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Q1. How much amount has been sanctioned by the Central Government for three years to promote organic farming in Uttarakhand? Answer: Rs 1,500 crore Explanation: The Centre has sanctioned Rs 1,500 crore for three years to promote organic farming in Uttarakhand. This is in keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi s vision of developing Uttarakhand as an organic state which he spelt out during his visit to Kedarnath last year.
Q2. The Indian Railways is expected to receive its first high-speed electric locomotive by ______Answer: March 2018 Explanation: Indian Railways all new 12,000 horsepower electric locomotive — being produced in collaboration with Alstom of France and which can run at speeds of up to 120 kmph — would be rolled out in March when French President Emmanuel Macron visits India.
Q3. Which team has clinched the 2017-2018 U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy? Answer: Vidarbha Explanation: After winning their maiden Ranji Trophy earlier this season, Vidarbha has recorded another first by winning the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy.
Q4. Kalamandalam Geethanandan of Kerala passed away recently. He was a renowned ______artist Answer: Ottanthulal Explanation: Acclaimed Ottanthulal artist Kalamandalam Geethanandan passed away while performing at Avittathur Mahavishnu Temple in Kerala.
Q5. Name the first low income country of the world to offer universal eye care for the its citizens Answer: Rwanda Explanation: Rwanda has become the first low-income country to provide universal eye care for its 12 million population. The government has partnered with the organisation Vision for a Nation (VFAN) to train more than 3,000 eye care nurses based in 502 local health centres, prescribing glasses and referring those with serious eye problems to national clinics.
Q6. Who has been conferred with the ͚Times Power Women of the Year 2017͛ (Pune) for Global PR? Answer: Shabnam Asthana Explanation: Shabnam Asthana has been awarded the Times Power Women of the Year 2017 - Pune for Global PR. These awards were initiated to celebrate the victories of women who have been a great source of inspiration.
Q7. India has formally joined as the ______member of the Ashgabat agreement on 2nd February 2018 Answer: 7th Explanation: India has joined Ashgabat Agreement on the establishment of an International Transport and Transit Corridor between the Iran, Oman, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The agreement was signed in April 2011, which envisages facilitation of transit and transportation of goods between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf. The Ashgabat agreement is a Multimodal transport agreement between Oman, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and India.
Q8. Name the champion to win the gold medal in 48kg category in the India Open Boxing Tournament 2018? Answer: M C Mary Kom Explanation: In Boxing, five-time world champion M C Mary Kom claimed a gold but the Indian men s juggernaut was denied a complete sweep by traditional powerhouses Cuba and Uzbekistan on an exciting final day of the India Open Boxing Tournament, in New Delhi.
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Q9. The 7th India Energy Congress was held in which Indian city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: 7th India Energy Congress was held in New Delhi on the theme Energy 4.0- Energy Transition towards 2030 . More than 400 experts met to discuss and debate the energy transition being witnessed, Energy 4.0 – the fourth energy revolution and draw map for 2030, in view of technological and digital disruptions already underway and those visible across the horizon.
Q10. The inaugural India Open Boxing Tournament was organized in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The national capital hosted the inaugural India Open International Boxing Tournament for senior men and women from January 28 to February 1 in 2018.
Q11. Who is the author of the book titled Exam Warriors, a stress buster for students? Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi s new book – Exam Warriors – launched aims to help students breeze through their examinations. The book reportedly urges young students to tackle their examinations with zeal and energy. Modi has constantly reiterated the fact the exams should be viewed as festivals in order to reduce stress, on his monthly talk show – Mann ki Baat.
Q12. Who has recently been appointed as the Director-General of Sports Authority of India (SAI)? Answer: Neelam Kapur Explanation: Senior-most Indian Information Service (IIS) officer Neelam Kapur was appointed Director-General of Sports Authority of India (SAI). She is at present the Principal Director General of the Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP). It is for the first time that an IIS officer has been appointed as SAI chief.
Q13. The Government of India has made PAN mandatory for any entity entering into a financial transaction of Rs 2.5 lakh or more with effect from ______Answer: April 1 Explanation: The government has made Permanent Account Number (PAN) mandatory for any entity conducting financial transactions of ₹2.5 lakh or more. Adding that an Aadhaar-like identity number is being developed for enterprises, the government said PAN will also be used as a Unique Entity Number for non-individuals from April 1.
