwan was returned to Nationalist Chinese control in 1945 following Japan's defeat in World War II. 3) Name of the first serving Indian Army
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2 event in 14 hours and 21 minutes. More than 3000 athletes from 50 countries participated in the event. Maj Gen Dogra, who is currently posted as Director General Resettlement, was one of the participants. 4) IFC has invested ______million in Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd.
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Page Page Explanation:- World Bank Group member IFC (International Finance Corporation) has invested $100 million in Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. (Mahindra Finance). This would enable the Mahindra Group company to augment its growth by extending loans to individuals along
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3 settlement system, has announced the appointment of Vishwas Patel, CEO of Infibeam Avenues, as its new chairman. 6) Which state CM ordered all government employees to undergo a mandatory dope test? Ans:- Punjab
Explanation:- Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder 34 Singh ordered all government employees,
Page Page including police officers, to undergo a mandatory dope test. The test will be conducted from the time of recruitment through every stage of their service. Punjab is the only state in India with a majority of Sikh people. 7) Name of the CM who launches a Special
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8) The world's first digital art museum was opened at ______. Ans:- Tokyo Explanation:- The world's first digital art museum opened its doors to the public in Tokyo, Japan allowing patrons to step all the way into the
artworks. Attendees are able to move freely through the 9,000-square meter interactive 35 gallery. The exhibition itself is linked in real-time Page to the real-world seasons, which means that no
two trips to the museum will be the same. 9) Russia will build two nuclear power units in ______. Ans:- China
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10) This state government launched the subsidised Power Scheme 'Sambal' for labourers and poor families. Ans:- Madhya Pradesh Explanation:- The Madhya Pradesh State Government launched an outstanding power bill
waiver scheme and subsidised power scheme called 'Sambal' for labourers and poor families. 36
Under Sambal Yojana, the Below Poverty Line Page (BPL) families would be provided electricity at a
cost of Rs 200 per month. The main objective of the scheme is to make sure that all the households have power facility in the state. 11)Which state government announced a new
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Aerospace Unit and Employment Generating Policy, 2018'. The policy is for the entrepreneurs who are willing to invest and would project an investment of Rs. 50,000 crores for upcoming 5 years. The policy is also expected to generate 2.5 lakh jobs.
6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 12) Who has been appointed as the new head of the crucial Drug Enforcement Agency?
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Ans:- Uttam Dhillon Explanation:- Uttam Dhillon, an Indian-American top White House lawyer, has been appointed as the new head of the crucial Drug Enforcement Agency that combats the smuggling and use of narcotics in the US. Dhillon replaces Robert Patterson, who has retired after 30 years of service. Dhillon, who till recently worked in the White House as deputy counsel and deputy 37 assistant to President Donald Trump, took up the Page role of Acting Director of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). 13) Who among the following has been appointed as the new Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for (UNMOGIP)?
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investigate the dispute between India and 6494/8296260082 Pakistan regarding the disputed state of Kashmir. In 1949, UNCIP was absorbed into the UNMOGIP,
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Finance & Corporate Affairs, Piyush Goyal 38 launched the Coal Mine Surveillance &
Page Page Management System (CMSMS) and Mobile Application 'Khan Prahari' developed by CMPDI, Ranchi in New Delhi. The basic objective of CMSMS is reporting, monitoring and taking suitable action on unauthorised coal mining activities. Khan Prahari is a tool for reporting any
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1) Who become the first-ever transgender 39 woman to be crowned Miss Universe Spain? Page
Ans:- Angela Ponce Explanation:- Angela Ponce from Seville has created by becoming the first-ever transgender woman to be crowned Miss Universe Spain, after beating 22 contestants. She will representing her
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He will report to chief executive Abidali Neemuchwala. He will continue as the global head 41 of Wipro Digital. Wipro also promoted 4 other Page executives as senior vice presidents.
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upon the state's animals by a division bench of judges comprising Justice Rajiv Sharma and Justice Lokpal Singh while issuing a series of directions to prevent cruelty against animals. 7) Which will be the first central paramilitary force to opt for e-ticketing instead of the 6494/8296260082 railway warrant under an agreement signed with the IRCTC?
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System for saving lives of astronauts in an exigency? Ans:-ISRO Explanation:- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully carried out a flight test for a newly-designed Crew Escape
System. It is meant for saving lives of astronauts in an exigency. According to ISRO, the first 'Pad 43
Abort Test' demonstrated the safe recovery of the Page crew module in case of any exigency at the launch
pad. It was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. It was the first in a series of tests to ascertain the trustworthiness and efficiency of the Crew Escape System.
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agreement with the Andhra Pradesh government 44 to set up a 'Design University for Gaming' in
Page Page Visakhapatnam. A UNESCO delegation met with CM Chandrababu Naidu and asked for 100 acres of land to develop the city as an 'International Gaming and Digital Learning Hub'. They will develop edutech gaming in the state, with the target of providing 50,000 jobs in 10 years.
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Page Page "cVigil" for citizens to report any violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections. The unique Internet-based beta version of the application 'cVIGIL' stands for "citizens' vigil". The app will be active only in States where elections have been announced. The application will be
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Association (DDCA). Rajat Sharma won 54.40 % of the total votes recorded. The DDCA elections were conducted between June 27 and June 30, 2018. Rakesh Kumar Bansal was elected as the Vice President with 48.87% votes. Former sports committee head Vinod Tiharawith 1374 votes became secretary. Rajat Sharma is a Padma Bhushan awardee journalist. He is the Chairman
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Daily current Affairs7 July,2018 1) The first meeting of the Task Force on e-commerce chaired by Rita Teaotia was held in ______.
Ans:- New Delhi
47 Explanation:- Commerce Secretary, Rita Teaotia, chaired the first meeting of the Task Force on e-commerce in New Delhi. The Page meeting deliberated upon the suggestions emerging from the sub-group meetings held in June 2018. The suggestions were on wide-ranging issues such as cross-border data flows, taxation, trade facilitation and logistics, consumer confidence, IPR and future tech, FDI and competition issues. 2) Which among the following launches AI enabled Electronic Live Assistant (ELA) for customer support and interaction?
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- Facebook Inc. co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Warren Buffett as the world's third-richest person. Zuckerberg, who trails only Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos and Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, eclipsed Buffett as
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Billionaires Index. It's the first time that the three wealthiest people on the ranking made their fortunes from technology. 4) Recently, How many peacekeeping operations have been approved by the UN member states? Ans:- 13 Explanation:- The UN member states have approved a 6.69 billion US Dollar budget for 13 peacekeeping operations for the year 2018-19. It is the second year in a row, the committee has made significant cuts to the overall peacekeeping budget. The Committee also approved significant management reforms
48 including creation of two new departments focused on political and peacebuilding affairs and four stand-alone divisions for Page Africa. The United States is the biggest contributor to the United Nations. 5) This bank revised the interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (banking) term deposits with immediate effect. Ans:- Indian Bank Explanation:- Public sector Indian Bank revised the interest
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with immediate effect. The bank shares were trading at Rs 337.65 a piece. 6) AAI will set up a state-of-the-art Civil Aviation Research Organization (CARO) at which city? Ans:- Hyderabad
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 aviation minister Suresh Prabhu laid the foundation stone for CARO which will be spread over 27 acres and cater to air navigation services and airport/engineering research.
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7) Which company becomes India's largest tax payer in private sector? Ans:- Reliance Industries Explanation:- Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani at the Reliance Industries' 41st Annual General Meeting announced that Reliance is India's largest payer of Goods and Services Tax (GST), Excise and Customs Duty, and Income Tax in the private sector paying Rs.9844 crore in FY18. Reliance has become the first Indian company to record PBDIT (Profit Before Depreciation
Interest and Taxes) of over $10 billion.
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Ans:- Bajrang Punia Explanation:- Bajrang Punia won gold medal in the 65kg category at the Tbilisi Grand Prix in Georgia. Bajrang Punia defeated Iranian wrestler Mehran Nasiri in the finals and won gold medal in the 65kg category. He ecorded a 9-3 win over Mehran Nasiri and represent India in the 65kg after Wrestling Federation of India exempted him from trials.
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cloud-based IoT operating system called MindSphere. Ans:- Infosys Explanation:- Infosys has partnered with Siemens PLM Software to develop applications and services for the open cloud-based IoT operating system called MindSphere. The
Downloaded from Downloaded partnership would help customers to use the power of data generated by their devices and improve competitiveness in the digital world. The initial focus will be on customers in the manufacturing, energy, utilities, healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation and logistics industries. Data analytics will enhance efficiencies through capabilities like predictive maintenance and end-to-end factory visibility. 10) Name of the bank which becomes the Most valuable
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China. HDFC Bank's current market capitalisation is $78.4 billion against Sberbank's $74.4 billion. Chinese banks are leading the pecking order in the emerging market, with Industrial & Commercial Bank of China topping the list with a market cap of $273.4 billion. There are four lenders from India that now rank among the world's 500 most valuable companies. HDFC Bank is followed by its housing finance cousin Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Kotak Mahindra Bank and State Bank of India. 11) The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport would be
operated as a joint venture of Sri Lanka and this country. 50 Ans:- India
Page Explanation:- The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) would be operated as a Sri Lanka-India joint venture. The $210 million facility, 241km south-east of Colombo, is dubbed the "world's emptiest airport" due to a lack of flights. ndia would operate the airport as a Sri Lanka-India joint venture. The joint venture would see India gain a major stake of the airport. Currently, it is running a massive loss of Rs.20 billion.
