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Q1. India ranked at which no in the United Nation’s E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2018.
A. 96
B. 118
C. 75
D. 125
Answer: A
Explanation: India ranked 96th in the United Nation‟s E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2018.
India jumped 22 ranks in last four years and 11 ranks in the last two years. India, which was ranked 118 in 2014
The survey is released by the United Nations every two years, noted that India has scored 100% in the first stage of the E-Participation sub-index, followed by 95.65% in the second stage and 90.91% in the third stage.
The overall score of 0.9551 on the E-Participation sub-index has put India among top 15 countries in the list of 193 counties surveyed. In this category, India has emerged as sub-region leader. Denmark is the world leader, both on E-Government index and E-Participation sub-index.
The index maps how digital technologies and innovations are impacting the public sector and changing people‟s everyday lives.
Q2. What is the current Policy Repo Rate?
A. 6.0%
B. 6.25%
C. 6.50%
D. 6.75%
Answer: C
Explanation: The six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.5% due to inflation concerns.
Consequently, the reverse repo rate under the LAF stands adjusted to 6.25%, and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 6.75%.
The RBI has projected the inflation at 4.6% in Q2, 4.8% in H2 of 2018-19 and 5.0% in Q1 of 2019- 20 “with risks evenly balanced”.
Based on an overall assessment, GDP growth projection for 2018-19 is retained, as in the June statement, at 7.4%, ranging 7.5-7.6% in H1 and 7.3-7.4% in H2, with risks evenly balanced; GDP growth for Q1:2019-20 is projected at 7.5%
Policy Rates:
Policy Repo Rate: 6.50%
Reverse Repo Rate : 6.25%
Marginal Standing Facility Rate: 6.75%
Bank Rate: 6.75%
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR): 4%
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR): 19.5%
Q3. Who has won 2018 at RBC Canadian Open at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville in Canada.
A. Byeong Hun
B. Abraham Ancer
C. Danny Lee
D. Dustin Johnson
Answer: D
Explanation: Dustin Johnson has won the 2018 RBC Canadian Open at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville in Canada.
With his win, Johnson remains on top of the FedExCup standings - as well as becoming the first player since Tiger Woods to win three or more events in three consecutive years (Woods did it in 2009). He was awarded $1,116,000 for the win.
Q4. Which javelin thrower has won a gold in the Savo Games in Finland ?
A. Neeraj Chopra
B. Chao-Tsun Cheng
C. Ahmed Bader Magour
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won a gold in the Savo Games in Finland with, beating his Chinese Taipei rival Chao-Tsun Cheng.
Neeraj threw 85.69m in the event held at Lapinlahti, Finland. Cheng managed 82.52m to take the second place.
Q5. Who became the first Indian state to implement biofuel policy.
A. Punjab
B. Odisha
C. Rajasthan
D. Haryana
Answer: C
Explanation: Rajasthan became the first Indian state to implement the national policy on biofuels unveiled by the centre in May 2018. The implementation approved by High-power Biofuel Authority. Soon the Government will release Biofuel Rules, 2018. i. The State Government will be putting emphasis on increasing production of oilseeds. ii. Further, the State Government is promoting the research in the fields of alternative fuels and energy resources. iii. Biodiesel plant of the capacity of eight tonnes per day has already been installed in the state. iv. There would be further emphasis on biofuel advertisements by the state government to create awareness about the same. v. Women's self-help groups (SHGs) will be created by the State Rural Livelihood Development Council to encourage the use of biofuels. vi. If would help farmers to dispose of their surplus stock in an economic manner and would also reduce the country's dependence on oil imports. vii. It encourages setting up of supply chain mechanism for biodiesel production from non-edible oilseeds, used cooking oil, short gestation crops.
Q6. Which becomes first South Asian country to get access to America's cutting-edge technology.
A. Sri Lanka
B. India
C. Maldives
D. Bangladesh
Answer: B
Explanation: The United States designated India as a Strategic Trade Authorization-1 (STA-1) country - a status that will allow the country to buy highly advanced and sensitive technologies from America.
With such a coveted designation, India will now be at par with the United States' closest allies and partners such as NATO.
Currently there are 36 countries on STA-1 list. India is the only South Asian country to be on the list. Other Asian countries designated as STA-1 are Japan and South Korea.
Q7. Investors’ Conference for the Holistic Development of Islands held in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Hyderabad
D. Chennai
Answer: B
Explanation: NITI Aayog hosted an Investors‟ Conference on August 10, 2018, at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra for the Holistic Development of Islands.
The Conference inaugurated by Shri. Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog. It will attract investment for the sustainable development of eco-tourism projects in Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands.
The 11 anchor tourism projects are proposed to be implemented with private sector participation under the suitable risk-sharing model and through open-competitive bidding. NITI Aayog, along
with the respective UT Administration is organizing an Investors‟ Conference on 10th August 2018, with stakeholders.
Q8. Which government is in the process of setting up 'iHub' (the intelligent hub)
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala
Answer: B
Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government is in the process of setting up 'iHub' (the intelligent hub).
It is a first-of-its kind global research centre for scientific learning with an initial investment of Rs 245 crore spread over five years.
The government has already entered into an MoU with UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) for the purpose.
Q9. Shivangi Pathak, has scaled Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. She belongs to which state?
A. Assam
B. Tripura
C. Haryana
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: C
Explanation: Shivangi Pathak (Haryana, 17) who became the youngest Indian woman to reach the peak of Mount Everest, has added another feather to her cap by scaling Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro.
Q10. Agra is on which river bank?
A. Yamuna River
B. Vaigai River
C. Ganges River
D. Chambal River
Answer: A
Q11. How many states have emerged as the 'front-runner' states as per an energy efficiency index?
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
Answer: A
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab and Rajasthan have emerged as the 'front-runner' states as per an energy efficiency index.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), today released the „State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index‟.
The State Energy Efficiency Index categorises states as 'Front runner', 'Achiever', 'Contender' and 'Aspirant'.
The nationwide Index is a joint effort of the NITI Aayog and BEE, was launched by Mr. A.K. Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of Power; Dr Ajay Mathur, DG, TERIin the presence of senior officials from the Ministry and BEE.
The State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index has 63 indicators across Building, Industry, Municipality, Transport, Agriculture and DISCOM with 4 cross-cutting indicators.
Aspirant states: West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh
Achiever State: Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Kerala.
Contender State: Odisha, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand.
Q12. Who has been appointed as non-official independent directors of Air India.
A. Kumar Mangalam Birla
B. Purvi Gupta
C. Manish Bhati
D. Anil Choudary
Answer: A
Explanation: Kumar Mangalam Birla and Y C Deveshwar has been appointed as non-official independent directors of Air India.
The decision has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Both industrialists have been appointed for a term of three years. This is the first time in recent times that top industrialists have been appointed to the board of public sector enterprises.
Q13. Who reappointed as HDFC director.
A. Keki Mistry
B. J.J. Irani
C. Deepak Parekh
D. None of these
Answer: C
Explanation: HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh was reappointed as a non-executive director on the board of country‟s largest mortgage lender Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd (HDFC).
J.J. Irani and Keki Mistry too got reappointment as directors to HDFC‟s board with more favourable votes. Upendra Kumar Sinha and Jalaj Ashwin Dani were appointed as independent directors at the AGM.
Q14. Who has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Rwanda.
A. Oscar Kerketta
B. Sonam Shruti
C. Dahiya Sikendar
D. Deep Raj
Answer: A
Explanation: Oscar Kerketta, presently Additional Secretary (FSI) has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Rwanda.
Q15. India-origin mathematician who was awarded the prestigious Fields medal.
A. Rashi Verma
B. Kailash Yadav
C. Akshay Venkatesh
D. Sanjay Kumar
Answer: C
Explanation: India-origin mathematician Akshay Venkatesh (36) was awarded the prestigious Fields medal.
He was chosen as one of the four winners of the prize, which is commonly referred to as the Nobel prize for mathematics.
He was recognised for his “profound contributions to an exceptionally broad range of subjects in mathematics”.
The Fields medal is awarded once in four years to the most promising mathematicians under the age of 40.
The awards were presented on the occasion of the International Congress of Mathematicians in Rio de Janeiro. The winners also receive a cash prize of C $15,000.
The other recipients were Caucher Birkar, a Cambridge University professor of Iranian Kurdish origin, Peter Scholze, a German who teaches at the University of Bonn and Alessio Figalli, an Italian at ETH Zurich.
He was born in New Delhi, Venkatesh moved to Australia with his parents at the age of 2. He finished high school at the age of 13. He graduated from the University of Western Australia at the age of 16 — with a first class distinction — and earned his PhD at the age of 20. He is currently teaching at Stanford University.
Q16. India and which country signed an agreement on financial and technical cooperation, with a focus on sustainable urban development and renewable energy.
A. Germany
B. Belgium
C. France
D. Mexico
Answer: A
Explanation: India and Germany signed an agreement on financial and technical cooperation, with a focus on sustainable urban development and renewable energy.
The agreement was signed between German Ambassador to India Martin Ney and Joint Secretary, (Department of Economic Affairs), Finance Ministry, Sameer Kumar Khare.
Q17. 2 day Indo-US Military Cooperation Meeting held in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Hyderabad
D. Chennai
Answer: B
Explanation: A two-day Indo-US Military Cooperation Meeting held in New Delhi as a prelude to 2 plus 2 Dialogue between the two countries scheduled in September.
The meeting was co-chaired by Lt Gen Satish Dua, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) and Lt Gen Bryan Fenton, Deputy Commander, Indo- Pacific Command.
Q18. Who has won formula one Hungarian Grand Prix
A. Lewis Hamilton
B. Sebastian Vettel
C. Kimi Räikkönen
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton of Britain (Mercedes) has won the Hungarian Grand Prix for the sixth time of his career at the Hungaroring circuit, in Hungary.
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) finished second in the race.
Q19. Who launched a logo and tagline for Geographical Indications (GI) to increase awareness about intellectual property rights (IPRs) in the country?
A. Suresh Prabhu
B. Venkaiah Naidu
C. Narendra Modi
D. Rajnath Singh
Answer: A
Explanation: Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu launched a logo and tagline for Geographical Indications (GI) to increase awareness about intellectual property rights (IPRs) in the country.
The logo is in tricolor and has the Slogan “Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India”.
A GI product is primarily an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicraft and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory.
Darjeeling Tea, Tirupati Laddu, Kangra Paintings, Nagpur Orange and Kashmir Pashmina are among the registered GIs in India.
Q20. Ghulam Nabi Azad was named outstanding parliamentarian for which year?
A. 2012
B. 2013
C. 2014
D. 2015
Answer: D
Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind has conferred Outstanding Parliamentarian Awards on five Members of Parliament.
The five MPs, who were selected for the honour, are former Rajya Sabha Dr Najma Heptulla, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Lok Sabha MPs Dinesh Trivedi Bhartruhari Mahtab and Hukmdev Narayan Yadav.
Dr Najma Heptulla, the former Rajya Sabha MP got the award for 2013. Heptulla is currently the Governor of Manipur.
Lok Sabha MP Hukmdev Narayan Yadav of the BJP was awarded for the year 2014.
The leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad was named outstanding parliamentarian for 2015. For 2016, Lok Sabha MP from TMC, Dinesh Trivedi was given the
award, and for the year 2017, BJD‟s Lok Sabha MP Bhartruhari Mahtab was named outstanding parliamentarian.
The awardees were selected on the basis of their experience, debating skills, awareness of issues and the depth with which issues were raised.
Q21. Who was presented the Delhi government's "Hindi Sahitya Academy Samman"
A. Javed Akhtar
B. Gulzar
C. M K Raina
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Bollywood song writer Javed Akhtar, was presented the Delhi government's "Hindi Sahitya Academy Samman" by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
Akhtar was awarded the 'Shalaka Samman' for his contribution to the world of films and poetry.
Veteran theatre director M K Raina received the 'Shikar Samman'.
Other recipients of the awards included cartoonist Abid Surti, journalists Shaji Jama and Abhisar Sharma.
Q22. The Telangana State Information Technology, Electronics and Communication department (ITE&C) signed an MoU with which company to launch Indias first Blockchain district, Hyderabad.
A. IBM
B. Infosys
C. TCS
D. Tech Mahindra
Answer: D
Explanation: The Telangana State Information Technology, Electronics and Communication department (ITE&C) today signed an MoU with Tech Mahindra to launch Indias first Blockchain district, Hyderabad.
It will be a centre of excellence, an incubator and process development for the emerging technology with innovative infrastructure and facilities to foster growth of Indian blockchain start-ups and companies.
Q23. India's GDP growth to rise to which% in this financial year, according to a Morgan Stanley report.
A. 7.2%
B. 7.3%
C. 7.4%
D. 7.5%
Answer: D
Explanation: India expected to clock GDP growth of 7.5% in this financial year, according to a Morgan Stanley report.
In aggregate, we expect GDP growth to pick up to 7.5% in this financial year as against 6.7% in 2017-18.
In the January-March quarter, India's gross domestic product (GDP) grew at the fastest pace in seven quarters at 7.7% on robust performance by manufacturing and service sectors and service sectors as well as good farm output.
Q24. SBM Group has received Reserve Bank of India’s approval to operate in the country through a wholly-owned subsidiary route. SBM Group Headquarters is in which country?