Q14. Ghodazari has achieved the status of a new wildlife sanctuary recently. The newly approved sanctuary is located in which state? Answer: Maharashtra Explanation: The Maharashtra government has approved Ghodazari in Chandrapur district as a new wildlife sanctuary in the state. The sanctuary, in the North East of Tadoba, will include 159 sq km of Brahmapuri forest.
Q15. The Government of India has announced the world͛s largest healthcare scheme covering more than 100 million poor families of the country. Under the scheme, an amount of Rs ______would be made available every year to the poor families towards healthcare Answer: Rs 500,000 Explanation: India announced a national healthcare scheme for half a billion of its poorest citizens in a major giveaway to voters in the final budget before a general election. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said India s most vulnerable families would be able to access up to Rs 500,000 a year for hospital cover through the initiative. The government currently provides 30,000 rupees towards healthcare for poor families, but that sum is insufficient to cover most medical procedures.
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Q16. Which country has created Guinness World Record by launching world͛s longest zip line? Answer: United Arab Emirates Explanation: The United Arab Emirates has made a record by opening the world s longest zip line, measuring 2.83 kms in length. Guinness World Records officials certified the zip line in Ras al-Khaimah.
Q17. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the first Khelo India School Games (KISG) recently. Which among the following statements is/are not true regarding KISG? I Khelo India is an U-19 age category event II The KISG will be held across 16 disciplines annually III 1,000 best athletes at the Khelo India Games will get scholarship of Rs 5 lakh for 8 years A) Only I B) Both I & III C) Only III D) All Are Correct Answer: A) Only I Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Khelo India Games and said it was the first step towards making the country a strong contender at the Olympic level. A revamped version of the original National School Games, Khelo India is an U-17 event which will feature only 16 disciplines which have been identified as most likely to win medals at the Olympic Games. The best 1,000 athletes at the Khelo India Games will get scholarship of Rs 5 lakh every year for a period of eight years.
Q18. Which Indian state has won the 2018 Geospatial World Excellence Award? Answer: Odisha Explanation: Odisha has bagged Geospatial World Excellence Award-2018 for successful IT application for tracking of mineral production, dispatch and value accrued on real-time basis through its i3MS web-based software.
Q19. The two days Global Investors͛ Summit 2018 was held in which state? Answer: Assam Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the two-day Global Investors Summit Advantage Assam in Guwahati, Assam, a first of its kind initiative in the northeast. The two-day event, started on 3rd Feb, will showcase the state s manufacturing opportunities and geostrategic advantages to foreign and domestic investors.
Q20. Name the campaign recently launched by the Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change to sensitise the people about the dangers of global warming and climate change Answer: Green Good Deeds Explanation: Union Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched Green Good Deeds campaign. The campaign launched by the ministry aims to sensitise the people and students, in particular, about climate change and global warming. Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan appealed to the teaching community to join the campaign. He said, a mobile application named Dr Harsh Vardhan developed to reach out to people across India on the campaign, has also been launched recently.
Q21. Who has been conferred with the Lifetime achievement award at the 15th Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short and Animation Films? Answer: Shyam Benegal Explanation: Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal was conferred with V Shantaram Lifetime achievement award at the 15th Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short and Animation Films. The filmmaker was
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honoured with the award for his outstanding contribution in the field of feature and documentary films. The award carries a trophy, a citation and cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.
Q22. The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has entered into US $ 375 million loan agreement with which financial institution for the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP)? Answer: World Bank Explanation: Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed a project agreement with the World Bank, even as the latter entered into a US $ 375 million loan agreement with the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance for Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP).
Q23. India͛s first sentiment index for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), launched on February 3, has been developed jointly by CRISIL and ______Answer: SIDBI Explanation: The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley launched CriSidEx, India s first sentiment index for micro and small enterprises ( MSEs) developed jointly by CRISIL & SIDBI. CriSidEx is a composite index based on a diffusion index of 8 parameters and measures MSE business sentiment on a scale of 0 (extremely negative ) to 200 ( extremely positive).
Q24. Leading Indian player Saurav Ghosal is related with which sports? Answer: Squash Explanation: India s leading squash player, Saurav Ghosal jumped five places to No 14 to become the highest ranked Indian in the latest Professional Squash Association (PSA) rankings released. Ghosal beat Joshna Chinappa who slipped three places to No 17 while Dipika Pallikal Karthik remained on 20.
Q25. What was the theme of the World Wetlands Day 2018? Answer: Wetlands for a Sustainable Urban Future Explanation: World Wetlands Day occurs annually on February 2nd, marking the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971. Established to raise awareness about the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet, WWD was celebrated for the first time in 1997 and has grown remarkably since then. The theme of World Wetlands Day 2018 is Wetlands for a Sustainable Urban Future .
