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1. What is the theme of World Milk Day? 4. Which of the following country bans Burqa in public A. Drink Milk Be Strong spaces? B. Drink More Be Strong A. Barbados C. Drink Many Be Strong B. Denmark D. Drink Move Be Strong C. Iraq E. None of these. D. Russia Answer: D E. Nepal Explanation: Answer: B Theme of World Milk Day is Drink Move Be Strong. Explanation: 2. In which city The First biannual Indian Air Force The Danish(Denmark) Parliament has passed a law banning Commanders’ Conference was inaugurated by Defence the Islamic full-face veil in public spaces, becoming the Minister Nirmala Sitharaman? latest European country to do so. “Anyone who wears a A. New garment that hides the face in public will be punished with a B. Bangalore fine,” says the law, which was passed by 75 votes to 30. C. 5. How much amount did government D. had decided to pay a month as unemployment allowance E. None of these to eligible youth? Answer: A A. Rs 1,00 Explanation: B. Rs 2,000 The First biannual Indian Air Force Commanders’ C. Rs 3,000 Conference was inaugurated by Defence Minister Nirmala D. Rs 500 Sitharaman in . E. Rs 1,000 3. Under which scheme Ministry of Housing & Urban Answer: E Affairs has approved the construction of another 1.5 lakh Explanation: affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor? The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to pay Rs A. PMAY(urban) 1,000 a month as unemployment allowance to eligible youth. B. PMAY(rural) Approximately, 10 lakh graduates/diploma holders will C. PMJDY benefit, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said. A final decision D. PMAY would be taken after eliciting suggestions from the youth. E. PMAY(Gramin) 6. What is the state bird of Andhra Pradesh? Answer: A A. Indian Roller Explanation: B. Palapitta Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has approved the C. Rose ringed parakeet construction of another 1.5 lakh affordable houses for the D. Both a and b benefit of urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana E. All of the above (Urban) with an investment of Rs.7,227cr with central Answer: C assistance of Rs.2,209 cr. Explanation:

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Four years after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the 10. Which of the following PSU has emerged as 's government of the residual state has announced its state most profitable state-owned company for the second symbols. The notable change is the state bird. The state bird consecutive year? of undivided Andhra Pradesh was Indian Roller (coracias A. BHEL benghalensis) or Palapitta. This has been changed to Rama B. NTPC Chiluka (psittacula krameri) or rose ringed parakeet. C. IOC 7. With which state Madhya Pradesh are likely to be the D. HPCL next States to start implementing cash transfer for food E. None of These subsidies in certain areas? Answer: C A. Uttarakhand Explanation: B. Andhra Pradesh Indian Oil Corporation has emerged as India’s most C. profitable state-owned company for the second consecutive D. year. Indian Oil posted a record profit of Rs21,346 crore in E. None of these. 2017-18, followed by ONGC, whose profit stood at Answer: E Rs19,945 crore. Explanation: 11. Who won 'Santokba Humanitarian Award'? and Madhya Pradesh are likely to be the next A. Kailash Satyarthi States to start implementing cash transfer for food subsidies B. Thomas Antony in certain areas C. Vijay Goel 8. What is India’s fiscal deficit in the year ended March D. 2018? E. Amit Khare A. 3.53 Answer: A B. 3.3 Explanation: C. 3.4 Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi was honoured with D. 3.5 ‘Santokba Humanitarian Award’ by President Ram Nath E. None of these. Kovind for his services aimed at the betterment of society. Answer: A 12. Who has conferred FICCI Smart Policing Awards Explanation: 2018? India’s fiscal deficit in the year ended March 2018 came in A. Kailash Satyarthi at 3.53% of gross domestic product, in line with the revised B. Thomas Antony estimates. For the current fiscal year, the government C. Vijay Goel estimates to trim the deficit to 3.3% of GDP. D. Amitabh Bachchan 9. What is India’s fiscal deficit estimated by government E. Amit Khare for the current Fiscal Year? Answer: C A. 3.53 Explanation: B. 3.3 Statistics and Programme Implementation Minister Vijay C. 3.4 Goel conferred FICCI Smart Policing Awards 2018 to police D. 3.5 officials of central armed police force and states police in E. None of these. New Delhi. Answer: B 13. Who has become the face of Central Railways` anti- Explanation: trespassing campaign? India’s fiscal deficit in the year ended March 2018 came in A. Kailash Satyarthi at 3.53% of gross domestic product, in line with the revised B. Thomas Antony estimates. For the current fiscal year, the government C. Vijay Goel estimates to trim the deficit to 3.3% of GDP. D. Amitabh Bachchan

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E. Amit Khare Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Answer: D Sanjay Gandhi laid the foundation of Sakhi Suraksha Explanation: Advanced DNA Forensic Laboratory in the campus of Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has become the face of Central Forensic Science Lab, Chandigarh Central Railways` anti-trespassing campaign. Trespassing on 17. To which country, Pedro Sanchez was sworn as new railway tracks is a major cause of deaths on Mumbai Prime Minister? suburban rail network. Central Railway has launched an A. France initiative `Ek Safar Rail Ke Saath`, where celebrities will B. Portugal share their experience about Indian Railways and their C. journey in a short film. D. Italy 14. Where did India, Japan and the U.S. will hold the E. Spain annual Malabar trilateral naval war game? Answer: E A. Malabar Explanation: B. Guam Spain’s Parliament ousted Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in C. Vizagapattinam a no-confidence vote sparked by fury over his party’s D. Goa corruption woes, with his Socialist arch-rival Pedro Sanchez E. None of these automatically taking over. Answer: B 18. Name the state which launched the health insurance Explanation: scheme for journalists? India, Japan and the U.S. will hold the annual Malabar A. Odisha trilateral naval war games off the coast of Guam in the B. Philippine Sea from June 6-15. C. Uttar Pradesh 15. To which of the following sports Sanjita Chanu is D. Uttarakhand related? E. Karnataka A. Answer: A B. Boxing Explanation: C. Hockey Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday D. Badminton launched “Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana” E. None of these for working journalists. The health insurance scheme for Answer: E working journalists will be implemented with effect from Explanation: June 1, 2018. In the first phase, as many as 3,233 working The Indian Weightlifting Federation’s (IWLF) ‘attempt’ to journalists from across the state will get health insurance make the sport free of doping has received a major setback coverage up to Rs 2 lakh, according to a statement from the with Gold Coast Commonwealth Games gold medallist K. Chief Minister’s Office. Sanjita Chanu (53kg) testing positive for a banned anabolic 19. What is the name of the protest which began by steroid. farmers from seven states? 16. Who laid the foundation for India’s First Advanced A. bharat bandh Forensic Lab in Chandigarh? B. gaon bandh A. Smriti Irani C. hartal bandh B. Nirmala Sitharaman D. Notable bandh C. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi E. None of these D. Answer: B E. None of these Explanation: Answer: C Farmers in at least seven States began a ten-day strike or Explanation: ‘gaon bandh’ on Friday, dumping crates of vegetables and

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 thousands of liters of milk on the roads to draw attention to India has signed the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) the agrarian crisis and demand an assured minimum income, in Nursing with Singapore. This is the first MRA being higher support prices and a complete loan waiver. The signed by India with any of our FTA partners. impact of the strike was immediately felt in Punjab, 23. With which company, Maharashtra signed MoU for Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and parts the promotion of E-Mobility? of Uttar Pradesh and Chattisgarh, according to strike leaders. A. Ashok Leyland 20. Which system is newly launched by India B. Tata Motors Meteorological Department (IMD)? C. Mahindra & Mahindra A. Earth Sciences Meteorological Analysation D. Jaguar Cars B. A system of Aerosol Monitoring and Research E. Maruti Suzuki C. Ensemble Prediction Systems Answer: B D. Statistical Ensemble Forecasting system Explanation: E. None of these Tata Motors (India’s largest automobile company by Answer: C revenues) signed a MoU with the State Government of Explanation: Maharashtra for deployment of 1000 Electric Vehicles (EV) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched a across its range of passenger and commercial vehicles in the new Ensemble Prediction Systems (EPS) to provide State. probabilistic weather forecasts up to the next 10 days. 24. Who takes oath as Pakistan’s interim Prime Minister According to IMD, these new systems shall improve upon for a period of 2 months? deterministic forecasts that are prone to high margins of A. Syed Sajjad error. B. Anwar Zaheer 21. Who received the Pulitzer Prize in music for his C. Saqib Nisar album “Damn”? D. Nasirul Mulk A. Drake E. None of these B. Kenye West Answer: D C. J. Cole Explanation: D. Kendrick Lamar A former Pakistani Chief Justice Mulk was sworn in on E. None of these Friday as the caretaker Prime Minister for an interim period Answer: D of two months, hours after Pakistan’s President dissolved the Explanation: powerful Lower House of Parliament. Kendrick Lamar received the Pulitzer Prize in music for his 25. Which of the following bill may have to wait for album “Damn.” Lamar is the first rapper in history to be house nod? given the award. Previous recipients included Bob Dylan, A. Citizenship Bill Hank Williams and Duke Ellington. Lamar had received this B. Triple Talaq Bill award at Columbia University. C. GST Bill 22. Which of the following country has signed the Mutual D. Judgeu2019s Salary Bill Recognition Agreement (MRA) in Nursing with E. None of these Singapore? Answer: A A. Japan Explanation: B. China The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, is unlikely to be C. Pakistan tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament as the Joint D. Nepal Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that is examining the E. India legislation intends to have wider consultations. Answer: E 26. Which ministry has introduced a new scheme called Explanation: ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’?

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A. Ministry of Coal and management platform—one could invest in mutual B. Ministry of AYUSH funds, track investment, and get access to wealth advisors on C. Ministry of Culture its revamped mobile app. D. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers 29. Who was sworn in as Italy’s 58th Prime Minister? E. None of these A. Francesco Andrea Answer: C B. Giuseppe Conte Explanation: C. Leonardo Matteo The Ministry of Culture, has D. David Riccardo introduced a new scheme namely ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’ with a E. None of these total outlay of Rs. 325.00 Crores for Financial Years 2018- Answer: B 19 and 2019-20. The objective of the scheme is to lessen the Explanation: financial burden of such Charitable Religious Institutions Giuseppe Conte is a 53-year-old jurist who has never been who provide Food/Prasad/Langar (Community elected to parliament. Populist leaders Salvini and Di Maio Kitchen)/Bhandara free of cost without any discrimination will be joint deputy prime ministers. against Public/Devotees 30. Which organization has lifted a suspension imposed 27. Under which person’s chairpersonship, an executive on Guatemala over its failure to comply with anti- committee is constituted to celebrate 150th birth corruption rules? anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi? A. FIFPro A. B. La Liga B. C. UEFA C. Raj Nath Singh D. FIFA D. Narendra Singh Tomar E. Manchester United F.C E. None of these Answer: D Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: FIFA lifted a suspension imposed on Guatemala 18 months An Executive Committee (EC) under the Chairpersonship of ago over its failure to comply with anti-corruption rules. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has been constituted 31. Which of the following is the only Indian University comprising of Senior Ministers in the Cabinet, Leader of that has made it to the list of top 100 in the World Opposition (), Renowned Gandhians, Social Reputation Rankings 2018? Activists and noted public figures to celebrate the 150th A. Nalanda University birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. B. Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 28. What is the name of the app launched by Satyen C. AIIMS New Delhi Kothari? D. IIM Chennai A. Citrus Advisor E. None of these B. Money Manager Answer: B C. Cube Wealth Explanation: D. Tech-Savvy Bangalore’s Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has made it to E. None of these the list of top 100 in the World Reputation Rankings 2018. Answer: C Ranked at 91, Indian Institute of Science is the only Indian Explanation: University to have made it to the prestigious list. Over two years after being carved out of Citrus Payments, 32. In which year NASA targeted to launch of a new Cube Services is now looking to leverage the growing mission to learn more about the generation of cosmic interest in the mutual fund’s space. Over two years after rays in the heliosphere? carving out of mobile payments service Citrus, Satyen A. 2020 Kothari’s Cube has re-launched itself as a wealth creation B. 2022

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C. 2024 36. What is the cost of sanitary napkins offer by Haryana D. 2025 to girls school students? E. 2028 A. Rs 1 Answer: C B. Rs 5 Explanation: C. Rs 10 NASA is targeting 2024 for the launch of a new mission to D. Rs 15 learn more about the generation of cosmic rays in the E. Rs. 20 heliosphere Answer: A 33. To tribute which leader PM Modi Unveils Plaque at Explanation: Singapore's Clifford Pier? Girl students of government schools in Haryana will get A. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam sanitary napkins at just Rs. 1 starting August. B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee 37. Who has appointed as the deputy governor of the C. Reserve Bank of India? D. Dr.BR Ambedkar A. MS Sahoo E. None of these B. Arundathi Batachariya Answer: E C. MK Jain Explanation: D. Adithiya Puri Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore’s former E. None of these premier Goh Chok Tong jointly unveiled a plaque to pay Answer: C tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the immersion site of his ashes Explanation: at the waterfront Clifford pier. MK Jain has appointed as the deputy governor of the 34. Which State Transport Service has set a new record Reserve Bank of India. in its monthly collection even amidst crisis? 38. Name the bank that has been recognized with the A. Tamilnadu Champion Security Award at the 14th Visa Asia Pacific B. Security Summit? C. Karnataka A. ICICI D. Himachal B. AXIS E. Delhi C. YES Answer: B D. Kotak Explanation: E. HDFC KSRTC (Kerala) has set a new record in its monthly Answer: E collection even amidst crisis. For the first time, the transport Explanation: corporation’s monthly earnings crossed Rs 200 crore riding HDFC Bank has once again been recognized with the on efficient service . Champion Security Award at the 14th Visa Asia Pacific 35. When does Punjab’s new industrial policy expected Security Summit. to start? 39. Who is appointed as new CEO for Rajiv Gandhi A. June 1t Foundation? B. July 1 A. Vijay Maharajan C. August 14 B. Vijay Mittal D. September 28 C. Vijay Madavan E. June 21 D. Vijay Mahajan Answer: B E. None of these Explanation: Answer: D Punjab’s new industrial policy, along with operational Explanation: guidelines, is expected to become fully functional by July 1.

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Social entrepreneur Vijay Mahajan was appointed as C. Hockey secretary and chief executive officer of the Rajiv Gandhi D. Tennis Foundation and director of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of E. Wrestler Contemporary Studies. Answer: B 40. Where does National Health Editors’ Conference on Explanation: Yoga held? Timothy Pereira, former football international who A. Mumbai represented Tata FC, died after a prolonged illness. Pereira B. was 75. C. Rajasthan 44. Which of the following PSU adopts Charminar under D. New Delhi Swachh Iconic Places Project? E. Chennai A. IOC Answer: D B. NTPC Explanation: C. BHEL The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), D. NLC Shri Shripad Yesso Naik will inaugurate the 3rd National E. HAL Health Editors’ Conference on Yoga at Morarji Desai Answer: B National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) in New Delhi on June Explanation: 05, 2018. NTPC Ltd has adopted the iconic Charminar in 41. Who is the first Indian cricketer to be throw the under the Swachh Iconic Places Projects of India.NTPC Ltd ceremonial first pitch at Safeco Field, home ground of and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation have Seattle Mariners? signed a memorandum of understanding for implementation A. Virat Kholi of development and beautification works under the B. Yuvaraj Charminar Pedestrianization Project in Hyderabad. C. MS Dhoni 45. From which year The World Bicycle Day observed? D. Rohit Sharma A. 2014 E. B. 2015 Answer: D C. 2016 Explanation: D. 2017 Rohit Sharma is the first Indian cricketer to be given this E. 2018 honour. He will throw the ceremonial first pitch at Safeco Answer: E Field, home ground of Seattle Mariners Explanation: 42. Who has named South Africa's Cricketer of the The World Bicycle Day is on 3 June. It was approved on 12 Year? April 2018 as an official United Nations day of awareness A. AB Devilries about the multiple societal benefits of using the bicycle for B. Faf DuPlesis transport and leisure. C. Dale Stein 46. What is the theme of World Environment Day? D. Lungi Nigidi A. Beat Smoke Pollution E. Kagiso Rabada B. Beat Pollution Smoke Answer: E C. Beat Plastic Pollution Explanation: D. Beat Air Pollution Kagiso Rabada, world’s number one Test bowler, was E. None of these named South Africa’s Cricketer of the Year. Answer: C 43. To which sports Timothy Pereira is related? Explanation: A. Cricket “Beat Plastic Pollution” is the theme of World Environment B. Football Day.

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47. Which of the following seas are the cleanest seas on E. None of these the planet? Answer: B A. Arctic Seas Explanation: B. Antarctic Seas The Govt of India and the World Bank have signed $500 C. million loan agreement to provide additional financing for D. Red Seas the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Rural E. None of these Roads Project. It will be implemented by Union Ministry of Answer: A Rural Development. Explanation: 51. Which city going to host UN Global Compact According to Murmansk Marine Biology Institute , the Network India convention? Arctic’s seas are the cleanest seas on the planet. In 2017, the A. Bengaluru Institute’s scientists organized several big expeditions to the B. Chennai Arctic. The institute’s experts worked in the Barents, C. New Delhi Norwegian and Greenland Seas. D. Mumbai 48. Which of the following State Pollution Control Board E. Kolkata calls for ban on single-use plastics? Answer: A A. Kerala Explanation: B. Bengalore going to host UN Global Compact Network India C. Karnataka convention. D. Andhra Pradesh 52. What is the theme of UN Global Compact Network E. India convention? Answer: E A. Sustainable Development Goals Explanation: B. Sustainable Developed Network West Bengal State Pollution Control Board calls for ban on C. Sustainable Development Network single-use plastics. D. Sustainable Developing Network 49. From which date Tamil Nadu government announced E. None of these its decision to ban manufacture and use of several plastic Answer: A products? Explanation: A. July 1, 2018 Sustainable Development Goals is the theme of UN Global B. September 1, 2018 Compact Network India convention. C. January 1, 2019 53. Who is the author of book Straight Talk? D. July 1, 2019 A. Vengaiya Naidu E. April 1, 2019 B. Answer: C C. Abhishek Manu Singhvi Explanation: D. Chidambaram The Tamil Nadu government announced its decision to ban E. None of these manufacture and use of several plastic products in the state Answer: C from January 1, 2019. Explanation: 50. For which Yojana the Government of India and the Book ‘Straight Talk’, authored by Abhishek Manu Singhvi. World Bank have signed $500 million loan agreement to 54. Which country’s passport ranked 'most powerful' in provide additional financing? world? A. PMKSY A. Japan B. PMGSY B. China C. PMAY C. Australia D. PMJDY D. US

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E. Russia D. Ross Tailor Answer: A E. None of these Explanation: Answer: B Japanese passport ranked ‘most powerful’ in world. Explanation: 55. What is the rank of India in a list of the world's most Former New Zealand cricket Brendon McCullum powerful passports? returned to play rugby after a gap of 18 years. A. 60 59. Who has become the world's fastest cricketer to B. 70 reach 50 in T20I? C. 76 A. Sanjana Ramesh D. 59 B. Vaishnavi E. None of these C. Brendon McCullum Answer: C D. Rashid Explanation: E. None of these India has bagged the 76th position in a list of the world’s Answer: A most powerful passports, granting its holders visa-free Explanation: access to 59 countries. sets world record Khan became the world’s 56. Name the latest desktop operating system launched fastest cricketer to reach 50 wickets in T20I. by Apple? 60. Which state has launched 'Rythu Bandhu' investment A. macOS Mojave support scheme for farmers? B. macOS Mojo A. Kerala C. macOS Mojas B. Tamil Nadu D. macOS Mojan C. Karnataka E. None of these D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: A E. None of these Explanation: Answer: E Apple has introduced the latest version of its desktop Explanation: operating system called ‘macOS Mojave’. The Reserve Bank of India ensured cash availability to the 57. Who was awarded the 'Most Valuable Player' (MVP) extent of 95 per cent( Rs 5,400 crore) in Telangana for the on the fourth and final day of Basketball Without newly launched ‘Rythu Bandhu’ investment support scheme Borders Asia 2018? for farmers. A. Sanjana Ramesh 61. Which state government has announced the B. Vaishnavi Yadav outstanding power bill waiver scheme? C. Brendon McCullum A. Manipur D. Rashid Khan B. Mizoram E. None of these C. Madhya Pradesh Answer: A D. Haryana Explanation: E. Nagaland India’s Sanjana Ramesh Wins MVP Award At Basketball Answer: C Without Borders Asia. Explanation: 58. Which of the following former New Zealand cricket The Madhya Pradesh government has announced an captain has returned to play rugby after a gap of 18 outstanding power bill waiver scheme for laborers and poor years? families. The state cabinet headed by Chief Minister Shivraj A. Danial Victory Singh Chouhan approved the Bijli Bill Mafi Yojana 2018 B. Brendon McCullum (Power Bill Waiver Scheme) which is expected to benefit C. Kane Williams about 77 lakh people of the state.

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62. Who has become the first visually-challenged woman A. Andhra Pradesh IAS officer in India? B. Maharashtra A. Beno Zephine C. Manipur B. Priya Jhingan D. Nagaland C. Shaya Ram E. Haryana D. Pranjal Patil Answer: E E. None of these Explanation: Answer: D The Haryana government has decided to ban single-use Explanation: plastic water bottles in all government offices in the state. Thirty-year-old Pranjal Patil has become the first visually- The chief minister stated a five-point programme would be challenged woman IAS officer in India as she joined her implemented in the state for maintaining ecological balance. posting as Assistant Collector in Kerala’s Ernakulam 66. With which country, India signed MoU on technical district. The Maharashtra resident had lost her eyesight when cooperation? she was six-years-old and faced difficulty in her initial A. Germany academic years. In 2016, she secured 773 ranks in the B. Canada UPSC exam in her first attempt. C. Denmark 63. How much growth percent is forecasted by World D. Russia Bank for India in 2018-19 fiscal year? E. Oman A. 7.3 % Answer: C B. 7.5% Explanation: C. 7.1% Union Cabinet was apprised of the Memorandum of D. 7.4%t Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Denmark E. 7.6% on technical cooperation in the field of Sustainable and Answer: A Smart Urban Development in April this year. It was also Explanation: apprised of the similar MoUs signed between India and The World Bank has forecast a growth rate of 7.3 percent for United Kingdom and between India and France. India this year and 7.5 percent for the next two years, 67. Which state government announced financial aid for making it the fastest growing country among major tur farmers? emerging economies. A. Maharashtra 64. What is the present repo rate after it is increased by B. Kerala 25 basis points by RBI? C. Karnataka A. 5.75% D. Uttar Pradesh B. 6.50% E. Andhra Pradesh C. 6.00% Answer: A D. 6.25% Explanation: E. 6.75% Maharashtra government will provide the financial grant of Answer: D 1,000 rupees per quintal to those farmers whose tur and Explanation: gram could not be purchased by the administration before The Monetary Policy Committee headed by RBI Governor the May 31 deadline. The state government had set up tur Urjit Patel has unanimously hiked the key policy repo rate procurement target of 44.6 lakh quintals. by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent. Consequently, the 68. Who is appointed as non-executive chairman of reverse repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility Bandhan Bank? stands adjusted to 6.0 percent. A. Rana Kapoor 65. Name the state which bans single-use plastic water B. H R Khan bottles in all government offices? C. Shiksha Sharma

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D. S R. Kazeem Pur C. Bank of Maharashtra E. None of these D. ICICI Bank Answer: B E. Corporation Bank Explanation: Answer: E Bandhan Bank has appointed H R Khan, a former RBI Explanation: deputy governor, as non-executive chairman. The board of Corporation Bank has bagged an award instituted by directors of the bank at its meeting held appointed Harun Investor Relations Society India. The bank was chosen for Rasid Khan as the non-executive, part-time chairman of the ‘Investor Relations Awards 2018’ under the category ‘Best bank. Expectation Management (Mid Cap)’ for 2017-18. 69. Name the authority which restricts e-wallets from 72. Which state has launched a new crop insurance accessing database? scheme with effect from Kharif (monsoon) 2018? A. RBI A. Karnataka B. NABARD B. Andhra Pradesh C. UIDAI C. Kerala D. Finance Ministry D. E. None of these. E. None of these. Answer: C Answer: D Explanation: Explanation: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), The Bihar government has launched a new crop insurance which manages the country’s Aadhaar repository, has scheme with effect from Kharif (monsoon) this year. The restricted the access of payment companies to its database by Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme replaces the existing classifying them as local authentication user agencies, citing system of crop insurance. concerns over their security systems. An authentication user 73. Who has been appointed as new Deputy Governor of agency (AUA) is allowed to capture Aadhaar information RBI? from a person and submit them to the Central Identities Data A. R K Gupta Repository for validation. B. Anil Singh 70. Which country has issued its first driving licenses to C. Prasad women? D. M K Jain A. Saudi Arabia E. None of these. B. Canada Answer: D C. Oman Explanation: D. Germany The government has appointed IDBI Bank managing E. None of these. director and CEO M K Jain as Deputy Governor of Reserve Answer: A Bank of India (RBI) in place of S S Mundra, who had Explanation: completed his three-year term in July last year. Saudi Arabia has issued its first driving licences for women 74. What is the name of the 1st Indian airport to have a three weeks before it ends the world’s only ban on female national highway underneath its runway? drivers, though are still in jail. Ten women who held foreign A. Cochin International Airport driving licenses were given a health check and brief test B. International Airport behind the wheel before receiving their Saudi permits from C. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport the Riydah traffic office. D. Goa International Airport 71. What is the name of the bank which has bagged an E. None of these award instituted by Investor Relations Society India? Answer: B A. City Union Bank Explanation: B. Axis Bank

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The Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport near Varanasi A. IDBI is set to become the first Indian airport to have a national B. IDFC highway underneath its runway. A new underpass that will C. SBI convert the highway into a four-lane road will be D. Axis bank constructed, while the current runway will be expanded from E. Kotak Mahindra Account 2,750 metres to 4,075 metres. Answer: B 75. Which country has temporarily banned imports from Explanation: Kerala after Nipah outbreak? IDFC bank had received the RBI’s approval for merger of A. Bahrain Capital First. B. 79. What is the eligibility limit for a housing loan for C. UAE metropolitan areas? D. Saudi Arabia A. Rs 35 lakh E. None of these B. Rs.25 lakh Answer: D C. Rs.30 lakh Explanation: D. Rs 45 lakh Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned processed and frozen E. Rs 40 lakh fruit and vegetable imports from Kerala from Sunday amid Answer: A concerns over Nipah virus outbreak. On May 29, the United Explanation: Arab Emirates also banned imports from Kerala and had Metropolitan areas, loan limits have been raised from Rs 28 earlier asked its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to lakh to Rs 35 lakh and for other areas, it has been increased Kerala. from Rs.20 lakh to Rs.25 lakh, provided the overall cost of 76. What is the rank of India in Global Peace Index? the home does not exceed Rs.45 lakh and Rs.30 lakh A. 136 respectively. B. 137 80. Which bank Best Expectation Management (Mid C. 138 Cap)’ award for 2017-18? D. 141 A. Canara Bank E. 143 B. Cooperative Bank Answer: B C. Corporation Bank Explanation: D. Karnataka Vikas Bank India ranked 137 in Global Peace Index E. None of these 77. For which scheme India, the government has joined Answer: B hands with the World Bank to execute a Rs.6,000-crore? Explanation: A. APY Corporation Bank bags Best Expectation Management (Mid B. ABHY Cap)’ award for 2017-18. C. APPY 81. What is the theme of Geo-Intelligence Asia – 2018? D. PMAY A. u2018Geo special: A Force Multiplier for Defence and E. None of these Industrial Securityu2019. Answer: B B. u2018Geo Spatial: A First Multiplier for Defence and Explanation: Industrial Securityu2019. To address concerns about depleting groundwater reserves in C. u2018Geo Special: A First Multiplier for Defence and India, the government has joined hands with the World Bank Industrial Securityu2019.t to execute a Rs.6,000-crore scheme called the Atal Bhujal D. u2018Geo Spatial: A Force Multiplier for Defence and Yojana (ABHY. Industrial Securityu2019. 78. Which bank had received the RBI’s approval for E. None of these merger of Capital First? Answer: D

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Explanation: A. Pippa Harris ‘Geo Spatial: A Force Multiplier for Defence and Industrial B. Security’ is the theme of Geo-Intelligence Asia – 2018. C. 82. Who won the ‘National Gopal Ratna’ award? D. Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande A. Pippa Harris E. Dhiraj Ram Krishna B. Anupam Kher Answer: C C. Virat Kohli Explanation: D. Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande Virat Kohli is the only player from India to be featured in E. Dhiraj Ram Krishna the world’s highest-paid athletes, according to a Forbes’ Answer: E compilation Explanation: 87. Who is the head of the group of eminent persons to Dhiraj Ram Krishna won the ‘National Gopal Ratna’ award. study the Special Economic Zones, SEZ Policy of India? 83. In which of the following country IBSA Ministerial A. Baba Kalyani Meet held? B. Sushma Swaraj A. India C. Lindiwe Sisulu B. Brazil D. Bezerra Abbott C. South Africa E. D. Australia Answer: A E. None of these Explanation: Answer: C Baba Kalyani is the head of the group of eminent persons to Explanation: study the Special Economic Zones, SEZ Policy of India. IBSA Ministerial Meet held in South Africa. 88. Who is the world’s highest-paid athlete, according to 84. Who has appointed as new chairperson of BAFTA? a Forbes’ compilation? A. Pippa Harris A. Virat Kholi B. Anupam Kher B. Neimer C. Virat Kohli C. Leonal Messi D. Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande D. Ronaldo E. Dhiraj Ram Krishna E. Floyd Mayweather Answer: A Answer: E Explanation: Explanation: Pippa Harris has appointed as new chairperson of BAFTA. Floyd Mayweather is the world’s highest-paid athlete, 85. Which beach becomes Asia’s first beach to get the according to a Forbes’ compilation. Blue Flag certification? 89. How much amount did Union Ministry of Culture A. Marina has launched a new scheme, ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’ for B. Kovalam Financial Years 2018-19 and 2019-20.? C. Chandrabhaga A. Rs. 320 Crores D. VGP Goldan Beach B. Rs. 322 Crores E. None of these C. Rs. 330 Crores Answer: C D. Rs. 325 Crores Explanation: E. Rs. 335 Crores Chandrabhaga beach becomes Asia’s first beach to get the Answer: D Blue Flag certification. Explanation: 86. Name the only player from India to be featured in the The Union Ministry of Culture has launched a new scheme, world’s highest-paid athletes, according to a Forbes’ ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’ with a total outlay of Rs. 325 Crores for compilation? Financial Years 2018-19 and 2019-20.

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90. Who has become the youngest current rated chess Answer : A player in the country with FIDE ratings of 1,064? Explanation: A. Pippa Harris The biopic ‘Making of the Mahatma’ was taken from the B. Anupam Kher book Apprenticeship of a Mahatma C. Virat Kohli 94. What is the state fruit of Tripura? D. Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande A. Mango E. Dhiraj Ram Krishna B. Papaya Answer: D C. Pineapple Explanation: D. Banana Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande has become the youngest E. Orange current rated chess player in the country with FIDE ratings Answer: C of 1,064. Explanation: 91. What is the theme of World Ocean Day? Pineapple is the state fruit of Tripura. A. Preventing Air pollution and encouraging solutions for a 95. Who has awarded Award best healthy ocean international cricketer(Male) for the 2016-17 and 2017- B. Preventing plastic pollution and enrich solutions for a 18 seasons? healthy ocean A. Virat Kholi C. Prevent plastic pollution and enrich solutions for a B. Shekar Dawan healthy ocean C. Rohit Sarma D. Preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for D. Bhuvneshwar Kumar a healthy ocean E. Jasprit Bumrah E. Preventing plastic and encouraging solutions for a healthy Answer: A ocean Explanation: Answer: D Virat Kohli will be honoured with the top BCCI award on Explanation: June 12 with Polly Umrigar Award for being the best Preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a international cricketer for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. healthy ocean is the theme of World Ocean Day. 96. Name the Indian bank that has fined in UK for anti- 92. Who is the director of the biopic ‘Making of the money laundering breaches? Mahatma’? A. SBI A. Shyam Prasath B. PNB B. C. Canara Bank C. Nithesh Sharma D. Axis Bank D. Neeraj Pandey E. ICICI Bank E. None of these Answer: C Answer: B Explanation: Explanation: Canara Bank fined in UK for anti-money laundering The biopic ‘Making of the Mahatma’ is directed by Shyam breaches. Benegal. 97. Who is the head of committee formed for Public 93. From which book the biopic ‘Making of the Credit Registry (PCR) as a repository of information Mahatma’ was taken? regarding loan information of individuals and corporate A. Apprenticeship of a Mahatma borrowers? B. The Story Of My Experiments With Truth. A. Y.M. Deosthalee committee. C. GANDHI - His Relevance for our times B. Ajit Doval D. Do or Die C. Urjit Patel E. None of these. D. Arun Jaitley

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E. None of these. C. 8.3% Answer: A D. 8.4% Explanation: E. 8.5% Y.M. Deosthalee committee is the head of committee Answer: D formed for Public Credit Registry (PCR) as a repository of Explanation: information regarding loan information of individuals and HDFC fetch its MCLR as 8.4% corporate borrowers. 102. Who has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best 98. In which country The Asia-Pacific Regional international cricketer (Female) for the 2016-17? Conference on Early Childhood Development (ECD) A. Harmanpreet held? B. Mandhana A. India C. Mithaliraj B. Nepal D. Jhulan Nishit Goswami C. Srilanka E. None of these. D. Bangaladesh Answer: A E. China Explanation: Answer: B Harmanpreet has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best Explanation: international cricketer (Female) for the 2016-17. The Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Early Childhood 103. Who has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best Development (ECD) and Third Asia- Pacific Regional international cricketer (Female) for the 2017-18? Policy Forum on Early Childhood Care and Education A. Harmanpreet (ECCE) held in Kathmandu, Nepal. B. Mandhana 99. Who has appointed new PM of Jordan? C. Mithaliraj A. Omar Razzaz D. Jhulan Nishit Goswami B. King Abdullah II E. None of these. C. Hani Mulki Answer: B D. Fernanda Espinosa Explanation: E. Sarita Nayyar Mandhana has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best Answer: A international cricketer (Female) for the 2017-18. Explanation: 104. Name the tech giants that has successfully completed Omar Razzaz has appointed new PM of Jordan. its public Wi-Fi programme to provide India's railway 100. Who has elected as President of the 73rd United stations with free internet? Nations General Assembly (UNGA)? A. Google A. Omar Razzaz B. Jio B. King Abdullah II C. Airtel C. Hani Mulki D. Facebook D. Fernanda Espinosa E. None of these E. Sarita Nayyar Answer: A Explanation: Answer: D Google has successfully completed its public Wi-Fi Explanation: programme to provide India’s railway stations with free Fernanda Espinosa has elected as President of the 73rd internet. United Nations General Assembly (UNGA. 105. Who is the first Indian to score 2,000 T20I runs? 101. What is the current MCLR rate of HDFC? A. Rohit Sharma A. 8.0% B. Virat Kholi B. 8.1% C. MS Dhoni

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D. Shekar Dawan E. ESL Narashiman E. None of these Answer: B Answer: E Explanation: Explanation: Keshari Nath Tripathi, Governor of West Bengal given the is the first Indian to score 2,000 T20I runs. additional charge of Tripura Governor, during the absence 106. What is the timeline of Dam Rehabilitation & on leave of Tathagata Roy, Governor of Tripura. Improvement Project? 110. What is the minimum wages of Rajasthan for A. June 2018 unskilled labourers per day? B. June 2019 A. Rs.207 C. June 2020 B. Rs.223 D. June 2021 C. Rs.233 E. June 2022 D. Rs.283 Answer: C E. None of these Explanation: Answer: A Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has revised cost and Explanation: deadline of World Bank funded Dam Rehabilitation & The wages of unskilled labourers have been increased from Improvement Project (DRIP) to Rs.3466 Crore till Jun 2020. Rs.207 to Rs.213 a day. The enhanced daily wages will be 107. Which of the following country becomes UNSC non- Rs.223 for semi-skilled labourers, Rs.233 for skilled permanent member? labourers and Rs.283 for highly skilled labourers. The A. Indonesia increased wages will come into effect retrospectively from B. January 1, 2018. C. Saudi Arabia 111. From which date Rajasthan increased wages come D. Guatemala into effect? E. None of these A. January 1, 2018 Answer: A B. January 1, 2019 Explanation: C. June 9, 2018 Indonesia wins UNSC as a non-permanent member vote D. April 1, 2019 108. What is the name of Volcano Recently erupt in E. September 1, 2018 Guatemala? Answer: A A. Mount Vesuvius Explanation: B. Krakatoa The wages of unskilled labourers have been increased from C. Mount St. Helens Rs.207 to Rs.213 a day. The enhanced daily wages will be D. Mount Tambora Rs.223 for semi-skilled labourers, Rs.233 for skilled E. Fuego labourers and Rs.283 for highly skilled labourers. The Answer: E increased wages will come into effect retrospectively from Explanation: January 1, 2018. The Fuego volcano, in Guatemala, has recently erupted 112. Which of the following state government launched violently and buried several villages on its southern flank It Punjab Business First Portal? is an active stratovolcano. The death toll has risen to 99 in the Fuego volcano eruption. A. Rajasthan 109. Who is the acting governor of Tripura? B. Punjab A. Tathagata Roy C. West Bengal B. Keshari Nath Tripathi D. Andhra Pradesh C. Kalyan Singh E. None of these D. V.P. Singh Badnore Answer: B

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Explanation: Answer: A Punjab Govt has launched a “Business First Portal” to give a Explanation: big push towards the ease of doing business in the state. Sunil Mehta will be heading the ARC panel for stressed 113. The state which has decided to invest 107 crore assets. rupees to check erosion at vulnerable areas along the 117. What is the minimum wages of Rajasthan for skilled banks of the Ganga and the Padma? labourers per day? A. Rajasthan A. Rs.207 B. Punjab B. Rs.223 C. West Bengal C. Rs.233 D. Andhra Pradesh D. Rs.283 E. None of these E. None of these Answer: C Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: West Bengal Government has decided to invest 107 crore The wages of unskilled labourers have been increased from rupees to check erosion at vulnerable areas along the banks Rs.207 to Rs.213 a day. The enhanced daily wages will be of the Ganga and the Padma. Rs.223 for semi-skilled labourers, Rs.233 for skilled 114. Name the state which is the first to use auto-disable labourers and Rs.283 for highly skilled labourers. The syringes? increased wages will come into effect retrospectively from A. Rajasthan January 1, 2018. B. Punjab 118. Which state launched the Kaleshwaram Lift C. West Bengal Irrigation Project (KLIP)? D. Andhra Pradesh A. Telangana E. None of these B. Punjab Answer: D C. West Bengal Explanation: D. Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh is the first state to use auto-disable syringes E. None of these which will be enforced from the World Hepatitis Day. Answer: A 115. On which day auto-disable syringes which will be Explanation: enforced? Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana A. World Health Day has received the approval of Technical Advisory Committee B. World Hepatitis Day of the Union govt in Delhi. C. World Hemopenia Day 119. Who has appointed as Independent Director of D. World Hospitality Day Electronic Payment Services (P) Ltd? E. None of these A. R. Gandhi Answer: B B. H R Khan Explanation: C. Ajith Doval Andhra Pradesh is the first state to use auto-disable syringes D. Manmohan Singh which will be enforced from the World Hepatitis Day. E. None of these 116. Who will be heading the ARC panel for stressed Answer: A assets? Explanation: A. Sunil Mehta Electronic Payment Services (P) Ltd has announced its B. Anil Mehta appointment of Rama Subramaniam Gandhi as Independent C. Rajiv Mehta Director to its Board of Directors. D. Aravind Mehta 120. Who has awarded is IOC’s icon of the year? E. None of these A. Rohan Bopanna

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B. Kadambi Srikanth 124. In which telecom sector Vodafone may invest C. Virat Kholi Rs.8,000 cr? D. MS Dhoni A. Airtel E. Rohit Sarma B. Jio Answer: A C. BSNL Explanation: D. Idea Bopanna is IOC’s icon of the year E. None of these 121. How many states have signed MoUs with the Union Answer: B Health Ministry to implement the government’s Explanation: ambitious national health protection mission Ayushman Vodafone may invest Rs.8,000 cr. in Idea JV. Bharat? 125. Where did G7 summit 2018 held? A. 5 A. India B. 6 B. China C. 7 C. Japan D. 8 D. Canada E. None of these E. USA Answer: D Answer: D Explanation: Explanation: Eight States and four Union Territories have signed MoUs G7 summit 2018 held in Canada with the Union Health Ministry to implement the 126. Who has appointed as vigilance commissioner? government’s ambitious national health protection mission A. Rajesh Kumar Ayushman Bharat. B. Sharad Kumar 122. Where will ITC may unveil the first phase of its C. integrated food manufacturing and logistics facility? D. Arvind Saxena A. Kerala E. S Rames B. Goa Answer: B C. Karnataka Explanation: D. Tamilnadu Sharad Kumar appointed vigilance commissioner. E. None of these 127. Name the actor who tipped to lead the Association of Answer: D Malayalam Movie Artistes? Explanation: A. Rajesh Kumar ITC may unveil the first phase of its integrated food B. Sharad Kumar manufacturing and logistics facility at Pudukottai in Tamil C. Mohanlal Nadu by the second quarter of 2018-19. D. Arvind Saxena 123. Which of the following bank did Bank gets RBI nod E. S Ramesh for setting up arm for BFIL merger? Answer: C A. Axis Explanation: B. IndusInd Actor Mohanlal is tipped to lead the Association of C. Yes Bank Malayalam Movie Artistes. D. ICICI 128. Who has appointed as acting UPSC chief? E. HDFC A. Rajesh Kumar Answer: B B. Sharad Kumar Explanation: C. Mohanlal IndusInd Bank gets RBI nod for setting up arm for BFIL D. Arvind Saxena merger. E. S Ramesh

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Answer: D India’s first indigenous, long-range artillery gun Dhanush Explanation: has been successfully passed its final test at Pokhran, Arvind Saxena appointed acting UPSC chief. Rajasthan. 129. Name the new Chairman of CBIC? 133. Who wins Intercontinental Cup? A. Rajesh Kumar A. India B. Sharad Kumar B. China C. Mohanlal C. Japan D. Arvind Saxena D. Canada E. S Ramesh E. USA Answer: E Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has Twin strikes from and two timely blocks from appointed S Ramesh as the Chairman of Central Board of Gurpreet Singh were the key as India beat Kenya 2-0 to win Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC. the four-nation Intercontinental Cup. 130. To whom, China awards its first highest state 134. Which team won women’s T20 2018? honour? A. India A. Manmohan singh B. Bangaladesh B. Narendra Modi C. Srilanka C. Vladimir Putin D. Pakistan D. Donald Trump E. Afghanistan E. None of these Answer: B Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: Bangaladesh won women’s Asia Cup T20 2018. China awards its first highest state honour to Russian 135. How many Union Territories have signed MoUs President Vladimir Putin. with the Union Health Ministry to implement the 131. Who is the author of book ‘Home Fire’? government’s ambitious national health protection A. Kamila Shamsie mission Ayushman Bharat? B. Donald Tucker A. 5 C. S Ramesh B. 6 D. C. 7 E. None of these D. 8 Answer: A E. None of these Explanation: Answer: E Kamila Shamsie’s “Home Fire” wins 2018 Women’s Prize Explanation: for Fiction. Eight States and four Union Territories have signed MoUs 132. Name the long-range artillery gun has been with the Union Health Ministry to implement the successfully passed its final test at Pokhran, Rajasthan? government’s ambitious national health protection mission A. M67 Ayushman Bharat. B. APJ Abdul Kalam 136. Where does CSIR’s Central Electro Chemical C. Dhanush Research Institute (CECRI) is located? D. Recoilless A. Karaikudi E. None of these B. Karaikal Answer: C C. Chennai Explanation: D. Ramanathapuram E.

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Answer: A According to draft guidelines, the RBI has proposed that the Explanation: loan component of 40% will come into effect from October CSIR’s Central Electro Chemical Research Institute 1 and will be increased to 60% from April 1, 2019. The (CECRI), Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. loan’s tenure will be minimum seven days. 137. By how much percentage WHO commends India for 141. From which date RBI proposed the loan component reducing MMR ? of 60% will come into effect? A. 70% A. October 1, 2018 B. 72% B. January 1, 2019 C. 75% C. April 1,2019 D. 77% D. June 1, 2019 E. 78% E. October 1, 2019 Answer: D Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: The World Health Organisation (WHO) commended India’s According to draft guidelines, the RBI has proposed that the progress in reducing maternal mortality ratio (MMR) by loan component of 40% will come into effect from October 77%. 1 and will be increased to 60% from April 1, 2019. The 138. Where did first police museum unveiled? loan’s tenure will be minimum seven days. A. Mumbai 142. How much amount did India gives to Nepal for B. Chennai installing shallow tube wells? C. Kolkata A. Rs 90 million D. Delhi B. Rs 95 million E. Bangalore C. Rs 99 million Answer: D D. Rs 100 million Explanation: E. Rs 98 million India to have its 1st police museum in Delhi Answer: C 139. By which year Chandrababu Naidu targets to Explanation: complete Polavaram project? India has extended a financial aid of Rs 99 million to Nepal A. 2018 for the construction of 2,700 shallow tube well irrigation B. 2019 systems in 12 districts of the country’s southern Terai region C. 2020 to boost agricultural productivity. D. 2022 143. Which country going to host 11th World Hindi E. 2025 Conference? Answer: B A. India Explanation: B. Nepal Chandrababu Naidu says Polavaram project to be completed C. Maldives by 2019. D. Mauritius 140. From which date RBI proposed the loan component E. None of these of 40% will come into effect? Answer: D A. October 1, 2018 Explanation: B. January 1, 2019 Mauritius will host the 11th World Hindi Conference in its C. April 1,2019 capital city Port Lois from Aug 18-20, 2018. D. June 1, 2019 144. What is the theme of 11th World Hindi Conference? E. October 1, 2019 A. Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Hindi Answer: A B. Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Tamil Explanation: C. Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Telengu

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D. Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Sanskriti A. Lewis Hamilton's E. None of these B. Sebastian Vettel Answer: D C. Sunil Chhetri Explanation: D. Sunil Chhetri Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Sanskriti is the theme of 11th E. Sloane Stephens World Hindi Conference Answer: D 145. The Union Ministry of Railways has launched Rail Explanation: MADAD, what is the abbreviation of MADAD? Simona Halep from Romania has won her first Grand Slam A. Mobile Application for Destination Assistance During at the 2018 French Open tennis tournament in Paris. travel 149. Who won Canadian Grand Prix? B. Mobile Application for Desired Assistance During train A. Lewis Hamilton's C. Mobile Application for Desired Assist During travel B. Sebastian Vettel D. Mobile Application for Desired Assistance During travel C. Sunil Chhetri E. None of these D. Simona Halep Answer: D E. Sloane Stephens Explanation: Answer: B The Union Ministry of Railways has launched Rail MADAD Explanation: (Mobile Application for Desired Assistance During travel) Sebastian Vettel claimed the 50th win of his career and Application to expedite and streamline passenger grievance reclaimed the lead of this year’s World championship at the redressal. Canadian Grand Prix. 146. Which country going to host first BIMSTEC war 150. Name the football player who has become joint games? second highest international goal scorer among active A. India players along with Argentine superstar footballer Lionel B. Nepal Messi? C. Maldives A. Lewis Hamilton's D. Mauritius B. Sebastian Vettel E. None of these C. Sunil Chhetri Answer: A D. Simona Halep Explanation: E. Sloane Stephens India to host first BIMSTEC war games in September. Answer: C 147. How much amount did the government is set to Explanation: unveil a credit enhancement fund next month to facilitate India’s football team captain Sunil Chhetri has become joint infrastructure investments by insurance and pension second highest international goal scorer among active funds? players along with Argentine superstar footballer Lionel A. Rs.100-crore Messi. B. Rs.200-crore 151. Which of the following organisation offering its C. Rs.500-crore Battery production technology to Indian industry? D. Rs.700-crore A. BHEL E. Rs.900-crore B. HCL Answer: C C. HAL Explanation: D. ISRO The government is set to unveil a Rs.500-crore credit E. NTPC enhancement fund next month to facilitate infrastructure Answer: D investments by insurance and pension funds. Explanation: 148. Who won 2018 French Open?

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The drive for indigenously made lithium ion batteries on a 155. How many additional ATL has been established by large scale has got a push with the Indian Space Research NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)? Organisation offering its production technology to Indian A. 5000 industry. B. 3000 152. With which of the following Indian Railway C. 2000 Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has signed D. 1000 an MoU for Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for delivery E. 4000 of railway services? Answer: B A. CSO Explanation: B. CSC NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has selected C. CRISEL 3,000 additional schools for the establishment of Atal D. CISCO Tinkering Labs (ATLs), bringing the total number of ATL Answer: B schools to 5,441. Explanation: 156. Who is the panel formed by government to bring in Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) transparency in the jobs data calculation and has signed an MoU with the Common Service Centres presentation? (CSCs) Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for delivery of A. Y S Rajasekara Reddy railway services through CSC centres. B. T.C.A. Anant 153. Till which date Kailash Mansarovar Yatra-2018 will C. H R Khan continue? D. Narashimman A. September 1, 2018 E. None of these B. October 1, 2018 Answer: B C. September 8, 2018 Explanation: D. July 10 2018 The union government has set up a committee headed by E. None of these former chief statistician of India T.C.A. Anant to bring in Answer: C transparency in the jobs data calculation and presentation. Explanation: 157. What is the age limit of age limit for entry into Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh has flagged government service in Haryana? off the 1st batch of three month-long Kailash Mansarovar A. 40 Yatra-2018 in New Delhi. The Yatra will continue till the B. 41 Sept 08. C. 42 154. How many new iconic sites have been taken up D. 45 under Phase III of the flagship project Swachh Iconic E. 43 Places (SIP) of the ? Answer: C A. 15 Explanation: B. 10 The Haryana government has raised the upper age limit for C. 13 entry into government service from 40 to 42 years. D. 18 158. Which of the following state has announces free of E. 20 cost medical services at government clinics? Answer: B A. Assam Explanation: B. Goa Ten new iconic sites have been taken up under Phase III of C. Orissa the flagship project Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) of the D. Bihar Swachh Bharat Mission. E. None of these Answer: C

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Explanation: to Rs 10,000 from the existing Rs 5,000 under the Atal Orissa announces free of cost medical services at Pension Yojana. government clinics. 163. What is the rank of India in Global Environment 159. Which of the following bank commands the largest Performance Index? value share of mobile banking transactions? A. 148 A. Axis Bank B. 160 B. Paytm C. 170 C. ICICI Bank D. 177 D. SBI E. 180 E. None of these Answer: D Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: India has ranked 177 out of 180 countries in the Global Axis Bank commands the largest value share of mobile Environment Performance Index (EPI) rankings, as per the banking transactions. State of India’s Environment (SoE) 2018 in Figures that has 160. Which of the following bank commands the largest been released recently. volumes of mobile banking transactions? 164. How much amount did Centre sanctions for Block A. Axis Bank level sports in J&K? B. Paytm A. Rs 10.30 crore C. ICICI Bank B. Rs 15.30 crore D. SBI C. Rs 16.30 crore E. None of these D. Rs 12.30 crore Answer: B E. Rs 14.30 crore Explanation: Answer: E Paytm commands the largest Volume of mobile banking Explanation: transactions. Centre sanctions Rs 14.30 crore for Block level sports in 161. Where did International ICT conference to be held? J&K. A. India 165. Where did Umakhanov Memorial Tournament B. Bangaladesh held? C. Nepal A. India D. China B. Bangaladesh E. Russia C. Nepal Answer: C D. China Explanation: E. Russia International ICT conference to be held in Nepal Answer: E 162. How much amount did PFRDA seeks to double Explanation: pension limit under ? Indian boxers bagged one Gold and two Silver medals at the A. 2000 Umakhanov Memorial Tournament in the Russian city of B. 5000 Kaspiysk yesterday. C. 8000 166. What is the theme of World Blood Donor Day D. 10000 2018? E. None of these A. Be there for everyone else. Give blood. Share life Answer: D B. Be there for each one else. Give blood. Share life Explanation: C. Be there for anyone else. Give blood. Share life The Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority D. Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life (PFRDA) has proposed to double the monthly pension limit E. None of these

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Answer: D A. Rajasthan Explanation: B. Maharashtra Theme of World Blood Donor Day 2018 is Be there for C. Assam someone else. Give blood. Share life D. Tamilnadu 167. Why did Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime E. None of these Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal Answer: A for withdrawal of Nalanda University (Amendment) Explanation: Bill? Biogas plants to be set up at cow shelters in Rajasthan. A. Amend certain existing provisions 171.Which state has Inks MoU with Canada’s Quebec B. Add some new provisions Province for Greater Economic Co-operation? C. It has Corrupted A. Rajasthan D. University was illegally Formed B. Maharashtra E. Both a and b C. Assam Answer: E D. Tamilnadu Explanation: E. None of these The present proposal is for moving a motion in Rajya Sabha Answer: B withdrawing the Nalanda University (Amendment) Bill, Explanation: 2013 introduced in Rajya Sabha on August 26, 2013 to Maharashtra Inks MoU with Canada’s Quebec Province for amend certain existing provisions of the Nalanda University Greater Economic Co-operation. Act, 2010 and add some new provisions. 172. Which state is planning to launch an awareness 168. What is the deadline for the‘#YogaFor9to5’ contest? programme, ‘Sanskar’ in all development blocks and A. July 1 panchayats? B. June 21 A. Rajasthan C. September 1 B. Maharashtra D. October 1 C. Assam E. None of these D. Tamilnadu Answer: B E. None of these Explanation: Answer: C The deadline for the ‘#YogaFor9to5’ contest is June 21, Explanation: 2018. The Assam government is planning to launch an awareness 169. Name the new planet discovered by Indian Physical programme, ‘Sanskar’ in all development blocks and Research Laboratory (PRL) scientists? panchayats. A. TRAPPIST-1 173. Who has re-appointed as MD & CEO for Yes Bank? B. Far from Trump A. Rashid Kapoor. C. EPIC B. Rana Kapoor D. OPIC C. Subhash Chander Kalia E. None of these D. Ajai Kumar Answer: C E. None of these Explanation: Answer: B Scientists from Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Explanation: Ahmedabad discovered distant planet revolving around Sun- Rana Kapoor re-appointed MD & CEO for Yes Bank. like star for first time. Both the planet and the star have been 174. Which of the following bank has wins Cabinet nod named EPIC. to raise Rs 24,000 crore via FDI? 170. Which state has planned to be set up Biogas plants A. Yes bank in cow shelters? B. HDFC Bank

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C. ICICI Bank 178. Who was honoured with Japan’s prestigious ‘Nikkei D. Axis Bank Asia Prize for Culture and Community’? E. None of these A. Bideshwar Pathak Answer: B B. Nana Patnaik Explanation: C. Naveen Patnaik HDFC Bank wins Cabinet nod to raise Rs24,000 crore via D. Ravinder Dholakia FDI. E. None of these 175. Which of the following organisation constituted Answer: A Group to look into existing Institutional Trading Explanation: Platform (ITP) framework and suggest measures to Noted social reformer and founder of Sulabh International facilitate listing of startups? Bindeshwar Pathak was honoured with Japan’s prestigious A. IRDAI ‘Nikkei Asia Prize for Culture and Community’. B. SEBI 179. Who has been appointed as the vice-chairman of the C. RBI Cognizant? D. NHB A. Francisco D’Souza E. None of these B. Francis Restrict Answer: B C. Gautam Athani Explanation: D. Sanjiv Mittal Market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India E. None of these (SEBI) constituted Group to look into existing Institutional Answer: A Trading Platform (ITP) framework and suggest measures to Explanation: facilitate listing of startups. Cognizant CEO Francisco D’Souza has been appointed as 176. Where did India-US colloquium on Earth the vice-chairman of the company. He would continue to Observations and Sciences for Society and Economy perform his current role as CEO. inaugurated? 180. Name the joint military exercise between India- A. Kolkata Nepal? B. Chennai A. Red Flag C. Mumbai B. Malabar D. Goa C. Surya Kiran E. New Delhi D. Nomadic Elephant Answer: D E. None of these Explanation: Answer: C India-US colloquium on Earth Observations and Sciences Explanation: for Society and Economy inaugurated in Goa. The thirteenth edition of India-Nepal joint military exercise, 177. Where did Raksha Mantri Inaugurates BEL Surya Kiran-XIII has been concluded at Pithoragarh, representative office? Uttarakhand. A. India 181. What is the deadline of pre-GST goods with stickers B. of revised price? C. Nepal A. July 1 D. Maldives B. July 31 E. None of these. C. June 30 Answer: E D. August 1 Explanation: E. None of these. Raksha Mantri Inaugurates BEL representative office in Answer: B Vietnam Explanation:

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Sale of pre-Goods and Service Tax packaged goods has now Answer: B been allowed with stickers of revised rates till July 31. Explanation: 182. Who is the head of the committee that has to In pursuance of last week’s Supreme Court order, the Odisha examine issue of OBC sub-categorization? government has constituted a three-member committee to A. G. Rohini study the management schemes of important shrines across B. UK Sharma the country as well as suggest necessary changes for Shree C. A P Shah Jagannath Temple in Puri. D. Kiran Rathore 186. Which of the following state has inaugurated and E. None of these laid foundation stones for more than 100 schemes, worth Answer: A Rs 875 crore, of the state bridge construction Explanation: corporation? Committee to examine issue of OBC sub-categorization is A. Gujarat headed by G. Rohini, was constituted with approval of B. Jharkhand President under Article 340 of Constitution in Oct, 2017. C. Odisha 183. Which state tops in Niti Aayog’s Composite Water D. Chhattisgarh Management Index? E. Bihar A. Gujarat Answer: E B. Jharkhand Explanation: C. Odisha Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated and laid D. Chhattisgarh foundation stones for more than 100 schemes, worth Rs 875 E. Bihar crore, of the state bridge construction corporation. Answer: A 187. Where did the National Disaster Management Explanation: Authority (NDMA) conducted a mock exercise on flood Minister for Water Resources Nitin Gadkari released Niti preparedness? Aayog’s composite water management index report in New A. Uttar Pradesh Delhi. Gujarat topped the list while Jharkhand was adjudged B. Jharkhand as the worst performer. C. Odisha 184. Who is the CFO of General Motors? D. Chhattisgarh A. Mary Barra E. Bihar B. Dhivya Suryadevara Answer: A C. Inder Jit Singh Explanation: D. Shastri The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) E. None of these conducted a mock exercise on flood preparedness in Uttar Answer: B Pradesh in a move to improve flood preparedness ahead of Explanation: the monsoon season. Dhivya Suryadevara has been named the Chief Finance 188. Which of the following e-commerce company has Officer of the US’ largest automaker, General Motors. owned digital payments start-up PhonePe? 185. For which of the following temple Odisha A. Flipkart government has constituted a three-member committee B. Amazon to study the management schemes of important shrines? C. Snapdeal A. Sun Konark D. EBay B. Jagannatha Mandira E. None of these C. Lingaraja Temple Answer: A D. Cuttack Chandi Temple Explanation: E. None of these

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Flipkart-owned digital payments start-up PhonePe 192. Who has appointed as a Secretary of Ministry of announced a partnership with ride-hailing firm Ola for a Coal? hassle-free cab and auto booking experience. A. Mary Barra 189. To which field Mulubha Jadeja, who has passed B. Dhivya Suryadevara away is related to? C. Inder Jit Singh A. Literature D. Shastri B. Music E. None of these C. Sports Answer: C D. Dance Explanation: E. None of these Dr. Inder Jit Singh assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Answer: C Coal at Shastri Bhawan office, New Delhi. Dr. Inder Jit Explanation: Singh took over the charge of Secretary which fell vacant. Mulubha Jadeja, a right-handed batsman, has passed away in 193. Which country has approved sale of AH-64E Rajkot, Gujarat at the age of 88.He represented Saurashtra Apache attack helicopters to India? and Railways between 1945 and 1964. A. Russia 190. With which of the following organisation The Union B. China Cabinet has been apprised of Memorandum of C. America Understanding that aims at cooperation in areas of D. North Korea common interest within medical, health research and life E. None of these sciences fields? Answer: C A. WHO Explanation: B. INSERM The United States of America Department approved sale of C. UNTO six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters along with support D. UNESCO equipments to India. E. None of these 194. To which of the following sports Saweety Boora is Answer: B related to? Explanation: A. Boxing The Union Cabinet has been apprised of Memorandum of B. Wrestling Understanding (MoU signed between the Indian Council of C. Hockey Player Medical Research (ICMR) and Institute National de la D. Golf Santeet de la RechercheMedicale (INSERM), France. E. Weight Lifting 191. Which state is the worst performer in Niti Aayog’s Answer: A Composite Water Management Index? Explanation: A. Gujarat Indian woman boxer Saweety Boora has claimed a gold B. Jharkhand medal in the middleweight category at the Umakhanov C. Odisha Memorial Tournament in Kaspiysk, Russia. D. Chhattisgarh 195. Where did Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic E. Bihar Filariasis (GAELF) held? Answer: B A. Mumbai Explanation: B. Kolkata Minister for Water Resources Nitin Gadkari released Niti C. Delhi Aayog’s composite water management index report in New D. Chennai Delhi. Gujarat topped the list while Jharkhand was adjudged E. None of these as the worst performer. Answer: C Explanation:

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Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GAELF) Former World Bank Economist Omar al-Razzaz was sworn held in New Delhi in as Jordan’s Prime Minister after King Abdullah issued a 196. Where did Conference on Implementation of decree approving the new government. (NPS)? 200. Which of the following state Kerala Literacy A. Chennai Mission Authority initiated a ‘water literacy’ campaign? B. Kolkata A. Kerala C. Delhi B. Arunachal Pradesh D. Mumbai C. Maharashtra E. None of these D. Orissa Answer: C E. None of these Explanation: Answer: A A Conference on Implementation of National Pension Explanation: System (NPS) by the Central Autonomous Bodies The Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority initiated a (CABs) was organized by Pension Fund Regulatory and ‘water literacy’ campaign with the involvement of 70,000 Development Authority (PFRDA) in Delhi. students aiming to create awareness about the importance of 197. In which place A National Tribal Museum and a water conservation in the State. National Level Tribal Research Institute is proposed to 201. Which state inked an agreement with Smart Village be set up? Movement (SVM) to facilitate technology innovations? A. A. Kerala B. Varanasi B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Delhi C. Maharashtra D. Mumbai D. Orissa E. None of these E. None of these Answer: C Answer: B 198. Mullah Radio is the leader of which of the following Explanation: terrorist group? The Arunachal Pradesh govt inked an agreement with A. Al-Qa'ida (AQ) Andhra Pradesh-based Smart Village Movement (SVM) to B. Taliban facilitate technology innovations, research and development C. Boko Haram in selected villages of the north-eastern state. D. ISIS 202. Which state CM met World Bank CEO Kristalina E. None of these Georgieva in Washington DC to seek assistance for a Answer: B Multimodal Transport Corridor and the Rural Explanation: Livelihood Project which aims to provide sustainable Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah has been killed in livelihood enhancements in 10,000 villages in the state? a U.S.-Afghan air strike in Afghanistan, a senior Afghan A. Kerala Defence Ministry official said on Friday, a killing likely to B. Arunachal Pradesh ease tension between the United States and Pakistan. C. Maharashtra 199. Who was sworn in as Jordan's Prime Minister? D. Orissa A. King Abdullah E. None of these B. Ashraf Ghani Answer: C C. Omar Al-Razzaz Explanation: D. Abdulla Amed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met World E. None of these Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva in Washington DC to seek Answer: C assistance for a Multimodal Transport Corridor and the Explanation:

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Rural Livelihood Project which aims to provide sustainable 206. Where does 106th Indian Science Congress will be livelihood enhancements in 10,000 villages in the state. held? 203. For which customers Marg ERP limited, a leading A. Mumbai Inventory and Accounting software solution company B. Kolkata has partnered with ICICI Bank to offer an integrated C. payments platform? D. Chennai A. Agriculture E. None of these B. Women Answer: C C. MSME Explanation: D. Startups Government was announced that The 106th Indian Science E. None of these Congress will be held at Lovely Professional University Answer: C (LPU) in Jalandhar, Punjab from January 3 to 7, 2019. Explanation: 207. Which country going to host The European Union Marg ERP limited, a leading Inventory and Accounting Film Festival (EUFF)? software solution company has partnered with ICICI Bank to A. China offer an integrated payments platform to Micro, Small and B. Nepal Medium Enterprise (MSME) customers, using MARG’s C. India accounting software. D. Russia 204. What is the GDP growth of India According to E. None of these FITCH? Answer: C A. 7.1 Explanation: B. 7.3 The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) will premiere in C. 7.4 New Delhi, India at the Siri Fort Auditorium. D. 7.2 208. Name the book released by Union Minister Nitin E. None of these Gadkari based on a study of 10 important crops by a Answer: C team under the leadership of leading agricultural Explanation: economist Dr. ? Fitch Ratings raised India growth forecast for 2018-19 to A. Water Produce mapping of major Indian crops 7.4% from 7.3% but cited higher financing costs and rising B. Water productivity mapped of major Indian crops oil prices as risks to growth. For 2019-20, it estimated the C. Water Production mapping of major Indian crops country to grow at 7.5%. The economy grew at 6.7% in D. Water productivity mapping of major Indian crops 2017-18 and 7.7% in January-March quarter E. None of these 205. Name the Indian bank becomes 5th biggest public Answer: D company globally in the ‘consumer financial services Explanation: category’ on a list compiled by Forbes magazine? Nitin Gadkari Releases NABARD Publication On ‘Water A. Axis Productivity Mapping Of Major Indian Crops’ based on a B. ICICI study of 10 important crops by a team under the leadership C. HDFC of leading agricultural economist Dr. Ashok Gulati D. Yes Bank 209. Who has become first Indian to play in England’s E. None of these Kia Super League? Answer: C A. Virat Kholi Explanation: B. Housing finance major HDFC has been ranked as the 5th C. Mithali Raj biggest public company globally in the ‘consumer financial D. MS Dhoni services category’ on a list compiled by Forbes magazine. E. None of these

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Answer: B B. 2019 Explanation: C. 2022 Smriti Mandhana to become first Indian to play in England’s D. 2025 Kia Super League. E. 2028 210. To which field Adiraju Venkateswara Rao, who Answer: A Passes Away is related to? Explanation: A. Literature 19 cancer centres in Assam to start functioning from mid B. Journalist 2020. C. Sports 214.How much amount does the Union Government D. Dance approved financial assistance per family to West E. Scientist Pakistan Refugees (WPRs)? Answer: C A. Rs. 4.5 lakh Explanation: B. Rs. 5.5 lakh Senior journalist and writer Adiraju Venkateswara Rao C. Rs. 6.5 lakh passed away. He was 79. Rao worked in different Telugu D. Rs. 7.5 lakh and English newspapers. E. Rs. 3.5 lakh 211. Which of the following country adopts economic Answer: B plan to allow more foreign workers? Explanation: A. India The Union Govt approved financial assistance amounting to B. China Rs. 5.5 lakh per family to West Pakistan Refugees (WPRs. It C. Russia will benefit 5,764 families of WPRs settled in Jammu and D. Japan Kashmir E. Bangladesh 215. Which of the following state government on has Answer: D launched the GPS (Global Positioning System) and Explanation: wireless-based 24x7 mobile policing service to curb The cabinet of Japan has adopted an economic plan that will crime, especially against women? allow more foreign workers to work in the country. It will A. Tamilnadu help rapidly aging country to make up for its declining B. Tripura workforce. In recent times, number of foreign workers in C. Telangana Japan has nearly doubled to 1.28 million. D. Rajasthan 212. Who won US Open Golf Title 2018? E. None of these A. Rafael Nadal Answer: B B. Roger Federer Explanation: C. Nick Kyrgios Tripura government on has launched the GPS (Global D. Brooks Koepka Positioning System) and wireless-based 24×7 mobile E. None of these policing service to curb crime, especially against women. Answer: D 216. What is the percentage that the RBI increased the Explanation: FPIs cap on investment in government securities? American golfer Brooks Koepka has made history and A. 20 finished strong as he became the first player in 29 years to B. 30 win back-to-back US Open titles at Shinnecock Hills in New C. 40 York. D. 35 213.By which year 19 cancer centres of Assam going to E. None of these start functioning? Answer: B A. 2020 Explanation:

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The RBI increased the FPIs cap on investment in A. HACL government securities to 30% of the outstanding stock of B. Reliance that security, from the 20% earlier. C. DRDO 217. Where did 4th Governing Council Meeting Of NITI D. Mahindra Aayog Held? E. None of these A. New Delhi Answer: B B. Mumbai Explanation: C. Kolkata Reliance Industries is investing in setting up India’s first D. Bangalore carbon fiber manufacturing unit to cater to aerospace and E. None of these defence needs. Answer: A 221. What is the percentage that the RBI increased the Explanation: FPIs cap on investment in corporate securities? The fourth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog A. 20 was held under the chairmanship of the PM Narendra Modi B. 30 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. C. 40 218. How many RRB has government decided to start D. 35 the consolidation process? E. None of these A. 30 Answer: A B. 38 Explanation: C. 50 FPIs are permitted to invest in corporate bonds with D. 56 minimum residual maturity of above 1 year. The short-term E. 58 investments in corporate bonds by an FPI shall not exceed Answer: B 20% of total investment of that FPI in corporate bonds. Explanation: 222. How many states have signed MoU for The government has decided to start the consolidation implementing AB – NHPM? process of Regional Rural Banks (RRB) after a gap of six A. 10 years and bring down the number of such entities to 38 from B. 15 56 now. C. 5 219. Under which scheme Muthoot Fincorp Limited D. 25 announced its partnership with National Skill E. None of these Development Corporation to train over 10,000 youth Answer: E over the next three years? Explanation: A. PMJDY 20 States sign MoU for implementing AB – NHPM. B. PMKVY 223. Name the converted the indigenous developed C. PMAY rocket system into a precision-guided missile? D. PMSBJ A. Pratheka E. None of these. B. Panakariya Answer: B C. Pinaka Explanation: D. Danush Muthoot Fincorp Limited announced its partnership with E. None of these National Skill Development Corporation to train over 10,000 Answer: C youth over the next three years and make them job ready. Explanation: 220. Name the industry that has to invest in setting up The Defence Research and Development Organisation India’s first carbon fiber manufacturing unit to cater to (DRDO) converted the indigenous developed Pinaka rocket aerospace and defence needs? system into a precision-guided missile.

