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You don’t always get what you wish for; you get what you work for ImportantQuestion Points 1 / प्रश्न 1

______दिल्ली के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री हℂ, जिनका 27 अक्टूबर, 2018 को ननधन हो गया। The former Chief Minister of Delhi who passed on October 27, 2018 is ______.

1. एन डी निर्ारी / N.D. Tiwari 2. शीला िीजिि / Sheila Dikshit 3. सादहब जसंह र्मा / Sahib Singh Verma 4. मिन लाल खुराना / Madan Lal Khurana 5. बलराम िी टंडन / Balram ji Tandon ImportantAnswer Points

मिन लाल खुराना / Madan Lal Khurana • Madan Lal Khurana, former Delhi Chief Minister, passed away on October 27, 2018 after a prolonged illness. • He was 82. • He belonged to the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) party. • He was the chief minister of Delhi from 1993 to 1996. • He was the governor of Rajasthan in 2004. ImportantQuestion Points 2 / प्रश्न 2

भारि-िापान र्ार्षवक जशखर सम्मेलन 2018 में र्किने समझौिⴂ पर हािर र्कए गए? How many MoU's signed on India-Japan Annual Summit 2018?

1. 32 2. 25 3. 18 4. 10 5. 11 ImportantAnswer Points

32 • Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Japan on October 28-29, 2018 to attend the India-Japan Annual Summit with the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. • After the summit, the two sides exchanged 32 MoUs or agreements including USD 75 billion currency swap agreement and agreed to '2+2' dialogue. • Japan and India entered into a USD 75 billion currency swap agreement that will boost Indian economy as it encounters a steep drop in the rupee's value. ImportantQuestionQuestion Points / 3 प्रश्न/ प्रश्न3 3

28 अक्टूबर 2018 को, केन्या के र्कस धार्क ने स्पेन मेंर्ालेंजसया हाफ मैराथन में पु셁षⴂ की िौड़ िीिी, जिसमें आधा मैराथन के जलए 58 नमनट 18 सेकंड का एक नया िनु नया का सर्वश्रे समय था? Who won the men’s race at the Valencia Half Marathon in Spain with a new world best time of 58 mins 18 sec for the half-marathon, on 28th October 2018?

1. अब्राहम र्कप्तुम / Abraham Kiptum 2. िेमल ययमर / Jemal Yimer 3. अबािी हिीस / Abadi Hadis 4. ज़सेन टेडेसे / Zersenay Tadese 5. इनमें से कोई नहीं / None of these ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 3

अब्राहम र्कप्तुम / Abraham Kiptum • Kenyan distance runner Abraham Kiptum won the men’s race at the Valencia Half Marathon in Spain with a new world best time of 58 mins 18 sec for the half- marathon. • Ethiopia’s Jemal Yimer finished in the second place with a timing of 58:33 and another Ethiopian Abadi Hadis came third in 58:44. • In the women’s race Ethiopia’s Gelete Burka came first in 1:06:11.. ImportantQuestionQuestion Points / 4 प्रश्न/ प्रश्न4 4

एक िापानी रॉकेट ने संयुक्त अरब अमीराि के पहले ानीय 셂प से बनाए गए उपग्रह को पृथ्वी अर्लोकन उपग्रह को किा में पहुंचा दिया। रॉकेट का नाम है? A Japanese rocket lifted off the United Arab Emirates first locally made satellite, the KhalifaSat Earth observation satellite, into orbit. The name of the rocket is; 1. साकीगाके / Sakigake 2. एम-र्ी रॉकेट / M-V rocket 3. ओहसुमी / Ohsumi 4. H2A / H2A 5. A2H / A2H ImportantQuestionQuestion Points / 4 प्रश्न/ प्रश्न4 4

हाल ही में र्कस कंपनी ने सॉफ्टर्ेयर कंपनी रेड हैट काअधधग्रहण र्कया है? Which company has acquired a software company Red Hat, recently?