Q26. India defeated which country to win the ICC Under-19 World Cup Final 2018? Answer: Australia Explanation: India has lifted the ICC Under-19 World Cup for the record fourth time. They defeated Australia by eight wickets at bay oval at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand, who were also eyeing the title for the fourth time. India achieved the target of 217 runs, with 67 balls to spare. India s star batsman Manjot Kalra led his team to the victory as he made brilliant unbeaten century riding on eight fours and three sixes. He was adjudged Man of the Match and Shubman Gill Man of the Series.
Q27. Name the winner of the 4th edition of International Young Chef Olympiad (YCO) 2018 held in New Delhi Answer: Lai Jia Yi Explanation: The 4th edition of International Young Chef Olympiad (YCO) concluded in New Delhi with Lai Jia Yi from Malaysia winning the top spot and Indian student chef Surya Sekhar Roy Choudhury claiming the second position.
Q28. The Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) which is to be renamed as the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs is likely to come into effect by ____ Answer: April 2018
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Explanation: The change of name of apex indirect tax policy making body Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) to Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is likely to happen by April after the budgetary exercise gets Parliament nod. In his budget speech for 2018-19, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said with the roll out of GST the name of CBEC would be changed to CBIC.
Q29. Who is the author of the book titled Hissab Kitab based on household budgeting? Answer: Anjana Sukhani Explanation: Actress Anjana Sukhani, seen in films like Salaam-e-Ishq , Golmaal Returns and Allah Ke Banday has penned a book titled Hisaab Kitaab . The book is a how-to book on household budgeting.
Q30. According to the Economic Survey 2017-18, which state is found to have the largest share in India͛s exports and the goods and service tax (GST) base? Answer: Maharashtra Explanation: According to the Economic Survey 2017-18, Maharashtra s has come out to be one of the largest states in terms of its economic size and prosperity gives it the largest share in India s exports and the goods and service tax (GST) base. The survey found Maharashtra had the largest share of the tax base at 16 per cent.
Q31. What is the theme of the World Cancer Day 2018? Answer: We Can. I can Explanation: World Cancer Day is being observed on 4th February every year to raise awareness about cancer, its treatment and to encourage methods of its prevention. The primary goal of the day is to reduce the illness and related deaths by 2020. For 2016 to 2018, the theme for observing World Cancer Day is We Can. I can. Under this theme, people are expected to, individually and collectively, understand and work towards lessening the impact and harmful effects of the condition globally.
Q32. As per the Union Budget 2018-19, two defence industrial production corridors would be established by the government. The first such corridor to be set up in Tamil Nadu will link Chennai with which city? Answer: Bengaluru Explanation: According to Union Budget 2018-19, the government will develop two defence industrial production corridors. Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the first corridor will link Chennai and Bengaluru and will pass through Coimbatore and several other industrial clusters.
Q33. Ace shuttler P.V. Sindhu lost against which player to settle for silver in the finals of 2018 India Open BWF World Tour Super 500? Answer: Beiwen Zhang Explanation: Star Indian shuttler P. V. Sindhu fell to fifth seeded Beiwen Zhang from the US in the women s singles final of the $350,000 India Open BWF World Tour Super 500 held in New Delhi.
Q34. Sri Lanka observed its _____ Independence Day on February 4, 2018 Answer: 70th Explanation: Sri Lanka celebrated its 70th Independence Day today (4 February 2018). It was on this day in 1948 that Sri Lanka, then Ceylon, gained independence from 133 years of British colonial rule.
Q35. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has recently approved extension of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant͛s office tenure till ______Answer: June 30, 2019 Explanation: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has been granted an extension of his tenure until June 30, 2019. A
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1980-batch IAS officer from the Kerala Cadre, Kant was appointed as the CEO of the government s think tank in 2016, for a two-year term.
Q36. Which digital transport company has collaborated with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to encourage road safety awareness? Answer: Uber Explanation: Taxi aggregator Uber reinforced its commitment to road safety by announcing a slew of measures and initiatives. As part of its ongoing efforts to encourage road safety awareness, Uber will be jointly promoting road safety messaging on the Uber app and social media through Ministry of Road Transport and Highways co branded materials and mediums.
Q37. Which technology firm has joined hands with NCERT to initiate course on Digital Citizenship and Safety at schools level? Answer: Google Explanation: Reiterating its commitment to make the web a safer place for everyone, Google India announced its collaboration with NCERT to integrate a course on Digital Citizenship and Safety in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) curriculum in schools.