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Downloaded from Downloaded principles. The 2018 theme of the Day is the 'Sustainable societies through cooperation'. This year's theme was aimed at creating the sustainable societies through cooperation. 13) Who cuts luxury travel for ministers, announces 'one person, one car' policy? Ans:- Mamata Banerjee Explanation:- In an attempt to reduce travel expenses of
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0 economy class travel in low-cost airlines for all domestic air trips. Banerjee also formed a committee, to be headed by chief secretary Malay Kumar De, to supervise progress of government projects. 14) The First BS-VI engine certificate was released by ______. Ans:- ICAT Explanation:- ICAT has issued the first BS-VI certification for a heavy duty engine model for M/s Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicle Limited. ICAT has issued the first BS-VI certification for
51 a heavy duty engine model for M/s Volvo Eicher Commercial
Vehicle Limited. The Indian Government has made a jump from Page the conventional BS-IV to directly adopt BS-VI emission norms as the next level for regulatory framework in India. The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) is a division of NATRiP implementation society (NATIS). ICAT is the first of the new world class centers established under the National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP). 15) The Ministry of Coal has launched which mobile app to
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Explanation:- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will roll out its new internet telephony service with brand name "Wings" from August 1. Those subscribing to "Wings", entailing one-time
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9th to 13th July, 2018. The conference aims to promote, preserve & practice the Sanskrit language all over the world by the people. World Sanskrit Conference is being held in various countries across the globe once in every 3 years & so far it has been held thrice in India. 5) Who bagged the bronze medal in the 2018
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Triathlon - one of the toughest one-day sporting 6494/8296260082 events. The New Delhi resident completed her first full Ironman Triathlon, in Carinthia, Austria, in 15 hours, 54 minutes and 54 seconds.
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design artistically adds the numerals '25' to the existing logo of the NHRC, using the theme of the 55 tricolour. Tabrej Qureshi from Chhindwara in Page Madhya Pradesh has bagged the top prize in the
slogan/tagline contest. His tagline entry was: 'Awaaz Aapke Adhikar Ki' and slogan -- 'Desh may vikas ki aayge bahar, jab hoga surakshit manav adhikar. The NHRC was established on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of the
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5 expected to manufacture nearly 120 million phones. 9) The Indian Railways is planning to launch a tourist train, it was named as; Ans:- Sri Ramayana Express Explanation:- The Indian Railways is planning to
launch a tourist train, Sri Ramayana Express, 56 which will cover all locations associated with the
Page Page Ramayana. The train will run from Ayodhya (UP) to Colombo (Sri Lanka) via Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu). The train will begin from Safdarjung station and its first stop will be in Ayodhya, the birthplace of the Hindu Lord Ram. 10) On which date, the World Zoonoses Day
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6 parasitic diseases like tapeworms. These diseases can be transmitted from animals to humans. 11) Name of the company who partners with Ukraine's Zorya to revamp Warship Turbines. Ans:- BHEL Explanation:- Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
(BHEL) is setting up a joint venture (JV) in India 57 with the manufacturer, Zorya Mashproekt, to
Page Page overhaul turbines, to power Indian Navy warships. The Indian navy will soon have 34 warships driven by Zorya turbines, with four turbines per vessel, adding up to 136 in-service turbines. 12) Who is appointed as the MD of National
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8 a federal structure and resource mobilization for ensuring quality statistical products to be produced. 15) Which Indian warship has reached Sri Lanka in a goodwill visit, recently? Ans:- INS Trikand
Explanation:- India's latest frontline warship INS 59 Trikand has reached Sri Lanka in a goodwill visit.
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Ferrous Minerals and Metals 2018 at Ranchi, Jharkhand. The Conference was organized by Corporate Monitor. It was inaugurated by Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Anil Gopishankar Mukim. A special NALCO (National Aluminium Company Limited) booklet on Sustainable Mining named 'Mine with Mind' was released.
2)Which novel won the Golden Man Booker
60 International prize 2018?
Page Page Ans:- The English Patient
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- The 6th edition of biennial World Cities Summit was held in Singapore from July 8 to 12, 2018. Its theme was "Liveable &
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Mamata Banerjee. It is focused on English language training in the school system and higher education, Research collaboration and capacity building in higher education and cultural collaboration between the UK and the state. 6) NASA's mission that aims to get the closest to the Sun than ever by any human-made object has got its revolutionary heat shield
62 "Thermal Protection System or TPS" is;
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Ans:- Vidya Balan
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Page Page has named actress Vidya Balan as its brand ambassador. Vidya Balan has been appointed the brand ambassador for 2 years. The Muthoot Pappachan group will launch a new ad campaign, including TV commercials. 9)Which state government allotted 200 acres
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3 in all the 140 industrial parks in Telangana were earmarked for women entrepreneurs. 10) India's first biofortified sorghum (jowar) that containing higher iron and zinc than regular sorghum. It's named as; Ans:- Parbhani Shakti
Explanation:- This improved sorghum variety has 64 been developed by International Crops Research
Page Page Institute for the Semi-Arid-Tropics (ICRISAT). It was released for cultivation by Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Maharashtra. The improved variety ICSR 14001 has been released as 'Parbhani Shakti' by VNMKV. Parbhani Shakti is cost-effective. It has
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Ans:- Mahendra Singh Dhoni
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Page Page become the 3rd Indian after Sachin Tendulkar (664) and Rahul Dravid (509) to reach this milestone of playing 500 international cricket matches. This T20 International match against England was Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 92nd T20 match. He has played 90 Test matches and 318
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Centre of Excellence for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CoE - DSAI) in collaboration 66 with the Government of Karnataka, in Bengaluru. Page NASSCOM also signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with NITI Aayog to collaborate in areas of applied research, accelerating adoption and ethics, privacy and security. It aims to strengthen the country's AI ecosystem and will serve as a platform for intelligence-sharing.
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appointment has come after Boris Johnson 67 resigned from the post in protest at the
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Asian Games 2018? 6494/8296260082 Ans:- PR Sreejesh Explanation:- Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will
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7 while Chinglensana Singh Kangujam will serve as his deputy in the 18th Asian Games, which will begin in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia in August 2018. 4) Dr. Sandeep Sancheti has taken the charge as a President of ______.
Ans:- Association of Indian Universities
68 Explanation:- Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, Vice
Page Page Chancellor of SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has assumed charge as the 97th President of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. The AIU has currently more than 720 members represented by Vice Chancellors. Seen as the representative of all
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Commission is the body that represents and speaks on behalf of all Commonwealth athletes. 6) HCL Technologies gets government's nod to set up SEZ in which state? Ans:- Andhra Pradesh Explanation:- The commerce ministry has
approved a proposal of HCL Technologies to 69 establish a new IT special economic zone (SEZ) in
Page Page Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, with a proposed investment of Rs 408.48 crore. SEZs are developed as export hubs. They contribute nearly 25% in India's total exports. There are 223 operational SEZs with 5,146 units from several sectors like IT, pharma, textile, food processing,
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9 worth more than over Rs. 1.5 lakh crore, with a 35% market share and a subscriber base of about 430 million. 8) Central government granted 'Institution of eminence' status for how many institutes? Ans:- 6
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Affairs, Hardeep S Puri launched 5 new initiatives 71 below AMRUT and the "Sensible Cities Mission"
Page Page India Sensible Cities Fellowship (ISCF) Program, India Sensible Cities Internship (ISCI) Program, The Sensible Cities Digital Funds Awards (SCDPA) 2018, Cities Funding To Innovate, Combine and Maintain (CITIIS) problem below the Sensible Cities Mission and the Native Space Plan (LOCAL
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(HAL) and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike 73 (BBMP) signed a MoU for facilitating the right of
Page Page use of land for the corridor for the proposed signal-free corridor from Vellara junction to Hope Farm Junction. HAL handed over 3,100 sq.m. to the BBMP for the 17.5-km signal-free corridor. The estimated cost for the signal-free corridor is Rs. 109.5 crore. It is being constructed with funds
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3 and hence does not comply with the relevant provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. 16) Asian Development Bank has approved 503- million USD for this state to get the benefit from the agriculture sector. Ans:- Bihar
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Page Page of the Son canal in Shahabad-Bhojpur region of Bihar which would benefit the agriculture sector immensely in the region. The estimated cost of the project is 503 million dollars out of which 352 million dollars is being provided by ADB.
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Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced the inauguration of a new second production line for 75
BRAHMOS Transport Launch Canister (TLC) at Page Ranoli, near Vadodara , Gujarat. Its main
objective is to cater the serial production requirements of BRAHMOS Supersonic Cruise Missile System. The second production line was inaugurated in the state of Gujarat to manufacture canisters designed for storage,
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6 second followed by Haryana, Jharkhand and Gujarat. 6) Recently, Which team become first finalists of 2018 FIFA World Cup? Ans:- France Explanation:- France defeated Belgium to reach
the FIFA World Cup 2018 final for overall third 77 time and the first time since 2006. Samuel
Page Page Umtiti's goal in the 51st minute, lifted France to the Final match. France will face either England or Croatia at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. 7) Vivek Sharma has beem appointed as the new MD of Indian Electricals Business for this company.
