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1. Who has been appointed as new foreign secretary? a) Alok Kumar Sinha b) Sunil Kumar Lal c) Sajeev Babu Kurup d) Vijay Keshav Gokhale Answer d) Vijay Keshav Gokhale. Seasoned diplomat Vijay Keshav Gokhale, considered an expert on China, was named the next foreign secretary succeeding S Jaishankar, who completes his extended tenure later this month
2. Which state government on January 01, 2018 launched a round-the-clock power supply to the state’s 2.3 million farmers free of cost? a) Andra Pradesh b) Haryana c) Telangana d) Bihar Answer c) Telangana. The Telangana government on January 01, 2018 launched a round-the-clock power supply to the state’s 2.3 million farmers free of cost. Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao described the 24X7 agriculture power supply as a New Year’s gift for the farmers of the state. The free power supply will now be available for 23 lakh agricultural pump sets.
3. The first draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam recognised ____ crore people as Indian citizens a) 1.2 b) 1.9 c) 2.4 d) 2.7 Answer b) 1.9. The first draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam recognised 1.9 crore people as Indian citizens. “The verification process for the rest 1.39 crore applicants is still on,” Registrar General of India Sailesh said on Sunday. Assam, which has witnessed an influx of migrants from Bangladesh, became the only state to have NRC in 1951.
4. Which state government has approved service bye-laws for contractual employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM) in the state? a) Haryana b) Maharashtra c) Jharkhand d) Meghalaya Answer a) Haryana. The Haryana government has approved service bye-laws for contractual employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM) in the state. Under these rules, the employees have been divided into three categories.
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5. Which state government would be obtaining electric vehicles under the Centre’s FAME-India scheme recently? a) Kerala b) Gujarat c) Rajasthan d) Karnataka Answer d) Karnataka. Karnataka government would be obtaining electric vehicles under the Centre’s FAME-India scheme. Karnataka is set to procure and ply 40 electric buses, 100 four wheelers and 500 three wheelers along with setting up of charging infrastructure across the city of Bengaluru.
6. Which state would be the theme state for the 32nd Surajkund International Crafts fair, beginning from the first week of February at Faridabad in Haryana? a) Bihar b) Manipur c) Uttar Pradesh d) West Bengal Answer c) Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh would be the theme state for the 32nd Surajkund International Crafts fair, beginning from the first week of February at Faridabad in Haryana.
7. Uttar Pradesh Electronics Manufacturing Policy-2017 was notified under ______have been declared as electronics manufacturing zones a) Noida b) Greater Noida c) Yamuna Expressway d) All of the above Answer d) All of the above. The Yogi Adityanath government has released its ‘Uttar Pradesh Electronics Manufacturing Policy’ under which Noida, Greater Noida and the Yamuna Expressway region has been declared as an electronics manufacturing zone. To develop the state as the hub of electronics manufacturing, a new policy has been released under which the units set up in this zone will be eligible for claiming necessary benefits.
8. Jammu frontier of the Border Security Force (BSF) was celebrated its 38th raising day on ______a) January 01 b) January 02 c) January 03 d) January 04 Answer a) January 01. Jammu frontier of the Border Security Force (BSF) was celebrated its 38th raising day, reaffirming its commitment to uphold peace and tranquillity along the border besides extending all help and cooperation to the local people for their well being.
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9. Which state has been declared as “disturbed area” for six more months, till June- end, under the controversial AFSPA? a) Assam b) Nagaland c) Mizoram d) Jammu and Kashmir Answer b) Nagaland. The entire Nagaland has been declared as “disturbed area” for six more months, till June- end, under the controversial AFSPA, which empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without any prior notice.
10. Which state government has decided to set up a Madrasa Teachers Welfare Fund Board to make available pension and other benefits for Madrasa teachers? a) Karnataka b) Tamil Nadu c) Kerala d) Uttarakhand Answer c) Kerala. The CPI-M-led LDF government in Kerala has decided to set up a Kerala Madrasa Teachers Welfare Fund Board to make available pension and other benefits for Madrasa teachers. The main objective is to provide pension and other benefits for madrasa teachers. The cabinet decided to recommend to the governor P Sathasivam on convening the assembly session from January 22.
11. Which company has placed orders for ~400-km for pipeline connectivity from Dobhi (Bihar) to Durgapur (West Bengal)? a) ONGC b) IOC c) HP d) GAIL Answer d) GAIL. Gail India has placed orders for ~400-km for pipeline connectivity from Dobhi (Bihar) to Durgapur (West Bengal). With these awards, pipe supply orders for 2,100 km and pipeline laying orders for 1,700 km have been finalized for the ‘Jagdishpur- Haldia & Boakro-Dhamra Natural Gas Pipeline’ (JHBPL) also known as ‘Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga’ project.
12. Markets regulator SEBI has imposed a total penalty of Rs ____ lakh on Prime Capital Market and Warner Multimedia for disclosure lapses in the matter of Blue Circle Services a) 2 lakh b) 5 lakh c) 10 lakh d) 25 lakh Answer c) 10 lakh. Markets regulator SEBI has imposed a total penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Prime Capital Market and Warner Multimedia for disclosure lapses in the matter of Blue Circle
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Services. The order has come following an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) into the trading activities of certain entities in the scrip of Blue Circle Services Ltd (BCSL) during the period from October 21, 2011 to March 31, 2013. Prime Capital was promoter of BCSL and Warner Multimedia was part of its promoter group during the investigation period.
13. Which country has banned solo climbers from scaling its mountains, including Mount Everest, in a bid to reduce accidents? a) Nepal b) India c) China d) Sri Lanka Answer a) Nepal. Nepal has banned solo climbers from scaling its mountains, including Mount Everest, in a bid to reduce accidents. The new safety regulations also prohibit double amputee and blind climbers from attempting to reach the summit of the world’s highest peak without a valid medical certificate.
14. Global Family Day was observed on? a) January 04 b) January 03 c) January 02 d) January 01 Answer d) January 01. Global Family Day is celebrated each year on 1st January. In November 1997 the UN General Assembly made a declaration that the first year of the new millennium should see the launch of an International Decade for the Culture of Peace and non- violence for the Children of the World and that the decade should be ushered in by “One Day of Peace”.
15. Which of the following countries introduced value-added tax from January 01, 2018? a) Kuwait and Saudi Arabia b) Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates c) Qatar and Kuwait d) Bahrain and United Arab Emirates Answer b) Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates introduced value-added tax from January 01, 2018 a first for the Gulf which has long prided itself on its tax-free, cradle-to-grave welfare system.
16. Which country is set to start enforcing a law that demands social media sites move quickly to remove hate speech, fake news and illegal material? a) France b) Russia c) Japan d) Germany
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Answer d) Germany. Germany is set to start enforcing a law that demands social media sites move quickly to remove hate speech, fake news and illegal material. The law gives the networks 24 hours to act after they have been told about law-breaking material. Social networks and media sites with more than two million members will fall under the law’s provisions.
17. India and Pakistan exchanged lists of their nuclear installations for the _____ consecutive time under the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations Agreement a) 25th b) 26th c) 27th d) 28th Answer c) 27th. India and Pakistan exchanged lists of their nuclear installations for the 27th consecutive time under the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations Agreement. The annual exchange of lists is aimed at updating the nations about the installations to be covered under the agreement. The countries also shared a list of Indian and Pakistani nationals lodged in their jails.
18. Which team won the Ranji Trophy title 2017? a) Vidarbha b) Delhi c) Tamil Nadu d) Karnataka Answer a) Vidarbha. Vidarbha have created history by winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time in history with a thumping nine-wicket win over Delhi at the Holkar stadium in Indore. Rajneesh Gurbani’s 6/59, including a hat-trick and a century from Akshay Wadkar were the key moments in Vidarbha scripting a fairytale run.
19. Who has emerged as the best shooter in Pistol events in the 61st National Shooting Championship Competitions? a) Anisa Sayyed b) Suma Shirur c) Heena Sidhu d) Manu Bhaker Answer d) Manu Bhaker. Haryana dominated the 61st National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Rifle/Pistol that drew to a close, and the state’s young woman pistol shooter Manu Bhaker emerged as the best shooter in Pistol events, bagging a total of 15 medals including 11 Gold, three Silvers and one Bronze medal. Mehuli Ghosh of West Bengal emerged as the best Rifle shooter winning eight Gold and 3 Bronze medals.
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20. Who has been named as Coorg Person of the year? a) PV Sindhu b) Ashwini Ponnappa c) Jwala Gutta d) Saina Nehwal Answer b) Ashwini Ponnappa. Star Indian badminton player and Olympian Ashwini Ponnappa has been named ‘Coorg Person of the year, 2017’ in a poll conducted by a news portal dedicated to Kodagu. Ashwini, who won a gold medal in the women’s double event of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, was selected for the honour by www.coorgtourisminfo.com, Kodagu’s first news portal, promoted by senior journalist P T Bopanna.
21. Who took charge as managing director and chief executive of IT major Infosys? a) Ravi Venkatesan b) Pravin Rao c) Salil Parekh d) Nandan Nilekani Answer c) Salil Parekh. Salil Parekh took charge as managing director and chief executive of IT major Infosys. For Parekh, who has come on board for tenure of five years, top priorities would include bringing back focus on revenue growth and business strategy.
22. Who has been appointed as Chairman of Ayana Renewable Power? a) PJ Nayak b) VK Sharma c) HC Ganesh d) KG Rawat Answer a) PJ Nayak. The UK’s development finance institution, CDC has formed a new company Ayana Renewable Power that will focus on operations in India and neighbouring South Asian countries.
23. Traditional folk art form festival ‘Utsavam 2018’ will be held in ______a) Tamil Nadu b) Kerala c) Andra Pradesh d) Karnataka Answer b) Kerala. ‘Utsavam 2018’, conceived as an attempt to rejuvenate traditional folk art forms of Kerala, will be held across the state from January 6 to 12. The festival, organised by the state tourism department, would be held in 28 venues in 14 districts with participation of more than 5000 artists. The Ustavam will showcase various art forms, including Kolkali, Theyyam, Irulnritham, Ganabali, Paanaporatt and Kaakirinaatakam.
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24. The Indian Railways will soon launch its own debit card in association with ______and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to promote cashless payments a) Canara Bank b) Dena Bank c) ICICI Bank d) State Bank of India Answer d) State Bank of India. The Indian Railways will soon launch its own debit card in association with State Bank of India (SBI) and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to promote cashless payments, reports said. It reportedly will organise a monthly lottery and give 100% cashback to 10 winning passengers. The decision comes in the wake of IRCTC losing ₹600 crore post demonetisation.
25. The Minister of Women & Child Development, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi has inaugurated an online portal ______in New Delhi a) BARI b) NARI c) FARI d) VARI Answer b) NARI. The Minister of Women & Child Development, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi has inaugurated an online portal NARI in New Delhi. Users can log on to www.nari.nic.in to access information on different programmes offered by various state governments as well as the Centre.
26. Merchants won’t have to pay any Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) to banks on all debit cards, BHIM UPI, and Aadhaar-based transactions of up to ______from January 1 a) 500 b) 1000 c) 2000 d) 5000 Answer c) 2000. Merchants won’t have to pay any Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) to banks on all debit cards, BHIM UPI, and Aadhaar-based transactions of up to ₹2,000 from January 1. MDR is the rate charged to a merchant by a bank for providing debit and credit card services. The charges will be reimbursed by the government to banks for next two years.
28. India’s first floating market is set to open for public in January 2018, in ______a) Mumbai b) Chennai c) Bangalore d) Kolkata Answer d) Kolkata.
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India’s first floating market is set to open for public in January 2018, in Kolkata. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the market, which has been designed along the lines of floating markets seen in Bangkok. A water body in Patuli area was transformed into the floating market by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) in collaboration with the municipal corporation. It will house over 200 shops.
29. Which country has developed a new underwater surveillance network along the maritime Silk Road, which includes the Indian Ocean? a) China b) USA c) Russia d) India Answer a) China. China has developed a new underwater surveillance network along the maritime Silk Road, which includes the Indian Ocean. The network will reportedly help China’s Navy to track target vessels more accurately while protecting the nation’s interests in the waterway. China last year established its first foreign military naval base in Djibouti which controls access to the Indian Ocean.
30. Which state government has launched the ‘Janmabhoomi-Maa Vooru’ programme? a) Telangana b) Odisha c) Andhra Pradesh d) Jharkhand Answer c) Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called on the people to take part in the ‘Janmabhoomi-Maa Vooru’ programme to be launched. Janmabhoomi Maa Ooru is a great havan and everyone should take up this as a social responsibility. This initiative is a clarion call for all the public to come together, join hands and do all works.
31. Which state government has directed the irrigation department to implement the integrated solar-based micro irrigation scheme in all districts of the state? a) Maharashtra b) Haryana c) Uttar Pradesh d) Gujarat Answer b) Haryana. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has directed the irrigation department to implement the integrated solar-based micro irrigation scheme in all districts of the state. At present, such scheme is being implemented on pilot basis in commands of 14 different canal outlets spread over 13 districts of the state at a cost of Rs 24.65 crore.
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32. The Indian Railways have decided to give a discount of Rs._____ to passengers if food booked for the journey isn’t served on time in the train a) 50 b) 75 c) 100 d) 200 Answer c) 100. The Indian Railways have decided to give a discount of ₹100 to passengers if food booked for the journey isn’t served on time in the train. The discount will be adjusted in the next order of food or beverages. The facility will be valid for online and offline purchase as well as for a cash refund.
33. Cobblers in ______can now look forward to getting bank loans of up to Rs 15,000 for setting up kiosks in the state under a new scheme a) Kerala b) Manipur c) Rajasthan d) Haryana Answer d) Haryana. Cobblers in Haryana can now look forward to getting bank loans of up to Rs 15,000 for setting up kiosks in the state under a new scheme. Under the Differential Rate of Interest (DRI) Scheme, financial assistance at concessional rate of four per cent interest is provided by public and private sector banks to selected low-income groups for boosting their productive endeavours.
34. A law mandating equal pay for men and women in ______came into effect, making it the first country to have such a legislation a) Iceland b) Finland c) Switzerland d) Australia Answer a) Iceland. A law mandating equal pay for men and women in Iceland came into effect, making it the first country to have such a legislation. Businesses and government agencies employing at least 25 people need to obtain equal pay policies’ certification, or they would face fines. The World Economic Forum has ranked Iceland as the world’s most gender-equal country.
35. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has provided financial assistance of Rs 10,000 crore to ______by end of the third quarters of the current financial year a) Bihar b) Gujarat c) Odisha d) West Bengal Answer c) Odisha.
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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has provided financial assistance of Rs 10,000 crore to Odisha by end of the third quarters of the current financial year. Under Long Term Refinance scheme of the NABARD, banks in Odisha have availed credit support of Rs 624 crore, which have facilitated creation of private sector farm assets.
36. Anwar Jalalpuri who passed away recently was a/an a) Poet b) Actor c) Economist d) Politician Answer a) Poet. Famous poet Anwar Jalalpuri, who translated Bhagwat Gita and Gitanjali into Urdu, died in Lucknow on January 2 at the trauma centre of King George’s Medical University.
37. Who has taken charge as the new chief of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)? a) Sharma b) Rajesh c) Aravind d) Abhay Answer d) Abhay. IPS officer Abhay has taken charge as the new chief of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The 1986-batch police officer of Odisha cadre took charge as the Director General (DG) at the NCB headquarters in Delhi.
38. Which state Transport Department will introduce vehicle registration number portability soon, allowing owners to retain vehicle numbers even if they sell it? a) Maharashtra b) Tamil Nadu c) Uttar Pradesh d) Madya Pradesh Answer c) Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department will introduce vehicle registration number portability soon, allowing owners to retain vehicle numbers even if they sell it. This proposal had been approved by the previous Akhilesh Yadav-led government. It will reportedly cost ₹25,000 for porting a number from a two-wheeler to another and ₹50,000 for cars.
39. An Indian-origin philanthropist in ______has been elected to a US-based global organisation which works for the welfare of the community a) South Africa b) USA c) China d) UK Answer a) South Africa.
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An Indian-origin philanthropist in South Africa has been elected to a US-based global organisation which works for the welfare of the community. Ishwar Ramlutchman, an appointed Prince of the Zulu Kingdom, received 63 per cent of the votes in a tightly-fought election for the Executive Vice President of the new international executive council of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO).
40. Which state government has launched a free CT Scan service under ‘Chief Minister Free Diagnostic Services’? a) Gujarat b) Assam c) Kerala d) Bihar Answer b) Assam. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has launched a free CT Scan service under ‘Chief Minister Free Diagnostic Services’ at Shri Shri Pitambar Dev Goswami Civil Hospital in Majuli island. The newly introduced CT Scan service installed at an expenditure of Rs two crore would greatly benefit the people of the district. The state government has taken up several new schemes to ensure quality health care service in the government health institutions, Sonowal urged the people to take the benefit of schemes like Atal Amrit Yojana, CM Free Diagnostic Scheme, etc.
41. The Union Cabinet has approved setting up of an AIIMS in ______a) Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh b) Sri Nagar, Jammu and Kashmir c) Mumbai, Maharashtra d) Kolkata, West Bengal Answer a) Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. The Union Cabinet has approved setting up of an AIIMS in Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh with an outlay of Rs 1,350 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Surakhsa Yojna (PMSSY). The new AIIMS which will have 20 speciality and super speciality departments including 15 operation theatres will be completed in 48 months.
42. The Union Cabinet was apprised of a pact between India and ______for cooperation in the field of renewable energy a) Germany b) Italy c) Morocco d) Sweden Answer b) Italy. The Union Cabinet was apprised of a pact between India and Italy for cooperation in the field of renewable energy. India and Italy aim to establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and renewable energy issues.
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43. The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for a pact signed between India and the ______for co-hosting the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017 in India a) UK b) China c) USA d) Japan Answer c) USA. The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for a pact signed between India and the US for co-hosting the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017 in India. The MoU delineated the responsibilities, areas of co- operation, including logistics and venue related requirements between the parties for smooth conduct of the summit. The GES-2017 was held in Hyderabad from November 28-30, 2017. The summit provided a forum to enhance economic opportunities to young entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs and marginalised groups in the long run.