Q38. India successfully test-fired its short-range nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-I on February 6, 2018. It is ______type of missile Answer: Surface-to-Surface Explanation: India successfully test-fired its short-range nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-1 with a strike range of over 700 km from a test range off the Odisha coast. It was launched as a part of a periodic training activity by the Strategic Forces Command of the Army to consolidate operational readiness.
Q39. Which state has launched the ͚Gobardhan Yojana͛ to provide for the sale of organic manure and cow urine to benefit farmers? Answer: Haryana Explanation: The Haryana government has launched the Gobardhan Yojana to provide for the sale of organic manure and cow urine with an aim to benefit farmers. A provision of Rs 11 crore has been made to provide benefits of various projects under this scheme.
Q40. Name the India͛s first chat based job search mobile App recently launched to do away with the complex selection processes Answer: Empzilla Explanation: Taking prime minister Narendra Modi s Digital India initiative forward, a chat based job search mobile app Empzilla , first ever of its kind in the country, is being launched that will do away with existing limitations of employers and job seekers making selection process quick and cost effective. The mobile app gets conversation between employers and job seekers going in seconds and the latter can chat with the potential employer even within his office set up without letting his peers and seniors know the context of the conversation.
Q41. How much amount has been released by the Union Government to States and Union Territories under the Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes sub plan as on January 31,2018? Answer: ₹ ,000 crore Explanation: The Centre has released ₹65,000 crore to States and union territories under the special assistance to scheduled castes sub plan till January end of the current fiscal. The amount is more than 80 per cent of the total allocation of ₹80,000 crore made under the Special Central Assistance to SC Sub Plan for 2017-18.
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Q42. Which digital wallet company has launched India͛s first SaaS based digital platform named Magic to digitize end-to-end corporate processes, rewards and reimbursements? Answer: MobiKwik Explanation: MobiKwik, a issuer-independent digital financial services platform and mobile wallet announced the launch of Magic – a digital platform for end-to-end corporate processes, rewards and reimbursements. Magic is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based institutional platform that aims to radically reform the employee benefit and reimbursements process by eliminating the constant challenges faced by both the employer and the employee.
Q43. Which state has, in association with UNICEF, launched massive door to door campaign DASTAK to eradicate deadly Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and Japanise Encephalitis disease in the state? Answer: Uttar Pradesh Explanation: In Uttar Pradesh, State government in association with UNICEF launched massive door to door campaign DASTAK to eradicate deadly Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and Japanise Encephalitis disease in the state. The war cry of DASTAK is Darwaja khatkhatao, AES aur JE ko bhagao.
Q44. According to the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), who among the given has become the highest ranked Indian golfer of the world? Answer: Shubhankar Sharma Explanation: Young golfer Shubhankar Sharma was elevated from 193 to 72, a gain of 121 spots, in the world rankings making him the highest-ranked Indian in the world.
Q45. Renowned ______actress Lakshmi Devi Kanakala passed away recently. Answer: Telugu Explanation: Veteran Telugu actor Lakshmi Devi Kanakala has passed away at the age of 78. She was reportedly suffering from multiple age-related illnesses for the last two months.
Q46. How much amount has been sanctioned by the government of India to control pollution level of River Sal in Goa? Answer: Rs 61.7 crore Explanation: The central government has approved a project to abate pollution of river Sal at Navelim in Goa at an estimated cost of Rs 61.7 crore. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had in 2015 identified the river stretch at Navelim as one of the 302 polluted river stretches across the country based on bio-chemical oxygen demand (BOD) levels – a key indicator of organic pollution showing water quality.
Q47. Who has won the Presidential election of Cyprus recently? Answer: Nicos Anastasiades Explanation: Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades won reelection to second five-year term Sunday, promising to continue economic recovery and the island s reunification efforts.
Q48. Which team has won the 8th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2018 (B Division)? Answer: Central Reserve Police Force Explanation: Central Reserve Police Force were crowned as champions of the 8th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2018 (B Division) after they defeated Kerala Hockey by a margin of 7-0 in the final match of the competition.
Q49. What is the current Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate? Answer: 6.25% Explanation: Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate: Unchanged at 6.25%
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Bank Rate: Unchanged at 6.25% Cash Reserve Ratio: Unchanged at 4% Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR): Unchanged at 19.5%
Q50. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned _____solar cities to be developed cross the country under its ͚Development of Solar Cities͛ scheme Answer: 60 Explanation: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under its scheme Development of Solar Cities has approved/sanctioned 60 Cities including 13 Pilot and 5 Model Cities up to 12th Five-year Plan period.