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224. Who won Stuttgart Cup? Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Mr Modi will A. Rafael Nadal have a direct dialogue with farmers across the country, in B. Roger Federer which various initiatives related to doubling the income of C. Nick Kyrgios farmers by 2022 will also be discussed. D. Brooks Koepka 228. Hodeidah port is located in which country? E. None of these A. India Answer: B B. UAE Explanation: C. Yemen Roger Federer overcame Nick Kyrgios 6-7(2), 6-2, 7-6(5) in D. Pakistan the semifinals of the Stuttgart Cup. E. None of these 225. The World Bank has approved $700 million to Answer: C Improve Primary Education? Explanation: A. India UAE envoy says New Delhi can help by extending B. China diplomatic support to the Hodeidah operation on C. Russia international platforms. The Arab coalition which is fighting D. Japan to secure the strategic Yemeni port of Hodeidah will be E. Bangladesh reaching out to India for its support. Answer: E 229. Name the state that has requested the Centre to give Explanation: special financial assistance to the State to help it tide over The World Bank has approved $700 million to help the acute water crisis and sought the national project Bangladesh achieve its education for all vision by improving status? the primary education sector. A. Tamilnadu 226. Which of the following university will set up a yoga B. Rajasthan centre inside the campus, named yoga gram (village)? C. Haryana A. Anna University D. Maharashtra B. Visva-Bharati University E. None of these C. Jawaharlal Nehru University Answer: B D. Baratiyar University Explanation: E. None of these. Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has requested the Answer: B Centre to give special financial assistance to the State to help Explanation: it tide over the acute water crisis and sought the national Visva-Bharati University (VBU), founded by Rabindranath project status for the proposed Eastern Rajasthan Canal Tagore, will set up a yoga centre inside the campus, named Project, which will supply drinking and irrigation water to yoga gram (village. 13 districts. 227. Through which app PM Modi to interact with 230. Who is the new COO ICICI Bank? farmers? A. Sandeep Bakhshi A. PMIndia B. Chanda Koacher B. Kishan vision C. Adithiya Puri C. NaMo D. Udai Kanna D. Modi E. None of these. E. None of these Answer: A Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: ICICI bank has appointed chief executive of its life Prime Minster Narendra Modi will interact with farmers by insurance arm Sandeep Bakhshi as whole-time director and NaMo app on June 20, 9:30 AM. Agriculture and Farmers Chief Operating Officer to run the bank during her absence.

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231. Which of the following bank has been awarded as 3-day National Yoga Olympiad was inaugurated at the the best public sector bank for Atal Pension Yojana for National Council of Educational Research and Training in the year 2017-18? CIET in New Delhi A. SBI 235. With which of the following technology giant Union B. ICICI Water Resources Ministry has teamed up to generate C. Axis flood warnings? D. Oriental Bank of Commerce A. Microsoft E. None of these B. Google Answer: D C. BSNL Oriental Bank of Commerce has been awarded as the best D. IBM public sector bank for Atal Pension Yojana for the year E. None of these 2017-18. Answer: B 232. Who is the panel to review the regulations Explanation: pertaining to insurance marketing firms? With the monsoon under way, Union Water Resources A. Suresh Mathur Ministry has teamed up with Google to generate flood B. Aravind Panakaria warnings. If there are signs of an imminent flood, a Google C. Maps user will be able to see what regions are likely to see D. Rakesh Kanna water logging first and if their neighborhood is under threat. E. None of these 236. What is the name of positioning satellite launched Answer: A by Russia recently? Explanation: A. Glonass-M IRDAI has formed a panel to review the regulations B. Soyuz-2.1b pertaining to insurance marketing firms. The committee is C. APACHE headed by Suresh Mathur, Executive Director (insurance D. Soyuz- 3.1c marketing firms), IRDAI, with nine more members. E. None of these 233. Who is the President of Colombia? Answer: A A. Ivan Duque Explanation: B. Giuseppe Conte Russia successfully launched Glonass-M positioning satellite C. Manu S. Pillai on board of Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from the Plesetsk D. Nerella space centre in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast. E. None of these 237. Name the author of the book The Ivory Throne : Answer: A Chronicles of the House of Travancore? Explanation: A. Ivan Duque Youthful right winger Ivan Duque won Colombia’s B. Giuseppe Conte presidential election, promising “a new generation” of C. Manu S. Pillai leadership for Columbia. D. Nerella Venu Madhav 234. Where did 3-day National Yoga Olympiad was E. None of these inaugurated? Answer: C A. Bangalore Explanation: B. Mumbai The book “The Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of C. Lucknow Travancore” authored by Manu S. Pillai has been launched. D. Varanasi 238. How many enterprise funded in the social enterprise E. None of these development programme (SEDP)? Answer: E A. 10 Explanation: B. 20

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C. 50 B. Lack of Sleep D. 80 C. Gaming addiction E. 90 D. Over Thinking Answer: D E. None of these. Explanation: Answer: C 80 enterprise funded in the social enterprise development Explanation: programme (SEDP. The World Health Organisation (WHO) classified gaming 239. What is the theme of World Refugee Day 2018? addiction as mental health disorder in its International A.‘Now More Than Every, We Need to Stand with Classification of Diseases (ICD) 11. Refugees’ 243. Which country has announced the withdrawal of the B.‘Now More Than Every, We Need to Stand with United States from the United Nations Human Rights Refugees’ Council (UNHRC)? C.‘Now More Than Any, We Need to Stand with Refugees’ A. USA D.‘Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees’ B. UK E.None of these C. UAE Answer: D D. Russia Explanation: E. None of these. ‘Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees’ is Answer: A the theme of World Refugee Day 2018. Explanation: 240. got the financial assistance of Rs.5 USA has announced the withdrawal of the United States lakhs, which sports does limba Ram related to? from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC. A. Archery 244. To which of the following group Uttar Pradesh B. Hockey government gave its nod to transfer land to its subsidiary C. Boxing for setting up a multi-crore mega food park in Noida? D. Football A. Srini E. None of these. B. Nalbari Answer: A C. Patanjali Explanation: D. Indus Minister of State (I/C) Youth Affairs and Sports Col E. None of these Rajyavardhan Rathore sanctioned a special financial Answer: C assistance of Rs.5 lakhs to former International Archer & Explanation: Arjun Awardee Limba Ram. The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday gave its nod to 241. Which country links student visa row to issue of yoga guru-turned-entrepreneur Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali ‘over-stayers’? company to transfer land to its subsidiary for setting up a A. USA multi-crore mega food park in Noida. B. UK 245. Who is the Brand Ambassador of Sikkim? C. UAE A. D. Russia B. A R Rahman E. None of these. C. Virat Kholi Answer: B D. P V Sindhu Explanation: E. None of these U.K. links student visa row to issue of ‘over-stayers’. Answer: B 242. Which of the following has classified as mental Explanation: health disorder by WHO? Renowned music composer A.R. Rahman has been A. Talking toomuch appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the Sikkim

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E. None of these. Answer: C Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: US scientists have unveiled the world’s most powerful and U.S.-based cab aggregator Uber said it had elevated Pradeep smartest scientific supercomputer named “Summit” that can Parameswaran as president of its India and South Asia complete over 200,000 trillion calculations per second. operations. 258. Which country shut down all internet connections 254. What is the theme of International Day of Yoga? nationwide for two hours in order to prevent students A. Yoga for Honest & Peace from cheating during two high school diploma exams? B. Yoga for Harmony A. Afghanistan C. Yoga for Harmony & Peace B. Algeria D. Yoga for Harmony & struggle C. Iraq E. None of these D. Israel Answer: C E. None of these Explanation: Answer: B Yoga for Harmony & Peace is the theme of International Explanation: Day of Yoga. Algeria shut down all internet connections nationwide for 255. Which of the following city is the 100th and the last two hours in order to prevent students from cheating during city which will be part of ? two high school diploma exams A. Rajkot 259. Name the Scheme will help revive the Krishna delta B. Shillong to its past glory and infuse life back into the Krishna that C. Dehradun has dried up completely? D. Coimbatore A. Pattiseema Lift Irrigation E. None of these B. Krishnapur Answer: B C. Nadhilink Project Explanation: D. AP River As the Smart Cities Mission enters its fourth year, the Centre E. None of these has finally announced the 100th and the last city which will Answer: A be part of the project: Shillong. Explanation: 256. By which year Railways to become Net Zero Carbon The Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme will help revive the emitter? Krishna delta to its past glory and infuse life back into the A. 2020 Krishna that has dried up completely. B. 2025 260. Which state has become the first state in India to C. 2030 give star ranking to its villages? D. 2035 A. Andra Pradesh E. None B. Haryana Answer: C C. Punjab Explanation: D. Rajasthan Railways to become Net Zero Carbon emitter by 2030. E. Goa 257. Name the world’s most powerful and smartest Answer: B scientific supercomputer? Explanation: A. Sumathi Haryana has become the first state in India to give star B. Smith ranking to its villages. C. Summit 261. Which state government has introduced a scheme to D. Samridhi give school kids 50 rupees for planting trees? E. None of these A. Andra Pradesh

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B. Haryana 265. Which city has awarded smart city award for the C. Punjab Innovative Idea? D. Rajasthan A. Surat E. Goa B. Bhopal Answer: B C. Ahmadabad Explanation: D. Pune Haryana government introduced a scheme to give school E. Both b and c kids 50 rupees for planting trees. Answer: E 262. Who has taken charge as the CEO and MD of IDBI Explanation: Bank? The Innovative Idea award is being given to a project/idea A. Mahesh Kumar Jain particularly remarkable for its innovative, bottom-up and B. B Sriram transformative approach towards achievement of sustainable C. M K Shaoo integrated development. Joint winners in this category are D. Srivastava Bhopal for their Integrated Command and Control Centre E. None of these (ICCC) and Ahmedabad for Safe and Secure Ahmedabad Answer: B (SASA) Project. Explanation: 266. Which of the following has adopted Jagatpur village SBI MD B Sriram took charge as the CEO and MD of IDBI in Delhi for its Swachhata Abhiyaan? Bank. A. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) 263. Who has become the Richest Person in the World?? B. NTPC A. Billgates C. NPCI B. Warren Buffet D. NHB C. Jeff Bezos E. None of these D. Jack Ma Answer: A E. None of these Explanation: Answer: C The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has Explanation: adopted Jagatpur village in Delhi for its Swachhata Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos has become the richest Abhiyaan. man in the world with a net wealth of USD 141.9 billion, as 267. Who is the author of the book ‘Vedvigyan Alok’? per the Forbes World’s Billionaires list. A. Acharya Dev Virat 264. Which city has awarded smart city award for B. Acharya Agnivarat Naishthik implementation of projects especially in the categories of C. Vengaiya Naidu urban environment, transport and mobility and D. Aitareya Brahmina sustainable integrated development? E. None of these A. Surat Answer: B B. Bhopal Explanation: C. Ahmedabad The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has D. Pune received the book “Vedvigyan Alok” (Maharishi Aitareya E. Both b and c Mahidas Praneet – Aitareya Brahmina ki Vaigyanik Answer: A Vyakhya) authored by Acharya Agnivarat Naishthik. Explanation: 268. With which of the following country India plays The city award is being given to Surat for showing great joint military exercise Indra-2018? momentum in implementation of projects especially in the A. Indonesia categories of urban environment, transport and mobility and B. Russia sustainable integrated development. C. Australia

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D. Srilanka C. Kidambi Srikanth E. Maladies D. Virat Kohli Answer: B E. None of these Explanation: Answer: C The tri-service joint Russia-India military exercise Indra- Explanation: 2018 will take place in an Indian military base in the second Kidambi Srikanth wins “Sportsperson Of The Year award half of this year. Russia has been a long-standing defence for 2017″ by the Sports Illustrated India magazine partner of India. 273. 9-year old Child activist Bana Alabed will be 269. With which country India agree to enhance mutual honoured for "defending freedom". She belongs to which cooperation for sustainable water development? country? A. Tajikistan A. Nigeria B. Israel B. Syria C. Russia C. Israel D. US D. Iraq E. None of these. E. None of these Answer: A Answer: B Explanation: Explanation: India and Tajikistan have reaffirmed their commitment to 9-year old Child activist Bana Alabed of Syria will be promote bilateral relations and agreed to enhance economic honoured for “defending freedom” cooperation, particularly in sustainable water development. 274. Where does The Centre of Excellence in Maritime & 270. The world's first “International Centre for Shipbuilding (CEMS), a well-funded start-up in skill Humanitarian Forensics (ICHF)” was launched in development for maritime and shipbuilding sector is A. Gujarat going to build? B. New Delhi A. Mumbai C. Andhra Pradesh B. Kolkata D. Maharashtra C. Vizag E. None of these D. Both a and b Answer: A E. Both a and c Explanation: Answer: E International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics (ICHF)” Explanation: was launched in Gujarat The Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding 271. Which Company acquired Social Learning Platform (CEMS), a well-funded start-up in skill development for “Flipgrid”? maritime and shipbuilding sector, has announced setting up A. Cognizant of 24 labs -6 in Mumbai and 18 in Vizag campus B. Infosys 275. For which country’s import India notifies higher C. Dell tariffs? D. Microsoft A. Tajikistan E. None of these B. Israel Answer: D C. Russia Explanation: D. US Microsoft acquired Social Learning Platform “Flipgrid” E. None of these 272. Who wins “Sportsperson Of The Year award for Answer: D 2017" by the Sports Illustrated India magazine? Explanation: A. Yuki Bhambri India has notified higher tariffs on several items imported B. Manav Vikas Thakkar from the U.S., including agricultural products such as

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 apples, almonds, chickpeas, lentils, and walnuts, and E. Andra Pradesh industrial inputs such as some grades of iron and steel Answer: A products, the latest salvo in the ongoing tariff tiff between Explanation: the U.S. and several of its trading partners. The Gujarat government announced wind-solar hybrid 276. Which of the following state will be provided free power policy – 2018, aiming to make optimum utilization of Braille textbooks all visually impaired students of Class the land and grid. The policy, which will have a coverage IX and X? period of five years, provides encouragement to renewable A. Rajasthan power producers supplying to the grid as well as to those B. Orissa having captive use. C. Assam 280. Name the state that has banned water sports? D. Tamilnadu A. Uttarakhand E. Andra Pradesh B. Gujarat Answer: B C. Assam Explanation: D. Tamilnadu From the current academic session, all visually impaired E. Andra Pradesh students of Class IX and X in Odisha will be provided free Answer: A Braille textbooks. Explanation: 277. Which city set Guinness World Record for largest Uttarakhand High Court has banned water sports. number of people performing yoga? 281. By which date RBI tells banks to upgrade software A. Udaipur at ATM? B. Kota A. June 2019 C. Mumbai B. July 2018 D. New Delhi C. July 2019 E. None of these D. August 2019 Answer: B E. None of these. Explanation: Answer: A Kota set Guinness World Record for largest number of Explanation: people performing yoga. With banks failing to upgrade software in automated teller 278. Where did 1st International Centre for machines (ATM) despite repeated reminders, the Reserve Humanitarian Forensics launched? Bank of India (RBI) has now directed the banks to complete A. Vizag the process in a phased manner latest by June 2019. B. Gandhinagar 282. Which organisation has launched Women Wizards C. Mumbai Rule Tech programme? D. New Delhi A. NASSCOM E. None of these B. NASTRO Answer: B C. VASTRO Explanation: D. ASSOCHAM 1st International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics E. None of these launched in Gandhinagar Answer: A 279. Which state government has announced wind-solar Explanation: hybrid power policy – 2018? Indian IT industry’s apex body, NASSCOM (National A. Gujarat Association of Software & Services Companies) launched B. Orissa ‘Women Wizards Rule Tech’ programme to increase C. Assam number of women in senior levels in Information D. Tamilnadu Technology (IT) industry.

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283. Which bagged the 'Team of the Year' award in Answer: C Sports Illustrated awards? Explanation: A.England Woman’s Cricket team L’Oreal has appointed Amit Jain as its new India Managing B.New Zealand Woman’s Cricket team Director, making him the first Indian to lead its operations in C.Indian Woman’s Cricket team the country. D.Australian Woman’s Cricket team 287. What is the housing loan limits for eligibility under E.None of these priority sector lending will be revised in metropolitan Answer: C centres? Explanation: A. Rs 25 lakh The country’s top-ranked men’s Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth B. Rs 30 lakh was adjudged Sports Illustrated ‘India’s Sportsperson of the C. Rs 35 lakh Year’ for his stupendous performance in 2017. Other D. Rs 40 lakh winners included the women’s cricket team, which bagged E. Rs 45 lakh the ‘Team of the Year’ award while national football team Answer: C coach Stephen Constantine clinched the title of ‘Coach of Explanation: the year’. housing loan limits for eligibility under priority sector 284. Microsoft signed an agreement to acquire Bonsai, an lending will be revised to Rs 35 lakh in metropolitan centres artificial intelligence (AI) startup based in 288. What is the housing loan limits for eligibility under A. Washington DC priority sector lending will be revised in other than B. Boston metropolitan centres? C. San Francisco A. Rs 25 lakh D. New York B. Rs 30 lakh E. None of these C. Rs 35 lakh Answer: B D. Rs 40 lakh Explanation: E. Rs 45 lakh Microsoft signed an agreement to acquire Bonsai, an Answer: A artificial intelligence (AI) startup based in Boston Explanation: 285. Indian Army is observing the year 2018 as the The housing loan limits for eligibility under priority sector A. Year of defeated Soldiers lending will be revised to Rs 35 lakh in metropolitan centres B. Year of Great Soldiers Rs 28 lakh earlier (with population of ten lakh and above), C. Year of Sorrow on Dead Soldiers and to Rs 25 lakh from Rs 20 lakh earlier in other centres. D. Year of Disabled Soldiers in Line of Duty 289. Who is the new MD of SBI? E. None of these A. Rajnesh Kumar Answer: D B. Arundathi Batachariya Explanation: C. MK Jain Indian Army is observing the year 2018 as the Year of D. Arijit Basu Disabled Soldiers in Line of Duty E. None of these 286. Which beauty giant has appointed Amit Jain as its Answer: D new India Managing Director, making him the first Explanation: Indian to lead its operations in the country? The government appointed Arjit Basu as Managing Director A. Lakme of the country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI. He B. Himalaya will fill the position that fell vacant following the elevation C. L'Oreal of Rajnish Kumar as the chairman. D. Maybelline 290. Which ministry has won SKOCH Award? E. None of these A. Home Ministry

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B. Finance Ministry agreement with Indian engineering services firm Core C. Ministry of Agriculture Energy Systems Pvt Ltd for the promotion of its technical D. Railway Ministry security equipment in India. E. None of these 294. How much degrees celsius does Government to Answer: E make as default setting for AC? Explanation: A. 18 Ministry Of Women & Child Development Received B. 20 SKOCH Award C. 22 291. Where does Prime Minister Narendra Modi will D. 23 inaugurate the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asian E. 24 Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)? Answer: E A. Chennai Explanation: B. New Delhi Government to make 24 degrees celsius as default setting for C. Mumbai AC. D. Kolkata 295. How much amount did Southern Railways imposes E. None of these penalty for taking selfie in front of train? Answer: C A. Rs.2,000 Explanation: B. Rs.4,500 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 3rd C. Rs.2,500 Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank D. Rs.5,000 (AIIB) in Mumbai. E. None of these 292. Where did 2018 All India Conference of Directors of Answer: A Finger Prints Bureaux 2018 held? Explanation: A. Hyderabad Southern Railways imposes penalty of Rs.2,000 for taking B. New Delhi selfie in front of train. C. Mumbai 296. To which country India has lowered the limits on D. Kolkata the export of certain essential commodities such as E. None of these potatoes, onions, and eggs? Answer: C A. China Explanation: B. Japan 2018 All India Conference of Directors of Finger Prints C. Mongolia Bureaux 2018 held in Hyderabad. D. Mauritius 293. Which country has announced that its subsidiary E. None of these Nikiret has signed an agreement with Indian engineering Answer: E services firm Core Energy Systems Pvt Ltd for the Explanation: promotion of its technical security equipment in India? India has lowered the limits on the export of certain essential A. Russia commodities such as potatoes, onions, and eggs to the B. Indonesia Maldives, according to a recent notification, in a move that C. China sparked reports of possible food shortages in the Maldives. D. Japan 297. What is the rank of Delhi Metro network in world’s E. None of these largest metro? Answer: A A. 4 Explanation: B. 2 Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) had C. 1 announced that its subsidiary Nikiret has signed an D. 5

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E. 6 Haryana’s Godikan village panchayat has passed a ‘No Answer: D Toilet, No Bride’ resolution, becoming the first panchayat in Explanation: the country to do so. Delhi Metro network set to become 5th largest in world’. 302. For which of the following state government Union 298. Where does Sindhu Darshan Festival (SDF) is Government approves tourism projects worth 1,800 celebrating? crore rupees? A. Jammu and Kashmir A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Assam B. Assam C. Gujarat C. Gujarat D. Haryana D. Haryana E. Himachal Pradesh E. Himachal Pradesh Answer: A Answer: E Explanation: Explanation: Sindhu Darshan Festival (SDF) is celebrating in Jammu and For the development of tourism in Himachal Pradesh, the Kashmir Centre has approved projects worth Rs1,800 crore. 299. Where does Annual Ambubachi Mela is 303. Who was conferred with ‘Chief Minister of the celebrating? Year’ award? A. Jammu and Kashmir A. Vijay Rupani B. Assam B. Pinarayi Vijayan C. Gujarat C. Vasundhara Raje D. Haryana D. Chandrababu Naidu E. Himachal Pradesh E. None of these Answer: B Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: Annual Ambubachi Mela is celebrating inAssam Vasundhara Raje conferred with ‘Chief Minister of the 300. Which of the following state launched Suryashakti Year’ award. Kisan Yojana (SKY) ? 304. Where did Mohanpura Irrigation Project launched? A. Jammu and Kashmir A. Madhya Pradesh B. Assam B. Assam C. Gujarat C. Gujarat D. Haryana D. Haryana E. Himachal Pradesh E. Himachal Pradesh Answer: C Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched the Rs 870- Mohanpura Irrigation Project launched in Madhya Pradesh. crore pilot project of Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY. 305. By which date Haryana makes use of LED bulbs 301. What is the name of the resolution that Haryana's mandatory in government offices? Godikan village panchayat? A. July 1 A. 'No Toilet, No Bridgeu2019 B. August 1 B. 'No Toilet, No Girl' C. August 15 C. 'No Toilet, No Bride' D. September 1 D. 'No Toilet, No Marriage' E. September 15 E. None of these Answer: C Answer: C Explanation: Explanation:

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Haryana makes use of LED bulbs mandatory in government D. Listen First - Listening to children and Man is the first offices by 15 Aug step to help them grow healthy and safe 306. With which country, India has agreed to institute a E. None of these. Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) as an annual feature Answer: A between the two Navies? Explanation: A. Bangladesh The theme of International Day against Drug Abuse and B. Nepal Illicit Trafficking is “Listen First – Listening to children and C. Srilanka youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe”. D. Indonesia 310. Which of the following body is governing Skills E. None of these training in India? Answer: A A. NCVT Explanation: B. NSDA India and Bangladesh have agreed to institute a Coordi C. NSDL nated Patrol (CORPAT) as an annual feature between the D. Both a and b two Navies. E. Both a and c 307. Who has become the World’s second youngest chess Answer: D Grandmaster? Explanation: A. R. Praggnanandhaa Skills training in India is governed by National Council for B. Sandeep Sejwal Vocational Training (NCVT) and the National Skills C. Sujatha Devi Development Authority (NSDA. D. Saritha Devi 311. Who chaired India-Australia Joint Ministerial E. None of these Commission? Answer: A A. Nirmala Sitharaman Explanation: B. Suresh Prabhu India’s R. Praggnanandhaa became the World’s second C. Arun Jaitley youngest chess Grandmaster, at the age of 12 years. D. Narendra Modi 308. Who clinches gold at Singapore National Swimming E. None of these. Championships? Answer: B A. R. Praggnanandhaa Explanation: B. Sandeep Sejwal Suresh Prabhu chairs India-Australia Joint Ministerial C. Sujatha Devi Commission D. Saritha Devi 312. Which of the following city is the most desirable city E. None of these in the world for overseas workers? Answer: B A. London Explanation: B. California Sandeep Sejwal clinches gold at Singapore National C. Dubai Swimming Championships. D. Singapore 309. What is the theme of International Day Against E. Malaysia Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking? Answer: A A. Listen First - Listening to children and youth is the first Explanation: step to help them grow healthy and safe London is the most desirable city in the world for overseas B. Study First - Listening to children and Woman is the first workers. step to help them grow healthy and safe 313. Which of the following country launches spy bird C. Listen First - Listening to children and Woman is the first drone to boost Government surveillance? step to help them grow healthy and safe A. Japan

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B. China A. 51 Lakh C. Russia B. 40 Lakh D. Singapore C. 61 Lakh E. USA D. 30 Lakhs Answer: B E. None of these. Explanation: Answer: A China launches spy bird drone to boost Government Explanation: surveillance. 51 Lakh Houses Sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas 314. Name the India’s first "Tribal Queen" at the Adi Yojana (Urban) in Three Years. Rani Kalinga Tribal Queen competition held at Utkal 318. Who has won French Grand Prix? Mandap? A. Lewis Hamilton A. Pallavi Durua B. Sebastian vittel B. Rani Kalinga C. Matt Kenseth C. Sai Pallavi D. Joey Logano D. Gowrilia E. None of these. E. None of these. Answer: A Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: Lewis Hamilton wins French Grand Prix. Pallavi Durua, who belongs to Odisha’s Koraput district, 319. What is the name of mobile app that External was crowned as the first “Tribal Queen” at the Adi Rani Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj launched application Kalinga Tribal Queen competition held at Utkal Mandap. on the occasion of 'Passport Seva Divas? 315. Who has signed as the first brand ambassador of A. M Passport Seva Sumadhura Group? B. I Passport E-Seva A. Virat Kholi C. E Passport Seva B. MS Dhoni D. E Passport E Seva C. Sachin Tendulkart E. None of these. D. PV Sindhu Answer: A E. None of these. Explanation: Answer: B To help deliver passports to applicants at their residence, Explanation: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj launched the MS Dhoni signed as the first brand ambassador of “mPassport Seva” mobile application on the occasion of Sumadhura Group. ‘Passport Seva Divas’. 316. How many stars has Oscar Academy 320. Who is the head of Committee for Standardization invites ? and Indigenization in Metro Rail Systems? A. 10 A. E. Sreedharan B. 12 B. S Ramesh C. 13 C. David Nabarro D. 19 D. Lawrence Haddad E. 20 E. None of these Answer: E Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: Oscar Academy invites 20 Bollywood stars including Shah A committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of Rukh Khan, Sh. E. Sreedharan for Standardization and Indigenization in 317. How many houses Sanctioned under Pradhan Metro Rail. Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) in Three Years?

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321. Which of the following country has banned US film Centre has released 340 crore rupees for flood relief work in and television production company HBO's website? Assam. Minister of State for Development of North Eastern A. India Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh announced this after B. Japan holding a high-level meeting in with the State C. China Government to assess the current situation of flood and the D. Russia relief measures undertaken so far. E. None of these 325. Which of the following country hold first-ever Answer: C 'World Tolerance Summit'? Explanation: A. USA China has banned US film and television production B. UAE company HBO’s website following UK comedian John C. UK Oliver’s critique of Chinese President Xi Jinping on his D. Israel show. E. None of these 322. How much amount did India pledges for Palestine Answer: B Refugees? Explanation: A. USD25 million The United Arab of Emirates (UAE) will host a two-day B. USD 5 million “World Tolerance Summit” in November. The theme of the C. USD 15 million summit is”Prospering From Pluralism: Embracing Diversity D. USD 20 million through Innovation and Collaboration”. E. USD 35 million 326. What is the theme of 'World Tolerance Summit'? Answer: B A. Prospering From Singularise: Embracing Diversity Explanation: through Innovation and Collaboration India pledges USD 5 million for Palestine Refugees B. Prospering From Pluralism: Enhanced Diversity through 323. Which state government has set up a committee to Innovation and Collaboration study issues related to the development of a 1,000-MW C. Prospering From Singularise: Enhanced Diversity floating solar power plant? through Innovation and Collaboration A. Tamilnadu D. Prospering From Pluralism: Embracing Diversity through B. Rajasthan Innovation and Collaboration C. Orissa E. None of these. D. Gujarat Answer: D E. Goa Explanation: Answer: B Theme of ‘World Tolerance Summit’ is Prospering From Explanation: Pluralism: Embracing Diversity through Innovation and The Maharashtra government has set up a committee to Collaboration study issues related to the development of a 1,000-MW 327. Where did AIIB's 4th Annual Meeting 2019 held? floating solar power plant at Ujani dam in Solapur district. A. Luxembourg 324. For which state Centre has released 340 crore B. Japan rupees for flood relief work? C. China A. Assam D. Russia B. Rajasthan E. India C. Orissa Answer: A D. Gujarat Explanation: E. Goa Moving out of Asia first time, the Asian Infrastructure Answer: A Investment Bank (AIIB)’s Fourth Annual Meeting will be Explanation: held in Luxembourg in July 2019.

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328. Who has been appointed as chairman of the Central C. Dolika Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)? D. Dhokalia A. E. Sreedharan E. None of these B. S Ramesh Answer: D C. David Nabarro Explanation: D. Lawrence Haddad Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has E. None of these launched the book “Human Rights, Values and Cultural Answer: B Ethos” on 26 June. It is a collection of essays and lectures Explanation: written by Dr. R.P. Dhokalia. S Ramesh has been appointed as chairman of the Central 332. What is the name of First satellite to demonstrate Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) technology to clean up space junk deployed? 329. Who were named the 2018 World Food Prize A. RemoveDEBRIS recipients? B. DestroyDEBRIS A. Lawrence Haddad C. CreateDEBRIS B. S Ramesh D. DiscoverDEBRIS C. David Nabarro E. None of these D. both a and b Answer: A E. Both a and c Explanation: Answer: E The first satellite named, RemoveDEBRIS has been Explanation: successfully deployed from International Space Station (ISS. Lawrence Haddad, who is a British economist and food 333. Where did the world’s largest multilateral naval policy researcher, and Dr David Nabarro, who has worked exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) begun? with the World Health Organization and United Nations on A. Indonesia health and hunger issues, were named the 2018 World Food B. Andaman Island Prize recipients in a ceremony at the U.S. Department of C. Agriculture in Washington. D. Lakshadweep 330. By which year Health Ministry and Indira Gandhi E. None of these. National Open University (IGNOU) has inked an MoU to Answer: C scale-up short-term healthcare courses and produce over Explanation: 14 lakh trained manpower? The world’s largest multilateral naval exercise Rim of the A. 2020 Pacific (RIMPAC) begun off Hawaii in the Western Pacific B. 2023 Ocean. C. 2025 334. What is the theme of International MSME Day? D. 2030 A. The Children Dimension E. None of these B. The Women Dimension Answer: C C. The Old Dimension Explanation: D. The Youth Dimension The Health Ministry has inked an MoU with the Indira E. None of these Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to scale-up Answer: D short-term healthcare courses and produce over 14 lakh Explanation: trained manpower by 2025. The theme of International MSME Day The Youth 331. Who is the author of the book “Human Rights, Dimension Values and Cultural Ethos”? 335. In which of the following state Finance Ministry A. Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu approves Metro Rail projects? B. A. Madhya Pradesh

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B. Uttar Pradesh D. R&P International Group C. Orissa E. None of these D. Both a and b Answer: A E. None of these. Explanation: Answer: D HCL Technologies has acquired German IT and engineering Explanation: services provider H&D International Group. Finance Ministry approves Metro Rail projects in 5 cities of 340. Where did Fifteenth India Australia Joint Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Ministerial Commission held? 336. Where does Mesoamerican Reef located? A. Canberra A. Madagaskar B. Willington B. Barcelonia C. Sydney C. Andaman Nicobar D. Marylebone D. Belize E. None of these E. None of these Answer: A Answer: D Explanation: Explanation: Fifteenth India Australia Joint Ministerial Commission held UNESCO may drop the Mesoamerican Reef, Belize from in Canberra. threatened sites list. 341. Where did President inaugurated Udyam Sangam 337. Where did PM to inaugurate ‘Kabir Mahotsav’? 2018? A. Madhya Pradesh A. Mumbai B. Uttar Pradesh B. Chennai C. Orissa C. New Delhi D. Both a and b D. Kolkata E. None of these E. None of these Answer: B Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: PM to inaugurate ‘Kabir Mahotsav’ in U.P. On International MSME (Micro, Small and Medium-sized 338. What is the rvised the health cover under Biju Enterprises) Day 2018, the President of India Ram Nath Swasthya Kalyan Yojana of Orissa? Kovind inaugurated the Udyam Sangam-2018 in New Delhi A. 5 lakh 342. How many new Swachh Iconic Places taken under B. 6 lakh Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission? C. 7 lakh A. 5 D. 8 lakh B. 10 E. 10 lakh C. 15 Answer: C D. 20 Explanation: E. 25 Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that Answer: B insurance coverage for women under the BJD’s health Explanation: insurance proposal has been raised to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 5 Ten new Swachh Iconic Places taken under Phase II of lakh. Swachh Bharat Mission. 339. Name the German IT and engineering services 343. Which project receives Gold Award at the 52nd provider acquired by HCL Technologies? Skoch Summit 2018? A. H&D International Group A. Swatch Barath B. H&P International Group B. Sagarmala C. R&D International Group C. Samparth

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D. Namami Ganga Explanation: E. None of these Sixteen-year-old Indian shooter Saurabh Chaudhary set a Answer: B new world record and won a gold in the 10m air pistol event Explanation: in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany. ‘Sagarmala’ receives Gold Award at the 52nd Skoch 347. What is the theme of National Statistics Day? Summit 2018 A. ‘Quality Assurance in Official Statistics’. 344. What is the rank of India in the list of top 10 target B. ‘Quantity Assurance in Official Statistics’ countries for Web Application Attacks as bot-driven C. ‘Quality Assurance in Formal Statistics’ abuse and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks? D. ‘Quantity Assurance in Formal Statistics’ A. 1 E. None of these B. 2 Answer: A C. 3 Explanation: D. 4 The theme of National Statistics Day is Quality Assurance in E. 5 Official Statistics’ Answer: D 348. Before how many hours The Election Commission of Explanation: India (EC) has requested Facebook to block political India ranked fourth in the list of top 10 target countries for advertisements during elections? Web Application Attacks as bot-driven abuse and distributed A. 24 hours denial of service (DDoS) attacks continued to rise from B. 48 hours November 2017 till April this year, Cloud delivery network C. 72 hours provider Akamai Technologies said. D. 12 hours 345. Who break four-decade-old National record in style E. 2 hours and clinch the men’s 800m title in the National inter- Answer: B State athletics championships? Explanation: A. Jinson Johnson The Election Commission of India (EC) has requested B. Sriram Singhu2019s Facebook to block political advertisements during the last 48 C. Saurabh Chaudhary hours before elections. D. Wang Zhehao 349. Which city is the world's best location to launch tech E. None of these startups? Answer: A A. Bengaluru Explanation: B. Boulder Two-time Asian championship medallist Jinson Johnson C. Johannesburg gave a commanding performance to break ’s D. California four-decade-old National record in style and clinch the E. Tokyo men’s 800m title in the National inter-State athletics Answer: B championships. Explanation: 346. Who set a new world record and won a gold in the Bengaluru has claimed the second spot in the list of best 10m air pistol event in the ISSF Junior World Cup in locations for launching tech startups, according to research Germany? firm SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk. The first place was secured A. Jinson Johnson by Boulder city in the US while the third best location was B. Sriram Singh's Johannesburg in South Africa. C. Saurabh Chaudhary 350. Which of the following subject is made mandatory D. Wang Zhehao as subject for Sanskrit students by Ayush Ministry? E. None of these A. Hindi Answer: C B. English

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C. Sanskrit 354. Which city is the world's 2nd best location to launch D. tech startups? E. None of these. A. Bengaluru Answer: C B. Boulder Explanation: C. Johannesburg Ayush Ministry to introduce Ayurvedic medicine as subject D. California for Sanskrit students E. Tokyo 351. Which of the following telecom company ranked Answer: A India's largest telecom by revenue? Explanation: A. Jio Bengaluru has claimed the second spot in the list of best B. Airtel locations for launching tech startups, according to research C. Aircel firm SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk. The first place was secured D. Idea by Boulder city in the US while the third best location was E. None of these Johannesburg in South Africa. Answer: B 355. Which of the following state will be awarded for Explanation: reducing maternal mortality under Prime Minister's According to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of Safe Motherhood Campaign? India), Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio surpass Vodafone A. Rajasthan India as the country’s second largest operator in terms of B. Maharashtra “access service gross revenue” at INR62.2 billion ($903 C. Gujarat million. Market leader Bharti Airtel still in No:1 with D. Madhya Pradesh revenue of INR70.8 billion. E. Orissa 352. Against which country European Union leaders Answer: D agree to extend economic sanctions? Explanation: A. Russia Madhya Pradesh will be awarded for reducing maternal B. Iran mortality under Prime Minister’s Safe Motherhood C. Israel Campaign. The award ceremony will be held in New Delhi D. USA today. E. UAE 356. Name the bank that extends USD 10 million loan Answer: A facility to Seychelles? Explanation: A. EXIM Bank EU leaders agree to extend economic sanctions against B. Yes Bank Russia C. National Housing Bank 353. Who is appointed as non-executive part-time D. NABARD chairman of Private sector lender ICICI Bank ? E. None of these. A. Girish Chandra Chaturvedi Answer: A B. Explanation: C. M K Jain EXIM Bank extends USD 10 million loan facility to D. Shaker Bashu Seychelles E. None of these 357. Which of the following bank ties up with Kerala Answer: A Start-up Mission? Explanation: A. YES Bank Private sector lender ICICI Bank appointed former B. Axis Bank bureaucrat Girish Chandra Chaturvedi as its non-executive C. SBI part-time chairman D. IOB

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E. UCO Bank E. All of The Above Answer: A Answer: E Explanation: Explanation: YES Bank ties up with Kerala Start-up Mission The first-year engineering students Harikrishan, P 358. Which of the following telecom company ranked Amarnath, G Sudhi and T Giri Prasad from Hindustan India's second largest telecom by revenue? Institute of Technology and Science near Chennai built the A. Jio 4cm ‘cube’ satellite ‘Jaihind-1S’ B. Airtel 362. Which of the following has partnered with GNFC C. Aircel Ltd to implement Fertilizer Subsidy Disbursement D. Idea through Blockchain Technology? E. None of these A. RBI Answer: A B. NABARD Explanation: C. NITI Aayog According to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of D. SEBI India), Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio surpass Vodafone E. None of these India as the country’s second largest operator in terms of Answer: C “access service gross revenue” at INR62.2 billion ($903 Explanation: million. Market leader Bharti Airtel still in No:1 with NITI Aayog partners with GNFC Ltd to implement Fertilizer revenue of INR70.8 billion. Subsidy Disbursement through Blockchain Technology 359. From which country India plans to cut oil imports? 363. From which date Oxytocin formulations ban come A. USA into effect? B. Iran A. 1st July 2018 C. Israel B. 1st Jan 2019 D. Both a and c C. 1st September 2018 E. Both a and b D. 1st December 2018 Answer: E E. None of these. Explanation: Answer: A India plans to cut oil imports from Iran amid US request. Explanation: 360. What is the rank of India in real estate Oxytocin formulations ban come into effect from 1st July transparency? 2018 A. 30 364. Which of the following country reintroduced B. 35 compulsory national service for all 16 year olds? C. 40 A. British D. 45 B. French E. 20 C. India Answer: B D. North Korea Explanation: E. None of these Indian real estate transparency ranked 35th globally Answer: B 361. Name the student from Hindustan Institute of Explanation: Technology and Science near Chennai built the 4cm French government reintroduced compulsory national ‘cube’ satellite 'Jaihind-1S' going to launch from NASA? service for all 16 year olds A. Harikrishan 365. Name the country that withdraws its military from B. P Amarnath South Korean capital after 70 yrs? C. G Sudhi A. USA D. T Giri Prasad B. French

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C. India ICICI names ex IAS Girish Chaturvedi as part time D. UAE Chairman. E. None of these 370. Which of the following Actress joins UNESCO to Answer: A promote safe cyberspace for kids? Explanation: A. Maduri dixit USA withdraws its military from South Korean capital after B. Sonakshi Sinha 70 yrs C. Aishwarya Rai 366. With which country Gujarat CM signs agriculture D. Joint Working Group? E. None of these A. Israel Answer: B B. UAE Explanation: C. USA Sonakshi Sinha joins UNESCO to promote safe and secure D. Italy online environment for children and help empower our E. None of these future digital citizens. Answer: A 371. What is the name of App Launched by Nobel Explanation: laureate Satyarthi to track missing kids? Gujarat CM announces agriculture JWG with Israel. A. Reunion 367. By which year India will get Black Money Data B. Recap from Swiss Bank? C. Reunity A. 2019 D. Reunite B. 2020 E. None of these C. 2022 Answer: D D. 2021 Explanation: E. 2025 Nobel laureate Satyarthi launches app named ReUnite to Answer: A track missing kids Explanation: 372. Who has to lead Indian Women’s Hockey team in India will get Black Money Data from Swiss Bank by 2019 2018 World Cup? 368. Who is the new CEO of LG? A. Sunita Lakra A. Koo Kwang-mo B. Birajani Ekka B. Koo Bon-moo C. C. Kim Yong Gim D. Leelavathy Mallamada Jaya D. Jim Young King E. None of these E. None of these Answer: C Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: Rani Rampal to lead Indian Women’s Hockey team in 2018 South Korea’s fourth largest conglomerate, LG has World Cup announced the appointment of Koo Kwang-mo as CEO. 373. When does 63rd Foundation day of the State Bank of 369. Who is the new part time Chairman ICICI ? India celebrated? A. Rajesh Chaturvedi A. 1st July B. Rajnesh Sinha B. 2nd July C. MK Jain C. 30th June D. Girish Chaturvedi D. 1st April E. None of these E. None of these Answer: D Answer: A Explanation: Explanation:

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The 63rd foundation day of the State Bank of India has Sathyasri Sharmila from Tamil Nadu becomes First celebrated on 1st July 2018. Transgender Lawyer of India: 374. Who is the head of the panel to upgrade norms for 378. Which of the following firm has signed MoU with state, district level economic data collection? Kerala government for digital hub? A. Ravindra H Dholakia A. Nissan B. Sathyasri Sharmila B. Google C. Monti Rajkhowa C. Face book D. Alka Tiwari D. Airtel E. Ravi Thapar E. None of these Answer: A Answer: A Explanation: Explanation The Committee for Sub-National data collection Accounts Nissan signs MoU with Kerala government for digital hub. will be headed by Ravindra H Dholakia, a retired professor 379. Which of the following state government plans to of IIM Ahmedabad repeal anti conversion law? 375. What is the time limit of linking PAN with A. Assam Aadhaar? B. Arunachal Pradesh A. 31st December 2018 C. Bihar B. 1st April 2019 D. Orissa C. 1St January 2019 E. Goa D. 1st July 2019 Answer: B E. 31 March 2019 Explanation Answer: E Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu said the law Explanation against conversions could undermine secularism and is The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the probably targeted towards Christians. time for linking PAN with Aadhaar till 31 March 2019. 380. In which state 2018 World Union of Wholesale 376. How much amount did Andhra mulls issuing bonds Markets held? to fund construction of Amravati? A. Haryana A. Rs.40,000 crore B. Rajasthan B. Rs.45,000 crore C. Tamilnadu C. Rs.42,000 crore D. Uttar Pradesh D. Rs.35,000 crore E. None of these E. Rs.48,000 crore Answer: A Answer: C Explanation Explanation Haryana Government is going to host 2018 World Union of Andhra mulls issuing bonds for Rs.42,000 crore to fund Wholesale Markets. construction of Amravati 381. What is the rank of Indian Money in Swiss banks? 377. Who has become the first transgender lawyer? A. 54 A. Sathyasri Sharmila B. 65 B. Ravi Thapar C. 73 C. Monti Rajkhowa D. 74 D. Alka Tiwari E. 80 E. Ravindra H Dholakia Answer: C Answer: A Explanation Explanation

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India has moved up 15 places to 73rd in terms of money Ravi Thapar to be the next Ambassador of India to the parked by its citizens with Swiss banks in 2017, while the Republic of Costa Rica UK remains on top. 386. Which team clinched clinched the Kabaddi Masters 382. How much amount did India pays to the Global Dubai 2018 title? Environment Facility (GEF) for the next four years? A. India A. $10 million B. Korea B. None of these C. Iran C. $15 Million D. Australia D. $18 million E. Pakistan E. $12 Million. Answer: A Answer: C Explanation Explanation India clinched the Kabaddi Masters Dubai 2018 title India will increase the money it pays to the Global 387. Who has becomes the fifth Indian cricketer to be Environment Facility (GEF) for the next four years to $15 inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame? million, from the $12 million currently. A. Sachin Tendulkar 383. Where did Renewable Energy Dialogue 2018 held? B. Survo Ganguly A. Kolkata C. B. Mumbai D. Virat Kholi C. None of these E. MS Dhoni D. Chennai Answer: C E. Bangalore Explanation Answer: C Rahul Dravid becomes the fifth Indian cricketer to be Explanation inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Suresh Prabhu addressed Renewable Energy Dialogue 2018 388. To which of the following members India to provide in New Delhi tariff concessions on 3,142 items? 384. Who is is new Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) A. ASEAN Secretary B. APTA A. Sathyasri Sharmila C. AIIB B. Ravi Thapar D. UN C. Monti Rajkhowa E. None of these D. Alka Tiwari Answer: B E. Ravindra H Dholakia Explanation Answer: D India to provide tariff concessions on 3,142 items to APTA Explanation members. Alka Tiwari is new Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) 389. Who has been elected as Mexico's President? Secretary A. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador 385. Name the the next Ambassador of India to the B. Andrus Manual Luke Republic of Costa Rica? C. Alphonse Marmaton A. Sathyasri Sharmila D. Jason Roy B. Ravi Thapar E. None of these C. Monti Rajkhowa Answer: A D. Alka Tiwari Explanation E. Ravindra H Dholakia Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been elected as Mexico’s Answer: B President with over 53% of the vote, according to the Explanation country’s electoral commission.

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390. Against which of the following person Interpol Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das announced that the issues Red Notice recently? first ‘Khadi Mall’ of the country will be opened in A. Nirav Modi Jharkhand. B. Lalith Modi 394. Name the state that has aims to plant 2.40 crore C. Vijay Malaya saplings by August 15? D. Kunal Ghosh A. Jharkhand E. Shubash Parab B. Haryana Answer: A C. Himachal Pradesh Explanation D. Orissa Interpol issues Red Notice against Nirav Modi. E. None of these 391. Which government launches Happiness Curriculum Answer: A for government schools? Explanation A. Delhi Jharkhand aims to plant 2.40 crore saplings by August 15. B. Tamilnadu 395. Which of the following state gets national award for C. Kerala best performance under PMSMA? D. Orissa A. Jharkhand E. None of these B. Haryana Answer: A C. Himachal Pradesh Explanation D. Orissa Delhi launches Happiness Curriculum for govt schools. E. None of these 392. How many saplings were planted across 24 river Answer: C banks in the state as part of the Jharkhand Explanation government's? Himachal Pradesh has been adjudged first among states for A. 1 Lakh its performance under the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritav B. 5 Lakh Abhiyan (PMSMA) in the country. C. 9 Lakh 396. Bhitarkanika National Park became largest habitat D. 10 Lakh of Endangered Estuarine Crocodiles, To which state E. None of these Bhitarkanika National Park located? Answer: C A. Jharkhand Explanation B. Haryana Nine lakh saplings were planted today across 24 river banks C. Himachal Pradesh in the state as part of the Jharkhand government’s initiative D. Orissa to protect the environment, an official release said. The state E. None of these aims to plant 2.40 crore saplings by August 15 Answer: D 393. Which of the following state has announced India’s Explanation the first 'Khadi Mall'? Bhitarkanika National Park is located in Kendrapara district A. Jharkhand of Odisha in eastern India B. Haryana 397. Which of the following company Gets CCI nod for C. Himachal Pradesh merge with Indus towers? D. Orissa A. Bharathi Airtel E. None of these B. Bharti Infratel Answer: A C. Intelnet Explanation D. Reliance E. None of these Answer: B

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Explanation B. Seema Nanda The Bharti Infratel, a mobile infrastructure company, has got C. the approval of competition watchdog Competition D. Both a and b Commission of India (CCI) for merging its operations with E. Both a and c Indus Towers. Answer: E 398. Where did National Workshop on Skill Explanation Development for Persons with Disabilities held? Artist Anjolie Ela Menon and Ramachandran conferred the A. Mumbai Kalidas Award B. Kolkata 402. Who has won the Austrian Grand Prix? C. Bangalore A. Lewis Hamilton D. Chennai B. Max Verstappen E. New Delhi C. Nico Rosberg Answer: E D. Sebastian Vett Explanation E. None of these Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Answer: B (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is Explanation organizing a “National Workshop on Skill Development for Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)” in New Delhi on 403. What is the name of the App launched by Election July 3. Commission to report electoral malpractice? 399. Which country host 5th RCEP intersessional A. eVigil ministerial meeting? B. IVigil A. China C. mVigil B. Japan D. cVigil C. Nepal E. None of these D. India Answer: D E. None of these Explanation Answer: B The Election Commission on Tuesday launched an Android- Explanation based mobile application named “cVigil” for citizens to The 5th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership share proof of malpractices by political parties, their (RCEP) intersessional ministerial meeting was held in candidates and activists when the Model Code of Conduct is Tokyo, Japan. It was first RCEP ministerial gathering to be in force. held outside ASEAN countries. 404. From Which of the following bat types Nipah 400. Name the new Director and GM of United India outbreak? Insurance? A. Fox Bat A. Vijay Srinivas B. Fruit Bat B. Seema Nanda C. Flying Fox C. Anjolie Ela Menon D. Micro Bat D. Yogesh Kathuniya E. Natalus E. Max Verstappen Answer: B Answer: A Explanation Explanation The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has Vijay Srinivas appointed Director and GM of United India confirmed that fruit bats were the primary source of the Insurance Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, 401. Who has conferred the Kalidas Award? where 17 people died due to the virus earlier this year. A. Ramachandran

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405. Name the language that is the most spoken language Orissa Govt has singed Memorandum of Understanding in India? (MoU) with Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early A. Tamil Warning System (RIMES) to enhance effective management B. Hindi of all kinds of disasters. C. Marathi 409. Name the state that has to set up a tribal museum? D. Telugu A. Chhattisgarh E. Gujarati B. Goa Answer: B C. Rajasthan Explanation D. Orissa Hindi is the most spoken language in India. E. None of these. 406. To which country India has exchanged the lists of Answer: A civilian prisoners and fishermen? Explanation A. China Chhattisgarh government to set up a tribal museum in Naya B. Pakistan Raipur. C. Srilanka. 410. Which state going to host World Union of Wholesale D. Japan Markets Conference? E. None of these. A. Haryana Answer: B B. Goa Explanation C. Rajasthan India, Pakistan exchange lists of civilian prisoners and D. Orissa fishermen. E. Chhattisgarh 407. Where does Hambantota port located? Answer: A A. China Explanation B. Pakistan Haryana to host World Union of Wholesale Markets C. Srilanka Conference. D. Japan 411. Which city going to get India's first government run E. None of these eWaste recycling plant? Answer: C A. New Delhi Explanation B. Bangalore is shifting a naval base currently situated in the C. Mumbai tourist district of Galle to the Hambantota port which is built D. Kolkata and controlled by China. Sri Lanka formally handed over the E. Chennai port to China in December, 2017. Sri Lanka Prime Minister:- Answer: B Ranil Wickremesinghe. Explanation 408. The state which has singed Memorandum of Bangalore to get India’s first government run eWaste Understanding (MoU) with Regional Integrated Multi- recycling plant Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) to enhance 412. Which of the following is the India's No. 1 effective management of all kinds of disasters? investment bank for Fiscal Year 2017 to 2018? A. Gujarat A. IIFL B. Rajasthan B. JP Morgan C. Orissa C. City Bank D. Goa D. Wipro Investment Bank E. None of these E. None of these Answer: C Answer: A Explanation Explanation

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IIFL is the India’s No. 1 investment bank for Fiscal Year Explanation 2017 to 2018 Vikram Dogra become the first Indian Army officer to 413. Where did the 42nd session of World Heritage complete world’s toughest Ironman Triathlon Committee (WHC) meeting of United Nations 417. To which department J.G. Nadkarni is related? Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization A. Army (UNESCO) has been concluded? B. Navy A. China C. Air force B. Japan D. Police C. Srilanka E. None of these D. Bahrain Answer: B E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Former Indian Navy chief, Admiral Jayant Ganpat Nadkarni Explanation passed away. The 42nd session of World Heritage Committee (WHC) 418. For which type of disabled people, the Election meeting of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Commission launched voter identity cards? Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has been concluded in A. Hearing Impact Manama, Bahrain. B. Visual Impact 414. Where did the first meeting of the Cauvery Water C. Dumb Impact Management Authority (CWMA) held? D. Lame A. New Delhi E. None of these B. Bangalore Answer: B C. Mumbai Explanation D. Kolkata The Election Commission on Wednesday launched voter E. Chennai identity cards with Braille label to ensure greater Answer: A participation of persons with visual impairment in the Explanation electoral process. The first meeting of the Cauvery Water Management 419. Which panel has suggested 5 pronged strategy to Authority (CWMA) held in New Delhi. tackle NPA? 415. Who is the author of book Eleventh Hour? A. Sunil Mehta A. Nazim Zaidi B. Ravendra H Dolika B. Hussain Zaidi C. MK Sharma C. Nassir Hussen D. Hussain Zaidi D. Nizamuddin E. None of these E. None of these. Answer: A Answer: B Explanation Explanation Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said that the government Novel ‘Eleventh Hour’authored by Hussain Zaidi. would follow the Sunil Mehta Committee’s 5 pronged 416. Name the first Indian Army officer to complete strategies towards resolution of stressed assets, ‘SASHAKT’ world's toughest Ironman Triathlon? to tackle the crisis in Indian banks. A. Akshay Samel 420. How much crore did HEFA allot for education? B. Vikrama Sinha A. Rs.1 Lakh crores C. Vathapi B. Rs.2 Lakh crores D. Vikram Dogra C. Rs.3 Lakh crores E. None of these D. Rs.5 Lakh crores Answer: D E. None of these.