44. Who has been appointed as the Deputy National Security Advisor by PM Narendra Modi-led Appointments Committee of the Cabinet? a) Suresh Kumar b) Varun Sharma c) Praveen Varma d) Rajinder Khanna Answer d) Rajinder Khanna. Former RAW Chief Rajinder Khanna has been appointed as the Deputy National Security Advisor by PM Narendra Modi-led Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Khanna, who headed the intelligence agency from December 2014 to December 2016, was inducted on a re-employment and contractual basis.
45. Which state was signed the Host City Contract with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for hosting the 39th National Games in 2022? a) Odisha b) Rajasthan c) Meghalaya d) West Bengal Answer c) Meghalaya. Meghalaya was signed the Host City Contract with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for hosting the 39th National Games in 2022. The tripartite contract was signed between the IOA, the Meghalaya State Olympic Association and the state government. Meghalaya had made the bid to host the 39th National Games after successfully co-hosting the South Asian Games last year.
46. The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of Asia’s longest bi- directional Zojila Pass tunnel at an estimated cost of Rs 6,089 crore in ______a) Jammu and Kashmir b) Gujarat
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 c) Andra Pradesh d) Maharashtra Answer a) Jammu and Kashmir. The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of Asia’s longest bi-directional Zojila Pass tunnel at an estimated cost of Rs 6,089 crore in Jammu and Kashmir, which will reduce the travel time between Srinagar and Leh to 15 minutes from the current 3.5 hours. Zojila tunnel will be the longest bi-directional tunnel in Asia.
47. The government has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and ______to improve public transport in the country a) Japan b) Bangladesh c) China d) UK Answer d) UK. The government has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and UK’s London’s transportation authority to improve public transport in the country. The MoU is aimed at improving the overall public transport system, improve passenger services and promote the use of high capacity buses in India.
48. A spot fine of ₹500 will be imposed on people found defecating in open in ______a) Uttar Pradesh b) Maharashtra c) Rajasthan d) Kerala Answer b) Maharashtra. A spot fine of ₹500 will be imposed on people found defecating in open in Maharashtra, according to rules framed by the state government. While a fine of up to ₹180 will be imposed for littering, ₹100-₹150 will be levied for spitting in public. Moreover, anyone found urinating in public will attract a fine of up to ₹200.
49. The Cabinet has approved an agreement signed between India and ______to increase cooperation in the field of information and communication technology a) Poland b) Austria c) Belgium d) Sweden Answer c) Belgium. The Cabinet has approved an agreement signed between India and Belgium to increase cooperation in the field of information and communication technology. The agreement was signed between the two countries during the state visit of King Philippe of the Belgium to India on November 7, 2017
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50. Madhukarrao Kimmatkar who passed away recently, he was a former minister of which state? a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra c) Haryana d) Kerala Answer b) Maharashtra. Former Maharashtra Minister Madhukarrao Kimmatkar passed away. He was 86. Kimmatkar served as the minister of state of Finance, Labour as well as Law and Judiciary.
51. Who has been named as the best central bank governor in Asia-Pacific for 2018? a) Urjit Patel b) Raghuram Rajan c) Ravi Menon d) Kenneth Rogoff Answer c) Ravi Menon. An Indian-origin banker in Singapore has been named as the best central bank governor in Asia-Pacific for 2018. Ravi Menon, managing director of Singapore’s central bank Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), was recognised by the leading UK-based magazine ‘The Banker’ for his contribution in the makeover of Singapore’s financial system.
52. Which state recently got a logo highlighting the “Biswa Bangla” theme with Ashoka Pillars? a) Gujarat b) West Bengal c) Haryana d) Madhya Pradesh Answer b) West Bengal. The Centre has approved a logo designed and conceptualised by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the state’s symbol. The logo highlighting the “Biswa Bangla” theme with Ashoka Pillars on it was sent to the Centre in May for its approval to allow it as a state symbol.
53. Which country Navy successfully test-fired its indigenously-built naval cruise missile ‘Harba’ in the Arabian Sea? a) India b) North Korea c) Iran d) Pakistan Answer d) Pakistan. Pakistan’s Navy successfully test-fired its indigenously-built naval cruise missile ‘Harba’ in the Arabian Sea. “The missile is capable of hitting its target from surface to surface and ground assault,” the Navy said. The missile was launched from newly
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54. Meghalaya Chief Minister ______inaugurated the 40 mw Umtru hydro- electric project at Dehal in Ri Bhoi district a) Mukul Sangma b) P. A. Sangma c) Manik Sarkar d) Lal Thanhawla Answer a) Mukul Sangma. Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma inaugurated the 40 mw Umtru hydro- electric project at Dehal in Ri Bhoi district. Inaugurating the Rs 629 crore project the state has various potential areas for power generation and called on the local indigenous people to participate in the process of state building. Power sector is the most important sector. It not only provides power to consumers but also helps sustain our livelihood and augment revenue of the state.
55. The RBI will shortly issue new ₹10 notes under the Mahatma Gandhi series with chocolate brown colour as the base, The note will reportedly feature a picture of ______a) Lingaraja Temple b) Konark Sun Temple c) Mukteshvara Temple d) Mahabodhi Temple Answer b) Konark Sun Temple. The RBI will shortly issue new ₹10 notes under the Mahatma Gandhi series with chocolate brown colour as the base, according to reports. The note will reportedly feature a picture of the Konark Sun Temple. The design was approved by the government last week, and the RBI has already printed around 1 billion pieces of this new note
56. World Braille Day was observed on? a) January 01 b) January 02 c) January 03 d) January 04 Answer d) January 04. World Braille Day is annually celebrated on January 4, the birthday of Braille inventor, Louis Braille. The day recognizes the contributions of Louis Braille in helping blind and visually impaired people to read and write.
57. An international yoga festival recently held on ______a) New Delhi b) Puducherry c) Chandigarh d) Lakshadweep Answer b) Puducherry.
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An international yoga festival held on Puducherry on January four. The Directorate of Tourism of Puducherry government is holding the festival for the 24th year in succession. Chief Minister V Narayanasamy would inaugurate the festival. Yoga festival is the first event in the calendar of festivals conducted by the directorate every year in Puducherry.
58. Which country is planning to build a 13.8 billion yuan ($2.12 billion) artificial intelligence development park? a) China b) USA c) India d) Russia Answer a) China. Beijing is planning to build a 13.8 billion yuan ($2.12 billion) artificial intelligence development park in the city’s west as China pushes ahead to fulfill its ambition to become a world leader in AI by 2025.
59. NASA has announced that it would launch two missions to explore the little- understood area of ____km above Earth’s surface a) 78 b) 96 c) 102 d) 117 Answer b) 96. NASA has announced that it would launch two missions to explore the little- understood area of 96 km above Earth’s surface. The Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) mission will be launched in January 2018, and the Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) will be launched later this year. GOLD and ICON will team up to explore the ionosphere, a boundary area between Earth and the space where particles have been cooked into a sea of electrically-charged electrons and ions by the Sun’s radiation.
60. Which IPL team has appointed former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as their new head coach for the 2018 season? a) Mumbai Indians b) Sunrisers Hyderabad c) Delhi Daredevils d) Kolkata Knight Riders Answer c) Delhi Daredevils. Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Daredevils has appointed former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as their new head coach for the 2018 season. Ponting replaces South African coach Paddy Upton, with whom the franchise parted ways last year at the end of his two-year contract. Ponting, who announced his retirement from international cricket in 2012, guided Mumbai Indians to their second IPL title in 2015 during his two-year coaching stint with the franchise. The 43-year-old was also named the assistant coach of Australia for the Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka last year.
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61. Who was appointed as the Secretary (Economic Relations) in the External Affairs Ministry? a) K V Varma b) T S Tirumurti c) J R Ashok d) V C Prathap Answer b) T S Tirumurti. India’s High Commissioner to Kuala Lumpur T S Tirumurti was appointed as the Secretary (Economic Relations) in the External Affairs Ministry. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment to the post, in place of Vijay Keshav Gokhale, who was recently named as the Foreign Secretary.
62. Which state has planned to form the International Education Board? a) Tamil Nadu b) Jharkhand c) Maharashtra d) Uttar Pradesh Answer c) Maharashtra. After deciding to set up 100 international schools across Maharashtra, the state has planned to form the Maharashtra International Education Board (MIEB). It will be an autonomous body, which will decide curriculum for the schools and conduct examinations. The MIEB will be second board of the state after Maharashtra State Board for Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE). Maharashtra has international boards such as International Baccalaureate (IB), headquartered at Geneva, and the Indian General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), run from Cambridge, UK. It is for the first time that the state will have its own international board.
63. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated and laid foundation stones for nearly 200 projects worth more than Rs ____ crore a) 1000 b) 800 c) 500 d) 300 Answer d) 300. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated and laid foundation stones for nearly 200 projects worth more than Rs 300 crore in this district as part of his state- wide “Vikas Samiksha Yatra”. Among the projects inaugurated by Kumar was a solar-powered mini water supply system involving a modest cost of Rs 36.91 lakh.
64. Rating agency Fitch has announced that India has the potential to grow at an average _____ rate over the next five years a) 6.7% b) 6.9% c) 7.2% d) 7.5% Answer a) 6.7%.
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Rating agency Fitch has announced that India has the potential to grow at an average 6.7% rate over the next five years. This puts India ahead of the 5.5% growth estimated for China and Indonesia, it added. The agency said India has an “impressive rate of capital accumulation per worker” which helps in maintaining economic growth and increasing living standards.
65. Which ministry launched a seven-month online course designed by Tata Memorial to help non-cancer specialists detect early signs of the disease, especially in villages and smaller cities? a) Finance Ministry b) Transport Ministry c) Health Ministry d) Women and Child Development Ministry Answer c) Health Ministry. Union health ministry launched a seven-month online course designed by Tata Memorial to help non-cancer specialists detect early signs of the disease, especially in villages and smaller cities. The course is intended for physicians, gynaecologists, dentists and other health care professionals who are not oncologists. It can play a crucial role in early detection and diagnosis of cancers.
66. Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has become the ______Indian airport having CAT III B landing system, enabling flights to land even when visibility is 50 metres a) 7th b) 5th c) 4th d) 3rd Answer b) 5th. Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has become the fifth Indian airport having CAT III B landing system, enabling flights to land even when visibility is 50 metres. The Kolkata Airport Director said, “This is a big achievement. Now we can be a 24×7 functional airport.” The other airports with similar facilities are in Amritsar, Jaipur, Lucknow and Delhi.
67. Which state education board has been approached by the government of Nepal for “support and guidance” to its newly established National Examination Board of Nepal? a) Kerala b) Haryana c) Punjab d) Uttar Pradesh Answer d) Uttar Pradesh. The UP education board has been approached by the government of Nepal for “support and guidance” to its newly established National Examination Board of Nepal after it was impressed with its expertise in accommodating lakhs of students. The Nepal board, formed last year through an amendment to country’s Education
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Act, 1971, will now be conducting the high school and Intermediate examinations in the country instead of Nepal’s Higher Education Examination Board.
68. Which country was intercepted a ballistic missile over the kingdom’s southern province of Najran, bordering Yemen? a) Saudi Arabia b) Iran c) Pakistan d) North Korea Answer a) Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia was intercepted a ballistic missile over the kingdom’s southern province of Najran, bordering Yemen. This hostile act by Iran-backed Houthis proves the Iranian regime remains implicated in supporting the armed Houthis. The Saudi air defence intercepted the missile and shot it down without causing any damage.
69. Who was named African Footballer of the Year for 2017? a) Mohamed Elneny b) Mohamed Aboutrika c) Mohamed Henedi d) Mohamed Salah Answer d) Mohamed Salah. Egypt forward Mohamed Salah was named African Footballer of the Year for 2017, finishing ahead of his Liverpool team mate Sadio Mane of Senegal and Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Salah, 25, polled 625 points from a voting panel made up of national team coaches and captains, plus a selection of officials and journalists, to win the award.
70. Pacer Jasprit Bumrah became India’s _____ Test player after making his Test debut in the first Test against South Africa a) 275th b) 290th c) 304th d) 312th Answer b) 290th. Pacer Jasprit Bumrah became India’s 290th Test player after making his Test debut in the first Test against South Africa. The 24-year-old, who is the world number three and number four in ODI and T20I cricket respectively, was handed his Test cap by captain Virat Kohli. Bumrah is the seventh Indian to make Test debut in SA.
71. Air Marshal Asghar Khan who passed away recently, he was the first native commander-in-chief of ______Air Force a) India b) Bangladesh c) Nepal d) Pakistan Answer d) Pakistan.
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Air Marshal Asghar Khan, the first native commander-in-chief of Pakistan Air Force and a veteran politician, died of a cardiac arrest in Rawalpindi, Islamabad. Khan, 96, was born in Jammu and Kashmir in 1921. Khan became the youngest head of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) at the age of 35.
72. Which state gets waste management plant to preserve green cover recently? a) Tripura b) Meghalaya c) Manipur d) Sikkim Answer c) Manipur. In an endeavour to protect and preserve the green cover of northeastern state of Manipur, a solid waste treatment plant has been set up at Lamdeng at Lamdeng in Imphal West. The plant, set up under a state government initiative, is helping the state manage solid and industrial waste. The operations of the plant, which will treat, process, recycle and disposing solid waste of Imphal, has been handed to a private agency Eco Care Private Limited.
73. Which state government inaugurated various skill development centres across the state? a) Nagaland b) Assam c) Mizoram d) Meghalaya Answer b) Assam. With an aim to promote skill development in northeast India, the centre and the states have been rolling out various projects. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated various skill development centres across the state. Focusing on the need to nurture skilled manpower in the state, Sonowal recently inaugurated around 249 skill centres in the state to impart vocational training to the native youth and help them become financially independent.
74. A Defence Innovation Centre would be set up in ______by industry body CODISSIA a) Chennai b) Madurai c) Trichy d) Coimbatore Answer d) Coimbatore. A Defence Innovation Centre would be set up in Coimbatore by industry body CODISSIA to assist small industries in manufacturing components for the defence sector. The Defence Ministry would release Rs 20 crore as an initial funding to the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) to set up the innovation centre.
75. India’s first park for people with special needs was opened in ______a) Bangalore
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 b) Hyderabad c) Mumbai d) New Delhi Answer b) Hyderabad. India’s first park for people with special needs was inaugurated by Telangana Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao in Hyderabad. The park has a speech therapist, a physiotherapist, and vocational training instructors for differently-abled children. “The park will benefit those differently-abled children, who want to move forward and thrive in life,” the minister said.
76. Which state government was set to launch a major welfare initiative for workers in the unorganised sector to provide them institutionalised socio- economic security? a) Jammu and Kashmir b) Maharashtra c) Haryana d) Kerala Answer a) Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir government was set to launch a major welfare initiative for workers in the unorganised sector to provide them institutionalised socio- economic security. The social security scheme would be launched by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on January 8. Under the scheme, named “Muhafiz” (Guardian), around three lakh workers registered with the Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) would be covered under accidental, life and disability insurance.
77. Which state would get its first Film and Television Institute, being set up by the union government as part of tapping the potential of the North Eastern Region? a) Manipur b) Assam c) Tripura d) Arunachal Pradesh Answer d) Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh would get its first Film and Television Institute, being set up by the union government as part of tapping the potential of the North Eastern region. This would be the second such one in the country. The first Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) was set up in Pune, an autonomous institute operating under the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
78. Which state gets the official emblem of the state government, the emblem featuring the ‘Biswa Bangla’ logo? a) West Bengal b) Uttar Pradesh c) Karnataka d) Andhra Pradesh Answer a) West Bengal.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveiled the official emblem of the state government. The emblem featuring the ‘Biswa Bangla’ logo has been designed by the Chief Minister herself. After the unveiling, Banerjee in her address said that a proposal seeking to change the name of the state has also been sent to the Centre.
79. The Indian Navy and ______have entered into an Memorandum of Understanding for utilising the Port’s berthing facility at Mattancherry wharf for Naval ships a) Kandla Port Trust b) Paradip Port Trust c) Cochin Port Trust d) Kolkata Port Trust Answer c) Cochin Port Trust. The Indian Navy and Cochin Port Trust (CPT) have entered into an Memorandum of Understanding for utilising the Port’s berthing facility at Mattancherry wharf for Naval ships. As per the MoU, Cochin Ports Q2 and Q3 berths at Mattacherry wharf, totaling 228 metre quay length, would be be handed over to the Indian Navy for five years for berthing their ships.
80. The international kite festival was held in ______a) Jharkhand b) Gujarat c) Maharashtra d) Haryana Answer b) Gujarat. The international kite festival was inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani at Sabarmati Riverfront in Gujarat. Kite enthusiasts from across India and also foreign countries are participating in the week-long festival that is being celebrated across cities in Gujarat. The state government-sponsored festival will culminate on January 14, which is celebrated as Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti).
81. The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) is set to hold the country’s first startup competition in ______a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Hyderabad d) Bangalore Answer a) New Delhi. The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) is set to hold the country’s first startup competition focused on energy storage, electric vehicles & charging infrastructure, and micro-grids in New Delhi. The competition is a part of its fifth international conference on energy storage and will be held next week. The top three startups will get expression of interest from investors along with cash prize.
82. World Sweet Festival to be held in ______from January 13 a) Chennai b) Bangalore
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 c) New Delhi d) Hyderabad Answer d) Hyderabad. World Sweet Festival to be held in Hyderabad from January 13. The sweets from around 25 states in India and 15 foreign countries, to be prepared locally by members of various associations, will be displayed at the event, being organised by the Telangana government. The sweet festival is being organised to showcase the cosmopolitan nature of Hyderabad in a sweet way.
83. Paytm Payments Bank has partnered with ______to introduce a facility to create a fixed deposit when the customer balance exceeds Rs 1 lakh at the end of day a) Yes Bank b) Kotak Mahindra Bank c) Induslnd Bank d) HDFC Bank Answer c) Induslnd Bank. Paytm Payments Bank has partnered with Induslnd Bank to introduce a facility to create a fixed deposit when the customer balance exceeds Rs 1 lakh at the end of day. Paytm Payments Bank customers can redeem their deposits instantly, anytime without paying any pre-closure or miscellaneous charges and can earn up to 6.85 per cent annual interest.