A. Mauritius
B. Indonesia
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka
Answer: A
Explanation: Mauritius-based SBM Group has received Reserve Bank of India‟s approval to operate in the country through a wholly-owned subsidiary route.
It is the first foreign lender to receive such a licence after local incorporation was introduced in 2013.
SBM, which has been in India since 1994, currently operates through four branches, in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ramachandrapuram.
Singapore‟s DBS Bank is another lender which is awaiting final approval from the RBI to convert its 12 branches into a wholly owned subsidiary.
Q25. NABARD has sanctioned Rs 722 crore for eight water projects in the rural areas of which state
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: NABARD has sanctioned Rs 722 crore for eight water projects in the rural areas of Haryana.
It was said by state Minister for Public Health Engineering Banwari Lal. Works on these projects, it will supply water to 256 villages and 72 hamlets, are in progress.
The state government has sent three more project proposals, costing Rs 236.85 crore, to NABARD for financial assistance. The second proposal aims to supply water to 109 villages and nine hamlets.
Q26. Dr. Bhishma Narain Singh who passed away recently was related to which field?
A. Journalism
B. Politics
C. Sports
D. None of these
Answer: B
Explanation: Former Governor and Union Minister Dr. Bhishma Narain Singh has passed away in Noida. He was 85.
Bhishma Narain Singh was the former governor of seven states including Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh. He also held various portfolios during the Congress rule led by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Q27. prominent ghazal singer PA Ibrahim, better known as Umbayee, passed away. He belongs to which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
Answer: B
Explanation: Kerala‟s prominent ghazal singer PA Ibrahim, better known as Umbayee, passed away at a private palliative care facility in Aluva. He was 68.
Singer Umbayee was born in Mattanchery in west Kochi and grew up listening to different strains of music around him.
He was known for his reinvention of several old Malayalam film songs in his own natural style.
Umbayee collaborated with noted poet Sachidanandan for the critically acclaimed album Akale Mounam Pole.
He also joined hands with ONV Kurup to produce Paduka Saigal Paduka. The singer also composed music for the film Novel.
Q28. The famous Kadaknath chicken meat from Jhabua district of which state has now got a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
A. Jharkhand
B. Punjab
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. West Bengal
Answer: C
Explanation: The famous Kadaknath chicken meat from Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh has now got a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The tag denotes that the product comes from a particular geographical area, and often enhances its commercial value.
Kadaknath chicken was awarded GI tag in “Meat Product, Poultry & Poultry Meat” category. The Gramin Vikas Trust of Krishak Bharati Cooperative (KRIBHCO) had sought GI tag for the protein- rich and black coloured meat of Kadaknath variety of chicken, which is mainly reared in Jhabua.
Q29. Which state Government has approved the "Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestam" scheme that makes unemployed youth in the state, eligible of receiving Rs 1000 per month from the government?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: D
Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh Government has approved the "Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestam" scheme that makes unemployed youth in the state, eligible of receiving Rs 1000 per month from the government.
The website for the same will be launched before the end of this month, in which the unemployed youth would register their details. The disbursement of allowance will start after 15 days of registration which will be credited directly through the bank accounts.
The scheme won't be applicable to those paying provident fund. We will implement the scheme in a very transparent manner like the pension scheme.
Q30. NHAI Signed MoU with which bank for a Long Term, unsecured Loan of Rs 25,000 Crore
A. SBI
B. PNB
C. BOB
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is getting an unsecured loan of Rs 25,000 crore from State Bank of India for 10 years with 3 years of moratorium on repayments.
This is the largest amount of loan to have been sanctioned to NHAI in one stroke by any institution.
This is also the largest long-term unsecured loan sanctioned by SBI at a time to any entity.
An MoU in this regard signed between the two organizations in the presence of Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation in New Delhi.
Q31. HDFC Life inks pact with which Bank to sell insurance products.
A. Vijaya Bank
B. Indian Overseas Bank
C. Allahabad Bank
D. Indian Bank
Answer: A
Explanation: HDFC Life Insurance Company inked an agreement with Vijaya Bank to tap customers of the state-owned lender.
The tie-up between the insurer and the lender will ensure a greater reach and penetration through 2,129 branches of the bank spread across the country.
Q32. Which state replaces Gujarat from the top spot in a list of 21 states and union territories with the most investment potential, according to a report by economic think-tank NCAER.
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Haryana
C. Maharashtra
D. Delhi
Answer: D
Explanation: Delhi replaces Gujarat from the top spot in a list of 21 states and union territories with the most investment potential, according to a report by economic think-tank NCAER.
Delhi is followed by Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and West Bengal.
The ranking of 20 states and one Union Territory of Delhi was based on six pillars -- land, labour, infrastructure, economic climate, governance and political stability and business perceptions.
NCAER launched the N-SIPI (State Investment Potential Index) series in March 2016. Gujarat had topped both the previous editions of the ranking.
Assam, Jharkhand and Bihar are ranked among the least favourable states for investment.
Q33. SBI ties up with which of the following to accelerate digital transactions.
A. Airtel
B. Idea
C. Jio
D. None of these
Answer: C
Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) has inked a pact with Reliance Jio Infocomm to integrate its digital banking solution Yono with MyJio application to boost digital payment.
SBI said Yono would now be preloaded on Reliance Jio handsets and SBI customers would benefit from Jio Prime, a consumer engagement and commerce platform with exclusive deals from Reliance Retail, Jio and partner brands.
Q34. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) Was launched in
A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2014
Answer: B
Explanation: Union Government has announced that it has reached the target of providing 5 crores free LPG connections under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
The Government launched Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) on 1st May, 2016 and it is implemented by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas through its Oil Marketing Companies i.e., IOC, BPCL and HPCL through their network of distributors across the country.
In a record time of 28 months for its launch, PMUY achieved the initial target of providing 5 crores LPG connection to BPL households.
Q35. Which country has been elected as the President of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) for a period of two years.
A. India
B. Sri Lanka
C. Iran
D. Malaysia
Answer: A
Explanation: India has been elected as the President of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) for a period of two years.
India got elected against Iran during voting which took place at the 44th annual gathering of AIBD in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Director General of All India Radio F. Sheheryar was re-elected as chair of the executive board while Sri Lanka was elected as vice-chair. Broadcasters from 26 countries in the region including India are full members of the organization.
AIBD was established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO, is a unique regional inter- governmental organisation and is mandated to achieve a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in the Asia-Pacific region through policy and resource development.
Q36. Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to the Republic of Equitorial Guinea.
A. Man Mohan Bhanot
B. Shubham Maikhuri
C. Sanjib Ghosh
D. Kamal Kumar
Answer: A
Explanation: Man Mohan Bhanot, presently Ambassador to Syria has been appointed as the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to the Republic of Equitorial Guinea. He will be the first resident Ambassador of India to the Republic of Equitorial Guinea.
Q37. World's first intertidal art gallery opened in
A. Singapore
B. Maldives
C. Sri Lanka
D. China
Answer: B
Explanation: An intertidal art gallery, called the Coralarium, is located at the Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi resort, Maldives.
An intertidal art gallery is filled with around 30 sculptures acting as a habitat for coral and other marine species.
It is designed by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, the installation was completed after nine months of work and will live as an evolving monument in the sea.
Q38. Who won his maiden European title at the Fiji International, at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course, in Fiji.
A. Gaganjeet Bhullar
B. Shiv Kapur
C. Anirban Lahiri
D. Aditi Ashok
Answer: A
Explanation: India's golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar won his maiden European title at the Fiji International, at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course, in Fiji.
Bhullar, produced his best round of the tournament, a 6-under 66, to move to 14-under over four rounds at the par-72 Natadola Bay course.
Q39. The iconic Mughalsarai Junction has been formally renamed after RSS ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyay. It is in which state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Punjab
Answer: A
Explanation: The iconic Mughalsarai Junction has been formally renamed after RSS ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyay.
BJP president Amit Shah, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were present at the renaming ceremony of the railway station.
RSS ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyay was found dead in mysterious circumstances near the Mughalsarai station in February 1968. Since that time, the Sangh had pushed for the station to be renamed after him.
The three leaders flagged off a passenger train and a goods train with an all-woman crew and also launched a "smart yard" project at the century-old station on the busy Delhi-Howrah route.
Q40. Which state government launched 'horn not ok' awareness campaign and 'shaur nahin' (no noise) mobile application?
A. Assam
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Telangana
D. Bihar
Answer: B
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched 'horn not ok' awareness campaign and 'shaur nahin' (no noise) mobile application in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
As part of the first phase, the campaign has been launched in Shimla and Manali.
The 'shaur nahin' mobile application can be used by the general public to report cases of noise pollution. The mobile application is an initiative of the department of environment science and technology in association with National Informatics Centre, Himachal Pradesh.
Q41. Which state government launched “Swachhameva Jayate”, a campaign to make people in rural take a pledge on cleanliness?
A. Karnataka
B. Punjab
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Kerala
Answer: A
Explanation: The karnataka government launched “Swachhameva Jayate”, a campaign to make people in rural Karnataka take a pledge on cleanliness.
The campaign coincides with the Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018 survey being undertaken by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
The survey will rank all Indian districts and states on the basis of evaluation of sanitation status and will run from August 1 to 31.The survey will target 698 districts, 6,980 villages and 34,900 public places randomly across the country.
Q42. Which country scientists have claimed to create the first single-chromosome yeast?
A. Canada
B. Japan
C. China
D. United States
Answer: C
Explanation: Chinese scientists have claimed to create the first single-chromosome yeast while not affecting the majority of its functions, a breakthrough that could help in furthering research related to ageing and diseases in humans.
Molecular biologists at the Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences in China used CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing to create a single-chromosome yeast strain.
Using the CRISPR-Cas9, the research team removed the DNA at the telomeres, the ends of chromosomes that protect them from degrading. They also snipped out the centromeres, sequences in the middle that are important to DNA replication.
Q43. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu unveiled the world's first-ever thermal battery in which city?
A. Vijayawada
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Amaravati
D. Guntur
Answer: C
Explanation: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu unveiled the world's first-ever thermal battery in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
It is Manufactured by the Bharat Energy Storage Technology Private Limited (BEST). It is aimed at boosting up renewable sources of energy production, instead of non-renewable fossil fuel-based energy generation.
The plant in Andhra Pradesh is expected to start commercial operations by May 2019.
Q44. The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Ltd (ULCCS), has appointed ______as its new CEO.
A. Rituraj Singh
B. Puneet Shukla
C. Raveendran Kasthuri
D. Balram Kumar
Answer: C
Explanation: The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Ltd (ULCCS), has appointed Raveendran Kasthuri as its new CEO.
Kasthuri, a Kannur native, would assume charge as CEO of the Malabar-based society, on August 6.
The ULCCS was formed in 1925 by the eminent social reformer Guru Vagbhatananda in a remote hamlet called Uralungal in Kozhikode district, as a novel mass movement against the anarchies of the caste system prevalent in those days.
Q45. The government has approved how many new research projects under its Impacting Research Innovation and Technology „IMPRINT-2‟ scheme.
A. 150
B. 122
C. 114
D. 95
Answer: B
Explanation: The government has approved 122 new research projects of 112 crore rupees under its Impacting Research Innovation and Technology „IMPRINT-2‟ scheme.
The initiative aims to advance research in energy, security, and healthcare domains in the high education institutions.
IMPRINT is the first of its kind government-supported initiative to address the major science and engineering challenges that India must address and champion to enable, empower and embolden the nation for inclusive growth and self-reliance.
The proposals were approved at the IMPRINT 2 Apex Committee meeting held in New Delhi.
Q46. Which country has won Women‟s Hockey World Cup title.
A. Ireland
B. India
C. Netherlands
D. Germany
Answer: C
Explanation: The Netherlands beat Ireland 6-0 to win 8th Women‟s Hockey World Cup title. The Netherlands team hasn‟t lost since the Olympic final two years ago.
This was Ireland‟s first World Cup since 2002, and its previous best result was 11th in 1994.
Q47. Which country government announced new plans to change the law for organ and tissue donation to address the urgent need for organs within Indian-origin communities in the country?
A. UK
B. US
C. Canada
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: The U.K. government announced new plans to change the law for organ and tissue donation to address the urgent need for organs within Indian-origin communities in the country.
The proposed new system of consent for organ and tissue donation is expected to come into effect in England in 2020 as part of a drive to help black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people desperately waiting for a life-saving transplant.
Under the new presumed consent system, those who do not want to donate their organs will be able to record their decision on the state-funded National Health Service (NHS) Organ Donor Register (ODR).
Q48. Who has won gold medal in women‟s singles category at 2018 BWF World Championships
A. He Bingjiao
B. P. V. Sindhu
C. Carolina Marín
D. Akane Yamaguchi
Answer: C
Explanation: P V Sindhu has won a silver medal at World Championships 2018 of Badminton in women‟s singles category held at Nanjing, China.
Sindhu lost 21-19, 21-10 in the final for the second straight time in World Championships.
Carolina Marin is the first player to win three World titles in her career. PV Sindhu wins her second successive silver at the tournament.
Q49. Who inaugurated International Conference on Sustainable Growth through Material Recycling in New Delhi?