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Answer: A E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A The Union Cabinet on Wednesday permitted the Higher Explanation Education Funding Agency (HEFA) to mobilize Rs.1 lakh YES Bank gets SEBI nod to launch mutual fund business crore to fund research and academic infrastructure in higher 425. To which bank RBI issued license to operate in educational institutions by 2022. India on July 3? 421. Name the world's first medicine made from A. Bank of Japan marijuana? B. Bank of Israel A. Epidiolex C. Bank of Afghanistan B. Sativex D. Bank of China C. Dronabinol E. None of these D. Nabilone Answer: D E. None of these Explanation Answer: A RBI issued license to Bank of China to operate in India. Explanation 426. Which country hosted Shanghai Cooperation The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Organization (SCO) Summit? first medical drug made from marijuana named “Epidiolex” A. India which will be used to cure severe forms of epilepsies in B. China children. C. Japan 422. Which of the following country removed by Air D. UAE India from its website due to China's pressure? E. None of these A. Japan Answer: B B. Pakistan Explanation C. Taiwan The decision was based on the commitment made by Prime D. Bangladesh Minister Narendra Modi to the Chinese President XiJinping, E. None of these during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Answer: C Summit in Qingdao, China. Explanation 427. Which of the following Life Insurance Company Taiwan country removed by Air India from its website due Limited has announced its tie-up with Oxigen? to China's pressure A. LIC 423. How much amount did Sambalpur fined for open B. IndiaFirst defecation? C. HDFC Life A. 100 D. BarathiAxa Life B. 500 E. None of these. C. 800 Answer: B D. 1000 Explanation E. None of these. IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited has announced Answer: B its tie-up with Oxigen Explanation 428. By which year Google aims to add 40 million WiFi Rs.500 Fine for open defecation in Sambalpur. users in India? 424. Where did Behdienkhlam Festival held? A. 2018 A. Meghalaya B. 2019 B. Orissa C. 2020 C. Punjab D. 2022 D. Goa E. 2023

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Answer: B Australian Internet of Things (IoT) startup Fleet Space Explanation Technologies has announced launch plans for its first two Google’s public WiFi project aims to capture 40 million new nanosatellites, Centauri I and II, in the second half of 2018. users in India by 2019. According to Google and research 10-kg nanosatellite Centauri I will be launched on Indian firm Analysys Mason’s study, this move will result in space agency ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV. around $20 billion rise in India’s GDP. Google has currently Centauri II will be launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9. partnered with RailTel and Indian Railways to offer public 432. Which state going to host world kayaking tourney? Wi-Fi in railway stations, covering 400 stations with about A. Orissa 7.6 million monthly active Wi-Fi users. B. Karnataka 429. What is the Minimum support price for paddy C. Kerala hiked per a quintal? D. Goa A. Rs.100 E. None of these B. Rs.200 Answer: C C. Rs.300 Explanation D. Rs.400 The Kayaking community from across the world will make a E. None of these beeline for Thusharagiri in Kozhikode for the first edition of Answer: B the Malabar World Kayak Championship to be organised by Explanation the Tourism Department from July 18 to 22. Minimum support price for paddy hiked by Rs.200 a quintal. 433. Name the event that Law commission says to allow 430. Who was appointed as the new Director-General in sports but need to regulate it? and Chairman of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)? A. Gilli A. P K Shrivastava B. Gambling B. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore C. Jocking C. Srinivas D. Skipping D. Krishnamachari E. None of these E. None of these. Answer: B Answer: A Explanation Explanation Law commission says to allow gambling in sports but P K Shrivastava was appointed as the new Director-General regulate it. and Chairman of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB. Earlier 434. Which of the following organisation has completed he was the additional DG of ordnance factories and member the first BS-VI certification for a heavy duty engine at OFB. He was also in-charge of OFB’s Armoured Vehicles model for M/s Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicle headquarters at Avadi in Chennai. Shrivastava joined Indian Limited? Ordnance Factories’ Service in 1982. A. ICAT 431. Name the two nanosatellites that Australian Internet B. National Vehicle Tribunal of Things (IoT) startup Fleet Space Technologies has C. Road and Transport Ministry announced launch plans? D. The Volvo Group A. Centauri I E. None of these B. Centauri II Answer: A C. Centauri III Explanation D. Both a and b ICAT has completed the first BS-VI certification for a heavy E. Both a and c duty engine model for M/s Volvo Eicher Commercial Answer: D Vehicle Limited. Explanation 435. In which city Mao tomb, Tiananmen Square is located?

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A. Shanghai Explanation B. Beijing The National Association of Software and Services C. Hyderabad Companies (NASSCOM), today launched the Centre of D. London Excellence for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CoE E. Jakarta – DSAI), in Bengaluru, in partnership with the Government Answer: B of Karnataka. Explanation 439. Which of the following organisation will set up Beijing wants to have Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum and Gaming University in Andhra Pradesh? Tiananmen Square, powerful and controversial symbols of A. UNICEF Chinese communist might, inscribed on the UNESCO World B. UNESCO Heritage List C. UNDP 436. In which state ‘Chai pe Charcha’ campaign is D. UNO launched? E. None of these A. Haryana Answer: B B. Rajasthan Explanation C. Uttarakhand The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural D. Gujarat Organisation (UNESCO) entered into an agreement with the E. Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh government to set up a ‘Design University Answer: A for Gaming’ in Visakhapatnam. Explanation 440. Name the village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday district, received electricity connection and metalled road launched his ‘Chai pe Charcha’ or ‘conversation over tea’ for the first time since Independence? campaign and interacted with scores of party workers and A. Anantnag people at different places in the State. B. Badgam 437. Which state government accorded the status of C. Baramula ‘legal person or entity’ to the animals in the state? D. Doda A. Haryana E. Narla Bambal B. Rajasthan Answer: E C. Uttarakhand Explanation D. Gujarat Narla Bambal, a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri E. Andhra Pradesh district, received electricity connection and metalled road for Answer: C the first time since Independence. Explanation 441. Where did India's first taxi ambulance services In a first, the Uttarakhand High Court accorded the status of launched? ‘legal person or entity’ to the animals in the state. The HC A. Bangalore stated that “they have a distinct persona with corresponding B. New Delhi rights, duties and liabilities of a living person.” C. Mumbai 438. In which city NASSCOM launches Centre of D. Kolkata Excellence for Data Science and AI? E. None of these A. Bangalore Answer: B B. New Delhi Explanation C. Mumbai India’s first taxi ambulance services launched in Delhi D. Kolkata 442. How many days paid leave did Maharashtra has E. None of these given to Government Employees to look after children? Answer: A A. 90

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B. 120 D. Wipro C. 180 E. None of these D. 200 Answer: B E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Infosys signed a new partnership with Siemens PLM Explanation Software to develop applications and services for Maharashtra government has decided to provide 180 days’ MindSphere, the open cloud-based IoT operating system paid leave to women government employees to look after from Siemens. their children during the course of service. Male government 446. When will NITI Aayog to conduct India's first employee can get the same 180 days’ paid leave 'Global Mobility Summit'? 443. Which of the following state launched an A. July outstanding power bill waiver scheme and subsidised B. August power scheme called ‘Sambal’ for labourers and poor C. September families? D. October A. Haryana E. November B. Rajasthan Answer: C C. Uttarakhand Explanation D. Gujarat NITI Aayog is organising “MOVE: Global Mobility E. Madhya Pradesh Summit” in New Delhi on 7th and 8th September, 2018. Answer: E This summit will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. Explanation 447. Who has appointed as New Chairman of Payments The Madhya Pradesh State Government launched an Council of India (PCI)? outstanding power bill waiver scheme and subsidised power A. Vishwas Patel scheme called ‘Sambal’ for labourers and poor families. B. Antonio Guterres Under Sambal Yojana, the Below Poverty Line (BPL) C. Eladio Alcain families would be provided electricity at a cost of Rs 200 per D. Narasimha Reddy month. E. None of these 444. In which of the following financial Institution World Answer: A Bank Group member IFC (International Finance Explanation Corporation) has invested $100 million? Payments Council of India (PCI), an apex body representing A. Reliance Home Finance the companies in the payments and settlement system, has B. Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services announced the appointment of Vishwas Patel, CEO of C. Repco Home Finance Infibeam Avenues, as its new chairman. D. IIFL Finance 448. What is the theme of International Day of E. None of these Cooperatives? Answer: B A. Sustainable consumption and production of goods and Explanation services World Bank Group member IFC (International Finance B. Sustainable constrains and production of goods and Corporation) has invested $100 million in Mahindra & services Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. (Mahindra Finance. C. Sustainable constrains and Productivity of goods and 445. Name the IT major ink pact with Siemens to develop services advanced IoT solutions? D. Sustainable constrains and Producer of goods and A. TCS services B. Infosys E. None of these C. HCL Answer: A

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Explanation Answer: B Sustainable consumption and production of goods and Explanation services is the theme of International Day of Cooperatives Turkey signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to 449. How many critically endangered species has added build four corvettes for Pakistan under the MiLGEM project in the list by National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)? in May 2017. A. 5 453. With which country India Join hands to promote B. 3 Tourism? C. 4 A. Nepal D. 6 B. Turkey E. 7 C. China Answer: C D. Japan Explanation E. None of these National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has recently added Answer: A four critically endangered species. Explanation 450. Which will be the first central paramilitary force to The 2nd meeting of the joint working group on tourism opt for e-ticketing instead of the railway warrant under cooperation between India and Nepal concluded in an agreement signed with the IRCTC? Kathmandu, Nepal. A. Indian Coast Guard Personnel 454. Where does Mattala Rajapaksa International B. Assam Rifles (AR) Airport is located? C. Special Frontier Force (SFF) A. Srilanka D. National Security Guard B. Turkey E. None of these C. China Answer: D D. Japan Explanation E. Nepal The National Security Guard will be the first central Answer: A paramilitary force to opt for e-ticketing instead of the Explanation railway warrant under an agreement signed with the IRCTC. India would operate Sri Lanka’s loss-making Mattala 451. Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years in jail, Which Rajapaksa International Airport in Hambantota, called the country’s former Prime Minister was he? ‘world’s emptiest airport’ due to a lack of flights. A. Afghanistan 455. With which state Tyre major CEAT, the flagship B. Pakisthan company of the RPG Group signed a MoU to invest C. Bangladesh Rs.4,000 crore in a greenfield plant? D. Nepal A. Tamil Nadu E. None of these B. West Bengal Answer: B C. Uttar Pradesh Explanation D. Andhra Pradesh An anti-corruption court in Islamabad on July 6 sentenced E. None of these former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to 10 years in prison. Answer: A 452. Which country going to sell four corvette warships Explanation to Pakistan? Tyre major CEAT, the flagship company of the RPG Group, A. Nepal signed a MoU with the Tamil Nadu State government to B. Turkey invest Rs.4,000 crore in a greenfield plant in Sriperumbudur C. China near Chennai to boost the State’s tyre manufacturing D. Japan capacity E. None of these

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456. From which date Uttar Pradesh orders to ban D. 2025 plastic? E. None of these. A. July 15 Answer: B B. September 30 Explanation C. August 1 Cabinet approved Umbrella schemes for relief and D. August 15 rehabilitation of Migrants and repatriates to continue up to E. None of these. 2020. Answer: A 460. Who has appointed as New Chairman of National Explanation Green Tribunal? During a programme in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh A. Adarsh Kumar Goel Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced ban on plastic B. Swatanter Kumar bags, cups and glasses across the state from July 15 C. Jawad Rahim onwards. D. Jaswan Sinha 457. Where does Airports Authority of India (AAI) has E. None of these planned to set up Civil Aviation Research Organization Answer: A (CARO)? Explanation A. Coimbatore Supreme Court judge Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel was B. Bangalore appointed as the Chairman of the National Green Tribunal C. Mumbai (NGT) for a period of 5 years. D. Kolkata 461. In which country International Mango Festival is E. Hyderabad celebrating? Answer: E A. India Explanation B. UK State-run Airports Authority of India (AAI) will set up Civil C. France Aviation Research Organization (CARO) at Begumpet D. Indonesia Airport, Hyderabad. E. USA 458. Which of the following Bank's Mortgage Portfolio Answer: A Crosses Rs1.5-Trillion? Explanation A. ICICI The International Mango Festival has returned this year with B. Axis over 500 varieties of mangoes for all the mango lovers. The C. Yes Bank festival, that began in the year 1988, will be held on 9th and D. HDFC 10th July 2018 at Dilli Haat in Janakpuri, Nwe Delhi, India. E. None of these 462. What is the name of Semi high speed train built by Answer: A India's Integral Coach Factory? Explanation A. Train 10 ICICI Bank has announced that its mortgage loan portfolio B. Train 18 crossed the Rs 1.5-trillion milestone, making it the largest C. Train 12 private player in the segment, and the lender is targeting to D. Train 15 grow it to Rs 2 trillion by FY20. E. Train 20 459. By which year Cabinet approved Umbrella schemes Answer: B for relief and rehabilitation of Migrants and repatriates Explanation to continue? India’s much-awaited indigenously manufactured semi high- A. 2019 speed train called “Train 2018”, code-named Train 18, is B. 2020 expected to be rolled out in September. C. 2022

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463. Who won the first prize of Rs 50,000 along with a C. Bristol certificate in the logo design contest National Human D. Cambridge Rights Commission? E. None of these A. Tabrej Qureshi Answer: A B. Bansi Lal Ketki Explanation C. Tajan Qurashi Small town Thetford of England will be converted into a D. Taliban Ashrath twin city of Amritsar in the memory of the last king of the E. None of these. Sikh Empire, Maharaja Duleep Singh. Answer: B 467. Which of the following state government to ask non Explanation performing employees aged above 50yrs to retire? Bansi Lal Ketki from Mumbai in Maharashtra won the first A. Uttar Pradesh prize of Rs 50,000 along with a certificate in the logo design B. Himachal Pradesh contest. C. Rajasthan 464. On the bank of which river Narendra Modi to D. Gujarat inaugurate the 'Statue of Unity'? E. None of these. A. Nal Sarvovar Answer: A B. Tapi Explanation C. Narmada The screening test is now mandatory for all government D. Sabarmathi employees in Uttar Pradesh who have crossed the age of 50 E. Mahi years. Answer: C 468. Name the Bank which is most valuable bank in the Explanation emerging market outside China? The Statue of Unity, being built near the Sardar Sarovar dam A. ICICI on the , at a cost of Rs 2,989, in memory of B. Axis Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. C. HDFC 465. From which year HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar D. IndusInd announced that the national-level Engineering Entrance E. Yes Bank Test (JEE Main) and medical entrance examinations Answer: C (NEET) will be held twice a year? Explanation A. 2019 There are four lenders from India that now rank among the B. 2020 world’s 500 most valuable companies. HDFC Bank is C. 2022 followed by its housing finance cousin Housing D. 2021 Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Kotak E. None of these. Mahindra Bank and State Bank of India. Answer: A 469. Which company becomes India's largest taxpayer in Explanation the private sector? HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar announced that the A. RIL national-level Engineering Entrance Test (JEE Main) and B. Mahindra medical entrance examinations (NEET) will be held twice a C. TCS year from 2019. D. Wipro 466. Name the city of England will be converted into a E. Infosys twin city of Amritsar in the memory of the last king of Answer: A the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Duleep Singh? Explanation A. Liverpool Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries limited (RIL) is B. Thetford India’s largest payer of Goods and Services Tax (GST),

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Excise and Customs Duty, and Income Tax in the private Returning to action after a long lay-off of nearly two years sector. due to injury, India’s premier gymnast 470. Where did first meeting of e-commerce Task Force clinched the gold medal in the vault event of FIG Artistic held? Gymnastics World Challenge Cup at Mersin A. Mumbai 474. Who has awarded Knowledge Excellence Award? B. New Delhi A. T.K Chand C. Bangalore B. Michael Ondaatjeu2019s D. Chennai C. Rita Teaotia E. None of these. D. Pingua Answer: B E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The first meeting of the Task Force on e-commerce was held Explanation in New Delhi. Rita Teaotia, Commerce Secretary, chaired Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand, CMD, NALCO, called upon the meeting. industry leaders, policy makers and stakeholders in the 471. Name the internet telephony service unveiled by Aluminium value chain to scale up production of the BSNL? ‘wonder metal’ to meet the rising demand as consumption of A. BSNL Net Aluminium is poised to reach 10 million tons in the next B. Wings decade. C. Barath Net 475.Who has bagged the top prize in the slogan/tagline D. BSNL Fi contest National Human Rights Commission? E. None of these. A. Tabrej Qureshi Answer: B B. Bansi Lal Ketki Explanation C. Tajan Qurashi Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will roll out its D. Taliban Ashrath new internet telephony service with brand E. None of these name “Wings” from August 1. Answer: A 472. Who won British Grand Prix 2018? Explanation A. Lewis Hamilton Tabrej Qureshi from Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh has B. Sebastian Vettel bagged the top prize in the slogan/tagline contest. His tagline C. Nico Roseberg entry was: ‘Awaaz Aapke Adhikar Ki’ and slogan — ‘Desh D. Max Verstappen may vikas ki aayge bahar, jab hoga surakshit manav adhikar. E. None of these. 476. Which of the following Institute is not in the list of Answer: B Institutes that granted of Eminence status? Explanation A. Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi Sebastian Vettel won a thrilling British Grand Prix which B. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru saw Lewis Hamilton come from the back of the grid to battle C. Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay for second. D. Indian Institute of Science, Kolkata 473. Who wins gold in Gymnastics World Cup? E. All the above are in the list A. Dipa Karmakar Answer: D B. Georgia Bonora Explanation C. Daria Joura  The Union Human Resource Development (HRD) D. Emily Little Ministry announced that six institutes — three E. None of these. private and three public — as Institutions of Answer: A Eminence(IoE), entitling them to more autonomy Explanation and grants from the government.

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 The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Institute of Technology-Bombay and Indian Institute Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in inaugurated Samsung’s of Science, Bengaluru were the three public mobile manufacturing plant, touted as the biggest in the institutes announced as IoE. They will get Rs 1,000 world, in Noida. crore from the government in the next five years. 480. Name company contribute Rs 200 crore to the  From the private sector, BITS Pilani, Manipal Bengaluru Metro? Academy of Higher Education and JIO Institute by A. Infosys Reliance Foundation were granted the status. B. TCS 477. To which state Asian Development Bank has C. IBM approved 503 Million USD Project? D. Reliance A. Assam E. None of these. B. Bihar Answer: A C. Haryana Explanation D. Tamilnadu For the construction of Konappana Agrahara Metro Station E. Orissa (Electronics City) as well as for laying railway tracks, Answer: B Infosys Foundation would contribute Rs 200 crore to the Explanation Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. Both parties would Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved 503-million sign an MoU on July 19. The estimated cost of the elevated US Dollar lining project of the Son canal in Shahabad- rail network project is Rs 1,794 crore and it is expected to be Bhojpur region of Bihar completed by mid-2021. 478. Name the Urban Co-operative Bank, which 481. Which country has launched new visas for Overseas its licence is cancelled by RBI? scientists, academics? A. Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank A. USA B. Apna Sahakari Co-Op Bank Ltd. B. UAE C. Ahmedabad Mercantile Co-Op Bank. C. UK D. Kalupur Commercial Coop. Bank D. Russia E. Mehsana Urban Co-Op Bank. E. None of these. Answer: A Answer: C Explanation Explanation The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the licence of Alwar UK launched new visas for Overseas scientists, academics Urban Co-operative Bank in Alwar, Rajasthan has been 482. Name the program which is designed to provide cancelled as it is not in a position to pay its depositors in full valuable experience to the youth interested in smart as and when their claims accrue, among other reasons. cities specifically, and urban renewal sector in general 479. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi and and will bring in new ideas, passion and energy to the President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in challenging but exciting work of implementing cutting inaugurated “world's largest mobile manufacturing edge, high-impact solutions to key urban problems? plant”? A. India Smart Cities Fellowship Program A. Chennai B. India Smart Cities Internship Program B. Kolkata C. India Smart Cities Skill Development Program C. Pune D. India Smart Cities Development Program D. Noida E. None of these. E. None of these Answer: A Answer: D Explanation Explanation The India Smart Cities Fellowship Program is designed to provide valuable experience to the youth interested in smart

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 cities specifically, and urban renewal sector in general and A. 'Family Planning is Good Human will bring in new ideas, passion and energy to the B. 'Family Planning is Mandatory Human challenging but exciting work of implementing cutting edge, C. 'Family Planning is a Human Right' high-impact solutions to key urban problems. D. 'Family Planning is Essential for Human 483. Which of the following program will engage E. None of these. students pursuing Under Graduate/Graduate/Post Answer: C Graduate degree as Interns to help implementation of Explanation Smart City Projects in various States/Cities. The Theme for world Population day is ‘Family Planning is a internship will be on unpaid basis for a period of 6 to 12 Human Right’. weeks? 487. On which date Indian Railways will start a special A. India Smart Cities Fellowship Program train, ‘Shri Ramayana Express’? B. India Smart Cities Internship Program A. November 1 C. India Smart Cities Skill Development Program B. November 14 D. India Smart Cities Development Program C. October 2 E. None of these. D. October 31 Answer: B E. None of these. Explanation Answer: B India Smart Cities Internship Program will engage students Explanation pursuing Under Graduate/Graduate/Post Graduate degree as Indian Railways will start a special train, ‘Shri Ramayana Interns to help implementation of Smart City Projects in Express’ from November 14. various States/Cities. The internship will be on unpaid basis 488. Which of the following colour have discovered as the for a period of 6 to 12 weeks world's oldest color? 484. Where did 17th World Sanskrit Conference held? A. Bright Pink A. Canada B. Rose B. India C. Pale Yellow C. Russia D. Stone Gray D. Nepal E. None of these. E. Bangladesh Answer: A Answer: Explanation Explanation Scientists have discovered the world’s oldest color bright Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar pink. inaugurated the 17th World Sanskrit Conference held at 489. Who has becomes second Indian to climb world's Vancouver, Canada, from July 9-13, 2018. highest volcano, Mount Ojos del Salado? 485. Who has appointed as brand ambassador of A. Muthoot Pappachan Group? B. A. Martin Schwenk C. Sandeep Sancheti B. D. Sathya Sithrth C. Dipika Pallikal E. None of these. D. David Davis Answer: A E. Uday Kumar Varma Explanation Answer: B Satyarup Siddhanta has become the second Indian Explanation mountaineer after Malli Mastan Babu to climb Mt Ojos del Muthoot Pappachan Group appoints Vidya Balan as its Salado, the highest volcano in the world. brand ambassador. 490. Which state has topped the third edition of the 486. What is the theme for world Population day? government’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ index?

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A. Andhra Pradesh B. Canada B. Orissa C. Singapore C. Gujarat D. Nepal D. Rajasthan E. Indonesia E. Goa Answer: C Answer: A Explanation Explanation World Cities Summit 2018 held in Singapore. Andhra Pradesh has topped the third edition of the 495. Which country plans to launch unmanned government’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ index for States spacecraft to land on Moon in 2019? with a final score of 98.42%. A. USA 491. Which state has ban on the use of plastic in the state B. Russia from October 2? C. India A. Gujarat D. Israel B. Goa E. Japan C. Bihar Answer: D D. Orissa Explanation E. Punjab An Israeli plans to land an unmanned spacecraft on the Answer: D moon in February, 2019. Explanation 496. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday inaugurated the new Headquarters building of the announced a ban on the use of plastic in the state from Archaeological Survey of India? October 2, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. A. New Delhi 492. With which Tech giant Rajasthan has emerged as B. Bangalore the first State to sign a memorandum of understanding C. Chennai to provide digital training to 9,500 students of D. Mumbai government colleges? E. None of these. A. Microsoft Answer: A B. Infosys Explanation C. HCL Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new D. TCS Headquarters building of the Archaeological Survey of India E. None of these in New Delhi. Answer: A 497. Which of the following organisation has proposed Explanation 15-point action plan to combat air pollution in ten most 493. Where did First ever 'India Tourism Mart' going to polluted cities? host? A. NITI Ayog A. Mumbai B. NPCI B. Bangalore C. National Pollution Control Board of India C. Kolkata D. SEBI D. New Delhi E. None of these. E. Chennai Answer: A Answer: D Explanation Explanation Niti Aayog has proposed a 15-point action plan to combat First ever ‘India Tourism Mart’ to be hosted in New Delhi. air pollution in ten most polluted cities in the country, 494. In which country World Cities Summit 2018 held? including Delhi, and Varanasi. A. India

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498. Which of the following country returns the dancing 502. By which of the following social media HDFC bear to India? securities launched MF transactions? A. Bangladesh A. WhatsApp B. Nepal B. Hike C. China C. Telegram D. Pakistan D. Face book E. None of these. E. None of these. Answer: B Answer: D Explanation Explanation Nepal returns the dancing bear to India. HDFC securities announced launch of Mutual Funds 499. Name the state that has launched 'Anna Canteens'? transactional capabilities on Face book Messenger through A. Andhra Pradesh their virtual assistant, Arya. B. Tamilnadu 503. Who is the new Managing Director & CEO C. Kerala Dhanlaxmi Bank? D. Karnataka A. T Latha E. None of these. B. Shri Ajit Kumar Rath Answer: A C. Shri Kul Bhushan Jain Explanation D. Shri Atanu Kumar Das Andhra Pradesh government launched 60 ‘Anna’ canteens E. Shri Neelam Damodharan serving breakfast, lunch and dinner at just Rs.5 Answer: A 500. In which state ‘Seema Darshan’ project was Explanation launched? Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited has appointed T Latha as the A. Bihar Managing Director & CEO. She has taken over from G B. Haryana Sreeram, who has retired from the office on completion of C. Gujarat his tenure. D. Kerala 504. Who is the new brand ambassador of Tripura? E. None of these. A. Dipa Karmakar Answer: C B. Sachin Tendulkar Explanation C. PV Sindhu Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has given in-principle D. Virat Kholi approval for the 39-crore rupees ‘Seema Darshan’ project. E. MS Dhoni 501. Name the country that formally joined the Answer: A European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Explanation (EBRD), becoming the London-based multilateral The BJP Tripura state committee proposed the government lender's 69th member? to appoint gold medal winner in the prestigious FIG World A. Nepal Challenge Cup in Mersin in Turkey Dipa Karmakar, as B. India brand ambassador of the state. C. Bangladesh 505. What is the rank of India in Global Innovation D. Pakistan Index? E. None of these. A. 49 Answer: B B. 52 Explanation C. 57 India has formally joined the European Bank for D. 51 Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), becoming the E. 45 London-based multilateral lender’s 69th member. Answer: C

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Explanation Explanation India ranked as the 57th most innovative nation in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new and has improved its ranking from 60th position last year. Headquarters building of the Archaeological Survey of India Since 2011, Switzerland has been ranked at the top every in New Delhi. year. 510. Which of the following organisation has proposed 506. What is the rank of India in world's largest 15-point action plan to combat air pollution in ten most economy? polluted cities? A. 1 A. NITI Ayog B. 6 B. NPCI C. 3 C. National Pollution Control Board of India D. 5 D. SEBI E. None of these. E. None of these. Answer: B Answer: A Explanation Explanation India surpasses France to become world’s sixth largest Niti Aayog has proposed a 15-point action plan to combat economy. air pollution in ten most polluted cities in the country, 507. Which of the following becomes India's 1st network including Delhi, Kanpur and Varanasi. to launch 'internet telephony'? 511. Which of the following country returns the dancing A. BSNL bear to India? B. Reliance A. Bangladesh C. Airtel B. Nepal D. Aircel C. China E. Idea D. Pakistan Answer: A E. None of these. Explanation Answer: B 508. Which of the following state announced Rs 1.55 Explanation crore cow sanctuary project? Nepal returns the dancing bear to India. A. Andhra Pradesh 512. Name the state that has launched 'Anna Canteens'? B. Himachal Pradesh A. Andhra Pradesh C. Kerala B. Tamilnadu D. Karnataka C. Kerala E. None of these. D. Karnataka Answer: B E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A Himachal Pradesh announced Rs 1.55 crore cow sanctuary Explanation project. Andhra Pradesh government launched 60 ‘Anna’ canteens 509. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi serving breakfast, lunch and dinner at just Rs.5 inaugurated the new Headquarters building of the 513. In which state ‘Seema Darshan’ project was Archaeological Survey of India? launched? A. New Delhi A. Bihar B. Bangalore B. Haryana C. Chennai C. Gujarat D. Mumbai D. Kerala E. None of these. E. None of these. Answer: A Answer: C

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Explanation C. PV Sindhu Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has given in-principle D. Virat Kholi approval for the 39-crore rupees ‘Seema Darshan’ project. E. MS Dhoni 514. Name the country that formally joined the Answer: A European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Explanation (EBRD), becoming the London-based multilateral The BJP Tripura state committee proposed the government lender's 69th member? to appoint gold medal winner in the prestigious FIG World A. Nepal Challenge Cup in Mersin in Turkey Dipa Karmakar, as B. India brand ambassador of the state. C. Bangladesh 518. What is the rank of India in Global Innovation D. Pakistan Index? E. None of these. A. 49 Answer: B B. 52 Explanation C. 57 India has formally joined the European Bank for D. 51 Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), becoming the E. 45 London-based multilateral lender’s 69th member. Answer: C 515. By which of the following social media HDFC Explanation securities launched MF transactions? India ranked as the 57th most innovative nation in the world, A. WhatsApp and has improved its ranking from 60th position last year. B. Hike Since 2011, Switzerland has been ranked at the top every C. Telegram year. D. Face book 519. What is the rank of India in world's largest E. None of these. economy? Answer: D A. 1 Explanation B. 6 HDFC securities announced launch of Mutual Funds C. 3 transactional capabilities on Face book Messenger through D. 5 their virtual assistant, Arya. E. None of these. 516. Who is the new Managing Director & CEO Answer: B Dhanlaxmi Bank? Explanation A. T Latha India surpasses France to become world’s sixth largest B. Shri Ajit Kumar Rath economy. C. Shri Kul Bhushan Jain 520. Which of the following becomes India's 1st network D. Shri Atanu Kumar Das to launch 'internet telephony'? E. Shri Neelam Damodharan A. BSNL Answer: A B. Reliance Explanation C. Airtel Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited has appointed T Latha as the D. Aircel Managing Director & CEO. She has taken over from G E. Idea Sreeram, who has retired from the office on completion of Answer: A his tenure. 521. Which of the following state announced Rs 1.55 517. Who is the new brand ambassador of Tripura? crore cow sanctuary project? A. Dipa Karmakar A. Andhra Pradesh B. Sachin Tendulkar B. Himachal Pradesh

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C. Kerala C. IOB D. Karnataka D. Bank of Baroda. E. None of these. E. None of these. Answer: B Answer: A Explanation Explanation Himachal Pradesh announced Rs 1.55 crore cow sanctuary An MoU was signed between the Indian Army and State project. Bank of India on the Defence Salary Package. The signing- 522. Which of the following Pharma gets USFDA in ceremony was chaired by the Director-General (MP&PS), approval for manufacturing Azithromycin tablets? Lt Gen SK Saini in Mumbai. A. Sun Pharmaceutical 525. What is the name of the scheme that launched by B. Lupin Ltd Ministry of Water Resources In an attempt to engage C. Aurobindo Pharma with the people of India on the important issues of water D. None of these. conservation and water management? E. Piramal Enterprise A. Jal Bachao, Video Banao, Puruskar Pao Answer: C B. Jal Bati, Video Bachao, Puruskar Pao Explanation C. Jal Bati, Video Banao, Puruskar Bacho Aurobindo Pharma, a drug firm, has received its final D. Jal Bachao, Video Bati, Puruskar Pao approval from the United States Food and Drug E. None of these. Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Answer: A Azithromycin tablets, in strengths of 250 mg and 500 mg, Explanation which is used for the treatment of patients with mild to In an attempt to engage with the people of India on the moderate infections, in the US market. The company said important issues of water conservation and water the product would be introduced this month. management, the Ministry of Water Resources, River 523. Which state government will launch 'One farmer Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has launched a video one transformer' scheme from 15th August? contest titled “Jal Bachao, Video Banao, Puruskar Pao”. A. Sikkim 526. Name the city, that going to host Pravasi Bharatiya B. Maharashtra Divas 2019? C. Madhya Pradesh A. New Delhi D. Bihar B. Bangalore E. Punjab C. Amritsar Answer: B D. Puri Explanation E. None of these In order to reduce electricity losses, the Maharashtra Answer: E government will launch a new scheme allocating “one Explanation transformer per farmer”. Two lakh farmers will be given The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is electricity connection for high voltage distribution line being organized by Ministry of External Affairs in which will ensure uninterrupted power supply. Farmers who association with the State Government of Varanasi, Uttar lose their cattle in attack by wild animals will now get Rs Pradesh in January 2019 (Jan. 21 – 23, 2019. 40,000, up from Rs 25,000 earlier. Rs 2 lakh hike in the 527. Which country going to host BIMSTEC Summit? compensation given to the kin of people killed in an attack A. India by wild animals was announced. B. Bangladesh 524. Name the bank that has signed MOU with Defence C. Nepal for salary Package? D. Srilanka A. SBI E. None of these. B. Indian Bank Answer: C

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Explanation Spiritual leader Dada J P Vaswani passes away Nepal going to host BIMSTEC Summit. 532. The United Nations Security Council has passed a 528. Who is appointed as mentor, lead coach of KKR resolution to impose an arms embargo on which Academy? country? A. Abhishek Nayar A. South Korea B. Rahul Dravid B. North Korea C. VVS Lakshman C. South Sudan D. Kallis D. North Sudan E. None of these. E. None of these Answer: A Answer: C Explanation Explanation Abhishek Nayar is appointed as mentor, lead coach of KKR The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution Academy to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan. 529. What is place of India in Asia Cup World Archery 533. Which state government will appoint girls as a Ranking Tournament? district Brand Ambassador who have recorded A. 1 significant achievements in any field under the Beti B. 2 Bachao-Beti Padhao scheme? C. 3 A. Maharashtra D. 4 B. Jharkhand E. 5 C. Uttar Pradesh Answer: C D. Madhya Pradesh Explanation E. None of these India has bagged 3 silver medals and a bronze in the Asia Answer: D Cup World Archery Ranking Tournament Stage 3 in Taipei, Explanation Taiwan. India also finished joint third with Iran in the Madhya Pradesh, in a first of its kind initiative, the state championship. government will appoint girls as a district Brand 530. Who becomes first woman to win gold in World Jr Ambassador who have recorded significant achievements in Athletics C'ships? any field under the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao scheme. A. Hima Das 534. State Bank of India and National Bank for B. Sapna Kumari Agriculture and Rural Development have joined hands C. Punitha Ramasamy to provide collateral-free credit through Joint Liability D. Pragyan Sahu Groups in which state? E. None of these. A. Telangana Answer: A B. Tamil Nadu Explanation C. Karnataka Hima Das becomes first woman to win gold in World Jr D. Haryana Athletics C’ships. E. None of these 531. Who is J P Vaswani? Answer: A A. Spritual Leader Explanation B. Dancer State Bank of India and National Bank for Agriculture and C. Writer Rural Development have joined hands to provide collateral- D. Cricketer free credit through Joint Liability Groups in Telangana. E. None of these. 535. Which payments bank has received approval from Answer: A the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for enrolling new Explanation customers?

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A. Indian Post Payments Bank Explanation B. Airtel Payments Bank The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited C. FINO Payments Bank stated that it has appointed Amitabh Malhotra as the Head of D. Paytm Payments Bank Investment Banking for HSBC India. E. None of these 539. Indian sprinter Hima Das will be named as the Answer: B state's sports ambassador for which state? Explanation A. Maharashtra Sunil Bharti Mittal-owned Airtel Payments Bank stated it B. Gujarat has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) C. Haryana for enrolling new customers. D. Assam 536. Which country scientists have performed the first- E. None of these ever 3-D, colour X-ray on a human body, using the Answer: D imaging technology developed for the Large Hadron Explanation Collider at the CERN physics lab? Assam’s Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has stated that A. France Indian sprinter Hima Das will be named the state’s sports B. Australia ambassador after her 400m gold medal at the IAAF World C. New Zealand Under-20 Athletics Championships. D. Switzerland 540. Mohammad Kaif related to which sports? E. None of these A. Cricket Answer: C B. Hockey Explanation C. Football Scientists from New Zealand have performed the first-ever D. Tennis 3-D, colour X-ray on a human body, using the imaging E. None of these technology developed for the Large Hadron Collider at the Answer: A CERN physics lab. Explanation 537. Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki was given Indian Cricketer Mohammad Kaif announced his retirement the additional charge of which state? from all forms of the game. Kaif played 13 Tests and 125 A. Uttar Pradesh ODIs for India and will always be remembered for his B. Himachal Pradesh match-winning knock of 87 at the Lord’s during the epic C. Bihar Natwest Trophy final in 2002. D. Kerala 541. Kalpesh Yagnik who passed away recently, was a/an E. None of these ______Answer: B A. Actor Explanation B. Editor Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki was given the C. Sports Person additional charge of Himachal Pradesh by President Ram D. Scientist Nath Kovind. E. None of these 538. Who has been appointed as the Head of Investment Answer: B Banking for HSBC India? Explanation A. Amitabh Malhotra Kalpesh Yagnik, the National Group Editor of Dainik B. Abinash Mishra Bhaskar passed away in Indore. C. Anand Kumar 542. Name the India's first turbine-electric hypercar D. Arun Sharma which is launched by Vazirani Automotive? E. None of these A. Vazirani Shul Answer: A B. Vazirani Kaul

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C. Vazirani Paul Answer: C D. Paul Vazirani Explanation E. None of these. According to American property consultant CBRE, New Answer: A Delhi’s Connaught Place is the 9th most expensive location Explanation globally to set up or rent an office, with an annual rent of At the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Vazirani Rs10,512 per square feet. Hong Kong (Central) is at the first Automotive has unveiled India’s first turbine-electric position. hypercar called ‘Vazirani Shul’. 546. Which of the following state government constituted 543. Which of the following country has become the Heritage Cabinet? Vice-Chair (Regional Head) of the Asia Pacific Region of A. Assam World Customs Organisation (WCO) for a period of two B. Orissa years (from July 2018 to June 2020)? C. Bihar A. India D. Karnataka B. Srilanka E. None of these C. Japan Answer: B D. Bangladesh Explanation E. None of these The Odisha Government constituted Heritage Cabinet Answer: A headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to preserve the Explanation history and culture of Odisha. India has become the Vice-Chair (Regional Head) of the 547. Name the state that has topped other states in per Asia Pacific Region of World Customs Organisation capita revenue collection under GST? (WCO) for a period of two years (from July 2018 to June A. Himachal Pradesh 2020. The underlying Theme of the Inaugural Ceremony is B. Goa “Customs – Fostering Trade Facilitation”. C. Punjab 544. Where did Integrated Indian Visa Application D. Haryana Centre inaugurated? E. None of these A. Nepal Answer: D B. Myanmar Explanation C. Bangladesh Haryana has topped other states in per capita revenue D. China collection under GST and is also the fourth highest generator E. None of these of e-way bills in the country. Answer: C 548. How much amount did Gujarat approved for Explanation 'Seema Darshan' Project for infra development? A new integrated state-of-the-art integrated Indian Visa Options Application Centre (IVAC) was jointly inaugurated by A. Rs 30 crore Home Minister Rajnath Singh and his Bangladeshi B. Rs 40 crore counterpart Asaduzzaman Khan at Dhaka’s Jamuna Future C. Rs 39 crore Park. D. Rs 38 crore 545. What is the rank of New Delhi's Connaught Place in E. Rs 35 crore the most costliest office location? Answer: C A. 2 Explanation B. 6 Chief Minister Vijay Rupani gave in-principal approval for C. 9 Rs 39 crore for the project “Seema Darshan”, which is also D. 13 referred as border tourism project at Nadabet near Suigam in E. 15 Banaskantha district.

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549. Who has to be named Tripura's brand ambassador? Answer: A A. Dipa Karmakar Explanation B. PV Sindhu The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, dedicated the C. Hina Das Bansagar Canal Project to the Nation in Mirzapur. This D. project will provide a big boost to irrigation in the region, E. MS Dhoni and will be greatly beneficial for the farmers of Mirzapur Answer: A and Allahabad districts of Uttar Pradesh. Explanation 553. What is the name of the project that Pakistan Prime Ace Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who recently bagged Minister Nasirul Mulk inaugurated, that would serve as the gold medal in the women’s vault event at the Artistic the first land-based communication link between the two Gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Mersin in Turkey, is countries? likely to become brand ambassador of Tripura. A. China-Pakistan Financial Corridor project. 550. Who is appointed Director-General of ICWA? B. China-Pakistan Educational Corridor project. A. Srinivas C. China-Pakistan Exceptional Corridor project. B. T.C.A. Raghavan D. None of these C. Antonio Guterres E. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project. D. Jim Yong Kim Answer: E E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Pakistan Prime Minister Nasirul Mulk inaugurated the Explanation Pakistan-China Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) project that Dr. T.C.A. Raghavan is appointed as the Director General would serve as the first land-based communication link (DG), ex officio member-Secretary of the Indian Council of between the two countries, and as a part of the China- World Affairs (ICWA) by Vice President of India and Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. President of ICWA, M. Venkaiah Naidu. 554. Who is the new member of UN Human Rights 551. Who has became third most followed world leader Council? on ? A. India A. Donald Trump B. Ireland B. Vladimir Putin C. Iceland C. Narendra Modi D. Chile D. Sushma Swraj E. None of these. E. None of these. Answer: C Answer: C Explanation Explanation The U.N. General Assembly has elected Iceland for the U.N. BCW’s (Burson Cohn & Wolfe) Twiplomacy study 2018 Human Rights Council (UNHRC), filling the seat vacated by identified PM Narendra Modi as the third most followed the United States, which withdrew from UNHRC last month. world leader on Twitter with 42 million followers on his Iceland was nominated by the group of Western nations and personal account @NarendraModi, while Sushma Swaraj is received 172 votes. Iceland’s term begins immediately and it the most followed female world leader, with 11 m followers. will serve until December 31, 2019. 552. In which of the following state Bansagar Canal 555. Name the Indian state that has introduced world's Project is located? cheapest clean drinking water? A. Uttar Pradesh A. Assam B. Uttarakhand B. Bihar C. Rajasthan C. Chhattisgarh D. Maharashtra D. Rajasthan E. None of these E. Orissa

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Answer: B Answer: B Explanation Explanation Sulabh International introduced the concept of ‘Sulabh State Bank of India (SBI) will organise ‘kisan melas’ at 875 Sauchalya’ in India, which is cost-effective innovative water rural and semi-urban branches spread across Karnataka on project to provide the cheapest drinking water in the world, July 18. only in 50paisa/litre. The first of such a water project was 559. Which of the following has been aggressively launched in Bihar’s district, Haribol Pond. expanding its offline merchant network as part of a 556. Name the initiative launched by Haryana to make broader goal of establishing itself as the pre-eminent primary school students fluent in English, that aimed at digital payments brand? capacity building of teachers to enable them help A. Paytm students to read, write and speak in English right from B. Phonepe class 1? C. Airtel Money A. I am afraid of English D. UPI B. I am afraid of British E. None of these. C. I am not afraid of English Answer: B D. None of these Explanation E. I am not afraid of British PhonePe has been aggressively expanding its offline Answer: C merchant network as part of a broader goal of establishing Explanation itself as the pre-eminent digital payments brand. Haryana has launched ‘I am not afraid of English’ initiative 560. Which company has approved the appointment of to make primary school students fluent in English. The TV Narendran as chairman and non-executive additional initiative aimed at capacity building of teachers to enable director of the company? them help students to read, write and speak in English right A. Tata Steel from class 1. B. Tata Motors 557. Name the state government that launched C. Bushan Steel ‘Paudhagiri’ campaign to increase green cover? D. None of these A. Haryana E. Tata constructions B. Bihar Answer: C C. Assam Explanation D. Kerala TV Narendran as chairman and non-executive additional E. Goa director of Bushan steels. Answer: A 561. Who is new brand ambassador of ITC’s Sunfeast Explanation Dark Fantasy? Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched a A. campaign called ‘Paudhagiri’. About 3,100 students B. Katrina Kaif participated in the movement. The aim Of This Scheme is to C. MS Dhoni increase the green cover of the state. D. Virat Kholi 558. The bank which will organise ‘kisan melas’ at 875 E. None of these. rural and semi-urban branches spread across Karnataka Answer: A on July 18? Explanation A. RBI ITC Foods’ Sunfeast Dark Fantasy TV campaign features B. SBI Alia Bhatt treating herself with the choco-filled cookie after C. IDFC heating them in a microwave. D. ICICI 562. Which of the following country has launch 300 low- E. HDFC orbit satellites named the Hongyan constellation?

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A. India Answer: C B. USA Explanation C. Japan The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut India’s GDP D. China growth forecast by 10 basis points to 7.3% in the year E. None of these 2019 and by 30 basis points to 7.5% in 2020, as the Answer: D international body expects the central bank to tighten the Explanation monetary policy faster. China announced that, it has planned to launch 300 low-orbit 566. Who is 8 year old Indian Boy named 'British Indian satellites named the Hongyan constellation to offer of the Year'? worldwide communication services and the first in the series A. Ishwar Sharma will be launched in 2018. B. Vyasa Rao 563. The organisation that join hands with J&K to set up C. Rita Bhaduri telemedicine centre at 12,700 feet? D. Ishwar Pandi A. RBI E. None of thee. B. EXIM Answer: A C. ISRO Explanation D. NABARD Ishwar Sharma 8 year old Indian Boy named 'British Indian E. None of these. of the Year' Answer: C 567. Which of the following institute unveiled World's Explanation First Remotely Operable Microscope? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) joined A. IIT Delhi hands with J&K’s Directorate of Health Services-Kashmir B. IIT Madras (DHS-K) to set up a telemedicine center at an altitude of C. IIT Bombay 12,700 feet to provide service to pilgrims en route to the D. IIS Bangalore Amarnath shrine. E. None of these. 564. What is the mobile application launched by the Answer: B Fertiliser major IFFCO to address all needs of the Explanation farming community associated with it? The Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) at a cost of Rs 40 A. IFFCO eMandi crore, was developed in a collaborative exercise involving B. IFFCO mMandi eight top research institutions headed by IIT Madras. C. IFFCO iMandi 568. For seeking which of the following scheme The D. IFFCO NetMandi Health Ministry has clarified it's not mandatory for E. None of these. beneficiaries to submit Aadhaar details under the Answer: C Ayushman Bharat scheme? Explanation A. Rs.15-lakh health insurance Fertiliser major IFFCO launched an mobile application and B. Rs.25-lakh health insurance web portal, IFFCO iMandi to address all needs of the C. Rs.10-lakh health insurance farming community associated with it. D. Rs.5-lakh health insurance 565. What is the India’s current GDP Growth Forecast E. None of these. according to IMF? Answer: D A. 7.0 Explanation B. 7.4 The Health Ministry has clarified it’s not mandatory for C. 7.3 beneficiaries to submit Aadhaar details for seeking Rs.5-lakh D. 7.5 health insurance under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, E. 7.2 dubbed as ‘Modicare’.

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569. Who is the head of the committee to suggest 572. With which country European Union signed major measures to strengthen National Cadet Corps (NCC) and trade deal? (NSS)? A. China A. Anil Swarup B. Japan B. Ravendra H Dolika C. Nepal C. Sivarama Krishnan D. Bangladesh D. Ajay Mathur E. None of these. E. None of these. Answer: B Answer: A Explanation Explanation Japan and the EU signed a trade deal, as an act against The government has decided to set up a committee under the protectionism, as Washington puts up barriers and threatens Chairmanship of Mr Anil Swarup, former Secretary, School a trade war. Education, with suitable representations from NCC, M/o 573. Under which scheme ASI has planned to upgrade Youth Affairs and Ministry of HRD to suggest measures to seven monuments in Tamil Nadu? strengthen National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National A. Adarsh Smarak Scheme Service Scheme (NSS. B. Atal Pension Yojana 570. Which is India’s missile development centre and fast C. Ayushman Bharat scheme emerging the hub for aerospace industries? D. Housing for all A. Incubator Hub E. None of these. B. E-Hub Answer: A C. T-Hub Explanation D. I-Hub The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has planned to E. None of these. upgrade infrastructural and tourist-friendly facilities at seven Answer: C sites, which are approved under Adarsh Smarak Scheme for Explanation Conservation of Monuments, in Tamil Nadu. One of the country’s first Defence incubators will come up 574. Where does India's 1st skill training centre going to in Hyderabad, which is India’s missile development centre setup? and fast emerging the hub for aerospace industries. The A. Rajasthan incubator will be housed at T-Hub. B. Orissa 571. Which of the following organisation Invites C. Goa Expression of Interest (EOI) for Actuarial Valuation of D. Tamil Nadu Atal Pension Yojana? E. None of these A. IRCTC Answer: B B. IRDAI Explanation C. PFRDA Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship D. RBI Pradhan announced that the Centre is planning E. None of these. to set up one National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) in Answer: C every State to meet the rising demand for skilled manpower Explanation in the country. He laid the foundation stone of country’s first Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority such skill training institute at Barang near Bhubaneswar, (PFRDA) invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from reputed Orissa. Actuary/Actuarial Firm for valuation to estimate the likely 575. In which state Rath Yatra is celebrated? shortfall or otherwise on account of the minimum A. Asam guaranteed pension and suitable provisioning for gap B. Kerala funding under Atal Pension Yojana(APY. C. Bihar

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D. Haryana Explanation E. Orissa The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is planning to Answer: E create National Database of Arms Licenses system from Apr Explanation 2019. Popularly known as the ‘Festival of Chariots’, Rath Yatra 579. How much amount does Cabinet approve a special festival in honour of Puri’s Lord Jagannath is one of the package for 81 irrigation projects in Vidarbha, most awaited festivals of Orissa and is falling on July 14. Marathwada and other drought-prone areas of 576. Which of the following banks has come in for Maharashtra? effusive praise by the global banking authority, the Bank A. Rs 10,000 crore for International Settlements (BIS)? B. Rs 12,000 crore A. SBI C. Rs 13,000 crore B. ICICI D. Rs 15,000 crore C. HDFC E. None of these. D. RBI Answer: C E. None of these. Explanation Answer: D The Cabinet approved a special package for 81 irrigation Explanation projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Vidarbha, The RBI has come in for effusive praise by the global Marathwada and other drought-prone areas of Maharashtra, banking authority, the Bank for International Settlements NCP MLA Shishikant Shinde on Wednesday linked the (BIS), for its effective communications strategy. government largesse to electoral politics. 577. With which of the following organization the Union 580. What will be the colour of new Rs.100 notes? Cabinet has signed MoU on the Regional Aviation A. Fluorescent Green Partnership Cooperation (RAPC)? B. Stone Gray A. United Nations C. Lavender B. European Union D. Magenta C. BRICS E. None of these D. BIMSTEC Answer: C E. None of these. Explanation Answer: C RBI will issue new Rs.100 notes in a smaller size than the Explanation previous version and with violet colour as the base. This The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of MoU note will reportedly feature the picture of Rani-Ki-Vav (the amongst BRICS Nations on the Regional Aviation Queen’s Stepwell), which is in Gujarat’s Patan, is a Partnership Cooperation (RAPC. The objective is that UNESCO World Heritage Site. RBI is likely to release these BRICS countries will benefit from the establishment of an notes in August or September and all Rs.100 notes issued by institutional framework to cooperate in the field of civil it earlier will remain valid. aviation. 581. How much amount did Finance Ministry has 578. From which date Union Ministry of Home Affairs approved for capital infusion in 5 PSU Banks? (MHA) is planning to create a National Database of A. Rs 10,336 crore Arms Licenses system? B. Rs 12,366 crore A. April 2019 C. Rs 11,336 crore B. January 2019 D. Rs 13,346 crore C. September 2018 E. None of these. D. August 2018 Answer: C E. None of these Explanation Answer: A

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B. 76 C. 82 D. 85 E. None of these. Answer: B Explanation Bollywood actors and have ranked in the Forbes list of top 100 highest-paid entertainers 2018. Akshay Kumar ranked 76th with earnings of $40.5M Salman Khan ranked 82nd with earnings of $37.7M. 585. Who has to be named India's Chef de Mission at 2018 Asian Games? A. Abhinav Mukund B. Abhinav Bindra C. Brij Bhushan Saran Singh D. Vikas Shive Gowda 582. With which of the technology giant Walmart has E. None of these teamed up for a strategic partnership that will take on Answer: C rival Amazon in both technology and retail? Explanation A. Microsoft He is the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI. B. Infosys The four deputy Chefs de Mission set to be appointed are C. CTS B.S. Kushwaha, R.K. Sacheti, D.K. Singh, Colonel R.K. D. TCS Swain. The Host cities for Asian Games 2018 are Jakarta E. None of these. and Palembang in Indonesia. Answer: A 586. Where does next senior women's FIFA World Cup Explanation will be held? Microsoft and Walmart are teaming up for a strategic A. Qatar partnership that will take on rival Amazon in both B. France technology and retail. C. Indonesia 583. Which of the following social media and National D. Russia Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) took joint E. None of these responsibility to train youth and entrepreneurs in the Answer: B country on digital skills? Explanation A. Whatsapp The next senior Football World Cup: the women’s B. Facebook tournament will be held in France, next year. The C. Twitter quadrennial international men’s football championship – D. Instagram 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in Qatar. E. None of these. 587. Which among the following five state is not in the Answer: B part of Ganga Vriksharopan Abhiyan organised by Explanation National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)? Facebook and National Skill Development Corporation A. Uttarakhand (NSDC) took joint responsibility to train youth and B. Uttar Pradesh entrepreneurs in the country on digital skills. C. Bihar 584. What is the rank of Akshay Kumar in Forbes Top D. Jharkhand 100 highest-paid entertainers? E. Haryana A. 75 81 | P a g e

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Answer: E Answer: B Explanation Explanation National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is running The University Grants Commission (UGC) has intimated “Ganga VriksharopanAbhiyan” in five main stem Ganga that it has constituted a committee under the basin states namely Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chairpersonship of Prof. M.M. Salunkhe, former Vice Jharkhand and West Bengal. Chancellor, Central University, Rajasthan to look into the 588. Who is the Chairperson of a Committee formed by matters related to examination reforms. University Grants Commission (UGC) to regulate the 591. Which state has launched e-Pragati core platform, a fees chargeable by self-financed Deemed to be forward-looking digital initiative? Universities in Medical and Dental Courses? A. Arunachal Pradesh A. Prof. R.C. Deka B. Andhra Pradesh B. Prof. M.M. Salunkhe C. Kerala C. C K Mishra D. Uttar Pradesh D. None of these. E. Haryana E. Tilak Mehta Answer: B Answer: A Explanation Explanation Chief Minister N.Chandrababu Naidu launched e-Pragati University Grants Commission (UGC) has constituted a core platform, a forward-looking digital initiative, at Committee under the Chairpersonship of Prof. R.C. Deka, Undavalli, Amaravati. It is aimed at connecting the citizen to Former Director, AIIMS, New Delhi to regulate the fees 34 departments, 336 autonomous organisations and 745-plus chargeable by self-financed Deemed to be Universities in services. The Andhra Pradesh State government intends to Medical and Dental Courses. realise the vision of ‘Sunrise AP 2022’. 589. Which country will withdraw from the "Global 592. Name the bank announced the commercial launch of Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration" its banking operations, the last microfinance company to agreement which force countries to shelter migrants and convert itself into a small finance bank (SFB), three it will be adopted in December, 2018? years after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave its in- A. Indonesia principle approval? B. China A. Equates Small Finance Bank C. Japan B. Jana Small Finance Bank D. Hungary C. AU Small Finance Bank E. None of these D. Fino Small Finance Bank Answer: D E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Hungary will withdraw from the “Global Compact for Safe, Explanation Orderly and Regular Migration” agreement which force Jana Small Finance Bank announced the commercial launch countries to shelter migrants and it will be adopted in of its banking operations, the last microfinance company to December, 2018. convert itself into a small finance bank (SFB), three years 590. Who is the head of the committee constituted by after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave its in-principle University Grants Commission (UGC) to look into the approval. matters related to examination reforms? 593. Which of the following a non-banking finance A. Prof. R.C. Deka company, received Nabard 2018 award for its service to B. Prof. M.M. Salunkhe self-help group (SHG) linkage in Tamil Nadu for the C. C K Mishra fiscal year 2017-18? D. None of these. A. Repco Bank E. Tilak Mehta B. Repco Micro Finance Ltd

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C. Equates Small Finance Bank WhatsApp Messenger decided to tackle the spread of fake D. Equates micro Finance news on its platform, instant messaging application and has E. None of these limited the users can forward messages to only five people at Answer: B a time. Explanation 597. Who is the new Chief Justice of Madras High Repco Micro Finance Ltd, a non-banking finance company Court? promoted by Repco Bank, received Nabard 2018 award for A. Indra Bannerji its service to self-help group (SHG) linkage in Tamil Nadu B. Dipak Misra for the fiscal year 2017-18. C. V.K.Tahilramani 594. Which of the following is the second company to Hit D. Dipak Sharma $900 Billion Valuation? E. None of these A. Apple Answer: C B. Microsoft Explanation C. Amazon Chief Justice (CJ) Indira Banerjee is being elevated to the D. Flipkart Supreme Court (SC) under the recommendation of a E. None of these collegium led by SC Chief Justice Dipak Misra. In order to Answer: C fill the vacancy for the top judge in Madras High Court (HC) Explanation created because of the Justice Banerjee’s elevation, the Amazon Company crossed $900-billion market cap for the collegium has found Justice V.K.Tahilramani who is suitable first time in its history becoming only the second company in all respects to take over from Justice Banerje. after Apple to achieve this milestone. 598. Which technology did government going to check 595. Which group of country has slapped Alphabet- vehicle thefts? owned Google with a record 4.34 billion euro ($5 billion) A. MicroDots technology antitrust fine for abusing the dominance of its Android B. RFID Technology mobile operating system? C. Blockchain Technology A. The European Union (EU) D. None of these B. BIMSTEC E. IR Technology. C. BRICS Answer: A D. NATO Explanation E. SCO In this technique, thousands of small dots laser etched will Answer: A be sprayed with a vehicle identification number on all over Explanation the vehicle’s body including their engines. This tech is The European Union (EU) regulators slapped Alphabet- termed as MicroDots and it is almost impossible to remove owned Google with a record 4.34 billion euro ($5 billion) these dots. Hence, the car’s identity can be established at any antitrust fine for abusing the dominance of its Android stage. The government’s highest automobile technical mobile operating system. standard making body CMVR-TSC (Central Motor Vehicles 596. What is the new limit of forwarding messages in Rules -Technical Standing Committee) will finalise the rules WhatsApp Messenger? and its guidelines in the next one or two months. A. 3 599. By which year India to build 2,000 kms of B. 6 international roads? C. 8 A. 2019 D. 10 B. 2020 E. 5 C. 2021 Answer: E D. 2022 Explanation E. 2025

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Answer: D for the construction of a station at Konappana Agrahara Explanation in Electronics City The government is planning to build 1,911 kilometres of A. Wipro international connectivity roads over the five year period B. CTS ending 2022 under its flagship scheme. C. Infosys 600. Which of the following place does United Kingdom D. HCL selects for its first spaceport? E. None of these. A. Sutherland Answer: C B. Barran Island Explanation C. A P J Abdul Kalam Island Infosys Foundation signed with the Bangalore Metro Rail D. Pokhran Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the construction of a E. None of these station at Konappana Agrahara in Electronics City. Answer: A 604. With which bank NTPC signs Rs. 1,500 crore loan Explanation agreement? United Kingdom chosen “Sutherland”, on the A’Mhoine A. ICICI peninsula on the north coast of Scotland to send satellites B. HDFC vertically into orbit by the early 2020s. C. Yes Bank 601. Name the country that has passed bill defining the D. Axis country as Jewish state? E. None of these A. Iraq Answer: B B. Israel Explanation C. Pakistan The loan has a door-to-door tenure of 15 years and will be D. Rome utilised to partly finance capital expenditure of NTPC E. None of these. (National Thermal Power Corporation Limited), which Answer: B is India’s biggest power producer. Explanation 605. Who becomes first Pakistani to score double century Israeli parliament passed bill defining the country as Jewish in ODIs state. A. Azhar Alit 602. Which country has joined the India-initiated B. Babar Azam International Solar Alliance (ISA), becoming the 68th C. Faheem Ashraft member of the grouping that is aiming at optimum D. Fakhar Zamant utilisation of solar energy? E. Haris Sohail A. Myanmar Answer: D B. Malaysia Explanation C. Magnolia Fakhar Zaman broke the previous 194 run record of Saeed D. Iraq Anwar for Pakistan and also became the first player from E. None of these Pakistan to score a double hundred in ODI cricket. Answer: A 606. Who has become No.1 spot in the ICC ODI player Explanation rankings? Myanmar has joined the India-initiated International Solar A. Virat Kohli Alliance (ISA), becoming the 68th member of the grouping B. Joe Root that is aiming at optimum utilisation of solar energy. C. Rohit Sharma 603. Name the company that has signed with the D. AB Devilers Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) E. None of these. Answer: A

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Explanation Odisha will be the host to the Odisha Triennial of In the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI player International Art (OTIA), India’s first private sector rankings for batsmen, India skipper Virat Kohli tops the triennial, in December-January which will be a 40 day chart by touching a career-high 911 points. England Test event.The events of the Odisha Triennial of International Art skipper Joe Root is at the No.2 spot, with 818 ratings points. (OTIA) will take place in Bhubaneshwar, Puri and Konark. Indian Bowler Jasprit Bumrah ranked No:1 in bowling 610. Where did first international festival of Mizoram with 775 points. Kuldeep Yadav broke into the top-10 of the ‘Mizo Hnahthlak’ was organized? bowlers’ chart at sixth. A. Aizawl, Mizoram 607. Which company has manufacturing new Electronic B. Puri, Odisha Voting Machine? C. None of these A. Bharat Electronics Limited D. Madurai, Tamilnadu B. Electronics Corporation of India Limited E. Amarnath, Jammu and Kashmir C. HCL Answer: A D. BPL Explanation E. None of these The first international festival of Mizoram ‘Mizo Hnahthlak’ Answer: A was organized Dengthuama Hall in Aizawl, Mizoram. Explanation 611. Which of the following state government sets up 24- Election Commissioner Sunil Arora inaugurated a new hour helpline for protection of inter-caste couples? manufacturing facility for EVM (Electronic Voting A. Andhra Pradesh Machine) production at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL),in B. Tamilnadu Bangalore. Braille EPI Cards (Electors Photo Identity Card) C. Kerala were distributed for the first time in Karnataka to four D. Karnataka visually impaired voters. E. None of these 608. Name the country that has topped the list of skilled Answer: B visa immigrants in Australia? Explanation A. UK The Tamil Nadu government has set a 24-hour helpline to B. USA assist and protect inter-caste couples. A special cell has been C. China formed in all districts and cities in the state, comprising D. India district-level officers to receive complaints of harassment. E. Japan 612. Which of the following bank gets RBI nod to enter Answer: D Bahrain, Kuwait and Singapore? Explanation A. Axis bank For those coming to Australia on the skilled visa, India with B. ICICI Bank 2,34,395 individuals (19 per cent) bagged the top rank, C. Yes Bank followed by England and China at 160,558 (13 per cent) and D. Federal Bank 146,842 (12 per cent) people, respectively. E. None of these 609. Where does Odisha host 40-day Odisha Triennial of Answer: D International Art (OTIA)? Explanation A. Bhubaneshwar Federal bank gets RBI nod to enter Bahrain, Kuwait, B. Puri Singapore. C. Konark 613. Who leads the 28th meeting of the GST Council held D. Both a and b in New Delhi? E. All of these. A. Arun Jaitley Answer: E B. Sadhananda Gowda Explanation C. Piyush Goyal