84. Which bank plans to issue its first US dollar-denominated bond with minimum worth of a USD billion by June this year? a) World Bank b) Asian Development Bank c) New Development Bank d) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Answer d) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), in which India is a second largest shareholder, plans to issue its first US dollar-denominated bond with minimum worth of a USD billion by June this year. The Beijing-based AIIB is a multilateral development bank initiated by China. The bank has an authorised capital of USD 100 billion. It prioritises investment in energy, power generation, transport, rural infrastructure, environmental protection and logistics in Asia.
85. Which film won the Best Motion Picture Award in the drama category at this year’s 75th Golden Globe Awards? a) Ingrid Goes West b) The Little Hours c) Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri d) Office Christmas Party Answer c) Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ won the Best Motion Picture Award in the drama category at this year’s 75th Golden Globe Awards. The film also won another major award when Frances McDormand was named Best Actress in the the
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86. Which country has stepped up for equality and has become the first country in the world to legalise equal pay? a) Finland b) Switzerland c) Poland d) Iceland Answer d) Iceland. Iceland has stepped up for equality and has become the first country in the world to legalise equal pay. According to a law passed by the parliament in June, all companies, both private and public, need to prove that their wage practices don’t discriminate against women. The only difference in wages that may exist, should be on the basis of education, output, and skills.
87. The World Day of War Orphans was observed on? a) January 06 b) January 07 c) January 08 d) January 09 Answer a) January 06. The World Day of War Orphans was initiated by the French organisation, SOS Enfants en Detresses. Held on 6th January each year, this special day enables the International Community to recognise the plight of a particularly vulnerable group.
88. Which state government is procuring 50 robots which are developed to clean sewer holes? a) Karnataka b) Kerala c) Maharashtra d) Punjab Answer b) Kerala. In a bid to end the practice of manual scavenging, the Kerala government is procuring 50 robots which are developed to clean sewer holes. The robot, named ‘Bandicoot’, has been developed by Kerala-based startup ‘Genrobotics’. The robot has four limbs along with a bucket system and can go into a sewer hole, identify the problem and clean sewer holes.
89. Who won the Brisbane International tennis title 2018? a) Angelique Kerber b) Karolína Plíšková c) Elina Svitolina d) Svetlana Kuznetsova Answer c) Elina Svitolina. Elina Svitolina secured her first WTA title in Australia with a straight-sets victory in the Brisbane International final, while Nick Kyrgios moved a step closer to claiming
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90. Who won the Mastercard Hopman Cup title 2018? a) Roger Federer b) Novak Djokovic c) Rafael Nadal d) Andy Murray Answer a) Roger Federer. Nineteen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer defeated Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the men’s singles match in the Mastercard Hopman Cup 2018 final. Seventeen years after his first Hopman Cup triumph, the Swiss has presented Belinda Bencic with the chance to clinch the title up against Angelique Kerber in the women’s singles.
91. Astronaut John Young who passed away recently, he was from ______a) UK b) Russia c) Japan d) USA Answer d) USA. John Young, a legendary US astronaut who went into space six times, orbited the moon and then walked on its craggy surface, has died. Young was a man of many firsts: the only astronaut to fly in the Gemini, Apollo and space shuttle programmes (and the first to command a shuttle flight); and the first to fly into space six times.
92. Who was conferred with the first Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Award for Probity in Politics and Public Life? a) Sarbananda Sonowal b) Nitish Kumar c) Chandrababu Naidu d) Pinarayi Vijayan Answer b) Nitish Kumar. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was conferred with the first Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Award for Probity in Politics and Public Life at an official function in the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The award, given by J-K Governor N N Vohra, has been constituted by the PDP to commemorate the death anniversary of PDP founder and two-time state’s chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
93. AR Rahman was named the official brand ambassador of ______a) Tamil Nadu b) Maharashtra c) Sikkim d) Kerala Answer c) Sikkim. Academy Award winning music composer AR Rahman was named the official brand ambassador of the north eastern state of Sikkim, one of the favourite
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94. Which state Police has decided to add high-tech cameras as part of its uniform in a bid to improve security measures in the state? a) Tamil Nadu b) Gujarat c) Maharashtra d) Kerala Answer d) Kerala. The Kerala Police has decided to add high-tech cameras as part of its uniform in a bid to improve security measures in the state. The cameras have features such as live streaming and broadcast facilities, infrared facilities for better night vision, and eight hours of battery backup. This would help record behaviour and conduct of police officers, officials said.
95. Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved is likely to partner with ______leading e-tailers including Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm Mall, to push the online sale of its FMCG products a) Six b) Seven c) Eight d) Ten Answer c) Eight. Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved is likely to partner with eight leading e-tailers including Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm Mall, to push the online sale of its FMCG products. These partnerships will be in addition to its online portal ‘patanjaliayurved.net’. Patanjali had earlier announced that it is planning to launch ‘swadeshi’ line of clothing for women, men, and children by April 2018.
96. Which company is re-launching its ‘Auto’ service in India, almost two years after shutting down the offering in March 2016? a) Ola b) Uber c) Lyft d) Grab Answer b) Uber. Uber is re-launching its ‘Auto’ service in India, almost two years after shutting down the offering in March 2016. The service, which will be available initially in Bengaluru and Pune starting this month, will allow booking auto-rickshaw rides through ‘AUTO’ option on its app. An Uber spokesperson confirmed the service will include all safety features available for Uber cab rides.
97. Which state government has set up a state road safety council under the chairmanship of transport minister and district road safety committees? a) Bihar
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98. Which country has banned the teaching of English in primary schools? a) Iran b) Iraq c) Saudi Arabia d) Pakistan Answer a) Iran. Iran has banned the teaching of English in primary schools after the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that early learning of the language could pave the way for Western “cultural invasion”. Khamenei had earlier blamed Iran’s “enemies” including the US and Britain for creating unrest in the country in the wake of anti-government protests.
99. The Indian Railways has announced its plan to equip all 8,500 rural and urban stations across the country with Wi-Fi by ______a) December 2018 b) March 2019 c) December 2020 d) March 2021 Answer b) March 2019. The Indian Railways has announced its plan to equip all 8,500 rural and urban stations across the country with Wi-Fi by March 2019, at an estimated cost of ₹700 crore. Stations in rural areas will have Wi-Fi kiosks offering services like digital banking, Aadhaar generation, among others. Presently, 216 railway stations are offering Wi-Fi under the Digital India initiative.
100. ______has surpassed Ripple to become the world’s second largest cryptocurrency a) Dogecoin b) Litecoin c) Ethereum d) Bitcoin Answer c) Ethereum. Bitcoin’s rival cryptocurrency Ethereum has surpassed Ripple to become the world’s second largest cryptocurrency. The cryptocurrency hit a record high of $1,267, climbing more than 16% in 24 hours. Ethereum now has a market capitalisation of over $120 billion and has surged nearly 70% in just first eight days of the year.
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101. The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, the world’s largest ice festival has kicked off in ______a) India b) Japan c) Russia d) China Answer d) China. The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, the world’s largest ice festival has kicked off in China. The festival’s 34th edition features various landmarks from around the world, including Moscow’s Red Square and Bangkok’s Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Nearly 2 lakh cubic metres of ice and 1.5 lakh cubic meters of snow were used to build the sculptures. 102. Which state has achieved the distinction of becoming the first state in the country to launch High Risk Pregnancy (HRP) Portal? a) Punjab b) Rajasthan c) Haryana d) Bihar Answer c) Haryana. Haryana has achieved the distinction of becoming the first state in the country to launch High Risk Pregnancy (HRP) Portal. This portal not only helps in early identification of high-risk pregnant cases up to the grass-roots level but also ensures their timely referral to the civil hospitals for further management and delivery by specialists. 103. India and ______have reached an agreement to resolve differences on reconstructing damaged pillars along the mutual border a) Nepal b) Bangladesh c) Pakistan d) Sri Lanka Answer a) Nepal. India and Nepal have reached an agreement to resolve differences on reconstructing damaged pillars along the mutual border and clearing the encroachment on the “No Man’s Land”. The agreement was reached during a meeting of Indian and Nepalese officials at the SSB Group centre in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh. 104. Shrivallabh Vyas who passed away recently was a/an a) Politician b) Sports person c) Author d) Actor Answer d) Actor. Veteran actor Shrivallabh Vyas, known for acting in films like ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Sarfarosh’, passed away at the age of 60 in Jaipur. The actor had reportedly been bedridden for the past few years after suffering from a brain stroke. Aamir Khan, Manoj Bajpayee and Imran Khan were said to have helped Vyas financially for his treatment.
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105. The government has extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar with small saving schemes by ______a) March 31 2018 b) June 30 2018 c) September 30 2018 d) December 31 2018 Answer a) March 31 2018. The government has extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar with small saving schemes by three months to March 31, 2018. The 12-digit Aadhaar number was made mandatory for all small savings schemes, including post office deposits and Kisan Vikas Patra, in October 2017. Meanwhile, the deadline for linking Aadhaar to avail welfare scheme benefits was also extended to March 31. 106. Who has been appointed as MD and CEO of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)? a) Satish Pradhan b) Santanu Paul c) Raj Kamal Verma d) Dilip Asbe Answer d) Dilip Asbe. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for retail payment systems in India, has appointed Dilip Asbe as Managing Director and CEO of the organisation. Asbe was appointed CEO-in-charge in August last year. He had come in place of AP Hota, whose term as MD and CEO had ended on August 10 last year. 107. Who has been appointed as new Northern Ireland secretary? a) Justine Greening b) Karen Bradley c) Priti Patel d) Nicky Morgan Answer b) Karen Bradley. Culture Secretary Karen Bradley is to take over from James Brokenshire as Northern Ireland secretary. Her appointment follows the resignation of James Brokenshire due to health reasons. Mrs Bradley, 47, has been the MP for Staffordshire Moorlands since May 2010, and became a Home Office minister in 2014. 108. Rajesh Ranjan has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to ______a) Botswana b) Namibia c) Eritrea d) Uganda Answer a) Botswana. Rajesh Ranjan presently Director in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Botswana. 109. India’s fastest supercomputer with “multi-petaflops” was dedicated to nation in ______a) Hyderabad b) Chennai
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 c) Pune d) Kolkata Answer c) Pune. India’s fastest supercomputer with “multi-petaflops” was dedicated to nation in Pune. Union minister for science and technology Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the powerful computer. Petaflops is a measure of a computer’s processing speed. Flops stands for floating point operations per second, which is a measure of computer performance, useful when floating-point calculations are required. The supercomputer has been installed at the High Performance Computing (HPC) facility at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune. 110. A string of butterfly parks, providing natural habitat for beautiful flying insects that is getting endangered, will soon play as ‘eco-monitors’ in ______a) Tamil Nadu b) Andhra Pradesh c) Maharashtra d) Kerala Answer d) Kerala. A string of butterfly parks, providing natural habitat for beautiful flying insects that is getting endangered, will soon play as ‘eco-monitors’ in Kerala. The State-run Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) has drawn up an ambitious programme to create a number of butterfly gardens/parks in selected schools and other spots in the State. The objective of setting up butterfly parks was not only to provide a natural environ for the flying insects but also to use them as ‘environment-monitors. 111. Which state government has banned e-cigarette recently? a) Bihar b) Gujarat c) Uttar Pradesh d) Haryana Answer a) Bihar. The state government has banned even e-cigarette in Bihar. E-cigarette is smoked through electronics nicotine delivery system (ENDS) for nicotine intake. Its manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, display and advertisement also stand banned. Even online purchase of e-cigarettes has been banned in the state. State drug controller (SDC) Ravindra Kumar Sinha issued the notification in this regard recently and also sent it to all assistant drug controllers (ADCs) and drug inspectors for its strict enforcement in their respective areas. 112. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) was observed on? a) January 07 b) January 08 c) January 09 d) January 10 Answer c) January 09. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9th January every year to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India. January 9 was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion since it was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi, the greatest Pravasi, returned to India from South Africa, led India’s freedom struggle and changed the lives of Indians forever.
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113. Ola, the taxi hailing app, has tied up with ______to provide a range of integrated offers, including micro-credit to their customers a) ICICI Bank b) Yes Bank c) HDFC Bank d) Axis Bank Answer a) ICICI Bank. Ola, the taxi hailing app, has tied up with ICICI Bank to provide a range of integrated offers, including micro-credit to their customers and digital payment facilities to driver partners, respectively. As per the partnership, ICICI Bank customers can now book and pay for Ola on the bank’s mobile app and wallet itself. Besides, the bank will also provide micro-credits to Ola customers, wherein they can use the credit for 3-4 rides and then repay later. The bank will, however, use analytics and algorithms to understand the creditworthiness of the riders. ICICI Bank customers will get the dual benefit of booking a cab and making payments directly through their ‘iMobile’ and ‘Pockets’ application. 114. ______and Dynamics Inc have announced plans to introduce the first battery-powered, interactive payment cards in the Indian market in 2018 a) Federal Bank b) IndusInd Bank c) South Indian Bank d) Yes Bank Answer b) IndusInd Bank. IndusInd Bank and Dynamics Inc have announced plans to introduce the first battery-powered, interactive payment cards in the Indian market in 2018. The new IndusInd Bank card from Pennsylvania-based Dynamics, which designs and manufactures intelligent, battery-powered payment cards, has multiple buttons that let the consumer use a single card to pay in multiple ways. 115. Flipkart’s payments arm PhonePe has partnered mobile wallet company ______to allow the latter’s customers pay for transactions at PhonePe’s partner merchants a) MobiKwik b) Paytm c) FreeCharge d) Tez Answer c) FreeCharge. Flipkart’s payments arm PhonePe has partnered mobile wallet company FreeCharge to allow the latter’s customers pay for transactions at PhonePe’s partner merchants. According to the deal terms, PhonePe has now enabled its over 45 million users to link their existing FreeCharge wallets to the PhonePe app. Once linked, PhonePe customers will be able to spend their FreeCharge wallet balance at all online and offline merchant outlets that accept payments via PhonePe. 116. China has agreed to stop road construction activity at Bhising area in upper Siang district of ______a) Uttarakhand b) Himachal Pradesh c) Sikkim
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 d) Arunachal Pradesh Answer d) Arunachal Pradesh. China has agreed to stop road construction activity at Bhising area in upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. It was on December 26, 2017 India discovered that China was trying to construct an operational track – an unpaved road for movement of men and material – along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. 117. Who has been handed a five-month back-dated suspension by the BCCI for testing positive for a banned substance during a domestic T20 competition in March 2017? a) Irfan Pathan b) Yusuf Pathan c) Yuvraj Singh d) Gautam Gambhir Answer b) Yusuf Pathan. Yusuf Pathan has been handed a five-month back-dated suspension by the BCCI for testing positive for a banned substance during a domestic T20 competition in March last year. The suspension will run retrospectively from August 15 last year, and will expire on January 14. Yusuf inadvertently ingested a prohibited substance Terbutaline, which can be commonly found in cough syrups. 118. Who won the Kolkata Open International Invitation Snooker Championship? a) Yasin Merchant b) Geet Sethi c) Pankaj Advani d) Aditya Mehta Answer d) Aditya Mehta. Asian Games medallist Aditya Mehta bounced back to down English pro Alfie Burden 5-4 in a thrilling final and clinch the Kolkata Open International Invitation Snooker Championship. This is his third Kolkata Open title since it’s inception. 119. Who has been appointed as the chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to replace of A S Kiran Kumar? a) B Ganesh b) K Harish c) K Sivan d) L Gokul Answer c) K Sivan. The government has appointed renowned scientist Sivan K as the chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to replace of A S Kiran Kumar. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his appointment as secretary, Department of Space and chairman of Space Commission for tenure of three years. Sivan, at present Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, will succeed Kumar, who was appointed on January 12, 2015. He graduated from Madras Institute of Technology in aeronautical engineering in 1980 and completed Master of Engineering in Aerospace engineering from IISc, Bangalore in 1982. 120. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed ______as the Chef De Mission for the 23rd Winter Olympic Games to be held in Pyeongchang a) Saransh Goila
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 b) Harjinder Singh c) Ranveer Brar d) Kunal Kapur Answer b) Harjinder Singh. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed Harjinder Singh as the Chef De Mission for the 23rd Winter Olympic Games to be held in Pyeongchang next month. Singh currently holds the post of General Secretary in the Ice Hockey Association of India. 121. The World Hindi Day was observed on? a) January 10 b) January 11 c) January 12 d) January 13 Answer a) January 10. The World Hindi Day is observed annually on 10 January. The World Hindi Day was first observed on 10 January 2006. It is in addition to present National Hindi Divas which is being observed annually on 14 September. It should be noted that World Hindi Day is the promotion of the language at the global stage. Whereas, National Hindi Divas is being observed across the country at national level. The National Hindi Divas is observed to mark adaptation of Hindi written in Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union by the Constituent Assembly on 14 September 1949. 122. The World Bank has projected India’s GDP growth rate at 7.3% for 2018 and _____for the next two years a) 7.9% b) 7.8% c) 7.7% d) 7.5% Answer d) 7.5%. The World Bank has projected India’s GDP growth rate at 7.3% for 2018 and 7.5% for the next two years. It said that with an “ambitious government undertaking comprehensive reforms”, India has “enormous growth potential” compared to other emerging economies. It added improved labour market, education and health reforms as well as relaxing investment bottleneck will help improve India’s prospects. 123. The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ______for cooperation in the field of Science & Technology a) Germany b) Canada c) Singapore d) Chile Answer b) Canada. The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canada for cooperation in the field of Science & Technology. The MoU will provide a mechanism and help to foster scientific cooperation between R&D and academic institutions of India and Canada. The MoU was concluded in pursuance to the inter-
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 governmental Agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the India and Canada concluded in November 2005. 124. Which railway station has become India’s first railway station to have a sanitary napkin vending machine? a) Howrah railway station b) Vijayawada railway station c) Trivandrum railway station d) Bhopal railway station Answer d) Bhopal railway station. Bhopal railway station in Madhya Pradesh has become India’s first railway station to have a sanitary napkin vending machine. The machine named ‘Happy Nari’, installed by the Railway Women Welfare Association of Bhopal, dispenses two sanitary napkins for ₹5. Nearly 600 sanitary napkins were dispensed within nine hours of installing the machine on January 1. 125. Which state government has decided to digitise 10,000 pages daily to preserve administrative and historical records of Rajputana’s princely states? a) Rajasthan b) Haryana c) Maharashtra d) Kerala Answer a) Rajasthan. The Rajasthan government has decided to digitise 10,000 pages daily to preserve administrative and historical records of Rajputana’s princely states. The online records will help research scholars, administrative departments of the state government, judiciary, and general public. Around four crore important documents have been chosen for the project out of the 30-40 crore records. 126. Paytm has announced setting up of its wealth management division ______for users to store cash and earn interest a) Paytm Locker b) Paytm Money c) Paytm Saver d) Paytm Rupee Answer b) Paytm Money. Paytm has announced setting up of its wealth management division Paytm Money for users to store cash and earn interest. It has been registered under Paytm’s parent firm, One97 Communications, and will reportedly be available as a mobile app to users. Paytm Money will be the company’s fourth consumer brand after Paytm, Paytm Mall, and Paytm Payments Bank. 127. ______and Aviva Life Insurance have entered into a corporate agency arrangement to distribute the latter’s products a) Bank of Maharashtra b) Bank of India c) Canara Bank d) Union Bank of India Answer a) Bank of Maharashtra. State-run Bank of Maharashtra, which under the prompt corrective action of the Reserve Bank due to very high bad loans, and Aviva Life Insurance have entered
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 into a corporate agency arrangement to distribute the latter’s products. With this tie- up under the open architecture system, BoM will hawk Aviva Life products through its 1,863 branches. 128. India’s IndiGo is the ______most ‘mega carrier’ in the world a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth Answer d) Fourth. India’s IndiGo is the fourth most ‘mega carrier’ in the world, beating British Airways and Lufthansa in a travel analyst company’s annual list. Japan Airlines takes the top spot in OAG’s list of the world’s most punctual ’mega carriers’. Its annual review, the Punctuality League 2018, takes into account airlines’ performance on timekeeping. OAG has two separate punctuality lists, one for all airlines, big and small, and another one for ‘mega carriers’. The company defines ‘on-time performance’ as flights that arrive or depart within 14 minutes and 59 seconds (under 15 minutes) of their scheduled arrival/departure times. 129. India and ______have discussed cooperation in the field of traditional systems of medicine a) Australia b) Malaysia c) UK d) South Africa Answer b) Malaysia. India and Malaysia have discussed cooperation in the field of traditional systems of medicine and the establishment of an Ayurveda Chair at a private university in Malaysia. Officials from the two countries discussed several issues, including the setting up of an Ayurveda Chair in University of UTAR in Malaysia and professional training in Panchakarma therapy for Malaysian experts in India. 130. Who won the first-ever medal for India at an international skiing event? a) Shivya Thakur b) Isha Thakur c) Aanchal Thakur d) Brindha Thakur Answer c) Aanchal Thakur. India bagged its first-ever medal at an international skiing event after 21-year-old Aanchal Thakur won bronze at the Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup in Erzurum, Turkey. The Himachal Pradesh native clinched the medal in the slalom race category. Thakur has previously represented India at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. 131. Which country going to host first-ever Baby Olympics Games? a) India b) Bahrain c) China d) Russia Answer b) Bahrain.
