WWW.Achievers coaching centre shivamogga.com Q 1) Which state government has recently set up toll-free helpline to provide information to students? A) Punjab B) Tamil Nadu C) Karnataka D) Maharashtra Tamil Nadu The Tamil Nadu Government has set up a 24-hour helpline that would provide information on education and offer guidance to students on March 1, 2018. Chief Minister K Palaniswami has formally launched the toll-free number – 14417 through the 24-hour Education Guidance Centre set up at the Secretariat that would offer information relating to school education and offer guidance to students. Q 2) Which city hosted the 27th Technological Conference of IJIRA on Shaping the Future of Jute? A) Patna B) New Delhi C) Kolkata D) Jaipur Kolkata The 27th Technological Conference of Indian Jute Industries‘ Research Association (IJIRA) on Shaping the Future of Jute was held in Kolkata, West Bengal. The function was focused on the promotion of geotextiles in the northeast region. Geotextiles are absorbent fabrics which, when used in association with soil, have the ability to separate, filter, reinforce, protect or drain. Q 3) What is the Zero Discrimination Day campaign for year 2018? A) What if … B) What sure … C) What not … D) What never … What if … The Zero Discrimination Day (ZDD) is observed every year on March 1 to promote the idea that everyone has a right to live with dignity. The day is also meant to highlight how everyone can be part of the transformation and take a stand towards a fair and just society. It recognizes that no one should ever be discriminated against because of their age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, language, health 1 | P a g e WWW.Achievers coaching centre shivamogga.com (including HIV) status, geographical location, economic status or migrant status, or for any other reason. This year (2018), the Zero Discrimination Day campaign invites people to ask themselves ―What if …‖ and to reflect upon their own actions. Q 4) India will provide how much amount of financial assistance to Jordan in the form of vaccines and medicines for 2018? A) $4 million B) $6 million C) $2 million D) $5 million $5 million India will provide $5 million dollar assistance to Jordan in the form of vaccines and medicines in 2018. Apart from this, India and Jordan have inked 12 agreements in areas including Defence, Health and Cultural Exchange Programme. The other MoUs include cooperation between Prasar Bharati and Jordan TV Cooperation and Indian Institute of Mass Communication and Jordan Media Institute (JMI). The MoU between Prasar Bharti and Jordan TV provides for cooperation in the fields of exchange and co-production of programs, training of personnel and further coordination. The pacts were inked after delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King of Jordan Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein in New Delhi. The King Abdullah II arrived in New Delhi on February 27 on a three-day visit to India. Q 5) Arabinda Muduli, the noted bhajan singer has passed away. He belonged to which state? A) Nagaland B) Mizoram C) Odisha D) Bihar Odisha Arabinda Muduli (56), the noted Odia Bhajan singer, musician and lyricist, has passed away in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on March 1, 2018. Having rendered over 3,000 songs, Muduli would be remembered for his hit bhajans like Kala Saante Acha Kemante and Jaga Pain Niti Mali Phula. He was a devotee of lord Jagannath and sang only Bhajans. He was a disciple of legendary bhajan singer Bhikari Bal. A musician, singer and lyricist, Muduli enthralled the audience with devotional songs and had won the hearts of millions of people in Odisha and elsewhere. Q 6) Which Indian naval command has conducted tri-Services maritime exercise „Paschim Leher (XPL -18)‟ in the Arabian Sea? A) Andaman & Nicobar Command 2 | P a g e WWW.Achievers coaching centre shivamogga.com B) Western Naval Command C) Eastern Naval Command D) Southern Naval Command Western Naval Command The Western Naval Command has carried out three-week long tri-Services maritime exercise termed ‗Paschim Leher (XPL – 2018)‘ in the Arabian Sea from February 12 with an aim of building inter- operability. In addition, units from Eastern Naval Command, Indian Army, Indian Air Force and the Indian Coast Guard also participated in the exercise. The exercise involves 40 warships and submarines, helicopters, reconnaissance aircraft and UAVs. The exercise includes a number of weapon firings, including missile, gun and torpedo firings during the initial phase. The second phase is structured to validate and refine the operational plans of the Western Naval Command. The XPL 2018 enabled testing and revalidation of operational plans and manoeuvres in a hostile maritime scenario on India‘s Western Seaboard. The maritime exercise, which came after the Eastern Naval Command Operational Readiness Exercise (ENCORE), is ostensibly being conducted to show China India‘s military prowess. Q 7) India has