A. Nitin Gadkari
B. Suresh Prabhu
C. Piyush Goyal
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: NITI Aayog‟s International Conference on “Sustainable Growth through Material
Recycling: Policy Prescriptions” was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways & Ganga Rejuvenation, Nitin Gadkari at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in New Delhi.
The day-long conference has 5 technical sessions on “Circular Economy in Material Recycling”, “Infrastructural Issues in Recycling Industry”, “Standardization and certification in Recycling Industry”, “Environmental Benefits of Material Recycling”, “Financial and Taxation issues in Recycling Industry”, “Financial and Taxation issues in Recycling Industry” respectively, followed by a Valedictory Session to be chaired by Dr. V K Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog.
It is expected that the deliberations at the conference will provide inputs for the policy formulation on various aspects related to material recycling.
Q50. Jorepokhri Salamander Wildlife Sanctuary located in which state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. West Bengal
D. Bihar
Answer: C
Q51. NITI Aayog holds daylong workshop with Civil Society Organizations of which state
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Assam
C. Manipur
D. Jharkhand
Answer: A
Explanation: NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Government organized a daylong workshop in Srinagar with the Civil Society Organizations, CSOs from the state to strengthen the partnership between the service delivery CSOs and the government.
The CSOs were divided into six thematic groups, along with representatives from the state government and the central government.
Each group made a presentation detailing action points for the stakeholder towards building a more inclusive approach for socio-economic development in the state of J&K.
The conference evolved a strategy to forge deeper and constructive ties between the Government organisation and the Civil Services Organisations for improving delivery services to common people.
Q52. "Maitree" Military excerise is between India and ______country
A. Thailand
B. Indonesia
C. Sri Lanka
D. Bangladesh
Answer: A
Explanation: Armies of India and Thailand hold their military exercise "Maitree" in Thailand.
It was a two-week-long military exercise with a focus on enhancing anti-terror cooperation between the two sides. The exercise 'Maitree' is to increase interoperability and enhance coordination in dealing with the challenge of terrorism.
The exercise emphasised to hone the tactical and technical skills in joint counter insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in the rural and urban scenario under UN mandate.
Q53. Who Launched Bidder Information Management System and Bhoomi Rashi - PFMS Linkage Portals?
A. Piyush Goyal
B. Suresh Prabhu
C. Nitin Gadkari
D. None of these
Answer: C
Explanation: The Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari launched Bidder Information Management System (BIMS) and Bhoomi Rashi and PFMS linkage - two IT initiatives of the Road Transport & Highways Ministry that are aimed at expediting pre-construction processes relating to bidding and land acquisition respectively.
The Minister also announced the institution of Annual Awards for Excellence in National Highways Projects from this year onwards.
BIMS is aimed at streamlining the process of pre-qualification of bidders for EPC Mode of contracts for National Highway works with enhanced transparency and objectivity.
The portal will work as a data base of information about bidders, covering basic details, civil works experience, cash accruals and network, annual turnover etc.
Bhoomi Rashi, the portal developed by MoRTH and NIC, comprises the entire revenue data of the country, right down to 6.4 lakh villages. The entire process flow, from submission of draft notification by the State Government to its approval by the. Minister of State for RT&H and publication in e-Gazette, is online.
Q54. Which country has successfully tested its first wave rider hypersonic aircraft Starry Sky-2?
A. Japan
B. China
C. Russia
D. Canada
Answer: C
Explanation: China has successfully tested its first wave rider hypersonic aircraft Xingkong-2, or Starry Sky-2. It was conducted in a target range located in northwest China.
It can carry nuclear warheads and break through any current generation anti-missile defence system due to its high speed and "unpredictable trajectory".
It was Launched in a rocket, the wave rider was released in the air after about 10 minutes. It flew independently, made large-angle turning manoeuvres and landed in the targeted area as planned.
The flight vehicle reached 30 km in altitude at Mach 5.5-6, a statement by the China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics (CAAA) under China Aerospace Science and Technology.
Q55. National Handloom Day is observed on
A. 5 August
B. 6 August
C. 7 August
D. 8 August
Answer: C
Explanation: The National Handloom Day is observed on 7 August. It was Launched in 2015, August 7 was chosen as National Handloom Day as it was the day that the Swadeshi Movement was started in 1905.
The Swadeshi Movement celebrated our indigenous fabrics, weavers and the country’s artisans. In keeping with this, every year artisans and weavers are presented with ‘Sant Kabir’ awards to promote their handiwork and Indian crafts.
Q56. Pacific Endeavor-2018, a communication exercise under the Multinational Communications Interoperability Program (MCIP) held in which country?
A. India
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka
Answer: B
Explanation: Pacific Endeavor-2018, a communication exercise under the Multinational Communications Interoperability Program (MCIP) held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The basic objective of 12 day exercise is to develop common communications operating procedures to enable military forces in the Asia Pacific region to collectively work in the wake of disaster.
Around 270 personnel from 20 Asia-Pacific Countries are participating in the exercise, which is jointly organised by the Nepali Army and United States Pacific Command.
Pacific Endeavor began in 2005 and it focuses on establishing rapid and effective interoperable communication systems to jointly act in disaster relief operations.
Q57. Escorts appointed ______as Chairman and MD.
A. Rajan Nanda
B. Nikhil Nanda
C. Snaya Nanda
D. Sunil Nanda
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board of Directors of Escorts Limited announced appointment of Nikhil Nanda as the new Chairman and Managing Director.
Nikhil Nanda is an alumnus of Wharton Business School, Philadelphia, with majors in Management and Marketing.
Q58. Which state government will set up a biotech and pharma facility named B-Hub
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Maharashtra
Answer: B
Explanation: The Telangana government will set up a biotech and pharma facility, B-Hub, with an investment of ₹60 crore.
The state-of-the-art Hub, which will have a scale-up manufacturing facility for biopharma-based R&D.
This was announced by KT Rama Rao, Telangana Minister of Industries & Commerce. The B-Hub will be set up through the PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model and will also have a turnkey incubator/lab space module.
Q59. Salal Dam is in which state?
A. Jharkhand
B. Uttarakhand
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Bihar
Answer: C
Explanation: Salal Dam also known as Salal Hydroelectric Power Station, is a run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q60. Dharmendra Pradhan belongs to which constituency?
A. Deogarh
B. Puri
C. Abgul
D. Barbil
Answer: A
Q61. ______presented the 2018 UEFA President’s Award, in recognition of his remarkable career and humanitarian efforts.
A. David Beckham
B. Francesco Totti
C. Johan Cruyff
D. Josef Masopust
Answer: A
Explanation: Former England captain David Beckham will be presented the 2018 UEFA President’s Award, in recognition of his remarkable career and humanitarian efforts.
Beckham made 762 appearances for club and country, scoring 130 goals in a career spanning over 20 years.
He won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a Champions League with his boyhood club United, before claiming the Spanish La Liga title with Real.
Beckham will become only the third Englishman to receive the award after Bobby Robson (2002) and Bobby Charlton (2008).
Q62. ______has emerged as the second fastest growing airport in the world in the first half of 2018 in terms of actual growth in a number of passengers.
A. Kempegowda International Airport (KIA)
B. Haneda International Airport
C. Indira Gandhi International Airport
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has emerged as the second fastest growing airport in the world in the first half of 2018 in terms of actual growth in a number of passengers.
It has recorded 1,58,50,352 flyers during the six-month period, with an addition of 41,80,852 passengers over the corresponding period last year.
Only Tokyo's Haneda International has bettered KIA's growth. New Delhi's airport is placed sixth (with a growth of 32,76,183) while Hyderabad is placed 17th in terms of actual growth of passengers (20,97,087 passengers).
The Report is based on quality, standards of aviation globally. It is published by RoutesOnline.
Q63. _____ has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Namibia.
A. Prashant Agarwal
B. Sandeep Kumar
C. Piyush Mehta
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Prashant Agrawal (IFS:1998), presently Joint Secretary at Headquarters has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Namibia.
Q64. ______has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Ireland.
A. Sandeep Kumar
B. Srikumar Menon
C. Prasahanth Kumar
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Sandeep Kumar (IFS:1985), presently Ambassador of India to Croatia has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Ireland.
Q65. ______as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe.
A. Srikumar Menon
B. Partha Satpathy
C. Vishal Kumar
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Srikumar Menon, presently Ambassador of India to Angola, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, with residence in Luanda.
Q66. ______has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Ukraine.
A. Partha Satpathy
B. Vinay Kumar
C. Sandeep Kumar
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Partha Satpathy (IFS:1990), presently Joint Secretary at Headquarters has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Ukraine.
Q67. ______has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation.
A. D. Bala Venkatesh Varma
B. Partha Satpathy
C. Srikumar Menon
D. Sandeep Kumar
Answer: D
Explanation: D. Bala Venkatesh Varma (IFS:1988), presently Ambassador of India to Madrid has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation.
Q68. On the occasion of Independence Day, Which state government formally launched ambitious ‘Kanti Velugu Programme’
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A
Explanation: Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, on the occasion of Independence Day, formally launched the State government’s ambitious ‘Kanti Velugu Programme’ at Malkapur village in Gajwel assembly constituency
The six-month-long programme has been designed as a universal eye-care scheme wherein everyone in the State, irrespective of their economic status, can get their eyes checked for free.
Q69. ______appointed as Head Coach of India Women’s Cricket team.
A. Ramesh Powar
B. Purnima Rau
C. Neetu David
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: The Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed Ramesh Powar as the Head Coach of Indian Women’s Team. Powar
Q70. ______has been sworn in as the new president of Paraguay
A. Mario Abdo Benítez
B. Horacio Cartes
C. Hugo Velázquez Moreno
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Right-wing former Senator Mario Abdo Benítez has been sworn in as the new president of Paraguay.He replaces Horacio Cartes
Q71. Which country the 24th World Congress of Philosophy (WCP) 2018?
A. China
B. Canada
C. Japan
D. India
Answer: A
Explanation:
Q72. Ajit Wadekar, who passed away recently was related to which sport?
A. Cricket
B. Badminton
C. Football
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation:
Q73. Kandy Esala Perahera festival held in which country?
A. Bangladesh
B. Sri Lanka
C. Bhutan
D. Nepal
Answer: B
Explanation:
Q74. ______has taken over as the Chairman of the city-based Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA).
A. K S Srinivas
B. Arun Kumar
C. Ajay Mallareddy
D. Arvind Rao
Answer: A
Explanation: IAS officer K S Srinivas has taken over as the Chairman of the city-based Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA).
Q75. Aretha Franklin, who passed away recently was _____
A. Singer
B. Actor
C. Dancer
D. Director
Answer: A
Explanation: Aretha Franklin, the legendary Queen of Soul, died at the age of 76.
Q76. International Conference on Recent Advances in Food Processing Technology (iCRAFPT) held in which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Telangana
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: International Conference on Recent Advances in Food Processing Technology (iCRAFPT) got underway today at Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Thanjavur in Tamilnadu. The conference was inaugurated by Sh. Jagadish Prasad Meena, Secretary, MoFPI, Sh. Bijaya Kumar Behera, Economic Advisor, MoFPI and was later joined by the Guest of Honour Sh. K. Parasuraman, Member of Parliament, from Thanjavur Constituency. Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director IIFPT also presided over the inaugural session.
Q77. World Humanitarian Day is observed on
A. 15 August
B. 16 August
C. 17 August
D. 19 August
Answer: D
Explanation: World Humanitarian Day is observed on 19th August. It is a day dedicated to recognize humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes.
2018 World Humanitarian Day Campaign is #NotATarget.
Q78. World Mosquito Day is observed on
A. 19 August
B. 20 August
C. 21 August
D. 22 August
Answer: B
Explanation: World Mosquito Day is observed annually on 20 August, is a commemoration of British doctor Sir Ronald Ross's discovery in 1897 that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans.
Q79. Sadbhavna Diwas (Harmony Day) is celebrated on
A. 20 August
B. 21 August
C. 22 August
D. 23 August
Answer: A
Explanation: 20 August is the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, which is celebrated as Sadbhavna Diwas (Harmony Day).
Q80. World senior citizen day is observed on
A. 21 August
B. 22 August
C. 23 August
D. 24 August
Answer: A
Explanation: The World Senior Citizens Day is celebrated on 21st of August every year. It was first proclaimed on 14th of December in the year 1990, by the United Nations General Assembly
Q81. _____ has been awarded the prestigious WHO World No Tobacco Day 2018 Award for his extraordinary contribution towards tobacco control.
A. S K Arora
B. Vijay Mathur
C. Sandeep Rao
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Delhi government's additional director of health S K Arora has been awarded the prestigious WHO World No Tobacco Day 2018 Award for his extraordinary contribution towards tobacco control.
Q82. Who has been appointed the new Governor of Bihar?
A. Satya Pal Malik
B. Satyadev Narayan Arya
C. Mr. Malik
D. Lalji Tandon
Answer: D
Explanation: Bihar governor Satya Pal Malik was appointed the new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir by the President.
Baby Rani Maurya will be the new Governor of Uttarakhand. Kaptan Singh Solanki, the Governor of Haryana, has been transferred to Tripura. Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy has been transferred to Meghalaya. Ganga Prasad, the Governor of Meghalaya, has been transferred to Sikkim.
