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Q1. The 15th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) was held on 25th June 2018, in
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Sydney
D. Canberra
Answer: D
Explanation: The 15th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) was held on 25th June 2018, in Canberra, Australia.
The meeting was jointly chaired by Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu and Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Steven Ciobo.
The JMC took place after a gap of 4 years in a very warm and cordial atmosphere. The Ministers discussed at length on ways to increase two-way investment flows between the two countries.
In this regard, both sides agreed to have greater collaboration between Austrade, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission and Invest-India, which is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India.
The talks culminated in the signing of a MoU between Austrade and Invest-India in order to facilitate bilateral investment flows.
Q2. International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on
A. 23 June
B. 24 June
C. 25 June
D. 26 June
Answer: D
Explanation: The General Assembly decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.
The theme for 2018 is: "Listen First - Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe.
Q3. ______conferred with the French distinction of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres), for her contribution in enhancing Indo-French ties in cinema.
A. Kalki Koechlin
D. None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Actor Kalki Koechlin conferred with the French distinction of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres), for her contribution in enhancing Indo-French ties in cinema.
The honour comes in recognition of an actor, who has interpreted striking roles in the Indian film industry, experimented with various forms of films as well as shown an abiding commitment to important social issues.
Kalki, who has French roots, has done films such as Dev.D, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Shanghai and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani to name a few.
The award presented by the Ambassador of France to India, Alexandre Ziegler.
Q4. ______was crowned as the first Tribal Queen at the Adi Rani Kalinga Tribal Queen competition held at Utkal Mandap in Bhubaneshwar.
A. Panchami Majhi
B. Rashmirekha Hansdah
C. Pallavi Durua
D. None of these
Answer: C
Explanation: Pallavi Durua, who belongs to Odisha's Koraput district, was crowned as the first Tribal Queen at the Adi Rani Kalinga Tribal Queen competition held at Utkal Mandap in Bhubaneshwar.
Panchami Majhi of Titlagarh and Rashmirekha Hansdah of Mayurbhanj were declared as the first and second runners-up of the beauty pageant respectively.
The trio will now feature in a short movie on tribal culture, to be produced by a Mumbai-based producer.
The first-of-its-kind contest in the country, more than hundred Tribal girls participated in 'Adi Rani' 2018, Kalinga Tribal Queen Contest'.
Q5. Who was named as the 2018 World Food prize recipient?
A. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina
B. Lawrence Haddad
C. Dr. Howarth Bouis
D. Dr Daniel Hillel
Answer: B
Explanation: Lawrence Haddad and Dr David Nabarro were named the 2018 World Food prize recipients in a ceremony at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington.
The two men have dedicated their careers to improving the availability of nutritious food for pregnant women and children in an effort to reduce the effects of malnutrition in developing countries.
The World Food Prize was created by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Norman Borlaug in 1986 to recognize scientists and others who have improved the quality and availability of food.
Lawrence Haddad is a British economist and food policy researcher, and Dr David Nabarro has worked with the World Health Organization and United Nations on health and hunger issues.
These two men credited with helping reduce by 10 million the world's number of children stunted from malnourishment between 2012 and 2017.
The foundation that awards the $250,000 (U.S.) World Food Prize is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Haddad and Nabarro will receive the prize at an Oct. 18 award ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.
Q6. Which country to host 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20?
A. West Indies
B. England
C. Sri Lanka
D. New Zealand
Answer: A
Explanation: The 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 will be hosted in the West Indies from 9 to 25 November 2018, during the 2018–19 international cricket season. It will be the sixth edition of the ICC Women's World Twenty20, and the second hosted by the West Indies (after the 2010 edition).
Q7. UN MSME Day to be celebrated on
A. 27 June
B. 28 June
C. 29 June
D. 30 June
Answer: A
Explanation: The Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), will organizea National Conclave (UdyamSangam) on 27th June 2018 on the occasion of UN MSME Day.
The purpose of the Conclave is to encourage dialogue and partnership among various stakeholders of the MSME ecosystem and for promoting innovation and knowledge sharing on MSME related issues.
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, will inaugurate the Conclave in Vigyan Bhawan. On this occasion the Solar Charkha Mission of the Ministry will be launched by the President.
The UN General Assembly in its 74th Plenary held on the 6th April, 2017 declared 27th June as Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, recognizing the importance of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in achieving sustainable development goals and in promoting innovation, creativity and sustainable work for all.
Q8. Which state government launched Suryashakti Kisan Yojna (SKY) solar scheme
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Odisha
C. Gujarat
D. Uttarakhand
Answer: C
Explanation: The Gujarat state government launched Suryashakti Kisan Yojna (SKY) under which grid-connected solar panels will be provided to over 12,000 cultivators who have already taken regular electricity connections for irrigation purpose.
This is for the first time in the country that farmers will be able to produce solar energy, consume as much as they need and sell the remaining.
The scheme is a step towards realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of doubling farmer income by 2022. The pilot project, estimated to cost Rs 870 crore, will cover 12,400 cultivators and will be launched from July 2.
The project will have 137 feeders located at different places in 33 districts, capable of generating 175 mega watts electricity through solar panels.
Q9. For the first time which Arab country will host the fifth International Conference on the Question of Jerusalem?
A. Qatar
B. Jordan
C. Morocco
D. Egypt
Answer: C
Explanation: Morocco will host the fifth International Conference on the Question of Jerusalem. It is the first time this meeting is held in an Arab country.
The conference will be organised by the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, a subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly, with the support of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
The conference will provide an opportunity for shared opinions particularly in view of recent developments regarding Jerusalem.
Q10. Donald Hall who passed away recently was ______
A. Actor
B. POet
C. Singer
D. Director
Answer: B
Explanation: Award-winning American poet and writer Donald Hall died in Wilmot, New Hampshire, US. He was 89.
He was the United States Poet Laureate for 2007-’08 and received the Robert Frost Medal in 1991 and the National Medal of Arts, the nation’s highest honour for artists, in 2010.
Over the course of a career that spanned more than seven decades, he wrote more than 40 books, half of which were works of poetry.
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