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Q1. Which state government launched Paudhagiri campaign aimed at increasing the green cover in the state? Answer: Haryana Explanation: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar launched the Paudhagiri campaign, aimed at increasing the green cover in the state. Under this campaign, 22 lakh students from class 6 to 12 of all government and private schools in Haryana will plant a sapling each during three months of monsoon — July, August and September.
Q2. ISRO successfully conducted a ground test of its high thrust version of which engine that would improve the payload capability of the space agency’s launch vehicles? Answer: Vikas Explanation: ISRO successfully conducted a ground test of its high thrust version of the Vikas Engine that would improve the payload capability of the space agency s launch vehicles.
Q3. Which country unveiled the 64-dish MeerKAT radio telescope which is the world’s largest telescope? Answer: South Africa Explanation: South Africa has unveiled the 64-dish MeerKAT radio telescope, slated to be the world s largest and most powerful telescope on its completion in 2030. Built for $330 million, MeerKAT will be integrated into an array of 3,000 dishes spread in a square-kilometre area.
Q4. Militaries of India and Pakistan will be part of a mega anti-terror drill named Peace Mission in August 2018.It will be held in which country? Answer: Russia Explanation: Militaries of India and Pakistan will be part of a mega anti-terror drill in Russia named Peace Mission in August 2018 which is being organised by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
Q5. State Bank of India has joined hands with which organization to provide collateral-free credit through Joint Liability Groups in Telangana? Answer: NABARD Explanation: State Bank of India and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development have joined hands to provide collateral-free credit through Joint Liability Groups in Telangana.
Q6. According to IMF, which country will remain fastest growing economy in 2019? Answer: India Explanation: The International Monetary Fund said India remains a key driver of global growth. However, the d World Economic Outlook forecast cut India s GDP outlook one-tenth for this year to 7.3 per cent and three-tenths for next year to 7.5 per cent.
Q7. According to Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), India will grow at how much percent in 2018? Answer: 7.4% Explanation: According to Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), India s economic growth is poised to rise to 7.4% in 2018 and 7.5% in 2019 as the economy has been able to navigate through growth obstacles due to demonetisation and impact of GST rollout.
Q8. Who was named India’s Chef de Mission at Asian Games 2018? Answer: Brij Bushan Saran Singh Explanation: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Saran Singh is set to be named the Chef de Mission of the Asian games bound Indian Contigent.
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Q9. Who was appointed as interim coach of Indian women’s cricket team? Answer: Ramesh Powar Explanation: Former off-spinner Ramesh Powar has been appointed as the interim coach of the Indian women s team until the BCCI finds a suitable replacement for Tushar Arothe.
Q10. Recently, MN Vyasa Rao passed away. He was a poet of which language? Answer: Kannada Explanation: Kannada poet and film song lyricist M.N. Vyasa Rao has passed away at the age of 73 years. Mr. Rao entered the Kannada film industry as a lyricist in 1975 in the hit film Shubhamangala, directed by Puttanna Kanagal.
Q11. India’s first National Skill Training Institute is to be opened in which state? Answer: Odisha Explanation: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan laid the foundation stone of India s first National Skill Training Institute in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
Q12. According to UN bodies WHO and UNICEF, "BIMARU" Indian states have the highest numbers of partially immunized and non-immunized children. Which of the following states is not constituted in BIMARU? Answer: Answer will be any state except Bihar, MP, Rajasthan and UP Explanation: The BIMARU Indian states-Bihar, MP, Rajasthan and UP– have the highest numbers of partially immunized and non-immunized children, according to UN bodies WHO and Unicef.
Q13. The government has decided to set up a committee to strengthen National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS). Who will be heading this committee? Answer: Anil Swarup Explanation: The government has decided to set up a committee under the chairmanship of Mr Anil Swarup, former Secretary, School Education, with suitable representations from NCC, M/o Youth Affairs and Ministry of HRD to suggest measures to strengthen National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS).
Q14. UN has entered into an agreement with which company to monitor the impacts of human activity on global ecosystems by using sophisticated online tools? Answer: Google Explanation: The aim of the partnership is to develop a platform to enable governments, NGO s and the public to track specific environment-related development targets with a user-friendly Google front-end, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said.
Q15. Who won German Grand Prix 2018? Answer: Marc Marquez Explanation: Honda s Marc Marquez cruised to his ninth consecutive German GP victory to extend his MotoGP lead.
Q16. Who won Spanish Grand Prix 2018 held in Madrid? Answer: Vinesh Phogat Explanation: Vinesh won the gold medal in the women s freestyle 50kg category in dominating fashion which saw her give up only one point during her five bouts.