Q51. According to a report by Fitch Group unit-BMI Research, India͛s fiscal deficit is expected to increase to ____ percent of GDP in 2018-19 Answer: 3.5 percent Explanation: According to the report by BMI Research, a unit of Fitch Group, India s fiscal deficit is expected to come in at 3.5 per cent of GDP in financial year 2018-19, as policymakers seek to promote economic growth by reducing the pace of fiscal consolidation.
Q52. How much amount has been sanctioned by the Department of Heavy Industry in budget 2018-19 towards the development of 800 MW advanced ultra super critical thermal power plant project? Answer: Rs 100 crore Explanation: The development of 800 MW advanced ultra super critical thermal power plant project got Rs 100 crore for next year from the Department of Heavy Industry with a target to finalise the turbine design, as per 2018-19 budget papers.
Q53. The 88th Mahamastakabhisheka Utsav has been inaugurated in which Indian state by President Ram Nath Kovind recently? Answer: Karnataka Explanation: The President of India Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 88th Mahamastakabhisheka Utsav of Lord Gomateshwara in Hassan district of Karnataka. Mahamastakabhisheka of Gommateshwara, who is also known as Bahubali takes place once in 12 years. It is an important Jain pilgrimage centre and lakhs of tourists visit Shravanbelagola to see 57 feet tall monolithic stone statue.
Q54. Renowned artist Madavoor Vasudevan Nair passed away recently. He was a maestro of ______Answer: Kathakali Explanation: Kathakali maestro Madavoor Vasudevan Nair has passed away. He was 89. He was a recipient of several awards including Padma Bhushan.
Q55. According to the Reserve Bank of India, what is the projected inflation rate for the first half of 2018-19? Answer: 5.1 - 5.6 percent Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revealed that the estimated inflation for first half of the next fiscal would stand at 5.1 to 5.6 percent. However, RBI Governor Urjit Patel noted that it may ease to 4.6 percent, likely in the second half.
Q56. How much amount has been allocated to Government of Odisha in the Union Budget 2018-19 for its railway projects? Answer: Rs 5,252 crore Explanation: The union government has allocated Rs 5,252 crore in the Union Budget 2018-19 for railway projects
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in the state as against the state s demand for Rs 6,500 crore. It received Rs 150 crore more compared with last year s budget, which is the highest ever allocation for Odisha in any Budget pertaining to railways.
Q57. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to link the base rate with the MCLR with effect from ______to ensure quicker transmission of policy rates to existing loan interest rate to borrowers Answer: April 1, 2018 Explanation: To speed up retail transmission by banks of the central bank s cuts in the lending rate, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that it will link the Base Rate with the Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate (MCLR) from the next fiscal. The RBI introduced the MCLR from April 1, 2016, as a system working in tandem with its policy rates, which commercial banks have been slow in accepting, preferring to continue with the Base Rate regime. As per RBI guidelines, banks have to prepare their MCLR which would serve as the internal benchmark lending rate.
Q58. Name the Indian women cricketer to achieve the feat of becoming the first player of the world to take 200 wickets in ODI series Answer: Jhulan Goswami Explanation: Indian women s cricket team pacer Jhulan Goswami has become the first woman in the world to take 200 wickets in ODI cricket. Goswami achieved the feat playing in her 166th ODI against South Africa. Goswami had become the leading wicket-taker in women s ODIs in May last year, overtaking former Australian pacer Cathryn Fitzpatrick s record of 180 wickets.
Q59. In its final bi-monthly monetary policy review of the fiscal 2017-18, RBI has kept the Repo Rate at ____ percent Answer: 6 percent Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate unchanged at 6 per cent for the fourth time in succession at its final bi-monthly monetary policy review of the fiscal, citing concerns about the inflationary push by rising global crude oil prices. Repo Rate: Unchanged at 6% and Reverse Repo Rate: Unchanged at 5.75%
Q60. United States based SpaceX successfully launched the world͛s most powerful rocket into the outer space on February 6. Name the rocket Answer: Falcon Heavy Explanation: Business tycoon Elon Musk s SpaceX has created history by successfully launching the Falcon Heavy rocket, the most powerful operational rocket in the world, into outer space. The rocket, which is on its course to the orbit of planet Mars, is the first step in Musk s ambitious dream to send humans to Mars and create a colony on the planet.