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Bahrain has unveiled plans to stage the first ever Baby Olympics in April, where medals will be contested by two to four year-olds, in a bid to promote the Olympic principles and exercise at a young age. The Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) intends to include five disciplines. The Athletics competition will host three events: medley relay for four year-olds, a hurdles toddle for three year-olds, while participating two year-olds will cross a specially designed stretch of 15 meters in a freestyle race. 132. Who took charge as the new Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command? a) Karambir Singh b) Surendar Singh c) Ajendra Bahadur Singh d) Bimal Verma Singh Answer c) Ajendra Bahadur Singh. Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh took over as the new Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command from Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh. He is a specialist in Navigation and Aircraft Direction and his important specialist appointments include Navigating Officer of INS Kamorta, during Operation Pawan in 1987 and the destroyer INS Ranjit, besides being the Fleet Navigating Officer of Western Fleet during Operation Parakram in 2001-02. 133. Which state government launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Jojana’ (MMKSJ) – an assistance scheme for Artists in the state? a) Maharashtra b) Odisha c) Rajasthan d) Kerala Answer b) Odisha. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Jojana’ (MMKSJ) – an assistance scheme for Artists in the state. Around 50,000 artists will be benefited from this. The Union Government decided to give Rs 1,200 per month as artist assistance. Under the new scheme, a male artist can avail assistance after attaining the age of 50 years instead of the existing 60 years. 134. ______is developing a blockchain platform to rival world’s second biggest crypto Ethereum and is seeking to raise $1.2 billion through an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) a) Google b) Microsoft c) Hike d) Telegram Answer d) Telegram. Messaging app Telegram is developing a blockchain platform to rival world’s second biggest crypto Ethereum and is seeking to raise $1.2 billion through an Initial Coin Offering (ICO). Called the ‘Telegram Open Network’ (TON), it is designed to host a new generation of cryptocurrencies and decentralised applications. The investors will receive TON tokens called Grams for participating in ICO. 135. Which state government is planning to link the Public Distribution System (PDS) with Aadhaar across all the 52,000 ration shops in the state by March End? a) Maharashtra
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 b) Tamil Nadu c) Gujarat d) Bihar Answer a) Maharashtra. The Maharashtra government is planning to link the Public Distribution System (PDS) with Aadhaar across all the 52,000 ration shops in the state by March end. This comes after the pilot project implemented in Nagpur helped the government save around ₹14 crore. The government has estimated that the move will help save around ₹800 crore. 136. Which state government has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bring normalcy in the state through education reforms? a) Haryana b) Jammu and Kashmir c) Meghalaya d) Assam Answer b) Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir government has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bring normalcy in the state through education reforms. Under the MoU titled, ‘School Education Transformation Roadmap’, signed between the state’s Department of School Education and Union Minister of Human Resource Development (MHRD), over 9,000 J-K students could participate in an exchange programme. Among other measures, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and digital platforms would also be set up in the state’s schools. 137. Digital invoice discounting marketplace – Invoicemart has tied up with ______to discount invoices for MSMEs a) Bank of Baroda b) Canara Bank c) Dena Bank d) Andra Bank Answer a) Bank of Baroda. Digital invoice discounting marketplace – Invoicemart has tied up with state-run lender Bank of Baroda to discount invoices for MSMEs. Buyers and sellers registered in the marketplace will now be able to access funding from Bank of Baroda. Invoicemart is a joint venture between Axis Bank Ltd and junction services ltd. Bank of Baroda had recently announced that it was stepping up its focus on supply chain financing. TReDS is an online mechanism that helps MSMEs unlock working capital without the hassle of applying for loans. 138. Which country for the first time, took part in a meeting of the international military cooperation departments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)? a) Pakistan b) India c) Sri Lanka d) Nepal Answer b) India. India, for the first time, took part in a meeting of the international military cooperation departments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) since
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 joining the bloc last year. This is the first meeting attended by India in the field of defence cooperation under the SCO framework. 139. Which company will acquire 12.60% stake in digital wallet startup Mobikwik? a) Mahindra and Mahindra b) TCS c) Honda d) Bajaj Finance Answer d) Bajaj Finance. Bajaj Finance said it will acquire 12.60% stake in digital wallet startup Mobikwik, in contrast to earlier stated 10.83% stake. Bajaj attributed it to the change in the conversion price of compulsory convertible cumulative preference shares. Earlier it was reported that the deal would value Mobikwik at around $327 million for 10.83% stake. 140. Which country participated as partner country in the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) for second year in a row? a) Germany b) China c) Italy d) Spain Answer c) Italy. Italy participated as partner country in the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) for second year in a row. A delegation of over 30 companies from Italy mostly from transport, infrastructure, metals and leather sectors will be present at the two-day annual investment summit to be held on January 16 and 17. The Italian delegation to be headed by Lorenzo Angeloni, Italian Ambassador to India, will mark the common will to strengthen bilateral cooperation and open celebrations for 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. 141. NK Trikha who passed away recently was a/an a) Journalist b) Actor c) Politician d) Freedom Fighter Answer a) Journalist. Veteran journalist NK Trikha has passed away. Trikha had worked at the Times of India Group’s Hindi newspaper ‘Navbharat Times’ for a long time and was also the editor of its Lucknow edition. He also served as a member of the Press Council of India and he was twice president of the National Union of Journalists (India). 142. The government has appointed ______as Chairman and Manging Director (CMD) of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd (SPMCIL) a) V Harish Kumar b) S Selva Kumar c) K Anand Kumar d) C Mahesh Kumar Answer b) S Selva Kumar.
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The government has appointed senior IAS officer S Selvakumar as Chairman and Manging Director (CMD) of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd (SPMCIL). The state-owned SPMCIL produces bank notes, coins, postage stamps, non-judicial stamps and other official documents. Selvakumar replaces Anurag Agarwal who was appointed to the post on September 27, 2017. 143. The biennial search and rescue exercise by ships and aircraft from the Indian and ______Coast Guards, to be witnessed by observers from 27 maritime nation a) USA b) China c) Japan d) Russia Answer c) Japan. The biennial search and rescue exercise by ships and aircraft from the Indian and Japanese Coast Guards, to be witnessed by observers from 27 maritime nation. The exercise, the eighth such in the series of ‘National Maritime Search and Rescue Workshop and Exercise,’ will see ships and aircraft of Coast Guards from India and Japan, the Indian Navy and Air Force and National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) taking part. 144. Which state Government has decided to use the blockchain technology and is planning to bring out a White Paper on ‘Blockchain Use in Governance’ as a prelude to a separate policy? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Maharashtra c) Haryana d) Karnataka Answer d) Karnataka. The Karnataka Government has decided to use the blockchain technology and is planning to bring out a White Paper on ‘Blockchain Use in Governance’ as a prelude to a separate policy. As a first step, various government departments have been consulted to develop use case studies for a ‘Blockchain Hackathon’. The Blockchain Hackathon for Governance will be held from January 19 to 21 and will be a fast- paced event designed to create demonstrable prototypes of the use of Blockchain in government applications. 145. Which company has acquired Bengaluru-based payments startup iKaaz? a) Grab b) Lyft c) Ola d) Careem Answer a) Grab. Uber rival Grab has acquired Bengaluru-based payments startup iKaaz to help expand its digital payments platform GrabPay. As a part of the deal, the iKaaz team will join the Singapore-headquartered Grab’s research and development centre in Bengaluru. Founded in 2012 by Soma Sundaram, iKaaz offers a mobile payments platform for enterprises, business correspondents, and merchants.
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146. Which state government has decided to form a new non-banking financial company (NBFC) to act as an in-house treasury manager for efficient management of surplus funds of state public enterprises and autonomous bodies? a) Jharkhand b) Haryana c) Uttar Pradesh d) Bihar Answer b) Haryana. The Haryana government has decided to form a new non-banking financial company (NBFC) Haryana State Financial Services Limited (HSFL) to act as an in- house treasury manager for efficient management of surplus funds of state public enterprises and autonomous bodies. The newly set up NBFC would enable quick and hassle-free lending and create financial discipline among the state government entities. It would also result in centralized mechanism for prudent management of funds under the overall control and supervision of the general administration department. 147. Samsung India has launched a new shopping app and service, called ______, exclusively for the Indian market a) Samsung Pay b) Samsung Super c) Samsung Mall d) Samsung Market Answer c) Samsung Mall. Samsung India has launched a new shopping app and service, called Samsung Mall, exclusively for the Indian market. The app offers visual searching of products online and provides an interface to shop across different e-commerce sites, like Amazon and Flipkart. Samsung has also launched its new smartphone called Galaxy On7 Prime along with the app. 148. Which state to get largest accelerator for start-ups – “DevX”? a) Gujarat b) Madhya Pradesh c) West Bengal d) Rajasthan Answer a) Gujarat. As the country celebrates two years of Startup India mission, a new chapter in the start-up field is opening up in Ahmedabad creating co-working spaces for tech startups to incubate and get nurtured. To be named as DevX, the accelerator will have co-working space of about 15,000-18,000 square feet at single location with seating capacity for over 250 people. This will be Gujarat’s largest accelerator. It will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IOT), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Financial technology areas. The first phase will get ready by May 2018 with about 10,000 sqft area and full commissioning will happen by December 2018. 149. The Adani Group would invest ₹750 crore to double the capacity of the company’s edible oil refinery in ______a) Telangana b) Maharashtra
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 c) Himachal Pradesh d) West Bengal Answer d) West Bengal. The Adani Group would invest ₹750 crore to double the capacity of the company’s edible oil refinery at Haldia in West Bengal. “We have created 4,500 direct-indirect jobs in Bengal,” Adani Wilmar MD Pranav Adani said. He further added that the company will also be exploring agri-logistics and warehousing. 150. World’s biggest flooded cave found in ______a) Morocco b) Mexico c) Spain d) Germany Answer b) Mexico. A 347-km-long flooded cave in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula has been identified by a group of divers as the world’s longest underwater cave system. The Gran Acuifero Maya project found that two previously discovered cave systems measuring 263 km and 83 km in length were connected. 151. Which country has constructed an experimental air purifying tower, touted to be the world’s biggest at a height of over 100 meters (328 feet)? a) India b) Russia c) China d) Japan Answer c) China. China has constructed an experimental air purifying tower, touted to be the world’s biggest at a height of over 100 meters (328 feet). The Xian smog tower is undergoing testing by researchers at the Institute of Earth Environment at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Cao Junji, the research head said that the tower has managed to produce more than 10 million cubic metres (353 million cubic feet) of clean air a day since its launch. 152. Which Indian city has been ranked as Asia’s fifth most expensive rental city for expatriates? a) New Delhi b) Bangalore c) Hyderabad d) Mumbai Answer d) Mumbai. Mumbai has been ranked as Asia’s fifth most expensive rental city for expatriates, leaving behind Singapore which stood at eighth rank on the list. Hong Kong has topped the list with an average price of $10,461 per month for an unfurnished, three- bedroom apartment in expatriate neighbourhoods, according to consultancy firm ECA International. Tokyo has been ranked second on the list. 153. World’s fifth largest diamond discovered in ______a) Lesotho b) Botswana c) Guinea d) Gabon
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Answer a) Lesotho. A 910 carat gem diamond has been recovered in a Lesotho mine, the size of which makes it the fifth largest gem quality diamond ever found. This is according to a statement from Gem Diamonds, a British-based diamond company listed on the London Stock Exchange. Gem Diamonds has operations in both Botswana, where it owns Ghaghoo mine, and Lesotho, where it owns 70 percent of the Letšeng Diamond Mine. 154. Which company tops Thomson Reuters top 100 global tech leaders list? a) Samsung b) Microsoft c) Apple d) Google Answer b) Microsoft. Thomson Reuters has published its debut “Top 100 Global Technology Leaders” list with Microsoft in the no. 1 spot followed by chipmaker Intel Corp (INTC.O) and network gear maker Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO.O). The list, which aims to identify the industry’s top financially successful and organizationally sound organizations, features U.S. tech giants such as Apple Inc (AAPL.O) , Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) , International Business Machines Corp (IBM.N) and Texas Instruments Inc (TXN.O), among its top 10. 155. Famous footballer Ronaldinho has retired from football, he belongs to ______a) Spain b) Russia c) Germany d) Brazil Answer d) Brazil. The Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has retired from football. The 37-year- old, who also won the Champions League and Ballon d’Or in a glittering career, has not played for a professional team since leaving Fluminense in 2015. 156. W.B. Rao who passed away recently, he was a renowned ______film cinematographer a) Tamil b) Telugu c) Hindi d) Bengali Answer c) Hindi. Renowned Hindi film cinematographer W.B. Rao passed away. Some of his famous films are blockbusters like ‘Hum’, ‘Khuda Gawah’, ‘Dhadkan’, ‘Rangeela’, ‘Judwaa’, ‘Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega’, ‘Afsana Pyar Ka’, ‘Barsaat Ki Raat’, ‘Insaaf’, and ‘Jurrat’. 157. Ava Mukherjee who passed away recently was a/an a) Actress b) Politician c) Singer d) Poet Answer a) Actress.
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Veteran actress Ava Mukherjee, who played the role of Shah Rukh Khan’s grandmother in the 2002 film ‘Devdas’, passed away at the age of 88 on Monday. She made her acting debut in films with the 1966 Bengali film ‘Ram Dhakka’. The actress is also known for her roles in ‘Detective Naani’, ‘Darna Zaroori Hai’ and ‘The Firm Land’. 158. Qlik, a leader in data analytics has announced the appointment of ______as its Country Manager for India a) Arvind Subramanian b) Naren Krishnamoorthy c) Vivek Kumar d) Arun Balasubramanian Answer d) Arun Balasubramanian. Qlik, a leader in data analytics has announced the appointment of Arun Balasubramanian as its Country Manager for India. In his role at Qlik, Arun will be responsible for leading and expanding Qlik’s operations in India. Qlik’s large and growing footprint includes over 45,000 customers globally. Local customers which harness Qlik’s platform-based approach to derive actionable insights include Bajaj Allianz, Bharat Forge, BookMyShow, HCL Technologies, Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, Mercedes-Benz, and Sitel, amongst others. 159. Issuer-independent digital financial services platform MobiKwik has announced the appointment of ______as the chief risk officer a) Puneet Agarwal b) Vinoth Sekar c) Mahesh Singh d) Praveen Mishra Answer a) Puneet Agarwal. Issuer-independent digital financial services platform MobiKwik has announced the appointment of Puneet Agarwal as the chief risk officer. He will be setting-up and managing the risk management framework for the financial services business at MobiKwik, which would involve creating lending policies, risk models and portfolio management strategies to help acquire the right set of customers, and build a profitable and sustainable business. 160. Which state government has announced 1% reservation for orphans in government jobs and education? a) Kerala b) Haryana c) Maharashtra d) Karnataka Answer c) Maharashtra. Maharashtra Government has announced 1% reservation for orphans in government jobs and education. The reservation, termed parallel reservation, will be provided under the general category, which means the government won’t need to increase its caste reservation quota that has already reached 52%. Parallel reservation means, of the total jobs available under the general category, 1% will be reserved only for orphans. 161. Which state government and NITI Aayog have entered into an MoU for development of monitoring mechanism?