1. इंटेल / Intel 2. जसस्को जसस्टम / Cisco Systems 3. आईबीएम / IBM 4. ओरेकल / Oracle 5. इंफोजसस / Infosys ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 5

आईबीएम / IBM • America's IBM has acquired software company Red Hat in a $34 billion cash and debt deal, marking its biggest ever acquisition till date. ImportantQuestionQuestion Points / 6 प्रश्न/ प्रश्न6 6

'प्रशासन' पुक के लेखक कौन हℂ? Name the author of the book ‘Prashasan’ (administration)?

1. राम नर्लास पासर्ान / Ram Vilas Paswan 2. मनोहर िोशी / Manohar Joshi 3. सुरेश प्रभु / Suresh Prabhu 4. उद्धर् ठाकरे / Uddhav Thackeray 5. इनमें से कोई नहीं / None of these ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 6

मनोहर िोशी / Manohar Joshi • Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray will release ‘Prashasan’ (administration), a book authored by senior party leader and former Chief Minister Manohar Joshi on his birthday on December 2. • The books includes 17 interviews taken by Joshi of professionals from various sectors sharing their experiences about bureaucracy. ImportantQuestionQuestion Points /7 प्रश्न / प्रश्न7 7

भारिीय उद्योग पररसंघ ने भारि में एसएमई, उद्यनमयⴂ को प्रजशजिि करने के जलए र्कस सोशल मीर्डया नेटर्कव के साथ सहयोग र्कया है? With which social media network, Confederation of Indian Industry collaborated to train SMEs, entrepreneurs in India? 1. र्िटर / Twitter 2. गूगल / Google 3. फेसबुक / Facebook 4. व्हाट्सएप / Whatsapp 5. इंस्टाग्राम / Instagram ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 7

व्हाट्सएप / Whatsapp

• Whatsapp partnered with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to train small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs on using the messaging platform. • The main objective is to help connect and grow the SMe businesses through the social messaging platform. • WhatsApp Business app that was launched in January 2018. ImportantQuestionQuestion Points /8 प्रश्न / प्रश्न7 8

ऑस्टरेजलया में ऑस्टरेजलयाई मोटो िीपी र्कसने िीिा? Who won the Australian MotoGP in Australia?

1. मार्ेररक नर्नालेस / Maverick Vinales 2. एंर्डरया इयानोन / Andrea Iannone 3. कैल क्रचलो / Cal Crutchlow 4. अलर्रोबोटीा / Alvaro Bautista 5. इनमें से कोई नहीं / Lewis Hamilton ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 7

मार्ेररक नर्नालेस / Maverick Vinales

• Spanish rider Maverick Vinales won the Australian MotoGP in Australia. • This is Maverick Vinales (Yamaha) first title of the season, who finished in 40 mins 51.081 secs. • Italy's Andrea Iannone (Suzuki) came second in 40:52,624. • Third position was occupied by Italy's Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati) in 40:52.913. ImportantQuestionQuestion Points / 9 प्रश्न / प्रश्न9 9

29 अक्टूबर से3 नर्ंबर 2018 िक मनाए गए 2018 ‘सिकविा िाग셂किा सप्ताह’ का नर्षय क्या है? What is the theme of 2018 Vigilance Awareness Week observed from 29 October to 3 November 2018?

1. भ्राचार को खत्म करें- एक नया भारि बनाएं / Eradicate Corruption-Build a New India

2. भ्राचार को खत्म करो / Eliminate Corruption 3. एक बेहिर भारि / Towards a better India 4. एक बेहिर िनु नया बनाएँ / Create a better world 5. इनमें से कोई नहीं / None of these ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 9

भ्राचार को खत्म करें- एक नया भारि बनाएं / Eradicate Corruption- Build a New India

• The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) started observing the annual Vigilance Awareness Week which will continue till 3rd November, 2018. • The theme for 2018 Vigilance Awareness Week is: “Eradicate Corruption-Build a New India.” QuestionImportantQuestion Points /10 प्रश्न/ प्रश्न10 10

भारि के सबसे बड़े डराई डॉक का ननमाण ननम्नजलखखि जशपयाडव में से र्कस में र्कया िाएगा? India’s largest Dry Dock will come in which of the following Shipyards?