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D. Rajnath Singh Explanation E. None of these. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated first phase of Answer: C the India-assisted emergency ambulance service over Sri Explanation Lanka, through video conferencing from New Delhi. The 28th meeting of the GST Council chaired by interim 617. Which of the following state government has finance minister Piyush Goyal was held in New Delhi. approved implementation of Market Intervention 614. What is the name of new satellite project of Scheme (MIS) for procurement of apple? Facebook that will provide broadband internet A. Uttar Pradesh connections to rural and underserved areas? B. Uttarakhand A. Athena C. Himachal Pradesh B. Antenna D. Andhra Pradesh C. Falcon E. Arunachal Pradesh D. Face Answer: C E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A Himachal Pradesh government has approved implementation Explanation of Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for procurement of Facebook is working on a new satellite project, named apple. This scheme will be implemented from 20th July to Athena, that will provide broadband internet connections to 31st October 2018. rural and underserved areas. The company aims to launch a 618. Where did NABARD launches first ever centre for satellite in early 2019. In 2016, Facebook’s internet satellite climate change in South East Asia? for Africa was lost when SpaceX’s rocket exploded. A. Mumbai 615. Who has became the World's most expensive B. New Delhi goalkeeper while transferring clubs from Italy's Roma to C. Lucknow England's Liverpool for a world record £56 million? D. Pune A. Alisson Becker E. Bangalore B. Ederson Moraes Answer: C C. Manuel Peter Neuer Explanation D. Nicholas David Pope National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development E. None of these (NABARD) has launched the Centre for Climate Change, Answer: A the first of its kind in South East Asia, in Lucknow for Explanation accelerating concerted climate action by various Alisson Becker of Brazil became the World’s most stakeholders in government, private, financial and non - expensive goalkeeper while transferring clubs from Italy’s government sectors. Roma to England’s Liverpool for a world record £56 619. From which of the following Aerospace Industries million. The 25-year-old Brazilian has beaten Ederson India has planned to buy environmentally friendly Moraes (£34.7 million, Benfica to Manchester City. TaxiBots, which can be used at the airports 616. In which of the following country Prime Minister A. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI. Narendra Modi has inaugurated first phase of the India- B. Boeing Aerospace assisted emergency ambulance service? C. Airbus A. Russia D. None of these B. Bangladesh E. Dassault Aviation C. Srilanka Answer: A D. China Explanation E. Indonesia Answer: C

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India has planned to buy environmentally friendly TaxiBots, 623. To which country Chinese President Xi Jinping which can be used at the airports, developed by Israel offered a gift of $295 million to expand its influence in Aerospace Industries (IAI. the island nation? 620. Name the best-governed state in the country A. India according to the Public Affairs Index 2018 released by a B. Pakistan Bangalore think-tank, Public Affairs Centre? C. Srilanka A. Uttar Pradesh D. Nepal B. Haryana E. Bangladesh C. Maharashtra Answer: C D. Tamilnadu Explanation E. None of these. Chinese President Xi Jinping offered a gift of $295 million Answer: E to Sri Lanka, as Beijing tries to expand its influence in the Explanation island nation. President Maithripala Sirisena of Sri Lanka, a According to the Public Affairs Index 2018, Kerala is the partner in China’s Belt and Road project, made the best-governed state in the country, released by a Bengaluru announcement at a ceremony to mark the start of think-tank, Public Affairs Centre. construction of a Chinese-funded kidney hospital in his 621. How many youngsters shortlisted for complete home constituency of Polonnaruwa. scholarship under Scheme? 624. Name the institute that has signed a MoU with the A. 730 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, for B. 734 collaboration in education, research outreach and C. 740 medical services? D. 725 A. AIIMS E. None of these. B. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences Answer: B C. Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Explanation D. None of these A total of 734 youngsters were shortlisted today for E. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur scholarship under the Khelo India Talent Development Answer: A Scheme. The scheme is a unique programme to nurture Explanation sporting talent. The AIIMS has signed a MoU with the Indian Institute of 622. On which date all states and Union Territories (UT) Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, for collaboration in education, to submit a Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMP) to research outreach and medical services. The agreement the Ministry of Environment and Forests? included initiating joint degrees such as PhD, M.D.-PhD, A. July 31 M.Sc-PhD and coordinated internship programmes. B. August 1 625. Where did Minister of State for Railways Manoj C. August 31 Sinha inaugurated Regional Rail Training Institute D. September 1 (RRTI)? E. None of these. A. Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh Answer: C B. Gorakhpur, Haryana Explanation C. Gurugram, Haryana The National Green Tribunal (NGT) granted more time to all D. None of thee states and Union Territories (UT) to submit a Coastal Zone E. Surat, Gujarat Management Plans (CZMP) to the Ministry of Environment Answer: A and Forests by August 31. Explanation

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Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha inaugurated Science and Engineering and Humanities and Social Regional Rail Training Institute (RRTI) in Ghazipur, Uttar Sciences, HSS (Psychology) departments. Pradesh. 629. Where did Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh 626. Who has been promoted and appointed as the new inaugurates National Traders’ Conclave? MD & CEO of Tata AIA life insurance A. New Delhi A. Rishi Srivastava B. Bangalore B. Aravind Subramaniyum C. Mumbai C. Aravind Mayoram D. Kolkata D. E. None of these. E. None of these. Answer: A Answer: A Explanation Explanation Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the three The current Chief of Proprietary Channels, Product, day National Traders’ Conclave at Constitution Club of Marketing & Corporate Communication at Tata AIA Life, India, in New Delhi. National Traders’ Conclave is Rishi Srivastava has been promoted and appointed as the organised by the Confederation of All-India Traders. He said new Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director effective that, in the next two-three years India’s economy will be from August 1, 2018. among the top five. Also, by 2030 India would enter the 627. When will 76th Golden Globe Awards presented? world’s Top Three economies. A. January 16, 2019. 630. How much amount is the minimum yearly deposit B. January 26, 2019. for Sukanya Samriddhi account? C. January 6, 2019. A. 1000 D. January 15, 2019. B. 500 E. None of these C. 250 Answer: C D. 750 Explanation E. None of these The 76th Golden Globe Awards will be presented at a Answer: C ceremony on January 6, 2019. Key dates for the run-up to Explanation the annual Golden Globes ceremony were unveiled on Under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana ,the government has Monday by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, but cut the minimum annual deposit requirement for accounts to TV rights of the gala are still being sorted out, according to Rs 250 from Rs 1,000 earlier.It will enable more number of The Hollywood Reporter. people to take advantage of the girl child savings scheme. 628. What is the name of the online tool that has created 631. Name the world's heaviest commercial by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to communications satellite weighing over 7,000 kg, help people overcome issues related to mental health? through SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket? A. BreadWill A. Telstar 1 Vantage B. TreadWill B. Telstar 10 Vantage C. TradeWill C. Telstar 15 Vantage D. None of these D. Telstar 19 Vantage E. HealthWill E. None of these Answer: B Answer: D Explanation Explanation The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has created Elon Musk-led space startup SpaceX launched the Telstar 19 an online tool named TreadWill, to help people overcome Vantage satellite, the world’s heaviest commercial issues related to mental health. TreadWill has been communications satellite weighing over 7,000 kg, through developed by a team with support from the Computer its Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has been produced by Space

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Systems Loral (SSL. Goal:- To provide high-throughput Sprinter Hima Das, from Assam, scripted history by broadcast and internet services from Brazil to the becoming the first Indian woman to win gold in the northernmost regions of Canada. International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) 632. What is/are the mascots of The Tokyo 2020 Olympic World U-20 Athletic Championships. games? 635. Who is the quickest player in history to reach 1,000 A. Miraitowa runs in the One Day Internationals format? B. Someity A. Sachin Tendulkar C. Borobi B. Virat Kholi D. Both a and b C. Rikey Pointing E. Both a and c D. Fakhar Zaman Answer: D E. None of these Explanation Answer: D The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee officially presented Explanation its Olympic mascots Miraitowa and Someity at a massive Fakhar Zaman recently scored a double century for Pakistan event. The name of the blue-checked Olympic mascot against Zimbabwe and he became the first player from Miraitowa is derived from a combination of the Japanese Pakistan to score a double century in a one-day international. words for future and eternity. Someity, the pink-checked He became the quickest player in history to reach 1,000 runs Paralympic mascot owes its name to a type of cherry tree in the format. blossom. 636. Who won German Grand Prix 2018? 633. Who has awarded as the AIFF Player of the Year in A. Valtteri Bottas the Federation's Executive Committee Meeting in B. Kimi Raikkonan Mumbai? C. Lewis Hamilton A. Sunil Chhetri D. None of these B. CR Srikrishna E. Noco Roseberg C. Anirudh Thapa Answer: C D. E Panthoi Explanation E. None of these. Lewis Hamilton won the German Grand Prix 2018 held at Answer: A Hockenheimring track in Germany. Explanation 637. What will be the penalty awarded to those convicted The All India Football Federation (AIFF), the governing of raping children below 12 years, according to the body of football in India named India and Bengaluru FC proposal of amendment POCSO Act? Captain Sunil Chhetri as the AIFF Player of the Year in the A. 12 Year jail Federation’s Executive Committee Meeting in Mumbai. B. 3 Years Jail The meeting was chaired by AIFF President Praful C. 7 Years Jail Patel. Kamala Devi bagged the 2017 AIFF Woman Player of D. Death penalty the Year. E. None of these 634. Who won India's first ever gold in U-20 Athletics Answer: D championship? Explanation A. Sahil Silwal Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, B. Hima Das 2012 – for enhancing punishment in cases of sexual assault C. Kangaraj Kamalraj against young boys, will be sent to the Cabinet in two-three D. None of these. days by Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry. E. Ashish Jakhar As per this Act, death penalty will be awarded to those Answer: B convicted of raping children below 12 years. Explanation

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638. What is the new section new section inserted in Answer: B Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2017 for the Explanation offence related to cheque bouncing to direct drawer The government has set up a four-member committee (person who writes cheque) to pay interim compensation headed by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba to suggest to complainant? measures and legal framework to effectively deal with A. Section 140 A incidents of mob violence and lynching B. Section 148 A 641. What is the name of the contest initiated by Ministry C. Section 145 A of Women and Child Development to mark the World D. Section 143 A Day against Trafficking in Persons? E. None of these A. #Childline1090 Answer: D B. #Childrenline1098 Explanation C. #Childline1098 The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2017 inserts D. None of these new Section 143 A in parent Act to allow court trying E. #Childline1096 offence related to cheque bouncing to direct drawer (person Answer: C who writes cheque) to pay interim compensation to Explanation complainant. This compensation may be paid under certain The Ministry of Women and Child Development has circumstances, including where drawer pleads not guilty of launched a contest, ‘#Childline1098’ to mark the World Day accusation. It will not exceed 20% of cheque amount and against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, 2018. will be paid by drawer within 60 days of trial court’s order 642. How much amount did sanctioned by Union to pay such compensation. Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh under the 639. Which of the following country has become a National Dairy Plan (NDP) to enhance productivity of popular hub of medical tourism? milch animals? A. USA A. Rs 1,750.14 crore B. Russia B. Rs 1,742.14 crore C. China C. Rs 1,730.14 crore D. India D. None of these E. None of these E. Rs 1,754.14 crore Answer: D Answer: E Explanation Explanation India has become a popular hub of medical tourism, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh attracting a large number of foreign patients every year. The announced that the government has sanctioned Rs 1,754.14 reason behind such happening is a rare combination of crore under National Dairy Plan (NDP. To enhance advanced facilities, skilled doctors, and low cost of productivity of milch animals. treatment. India currently has around 18% of the global 643. How many sites does Ministry of Tourism has medical tourism market. It has been estimated that by 2020, identified in the country for development under Iconic it could be worth $9 billion, and account for 20% of the Tourist Sites Development Project? global market share. A. 7 640. Who is the head of 4-member panel to propose B. 10 measures on mob violence, lynching? C. 15 A. Rajnath Singh D. 17 B. Rajiv Gauba E. 12 C. Rajiv Kumar Answer: D D. Rajiv Maharishi Explanation E. None of these

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 Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 The Bill inserts another new Section 148-A in the parent act clusters in the country for development under Iconic specifying that if drawer convicted in cheque bouncing case Tourist Sites Development Project, pursuant to files appeal, appellate court may direct him to deposit Budget Announcements of 2018-19. minimum of 20% of fine or compensation awarded by trial  Following are the 17 sites: court during conviction. This amount will be in addition to o Uttar Pradesh- TajMahal & FatehpurSikri any interim compensation paid by drawer during earlier trial o Maharashtra- Ajanta & Ellora. proceedings. o Delhi- Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort & 646. Who has appointed as Bajaj Auto Ltd’s first Chief QutubMinar Commercial Officer (CCO)? o Goa- Colva beach A. Mahesh Sharma o Rajasthan- Amer Fort B. Rajesh Sharma o Gujarat- Somnath & Dholavira C. Ramesh Sharma o Madhya Pradesh- Khajuraho D. Rakesh Sharma o Karnataka- Hampi E. None of these o Tamil Nadu- Mahabalipuram Answer: D o Assam- Kaziranga Explanation o Kerala- Kumarakom Bajaj Auto Ltd. has appointed Rakesh Sharma as its first o Bihar- Mahabodhi. Chief Commercial Officer (CCO. 644. Name the country that has passed law to legalise 647. Which country will host the next ASEAN Education casino gambling? Ministers Meeting (ASED) in October? A. China A. India B. India B. Myanmar C. Japan C. USA D. Russia D. China E. None of these. E. None of these Answer: C Answer: B Explanation Explanation Japan’s parliament has passed the Integrated Resort (IR) bill Myanmar which will host the next Asean Education which will lead to the opening of the country’s first legal Ministers Meeting (ASED) in October seeks to boost its casino. As per the bill, the casinos will be restricted to three education sector by cooperating with India, China and the locations in the initial phase. Amid concerns about gambling US among others. addiction, the law limits Japanese citizens to three casino 648. In which of the following state Swachh Survekshan visits per week and 10 per month, and charged admission of Grameen scheme is launched? 6000 yen ($53.4) per day. A. Uttar Pradesh 645. What is the minimum percentage of fine or B. Jharkhand compensation awarded by trial court during conviction C. Maharashtra because of Cheque bouncing, according to Section 148-A D. Both a and b of Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2017? E. All of these A. 10% Answer: E B. 22% Explanation C. 15% Swachh Survekshan Grameen launched in UP, Jharkhand D. 20% and Maharashtra. E. 25% 649. Where does the Men’s team event of the World Answer: D Junior Squash Championships has begun? Explanation A. Mumbai

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B. Orissa Karnataka chief minister H.D.Kumaraswamy met Azim C. Chennai Premji, chairman of Wipro Ltd, to propose a partnership to D. Kolkata jointly combat issues like air pollution in Bangalore and the E. New Delhi state. Answer: C 653. Who is the author of the book ''Warlight''? Explanation A. Anna Burns The Men’s team event of the World Junior Squash B. Michael Ondaatje Championships has begun in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. A total C. Richard Powers of 24 countries, divided into eight groups, are taking part. D. Donal Ryan India, placed in Group-E alongside Switzerland and Saudi E. Belinda Bauer Arabia, is seeded fifth Answer: B 650. What is another name for Kargil Diwas day, that is Explanation to be celebrated on July 26? Sri Lankan-born Canadian author Michael Ondaatje has A. Hindi Diwas day again made the Man Booker Prize list with his latest novel B. Vijay Diwas day ”Warlight”, which tells the story of two orphans in London C. Kisan Diwas day in the immediate aftermath of World War II. D. Dak Diwas day 654. In which of the following planet, National Institute E. None of these for Astrophysics of Italy has spotted salt-laden lake Answer: B under the ice on the southern polar plain? Explanation A. Jupiter Kargil or Vijay Diwas to be celebrated on July 26 B. Mars 651. To which country, acting New Zealand PM Winston C. Mercury Peters is demanding to change their flag because the Flag D. None of these of New Zealand looks similar to that country? E. Venus A. England Answer: B B. Scotland Explanation C. Ireland Scientists from the National Institute for Astrophysics, Italy D. None of these have spotted salt-laden lake under the ice on the southern E. Iran polar plain of Mars using a radar instrument on an orbiting Answer: D spacecraft. The waterbody is of rounded triangle shape with Explanation a diameter of roughly 20 km and located about 1.5 km As the Flag of New Zealand looks similar to that beneath the ice surface. of Australia, Acting New Zealand PM Winston Peters is 655. Which month is declared as National Nutrition demanding Australia to change their flag. Notably, the New Month every year by Ministry of Women and Child Zealand flag was adopted 52 years before the Australian flag Development ? and was adopted in 1902, replacing the union jack. A. August 652. With which of the following tech giant Karnataka B. September partnership to jointly combat issues like air pollution? C. October A. Infosys D. November B. Wipro E. December C. TCS Answer: B D. HCL Explanation E. None of these Ministry of Women and Child Development organised a Answer: B second meeting of under POSHAN Abhiyan in New Delhi Explanation under the Chairmanship of Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar,

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NITI Aayog. It was declared that the month of September D. Goa will be celebrated as National Nutrition Month every year. E. None of these During the meeting in-principle approval of the guidelines Answer: B for construction of centres in urban areas/slums Explanation under Anganwadi services was also given. The Assam government has decided to set up a separate 656. When will national sports day 2018 going to directorate for the Divyangs. The information was shared by celebrate? the state’s Social Welfare minister Pramila Rani Brahma, A. August 29 who said that several steps are being taken for the welfare of B. September 29 the Divyangs. Brahma said that appointment to Divyangs C. September 14 will be given at around 4500 posts by December 2018 D. August 25 659. Where did 'Mukhyanmantri Kissan Aaye Badhotri E. September 25 Solar Yojna’, a scheme for farmers was launched that Answer: E will be able to lease out a part of their agricultural land Explanation for setting up of solar panels to get additional income?  The Sports Ministry has postponed the National A. New Delhi Sports Day to September 25, 2018. It has also B. Chandigarh announced that the outstanding performances of C. Pondicherry players at the Asian games could be considered for D. Andaman and Nicobar the National Sports Awards. E. None of these  Every year, the Sports Day is traditionally Answer: A celebrated on August 29. But this year, with the Explanation Asian Games going on, the ministry has decided to The state cabinet of Delhi approved ‘Mukhyanmantri Kissan postpone the event this time. The Asian Games are Aaye Badhotri Solar Yojna’, a scheme for farmers that will scheduled from August 18-September 2. Hence the be able to lease out a part of their agricultural land for National Sports Day will be held on September 25. setting up of solar panels to get additional income. 657. Against which of the following persons have Lok 660. With which organisation Invest India has signed Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan raised privilege MoU to promote investment? notices? A. Business UK A. Narendra Modi B. Business Japan B. Nirmala Sitharaman C. Business Brazil C. Rahul Gandhi D. Business France D. Both a and b E. Business Nepal E. All of the above Answer: D Answer: E Explanation Explanation Invest India, Business France sign MoU to promote Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said that privilege investment, The MoU aims to facilitate direct foreign notices against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence investment by providing practical investment information to Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of the ruling party and enterprises.It will also support the companies pursuing those Congress president Rahul Gandhi are under her opportunities which contribute positively to economic consideration. growth of the two countries 658. Which of the following state government going to set 661. Which of the following state is all set to launch up separate directorate for Divyangs? India’s first public sector hotel run entirely by women A. Bihar for women in the state? B. Assam A. Assam C. Orissa B. Haryana

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C. Kerala At an event, Oxigen and Fincare Small Finance Bank signed D. Tamilnadu an agreement to roll out the Branchless Banking services, E. Rajasthan using Oxigen’s flagship Point of Sale device called the Answer: C Oxigen Micro ATM Super PoS. The event graced by Brand Explanation Ambassador Grand Master . The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) is 665. Name the country that has removed five zeroes from all set to launch India’s first public sector hotel run entirely its currency because of hyperinflation? by women for women in the state’s capital city, A. New Zealand Thiruvananthapuram. B. Venezuela 662. Which of the following has received clearance from C. Australia SEBI for its merger with Indus Towers? D. Iraq A. Infratel E. None of these. B. Idea Cellular Answer: B C. Vodafone Explanation D. None of these Venezuela will remove five zeroes from the bolivar currency E. BSNL rather than the three zeroes originally planned, President Answer: A Nicolas Maduro said on Wednesday, in an effort to keep up Explanation with inflation projected to reach 1 million percent this year Infratel has received clearance from SEBI for its merger 666. Who is the author of the book “Gandhi: The years with Indus Towers that changed the world (1914-1948)”? 663. Where did Global Disability Summit 2018 held? A. Ramachandra Guha A. London B. Sally Rooney B. New Delhi C. Richard Powers C. Bangalore D. Rachel Kushner D. Paris E. None of these. E. None of these. Answer: A Answer: A Explanation Explanation Renowned historian and author of several bestselling Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice & books Ramachandra Guha has penned a new book Empowerment attended the Global Disability Summit held titled “Gandhi: The years that changed the world (1914- in London, UK. The motto of the Conference was to firm up 1948)” on the father of the nation. the commitments of the country leaders towards the cause of 667. What is the time limit for entire process of closure of persons with disabilities. a CPSE and disposal of the assets? 664. Which of the following bank has signed an A. 12 months agreement to roll out the Branchless Banking services, B. 6 months using Oxigen's flagship Point of Sale device called the C. 18 months Oxigen Micro ATM Super PoS? D. 13 months A. AU Small Finance Bank E. 20 months B. Equitas Small Finance Bank Answer: D C. Jana Small Finance Bank Explanation D. Fincare Small Finance Bank The new guidelines prescribe timelines for step by step E. None of these process to be completed by the CPSE under closure and Answer: D disposal of its assets. The entire process of closure of a Explanation CPSE and disposal of the assets is to be completed within a period of 13 months from the zero date i.e. date of issue of

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 minutes conveying the approval for closure of sick and loss C. August 31 making CPSE by the Government. D. September 1 668. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi E. September 30 announced to build a Gandhi Heritage Centre? Answer: C A. Rwanda Explanation B. Uganda The union government has extended the due date for filing C. South Africa income tax returns for certain taxpayers by one month till D. Venezuela 31st August 2018. Earlier the date for filing income tax E. None of these returns for the assessment Year 2018-19, was 31st of July. Answer: B The decision will provide a relief to those taxpayers who are Explanation yet to file their income tax returns. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to build a 672. Name the new drug that reduces plaques in the Gandhi Heritage Centre in Uganda’s Jinja, where a statue of brain and slows down the cognition for Alzheimer Mahatma Gandhi now stands during five-day three-nation disease has been introduced by Eisai, a Japan-based tour of the African continent-Rwanda, Uganda and South company and Biogen, based in Cambridge, Africa. Massachusetts? 669. Which state is the new national leader in renewable A. BAN2305 energy generation? B. BAN2401 A. Karnataka C. BAN2501 B. Kerala D. BAN2901 C. Tamilnadu E. None of these D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: B E. None of these Explanation Answer: A BAN2401, a new drug that reduces plaques in the brain and Explanation slows down the cognition for Alzheimer disease has been Karnataka is the new national leader in renewable energy introduced by Eisai, a Japan-based company and Biogen, generation, US-based Institute for Energy Economics and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts Financial Analysis (IEEFA) said. 673. Which country has been set up a society to honor 670. Who is the head of the committee formed by the former Indian president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and to IRDAI to examine motor third party insurance? advance his vision for the world? A. P.J. Joseph A. Singapore B. R.C. Bhargava B. Malaysia C. Michael Ondaatje C. USA D. Ramachandra Guha D. Indonesia E. None of these E. None of these Answer: A Answer: A Explanation Explanation This is for the first time the Insurance Regulatory and A society has been set up in Singapore to honor of former Development Authority of India has formed such a Indian president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and to advance his committee. IRDAI Member P.J. Joseph will be the chairman vision for the world. The Abdul Kalam Vision Society of the committee. (AKVS) will organize knowledge-enhancing events, lectures 671. What is the deadline of due date for filing income and essay competition to convey the ideas and values that tax returns for certain taxpayers? Dr. Kalam espoused. He gave sustainable solutions to many A. July 31 of the world’s problems in areas such as healthcare, B. August 1 environment, agriculture, energy, water, and infrastructure.

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674. What the name of world's first mission to touch the D. Anu Duggal (32nd), founding partner of Female Sun lead by NASA? Founders Fund. A. Parker Solar Probe E. All of these. B. Solar Man Answer: E C. Athena Explanation D. Surya Kirant Four persons of India-origin, including three women, have E. None of these been named by Fortune among 40 of the most influential and Answer: A inspiring young people in business under the age of 40. Explanation Dhivya Suryadevara (4th), CFO of General Motors, Anjali 675. To which of the following sports Adenor Leonardo Sud (14th), CEO of Vimeo, Baiju Bhatt (24th), Cofounder Bacchi is related to? and Co-CEO of Robinhood, Anu Duggal (32nd), founding A. Cricket partner of Female Founders Fund. B. Foot Ball 678. Who bans crypto currency mining apps from its app C. Hockey store? D. Kabaddi A. Apple E. None of these B. Google Answer: B C. Lenovo Explanation D. 9Apps Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), the national E. None of these governing body for football in Brazil, reappointed Coach Answer: B Adenor Leonardo Bacchi (nicknamed as Coach Tite) until Explanation the end of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The first challenge Google has updated its Play Store policies to ban several Coach Tite will be facing is the Copa America in 2019. more categories of apps, including cryptocurrency mining Brazil will be hosting the tournament. ones and apps with disruptive ads. However, apps that 676. Which team is the world number one in women's “remotely manage the mining of cryptocurrency” are still compound archery? permitted, said Google in a move similar to that of Apple’s. A. India Apps that mimic other apps on Google Play Store are also B. China prohibited from the platform. C. Russia 679. Which state has announced a new urban sanitation D. Japan policy? E. None of these A. Delhi Answer: A B. Maharashtra Explanation C. Haryana Indian women’s compound archery team created history by D. Gujarat becoming the world rank one side in the category. The team E. None of these is six points ahead of the Chinese Taipei team. Answer: D 677. Which of the following persons of India-origin have Explanation been named by Fortune among 40 of the most influential The Gujarat government on July 26, 2018 came out with an and inspiring young people in business under the age of `Urban Sanitation and Cleanliness Policy’ for better 40? management of solid and liquid waste in cities. The policy A. Dhivya Suryadevara (4th), CFO of General Motors aims at complete abolition of manual scavenging. B. Anjali Sud (14th), CEO of Vimeo 680. Name the Bollywood actress who has been conferred C. Baiju Bhatt (24th), Cofounder and Co-CEO of D Litt (Honoris Causa) by West Bengal Governor Robinhood Keshari Nath Tripathi? A.

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B. A. India C. B. Vietnam D. Vidya Balan C. Sri Lanka E. None of these D. Myanmar Answer: B E. Explanation Answer: A The Pema Khandu led Arunachal Pradesh government has Explanation said it would soon replace the health insurance scheme India has been designated as a nodal centre for preparing conceived by the previous regime with a new one, as per flash-flood forecasts by the World Meteorological official notification released on July 26, 2018. The new Organization (WMO. That means India will have to develop Chief Minister’s Arogya Arunachal Yojana (CMAAY) will a customised model that can issue advance warning of floods enable citizens to avail cashless health services in in Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand, according to empanelled hospitals. Dr. Madhavan Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth 681. Which of the following state plans to built 108m Sciences. Ram statue near Queen Ho Memorial on Saryu Bank? 684. Which of the following NGO has been accorded A. Haryana “Special Consultative Status” by the United Nations? B. Uttar Pradesh A. Lepra Society C. Uttarakhand B. Pratham D. Orissa C. Sammaan Foundation E. Gujarat D. Sargam Sanstha Answer : B E. Patiala foundation Explanation Answer: E This month marks the 100th year of the publication of the Explanation ‘Report on Indian constitutional reforms’, commonly known Patiala foundation has been accorded “Special Consultative as the Montagu-Chelmsford Report (MCR. Edwin Montagu, Status” by the United Nations. then Secretary of State for India, had advocated for 685. Which department has launched ‘Mission increased participation of Indians in the British Indian Satyanishtha’? administration and had begun consultations nearly a year A. Finance earlier. B. Railways 682. Which of the following Authority recommended by C. Income Tax Justice Srikrishna committee? D. Health Sector A. Data Protection Authority E. None of these B. Digital Data Collection Authority Answer:B C. GST for Exports Explanation D. None of these In first of its kind event held by any government E. RRB Reforming Authority organisation, the Indian Railways organised a programme on Answer: A Ethics in Public Governance and launched “Mission Explanation Satyanishtha” at a day-long event held at National Rail The Justice Srikrishna committee, in a report and a draft Museum, New Delhi. Bill, recommended the creation of a Data Protection 686. Where does National Rail Museum is located? Authority that will be in charge of ensuring that entities A. Bangalore processing data do so in keeping with the law. B. New Delhi 683. Which country has been designated as a nodal C. Kolkata centre for preparing flash-flood forecasts by the World D. Chennai Meteorological Organization (WMO)? E. Visakhapatnam

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Answer: B E. None of these Explanation Answer: A In first of its kind event held by any government Explanation organisation, the Indian Railways organised a programme on won his second consecutive international gold Ethics in Public Governance and launched “Mission and Sandeep Tomar won a silver medal at the Yasar Dogu Satyanishtha” at a day-long event held at National Rail International in Istanbul, Turkey. Indian wrestlers returned Museum, New Delhi. with 10 medals, including seven by women, from the 687. Which of the flowing bank awarded best performing ranking event. lending institution in CLSS schemes? 690. Who won Russian Open Badminton Trophy A. Axis recently? B. HDFC A. Sourabh Verma C. YES Bank B. Pranay Kumar D. SBI C. Saurabh tiwari E. None of these D. Sameer Varma Answer: B E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Leading mortgage lender HDFC has been awarded the best Explanation performing primary lending institution in credit linked Ace Indian shuttler Sourabh Verma won the Russian Open subsidy scheme ( CLSS) for the EWS (Economically Badminton trophy at Vladivostok. Sourabh won the Chinese Weaker Section) and LIG (Low Income Group) category. Taipei Masters in 2016 and finished runners-up at Bitburger The award was given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Open the same year. company said in a press release. 691. Where does International Army Games 2018 688. Name the facility which is coordinated by the started? Ministry of Civil Aviation, that aimed to reduce the A. Tokyo queues at airports and bring efficiency to the boarding B. Moscow process? C. Jakarta A. Digiyatra D. Kargil B. Airsewa App E. None of these C. Digital Yatra Answer: B D. None of these Explanation E. Mobiyatra The International Army Games 2018 at Patriot Park in Answer: A Moscow region was declared open by Russian Defence Explanation Minister Sergei Shoigu. Indian teams are taking part in two Government is in the process to introduce Digiyatra facility major competitions– Tank Biathlon event at Alabino ranges to enhance the experience of air passengers. It will be one and Moscow region and Elbrus Ring competition in among the programme that is coordinated by Caucasus mountains. the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The aim is to reduce the 692. Name The CEO and Managing Director of Paytm queues at airports and bring efficiency to the boarding Payments Bank who has resigned from her position to process. lead the new retail initiative for the company? 689. Who won second consecutive international gold at A. Chanda Koacher Yasar Dogu International? B. Renu Satti A. Bajrang Punia C. Arundhati Bhattacharya B. Sourabh Verma D. Usha Anandsubramaniyam C. Sandeep Tomar E. None of these D.

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Answer: B from cricket-playing nations like Bangladesh, India, Explanation Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The CEO and Managing Director of Paytm Payments Bank, 696. Who has became the youngest woman from India to Renu Satti has resigned from her position to lead the new reach the Africa's highest peak, ? retail initiative for the company. A. Shivangi Pathak 693. What is the name of rare blood group identified by B. Bachandri Pal Mangalore KMC doctors? C. A. P Null phenotype D. B. PP phenotype E. None of these C. P +ve Answer: A D. Both a and b Explanation E. All of these Shivangi Pathak, the 17-year-old from Haryana, who Answer: D became the youngest woman from India to reach the peak of Explanation from Nepal side, has now scaled Africa’s A team of doctors, from the Blood Bank of Kasturba highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, in three days. Tanzania’s Medical College (KMC) Mangalore, came across a rare Mount Kilimanjaro measures 5,895 metres in height. blood group and identified it as ‘pp’ or ‘P null’ phenotype. 697. Every year July 31st is celebrated as? 694.The first Nanoscience and technology A. International Malala Dayt (NSTI)Institute for Punjab and only one of its kind in B. World Nature Conservation Day India which is exclusively for______C. International Tiger Day A. Men D. World Hepatitis Day B. Women E. World Ranger Day C. Transgender Answer: E D. Differently abled persons Explanation E. None of these World Ranger Day is celebrated worldwide on July 31st to Answer: B commemorate Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty Explanation and to celebrate the work Rangers do to protect the planet’s The first Nanoscience and technology (NSTI)Institute for natural treasures and cultural heritage. Punjab and only one of its kind in India which is exclusively 698. Who won the Canadian Open 2018 title? for Women. A. Dustin Johnson 695. In which country ICC has organised the 'Sano B. Kim Whee Cricket Curry Festival'? C. An Byeong-hun A. India D. Glen Abbey B. Bangladesh E. None of these C. China Answer: A D. Japan Explanation E. None of these. Dustin Johnson, an American professional golfer, won the Answer: D Canadian Open title. This is his third Professional Golfers’ Explanation Association (PGA) victory in 2018. This win is the 19th title International cricket’s governing body, ICC, organised the of his career. ‘Sano Cricket Curry Festival’ in the Japanese city of Sano to 699. To which field Gogoi is related? promote cricket in the nation. A cricket match between the A. Athletics Japanese cricket team and an Indian team was held at the B. Wrestling event. The festival also featured cultural events and food C. Table Tennis. D. Polo

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E. None of these B. Surendra Rosha Answer: C C. Naina Lal Kidwai Explanation D. Peter Wong Tung Shun Trisha Gogoi is related to Table Tennis. E. None of these 700. Where did first Nepal-India Think Tank Summit Answer: B began? Explanation A. Kathmandu The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) B. India has appointed Surendra Rosha as the CEO for HSBC India. C. Pakistan He succeeds Jayant Rikhye, who is taking leave of absence D. Afghanistan for medical reasons. E. None of these 704. Which of the following flowers blossoms once in 12 Answer: A years? Explanation A. Piper galeatum The Think Tank summit is organized by the Asian Institute B. Thottea barberi of Diplomacy and International Affairs and Nehru Memorial C. Strobilanthes kunthianus Museum Library. The main objective of the summit is to D. Artabotrys hexapetalus strengthen bilateral relations between India and Nepal E. None of these through multi-faceted collaboration among think-tanks in Answer: C both the countries. Explanation 701. Who launched Mission Satyanishtha’? Kurinji or Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthianus) is a shrub A. Indian Railways that is found in the shola forests of the Western Ghats in B. Indian Airways South India. Nilgiri Hills, which literally means the blue C. Indian Navy mountains, got their name from the purplish blue flowers of D. Indian Police Neelakurinji that blossoms only once in 12 years. E. None of these. 705. Which country beat England and won boy's title at Answer: A WSF-World Junior Squash team championship? Explanation A. Egypt The Indian Railways launched ‘Mission Satyanishtha’ and a B. Switzerland programme on Ethics in Public Governance, in a first-of-its- C. Pakistan kind event, at a day-long function held at National Rail D. India Museum, New Delhi. E. None of these 702. Who conferred with INFRA Icon Award? Answer: A A. ONGC Explanation B. NTPC Egypt defeated England, 2-0 to win the boy’s title at the C. BSNL WSF-World Junior Squash team championship in Chennai. D. NSDL 706. Which state government has announced to E. None of these implement its own Food Security Act from October? Answer: A A. Rajasthan Explanation B. Bihar Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) was awarded the C. Odisha INFRA Icon Award in the ‘Global Energy’ category at the D. Karnataka mid-day INFRA Icons Awards 2018, in Mumbai. E. Gujrat 703. Who has been appointed as the CEO for India Answer: C HSBC? Explanation A. Jayant Rikhye

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced that 709. What is the rank of India in the United Nation’s E- the state government would implement its own food security Government Development Index (EGDI) 2018? act from October 2 this year. A. 90 B. 95 C. 96 D. 99 E. None of these Answer: C Explanation India has jumped 22 places to 96th rank to break into the top 100 of the United Nation’s E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2018. Denmark, with an index value of 0.9150, topped the 2018 E-Government Development Survey. The E-Government survey is released by the United Nations in every two years. 710. Which country has topped the 2018 E-Government Development Survey? A. Denmark B. Australia C. Republic of Korea 707. On which date every year World Breastfe D. UK eding Week is celebrated? E. None of these A. August 1 to 5 Answer: A B. August 1 to 7 Explanation C. August 2nd week India has jumped 22 places to 96th rank to break into the top D. August 1 to 8 100 of the United Nation’s E-Government Development E. None of these Index (EGDI) 2018. Denmark, with an index value of Answer: B 0.9150, topped the 2018 E-Government Development Explanation Survey. The E-Government survey is released by the United World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 Nations in every two years. to 7 August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the 711. To which country United States has eased export health of babies around the world. controls for high-technology product sales? 708. Which of the following Payments Bank did RBI A. India asked to stop adding new customers with immediate B. China effect? C. Korea A. Aditya Birla Nuvo. D. Nepal B. India Post Payment bank E. None of these C. Airtel Payment bank Answer: A D. Paytm Payment bank Explanation E. None of these The United States has eased export controls for high- Answer: D technology product sales to India by elevating its status to a Explanation Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 (STA-1) country. The Paytm Payments Bank has stopped enrolment of new information was shared by US Commerce Secretary Wilbur customers on its platform following observations made by Ross. the Reserve Bank of India, four people with knowledge of the matter said. 101 | P a g e

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712. Which of the following state government has E. None of these launched a smartphone distribution scheme called Answer: D 'Mobile Tihar' under Sanchar Kranti Yojna? Explanation A. Tamilnadu Invest India and the UAE Minister for Artificial Intelligence B. Orissa (AI) signed an MoU for India – UAE Artificial Intelligence C. Chhattisgarh Bridge in New Delhi. This partnership will generate an D. Goa estimated USD 20 billion in economic benefits during the E. None of these next decade for both countries. Answer: C 716. Which of the following application launched 4 Explanation person group video calling? Actress and Chhattisgarh CM Raman A. Google Duo Singh launched a smartphone distribution scheme B. WhatsApp called ‘Mobile Tihar’ under Sanchar Kranti Yojna. C. Facebook Messanger 713. Which company has become the most valued D. Skype company in India? E. None of these A. TCS Answer: B B. Reliance Industries Limited Explanation C. HCL Both Android and iOS users can now hold audio and video D. Infosys conversations with up to four people. The ability to make E. None of these video calls in WhatsApp (owned by Facebook) was first Answer: B launched in 2016. Explanation 717. Which among the following NASA's Satellites was India’s richest person Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance sent with mission in search for new planets? Industries Limited (RIL) beat Tata Consultancy Services A. Voyager (TCS) to become the most valued company in India. B. TESS 714. Which state government Government has signed an C. CALIPSO MoU with a private trust Sohanlalji Buladeviji Ojha D. Terra Gaushala Samiti to build its first 'Cow Sanctuary', a E. None of these shelter for 10000 cows? Answer: B A. Orissa Explanation B. Assam NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), the C. Rajasthan newest planet hunter, has started its search for planets D. Bihar around nearby stars. TESS was launched in April 2018. It E. Madhya Pradesh began its science operations on July 25. It is expected to Answer: C transmit its first series of science data back to Earth in Explanation August. Rajasthan Government signed an MoU with a private trust 718. Which has become the first state in the country to Sohanlalji Buladeviji Ojha Gaushala Samiti to build its first implement National Policy on Biofuels unveiled by Union ‘Cow Sanctuary’, a shelter for 10000 cows. Government in May 2018? 715. Where did UAE Artificial Intelligence Bridge going A. Rajasthan to setup? B. Gujarat A. Abu Dhabi C. Orissa B. Dubai D. Maharashtra C. Mumbai E. None of these D. New Delhi Answer: A

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Explanation Explanation Rajasthan became first state in the country to implement Union Government has imposed safeguard duty of 25% on National Policy on Biofuels unveiled by Union Government import of solar cells (whether or not assembled in modules in May 2018. Its implementation was approved by high- or panels) from China and Malaysia. power Biofuel Authority. It was also decided that state 722. What is a new shape discovered by American and Government will release Biofuel Rules, 2018. Spanish Scientists? 719. The Central government decided to set up a high A. Cubanoid level empowered panel to resolve issues plaguing the B. Scutoid power sector and revive stressed assets. Who will head C. Trapezium this panel? D. None of these A. Rajnath Singh E. Both a and b B. RS Sharma Answer: B C. Ajay Tyagi Explanation D. Sinha American and Spanish Scientists have discovered a new E. None of these shape called ‘scutoid’ while studying nature’s way of Answer: D moulding tissue to form the skin, cavity linings and the Explanation building blocks of organs. The shape has five sides on one The Central government decided to set up a high level end and six on the other and a triangular surface on one of its empowered panel to resolve issues plaguing the power longer edges. sector and revive stressed assets. head of this panel is 723. Name the optical remote sensing satellite launched Pradeep Kumar Sinha. by China to monitor Belt and Road Initiative? 720. What is the name of desktop software launched by A. Gaofen-10 IT ministry to enable editing of text printed on scanned B. Gaofen-11 documents and it can be downloaded for free from its C. Gaofen-13 website? D. Gaofen-15 A. e-Aksharayan E. None of these B. e-Vidhan Answer: B C. UTTAM app Explanation D. Wings China has successfully launched an optical remote sensing E. None of these satellite – Gaofen-11, as part of its high-resolution Earth Answer: A observation project which will also provide data for the Belt Explanation and Road Initiative (BRI. The satellite can be used for land The IT ministry launched a desktop software e- survey, urban planning, road network design, agriculture, Aksharayan to enable editing of text printed on scanned and disaster relief. documents and it can be downloaded for free from its 724. Which state will set up of a state-of-the-art B-Hub, website. which will have a scale-up manufacturing facility for 721. How much percent of safeguard duty imposes on Biopharma based R&D? import of solar cells by the government from China and A. Telangana Malaysia? B. Andhra Pradesh A. 20% C. Orissa B. 23% D. Maharashtra C. 25% E. None of these D. 26% Answer: A E. None of these Explanation Answer: C

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Telangana will set up of a state-of-the-art B-Hub, which will 728. Which telecom company has launched the have a scale-up manufacturing facility for Biopharma based “Bandwith on Demand” platform for business? R&D. A. BSNL 725. What is tagline of tricolour logo for geographical B. Bharti Airtel indication (GI)? C. Vodafone A. Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India D. Aircel B. Individual Treasury of Incredible India E. None of these C. Incidental Treasures of Individual India Answer: B D. Invaluable Treasures of Individual India Explanation E. None of these Telecom major Bharti Airtel launched its “Bandwith on Explanation Demand” platform globally to enable businesses manage Answer: A bandwidth requirements on a real-time basis. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under 729. The State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index has Ministry of Commerce and Industry has unveiled tricolour been jointly prepared by the Bureau of Energy logo for geographical indication (GI) certified products. The Efficiency (BEE) and______logo has tagline “Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India” A. Planning Commssion printed below it. B. Finance Ministry 726. How many Indian companies have been listed in the C. NITI Aayog 2018 Fortune 500 Companies list? D. SEBI A. 7 E. None of these B. 9 Answer: C C. 11 Explanation D. 15 The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an E. None of these Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), has released the ‘State Answer: A Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index’, which assesses state Explanation policies and programmes aimed at improving energy Seven Indian companies have made it to the latest Fortune efficiency across various sectors. 500 list of the world’s biggest corporations in terms of 730. The 23rd Asian Athletics Championships will be revenue. held in which country? 727. As per the Cabinet approval, the Agricultural A. Bhubaneswar, India Scientists’ Recruitment Board (ASRB) will be B. Doha, Qatar restructured to have how many members? C. Incheon, South Korea A. 2 D. None of these B. 3 E. Jakarta, Indonesia C. 4 Answer: B D. 5 Explanation E. 7 The 23rd Asian Athletics Championships will be held in Answer: C Doha,Qatar from April 19 to April 24, 2019. Explanation 731. Who among the following has been awarded with Restructuring of Agricultural Scientists’ Recruitment Board the Outstanding Parliamentarian Awards 2017? (ASRB) that will now be a 4 Member body instead of 3 A. Bhartruhari Mahtab Members and have a Chairperson and 3 Members. ASRB B. Dinesh Trivedi would be for a period of three years or till attainment of 65 C. Ghulam Nabi Azad years of age, whichever is earlier. D. E. Hukmdev Narayan Yadav

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Answer: A Answer: B Explanation Explanation Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF), the marketers of the popular Amul brand of milk and dairy products, was awarded the ‘Marketer of the Year’ award by the International Advertising Association of India (IAAI. The award was received by RS Sodhi, the Managing Director (MD) of GCMMF 735. Who has introduced a chatbot named Ask Motabhai? A. HDFC Bank B. SEBI C. NSE

732. Name the company which has topped the Fortune D. BSE 500 Companies 2018 list. E. None of these A. General Motors Answer: D B. Amazon Explanation C. Boeing BSE has introduced a chatbot named Ask Motabhai. Itis D. Walmart built using ShepHertz Applied AI Services on Microsoft’s E. None of these Artificial Intelligence platform. Answer: D 736. What is the time limit to support Indian Entities Explanation bidding for strategically important infrastructure The Overall Ranking has been topped by Walmart ($500,343 projects abroad? M), second is Exxon Mobil and third is Berkshire Hathaway. A. 2018 733. Karman Kaur Thandi is associated with which B. 2019 sports? C. 2020 A. Tennis D. 2022 B. Hockey E. 2023 C. Badminton Answer: E D. None of these Explanation E. Basketball Union Cabinet has approved first extension of Concessional Answer: A Financing Scheme (CFS) for another five years from 2018 to Explanation 2023 to support Indian Entities bidding for strategically Karman Kaur Thandi from Delhi has become only the 6th important infrastructure projects abroad. Indian woman tennis player to crack the top-200 rankings in 737. What is the name of World’s first intertidal art singles and is now ranked exactly 200 in the WTA list. gallery opens in Maldives? Karman, backed by A. Coralarium 734. Which of the following has been awarded the B. Arterial ‘Marketer of the Year’ award by the International C. Moran Bondaroff Advertising Association of India (IAAI)? D. Marlborough Contemporary A. Hindustan Unilever E. None of these B. Amul Answer: A C. LIC Explanation D. Nestle E. None of these

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An intertidal art gallery named Coralarium was opened in The Conference will be inaugurated by Amitabh Kant, CEO, the Maldives. It is filled with around 30 sculptures acting as NITI Aayog. a habitat for coral and other marine species. 741. Who launches Dedicated Portal FOCAL For Cargo 738. Who was reappointed as non-executive director on Owners And Shippers ? the board of Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd A. IWAI (HDFC)? B. Indian Army A. Deepak Parekh C. Indian Navy B. J.J. Irani D. Indian Police C. Keki Mistry E. None of these D. Adthiya Puri Answer: C E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has Explanation launched a dedicated portal to connect cargo owners and Deepak Parekh was reappointed as non-executive director on shippers with real-time data on the availability of vessels. the board of Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd The portal has been named as the Forum of Cargo Owners (HDFC) and Logistics Operators (FOCAL) and it will facilitate 739. With which country India has signed an responses from the logistics operators against the agreement on financial and technical cooperation requirement raised by cargo owners and vice-versa. focusing on sustainable urban development and 742. Who won 6th Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix renewable energy? recently? A. Russia A. Lewis Hamilton B. China B. Daniel Ricciardo C. Germany C. Sebastian Vettel D. Iraq D. Max Verstappen E. None of these E. None of these Answer: C Explanation Explanation Answer: A India and Germany have signed an agreement on financial Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes won the Hungarian Grand Prix and technical cooperation focusing on sustainable urban for the 6th time, at the Hungaroring circuit, in Hungary. This development and renewable energy. The government-to- is the 67th career victory for Lewis Hamilton. government Umbrella Agreement on Financial Cooperation 743. Which of the following test did the Navy recently and Technical Co-operation 2017 is worth about 5,000 perform on the Shore Based Test Facility (SBTF) in thousand crore rupees. Goa? 740. Who will inaugurate conference For Development A. LCA Naval Prototype 1 Of Islands? B. LCA Naval Prototype 2 A. Amitabh Kant C. LCA Naval Prototype 3 B. Suresh Kumar D. LCA Naval Prototype 4 C. Naresh Iyer E. None of these D. Dinesh Gupta Answer: B E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Naval Explanation Prototype 2 (NP2) successfully landed on the Shore Based NITI Aayog will host an Investors’ Conference at Pravasi Test Facility (SBTF) in Goa. This trial is a milestone Bharatiya Kendra for the Holistic Development of Islands. towards completion of CCT trials of LCA Navy.

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744. Recently Union Government has set up the North National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is getting an East Venture Fund (NEVF) for North East Region. What unsecured loan of Rs 25,000 crore from State Bank of India is the capital commitment to the fund? for 10 years with 3 years of moratorium on repayments. A. 25 crore 747. Which ministry has launched the Mission Solar B. 50 crore Charkha for implementation of 50 Solar Charkha C. 1000 crore Clusters across the country with a budget of Rs.550 crore D. 100 crore for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20? E. 200 crore A. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Answer: D (MSME) Explanation B. Ministry of Power North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. C. Ministry of Textiles (NEDFi) under the Ministry of Development of North D. Both B and C Eastern Region (DoNER) has set up the North East Venture E. Ministry of Culture Fund (NEVF) for North East Region.The capital Answer: A commitment to the fund is Rs.100.00 crore with an initial Explanation contribution of Rs.75.00 crore consisting of Rs.45.00 crore Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) from Ministry of DoNER and Rs.30.00 crore from NEDFi. has launched the Mission Solar Charkha for implementation 745. Recently which of the following ministry has of 50 Solar Charkha Clusters across the country with a launched “SAATHI” initiative? budget of Rs.550 crore for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20. A. Ministry of Human Resource Development 748. Who has launched Move Hack, a global mobility B. Ministry of Power hackathon to crowdsource solutions aimed at the future C. Ministry of Textiles of mobility in India? D. Both B and C A. NITI Ayog E. Ministry of Culture B. NABARD Answer: D C. SIDBI Explanation D. RBI Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Power have joined E. None of these hands under the initiative SAATHI(Sustainable and Answer: A Accelerated Adoption of efficient Textile technologies to Explanation Help Small Industries) in order to sustain and accelerate the NITI Aayog has launched Move Hack, a global mobility adoption of energy efficient textile technologies in hackathon to crowdsource solutions aimed at the future of thepowerloom sector and cost savings due to use of such mobility in India. technology. 749. Where did India and USA Military Cooperation 746. Recently National Highways Authority of India Meeting begins? (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding A. Bangalore with which bank for a Long Term, unsecured Loan of Rs B. Mumbai 25,000 Crore? C. Kolkata A. HDFC D. New Delhi B. SBI E. None of these C. ICICI Answer: D D. PNB Explanation E. OBC The meeting was co-chaired by Lt Gen Satish Dua, Chief of Answer: B Integrated Defence Staff to the chairman, Chiefs of Staff Explanation Committee (CISC) and Lt Gen Bryan Fenton, Deputy Commander, Indo-Pacific Command. External Minister

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Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Emmerson Mnangagwa won 50.8 percent of votes to 44.3 would meet their US counterparts in 2 plus 2 meeting in percent for opposition leader Nelson Chamisa of MDC September in New Delhi. party. He needed over 50 percent of the vote to secure 750. How much amount did Union Cabinet at a meeting victory without a second-round run-off. chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved 753. Where did the Yatra was launched? the raising of Extra Budgetary Resources (EBR) for the A. Mumbai Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) during 2018-19? B. Kolkata A. Rs 10,000 cr C. Raipur B. Rs 15,000 cr D. None of these C. Rs 12,000 cr E. Varanasi D. Rs 18,000 cr Answer: C E. Rs 20,000 cr Explanation Answer: B The Startup India Yatra was launched on July 30th in Explanation Raipur. Students queued up in large numbers to register for The Union Cabinet at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister the first boot camp at Raipur. Narendra Modi has approved raising of Extra Budgetary 754. Who is appointed as the Chief Justice of J&K High Resources (EBR) of Rs 15,000 crore through NABARD for Court? the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) during 2018-19.The A. C.Hari Shankar funds will be utilized to achieve and sustain Open B. B.D.Ahmed Defecation Free (ODF) status in the villages across the C. Rajendra Menon country. D. Gita Mittal 751. What is the name of the world's first Hindi-speaking E. None of these humanoid robot? Answer: D A. Rashmi Explanation B. Chief Justice Gita Mittal has been appointed as the Chief C. IRA2.0 Justice of J&K HC. She is the acting Chief Justice of Delhi D. Chatbot HC. E. None of these 755. Who has been appointed as Secretary (East) in the Answer: A Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)? Explanation A. Subhash Chandra Garg Ranchi-based software developer Ranjit Srivastava is B. T. S. Tirumurti developing the world’s first Hindi-speaking humanoid robot C. Vijay Thakur Singh called Rashmi. The robot will speak Bhojpuri, Marathi, and D. Ruchi Ghanashyam English, and is equipped with facial expressions and E. None of these recognition systems. He was made with the inspiration of Answer: C Hong Kong-made humanoid ‘Sophia’ in 2016. Explanation 752. Who wins Presidential election in Zimbabwe? Vijay Thakur Singh appointed as Secretary (East) in the A. Emmerson Mnangagwa Ministry of External Affairs. Ms. Vijay Thakur Singh is B. Robert Mugabe currently India’s envoy to Ireland and will take over as C. Morgan Tsvangirai Secretary from October 1 after superannuation of Preeti D. Benjamin Netanyahu Saran on September 30. E. None of these 756. Which place GST council meeting to be held Answer: A recently to discuss about MSME Sector suggestions? Explanation A. New Delhi B. Chennai

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C. Hyderabad D. SIDBI D. Mumbai E. None of these E. None of these Answer: B Answer: A Explanation Explanation FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), the women’s wing of GST council meeting to held and to discuss MSME Sector’s Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry suggestions and concerns in New Delhi. The meeting is (FICCI) has launched WOW (Wellness of Women) mobile headed by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi. application aimed at creating awareness on preventive In its last meeting, the GST Council reduced tax rates on healthcare for women across the country. over 80 items and exempted sanitary napkins, rakhis, stone, 760. Which state launches Shaur Nahin mobile marble, wooden deities and Saal leaves from GST. application? 757. Which State has recently made the e-way bill A. Himachal Pradesh mandatory? B. Madhya Pradesh A. Uttar Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu B. West Bengal D. Kerala C. Telangana E. Orissa D. Kerala Answer: A E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched Explanation ‘horn not ok’ awareness campaign and ‘shaur nahin’ (no Kerala government has made e-way bill mandatory for inter- noise) mobile application. The main aim is to spread State goods movements as it concerns at the loss of revenue awareness of unnecessary blowing horn as it creates over Rs. 400 crore. To implement it, the government has unnecessary noise pollution. planned to set up 190 inspection squads. 761. Which country got warning from UNICEF about 758. Name the program launched by Invest India under the outbreak of cholera ? Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) A. Pakistan in partnership with energy companies? B. Yemen A. Integrate to Innovate Programme C. Indonesia B. Integrate to Intelligence Programme D. Iran C. Integrated Innovate Programme E. None of these D. Integrate to Innovative Programme Answer: B E. None of these Explanation Answer: A World Health Organization (WHO) warned Yemen may be Explanation on the verge of another cholera epidemic, which could be Invest India under Department of Industrial Policy and deadlier than previous ones because of widespread Promotion (DIPP) in partnership with energy companies has malnutrition in the war-torn country. launched Integrate to Innovate Programme for startups in 762. Which of the following firm is planning to provide energy sector. It is three-month programme for startups in optical fibre network and to open 12,000 new mobile sites the power sector aims to foster collaboration between across Tamil Nadu? startups and large corporations of the energy sector. A. Reliance Jio 759. Which of the following has launched WOW mobile B. Bharti Airtel app to create awareness on preventive healthcare? C. Tata DoCoMo A. FEMA D. BSNL B. FICCI E. Aircel C. SEBI Answer: B

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Explanation India’s Airport Authority of India (AAI) joint ventures with Bharti Airtel plans to provide optical fibre network in Tamil the Airport & Aviation Services in Sri Lanka to run the loss- Nadu. Being the telecommunications provider, it aims to making Mattala airport, located in Sri Lanka’s Southern improve network connectivity in the State. Currently, Tamil Province. Nadu has a fibre network for 14,000 km. With Bharti 766. Which state government recently launched Airtel’s plan for a rollout of 3,000 km of fresh optic fibre, it ‘Swachhameva Jayate’ a rural cleanliness and sanitation would touch 17,000 km in 2021. campaign? 763. Which state retained the first position on the A. Bihar National Council for Applied and Economic Research B. Assam (NCAER)’s 2018 State Investment Potential Index? C. Karnataka A. Delhi D. Telangana B. Tamilnadu E. Tamilnadu C. Kerala Answer: C D. Andhra Pradesh Explanation E. Punjab In order to achieve the status of Open Defecation Free Answer: B (ODF), Karnataka launched “Swachhameva Jayate” a rural Explanation cleanliness and sanitation campaign. This campaign will aim Delhi emerged the most-attractive for investors on the top to boost the Swachh Survkekshan Grameen in all the position on the National Council for Applied and Economic districts with the help of school children. Research (NCAER)’s 2018 State Investment Potential Index. 767. Which of the following payments bank has been Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh retained their first and recently barred by the RBI from adding new customers second positions in state wise. over discrepancies in adherence to KYC norms? 764. Which country researchers ‘create’ world’s first A. Fino Payments Bank single-chromosome yeast ? B. India Post Payments Bank A. Chinese C. Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank B. Japanese D. Jio Payments Bank C. Portuguese E. Airtel Payment Bank D. Spanish Answer: A E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Reserve Bank of India observed that a few Fino Payments Explanation Bank accounts had deposits in excess of the stipulated Researchers from China have claimed to have created the amount of Rs.1 lakh. According to RBI’s operating world’s first single-chromosome yeast while not affecting guidelines for payments banks, a customer can make the majority of its functions. The researchers involved in the deposits of up to Rs1 lakh per account in a year. Such banks creation are molecular biologists from the Centre for cannot accept deposits beyond this limit. Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences in China. 768. Which company won the country's recent gas 765. The Mattala Airport which is often in the news is distribution network auction? located at A. Adani group A. Bangladesh B. Indian Oil Corporation B. Sri Lanka C. Bharat Gas Resources Ltd C. Indonesia D. Torrent Gas Pvt. Ltd D. China E. ONGC E. None of these Answer: A Answer: B Explanation Explanation

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Gautam Adani’s group won the gas distribution network A. Uttar Pradesh auctions. It gained rights to sell Compressed Natural Gas B. Andhra Pradesh (CNG) in 11 cities, including Allahabad. In the country’s C. Kerala biggest City Gas Distribution (CGD) Adani won 6 cities on D. Tamil Nadu its own and another 5 in joint ventures with state-owned E. None of these Indian Oil Corp (IOC. Answer: A 769. Which of the following player has become the fourth Explanation youngest debutant in men's ODI cricket, recently? The Mughalsarai station got a new name after Uttar Pradesh A. Yodhin Punja Governor Ram Naik. Bhartiya (BJP) National B. Gurdeep Singh President Amit Shah inaugurated the renamed station. It is C. Mujeeb Ur Rahman located on the main Howrah-Delhi Grand Chord line. D. Rohit Kumar Paudel 773. What is the scheme launched by Bihar CM Nitish E. Rashid Khan Kumar for a girl child recently? Answer: D A. Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestam Explanation B. Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana Nepalese cricketer Rohit Kumar Paudel, aged 15 years and C. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao 335 days, has become the fourth youngest debutant in men’s D. Balika Samridhi Yojna ODI cricket. Rohit made his debut against the Netherlands in E. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana the second ODI at the VRA Ground in Amstelveen. Answer: B 770. Which country won Women's Hockey Tournament? Explanation A. Netherlands Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched ‘Mukhyamantri B. Pakistan Kanya Utthan Yojana’, a scheme for the girl child. The C. Spain scheme will provide Rs.54,100 for a girl child from her birth D. India until she graduates. This is to express the State E. None of these government’s resolve for the empowerment of women. The Answer: A ‘scheme will be run by three departments namely education, Explanation health and social welfare. The Chief Minister also said that Kitty van Male, top scorer at the Women’s Hockey the amount under the ‘Bicycle Yojna’ will be increased from Tournament. Spain won the third-place match by beating Rs.2500 to Rs.3000. Australia 3-1 to claim their first ever World Cup medal. 774. Which country joined with India to deepen bilateral India finished the tournament at the 8th spot. ties on health, tourism, defence and security? 771. Who won gold in BWF World Championships 2018 A. Saudi Arabia in Nanjing? B. Kyrgyzstan A. P.V.Sindhu C. Indonesia B. Tai Tzu-ying D. Pakistan C. E. None of these D. Carolina Marin Answer: B E. None of these Explanation Answer: D External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Kyrgyzstan Explanation Foreign Minister Erlan Abdyldaev discussed possible areas The 2018 BWF World Championships is a badminton of collaboration and the areas discussed during the bilateral tournament which was held at Nanjing Youth Olympic meeting includes political and parliamentary exchanges, Games Sports Park Arena in Nanjing, China. defense and security, science and technology, economic, 772. Which state renamed Mughal Sarai junction as health and tourism. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya recently?