Lalji Tandon was appointed as Governor of Bihar replacing Mr. Malik, and Satyadev Narayan Arya will be the new Governor of Haryana.
Q83. Which state to rename its new capital in honour of late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Gujarat
C. Punjab
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: A
Explanation: Chhattisgarh's new capital Naya Raipur will be renamed as Atal Nagar in memory of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Q84. The book titled “281 and Beyond” is the autobiography of which Indian cricketer
A. Azharuddin
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Rahul Dravid
D. V V S Laxman
Answer: D
Explanation:
Q85. Which has become the 11th Biosphere Reserve from India that has been included in the UNESCO designated World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR)
A. Pachmarhi
B. Khangchendzonga
C. Great Nicobar
D. Dibru-Saikhowa
Answer: B
Explanation: The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve has become the 11th Biosphere Reserve from India that has been included in the UNESCO designated World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR).
The decision to include Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve in WNBR was taken at the 30th Session of International Coordinating Council (ICC) of Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme of UNESCO held at Palembang, Indonesia, from July 23-27, 2018.
India has 18 Biosphere Reserves and with the inclusion of Khangchendzonga, the number of internationally designated WNBR has become 11, with 7 Biosphere Reserves being domestic Biosphere Reserves.
Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve in Sikkim is one of the highest ecosystems in the world, reaching elevations of 1, 220 metres above sea-level. It includes a range of ecolines , varying from
sub-tropic to Arctic, as well as natural forests in different biomes, that support an immensely rich diversity of forest types and habitats.
Q86. The government has appointed ______as part-time directors on the Reserve Bank of India board.
A. Satish Marathe
B. Subhra Das
C. Himanshu Patwala
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: The government has appointed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) affiliate S Gurumurthy and Satish Marathe as part-time directors on the Reserve Bank of India board.
Both appointments are for a four-year term. With the two appointments, RBI‟s board now has 10 government-appointed members. This is the first time Gurumurthy has been appointed as an RBI director.
Q87. The 3rd India-Nepal Coordination meeting held in
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kathmandu
D. Pokhara
Answer: B
Explanation: The 3rd India-Nepal Coordination meeting held in New Delhi.
A seven-member delegation from Nepal, headed by Inspector General of Nepal Armed Police Force Shailendra Khanal taking part in the three-day meeting.
During the meeting, several important matters like security scenario along the border, coordination meetings at field level, sharing of information about crimes and criminals, training of armed police personnel and mutual visits by officers of two countries will be discussed.
Q88. ____ announced entering into a strategic partnership with Reliance Money, to offer instant app-based personal loans, via LazyPay.
A. PayU
B. Instamojo
C. PayPal
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: PayU India announced entering into a strategic partnership with Reliance Money, leading NBFC brands in India, to offer instant app-based personal loans, via LazyPay.
The loan amount will start from as low as Rs. 100 and will extend up to Rs. 1,00,000 with a duration varying from 15 days to 24 months.
Q89. United India Insurance Company announced the appointment of ______as its Director and General Manager.
A. S Gurumurthy
B. S Gopakumar
C. Satish Marathe
D. Akshay Jain
Answer: B
Explanation: Public sector non-life insurance firm United India Insurance Company announced the appointment of S Gopakumar as its Director and General Manager with immediate effect.
Prior to taking up the new role, Gopakumar was serving GIC Housing Finance Ltd as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Q90. DMK chief M Karunanidhi who passed away recently was ____ time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
A. 5
B. 6
C. 4
D. 3
Answer: A
Explanation: DMK chief M Karunanidhi - five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu died at a hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was 94.
He served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for almost two decades over five terms between 1969 and 2011.
Before entering politics he worked in the Tamil film industry as a screenwriter. He has also made contributions to Tamil literature, having written stories, plays, novels, and a multiple-volume memoir. He was popularly referred to as Kalaignar, meaning artist in Tamil.
Q91. Centre sets up group of ministers (GoM) headed by ______to decide on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) talks.
A. Arun Jaitley
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Suresh Prabhu
D. Piyush Goyal
Answer: C
Explanation: The government has set up a four-member group of ministers (GoM) headed by trade minister Suresh Prabhu to advise prime minister Narendra Modi on whether to continue with or withdraw from the 16-member Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations.
The GoM also includes finance and power minister Piyush Goyal, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and housing and urban affairs minister Hardeep Puri.
The GoM will also help India fine tune its strategy for the upcoming RCEP ministerial meet on 30 and 31 August in Singapore.
Q92. Suresh Prabhu launched ______app that provides a wide range of information required to undertake international trade.
A. Niryas Mitra
B. Niryam Mitra
C. Niryan Mitra
D. Niryat Mitra
Answer: D
Explanation: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Aviation Suresh Prabhu launched Niryat Mitra – mobile App in New Delhi.
The app developed by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) is available both on Android and on IOS platforms.
It provides a wide range of information required to undertake international trade right from the policy provisions for export and import, applicable GST rate, available export incentives, tariff, preferential tariff, market access requirements – SPS and TBT measures. The most interesting part is that all the information is available at tariff line.
The app works internally to map the ITC HS code of other countries with that of India and provides all the required data without the users bothering about the HS code of any country. Presently the app comes with the data of 87 countries.
Q93. India‟s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by ____% in 2019-2020, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF).
A. 7.3%
B. 7.4%
C. 7.5%
D. 7.6%
Answer: C
Explanation: India‟s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 7.3% in the 2018-19 fiscal and 7.5% in 2019-2020 on the strengthening of investment and robust private consumption, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in the report published, said the near-term macroeconomic outlook for India is “broadly favourable.”
Headline inflation is projected to rise to 5.2% in fiscal year 2018/19, as demand conditions tighten, along with the recent depreciation of the rupee and higher oil prices, housing rent allowances and agricultural minimum support prices.
The current account deficit is projected to widen further to 2.6% of the GDP on rising oil prices and strong demand for imports, offset by a slight increase in remittances.
Q94. The Ministry of HRD has embarked on a major and new initiative Project called ___ to provide one integrated platform and portal for online courses.
A. SWAYAM
B. SWAYAN
C. SWAYAS
D. SWAYA
Answer: A
Explanation: The Ministry of HRD has embarked on a major and new initiative Project called 'Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds' (SWAYAM).
It will provide one integrated platform and portal for online courses. This covers all higher education subjects and skill sector courses.
The objective is to ensure that the every student in our country has access to the best quality higher education at the affordable cost.
Academicians from hundreds of institutions throughout the country are involved in developing & delivering MOOCs through SWAYAM in almost all disciplines from senior schooling to Post Graduation wherein it is intended to develop world class content.
The Hon`ble President of India on 9th July, 2017 launched the SWAYAM platform, which can be reached at “htttp://swayam.gov.in”.
At present about 1550+ MOOCs courses are listed on SWAYAM of which 800+ courses are already delivered. About 34 Lakhs students have enrolled in these courses.
It is intended to host about 2000 courses and 80000 hours of learning material, within two years: covering school, undergraduate, post-graduate, engineering, law and other professional courses. It is expected to support 3 Crores users in the next few years.
This information was given by the Minister of State (HRD), Dr Satya Pal Singh in a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question.
Q95. International Day of the World's Indigenous People's is observed on
A. 7 August
B. 8 August
C. 9 August
D. 10 August
Answer: C
Explanation: The International Day of the World's Indigenous People's is observed on 9 August each year to promote and protect the rights of the world‟s indigenous population.
2018 Theme: Indigenous peoples‟ migration and movement.
Q96. ______was elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
A. BK Hariprasad
B. Harivansh Narayan Singh
C. PJ Kurien
D. None of these
Answer: B
Explanation: NDA candidate and JD(U) leader Harivansh Narayan Singh was elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Harivansh got 125 votes as against opposition‟s BK Hariprasad who polled 105 votes. He succeeds leader PJ Kurien who retired from the House on July 1.
Harivansh Narayan, a journalist-turned-politician is a first-time lawmaker and is considered close to JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar. Before being elected to the Upper House, his only stint in politics was during the tenure of former PM Chandra Shekhar, who chose him as a political adviser.
Q97. ______Sworn in as new Colombian president.
A. Juan Manuel Santos
B. Ivan Duque Marquez
C. Carlos Holmes Trujillo
D. None of these
Answer: B
Explanation: Colombia's Ivan Duque Marquez took oath as the country's 60th president. He is succeeding Juan Manuel Santos, who had been in power since 2010.
Duque defeated Petro, in a presidential run-off in June with 54% votes. Duque who formerly served as a senator was the presidential candidate for the Democratic Centre Party for the election in 2018.
Q98. Which bank launched the Multi-Option Payment Acceptance Device or MOPAD, a unified payment option that accepts multiple payment methods.
A. SBI
B. BOB
C. PNB
D. ICICI
Answer: A
Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) launched the Multi-Option Payment Acceptance Device or MOPAD, a unified payment option that accepts multiple payment methods.
Under this, customers will be able to pay through credit or debit cards, Bharat QR, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and SBI Buddy (e-wallet) at a Point of Sale (PoS) terminal.
This initiative aims at providing digital convenience to customers and ease of doing business for merchants at the same time.
Q99. AIIA signed MoU with which IIT to boost research in traditional medicine.
A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Madras
D. IIT Khargpur
Answer: B
Explanation: A premier institute of Ayurveda under the AYUSH Ministry today signed a MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to boost research in traditional medicine and streamline hospital care facilities in the country.
The memorandum of understanding was signed at a two-day conference of heads of the AYUSH National Institutes organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) aimed at upgrading the national institutes of traditional medicine at par with the IITs and IIMs.
Q100. The Government of India has appointed ______as Member of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
A. R. G Anand
B. Sreekamal Gupta
C. Suman Gosh
D. Aatresh Rao
Answer: A
Explanation: The Government of India has appointed Dr. R. G Anand as Member of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights with effect from 13th July 2018.
He is appointed for a period of three years, or until on attaining the age of 60 years, or until further orders, wherever is the earlier.
Q101. Who is author of book titled 'Untold Story of Broadcasting'
A. Dr Gulab Kothari
B. Dr Sachidanand Joshi
C. Dr Gautam Chatterjee
D. None of these
Answer: C
Explanation: Minister of state for Culture (I/C), Dr Mahesh Sharma, released 3 books „Jewellery‟ by Dr Gulab Kothari, „Ghats of Banaras‟ by Dr Sachidanand Joshi and „Untold Story of Broadcasting‟ by Dr Gautam Chatterjee at IGNCA, New Delhi.
The Book titled “„Untold Story of Broadcasting” is about behind-the-scenes developments during the quit India movement. It gives an authentic account of the secret broadcast which took place during the movement led by Ram Manohar Lohia. It has been published in collaboration with Publication Division, Government of India.
The Book “Ghats of Banaras” is derived out of the similar documentation conducted recently at Varanasi. These Ghats situated at the bank of river Ganga in a semi-circular shape (ardhachandrakar), give a spectacular view of the city.
"Jewellery" making has been a traditional occupation with a finer classification of those who make it in Gold, Silver, Diamond, Pearl, Artificial etc. But in recent times it is also being studied as a specialized stream of knowledge. This is the most significant book for our upcoming generation.
Q102. Cabinet approved construction of New 4 - Lane Bridge on Kosi river at Phulaut in ____ state
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Jharkhand
D. West Bengal
Answer: A
Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the project for construction of 6.930 km long 4-lane bridge at Phulaut in Bihar.
The CCEA also cleared the decks for rehabilitation and up-gradation of existing Birpur- Bihpur section of National Highway-106 from Km 106 to Km 136 to '2 lanes with Paved Shoulder‟ in Bihar at a capital cost of Rs 1478.40 crore.
The construction period for the project is three years and likely to be completed by June, 2022.
Q103. ______has been appointed as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women.
A. Rekha Sharma
B. Preeti Singh
C. Sameera Khan
D. Vishnu Priya
Answer: A
Explanation: NCW member Rekha Sharma has been appointed as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women.
Ms Sharma (54) was earlier a member of the Commission and was holding the additional charge of chairperson after Lalitha Kumaramangalam demitted office in September last year. She belongs to Haryana.
Q104. World Biofuel day is observed on
A. 8 August
B. 9 August
C. 10 August
D. 11 August
Answer: C
Explanation: World Biofuel Day is observed every year on 10th August to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and to highlight the various efforts made by the Government in the biofuel sector.
The World Biofuel Day is being observed by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for the last three years.
This year, held at the World Biofuel Day programme at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Hon‟ble Prime Minister was the Chief Guest for the inaugural session he joined by a galaxy of Central Ministers.
Q105. ______appointed as chairperson of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
A. Ram Sewak Sharma
B. Pavan Chaudary
C. Deepak singh
D. Manoj Sinha
Answer: A
Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved reappointment of Ram Sewak Sharma as chairperson of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for a further
period beyond August 10, 2018 upto September 30, 2020, i.e. the date on which he attains the age of 65 years.
Sharma has earlier worked in various government departments particularly dealing with IT-enabled programmes.
He has also worked as Director General and Mission Director of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) or Aadhaar.
Q106. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has entered into a bancassurance deal with ______bank
A. Vijaya Bank
B. Syndicate Bank
C. Indian Overseas Bank
D. HDFC Bank
Answer: A
Explanation: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has entered into a bancassurance deal with Vijaya Bank.