Q17. Recently Rita Bhaduri passed away. She belongs to which profession? Answer: Actress
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Explanation: Veteran actress Rita Bhaduri has passed away at the age of 62. She was reportedly suffering from a serious kidney ailment.
Q18. Centre has formed a committee to tackle industrial pollution near Taj Mahal. Who is the head of this committee? Answer: CK Mishra Explanation: The government has formed a committee comprising officials of the environment ministry, experts from NEERI, IITs and various other forums to look into the issue of industrial pollution around the iconic Taj Mahal.
Q19. 3rd BRICS Media Forum held in which city? Answer: Cape Town Explanation: The 3rd BRICS Media Forum under the theme of BRICS Media Cooperation-Fostering an inclusive, just World Order will be held on July 18-19 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Q20. In July 2018, finance Ministry approved how much amount in five Public Sector Banks to help them meet regulatory capital requirements? Answer: 11336 cr Explanation: Punjab National Bank will get the maximum amount at Rs 2,816 crore, followed by Corporation Bank, which will see infusion of about Rs 2,555 crore. The others are Indian Overseas Bank (Rs 2,157 crore), Andhra Bank (Rs 2,019 crore) and Allahabad Bank (Rs 1,790 crore).
Q21. Which company acquired POS platform Zopper Retail? Answer: Phone Pe Explanation: Flipkart s digital payment subsidiary PhonePe has acquired Zopper Retail– a hyperlocal Point of Sale (POS) platform for small and medium businesses.
Q22. Who was appointed as the sports ambassador of Assam? Answer: Hima Das Explanation: The announcement came after Hima Das recently became the first Indian woman to win gold at IAAF World U-20 Athletics Championships.
Q23. India ranked which position in the men’s hockey world rankings issued by the International Hockey Federation (FIH)? Answer: 5th Explanation: India have jumped a rung to fifth position in the men s hockey world rankings issued by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
Q24. Which actress became the face and voice of the Elephants Campaign by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)? Answer: Richa Chadha Explanation: An international organisation, PETA, with the help of Richa, has sent a letter to the Odisha Chief Minister to seek its support for the campaign. Richa will take on the cause to not just get the government involved but also inform people about the accidents that are on the rise and how they can be curbed.
Q25. Cabinet approved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Civil Aviation with which organization? Answer: BRICS Explanation: The government aims for the BRICS nations to benefit from the establishment of an institutional framework to corporate in the field of civil aviation.
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Q26. The government is planning to notify a new standard for automobile industry which involves spraying thousands of small dots laser etched with a vehicle identification number throughout the vehicle body. Name it? Answer: MicroDots Explanation: Explanation: In a move to put a check on vehicle thefts, the government will soon notify a new standard for automobile industry to use a technology which involves spraying thousands of small dots laser etched with a vehicle identification number throughout the vehicle body, including their engines. The technology named MicroDots makes it almost impossible to remove the dots and hence, the car s identity can be established at any stage.
Q27. Elphinstone Road Station in Mumbai has been renamed as which station? Answer: Prabhadevi Station Explanation: The station code for newly renamed Prabhadevi station will be PBHD.
Q28. Which state government launched online pension system Aabhaar-Aapki seva ka ? Answer: Chhattisgarh Explanation: Through this app and the website, 80,000 pensioners of the state will now get all the information related to pension and payment online.
Q29. Pitch Black Warfare Exercise is to be held in which country in which Indian Air Force will participate for the very first time? Answer: Australia Explanation: For the first time, the Indian Air Force will participate with fighter aircraft in Exercise Pitch Black 2018 (PB-18), which is scheduled from July 24, 2018 to August 18, 2018 in Australia.
Q30. What is the base color of the newly launched Rs.100 note by RBI? Answer: Lavender Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon issue Rs 100 denomination bank notes. According to the RBI, the new bank notes will be in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series . The new denomination has motif of RANI KI VAV – a stepwell located on the banks of Saraswati River in Gujarat s Patan, on the reverse.
Q31. According to a report by Asian Development Bank (ADB), India’s economy will accelerate to how much percent in 2019? Answer: 7.6 Explanation: According to a report by Asian Development Bank (ADB), India continues to be the fastest growing economy in Asia and is on track to meet current fiscal year s projected growth of 7.3%.It further said, Indian economy s growth will further accelerate to 7.6 percent in 2019, as measures taken to strengthen the banking system and tax reform boost investment.
Q32. According to industry body Ficci, India’s economic growth to be how much percent in current financial year? Answer: 7.5 Explanation: According to industry body Ficci, despite short-term challenges India s economic growth story remains intact and the country s GDP is expected to grow around 7.5 percent in the current financial year.