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775. How many percentage cash back for digital try to set a world record along the way. Poco-poco is the transactions are announced by GST Council ? original culture of Indonesia and it’s a native dance. A. 20% 778. How many Indonesians performed poco-poco dance B. 15% to promote Asian Games 2018 and to set a world record C. 45% along the way? D. 35% A. 75,000 E. None of these B. 60,000 Answer: A C. 70,000 Explanation D. 65,000 Finance Minister Piyush Goyal announces 20% Cashback E. 66,000 upto Rs 100 for the Digital Transactions done via BHIM, Answer: D Rupay or USSD mode. The main aim of the meeting on the Explanation concerns and suggestions of the Micro, Small and Medium Indonesia’s Capital city Jakarta and the city of Palembang Enterprises. on Sumatra will jointly host Asian Games from August 18, 776. Which ministry launched Defence India Startup 2018. Indonesian president Joko Widodo along Challenge? with 65,000 Indonesians performed a mass dance through A. Defence Ministry the streets of Jakarta to promote the Asian Games 2018 and B. Finance ministry try to set a world record along the way. Poco-poco is the C. External Affairs Ministry original culture of Indonesia and it’s a native dance. D. Railways Ministry 779. Who won European Tour Title ? E. None of these A. Gaganjeet Bhullar Answer: A B. Arjun Atwal Explanation C. Jyoti Randhawa Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Defence D. Neeraj Singh India Startup Challenge in Bengaluru, Karnataka. E. None of these Recognising the first set of incubators for these challenges Answer: A the ministry has also signed an MoU with 5 incubators. IIM Explanation Ahmedabad, IIT Mumbai, Forge IIT Madras, and T hub who Gaganjeet Bhullar golf player won around 9 Asian Tour will work in tandem to provide solutions for defence titles. He became the most successful Indian player on Asian requirements in Airforce, Navy and for Army. Tour. He defeated Anthony Quayle of Australia. 777. Which country hosts Asian Games 2018 from 780. Who resigned her position as CEO of PepsiCo? August 18? A. Ramon Laguarta A. Nepal B. Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi B. Japan C. Chitra Ramkrishna C. Indonesia D. Ashu Suyash D. China E. None of these E. None of these Answer: B Answer: C Explanation Explanation Indian origin business executive Indra K. Nooyi will step Indonesia’s Capital city Jakarta and the city of Palembang down as the Chief Executive of global food and beverages on Sumatra will jointly host Asian Games from August 18, major PepsiCo, Inc. in October. However, Nooyi will remain 2018. Indonesian president Joko Widodo along the Chairman of the company until early 2019 to ensure a with 65,000 Indonesians performed a mass dance through smooth and seamless transition. President Ramon Laguarta, the streets of Jakarta to promote the Asian Games 2018 and 54, will succeed the 62-year-old Nooyi effective Oct. 3,

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 becoming Pepsi’s sixth CEO. Nooyi will remain as chairman trade union setup between United States and its long-time until early 2019. trading partners, including China, the EU and Canada. 781. The launch of India's second Moon mission 784. Where did the Indian army has conducted the final Chandrayaan-2 has been delayed for the second time co-ordinating conference for the Joint Military Exercise from October to (MILEX-18)? A. April 2019 A. Mumbai B. December 2018 B. Pune C. March 2019 C. Kolkata D. January 2019 D. Chennai E. None of these E. None of these Answer: D Answer: B Explanation Explanation Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed The Indian army has conducted the final co-ordinating Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to moon to January conference for the Joint Military Exercise (MILEX-18) in 2019. This will be second time mission has been postponed. Pune. MILEX-18 will be held at the Foreign Training Node The ambitious mission was earlier planned to be launched in at Aundh Military Station in Pune, Maharashtra in April 2018 and was later fixed for October 2018. With this September. delay, India may lose fourth position in the world for soft- 785. Which bike maker company signs MoU for plant at landing on the moon to Israel as it too planning to launch telangana? moon mission in December 2018. A. Bajaj Hero 782. Google officially launched Android 9.0 named B. Moto Corp A. KitKat C. TVS Royal Enfield. B. Froyo D. Bike-Maker Benelli C. Pie E. None of these D. Donut Answer: D E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The Bike-Maker Benelli would initially start assembling Explanation CKD (Completely Knocked Down) kits of the bike for Google has rolled out the ninth version of its mobile Benelli to assemble, manufacture bikes and import exclusive operating system — Android P or Android ‘Pie’ — and it range of the bikes from Italy and SouthEast Asian regions. wants to take care of your “digital wellbeing”. About Beneli Benelli is one of the oldest Italian motorcycle- 783. Where did the ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting manufacturer and has a presence in over 60 countries such as happen recently? America, Africa, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. A. Singapore 786. Article 35A gives special status to the State and B. New york People of C. Sydney A. Jammu & Kashmir D. Abruzzo B. Telangana E. None of these C. Assam Answer: A D. Goa Explanation E. Orissa Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong chaired the 51st Answer: A Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Explanation Ministers meeting in Singapore. The main aim of the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra observed that the meeting is to meet the need for ASEAN countries and also Supreme Court will hear whether Article 35A is violative of the basic structure of the Constitution. Article 35A gives

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 special status to the State and people of Jammu and D. Jharkhand Kashmir. Basic structure is a collective term coined by a 13- E. None of these judge Bench in the historic Keshavananda Bharati case to Answer: B include a catena of fundamental rights, including the right to Explanation equality, non-discrimination, liberty, life and dignity, Gau rakshaks are protectors of cows who will now be known enshrined and preserved in the Constitution. as gau sanrakshaks – which means ‘guardians of cows’. The 787. India has become the 3rd Asian nation to get initiative has been taken to distinguish genuine gau rakshaks Strategic Trade Authorization-1 (STA - 1) status from from ruffians who resort to violence in the name of cow US. Two Asian nations which already got STA-1 status protection. Genuine gau rakshaks from six of the total 13 from US are districts in Uttarakhand have been identified and will be A. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia issued identity cards. B. China and Singapore 790. Muthuvel Karunanidhi was the former Chief C. Japan and South Korea Minister of which state? D. Iran and Bangladesh A. Kerala E. None of these B. Tamilnadu Answer: C C. Karnataka Explanation D. Andhra Pradesh Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra observed that the E. Telangana Supreme Court will hear whether Article 35A is violative of Answer: B the basic structure of the Constitution. Article 35A gives Explanation special status to the State and people of Jammu and DMK chief, Muthuvel Karunanidhi, passes away at 94. He Kashmir. Basic structure is a collective term coined by a 13- was made Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the first time in judge Bench in the historic Keshavananda Bharati case to 1969. His five reigns as chief minister spanned from 1969- include a catena of fundamental rights, including the right to 1971, 1971-1976, 1989-1991, 1996-2001 and 2006-2011. equality, non-discrimination, liberty, life and dignity, He also became a popular screenwriter for Tamil films. enshrined and preserved in the Constitution. After independence, ’s movement split into two. 788. Who inaugurates centenary celebrations of St Karunanidhi followed Annadurai, establishing the Davidar Thomas College, Thrissur ? Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in 1949. He was the party’s A. Shri Ram Nath Kovind first treasurer and was elected to the assembly in 1957. B. Shri Nitin Gadkari 791. Where did 10th annual conference on oral C. Shri Suresh Prabhu implantology was held? D. Shri Arun Jaitley A. Kuala Lumpur E. None of these B. Tokyo Answer : A C. New Delhi Explanation D. New York President Ram Nath Kovind meet Chief Justice and other E. None of these Judges of Kerala High Court at Kochi before proceeding to Answer: C Thrissur. President will return to New Delhi this evening Explanation after a 3-day visit to Kerala. The 10th International conference on oral implantology was 789. Which of the following state in India will soon held in New Delhi to enhance the awareness and knowledge become the first state to issue identity cards to gau on the latest innovations and technologies in oral rakshaks (protectors of cows)? implantology world over. A. Assam 792. The International Conference on Sustainable B. Uttarakhand Growth through Material Recycling was inaugurated in C. Bihar which Indian city?

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A. New Delhi D. August 08 B. Mumbai E. None of these C. Pune Answer: C D. Chandigarh Explanation E. None of these World Biofuel Day is observed every year on 10th August to Answer: A create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as Explanation an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and to highlight The conference was inaugurated by the Union Minister of the various efforts made by the Government in the biofuel Road Transport, Highways & Ganga Rejuvenation, Nitin sector Gadkari at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in New Delhi. The day- 796. Which language has become the first Indian tribal long conference has 5 technical sessions on Circular language to get a Wikipedia edition in its own script? Economy in Material Recycling”, “Infrastructural Issues in A. ShantaliShantali Recycling Industry”, “Standardization and certification in B. Nimari Recycling Industry”, “Environmental Benefits of Material C. Rathi Recycling”, “Financial and Taxation issues in Recycling D. Tharu Industry”. E. None of these 793. When did ISRO to launch its heaviest satellite Answer: A GSAT 11? Explanation A. September 30 Shantali has become the first Indian tribal language to get a B. November 30 Wikipedia edition in its own script after the Santali C. December 31 Wikipedia went live earlier this month D. October 31 797. Ivan Duque was elected as President of which E. None of these country? Answer: B A. Malaysia Explanation B. Singapore Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) heaviest C. Norway satellite so far – the GSAT-11 (weighing over 5.7 D. Colombia tonnes i.e., 5,700-kg)- which the space agency had cleared E. None of these for launch in June, will take off a spaceport in French Answer: D Guiana on 30 November. Explanation 794. Who has appointed as Director and General Ivan Duque was sworn in as the newly elected President of Manager United India Insurance Company? Colombia. A. Gopalakrishnan 798. Which state government announced a special B. Gopakumar assistance of Rs 500 crore for OBC community to help C. Gokul Kumar them develop employment opportunities for the youth? D. Ramon Laguarta A. Telangana E. None of these B. Jharkhand Answer: B C. Uttar Pradesh Explanation D. Haryana United India Insurance Company appointed S Gopakumar as E. None of these its Director and General Manager with immediate effect. Answer: E 795. World Biofuel day observed on which day? Explanation A. August 21 Maharashtra Government announced a special assistance of B. August 15 Rs 500 crore for OBC community to help them develop C. August 10 employment opportunities for the youth.

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799. Which state government launched a round-the-clock D. Paytm information and grievance helpline for Scheduled Castes E. None of these (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) across the state? Answer: D A. Jharkhand Explanation B. Karnataka Digital payments major Paytm acquired Bengaluru-based C. Gujarat savings management start-up, Balance Technology for an D. Bihar undisclosed amount. E. None of these 803. Who has been got two-year extension as the chief of Answer: B the telecom regulator TRAI? Explanation A. Ram Sewak Sharma Karnataka launched a round-the-clock information and B. Rahul Khullar grievance helpline for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and C. Nandan Nilekani Scheduled Tribes (STs) across the state. D. Ram Sharan Sharma 800. Which of the following bank has launched a E. None of these payments machine called MOPAD? Answer: A A. Syndicate Bank Explanation B. Canara Bank Ram Sewak Sharma given two-year extension as the chief of C. State Bank of India the telecom regulator TRAI, according to an official order. D. Bank of Baroda 804. Mario Gomez related to which sports? E. None of these A. Cricket Answer: C B. Football Explanation C. Hockey State Bank of India launched a payments machine called D. Tennis MOPAD. The full form of MOPAD is Multi Option E. None of these Payment Acceptance Device. It is a Point of Sale (PoS) Answer: B terminal that will allow to facilitate transactions from cards Explanation to QR code based payments. Germany’s Mario Gomez retires from International Football. 801. The government raised import duties on 328 textile 805. Who has been named as the Indian contingent's products by up to how much percent? flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony? A. 10% A. Saina Nehwal B. 20% B. C. 25% C. D. 30% D. Neeraj Chopra E. None of these E. None of these Answer: B Answer: D Explanation Explanation The government raised import duties on 328 textile products Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra named the Indian by up to 20 per cent in the fourth such instance of higher contingent’s flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening tariffs being placed on inbound goods in 2018. ceremony to be held on August 18 in Jakarta. 802. Which of the following company has acquired 806. Poet Sumatheendra R. Nadig who passed away Bengaluru-based savings management start-up, Balance recently, he was famous poet of which of the following Technology for an undisclosed amount? language? A. Amazon A. Tamil B. Flipkart B. Telugu C. Shopclues C. Hindi

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D. Gujarati Medicinal Plant Board The main aim to promote Medicinal E. None of these and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) forest produced for livelihood Answer: E development of tribal people by promoting primary level Explanation value addition to MAPs produce from forest area at the Well-known Kannada poet and critic Sumatheendra R. grassroots level. Nadig has passed away. 810. Who has been appointed as part-time non-official 807. In which state Taiwan’s Wistron, a contract directors on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) board? manufacturer of Apple iPhones in India, has plans to A. Bharat Narotam Doshi invest Rs.1,150 crore? B. N Chandrasekaran A. Tamilnadu C. Swaminathan Gurumurthy B. Kerala D. Ashok Gulati C. Karnataka E. None of these D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: C E. Goa Explanation Answer: C The government appointed Swaminathan Gurumurthy and Explanation Satish Kashinath Marathe as part-time non-official directors Taiwan’s Wistron, a contract manufacturer of Apple iPhones on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) board, for a period of in India, has plans to invest Rs.1,150 crore in Karnataka four years. during the first phase of operations. 811. Recently, Indian Government extended e-visa 808. How many battalions of the National Disaster facility for citizens of Response Force (NDRF) did the Cabinet approve? A. 150 countries A. 1 B. 165 countries B. 2 C. 160 countries C. 6 D. 155 countries D. 4 E. 145 countries E. 8 Answer: B Answer: C Explanation Explanation Recently, Indian Government extended e-visa facility for The Union Cabinet approved for four more battalions of the citizens of 165 countries National Disaster Response Force (NDRF. The estimated 812. Which of the following becomes 1st Indian tribal cost for the approval is Rs.637 crore. It aimed at reducing language to get own Wikipedia edition? the response time considering the country’s vast geographic A. Santali area. B. Lamani 809. Who has signed MOU with National Medicinal C. Kotwalia Plant Board ? D. Magahi A. Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of E. None of these India Limited (TRIFED) Answer: A B. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Explanation C. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Santali becomes 1st Indian tribal language to get own D. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Wikipedia edition E. None of these 813. Which state is hosting the ‘One District One Answer: A Product’ Summit 2018? Explanation A. Andhra Pradesh Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of B. Kerala India Limited (TRIFED) has signed MOU with National C. Uttar Pradesh

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D. Assam Explanation E. None of these India’s first all-woman Special Weapons and Tactics Answer: C (SWAT) team for anti-terrorist operations has been inducted Explanation in Delhi Police. The 36 elite women commandos, hailing The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the from north-eastern states, have undergone rigorous training ‘One District One Product (ODOP)’ Summit in Lucknow, of around 15 months from specialists all across India and Uttar Pradesh on August 10, 2018. The summit has been abroad to handle urban situations as well as jungle organised by the Uttar Pradesh government to promote operations. traditional industries and spur local trade. During the 817. Which of the following has become the India’s first summit, with a tagline of ‘Nayi Udaan, Nayi Pehchan’. bank to introduce iris authentication for Aadhaar-based 814. Who will be India’s flag-bearer in the opening transactions through micro ATMs? ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games? A. ICICI Bank A. Hima Das B. Punjab National Bank B. Neeraj Chopra C. Axis Bank C. Manika Batra D. State Bank of India D. M. R. Poovamma E. Yes Bank E. None of these Answer: C Answer: B Explanation Explanation Axis Bank has become the India’s first bank to introduce Iris Javelin thrower star Neeraj Chopra from Haryana will be Scan Authentication feature for Aadhaar-based transactions India’s flag bearer in the opening ceremony of the 2018 through its micro ATM tablets. As per study conducted by Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. the International Centre for Biometric Research (ICBR), Iris 815. Who has been voted the most influential woman in scan technology is completely contactless and provides up to history as per the recent Readers of BBC History 98.2% authentication success rate and offers an edge over magazine poll? other prevalent biometric modes. A. Florence Nightingale 818. What is the theme of the 2018 International Youth B. Marie Curie Day (IYD)? C. Mother Teresa A. Youth Building Peace D. Marilyn Monroe B. Safe Spaces for Youth E. None of these C. Change Your World Answer: B D. Eradicate Negativity Explanation E. None of these Nobel prize winning scientist Marie Curie was the most Answer: B influential woman in this poll. The magazine ranked Polish Explanation born Curie at the top of a list of 100 women who changed The International Youth Day (IYD) is celebrated every year the world, for her role in treating cancer. on August 12 to recognize the efforts of the world’s youth in 816. India’s first all-woman Special Weapons and Tactics enhancing global society. The day is the brainchild of the (SWAT) team for anti-terrorist operations has been United Nations to draw attention to a given set of cultural inducted in which state / UT police ? and legal issues surrounding the youth of today. The 2018 A. Karnataka Police theme is “Safe Spaces for Youth”. B. Delhi Police 819. Which of the following state has used drone with C. Kerala Police camera to detect the cultivation of ganja plants? D. Assam Police A. Uttar Pradesh E. None of these B. Kerala Answer: B C. Tamil Nadu

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D. Karnataka 823. President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated 'One E. None of these District One Product' Summit in Answer: D A. Maharashtra Explanation B. Uttar Pradesh Excise Department of Karnataka has employed drones fitted C. West Bengal with camera for surveillance in areas vulnerable for D. Gujarat cultivation of ganja. It served well by founding banned crops E. None of these being cultivated in a clandestine manner in the Shivamogga Answer: B district of Karnataka. Explanation 820. What type of galaxy did the astronomers discover President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated ‘One District One lately using the Indian Telescope, (GMRT)? Product’ Summit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. One District A. Circular Galaxy One Product (ODOP) scheme will help each district of Uttar B. Spiral Galaxy Pradesh to manufacture one product. Under this ODOP C. Irregular Galaxy scheme, the state government has set a goal of providing D. Radio Galaxy employment to 25 lakh people in five years through the E. None of these financial assistance of Rs. 25,000 crores. Answer: D 824. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Explanation Welfare, which of the following northeastern State Astronomers, from Pune, used an Indian telescope, Giant emerge as new HIV hotspot? Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), and discovered the A. Nagaland most distant radio galaxy ever known. The galaxy is located B. Sikkim at a distance of 12 billion light-years. C. Mizoram 821. What is the ranking of India as per the D. Arunachal Pradesh Environmental Performance Index 2018? E. None of these A. 100 Answer: C B. 177 Explanation C. 143 According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, D. 121 Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura have emerged as the new E. None of these hotspots for HIV. Answer: B 825. Which bank partner with Paypal to offer Seamless Explanation Payment Experiences? According to the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranking, A. ICICI Bank India has been placed 177th rank out of 180 countries on the B. HDFC Bank Environmental Performance Index 2018. C. Dena bank 822. Which country hosts 2018 Asian Games? D. Canara Bank A. China E. None of these B. Indonesia Answer: B C. Singapore Explanation D. Malaysia HDFC Bank with Paypal to offer Seamless Payment E. None of these Experiences. Answer: B 826. Who launches Video Q&A App Cameos Aimed At Explanation Celebrities? 2018 Asian Games is held in Indonesia’s Jakarta and A. Snapchat Palembang. B. Yahoo C. Google

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D. Flipkart Answer: A E. None of these Explanation Explanation Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Vijaya Bank entered Answer: C into Bancassurance Deal Google launches Video Q&A App Cameos Aimed At 830. Which country opened Visa Application Centre in Celebrities Kolkata ? 827. Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation A. Israel (IRCTC) has decided to stop providing ‘free travel B. Pakistan insurance’ to its passengers starting C. Saudi Arabia A. September 1, 2018 D. Indonesia B. August 15, 2018 E. Iraq C. November 14, 2018 Answer: A D. October 2, 2018 Explanation E. None of these In a bid to encourage more Indian travelers to visit Israel, the Answer: A Middle East nation has opened a Visa Application Centre in Explanation Kolkata that would cater to West Bengal and seven Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation northeastern states. (IRCTC) has decided to stop free travel insurance starting 831. Where did India’s first genetic bank for wildlife September 1 and “free insurance will be optional”. The conservation inaugurated? insurance provided by the IRCTC had a maximum cover of A. New Delhi Rs. 10 lakh in case of a person’s death during a train B. Mumbai journey, Rs. 7.5 lakh if a person is disabled due to an C. Chennai accident, Rs. 2 lakh if injured and Rs. 10,000 for D. Hyderabad transportation of mortal remains. E. Kolkata 828. Which of the following place would become World's Answer: D richest place by 2020, According to the International Explanation Monetary Fund (IMF)? National Wildlife Genetic Resource Bank was inaugurated at A. London Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology’s (CCMB) B. Luxembourg Laboratory of Conservation of Endangered Species C. Hong Kong (LaCONES) facility in Hyderabad, Telanagana. D. Qatar 832. Prasar Bharati has tied up with which organization E. None of these to telecast the Independence Day programme live online? Answer: E A. Google Explanation B. Youtube According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Macau C. Facebook in China would overtake oil-rich Qatar with the highest per- D. Both a and b capita gross domestic product of any country or jurisdiction E. None of these on earth, by 2020. Answer: C 829. Which bank joined with Bajaj Allianz General Explanation Insurance for Bancassurance Deal ? Prasar Bharati has tied up with Google and YouTube to A. Vijaya Bank telecast the Independence Day programme live online. B. Yes Bank 833. Who launched road safety awareness video with C. Indian Bank Brand ambassador of road safety campaign actor D. Indian Overseas Bank Akshay Kumar? E. State Bank of India A. Nitin Gadkari

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B. Narendra Modi Rajasthan’s Jodhpur railway station was ranked the cleanest C. Rajnath Singh station in the A1 Category in a cleanliness report released by D. Nirmala Sitharaman the Ministry of Railways. E. None of these 837. The Centre dismissed Usha Ananthasubramanian as Answer: A MD and CEO of which Bank? Explanation A. Rakesh Sethi Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari B. Usha Ananthasubramanian launched road safety awareness video with Brand C. Jayakumar ambassador of road safety campaign actor Akshay Kumar in D. Suresh N Patel New Delhi E. None of these 834. Which country is considering to ban internet from Answer: B 12 am to 6 am daily for teenagers under 17 years of age? Explanation A. Singapore The Centre dismissed Usha Ananthasubramanian as MD and B. Canada CEO of Allahabad Bank, saying it was needed to secure the C. France interest of this public sector bank that she had led from May D. Malaysia 2017. E. None of these 838. ISRO has announced its plans to launch incubators Answer: D across India to support startups, who is the present Explanation chairman of ISRO? The Malaysian government is considering to ban internet A. Mylswamy Annadurai from 12 am to 6 am daily for teenagers under 17 years of B. Satish Dhawan age. C. A. S. Kiran Kumar 835. Which set has ranked first in the Ministry of D. Kailasavadivoo Sivan Housing and Urban Affairs’ Ease of Living Index? E. None of theset A. Hyderabad Answer: D B. Pune Explanation C. Chennai ISRO has announced its plans to launch incubators across D. Kolkata India to support startups working on building newer E. None of these solutions in rocketry, communication satellites and Answer: B applications based on remote sensing data. Explanation 839. Somnath Chatterjee who passed away recently, he Pune has ranked first while two more Maharashtra cities — was a ______Navi Mumbai and Greater Mumbai — figure in the second A. Former President and third spots in the Ministry of Housing and Urban B. Former Chief Justice of India Affairs’ Ease of Living Index. C. Former Lok Sabha Speaker 836. Which railway station was ranked the cleanest D. Former RBI Governor station in the A1 Category in a cleanliness report E. None of these released by the Ministry of Railways? Answer: C A. Kolkata railway station Explanation B. Mumbai railway station Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee passed C. Jodhpur railway station away. He was 89 D. Bangalore railway station 840. Balramji Das Tandon who passed away recently, he E. None of these was a governor of which state? Answer: C A. Maharashtra Explanation B. Haryana

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C. Punjab 844. How much crore rupees did PM Modi announces D. Uttar Pradesh aid for IIT Bombay? E. None of these A. Rs. 1,200 crore Answer: E B. Rs. 500 crore Explanation C. Rs. 1,000 crore Chhattisgarh Governor Balramji Das Tandon passed away D. Rs. 750 crore today at the age of 90 E. None of these 841. Famous sports person who passed Answer: C away recently, he was related to which sports? Explanation A. Race walk Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay will get 1000 B. Javelin Throw Cr financial aid under the status of Institution of Eminence C. High Jump (IoE. Prime Minister Modi also inaugurated the new D. Long Jump building of the Department of Energy Science and E. None of these Engineering and Centre for Environmental Science and Answer: A Engineering at IIT Bombay. Explanation 845. Who became the first bowler to take 100 Test Asian Games gold medallist athlete Hakam Singh passed wickets at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground? away in Sangrur, Punjab. He was 64. Singh won gold in 20 A. James Anderson km race walk event during the 1978 Asiad at Bangkok B. Stuart Broad 842. Lionel Messi named as the captain of C. Chris Woakes A. Chelsea F.C. D. Sam Curran B. Liverpool F.C. E. Ben Strokes C. Real Madrid C.F. Answer: A D. FC Barcelona Explanation E. None of these England fast bowler James Anderson (36-year-old) became Answer: D the first bowler to take 100 Test wickets at the iconic Lord’s Explanation Cricket Ground when he dismissed India opener Murali Lionel Messi has succeeded Andres Iniesta as captain of Vijay on day four of the second Test in the ongoing five- Barcelona, after the Spaniard ended his 22-year stay at the match Test series against India. club to join Japanese side Vissel Kobe in May. 846. India will participate for the first time in the joint 843. In a cleanliness report released by the Ministry of SCO Peace Mission Exercise, being conducted from Railways, which of the following railway stations August 22-29 at captured the first two spots as India's cleanest A1 A. Pakisthan Category stations? B. Kazakhstan A. Tirupati and Vijayawada C. Japan B. Jodhpur and Jaipur D. China C. Bandra and Hyderabad E. Russia D. Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam Answer: E E. Jodhpur and Tirupathi Explanation Answer: B India will participate for the first time in the joint SCO Peace Explanation Mission Exercise, a part of Shanghai Cooperation In a cleanliness report released by the Ministry of Railways, Organization (SCO) initiatives, being conducted by Central Jodhpur and Jaipur of North Western Railway in Rajasthan Military Commission of Russia from August 22-29 at captured the first two spots in the A1 Category stations. Chebarkul.

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847. Which bank ranked as India’s Most Patriotic Brand A. Punjab ? B. Uttar Pradesh A. Indian Bank C. Maharashtra B. Canara Bank D. Assam C. State Bank of India E. None of these D. Indian Overseas Bank Answer: A E. Bank of Baroda Explanation Answer: C The Punjab Government will start ‘Tatkal Sewa’ for Explanation property registration across the state from 13th August 2018. According to a survey conducted by UK-based online The state government has fixed the sum of Rs 5,000 as market research data, companies followed by Tata Motors, facilitation charges to seek appointment for ‘tatkal’ (instant) Patanjali, Reliance Jio and BSNL. The survey, which registration for properties. Beside this, an hour-long slot covered 152 brands across 11 categories, is based on data from 9 am to 10 am has been reserved for availing the collected online by YouGov Omnibus among 1,193 service under instant mode. respondents in the country. 851. Which Indian author has won the 2018 Hindu 848. Which state to inaugurate its first licensed Hisar Playwright Award 2018? Airport ? A. Keval Arora A. Haryana B. Sneh Sapru B. Madhya pradesh C. Swetanshu Bora C. Tamil Nadu D. Annie Zaidi D. Kerala E. None of these E. None of these Answer: D Answer: A Explanation Explanation The Hindu Playwright Award 2018 went to Annie Zaidi for The airport will be inaugurated on August 15 by Haryana her play Untitled-1. The Rs.2 lakh award for the best new CM Manohar Lal Khattar. The team informed that the unpublished and unperformed playscript in English was airport selected by the Ministry of Civil Aviation under the presented at the launch of the 14th edition of The Hindu RCS-UDAN Scheme in which one airline namely M/s Theatre Fest at the Taj Coromandel. Pinnacle Airways Limited have bid for two routes namely 852. The i5 Summit 2018, an entrepreneurship summit Delhi-Hisar and Hisar-Chandigarh. organised by IIM and IIT Indore held in which of the 849. Which of the following initiative is launched by the following city? Karnataka government on 15th August? A. Chennai A. Green Mysuru drive B. Bangalore B. Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyothi Yojana C. Mumbai C. Ganga Kalyana Scheme D. New Delhi D. Clean Ganga drive E. None of these E. None of these Answer: D Answer: A Explanation Explanation The i5 Summit 2018, an entrepreneurship summit organised The Forest Department of Karnataka is to launch a Green by IIM and IIT Indore, will be held at IIM Indore from 18 to Mysuru drive on 15th August 2018 under Hasiru Karnataka 19 August this year. programme. The aim is to increase the tree cover of the city 853. India and which country will conduct joint exercises and the district. next month to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 850. The ‘Tatkal sewa’ for property registration is a maritime bilateral relations between the two countries? proposed initiative of which state government? A. Russia

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B. Sri Lanka Answer: B C. Singapore Explanation D. Nepal Canara Bank plans to hire a social media agency as part of E. None of these its brand promotion and to reach customers in a better way. Answer: C 857. Bharti Axa Life Insurance and which payments Explanation Bank entered into an alliance to offer the ‘Pradhan The navies of India and Singapore will conduct joint Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana’ (PMJJBY)? exercises next month to commemorate the 25th anniversary A. Jio Payments Bank of the maritime bilateral relations between the two countries. B. Airtel Payments Bank 854. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to announce C. Fino Payments Bank the launch of the Ayushman Bharat-National Health D. Paytm Payments Bank Protection Scheme (AB-NHPS), this scheme provides a E. None of these medical coverage of? Answer: B A. 5 lakh Explanation B. 3 lakh Bharti Axa Life Insurance and Airtel Payments Bank entered C. 2 lakh into an alliance to offer the ‘Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti D. 1 lakh Bima Yojana’ (PMJJBY), a government-backed life E. None of these insurance scheme. Answer: A 858. Mario Abdo Benítez has been sworn in as the new Explanation President of which country? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to announce the A. Uruguay launch of the Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection B. Turkey Scheme (AB-NHPS), which aims to provide a medical C. Malaysia coverage of ₹5 lakh a family every year. D. Paraguay 855. Which city has topped the Economist Intelligence E. None of these Unit's Global Liveability Index? Answer: D A. Tokyo Explanation B. Melbourne Mario Abdo Benítez has been sworn in as the new President C. Geneva of Paraguay after defeating his liberal rival in April D. Beijing elections. E. None of these 859. Who launched the smartphone apps to help Answer: E litigants, including convicts, from all parts of the country Explanation file cases and even make e-payments to courts? Austria’s capital Vienna has topped the Economist A. Dipak Misra Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index for the first B. Narendra Modi time, beating Australian city Melbourne, which had topped C. Ranjan Gogoi the list for the past seven years. D. Kurian Joseph 856. Which bank plans to hire a social media agency as E. None of these part of its brand promotion and to reach customers in a Answer: A better way? Explanation A. State Bank of India Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra heralded the launch of a B. Canara Bank host of smartphone apps to help litigants, including convicts, C. Corporation Bank from all parts of the country file cases and even make e- D. Union Bank of India payments to courts. E. None of these

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860. Who became India’s 53rd Grandmaster after Explanation attaining his third and final GM-norm in the Abu Dhabi FSSAI ropes in expert panel to review food labelling Masters? standards, The expert panel will be headed by B Sesikeran, A. Vivin Manoj former director of National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) as B. Mohamed Asif also the current director Hemalatha, besides doctor Nikhil C. Nihal Sarin Tandon. D. Mahesh Kumar 864. The 11th World Hindi Conference held in which E. None of these country? Answer: C A. Mauritius Explanation B. Canada Nihal Sarin became India’s 53rd Grandmaster after attaining C. Malaysia his third and final GM-norm in the Abu Dhabi Masters. D. Singapore 861. Sports person who passed away E. None of these recently, he was related to which sports? Answer: A A. Football Explanation B. Hockey The 11th World Hindi Conference has started in Port Louis C. Kabbadi the capital of Mauritius. D. Tennis 865. Which of the following city to get first internet court E. Cricket to settle online disputes? Answer: E A. New Delhi Explanation B. Tokyo Former India Test captain Ajit Wadekar, who led the C. Russia country to its first win in England in 1971, passed away at D. New York 77. E. None of these 862. Which of the following institute will set up a Re- Answer: E Water Research Center, seed-funded by two alumni Explanation members to replenish and rejuvenate water resources? Beijing to get first internet court to settle online disputes. A. IIT Chennai 866. How much amount allotted as an interim relief fund B. IIT Kanpur for Kerala by the Central Government? C. IIT Mumbai A. 300 crore D. IIT Kharagpur B. 500 crore E. None of these C. 700 crore Answer: D D. 1000 crore Explanation E. None of these The IIT Kharagpur will set up a Re-Water Research Center, Answer: B seed-funded by two alumni members to replenish and Explanation rejuvenate water resources. Soon after a review meeting at the Southern Naval 863. FSSAI ropes in expert panel to review food labelling Command in Kochi to discuss the devastating floods in standards, The expert panel will be headed by? Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an A. Nikhil Tandon interim relief of ₹ 500 crore against a demand of ₹ 2,000 B. K Aswanth crore made by the State government. C. B Sesikeran 867. Icra downgraded which Bank’s long-term rating for D. H Vikram the Rs 3,250-crore Basel-III compliant tier-II bonds to E. None of these AA (hyb) from AA+(hyb)? Answer: C A. Syndicate Bank

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B. Bank of Baroda involvement in spot-fixing in the Pakistan Super League C. Corporation Bank (PSL) in 2016-17. D. Punjab National Bank 871. Kofi Annan who passed away recently, he was the E. None of these former chief of which of the following organisation? Answer: A A. UNESCO Explanation B. United Nations Icra downgraded Syndicate Bank’s long-term rating for the C. UNICEF Rs 3,250-crore Basel-III compliant tier-II bonds to AA (hyb) D. NATO from AA+(hyb. E. None of these 868. Imran Khan was sworn in as Prime minister of Answer: B which country? Explanation A. Iran Former United Nations chief and Nobel Peace Prize laureate B. Bangladesh General Kofi Annan passed away at the age of 80. C. Indonesia 872. Sadbhavana Diwas observed on which day? D. Pakistan A. August 14 E. None of these B. August 20 Answer: D C. August 18 Explanation D. August 21 Cricketer-turned-politician and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf E. None of these (PTI) chairman Imran Khan was sworn in as the 22nd Prime Answer: B Minister of Pakistan in presence of several leaders and Explanation cricketers. Sadbhavana Diwas is celebrated on the 20th of August every 869. The 18th edition of the Asian Games held in which year to commemorate the birth anniversary of the erstwhile country? Prime Minister of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi. A. Russia 873. Which country introducing free sleep pods for Hajj B. China Pilgrims? C. Indonesia A. Saudi Arabia D. India B. Indonesia E. None of these C. Japan Answer: C D. France Explanation E. None of these The 18th edition of the Asian Games officially kicks off in Answer: A Indonesian capital Jakarta. Explanation 870. Nasir Jamshed has been banned for ten years by the Saudi Arabia is introducing free sleep pods for Hajj pilgrims Cricket Board for his involvement in spot-fixing, he was in the city of Mina the cricket player of which country? 874. From which date UIDAI has announced a phased A. England rollout of face recognition feature as an additional B. Australia authentication mode? C. Sri Lanka A. September 01 D. Bangladesh B. September 15 E. None of these C. October 01 Answer: E D. October 15 Explanation E. None of these Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed has been banned for ten Answer: C years by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his Explanation

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UIDAI has announced a phased rollout of face recognition C. Maharashtra feature as an additional authentication mode, starting with D. Haryana telecom operators from September 15. E. None of these 875. Which of the following country celebrated its 99th Answer: A Independence Day on August 19, 2018? Explanation A. Pakistan Ten years after it conducted the last State-level cartoon B. Japan conference, the Karnataka Cartoonists Association is going C. Iran to conduct the 41st conference in the city on August 25 and D. Afghanistan 26. E. None of these 879. From which date No ATM will be replenished with Answer: D cash after 9 pm in cities and 6 pm in rural areas? Explanation A. October 2018 Afghanistan celebrated its 99th Independence Day on B. November 2018 August 19, 2018, with President Ashraf Ghani laying a C. January 2019 wreath at the Independence Minaret to pay tributes to D. February 2019 security forces who lost their lives. E. None of these 876. Which of the following country devalued the Answer: D currency by 95% and raised the minimum wage? Explanation A. Australia No ATM will be replenished with cash after 9 pm in cities B. Sri Lanka and 6 pm in rural areas from February next year. C. China 880. Which of the following company and Zee D. Switzerland Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) have joined hands to E. None of these drive entertainment content on mobile phones? Answer: E A. Jio Explanation B. Idea Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has devalued the C. Airtel bolivar by 95% and raised the minimum wage ahead of the D. Vodafone rollout of the ‘sovereign bolivar’ on August 20. E. None of these 877. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Answer: C inaugurated "Panini Language Laboratory" in which Explanation country? Bharti Airtel and Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) A. Australia have joined hands to drive entertainment content on mobile B. Mauritius phones. C. Canada 881. India successfully flight tested the indigenously D. Singapore developed helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile E. None of these ‘HELINA’ from which state? Answer: B A. Andhra Pradesh Explanation B. Maharashtra External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated C. Karnataka “Panini Language Laboratory” during World Hindi D. Gujarat Conference in Port Louis, Mauritius. E. None of these 878. State-level cartoon conference will be held in which Answer: E of the following state? Explanation A. Karnataka B. Tamil Nadu

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India successfully flight tested the indigenously developed Explanation helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ India defeated Bangladesh in the final of the South Asian from Pokhran in Rajasthan. Football Federation (SAFF) Under-15 Women’s 882. Who became the first Indian cricketer to score his Championship in Thimpu, Bhutan. first runs in with a six? 886. Journalist and peace activist Uri Avnery passed A. Sanju Samson away recently, he belonged to which of the following B. Hardhik Pandya country? C. Shreyas Iyer A. Israel D. Rishabh Pant B. Iran E. None of these C. Iraq Answer: D D. Nepal Explanation E. None of these Delhi batsman Rishabh Pant became the first Indian Answer: A cricketer to score his first runs in Test cricket with a six. Explanation 883. Bajrang Punia related to which sports? Uri Avnery, a trailblazing Israeli journalist and peace activist A. Wrestling and one of the first to openly advocate for a Palestinian state, B. Swimming died at the age of 94. C. Weight Lifting 887. Which state uses mobile app ‘i-Hariyali’ to D. Shooting distribute 13 lakh saplings? E. None of these A. Punjab Answer: A B. Haryana Explanation C. Rajasthan Wrestler Bajrang Punia defeated Japan’s Daichi Takatani in D. Himachal Pradesh the men’s freestyle 65kg final to win India’s first gold medal E. None of these at the 2018 Asian Games. Answer: A 884.. Deepak Kumar related to which sports? Explanation A. Cricket Punjab Minister announced that Punjab, the first state in B. Football India to launch a mobile app ‘i-Hariyali’ to supply free C. Weight lifting saplings, has provided 13 lakh saplings to people through D. Shooting this endeavour so far. E. None of these 888. At the 2018 World Hindi Conference (WHC), the Answer: D Panini Language Laboratory has been gifted by Explanation Government of India (GoI) to which country? Indian shooter Deepak Kumar bagged silver medal in the A. Maldives men’s 10m Air Rifle event, giving India its third medal at B. South Africa the 2018 Asian Games. C. Australia 885. Which country won the South Asian Football D. Mauritius Federation (SAFF) Under-15 Women's Championship E. None of these title? Explanation A. Bangladesh Answer: D B. Sri Lanka The “Panini Language Laboratory” has been inaugurated by C. India Sushma Swaraj, the Union Minister of External Affairs D. China (MEA), during the 11th World Hindi Conference (WHC) E. None of these 2018 at Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) at Port Louis in Answer: C Mauritius on August 19.

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889. The Union Government has proposed to set up humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives which committee to suggest changes to the JEE working for humanitarian causes. The campaign theme of (Advanced) examination? 2018 WHD is #NotATarget. A. Kannan Moudgalya committee 892. FSSAI has constituted which expert committee to B. Abhay Karandikar committee look into draft of Food Safety and Standards (Labelling C. Vineet Joshi committee and Display) Regulations 2018? D. Bhaskar Ramamurthy committee A. P K Agarwal committee E. None of these B. B Sesikeran committee Answer : D C. Hemalatha committee Explanation D. Nikhil Tandon committee The Union Ministry of Human Resource and Development E. None of these (HRD) has proposed to set up a 5-member committee to Answer: B suggest changes to the JEE (Advanced) examination in the Explanation wake of an inadequate number of candidates qualifying the The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) entrance test this year. The aim of the committee, which will has decided to form a 3-member committee to look into the be headed by IIT-Madras director “Bhaskar Ramamurthy”, draft of Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) is to develop a robust and scientifically designed entrance Regulations 2018. The expert committee will be led by B exam system to test the potential of the candidates as well as Sesikeran, former director of National Institute of Nutrition to reduce their dependence on coaching institutes. (NIN), and comprise current NIN director Hemalatha and 890. Kofi Annan was from which African country? AIIMS’ Nikhil Tandon. A. Ghana 893. On which date, the 2018 World Photography Day B. Morocco (WPD) was observed recently? C. Nigeria A. August 17 D. South Africa B. August 19 E. None of these C. August 18 Answer: A D. August 20 Explanation E. None of these Kofi Annan (80), the former UN secretary-general and a Answer: B Ghanaian diplomat, has passed away in Switzerland on Explanation August 18, 2018. He served two terms as UN chief from The World Photography Day (WPD) is observed every year 1997 to 2006. Mr Annan was the first black African to on August 19 to encourage photographers across the planet become UN secretary-general. to share a single photo with the world with an aim – to share 891. Which of the following is the 2018 World their world with the world. Humanitarian Day (WHD) theme? 894. Which state launched Dial 100 Mobile App , which A. #ShareHumanity will help the needy at the time of emergency? B. #ImpossibleChoices A. Haryana C. #OneHumanity B. Rajasthan D. #NotATarget C. UP E. None of these D. MP Answer: D E. none of these Explanation Answer: D The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on Explanation August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people launched Dial 100 Mobile App , which will help the needy affected by crises around the world. The day recognizes at the time of emergency.

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895. Rural Electrification Corporation(REC) has inked a A. B. R. Ambedkar loan agreement with German Bank KfW for how much B. Rajiv Gandhi amount? C. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru A. 500 million D. Indira Gandhi B. 200 million E. None of these C. 300 million Answer: B D. 400 million Explanation E. None of these Sadbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day is celebrated on August Answer: B 20 each year all over India to commemorate the birth Explanation anniversary of the former Prime Minister of India named Explanation: Rural Electrification Corporation(REC) has Rajiv Gandhi. On this day, Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award inked a loan agreement with German Bank KfW for EUR is presented. Gopalkrishna Gandhi was declared as the 200 million. The fund will be used to finance clean energy winner of Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award for the year projects in India. 2018. 896. India Ratings and Research has revised down its 899. Who was awarded as US ‘Legion of Merit’ 2018 FY19 economic growth for India at how much percent? recently ? A. 7.6 A. General RajKumar B. 7.5 B. General Suresh Kumar C. 7.2 C. General Dalbir Singh D. 7.4 D. General Naresh Kumar E. None of these E. None of these Answer: C Answer: C Explanation Explanation Explanation: India Ratings and Research has revised down General Dalbir Singh awarded as US ‘Legion of Merit’ its FY19 economic growth forecast to 7.2% from 7.4% 2018. earlier. 900. To reduce attacks on cash vaults and ATM frauds, 897. India has appointed whom as a Knowledge Partner the Home Ministry has issued a directive stating that - to the Banks Board Bureau to design, implement and from 8th February 2019, no ATM will be refilled with institutionalise a flagship leadership development cash after _____ pm in cities and _____ pm in rural strategy for public sector banks in India? areas. A. Microsoft A. 8 pm, 7 pm B. Egon Zehnder International B. 9 pm, 6 pm C. Google C. 8 pm, 6 pm D. Infosys D. 9 pm, 7 pm E. None of these E. None of these Answer: B Answer: B Explanation Explanation Explanation: The Indian Banks’ Association has appointed To reduce attacks on cash vaults and ATM frauds, the Home Egon Zehnder International as a Knowledge Partner to the Ministry has issued a directive stating that no ATM will be Banks Board Bureau to design, implement and refilled with cash after 9 pm in cities, 6 pm in rural areas and institutionalise a flagship leadership development strategy 4 pm in Naxal-affected areas from February 8, 2019. for public sector banks in India. 901. What is the India’s current account deficit (CAD) is 898. Every year, Sadbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day is expected in this financial year, according to Nomura celebrated on August 20 all over India to commemorate report? the birth anniversary of A. 2.2 percent of the GDP

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B. 2.5 percent of the GDP Answer: B C. 2.8 percent of the GDP Explanation D. 2.3 percent of the GDP E. None of these Answer: C Explanation India’s current account deficit (CAD) is expected to widen to 2.8 percent of the GDP in this financial year, says a Nomura report. 902. Where did ten-day festival of historic Esala Maha Perehera held? A. India B. Srilanka C. Maldives D. Russia E. None of these 905. Which Indian Shooter bagged a Silver in the men’s Answer: B 10-metre Air Rifle event at the Jakarta Asian Games Explanation 2018 ? In Sri Lanka, the ten-day festival of the historic Esala Maha A. Deepak Kumar Perehera began In Kandy with a grand procession. The B. Lakshay procession set off from the biggest Buddhist temple in Sri C. Neeraj Chopra Lanka, Sri Dalada Maligawa at an auspicious time. D. Saurabh Chaudhary 903. The International team of scientists has recently E. None of these cracked the genetic code of which cultivated crop for the Answer: A first time? Explanation A. Wheat Indian Shooter Deepak Kumar claimed Silver in the Men’s B. Rice 10-metre Air Rifle event with a score of 247.7 points at the C. Maize Jakarta Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia. D. Pulses 906. Uri Avnery, who passed away recently, was the E. None of these renowned journalist from which country? Answer: A A. Spain Explanation B. Israel For the first time, the International team of scientists C. South Africa including 18 from India cracked the genetic code of wheat, D. Palestine the world’s most widely cultivated crop. The information E. None of these generated will help to identify genes controlling complex Answer: B agronomic traits such as yield, grain quality, resistance to Explanation diseases and pests, as well as tolerance to drought, heat, Uri Avnery (94), a trailblazing Israeli journalist & peace water logging and salinity. activist and one of the first to openly advocate for a 904. Who is the governor of Uttarakhand? Palestinian state, has passed away in Tel Aviv, Israel on A. Satya Pal Malik August 20, 2018. B. Baby Rani Maurya 907. Which Indian personality has been conferred the C. Tathagata Roy WHO World No Tobacco Day 2017 Award? D. Lal Ji Tandon A. Nilesh Mishra E. Ganga Prasad B. Anish Rajan 131 | P a g e

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C. SK Arora 910. Which month will be observed as National Nutrition D. Kailash Kumar Month by Union Ministry of Women and Child E. None of these Development ? Answer: C A. September Explanation B. August SK Arora, the Delhi government’s additional director of C. March health, has been honoured with the prestigious World Health D. July Organization (WHO) World No Tobacco Day 2017 Award E. None of these for his extraordinary contribution towards tobacco control. Answer: A He was presented the award by Henk Bekedam, WHO India Explanation country head in New Delhi, on August 16, 2018. September month will be observed as National Nutrition 908. Which of the following has become the first Public Month by Union Ministry of Women and Child Sector Unit (PSU) to make a transaction on the “TReDS Development. platform”? 911. Which country agreed to join with India and to A. Steel Authority of India expand maritime co-operation to ensure peace & B. Coal India Limited stability in Indo-Pacific region? C. Gas Authority of India Limited A. Japan D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited B. China E. None of these C. Indonesia Answer: D D. Pakistan Explanation E. None of these The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has become the Answer: A first Public Sector Unit (PSU) to make a transaction on the Explanation “TReDS platform”. The transaction was financed by Bank of India and Japan agreed to join in order to expand maritime Baroda (BoB) and since stands settled. The TReDS platform co-operation to ensure peace & stability in Indo-Pacific is an online electronic institutional mechanism for region. facilitating the financing of trade receivables of Micro, 912. How many new manufacturing plants is to set up by Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) through multiple Maxxis, Taiwan-based tyre-maker, in India? financiers. A. 4 909. Which Indian shooter has clinched India’s 1st B. 5 shooting gold at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games? C. 6 A. Abhishek Verma D. 7 B. Saurabh Chaudhary E. 8 C. Lakshay Sheron Answer: B D. Deepak Kumar Explanation E. None of these Maxxis India, the Indian subsidiary of Taiwan-based tyre- Answer: B maker Maxxis, plans to launch 5 new manufacturing plants Explanation in India. Shooter Saurabh Chaudhary (16) has clinched gold in the 913. What technology did Paytm launch recently? Men’s 10m Air Pistol event at the 2018 Jakarta Asian A. One97 Communications AI Cloud for India Games in Indonesia on August 21. It is India’s first shooting B. Paytm AI Cloud for India gold in the ongoing event. While another Indian shooter, C. One97 Communications AI Cloud 2018 Abhishek Verma won bronze in the same event. India have D. Paytm AI Cloud 2018 won five medals in shooting at the Games so far. E. None of these Answer: B

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Explanation Answer: D One97 Communications, the parent entity of Paytm Explanation launched “Paytm AI Cloud for India”, an AI Cloud Recently, The Defence Minister of Japan is on a bilateral computing platform designed for developers, startups and visit to India at the invitation of the Defence Minister of enterprises. India Smt Nirmala Sitharaman from 19 to 20 August 2018 914. Which Government will name three awards after 917. Who is the new non-executive chairman of Canara the late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a Bank? tribute? A. T.N. Manoharan A. UP government B. G. Padmanabhan B. Rajasthan govt. C. T.N. Manoharan C. Delhi government D. G. Padmanabhan D. Bihar government E. None of these E. MP government Answer: A Answer: E Explanation Explanation T.N. Manoharan will continue to be non-executive chairman Madhya Pradesh Government will name three awards after of Canara Bank for a period of 2 years and G. Padmanabhan the late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a will continue at Bank of India for a similar period. tribute.“One will be for poets, second will be for outstanding 918. Who is the new non-executive chairman of Bank of contribution in the field of journalism, and third for good India? work in administration”, said Madhya Pradesh Chief A. T.N. Manoharan Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. B. G. Padmanabhan 915. Which Missile Corvette of Indian Navy was on a C. T.N. Manoharan three-day visit to Yangon, Myanmar to undertake D. G. Padmanabhan operational turn around (OTR) and as part of goodwill E. None of these visit from 18 to 20 Aug 18? Answer: B A. INS virat Explanation B. INS talwar T.N. Manoharan will continue to be non-executive chairman C. INS khanjar of Canara Bank for a period of 2 years and G. Padmanabhan D. INS kamaan will continue at Bank of India for a similar period. E. INS dhanush 919. Who is the governor of Bihar? Answer: C A. Satya Pal Malik Explanation B. Baby Rani Maurya INS Khanjar a Missile Corvette of Indian Navy was on a C. Tathagata Roy three-day visit to Yangon, Myanmar to undertake D. Lal Ji Tandon operational turn around (OTR) and as part of goodwill visit E. Ganga Prasad from 18 to 20 Aug 18. Answer: D 916. Recently, The Defence Minister of Which country is Explanation on a bilateral visit to India at the invitation of the Defence Minister of India Smt Nirmala Sitharaman from 19 to 20 August 2018? A. Germany B. Russia C. France D. Japan E. Nepal

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922. Who is the governor of Jammu and Kashmir? A. Satya Pal Malik B. Baby Rani Maurya C. Tathagata Roy D. Lal Ji Tandon E. Ganga Prasad Answer: A Explanation

920. Who has become first Indian woman wrestler to bag gold at the 18th Asian Games 2018? A. Pooja Dhanda B. C. Vinesh Phogat D. Priyanka Phogat E. None of these Answer: C Explanation 923. Which state is going to rename its new capital as Vinesh Phogat has created history by becoming the first Atal Nagar? Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Asian A. Chhattisgarh Games. in the final match in freestyle 50 kg category, she B. Jharkhand defeated Japan’s Yuki Irie in Jakarta, Indonesia on August C. Madhya Pradesh 20, 2018. D. Uttar Pradesh 921. Who is the governor of Meghalaya? E. None of these A. Satya Pal Malik Answer: A B. Baby Rani Maurya Explanation C. Tathagata Roy The Chhattisgarh government has decided to rename the D. Lal Ji Tandon state’s new capital city Naya Raipur as Atal Nagar in the E. Ganga Prasad memory of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Answer: C state has also decided to develop an Atal Memorial in an Explanation area of five acres at the state’s new capital. 924. Which city will host the “International Buddhist Conclave 2018”? A. Bodh Gaya B. New Delhi C. Tokyo D. Singapore E. Noida Answer: B Explanation

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The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind will E. None of these inaugurate the “International Buddhist Conclave (IBC), Answer: A 2018” in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on August 23, 2018. Explanation The Conclave is being organised by the Ministry of Tourism The state cabinet of Punjab has approved amendments to the in collaboration with the State Governments of Maharashtra, Indian Penal Code (IPC) to make sacrilege of all religious Bihar and Uttar Pradesh from August 23- 26, 2018 at New text punishable with life imprisonment. The main objective Delhi and Ajanta (Maharashtra), followed by site visits to behind the decision is to preserve communal harmony. Rajgir, Nalanda and Bodhgaya (Bihar) and Sarnath (Uttar 928. Name the first domestically manufactured fighter Pradesh. jet unveiled by Iran? 925. The UIDAI has asked enrolment agencies of which A. Aero Ae 04 state to provide free e-Aadhaar printouts? B. Kowsar A. Karnataka C. Avia BH-21 B. Odisha D. Hawker Typhoon C. Kerala E. None of these D. Tamil Nadu Answer: B E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Iran has unveiled first domestically manufactured fighter jet Explanation nicknamed Kowsar. It was unveiled at defence show held in The UIDAI has directed the Aadhaar enrolment agencies in the capital city of Tehran. Kerala, including banks and post offices, to facilitate 929. Who wrote the book '281 And Beyond'? retrieval of the 12-digit number and provide free printouts to A. Aadhaar-holders who have lost their document in the flood- B. Hakam Singh hit state. C. VVS Laxman 926. Which city is soon going to have a cyclone warning D. Gurudas Kamat centre? E. Shane Warne A. Bhubaneswar Answer: C B. Mumbai Explanation C. Thiruvananthapuram Veteran cricketer VVS Laxman, known for the suppleness of D. Koch his wrists, has penned down his autobiography titled, “281 E. New Delhi and Beyond”. The book will be released this year in Answer: C November. Explanation 930. In which state International Council on Monuments With several incidents of tropical cyclones and severe and Sites (ICOMOS) launched Heritage Rescue weather events striking over Kerala and Karnataka coasts in Initiative? the recent times, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences is A. Kerala proposing to set up a Cyclone Warning Centre in B. Jharkhand Thiruvananthapuram. The Ministry is planning to set up the C. Madhya Pradesh Centre in another one month. D. Uttar Pradesh 927. Which state government has approved amendments E. Karnataka to the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to make sacrilege of all Answer: A religious text punishable with life imprisonment? Explanation A. Punjab International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) B. Haryana launched Kerala Heritage Rescue Initiative to assess damage C. Kerala to rich cultural and built heritage sites in flood-devastated D. Tamil Nadu Kerala. ICOMOS is global monument conservation body.

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931. Where did India Banking Conclave 2018 held? E. 2030 A. Chennai Answer: D B. Mumbai Explanation C. Pune The Union Government unveiled a draft scheme for D. Kochi extending the affordable air travel programme- UDAN to E. New Delhi international circuits, with state governments identifying the Answer: E routes for operation. the draft International Air Connectivity Explanation (IAC) scheme aims to increase the international ticketing to India Banking Conclave (IBC) 2018 was held in New Delhi 20 crore by 2027. from 23-24, 2018. It was organised by Centre for Economic 935. From Which month Prime Minister Narendra Modi Policy Research (CEPR) along with its knowledge partner to launch India Post Payments Bank? and government Think Tank, NITI Aayog. The conclave A. September was aimed at making India’s banking sector more adaptable B. October to face multiple future challenges in the coming years. C. November 932. Who wrote the book “Beyond The Lines”? D. December A. Kuldip Nayar E. None of these B. Hakam Singh Answer: A C. VVS Laxman Explanation D. Gurudas Kamat Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch India Post E. Shane Warne Payments Bank from September 1st. Answer: A 936. Which company airlines govt plans to transfer Non- Explanation Core Assets to Special Purpose Vehicle? Eminent Indian writer and journalist Kuldip Nayar passed A. Air Sahara away in New Delhi following a brief illness. He was 95. Mr. B. Air India Nayar is a Punjabi, but was originally born in in C. Indian Airways 1923. His famous autobiography was “Beyond The Lines”. D. Jet Airways 933. Who wrote the book “No Spin”? E. Indian Airlines A. Kuldip Nayar Answer: B B. Hakam Singh Explanation C. VVS Laxman Air India company airlines govt plans to transfer Non-Core D. Gurudas Kamat Assets to Special Purpose Vehicle. E. Shane Warne 937. Why does Lokayukta was set up? Answer: A A. Unemployment in both rural and urban areas Explanation B. Business difficulties Spin legend Shane Warne will talk about his extraordinary C. Corruption cases against public servants cricketing career and his life off the pitch besides unveiling D. Poor educational standards several unknown facts in his autobiography titled ‘No Spin’ E. None of these which will be published in October 2018. Answer: C 934. By which year the draft International Air Explanation Connectivity (IAC) scheme aims to increase the The Lokayukta is an anti-corruption authority constituted at international ticketing to 20 crore? the state level. It investigates allegations of corruption and A. 2020 mal-administration against public servants and is tasked with B. 2022 speedy redressal of public grievances. C. 2025 938. Who tops the Forbes' list of top 10 highest-paid D. 2027 female athletes of 2018?

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A. Caroline Wozniacki Jhulan Nishit Goswami, the veteran Indian women’s team B. Serena Williams pacer, has announced her retirement from International T20 C. Maria Sharapova cricket. She represented India in 68 T20Is picking up 56 D. Danica Patrick wickets which included a 5- haul against Australia in E. None of these 2012. Answer: B 942. UGC directs universities and higher education Explanation institutions to ban the sale of which products? Twenty-three-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams A. Plastic made products tops the list, with $18.1-million total earnings. B. Junk Foods 939. Who is the only Indian to feature in Forbes' list of C. Cameras World’s top 10 highest-paid female athletes of 2018? D. Mobile Phones A. Dipika Pallikal E. None of these B. Mithali Raj Answer: B C. Saina Nehwal Explanation D. None of these UGC directs universities and higher education institutions to E. PV Sindhu ban sale of Junk Foods products Answer: E ations. Explanation 943. Which well-known personality has become the new With earnings of $8.5 million (nearly Rs.60 crore), Rio brand ambassador of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu is the only Indian to (SGNP)? feature in Forbes’ list of top 10 highest-paid female athletes A. Medha Patkar of 2018. B. 940. Name the India’s only aircraft carrier, is going to be C. Vandana Shiva fitted with marine hydraulic system? D. A. INS Vikramaditya E. None of these B. INS Vikram Answer: B C. INS Vikranth Explanation D. INS Arikhant The Maharashtra government has appointed actor Raveena E. None of these Tandon as the brand ambassador of the Sanjay Gandhi Answer: A National Park (SGNP) to spread environmental awareness Explanation among citizens. INS Vikramaditya, India’s only aircraft carrier, is going to 944. Who has been selected for the prestigious J C Bose be fitted with marine hydraulic system for the first time as Fellowship-2018? part of its upgrade that will give an edge to the air-capable A. Appa Rao Podile wing of the ship. B. Anadish Pal 941. Which Indian woman cricketer has recently C. Arun Krishnamurthy announced her retirement from International T20 D. Abid Surti cricket? E. None of these A. Answer: A B. Puja Vastrakar Explanation C. Prof Appa Rao Podile, the Vice Chancellor of the University D. of Hyderabad (UoH), has been selected for the prestigious J E. None of these C Bose Fellowship-2018 of Department of Science and Answer: D Technology (DoST) by Government of India (GoI. The Explanation fellowship is given in recognition of his performance in the

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 area of plant-microbe interactions in general and induced 948. Where did 3-day International Water Colour resistance in plants in particular. Festival begins? 945. To curb which of the following FSSAI notifies food A. Chennai safety standards for honey and its products? B. Mumbai A. Cancer C. Ranchi B. Zika D. Ahmadabad C. Adulteration E. New Delhi D. Nipah Answer: C E. None of these Explanation Answer: C 3-day International Water Colour Festival begins at Ranchi Explanation 949. Where did India’s largest Startup incubation and The regulator FSSAI has come out with food safety acceleration- Bhamashah Techno Hub – was standards for honey and its products, in a bid to curb inaugurated? adulteration. The move comes in the wake of government A. Ahmadabad promoting farmers to venture into the beekeeping business B. Jaipur to increase their income. C. Mumbai 946. According to recent report by Indian Computer D. New Delhi Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), maximum E. None of these number of cyber-attacks on official Indian websites is Answer: B from which country? Explanation A. China India’s largest Startup incubation and acceleration- B. US Bhamashah Techno Hub – was inaugurated by Chief C. Russia Minister Vasundhara Raje in Jaipur On August 23, 2018. D. UK The purpose of the techno hub is to create an ecosystem for E. Italy promoting state’s youth for entrepreneurship Answer: A 950. What is the GDP % of India in2018-19, according to Explanation Moody? According to recent report by Indian Computer Emergency A. 7.3 Response Team (CERT-In), maximum number of cyber- B. 7.4 attacks on official Indian websites are from China, US and C. 7.5 Russia. D. 7.8 947. Where did the 9th edition of Mountain Echoes E. 7.2 Literature Festival 2018 has started? Answer: C A. Agartala Explanation B. Thimphu The Indian economy is expected to grow by around 7.5 per C. Male cent in 2018 and 2019 as it is largely resilient to external D. Singapore pressures like those from higher oil prices, Moody’s E. None of these Investors Service said today. Answer: B 951. Which Bank offers overdraft for micro, small firms? Explanation A. Equates The 9th edition of Mountain Echoes Literature Festival 2018 B. ESAF has started in Thimphu, Bhutan to serve as a collaborative C. Ujjivan platform for knowledge sharing, leading to global cultural D. Suryoday potpourri of ideas. E. None of these Answer: C

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Explanation Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), world’s second Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, a subsidiary of Ujjivan largest sovereign wealth fund hired private equity veteran Financial Services Ltd., has announced the nationwide Kabir Mathur to head operations in India. He is a former rollout of overdraft (OD) facility for micro and small director with US fund KKR & Co. L.P. enterprise (MSE) customers. 955. How much did Odisha government invest in 952. According to Forbes magazine, what is the position leveraging its ports? of Salman Khan in the highest-paid actor list? A. Rs.2,000 crore A. 3rd B. Rs.1,281.80 crore B. 5th C. Rs.2,901.20 crore C. 7th D. Rs.3,000 crore D. 9th E. None of these E. 11th Answer: C Answer: E Explanation Explanation Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 2 manufacturing Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan have made it to plants and laid the foundation stones for 13 units entailing a the Forbes’ list of World’s Highest-Paid Actors 2018, which total investment of Rs. 2,901.20 crore. was topped by George Clooney. Akshay and Salman made it 956. This institute launches Fabless Chip Design to spot seven and nine, respectively. Incubator (FabCI) to incubate a minimum of 50 'Make- 953. Name of the Indian-American scientist who has in-India' chip design companies. found simple way to predict Inflammatory Bowel Disease A. IIT Delhi (IBD)? B. IIT Hyderabad A. Ashok Das C. IIT Gandhinagar B. Chander Mohan D. IIT Bombay C. Krishan Sabnani E. IIT Chennai D. Answer: B E. None of these Explanation Answer: B It offers facilities like free software tools with leading Explanation technology partners in Electronic Design Automation (EDA. Prof. Chander Mohan, an Indian-American scientist, has The main aim to incubate a minimum of 50 ‘Make-in-India’ identified as many as 50 protein biomarkers that can non- chip design companies that can compete globally and invasively detect Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – a gut generate Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs. disorder that leads to diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and 957. India Women's kabaddi team bagged silver medal weight loss. Mohan, who is professor at University of for 1st time at the Asian Games after losing to Houston in the US, received a $ 347,490 grant from the A. Thailand Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. B. Indonesia 954. Who is appointed as head of India investments by C. Bangladesh Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)? D. Iran A. Rakesh Sharma E. None of these B. Narendra singh Answer: D C. Raju Kumar Explanation D. Kabir Mathur India bagged silver medal in Women’s kabaddi at the Asian E. Ajay Mathur Games 2018 after losing to Iran in the final match. The Answer: D Indian women’s kabaddi team finished second for the first Explanation time at Asiad after having won gold in the 2010 and 2014 editions.