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12) Pakistan launched 2 indigenously built satellites named PRSS-1 and PAK-TES-1A into the orbit from which country? Ans:- China Explanation:- Pakistan launched 2 indigenously built satellites named PRSS-1 and PAK-TES-1A
into the orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China, through a Chinese-made launch 80 vehicle. The satellites were launched onboard a Page Chinese Long March (LM-2C) rocket. The first
satellite sent into space was PRSS1, a remote sensing satellite. It is a dual-purpose Earth observational and optical satellite. Now Pakistan has become one of the few countries to establish its own remote sensing satellite into orbit. The
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Ans:- Satyarup Siddhanta Explanation:- Satyarup Siddhanta has become the second Indian mountaineer after Malli Mastan Babu to climb Mt Ojos del Salado, the highest
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Sabha to sign such an agreement. He signed an MOU with the visiting President of the Senate of 82 the Republic of Rwanda, Bernard Makuza, on Page
10th July 2018. The MOU with 6 articles of cooperation seeks to promote Inter-Parliamentary dialogue, Capacity building of parliamentary staff, Organisation of conferences, forums, seminars, staff attachment programmes, workshops and exchanges, Collaboration in mutual interest in
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launched 60 'Anna' canteens serving breakfast, 83 lunch and dinner at just ?5, in nearly 25
Page Page municipalities across the state in the first phase, and will be run by Akshaya Patra Foundation. Chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a canteen in Vijayawada. In the second phase of the project worth ?83 crore, another 103 canteens would be inaugurated by
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Explanation:- Sun Pharma CEO - India, 84 Emerging Markets and Consumer Healthcare Kal
Page Page Sundaram said that, Akshay Kumar will be a perfect ambassador for Revital H. A marketing campaign featuring Akshay Kumar was released on 9th July 2018. Revital H is one of India's leading and most trusted health supplement for over twenty years.
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entrepreneurs? 6494/8296260082 Ans:- Diane Hendricks Explanation:- Diane Hendricks, cofounder and
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5 position on Forbes 2018 list of America's most successful women entrepreneurs, with a net worth of $4.9 billion. ? 20-yr-old Kylie Jenner youngest among US richest self-made women, with a net worth of $900 million. ? Two Indian-origin women featured on this list are Computer networking company Arista Networks CEO, Jayshree Ullal (ranked 18th with a fortune of $1.3 billion) and IT
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station? 6494/8296260082 Ans:- Rajkot Explanation:- Indian Railways has introduced
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6 the lost traffic through new delivery model for domestic cargo under the guidance of Piyush Goyal, Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs, Railways and Coal. This train was booked from the Reliance Rail Siding at Kanalus to Rewari in Haryana. It was loaded with 82 containers of Polypropylene Granules. Through this Double Stacked Dwarf Container service, Indian Railways
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lakhs. The Double Stacked Container is 6 ft 4 Page inches in height. It can operate on electrified tracks. The dwarf containers have a capacity of 30,500 kg. 11) Which state Government bans the use of plastic and thermocol cutlery?
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Plaquenil tablets. This drug is meant for the treating malaria and acute and chronic 89 rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Page
Daily Current Affairs 13 July,2018 1) How many MoU's have been signed between India and South Korea, recently?
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3) Recently; With which bank, Indian Army
90 have inked an MoU on the Defence Salary Package? Page
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Explanation:- Dr Ravi Mehrotra CBE, Chairman 92 of Foresight Group International Ltd., was
Page Page presented with a lifetime achievement award by Chris Hayman (Chairman, Seatrade) at the Seatrade 30th Anniversary Award Ceremony held at the Landmark, London. The award recognises recipients who have made a significant and lasting contribution to shipping and the maritime
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Advice Service & Labour Institutes (DGFASLI) and Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) have signed a 93
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at New Page Delhi. This aims to bring changes in working of
ship recycling industry and to improve safety and health of the workers and supervisors in Alang. The MOU was signed between Dr. Avneesh Singh, Director General, DG FASLI and Vice Chairman, Shri Ajay Bhandoo from GMB. It will also help in
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11) Who inagurated the state-run power giant National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) 250 MW Solar Power Plant in Mandsaur? Ans:- Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan Explanation:- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan inaugurated state-run
power giant National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) 250 MW Solar Power Plant in 94
Mandsaur. This is one of the biggest solar plant Page developed using domestically manufactured Solar
cells and modules under the Make in India initiative. According to NTPC, this project has been set up mainly on non-agricultural land and generation of electricity has been achieved without affecting the natural eco-system with zero
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General of the ICWA. Dr. Raghavan is an Indian 6494/8296260082 Foreign Service (IFS) officer, 1982 batch. He has served as India's High Commissioner to Islamabad and Singapore.
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13) India's first-ever metal craft exhibition was held in which city? Ans:- Leh Explanation:- The first-ever metal craft exhibition was held in Chilling village, Leh, to promote and preserve the metal craft tradition of Ladakh. It was
organised by the Youth Association for Conservation and Development Hemis High 95
Altitude National Park, in collaboration with Page Heritage Home Chilling, showcasing the
indigenous craft to the visitors. Chilling is known for its metal craftwork, which began decades ago and it is considered to be its identity. 14) Which payment bank gets RBI Nod to
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Daily Current Affairs 14 July,2018 1) Which state tops in the Revenue Collection Under GST? Ans:- Haryana Explanation:- Haryana has topped other states in per capita
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3) Who issued an order allowing photography within the premises of all centrally protected monuments/sites except at Ajanta Caves, Leh Palace and Taj Mahal? Ans:- Archaeological Survey of India Explanation:- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), an organisation under the Ministry of Culture, issued an order allowing photography within the premises of all centrally protected monuments/sites except at Ajanta Caves, Leh Palace and Taj Mahal.
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Explanation:- The 4th National Conclave on Mines & Minerals was held at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Its objective is for or showcasing blocks which will be auctioned by the states in FY 2018-19 to the potential investors. The agencies concerned with preauction preparations such as Exploration agencies (GSI & MECL), transaction advisors (SBICAP, CRISIL, KPMG), DGPS survey agency (MECON), etc would also put up their Stalls.
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Ans:- $25 million Explanation:-The investment is part of the $300 million Google News Initiative which was launched earlier this year in March, to help the media and to deal with fake news. YouTube will provide funding in about 20 global markets to support news organizations in "building sustainable video operations". YouTube will also add context to video search results about breaking news topics and include linked previews of news articles. 7) Which country announced new NATO training Centre?
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98 Explanation:- Canada has announced that it will assume command of a new NATO training and capacity building mission Page
in Iraq. Canadian troops will be deployed in the Baghdad region to help Iraq build a more effective national security structure and improve training of security forces. Canada is part of the US-led coalition fighting the ISIS is contributing air power & helping in training Iraqi forces. 8) Who opened India's first exquisite air-conditioned bed space dormitory?
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Explanation:- Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) will open India's first exquisite air-conditioned bed space dormitory. The fully air- conditioned rooms are equipped with locker facility, free WiFi, round-the-clock check-in and check-out facility and security cameras. It was inaugurated by Kochi's Mayor Soumini Jain.
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8 materials for electrical components in automobiles and electrical and electronic connectors. 10) The Second India-China Maritime Affairs Dialogue was held in ______. Ans:- Beijing Explanation:- The Second India-China Maritime Affairs Dialogue was held in Beijing, China. The Indian delegation was led by Dr. Pankaj Sharma, Joint Secretary (Disarmament and International Security Affairs), in the Ministry of External Affairs. The Chinese delegation was led by Mr. Wu Jianghao, Director General at the
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China. India and China exchanged views on various topics of Page mutual interest like perspectives on maritime security and cooperation, blue economy, and further strengthening of practical cooperation. 11) Scientists from this country have performed the first- ever 3-D, colour X-ray on a human. Ans:- New Zealand Explanation:- New Zealand scientists have performed the first-
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traditional X-ray but incorporates particle-tracking technology developed for CERN's Large Hadron Collider. This colour X-ray imaging will produce more accurate pictures & help doctors give their patients more accurate diagnoses. CERN is a European Organization for Nuclear Research.
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 A320neos between 2019 and 2023 and will use them for domestic and short-haul international flights. The Dreamliners will be delivered between 2020 and 2021 and will be deployed for medium- and long-haul flights.
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winner Serena Williams by 6-3 6-3. With the win, Kerber has :
become the first German woman to win the title since Steffi Graf in 1996. Serena was bidding a record-equaling 24th major trophy. 2) Which state government has constituted Heritage Cabinet to preserve the history and culture of state?
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4) Which Indian placeis ranked World's 9th most costliest office location? Ans:- Connaught Place Explanation:- According to American property consultant CBRE, New Delhi's Connaught Place is the 9th most expensive location globally to set up or rent an office, with an annual rent
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Park. Rajnath Singh also inaugurated the Bangladesh-India Friendship building in Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah. 6) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has constituted
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Explanation:- The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has constituted a 10 Member Committee, headed by the Secretary of Ministry of Corporate Affairs Mr Injeti Srinivas, for review of the penal provisions in the Companies Act, 2013. It has been setup to examine 'de-criminalisation' of certain offences. The Committee shall submit its report within thirty days to the Central Government for consideration of its recommendations. 7) Who of the following approved the net neutrality rules implying internet will remain open to everybody in India?
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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). Earlier, barred telecom operators from offering differential pricing of data, putting an end to Facebook's Free Basics and Airtel Zero. The regulator had recommended a change in the licence conditions to restrict any form of discrimination in Internet access based on content. The DoT will form a committee to identify critical services and come up with a separate regime for them which includes autonomous vehicles and digitized healthcare, certain
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that, SpiNNaker can support detailed biological models of the 6494/8296260082 cortex. 9) Who of the following has been appointed as the advocate general of Jammu and Kashmir?
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the penal provisions in the Companies Act, 2013. The basic aim of the committee is to examine de-criminalisation of certain offences and to suggest ways to replace it with in-house mechanism, where a penalty could be levied in instances of default. The committee will examine the existing compoundable offences in the Companies Act - 2013 viz. The Committee shall submit its report within 30 days to the Central Government for consideration of its recommendations.