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 a) Uttar Pradesh b) Andhra Pradesh c) Madhya Pradesh d) Himachal Pradesh Answer b) Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh government and Niti Aayog have entered into an MoU for development of monitoring mechanism, including creation of dashboard and collection of data for improving the performance of 115 most aspirational districts in the country. An MoU was signed by Mr Ashok Jain, Advisor NITI Aayog and Mr Sanjay Gupta, Secretary, Planning Department of the government of Andhra Pradesh at the District Collectors’ Conference. 162. Which state government announced its State Innovation and Start-up Policy, aiming to generate five lakh jobs in the next five years? a) Maharashtra b) Gujarat c) Assam d) Haryana Answer a) Maharashtra. The Maharashtra government announced its State Innovation and Start-up Policy, aiming to generate five lakh jobs in the next five years. It also revealed its public cloud policy, which targets $2 billion opportunity for the industry. For a start, it has asked its departments to shift its data storage onto the cloud. The Fadnavis government had formed a four-member committee to draft a policy framework on cloud usage two months ago, which submitted a policy document that’s being now adopted as the public cloud policy. 163. The Central government will set up a _____ million fund to finance solar projects as the country steps up efforts to achieve its ambitious target of adding 175 gigawatts (GW) in renewable energy by 2022 a) $250 b) $350 c) $550 d) $750 Answer b) $350. The Central government will set up a $350 million fund to finance solar projects as the country steps up efforts to achieve its ambitious target of adding 175 gigawatts (GW) in renewable energy by 2022. India will need at least $125 billion to fund a plan to increase the share of renewable power supply in the country’s grid by 2022, underlining the immense financing challenge ahead. 164. 10th Global Forum for Food & Agriculture held in ______a) Rome b) New Delhi c) Washington d) Berlin Answer d) Berlin. Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is leading the Indian delegation to 10th Global Forum for Food & Agriculture (GFFA) from 18-20 January, 2018 which includes the 10th Berlin
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Agriculture Ministers’ Conference. The theme of this year’s event is “Shaping the future of livestock – sustainability, responsibly, efficiently”. The discussions will focus on sustainable and productive animal production among other issues. 165. Which bank was crossed Rs5 trillion market capitalisation for the first time, making it only the third Indian company to achieve this milestone? a) Yes Bank b) HDFC Bank c) ICICI Bank d) Axis Bank Answer b) HDFC Bank. India’s most-valued lender HDFC Bank Ltd was crossed Rs5 trillion market capitalisation for the first time, making it only the third Indian company to achieve this milestone. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) are the other two companies which crossed market capitalisation of Rs5 trillion. RIL remained the most-valued company with a market cap of Rs5.82 trillion, followed by TCS with a market cap of Rs5.57 trillion. 166. Who is the new Prime Minister of Romania? a) Viorica Dancila b) Theresa Reintke c) Daciana Octavia Sârbu d) Laura Codruța Kövesi Answer a) Viorica Dancila. Romania’s ruling party has nominated Viorica Dancila as the country’s new PM after Mihai Tudose resigned from the post following a power struggle within the party. Dancila is poised to become Romania’s first female PM and the third premier to assume the office in seven months. Tudose’s predecessor Sorin Grindeanu was removed after a no-confidence vote against him last June. 167. The government has announced ______as the deadline for the mandatory installation of Global Positioning System (GPS) devices and panic buttons in all passenger transport vehicles, including taxis and buses a) February 01 b) March 01 c) April 01 d) May 01 Answer c) April 01. The government has announced April 1 as the deadline for the mandatory installation of Global Positioning System (GPS) devices and panic buttons in all passenger transport vehicles, including taxis and buses. The move will help the passengers to alert police and transport department in panic situations. Meanwhile, three-wheelers like e-rickshaws and auto rickshaws have been exempted from the rule. 168. Which bank ties up with Transfast Remittance LLC for remittance? a) Bank of India b) Canara Bank c) Vijaya Bank d) State Bank of India Answer d) State Bank of India.
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State Bank of India (SBI), the largest commercial bank in India, has announced tie-up with Transfast Remittance LLC, the USA based payment network since 25 years with a network that covers over 6 billion people across 120 plus countries for inward remittance from the USA to India. Transfast enjoys a leadership position in the cross border payments industry and offers competitive pricing, fast transfer of funds and personalized customer engagement to notify transfers and other value added services. 169. Which payment Bank account holders can now order physical debit cards from the App? a) Airtel Payments Bank b) Paytm Payments Bank c) India Post Payments Bank d) Fino Payments Bank Answer b) Paytm Payments Bank. The account holders in Paytm Payments Bank can now order physical debit cards from the Paytm app. Earlier, the bank provided only digital debit cards which are issued to customers upon opening of Individual Savings Account. The development was confirmed by Paytm and One97 Communication founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma. Vijay Shekhar Sharma also announced the integration of BHIM UPI on iOS platform. The iPhone users can now create their own Paytm BHIM UPI ID on the app, and link their Savings bank account with it. 170. Amplus Energy Solutions has signed an MoU with ______for a strategic tie- up to co-finance projects in the solar energy sector in India a) Yes Bank b) ICICI Bank c) HDFC Bank d) South Indian Bank Answer a) Yes Bank. Amplus Energy Solutions has signed an MoU with India’s leading bank Yes Bank for a strategic tie-up to co-finance projects in the solar energy sector in India. Yes Bank, which has been focussing on funding green energy projects in India, also announced that it will mobilise USD one billion by 2023 for financing solar energy projects in India and USD five billion till 2030. The total projects capacity under the partnership of Amplus Energy Solutions and Yes Bank is expected to be up to 1,000 MW. 171. Which country overtook the US to take the second spot for the number of app downloads in 2017, as per the App Annie 2017 Retrospective report? a) China b) India c) Russia d) Japan Answer b) India. India overtook the US to take the second spot for the number of app downloads in 2017, as per the App Annie 2017 Retrospective report. The report also said a user in India has nearly 80 apps and accesses over 40 of them per month. Globally, the app downloads exceeded 175 billion, while consumer spending exceeded $86 billion. 172. India has successfully conducted the “first pre-induction trial” of its over 5,000-km range ______intercontinental ballistic missile
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 a) Agni-III b) Agni-IV c) Agni-V d) Agni-VI Answer c) Agni-V. India has successfully conducted the “first pre-induction trial” of its over 5,000-km range Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile, which brings the whole of Asia and China as well parts of Europe and Africa within its nuclear strike envelope. The country’s most formidable missile will undergo one more such pre-induction trial “within this year” before it is inducted into the Agni-V regiment already raised by the tri-Service Strategic Forces Command (SFC) with the requisite command and control structures. 173. Which country has appointed politician Tracey Crouch as the minister to tackle the epidemic of loneliness? a) USA b) Germany c) Switzerland d) Britain Answer d) Britain. Britain has appointed a minister for loneliness to take forward the work of murdered lawmaker Jo Cox and tackle the isolation felt by more than one in ten people in the UK. Sports minister Tracey Crouch will take on the new role, in addition to her existing job, and develop a strategy to address the problem, which research has linked with dementia, early mortality and high blood pressure. 174. Who was named as the ICC Cricketer of the Year? a) Rohit Sharma b) Virat Kohli c) MS Dhoni d) Steve Smith Answer b) Virat Kohli. Indian captain Virat Kohli was named the ICC Cricketer of the Year at the ICC. Kohli was also named the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year and captain of both ICC Test and ODI teams. Kohli regained the No 1 spot on the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen with 889 rating points, the best ever by an Indian cricketer. This is the second time in succession that an Indian won the overall cricketer of the year award. Off-spinner R Ashwin had claimed the honour last year. It was Kohli’s second gong at the 2017 ICC Awards, with the 29-year-old also being named the ODI Player of the Year. Kohli was also named captain of the ICC Test and ODI teams of the year. 175. Who has been named as ICC’s Test Cricketer of the Year? a) Steve Smith b) Virat Kohli c) Joe Root d) Kane Williamson Answer a) Steve Smith. World’s top-ranked Test batsman Steve Smith has been named ICC’s Test Cricketer of the Year. This is the second time that Smith has won the award, with the first instance being in 2015. In the qualification period from September 2016 to December
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2017, Smith played in 16 Tests, scoring 1,875 runs at an average of 78.12, with eight hundreds. 176. Which of the following cricketer not included in ICC’s Test Team of the Year? a) Cheteshwar Pujara b) Ravichandran Ashwin c) Virat Kohli d) Shikhar Dhawan Answer d) Shikhar Dhawan. Three Indians have been included in ICC’s Test Team of the Year, with the cricketer of the year Virat Kohli being named the captain of the side. India’s top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have been included in the XI for the second time. The team also features three South Africans, three Australians and two English cricketers. 177. Which of the following cricketer not included in ICC’s ODI Team of the Year? a) Rohit Sharma b) Jasprit Bumrah c) MS Dhoni d) Virat Kohli Answer c) MS Dhoni. Indian opener Rohit Sharma and pacer Jasprit Bumrah have been named in ICC’s ODI Team of the Year, which is led by Virat Kohli. Rohit, who scored his third ODI double century recently, was included in the team last year, while Bumrah has been named for the first time. South Africa’s AB de Villiers has featured for the seventh time. 178. Who has been appointed as Director (Projects), NTPC, the state-owned company? a) Pawan Kumar Bansal b) Mohan Kumar Acharya c) Dinesh Kumar Gopi d) Susanta Kumar Roy Answer d) Susanta Kumar Roy. Susanta Kumar Roy has been appointed as Director (Projects), NTPC, the state- owned company. Roy was Executive Director (Projects) at the country’s largest electricity producer, NTPC. Roy joined NTPC in 1981 as Executive Trainee and has more than 36 years of experience in large size coal power stations. 179. Who has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the ‘black cats’ commando force (NSG)? a) Dineshwar Sharma b) Sudeep Lakhtakia c) Aruna Bahuguna d) Krishna Chaudhary Answer b) Sudeep Lakhtakia. Senior IPS officer Sudeep Lakhtakia has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the ‘black cats’ commando force NSG. An order appointing the 1984-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Telangana cadre was issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister
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Narendra Modi. The National Security Guard (NSG) was raised as the federal contingency force to counter terrorists and hijack- like incidents in 1984. 180. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Executive Board of the Indian School of Business (ISB)? a) Harish Manwani b) Ajay Piramal c) Sanjiv Mehta d) Sunil Duggal Answer a) Harish Manwani. Harish Manwani, Non-Executive Chairman of FMCG major Hindustan Unilever, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Executive Board of the Indian School of Business (ISB). Manwani’s appointment as the ISB Executive Board Chairman will be effective April 2018. He succeeds Adi Godrej, who has been the Chairman of the board since April 2011. 181. In a first, India will host Yoga training sessions at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in ______a) USA b) Russia c) Switzerland d) China Answer c) Switzerland. In a first, India will host Yoga training sessions at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. This will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first Davos visit and also the first by an Indian Prime Minister since the one by H D Deve Gowda in 1997. As part of this, Yoga has been included in the main WEF programme for which we will be taking two acharyas to Davos to provide yoga classes during the five-day summit. 182. ______is developing an artificial intelligence technology (AI) that can generate images based on text descriptions a) Apple b) Google c) Samsung d) Microsoft Answer d) Microsoft. Microsoft is developing an artificial intelligence technology (AI) that can generate images based on text descriptions, the company has said. Called a ‘drawing bot’, it produces a nearly three-fold boost in image quality compared to previous state-of- the-art technique for text-to-image generation. It also adds details to images that weren’t in the text, indicating it has an artificial imagination. 183. Which Small Finance Bank has signed an MoU with LIC to offer Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)? a) AU Small Finance Bank b) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank c) Equitas Small Finance Bank d) Capital Small Finance Bank Answer a) AU Small Finance Bank.
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Banking finance company AU Small Finance Bank has signed an MoU with LIC to offer Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY). Under the MoU, LIC will give a life cover of ₹2 lakh in case of death to the customer at a nominal premium of ₹330 per annum. The company will also offer loans under government’s affordable housing and subsidy schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. 184. India became the ______member of the Australia Group, which counters the export of material, equipment and technologies that could create chemical and biological weapons a) 37th b) 41st c) 43rd d) 47th Answer c) 43rd. India became the 43rd member of the Australia Group, which counters the export of material, equipment and technologies that could create chemical and biological weapons. In 2016, India had joined the Missile Technology Control Regime, aimed at restricting missile proliferation. Last year, India joined the Wassenaar Arrangement, which controls export of conventional weapons. 185. Which state government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Clean Authority of Tokyo for solid waste management? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Telangana c) Maharashtra d) Haryana Answer b) Telangana. Telangana has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Clean Authority of Tokyo for solid waste management. The two sides will exchange expertise and build technical cooperation in waste management. Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce (I&C), Telangana and Yoshimi Sato, Vice-President, Clean Authority of Tokyo, signed the MoU. The Telangana delegation headed by Industries and IT Minister KT Rama Rao also signed a Letter of Intent with ISE Foods Inc. ISE Foods will set up a pilot project for egg production using advanced technologies. 186. Which state government is in the process of coming out with an exclusive Aerospace and Defence policy? a) Tamil Nadu b) Kerala c) Odisha d) Rajasthan Answer a) Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu government is in the process of coming out with an exclusive Aerospace and Defence policy. The policy’s objective is to achieve a 30 per cent share of the defence sector in India and creating high-end employment opportunities for around 100,000 people in the state. The development of Chennai Aerospace Park at Sriperumbudur is one such initiative to start with. The Chennai Aerospace Park is being set up in 250 acres in the first phase which will be expanded to 500 acres in the next phase.
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187. Which country has announced the world’s first public register that requires overseas companies that own or buy property in the country to provide details of their ultimate owners? a) Austria b) Sweden c) Poland d) Britain Answer d) Britain. Britain has announced the world’s first public register that requires overseas companies that own or buy property in the country to provide details of their ultimate owners. The government is set to publish relevant draft laws and the register will go live by early 2021. This world-first register will build on our reputation for corporate transparency as well as help create a hostile environment for economic crimes like money laundering. 188. Which state to setup first block chain academy in India? a) Karnataka b) Manipur c) Kerala d) Gujarat Answer c) Kerala. The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala (IIITM-K) has planned to set up a Kerala Blockchain Academy, arguably the first of its kind in the country. The academy will be a joint initiative of the IIITM-K and the global Blockchain Education Network (BEN). This would be done in collaboration with BEN as well as best-in-class blockchain experts and researchers group from across the world. The technology could also be harvested in capacity building initiatives and for promoting disruptive innovations and entrepreneurship. 189. ______has formally announced the launch of a new ‘Business’ application a) Google b) Whatsapp c) Hike d) Microsoft Answer b) Whatsapp. Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has formally announced the launch of a new ‘Business’ application. Called WhatsApp Business, it’s a free-to- download Android application for business users. The application, which was available in beta for almost a month, is currently available in Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Britain and the US. The app will roll out for other countries, and in India, in the coming weeks. 190. Anandiben Patel has been appointed governor of ______a) Uttar Pradesh b) Himachal Pradesh c) Madhya Pradesh d) Karnataka Answer c) Madhya Pradesh.