Q33. Recently Rajmata Satvashilla Devi passed away.She belongs to which profession? Answer: Activist
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Explanation: Noted activist from Konkan region in Maharashtra, Rajmata Satvashila Devi Bhosle of Sawantwadi Sansthan has passed away due to prolonged illness. She was 83.
Q34. Which state government launched e-Pragati portal? Answer: Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched e-Pragati portal,a digital platform for governance in the state, would help to connect all the state government departments and act as a stand-alone to resolve the issues.
Q35. Which state CM inaugurated Kharchi Puja , being annual festival of the state? Answer: Tripura Explanation: Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar inaugurated the seven day long Kharchi Puja at Puran Habeli, seven km from the state capital. The annual festival is meant to cleanse the sins of mortal souls. Originally a Hindu tribals festivity, it is now observed by all communities and religion.
Q36. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated ambulance service in which country in July 2018? Answer: Sri Lanka Explanation: Apart from providing ambulances, the grant also covers the training of manpower in India and meeting operational costs for one year.
Q37. Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan has unveiled the first of a kind air quality and weather forecast system SAFAR in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The giant true colour LED display will give real-time air quality index on 24×7 basis with colour coding along with 72-hour advance forecast.
Q38. Which country became the 68th member of International Solar Alliance (ISA)? Answer: Myanmar Explanation: Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then French President Francois Hollande at the Paris climate summit in 2015, the ISA was conceived as a coalition of solar resource-rich countries to address their special energy needs and provide a platform to collaborate on dealing with the identified gaps through a common, agreed approach.
Q39. Poet Gopal Das Neeraj passed away. He was poet of which language? Answer: Hindi Explanation: Born in Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh on 4th January 1925, Neeraj also created name for his lyrics for films like Prem Pujari, Tere Mere Sapne, Chanda Aur Bijli and Sharmili.
Q40. Who became the youngest Indian golfer to make the cut in any Major after capping a wonderful back nine to achieve the feat at the 147th Open Championships at Carnoustie, Scotland? Answer: Shubhankar Sharma Explanation: Shubhankar Sharma became the youngest Indian golfer to make the cut in any Major after he capped a wonderful back nine to achieve the feat at the 147th Open Championships at Carnoustie, Scotland.
Q41. Who will launch a satellite named Athena in 2019 that will provide broadband internet connections to rural and underserved areas? Answer: Facebook Explanation: Facebook has confirmed it is working on a new satellite project named Athena , that will provide
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broadband internet connections to rural and underserved areas. The company aims to launch satellite in early 2019.
Q42. NABARD has launched a centre for accelerating concerted action on climate change in which city? Answer: Lucknow Explanation: NABARD has launched a centre for accelerating concerted action on climate change by various stakeholders including government, private and financial sectors.
Q43. International Festival Mizo Hnahthlak was held in which city? Answer: Aizawl Explanation: In yet another celebration to revive unity and brotherhood- socially and culturally- the first international festival of Mizoram-Mizo Hnahthlak International Festival– was organised in Aizawl, which brought the Mizo ethnic community from across borders. Mizoram celebrated the first international cultural festival of the Mizo ethnic group with pomp and gaiety.
Q44. According to Public Affairs Index 2018 released by the think tank Public Affairs Centre (PAC), which state stands as the best governed state in the country? Answer: Kerala Explanation: Kerala stands as the best governed state in the country and Karnataka is in the fourth position, said the Public Affairs Index 2018 released by the think tank Public Affairs Centre (PAC).
Q45. Who won the Asia Junior Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia? Answer: Lakshaya Sen Explanation: Indian badminton player Lakshaya Sen bagged the gold medal after defeating Indonesia s top-seeded Kunlavut Vitidsaran in the final match of the Badminton Asia Junior Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Q46. Who broke his own 400m national record at the Cena Noveho Mesta nad Metuji event in Prague, Czech Republic? Answer: Muhammad Anas Explanation: Indian sprinter Muhammad Anas broke his own 400m national record at the Cena Noveho Mesta nad Metuji event in Prague, Czech Republic.
Q47. Who became the first Indian woman to win gold in the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) World U-20 Athletic Championships? Answer: Hima Das Explanation: Sprinter Hima Das, from Assam, scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to win gold in the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) World U-20 Athletic Championships.
Q48. The Tokyo 2020 Committee announced its Olympic mascot in a event recently. Name it? Answer: Miraitowa and Someity Explanation: The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee officially presented its Olympic mascots Miraitowa and Someity at a massive event.
Q49. Recently, Jonathan Gold passed away. He won Pulitzer Prize in which area? Answer: Criticism Explanation: Pulitzer Prize-Winning food critic, Jonathan Gold, has passed away at the age of 57. In 2007, he became the first food critic to win the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism.