successfully test-fired Anti Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) Nag in desert conditions. The Nag missile has been developed by which Indian organisation? A) DRDO B) BARC C) ISRO D) All of the above DRDO India has successfully test-fired Anti Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) Nag in desert conditions against two tank targets at different ranges and timings on Feb 28, 2018. With this, the developmental trials of the missile have been completed and it is now ready for induction. The third-generation ‗fire-and-forget‘ anti-tank missile ‗Nag‘ has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). It has a operational range of 500m to 4km (Land version) & 7-10km (Air-launched). Q 8) The 42nd Civil Accounts Day (CAD-2018) is celebrated on which date in India? A) February 27 B) March 1 C) February 28 D) March 2 3 | P a g e WWW.Achievers coaching centre shivamogga.com March 1 The 42nd Civil Accounts Day (CAD-2018) was celebrated by Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) on March 1 in New Delhi to mark the 42nd anniversary of the beginning of the ICAS on this day in 1976. The ICAA is one of the Civil Services of India (―Group A‖), which functions under the Department of Expenditure in the Union Ministry of Finance. It performs a key role in delivery of financial management services for the Government of India. The organisation provides payment services, supports the tax collection system, performs government wide accounting, financial reporting functions, preparation of budget estimates and carries out Internal Audit in civil ministries of the Union Government. Q 9) The Nathpa Jhakri Dam (NJD) is built across which river in Himachal Pradesh? A) Tons River B) Beas River C) Satluj River D) Ravi River Satluj River The Nathpa Jhakri Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Sutlej river in Himachal Pradesh. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production and it supplies a 1,500 megawatts underground power station with water. Before reaching the power station, water is diverted through a 27.4 km headrace tunnel. Q 10) The All India Radio and National Book Trust (NBT) has signed a MoU to preserve and promote cultural heritage. Where is the headquarters of NBT located? A) Bhopal B) Kolkata C) Pune D) Delhi Delhi The All India Radio (AIR) and National Book Trust (NBT) has recently signed a MoU to preserve and promote cultural heritage and folk songs sung on various occasion across the country. Several traditional and folk songs have been recorded under the Akashvani Lok Sampada Sanrakhshan Mahapariyojana. The MoU was inked in presence of Director General of AIR, F. Shehreyar and NBT Chairman, Baldeo Bhai Sharma in New Delhi. Through NBT, All India Radio will provide information to people about the rich heritage of folk songs preserved by it. The NBT will publish the Sanskar and folk songs. The NBT is 4 | P a g e WWW.Achievers coaching centre shivamogga.com an Indian publishing house functions under aegis of Ministry of Human Resource The headquarters of NBT is located in Vasant Kunj, Delhi. 11) The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of NFRA to oversee auditors. What does „NFRA‟ stands for? A) National Finance Reporting Authority B) National File Reporting Authority C) National Financial Reporting Authority D) National Fund Reporting Authority National Financial Reporting Authority The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). The NFRA will act as an independent regulator for the auditing profession which was one of the key changes brought in by the Companies Act 2013. The jurisdiction of NFRA for investigation of Chartered Accountants and their firms will be extended to the listed companies and large unlisted public companies. The Cabinet also gave nod to the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill – 2018 to deal with those escaping overseas to avoid getting caught. The Bill will help in laying down measures to deter economic offenders from evading the process of Indian law by remaining outside the jurisdiction of Indian Courts. According to Union Finance ministry, the economic offences worth Rs 100 crore or more will come under the purview of the Bill. Q 12) Vinesh Phogat has bagged silver in which freestyle category at the 2018 Asian Wrestling Championship in Kyrgyzstan? A) 59kg B) 50kg C) 54kg D) 65kg 50kg India‘s star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has settled for Silver Medal in the 50kg Freestyle competition at the Asian Wrestling Championship in Kyrgyzstan on March 1. In the final of the event at Bishkek, she lost to China‘s Chun Lei. Another Indian, Sangeeta claimed Bronze in 59kg division. Q 13) Khagendra Jamataia, who passed away recently, was associated with which political party? A) CPI (M) B) BJP 5 | P a g e WWW.Achievers coaching centre shivamogga.com C) NCP D) INC CPI (M) Khagendra Jamataia (64), the Tripura Fisheries and Cooperation minister, has passed away in New Delhi on March 2, 2018.