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Former Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel has been appointed governor of Madhya Pradesh. Patel was first woman chief minister of Gujarat and stepped down in the wake of Patidar and Dalit agitation in the state in 2016. She was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1994. In 1998, she became education minister of Gujarat. She retained the portfolio after being re-elected in 2002 from Patan. In 2012, Patel shifted Ghatlodia in Ahmedabad. 191. Who was conferred with the Honorary Fellowship of Institute of Company secretaries of India (ICSI)? a) Jual Oram b) Rao Inderjit Singh c) Anant Geete d) P.P. Chaudhary Answer d) P.P. Chaudhary. P.P. Chaudhary, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Law and Justice & Corporate Affairs, was conferred the Honorary Fellowship of Institute of Company secretaries of India (ICSI) at the headquarters of the institute at New Delhi. Chaudhary has conducted around 11,000 cases, mostly Constitutional Litigations for the last 38 years on matters related to land acquisition, farmers grievances, labour & service, central excise & customs and PILs related to restoration of natural water bodies and dams. 192. Union Government launches _____ accessible websites for Divyangs a) 100 b) 150 c) 200 d) 250 Answer a) 100. Union Government launches 100 accessible websites for Divyangs. The divyang- friendly websites, especially for visually impaired, use features such as screen readers and screen magnifiers, which can relay website content to the user in audio format. Accessible Websites are those websites into which Persons with Disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the Web, and that they can contribute to the Web. 193. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri has announced the commencement of the country’s first-ever ‘Livability Index’ to rank ____ cities a) 108 b) 116 c) 128 d) 139 Answer b) 116. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri has announced the commencement of the country’s first-ever ‘Livability Index’ to rank 116 cities. The housing and urban affairs ministry has decided to assess the livability standard of 116 Indian cities, which include the identified Smart Cities and few more cities with a population of over 1 million. 194. Which state government has approved a Rs 4,000-crore project aimed at promoting climate-resilient agriculture, to be partially funded by the World Bank? a) Karnataka b) Uttarakhand
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 c) Maharashtra d) Nagaland Answer c) Maharashtra. The Maharashtra government has approved a Rs 4,000-crore project aimed at promoting climate-resilient agriculture, to be partially funded by the World Bank. A government resolution (GR) issued the project, named Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Yojna, will be implemented in 5,142 villages across 15 districts. The total cost of the project is Rs 4,000 crore, 70 per cent of which will be borne by the World Bank while the state will contribute 30 per cent over six years. 195. Which state government had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Clean Authority of Tokyo in connection with municipal solid waste incineration? a) Telangana b) Andhra Pradesh c) Haryana d) Gujarat Answer a) Telangana. The Telangana government had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Clean Authority of Tokyo in connection with municipal solid waste incineration. The government of Telangana and Clean Authority of Tokyo have signed an MoU for municipal solid waste incineration facilities. They will exchange knowledge in municipal solid waste incineration facilities and make an effort to realize human resource exchanges in view of technical cooperation in the future. 196. Which state will host its maiden international martial arts games event in October this year, in which over a dozen countries are expected to participate? a) Tamil Nadu b) Goa c) West Bengal d) Jammu and Kashmir Answer d) Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir will host its maiden international martial arts games event in October this year, in which over a dozen countries are expected to participate. J-K will host first ever international martial arts games, in which over 15 countries are expected to participate, in the first week of October this year in the summer capital Srinagar. The aim behind hosting the international event in Kashmir is to present a platform for people to people interaction between the people of the valley and rest of Asian countries. 197. Which state government has launched e-Hospital Management Information System in which paperwork would be reduced and diagnostic reports, prescription details? a) Rajasthan b) Odisha c) Jharkhand d) Haryana Answer b) Odisha. The Odisha state government has launched Odisha e-Hospital Management Information System (OeHMIS) in which paperwork would be reduced and
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 diagnostic reports, prescription details and doctor’s advices would be found at the click of a mouse. The pilot project, launched by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, will get technical support of the Centre for the Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC). 198. Who launched the National CSR Data Portal & Corporate Data Portal? a) Narendra Modi b) Venkaiah Naidu c) Arun Jaitley d) Nitin Gadkari Answer c) Arun Jaitley. Arun Jaitley, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs launched the National CSR Data Portal & Corporate Data Portal. The initiative is a significant step towards driving accountability and transparency for corporate India. By making the portals accessible to general public, it will ensure high level of compliance and also in institutionalising and consolidating the CSR activities. The National CSR Data Portal will capture information on CSR activities carried out by eligible companies, filed on the MCA21 registry in their financial statements. 199. Turkey began a military operation against the Kurdish militia in ______a) Iran b) Syria c) Iraq d) Qatar Answer b) Syria. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that the country began a military operation against the Kurdish militia in Syria’s Kurdish-controlled Afrin region. The Army hit hideouts used by three Kurdish militant groups, including the YPG that had played a key role in the fight against Islamic State in Syria. Turkey considers the Kurdish militant groups as terrorist organisations. 200. The fourth edition of the India International Science Festival will be held in ______a) Mumbai b) Hyderabad c) Chennai d) Lucknow Answer d) Lucknow. The fourth edition of the India International Science Festival will be held in Lucknow. The decision to hold the Festival in Lucknow was taken at the first preparatory meeting for the 4th India International Science Festival (IISF) chaired by Union Minister for Science & Technology, Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The 1st IISF was held at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) New Delhi in December, 2015. The second Festival at CSIR- National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi in December 2016. The third in the series was held in October 2017 in Chennai. 201. ______, the Indian Navy’s largest ship and its sole aircraft carrier was formally affiliated to the Indian Army’s highly-decorated and battle- hardened Bihar Regiment a) INS Vikramaditya
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 b) INS Vikrant c) INS Arihant d) INS Viraat Answer a) INS Vikramaditya. Indian Naval Ship Vikramaditya, the Indian Navy’s largest ship and its sole aircraft carrier was formally affiliated to the Indian Army’s highly-decorated and battle- hardened Bihar Regiment and the Indian Air Force’s No 6 Squadron that is tasked with maritime strike operations with its Jaguar fighter aircraft. The event also was an impressive flypast by aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm, led by a formation of Chetak helicopters followed by formation of MiG-29K fighters of the Indian Navy’s 303 Squadron from the Goa-based Naval Air Station, INS Hansa. 202. A second passenger bus to Kolkata via Dhaka was started from Agartala, Tripura, to give a boost to the trans-border relationship between India and Bangladesh. The second bus service has been named ______a) Dhaka-2 b) Bangal-2 c) Maitre-2 d) Indo-2 Answer c) Maitre-2. A second passenger bus to Kolkata via Dhaka was started from Agartala, Tripura, to give a boost to the trans-border relationship between India and Bangladesh. The second bus service has been named Maitre-2. The buses red in color were flagged off by Tripura Road Transport Corporation Chairman Rajendra Reang and MLA Ratan Das in Agartala recently. The first Maitre bus service was launched in the year 2015. The Kolkata-Dhaka bus link began in June 1999. And a separate Agartala-Dhaka service started in September 2003. 203. ______and the European Union (EU) have signed agreements to finance and implement two new cross-border cooperation programmes for the period until 2020 a) India b) Germany c) Japan d) Russia Answer d) Russia. Russia and the European Union (EU) have signed agreements to finance and implement two new cross-border cooperation programmes for the period until 2020. The programmes worth 88 million euros ($108 million) involve Russia and its neighbours Lithuania and Poland, both EU members, will focus particularly on the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, the promotion of social inclusiveness, cooperation for a clean natural environment and efficient management of natural resources. 204. Chandi Lahiri who passed away recently was a/an a) Author b) Cartoonist c) Politician d) Scientist Answer b) Cartoonist.
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Cartoonist Chandi Lahiri breathed his last. Lahiri was 86. orn on March 13, 1931, in Nabadwip, Lahiri was deeply involved in politics as a teenager. He began his career in 1952 at the ‘Dainik Loksevak’ newspaper as a reporter and took to drawing cartoons in 1961. A year later, he joined ‘Anandabazaar Patrika’ and continued there for 50 years before working with other media outlets. 205. Which film has been named Best Film at Filmfare Awards 2018? a) Tiger Zinda Hai b) Secret Superstar c) Hindi Medium d) Mubarakan Answer c) Hindi Medium. Saba Qamar’s Bollywood debut, Hindi Medium, with acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan bagged the Best Film award (Popular) at the Filmfare Awards 2018. Actor Irrfan Khan won the Filmfare Best Actor in Leading Role (Male) award for Hindi Medium while Vidya Balan bagged the Filmfare Best Actor in Leading Role (Female) Award for Tumhari Sulu at the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards. 206. Who took charge as the Chief Election Commissioner in place of Achal Kumar Joti? a) Rajiv Mehrishi b) Ashok Lavasa c) Shashi Kant Sharma d) Om Prakash Rawat Answer d) Om Prakash Rawat. Om Prakash Rawat takes over as the Chief Election Commissioner in place of Achal Kumar Joti, who retired recently. Ashok Lavasa, who retired recently as Finance Secretary, has been appointed as an Election Commissioner. Lavasa, a 1980 batch Haryana cadre IAS officer, joins the Commission as the third Commissioner in place of Joti. 207. Which company to acquire government’s entire stake in HPCL for ₹36,915 crore? a) ONGC b) IOC c) BPCL d) GAIL Answer a) ONGC. After some minor hiccups on the issue of valuation, public sector exploration giant ONGC has got the consent for acquiring controlling stake in fellow PSU Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL). The transaction, which will be concluded in the next few days, will be for ₹36,915 crore. This acquisition is in line with the government’s objective to combine the Central Public Sector Enterprises to give them the capacity to bear higher risks and avail themselves of economies of scale. 208. Nutrient-rich millets have got a boost with the Union government deciding to declare ______as the ‘national year of millets’ a) 2017 b) 2018 c) 2019 d) 2020
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Answer b) 2018. Nutrient-rich millets have got a boost with the Union government deciding to declare 2018 as the ‘national year of millets’. This decision has been taken following a request by Karnataka, which is the country’s leader in the millet sector. According to experts, dedicating a year for millets will not only increase awareness about its health benefits, but also result in higher demand for these drought-resistant varieties, resulting in remunerative prices for poor and marginal farmers. 209. Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) to set up training, resource centre in ______a) Mumbai b) Bangalore c) New Delhi d) Hyderabad Answer d) Hyderabad. Vanaja N Sarna, Chairman, Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), New Delhi, laid the foundation stone for the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) for its Zonal Training Centre at Attapur in Hyderabad. The new project, which entails construction of the modern training facility, is expected to be developed with an outlay of ₹47 crore. The institute is expected to augment the training infrastructure in the area of GST and taxpayer services. 210. Which city hosted the Ramayana Festival of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries? a) New Delhi b) Lucknow c) Patna d) Bangalore Answer a) New Delhi. National capital New Delhi hosted the Ramayana Festival of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries at the Kamani Auditorium from January 20 to 24. The five-day gala festival to be organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations will witness the convergence of top groups from all 10 ASEAN member countries – Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. 211. Which state will host its first-ever bi-annual defence exhibition in April? a) Karnataka b) Andhra Pradesh c) Tamil Nadu d) Maharashtra Answer c) Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu will host its first-ever bi-annual defence exhibition in April. The exhibition will take place from April 11 to 14 and nearly 80 countries are expected to take part in it. The arrangements will be made for the Navy, Army and Air Force to display their equipment in the exhibition. 212. Which ministry announced the Cyber Surakshit Bharat to strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem in India? a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 b) Ministry of Finance c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry d) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Answer a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Recognizing the need to strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem in India, and in alignment with the Honourable Prime Minister’s vision for a ‘Digital India’, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), announced the Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative in association with National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and industry partners. Cyber Surakshit Bharat will be operated on the three principles of Awareness, Education and Enablement. 213. Which bank is partnering with NGO Srijan through an initiative called Buddha Fellowship Programme to help nurture talent for the development sector? a) HDFC Bank b) Yes Bank c) ICICI Bank d) Axis Bank Answer d) Axis Bank. Axis Bank is partnering with NGO Srijan through an initiative called Buddha Fellowship Programme to help nurture talent for the development sector. The bank is mentoring 15 graduates from the Indian Institutes of Management at Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Shillong, who have been taken on board by Srijan as campus hires. Axis Bank, along with Srijan, recently hosted a day-long event where the graduates had sessions with some of the bank’s business heads as well as other senior honchos. 214. Which company ranked in the top spot in Fortune’s list of the world’s most admired companies? a) Samsung b) Apple c) Microsoft d) Google Answer b) Apple. Apple has once again taken the top spot in Fortune’s list of the world’s most admired companies. This is Apple’s ninth consecutive year at the top of the list. It is followed by Google parent company Alphabet in second, with Amazon placing third. This list is distilled from Fortune’s list of the 1,000 largest U.S. companies, along with its Global 500 database. 215. Which team won the Blind Cricket World Cup title 2018? a) India b) Pakistan c) Australia d) South Africa Answer a) India. India retain Blind Cricket World Cup title after beating arch-rivals Pakistan by two wickets in a thrilling final played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE. Chasing a huge 308-run target in 40 overs, India romped home in the penultimate over of the match. 216. Industry Chamber FICCI has appointed ______as its Director General a) Pradeep Kumar
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 b) Dilip Chenoy c) Harish Kumar d) Anoop Singh Answer b) Dilip Chenoy. Industry Chamber FICCI has appointed Dilip Chenoy as its Director General. “Chenoy had been the Managing Director and CEO of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Director General (DG) of SIAM and Deputy DG of CII. 217. India was ranked at the ______place among emerging economies on an Inclusive Development Index a) 62nd b) 54th c) 43rd d) 35th Answer a) 62nd. India was ranked at the 62nd place among emerging economies on an Inclusive Development Index, much below China’s 26th position and Pakistan’s 47th. Norway remains the world’s most inclusive advanced economy, while Lithuania again tops the list of emerging economies, the World Economic Forum (WEF). The index takes into account the “living standards, environmental sustainability and protection of future generations from further indebtedness”. 218. Aviation services trainer Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC) has set up a simulation services centre in ______a) Mumbai b) Bangalore c) Jaipur d) Hyderabad Answer d) Hyderabad. Aviation services trainer Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC) has set up a simulation services centre in Hyderabad. This comes after its flagship centre in Gurugram. The Hyderabad facility is planned to ease out operations for the airlines and aviation community based in South India. It will be equipped with modern facilities and brand new simulators. FSTC is the country’s first registered standalone approved training organisation by DGCA, and has recently secured the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved ATO qualification. 219. Which state government launched “social equality” movement through a “cultural integration” trust? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Andhra Pradesh c) Madhya Pradesh d) Gujarat Answer c) Madhya Pradesh. The “social equality” movement will be launched by Madhya Pradesh government through a “cultural integration” trust to be formed in the name of Adi Shankaracharya. The state government would hold a string of programmes in the coming days for ensuring “social harmony” by establishing “Adi Shankaracharya Cultural Integration Trust”.
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220. Which country to overtake Saudi Arabia as the world’s second-largest oil producer this year, according to forecasts by International Energy Agency (IEA)? a) India b) Japan c) Russia d) USA Answer d) USA. The US is on track to overtake Saudi Arabia as the world’s second-largest oil producer this year, according to forecasts by International Energy Agency (IEA). The US’ output is expected to surge above the historic high of 10 million barrels per day rivalling the largest producer Russia, IEA said. Notably, Russia produced around 10.9 million barrels a day in 2017. 221. India’s 1st Garbage Festival organised in ______a) Chhattisgarh b) Maharashtra c) Haryana d) Rajasthan Answer a) Chhattisgarh. The Raipur Municipal Corporation in Chhattisgarh has organised the city’s first garbage festival. the aim is to increase awareness, aim to increase awareness, use the waste generated in the city creatively and to showcase multiple techniques for reusing things that are labelled as garbage. The three-day festival will be filled with workshops, talks, performances and also some interesting installations. 222. World Bank and India have inked $ 120 million loan agreement which will help increase access to improved water supply services in ______a) Assam b) Jharkhand c) Goa d) Uttarakhand Answer d) Uttarakhand. Multilateral lending agency World Bank and India have inked $ 120 million loan agreement which will help increase access to improved water supply services in peri-urban areas in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand has made significant strides in piloting and implementing innovative approaches in water supply and sanitation services, the peri-urban areas have not been a focus. It will help the state increase water supply coverage as well as ensure sustainable service delivery. 223. ______launches ‘Marketplace’ to buy, sell goods in India a) Google b) Facebook c) Samsung d) Microsoft Answer b) Facebook. Facebook Marketplace has come to India as a pilot rollout limited to Mumbai from November 16 onwards. People in Mumbai will soon start seeing a Marketplace tab where they will be able to see buy/sell listings within a predefined radius. India is the 36th country to get the feature, which comes a year after it was first launched in
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US. Marketplace is expected to make it easier for people to discover, buy, and sell products within their community or locality. 224. Which city has been officially inaugurated as the European City of Culture, 2018? a) Tokyo b) Beijing c) Moscow d) Valletta Answer d) Valletta. Valletta, the Maltese capital, has been officially inaugurated as the European City of Culture, 2018. The slogan for the opening was “The festa is here”, and the streets were filled with music, bands and impressive performances. Valletta is sharing European Capital of Culture status with Leeuwarden, a city in the Netherlands. or this occasion many historical monuments have been renovated and the year is packed with a dense cultural programme, the best occasion to discover or rediscover the Maltese capital. 225. Who won the Swedish Open Junior International title? a) Manish Kumar Singh b) Siddharth Pratap Singh c) Dinesh Arun Singh d) Vikram Amit Singh Answer b) Siddharth Pratap Singh. Young Indian shuttler Siddharth Pratap Singh secured his maiden international title, bagging the Swedish Open Junior International Series with a straight-game victory over Denmark’s Mads Christophersen in the finals. Siddharth defeated Christophersen 21-15 21-11 in a 33-minute match to claim the men’s singles title. Siddharth, who has never played outside Asia, will next play in the Iceland International at Reykjavik to be held from January 25 to 28. 226. Jimmy Armfield who passed away recently was a/an a) Football Player b) Cricket Player c) Hockey Player d) Basketball Player Answer a) Football Player. Former England captain and Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield has died at the age of 82 after a long battle with cancer. Armfield captained Blackpool for more than 10 of his 17 years at the club and was capped 43 times for England, with 15 of those occasions as skipper. 227. Who has taken charge as the new director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), which is ISRO’s lead centre for launch vehicles? a) G Prasad b) K Madhavan c) S Somnath d) L Sathish Answer c) S Somnath. ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) director S Somnath has taken charge as the new director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), which is ISRO’s
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 lead centre for launch vehicles. His priorities will be on technology upgradation of launch vehicle design and to focus on immediate launches including GSLV-Mark (MK) II and PSLV-C41 in Feb. GSAT -MKII (F09) will be for the launch of communication satellite GSAT-6A and PSLV-C41 for launch of Indian remote sensing satellite IRNSS-1I. Then, GSLV-MKII (F10) for Chandrayaan-II, the second Moon mission is slated for April and following that GSLV-MK III is planned for launch. 228. Who was awarded with the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum 2018? a) Aamir Khan b) Shah Rukh Khan c) Salman Khan d) Akshay Kumar Answer b) Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh Khan was awarded with the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum 2018 that is currently underway in Davos, Switzerland. The superstar was awarded this humanitarian award along with Sir Elton John and Cate Blanchett, for his efforts to rehabilitate acid attack survivors through his non-profit organisation, Meer Foundation. 229. Srikumar Menon has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the ______a) Uganda b) Libya c) Congo d) South Sudan Answer d) South Sudan. Srikumar Menon, presently Ambassador of India to South Sudan has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Angola. 230. The Minister of State (IC), for AYUSH, Shripad Yesso Naik laid the foundation stone for Central Research Institute (CRI) in ______a) Jaipur b) Mumbai c) Pune d) Bangalore Answer a) Jaipur. The Minister of State (IC), for AYUSH, Shripad Yesso Naik laid the foundation stone for Central Research Institute (CRI) in Jaipur on 22nd January 2018. This will be the third CRI under the aegis of Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), an autonomous body of Ministry of AYUSH for undertaking scientific research in Homoeopathy, with 23 institutes across the country. The institute is also contributing to the Swasthya Rakshan Program at five adopted villages i.e. Chharsa, Kumbhawas, Sakatpura, Khoraladkhani, Hanutpura. 231. Which country has launched a mobile app for Indians seeking work visas in a bid to simplify the application process? a) UK b) Saudi Arabia c) Kuwait
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 d) UAE Answer d) UAE. The UAE has launched a mobile app for Indians seeking work visas in a bid to simplify the application process. Out of 26 lakh Indians living in the UAE, about 20% are professionally qualified workers and 20% white-collar non-professionals, while the remaining are blue-collar workers. The UAE is home to largest number of Indian migrants in the world. 232. Which state government and the Canton of Zurich have signed a letter of intent, to promote mutual prosperity and development? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Telangana c) Karnataka d) Maharashtra Answer a) Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh Government and the Canton of Zurich have signed a letter of intent, to promote mutual prosperity and development. This will bring the State of Andhra Pradesh and Canton of Zurich closer and ensure that a framework is created, which supports the exchange between both the parties. The agreement will further strengthen economic and scientific relations between the two governments in the areas such as Information and Communication Technology, Environmental Technology, Life Sciences and Urban and Regional Development read an official note. 233. India has emerged as the ______most attractive market for investments and the optimism over global economic growth is at a record level, a survey of CEOs by global consultancy a) Third b) Fourth c) Fifth d) Seventh Answer c) Fifth. India has emerged as the fifth most attractive market for investments and the optimism over global economic growth is at a record level, a survey of CEOs by global consultancy. The US remains the top spot for global investment, while India moves into the top 5. Aided by opening up of several key sectors over the last few years, foreign direct investment in India surged 17 per cent to over $25 billion during the first half of the current financial year, even as private investment has remained muted due to excess capacity and high financial stress. It had for the first time topped $60 billion in 2016-17, but remains less than half of China’s $137 billion in 2017, which was an increase of around 8%. 234. Which country scientists developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can predict the likelihood of corruption in a government as well as the conditions that favour their appearance? a) India b) Spain c) Germany d) Japan Answer b) Spain.