This corporate agency agreement will enable distribution of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance products through the bank‟s network of 2,129 branches across the country.
Under this strategic tie-up, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance will offer personal lines of insurance products such as health, personal accident, home, motor and travel along with a commercial line of insurance products.
The partnership will strengthen the distribution network of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance in southern India as Vijaya Bank has a strong foothold in South India.
Q107. ______has become the first bank in the country to introduce Iris Scan Authentication feature for Aadhaar-based transactions through its micro ATM tablets.
A. HDFC Bank
B. ICICI Bank
C. Axis Bank
D. None of these
Answer: C
Explanation: Axis Bank has become the first bank in the country to introduce Iris Scan Authentication feature for Aadhaar-based transactions through its micro ATM tablets.
This service requires a customer to scan their iris on a tablet.It will boost the bank's financial inclusion efforts by making Aadhaar authentication process hassle-free and offering easier access to digital banking for consumers especially in the rural parts of the country.
Q108. PayPal and _____ Bank partnered to offer seamless payment experiences.
A. Axis Bank
B. ICICI Bank
C. HDFC Bank
D. None of these
Answer: c
Explanation: PayPal, a global technology platform and digital payments leader, has announced its strategic partnership with and HDFC Bank to offer safer, faster and convenient payment experiences for the bank's card holders.
The HDFC cards will be presented as a payment option during enrollment and subsequent payments, with the ability for consumers to easily open PayPal accounts and set it as their preferred payment method
Q109. pro golfer Jarrod Lyle who passed away recently. He belongs to which country?
A. Australia
B. United States
C. Canada
D. Ireland
Answer: A
Explanation: Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle has passed away. He was 36.
He is a two-time winner of professional tournaments, he played in 20 PGA Tour events in 2015 and 2016 between treatments, reaching a ranking of 142nd in the world.
Q110. Cabinet approved MoU between India and _____ on Health cooperation.
A. Bangladesh
B. Sri Lanka
C. Indonesia
D. Thailand
Answer: C
Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Indonesia on health cooperation.
The MoU covers the following areas of cooperation:- i. Research and development, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and IT-based medical equipment; ii. Human Resource Development; iii. Health services; and iv. Any other area as may be mutually agreed upon.
A Working Group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this MoU.
Q111. Cabinet approved signing of MoU between India and ______on collaboration among Chartered Accountant Institutions.
A. Canada
B. Japan
C. Australia
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the "Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)" between "Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)" and "Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)".
Impact:
The aim is to work together to develop a mutually beneficial relationship in the best interest of ICAI members, students and their organizations.
The MoU will provide an opportunity to the ICAI members to expand their professional horizon and simultaneously ICAI will become an entity to aid strengthen brand building of local nations. The MoU will foster strong working relations between the ICAI & CPA Canada.
Q112. ______was sworn-in as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.
A. Vijaya Tahilramani
B. P D Kode
C. Abhay Tipsay
D. Mridula Bhatkar
Answer: A
Explanation: Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani was sworn-in as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court by Governor Banwarilal Purohit at a ceremony in Raj Bhavan in Chennai.
The Governor also administered the oath of office to the new Chief Justice.
She was born in 1958, Justice Tahilramani started practice in the Bombay High Court as well as City Civil and Sessions courts in Mumbai, after enrolling in the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in 1982. She also taught 'Law of Crimes' as a part-time teaching faculty in a law college between 1987 and 1993.
She was elevated as a judge of the Bombay High Court in 2001 and has also served as its acting Chief Justice.
Q113. Who is the author of book titled „Bebak Baat‟?
A. Vijay Goel
B. Suresh Prabhu
C. Jitendra Singh
D. Venkaiah Naidu
Answer: A
Explanation: M. Venkaiah Naidu released the Book „Bebak Baat‟, authored by the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Statistics & Programme Implementation, Vijay Goel, New Delhi.
Q114. Who inaugurated an exhibition entitled „Prathibandhit Sahitya mein Swatantrata Sangram‟ (Freedom Movement through Proscribed Literature) in New Delhi
A. Venkaiah Naidu
B. Ram Nath Kovind
C. Dr. Mahesh Sharma
D. Rajnath Singh
Answer: C
Explanation: Dr. Mahesh Sharma inaugurated an exhibition entitled „Prathibandhit Sahitya mein Swatantrata Sangram‟ (Freedom Movement through Proscribed Literature) in the premises of National Archives of India, in New Delhi.
The Exhibition is based on the unique collection of proscribed literature in its possession. This exhibition of proscribed literature is from the vast collection of poetry and prose that portrays the nationalistic fervour prevalent in the days of freedom struggle.
These were written in almost all the Indian languages such as Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu Urdu, Assamese etc. which included speeches, articles, essays etc. and published in different parts of the country. There are about 55 such proscribed literatures displayed in the Exhibition.
Q115. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a defence industrial corridor in ______
A. Agra
B. Aligarh
C. Lucknow
D. Kanpur
Answer: B
Explanation: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a defence industrial corridor in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
It is as part of the government's efforts to develop specialised zones dedicated to defence production in the state.
Six nodal points have been identified in the state -- Agra, Aligarh, Lucknow, Kanpur, Chitrakoot and Jhansi -- for the corridor.
Q116. ______was sworn in as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
A. Rajendra Menon
B. Anil Baijal
C. Vishnu Mehta
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Justice Rajendra Menon was sworn in as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court in a ceremony held at the Raj Niwas in Delhi.
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal administered the oath of office to Justice Menon, who was earlier the Chief Justice of Patna High Court.
Q117. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, has appointed Michelle Bachelet as the next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. She belongs to which country?
A. Chile
B. Peru
C. Colombia
D. Paraguay
Answer: A
Explanation: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, has appointed Michelle Bachelet of Chile the next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
She will succeed Zeid Ra‟ad Al Hussein of Jordan. Ms Bachelet ended her second four-year term as President of Chile in March 2018, having already held the position between 2006 and 2010.
The first woman elected to Chile‟s highest office, after her first term, she joined the United Nations as the first Executive Director of the newly established United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women).
Q118. Who released the 'Vision Document' for a digital North East by 2022?
A. Arun Jaitley
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Ravi Shankar Prasad
D. Suresh Prabhu
Answer: C
Explanation: Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad released the 'Vision Document' for a digital North East by 2022.
It aims to enhance peoples' lives by capacity building of government staff and doubling BPO strength in the region.
The document identifies eight digital thrust areas -- digital infrastructure, digital services, digital empowerment, promotion of electronics manufacturing, promotion of IT and IT enabled services including BPOs, digital payments, innovation & startups, and cyber security.
The Vision Document aims to empower the people of the North Eastern region and state-wise roadmaps have been developed for implementing digital initiatives.
Q119. Who has won The Hindu Playwright Award 2018 for her play Untitled-1
A. Annie Zaidi
B. Sneh Sapru
C. Swetanshu Bora
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: The Hindu Playwright Award 2018 went to Annie Zaidi for her play Untitled-1.
The ₹2 lakh award for the best new unpublished and unperformed playscript in English was presented at the launch of the 14th edition of The Hindu Theatre Fest at the Taj Coromandel.
The judges for this year‟s award were Ramu Ramanthan, playwright and director; Shernaz Patel, film and theatre actor; and visual artist and creative writer, Parvathi Nayar.
Q120. Which bank has signed a multilateral cooperation agreement with member development banks of BRICS to undertake “collaborative research” in distributed ledger/blockchain technology?
A. Exim Bank
B. PNB
C. Canara Bank
D. Indian Bank
Answer: A
Explanation: Exim Bank of India has signed a multilateral cooperation agreement with member development banks of BRICS to undertake “collaborative research” in distributed ledger/blockchain technology.
The MoU signed by Exim Bank Managing Director David Rasquinha was an outcome of the discussions the member development banks had during their annual meeting, with the objective of strengthening the cooperation under the BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism.
The BRICS grouping comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Under this umbrella agreement, the signatories have agreed to constitute a joint research working group which will formulate the research agenda and targeted outcome.
Q121. V S Naipaul who passed away recently was ______
A. Writer
B. Actor
C. Politician
D. Singer
Answer: A
Explanation: Nobel prize-winning author V S Naipaul, known for his critical commentary on colonialism, idealism, religion and politics passed away. He was 85.
Naipaul wrote more than 30 books of fiction and non-fiction. His first book was The Mystic Masseur. His most celebrated novel, A House for Mr Biswas, was published in 1961.
He is the recipient of numerous honours, including the Man Booker Prize in 1971 and a knighthood for services to literature in 1990. Naipaul was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001.
Q122. International Youth Day (IYD) is observed on
A. 10 August
B. 11 August
C. 12 August
D. 13 August
Answer: C
Explanation: International Youth Day (IYD) is observed on 12th August. It is an awareness day designated by the United Nations.
The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. The first IYD was observed on 12 August 2000.
2018 Theme:“Safe Spaces for Youth”
Q123. World Elephant Day is observed on
A. 10 August
B. 11 August
C. 12 August
D. 13 August
Answer: C
Explanation: World Elephant Day is an international annual event on August 12, dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world's elephants.
Q124. International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on
A. 20 August
B. 21 August
C. 22 August
D. 23 August
Answer: D
Explanation: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on August 23 of each year.
The day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade.
Q125. How many bollywood actors have made it to the top 10 of the annual Forbes’ list of the world’s best-paid male actors of 2018.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Explanation: Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan have made it to the top 10 of the annual Forbes’ list of the world’s best-paid male actors of 2018.
Akshay ranks at number 7 with earnings of 40.5 million dollars, while Salman, by earning 38.5 million dollars, has scored the 9th position.
The top 10 actors earned some $784 million collectively, according to Forbes, once again dwarfing the top 10 women who earned a cumulative $186 million in the same period.
Scarlett Johansson topped the annual list released last week with $40.5 million in pre-tax earnings.
Top 3:
1. George Clooney: $239m
2. Dwayne Johnson: $124m
3. Robert Downey Jr: $81m.
Forbes compiled its 2018 list estimating pre-tax earnings from June 2017-June 2018, before deducting fees for managers, based on data from Nielsen, movie database IMDB, and interviews with industry experts and celebrities themselves.
Q126. The Maharashtra government has appointed ______as the brand ambassador of the city- based Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP).
A. Sushmitha Sen
B. Raveena Tandon
C. Madhuri Dixit
D. Parineeti Chopra
Answer: B
Explanation: The Maharashtra government has appointed Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon as the brand ambassador of the city-based Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP).
As the brand ambassador, Tandon will help the state forest department to create awareness about its various initiatives, like the 50 crore tree plantation drive, eco-tourism in SGNP, conservation of leopards in SGNP, among others.
Q127. Rahi Sarnobat became the first Indian woman shooter to win a gold at the Asian Games 2018 in ___m air pistol.
A. 25m air pistol
B. 30m air pistol
C. 35m air pistol
D. 40m air pistol
Answer: A
Explanation: Rahi Sarnobat became the first Indian woman shooter to win a gold at the Asian Games 2018 in 25m air pistol.
Thailand’s Naphaswan Yangpaiboon won the silver medal and Kim Minjung of South Korea won bronze with a score of 29.
Q128. Kuldip Nayar who passed away recently was related to which field?
A. Journalism
B. Films
C. Sports
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Veteran journalist and former Rajya Sabha member Kuldip Nayar passed away in New Delhi after a brief illness. He was 95.
His first job was with an Urdu daily. He served in a leadership role in The Indian Express, too, and had written columns in over 80 newspapers, including the Pakistan-based Dawn and The Express Tribune.
Q129. PM Modi inaugurated various projects in Junagadh district of which state?
A. Gujarat
B. Punjab
C. Haryana
D. Uttarakhand
Answer: A
Explanation: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated various projects in Junagadh district, Gujarat.
These included the Government Civil Hospital, a milk processing plant and some buildings of the Junagadh Agriculture University.
Q130. The 9th edition of the Mountain Echoes literary festival held in which country?
A. China
B. Bhutan
C. Nepal
D. India
Answer: B
Explanation: Mountain Echoes literary festival is an initiative of the India Bhutan Foundation, in association with Siyahi. The ninth edition of the Mountain Echoes literary festival held from August 22-25, 2018 in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Q131. ______topped the annual Forbes’ list of the world’s best-paid male actors of 2018.
A. Robert Downey
B. George Clooney
C. Dwayne Johnson
D. None of these
Answer: B
Explanation: Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan have made it to the top 10 of the annual Forbes’ list of the world’s best-paid male actors of 2018.
Akshay ranks at number 7 with earnings of 40.5 million dollars, while Salman, by earning 38.5 million dollars, has scored the 9th position.
The top 10 actors earned some $784 million collectively, according to Forbes, once again dwarfing the top 10 women who earned a cumulative $186 million in the same period.
Scarlett Johansson topped the annual list released last week with $40.5 million in pre-tax earnings.
Top 3:
1. George Clooney: $239m
2. Dwayne Johnson: $124m
3. Robert Downey Jr: $81m.
Forbes compiled its 2018 list estimating pre-tax earnings from June 2017-June 2018, before deducting fees for managers, based on data from Nielsen, movie database IMDB, and interviews with industry experts and celebrities themselves.