1. मझगांर् डॉक / Mazagon Dock 2. कोचीन जशपयाडव / Cochin Shipyard 3. गोर्ा जशपयाडव / Goa Shipyard 4. दहिं ु ान जशपयाडव / Hindustan Shipyard 5. मुंबई जशपयाडव / Mumbai Shipyard ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 10

कोचीन जशपयाडव / Cochin Shipyard

• Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will lay the foundation of India’s largest Dry Dock at Cochin Shipyard in Kerala. • The new Dry Dock is being constructed at a cost of Rs 1799 Crore. • It will be 310 m long, 75m wide, with a depth of 13 m. QuestionImportantQuestion Points /11 प्रश्न/ प्रश्न10 11 29 अक्टूबर, 2018 को, र्कस िगह 90 नमजलयन यार्त्रयⴂ की सेर्ा करने की िमिा र्ाले एक छि के नीचे िनु नया का सबसे बड़ा हर्ाई अड्डा टनमवनल खोला गया? Where was the world’s largest airport terminal under one roof with a capacity to serve 90 million passengers was opened on 29th October 2018?

1. बनव, स्विट्ज़रलℂड / Bern, Switzerland 2. लंिन, इंग्लℂड / London, England

3. इांबुल, िुकी / Istanbul, Turkey 4. कादहरा, नमस्र / Cairo, Egypt 5. इनमें से कोई नहीं / None of these ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 10

इांबुल, िुकी / Istanbul, Turkey • The world’s largest airport terminal under one roof with a capacity to serve 90 million passengers was opened in Istanbul, Turkey. • The airport has been envisioned to have a total capacity of up to 200 million passengers, once all four phases are completed in the next 10 years. QuestionImportantQuestion Points 12/ प्रश्न / प्रश्न11 12

हाल ही में र्कस आईआईटी ने 'यंग इनोर्ेटसव प्रोग्राम र्ाईआईपी 2018' का आयोिन र्कया है? Which IIT has recently organised the ‘Young Innovators Programme YIP 2018’ ?

1. आईआईटी-बॉम्बे / IIT-Bombay 2. आईआईटी-खड़गपुर / IIT-Kharagpur 3. आईआईटी-मद्रास / IIT-Madras 4. आईआईटी-कानपुर / IIT-Kanpur 5. आईआईटी-गुर्ाहाटी / IIT-Guwahati ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 11

आईआईटी-खड़गपुर / IIT-Kharagpur • IIT Kharagpur has recently organised a science and technology competition ‘Young Innovators Programme YIP 2018’ for students of class 8 to 10. • The competition was attended by many schools in the country and also from Singapore. • The competition was topped by Kaanger Valley Academy of Raipur (Chattisgarh) for devising a low- cost home-made herbal mask to help breathe in a polluted environment. QuestionImportantQuestion Points /13 प्रश्न / प्रश्न12 13

भारि में गरीब बⴂ के जलए हॉस्टल बनाने हेिु र्कस िेश ने $7 नमजलयन से अधधक का िान करने का र्चन दिया है? Which country pledged to donate more than $7 million to build hostels for poor children in India?

1. कनाडा/ Canada 2. ऑस्टरेजलया / Australia 3. नब्रटेन / UK 4. संयुक्त राज्य अमेररका / USA 5. चीन / China ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 12

कनाडा/ Canada • Indo Canadian expatriates have donated more than $7 million dollars to a Toronto-based non-profit organisation which builds and runs education hostels in rural India. QuestionImportantQuestion Points /14 प्रश्न/ प्रश्न14 14

ननम्नजलखखि में से र्कसने कम प्रिषू ण र्ाले SWAS, SAFAL और स्टार नामक फायरक्रैकसव नर्कजसि र्कए हℂ? Which of the following has developed Less Polluting Firecrackers named – SWAS, SAFAL and STAR?