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Scientists in Spain have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can predict the likelihood of corruption in a government as well as the conditions that favour their appearance. The computer model based on neural networks claims that the probabilities of corruption increase when the same political party stays in power for more number of years. 235. George Weah has been sworn in as the new President of ______a) Guinea b) Mozambique c) Ghana d) Liberia Answer d) Liberia. Former international football player George Weah has been sworn in as the new President of Liberia, in the country’s first democratic power transition in 47 years. Weah said he will offer steady progress towards goals of Liberians rather than “quick fixes”. He also thanked his predecessor, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, for bringing peace to the country after years of civil war. 236. India is projected to grow at ______of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 as against China’s 6.8%, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) a) 7.4% b) 7.2% c) 7.0% d) 6.9% Answer a) 7.4%. India is projected to grow at 7.4% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 as against China’s 6.8%, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), making it the fastest growing economy among emerging economies following last year’s slowdown due to demonetisation and the implementation of goods and services tax (GST). In its latest World Economic Outlook update released ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the IMF projected India’s GDP growth rate at 7.4% in 2018 and 7.8% in 2019. China, during the same period, is expected to grow at 6.8% and 6.4% respectively. 237. Digital payments startup Paytm has introduced ______app for merchants and businesses to accept payments instantly for zero charges a) Paytm for Shops b) Paytm for Payments c) Paytm for Business d) Paytm for Consumers Answer c) Paytm for Business. Digital payments startup Paytm has introduced ‘Paytm for Business’ app for merchants and businesses to accept payments instantly for zero charges. The app also lets businesses view their transactions without the need to wait for a confirmation SMS or an email. It is available in 10 regional languages and has currently been launched on Android operating system. 238. Which bank has signed an MoU with National Housing Bank for the Rural Housing Interest Subsidy Scheme (RHISS) of the Ministry of Rural Development? a) Canara Bank
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 b) Indian Overseas Bank c) Andhra Bank d) Indian Bank Answer b) Indian Overseas Bank. Indian Overseas Bank has signed an MoU with National Housing Bank for the Rural Housing Interest Subsidy Scheme (RHISS) of the Ministry of Rural Development. The aim of the RHISS is to provide subsidy for housing loans taken by those living in rural areas for construction and modifications of their dwelling units. 239. The 2018 edition of the Women’s World T20 will be hosted by______a) India b) South Africa c) Australia d) West Indies Answer d) West Indies. The 2018 edition of the Women’s World T20 will be hosted by Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana and St Lucia from November 9-24, the ICC has announced. Hosts Windies will defend the title they won with an eight-wicket victory over Australia in Kolkata in 2016. Stafanie Taylor, who was named as captain of the ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year 2017, won the player of the series award in India and is expected to once again lead the Windies in front of a passionate home crowd. 240. Trumpeter and singer Hugh Masekela who passed away recently, he belongs to ______a) South Africa b) Russia c) China d) India Answer a) South Africa. Trumpeter and singer Hugh Masekela, known as the “father of South African jazz” who used his music in the fight against apartheid, has died from prostate cancer. He was 78. Masekela gained international recognition with his distinctive Afro-Jazz sound and hits such as “Soweto Blues”, which served as one of the soundtracks to the anti-apartheid movement. 241. FKK Sircar who passed away recently, he was a former ______a) Governor b) Army Major c) Supreme Court Judge d) Chief Minister Answer b) Army Major. Major FKK Sircar (Retd.), the longest living army veteran, at 101 years of age proceeded to his heavenly abode and breathed his last on January 21. He was from 2nd battalion of the ASSAM Regiment and had the distinction of participating in three wars viz World War II, Indo-Pak War of 1947 -48 and Indo-China War of 1962. 242. Nara Lokesh was felicitated with Dr. Kalam Innovation in Governance Award 2018 here at the Dr. Kalam Centre, He is the present Information Technology (IT) Minister of ______a) Tamil Nadu b) Kerala
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 c) Andhra Pradesh d) Karnataka Answer c) Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh Information Technology (IT) Minister Nara Lokesh was felicitated with Dr. Kalam Innovation in Governance Award 2018 here at the Dr. Kalam Centre. “This award is a testimony and a token of encouragement to work harder for the development of Andhra Pradesh. Nara Lokesh outlined a number of innovative initiatives that the Andhra Pradesh Government is taking to improve its governance. 243. Who has been appointed as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve? a) Daniel Tarullo b) Stanley Fischer c) Jeremy C. Stein d) Jerome H Powell Answer d) Jerome H Powell. The United States Senate has confirmed Jerome H Powell as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, a powerful post having an influence on global economy. Powell (64) will replace Janett Yellen, whose term ends in February. He was confirmed by the US Senate by an overwhelming vote of 84-12. 244. World War II Memorial Museum inaugurated in ______a) Arunachal Pradesh b) Madhya Pradesh c) Jharkhand d) Gujarat Answer a) Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has inaugurated the World War II Memorial Museum in the state’s Changlang district bordering Myanmar. Built by the Union Culture Ministry, the Rs 2.25 crore museum in memory of those who laid down their lives in World War II is located adjacent to the historic Stilwell Road and is expected to boost international and domestic tourist inflow especially from Southeast Asian countries. 245. The government announced ______crore capital infusion in 20 public sector banks (PSBs) during the current fiscal a) 65000 b) 72000 c) 88000 d) 93000 Answer c) 88000. The Centre announced it would infuse ₹88,139 crore as capital into 20 state-owned banks during the current fiscal. IDBI Bank will get the most at ₹10,610 crore, followed by Bank of India and SBI which will receive ₹9,232 crore and ₹8,800 crore respectively. This is the first batch of the ₹2.11 lakh crore recapitalisation plan announced last year. 246. Which country will build a ‘Great Wall’ along the border of the Muslim- dominated Xinjiang province to prevent infiltration by militants? a) India b) Russia
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 c) Japan d) China Answer d) China. China will build a ‘Great Wall’ along the border of the Muslim-dominated Xinjiang province to prevent infiltration by militants, Xinjiang Governor Shohrat Zakir said. China believes exiled separatists belonging to the minority Uighur community may have links to groups outside the country. ISIS militants from the community threatened China for the first time last year. 247. National Girl Child Day was observed on? a) January 24 b) January 23 c) January 22 d) January 21 Answer a) January 24. National Girl Child Day is observed every year on January 24 to celebrate the accomplishments of the girl children and bring to focus the issues of skewed sex ratio, female foeticide, child marriage, unequal treatment and gender disparities in India. The day is celebrated to bring focus on education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care and safety of girl children. 248. The 16th International Energy Forum (IEF) Ministerial meeting will be held in ______a) Bangalore b) Hyderabad c) Mumbai d) New Delhi Answer d) New Delhi. The 16th International Energy Forum (IEF) Ministerial meeting will be held in New Delhi on April 10 to 12. Global energy organisations, including the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, international Energy Agency, will also be represented at the meet. India had last hosted the IEF ministerial conference in 1996. 249. India ranked _____ on Global competitiveness Index a) 77 b) 81 c) 92 d) 99 Answer b) 81. India has moved up on a global index of talent competitiveness to the 81st position, but remains a laggard among the BRICS nations, an annual study showed. While Switzerland continues to top the list released every year on the first day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting, India has improved its position from 92nd last year. India was at the 89th place in 2016 on the index that measures how countries grow, attract and retain talent. 250. The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), and ______ports operator DP World Pvt. Ltd, have announced the creation of an investment platform to invest up to $3 billion in ports a) Dubai b) Kuwait
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 c) Riyadh d) Tehran Answer a) Dubai. The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), India’s first sovereign wealth fund, and Dubai-based ports operator DP World Pvt. Ltd, have announced the creation of an investment platform to invest up to $3 billion in ports, terminals, transportation and logistics businesses in India. This is the first investment platform from NIIF and will see investment up to $3 billion of equity to acquire assets and develop projects in these sectors. 251. World Economic Forum (WEF) was announced a new Global Centre for Cybersecurity in ______a) New Delhi b) Beijing c) Geneva d) Washington Answer c) Geneva. In a bid to safeguard the world from hackers and growing data breaches — especially from nation-states — the World Economic Forum (WEF) was announced a new Global Centre for Cybersecurity. Headquartered in Geneva, the centre will become operational from March. The global centre will be an excellent opportunity to safeguard verticals like automotive and health care where wireless connectivity is the key. 252. The World Economic Forum (WEF) in partnership with India’s most valued firm Reliance Industries (RIL) has agreed to set up a new Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in ______a) Hyderabad b) New Delhi c) Bangalore d) Mumbai Answer d) Mumbai. The World Economic Forum (WEF) in partnership with India’s most valued firm Reliance Industries (RIL) has agreed to set up a new Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Mumbai to promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Digital India and Startup India programmes to promote young entrepreneurs. This would be first (C4IR) opened outside Silicon Valley at San Francisco, which is already home to several of these exciting developments in the digital space including include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain amongst many others. 253. Rakhi Halder related to which sports? a) Boxing b) Weightlifting c) Wrestling d) Shooting Answer b) Weightlifting Rakhi Halder of RSPB created a new national record in clean and jerk en route to a gold medal in the 63kg women’s category in the 33rd Women Senior National Weightlifting Championships. Rakhi lifted 128kgs in the clean and jerk for a total of
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230kgs to create a new national record, bettering Karnam Malleswari’s feat (127kg) created in Athens in 1999. The silver in this category went to S Thasana Chanu of Karnataka (202kg) while the bronze was clinched by AIPSCB’s Amandeep Kaur (191kg). 254. Who has been elected as the first woman Chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA)? a) Arundhati Bhattacharya b) Shikha Sharma c) Chanda Kochhar d) Usha Ananthasubramanian Answer d) Usha Ananthasubramanian. Usha Ananthasubramanian, MD & CEO, Allahabad Bank, has been elected as the first woman Chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). Ms Usha was elected IBA Chairman for the year 2017-18 by its Managing Committee. Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, State Bank of India was elected as Deputy Chairman of IBA for the year 2017-18. 255. Which state assembly will introduce digital budget in its next session, doing away with the traditional printed booklet form practice? a) Rajasthan b) Gujarat c) Assam d) Bihar Answer c) Assam. The Assam Assembly will introduce digital budget in its next session, doing away with the traditional printed booklet form practice. Apart from digital budget, the Assembly session will also see exclusive ‘Members Hour’, a year-long calendar, ‘Best Legislator Award’, setting up of a Pay Commission for MLAs’ salary and fellowships for research work on history of the Assembly. 256. Which state recently launched ‘Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat’ in the state? a) Jharkhand b) Tamil Nadu c) Nagaland d) Haryana Answer a) Jharkhand. Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das was launched ‘Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat’ in the state from Balijore village in Dumka district. Jharkhand is the first state where beneficiaries are also getting stoves along with gas connections. 257. Which country has announced a dedicated national security unit to combat fake news and disinformation? a) USA b) Switzerland c) UK d) China Answer c) UK. The British government has announced a dedicated national security unit to combat fake news and disinformation. The unit, which will be headed by the UK Cabinet Office, will consistently flag false information on social media platforms. It will
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 systematically deter adversaries and help deliver on national security priorities, Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesperson said. 258. Which state is getting a new bridge road and rail links to serve as gateway to Chittagong Port? a) Arunachal Pradesh b) Sikkim c) Uttarakhand d) Tripura Answer d) Tripura. Border district Sabroom is getting a new bridge, road and rail links, but needed most is an Integrated Check Post. A 150 sq ft patch of land, just ahead of the border fencing at Nabin Para, in Sabroom, Tripura, is levelled and marked as P1. It indicates the location of the first pillar of a proposed ₹130-crore road bridge across the River Feni, which divides India and Bangladesh. India and Bangladesh have agreed to extend the rail link to Chittagong port as well, but that will take time. 259. The third edition of international spice conference will be held at ______a) Jaipur b) Hyderabad c) Bangalore d) Chennai Answer a) Jaipur. The third edition of international spice conference will be held at Jaipur from February 4 to 7. Arancha Gonzalvez, Executive Director, International Trade Centre, Geneva, will inaugurate the conference which will be jointly hosted by the All India Spices Exporters’ Forum and Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The central theme of the 2018 conference would be ‘Managing Disruptions through Transformation and Collaboration‘. 260. National Voters’ Day or Rashtriya Matdata Diwas was observed on? a) January 22 b) January 23 c) January 24 d) January 25 Answer d) January 25. National Voters’ Day or Rashtriya Matdata Diwas is celebrated on January 25 every year. The significance of National Voters’ Day is to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process. It is a day to celebrate the right to vote and vibrant democracy of India. The day was first celebrated in 2011 to mark Election Commission’s Foundation Day. This will be eighth National Voters’ Day (NVD) and will be used to spread awareness among voters regarding effective participation in the electoral process. 261. National Tourism Day was observed on? a) January 24 b) January 25 c) January 26 d) January 27 Answer b) January 25.