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3 have a medical diagnosis that reported gender dysphoria, when gender does not correspond to biological sex. 13) Indian Railway's first consolidated Bridge Management System (IR-BMS), a web-enabled IT application to store data on how many bridges? Ans:- 1.5 lakh Explanation:- Goyal felicitated the artists who participated in
this initiative by giving them cash awards and appreciation
certificates. He also felicitated artists who won the top prize in 104 the national transporter's in-house Station Beautification Contest. They worked for 7 railway stations. This innovative Page
competition was organized among zonal railways in December 2017. More than 62 stations across zonal railways were beautified under this initiative by utilising skills of local artists, mostly using local art form, painting style, local themes or contemporary arts.
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Explanation:-Sulabh International introduced the concept of from Downloaded 'Sulabh Sauchalya' in India, which is cost-effective innovative water project to provide the cheapest drinking water in the world, only in 50paisa/litre. The first of such a water project was launched in Bihar's Darbhanga district, Haribol Pond. The 'Sulabh Jal' project converts contaminated pond and river water into safe drinking water. The total cost of installing this project would cost around Rs 20 lakhs. The Sulabh International Social Service Organisation (SISSO) and the French companies
6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 installed Rs 20-lakh pond-based water treatment plant in Madhusudan Kanti Village of North 24 Parganas district, located some 100 km from Kolkata. 2) World Youth Skills Day is observed on which date?
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Explanation:- World Youth Skills Day is celebrated on 15th July every year. This day is celebrated to expand awareness on the importance of investing in youth skills development. The United Nations General Assembly decided in resolution A/RES/69/145 to depute 15 July as World Youth Skills Day. 3) Amitabh Malhotra has been appointed as the Head of Investment Banking for ______. Ans:- HSBC India
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The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking 105 Corporation Limited (HSBC) has appointed Amitabh Malhotra as the Head of Investment Banking for HSBC India. Amitabh will Page
lead the Investment Banking and Equity Capital Markets business. Prior to HSBC, Amitabh worked at Rothschild India, where he was the co-head and managing director of the Global Investment Bank, based in Mumbai. 4)This country becomes vice chair of Asia Pacific Region of World Customs Organisation. Ans:- India
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Downloaded from Downloaded approximately 98% of world trade. The WCO has divided its Membership into six Regions. Each of the six Regions is represented by a regionally elected Vice-Chairperson to the WCO Council. Being the Vice Chair of the Asia-Pacific region of WCO, India will be able to take on the leadership role at the WCO. 5) Who inagurated a multimedia exhibition organised by Regional Outreach Bureau of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)?
6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Ans:- Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Explanation:- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a multimedia exhibition organised by Regional
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PM Narendra Modi. The exhibition is taking place at Saradhabali near Bholanath Vidyapith in Puri. 6) India's first hypercar 'Shul' was unveiled by ______Ans;- Vazirani Automotive Explanation:- At the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Vazirani Automotive has unveiled India's first turbine-electric hypercar called 'Vazirani Shul'. This car is propelled by four separate
electric motors located beside every wheel, hence enabling
torque vectoring. It has a regenerative braking technology that 106 transfers power to the battery whenever the brakes are applied.
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Ans:- Prem Watsa Explanation:- Prem Watsa, founder of Fairfax Financial Holdings, was presented the Special Jury 'NRI of the Year
Award' at the 5th edition of Times NOW & ICICI Bank NRI of the
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6 honours global Indians who have achieved a mark for themselves worldwide. 10) The World's largest visa centre has been opened in which of following city? Ans:- Dhaka Explanation:- India's home minister Rajnath Singh has recently inaugurated the world's largest state-of-the-art visa centre in
Dhaka with modern facilities, promising shorter waiting times
for applicants. This Integrated centre at Jamuna Future Park 107 (JFP), Dhaka is the largest Indian visa centre in the world with 18,500 square feet commercial area. Page
11) Which country has unveiled the 64-dish MeerKAT radio telescope, recently? Ans:- South Africa Explanation:- South Africa has unveiled the 64-dish MeerKAT radio telescope, slated to be the world's largest and most powerful telescope on its completion in 2030. Built for $330
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Explanation:- NITI Aayog has proposed a new integrated digital healthcare system titled National Health Stack (NHS) which could become the country's first future-ready healthcare information system available for use by both the Centre and states across public and private sectors. They are aiming for digital health record of all citizens by the year 2022. This is an attempt to initiate and implement the healthcare schemes announced by the Modi Government this year. 6494/8296260082 13) Name of the country which has taken the seat vacated by United States at the UN Human Rights Council? Ans:- Iceland
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Rights Council. US had left the UNHRC in June, 2018 calling it a cesspool of political bias for its criticism of Israeli regime's crimes against Palestinians. 14) With which state, ISRO join hands to set up telemedicine centre in the state? Ans:- Jammu & Kashmir Explanation:- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
joined hands with J&K's Directorate of Health Services-Kashmir
(DHS-K) to set up a telemedicine center at an altitude of 12,700 108 feet to provide service to pilgrims en route to the Amarnath shrine. The Panjtarni Base Camp Hospital on the Pahalgam cave Page
shrine route will provide real-time treatment for high-altitude and other ailments that pilgrims frequently face in the region. An Intensive Care Unit will be set up to handle critically ill patients. The country's top hospitals like Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, (PGIMER), Chandigarh; the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi; the Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar, etc. will be available through the
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Downloaded from Downloaded eminent scientist Raghunath A Mashelkar as the Chancellor of yet-to-be established Jio Institute. He currently heads the National Innovation Foundation under the Department of Science and Technology, GoI. Dipak C Jain, former director of Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration in Bangkok, will serve as the Vice-Chancellor of the Institute. Daily Current Affairs 17July,2018
6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 1) The 8th India-Oman Joint Commission meeting begins in ______.
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Suresh Prabhu invited Omani companies to build 109 on their success in India and make investments
Page Page to benefit from 'Make in India' and 'Invest India' programmes which are aimed to encourage manufacturing. Areas of discussion in the JCM include cooperation in space, renewable energy, start-up, SMEs, food security, including durable foods and packaging, services sector, tourism
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Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit is to commence from August 30, 2018 in Nepal. This is the fourth 110
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5) Who wins gold at the Spanish Grand Prix in 6494/8296260082 Madrid? Ans:- Vinesh Phogat
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thumped Erin Golston 12-1 and Valeria 111 Chepsarakova 5-0.
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: 7th World Junior Wushu championships held in Brasilia, Brazil. In the Sanshou discipline, Babulu (42 kg, subjunior), Saleem (56 kg, subjunior), Savita (48 kg, junior) and Rohit (80kg, junior) won the silver medal, while Himanshu (56 kg, junior),
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(BIS) has praised which bank for its effective 6494/8296260082 communications strategy? Ans:- RBI
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1 effective communications strategy. The RBI has been applauded by the BIS, which calls itself 'a bank for central banks', for effectively using a targeted communication strategy for reaching out to the right audience in "short and simplified" language. In its latest annual economic report, Basel-based BIS, which is owned by 60 central
banks from across the world including the 112 Reserve Bank of India, has said that effective
Page Page communication is critical for success, as in many other policymaking areas. 8) The Education Department of which state launched 'I am not afraid of English' initiative from Class 1 in the state's primary schools?
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Explanation:- A booklet containing 1,000 sentences/phrases (200 sentences per grade for all the five grades) has been prepared at the primary level of schooling. One JBT (junior basic
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Explanation:- The board of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has approved the proposal for the insurer to hold a 51% stake in IDBI Bank. The announcement was made by Subhash Chandra Garg, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs. The life insurer has around 7.5% stake in LIC at present and will acquire the
remaining stake from the government. Using this 113 route rather than LIC directly buying the
Page Page government's stake in IDBI Bank will ensure that the bank receives the capital. 10) Pakistan PM launched first land based communication link with this country, recently.
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Explanation:- Pakistan Prime Minister Nasirul Mulk inaugurated the Pakistan-China Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) project that would serve as the first land-based communication link between the
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11) Which team get Oxford Awards For Arsenic 6494/8296260082 Poisoning Research? Ans:- IIT Kharagpur
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3 the University of Oxford has been selected for an award for exceptional research-led innovation to mitigate arsenic poisoning in the Ganga- Brahmaputra delta in the north and northeast India. The innovation awards instituted by the university's vice-chancellor include one for prominent Oxford-based linguist Aditi Lahiri, who
was selected for the "inspiring leadership" award 114 for developing a flexible approach to speech
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(LEAP) microscope? 6494/8296260082 Ans:- IIT Madras
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4 world's first of its kind, that would enable precise view of atoms of a material. It had been developed in a collaborative exercise involving eight top research institutions in the country, spearheaded by IIT-M. 14) Which country plans to launch 300 low- orbit satellites to provide worldwide communication services? 115
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paid celebrity by Forbes with earnings of $285 million in the last 12 months. Actor George 116
Clooney take the No. 2 spot with the highest Page
annual pay of his career. Reality star Kylie Jenner, 20, came in third on the annual Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Lionel Messi (ranked 8th with $111 million) and Cristiano Ronaldo (ranked 10th with $108 million) were the only other athletes in the top 10.