1. डीआरडीओ / DRDO 2. सीएसआईआर / CSIR 3. इसरो / ISRO 4. आईआईटी दिल्ली / IIT Delhi 5. आईआईएससी / IISc ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 14 सीएसआईआर / CSIR • The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research developed Less Polluting Firecrackers named – SWAS, SAFAL and STAR • SWAS stands for safe water releaser. • SAFAL stands for safe minimal aluminum • STAR stands for safe thermite cracker. • These crackers are 15-20 percent cheaper than the conventional ones. • STAR eliminates usage of Potassium nitrate and sulphur. • SAFAL has less usage of aluminum as compared to commercial crackers QuestionImportantQuestion Points /15 प्रश्न/ प्रश्न15 15

र्कस िेश ने िनु नया का पहला संप्रभु ब्लू बॉण्ड लॉन्च र्कया है? Which country launched the World’s First Sovereign Blue Bond?

1. ब्रुनेई / Brunei 2. रोमाननया / Romania 3. इटली / Italy 4. सेशल्स / Seychelles 5. भारि / India ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 15

सेशल्स / Seychelles • The Republic of Seychelles has launched the world’s first sovereign blue bond. • Sovereign blue bond is a financial instrument designed to support sustainable marine and fisheries projects. • Proceeds from the bond will support the expansion of marine protected areas‚ improved governance of priority fisheries and the development of the Seychelles’ blue economy QuestionImportantQuestion Points /16 प्रश्न/ प्रश्न16 16 आईएसए फ्रेमर्कव समझौिे पर हािर करने र्ाला 71र्ां िेश कौन है? Which country became the 71st country to sign the ISA Framework Agreement?

1. यगनी / Guinea 2. स्पेन / Spain 3. िापान / Japan 4. इज़राइल / Israel 5. पार्कान / Pakistan ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 16

िापान / Japan • During the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit, Japan announced to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) by submitting the instrument of ratification on October 29, 2018. • Japan will be the 71st country to sign and 48th country to ratify the ISA Framework Agreement. QuestionImportantQuestion Points /17 प्रश्न/ प्रश्न17 17

एजशयाई चℂर्पयंस टरॉफी में ‘प्लेयर ऑफ ि टूनामेंट’ र्कसे चुना गया था? Who was adjudged player of the tournament in the Asian Champions Trophy?

1. पी.आर. श्रीिेश / P.R. Sreejesh 2. अबू बकर महमूि / Abu Bakkar Mahmood 3. र्डजिटलीकृि संचार आयोग / Tayyab Ikram 4. आकाशिीप जसंह / Akashdeep Singh 5. फैिल सारी / Faizal Saari ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 17

आकाशिीप जसंह / Akashdeep Singh • Akashdeep Singh was adjudged Player of the Tournament • P R Sreejesh was declared best goalkeeper. • Pakistan’s Abu Bakkar Mahmood was named Emerging Player of the Tournament • Malaysia’s Faisal Saari emerged highest scorer. QuestionImportantQuestion Points /18 प्रश्न/ प्रश्न18 18

मेिन जसटी में 'जलर्टल इंर्डया गेट' का उिघ् ाटन र्कया गया। मेिन जसटी कहां स्थि है? 'Little India Gate' was inaugurated in the Medan City. Where is Medan City?