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958. Name the bank which launched 'bond-i', the world's D. To improve its security first bond to be created, allocated, transferred and E. None of these managed by using distributed ledger technology? Answer: B A. World Bank Explanation B. ADB WhatsApp disagrees with the Centre’s idea of over tracing C. IMF the origin of fake messages. Whatsapp, the messaging D. IFC platform, said it will not comply with the demands set by the E. AIIB government. The move by WhatsApp said it will undermine Answer: A the privacy of WhatsApp users. Building traceability would Explanation undermine end-to-end encryption. World bank which launched ‘bond-i’, the world’s first bond 962. What is the name of the European wind survey to be created, allocated, transferred and managed by using satellite launched from French Guiana? distributed ledger technology A. Aeolus 959. Which game gets recognition from Olympic Council B. Planck of Asia (OCA)? C. GIOVE A. Cricket D. Swaram B. Kho -Kho E. None of these C. Karate Answer: A D. Coco game Explanation E. Gilli A new European satellite named ‘Aeolus’ using advanced Answer: B laser technology to track global winds and improve weather Explanation forecasts has been successfully put into orbit on a Vega Kho-Kho will be included as a demonstration sport in the rocket from French Guyana. Asian Indoor Games. Also, it has the possibility to be 963. How much amount did the European Union included as a discipline in the next Asian Games. announce to aid flood-hit Kerala to the Indian Red Cross 960. Which Institute of Technology conducted ReMix”, Society (IRCS)? an ‘in-body GPS’ system to track tumours? A. € 190,000 A. Massachusetts Institute of Technology B. € 180,000 B. University of Bristol C. € 170,000 C. Anglia Ruskin University D. € 160,000 D. Nallanda University E. € 120,000 E. Douglas college Answer: A Answer: A Explanation Explanation The European Union announced an offer of €190,000 Researchers able to track implants with centimeter-level (Rs.1.53 crore) in aid funding to the Indian Red Cross accuracy in animal tests. Similar implants can be used to Society (IRCS. It is to provide immediate relief to flood- deliver drugs to specific regions of the body. The test was affected people in Kerala. The announcement was made by conducted by scientists from Massachusetts Institute of the office of the grouping that comprised 28 European Technology (MIT) and Massachusetts General Hospital countries. (MGH) in the US. 964. Which company planned to launch an all-electric 961. For which demand of Center did the WhatsApp not car sharing service in Berlin? comply? A. Mercedes-Benz A. Tracing out the hackers identity B. Toyota B. Tracing the origin of fake messages C. Volkswagen C. To pay the penalty for leaking out data of Users D. Ford

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E. TATA New Delhi’s airport is placed 6th while Hyderabad is placed Answer: C 17th in terms of actual growth of passengers. Explanation 1. Haneda International Airport: Tokyo Volkswagen is to launch an all-electric car sharing service in 2. Kempegowda International Airport : Bengaluru Berlin. It is to serve a business serving people in big cities 3. Karnataka CM: Siddaramaiah who don’t own cars. The company planned to expand its 4. Governor: Vajubhai Vala “We Share project to big cities” in Europe and North 968. Who will be conferred with the 2018 UEFA America by 2020. President's Award? 965. What is the name of the book written by Khaled A. Neymar Hosseini ? B. Lionel Messi A. Sea Prayer C. David Beckham B. A kite runner D. Cristiano Ronaldo C. A Thousand Splendid Suns E. None of these D. The Mountains Echoed Answer: C E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Former England captain David Beckham will receive the Explanation UEFA President’s Award for his contribution to football and Sea Prayer is the name of the book written by Khaled promoting the sport in “every corner of the planet”. Hosseini. 969. Who has been appointed new chairman of the 966. Where does Massachusetts Institute of Technology Defence Research and Development Organisation is located? (DRDO)? A. Cambridge, USA A. G Satheesh Reddy B. Oxford, United Kingdom B. Sanjay Mitra C. Stanford, California C. S Christopher D. London, England D. Mrinal S Das E. None of these E. None of these Answer: A Answer: A Explanation Explanation The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private Renowned aerospace scientist Dr G Satheesh Reddy, who is research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, scientific adviser to the Defence minister, has been United States. appointed new chairman of the Defence Research and 967. Which airport has emerged as the second fastest Development Organisation (DRDO) for a period of two growing airport in the world? years. He will also be secretary in the Department of A. Kempegowda International Airport Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) for the same B. Chennai International Airport period. C. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport 970. The 2018 Nallur Kantha Swamy festival has started D. Indira Gandhi International Airport in which neighbouring country of India? E. None of these A. Bangladesh Answer: A B. Bhutan Explanation C. Sri Lanka The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has emerged D. Nepal as the second fastest growing airport in the world in the first E. India half of 2018 in terms of actual growth in number of Answer: C passengers. Explanation Only Haneda International has bettered KIA’s growth.

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The annual festival at Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil has started D. 20.65m in Jaffna, Sri Lanka with the sacred flag hoisting ceremony E. None of these and is attracting thousands of Hindu pilgrims from within Answer: B the country and abroad. During the 25-day festival, Explanation thousands of Tamil Hindu devotees will attend the rituals in Indian shot putter Tejinder Pal Singh Toor from Punjab has worship of Lord Murugan, Valli and Devanai Amman. clinched Gold in men’s Shot-Put event with a record- 971. Which state government is host to the 2018 Krishi shattering throw at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games on August Kumbh International Conference and Exhibition? 25. A. Madhya Pradesh 974. The NETA app that seeks to let Indian voters rate B. Rajasthan their elected representatives, is inspired by which C. Gujarat country’s approval system? D. Uttar Pradesh A. United States E. Kerala B. Russia Answer: D C. France Explanation D. Germany The 2018 Krishi Kumbh International Conference and E. India Exhibition will be held at Indian Institute of Sugarcane Answer: A Research (Telibagh) in Lucknow from October 26, which Explanation will be organized by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The The National Electoral Transformation (NETA) mobile aim of the 3-day conference is to provide a platform to application has been launched by former President Pranab farmers, technical experts and entrepreneurs for exchange of Mukherjee wherein voters can review and rate their elected knowledge and expertise in the field of agriculture sector. representatives (MPs& MLAs) as well as hold them 972. Which state government has decided to organize accountable. youths’ conclave ‘ATAL’ in September 2018? 975. Which country is host to the multi-nation counter- A. Chhattisgarh terror exercise “SCO Peace Mission 2018”? B. Assam A. Uzbekistan C. Jharkhand B. Russia D. Arunachal Pradesh C. China E. Goa D. Kazakhstan Answer: D E. None of these Explanation Answer: B The Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to organize Explanation a youths’ conclave “ATAL – Arunachal Transformation & The multi-nation counter-terror exercise Shanghai Aspirational Leadership” in Itanagar on 22nd September Cooperation Organization (SCO) Peace Mission 2018 has 2018. The aim of the 3-day ATAL conclave is to engage started at Chebarkul, Russia on August 24 to provide an youths in the age group of 18 to 30 years of the state pro- opportunity to the armed forces of SCO nations to train in actively in the areas of public policy and governance. For counter terrorism operations in urban scenario in a this, they have to register themselves multinational and joint environment. at http://www.atalconclave.in. 976. Who heads the congress meeting at Germany ? 973. Tejinder Pal Singh Toor, who clinched Gold in A. Rahul Gandhi men’s Shot-Put event at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, B. Sonia Gandhi has set new Asiad record of how much meters? C. Vijay Sekhar A. 20.55m D. Naresh kumar B. 20.75m E. None of these C. 20.85m Answer: A

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Explanation MasterCard, Visa (EMV) chip based ATM-cum-debit cards It is the second event in Germany, after speaking at the with magnetic stripe before December 31. The Reserve Bank Bucerius Summer School in Hamburg. The Congress chief of India (RBI) had asked banks to issue only chip-based and will then visit the UK, where he will address an event Personal Identification Number (PIN) enabled debit and organized by the Indian Overseas Congress in collaboration credit cards to protect customers from frauds. with local Indian-origin parliamentarians 980. Who will be honoured with the ‘2018 Asia Game 977. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has Changer of the Year’ award by global cultural reportedly said that people will be allowed to make calls organisation Asia Society? and use the internet during flights (at 30,000 ft) from A. Sundar Pichai A. October, 2018 B. Jack Ma B. November, 2018 C. Mukesh Ambani C. September, 2018 D. Indra Nooyi D. January, 2019 E. None of these E. None of these Answer: D Answer: A Explanation Explanation PepsiCo’s India-born Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi will Indians can make calls on flights starting October. The be honoured with the 2018 Asia Game Changer of the Year Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had earlier award by global cultural organisation Asia Society, in announced that Indian and international flights be allowed recognition of her business achievements, humanitarian voice and data services within India’s airspace above an record and advocacy for women and girls around the world. altitude of 9,850 ft. 981. Who has resigned from his post as director from 978. Which of the following App was introduced by Reliance Naval and Engineering Limited (RNAVAL)? NASA that allow users to take selfies in front of cosmic A. Bhavesh Prataprai Gandhi locations? B. Mukesh Ambani A. Galaxy Excursions virtual reality app C. Debashis Bir B. Milkyway’s Excursions virtual reality app D. Anil D.Ambani C. Intracosmic Excursions virtual reality app E. None of these D. Exoplanet Excursions virtual reality app Answer: D E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Shri Anil D.Ambani has resigned as director Reliance Naval Explanation and Engineering Limited (RNAVAL. His resignation is in NASA has introduced two virtual reality apps which will compliance with provisions of Section 165 of the Companies allow users to take selfies in front of gorgeous cosmic Act, 2013, prescribing the limit on directorships to only 10 locations, and explore the only known exoplanet system to public companies. host seven roughly earth-size planets. 982. Who is the President of Zimbabwe? 979. SBI asked its customers to switch to ______cards. A. Robert Mugabe A. ATM B. Nelson Chamisa B. PIN C. Emmerson Mnangagwa C. None of the given option D. Jonathan Moyo D. EVM E. None of these E. MAC Answer: C Answer: D Explanation Explanation Emmerson Mnangagwa was officially sworn in as President State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, has of Zimbabwe. He pledged to protect and promote the rights asked its customers to replace their ATM cards for Europay,

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 of Zimbabweans at an inauguration ceremony attended by Shri launched National Electoral thousands of supporters at a stadium in Harare. Transformation (NETA) app recently. 983. Which of the following inks MoU with Myanmar 987. In which state India's tallest Film Studio has been Media Group ? inaugurated? A. Prasar Bharati A. Punjab B. Air India B. Maharashtra C. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation C. Tamil Nadu of India (NAFED) D. Kerala D. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) E. Karnataka E. None of these Answer: C Answer: A Explanation Explanation MGR Centenary Film Studio, the tallest such structure in the The agreement was signed in the presence of Prasar Bharati country, was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K CEO, Shashi Shekhar Vempati and Editor-in-chief and MD, Palaniswami. The 56 feet tall, 110 metres long and 100 feet Mizzima in New Delhi. wide studio was constructed using funds collected by the 984. Who is appointed as Assocham Secretary General ? Federation of Film Employees Union of South India A. Dinesh Karthick (FEFSI), at Paiyanur B. Suresh Raj 988. Which scheme has been launched by the Indian C. Naresh Kumar government to offering incentives for mass adoption of D. U K Varma electric vehicles? E. None of these A. FAME India Answer: D B. Change India Explanation C. Go Green U K Varma is appointed as Assocham Secretary General. D. e-India 985. India’s Largest Business Incubator Bhamashah E. None of these Techno Hub located at ------? Answer: A A. Jaipur Explanation B. Patna Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the second phase C. Chennai of the FAME India scheme offering incentives for mass D. Hyderabad adoption of electric vehicles with an outlay of Rs 5,500 crore E. None of these on September 7. Answer: A 989. Recently K K Haridas passed away. He was Explanation belonged to which of the following field? India’s Largest Business Incubator Bhamashah Techno Hub A. Literature located at Jaipur. B. Journalism 986. Who launched National Electoral Transformation C. Science (NETA) app recently? D. Film Director A. Shri Pranab Mukherjee E. Sports B. Shri Suresh Prabhu Answer: D C. Shri Nitin Gadkari Explanation D. Shri Arun Jaitley Noted Malayalam film director K K Haridas passed away E. None of these following some heart related ailments. Answer: A 990. Which state has launched the project “Special Explanation Investment Region” ? A. Punjab

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B. Maharashtra C. Authority for Advance Rulings C. Tamil Nadu D. Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence D. Kerala E. None of these E. Karnataka Answer: A Answer: C Explanation Explanation The National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) has The project cost is estimated at around Rs 2,420 crores. introduced a helpline to encourage consumers to resolve all Special Investment Region (SIR) is developed by GMR the queries to file complaints against the companies that are Infrastructures Limited and the Tamil Nadu Industrial not passing GST rate cut benefits. Development Corporation Ltd (TIDCO) and would come up 994. Which company wins $56-million International on the 2,100-acre area in Denkanikottai and Shoolagiri Arbitration Award? taluks of Krishnagiri district A. GMR Group 991. Which country won first Ever Title At FIFA U-20 B. Tata Power Women's World Cup France 2018 ? C. Reliance Power A. Japan D. Prestige Capital B. Pakistan E. None of these C. India Answer: C D. Indonesia Explanation E. Nepal Reliance Power has announced that its wholly-owned Answer: A subsidiary Reliance Power Netherlands BV has won an Explanation international arbitration award of $56 million (Rs 390 The U-20 Japan Women’s National Team won against the crore) against Prestige Capital Holdings (a Seychelles-based U-20 Spain Women’s National Team at the final of the FIFA company) and Kokos Jiang. U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018, taking down the 995. Who become the first Indian badminton player to FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title for the first time in enter the finals of Asian Games? Japanese football history. A. Saina Nehwal 992. Who became the first Indian javelin-thrower to win B. PV Sindhu an Asian Games gold medal as he shattered his own C. national record by clearing a distance of 88.06m in D. HS Prannoy Jakarta? E. None of these A. Seema Poonia Answer: B B. Shivpal Singh Explanation C. Neeraj Chopra India’s PV Sindhu defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21- D. Annu Rani 17, 15-21, 21-10 in their semifinal clash at the 18th Asian E. None of these Games to become the first-ever badminton player to reach Answer: C the final of Asian Games in either singles or doubles. Explanation 996. Which bank has named world’s best bank for its Day 9 at the 18th Asian Games was when Neeraj Chopra, digital innovation: Global Finance magazine? with a throw of 88.06m broke the national record and A. PNB clinched the much-awaited gold. With the win, he became B. RBL the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asiad gold. C. SBI 993. Which of the following government agency D. DBS introduced GST helpline for customers? E. None of these A. National Anti-profiteering Authority Answer: D B. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Explanation

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Global Finance magazine named DBS Bank as the world’s 1000. The Odisha government has launched which best bank for digital innovation while still maintaining stable programme to identify young talents? operations for its customers. A. Mu Hero, Mu Odisha 997. Which of the following cities is the venue of the 4th B. Mu Power, Mu Odisha Asian electoral stakeholders forum (AESF-IV)? C. Mu Startup, Mu Odisha A. Bangkok D. Mu Youth, Mu Odisha B. Colombo E. None of these C. New Delhi Answer: A D. Bali Explanation E. Bangalore The Odisha government has launched a programme “Mu Answer: B Hero, Mu Odisha” (I am Hero-I am Odisha)” to identify and Explanation to give recognition to the young achievers of the state. The On August 27, the 4th edition of Asian electoral initiative is to be conducted by the Biju Yuva Vahini (BYV) stakeholders forum (AESF-IV) has started in Colombo, Sri members. Lanka to discuss the state of elections and democracy in the 1001. For how much did RCom sell fibre assets to RJio? region. A. Rs.2,000 crore 998. Which Indian economist has been appointed B. Rs.3,000 crore Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York C. Rs.4,000 crore Office of the United Nations Environment Programme D. Rs.5,000 crore (UNEP)? E. None of these A. Nikhil Seth Answer: B B. Atul Khare Explanation C. Rahguram Rajan Reliance Communications Ltd. (RCom), Anil Ambani-led D. Satya S Tripathi company, said that it had sold its fibre and related E. None of these infrastructure assets to the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio Answer: D Infocomm (RJio) which is of worth Rs.3,000 crore. Explanation 1002. Which nation has become the world's first country Satya S Tripathi, the veteran Indian development economist to provide free sanitary products to all students in a bid and UN official, has been appointed Assistant Secretary- to tackle ‘period poverty’? General and Head of the New York Office of the United A. France Nations Environment Programme (UNEP. B. Italy 999. Ravinder Kumar Singhal, who has successfully C. Canada completed the Ironman triathlon, is from which state? D. Scotland A. Uttar Pradesh E. None of these B. Madhya Pradesh Answer: D C. Odisha Explanation D. Maharashtra Scottish government approved a £5.2 million ($6.7 million) E. Goa initiative that will make sanitary products free at all schools, Answer: D colleges and universities – making Scotland the first country Explanation in the world to do so. Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singhal (53), the Maharashtra cadre 1003. From which date Government approves IPS officer & presently Nashik Police Commissioner, has commercial flying of remotely piloted aircraft or drones successfully completed the immensely difficult “Ironman in India ? triathlon” in 15 hours and 13 minutes as against the A. December 1 stipulated time of 17 hours in France on August 26, 2018. B. October 2

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C. November 14 B. A Perfect way to publish D. September 30 C. A Fast way to digitise E. None of these D. A New way to write Answer: A E. None of these Explanation Answer: D The government announced that industries including real Explanation estate, power and agriculture will be able to legally fly Navlekhā is a word derived from Sanskrit meaning ‘a new remotely piloted aircraft or drones in the country for way to write.’ The new platform will allow 1.35 lakh Indian commercial purposes from December 1, when the ‘Digital publishers to digitise their offline content by creating instant Sky’ platform will become operative. web pages using scanned documents or PDFs. 1004. Name of the former Indian cricketer who was 1007. What is the size of the nano medical robot that set appointed the head coach of Zimbabwe national cricket a new Guinness World Record? team? A. 100 nanometres A. Lalchand Rajput B. 110 nanometres B. C. 120 nanometres C. D. 130 nanometres D. Saurav Ganguly E. None of these E. None of these Answer: C Answer: A Explanation Explanation The scientists have developed the smallest medical robot and Former India opener Lalchand Rajput was appointed the set a new Guinness World Record. The device, which is of head coach of Zimbabwe national cricket team by the 120 nanometres in size, can interact with biological cells. Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC. He is likely to remain in charge for 1008. Which of the following app has rebranded as the 2020 World T20 and beyond. He was earlier appointed Google pay to offer Instant Bank Loans? as the interim head coach of Zimbabwe in May. He has been A. Payzapp the manager of the MS Dhoni-led Indian team during the B. Tez T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2007. C. Paytm 1005. From which fruit India’s first biofuel flight was D. PayUmoney powered? E. Airtel Money A. Jack Fruit Explanation B. Jatropha Answer: B C. Mangusthan Google Tez rebranded as Google Pay recently partnered D. Apple with HDFC Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., Kotak Mahindra E. None of these Bank Ltd. and Federal Bank Ltd. to offer instant, pre- Answer: B approved loans to customers. Explanation 1009. Who is the head of New Science And Technology India’s first first-ever environment friendly biofuel powered Council ? flight between Dehradun and Delhi was propelled by blend A. Shri K Vijay Raghavan of oil from jatropha seeds and aviation turbine fuel. The 43- B. Shri Naresh Karthick minute flight was operated by SpiceJet’s Bombardier Q-400 C. Shri Vignesh Kumar aircraft, with 20 officials and five crew members on board. D. Shri Suresh Prabhu 1006. Google launches ‘Navlekhā’ to help Indian E. None of these language publishers take their content online. The word Answer: A Navlekhā is derived from Sanskrit meaning Explanation A. An Easy way to access online

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K Vijay Raghavan is the head of New Science And Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued Technology Council advisory to all states and Union Territories to not allow 1010. Which city is hosting SAARC Agri Cooperative manufacture, sale and advertisement of e-cigarettes and Business Forum? other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS. It also A. Kabul has issued warning that use e-cigarettes and other ENDS B. New Delhi devices pose great health risk to public at large, especially to C. Dhaka children and pregnant women. D. Kathmandu 1013. Name the scheme approved by CCEA, chaired by E. None of these Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementation Answer: D during the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20 at an overall Explanation cost of Rs 1623 crore? The theme of three-day Forum is the ‘Organizing and A. O-SMART Strengthening Family Farmers’ cooperatives to attain the B. E- VAULT Sustainable-Development-Goals-1 and 2 in South Asia’. C. SMART - VAULT About SAARC SAARC: South Asian Association for D. E-SMART Regional Cooperation Member states: 8 members E. None of these Headquarters: Kathmandu Official languages: English Answer: A 1011. Who among the following launched 'Navlekha' for Explanation Indian language publishers? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on August 29, A. Baidu 2018 gave its approval for implementation of an umbrella B. Microsoft scheme ‘Ocean Services, Technology, Observations, C. Google Resources Modelling and Science (O-SMART)’. D. Apple 1014. Which of the following has has announced the E. None of these launch of a new category of service offering in Answer: C partnership with AbhiBus? Explanation A. Freecharge At the fourth ‘Google for India’ event, Google has unveiled B. Microsoft Project Navlekha to help Indian language publishers take C. Google their content online. Navlekha is a word derived from D. Apple Sanskrit meaning ‘a new way to write’. The new platform E. None of these will allow 1.35 lakh Indian publishers to digitise their offline Answer: A content by creating instant web pages using scanned Explanation documents or PDFs. Digital marketplace for financial services Freecharge has 1012. Which of the following Union Ministry of Health announced the launch of a new category of service offering and Family Welfare issued advisory to all states and in partnership with AbhiBus. Union Territories to not allow manufacture, sale and 1015. In which of the following language Google plans to advertisement? introduce technology and product experiences which are A. e-cigarettes locally relevant to users in India? B. Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) A. English C. Plastics B. Tamil D. Both a and b C. Vernacular languages E. Both b and c D. Sanskrit Answer: D E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Explanation

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Google plans to introduce technology and product B. Soma Biswas experiences which are locally relevant to users in India in C. Swapna Barman vernacular languages D. Purnima Hembram 1016. In how many places the Union Government is E. None of these planning to launch India Post Payment Banks-IPPB? Answer: C A. 600 Explanation B. 650 Despite competing with a severe toothache, Swapna Barman C. 700 from West Bengal clinched gold in the women’s heptathlon D. 750 with 6026 points at the 18th Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta on E. None of these August 29. Answer: B 1020. India has signed $375 million loan agreement with Explanation which International organisation to improve irrigation in The Union Government is planning to launch India Post Madhya Pradesh? Payment Banks-IPPB at 650 places. The information was A. ADB shared by Communications Minister Manoj Sinha. B. AIIB 1017. In which place Sushma Swaraj inaugurated C. World Bank 'Jaipur Foot' camp? D. IMF A. Jaipur E. None of these B. Udaipur Answer: A C. New delhi Explanation D. Hanoi The Government of India has signed a $375 million loan E. None of these agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Answer: D Madhya Pradesh Irrigation Efficiency Improvement Project Explanation (MPIEIP. The aim of the pact is to double farming incomes External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who is on a four in Madhya Pradesh by expanding irrigation networks and day two nation tour of South East Asia which includes system efficiency. Vietnam and Cambodia, presented free India-made 1021. Which Indian Naval Ship is participating in the prosthetic limbs for 500 Vietnamese beneficiaries. multilateral regional maritime engagement exercise 1018. Where did India's first interstate connected wind “KAKADU 2018”? power project commissioned? A. INS Vikramaditya A. Bhuj B. INS Satpura B. Bhopal C. INS Sahyadri C. Gandhinagar D. INS Viraat D. Jaipur E. None of these E. None of these Answer: C Answer: A Explanation Explanation The 14th edition of multilateral regional maritime 126 MW wind power capacity, part of country’s first Inter engagement exercise “KAKADU 2018” has started in State Transmission System (ISTS) auction, is commissioned Darwin, Australia from August 29 and will continue till in Bhuj, Gujarat. The energy generated from this project is September 15. It is hosted by the Royal Australian Navy being purchased by Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and Uttar (RAN) and supported by the Royal Australian Air Force Pradesh. (RAAF. Indian Naval Ship ‘INS Sahyadri’, commanded by 1019. Who has created history by becoming the first Captain Shantanu Jha, is participating in this edition of Indian heptathlete to win an Asian Games gold? exercise. Indian Navy’s participation is a significant A. Pramila Aiyappa milestone in towards strengthening mutual confidence

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 among regional navies and is expected to further bolster which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central India’s contribution in ensuring peace and stability in the Pay Commission. Indo-Pacific region. 1025. What is the revised cost estimate for setting up of 1022. Which city is hosting the third edition of ‘Smart India Post Payments Bank, as approved by the Union India Hackathon’? Cabinet on August 29, 2018? A. New Delhi A. Rs 1000 crore B. Pune B. Rs 500 crore C. Bangalore C. Rs 1200 crore D. Chennai D. Rs 1435 crore E. None of these E. None of these Answer: A Answer: D Explanation Explanation The third edition of world’s biggest open innovation model The Union Cabinet has given its approval for revision of the ‘Smart India Hackathon 2019’ was launched by the Union project outlay for setting up of India Post Payments Bank Minister for Human Resource Development, Prakash (IPPB) from Rs 800 crore to Rs 1435 crore. The additional Javadekar in New Delhi. For the first time, the 2019 edition sum of Rs 635 crore in the revised cost estimates is on of Smart India Hackathon will include problem statements account of Rs 400 crore for Technology Costs and Rs 235 from the private sector and non-governmental organisations. crore for Human Resource Costs. 1023. The Union Cabinet has approved to release how 1026. The Union Cabinet has approved signing of an Air much additional Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Services agreement between India and which nation? Government employees? A. Israel A. 5 per cent B. Morocco B. 3 per cent C. Egypt C. 2 per cent D. Nigeria D. 1.5 per cent E. None o f these E. None of these Answer: D Answer: C Explanation Explanation The Union Cabinet has approved the revised air services The Union Cabinet has approved to release an additional 2 agreement to be signed between India and Morocco. The per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) to the Central agreement will provide enabling environment for enhanced Government employees from July 1, 2018. This will benefit and seamless connectivity while providing commercial about 48.41 lakh Central Government employees. opportunities to the carriers of both the sides ensuring 1024. The Union Cabinet has approved to release how greater safety and security. much additional Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners? 1027. Name of the Indian athelete who brokes the A. 7 per cent national record in the men's 400 metres hurdles to claim B. 2 per cent the silver medal at the Asian Games in Jakarta. C. 3 per cent A. Jinson Johnson D. 4 per cent B. Arokia Rajiv E. None of these C. Dharun Ayyasamy Answer: B D. Muhammed Anas Yahiya Explanation E. None of these The Union Cabinet has approved to release an additional 2 Answer: A per cent Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from Explanation July 1, 2018. This will benefit about 62.03 lakh pensioners. This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula,

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Indian athlete Jinson Johnson clinched a gold medal in Answer: D Men’s 1500m athletics event at the ongoing 18th edition of Explanation the Asian Games. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has 1028. Which among the following became the first bank given its approval for the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, subsidiary to enter the commodity broking business? Technology, Observations, Resources Modelling and A. Axis Securities Science (O-SMART)” of Ministry of Earth Sciences. The B. Kotak Securities scheme with an overall cost of Rs. 1623 crore encompasses a C. HDFC Securities total of 16 sub-projects addressing ocean development D. National Securities Depository Limited activities such as Services, Technology, Resources, E. None of these Observations and Science. The services rendered under the Answer: A O-SMART will provide economic benefits to a number of Explanation user communities in the coastal and ocean sectors, namely, Axis Securities launched commodity broking services with fisheries, offshore industry, coastal states, Defence, MCX and became the first bank subsidiary to enter the Shipping, Ports etc. This scheme also provides necessary commodity broking business. Axis Securities launched scientific and technological background required for commodity broking services with MCX and became the first implementation of various aspects of Blue Economy. bank subsidiary to enter the commodity broking business. 1031. Which new ranking system has been announced by These cover: industrial metals, energy and agricultural the Union Government for higher educational segments. institutions to promote innovation? 1029. The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned two new a) ATLA projects under Heritage and North East Circuits of b) ATAL Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS) in Which two states? c) ARGW A. Andra Pradesh and Telangana d) ARIIA B. Punjab and Tripura e) None of these C. Tripura and Meghalaya Answer: D D. Rajasthan and Jharkhand Explanation E. None of these The Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) has Answer: B announced new ranking system – named Atal Ranking of Explanation Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) – for The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned two new projects higher educational institutions to promote culture of under Heritage and North East Circuits of Swadesh Darshan innovation and research in higher education at AICTE in Scheme (SDS) in Punjab and Tripura. ‘Swadesh Darshan’ is New Delhi. the scheme of the Ministry of Tourism for the development 1032. The 6th edition of RCEP Trade Ministers’ of thematic circuits in the country. The first project under Meeting 2018 began in which country? Swadesh Darshan Scheme ‘North East Circuit: Imphal and a) India Khongjom’ was inaugurated in Manipur. b) Singapore 1030. Which committee has given its approval for the c) China umbrella scheme "Ocean Services, Technology, d) Korea Observations, Resources Modelling and Science (O- e) None of these SMART)" of Ministry of Earth Sciences? Answer: B A. CCTA Explanation B. CCPA The 6th edition of RCEP Trade Ministers’ Meeting 2018 C. PAMC started in Singapore on August 30, which consists of 10 D. CCEA ASEAN countries and six ASEAN FTA partners namely, E. None of these India, China, Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

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1033. Indian Railways and this organisation Sign MoU d) Shillong for use of Natural Gas in Railway Workshops. e) None of these a) ONGC Answer: C b) GAIL Explanation: c) Indian Oil Corporation Maharashtra's Mahabaleshwar has become the wettest d) Bharat Petroleum place in India this year, leaving behind Meghalaya's e) None of these Cherrapunji. India Meteorological Department (IMD) data Answer: B revealed that the hill station in the state of Maharashtra Explanation: received a staggering 5661.6 mm rainfall this season till In order to replace Industrial gases like Dissolved now, much more than Cherrapunji's 4735 mm. Cherrapunji Acetylene, LPG, BMCG and Furnace Oil / High Speed holds two Guinness world records for receiving the Diesel (HSD) oil with environment friendly Natural Gas, maximum amount of rainfall in a single year, 26,471mm Indian Railways has signed a Memorandum of (1,042.2 in) of rainfall between August 1860 and July 1861 Understanding (MoU) with M/s GAIL (India) Limited, to and the maximum amount of rainfall in a single month provide infrastructure facilities for supply of Natural Gas (9,300mm) in July 1861. to Indian Railways Workshops, Production Units and 1036. This bank changes its names and IFSC codes of Depots at Rail Bhavan. This MoU is a broad-based, in its branches recently. principle agreement, between GAIL and Indian Railways a) SBI for the creation of infrastructure and supply of b) HDFC Bank CNG/LNG/PNG for both industrial and domestic purposes. c) Yes Bank 1034. Who organizes 2-Day Conference On Motivating d) Axis Bank & Attracting Youth in Agriculture? e) UCO Bank a) ASRB Answer: A b) NASC Explanation: c) IARI The State Bank of India (SBI), has changed the names and d) ICAR IFSC codes of 1,300 of its branches. The idea behind the e) None of these move is to rationalize SBI's merger with six associate Answer: D banks and the Bhartiya Mahila Bank (BMB) which came Explanation: into effect from April 1, 2017. SBI has updated the list of In order to meet the challenge of providing sustainable branches with old and new names and IFSC codes on its livelihoods for a rapidly growing population and to website. motivate and attract youth in agriculture, Dr. Trilochan 1037. Which state signed a MoU with an America- Mohapatra, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), based agency 'Malaria No More'to make the state inaugurated a two-day conference at NASC, New Delhi on malaria-free? Motivating and Attracting Youth in Agriculture (MAYA. a) Maharashtra The two-day conference provides an opportunity to all b) Rajasthan stakeholders to interact and discuss various options and c) Odisha avenues for not only attracting youth to agriculture but d) Jharkhand even motivating them towards entrepreneurship in e) None of these agriculture and allied fields. Answer: C 1035. Which among the following become the wettest Explanation: place in India? Odisha government signed a MoU with an America-based a) Mawsynram agency 'Malaria No More' and Indian agency 'Malaria b) Cherrapunji Elimination Trust' to make the state malaria-free. sThe two c) Mahabaleshwar agencies will prepare the roadmap for public awareness

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 and will work with the various organization in the state. Explanation: Earlier this year 1.13 crore mosquito nets medicated with Germany has sanctioned a soft loan of euro 120 million ( larvicides were distributed in the state. approx Rs. 990 crore) to India for National Clean Ganga 1038. The first U.S.-India 2+2 dialogue will be held in Mission & to strengthen sewage water treatment which city? infrastructure in Uttarakhand. The purpose of the project is a) Mumbai to reduce the inflow of untreated waste water in River b) New Delhi Ganga & to improve the water quality of the river. c) Kolkata 1041. Which state government has organised an d) Hyderabad interactive programme “Mil -Banche” in government e) None of these schools of state? Answer: B a) Madhya Pradesh Explanation: b) Gujarat The first U.S.-India 2+2 dialogue will be happening in c) Uttar Pradesh New Delhi on September 6. The countries will discuss d) Himachal Pradesh regional and strategic issues of Asia and will also have e) None of these some real outcomes. Randall G. Schriver, Assistant Answer: A Secretary of Defence for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Explanation: of the United States said that China and how to respond to The Madhya Pradesh government has organized an it will be front and centre of the dialogue. U.S. Secretary of interactive programme “Mil -Banche” in government State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense James Mattis schools of state on August 31, 2018. It is a first of its kind will be travelling to India for the dialogue. initiative i.e. being organized for multi-dimensional 1039. Krishna Kutir, which is in news recently, is development of children through language skill up- associated with which union ministry? gradation, reading other books in addition to textbooks, a) Ministry of Home Affairs developing interest in understanding and other co- b) Ministry of Tribal Affairs curricular activities. c) Ministry of Rural Development 1042. Which country has took over the chairmanship of d) Ministry of Women & Child Development the 5th Summit of BIMSTEC? e) None of these a) Myanmar Answer: D b) Bangladesh Explanation: c) India The Krishna Kutir is a special home for 1000 widows set d) Sri Lanka up by the Ministry of Women & Child Development e) Nepal (MoWCD) under the Swadhar Greh scheme. It is said to be Answer: D the largest-ever facility of its kind created by a government Explanation: organization, which will be inaugurated by Maneka Sanjay The next 5th Summit of BIMSTEC will be held in Sri Gandhi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath at Vrindavan in Lanka. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh on 31st August 2018. 1043. Which of the following cities is the venue of the 1040. Which European country has sanctioned Euro MOVE: India’s First Global Mobility Summit 2018? 120 million soft loan to India for National Clean Ganga a) New Delhi Mission? b) Pune a) France c) Chennai b) Belgium d) Kolkata c) Germany e) Mumbai d) Spain Answer: A Answer: C Explanation:

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NITI Aayog will organise MOVE: India’s First Global Explanation: Mobility Summit 2018 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Sunil Mehta, the MD &chief executive of Punjab National September 7. The aim of the summit is to showcase Bank (PNB), has been elected as the new chairman of the innovation and build a platform to shape the future of Indian Banks Association (IBA) for 2018-19. Apart from mobility, The summit will constitute three designated him, Dinabandhu Mohapatra, MD & CEO of Bank of India components – the Conclave, Digital Exhibition, and (BoI), has been elected as IBA’s Deputy Chairman. The Featured Events IBA is a representative body of management of banking in 1044. Which country is host to the 4th International India and has its headquarters in Mumbai. Ayurveda Congress (IAvC) 2018? 1047. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the a) Belgium India Post Payments Bank(IPPB) in which city on b) Russia September 1 ,2018? c) France a) Lucknow d) Netherlands b) New Delhi e) None o f these c) Kolkata Answer: D d) Pune Explanation: e) Mumbai The 4th International Ayurveda Congress (IAvC) 2018 has Answer: B been inaugurated by Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Explanation: Yesso Naik at Leiden, the Netherlands on September 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the India Post The congress would focus on promotion and propagation Payments Bank(IPPB)that aims “to change the the banking of Ayurveda in the Netherlands and its neighbouring system in the country”. The launch was done at Talkatora countries of Europe. Stadium in New Delhi. 1045. Which Indian men’s bridge pair have created 1048. Which state has launched PUDA 360 ,an e- history by clinching India’s first-ever gold in bridge at properties module to facilitate online property the Asian Games? transactions? a) Subhash Gupta and Sapan Desai a) Haryana b) Sumit Mukherjee and Debabrata Majumder b) Punjab c) Pranab Bardhan and Shibhnath Sarkar c) Orissa d) Rajeev Khandelwal and Bachiraju Satyanarayana d) Himachal Pradesh e) None of these e) None of these Answer: C Answer: B Explanation: Explanation: Pranab Bardhan (60) and Shibnath Sarkar (56) have Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh launched PUDA created history by clinching India’s first-ever gold in 360, an e-properties module to facilitate online property bridge at the Asian Games. They finished at the top after transactions. It is aimed at bringing greater efficiency and scoring 384 points in the final of the men’s bridge pair transparency in the functioning of Punjab Urban Planning event at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games and Development Authority(PUDA. 1046. Who has been elected as the new chairman of the 1049. Who has taken over as Chairman and Managing Indian Banks Association (IBA)? Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL)? a) Shyam Srinivasan a) AK Sharma b) Sunil Mehta b) Mahesh Kumar Jain c) K R Kamnath c) T Suvarna Raju d) O P Bhatt d) R Madhavan e) None of these e) None of these Answer: B Answer: D

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Explanation: 1053. State Bank of India e-facilitation and e-corner Defence PSU HAL said R Madhavan has taken over as facility for Indian army veterans was opened in which Chairman and Managing Director from T Suvarna Raju. city? 1050. Subramaniam Badrinath announced his a) Chennai retirement.He hails from which sports? b) Lucknow a) Football c) Kolkata b) Chess d) Pune c) Cricket Answer: C d) Basketball Explanation: e) None of these Major General A.K. Sanyal, General Officer Commanding, Answer: C Bengal Sub-area, inaugurated State Bank of India e- Explanation: facilitation and e-corner facility for Indian army veterans at Former India and TamilNadu batsman Subramaniam the Army Complex near Fort William, Kolkata. Badrinath announced his retirement from all forms of 1054. The 4th International Ayurveda Congress was cricket in a specially organised presser at the Tamil Nadu held in which country? Cricket Association (TNCA) headquarters in Chennai. a) Sri Lanka 1051. According to NCAER,India’s growth forecast for b) India current fiscal is at how much percent? c) Australia a) 7.1 d) Netherlands b) 7.4 e) None of these c) 7.2 Answer: D d) 7.5 Explanation: e) None of these Minister of State for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik Answer: B inaugurated the 4th International Ayurveda Congress at Explanation: Netherlands. The congress would focus on promotion and Economic policy think-tank NCAER has retained India’s propagation of Ayurveda in Netherlands and its growth forecast for the current fiscal at 7.4 percent citing neighboring countries of Europe. comfortable agricultural sector outlook and a marked 1055. UIDAI extended deadline upto which day for improvement in the external sector. banks to do minimum Aadhaar enrolments and 1052. The finance ministry expressed the hope of updations in identified branches? economy to be grow at how much percent in the a) November 25 current fiscal? b) December 31 a) 7.1 c) December 1 b) 7.5 d) November 1 c) 7.4 e) None of these d) 7.2 Answer: D e) 7.6 Explanation: Answer: B UIDAI extended till November 1 the deadline for banks to Explanation: do minimum Aadhaar enrolments and updations in Enthused by 8.2 per cent GDP growth in the first quarter of identified branches. 2018-19, the Finance Ministry expressed the hope that 1056. Recently,RBI has cancelled the licence of economy may expand at 7.5 percent in the current fiscal. Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank.It is based The country’s economy is on steady growth path, in which state? Economic Affairs Secretary SC Garg said while a) Haryana commenting on the April-June quarter growth number. b) Orissa

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 c) Rajasthan b) West Bengal d) Goa c) Uttar Pradesh e) None of these d) Uttarakhand Answer: C e) Orissa Explanation: Answer: B The RBI has cancelled the licence of Rajasthan-based Explanation: Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank as it does not The West Bengal government has launched a mobile blood have adequate capital and earning prospects. The RBI said donation camp in a red luxury bus. The bus moves from it has cancelled the licence of the bank with effect from the location to location, collecting blood in West Bengal. The close of business on August 31, 2018. “The bank does not health activists said that this move by the government is a have adequate capital and earning prospects. The bank is major success as the bus is often seen in the city collecting not in a position to pay its present and future depositors in blood samples. The service is free of cost. full as and when their claims accrue,” the apex bank (RBI) 1060. In which place 7th Meeting of National Medicinal said. Plants Board held? 1057. Who is going to become the new Chief Justice of a) New Delhi India on October 3, 2018? b) Chennai a) Ranjan Kohli c) Patna b) KM Joseph d) Hyderabad c) Dipak Mishra e) Mumbai d) Ranjan Gogoi Answer: A e) None of these Explanation: Answer: D The Seventh meeting of National Medicinal Plants Board Explanation: (NMPB) of Ministry of AYUSH was held under the Justice Ranjan Gogoi is set to take over as the new Chief chairpersonship of Minister of State for AYUSH, Shri Justice of India on October 3, 2018. Shripad Yesso Naik at New Delhi. 1058. With which company did Wipro sign a $1.6 1061. Who wrote a book "Moving On, Moving billion contract for 10 years? Forward - A Year in Office" which is released by Prime a) Alight Solutions LLC Minister Narendra Modi? b) Upp Technology a) Hamid Ansari c) Abbott Solutions Ltd b) Venkaiah Naidu d) Mondel Az International c) Sushma Swaraj e) None of these d) L. K. Advani Answer: A e) None of these Explanation: Answer: B Wipro signed a $1.6 billion 10-year contract with Illinois- Explanation: based Alight Solutions LLC. This is the largest deal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the book "Moving date. The contract is to provide digital solutions to the On, Moving Forward - A Year in Office" written by Vice company. Alight is a provider of benefits administration President Venkaiah Naidu. Narendra Modi presented the and cloud-based human resources and financial solutions. first copy of the book to Venkaiah Naidu. The book was It will be built through the strategic investments in Wipro written by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu to mark his one Digital, cloud platforms and cognitive platform Wipro year in office. HOLMES. 1062. Who has crowned as the new Yamaha Fascino 1059. Which of the following state has launched mobile Miss Diva - Miss Universe India 2018? blood donation camp? a) Carol Gracias a) Karnataka b) Padma Lakshmi

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 c) Nehal Chudasama stretch starting from Peren district running all along the d) Dia Mirza foothills north westerly until Tirap district of Arunachal e) None of these Pradesh. Answer: C 1065. Vedanta Resources Plc appointed whom as the Explanation: CEO of the company? Nehal Chudasama is crowned as the new Yamaha Fascino a) Sunil Duggal Miss Diva - Miss Universe India 2018. Peden Ongmu b) Pawan Munjal Namgyal, Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Supranational 2017 c) Dinesh Paliwal crowning Aditi Hundia as Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva d) Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan Supranational 2018. The winner of Yamaha Fascino Miss e) None of these Diva 2018 will represent the country at Miss Universe. Answer: D 1063. Which state government will organise "Mil- Explanation: Banche", an interactive programme between schools Vedanta Resources Plc. has appointed Srinivasan and society? Venkatakrishnan as the CEO of the company. a) Maharashtra Mr.Venkatakrishnan replaced Tom Albanese who served b) Andhra Pradesh as CEO from 2014-17 and Kuldip Kaura, the interim CEO c) Madhya Pradesh since. He has joined the company's board of directors. d) Rajasthan Mr.Venkat earlier served as the CEO of AngloGold e) None of these Ashanti Ltd, the world's largest emerging market gold Answer: C producer. Explanation: 1066. Which football player was named UEFA Player In Madhya Pradesh, "Mil -Banche", an interactive of the Year 2018? programme between schools and society is being a) Keylor Navas organised. This programme is being organised for the b) Sergio Ramos multi-dimensional development of children through c) Luka Modric language skill up-gradation, reading other books in d) Christiano Ronaldo addition to textbooks. It will also help in developing an e) None of these interest in understanding and other co-curricular activities Answer: C in government schools. Explanation: 1064. Nagaland government has declared which of the In the UEFA Awards, Croatia captain Luka Modric was following as the 30th elephant reserve of the country? voted the best player in Europe. He also won the a) Ntangki National Park Midfielder of the Season. Real Madrid was named the best b) Singphan wildlife player in last season's Champions League. The best c) Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary women's player award was won by Pernille Harder of d) Rangapahar Reserve Forest Denmark and Wolfsburg. e) None of these 1067. The 6th East Asia Summit- Economic Minister Answer: B Meeting (EAS-EMM) was held in ______. Explanation: a) Cambodia The Nagaland government has declared the Singphan b) Malaysia Wildlife Sanctuary as an elephant reserve making it the c) Singapore 30th reserve for jumbos in the country. Singphan Elephant d) Thailand Reserve has huge tracts of forest, strategically located in e) None of these contiguity with the Abhaypur Reserve Forest of Assam Answer: C which is frequented by the moving herds of elephants. Explanation: Elephant distribution habitat in Nagaland is a continuous

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Commerce & Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu attended the Delhi. This book is a reference document developed by 6th East Asia Summit- Economic Ministers' Meeting POSOCO along with IMD (India Meteorological (EAS-EMM) and 15th India-ASEAN Economic Ministers' Department) to enable better usage of Weather Portal in all Meeting (AEM) in Singapore. Singapore is currently areas of Power Sector. POSOCO manages the Inter-State holding the Chair of ASEAN. The 6th East-Asia Economic Transmission of Power to utilities throughout India. Minister's Meeting was chaired by Chan Chun Sing, 1070. 'Alaknanda' is the first five-star luxury cruise in Minister for Trade and Industry, Singapore, and was a) Vishakhapatnam attended by Economic Ministers from 10 ASEAN b) Kolkata countries and their eight dialogue partners, Australia, c) Varanasi China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the d) Mumbai Russian Federation and the United States of America. e) Chennai 1068. Harvard and this company joint hands and Answer: C developed an Artificial Intelligence system to analyze Explanation: and predict earthquake aftershocks. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi inaugurates the first luxury cruise a) Wipro 'Alaknanda' in Varanasi. The five-star luxury cruise, a 30- b) IBM metre double-decked modern line, is a startup venture of c) Microsoft Varanasi based Nordic Cruiseline. d) Google 1071. Who are the two astronauts chosen for the e) None of these International space mission in United Arab Emirates? Answer: D a) Hazza al-Mansouri and Sultan al-Neyadi Explanation: b) Yousuf Al Shaibani and Mohammed bin Rashid Google and Harvard have joined hands and developed an c) Zayed Al Nahyan and Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Artificial Intelligence system in which the researchers at d) Mohammed bin Rashid and Khalifa bin Nahyan the university used algorithms to analyze a database of e) None of these earthquakes worldwide to predict where aftershocks might Answer: A happen. Aftershocks are the shocks that happen after the Explanation: main earthquake takes place. The researchers teamed up UAE has disclosed its first two astronauts to go on a with machine learning experts at Google to see if they mission to the International Space Station. Sheikh could apply deep learning to find out the location of the Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum, the Vice President aftershocks. and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler 1069. Which organization has developed the book on of the Emirate of Dubai named the new astronauts as "Weather Information Portal for Indian Power Hazza al-Mansouri, 34-year-old, and Sultan al-Neyadi, 37- System"? year-old. a) Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) 1072. With which country India has signed two b) Power System Operation Corporation limited Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on combating (POSOCO) money laundering and cooperation in the field of c) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) environment? d) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) a) Russia e) None of these b) Cyprus Answer: B c) China Explanation: d) United Arab Emirates R K Singh, Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & e) None of these Renewable Energy released a book on "Weather Answer: B Information Portal for Indian Power System"s, at Power Explanation: System Operation Corporation limited (POSOCO), New

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India and Cyprus signed two Memorandum of Taking a cue from global uncertainties, market volatility, Understanding (MOU) on combating money laundering and rising interest rates in the US, The Reserve Bank of and cooperation in the field of environment. The MoU was India (RBI) has added 8.46 tonnes of gold during the signed between Financial Intelligence Unit, India, and Unit financial year 2017-18, taking the level of gold reserves to for Combating Money Laundering of Cyprus 566.23 tonnes as on June 30, 2018. 1073. Which of the following introduced an app on 1076. Which of the following state government will soon Google’s Android platform and Apple’s mobile distribute mobile phones to women under the operating system iOS with an aim to double the mutual Bhamashah Yojana that has focused on women who fund investor base in India? fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL)? a) PhonePe a) Rajasthan b) Google Pay b) Jharkhand c) Paytm c) Tamil Nadu d) Payzap d) Kerala e) None of these e) Uttar Pradesh Answer: C Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: Paytm Money Limited introduced an app on Google’s In a bid to boost Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship Android platform and Apple’s mobile operating system 'Digital India' campaign, Rajasthan government will soon iOS. The aim is to double the mutual fund investor base in distribute mobile phones to women under the Bhamashah India with 50 million in the next five years. Yojana.Focused on women who fall under the Below 1074. Which state Govt renames town and railway Poverty Line (BPL), the scheme aims to transfer financial station after Bansidhar temple of Lord Krishna? and non-financial benefits of government schemes in a a) Karnataka transparent manner. b) Jharkhand 1077. How much has been released by the Centre to 10 c) Tamil Nadu states, having international borders, for developing d) Kerala forward areas as part of an ambitious plan to e) Uttar Pradesh ameliorate the problems? Answer: B a) Rs 100 crore Explanation: b) Rs 300 crore The town Nagar Untari and the railway station would be c) Rs 200 crore renamed as Bansidhar Nagar, after Banshidhar Temple. d) Rs 400 crore The union government is looking at proposals for a tie-up e) None of these with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness Answer: D (ISKCON. Explanation: 1075. How much tonnes of gold have been added by the Nearly Rs 400 crore has been released by the Centre to 10 Reserve Bank of India (RBI) during the financial year states, having international borders, for developing forward 2017-18? areas as part of an ambitious plan to ameliorate the a) 5.37 tonnes problems of those living in these isolated locations. b) 6.28 tonnes 1078. Which of the following country pledged to offer c) 7.82 tonnes USD 60 billion to Africa? d) 8.46 tonnes a) Japan e) None of these b) India Answer: D c) Russia Explanation: d) China e) None of these

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Answer: D The International Aviation Summit began in New Delhi, Explanation: India. The seminar has been jointly organised by China has offered USB 60 bn funds to Africa in order to the Airports Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation boost industry, counter hunger, and enhance security. and International Air Transport Association (IATA. China will carry out 50 China-Africa security assistance 1082. Where did International Women Entrepreneurs programmes will be launched under the flagship Belt and Summit 2018 is being held? Road Initiative (BRI. a) Nepal 1079. Which country will be Jharkhand’s partner b) India country at the Food Processing Summit? c) Japan a) Japan d) China b) India e) None of these c) Russia Answer: A d) China Explanation: e) None of these The International Women Entrepreneurs Summit 2018 is Answer: D being held in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Vice Explanation: President of Nepal Nanda Bahadur Pun inaugurated the China will be Jharkhand’s partner country at the Food summit. The theme of the 3-day event is “Equality begins Processing Summit slated in November, visiting Chief with Economic Empowerment”. Minister Raghubar Das. Das is on a four-day visit to China 1083. Who won the Pakistan Presidential Election at the invitation of the International Department of the 2018? Communist Party of China (CPC. a) Arif Alvi 1080. Which of the following organisation has b) launched its first Trade Finance Scorecard, a new tool c) Fazal-ur-Rehman to address market gaps stemming from the unintended d) Mamnoon Hussain consequences of global measures to fight money- e) None of these laundering and terrorism? Answer: A a) World Bank Explanation: b) Asian Development Bank Dr Arif ur Rehman Alvi (69) was elected as 13th President c) IMF of Pakistan. He is close ally of Pakistan Prime Minister d) UNESCO Imran Khan and one of founding members of ruling e) None of these Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. He will take oath of Answer: B office of President on September 9, 2018. Explanation: 1084. Which company becomes 2nd Indian company to The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched its cross USD 8 trillion (Rs 8 lakh crore) in market first Trade Finance Scorecard, a new tool to address market capitalisation? gaps stemming from the unintended consequences of a) HCL Technologies global measures to fight money-laundering and terrorism. b) Bharti Airtel 1081. Where did International Aviation Summit began? c) Infosys a) Bangalore d) Tata Consultancy Services b) Chennai e) Reliance c) Mumbai Answer: D d) New Delhi Explanation: e) Kolkata Mumbai-headquartered Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Answer: D became only the second Indian company to cross USD 8 Explanation:

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 trillion (Rs 8 lakh crore) in market capitalisation after train is likely to start running between Mumbai and Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries. Ahmadabad by the end of 2022. 1085. Which mobile app has been launched for Coffee 1088. Where did the first International Kho Kho Stakeholders to ease the work of field functionaries and championship going to held? to improve the work efficiency? a) India a) Coffee Connect b) Japan b) Coffee Krishi c) China c) Coffee Tharanga d) England d) Coffee Wave e) Australia e) None of these Answer: D Answer: A Encouraging traditional games of the country, the Union Explanation: Sports Minister, Rajyavardhan Rathore has approved the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry launched Coffee financial support for the Kho Kho team participating at the Connect-India coffee field force app and Coffee first International Kho Kho championship in England. KrishiTharanga – digital mobile extension services project 1089. Recently RP Singh has announced his retirement. for coffee stakeholders. These initiatives were developed He belongs to which of the following sports? by Coffee Board of India for the overall technological a) Golf advancement of the coffee sector and value chain b) Hockey 1086. India has set a target to generate how much solar c) Cricket energy by 2022 for increasing share of carbon free d) Tennis energy in the energy mix? e) Wrestling a) 80 GW Answer: C b) 50 GW Explanation: c) 200 GW Former India fast bowler RP Singh has announced his d) 100 GW retirement from Cricket. His international career spanned e) 500 GW six years and the pacer played 82 matches across all three Answer: D formats and picked up over 100 wickets. Explanation: 1090. World's first lion cubs born via artificial India has set a target to generate100 GW solar energy by insemination in 2022 for increasing share of carbon free energy in the a) South Africa energy mix. b) Kenya 1087. From which country India will purchase 18 bullet c) Zimbabwe train sets at a total cost of about Rs 7,000 crore? d) Mozambique a) China e) None of these b) Japan Answer: A c) USA Explanation: d) Germany In a world first achievement, a lioness at the Ukutula e) South Korea Conservation Center and Biobank in South Africa's North Answer: B West province has given birth to two cubs conceived via Explanation: non-surgical artificial insemination, using fresh semen India will purchase 18 bullet train sets from Japan at a total from an adult male lion at the same facility. The research is cost of about Rs 7,000 crore in a deal that includes a a breakthrough for saving endangered species like tiger and pledge to transfer technology for local production.Each snow leopard. train will have 10 coaches and would be able to cruise at 1091. Which of the following book is the compilation of the speed of 350 km per hour. The country’s first bullet the speeches made by PM Narendra Modi?