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up a committee under the Chairmanship of Mr 117 Anil Swarup, former Secretary, School Education, with suitable representations from NCC, M/o Page Youth Affairs and Ministry of HRD to suggest measures to strengthen National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS). The Committee will deal with on issues like expansion, strengthening training infrastructure,
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Ans:- Neeraj Chopra
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also issue Kisan Credit Card (KCC) with 10% of
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119 Explanation:- India has improved one spot and has reached the 5th position in the men's hockey Page world rankings released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). India has improved due to its second consecutive runner-up finish at the Champions Trophy in Breda, Netherlands. Australia, that had won the Champions Trophy,
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year marks 100 years since the birth of Nelson
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to 'Action Against Poverty', honouring Nelson Mandela's leadership and devotion to fighting poverty and promoting social justice for all. 8) Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the Foundation Stone of the Poorvanchal
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Poorvanchal Expressway in Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. It is a 340 kilometer long that would provide swifter connectivity between Delhi and Ghazipur. The expressway will be linked with the 302 km-long Lucknow-Agra Expressway and 165 km-long Yamuna Expressway from Agra to Delhi. The total network of expressways will be over 800 km after completion. 6494/8296260082 9) Who clinched ninth consecutive German
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Ans:- Qatar
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2018? Ans:- Zabivaka Explanation:- Zabivaka - "the one who scores" (in Russian) is a wolf who radiates fun, charm
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Bharat Electrical Limited (BEL) is engaged in the design, manufacture & supply of radars such as like weapon locating, surveillance & communication systems. RAWL-03 will be offered in both ship-borne and land-based configurations.
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Card. 6494/8296260082 2) Which finance company received Nabard 2018 award recently? Ans:- Repco Micro Finance Ltd
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4 service to self-help group in Tamil Nadu for the fiscal year 2017- 18. The NBFC has disbursed loans amounting to ?2,500 crore to over 10 lakh beneficiaries. NABARD Financial Services Limited is a subsidiary of NABARD to provide financial services in areas of agriculture & microfinance. 3) Who received the Golden Ball award for best player at the 2018 FIFA World Cup? Ans:- Luka Modric
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Croatia were playing in their first World Cup final. They were the smallest country to reach the Final in the modern era. For France, it was a first World Cup crown since winning on home soil in 1998. England's Harry Kane won the World Cup Golden Boot Award as top scorer with 6 goals. Croatia captain Luka Modric won the Golden Ball award for the World Cup's best player despite being on the losing side. Kylian Mbappe of France won the Young Player of the Tournament Award after scoring
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: his 4th goal of the competition in the final. 4) India's first 'Transgender Poets' meet held in ______. Ans:- Kolkata Explanation:- India's first government sponsored 'Transgender Poets' meet held in Kolkata. This Meet was chaired by India's
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Tokyo Olympics schedule with no agreement on when to race swimming finals, and set a timetable to add new sports to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The next Winter Olympics will now include: women's monobob, Big Air freestyle skiing for men and women, plus mixed team events in short track speed skating, ski jumping, ski aerials and snowboardcross. 6) What is the theme of 10th edition of Delhi dialogue meeting? Ans:- Strengthening India-ASEAN Maritime Cooperation
126 Explanation:- External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will deliver the keynote address of the two-day event. The theme of Page
which is, 'Strengthening India-ASEAN Maritime Cooperation'. Main AIM:-To find a common ground and expanding the scope of cooperation between India and ASEAN nations. The Delhi Dialogue is a premier annual event to discuss politico-security, the economic and socio-cultural engagement between India and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). The event has been held annually since 2009 many political leaders, policy makers, senior officials, diplomats, think tanks and
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6 biggest ever trade deal negotiated by the EU and creates free trade zone covering nearly third of the world's GDP. 9)RBI to issue New Design Rs.100 denomination banknote. The base colour of the note is; Ans:- Lavender Explanation:- The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs100 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series,
bearing the signature of Dr Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve
Bank of India. The new denomination has Motif of "RANI KI 127 VAV" on the reverse, depicting the country's cultural heritage. The base colour of the note is Lavender. The dimension of the Page
banknote will be 66 mm x 142 mm. 10) The scientists from this IIT institute has created mini- organs that mimic hair growth. Ans:- IIT Delhi Explanation:- The scientists from IIT Delhi have developed a silk-based hydrogel that emulates the process of hair growth, an
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Alphabet-owned Google with a record 4.34 billion euro ($5 billion) antitrust fine for abusing the dominance of its Android 898142 SSCE mobile operating system. According to the EU, Google's parent 1 2
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IT/BT & ST. The K-Tech Innovation Hub backed by providing
space and infrastructure, prototyping facilities and a world-class 128 innovation network. The K-Tech Innovation hub leverages the globally connected ecosystem & brings infrastructure similar to Page
the MIT Fab Lab to Belagavi. 13) This company has acquired Zopper Retail recently Ans:- PhonePe Explanation:- Flipkart's digital payment subsidiary PhonePe has acquired Zopper Retail - a hyperlocal Point of Sale (POS) platform for small and medium businesses. The acquisition is a
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Explanation:- The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) organized "India's Largest Apparel Trade Show - The 67th National Garment Fair" from 16th July to 19th July 2018 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. A Memorandum of Understanding between Govt of Gujarat & CMAI was signed to promote Gujarat as a destination for investments. The Fair was inaugurated by Kishore Biyani, CEO of Future Group.
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1) Infosys signed an MoU with this Metro for constructing 6494/8296260082 station. Ans:- Bangalore Metro Explanation:- Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of IT
major, Infosys, signed an MoU with the Bangalore Metro Rail 898142 SSCE Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the construction of a station at 1 2
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Konappana Agrahara in Electronics City. The station is under the second phase of Bangalore Metro's expansion plans and the Foundation has committed to maintaining it for the next 30 years. Infosys Foundation would contribute Rs 200 crore to the Bengaluru Metro Rail for the construction of Konappana Agrahara Metro Station and railway track. 2) Which state introduced the Online Pension Management System? Ans:- Chhattisgarh
130 Explanation:- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh announced a Chhattisgarh Online Pension Management System Page
(OPMS). E-payment to e-procurement to provide internet to every village has been done. It is under e-governance, fulfilling the dream of Digital India plan of India and Digital Chhattisgarh. The Chhattisgarh OPMS has launched an app called "Abhar aapki sewa ka". Through this application, 80,000 pensioners of the state will now get all the information related to pension and payment online.
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exercises in a controlled environment and mutual exchange of 6494/8296260082 best practices towards enhancing IAF operational capability. 4) Hima Das was declared as the first sports ambassador of ______.
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Karnataka Bank launched DigiLocker facility for 131 its customers as part of its digital initiative. The facility is being given by integrating bank's MoneyClick internet banking Page
channel.DigiLocker is a key initiative to store the digital documents, by National E-Governance Division under Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The customer can login to the bank's internet banking account and click on access. Customers can access their digital documents anytime, anywhere and share it online. Digital Locker makes it easier to validate the authenticity of documents as they are issued directly by the registered issuer.
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once-larger parent bodies that broke during collisions with 6494/8296260082 asteroids, comets, or other moons. The newly discovered retrograde moons take nearly 2 years to orbit Jupiter. 2 of the new discoveries are part of a closer, inner group of moons that orbit in the prograde, or same direction as Jupiter's rotation.
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Page Page and retail lending business. He has held senior management positions at ICICI Bank, ICICI Lombard, Citibank, Standard Chartered Plc. 9) Which Indian city ranked 3rd in the best cities in the world by Travel? Ans:- Udaipur Explanation:- The heritage city of Udaipur has been ranked
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Leisure. The first two cities on the list are San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca, both in Mexico. Rajasthan's Udaipur city is also known as "City of Lakes" and the "Venice of the East". 10) Who will organize the Vriksharopan Abhiyan in five Ganga Basin states?
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development missions launched in the areas of e-Governance, Page Social Empowerment, Skill Development, Urban Development, Infrastructure, Industrial Development and the Services sector. This platform would create a coordination between citizens and the government to solve several issues. 12) How many agreements have been signed between India and Ghana recently? Ans:- 2
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13) Scientists from which country have developed the world's first blood test capable of detecting melanoma in its early stages? Ans:- Australia Explanation:- Australian scientists said that, they have developed the world's first blood test capable of detecting melanoma in its early stages. Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia said that, the new blood test will
6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 help doctors detect melanoma before it spreads throughout the body. Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. A trial was conducted with 105 people having melanoma and 104 healthy controls. The blood test detected early stage melanoma
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Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) had signed an agreement for Page 250 MW wind power and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) for 50 MW. 15) Two Plus Two Dialogue Between India and USA to be held in ______. Ans:- New Delhi Explanation:- US State Department announced that the inaugural 'two-plus-two dialogue' between India and the United
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Daily Current Affairs 21 July,2018 1)How many Indian women ranked in the Forbes list of Americas 60 richest self-made women?
6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Ans:- 2 Explanation:- Two women, Jayshree Ullal and
Neerja Sethi, who belong to an Indian
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4 on the 18th and 21st spot, respectively. Ullal, the CEO of Arista Network was ranked on the 18th position and Sethi, the Vice President of a tech company called Syntel, secured 21st position on the 60 richest self- made women list. 2) Volkswagen has planned to set up a design centre in ______.
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(ADB)'s Asian Development Outlook report India continues to be the fastest growing economy in Asia with projected GDP growth of 7.3 per cent. Growth would accelerate to 7.6 percent in 2019.
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Explanation:- Odisha government appointed Senior bureaucrat Madhusudan Padhi as the principal secretary to Governor Dr Ganeshi Lal. He is currently posted as Transport Commissioner. 10) Name the company which is working on a project to convert Asteroids into spacecrafts.
Ans:- Made In Space 138 Explanation:- A company called 'Made in Space' Page is working on a project to convert Asteroids into spacecrafts. The company's latest project is called RAMA (Reconstituting Asteroids into Mechanical Automata) which is being funded by NASA and aims to turn Asteroids into spacecraft.