1. नर्यिनाम / Vietnam 2. इंडोनेजशया / Indonesia 3. चीन / China 4. पार्कान / Pakistan 5. डेनमाकव / Denmark ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 18

इंडोनेजशया / Indonesia • ‘Little India Gate’ was inaugurated in northern Indonesia on 27 October 2018. • It recognises the contribution of the Indian community in the development of Medan city, Indonesia. • The new structure was inaugurated jointly by India’s ambassador to Indonesia Pradeep Kumar Rawat and Mayor of Medan H T Dzulmi. • Medan city is the fourth largest city in Indonesia. QuestionImportantQuestion Points /19 प्रश्न/ प्रश्न19 19

ननम्नजलखखि में से कौन सा िेश 25र्े डीएसटी - सीआईआई प्रौद्योयगकी जशखर सम्मेलन के जलए भागीिार िेश होगा? Which of the following countries will be the Partner Country for the 25th DST – CII Technology Summit?

1. नीिरलℂड / Netherlands 2. डेनमाकव / Denmark 3. िीडन / Sweden 4. नॉर्े / Norway 5. र्फनलℂड / Finland ImportantQuestionAnswer Points / प्रश्न 19

नीिरलℂड / Netherlands

• Netherlands will be the Partner Country for the 25th DST – CII Technology Summit. • The Summit will be organised in 2019. • The first CII Technology Summit was organised in 1995 with an aim to facilitate global technology collaborations. • CII became a partner with the Department of Science & Technology in organising these Summits since 2004. QuestionImportantImportant Points 20Questions/ प्रश्न 20

30 अक्टूबर 2018 को नर्त्तीय स्थरिा और नर्कास पररषि (एफएसडीसी) ने कहाँ पर एक बैठक आयोजिि की थी? Where did the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) hold a meeting on 30 October 2018?

1. नई दिल्ली / New Delhi 2. मुंबई / Mumbai 3. पुणे / Pune 4. चेन्नई / Chennai 5. रायपुर / Raipur ImportantImportantAnswer Points Questions

नई दिल्ली / New Delhi • The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) held a meeting in New Delhi on 30 October 2018. • The meeting was presided over by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. • It reviewed the progress in setting up a Computer Emergency Response Team in the financial sector under a statutory framework. • The FSDC Sub-Committee is Chaired by the Governor of Reserve Bank of India. QuestionImportantImportantQuestion Points /21Questions प्रश्न/ प्रश्न20 21 31 अक्टूबर 2018 को गुिराि में प्रधान मंत्री नरेंद्र मोिी ने ______मीटर लंबे, स्टैच्यू ऑफ यूननटी का उिघ् ाटन र्कया। The, ______meters tall, Statue of Unity has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat on 31 October 2018.

1. 165 2. 172 3. 179 4. 182 5. 189 ImportantImportantQuestionAnswer Points /Questions प्रश्न 20

182 • The Statue of Unity has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat on 31 October 2018. • It is dedicated to India’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. • It is 182 meters tall and is located near the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river. • It was designed by the sculptor Ram V. Sutar. • It was built by the Larsen & Toubro Ltd. QuestionImportantQuestionImportantQuestion 22Points 22/Questions /प्रश्न प्रश्न/ प्रश्न192222

उपरार पनि एम र्ेंकै या नायडू ने 31 अक्टूबर 2018 को ______के िीन िेशⴂ की यात्रा की शु셁आि की है। Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has embarked on a three-nation visit to ______on 31 October 2018.

1. िजिण अफ्रीका, जिम्बाब्वे और मलार्ी / South Africa, Zimbabwe and Malawi

2. बोत्सर्ाना, जिम्बाब्वे और मलार्ी / Botswana, Zimbabwe and Malawi 3. िजिण अफ्रीका, जिम्बाब्वे और िािीलℂड/ South Africa, Zimbabwe and Swaziland

4. बोत्सर्ाना, नामीनबया और मलार्ी/ Botswana, Namibia and Malawi 5. बोत्सर्ाना, जिम्बाब्वे और िजिण अफ्रीका / Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa ImportantQuestionImportantQuestionAnswer 22Points /Questions /प्रश्न प्रश्न1922