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Q50. Who won the German Grand Prix 2018? Answer: Lewis Hamilton Explanation: Four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton won the German GP 2018 despite starting from the 14th position on the grid. Hamilton s championship rival Sebastian Vettel crashed while leading the race with 15 laps to go.
Q51. Who have won the men’s doubles title at Lagos International Badminton held in Abuja, Nigeria? Answer: Mannu Attri and Sumeeth Reddy Explanation: The senior national badminton champions Mannu Attri and Sumeeth Reddy have won the men s doubles title at Lagos International Badminton held in Abuja, Nigeria.
Q52. The environment ministry has decided to re-introduce which scheme for awarding Indian authors for their original work in Hindi on subjects related to environment including pollution and climate change? Answer: Medini Puraskar Yojana Explanation: The environment ministry has decided to re-introduce a scheme for awarding Indian authors for their original work in Hindi on subjects related to environment including pollution and climate change.
Q53. Government has set up a committee to formulate steps to check mob lynchings in the country. Who will head this committee? Answer: Rajiv Gauba Explanation: The Centre has set up a high-level committee headed by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba to formulate steps to check mob lynchings and directed it to submit the recommendations within four weeks.
Q54. Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik set up a committee for development of Odia film industry. Who will head this committee? Answer: Sashi Bhusan Behera Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik set up a ministerial committee for the development of Odia film industry. The panel,headed by Finance Minister Sashi Bhusan Behera, would submit a report to the state government in one month regarding steps to be taken for development of Odia cine industry.
Q55. India will setup 6 Border Haat with which country by March 2019? Answer: Bangladesh Explanation: The India-Bangladesh Joint Committee on Border Haat would finalise the places and related issues for six more such haats by March next year.
Q56. According to the results of a global survey by human rights group Walk Free Foundation (WFF), who topped the list of the Global Slavery index? Answer: North Korea Explanation: According to the results of a global survey by human rights group Walk Free Foundation (WFF), India is home to 8 million slaves among its whopping population of 1.3 billion.
Q57. Which bank has set up a war room lawyer team for bad loans recovery? Answer: Bank of Baroda Explanation: Bank of Baroda has set up a dedicated team of lawyers to speed up recovery of bad loans that get embroiled in litigation.
Q58. Who was declared as the men’s AIFF (All India Football Federation) Player of the year? Answer: Sunil Chhetri Explanation: The All India Football Federation (AIFF), the governing body of football in India named India and
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Bengaluru FC Captain Sunil Chhetri as the AIFF Player of the year in the Federation s Executive Committee Meeting in Mumbai. The meeting was chaired by AIFF President Praful Patel.
Q59. Which badminton player bagged gold at the recently-concluded Asian Junior Championship? Answer: Lakshya Sen Explanation: Badminton Association of India has decided to honour Lakshya Sen who bagged gold at the recently- concluded Asian Junior Championship.
Q60. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has entered into strategic partnership with which platform to train youth and entrepreneurs in the country on digital skills? Answer: Facebook Explanation: Explanation: Facebook and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have entered into strategic partnership to train youth and entrepreneurs in the country on digital skills.
Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs
Q1. IMF was founded in which year? Answer: 1945
Q2. Where is the HQ of NABARD? Answer: Mumbai
Q3. What is the currency of South Africa? Answer: Rand
Q4. ISRO was founded in which year? Answer: 1969
Q5. What is the currency of Oman? Answer: Rial
Q6. Where is the HQ of Central bank of India? Answer: Mumbai
Q7. Where is the HQ of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)? Answer: Virginia
Q8. Where is the HQ of International Hockey Federation? Answer: Lausanne, Switzerland
Q9. Where is the HQ of PhonePe? Answer: Bengaluru
Q10. Where is the HQ of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)? Answer: New Delhi
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Q11. Where is the HQ of Walmart? Answer: Arkansas, USA
Q12. FICCI was founded in which year? Answer: 1927
Q13. Where is the HQ of International Solar Alliance? Answer: Gurugram
Q14. What is the currency of Myanmar? Answer: Kyat
Q15. NABARD was founded in which year? Answer: 1982
Q16. Who is the Chief Minister of Odisha? Answer: Naveen Patnaik
Q17. What is the currency of SriLanka? Answer: Rupee
Q18. Who is the current CM of Mizoram? Answer: Lal Thanhawla
Q19. Who is the President of Badminton Association of India? Answer: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Q20. The All india Football Federation was founded in which year? Answer: 1937
Q21. Where is the HQ of Bank of Baroda? Answer: Vadodara, Gujarat
Q22. What is the currency of Bangladesh? Answer: Taka
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