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Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru, and Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Hyderabad. 12) A Google-affiliated company chooses ______for delivering internet access to remote areas using high-altitude balloons.
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139 Explanation:- Kenya has been chosen as the home-country for a Google-affiliated company to Page start its first-announced commercial deal that will deliver internet access to remote areas using high-altitude balloons. The high-altitude balloons have already been deployed in emergencies in Peru and Puerto Rice, where they helped regions
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1,00,000 live births in 1990 to 130 per 1,00,000 140 live births in 2016, was commended by the
Page Page Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO). 15) NIWE has installed a remote sensing instrument - LiDAR for assessment of offshore wind resource at ______.
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launches biodegradable sanitary napkins under 6494/8296260082 which scheme? Ans:- Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Ans:- Alpha Design Technologies P Ltd, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd
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5) The theme of 2018 World Youth Skills Day 6494/8296260082 (WYSD) is; Ans:- Improving the image of TVET
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- IISC Bangalore India and Park Systems to open 'Park Nanoscience Lab' at Centre
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brands to target consumers through personalized 145 video ads on Hotstar. Flipkart plans to leverage
Page Page data from its massive user base and help brands connect with potential consumers using these targeted ads. 10) Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan has unveiled the Weather Forecast System in ______.
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benefits administration and cloud-based HR and financial solutions to 1,400 clients serving 19 million employees and their 18 million family members. The current CEO of Wipro is Abidali Neemuchwala.
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Daily Current Affairs 23 July,2018 1) NABARD launched the Centre for Climate Change in ______.
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 million people by making streets more pedestrian friendly. This plan is part of a wider strategy for 80% of all trips to be made on foot, bicycle or public transport by 2041. People who walk or cycle to work have much lesser risk of death due to heart
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8 world's population live in places where air pollution levels are beyond safe limits. 3) Which IIT institute has developed an online tool "TreadWill" to help people deal with mental health issues? Ans:- IIT Kanpur Explanation:- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has developed an online tool "TreadWill" to help people cope with
issues related to mental health. The tool has been developed by
a team with collaborative support from the Computer Science 149 and Engineering and Humanities and Social Sciences, HSS (Psychology) departments. TreadWill is a website designed to Page
help people deal with stress, low mood, lethargy and other depressive symptoms through different online exercises, questionnaires and games. It will help in overcoming depressive symptoms and becoming more resilient against stressful events in the future. 4) India bagged ______in the Junior Asian Wrestling championship.
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Union territories participated in the event. Arman Ali is the Page executive director of Shishu Sarothi from 2009. Shishu Sarothi is the Centre for Rehabilitation and Training for Multiple Disability. 7) According to the Public Affairs Index 2018, which is the best-governed state in the country? Ans:- Kerala Explanation:- According to the Public Affairs Index 2018,
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 programme at Harvard University. At the successful completion of the programme, Jindal students will earn academic credits, and the course will be reflected in the transcript. It provides joint conferences to be organised by the two institutions and
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These group will, in turn, be connected to the group monitored Page byU.P. Director General of Police. This initiation comes in the wake of the Central government's directions to take effective steps to stop the spread of the rumours and fake news. 10) Who won the 400 metres race at the Cena Noveho Mesta nad Metuji meet? Ans:- Muhammad Anas Yahiya Explanation:- India's Muhammad Anas Yahiya broke his own
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Bay of Bengal Initiatives for Multi-Sectoral, Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional economic bloc comprising 7 member states lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional
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supplies, with a temperature-controlled payload box, to be
delivered to a remote village in the State without delay. The aim 152 of the Digital Drone-based Real-Time Advanced Medical Modular Logistics system (2DREAM) project is to reach the remote areas Page
and deliver the temperature-sensitive payload in 30 minutes. IIPH-H has partnered with the prestigious US-based Johns Hopkins University to develop the temperature-controlled vaccine box. 13) Name the country which plans to buy environmentally friendly TaxiBots from Israel Aerospace Industries. Ans:- India
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6494/8296260082 Explanation:- The All India Football Federation (AIFF), the governing body of football in India named India and Bengaluru FC Captain Sunil Chhetri as the AIFF Player of the Year in the
Federation's Executive Committee Meeting in Mumbai. The meeting was chaired by AIFF President Praful Patel. The All 898142 SSCE India Football Federation announced several other awards as 1 5
2 well in the Meeting. Kamala Devi bagged the 2017 AIFF Woman Player of the Year. 15) Name of the goalkeeper who became the world's most expensive goalkeeper? Ans:- Alisson Beckar Explanation:- Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Beckar became the world's most expensive goalkeeper upon joining the team of
Liverpool from Roma. The deal was worth £75 million with £65
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16) This country plans to explore concepts to save UNESCO World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Ans:- Australia Explanation:- Australia announced plans to explore concepts such as firing salt into clouds and covering swathes of water with a thin layer of film in a bid to save the embattled Great
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Officer (CTO) and informed all heads of departments to report to 898142 SSCE the CCO. He also said that the CCO would be responsible for 1 product harmonisation leading to 'one world, one product' 5
3 marketing synergies, creating 'one brand, one position,' customer focus resulting in 'one company, one quality' and corporate alignment facilitating 'one stakeholder, one message. 2) The government has slashed the minimum annual deposit requirement for accounts under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) to ______from Rs 1,000. Ans:- Rs 250
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annual deposit requirement for accounts under the Sukanya 154 Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) to Rs 250 from Rs 1,000. The maximum amount that can be deposited in a year is Rs 1.5 lakh. Sukanya Page
Samriddhi scheme was launched in January 2015, under which a parent or legal guardian can open an account in the name of the girl child until she attains the age of ten years. The account opened under the scheme will be valid for 21 years from the date of opening, after which it will mature and the money will be paid to the girl child in whose name the account is opened. 3) Recently, Lok Sabha Passes this bill for allowing a court
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Ans:- Pakistan Explanation:- Pakistan has got its first-ever woman Chief Justice of a high court. Justice Tahira Safdar was named as the
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cricketer to score a double century in one-day internationals. 155 Fakhar Zaman achieved the feat during the fourth ODI against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Friday. The Page
Pakistan left-hander is the sixth international cricketer to cross the 200-run mark in ODIs. Apart from Fakhar Zaman, India's Rohit Sharma, New Zealand's Martin Guptill, India's Virender Sehwag, West Indies' Chris Gayle and India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar have reached the landmark score. 6) Which country has become a popular hub of medical tourism?
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7) Name of the Indian CM who has visited all 75 districts of 6494/8296260082 the state? Ans:-Yogi Adityanath
Explanation:- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has visited all 75 districts of the state in just 16 months. He 898142 SSCE created a record on July 23 during his Hathras visit by 1 5
5 becoming the first-ever CM to cover the entire state within first 16 months of his rule. At Hathras he laid the foundation stone of 34 development and welfare schemes worth Rs 155 crore. His visits intended to ensure that the benefits of the schemes launched by the Centre and his government reached the last person and to speed up the overall development of Uttar Pradesh. 8) Which country became second largest supplier of crude oil to Indian public sector firms during April-June quarter of
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largest supplier of crude oil to Indian public sector firms during April-June quarter. Iraq remains India's No:1 supplier of crude. State firms that buy oil from Iran include Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL). New Delhi shipped in 7.27 million tonnes of oil from Iraq, while shipments from Saudi Arabia totalled 5.22 million tonnes.
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Explanation:- Justice Tahira Safdar (61 years old) was named 6494/8296260082 as the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar. She replacing Mohammad Noor Muskanzai. She made history in 1982 when she became the
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Page Page 12) Who launched a Development Projects in Madhya Pradesh? Ans:- Shri Nitin Gadkari Explanation:- Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched development projects worth over 5400 crore rupees in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh. He addressed the gathering during Vikas Parv and farmers' convention in the
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Explanation:- Power Grid Corporation of India signed an MOU with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) for energy efficiency. This includes replacement of agriculture pump sets in East and South DISCOMs of UP. Investment of about Rs 2,200 to 2,500 crore in these projects by POWERGRID. Thus POWERGRID will act as an investor and a Project Management Consultant (PMC) to this project.
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India, and Transport for London (TFL) to develop public transport in India. This MoU will to share information and areas of cooperation like improving the public transport system with an augmentation of passenger capacity, passenger services, data analysis, induction of electric vehicles, introduction of technology, ticketing and the provision of passenger information, urban transport planning and policy, institutional organisation of transport, etc.
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Explanation:- The Board of Max Financial Services (MFS) named Mr. Analjit Singh, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Max Group, as the non-executive Chairman of Max Financial Services (MFS). Max Financial Services is the listed holding company for Max Life Insurance Company. It was established after the demerger of Max India Limited. Analjit Singh is the sponsor and principal shareholder of MFS, Max India and MVIL. He succeeds Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai. Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai will
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9 won medals in international competitions and have retired from active sports has been doubled from April 1. At present, the government gives lifelong pension to 588 players under the scheme of 'Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons. According to the revised rates, Olympic and Para Olympic medallists will get a sum of Rs 20,000 per month each, while gold medallists at World Cups and World Championships in Olympic and Asian Games disciplines will receive Rs 16,000 per month. Silver and bronze medallists at World Cups in Olympic and Asian Games
disciplines will receive a sum of Rs 14,000 per month.