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January 25 is celebrated as National Tourism Day in India. It is a day that has been marked by the Indian government in order to promote tourism within the country. It’s a day dedicated to educating people about the importance of tourism and the role it plays in the Indian economy. Travel and tourism is playing a major role in contributing to the overall economical growth of India. Indians are more likely to spend their money on foreign travel than travelling in India. That’s why the idea behind to celebrate this tourism day to promote Indian’s rich history. 262. India Ranks ______in Environmental Performance Index a) 177 b) 161 c) 143 d) 135 Answer a) 177. A new green index has ranked India the fourth worst country worldwide in curbing environmental pollution. According to the latest global Environmental Performance Index (EPI) rankings released on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meet in Davos, India is at 177th spot — down from 141st position two years ago — in the list of 180 countries. Switzerland leads the world in sustainability, followed by France, Denmark, Malta and Sweden. 263. India and ______have released first ever set of commemorative postage stamps to mark the long term friendly bilateral relationships between the two countries a) Austria b) Sweden c) Vietnam d) Germany Answer c) Vietnam. India and Vietnam have released first ever set of commemorative postage stamps to mark the long term friendly bilateral relationships between the two countries. The first ever joint issue of commemorative postage stamps between India and Vietnam on the theme of ancient architecture is a symbol of strong friendship between the two countries. 264. Which company launched a new business unit that will sell cyber security software to Fortune 500 companies? a) Alphabet b) Waymo c) Tencent d) Apple Answer a) Alphabet. Alphabet Inc launched a new business unit that will sell cyber security software to Fortune 500 companies, the latest move by the parent of Google to become a big player in corporate computing. The new unit, dubbed Chronicle, is betting on the premise that machine learning software, a type of artificial intelligence, can sift and analyze massive stores of data to detect cyber threats more quickly and precisely than is possible with traditional methods. 265. The award-winning science fiction and fantasy writer Ursula K. Le Guin passed away recently, she was from ______
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 a) UK b) Japan c) USA d) China Answer c) USA. Ursula K. Le Guin, the award-winning science fiction and fantasy writer from USA, who explored feminist themes and was best known for her Earthsea books, has died at 88. Le Guin won an honorary National Book Award in 2014 and warned in her acceptance speech against letting profit define what is considered good literature. 266. Who was conferred with India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, Ashok Chakra? a) Gaurav Kumar Singh b) Firoz Khan Mahmood c) Jyoti Prakash Nirala d) Arjun Sundar Prathap Answer c) Jyoti Prakash Nirala. India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, Ashok Chakra, was conferred on Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala of the Indian Air Force (IAF) who died fighting militants in Kashmir valley. This is the third Ashok Chakra for the IAF and its first for ground combat. President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the award to Nirala’s wife at a function during the 69th Republic Day parade at Rajpath. 267. Who has assumed charge as Director of the space agency’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)? a) K Santhosh b) V Narayanan c) M Aravind d) L Dinesh Answer b) V Narayanan. Senior ISRO scientist Dr V Narayanan has assumed charge as Director of the space agency’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). He succeeds S Somanath who has been appointed Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. Narayanan, who is a rocket propulsion expert, joined ISRO in 1984 and functioned in various capacities. As Project Director for C25 Cryogenic Project, he lead the team that successfully developed the C25 Cryogenic Stage powered by a 20 tonne thrust Cryogenic Engine using Liquid Oxygen and Liquid Hydrogen propellant combination. He played a vital role in the successful launch of GSLV Mk III vehicle in its maiden attempt last year from the spaceport of ISRO, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, Sriharikota. 268. Which country researchers have successfully cloned a macaque monkey fetus twice, producing sister monkeys Hua Hua and Zhong Zhong using the same basic method used to create Dolly? a) USA b) India c) Canada d) China Answer d) China. Chinese researchers have successfully cloned a macaque monkey fetus twice, producing sister monkeys Hua Hua and Zhong Zhong using the same basic method
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 used to create Dolly. The team removed the nucleus from monkey eggs and replaced it with DNA from the fetus, implanting the resulting eggs in female monkeys for them to give birth. In theory, this makes human cloning more realistic given the genetic similarities between monkeys and our own species. 269. India celebrated its 69th Republic Day with a grand parade along with ____ ASEAN leaders who attended the event as chief guests, in a historic first a) 12 b) 10 c) 9 d) 7 Answer b) 10. India celebrated its 69th Republic Day with a grand parade along with ten ASEAN leaders who attended the event as chief guests, in a historic first. Signifying India’s fast growing strategic ties with ASEAN, leaders of all the 10 countries of the powerful bloc attended the parade at the majestic Rajpath which showcased the country’s military might and cultural diversity. 270. Who among the following is not the winner of PADMA VIBHUSHAN AWARD? a) Ghulam Mustafa Khan b) Illaiyaraja c) P Parameswaran d) Virat Kohli Answer d) Virat Kohli. Government of India has announced Padma awards for personalities who served the poor, set up free schools and popularised tribal arts globally. Of these, three were Padma Vibhushan, nine Padma Bhushan, and 73 Padma Shri. PADMA VIBHUSHAN : Senior RSS ideologue P Parameswaran, who was instrumental in building the Sangh cadre in Kerala, was conferred the Padma Vibhushan. Music composer Illaiyaraja and Ghulam Mustafa Khan are also recipients of the Padma Vibhushan. 271. Who among the following is not the winner of PADMA BHUSHAN AWARD? a) Ved Prakash Nanda b) Rohit Sharma c) Sharda Sinha d) Pankaj Advani Answer b) Rohit Sharma. Government of India has announced Padma awards for personalities who served the poor, set up free schools and popularised tribal arts globally. Of these, three were Padma Vibhushan, nine Padma Bhushan, and 73 Padma Shri. PADMA BHUSHAN: Cricketer and former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni recieved the Padma Bhushan. Other Padma Bhushan awardees include billiards player Pankaj Advani, Philipose Mar Chrysostom, Alexander Kadakia, Ramachandram Nagaswamy, Laxman Pai,Ved Prakash Nanda, Arvind Parikh, and Sharda Sinha. 272. India and ______has signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in the field of information and broadcasting a) Vietnam
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 b) Australia c) Germany d) Switzerland Answer a) Vietnam. India and Vietnam has signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in the field of information and broadcasting, based on principles of equality and reciprocity pursuant to their national laws and regulations, following meeting between the prime ministers of the the two countries ahead of ASEAN Summit. Another implementation arrangement between ISRO and National Remote Sensing Department of Vietnam was also concluded on the occasion, for establishment of tracking and data reception station and data processing facility in Vietnam under ASEAN India Space Cooperation. 273. Ride-hailing startup Uber is planning to launch its bike service UberMOTO in ______a) Mumbai and Chennai b) Amritsar and Kanpur c) Kochi and Hyderabad d) Bangalore and Mangalore Answer b) Amritsar and Kanpur. Ride-hailing startup Uber is planning to launch its bike service UberMOTO in Amritsar and Kanpur with cab services yet to be introduced in the cities. This comes after Uber dismissed reports of exit from India and assured 100% commitment. Currently Uber provides cabs, autorickshaws, outstation, and carpooling services in 29 Indian cities while bike services exist in nine. 274. Which country unveiled plans to build a ‘Polar Silk Road’ across the Arctic as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)? a) India b) Bangladesh c) China d) Pakistan Answer c) China. China unveiled plans to build a ‘Polar Silk Road’ across the Arctic as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). In its Arctic policy document, China said it would build the ‘Polar Silk Road’ by developing shipping routes in the region. This comes after China invited Latin American and Caribbean nations to join the BRI. 275. ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit held in ______a) Mumbai b) New Delhi c) Bangalore d) Hyderabad Answer b) New Delhi. India rolled out the red carpet for the 10 ASEAN leaders, as they gathered in New Delhi to mark 25 years of ASEAN-India relations. At a commemorative summit, the leaders renewed their commitment to enhance the multifaceted ties between the South-east Asian grouping and its neighbouring South Asian giant. The summit was co-chaired by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore, which chairs Asean this year, and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two expressed hopes for
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Asean and India to draw closer to each other. They also identified areas of mutual concern. Theme of the Summit : Shared Values, Common Destiny. 276. Which ministry has launched the beneficiary module of the Rapid Reporting System (RRS) for the Scheme for Adolescent Girls? a) Ministry of Railways b) Ministry of Human Resource Development c) Ministry of Labour and Employment d) Ministry of Women and Child Development Answer d) Ministry of Women and Child Development. Rakesh Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, has launched the beneficiary module of the Rapid Reporting System (RRS) for the Scheme for Adolescent Girls – a web based on line monitoring for the Scheme for Adolescent Girls in New Delhi. The RRS will facilitate the monitoring of the scheme and taking corrective measures by ensuring faster flow of information, accurate targeting of the beneficiaries and reduction of leakages. This Portal has been developed in collaboration with National Informatics Centre (NIC). 277. The government has cut GST rate from 12% to ____on houses purchased using the credit-linked subsidy scheme (CLSS) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna a) 8% b) 6% c) 5% d) 3% Answer a) 8%. The government has cut GST rate from 12% to 8% on houses purchased using the credit-linked subsidy scheme (CLSS) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna. However, people who are not eligible for CLSS will continue to pay GST at 12%. The tax benefit will also be extended to an affordable housing project, which has been given infrastructure status. 278. India’s first floating market opened in ______a) Pune b) Hyderabad c) Kolkata d) Kanpur Answer c) Kolkata. India’s first floating market opened in Kolkata’s Patuli area in West Bengal. The market houses over 200 shops. Set up by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA), the market functions solely on boats at the lake in Patuli, where shopkeepers sell fruits, vegetables, fish among other produce. 279. US creates task force to promote ‘internet freedom’ in ______a) Cuba b) South Korea c) Pakistan d) China Answer a) Cuba. The U.S. State Department said that it had created a Cuba Internet Task Force to promote “the free and unregulated flow of information” on the Communist-run island, an action denounced by Cuban state media as subversive. The task force will
JOIN DAY TODAY GK’S WHATSAPP GROUP - +91 6381085084 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – JANUARY 2018 examine the technological challenges and opportunities for expanding internet access and independent media in Cuba. 280. Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana recently launched which of the following state? a) Punjab b) Haryana c) Gujarat d) Madhya pradesh Answer A) Punjab Chief minister has launched the release of benefits under ‘Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana’ aimed at the inclusive growth of the distressed sections of the society. 281. Which of the following country to host WTO Ministerial meeting in March 2018? a) USA b) China c) India d) Russia Answer: C) India Veteran Bengali film actress Supriya Devi died of a severe cardiac arrest at the age of 85. Born in 1933, Supriya Devi was known for her work over five decades. India will host an informal WTO Ministerial meeting in March this year. The meeting will be held in Delhi on March 19 – 20. 282. The Government recently allows which of the following financial institution to offer the Atal Pension Yojana (APY)? a) Payment Banks b) Small Banks c) Non Banking Financial Company d) Both a and B Answer: D) Both a and b The Centre would now allow small finance banks and payment banks to offer the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), which is expected to significantly increase the coverage of the scheme. 283. India’s first smart grid project recently launched which of the following city? a) Pune b) Panipat c) Mumbai d) Chennai Answer: B) Panipat India’s first smart grid project has been launched in the city of Haryana Panipat. The project has been established in collaboration with a Japanese company, New Energy Industrial Technology and Development Organisation (NEDO), at the cost of about Rs145 crore. 284. Which of the following First India design vaccine to pass WHO test? a) Euvichol Vaccine b) Tetadif Vaccine c) Boostrix vaccine d) Rotavac Vaccine
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Answer: D) Rotavac Vaccine For the first time, a vaccine conceived and developed from scratch in India has been “pre-qualified” by the World Health Organisation. 285. Global Centre for Cybersecurity recently launched by World Economic Forum (WEF). Which of the following city has been Headquarters of Centre for Cybersecurity? a) Washington D.C b) Jeneva, Switzerland c) The Hague, Netherland d) Davos, Switzerland Answer:B) Jeneva, Switzerland The World Economic Forum (WEF) announced a new Global Centre for Cyber security. Headquartered in Geneva, the centre will become operational from March. 286. Who is the Labour Minster? a) Santosh Kumar Gangwar b) Shripad Yesso Naik c) Santosh Kumar d) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir Answer: A) Santosh Kumar Gangwar Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Labour and Employment is Santosh Kumar Gangwar. He has been Member of Parliament for the city of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. 287. Who has been appointed as new India’s Foreign Secretary? a) S Jaishankar, b) Vijay Gokhale c) Sujatha Singh d) Nirupama Rao Anwer: B) Vijay Gokhale Vijay Gokhale is an Indian diplomat and the current Foreign Secretary of India. Gokhale was previously the Indian ambassador to China. 288. Sanjay Gandhi national Park Situated in whish of the following states in India? a) Haryana b) Assam c) Maharashtra d) Rajasthan Answer: C) Maharashtra Sanjay Gandhi National Park, formerly Borivali National Park, is a large protected area in the northern part of Mumbai city in Maharashtra State in India. 289. Who is the winner of 20th Grand Slam after winning Australian Open? a) Steffi Graf b) Marin Cilic c) Rafael Nadal d) Roger Federer Answer: D) Roger Federer Switzerland’s Roger Federer became the first male tennis player to win 20 Grand Slam titles, after winning a joint-record sixth Australian Open title.
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290. How many Agreements have been signed between India and Cambodia in the field of cultural exchange? a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 12 Answer: 4 India and Cambodia has signed four agreements in the field of cultural exchange, an exchange line of credit of $26.9 million, memorandum of understanding to cooperate in legal matter and an agreement on prevention of human trafficking. 291. Oxford Dictionaries recently announced which of the word as 2017 ‘Hindi Word of the Year’? a) Bahubali b) Mitron c) Notebandi d) Aadhaar Answer: D) Aadhaar The Oxford Dictionaries announced ‘Aadhaar’ as its 2017 ‘Hindi Word of the Year’ at the Jaipur Literature Festival. The shortlist included words such as ‘Mitron’, ‘Notebandi’, ‘Bahubali’ and ‘Gau-rakshak’, among others. 292. Supriya devi recently passed away. She is related to which of the field? a) Film Actress b) Singer c) Journalist d) Pilitician Answer: A) Flim Actress Veteran Bengali film actress Supriya Devi died of a severe cardiac arrest at the age of 85. Born in 1933, Supriya Devi was known for her work over five decades. 293. Which of the album wins Album of the year in Grammys awards 2018? a) 24K Magic b) That’s What I Like c) From a Room: Volume 1 d) What Now? Answer: A) 24K magic R&B star Bruno Mars tasted 24 carat gold as he emerged the top winner at 2018 Grammys with five highest honours, including Album of the year and Record of the Year for his LP “24 K Magic”. 294. Who is the winner of Grammy award posthumously at the 60th annual ceremony? a) Kendrick Lamar b) Ed Sheeran c) Carrie Fisher d) Alessia Cara Answer: Carrie Fisher Carrie Fisher posthumously won the prize for her audiobook recording of “The Princess Diarist”, a memoir culled from her diaries during her time shooting the first Star Wars film and portraying Princess Leia.
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295. Who is the newly elected president of Finland? a) Jenni Haukio b) Sauli Niinistö c) Timo Soini d) Ville Niinistö Answer: B) Sauli Niinisto Finland have re-elected their popular and pragmatic president Sauli Niinisto, who is credited for maintaining a balanced relationship with the nation’s powerful neighbour Russia at a time of simmering relations between Moscow the West. 296. IT ministry has successfully tested LiFi – a wireless commmunication technology recently? Who is the Minister Information Technology in India? a) Ravi Shankar Prasad b) Jagat Prakash Nadda c) Nitin Jairam Gadkari d) Harsimrat Kaur Badal Answer: A) Ravi Shankar Prasad IT ministry has tested LiFi, an LED-based wireless communication technology, jointly conducted with IIT-Madras and lighting company Philips India. LiFi, or light fidelity, aims to replace WiFi by using light to transmit internet signals with speeds up to 10 Gbps. 297. Which Municipal Corporation launching a free Wi-Fi facility at 150 locations in the city? a) Mumbai Municipal Corporation b) Pune Municipal Corporation c) Delhi Municipal Corporation d) Varanasi Municipal Corporation Answer: B) Pune Municipal Corporation Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) launching a free Wi-Fi facility at 150 locations in the city from January 26 (Republic Day), 2018. 298. Which state Government would provide free travel facility to pilgrims? a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra c) Haryana d) Uttar Pradesh Answer: C) Haryana Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced that the state government will provide free travel facility to pilgrims from Haryana to Kashi in Uttar Pradesh. 299. Which state government will get its first ever Haj house in 2019? a) Assam b) Gujarat c) Nagaland d) Delhi Answer: D) Delhi Haj pilgrims embarking from Delhi will get to stay in the city’s first ever Haj house from mid-next year. The project is going to cost at least Rs 93.47 crore, work for which is likely to begin from April.
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300. Which of the following educational institution recently selected as United Nations’ initiative on Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)? a) IIT, Karagpur b) NIT, Pune c) IMT Ghaziabad d) IIS, Bangalore Answer: C) IMT Ghaziabad Ghaziabad-based Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) has been selected as one of the champions of the United Nations’ initiative on Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). 301. Who is the CEO of Japan based Softbank? a) Masayoshi Son b) V. Kamath c) Jin Liqun d) Suma Chakrabarti Answer: A) Masayoshi Son SoftBank Group Corp. is a Japanese multinational telecommunications corporation established on September 3, 1981, and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. 302. Indian School of Business (ISB) ranked ______- among the top 100 global MBAs by the Financial Times? a) 30 b) 15 c) 28 d) 56 Answer: C) 28 The post-graduate programme of the Indian School of Business (ISB) has been ranked 28th among the top 100 global MBAs by the Financial Times. 303. Bhairmgarh Wildlife Sanctuary situated in which of following state? a) Chhattisgarh b) Gujarat c) Haryana d) Assam Answer: A) Chhattisgarh Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located near the Bairamgarh block division in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. 304. Who has been appointed as Chef-de-Mission for the upcoming Commonwealth Games? a) Vijay Kumar Malhotra b) Narinder Dhruv Batra c) Vikram Singh Sisodia d) Kamal Singh Answer c) Vikram Singh Sisodia The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed its joint secretary Vikram Singh Sisodia as the Chef-de-Mission for the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in Gold Coast, Australia. The IOA also appointed three team managers to accompany Sisodia and help him in the day-to-day duties during the Games.
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305. Who has been awarded the prestigious IhsanDoramaci Family Health Foundation Prize by the World Health Organisation (WHO)? a) Dr Vinod Paul b) Dr Vinod rai c) Dr Vinod Raj d) Dr Amithabh Khan Answer a) Vinod paul WHO confers the prestigious IhsanDogramaci Family Health Foundation Prize. Dr Vinod Paul, Member, NITI Aayog has been awarded the prestigious IhsanDoramaci Family Health Foundation Prize by the World Health Organisation (WHO). He is the first Indian to receive this global honour, which is conferred in recognition to his services in the field of family health. 306. India’s GDP growth rate for FY16 GDP growth was revised ___to from the earlier projection of 8 %. a) 8.7% b) 8.5% c) 8.2 % d) 8.9% Answer c) 8.2% India’s annual economic growth in the fiscal year that ended in March 2017 was unchanged at 7.1 per cent, the central statistics office said. FY16 GDP growth was revised to 8.2 per cent from the earlier projection of 8 per cent. The core industries growth number for December was also released, which showed the eight core industries growing at 4 per cent as against 7.4 per cent in November. The Economic Survey 2017-18 has predicted that the Indian economy will grow by 7-7.5 per cent in 2018-19. 307. What is the India’s rank in the list of wealthiest countries, according to a new report by New World Wealth? a) 11th b) 6th c) 9th d) 4th Answer b) 6th India has been ranked sixth in the list of wealthiest countries with total wealth of $8,230 billion, while the United States topped the chart, says a report by New World Wealth. According to the report, the United States is the wealthiest country in the world as the total wealth held in 2017 amounted to $64,584 billion, followed by China at the second place with $24,803 billion and Japan with $19,522 billion at third. 308. India has signed how much amount of loan agreement with ADB for construction of over 6,200-kilometre rural roads in five states? a) $550 million b) $450 million c) $250 million d) $750 million Answer c) $250 million India and the Manila- based Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $250 million loan to finance the construction of 6,254 km of all-weather rural roads in
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Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal under the flagship Prime Minister’s Rural Roads Programme (PMGSY). 309. The Indian Navy has launched the third Scorpene class submarine named______in Mumbai a) Kalvari b) Karanj c) Khandari d) Arihant Answer b) Karanj The Indian Navy has launched the third Scorpene class submarine Karanj. Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba’s wife Reena Lanba launched the submarine, which has been constructed by shipbuilder Mazagon Dock Limited. A total of six submarines are going to be built at the MDL. The submarines are being built in collaboration with French shipbuilding major Naval Group (formerly DCNS). 310. The Government of India has signed a loan agreement worth $_____ million with the World Bank on January 30 to boost rural economy of Tamil Nadu a) $100 million b) $150 million c) $200 million d) $250 million Answer a) $100 million The Government of India and the World Bank signed a $100 million Loan Agreement that is expected to promote rural enterprises, facilitate their access to finance, and create employment opportunities for youth, particularly women, in selected blocks of Tamil Nadu across 26 districts, directly benefitting over 400,000 people. The Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project will create an enabling environment for producer organizations and enterprises to promote businesses across select value chains. 311. Private sector Axis Bank has launched which edition of ‘Evolve’, an annual multi-city knowledge series for Banks SME customers. a) 4th b) 5th c) 6th d) 7th Answer a) 4th Private sector Axis Bank has launched the fourth edition of ‘Evolve’, an annual multi-city knowledge series for Banks SME customers. The current edition of evolve, titled “Transform your Family Business into your dream company”, will empower the SMEs understand the winning strategies and best practises that have helped some of the leading family businesses in India grow into reputable enterprise. 312. Which among the following stadiums will host the finals of the 2020 ICC World T20 of both the men’s and women’s? a) Salt Lake Stadium, India b) Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia c) Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, South Africa
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