Q132. Thasrana Bird Sanctuary (Dhanauri Wetlands) is in which state?
A. Haryana
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: D
Explanation:
Q133. Chhapeli is a Folk Dance Form of whcih state?
A. West Bengal
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: B
Explanation:
Q134. Jhulan Goswami belongs to which sports?
A. Cricket
B. Tennis
C. Badminton
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Veteran India pacer Jhulan Goswami (35) announced retirement from Twenty-20 Internationals (T20Is).
She represented India in 68 T20Is picking up 56 wickets, which included a five-wicket haul against Australia in Visakhapatnam in March 2012. She had made her T20I debut in August 2006 against England in Derby.
Q135. Indian economy is expected to grow by around ____% in 2019, according to Moody's Investors Service Global Macro Outlook for 2018-19.
A. 7.5%
B. 7.6%
C. 7.4%
D. 7.7%
Answer: A
Explanation: Indian economy is expected to grow by around 7.5% in 2018 and 2019, according to Moody's Investors Service Global Macro Outlook for 2018-19.
Moody's sees G-20 growth at 3.3% in 2018 and 3.1% in 2019. The advanced economies are forecast to grow 2.3% in 2018 and 2% in 2019, while G-20 emerging markets will drive growth with 5.1% in 2018 and 2019.
Moody’s had cut India’s growth forecast for 2018 to 7.3% in May from 7.5%.
Q136. ______sworn in as new Australian Prime Minister.
A. Peter Dutton.
B. Malcolm Turnbull
C. Scott Morrison
D. None of these
Answer: C
Explanation: Scott Morrison was sworn in as Australia's 7th prime minister. He won a party vote of 45-40 against former Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton. Morrison replaces Malcolm Turnbull.
Q137. India and ____ country signed the Second Protocol amending the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) in New Delhi.
A. Singapore
B. Sri Lanka
C. Indonesia
D. Russia
Answer: A
Explanation: India and Singapore signed the Second Protocol amending the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) in New Delhi.
The Protocol was signed by Deputy Chief Negotiators, Rajneesh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and Mr. Francis Chong, Senior Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Government of Singapore.
The signing of the Second Protocol, amending CECA, will boost bilateral trade between India and Singapore.
The CECA was the first comprehensive agreement covering trade in goods, services and investments, which India had signed with any of its trading partners. The CECA was signed on 29th June, 2005 and its first review was concluded on 1st October, 2007.
Q138. 6th Buddhist conclave held in which city?
A. New Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Chennai
D. Lucknow
Answer: A
Explanation: The four-day-long Sixth International Buddhist Conclave inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi.
The conclave organised by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the state governments of Maharashtra, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in New Delhi and Ajanta.
Delegates from 29 countries are participated. The conclave aimed to showcase the Buddhist heritage in India and boost tourism in the country.
Q139. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has appointed ______as head of a three-member committee to decide mining company Vedanta’s plea challenging closure of its Sterlite copper plant at Tuticorin.
A. S J Vazifdar
B. A K Goel
C. N S Vikas
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has appointed former Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice S J Vazifdar as head of a three-member committee to decide mining company Vedanta’s plea challenging closure of its Sterlite copper plant at Tuticorin.
A Bench headed by chairperson A K Goel had said a credible mechanism, through which rival contentions can be balanced and final view taken, has to be evolved.
The committee also include representatives of the Central Pollution Control Board and the Ministry of Environment and Forests, may visit the site and consider technical data.
Q140. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) Chairperson Dr. M. S. Sahoo inaugurated one-day refresher program for insolvency professionals in which city?
A. Patna
B. Mumbai
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad
Answer: C
Explanation: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) Chairperson Dr. M. S. Sahoo inaugurated one-day refresher program for insolvency professionals in New Delhi.
This marks the beginning of a series of one-day class room program to be delivered from various locations across the country over the next three months.
It is one of its kind in the country funded under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
The program focuses on ethics and conduct for IPs and recent developments in the insolvency and bankruptcy regime in India. It is expected that all IPs registered with the IBBI will participate in and benefit from this program. There is no enrollment or course fee for participation in the program.
Q141. ______becomes first Indian company to cross Rs 8 trillion in market cap.
A. TCS
B. Reliance Industries
C. Infosys
D. HDFC Bank
Answer: B
Explanation: Reliance Industries became the first company to cross Rs 8 trillion in terms of market capitalisation (market-cap). It becomes the country's most valued firm.
Q142. Which small finance bank has launched overdraft (OD) facility for micro and small enterprise (MSE) customers across its branches nationally.
A. Jana Small Finance Bank
B. Capital Small Finance Bank
C. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
D. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
Answer: C
Explanation: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ujjivan Financial Services Ltd, has launched overdraft (OD) facility for micro and small enterprise (MSE) customers across its branches nationally.
The facility is an add-on product to the existing MSE term loans offered by the bank.
The OD facility is offered to all MSEs with a turnover of Rs 50 lakh or more, at a competitive rate of interest.
This interest rate is for one year, with a credit limit between a minimum of Rs 11 lakh to a maximum of Rs 50 lakh, which can be renewed annually.
Q143. Supa Dam is in which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Telangana
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A
Explanation:
Q144. ______has been selected for the prestigious J C Bose Fellowship of Department of Science and Technology by Government of India.
A. Appa Rao Podile
B. Subramanyam Senthil
C. Vishnu Adepu
D. Gangadhar Prasad
Answer: A
Explanation: Appa Rao Podile, Vice Chancellor of University of Hyderabad (UoH) has been selected for the prestigious J C Bose Fellowship of Department of Science and Technology by Government of India.
The fellowship is given in recognition of professor’s performance in the area of plant-microbe interactions in general and induced resistance in plants in particular.
The J C Bose Fellow will receive a fellowship amount of Rs 25,000 pm and a research grant of Rs. 15 lakhs per annum and is provided initially for a period of 5 years.
The fellowship can be extended beyond five years based on performance during the first five year tenure.
Q145. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Peace Mission exercise started in
A. Russia
B. Kyrgyzstan
C. China
D. Tajikistan
Answer: A
Explanation: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Peace Mission exercise started in Russia.
It involved military contingents of all eight member nations, giving them an opportunity to get training in counter-terrorism operations in urban scenario in a multinational and joint environment.
The Russian Army has the major participation of 1,700 personnel followed by China with 700 and India with 200 personnel.
Q146. Which IIT has launched Fabless Chip Design Incubator (FabCI) an exclusive Incubator to boost the chip design sector.
A. IIT Hyderabad
B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Madras
D. IIT Bombay
Answer: A
Explanation: The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has launched Fabless Chip Design Incubator (FabCI) an exclusive Incubator to boost the chip design sector.
FabCI a first of its kind in India will focus on creating an ecosystem for grooming startups in chip design.
It will provide a bouquet of offerings including free software tools with leading technology partners in Electronic Design Automation (EDA), a characterization facility for testing the chips and equipment for performing DC and RF characterization.
Q147. Pranab Mukherjee launched the ___ mobile application, a platform where voters can review and rate their elected representatives and hold them accountable as well.
A. NETA
B. VETA
C. PETA
D. JETA
Answer: A
Explanation: Former President Pranab Mukherjee launched the National Electoral Transformation or NETA mobile application, a platform where voters can review and rate their elected representatives and hold them accountable as well.
The mobile app is the brainchild of 27-year-old entrepreneur Pratham Mittal.
The platform, in its beta version, has already registered over 1.5 crores verified voters rating and reviewing their local leaders across 543 parliamentary constituencies and 4,120 assembly
constituencies over the last eight months. It is available on Andriod and iOS and web in 16 languages to cater to a diverse user profile.
Q148. ______to be honoured with Asia Society's Game Changer of the Year 2018 award.
A. Indra Nooyi
B. Satya Nadella
C. Kiran Mazumdar
D. Ginni Rometty
Answer: A
Explanation: PepsiCo's India-born CEO Indra Nooyi will be honoured with the 2018 Game Changer of the Year award.
The award is by a global cultural organisation in recognition of her business achievements, humanitarian record and advocacy for women and girls around the world.
The 2018 Asia Game Changer Awards will be given in October to individuals and institutions who have broken barriers, defined courage, worked miracles, and in turn inspired their fellow citizens of the world.
Q149. Prasar Bharati and _____ country media signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
A. Jordan
B. Oman
C. Thailand
D. Myanmar
Answer: D
Explanation: Prasar Bharati and Mizzima Media of Myanmar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This will boost centuries-old ties between India and Myanmar. It will also strengthen India's soft power in its neighbourhood.
This MoU will give a further boost to centuries-old ties of India and Myanmar. Besides, it will also act to spread India's soft power in its neighbourhood.
Q150. Industry chamber Assocham appointed ______as its new Secretary General.
A. DS Rawat
B. Uday Kumar Varma
C. Sumit Sharma
D. Rishi Kumar Raj
Answer: B
Explanation: Industry chamber Assocham appointed former bureaucrat Uday Kumar Varma as its new Secretary General.
He succeeds DS Rawat who held the position for nearly 14 years.
Q151. ______appointed new chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
A. G. Satheesh Reddy
B. P. Abhisheik Kumar
C. Trisha Das
D. Sanjeev Rao
Answer: A
Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr G. Satheesh Reddy, Distinguished Scientist and Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister (SA to RM) to the post of Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) and Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
He graduated in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU, Anantapur and received his M.S & Ph.D from JNTU Hyderabad.
He joined Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad in the year 1986 and subsequently joined Research Centre Imarat (RCI), the brain child of Dr Kalam, after its formation.
Q152. Which State Government increased the free electricity supply to the families of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for domestic purpose up to 101 units from 50 units?
A. Kerala
B. Telangana
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
Answer: B
Explanation: Telangana State Government today increased the free electricity supply to the families of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for domestic purpose up to 101 units.
Currently, the state government is supplying free electricity to these families up to 50 units.
In a slew of welfare measures, the Telangana State Government increased the honorarium being paid to Imams and Moazins of Masjids to 5000 rupees from the current 1500 rupees per month. It will benefit about 9 thousand Imams who conduct prayers at masjids every day.
The government also decided to increase the retirement age of Archakas in Temples to 65 years from the current 58 years and to pay their salaries through state treasury from next month onwards.
Q153. ______won the Gold Flame Award in the Energy Efficiency Improvement category of the Best Energy Services Company, in recognition of contribution to reduce energy use through energy management efforts.
A. Thermax
B. Praj Industries
C. Bharat Forge
D. Forbes Marshall
Answer: D
Explanation: Forbes Marshall recently won the Gold Flame Award in the Energy Efficiency Improvement category of the Best Energy Services Company, in recognition of contribution to reduce energy use through energy management efforts.
The Sri Lanka National Efficiency Awards 2018 are instituted by Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority.
The ceremony was held under the patronage of the President of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena in Colombo on 21st August 2018.
This award ceremony is organised annually by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy and Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, with the objective of developing the efficiency of all the sectors related to power and energy, and advancing the usage of renewable energy sources.
This time the Gold Awards were presented in the four categories of progress in energy efficiency, technical assistance in energy efficiency, larger scale hotels and smaller scale productions.
Q154. Who is the author of the book titled Atal Ji Ne Kaha ?
A. Brijendra Rehi
B. Narendra Modi
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Venkaiah Naidu
Answer: A
Explanation: "Atal Ji Ne Kaha" is the latest of the books on the BJP patriarch and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
It is Authored and compiled by Brijendra Rehi. The 320-page book is a rich repository of the former Prime Minister's select speeches and photographs beside having three interviews by the author.
Q155. Which state government is going to organize a youths’ conclave, titled ATAL (Arunachal Transformation & Aspirational Leadership) Conclave, in September, 2018.
A. Assam
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: D
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh government is going to organize a youths’ conclave, titled ATAL (Arunachal Transformation & Aspirational Leadership) Conclave, in September, 2018.
The three day conclave whichstarts on September 22, will see participation of 1000 youths of the state inthe age group of 18 to 30 years.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu has invited youths of the state to engage pro-actively in the areas of public policy and governance by participating in the ATAL Conclave and called upon them to get registered at www.atalconclave.in.
Q156. Which government to organise global farmers meet ‘Krishi Kumbh’ on October 26-28?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Uttarakhand
Answer: A
Explanation: The Yogi Adityanath government to organise global farmers meet ‘Krishi Kumbh’ on October 26-28.
An estimated 100,000 farmers, agricultural experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, public and private sector representatives are expected at the three-day international event.
It is aimed at promoting modern farming techniques to achieve the ultimate goal of doubling the farm income.
Q157. 126 MW wind power capacity, part of country's first inter state transmission system (ISTS) auction, is commissioned in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. West Bengal
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said 126 MW wind power capacity, part of country's first inter state transmission system (ISTS) auction, is commissioned in Bhuj, Gujarat.
State run Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) had conducted India's first auction of wind power projects in February 2017.
Q158. ______has won India’s first gold medal in Men's Shot Put (athletics) at the 2018 Asian Games.
A. Tejinder Pal Singh Toor
B. Om Prakash Singh
C. Divij Sharan
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Tejinder Pal Singh Toor won India’s first gold medal in Men's Shot Put (athletics) at the 2018 Asian Games, Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia.
His 20.75 smashed previous national record of 20.65 that was set by Om Prakash Singh six years ago.