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Explanation:-Mercedes Lewis Hamilton secured the first position in the German Grand Prix 2018. He was followed by Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes in the second position. Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen secured the third position. 7) The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a contest named - " Childline1098" to mark this day;
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Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN Abhiyaan in New Dehli 6494/8296260082 under the Chairmanship of Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar, NITI Aayog. It was declared that the month of September will be celebrated as National Nutrition Month every year. During the
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located in; Ans:- Dras Explanation:- Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year for three days from 24th July - 26th July at the Drass War Memorial in Jammu and Kashmir to commemorate India's emphatic victory against Pakistan. About Kargil War: ? Date - May -July 1999 (2 months) ? Location - Kargil district, Jammu
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 from August 1 - 31, 2018 on the basis of sanitation (Swachhata) parameters. The top performing states and districts would be awarded on October 2, 2018, ie., birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. As part of Swachh Survekshan Grameen, 6980 villages
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162 13) The Union government has constituted which high-level committee to suggest laws against mob lynching and Page
violence? Ans:- Rajiv Gauba committee Explanation:- The Union government has constituted a high- level committee to suggest laws against mob lynching and violence. The high-level committee, headed by the Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, will submit its suggestions to the Home ministry within 4 weeks. Beside this, the government has also
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 executive officer Naveen Tahilyani who takes over as chief executive officer, group partnership distribution, AIA Group, Hong Kong.
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Industrial Revolution'. He is likely to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit. 2) Which city to host the 3rd edition of Kabira festival 2018?
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164 Explanation:- The 3rd edition of Kabira festival 2018 will be held in Varanasi on November 16 to Page celebrate the spirit of 15th-century mystic poet Kabir. The annual festival conceived by the Mahindra group and Teamwork Arts, will feature a two-day programme of music, literature, talks and city explorations. The festival will reverberate
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India this year, with a total installed capacity of
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Ambassador Grand Master Viswanathan Anand.
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5 banking services to India's rural unbanked/underbanked segments. 6) India and ______signed an MoU to promote investment facilitation. Ans:- France
Explanation:- Invest India and Business France 166 have signed an MoU to promote investment facilitation and cooperation between startups of Page India and France. The goal will be to facilitate direct foreign investment by providing practical investment information to enterprises and support the companies. Invest India and Business France will collaborate to promote business and
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6 village his constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Sonia Gandhi adopted Udwa village in her constituency Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh. 8) The 19th Kargil Vijay Diwas 2018 has celebrated on ______.
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167 Explanation:- The Kargil Vijay Diwas (KVD) is celebrated every year on July 26 to commemorate Page India's emphatic victory against Pakistan. The day is named after the success of Operation Vijay. On this day, 26 July 1999, India successfully took command of the high outposts which had been lost to Pakistani intruders. The celebrations of the
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Ans:- Kerala
168 Explanation:- The hotel named 'Hostess' was launched by Kerala Tourism minister Page Kadakampally Surendran. A flagship project of the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC). The hotel will come up within six months at the KTDC complex. Work on India's public sector hotel run entirely by women for women is
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Ans:- SEBI 169 Explanation:- SEBI has given approval to the Page merger of Bharti Airtel and Indus Towers. Bharti Airtel has received clearance from the BSE and NSE for the merger and will approach for approval of National Company Law Tribunal. The merger of Bharti Airtel will Indus Towers would create the
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9 economic empowerment, technology and innovation in assistive devices, data desegregation. 14) This state government launched Green Mahanadi Mission to stop soil erosion on river banks and recharge the groundwater reserve.
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170 Explanation:- Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik launched the 'Green Mahanadi Mission'. Page The CM launched the mission by planting a sapling on the bank of river Mahanadi during his visit to Boudh and Subarnapur districts in western Odisha. The 'Green Mahanadi Mission' is a plantation drive under which 2 crore saplings
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19.34m set by Navtejdeep Singh in 2011. In the
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0 won the honours in the girls section. In women's 400 metre hurdles, Kerala's Priya won the gold and set the new record by crossing the finish line in a season-best time of 1:02.52 seconds. In doing so, she erased the previous meet record of 1:02.58 seconds set by P O Sanya in Bambolim in 2015. In women's 200 metre race, Kerala's Ancy Sojan won
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Daily Current Affairs 27 July,2018 1) Which union ministry has organized the 2nd meeting of National Council on India's Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN Abhiyaan in New Delhi? Ans;- Ministry of Women and Child Development
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2) Name the platform that was launched by the Atal 6494/8296260082 Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog & MyGov, recently. Ans;- MyGov Explanation:- R Ramanan, Mission Director, Atal Innovation
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Championship is conducted by United World Wrestling (UWW)
annually. Iran topped the team championships with 189 points. 172 India ranked second with 173 points and Uzbekistan ranked third with 128 points. Page
4) Gandhi: The years that changed the world (1914-1948) is written by; Ans:- Ramachandra Guha Explanation:- A book titled "Gandhi: The years that changed the world (1914-1948)" has been written Ramachandra Guha. This book will be released in September 2018. It will be
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Centre's Department of Financial Services and Ministry of Road Page transport and Highways and 5 members from general insurance companies. It also includes other members from All India Motor Transport Corporation (AIMTC), Bus Operators Corporation of India, Federation of India Automobile Association, Consumer Voice, General Insurance Council, Insurance Information Bureau of India (IIBI). 7) Who has been appointed as the Chancellor of Pondicherry Central University?
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Indonesia among others attend the meeting and the elections. 9) Recently, Which scheme was launched to increase the
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Ans:- 2 Explanation:- Two Indians Bharat Vatwani and Sonam Wangchuk were named winners of 2018 Ramon Magsaysay Award. A total of 6 persons were declared winners of 2018 Ramon Magsaysay Award. Bharat Vatwani is awarded for leading the rescue of thousands of mentally ill destitute people
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rehabiliation and restoration of degraded forests, coastal Page ecosystem conservation etc. The policy includes engagement of local tribal communities in protection, conservation and wildlife management. 13) Which Indian player received the International Player of the Year award for 2017-2018 from England's Barmy Army? Ans:- Virat Kohli Explanation:- Virat Kohli received the International Player of
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Innovation, UK led the Indian and UK delegations respectively. 15) Who introduced the Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 in Lok Sabha?
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1)Swapan Sarkar, who passed away recently, was associated with which field? Ans:- Sports journalist Explanation:- Swapan Sarkar (67), the Veteran sports journalist, has passed away in New Delhi on July 26, 2018. He was a versatile sports writer and covered football, tennis,
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Downloaded from Downloaded Games, 2010 Commonwealth Games along with tournaments like Nehru Cup, Federation Cup, Durand Cup and DCM. He has also covered events like Davis Cup, National Athletics meet. 2) Who of the following has been appointed as the head coach of Indian Arrow football club by AIFF? Ans:- Floyd Pinto Explanation:- All India Football Federation (AIFF) appointed Floyd Pinto as the head coach of the Delhi-based Indian Arrow 6494/8296260082 football club. The decision was taken unanimously at AIFF's technical committee meeting, headed by the chairman of the committee, Shyam Thapa. The committee confirmed that the
deputy coach of the Indian Arrow will be appointed later.
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region of the Sun only seen from Earth when the Moon blocks Page out the Sun's bright face during total solar eclipses.
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6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Nehru occupied half an acre. The new museum would be constructed at a cost of Rs 270 crore and will be separate from the existing structure of the Nehru Memorial. The NMML, as per the Memorandum of Association, is mandated with five tasks
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months, marking the first change in the pecking order of the
country's $167 billion information technology (IT) outsourcing 178 industry in six years. Noida-based HCL Technologies announced that its dollar revenue increased 0.8% to $2.05 billion in the Page
quarter ended 30 June from the preceding three months. Bengaluru-based Wipro's dollar revenue declined 1.7% sequentially to $2.03 billion in the first quarter. 7) Society to advance former Indian president Dr Abdul Kalam's vision set up in ______. Ans:- Singapore
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Explanation:- A National Viral Hepatitis control programme 6494/8296260082 aimed at eliminating the deadly condition by 2030 was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the World Health Organisation. The programme was
launched on World Hepatitis Day with an aim to combat viral hepatitis and reduce mortality and morbidity associated with it, 898142 SSCE Union Health Minister J P Nadda. The programme has been 1 7
8 developed in association with all stakeholders who have worked at the grass-root level and has been launched in accordance with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), 2030. 9) The National Traders Conclave 2018 has been organized in which city? Ans:- New Delhi Explanation:- The National Traders Conclave 2018 has been
organized by Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) in New
Delhi from July 23 to 25 to address various grievances of the 179 trading community and focus on effective solutions. A speaker of CAIT informed that among the rising problems in trades in Page
recent times, FDI in both multi and single-brand retail and merger of Walmart and Flipkart are posing huge challenges on Indian Market. Regarding to this issue, CAIT demanded that the Centre stop the Walmart-Flipkart deal saying it would encourage predatory pricing and benefit only investors and promoters. The conclave, which is being attended by 1,500 trade leaders, had decided to launch a nationwide movement against the deal. The traders' union also demanded that the government
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"Research and innovation in Higher Education." On the 6494/8296260082 occasion, the Minister released the All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) Report 2017-18, Higher Educational Profile 2017-18, and Swachh Campus Manual.