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Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs
Q1. Name the President of Rwanda Answer: Paul Kagame Explanation: Capital- Kigali and Currency- Rwandan franc (RWF)
Q2. The Cooch Behar Trophy is given for which sports? Answer: Cricket Explanation: The Cooch Behar Trophy is India s national cricket tournament for under-19 players. It has been held annually since the 1945-46 season.
Q3. Emmanuel Macron is the President of which country? Answer: France Explanation: French President Emmanuel Macron is slated to visit India in March 2018
Q4. Rail transport company Alstom has its headquarter in which country? Answer: France Explanation: Alstom is a French multinational company operating worldwide in rail transport markets, active in the fields of passenger transportation, signalling and locomotives
Q5. The Kedarnath Temple is located in which state of India? Answer: Uttarakhand
Q6. Who is the Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)? Answer: R K Pachnanda
Q7. Who is the controlling Authority of the Indian Information Service (IIS)? Answer: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Q8. Who is the Director General of the World Health Organization? Answer: Tedros Adhanom Explanation: Headquarter-Geneva, Switzerland
Q9. NITI Aayog was founded in which year? Answer: January 1, 2015
Q10. The 10th edition of Geospatial World Forum was held in which city? Answer: Hyderabad Explanation: The 10th edition of Geospatial World Forum successfully concluded after week-long collective discussions and engaging interactions in Hyderabad International Convention Centre from 15-19 January 2018.
Q11. What is the currency of Kyrgyzstan? Answer: Kyrgyzstani som Explanation: Capital: Bishkek
Q12. The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is located in which city? Answer: New Delhi
Q13. Who is the Chairman of Inland Waterways Authority of India? Answer: Nutan Guha-Biswas
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Q14. The headquarter of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is in which city? Answer: Lucknow
Q15. The 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup was held in which country? Answer: New Zealand Explanation: The 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup was an international limited-overs cricket tournament that was held in New Zealand from 13 January to 3 February 2018.
Q16. Who is the Chairperson of the Central Board of Excise and Custom? Answer: Vanaja N. Sarna Explanation: Formed: 26 Jan 1944
Q17. Sri Lanka got independence from which country on February 4, 1948? Answer: United Kingdom
Q18. World Cancer Day aims to reduce the illness and death caused by cancer by which year? Answer: 2020 Explanation: The primary goal of the World Cancer Day is to significantly reduce illness and death caused by cancer by 2020
Q19. Who is the Chairman of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India? Answer: S.P. Singh Parihar Explanation: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). It was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. CPCB is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Q20. Name the President of UNICEF Answer: Tore Hattrem Explanation: Headquarter-New York, United States
Q21. The DDA Siri Fort Sport Complex is located in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The India Open is held annually at the Siri Fort Sports Complex, New Delhi.
Q22. What is the capital of Cyprus? Answer: Nicosia Explanation: Currency-Euro
Q23. The 8th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2018 (B Division) took place in which city? Answer: Ranchi, Jharkhand
Q24. Who is the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog? Answer: Rajiv Kumar Explanation: Narendra Modi, Chairman; Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman; Bibek Debroy, Member; V. K. Saraswat, Member; Ramesh Chand, Member; Vinod Paul, Member; Amitabh Kant, CEO; Dinesh Arora, Director
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Q25. The global taxi technology company, Uber has its headquarter in which city? Answer: San Francisco Explanation: San Francisco, California, United States
Q26. Who is the Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways? Answer: Mansukh L Mandaviya Explanation: Constituency-Palitana assembly, Gujarat
Q27. Mobikwik is located in which city? Answer: Gurugram
Q28. The Marginal Cost of Funds Lending Rate (MCLR) was introduced in which year? Answer: 2016 Explanation: The RBI introduced the MCLR from April 1, 2016, as a system working in tandem with its policy rates, which commercial banks have been slow in accepting, preferring to continue with the Base Rate regime.
Q29. Who is the President of credit rating agency Fitch Ratings Inc? Answer: Paul Taylor Extra Info: Its headquarters are located in New York City, New York, U.S. and London, England, U.K.
Q30. Atapaka Bird Sanctuary is located in which state? Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Q31. One of the largest freshwater lakes in India, Kolleru Lake is in which state? Answer: Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Kolleru is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country. Atapaka village is located on the borders of the Krishna and the West Godavari districts.
Q32. Who is the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy? Answer: Raj Kumar Singh Explanation: Constituency- Arrah
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