Q159. The 8th meeting of India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee was held in
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Nakuru
D. Nairobi
Answer: D
Explanation: The 8th meeting of India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee was held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 22nd – 25th August 2018.
The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu and Mr. Peter Munya, Cabinet Secretary (Minister) for Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, Government of Kenya.
The discussions during the meetings covered India’s contribution in implementation of Kenya’s Big Four Agenda – food security, affordable housing, universal healthcare and manufacturing, expansion and diversification of bilateral trade, Kenya’s readiness to join the International Solar Alliance, implementation of Lines of Credit, of over US$ 220 million, extended by Government of India in power transmission, SMEs development, revival of theRivatex factory and agricultural mechanization, implementation of decisions taken during the high level exchanges, cooperation in health, blue economy, agro-processing sectors and WTO related issues; and training & capacity building programmes offered by India.
Q160. The 3rd Indian Ocean Conference held in
A. New Delhi
B. Hanoi
C. Phnom Penh
D. Bangkok
Answer: B
Explanation: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated the 3rd Indian Ocean Conference in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
The theme of the two- day conference focused on ‘Building Regional Architectures’, particularly with regards to trade and commerce, security and governance.
She also unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in the Chancery building at the Embassy of India in Hanoi.
This year’s conference saw 43 countries as participants while 28 ministers.
It was Organised by Indian Foundation along with the partners from Singapore, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka this is an initiative to bring the state leaders, diplomats and bureaucrats from across the region under one roof to strengthen the understanding among each other.
In Vietnam, she also co-chaired the 16th meeting of the Joint Commission along with her Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Binh Minh.
Q161. Country’s first ever biojet fuel-powered flight was successfully tested between Dehradun and _____.
A. Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Lucknow
D. Chandigarh
Answer: A
Explanation: Country’s first ever biojet fuel-powered flight was successfully tested between Dehradun and Delhi. The fuel has been developed by Indian Institute of Petroleum.
The 45-minute flight of the 75-seater SpiceJet Bombardier Q400 aircraft that took off from Dehradun’s Jolly Grant airport and successfully landed in Delhi.
With the success, India has joined an elite club of nations including the USA and Australia who use biofuel for commercial flights.
Q162. John McCain, who passed away recently was related to which field?
A. Politics
B. Films
C. Sports
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: US Senator John McCain, a celebrated war hero known for reaching across the aisle in an increasingly divided America, died following a battle with brain cancer. He was 81.
He previously served two terms in the United States House of Representatives and was the Republican nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election, which he lost to Barack Obama.
Q163. Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has appointed ______as the managing director and chief India economist.
A. Prachi Mishra
B. Savitri Kumar
C. Jothsna Rai
D. Surjana Gupta
Answer: A
Explanation: Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has appointed Prachi Mishra as the managing director and chief India economist.
Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Mishra was the deputy division chief of the Western Hemisphere Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Q164. OYO announced the appointment of ______as the Head of Communications.
A. Prasidha Menon
B. Prachi Mishra
C. Akash Kumar
D. Bajinath Sharma
Answer: A
Explanation:
Q165. Who has won the gold medal in the men's doubles tennis event at the 18th Asian Games 2018 in the twin cities of Jakarta and Palembang?
A. Aleksandar Bublik and Denis
B. Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan
C. Somdev Devvarman and Sanam Singh
D. None of these
Answer: B
Explanation: India's Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan won the gold medal in the men's doubles tennis event at the 18th Asian Games 2018 in the twin cities of Jakarta and Palembang.
They defeated Kazakhstan’s Aleksandar Bublik and Denis Yevseyv by 6-3, 6-4 to win the top prize in the event.
Q166. Nand Lal Passi who passed away recently was related to which field?
A. Journalism
B. Politics
C. Films
D. None of these
Answer: B
Explanation: Former MLA and Samajwadi Party leader Nand Lal Passi passed away at a hospital in Lucknow after a prolonged illness. He was 84.
Nand Lal was elected to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1993 as a Samajwadi Party nominee.
Q167. _____ has been appointed as the head coach of Zimbabwe’s national team.
A. Lalchand Rajput
B. Pravin Amre
C. Kiran More
D. Nayan Mongia
Answer: A
Explanation: Former India opener Lalchand Rajput has been appointed as the head coach of Zimbabwe’s national team.
Rajput was earlier appointed as the interim head coach of Zimbabwe in May for the tri-series involving Pakistan and Zimbabwe and for the ODI rubber against Pakistan.
Q168. Which Bank has been named the world's best bank by Global Finance magazine, in digital innovation?
A. DBS Bank
B. Citibank
C. POSB Bank
D. ING Bank
Answer: A
Explanation: DBS Bank has been named the world's best bank by Global Finance magazine, in digital innovation while still maintaining stable operations for its customers.
DBS is the first Asian bank to receive the accolade from the New York-based publication, which last year gave the title to ING Bank.
Q169. India’s first Indian human mission will be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by which year?
A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2023
Answer: C
Explanation: India’s first Indian human mission will be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by 2022.
This was stated by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North- Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh.
The programme will make India the fourth nation in the world to launch a Human Spaceflight Mission. So far, only the USA, Russia and China have launched human spaceflight missions.
GSLV Mk-III launch vehicle, which has the necessary payload capability for this mission, will be used to launch Gaganyaan. Two unmanned Gaganyaan missions will be undertaken prior to sending humans.
The total programme is expected to be completed before 2022 with the first unmanned flight within 30 months.
The mission will aim to send a three-member crew to space for a period of five to seven days. The spacecraft will be placed in a low earth orbit of 300-400km. The total programme cost is expected to be less than Rs. 10,000 crores.
Q170. ______has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom.
A. Ms Ruchi Ghanashyam
B. Hamza Ahmed
C. Brijesh Gupta
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Ms Ruchi Ghanashyam (IFS:1982), presently Secretary at Headquarters has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom.
Q171. ______appointed as as Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
A. Satya S Tripathi
B. Sri J Krishna
C. Naryana V Sharma
D. Elliott Harris
Answer: A
Explanation: UN Secretary General António Guterres has veteran Indian development economist and UN official appointed Satya S Tripathi as Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Tripathi will succeed Elliott Harris of Trinidad and Tobago. He has since 2017 served as Senior Adviser on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at UNEP.
Q172. Who bagged gold in men's javelin throw at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.
A. Liu Qizhen
B. Arshad Nadeem
C. Neeraj Chopra
D. None of these
Answer: C
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra bagged gold in men's javelin throw at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.
Chopra throws of 88.06 to win the top prize in javelin throw while China's Liu Qizhen and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem came second and third with throws of 82.22 and 80.75 respectively.
This was also India's first-ever gold medal in the javelin throw at the Asian Games and the first medal in the sport since 1982, where India bagged bronze.
Q173. The 2019 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships will be held in which country?
A. North Korea
B. China
C. Japan
D. Russia
Answer: A
Explanation: The 2019 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships will be held in the North Korean capital Pyongyang.
The Asian Weightlifting Federation and North Korea's Sports Minister Kim Il Guk signed an agreement for North Korea to hold the championships from October 27, 2019.
Q174. Who has won Formula-1 Belgian Grand Prix 2018.
A. Lewis Hamilton
B. Max Verstappen
C. Sebastian Vettel
D. None of these
Answer: C
Explanation: Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel beat title rival Lewis Hamilton to win the Belgian Grand Prix 2018.
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton finished in the second position. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished the third position.
Q175. Indiabulls Ventures has appointed ______as an independent director on the board.
A. Abhaya Hota
B. Kaushal Rao
C. Garima Mehta
D. Pradhyun Singh
Answer: A
Explanation: Indiabulls Ventures has appointed Abhaya Prasad Hota, as an independent director on the board for a period of three years.
He was a former managing director at the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
Hota worked at the Reserve Bank of India for 27 years, prior to his association with the NPCI, mainly involved in designing the operating payments eco-system.
Q176. Neil Simon who passed away recently was ______
A. Singer
B. Composer
C. Actor
D. Writer
Answer: D
Explanation: Neil Simon, the playwright whose name was synonymous with Broadway comedy and commercial success in the theatre for decades, died in Manhattan, United States. He was 91.
Early in his career, Mr. Simon wrote for television greats, including Phil Silvers and Sid Caesar. Later he wrote for the movies, too.
Beginning with the breakthrough hits “Barefoot in the Park” (1963) and “The Odd Couple” (1965) and continuing with popular successes like “Plaza Suite” (1968), “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” (1971) and “The Sunshine Boys” (1974), Mr. Simon ruled Broadway when Broadway was still worth ruling.
Q177. Google rebranded its payments app Google Tez into Google _____ in a bid to increase its market share in India’s payments market.
A. Google Fast
B. Google Pay
C. Google Money
D. Google Loan
Answer: B
Explanation: Google rebranded its payments app Google Tez into Google Pay, in a bid to increase its market share in India’s payments market. It introduced new features and widened its scope with new tie-ups.
It announced its partnership with private banks to facilitate pre-approved loans instantly to Google Pay customers.
Using the Google Pay app, customers will soon be able to get loans from HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Federal Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Q178. Who has won gold in women's singles finals Badminton at 2018 Asian Games.
A. P V Sindhu
B. Tai Tzu-Ying
C. Sania Nehwal
D. None of these
Answer: B
Explanation: Indian star shuttler PV Sindhu loses in women's singles finals to World No. 1 Tai Tzu- Ying 13-21, 16-21 to bag India's first ever silver in badminton at 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.
Sindhu has won Silver in 2016 Olympics, 2017 World Championship, and 2018 World Championship.
Q179. The Praful Bidwai Memorial Award for 2018 was conferred upon ______
A. Medha Patkar
B. Ulka Mahajan
C. Swadeep Jain
D. None of these
Answer: B
Explanation: The Praful Bidwai Memorial Award for 2018 was conferred upon Ulka Mahajan, one of the three founders of Sarvahara Jan Andolan.
The award was presented to Mahajan by social activist Medha Patkar.
The Praful Bidwai Memorial Award was instituted in the memory of journalist and social activist who died in Amsterdam in 2015 and was committed to radical social transformation, justice for all and gender equality, seeks to recognise the efforts of individuals and institutions that strive for similar ends.
Q180. Google has launched Project _____ to expand the reach of Indian content.
A. Google
B. Facebook
C. TCS
D. IBM
Answer: A
Explanation: Google has launched Project Navlekha to expand the reach of Indian content.
The project would allow Indian vernacular news publishers to get their content online. Currently, the project has publishers from Delhi and its reach would soon be expanded across India.
It also announced a series of launches and expansion plans catering to the growing Indian vernacular users. Google Go, which has more tap options for first-time smartphone users, is now available in English and five other Indian languages -- Marathi, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Bengali. It also has a playback option for a news feed in regional languages.
Q181. The World Bank will provide a $___ million loan facility to Rajasthan for improving the performance of its electricity distribution sector.
A. $400 million
B. $350 million
C. $300 million
D. $250 million
Answer: D
Explanation: The World Bank will provide a $250 million loan facility to Rajasthan for improving the performance of its electricity distribution sector.
An agreement was signed here among the Government of India, the Government of Rajasthan and the World Bank.
Q182. The government of India and the World Bank have signed ____ million dollar loan agreements for India Energy Efficiency Scale up Programme.
A. $300 million
B. $350 million
C. $400 million
D. $450 million
Answer: A
Explanation: The government of India and the World Bank have signed $300 million dollar loan agreements for India Energy Efficiency Scale up Programme.
They signed 220 million dollar Loan Agreement and an 80 million Guarantee Agreement for the Efficiency Scale-Up Program.
The Program, to be implemented by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), will help scale-up the deployment of energy saving measures in residential and public sectors, strengthen EESL’s institutional capacity, and enhance its access to commercial financing.
The Agreement was signed by Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Sameer Kumar Khare on behalf of Government of India and Acting Country Director World Bank India, Hisham Abdo in New Delhi.
Q183. National Sports Day in India is celebrated on
A. 27 August
B. 28 August
C. 29 August
D. 30 August
Answer: C
Explanation: The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August each year.
This day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand Singh, the hockey player who won gold medals in Olympics for India in the years 1928, 1932 and 1936. He scored over 400 goals in his career, from 1926 to 1948.
Q184. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved projects worth nearly Rs 150 crores in how many states under the Namami Gange programme.
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
Answer: B
Explanation: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved projects worth nearly Rs 150 crores in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal under the Namami Gange programme.
It was approved in the 5th Executive Committee meeting held in New Delhi
These projects include I&D works where small rivers, rivulets and drains are intercepted before they empty into the main river, and are diverted to Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), so that the water that finally drains into the main river is clean and totally devoid of any pollutants. The projects also include STPs and development of Ghats.
Q185. The third edition of World’s Biggest Open Innovation Model - Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2019 being held in
A. Hyderabad
B. PUne
C. New Delhi
D. Chennai
Answer: C
Explanation: The third edition of World’s Biggest Open Innovation Model - Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2019 was launched by the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi.
SIH-2019 is a nationwide initiative to provide students a platform to solve some of pressing problems we face in our daily lives, and thus inculcate a culture of product innovation and a mindset of problem solving.
Q186. Cabinet approves Umbrella scheme ______of Ministry of Earth Sciences.