बोत्सर्ाना, जिम्बाब्वे और मलार्ी / Botswana, Zimbabwe and Malawi • Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on 31 October 2018 embarked on a three-nation visit to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Malawi. • In Botswana, the Vice President will inaugurate the Global Expo Botswana 2018. The Capitals of the following countries are: • Zimbabwe: Harare • Botswana: Gaborone • Malawi: Lilongwe QuestionQuestionImportantImportantQuestion Points 23 23/Questions प्रश्न // प्रश्नप्रश्न19 2323

6 दिसंबर 2018 को लड़र्कयⴂ के जशिा को बढार्ा िेने के जलए उनके कायⴂ के जलए ननम्नजलखखि में से र्कसे '2018 ग्लीट्समैन अर्ाडव' से सम्माननि र्कया िाएगा? Who among the following will be conferred with the '2018 Gleitsman Award' at a ceremony on 6th December 2018 for her work promoting girls' education?

1. र्क्रस्टीना लैम्ब / Christina Lamb 2. ऑंन्ग सैन सू की / Aung San Suu Kyi 3. मलाला यूसूफ़िई / Malala Yousafzai 4. ऐनी फ्रℂक / Anne Frank 5. ररगोबेिा मेन्चु / Rigoberta Menchú QuestionImportantImportantQuestionAnswer Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 23

मलाला यूसूफ़िई / Malala Yousafzai • Malala Yousafzai will be honoured by Harvard University for her work promoting girls' education. • She will be conferred with the '2018 Gleitsman Award' at a ceremony on 6th December 2018. • The Gleitsman Award provides US$125,000 for activism that has improved quality of life around the world. • Malala Yousafzai is the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. QuestionQuestionImportantImportantQuestion Points 23 24/Questions प्रश्न // प्रश्नप्रश्न19 2324

30 अक्टूबर 2018 को भारि की ििेशी नर्कजसि परमाणु सिम अयि -1 बैजलस्टस्टक नमसाइल का ओर्डशा िट से राि में सफल परीिण र्कया गया। इसकी स्टराइक रेंि िमिा ______र्कमी है। A night trial of India's nuclear-capable Agni-1 ballistic missile was successfully conducted on 30 October 2018 from a test range off Odisha coast. It has a strike range of ______km. 1. 600 2. 650 3. 700 4. 750 5. 800 QuestionImportantImportantQuestionAnswer Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 23

700 • A night trial of India's indigenously developed nuclear- capable Agni-1 ballistic missile was successfully conducted on 30 October 2018 from a test range off Odisha coast. • It has a strike range of 700 km. • The missile can carry payloads up to 1000 kg. • Agni-I missile has a specialised navigation system which ensures it reaches the target with a high degree of accuracy and precision. QuestionQuestionImportantImportantQuestion Points 23 25/Questions प्रश्न // प्रश्नप्रश्न19 2325 ननम्नजलखखि िेशⴂ में से र्कस िेश की सरकार राज्य में 'खाद्य मूल्य श्रृंखला' नर्कजसि करने के जलए यूपी सरकार की सहायिा करेगी? The government of which of the following countries will assist the government of U.P. to develop 'Food Value Chain' in the state?

1. िापान / Japan 2. िजिण कोररया / South Korea 3. िमवनी / Germany 4. पोलℂड / Poland 5. USA / USA QuestionImportantImportantQuestionAnswer Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 23

िापान / Japan • The Uttar Pradesh government in assistance from Japanese government will develop 'Food Value Chain' in the state. • The UP Cabinet presided over by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath cleared a proposal in this regard. • Under the agreement, in the first five years, Japanese companies will invest in agri-related and food-related industries. QuestionQuestionImportantImportantQuestion Points 23 26/Questions प्रश्न // प्रश्नप्रश्न19 2326 'मंगलु셂 जलट फेस्ट 2018' का नर्षय क्या है िो मंगलु셁 में 3 नर्ंबर 2018 से 6 नर्ंबर 2018 िक आयोजिि र्कया िाएगा? What is the theme of the 'Mangaluru Lit Fest 2018' that will be organised in Mangaluru from 3 November 2018 to 6 November 2018?