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a) Abode of Love c) Bangabandhu b) Jyotipunj d) Somudra Joy c) Exam warrior e) None of these d) Setubandha Answer: D e) None of these Explanation: Answer: C Bangladesh Naval Ship Somudra Joy arrives at Explanation: Visakhapatnam on a goodwill visit. BNS Somudra Joy, a Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit released the first Hamilton Class commissioned on 23 December copy of “Paritchaikku Bhayamen”, the Tamil translation of 2013, is one of the largest ships of the . Exam Warriors (compilation of the speeches made by PM 1095. On 6th September 2018, Supreme Court Narendra Modi. The book is a compilation of speeches decriminalised a portion of Section 377 of IPC. What is made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Section 377 of Indian Penal Code (IPC)? 1092. Which company became the 2nd publicly traded a) Criminalizes gambling US company to hit $1 trillion in market capitalisation b) Criminalizes money laundering after iPhone maker Apple? c) Criminalizes sexual activities ‘against the order of a) Walt Disney nature’, arguably including homosexual acts b) Microsoft d) Criminalizes murder c) Facebook e) None of these d) Amazon Answer: C e) None of these Explanation: Answer: D Section 377 was introduced in 1861 during the British rule Explanation: of India, and targeted in particular Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Amazon India announced that its e-commerce website and Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) individuals and mobile application is now made available in Hindi. Other communities. Modelled on the Buggery Act of 1533, it online players like also Paytm Mall offer users the option criminalised sexual activities "against the order of nature", to use Hindi as a language. However, Flipkart is available including homosexual sex. only in English. 1096. In which of the following country 3rd ASEM 1093. ISRO plans to set up its First Overseas Ground (Asia-Europe Meeting) Conference on ‘Global ageing Station at and Human Rights of Older Person’s being held? a) North Pole a) Japan b) North America b) Germany c) South Pole c) South Korea d) Greenland d) China e) None of these e) France Answer: A Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: ISRO plans to set up its First Overseas Ground Station at Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister of Social North Pole. The ground station will augment the Indian Justice and Empowerment left for Seoul (South Korea. He Remote Sensing (Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) operations is heading a 3-member Indian Delegation to attend the crucial not just for civilian needs like disaster management 3rd ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Conference on ‘Global but also for the armed forces. Ageing and Human Rights of Older Persons’ jointly 1094. Which of the following Bangladesh Naval Ship organised in Seoul during 5th to 7th September, 2018 by the recently arrives at Visakhapatnam on a goodwill visit? Republic of Korea and the National Human Rights a) Shadhinota Commission of Korea. b) Abu Bakar

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1097. Who is the author of the Book Answer: D ‘Constitutionalizing India: an Ideational Project’? Explanation: a) M. Venkaiah Naidu The Canara bank opened a portal to claim education loan b) Shashi Tharoor interest subsidy for the financial year 2017-18. The Portal c) Bidyut Chakrabarty will be opened till 28, 2018. This is under the Central d) Rajeev Bhargava sector interest subsidy (CSIS) scheme implemented by the e) Vandana Shiva Union Ministry of HRD which was started in 2009. Full Answer: C interest subsidy is provided to the eligible students for the Explanation: course period plus one year for loans up to Rs.7.5 lakh and The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has This is applicable to students from an Economically said that we should salute the constitution-framers for Weaker section having parental income upto Rs.4.5lakhper giving us a constitution that strengthened parliamentary annum. democracy and stood the test of times, even as it evolved 1100. This country recentky developed a space elevator through several amendments. He was addressing the and will conduct a first trial in September. gathering after releasing the Book ‘Constitutionalizing a) France India: an Ideational Project’ authored by Shri Bidyut b) UK Chakrabarty. c) US 1098. What is the central share for Project Tiger from d) Japan 2017-18 to 2019-20? e) None of these a) Rs. 1143 crore Answer: D b) Rs. 496.50 crore Explanation: c) Rs. 1731.72 crore A Japanese team has developed a "space elevator" and will d) Rs.92.22 crore conduct a first trial in September, 2018. The test equipment e) Rs.592 crore will be launched on an H-2B rocket being launched by Answer: C Japan's space agency. The test involves a miniature Explanation: elevator stand-in - a box just 6 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 3 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by cm high. It's the world's first experiment to test travel the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved between two mini satellites in space. continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Umbrella Scheme 1101. Which Indian women nominated for 2nd term as of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (CSS- Regional Director WHO South-East Asia? IDWH)beyond the 12thPlan period from 2017-18 to 2019- a) Anjali Gupta 20. The Scheme consists of Centrally Sponsored Scheme b) Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh of Project Tiger (CSS-PT), Development of Wildlife c) Shila Dawre Habitats (CSS-DWH) and Project Elephant (CSS-PE. The d) Roshini Sharma total outlay is Rs. 1731.72 crore as central share (Rs. 1143 e) None of these crore for Project Tiger, Rs. 496.50 crore for Development Answer: B of Wildlife Habitats and Rs.92.22 crore for Project Explanation: Elephant) from 2017-18 to 2019-20. India retained the top WHO position in South-East Asia 1099. Name the bank which bank opened portal to Region with Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh unanimously re- claim education loan interest subsidy. elected as Regional Director for another five-year term a) ICICI Bank beginning February 2019. The elections were held at the b) Yes Bank ongoing regional committee meeting of WHO South-East c) Axis Bank Asia. Dr Singh is the first woman to have been elected to d) Canara bank the position of Regional Director for WHO South-East e) None of these

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Asia Region after an illustrious career in the Indian civil which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the UAE's service, World Bank and WHO. formation. 1102. Who inagurates the E-Mobility in Indian 1104. Who is appointed as the brand ambassador by Railways" conference, recently? BSNL for 2 years ? a) Shri Piyush Goyal a) Saina Nehwal b) Shri Manoj Sinha b) c) D. V. Sadananda Gowda c) Shahid kapoor d) Shri Venkaiah Naidu d) P. V. Sindhu e) None of these e) None of these Answer: B Answer: B Explanation: Explanation: A Conference on "E-Mobility in Indian Railways" BSNL has roped in Indian boxer M.C.Mary Kom as its organized by Ministry of Railways through Institution of brand ambassador for two years. Mary Kom will endorse Railways Electrical Engineers (IREE) in association with and be engage in promotional activities of BSNL for its NITI Aayog concluded in New Delhi. The one-day various services. Kom's association will help BSNL in conference was inaugurated by the Minister of State of enhancing BSNL brand image as well as gain more Communication (I/C) and Minister of State of Railways, customer in this competitive market scenario. Shri Manoj Sinha. It was a pre-cursor to the "Move: Global 1105. This country has minted a gold coin encrusted Mobility Summit" to be organized by NITI Aayog. with rare pink diamonds worth US$1.8 million to meet 1103. Which country has recently announced to launch growing demand for high-end collectables? Mars Mission "HOPE" by 2020? a) France a) Oman b) US b) UAE c) Australia c) Iran d) China d) Israel e) None of these e) None of these Answer: C Answer: B Explanation: Explanation: Australia has minted a gold coin encrusted with rare pink The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently announced diamonds worth Aus$2.48 million (US$1.8 million) to to launch Mars Mission "HOPE", which is expected to be meet growing demand for high-end collectables from the launched by 2020. Upon launch, it will become the first ultra-rich. The two-kilogramme treasure, which depicts a mission to Mars by any Arab or Muslim country. The aim sailing ship, a gold prospector and boab trees found in of the mission is to enrich the capabilities of Emirati Western Australia, is considered legal tender and will be engineers and to increase human knowledge about the sold to the highest bidder. It is the most valuable coin ever Martian atmosphere. The Hope probe will study the made in Australia and is expected to be sold to a buyer atmospheric layers of Mars in detail and will provide data from Asia or the Middle East. to study the causes of the corrosion of its surface that has 1106. Here does Ayushman Bharat call centre was made it impossible for water to exist on the planet. The opened? project will also provide insights about the weather on the a) Bangalore Red Planet. It will observe weather phenomena such as b) Chennai dust storms and changes in temperature and how the c) Cochin atmosphere interacts with topography, from the highest d) Mumbai volcano peaks to ice sheets to the vast deserts and the e) None of these deepest canyons. It is expected to reach Mars in 2021, Answer: A Explanation:

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Ayushman Bharat call centre was formally inaugurated in Daniel Zhang will succeed Jack Ma as chairman of the Bangalore by CEO of Ayushman Bharat Dr. Indu Bhushan. board of Alibaba Group This national call centre is operational since August 25. 1110. Who is the winner of US Open 2018? The call centre functioning 24?7 in collaboration with a) Juan Martin del Potro Medi assistant is sharing info in English and Hindi initially b) Rafel Nadal and 9 more regional languages to be added later. c) Roger Federer 1107. Recently how much amount has been sanctioned d) Novak Djokovic by Home ministry for special women safety e) Kevin Anderson programme? Answer: D a) Rs 5,000 cr Explanation: b) Rs 4,000 cr Novak Djokovic is the winner of US Open 201 c) Rs 8,000 cr 1111. Name of the poet who will be honoured with the d) Rs 3,000 cr 'Sarala Puraskar' award recently. e) Rs 7,000 cr a) Answer: D b) Explanation: c) Satrughna Pandav Public panic buttons and all-women police patrol teams d) will soon be launched in eight major cities, including e) None of these Delhi, under a special women safety programme for which Answer: C the home ministry has approved nearly Rs 3,000 crore. Explanation: 1108. Recently who has been appointed as Managing Noted Odia poet Satrughna Pandav will be honoured with Director of the State Bank of India by the Government the prestigious 'Sarala Puraskar' for his poetry collection of India? 'Misra Dhrupad'. The 'Sarala Puraskar', instituted by a) Ajay Banga eminent Odia industrialist late Dr Bansidhar Panda and late b) Anshula Kant Ila Panda in 1979 and awarded by the Indian Metals Public c) K. V. Kamath Charitable Trust(IMPaCT) will be presented to Pandav on d) Rana Kapoor October 26. e) Usha Ananthasubramanian 1112. Which among the following celebrated the 25th Answer: B Raising Day of Delta Force on September 6? Explanation: a) Indian Army Anshula Kant is at present the Deputy Managing Director b) Indian Air Force and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of SBI. SBI's MD post c) Indian Navy fell vacant after resignation of B Sriram, who took over as d) Indian Armed Forces the MD and CEO of IDBI Bank. With this appointment e) None of these SBI now has four MDs, the other 3 MDs are PK Gupta, Answer: A DK Khara and Arijit Basu. Explanation: 1109. ho will be next executive chairman of Alibaba Recently, the Delta Force has celebrated its 25th Raising Group Holding Ltd? Day on September 6 in the memory of those who sacrificed a) Robin Li their lives in the line of duty. It is the counter insurgency b) Daniel Zhang force of the Indian Army that has been instrumental in c) Lei Jun eliminating terrorism from the Chenab Valley and ushering d) Li Shufu peace in the region. Till date, the Force has been honoured e) Liang Wengen with 1,380 Gallantry Awards including one Ashok Chakra, Answer: B five Kirti Chakras and 46 Shaurya Chakras. Explanation:

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1113. Which country will be Jharkhand's partner a) Chicago country at the Food Processing Summit? b) New York a) China c) Washington b) Japan d) Atlanta c) Bangladesh e) None of these d) Nepal Answer: A Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: The three-day World Hindu Congress has begun in Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das was on a four-day Chicago, the USA. Over 2000 delegates from across the visit to China at the invitation of the International globe are participating in this mega event. The theme of Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC. He World Hindu Congress is 'think collectively, achieve invited China to participate in food processing summit, valiantly'. which will be organised by Jharkhand Government in 1117. Which state/union territory has topped the November. National Clean School Award 2018 list with 7 schools? 1114. How much amount has been spent by a) Pondicherry Government on GST advertisements? b) Tamil Nadu a) Rs 117 crore c) Andhra Pradesh b) Rs 125 crore d) Goa c) Rs 110 crore e) None of these d) Rs 132 crore Answer: A e) None of these Explanation: Answer: D Union Ministry of Human Resource Development Explanation: launched the National Clean School Award 2018 prepared The government spent Rs 132.38 crore on advertisements by National Institute of Cleanliness Education and for GST, an agency under the Ministry of Information and Research (NICER. Pondicherry tops the list of the rankings Broadcasting by having 7 schools in the award list for cleanliness. 1115. Who among the following has been selected as the 1118. Name the Indian actor who was made as the first next chief economic advisor of India? honorary ambassador of Lal Bahadur Shastri a) Montek Singh Ahluwalia Memorial Foundation. b) Y. Venugopal Reddy a) Mohanlal c) C. Rangarajan b) Akshay Kumar d) Bimal Jalan c) Amitabh Bachchan e) None of these d) Answer: D e) None of these Explanation: Answer: B The Union Government has appointed former Reserve Explanation: Bank of India governor Bimal Jalan as the head of the Actor Akshay Kumar was made the first honorary panel that has been tasked with selecting India's next chief ambassador of Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation. economic advisor (CEA. The panel will screen the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation was founded by applications received and conduct interviews. The move the family of India's second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur comes two months after the government sought Shastri. His grandson Vinamra Shastri, is the current applications for the post after previous CEA Arvind president of the foundation. Akshay Kumar will support Subramanian resigned from office. the 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' motto for the welfare of the 1116. The three-day World Hindu Congress begins in soldier (jawan) and the farmer (kisan. which city of USA?

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1119. Who become the first Indian to win a medal in Answer: D the 2018 IAAF Continental Cup? Explanation: a) Jinson Johnson The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated b) the 6th International Geriatric Orthopaedic Society of India c) Neeraj Chopra Conference at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences , d) Arpinder Singh New Delhi. The theme of the conference is: "Increased e) None of these Longevity with Reduced Fragility and Enhanced Answer: D Mobility". This was organized by Geriatric Orthopaedic Explanation: Society of India.. Triple jumper Arpinder Singh has created history by 1122. Which company received an order to supply becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the IAAF SpyLite mini UAV systems for high altitude aerial Continental Cup. At Ostrava in the Czech Republic, he surveillance? clinched a bronze. The 25-year-old Arpinder was a) Cyient Solutions & Systems (CSS) representing the Asia-Pacific team in the meet, held once b) Relaince Defence Systems every four years. Reigning Olympic and world champion c) DRM Defence Systems Christian Taylor of the United States took the gold with a d) Semantic Defence Systems jump of 17.59 metres. Answer: A 1120. Which payments bank announced that users can Explanation: withdraw cash from ATMs, without the need for a Cyient Solutions & Systems (CSS) has received an order physical debit card? from Indian Army to supply SpyLite mini UAV a) Fino Payments Bank (unmanned aerial vehicle) systems for high altitude aerial b) India Post Payment Bank surveillance. It is an advanced, electric, mini unmanned c) Airtel Payment Bank aerial vehicle (UAV. It can be further optimized to offer d) Paytm Payment Bank covert, extended range real-time visual intelligence. e) None of these 1123. The armies of India and the US decided to hold Answer: C an annual combat exercise at Chaubatia in Explanation: Uttarakhand. It is named as; Airtel Payment Bank announced that users can withdraw a) Yudh Abhyas cash from ATMs, without the need for a physical debit b) Emerald Mercury card. For this Airtel has partnered with Empays to enable c) Desert Strike Instant Money Transfer (IMT) for its account holders. d) Shatrujeet 20,000 ATMs have been enabled with Empays IMT card- e) None of these less cash technology which will expand to over 100,000 Answer: A ATMs by the end of 2018. This new service is available to Explanation: both smartphone and feature phone users through USSD The armies of India and the US decided to hold an annual (*400#) and MyAirtel app. combat exercise "Yudh Abhyas" at Chaubatia in 1121. The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh Uttarakhand from September 16 to 29, 2018. It aims to inaugurated the 6th International Geriatric enhance inter-operability between the two forces. Around Orthopaedic Society of India Conference at 400 soldiers from each side are expected to participate in ______. the exercise. This happened after the agreement of 'The a) AIIMS, Jodhpur Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement b) AIIMS, Rishikesh (COMCASA)' was signed between the two countries. c) AIIMS, Bhopal 1124. The Indian economist who has been conferred d) AIIMS, New Delhi 'Honoris Causa' by the University of Engineering & e) None of these Management (UEM) in Kolkata is;

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 a) Abhijit Banerjee d) Bihar b) e) Orissa c) Jagdish Bhagwati Answer: A d) Kaushik Basu Explanation: e) None of these Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the Answer: B reduction in Value Added Tax in the state assembly The Explanation: state would have to forego a revenue of 1,120 crore rupees Dr. Bibek Debroy, an Indian economist, indologist and due to the measure. author, has been conferred 'Honoris Causa' by the 1128. Which place National Rail and Transportation University of Engineering & Management (UEM) in Institute (NRTI) operation started recently? Kolkata, West Bengal. He is currently serving as the a) Vadodara Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime b) Mumbai Minister (EAC-PM. Mr. Debroy is also the Member of the c) Chennai NITI Aayog, the think tank of Government of India (GoI. d) Hyderabad 'Honoris Causa' is a degree awarded without examination e) None of these as a mark of esteem. Answer: A 1125. Who to host National Geographics Mega Icons Explanation: series? National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI) a) R Madhavan operation started in Vadodara. b) Bharat 11129. In which of the following city Second India-UAE c) Suresh Raina Partnership Summit will be held? d) Sachin Tendulkar a) New Delhi e) None of these b) Mumbai Answer: A c) Dubai Explanation: d) Abu Dhabi R Madhavan to host National Geographics Mega Icons e) Sharjah series. Answer: C 1126. NASA's only robot (mission) for exploring the Explanation: Asteroid Belt is about to die due to lack of a key fuel A two-day India-UAE Partnership Summit (IUPS) will be known as hydrazine. Name the spacecraft: held in Dubai from October 30. We are delighted to a) Phoenix support the second IUPS being organised by the Business b) Cloudsat Leaders Forum (BLF. Its objectives and agenda fit c) perfectly into efforts to promote the strategic partnership d) Ranger between India and the United Arab Emirates. e) None of these 1130) Which is the focus country in 87th Izmir Answer: C International Trade Show? Explanation: a) Turkey Launched in September 2007, ‘Dawn’ spacecraft was b) Iran majorly tasked to study two of the three known c) Japan protoplanets of the asteroid belt Vesta and Ceres. d) China 1127. Which state announces Rs 2 cut in VAT on e) India petrol, diesel? Answer: E a) Andhra Pradesh Explanation: b) Kerala India is the Focus Country in the trade show with a c) Tamil Nadu standalone pavilion named ‘Source India’. The India

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Pavilion is a multi-product pavilion, including companies b) R Madhavan displaying products like ceramics, cereals and mechanical c) Siddharth appliances. d) Sharman Joshi 1131. Where is India's first railway university e) None of these inaugrated? Answer: B a) New Delhi Explanation: b) Vadodara R Madhavan to host National Geographics Mega Icons c) Mumbai series. He will host National Geographic's upcoming series d) Chennai Mega Icons which will narrate the inspiring tales of e) Hyderabad veteran personalities from all walk of life. The first session Answer: B will feature the stories of former Indian President APJ Explanation: Abdul Kalam, Actor-politician Kamal Haasan, spiritual India's first railway university is inaugrated in Vadodara leader Dalai Lama, cricketer and skipper of the Indian 1132. “Apsara”, the first research reactor of Asia is team, Virat Kohli and Kiran Bedi, first women to qualify located in which of the following city? for Indian Police Service. a) Pune 1135. India's longest rail-cum-road bridge "Bogibeel" b) Chennai will come up over which river? c) Kudankulam a) Ganga d) Trombay b) Krishna e) Kota c) Answer: D d) Brahmaputra Explanation: e) None of these “Apsara”, the first research reactor in Asia became Answer: D operational in Trombay campus of Bhabha Atomic Explanation: Research Centre in August 1956. The Bogibeel Bridge is a combined road and rail bridge 1133. Who has been selected for the 2018 Marconi over the in Assam, which is expected Society Paul Baran Young Scholar award? to complete at the end of 2018. Sited about 17 km a) Rajalakshmi Nandakumar downstream of Dibrugarh town, the 4.94km bridge will b) Ananda Theertha Suresh facilitate road and rail connectivity between the north and c) Dinesh Bharadia south banks of the Brahmaputra in the eastern part of d) Himanshu Asnani Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. e) None of these 1136. The Regional Conference on Good Governance Answer: A with Focus on Aspirational Districts has started in Explanation: which of following city? An India-born woman research scholar from the University a) Bhopal of Washington won the Paul Baran Young Scholar Award b) Surat for 2018 for using smartphones to detect life-threatening c) Jaipur symptoms, the California-based Marconi Society. d) Mumbai Rajalakshmi Nandakumar is the winner of this e) Chennai year’s Young Scholar Award for her outstanding research Answer: A work in detecting life-threatening symptoms using Explanation: smartphones. The Regional Conference on Good Governance with Focus 1134. Name the Actor who has been selected to host on Aspirational Districts has started in Bhopal on National Geographics Mega Icons series? September 10. This Conference is an effort to create a a) Anil Kapoor common platform to share experiences in the formulation

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 and implementation of Best Practices in Citizen Centric 1340. Who is the author of the book 'The Rule Governance and improved Public Service Delivery through Breakers’? e-Governance, transparent, accountable and citizen- a) Preeti Shenoy friendly effective administration. b) Arundhati Roy 1137. Which state government recently signed c) Sundar Raj Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil d) raj Corporation (IOC) to set up an ethanol plant? e) None of these a) Uttar Pradesh Answer: A b) Haryana Explanation: c) Bihar Preeti Shenoy is the author of the book 'The Rule d) Punjab Breakers'. e) Orissa 1341. Which country will host the 2018 Global Summit Answer: B on Climate Action? Explanation: a) United States The Haryana government signed a Memorandum of b) Brazil Understanding with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to set up c) United Kingdom an ethanol plant in Panipat with an outlay of over Rs 900 d) France crore. The proposed capacity of this ethanol plant will be e) None of these of producing 100 kilolitres of ethanol per day. Answer: A 1138. Who became the first bowler in women's cricket Explanation: to pick 300 international wickets? The 2018 Global Summit on Climate Action will be held at a) San Francisco in California, United States from September b) 12 to 14, 2018. The summit is a platform that brings c) Jhulan Goswami together several decision makers and officials, as well as d) Mithali Raj people, from around the world to discuss proposals for e) None of these future action on climate change. It will serve as a starting Answer: C point for broader and more effective global commitments, Explanation: to reduce the impacts of climate change and achieve the Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami became the first bowler in objectives of the Paris Agreement. It will also promote women's cricket to pick 300 international wickets after climate action in five key areas: Healthy Energy Systems, reaching the landmark figure in India's nine-wicket win Inclusive Economic Growth, Sustainable Communities, over Sri Lanka on September 11. Land and Ocean Stewardship and Transformative Climate 1139. In which location did the Airports Authority of Investments. India (AAI) plan to build its seaplane and water 1142. Which country hold first-ever trilateral meeting aerodrome project that was cancelled recently? with India and Afghanistan ? a) Nainital Lake a) Iran b) b) Iraq c) Wular Lake c) Saudi Arabia d) Loktak Lake d) Indonesia e) None of these e) None of these Answer: B Answer: E Explanation: Explanation: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) cancelled the India, Iran and Afghanistan held their first tripartite proposed seaplane and water aerodrome project at Chilika meeting in Kabul during which implementation of the Lake in Odisha.

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Chabahar port project and a host of other issues including concessional financing in the railway sector in Sri Lanka ways to deepen counter-terror cooperation were discussed. including railway lines to Jaffna and Thalai Mannar. 1143. Nepal will take part in a 12-day-long 1146. Amit Phangal who has been nominated for 'Sagarmatha Friendship-2' military exercise with Arjuna awards 2018 is associated with ______. a) Pakistan a) Swimming b) Bangladesh b) Boxing c) Japan c) Shooting d) China d) Athletics e) None of these e) None of these Answer: D Answer: B Explanation: Explanation: Nepal will take part in a 12-day-long 'Sagarmatha Boxer Amit Panghal, Asian Games 2018 gold medallist, Friendship-2' military exercise with China. The exercise was nominated for this year’s Arjuna award by the Boxing will be held from September 17 to 28 in China's Chengdu Federation of India. city. 1147. With which city Delhi government will ink a pact 1144. Which circle comes at the last spot with 80.23 for cooperation in urban regeneration? percent 4G availability? a) Paris a) Assam b) Tokyo b) Jammu and Kashmir c) Beijing c) Odisha d) Seoul d) Bihar e) Berlin e) Maharashtra Answer: D Answer: B Explanation: Explanation: The Delhi Government and the Seoul Metropolitan Kolkata has topped OpenSignal's list of 4G availability Government are slated to sign an agreement this week for with over 90.7% coverage, across all of India's 22 telecom cooperation in urban regeneration. The agreement will be circles for the May-July period this year. It is followed by signed during Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Punjab (89.8%), Bihar (89.2%), Madhya Pradesh (89.1%) ongoing trip to Seoul. and Odisha (89%. The Jammu and Kashmir circle comes at 1148. The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the last spot with 80.23 percent 4G availability. introduction of Bill in Parliament for amendment of 1145. To which of the following country India will NID Act, 2014 to include how many new National supply 160 railway passenger coaches? Institutes of Design (NID) within the ambit of the a) Bangladesh National Institute of Design Act, 2014? b) Nepal a) 5 c) Pakistan b) 8 d) Srilanka c) 3 e) None of these d) 7 Answer: D e) 4 Explanation: Answer: E The agreement to supply the railway passenger Explanation: coaches custom-made in India, valued at around $82.64 The Union Cabinet has given its approval for introduction million, was signed between RITES Limited of India and of Bill in Parliament for amendment of NID Act, 2014 to Sri Lankan government in Colombo. India has already include 4 new National Institutes of Design (NID) within completed projects close to 1 billion US dollars under the ambit of the National Institute of Design Act, 2014

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1149. Who has been conferred with the prestigious UN International Center for Transformative Artificial Interagency Task Force (UNIATF) Award for his Intelligence, ICTAI. outstanding contribution towards prevention and 1152. India signed MoU with which country on control of non-communicable diseases? cooperation in the operation of telemetry tracking and a) Manoj Jhalani telecomm and station for satellite and launch vehicles? b) Kailash Saini a) Indonesia c) Dinesh Sankhala b) Mauritius d) Rajeev Sharma c) Brunei e) Rakesh Sharma d) South Africa Answer: A e) None of these Explanation: Answer: C Shri Manoj Jhalani, Additional Secretary & Mission Explanation: Director (NHM), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra has been conferred with the prestigious UN Interagency Modi has been apprised of the MoU between India and Task Force (UNIATF) Award for his outstanding Brunei Darussalam on cooperation in the operation of contribution towards prevention and control of non- telemetry tracking and telecomm and station for satellite communicable diseases (NCDs) and related Sustainable and launch vehicles, and for cooperation in the field of Development Goals. space research, science and applications. 1150. Who was renominated as Chairman of Ethics 1153. India signed MoU with which country for Committee of Lok Sabha? strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism? a) Lallu Prasad Yadav a) Bangladesh b) Amith Shaw b) Nepal c) L K Advani c) Mauritius d) Jual Oram d) Malta e) None of these e) None of these Answer: C Answer: D Explanation: Explanation: Senior BJP leader L K Advani was renominated as The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Chairman of Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha. He was Modi has approved the signing of MoU between India and renominated by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan. L K Malta for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism. Advani represents Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency 1154. India signed MoU with which country on from Gujarat. cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space 1151. NITI Aayog collaborated with which company to for peaceful purposes? set up a Model International Center for a) South Africa Transformative Artificial Intelligence, ICTAI? b) Malta a) Google c) Srilanka b) Intel d) Nepal c) Infosys e) None of these d) HCL Answer: A e) None of these Explanation: Answer: B The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Explanation: Modi, has approved the signing of a MoU between India NITI Aayog ,Intel and Tata Institute of Fundamental and SouthAfrica on cooperation in the exploration and uses Research,TIFR are collaborating to set up a Model of outer space for peaceful purposes.

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1155. Centre launched which scheme recently aiming at implementation of e-VBAB(e-VidyaBharati and e-Aarogya to boost the pro-farmer initiatives of the government? Bharati)Network Project for a total value of Rs.865 crores. a) PM-AVNI 1158. Regional Conference on Good Governance with b) PM-AASHA Focus on Aspirational Districts held in which city? c) PM-AASTHA a) Bhopal d) PM-AAYOG b) Panna e) None of these c) Jabalpur Answer: B d) Nashik Explanation: e) None of these With an aim to boost the pro-farmer initiatives of the Answer: A government, the Centre approved a new Umbrella Scheme Explanation: “Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan(PM- The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public AASHA)”. The scheme is aimed at ensuring remunerative Grievances (DAR&PG), Government of India in prices to the farmers for their produce as announced in the association with Government of Madhya Pradesh is Union Budget for 2018. organizing a Regional Conference on Good Governance 1156. Cabinet approved MoU on blockchain technology with Focus on Aspirational Districts, in Bhopal.Delegates by which bank? from 12 States and 2 UTs will participate in the a) Canara Bank Conference. b) SBI 1159. Which city municipal corporation launched an c) PNB anti-open defecation campaign, titled “Khule me Sauch d) Exim Bank ki ghanti bajao-siti bajao”? e) None of these a) Mumbai Answer: D b) Lucknow Explanation: c) Pune The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra d) Delhi Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the MoU on e) None of these collaborative research on distributed ledger and blockchain Answer: B technology in the context of development of digital Explanation: economy by Exim Bank with the participating member The Lucknow Municipal Corporation launched an anti- banks, under the BRICS Interbank Cooperation open defecation campaign, titled “Khule me Sauch ki Mechanism. ghanti bajao-siti bajao” (whistle blowing campaign against 1157. Telecommunications Consultants India open defection), in line with Chief Minister Yogi Ltd.(TCIL) signed an agreement with Ministry of Adityanath’s vision to make the capital city Open External Affairs for the implementation of e-VBAB(e- Defecation Free by Oct 2. VidyaBharati and e-Aarogya Bharati)Network Project 1160. Which state government signed an MoU with the for how much amount? Central Government to implement Ayushman Bharat a) 890 cr Yojana in association with state-run Chief Minister’s b) 875 cr Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS)? c) 865 cr a) Haryana d) 870 cr b) Mizoram e) None of these c) Kerala Answer: C d) Tamil Nadu Explanation: e) None of these Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd.(TCIL) signed Answer: D an agreement with Ministry of External Affairs for the Explanation:

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The Tamil Nadu government said it had signed an MoU c) MSME with the Central Government to implement Ayushman d) Renewable Energy Bharat Yojana in association with state-run Chief e) None of these Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme Answer: B (CMCHIS. Explanation: 1161. On which day National Hindi Divas is Union Ministry of Power has launched Chiller Star celebrating? Labelling Program to encourage deployment of energy a) September 14 efficient chiller systems in the country. It was launched as b) September 15 part of occasion of 24th World Ozone Day and 31st c) September 16 Anniversary of Montreal Protocol, which will be observed d) September 13 on 16th September 2018. e) None of these 1165. Where did First Tribal Circuit Project under Answer: A Swadesh Darshan Scheme inaugurated? Explanation: a) Tamil Nadu National Hindi Divas is celebrating in September 14 b) Kerala 1162. On which day National Engineer’s Day is c) Chhattisgarh celebrating? d) Orissa a) September 14 e) None of these b) September 15 Answer: C c) September 16 Explanation: d) September 13 Union Ministry of Tourism has inaugurated India’s first e) None of these tribal circuit project connecting 13 tourism sites in Answer: B Chhattisgarh under Swadesh Darshan Scheme. The circuit Explanation: connects Jashpur, Kunkuri, Mainpat, Kamleshpur, National Engineer’s Day is celebrating in September 15 Maheshpur, Kurdar, Sarodadadar, Gangrel, Kondagaon, 1163. Which of the following is the India’s first Nathiya Nawagaon, Jagdalpur, Chitrakoot, and Tirthgarh underwater robotic drone handed over to NPOL? in Chhattisgarh. a) EyeROV TUNA 1166. Which of the following state ranked best among b) National Robotic Drone states in PMGSY? c) Duruva a) Uttarakhand d) Vijaya b) Kerala e) None Of these c) Chhattisgarh Answer: A d) Orissa Explanation: e) None of these India’s first underwater robotic drone EyeROV TUNA was Answer: A handed over to Naval Physical and Oceanographic Explanation: Laboratory (NPOL) of Defence Research and Uttarakhand has been ranked the best among states in the Development Organisation (DRDO. This underwater drone country for the construction of maximum number of roads will be used by NPOL for research and development under the PMGSY during 2017-2018. The state activities which in turn would result in commercial product constructed a maximum of 1,839 kilometer roads under the for defence purposes. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana against a target of 1164. Which minister launches Chiller Star Labelling 1,500 km set for the year 2017-18. Program on energy efficiency in chillers? 1167. Which of the following is the world no 1 Airport a) Education in 5-15 Million Passengers Per Annum category? b) Power a) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 b) Indhra Gandhi International Airport a) 130 c) Kempegowda International Airport b) 132 d) Anna International Airport c) 133 e) None of these d) 140 Answer: A e) 136 Explanation: Answer: A Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is the world no 1 Explanation: Airport in 5-15 Million Passengers Per Annum category. India climbed one spot to 130 among 189 countries in the 1168. Where did G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial latest human development index released by the United Meeting held? Nations Development Programme. a) India 1171. Which state government will distribute over 1 b) Argentina lakh pump sets to double farmer's income by 2022? c) Srilanka a) Telangana d) Nepal b) Assam e) None of thee c) Bihar Answer: B d) Gujarat Explanation: e) None of these The main aim is to issues including increasing Answer: B protectionism challenges to promote global commerce and Explanation: the new industrial revolution were discussed at the The Assam government will distribute over 1 lakh pump meeting. The members of the G20 include Argentina, sets to double the farmer's income by 2022. The pump sets Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, will be distributed under NABARD's Rural Infrastructure Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Development Project. 60 thousand diesel sets, 11 thousand Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United solar and 30 thousand electrical operated pump sets will be Kingdom, the United States and the European Union. distributed. 1169. According to recent study by scientists from IIT 1172. For how much amount, Reliance Infrastructure Kanpur which of the following is main reason for has sold its Mumbai city power distribution business to Erratic monsoon rainfall in India? Adani Transmission Limited (ATL)? a) Air Pollution a) Rs.18,800 crore b) Water Pollution b) Rs.20,800 crore c) Soil Erosion c) Rs.21,500 crore d) Both a and b d) Rs.22,300 crore e) None of these e) None of these Answer: A Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: According to recent study by scientists from IIT Kanpur, Reliance Infrastructure has sold its Mumbai city power erratic behavior of monsoon rainfall, including distribution business to Adani Transmission Limited phenomenon of concentrated heavy rainfall on small (ATL) for Rs.18,800 crore. Reliance Mumbai Metro is a number of days in localized area can be attributed to the marquee project. This acquisition makes ATL, the largest rising air pollution, especially the increase in suspended deal in the Indian power sector till date. It is presumed that particles in the atmosphere. The study has found that high the profitability of Reliance Infrastructure will not be pollution levels are not just changing cloud shape and size affected on the whole. Reliance Energy had an EBITDA of and depth, but also its microstructure. around Rs.1,500 crore, which would reflect in lower 1170. What is the rank of India in UN's human EBITDA for Reliance Infrastructure after this deal. development index?

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1173. Which state government has signed an MOU with c) Iran the centre to implement Ayushman Bharat along with d) Kuwait state's Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health e) None of these Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS)? Answer: A a) Andhra Pradesh Explanation: b) Tamil Nadu Iraq has replaced Saudi Arabia as India's largest oil c) Karnataka supplier in August. Iran remained the third biggest oil d) Punjab supplier to India in August. The US is Reimposing e) None of these sanctions on Iran following its decision in May to Answer: B withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal. Explanation: 1176. Which country have lifted the 2018 South Asian The Tamil Nadu government signed an MOU with the Football Federation (SAFF) Cup? centre to implement Ayushman Bharat along with state's a) Nepal Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme b) India (CMCHIS. This association would benefit about 77 lakh c) Maldives poor and vulnerable families in Tamil Nadu. Additionally, d) Bhutan the insurance benefit for all those covered under the state e) None of these scheme will be increased to Rs 5 lakh as per the National Answer: C Health Protection Scheme. It would also include all 8 high- Explanation: end procedures upto Rs 25 lakh covered under state-run Maldives have lifted the 2018 South Asian Football insurance scheme. Federation (SAFF) Cup. In the final at the Bangabandhu 1174. By which year Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Stadium in Dhaka, they defeated defending champions announced to become a carbon neutral company? India 2-1. At half-time, the winners led One-nil. The win a) 2020 for Maldives comes 10 years after their first SAFF Cup b) 2040 title in 2008. Seven-time champions India had started as c) 2030 favourites in the summit clash. The Indian team, d) 2050 comprising mostly under-23 players, was the only e) None of these unbeaten side in the tournament. Answer: B 1177. Who is the head of the committee of harrowing Explanation: arrest and alleged torture of former space scientist Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) announced that it aims to in the 'ISRO spy scandal's? become a carbon neutral company by 2040 with focus on a) Anupam Shrivastava energy efficiency and usage of renewable power. This b) Dipak Misra decision was stated by chairman Anand Mahindra at the c) D K Jain Global Climate Action Summit at San Francisco. The goal d) K K Joshwa of carbon neutrality is to achieve a zero carbon footprint. e) None of these M&M is to work along with the Environmental Defence Answer: C Fund (EDF), an international non-profit organization, to Explanation: fulfil the carbon neutrality commitment. EDF works with The Supreme Court has appointed a 3-member committee leading companies to raise the bar for corporate headed by D.K. Jain, a former judge of the court, to probe sustainability leadership. the harrowing arrest and alleged torture of former space 1175. Which country became top oil supplier to India in scientist Nambi Narayanan in the 'ISRO spy scandal' that August 2018? turned out to be fake. A 3-judge Bench led by Chief Justice a) Iraq of India (CJI) Dipak Misra also awarded Mr. Narayanan b) Saudi Arabia Rs. 50 lakh in compensation for the mental cruelty he

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 suffered all these years. The committee will explore "ways c) September 18 and means" to bring justice to the former space scientist d) September 19 besides probing the officers who caused the "harrowing" e) September 20 incidents. Answer: C 1178. Where did Swachh Dhara programme for clean Explanation: water flagged off? Every year September 18 is celebrated as World Bamboo a) Hyderabad Day. World Bamboo Day is a day of celebration to b) Kolkata increase the awareness of bamboo globally. Where bamboo c) Bhubaneswar grows naturally, bamboo has been a daily element, but its d) Visakhapatnam utilization has not always been sustainable due to e) Amaravathi exploitation. Answer: E 1182. Name the Polarimetry Doppler Weather Radar Explanation: inaugurated by ISRO at Sriharikota spaceport? Swachh Dhara programme for clean water flagged off in a) S–Band Amaravathi The main objective is to provide clean b) D–Band drinking water across the state. The Tankers providing c) V–Band water across the state will be cleaned periodically. d) A–Band 1179. In which state Festival of Nuakhai celebrated? e) None of these a) Uttar Pradesh Answer: A b) Orissa Explanation: c) Goa Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has d) Maharashtra inaugurated S–Band Polarimetry Doppler Weather Radar e) Haryana (DWR) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota Answer: B spaceport, Andhra Pradesh. It will be used for observation Explanation: of weather system up to range of 500 km and also for early Nuakhai Bhetghat is the reap celebration of individuals of warning of severe weather events. Western Odisha. The festival bears significance among the 1183. In which province of China the second edition of farmer community as they perform puja on their farmland Nepal-China joint military exercise (JME) named Mt to thank ‘Mother Earth’ for being so bountiful. Everest Friendship Exercise-2018 recently commenced? 1180. Where did first ever dedicated dog park was a) Shanghai constructed? b) Beijing a) Hyderabad c) Wuhan b) Kolkata d) Sochi c) Bhubaneswar e) Sichuan d) Visakhapatnam Answer: E e) Amaravathi Explanation: Answer: A The second edition of Nepal-China joint military exercise Explanation: (JME) named Mt Everest Friendship Exercise-2018 The park is spread across an area of 1.3 acres. It was recently commenced in China’s south-western Sichuan developed by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation province. (GHMC) at a cost of Rs 1.1 crore. It is certified by the 1184. Which of the following state tourism has won two Kennel Club of India. prestigious gold awards of Pacific Asia Travel 1181. When will World Bamboo Day is celebrated? Association (PATA) for its innovative marketing a) September 16 campaigns? b) September 17 a) Tamilnadu

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 b) Kerala 1187. How much government securities purchased by c) Rajasthan Reserve Bank of India through Open Market d) Karnataka Operations (OMO)? e) Orissa a) Rs 5,000 crore Answer: B b) Rs 10,000 crore Explanation: c) Rs 15,000 crore Kerala Tourism has won two prestigious gold awards of d) Rs 20,000 crore Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for its innovative e) Rs 1,000 crore marketing campaigns. These awards were won by Kerala Answer: B Tourism’s Yalla Kerala print campaign and Live Inspired Explanation: Posters under PATA’s Travel Advertisement Print and The purchase of the government securities (G-secs) by RBI Travel Poster categories respectively. Both campaign and will be done through Open Market Operations (OMO) for posters were developed and designed by Stark Rs 10,000 crore. The central bank will conduct the OMO Communications which is advertising agency of Kerala through a multi-security auction - of five G-Secs (maturing Tourism. in 2020, 2022, 2027, 2030, and 2042) using the multiple 1185. Who is appointed as new Chief Financial Officer price method. of SBI? 1188. Which of the following bank won the “Rajbhasha a) Arundhati Bhattacharya Kirti” award for outstanding performance in b) N. Vishwanath implementing the Official Language Policy during c) Viral Acharya 2017-18? d) Indira Nui a) SBI e) Prashant Kumar b) PNB Answer: E c) BOI Explanation: d) RBL State Bank of India announced that Prashant Kumar has e) None of these taken charge as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Answer: B Bank. Before Kumar, Anshula Kant, who has been Explanation: promoted as Managing Director of SBI, was the CFO. State-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) bagged the 1186. The Centre proposed the merger of state-owned “Rajbhasha Kirti” award for outstanding performance in Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank in order implementing the Official Language Policy during 2017- to create India’s third-largest bank under the panel 18, the bank said. The award, under the category of headed by _____? ‘Nationalised Banks and Financial Institutions in Region a) Narendra Modi A’, was presented by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu to b) Arun Jaitley PNB Chief Executive and MD Sunil Mehta, the bank said c) Piyush Goel in a statement here. d) Arvind Subramaniam 1189. Where did 'Jaipur Literature Festival' has e) Arvind Panakariya begun? Answer: B a) Jaipur Explanation: b) Houston The Centre proposed the merger of state-owned Bank of c) Udaipur Baroda, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank in order to create d) Berlin India’s third-largest bank under the panel headed by Arun e) Bern Jaitley Answer: B Explanation:

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The Jaipur Literature Festival began in Houston at the Asia seaports for transporting goods to and from the Society of Texas. The festival, touted as the world’s largest northeastern States. free literary gathering, started with a soulful music 1193. Which of the following country has introduced performance by Indian Sufi singer Zila Khan. world’s first hydrogen powered train? 1190. What is the rank of India in gender inequality a) Russia index? b) China a) 125 c) Japan b) 126 d) Germany c) 127 e) Spain d) 128 Answer: D e) 130 Explanation: Answer: C Germany launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered Explanation: train. The hydrogen-powered train technology is costlier According to gender inequality index (GII) of the report, but eco-friendly. The two bright blue Coradia iLint trains India has a GII of 0.524, ranking it 127 out of 160 are built by French TGV-maker Alstom. It runs a 100km countries in 2017, while Pakistan is ranked 133 and between the towns and cities of Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bangladesh 134. Bremervoerde and Buxtehude in northern Germany. 1191. Where did union Home Minister Rajnath Singh 1194. Which of the following company gets RBI inaugurated the first phase of hi-tech smart fencing of approval to operate its own NBFC? an 11 km stretch on the International Border (IB)? a) Paytm a) Jammu b) Airtel b) Kashmir c) PayU c) Sikkim d) PayPal d) Arunachal Pradesh e) Mahindra e) None of these Answer: C Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: PayU India gets RBI approval to operate its own NBFC. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first The main aim of this move is to promote inclusive growth phase of hi-tech smart fencing of an 11 km stretch on the in the country by catering to the diverse financial needs of International Border (IB) in Jammu under Comprehensive various segments of the society. The approval from the Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) central bank is subject to “certain pending RBI programme. compliance”. 1192. Which country did Bangladesh government 1195. To which of the following bond Central Board of approved to use the and Mongla seaports? Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced that no withholding a) Nepal tax will apply on interest payments made by an Indian b) China company or a business trust to a non-resident? c) Srilanka a) Green Bond d) India b) Masala Bond e) Maladies c) Convertible Bond Answer: D d) Both a and b Explanation: e) None of these Bangladesh’s Cabinet approved a proposed agreement with Answer: B India to allow it to use the Bangladesh seaports. The Explanation: approved agreement will be effective for five years. The The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) agreement would allow India to Chittagong and Mongla announced that no withholding tax will apply on interest

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 payments made by an Indian company or a business trust d) Samsung to a non-resident in respect of offshore rupee-denominated e) RedMI bonds also called Masala Bonds issued between September Answer: C 17, 2018 and March 31, 2019. Explanation: 1196. By which year, WEF reports revealed machines Cisco, a U.S.-based firm, that makes networking will take over human work? telecommunications equipment, has signed two agreements a) 2022 with the NITI Aayog and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited b) 2025 (BSNL) to speed up its Country Digital Acceleration c) 2028 programme in India. d) 2030 1199. What is the rank of India in terms of number of e) None of these family-owned businesses? Answer: B a) 1 Explanation: b) 3 A report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) said that in c) 8 less than seven years, by 2025, machines will take over d) 10 52% of human works in 12 key industry sectors. Globally, e) 15 it is expected that automation will cut their full-time Answer: B workforce in the next four years. Hence, the new jobs will Explanation: still lead to a net gain in employment opportunities if India ranks third globally in terms of number of family- sufficient reskilling is done. In India, 54% of employees in owned businesses with 111 companies having a total these sectors will need reskilling by 2022. market capitalisation of $839 billion. India closely follows 1197. Which company buys Ambani's Reliance gas China with 159 firms and the US with 121 firms,according pipeline for Rs 14,000 crore? to the ‘Credit Suisse Family 1000 in 2018’ a) Adani study, published by the Credit Suisse Research Institute b) ONGC (CSRI). c) Mahindra 1200. Which of the following weightlifter has d) Brookfield recommended for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna e) None of these award? Answer: D a) Explanation: b) Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu Canada based Brookfield Asset Management is set to buy c) Santoshi Matsa loss-making East West Pipeline Ltd (EWPL), earlier d) Kavita Devi known as Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure, for e) None of these an enterprise valuation of Rs 14,000 crore ($2 billion. In a Answer: A separate report, Grocery startups BigBasket and Grofers Explanation: have revived talks for a merger. Flipkart has held talks to India cricket captain Virat Kohli and World champion buy a stake in Hotstar, to enter Amazon Prime Video, weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu were jointly Netflix arena. recommended for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna 1198. Which company has signed two agreements with award - the country’s highest sporting honour. If approved the NITI Aayog and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited by Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Kohli will (BSNL) to speed up its Country Digital Acceleration become the third cricketer to get the Khel Ratna after the programme in India? legendary Sachin Tendulkar (1997) and the double world a) Microsoft cup-winning captain skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni b) Walmart (2007. c) CISCO

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1201. Where did India gets first ever gender-neutral India’s first ‘smart fence’ pilot project was inaugurated hostel? along two 5-km each patches of India-Pakistan a) Kolkata International Border Jammu and Kashmir. It was launched b) Mumbai by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh from Border c) Chennai Security Force (BSF) Headquarters in Ploura, J&K. d) Noida 1204. Who is the new MD and CEO of Indian Bank? e) Delhi a) Padmaja Chandru Answer: B b) S Harisankar Explanation: c) Mrutyunjay Mahapatra After the Supreme Court scrapped Section 377 of the d) Pradhan Indian Penal Code (IPC) that criminalised homosexuality, e) Atul Kumar Goel India has become the first-ever country to have a gender- Answer: A neutral hostel. The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Explanation: in Mumbai's Deonar has become the first campus in India Padmaja Chandru is the new MD and CEO of Indian Bank to have a gender-neutral hostel. The hostel has 10 twin- 1205. By which year Vice President M. Venkaiah seater rooms that will host transgender, or gender non- Naidu said that India is committed to be a five trillion conforming students. dollar economy? 1202. Which of the following is the first country in a) 2020 world to develop document on cooling action plan? b) 2022 a) India c) 2025 b) Russia d) 2028 c) USA e) None of these d) France Answer: C e) China Explanation: Answer: A Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said that India is Explanation: committed to be a five trillion dollar economy by 2025 Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate while addressing at the India-Malta Business Forum in Change (MoEFCC) on eve of World Ozone Day (16th Floriana, Malta. September) released draft India Cooling Action Plan 1206. With which country India has signed the (ICAP. It makes India first country in world to develop Friendship Pipeline Project construction launched? such document. The draft was prepared by Ozone Cell of a) Nepal MoEFC. It aims to provide sustainable cooling while b) Bangladesh keeping in mind, at the same time, the need to protect the c) Srilanka ozone layer from substances that can deplete it. It provides d) China a 20-year perspective, with projections for cooling needs in e) None of these 2037-38. Answer: B 1203. Where did India’s first ‘smart fence’ pilot project Explanation: was inaugurated? Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi a) Tripura counterpart Sheikh Hasina jointly launched the b) Jammu And Kashmir construction of India-Bangladesh Friendship Product c) Punjab Pipeline Project through video conferencing. It is first such d) Arunachal Pradesh pipeline through which refined diesel will be supplied to e) Rajasthan Bangladesh from India. Answer: B 1207. In which country Palaly airport is located? Explanation: a) China

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 b) Japan Answer: B c) India Explanation: d) Nepal Salman Khan will officially inaugurate “Umang“, a centre e) Srilanka for special children in Jaipur. After unveiling the plaque, Answer: E he will meet the children and see the services provided by Explanation: the centre for rehabilitating them. State-owned Airports Authority of India (AAI) will 1211. Who has signed as ambassadors of prepare a detailed project report for development of Palaly Campaign? airport in Sri Lanka. This would be the first project for the a) Varun Dhawan AAI in the island nation. b) Anushka Shetti 1208. Which of the following state has set up new Cyber c) Anushka Sharma University? d) Both a and b a) Madhya Pradesh e) Both a and c b) Maharashtra Answer: E c) Uttarakhand Explanation: d) Uttar Pradesh Actors Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma have been e) None of these signed on to promote and endorse the Skill India Mission, Answer: B chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Explanation: 1212. Which of the following airport has bagged the Maharashtra Government is setting up new Cyber title of Best Airport to handle over 40 million University dedicated to mitigating cyber threats. It will passengers per annum (MPPA) by the Airport Service train 3,000 professionals to fight online space cyber- Quality (ASQ) Awards 2017? attacks, internet crimes and conduct cyber forensics. a) Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) 1209. Which bank has lent $74 mn for workforce b) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport training in Uttarakhand? c) Anna International Airport a) RBI d) Kempegowda International Airport b) NABARD e) None of these c) World Bank Answer: A d) NDB Explanation: e) ADB The national capital’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Answer: C (IGIA) has bagged the title of Best Airport to handle over Explanation: 40 million passengers per annum (MPPA) by the Airport India signed a $74 million loan agreement with the World Service Quality (ASQ) Awards 2017. Bank for the Uttarakhand Workforce Development Project. 1213. Who is the author of the book Story So Far? The project aims to improve the quality and relevance of a) Dutee Chand training at priority Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and b) Sundeep Misra to increase the number of workers relevant to the labour c) Shankar Kalidas market through short-term training in the state. d) Sudarshan Rao 1210. Who has inaugurated Special Children’s Centre e) None of these ‘Umang’ In Jaipur? Answer: B a) Amir Khan Explanation: b) Salman Khan The incredible story of Dutee Chand, who rose from abject c) Shahrukh Khan poverty to become one of India’s biggest sprinting stars, d) Kamal Hassan will be brought alive in the form of a book titled as, “Story e) None of these so far” by Sundeep Misra.

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1214. Who is the new MD and CEO of Andhra Bank? Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises a) SS Mallikarajuna Rao (MSMEs) has launched its monthly e-newsletter MSME b) Packirisamy Insider. The e-newsletter will give information of activities c) AS Rajeev undertaken by MSME Ministry and also act as bridge d) Pallav Mohapatra between Ministry and millions of MSME units spread e) Karnam Shekhar across the country. Answer: B 1218. On which country the world Anti-Doping Agency Explanation: lifts its ban? Packirisamy is the new MD and CEO of Andhra Bank a) India 1215. On which date UGC asks universities to celebrate b) Pakistan 'Surgical Strike Day'? c) Russia a) September 21 d) China b) September 25 e) Japan c) September 29 Answer: C d) September 30 Explanation: e) None of these The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Thursday Answer: C lifted a ban on Russia’s anti-doping agency, RUSADA, Explanation: paving the way for Russian athletes to return to The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to competition across all sports.“Today, the great majority of the Vice-Chancellors of all universities to celebrate WADA’s Executive Committee decided to reinstate Surgical Strike Day on September 29 to mark the event RUSADA as compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code along the Line of Control that day in 2016. subject to strict conditions”. 1216. What is the revised Cost Estimate of Dam 1219. In which country Australia to host major cultural Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)? festival? a) Rs. 3,466 crore a) Nepal b) Rs. 1968 crore b) Bangladesh c) Rs. 2868 crore c) Srilanka d) Rs. 1972 crore d) India e) None of these e) None of these Answer: A Answer: D Explanation: Explanation: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Harinder Sidhu, approved Revised Cost Estimate of Dam Rehabilitation unveiled the program for Australia Fest – a six-month and Improvement Project (DRIP. It has been increased to celebration of Australian culture, involving over 75 events Rs. 3,466 crore from earlier Rs. 1968 crore. CCEA also across 20 cities in India. Australia’s culture, creativity and gave approval for two-year time extension for project from dynamism will be on show across India. Australia Fest July 2018 to June 2020. events will feature music, art, food, film, literature, dance, 1217. Name the monthly e-Newsletter of MSME? theatre, sport and much more. a) MSME Newspaper 1220. Which country will be the third “strategic b) MSME Newsletter partner” of the $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic c) MSME Insider Corridor (CPEC)? d) MSME Paper a) India e) None of these b) Afghanistan Answer: C c) Iran Explanation: d) Iraq

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 e) Saudi Arabia Answer: B Answer: E Explanation: Explanation: India Post Payments Bank and Bajaj Allianz announced a Saudi Arabia will be the third “strategic partner” of the $50 five-year partnership to sell life insurance products on a billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC. The revenue share basis. Under the partnership, India Post CPEC is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt Payments Bank (IPPB) will facilitate customers to pay for and Road Initiative (BRI), a pet project of Chinese Bajaj Allianz life insurance products through their President Xi Jinping, aimed at enhancing Beijing’s accounts. influence around the world through China-funded 1224. By which year Vodafone said it would have 1,000 infrastructure projects. 5G-enabled network sites in Britain? 1221. Name the state government going to launch a) 2020 programme to curb oral cancer? b) 2022 a) Tamilnadu c) 2025 b) Andhra Pradesh d) 2028 c) Kerala e) 2030 d) Karnataka Answer: A e) Punjab Explanation: Answer: E Vodafone said it would have 1,000 5G-enabled network Explanation: sites in Britain by 2020, delivering blisteringly fast speeds The Punjab government will soon launch a special and near-instant response times that it demonstrated by programme to curb oral cancer in the State, Health making Britain’s first holographic mobile call Minister Brahm Mohindra said Thursday. “If oral cancer is 1225. Who has been has been appointed as the new diagnosed in its earliest stages, treatment is generally very Chairman and Managing Director of National effective,” he said. Insurance Company Limited (NIC)? 1222. By which date Haryana to be made stray cattle- a) Tajinder Mukherjee free? b) D Purandeswari a) January 1,2019 c) Rajiv Malhotra b) October 2, 2019 d) Dinesh Sharma c) January 10, 2019 e) None of these d) January 26, 2019 Answer: A e) December 31, 2019 Explanation: Answer: D Tajinder Mukherjee has been appointed as the new Explanation: Chairman and Managing Director of National Insurance Haryana will be made stray cattle-free by January 26 next Company Limited (NIC.Prior to her joining the NIC, she year. Strict actions would be taken against those, whose was the General Manager and Chief Underwriting Officer cattle are found roaming on the roads and fine would also of New India Assurance. be imposed on them. 1226. Where did 7th UNWTO Global Summit on 1223. Name the bank that has announced a five-year Urban Tourism held? partnership with Bajaj Allianz to sell life insurance a) Iraq products on a revenue share basis? b) Iran a) SBI c) Ireland b) IPPB d) Denmark c) AU Small Finance Bank e) Seoul d) Jana Small Finance Bank Answer: E e) None of these Explanation:

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Seoul Metropolitan Government and World Tourism affordable radio isotopes and related radiopharmaceuticals Organization (UNWTO) will host the 7th UNWTO Global for diagnostic and therapeutic use for cancer care. It will Summit on Urban Tourism from Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 to also have export potential for isotopes used for breast Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. Under the theme of “A 2030 cancer diagnosis and prostate cancer treatment, Vision for Urban Tourism”, this summit will provide respectively. opportunities to exchange ideas for creating a sustainable 1229. Who approved new KYC norms for Foreign and competitive city and discuss important issues Portfolio Investors? regarding the future of urban tourism. a) NABARD 1227. Which ministry signed the MoUs with the Tata b) SEBI Trusts and Dell to provide a technological platform for c) IRDAI the management program of Non-Communicable d) CDSL Diseases (NCDs)? e) PFRDA a) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Answer: B b) Ministry of Women and Child Development Explanation: c) Ministry of AYUSH The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approved norms for settlement of cases and new KYC e) None of these norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors. SEBI has approved Answer: D a proposal to allow foreign investors to trade in commodity Explanation: derivatives market, except for sensitive commodities. SEBI Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, exchanged the chairman also said that the mutual fund expenses will be MoUs with the Tata Trusts and Dell to provide a brought down considering economies of scale. technological platform for nation wide prevention, control, 1230. orld Bank approves Country Partnership screening and management program of Non- Framework for this country recently. Communicable Diseases (NCDs. Anupriya Patel, Minister a) India of State for Health and Family Welfare released the user b) Cuba manual for NCD application under Comprehensive c) Finland Primary Health Care (CPHC) IT Solutions. Aimed at d) Mexico bringing healthcare technology transformation in e) None of these Comprehensive Primary Health Care NCD program under Answer: A Ayushman Bharat, the Health Ministry is working with Explanation: Dell as a technology partner and the Tata Trusts as World Bank Board has endorsed an ambitious five-year deployment partner. Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for India, which 1228. In which city Cyclone-30, the biggest cyclotron in aligns with New Delhi's objectives of high, sustainable and India for medical application became operational? inclusive growth. The framework is expected to bring a) Hyderabad between 25 and 30 billion US Dollars in financial support b) Surat to India. The move is aimed at supporting India's transition c) Kolkata to a higher middle-income country by addressing some of d) Patna its key development priorities such as resource efficient e) None of these and inclusive growth, job creation and building its human Answer: C capital. Explanation: 1231. How many members are appointed to the local Cyclone-30, the biggest cyclotron in India for medical boards of RBI by the Indian Government? application became operational in at VECC, Kolkata. It is a) 6 under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and will b) 3 be commissioned in 2019. This facility will provide for c) 5

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 d) 4 1234. Who has been appointed new secretary of Central e) 7 Vigilance Commission (CVC)? Answer: D a) Anindo Majumdar Explanation: b) Shakuntala Gamlin Government appointed four members to the local boards of c) Shashi Sharma RBI (Reserve Bank of India. Rakesh Jain and Sachin d) Alka Tiwari Chaturvedi have been appointed as member in Southern e) None of these local board and Eastern local board of RBI. Revathy Iyer Answer: A and Raghvendra Narayan Dubey have been appointed as Explanation: member in Northern local board of RBI. RBI's affairs are Anindo Majumdar, a 1985-batch IAS officer Arunachal governed by the central board of directors. The board is Pradesh, Goa and Mizoram Union Territories or AGMUT appointed by the government. Also, the government cadre, has been appointed as the new Secretary of Central nominates 16 non-official directors to the board. 10 Vigilance Commission (CVC. Prior to this post, he was directors are nominated from various fields, 2 from financial Commissioner of Delhi. government officials and 1 director each from the four 1235. Who has set record as best Indian performer in local boards. the women’s 400m Individual in Swimming 1232. Which Bollywood personality has been bestowed championship? with Memorial Award 2018? a) Richa Mishra a) Katrina Kaif b) Anshu Malik b) c) Shikha Tandon c) Priyanka Chopra d) Nisha Millet d) Anushka Sharma e) None of these e) Akshay Kumar Answer: A Answer: D Explanation: Explanation: Richa Mishra, 36-year-old, became the best Indian Anushka Sharma has been bestowed with the prestigious performance in the women’s 400m Individual Medley on Smita Patil Memorial Award 2018 at the 34th edition of the second day of the Glenmark 72nd National swimming Priyadarshni Academy’s Global Awards in Mumbai, championship at the Dr.B.R.Ambedkar international Maharashtra on September 19. The Priyadarshni Academy aquatic complex in Trivandrum, Kerala is a non-profit, socio-cultural and educational organization. 1236. Which country Contributes 1 Million To UN's 1233. The Jharsuguda airport, which is in news Ambitious Solar Project ? recently, is located in which state? a) Saudi Arabia a) Assam b) Pakistan b) Odisha c) India c) Jharkhand d) Indonesia d) West Bengal e) Srilanka e) None of these Answer: C Answer: B Explanation: Explanation: The contribution will help reduce carbon footprint and The Odisha Assembly has recently passed a unanimous promote sustainable energy. According to India's resolution to name the newly-built Jharsuguda airport after Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed noted freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai. Prime Minister Akbaruddin, India is the first responder to Secretary- Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the airport on 22 General Antonio Guterres' call for climate action. September 2018. 1237. On which date International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually across the world?

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 e) None of these Explanation: Answer: B The Mersal actor Vijay has been honoured with the Best Explanation: International Actor Award by International Achievement The New Development Bank (NDB) of the BRICS Recognitions Awards (IARA. countries has approved a $525-million loan to Madhya 1247. Who is the author of the book “My Journey”? Pradesh for infrastructure projects. a) Venkaiah Naidu 1244. Which bank has paid Rs 38 crore in fines to the b) T. Devender Goud GST department for alleged violations in domestic c) Komal Lahiri remittances? d) Anil Kumar Chaudhary a) Axis e) None of these b) ICICI Answer: B c) Yes Bank Explanation: d) UCO Bank Venkaiah Naidu unveiling the coffee table book, “My e) None of these Journey”, penned by former Minister and MP T. Devender Answer: C Goud Explanation: 1248. Name the navy officer participated in Golden Midsized private sector lender Yes Bank has paid Rs 38 Globe race, who was missed recently? crore in fines to the GST department for alleged violations a) Abhilash Tommy in domestic remittances. Over Rs. 32 crore has been paid to b) Robin K. Dhowan the GST department, while Rs 6 crore has been paid in c) Surinder Pal Singh Cheema service tax which has been replaced by GST. d) Charles Pizey 1245. Cine artist who has been appointed Goodwill e) Girish Luthra Ambassador for the promotion of Nepal tourism? Answer: A a) Jaya Prada Explanation: b) Malayalam sailor Abhilash Tommy, who was the first c) Ramya Indian to circumnavigate the world solo, was injured d) Chiranjeevi during the ongoing Golden Globe race in South Indian e) None of these Ocean during a storm that also demasted his vessel. Answer: A Tommy’s Twitter handle informed that he was safe inside Explanation: the boat Former Member of and cine artist Jaya 1249. Where did Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Prada has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the dedicates to nation upgraded NH-44? promotion of Nepal tourism. The government has decided a) Kerala to observe the year 2020 as the ‘Visit Nepal Year’ b) Tamilnadu campaign and has set a target of welcoming two million c) Meghalaya tourists at home. d) Manipur 1246. Who won the Best International Actor Award by e) None of these International Achievement Recognitions Awards Answer: C (IARA)? Explanation: a) Akshay Kumar Union Minister Nitin Gadkari renovated and upgraded b) Salman Khan National Highway-44, which would boost industrial c) Vijay development in Meghalaya. The Minister for Road d) Danush Transport and Highways will also review problems and e) None of these issues faced in the execution of National Highway projects Answer: C in the north-east here, over the next two days.

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1250. Which of the following has signed a MoU with 1253. Who signs a deal with Softbank and NTT Emirates News Agency for bilateral cooperation in the Communications to roll out 5G and internet of things area of the free news exchange? (IoT) technology in India? a) Times of India a) Vodafone b) Zee News b) Jio c) NDTV c) Airtel d) Asian News International d) BSNL e) None of these e) None of these Answer: D Answer: D Explanation: Explanation: Asian News International, ANI and Emirates News State-run telecom firm BSNL has inked a pact with Japan's Agency, WAM, the official news agency of the UAE Softbank and NTT Communications to roll out 5G and government has signed an MoU, for bilateral cooperation internet of things (IoT) technology in India. BSNL will in the area of the free news exchange in Abu Dhabi. The look at collaborating with Softbank for its satellite Mou wa signed between: Mohammad Jalal Alrayssi, constellation which will have around 900 satellites. 3G was Executive Director of WAM and Sanjiv Prakash, Chief launched in India after seven years the technology was Editor and CEO of ANI. available in other foreign markets and 4G services after 1251. Which state has scored 1st place in four years' lag but according to BSNL CMD Anupam Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana? Shrivastava 5G will be launched in India in 2020 as soon a) Uttarakhand the standards are freezed by ITU. b) Uttar Pradesh 1254. Which state tops in terms of "Ease of Living c) Sikkim Index" rankings launched by the Ministry of Housing d) Goa and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)? e) Kerala a) Odisha Answer: B b) Andhra Pradesh Explanation: c) Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced d) Maharashtra that the state has scored the first position in e) None of these implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Answer: B by providing houses to 11 lakh poor families. Explanation: 1252. Which of the following is not one of the IT firms Andhra Pradesh has topped the charts among States in shortlisted by Reserve Bank for implementation of a terms of "Ease of Living Index" rankings launched by the centralised information and management system Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA. It was (CIMS) for data collection? followed by Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. The three States a) IBM were awarded the three best performing States under Atal b) Capgemini Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation c) TCS (AMRUT) at the National Dissemination Workshop on d) Infosys Ease of Living Index, 2018. e) HCL 1255. Who claimed the Pan Tech-Abu Dhabi 83rd State Answer: E senior championships at the EISA Badminton Explanation: Academy? Reserve Bank shortlisted five IT firms for implementation a) Pavithra Naveen of a centralised information and management system b) Manav Raj Sumith (CIMS) for data collection. The 5 IT firms are: Infosys, c) Rajan Yadav TCS, Capgemini, IBM, Larsen & Turbo Infotech. d) Rituporna Bora

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 e) None of these missions with ISRO. She was also a key member of the Answer: A team responsible for launching 104 satellites in one go in Explanation: February 15, 2017. Pavithra Naveen claimed the Pan Tech-Abu Dhabi 83rd 1258. Who among the following bagged the FIFA's Best State senior championships at the EISA Badminton Player of the Year Award? Academy, at Ettumanoor, Kerala. The unseeded Pavithra a) Karim Benzema defeated Kozhikode's fifth-seeded N.Aswathy 16-21, 21- b) Luka Modric 16, 21-16 in the women's final. In men's final Kozhikode's c) Mohamed Salah unseeded Mohammed Munawar won the title by defeating d) Cristiano Ronaldo Ernakulam's top-seeded M. Shyam Prasad. He defeated e) None of these Prasad by securing 21-16, 21-16. It is Munawar's fourth Answer: B State men's trophy. Explanation: 1256. Corporation Bank signed pact with this for Luka Modric broke a decade of award dominance by sharing security information under IBBI rule? Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi after being crowned a) Befesa Infrastructure India Private Limited world footballer of the year by FIFA. Modric beat out b) Acclaim Technology Services Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah and c) National e-Governance Services Ronaldo. Modric was voted FIFA's best player in the 2017- d) Hydromax India 18 season after winning the Champions League for a fourth e) None of these time in five seasons with Real Madrid and leading Croatia Answer: C to its first World Cup final where it lost to France. Messi Explanation: and Ronaldo were the only winners of world soccer's main Corporation Bank has signed an information utility (IU) individual award from FIFA in various guises since 2008, agreement with National e-Governance Services Ltd both winning five titles each. (NeSL), the first IU registered with the Insolvency and 1259. RBI told banks to share a maximum of how much Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), to share financial and percent credit risk for joint priority sector loans with security information under IBBI (IU) Regulation 2017. non-banking finance companies ? They serve the needs of the banking system by providing a) 80 percent data to insolvency professionals, adjudicating authority and b) 75 percent the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India on the proof c) 60 percent of borrowing, proof of default and security interest data in d) 90 percent respect of NCLT cases while adhering to prescribed e) None of these standards of information security. Answer: A 1257. Who of the following is the head of India's First Explanation: Human Space Flight Project? RBI told banks to share a maximum 80% credit risk when a) Paramjit Khurana they originate priority sector loans jointly with non- b) Nandini Harinath banking finance companies. The regulator also said the c) Tessy Thomas lenders will charge a single interest rate to borrowers. d) VR Lalithambika 1260. Which bank partnered with ICICI Prudential e) None of these Life for bancassurance ? Answer: D a) Saraswat Bank Explanation: b) Yes Bank The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has c) HDFC Bank chosen veteran scientist Dr VR Lalithambika to head its d) IndusInd Bank Gaganyaan mission to put an Indian in space by 2022. The e) Axis bank 56-year-old scientist has 30 years of experience in space Answer: A

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Explanation: After Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governor ESL ICICI Prudential Life inked a pact with Saraswat Bank to Narasimhan flagged off the 16-km stretch of Hyderabad offer insurance products. This includes 280 branches of Metro between Ameerpet and L B Nagar, Hyderabad Saraswat Bank in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Delhi, Metro became the second biggest rail network in India Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. ICICI Pru iProtect Smart, with a total of 46 km service, next only to Delhi. It is also ICICI Pru Heart / Cancer Protect, ICICI Pru Future Perfect, the world's largest metro project under the public-private- ICICI Pru Savings Suraksha and ICICI Pru Cash partnership (PPP) model with a total estimated cost of over Advantage. Rs 20,000 crore 1261. What is the rank of India in investment for health 1264. Which country is the Asia's best-performing care and education? stock market? a) 150 a) India b) 155 b) Russia c) 152 c) New Zealand d) 158 d) Japan e) 156 e) Singapore Answer: D Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: The Survey was done in 195 countries. According to the India has lost its tag as Asia's best-performing stock market survey, Finland tops the list in the two key sectors. India this year to New Zealand. Indian equity benchmark Sensex ranked 158th in the world is up 7.6% since the beginning of this year, compared with 1262. Where did Dr. Harsh Vardhan Inaugurated Air the 11% gain in the New Zealand Exchange 50 Gross Pollution Control Device ''WAYU'' ? Index. a) Chennai 1265. Which film has been chosen as Bangladesh's b) Hyderabad official entry for the Oscars 2019? c) New Delhi a) Shohagir Goyna d) Pune b) Doob e) Kolkata c) Bizli Answer: C d) Detective Explanation: e) None of these Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Answer: B Sciences and Environment, Forest and Climate change, Dr Explanation: Harsh Vardhan inaugurated air pollution control device Actor starrer 'Doob', titled 'No Bed Of Roses' WAYU(Wind Augmentation PurifYing Unit) for traffic in English, has been chosen as Bangladesh's official entry junctions at ITO intersection and Mukarba Chowk in for the Oscars 2019. Delhi. 1266. Who won the award for FIFA Best Women's 1263. Which of the following metro recently becomes Player of the Year 2018? India's 2nd largest metro rail network? a) Amandine Henry (France) a) Mumbai Metro b) Megan Rapinoe (USA) b) Kolkata Metro c) Saki Kumagai (Japan) c) Delhi Metro d) Marta (Brazil) d) Hyderabad Metro e) None of these e) None of these Answer: D Answer: D Explanation: Explanation: Brazilian captain Marta won the award for FIFA Best Women's Player of the Year.