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13) Who became first Indian to score 2,000 runs in T20 International? Ans:- Mithali Raj Explanation:- Mithali Raj has become the first Indian to score 2,000 runs in T20 International Cricket. She achieved the landmark during India's seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the
Downloaded from Downloaded Women's Asia Cup T20 at Kaula Lumpur. Mithali has 2,015 runs from 75 matches. She is the seventh woman to reach 2,000 runs in T20 format. The list is headed by England cricketer Charlotte Edwards with 2,605. India men's team captain Virat Kohli with 1,983 runs is the next on the list, followed by Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina. 14) Shivangi Pathak the youngest Indian woman scaling Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro in 3 days. She
6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 belongs to which state? Ans:- Haryana Explanation:- Shivangi Pathak, who became the youngest
Indian woman to reach the peak of Mount Everest, has added 898142 SSCE another feather to her cap by scaling Africa's highest peak, 1 Mount Kilimanjaro in 3 days. Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro 8
0 measures 5,895 meters in height. The Haryana teen, who acknowledged the endless support of her parents and family in her journey, aims to be an inspiration to girls all over India to relentlessly pursue their passion. 15) World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on which date? Ans:- July 28 Explanation:- July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day 2018,
organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise
awareness of the disease and focus on how it can be treated, 181 and eliminated. Hepatitis B and C are chronic infections that may not show symptoms for a long period, sometimes years or Page
decades. At least 60% of liver cancer cases are due to late testing and treatment of viral hepatitis B and C. Low coverage of testing and treatment is the most important gap to be addressed in order to achieve the global elimination goals by 2030. WHO will focus on the theme: "Test. Treat. Hepatitis" for World Hepatitis Day 2018 events.
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Policy. 6494/8296260082 2) Name of Pakistan's cricket player who has been elected as the next Prime Minister Pakistan. Ans:- Imran Khan
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1 cricketer-turned-politician is representing Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI). He is expected to get as many as 119 seats of the 270 national assembly seats contested. He contested against Shahbaz Sharif, who heads the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz). 3) The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of this state will launch a special campaign against drug menace. Ans:- Haryana
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especially in the districts bordering Punjab. For this a task force under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner at the district level and at the state level under the chairmanship of the chief ministerhas been formed. 60 drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centres with NGOs are operating. 4) Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Bhamre inaugurated a two-day Air Defence India - 2018 Seminar &
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Explanation:- This project would benefit 25,000 visually 6494/8296260082 impaired and 1.3 lakh students with special needs, currently enrolled in general schools of the state. Sightsavers will provide technical support to OPEPA in strengthening education of the
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and Skill Development &Entrepreneurship Dharmendra 183 Pradhan laid the foundation stone for permanent campus of National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) for Women at Mohali, Page
Punjab. This is the first NSTI Institute for Punjab and only one of its kind in India which is exclusively for women. The Minister also launched a unique Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) which would admit differently abled persons as well, also a first of its kind in India at Mohali. He a launched India's first in- phone guide and mobile application "Go whats That" in Chandigarh.
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organised the 'Sano Cricket Curry Festival' in the Japanese city of Sano to promote cricket in the nation. A cricket match 898142 SSCE between the Japanese cricket team and an Indian team was 1 8
3 held at the event. The festival also featured cultural events and food from cricket-playing nations like Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. 9) Who was conferred with Odisha's highest literary award Atibadi Jagannath Das Samman for 2018? Ans:- Ramakanta Rath Explanation:- Eminent Poet Ramakanta Rath was conferred with
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for 2018. It was given to him by Culture and Tourism Minister 184 Ashok Chandra Panda at an event organized by Odisha Sahitya Akademi. The award carries a citation and cash prize of Rs 1 Page
lakh. He was given the award for his life time contribution to Odia literature. 10) Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth 60,000 crore rupees in ______. Ans:- Lucknow Explanation:- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects
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build next generation business processes with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Ans:- Accenture Explanation:- Google announced its partnership with Accenture to help enterprises build Cloud solutions customised to their specific industries and needs through Accenture Google Cloud Business Group (AGBG). This announcement was made at the
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launched by SoftBank's joint venture company PayPay (with
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Army Games. The opening ceremony was attended by Indian Ambassador to Russia, Pankaj Saran along with Indian attaches attended the ceremony. 2) Cherkallam Abdullah, who passed away recently, was the noted politician from which state? Ans:- Kerala
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Malik failed to reach the medal round in the 62-kilogram Page category.
4) This state government plans to implement Pranam Scheme to ensure that govt staff take care of their parents & physically challenged siblings? Ans:- Assam Explanation:- The Assam government has decided to implement a Pranam Scheme to ensure that government staff take care of
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8 buying National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System-II (NASAMS-II) is $1 billion. The buying process has been initiated. India is also planning to buy a very long range S-400 air defence systems from Russia. India is also developing an indigenous Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system. Phase-I of the BMD will be deployed soon. 10) Name of the Indian player who lifted the 2018 men's singles Russian Open Badminton trophy? Ans:- Sourabh Verma
189 Explanation:- Ace Indian shuttler Sourabh Verma has lifted the 2018 Russian Open Badminton trophy at Vladivostok on July Page
29. In the title clash, Sourabh defeated Japan's Koki Watanabe by 18-21, 21-12, 21-17, and win his first title of the season. In Mixed Doubles, the pair of Rohan Kapoor and Kuhoo Garg lost in the Final against the Russian-Korean team of Vladimir Ivanov and Min Kyung Kim, 19-21, 17-21. 11) Invest India and ______Ministry sSign MoU for Technological Cooperation.
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Explanation:- Government is in the process to introduce 6494/8296260082 Digiyatra facility to enhance the experience of air passengers. It will be one among the Digital India programme that is coordinated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The aim is to
reduce the queues at airports and bring efficiency to the boarding process. It is to place Indian Aviation amongst the 898142 SSCE most innovative aviation networks in the world. In this facility, 1 8
9 the image of the passenger will be captured as he/she enters the airport, and then the passenger will be able to go through the full lifecycle of the travel in a hassle-free manner. To access this facility one needs to enrol into DigiYatra program through AirSewa app. The DigiYatra programme will be launched at airports in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Varanasi and Vijayawada. 13) Recently, Which state government signs MoU for first cow sanctuary?
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a shelter for 10,000 bovines spread over an area of more than 220 hectares in Bikaner district. The state government has signed a memorandum of understanding with a private trust in this regard. The state already has a ministry dedicated to welfare of cows and last year it had announced a 10% surcharge on stamp duty towards cow protection. 14) Which of the following city will host the 3 day
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to strengthen bilateral relations between India and Nepal
through multi-faceted collaboration among think-tanks in both 191 the countries. There are about four sessions and four themes are given below. 1st session- Building innovative cooperation Page
between Indo-Nepal think tanks, 2nd session- Bolstering bilateral economic ties for the shared prosperity, 3rd session- Managing security dilemma, 4th session- Redefining Nepal-India relations in the 21st century. 2) Which state government plans to implement its own food security act from Oct 2, 2018? Ans:- Odisha
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'Ama Mukhyamantri, Ama Katha' (Our Chief Minister, Our Issues) program. 3) The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) launched a mobile application to get the information on extreme weather events in Mumbai. It is named as; Ans:- Mumbai Weather Live Explanation:- The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) launched a mobile application named Mumbai Weather Live 6494/8296260082 that will provide information on extreme weather events in Mumbai. It would cover alerts on events like : Heat waves, thunderstorms, heavy rains. It also launched forecasts for Char
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1 also launched an air-pollution emergency prediction system which could be ready for launch by October 2018. 4) Name of the American swimmer, who sets a world record by swimming 100m backstroke in 58.00sec at the US Swimming Championship? Ans:- Kathleen Baker Explanation:- Kathleen Baker set a world record of 58.00sec to
win the 100m backstroke at the US swimming championships.
Earlier world record of 58.10 set by Canadian Kylie Masse at the 192 World Championships in Budapest on July 25 of last year. The top three finishers all broke 59 seconds, with Olivia Smoliga Page
second in 58.75 and Smith third in 58.83 5) Which company beats TCS and becomes India's Most Valued Company? Ans:- Reliance Explanation:- India's richest person Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) beat Tata Consultancy Services
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Explanation:- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) announced the appointment of Surendra Rosha as Chief Executive Officer for HSBC India, subject to regulatory approvals. Rosha succeeded Jayant Rikhye. Rosha, who is currently HSBC's Head of Financial Institutions Group (FIG) for Asia-Pacific, has 27 years of experience in the financial services sector. He began his career in financial services when
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3 the other and a triangular surface on one of its longer edges. Scientists have referred to it as a twisted prism kind of shape that allows the tissue to mould around organs. Epithelial tissue, one of the four kinds of tissue that forms the human body, is composed of epithelial cells packed together in a particular formation that has been given a nifty name: scutoid. 11) Which firm was awarded the INFRA Icon Award in the 'Global Energy' category at the mid-day INFRA Icons Awards
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awarded the INFRA Icon Award in the 'Global Energy' category at the mid-day INFRA Icons Awards 2018, in Mumbai. The award was given away by Additional Metropolitan Commissioner, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), Pravin Darare. The award was received by Executive Director-Head Regional Office, ONGC Mumbai, S. Gopinath. ONGC has received this award as a recognition of its valuable contribution in upgrading India as a whole. The theme
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and Crime (UNODC). This theme focuses on issues faced by 6494/8296260082 trafficked children and action required to protect and provide justice for child victims. 13) Who was conferred with the Best Actress in the Third BRICS Film Festival?
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Ans:- Indian Railways Explanation:- The Indian Railways launched 'Mission Satyanishtha' and a programme on Ethics in Public Governance, in a first-of-its-kind event, at a day-long function held at National Rail Museum, New Delhi. Indian Railways Minister Piyush goyal administered the oath to the officers and supervisors at the programme. The first-of-its-kind event was
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or death. The Bill amends the Indian Penal Code, the Code of 6494/8296260082 Criminal Procedure, the Indian Evidence Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The Bill will replace the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, promulgated by President Ram Nath Kovind in April 2018, once Rajya Sabha
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