1. अर्र ग्लॉरीयस पास्ट / Our Glorious Past 2. ि आईर्डया ऑफ़ भारि / The Idea of Bharat 3. इंक्रेर्डबल इंर्डया / Incredible India 4. मैयिर्फ़सेंट इंर्डया / Magnificent India 5. टूर्ॉड्वज़ ए न्यू र्र्ल्व / Towards a new World QuestionImportantImportantQuestionAnswer Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 23

ि आईर्डया ऑफ़ भारि / The Idea of Bharat • 'Mangaluru Lit Fest 2018', will be organised in Mangaluru from 3 November 2018 to 6 November 2018. • The theme of the event is 'The Idea of Bharat'. • The Lit Fest aims to highlight the literary and cultural diversity of Mangaluru. • The festival intends to provide a platform for intellectual deliberations for monologues, panel discussions, conversations and book reviews. QuestionQuestionImportantImportantQuestion Points 23 27/Questions प्रश्न // प्रश्नप्रश्न19 2327 DoNER मंत्री, डॉ जििेंद्रजसंह ने कहाँ पर29 अक्टूबर 2018 को 'प्रौद्योयगकी सुनर्धा केंद्र' के नए नर्ज्ञान केंद्र की नींर् रखीहै? In which of the following states has Dr. Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone of new Science Centre, the 'Technology Facility Centre' on 29 October 2018?

1. असम / Assam 2. उत्तर प्रिेश / Uttar Pradesh 3. पंिाब / Punjab 4. नबहार / Bihar 5. केरल / Kerala QuestionImportantImportantQuestionAnswer Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 23

असम / Assam • Minister of DoNER, Dr Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone of new Science Centre, the 'Technology Facility Centre' on 29 October 2018 in Jorhat, Assam • The facility will be established in the premises of the CSIR-North East Institute of Science & Technology (NEIST). • The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) will bear the cost of setting up of this new Science Centre. QuestionQuestionImportantImportantQuestion Points 23 28/Questions प्रश्न // प्रश्नप्रश्न19 2328 नासा के केप्लर स्पेस टेलीस्कोप में ℂधन ख़त्म होगया है, और इसका नमशन समाप्त हो गया है।______में मानर् रदहि अंिररि टेलीस्कोप लॉन्च र्कया गया था। NASA's Kepler Space Telescope has run out of fuel, and its mission has come to an end. The unmanned space telescope was launched in ______.

1. 2008 2. 2009 3. 2010 4. 2011 5. 2012 QuestionImportantImportantQuestionAnswer Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 23

2009 • NASA's Kepler Space Telescope has run out of fuel, and its mission has come to an end. • The unmanned space telescope was launched in 2009. • The unmanned space telescope revealed that billions of hidden planets are in space. • The Kepler mission was named in honour of 17th- century German astronomer Johannes Kepler, who discovered the laws of planetary motion. QuestionQuestionImportantImportantQuestion Points 23 29/Questions प्रश्न // प्रश्नप्रश्न19 2329 साि महीने की लंबी यात्रा के बाि 30 अक्टूबर2018 को कोच्च में ननम्नजलखखि में से कौन सा िहाि अपने नौसेना बेस में लौट आया है? Which of the following ships has returned to its naval base in Kochi on 30 October 2018 after a seven-month- long voyage?