A. O - SMART
B. P - SMART
C. S - SMART
D. J - SMART
Answer: A
Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Technology, Observations, Resources Modelling and Science (O-SMART)”, for implementation during the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20 at an overall cost of Rs.1623 crore. The scheme encompasses a total of 16 sub-projects addressing ocean development activities such as Services, Technology, Resources, Observations and Science.
Q187. Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and ____ in insurance regulatory sector.
A. UK
B. USA
C. Canada
D. Japan
Answer: B
Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and the Federal Insurance Office, USA.
Impact:
The MoU provides a framework for cooperation and coordination, including for the exchange of information and research assistance with respect to each Authority’s overview and other lawful responsibilities. Under the agreement, both the countries intend to share their experiences on various regulatory functions and to provide mutual assistance including training activities.
India and USA have also agreed to continue to facilitate cooperation on international standard- setting activities, financial stability and the development and implementation of consumer protection through sound prudential regulation of the insurance sector.
Q188. Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India and _____
A. USA
B. Russia
C. Rwanda
D. Morocco
Answer: D
Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved the revised air services agreement to be signed between India and Morocco. After the new Air Services Agreement comes into force, the existing Air Services Agreement of December, 2004 shall stand superseded.
Q190. The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly passed a bill for the creation of how many new districts in the state.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B
Explanation: The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly passed a bill for the creation of three new districts, Pakke-Kesang, Lepa Rada and Shi Yomi, in the state.
The Pakke-Kessang district will be carved out of East Kameng district with five administrative units namely Pakke-Kessangn, Seijosa, Pijiriang, Passa Valley and Dissingn Passo with district headquarters at Lemmi.
The Lepa Rada district would be created by bifurcating the Lower Siang district with headquarters at Basar.
The Shi-Yomi district would be created by bifurcating the West Siang district with its headquarters at Tato.
Arunachal Pradesh as of now has 22 districts.
Q191. The Narendra Modi Government has constituted a high power committee to advise it on policy matters related to science, technology and innovation. It will be headed by ______
A. VK Saraswat
B. K Vijay Raghavan
C. A S Kiran Kumar
D. Sangamitra Bandopadhyay
Answer: B
Explanation: The Narendra Modi Government has constituted a high power committee to advise it on policy matters related to science, technology and innovation.
It is Named as PM-STIAC (Science, Technology, Innovation Advisory Committee). The 21- member committee, including a dozen special invitees, will be chaired by K Vijay Raghavan, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government.
The committee will advise the Prime Minister on all matters related to S&T, innovation and monitor the implementation of PM’s vision on the same.
Among the key 9 permanent members are VK Saraswat, Member NITI Aayog and former DG of DRDO; A S Kiran Kumar, ex-Chairman, ISRO; Baba Kalyani, MD of Bharat Forge, Sangamitra Bandopadhyay, Director, Indian Statistical Institute, Manjul Bhargava, Princeton University, US & Field Medal winner in Mathematics; Madhuri Kanitkar of Armed Forces Medical College; Ajay Sood, IISc; and Subhash Kak, Oklahoma University, US.
Q192. Government of India and ADB Sign $____ Million Loan to Improve State Highways in Karnataka.
A. $346 Million
B. $347 Million
C. $348 Million
D. $349 Million
Answer: A
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $346 million loan to finance improvement of over 400 kilometers of state highways that will enhance connectivity and access to economic centres across 12 districts in Karnataka.
Karnataka State Highways improvement lll Project (KSHIP-lll) project will upgrade about 419 kilometers of state highways to two- and four-lane with paved shoulders, and will reconstruct, widen, and strengthen culverts and bridges.
The project features the use of hybrid-annuity contracts to increase the participation of the private sector and improve the quality and sustainability of road assets with performance-based maintenance period of 7 years, post-construction.
The project will also carry out a road safety audit to identify and mitigate critical accident blackspots across the state highway network and strengthen the institutional capacity of the Karnataka Public Works, Ports, and lnland Water Transport Department.
Q193. Who is leading the Indian delegation for the 6th RCEP Trade Ministers' Meeting in Singapore.
A. Suresh Prabhu
B. Piyush Goyal
C. Jitender Singh
D. Sushma Swaraj
Answer: A
Explanation: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu is leading the Indian delegation for the 6th RCEP Trade Ministers' Meeting in Singapore.
The Minister will participate in the RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) Ministerial Meeting) meeting consisting of 10 ASEAN countries and six ASEAN FTA partners namely, India, China, Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand.
The meeting is being held on 30th-31st August 2018.
Q194. ______became the first Indian to win gold in the heptathlon event at the Asian Games.
A. Swapna Barman
B. Meenakshi Jain
C. Gurmeet Singh
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Swapna Barman became the first Indian to win gold in the heptathlon event at the Asian Games.
She accumulated a total of 6026 points over two days to take the yellow metal. This was India’s 11th gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games.
She won the high jump (1003 points) and javelin throw (872 points) events and finished second- best in the shot put (707 points) and long jump (865 points).
Q195. The Innovation Cell and Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) launched in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Pune
Answer: B
Explanation: The Union Minister for HRD, Prakash Javadekar and Union Minister of State for HRD, Dr. Satya Pal Singh launched the Innovation Cell and Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA)at AICTE, New Delhi.
Innovation cell is MHRD’s initiative and has been established at AICTE premises with a purpose to systematically foster the culture of Innovation in all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country.
The primary mandate of Innovation Cell is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by exposing them to new ideas and processes resulting in innovative activities in their formative years fostered through Network of Innovation clubs in Higher Educational Institutions.
MHRD Innovation Cell (MIC)
Innovation cell is MHRD’s initiative established at AICTE with a purpose to systematically foster the culture of Innovation in all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country.
The primary mandate of Innovation Cell is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by exposing them to new ideas and processes resulting in innovative activities in their formative years fostered through Network of Innovation clubs in Higher Educational Institutions.
Q196. The 4th BIMSTEC Summit held in which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. India
C. Nepal
D. Thailand
Answer: C
Explanation: The 4th BIMSTEC Summit held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The theme of the summit was 'Towards a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable Bay of Bengal region'.
Nepal is the current Chair of the BIMSTEC.
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has as members seven nations of South Asia and Southeast Asia -- Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan, and Nepal.
Q197. The Reserve Bank India expects India's economic growth rate to grow at __% in the 2018- 2019 financial year.
A. 7.4%
B. 7.2%
C. 7.5%
D. 7.1%
Answer: A
Explanation: The Reserve Bank India expects India's economic growth rate to grow at 7.4% in the 2018-2019 financial year from 6.7% in the previous year.
The objective of achieving the medium-term target for retail inflation of 4%. Agricultural production is likely to remain strong, growth in industry are strengthening and all other major sectors are reporting robust sales and improvement in profitability.
Q198. Government of India and ADB Sign $____ Million Loan to Improve Irrigation Efficiency in Madhya Pradesh.
A. $360 million
B. $365 million
C. $370 million
D. $375 million
Answer: D
Explanation: The government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $375 million loan agreement to contribute to double farming incomes in Madhya Pradesh by expanding irrigation networks and system efficiency.
The Madhya Pradesh Irrigation Efficiency Improvement Project will develop 125,000 hectares of new, highly efficient and climate resilient irrigation networks and improve water use efficiency in more than 400 villages, benefiting over 800,000 people in Madhya Pradesh.
The project will focus on two large irrigation systems. At the first of these—the Kundalia irrigation project—it will develop 125,000 ha of new and highly efficient and climate resilient irrigation networks.
The work to be undertaken includes building two large pumping stations pumping water to distribution chambers where water will be distributed through a network of buried pipes to farm outlets. The project will also help farmers to adopt micro-irrigated agriculture including high-value crops.
Q199. Pong Dam is in which state?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Gujarat
Answer: A
Explanation: The Pong Dam, also known as the Beas Dam, is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Beas River in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
Q200. Indian Railways and ____ Limited signed an MoU for Use of Natural Gas in Railway Workshops and Production Units.
A. NTPC
B. HCL
C. GAIL India
D. IOCL
Answer: C
Explanation: Indian Railways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s GAIL (India) Limited, to provide infrastructure facilities for supply of Natural Gas to Indian Railways Workshops, Production Units and Depots today at Rail Bhavan in presence of Shri Ashwani Lohani, Chairman, Railway Board & Shri B. C. Tripathi, CMD GAIL.
The MoU was signed by Shri Chetram, CAO/ Indian Railway Organization for Alternate Fuels (IROAF) on behalf of Indian Railways and Shri Gajendra Singh, Director (Marketing) from GAIL (India) Limited.
This MoU is a broad-based, in principle agreement, between GAIL and Indian Railways for the creation of infrastructure and supply of CNG/LNG/PNG for both industrial and domestic purposes. Out of 54 workshops and PUs, 23 workshops have been identified in the first phase for replacement of Industrial Gases with Natural Gas. In domestic segment, in Railway Colony, Bhubaneswar, about 1100 houses have been provided with D-PNG supply.
Q201. ______has been named UEFA Men's Player of the Year 2018
A. Luka Modric
B. Keylor Navas
C. Mohammed Salah
D. Cristiano Ronaldo
Answer: A
Explanation: Luka Modric has been named UEFA Men's Player of the Year 2018. He is ahead of former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
Modric received 313 points in the voting to finish ahead of three-time winner Ronaldo (223pts), who has gone on to join Juventus after scoring 44 goals in 44 games for Real last season.
Women's Player of the Year 2018 was given to Pernille Harder (Wolfsburg & Denmark), who beat Ada Hegerberg (Lyon) and Amandine Henry (Portland Thorns/Lyon & France) to the award.
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England midfielder Beckham received the 2018 UEFA President's Award, Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer, Eusebio and Sir Bobby. It recognises outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities".
UEFA awards
Men's Player of the Year: Luka Modric.
Women's Player of the Year: Pernille Harder.
Goalkeeper of the Season: Keylor Navas.
Defender of the Season: Sergio Ramos.
Midfielder of the Season: Luka Modric.
Forward of the Season: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Q202. Vodafone India and _____ have completed the merger to create the country's largest telecom company with 408 million active subscribers.
A. Airtel
B. Idea
C. Jio
D. Tata Docomo
Answer: B
Explanation: Vodafone India and Idea Cellular have completed the merger to create the country's largest telecom company with 408 million active subscribers.
It has officially become operational as a single entity under the name ‘Vodafone Idea Limited’.
Q203. Which state organised an interactive programme named "Mil -Banche" between schools and society in all government schools of the state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttarkhand
D. Bihar
Answer: B
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh organised an interactive programme named "Mil -Banche" between schools and society in all government schools of the state.
This programme is organized in the state for multi-dimensional development of children through language skill up-gradation, reading other books in addition to textbooks, developing an interest in understanding and other co-curricular activities in government schools.
Over 2 lakh volunteers have registered for the “Mil -Banche Madhya Pradesh” programme include 820 engineers, 843 doctors, 36 thousand employees of private sector, 19 thousand public representatives and around 45 thousand government employees and officers.
Q204. The Maharashtra Assembly has passed a resolution to rename Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport as ______‘Airport.
A. Chhatrapati Shivaji 'Maharaj'
B. Chhatrapati Shivaji 'Maharna'
C. Chhatrapati Shivaji ‘Maharajiv’
D. Chhatrapati Shivaji ‘Maharaja’
Answer: A
Explanation: The Maharashtra Assembly has passed a resolution to rename Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport as Chhatrapati Shivaji ‘Maharaj’ International Airport.
The Maharashtra government on December 8 decided to insert the word ‘Maharaj’ to the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus as it felt the Maratha warrior king deserved to be paid more respect. A proposal was passed in the Assembly and forwarded to the Centre in December 2016.
Q205. ICICI Bank appointed ______as a director on the board of ICICI Securities.
B. Shikha Sharma
C. Naina Lal Kidwai
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: ICICI Bank reappointed of Chanda Kochhar as a director on the board of ICICI Securities during the latter's annual general meeting.
Kochhar has been on leave since July 19, following an independent probe initiated by ICICI Bank into allegations of conflict of interest levelled against her.
Q206. Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank is ______state based bank.
A. Rajasthan
B. Punjab
C. Haryana
D. Bihar
Answer: A
Explanation: The RBI has cancelled the licence of Rajasthan-based Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co- operative Bank as it does not have adequate capital and earning prospects.
It has cancelled the licence of the bank with effect from the close of business on August 31, 2018.
Q207. ______awarded the Bharatiya Manavata Vikas Puraskar.
A. Shabana Azmi
B. Jaya Bacchan
C. Sonali Bendre
D. Rekha
Answer: A
Explanation: Actors Shabana Azmi and Nandita Das were among 13 others who were awarded the Bharatiya Manavata Vikas Puraskar.
It is for their contribution to the society and championing the cause of equity, social justice and human welfare.
It is Organised by private media company Daily Indian Media, the ceremony witnessed eminent personalities from politics, business, academics and entertainment.
Q208. ______sworn in as new president of Zimbabwe.
A. Emmerson Mnangagwa
B. Luke Malaba
C. Robert Mugabe
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken the oath as Zimbabwe's president, after winning last month's bitterly contested election that marked the country's first vote since Robert Mugabe was removed from power.
Q209. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary located in which state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Goa
D. Gujarat
Answer: A
Explanation:
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