1. INS कलर्री/ INS Kalvari 2. INS िरंयगनी / INS Tarangini 3. INSV िाररणी / INSV Tarini 4. INS सागरध्वनन / INS Sagardhwani 5. INS किमि / INS Kadmatt QuestionImportantImportantQuestionAnswer Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 23

INS िरंयगनी / INS Tarangini • The sail training ship of Indian Navy 'INS Tarangini' returned to its naval base in Kochi on 30 October 2018 after a seven-month-long voyage. • The voyage named 'Lokayan 18' was flagged off on 10 April 2018 from Kochi QuestionQuestionImportantImportantQuestion Points 23 30/Questions प्रश्न // प्रश्नप्रश्न19 2330 नर्ंबर 2018 में 'ि र्ायु सप्ताह' अधभयान के िहि त्वररि कारवर्ाई करने के जलए और अनुपालन और सुरिा सुननजिि करने और र्किने टीमें बनाई गई हℂ? How many teams have been formed to ensure compliance and safety and take quick action under the 'Clean Air Week' campaign in November 2018? 1. 44 2. 48 3. 52 4. 56 5. 60 QuestionImportantImportantQuestionAnswer Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 23

52 • A 'Clean Air Week' campaign would be organised from 01 to 05 November, 2018. • It is being organised in collaboration with the Government of Delhi and the four major NCR cities to control the air pollution. • For this, 52 teams have been formed to ensure compliance and safety and take quick action. Important Points

“This is where it all begins. Everything starts here, today.” QuestionImportantStaticImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 123

Nakki Lake is located at which of the following Indian state? 1. Bihar 2. Rajasthan 3. J&K 4. Maharashtra 5. Gujarat QuestionImportantStaticImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 123

Which of the following day is celebrated as National Pollution Control Day? 1. 21 December 2. 17 November 3. 2 December 4. 27 October 5. 24 October QuestionImportantStaticImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 223

Hirakud Dam is build on which of the following river? 1. Narmada 2. Mahanadi 3. Narmada 4. Periyar 5. Krishna QuestionImportantStaticImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 323

What is the currency of Venezuela? 1. Dollar 2. Real 3. Peso 4. Shilling 5. Bolivar QuestionImportantStaticImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 423

What is the currency of Venezuela? 1. Dollar 2. Real 3. Peso 4. Shilling 5. Bolivar QuestionImportantStaticImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 523

Who is the author of the book titled “The Emergency- Indian Democracy’s darkest hour”?

1. P. Pritam Kumar 2. A. Surya Prakash 3. Arun Jaitley 4. S Dheeraj Singh 5. None of the above QuestionImportantStaticImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 523

Who is the author of the book titled “The Emergency- Indian Democracy’s darkest hour”?

Who is the minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Ministry? 1. Prakash Javadekar 2. Smriti Irani 3. Dharmendra Singh Pradhan 4. Thaawar Chand Gehlot 5. None of these QuestionImportantStaticImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 623

Mudumalai National Park is situated at___? 1. Tamil Nadu 2. Andhra Pradesh 3. Assam 4. Karnataka 5. Kerala QuestionImportantStaticImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 823 Where is the head office of India Meteorological Department situated? 1. New Delhi 2. Chennai 3. Pune 4. Lucknow 5. Gurugram QuestionImportantStaticImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 823 Where is the head office of India Meteorological Department situated? 1. New Delhi 2. Chennai 3. Pune 4. Lucknow 5. Gurugram QuestionImportantStaticImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 923 Paradip Port is situated at which of the following Indian state? 1. Assam 2. Andhra Pradesh 3. Odisha 4. Tamil Nadu 5. West Bengal QuestionImportantStaticImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 923 Paradip Port is situated at which of the following Indian state? 1. Assam 2. Andhra Pradesh 3. Odisha 4. Tamil Nadu 5. West Bengal QuestionStaticImportantImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 1023 Where is the HQ of Asian Infrastructure and Investment bank situated? 1. Kathmandu 2. Kolkata 3. Beijing 4. Kabul 5. Paris QuestionStaticImportantImportantQuestion Question Points23 /Questions प्रश्न / प्रश्न19 1023 Where is the HQ of Asian Infrastructure and Investment bank situated? 1. Kathmandu 2. Kolkata 3. Beijing 4. Kabul 5. Paris