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1267. What is the India’s growth rate of FY 2018-19 e) None of these according to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley? Answer: B a) 7.8 Mumbai-based Vazirani Automotive has unveiled their b) 7.9 first turbine-electric hypercar concept, the Shul, in India. c) 8.0 The new Vazirani Shul, which is quite similar to the BMW d) 8.2 i8, has been created by designer and co-founder Chunky e) 8.5 Vazirani. The name ‘Shul' (pronounced 'Shool') has been Answer: C derived from the Hindu god Shiva. Explanation: 1270. In which country ministry of AYUSH has set up Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the new insolvency law, an AYUSH Information Cell at the premises of the indirect tax regime and demonetization will help drive Indian Embassy? India’s growth rate and sustain it at 8 per cent. a) Singapore 1268. For which of the following purpose we have to b) Malaysia link Aadhaar Number? c) Romania a) Bank account d) China b) Telecom and e-commerce firms e) Japan c) CBSE, UGC and NEET examinations Answer: C d) Welfare schemes and Subsidies Explanation: e) All of the above are not mandated Ministry of AYUSH has set up an AYUSH Information Answer: D Cell at the premises of the Indian Embassy in Romania to What Needs Aadhaar Linking: disseminate authentic information about AYUSH system 1) It is mandatory to link PAN card with Aadhaar of medicine and encourage Ayurveda practice in Romania. 2) Aadhaar is a must for filing income tax returns 1271. Where did Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen 3) Aadhaar is necessary for availing welfare schemes Patnaik inaugurated Odisha Bhawan? and subsidies given by the government a) Bhubaneswar Aadhaar Not Needed For These Services: b) Puri 1) Aadhaar data is not needed for opening a bank c) Chennai account as the SC on Wednesday struck down Section d) Mumbai 57 of the Aadhaar Act which allowed private e) Kolkata companies to avail Aadhaar data Answer: C 2) With the SC striking down Section 57 other private Explanation: entities like telecom and e-commerce firms are now Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated barred from asking for Aadhaar. So, Aadhaar is not Odisha Bhawan in Chennai. He said, “With completion of needed to get a SIM card or shopping online this facility, we have created an institution which will 3) Aadhaar is not needed for admission in schools provide a platform for engagement between Odisha and the adding that no child can be denied benefits of any State of Tamil Nadu”. schemes on not being able to bring Aadhaar. 1272. What is the theme of Odisha Conclave 2018? 4) Aadhaar no more compulsory to appear in CBSE, a) I belongs to Odisha UGC and NEET examinations b) I am Odisha 1269. Which of the following company unveiled India's c) I am not Odisha 1st electric hypercar concept? d) I am belongs to Odisha a) Tata Motors e) None of these b) Vazirani Automotive Answer: B c) Maruthi Explanation: d) Hero Motors

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the theme e) None of these of Odisha Conclave 2018. The flagship biennial business Answer: B event of the Government of Odisha will be themed on ‘I Explanation: am Odisha’. According to PHD Chamber India is approaching towards 1273. What are the three measurement dimensions of USD 100 billion FDI inflow per annum by 2022 as Financial Inclusion Index? volumes of foreign direct investment are increasing year a) Access to financial services after year. The annual FDI inflows in the country increased b) Usage of financial services from USD 36 billion in 2013-14 to USD 62 billion in c) Quality 2017-18. d) Both a and b 1276. Name the chat bot launched by Yes Bank and e) All a, b and c online financial services company RupeeBoss.com? Answer: E a) i Power BOT Explanation: b) e Power BOT Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun c) Hi Power BOT Jaitley launched Financial Inclusion Index in New Delhi. It d) m Power BOT was launched after his Annual Performance Review e) None of these Meeting with CEOs of Public Sector Banks (PSBs. The Answer: D index has three measurement dimensions (i) Access to Explanation: financial services (ii) Usage of financial services and (3) Private sector lender Yes Bank has partnered with online Quality. It will serve as single composite index that will financial services company RupeeBoss.com for the give snap shot of level of financial inclusion which will integration of the bank’s chat bot based platform to support guide Macro Policy perspective instant loan eligibilities for its several loan products. 1274. What is the growth forecast for 2019 in Asia, The mPower BOT integration will be done across digital according to ADB? platforms and shall be available for use across platforms a) 5.5 like the online portal RupeeBoss.com for the customers. b) 6.5 1277. Who won Champions of the Earth award under c) 6.0 Policy Leadership Category? d) 7.8 a) Narendra Modi e) 8.0 b) Emmanuel Macron Answer: C c) Joan Carling Explanation: d) Zhejiang The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced that it e) Both a and b will maintain its growth forecast for this year in Asia at 6 Answer: E percent but warned of the fallout of the ongoing trade Explanation: tensions between China and the US for the region. For Champions of the Earth award 2019, the ADB has cut its growth prospects slightly to 5.8 Sl.No Award Winner Program percent, according to the latest update of the bank’s annual 1 Policy Narendra Prime Asian Development Outlook. Leadership Modi Minister of 1275. By which year India is approaching towards USD Award India to ban 100 billion FDI inflow per annum, According to PHD plastic by Chamber? 2022. a) 2020 2 Entrepreneurial Cochin World’s first b) 2022 vision Award International solar power c) 2025 Airport airport d) 2028 3 Policy Emmanuel President of

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Leadership Macron France 1280. Which state government has decided to adopt the Award ‘No Work No Pay’ policy with regard to the strike by 4 Science and Impossible the block grant teachers and lecturers? Innovation Foods and a) Rajasthan Award Beyond b) Uttar Pradesh Meat c) Gujarat (together) d) Orissa 5 Lifetime Joan Carling Environment e) Bihar achievement and Answer: D Award indigenous Explanation: rights Odisha government has decided to adopt the ‘No Work No defender Pay’ policy with regard to the strike by the block grant 6 Inspiration and Zhejiang Zhejiang’s teachers and lecturers. action Award Green Rural 1281. What is India’s GDP forecast for FY18, Revival According to ADB? Programme a) 7.2 1278. Which country has received the biggest loan b) 7.5 package ever from the International Monetary Fund? c) 7.8 a) India d) 8.0 b) Afghanistan e) 7.3 c) Bangladesh Answer: E d) Argentina Explanation: e) Indonesia The ADB kept its growth forecasts unchanged at 7.3% for Answer: D 2018 and 7.6% for 2019 as the temporary effects of the Explanation: demonetisation of large bank notes and the introduction of Argentina has received the biggest loan package ever from GST abate as expected. the International Monetary Fund, aimed at shoring up the 1282. Who was appointed as Director General of Fire country’s ailing finances a whopping $57.1bn that will be Service, Civil Defence and Home Guards? disbursed over the next three years. a) Subash Chandra Garg 1279. Name the state that has bagged the first prize in b) Sanjay Kumar state category for comprehensive development of c) Rajni Kant Misra tourism? d) S S Deswal a) Andhra Pradesh e) None of these b) Haryana Answer: B c) Maharashtra Explanation: d) Kerala National Disaster Response Force chief Sanjay Kumar was e) Goa given additional charge of the post of Director General of Answer: A Fire Service, Civil Defence and Home Guards. Explanation: 1283. Who is appointed as the chief of Border Security Tourism Minister K J Alphons presented National Tourism Force (BSF)? Awards 2016-17 in New Delhi. The awards were given in a) Subash Chandra Garg various segments of the Travel, Tourism and b) Sanjay Kumar Hospitality Industry.Andhra Pradesh bagged the first prize c) Rajni Kant Misra in state category for comprehensive development of d) S S Deswal tourism e) None of these

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Answer: C September. The conference theme is “Excellence in Explanation: Workplace Safety & Occupational Health”. Senior IPS officers Rajni Kant Misra appointed as the chief 1287. Which country will host the Deaf ICC T20 World of Border Security Force (BSF) and S S Deswal have been Cup? appointed as the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) respectively. a) England 1284. Who is the head of the committee to recommend b) Australia the chairperson and members of the anti-corruption c) Srilanka ombudsman Lokpal? d) India a) Ranjana Prakash Desai e) UAE b) D.M. Sukthankar Answer: D c) Amitava Roy Explanation: d) VR Lalithambika India will host the Deaf ICC T20 World Cup slated to e) DK Jain begin from November 23-30 in Gurugram. The eight-day Answer: A tournament will see participation from over 200 players Explanation: across eight countries including England, Australia, Sri The Modi government constituted an eight-member search Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, South Africa, apart from India. committee, to be headed by former Supreme Court judge 1288. Which of the following organisation has launched Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to recommend the project to preserve, digitise Indian Railways' culture? chairperson and members of the anti-corruption a) IRDAI ombudsman Lokpal. b) IRCTC 1285. Who is the only sportsperson in Forbes India’s c) Google maiden list of 22 young achievers? d) Infosys a) Sachin Tendulkar e) None of these b) MS Dhoni Answer: C c) P V Sindhu Explanation: d) Virat Kholi In a first-of-its-scale heritage mapping and digitisation e) None of these project, Google and Ministry of Railways launched a Answer: C project that aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the Explanation: Indian Railways. Badminton player and Olympian PV Sindhu is the only 1289. What is the Centre’s Contribution to State sportsperson featuring in the Forbes India’s maiden Disaster Funds? ‘tycoons of tomorrow’ list of 22 young achievers in the a) 15% fields of business, acting and sports. b) 75% 1286. Where did 7th National Conference on Excellence c) 90% in Workplace Safety held? d) 95% a) Chennai e) None of these b) Mumbai Answer: C c) Noida Explanation: d) New Delhi The Centre announced to enhance its contribution to the e) Kolkata State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) from 75 per cent to Answer: D 90 per cent with effect from April 1 this year. The Explanation: additional contribution by Central government in SDRF on The 7th edition of FICCI Safety Systems Excellence this account will be Rs 1,690.35 crore for the year 2018-19 Awards for Industry was launched in June 2018. The and Rs 1,774.67 crore for the financial year 2019-20. award ceremony & the conference are scheduled in

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1290. In which country 'Indra Jatra' festival being b) 60,000 Crore celebrated? c) 50,000 Crore a) India d) 80,000 Crore b) Nepal e) None of these c) Srilanka Answer: A d) Bangladesh Explanation: e) None of these Economic Affairs Secretary S C Garg announced reduction Answer: B in gross borrowing estimate for the current fiscal by Rs. Explanation: 70,000 crore and maintained that the government will In Nepal, the famous Indra Jatra festival is being celebrated contain fiscal deficit target at 3.3 per cent. in Kathmandu with gaiety and religious fervor. The eight 1294. Which bank has approved $500 mn for Tamil day long annual festival is observed to worship Indra, the Nadu water supply, sewerage, drainage infra? lord of rain and good harvest. a) RBI 1291. Name the state Government that has to launch b) PNB Universal Pension scheme on Oct 2? c) World Bank a) Rajasthan d) ADB b) Orissa e) NDB c) Assam Answer: D d) Bihar Explanation: e) Kerala Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a USD 500 Answer: C million loan to build climate resilient infrastructure in Explanation: several cities of Tamil Nadu. The ADB programme will Assam government will launch the Universal Pension provide direct assistance in these areas as part of its scheme in the state on the 2nd of next month, the birth support to the state’s Vision Tamil Nadu 2023 to provide anniversary of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi. universal access to water and sanitation and to develop Under the scheme, the pension will be given to citizens world-class cities in high-performing industrial corridors. over 60 years of age. 1295. Who is the Brand Ambassador of Tribes India? 1292. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi a) Sachin Tendulkar inaugurated the Parakram Parv at the Combined b) Mary Kom Commanders’ Conference? c) Priyanka Chopra a) Jaipur d) P V Sindhu b) Jodhpur e) None of these c) Jharkhand Answer: B d) Kolkata Explanation: e) None of these Tribes India and TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Answer: B Affairs launched “Punch Tantra Collection and Ms. Mary Explanation: Kom as Brand Ambassador of Tribes India”. To mark the second anniversary of the Surgical strikes, 1296. Who is the head of High Level Committee on carried out by the Indian army, Prime Minister Narendra Corporate Social Responsibility-2018? Modi inaugurated the Parakram Parv at the Combined a) Raam-Laxman Commanders’ Conference in Jodhpur. b) Sharmila Kumari 1293. How much amount did Economic Affairs c) Injeti Srinivas Secretary S C Garg announced reduction in gross d) Sunil Mittal borrowing estimate for the current fiscal?> e) None of these a) 70,000 Crore Answer: C

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Explanation: d) Pune The government constituted a High Level Committee on e) Mumbai Corporate Social Responsibility-2018 (HLC-2018) under Answer: A the Chairmanship of Injeti Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Explanation: Corporate Affairs (MCA) to review the existing The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the framework, guide and formulate the roadmap for a Mahatma Gandhi Museum in Rajkot. coherent policy on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR. 1300. Which state government is constructing India's 1297. Where did 2nd IORA Renewable Energy biggest war memorial? Ministerial Meeting held? a) Madhya Pradesh a) Noida b) Kerala b) Mumbai c) Odisha c) New Delhi d) Jharkhand d) Chennai e) Haryana e) Bangalore Answer: D Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das has said their Ministers for Renewable Energy from IORA countries government is constructing India's biggest war memorial. would convene for the 2nd IORA Renewable Energy Stories of the slain soldiers' bravery will be written in the Ministerial Meeting to share the Key Takeaways from the war memorial which will have a replica of the Kargil War so Experts’ Meeting held on the previous day and endorse the that the youth can understand their duties towards the nation. IORA Delhi Declaration on Renewable Energy. This event 1301. Recently which state government has inked A will be jointly organised by the Ministry of New and Memorandum of understanding with Portuguese Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Ministry of External Environment Ministry on water management? Affairs (MEA) of the Government of India, the a) Kerala Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Indian b) Goa Ocean Rim Association IORA. c) Tamilnadu 1298. What is the rank of India in Economic Freedom d) Odisha Index? e) Gujarat a) 90 Answer: B b) 96 Explanation: c) 95 A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between d) 92 the Portuguese Environment Ministry and the Public Works e) 98 Department of Goa will help the State manage its water Answer: B resources better. Explanation: 1302. Recently who has been elected president of Indian India’s rank improved by a couple of notches, but it was Newspaper Society? still placed 96th among 162 countries in this year’s report a) Lav Saksena on Economic Freedom in the World. Hong Kong and b) Shailesh Gupta Singapore again topped the index, continuing their streak c) Sharad Saxena as the first and the second country, respectively. d) Mahendra Mohan Gupta 1299. The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Mahatma e) Jayant Gandhi Museum in which city? Answer: E a) Rajkot Explanation: b) Ahmedabad Jayant Mammen Mathew, Executive Editor of Malayala c) Surat , was elected as the president of the prestigious

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Indian Newspaper Society, an apex body of the country’s rail heritage to the national and international audience in an print media industry. online story-telling platform. It is also largest cultural 1303. Recently who has won Business World's '40 Under heritage digitisation project in India and possibly in entire 40' title? Asia Pacific Region. a) Chiranjiv Patel 1306. Who has been unanimously elected Chairman of b) Mark Zuckerberg the Press Trust of India (PTI)? c) Vijay Shekhar Sharma a) N. Ravi d) Sachin Bansal b) Mark Zuckerberg e) Binny Bansal c) Vijay Shekhar Sharma Answer: A d) Mahendra Mohan Gupta Explanation: e) Jayant Mammen Mathew Prominent entrepreneur Chiranjiv Patel has bagged the Answer: A prestigious "BW 40 under 40" award in BW Business Explanation: World's second edition of 40 Under 40 awards held in N. Ravi, Publisher and former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, Gurgaon. has been unanimously elected Chairman of the Press Trust 1304. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred this bank of India (PTI. Also, , Chief Editor of from opening new branches. the Group of newspapers, was elected Vice- a) RBL Bank Chairman. b) Bandhan Bank 1307. Which state going set up flute performance c) Dena Bank research institute? d) Vijaya Bank a) Goa e) None of these b) Rajasthan Answer: B c) Karnataka Explanation: d) Tripura The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred Bandhan Bank e) Assam from opening new branches and also ordered freezing of the Answer: D bank's CEO salary over failure to stick to shareholding rules. Explanation: The Bank was not able to bring down the shareholding of Tripura Government would set up a flute performance Non-Operative Financial Holding Company (NOFHC) to research institute to take out the traditional musical act and 40% as required under the licensing condition, general its eminence as a traditional musical instrument across the permission to open new branches stands withdrawn. world, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said. 1305. With which IT giant Government launches Rail 1308. Where did India’s first flood forecast system heritage digitisation project in collaboration? inaugurated? a) Google a) Chennai b) HCL b) Mumbai c) Facebook c) New Delhi d) YouTube d) Bangalore e) None of these e) Kolkata Answer: A Answer: E Explanation: Explanation: Union Railway Ministry has launched Rail Heritage The Kolkata Municipal Corporation, with the support of the Digitisation Project in collaboration with Google Arts and Asian Development Bank, has launched the country’s first Culture Association. It can be accessed at flood forecasting and early-warning system. It will provide “https://artsandculture.google.com/project/indian-railways”. real-time data on inundation, rainfall intensity, temperature, It is first-of-its-kind project that aims to showcase India’s air quality and other climate-related data This is expected to

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 help policy-makers make informed decisions during livelihood. The funds would be used to support farmer disasters. organisations to develop knowledge of sustainable farming 1309. Which of the following is the first Indian state to practices, share business best practices and add value to offer a Wage Compensation Scheme for pregnant women primary agricultural commodities. The money will also be working in the tea gardens? used to improve access to finance and markets. a) Arunachal Pradesh 1312. Which state tops in the list with the maximum b) Kerala penetration and Assets Under Management (AUM)? c) Karnataka a) Gujarat d) Assam b) Karnataka e) None of these c) Maharashtra Answer: D d) Goa Explanation: e) Tamil Nadu Assam Government has become the first Indian state to offer Answer: C a Wage Compensation Scheme for pregnant women working Explanation: in the tea gardens of the state. The scheme will be launched According to Association of Mutual Funds of India's by Assam Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal in Guwahati. (AMFI) statistics, Maharashtra tops the chart for state with The announcement was made by the state's Health and the maximum penetration and Assets Under Management Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (AUM. Also, as per August, average assets under 1310. Who won 2018 Nobel Medicine or Physiology management (AUM) of mutual funds rose to an all-time high Prize? of Rs 25.2 lakh crore across the country. For Maharashtra, it a) Carl H. June and Timothy Ray Brown touched Rs 10.35 lakh crore, about 41.1% of the all-India b) Steven Rosenberg and Zelig Eshhar total. It is followed by Delhi having Rs 2.35 lakh crore and c) James Reyniers and Ragnar Granit Karnataka having Rs 1.76 lakh crore. d) James P Allison and Tasaku Honjo 1313. Whcih of the following replaces Madhya Pradesh e) None of these Gaupalan Evam Pashudhan Samvardhan (MPGEPS) Answer: D Board ? Explanation: a) Ministry of cows The Nobel Medicine or Physiology Prize has been awarded b) Ministry of fertilizers to James P Allison and Tasaku Honjo "for their discovery of c) Ministry of aviation cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation". d) Ministry of Coal This is for the first time that no Literature Prize will be given e) None of these in 70 years because of a #MeToo scandal. The Nobel Prize Answer: A in Physiology or Medicine was awarded by the Nobel Explanation: Assembly at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the 1311. Which group has announced that it is to invest setting up of a Ministry for cows. The Cow Ministry will Rs.180 crore in India to improve farmers' livelihood? replace the existing Madhya Pradesh Gaupalan Evam a) Facebook Pashudhan Samvardhan (MPGEPS) Board because it has b) Microsoft limitations. c) Walmart 1314. Which country join hands with India for d) Infosys developing ICT Sector ? e) Reliance a) Uzbekistan Answer: C b) Pakistan Explanation: c) Saudi Arabia Walmart Foundation announced that it is to invest Rs.180 d) Albania crore in India over the next five years to improve farmers' e) None of these

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Answer: A Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh has said that the Explanation: state government's 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestham' scheme is Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Ravi aimed at creating more employable youth. Shankar Prasad and his counterpart Shuhrat Sadikov was 1318. Where was India's first Corn Festival started? held for strengthening the ICT sector. Union IT Minister a) Maharashtra Ravi Shankar Prasad assured his counterpart that India will b) Madhya Pradesh provide all possible technical support from the Indian side in c) Uttarakhand the digital growth of Uzbekistan. d) Assam 1315. How many cities have been Locate Public Toilets e) Bihar On Google Maps With LooReview Campaign ? Answer: B a) 3400 Explanation: b) 560 In Madhya Pradesh, the first corn festival of the country is c) 850 being held in Chhindwara. The festival is one of a kind d) 2500 international event. Madhya Pradesh is one of the largest e) None of these corn producing states in India, with Chhindwara being the Answer: A highest corn producing district. Explanation: 1319. Which of the following became first stock Locate Public Toilets On Google Maps With LooReview exchange in the country to launch commodity derivative Campaign will be around 3400 cities. contracts? 1316. Where did AICTE to establish country’s first a) NSC AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy? b) BSE a) Mumbai c) NASDAC b) Chennai d) Tokyo stock exchange c) Kolkata e) None of these d) Jaipur Answer: B e) None of these Explanation: Answer: D India’s leading bourse Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Explanation: became first stock exchange in the country to launch All India Council for Technical Education will establish commodity derivative contracts. It has launched contracts in country’s first AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) popular commodities like gold (1kg) and silver (30kg. This Academy in Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan. Moreover, tree launch comes after unified exchange regime kicked off from more ATAL academies will come at Thiruvananthapuram 1 October 2018. (Kerala), Guwahati (Assam) and Baroda (Gujarat) by next 1320. In which country India releases commemorative year. stamps to mark Gandhi Jayanti? 1317. Which state has launched 'Mukhyamantri Yuva a) China Nestham aims at creating more employable youth? b) South Africa a) Tamil Nadu c) Netherlands b) Kerala d) Indonesia c) Andhra Pradesh e) None of these d) Goa Answer: C e) None of These Explanation: Answer: C The Indian embassy in the Netherlands released Explanation: commemorative stamps in honour of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. The stamps were released in the country’s iconic Peace Palace, home to the International

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Court of Justice, by the Indian Postal Department and were Arun Kumar, a 1985 batch officer of the Uttar Pradesh presented by India’s ambassador to the Netherlands, Venu cadre, has been appointed the new Director-General of Rajamony Railway Protection Force (RPF. He will hold the charge as 1321. Whcih state became first state give legal protection RPF’s DG till his superannuation on June 30, 2021. He to good Samaritans who help accidents victims? succeeded Dharmendra Kumar. a) Kerala 1324. Who won 2018 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award? b) Tamilnadu a) Arun Kumar c) Orissa b) Dr. Evan Atar Adaha d) Maharashtra c) Adam Mosseri e) Karnataka d) Sanya Richards-Ross Answer: E e) Mile Jedinak Explanation: Answer: B President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent Karnataka Explanation: Good Samaritan and Medical Professional (Protection and Dr. Evan Atar Adaha, surgeon and medical director at a Regulation during Emergency Situations) Bill, 2016 under hospital in Bunj of north-eastern South Sudan, has won the Article 200 of Constitution. With this, Karnataka became prestigious the 2018 UNHCR Nansen Refugee for his first state give legal protection to good Samaritans who help outstanding 20-year commitment in providing medical accidents victims with emergency medical care within services to people forced to flee conflict. He also provides golden hour. This law will ensure that good samaritans are health services to locals as well as refugees from Sudan’s not harassed in any manner and face any criminal or civil neighbouring Blue Nile State, in the small town of Bunj. liability. 1325. Where did Sustainable mountain development 1322. What is the India’s GDP growth, according to summit 2018 going to held? UNCTAD? a) Mumbai a) 7.0 b) Kolkata b) 7.1 c) New Delhi c) 7.2 d) Noida d) 7.6 e) Shimla e) 7.5 Answer: E Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: Deliberations on ecological, social and economic drivers of The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development change will mark the Sustainable Mountain Development (UNCTAD) has expected India’s economy to grow 7.0% in Summit VII to be held in Shimla from October 3 to 5. calendar year 2018 compared with 6.2% in 2017. As per the 1326. What is the rank of India in world terms of largest report “Trade and Development”, the effects of pictorial warning on cigarette packs? demonetization are still evident in private consumption a) 6 trends within the economy. b) 15 1323. Who was appointed as new Director-General of c) 12 Railway Protection Force (RPF)? d) 5 a) Arun Kumar e) 7 b) Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad Answer: D c) Adam Mosseri Explanation: d) Sanya Richards-Ross India was ranked 5th among 206 countries in Cigarette e) Mile Jedinak Package Health Warnings: International Status Report 2018 Answer: A released by Canadian Cancer Society. The ranking of the Explanation: countries was in terms of largest pictorial warning on

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 cigarette packs. In India, 85% of both sides of cigarette c) Canara Bank packets are covered with warnings. d) Punjab National Bank 1327. Which countries participated in IBSAMAR a joint e) None of these Multi-National Maritime Exercise is being held at Answer: A Simons Town, South Africa? Explanation: a) India IDBI Bank board approved a proposal for issuance of b) Brazil preferential shares in favour of LIC with a view to increase c) South Africa the share of insurer in the bank up to 51 per cent. d) Both a and b 1331. Which bank to become a plastic-free organisation e) All of the above in the next 12 months as part of its sustainability Answer: E commitment? Explanation: a) Bank of Baroda The sixth edition of IBSAMAR, a joint Multi-National b) State Bank of India Maritime Exercise between the Indian, Brazilian and South c) Union Bank of India African Navies, is being held at Simons Town, South Africa. d) IDBI Bank 1328. Who will be captain of Asian Men’s Hockey e) None of these Champions Trophy 2018? Answer: B a) Sardar Singh Explanation: b) Sreejesh State Bank of India (SBI) on the occasion of Mahatma c) Manpreet Singh Gandhi’s birth anniversary pledged to become a plastic-free d) Yuvaraj organisation in the next 12 months as part of its e) None of these sustainability commitment. Answer: C 1332. Aditya Birla Finance, the NBFC arm of Aditya Explanation: Birla Group, has received a ₹1,000-crore term loan for Indian midfielder Manpreet Singh will be captain of the 18- seven years from which organisation? member Indian team at the 5th edition of Asian Men’s a) International Monetary Fund Hockey Champions Trophy 2018 b) Asian Development Bank 1329. Union Cabinet hikes the minimum support prices c) New Development Bank (MSP) of wheat by how much amount per quintal? d) International Finance Corporation a) 85 e) None of these b) 95 Answer: D c) 105 Explanation: d) 125 Aditya Birla Finance, the NBFC arm of Aditya Birla Group, e) None of these has received a ₹1,000-crore term loan for seven years from Answer: C the International Finance Corporation, a member of the Explanation: World Bank Group. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra 1333. Justice Ranjan Gogoi took oath as the _____ Chief Modi, in its meeting approved the hike in minimum support Justice of India prices (MSP) of wheat by Rs. 105 per quintal, masaur Rs. a) 44th 225,/quintal, safflower by Rs. 845/quintal, and gram by Rs. b) 45th 220/quintal. c) 46th 1330. Which bank approved a proposal for issuance of d) 47th preferential shares in favour of LIC? e) None of these a) IDBI Bank Answer: C b) Dena Bank Explanation:

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Justice Ranjan Gogoi took oath as the 46th Chief Justice of c) Gregory Winter India (CJI) in front of President Ram Nath Kovind at the d) All of the above Rashtrapati Bhavan. e) None of these 1334. Which company has hired former Expedia Answer: E executive Nikki Krishnamurthy as the ride-hailing Explanation: startup's Chief People Officer (CPO)? Scientists Frances Arnold, George Smith and Gregory a) Ola Winter won the 2018 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for research b) Uber using directed evolution to produce enzymes for new c) Lyft chemicals and pharmaceuticals. d) Meru 1338. Who has become the first-ever cricketer to smash a e) None of these century each on Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Test Answer: B cricket debut? Explanation: a) Prithvi Shaw Uber has hired former Expedia executive Nikki b) Rishabh Pant Krishnamurthy as the ride-hailing startup's Chief People c) Shreyas Iyer Officer (CPO. d) KL Rahul 1335. Who has been appointed as Managing Director & e) None of these Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank? Answer: A a) Mahesh Jain Explanation: b) Ashish Gupta Eighteen-year-old opener Prithvi Shaw has become the first- c) Rajnath Varma ever cricketer to smash a century each on Ranji Trophy, d) Sandeep Bakhshi Duleep Trophy and Test cricket debut. e) None of these 1339. Who was named as the flag bearer of the Indian Answer: D contingent for the 3rd Youth Olympic Games to be held Explanation: in Buenos Aires,Argentina from October 6-18? ICICI Bank has appointed Sandeep Bakhshi as Managing a) Manu Bhaker Director & Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect b) Rani rampal and accepted Chanda Kochhar’s request for early retirement. c) Neeraj Chopra 1336. Who has been presented with United Nations' d) Abhinav Bindra highest environmental honour 'Champions of the e) None of these Earth’? Answer: A a) Ram Nath Kovind Explanation: b) Vladimir Putin Teenage shooting star Manu Bhaker was named as the flag c) Narendra Modi bearer of the Indian contingent for the 3rd Youth Olympic d) Barack Obama Games to be held in Buenos Aires,Argentina from October e) None of these 6-18. Answer: C 1340. Who were awarded the Noble Prize in Chemistry? Explanation: a) Frances H Arnold PM Narendra Modi was presented with United Nations' b) George P Smith highest environmental honour 'Champions of the Earth' in c) Sir Gregory P Winter Delhi by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. d) Both a and b 1337. Who among the following is not the winner of e) All of these Nobel Prize for Chemistry 2018? Answer: E a) Frances Arnold Explanation: b) George Smith

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Frances H Arnold and George P Smith from the US and Sir 1344. Which university has been declared the cleanest Gregory P Winter from UK were awarded the Noble Prize in government varsity by the HRD Ministry in “Swachh Chemistry. Campus Rankings” ? 1341. In which country India launched a massive a) Banaras Hindu University operation “Samudra Maitri” for which country to b) Aligarh Muslim University provide assistance to the earthquake and tsunami c) Maharishi Dayanand University victims? d) Integral University a) Indonesia e) None of these b) Argentina Answer: C c) Nepal Explanation: d) Australia Haryana’s Maharishi Dayanand University has been e) None of these declared the cleanest government varsity by the HRD Answer: A Ministry, followed by Guru Nanak Dev University in Explanation: Punjab’s Amritsar.Union Human Resource Development India has launched a massive operation to provide assistance Minister Prakash Javadekar announced the “Swachh to the earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia, Campus Rankings” under different categories. dispatching two aircraft and three naval ships carrying relief 1345. Which has inaugurated the city’s “ Dravyavati material to the country. River Rejuvenation Project”executed by Tata Projects 1342. India’s first National Dolphin Research Centre will Ltd? soon be opened in which city? a) Bihar a) Lucknow b) Haryana b) New Delhi c) Rajasthan c) Patna d) Uttar Pradesh d) Surat e) Goa e) None of these Answer: C Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: Chief Minister Vasudhra Raje inaugurated the city’s “ With the population of the endangered Gangetic river Dravyavati River Rejuvenation Project”executed by Tata dolphin decreasing and its habitat changing, the much- Projects Ltd. spread over 47.5 km rain-fed riverfront. awaited National Dolphin Research Centre, India’s and 1346. Who is the new President of Iraq? Asia’s first, would be a reality in Patna on October 5. a) Jalal Talabani 1343. Which organization has launched a national level b) Fuad Masum entrepreneurship awareness campaign “Udyam c) Barham Salih Abhilasha”in 115 aspirational districts? d) Abdul Salam a) IRDA e) None of these b) SIDBI Answer: C c) NHB Explanation: d) RBI Veteran Kurdish leader Barham Salih has been elected as the e) None of these President of Iraq. Answer: B 1347. For Which state India signed how much million Explanation: loan agreement with Asian Development Bank to provide SIDBI has launched a national level entrepreneurship safe drinking water? awareness campaign “Udyam Abhilasha”in 115 aspirational a) Tamilnadu districts identified by NITI Aayog in 28 States reaching to b) Andhra Pradesh around 15,000 youth. c) Telangana

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 d) West Bengal seconds based on an innovative risk scoring model called e) None of these 'Mobiscore'. The minimum amount of loans that can be Answer: D approved is for Rs. 5000 and the users will have the option Explanation: to transfer the amount in their bank accounts. They can pay India and Asian Development Bank signed a $240 million the loan in easy monthly installments of 6-9 months. It is the loan agreement to provide safe drinking water to about 1.65 first-of-its-kind of credit disbursal product that disburses million people in three districts of West Bengal. loan amount in the user's mobile wallet. 1348. UNICEF appointed whom as its special 1351. The Cabinet approve to set up the National representative of young people? Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation in which state? a) Sujoy Ghosh a) Andhra Pradesh b) Deepak singh b) Himachal Pradesh c) Ravi Venkatesan c) Madhya Pradesh d) Ravi Ranjan d) Rajasthan e) None of these e) Goa Answer: C Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: The UNICEF has appointed Ravi Venkatesan has its special The Union Cabinet approved the setting up of the National representative of young people. Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR) in 1349. India has aiming to generate 40 percent power Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. The NIMHR at Madhya from non fossil fuel by which year? Pradesh will be the first of its kind in India in the area of a) 2022 mental health rehabilitation. The institute will also serve as b) 2020 recommending body suggesting models and protocols for c) 2025 effective rehabilitation of persons with mental illness. d) 2030 1352. As per the Trade and Development Report of e) None of these UNCTAD, what is the GDP growth of India for 2018? Answer: D a) 7.0% Explanation: b) 7.2% Stressing that India would generate 40 percent of power c) 6.8% from non-fossil fuels by 2030, Prime Minister Narendra d) 6.2% Modi called for connecting solar energy supply across e) 6.5% borders giving the mantra of “One World One Sun One Answer: A Grid”. Explanation: 1350. MobiKwik's new product to offer instant loan The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development within 90 seconds was named as: (UNCTAD) in its Trade and Development Report predicted a) FastCash the GDP growth of India for 2018 to be at 7%. Previously in b) SME 2017, it was 6.2%. According to the report, India's GDP c) Mortgage Origination Program grew 8.2% in the April-June quarter especially due to d) Boost manufacturing and better farm sector performance. The main e) None of these reasons for overall 7% growth are: Expansion in services Answer: D and higher demand for exports. Explanation: 1353. Which Institute was named as the national MobiKwik launched an instant loan approval and disbursal coordinating institute of the Scheme for Promotion of product called 'Boost'. As per the offer, loans of upto Rs Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) is? 60,000 can be sanctioned as well as disbursed in a matter of a) IIT-Roorkee 90 seconds. The approval time for the loan would be 30 b) IIT-New Delhi

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 c) IIT-Mumbai personnel and relief material. The C-130J aircraft is carrying d) IIT-Kharagpur a medical team along with tents and equipment to set up a e) IIT-Madras field hospital. The C-17 aircraft is carrying medicines, Answer: D generators, tents and water to provide immediate assistance. Explanation: Three Indian Naval Ships - INS Tir, INS Sujatha and INS IIT-Kharagpur was named the national coordinating institute Shardul - have also been mobilised to carry out of the Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR. Collaboration (SPARC) under the Ministry of Human 1356. Vikram Limaye has been appointed the chairman Resource Development. As a national coordinating institute, of the working committee and director for which it would do Managing the online portal, Coordinating with organisation? the other nodal institutes of India, Organising two annual a) TSX SPARC conferences and Managing the intellectual output of b) NYSE SPARC. c) WFE 1354. Where did Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestham scheme d) NASDAQ was launched? e) None of these a) Assam Answer: C b) Tamil Nadu Explanation: c) Andhra Pradesh The National Stock Exchange's (NSE) MD and CEO Vikram d) Manipur Limaye has been appointed the chairman of the working e) None of these committee and director on the board by the international Answer: C industry body-World Federation of Exchanges (WFE. The Explanation: decision was taken at the global body's 58th general Recently, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu assembly and annual meeting that is currently underway in Naidu launched the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestham' scheme Athens, Greece. in Amaravati. According to the scheme, an amount of Rs. 1357. Sahyog-Hop Tac 2018 is a joint exercise between 1000 will be given as monthly unemployment allowance to which two countries? eligible jobless youth of the state. It would also provide skill a) Vietnam and India training to 10 lakh youth and 260 training partners have been b) Bangladesh and Nepal appointed for this purpose. The training partners are from c) Nepal and Russia the countries of: Singapore, UK and Germany. d) Myammar and Pakistan 1355. India has launched which humanitarian assistance e) None of these operation to provide assistance to the earthquake and Answer: A tsunami victims in Indonesia? Explanation: a) Operation Trident A joint exercise of 'Sahyog-Hop Tac 2018' commenced off b) Operation Samudra Parakram Chennai coast between Vietnam and India. In this bilateral c) Operation Maitri exercise, Vietnam Coast Guard ship CSB 8001 took part in it d) Operation Samudra Maitri or the first time. A vessel 'Sagar Manjusha', owned by e) None of these National Institute of Ocean Technology and vessels from Answer: D Indian coast guard took part in it as well. This exercise Explanation: enhance cooperation between the two Coast Guards in areas India launched 'Operation Samudra Maitri' in Central of maritime safety and security. It is part of an MoU for Sulawesi Province of the Republic of Indonesia to provide cooperation was signed between the countries in 2015. massive humanitarian assistance to the earthquake and 1358. Who has been appointed as the ambassador and tsunami victims in Indonesia. Two Indian Air Force aircrafts India's permanent representative to the United Nations - C-130J and C-17 - departed recently with medical Conference on Disarmament (UNCD)?

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 a) Pankaj Sharma Ramon Laguarta has served as President of PepsiCo since b) Navtej Sarna 2017. He has also been elected to PepsiCo's Board of c) Pratik Mathur Directors with effect from October 3, 2018. d) Gopalakrishnan S 1361. Under which scheme Union Government has e) None of these decided to cover damages to crops in wild animal Answer: A attacks? Explanation: a) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Pankaj Sharma has been appointed as the ambassador and b) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna India's permanent representative to the United Nations c) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna Conference on Disarmament (UNCD) in Geneva, d) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dan Yojna Switzerland. Mr Sharma will replace Amandeep Gill. He is e) None of these currently the joint secretary (Disarmament and International Answer: C Security Division) in the Ministry of External Affairs. Explanation: 1359. Which company become the top brand in the world Union Government has decided to cover damages to crops in in 2018? wild animal attacks under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna a) Facebook in select districts on an experimental basis. In this regard, b) Google Government has amended provisions of crop insurance c) Apple scheme in consultation with various stakeholders after d) Microsoft review of its working for the last two years. The amended e) None of these provisions of the scheme have been implemented from Answer: C October 2018. Explanation: 1362. Where did NASSCOM unveils the Centre of Apple displaced Google to become the top brand in the Excellence for IoT? world in 2018 while Facebook, mired in data breach a) Tamilnadu controversies, fell to ninth place in the top 100 brands b) Haryana globally. According to global brand consultancy Interbrand's c) Andhra Pradesh "Best 100 Global Brands 2018" report, Amazon achieved a d) Himachal Pradesh 56% growth to become the third top brand globally. e) None of these According to the ranking, Apple's brand value grew 16 per Answer: B cent (year-on-year) to $214.5 billion. It went on to become Explanation: the first company in the US to hit the $1 trillion market cap. National Association of Software and Services Companies Google stood at second place while Amazon is third. (NASSCOM) in collaboration with Haryana government, 1360. Which company has appointed as Ramon Laguarta launched its Centre of Excellence for Internet of Things took charge as the chief executive officer (CEO)? (CoE - IoT) at Gurugram, Haryana. The centre was a) McDonald inaugurated by Haryana commerce and industries minister b) Tropicana Products Vipul Goyal. c) Nestle 1363. By which year Earth will reach 1.5 degrees Celsius d) PepsiCo threshold, according to the UN Intergovernmental Panel e) None of these on Climate Change (IPCC) report ? Answer: D a) 2020 Explanation: b) 2025 Ramon Laguarta took charge as the chief executive officer c) 2022 (CEO) of PepsiCo. Ramon Laguarta succeeds India-born d) 2028 Indra Nooyi, who was the CEO of PepsiCo for 12 years. e) 2030 Indra Nooyi will be chairman of PepsiCo till early 2019. Answer: E

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Explanation: Answer: C The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Explanation: report said the planet will reach the crucial threshold of 1.5 Centre has released Rs.450 crore as special grant to degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2030, Telangana government as it took up the developmental work precipitating the risk of extreme drought, wildfires, floods in the former nine backward districts of the State. The fund and food shortages for hundreds of millions of people. has been granted upon the recommendations of the NITI 1364. Which state going to set up anti-terror force Ayog. Kavach? 1367. Who was conferred the prestigious Dhanvantari a) Rajasthan Award? b) Goa a) Sultan A. Pradhan c) Orissa b) James P. Allison d) Haryana c) George Smith e) None of these d) Greg Winter Answer: D e) Paul Romer Explanation: Answer: A Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said an anti- Explanation: terrorist force ‘Kavach‘ — will be set up to further Eminent surgical oncologist of Mumbai Sultan A. Pradhan strengthen the security arrangements in the state. Kavach, was conferred the prestigious Dhanvantari Award at a which is being constituted to deal with terrorist activities, function held in Mumbai. would have 150 police personnel who would be provided 14 1368. Where does Sumitra Mahajan inaugurated weeks training by the National Security Guard (NSG) at Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference of India Manesar. Region, Zone III? 1365. What is the name of Agriculture scheme launched a) Pune by Arunachal Pradesh? b) Noida a) Chief Minister’s Sashakt Kisan Yojana (CMSKY) c) Guwahati b) Chief Minister’s Krishi Samuh Yojana (CMKSY) d) Hyderabad c) Chief Minister’s Krishi Kishan Yojana (CMKKY) e) None of these d) Both a and b Answer: C e) Both a and c Explanation: Answer: D Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan inaugurated the Explanation: Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference of India Region, Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Minister Dr.Mohesh Chai Zone III in Guwahati. The Commonwealth Parliamentary launched Chief Minister’s Sashakt Kisan Yojana (CMSKY) Conference plays an important role in promoting democracy. and the Chief Minister’s Krishi Samuh Yojana (CMKSY) 1369. National Housing Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary schemes. The schemes are to support the farmers to increase of which of the following? production and their income. The schemes are to fulfil the a) SBI vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to double b) RBI farmer's income by 2022. c) PNB 1366. To which state Centre granted Rs.450 crore for d) BOB backward districts? e) OBC a) Tamilnadu Answer: B b) Andhra Pradesh Explanation: c) Telangana Keeping in view the current scenario, National Housing d) Jharkhand Bank (NHB) which is owned by RBI, has decided to e) None of these increase the Refinance limit to Rs.30,000 crore. Now,

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 eligible Housing Finance Companies & Other entities will defence deal hasn’t been revealed yet. Wing Loong II is a have increased availability of funds. National Housing Bank high-end reconnaissance, strike and multi-role endurance had set an inital limit to sanction Rs. 24,000 crore this year unmanned aerial system, capable of being fitted with air-to- (July 2018-June 2019) towards refinancing eligible surface weapons. institutions. 1373. In which sate Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is 1370. Who has been newly appointed as India's located? Ambassador to UN Conference on Disarmament? a) Andhra Pradesh a) Pankaj Sharma b) Kerala b) Nirupama Rao c) Tamilnadu c) Navtej Sarna d) Rajasthan d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar e) Karnataka e) None of these Answer: C Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: The Nilgiris district administration has proposed a 10 km Pankaj Sharma was appointed as the Ambassador and India's road that would cut through the core area of the Permanent Representative to the United Nations Conference Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Erode and the buffer zone on Disarmament in Geneva. Sharma is currently the Joint of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Udhagamandalam Secretary (Disarmament and International Security Division) 1374. What is the GDP of India in 2018, according to in the Ministry of External Affairs. IMF? 1371. Which country recently dedicated Rabindranath a) 7.0 Tagore Memorial Auditorium? b) 7.1 a) India c) 7.3 b) Srilanka d) 7.5 c) Maladies e) 7.4 d) Nepal Answer: C e) Bangladesh Explanation: Answer: B The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast a growth Explanation: rate of 7.3% for India in the 7.4% the next year. Because of The Memorial Auditorium built with the recent increase in oil prices and the tightening of global Indian grant assistance of Rs. 300 million at the University financial conditions], up from 6.7% in 2017 of Ruhuna, Matara in the Southern Province, was dedicated 1375. What is the current interest rate for the non- to the people of Sri Lanka. The auditorium named after government provident, superannuation, and gratuity Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore is a symbol of cultural links funds? with India. a) 7% 1372. To which of the following country China has sell 48 b) 7.6% high end armed drones? c) 8.5% a) India d) 8% b) Bangladesh e) None of these c) Pakistan Answer: D d) Srilanka Explanation: e) None of these Current interest rate for the non-government provident, Answer: C superannuation, and gratuity funds is 8%. Explanation: 1376. Who is the chairman of Environment Pollution China is to sell 48 high-end armed drones to Pakistan. This (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA)? will be the largest deal of its kind. The cost of the major a) Ganeshi Lal

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 b) Bhure Lal Answer: E c) Bahadur Shah Explanation: d) Ganesh Saha This year Goa International Film Festival from 20th to 28th e) None of these of November will have Jharkhand’s partner state. It was Answer: B also decided to organize Jharkhand Film Festival, under Explanation: Indian Panorama, in two towns of Jharkhand in the first Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate month of next year. Change (MoEFCC) has reconstituted Supreme Court- 1380. Which country has successfully test-fired Ghauri empowered Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) ballistic missile capable of carrying both conventional Authority (EPCA. This comes after tenure of the last EPCA and nuclear warheads up to a distance of 1,300 expired on October 3, 2018. Former IAS officers Bhure Lal kilometres? will continue to be Chairman of reconstituted EPCA. a) India 1377. What is the rank of India in world’s Powerful b) China Passport? c) US a) 80 d) Israel b) 81 e) Pakistan c) 82 Answer: E d) 83 Explanation: e) None of these Pakistan successfully test-fired Ghauri ballistic missile Answer: B capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads Explanation: up to a distance of 1,300 kilometers. The launch was Japan's passport has been named the most powerful in the conducted by Army Strategic Forces Command and was world, overtaking Singapore, according to the Henley aimed at testing the operational and technical readiness. Passport Index 2018. 1381. The 29th edition of Accountants General 1378. Who is the head of the Security Policy Group Conference was held in which city? under NSA to assist National Security Council? a) New Delhi a) Ajit Doval b) Lucknow b) Subash Chandra Garg c) Bengaluru c) Sunil Mittal d) Pune d) Balbir singh sugha e) Chennai e) None of these Answer: A Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: The 29th Accountants General conference was inaugurated Union Government has reconstituted Security Policy Group by President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi. The (SPG) under chairmanship of National Security Advisor Ajit conference comprised deliberations on adopting most Doval to assist National Security Council (NSC) in modern audit techniques to further improve audit strategising on matters dealing with external, internal and effectiveness and enhance accountability in public spending. economic security of the country. 1382. India has offered USD 20 mn grant to which nation 1379. Which state has to become partner state at Goa for development projects? International Film Festival? a) Afghanistan a) Tamilnadu b) Sri Lanka b) Maharashtra c) Tajikistan c) Gujarat d) Lebanon d) Madhya Pradesh e) Bangladesh e) None of these Answer: C

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Explanation: b) Finance Ministry India offered a grant of USD 20 million to Tajikistan for c) Home Ministry financing development projects in the resource-rich Central d) External Ministry Asian country as Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and e) Civil Aviation Ministry Tajik President Emamoli Rahmon held talks and reaffirmed Answer: D their determination to counter all forms of terrorism and Explanation: violent extremism. Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched 1383. Which state has flagged off the test run of its first India for Humanity initiative to commemorate the 150th electric bus? birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and honour of his a) Himachal Pradesh service to humanity. It will feature year-long series of b) Uttar Pradesh artificial limb fitment camps in a number of countries c) Uttarakhand spanning globe. d) Orissa 1386. In which state Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation e) Goa stone for the development of National Waterway 40 Answer: C (river Ghaghra)? Explanation: a) Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat flagged b) Uttarakhand off the test run of the state’s first electric bus. In the recent c) Orissa Investors Summit, an MoU worth Rs 700 crore was signed d) Bihar for the operation of electric buses in the state. In this e) None of these connection a bus has been provided by a Hyderabad based Answer: A company for test run on Dehradun-Mussoorie and Haldwani- Explanation: Nainital road for one month. Gadkari laid the foundation stone for the development of 1384. In which year India’s first National Environment National Waterway 40 (river Ghaghra. This project Survey will kick off? undertakes development work of 354 km stretch of Ghagra a) 2020 river under the Sagarmala Programme of Ministry of b) 2030 Shipping. c) 2021 1387. With which city Delhi government has signed a d) 2019 twin city agreement? e) 2022 a) Tokyo Answer: D b) Moscow Explanation: c) London India’s first ever National Environment Survey (NES) will d) Dublin be kicked off in January, 2019 to map environment data of e) Washington DC 55 districts across 24 states and 3 Union Territories. The Answer: B NES will rank all districts on their environmental Explanation: performance and document their best green practices based Delhi government signed a twin city agreement with the on various environmental parameters. The earliest first set of Moscow administration for cooperation in the fields of complete green data from this survey will be available in education, healthcare, sports, tourism, transport and 2020. environment for a period of three years. 1385. Which ministry has launched India for Humanity 1388. What is the name of cyclone has intensified into a initiative to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of “very severe cyclonic storm” and will make a landfall in Mahatma Gandhi and honour of his service to areas bordering Odisha and Andhra Pradesh along the humanity? eastern coast? a) Power Ministry a) Nelam

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 b) Titli b) UNICEF c) Vardha c) UNESCO d) Hurricane d) WFP e) None of these e) UNESCO Answer: B Answer: B Explanation: Explanation: Cyclone Titli has intensified into a “very severe cyclonic UNICEF and NASSCOM Foundation have signed an storm” and will make a landfall in areas bordering Odisha agreement to strengthen child rights through "meaningful and Andhra Pradesh along the eastern coast. business interventions. With this Memorandum of 1389. Who has launched ‘MedWatch’ mobile health app Understanding (MoU), the two organisations will work to provide health information to users, including first-aid collaboratively on two key areas including national and other health and nutritional topics? sensitisation on child online protection and encouraging a) Indian Army innovations for child rights' in the country. b) Indian Navy 1392. Who is the author of the book “The Paradoxical c) Indian Air Force Prime Minister: Narendra Modi And His India”? d) Health Ministry a) Shashi Tharoor e) None of these b) Sanjay Baru Answer: C c) Piyush Goyal Explanation: d) Ravi Mantha Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched ‘MedWatch’ mobile e) None of these health app to provide health information to users, including Answer: A first-aid and other health and nutritional topics. It was Explanation: launched on 8 October on the occasion of IAF’s 85th The book “The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi anniversary. It is first of its kind mobile health app built by And His India” has been authored by Congress any of the three armed forces. parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor. It is divided in five sections 1390. Where organics and Millets International Trade comprising 50 chapters & will release on 26th October 2018. Fair 2019 will be held? The first section takes a close look at Modi’s life and times. a) Chennai 1393. Which sports personality has been honoured with b) Bengaluru the Ramineni Foundation’s outstanding person award? c) Pune a) Sakshi Malik d) Surat b) e) None of these c) Dipa Karmakar Answer: B d) P V Sindhu Explanation: e) Saina Nehwal The Organics and Millets International Trade Fair 2019, Answer: B organised by the Karnataka's Department of Agriculture, Explanation: will be held in Bengaluru from 18-20 January. The three-day On October 7, Badminton coach Pullela Gopichand has been fair, primarily for farmers, buyers, sellers and exporters of honoured with the Ramineni Foundation’s Outstanding organic produces and millets, will have about 250 exhibitors Person award. The award was presented by Vice President occupying an exhibition space of 10,000 square meters M Venkaiah Naidu. He also presented special awards to including stalls from other states, countries, Farmer Producer Telugu literary wizard Garikapati Narasimha Rao, film Organizations (FPOs) and farmer federations. director Nag Ashwin Reddy and writer C Venkata Ramana. 1391. With which organisation NASSCOM signs MoU to 1394. Which Indian organisation has recently organised Strengthen Child Rights? Workshop on ‘Best Practices in International a) Oxfam Arbitration’ in New Delhi?

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 a) NABARD analysed and was labeled as "a very worrying situation" with b) NASSCOM respect to the rising inequality in the country. Out of 157 c) Press Council of India countries measured, Denmark topped the list based on its d) NITI Aayog high and progressive taxation, high social spending and good e) None of these protection of workers. Ranking at 11th, Japan became the Answer: D topper among the Asian countries. Among the BRICS Explanation: nations, China was ranked 81st on the list, Brazil 39th and NITI Aayog has organised Workshop on ‘Best Practices in Russia 50th. International Arbitration’ in collaboration with ICC 1397. Rakesh Sharma has taken charge as the MD and International Court of Arbitration in New Delhi on 10 CEO of which bank? October 2018. It purpose is to strengthen dispute resolution a) IDBI Bank mechanisms and to not only encourage ‘’ but b) Yes Bank also to ‘Resolve in India’. The workshop would cover basic c) Bank Of Baroda concepts of international arbitration and include best d) Andhra Bank practices on drafting, selection of arbitrators, enforcement of e) SBI arbitral awards, role of courts in the arbitration life cycle, Answer: A among other topics, with information sharing sessions to be Explanation: conducted by world class faculty and practitioners from the State-run IDBI Bank has announced that Rakesh Sharma has United Kingdom, Singapore, Paris and India. taken charge as the managing director and chief executive 1395. Who has been chosen as India's first 'Miss Trans officer of the bank. He has replaced B Sriram. Mr Sharma Queen'? has been appointed for the period of six months. He retired a) Harshini from Canara Bank as the MD and CEO after serving for a b) Sania Sood period of three years. c) Namita Ammu 1398. Which country scientists created a 3D-printed d) Veena Sendre meals? e) None of these a) British Answer: D b) Poland Explanation: c) Netherlands Veena Sendre from Chhattisgarh has been chosen as India's d) Belgium first 'Miss Trans Queen'. Veena defeated Namita Ammu of e) None of these Tamil Nadu to claim the title at the national-level beauty Answer: A contest organised in Mumbai. Sendre, a former Miss Explanation: Chhattisgarh, belongs to Mandir Hasaud village in Raipur. British scientists have created 3D-printed meals for St 1396. What is the rank of India in Oxfam World 's Primary School in Canning Town, London, to Inequality Index 2018? develop an interest in science subjects among students. a) 152th Scientists from the annual Big Bang Fair that promotes b) 147th science, technology and maths (STEM) subjects worked c) 108th with St Helen's Primary School. They created dishes like d) 92nd geometric fish and chips, cauliflower cogs and mathematical e) None of these constant 'Pi' shaped pie, etc. Answer: B 1399. In which state health ministry confirms 22 Zika Explanation: cases? UK-based charity 'Oxfam International's report named a) Gujarat 'Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index was b) Rajasthan released in which India ranked 147th among 157 countries c) Orissa

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 d) Maharashtra a) Google e) None of these b) Microsoft Answer: B c) Infosys Explanation: d) Facebook Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has confirmed e) None of these 22 positive laboratory-confirmed cases of Zika virus in Answer: B Rajasthan’s capital Jaipur. It was detected through Indian Explanation: Council of Medical Research (ICMR) surveillance system NITI Aayog has signed pact with Microsoft India to deploy and all suspected cases in defined area and mosquito Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to address samples are being tested. challenges various sectors such as agriculture and 1400. For which department Union Cabinet has healthcare. As per the pact, Microsoft will support NITI approved the payment of Productivity Linked Bonus Aayog by combining the cloud, AI, research and its vertical (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages? expertise for new initiatives and solutions across several a) Postal core area. b) MSME 1403. India’s first-ever India-Israel Innovation Centre c) Railways (IIIC) has launched in which city? d) Army a) Bengaluru e) None of these b) New Delhi Answer: C c) Pune Explanation: d) Chennai Union Cabinet has approved the payment of Productivity e) None of these Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages for Answer: A financial year 2017-18 for all eligible non-gazetted Railway Explanation: employees. It will be not available to Railway Protection India’s first-ever India-Israel Innovation Centre (IIIC), an Force (RPF) personnel. This decision will benefit about entrepreneurial technology hub, was launched at the 3rd 11.91 lakh non-gazetted Railway employees. edition of IoT India Congress in Bengaluru, Karnataka on 1401. In which state Inland Waterways Authority of October 10, 2018. The IIIC is a significant step towards India (IWAI) is set to lalunch a Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) facilitating penetration of Israeli companies in India and service? aims to forge local partnerships and joint ventures between a) Bihar companies from the two countries. b) Assam 1404. Who is the author of the biography of late c) Sikkim titled ‘Building a Legacy’ ? d) Meghalaya a) V Pattabhi Ram e) None of these b) Sashi Tharur Answer: B c) Chetan Bahat Explanation: d) Amithav Gosh The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is set to e) None of these lalunch a Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) service in Assam from Answer: A Neamati to Manjuli island, the Ministry of Shipping This Explanation: service will reduce the road route distance of 423 km that The biography of late Anumolu Ramakrishna titled trucks take from Neamati to Majuli Island via Tezpur Road ‘Building a Legacy’ is authored by city-based Chartered Bridge to only 12.7 km with the use of river route. Accountant V Pattabhi Ram. It was recently released by 1402. NITI Aayog has signed pact with which Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. Ramakrishna, former technological giant for AI tools in agriculture & President and MD at Larsen and Toubro (L&T), was healthcare? posthumously awarded in 2014. He was

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 instrumental in constructing several path breaking buildings e) None of these including Tirumala queue complex, Hitech city, and Nehru Answer: B Indoor Stadium. Ramakrishna was born in December 1939 Explanation: and died on August 20, 2013 at Hyderabad. The World Bank (WB) has recently released its first-ever 1405. Which IIT has signed pact with Norwegian Human Capital Index (HCI), which ranked 157 economies University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in on parameters like child mortality, health and education. research and education? India is ranked at 115th position in the index with its score a) IIT Kanpur of 0.44 on a scale of 0 to 1 coming even below the average b) IIT Kharagpur score for South Asia. Though, Government of India (GoI) c) IIT Madras has rejected the findings of the index. India’s neighbours d) IIT Bombay Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka were better placed at e) None of these 106th, 102nd and 74th position, respectively. Singapore Answer: B topped the poll after it was highly rated for its universal Explanation: healthcare system, education exams results and life The IIT Kharagpur and Norwegian University of Science expectancy figures. It is followed by South Korea, Japan, and Technology (NTNU) have signed an MoU to facilitate Hong Kong and Finland. cooperation in research and education between the two 1408. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has recently institutes in New Delhi on October 11. NTNU is an expert in signed pact with which state government to fuel MSMEs Hydro Power, Ocean Modelling, Deep Sea Resources and growth in state? Marine Technology which will be key areas of focus under a) West Bengal this MoU. b) Odisha 1406. Which Indian state has won the FAO’s Future c) Uttarakhand Policy Gold Award for 100% organic farming? d) Assam a) Punjab e) None of these b) Rajasthan Answer: C c) Sikkim Explanation: d) Kerala The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has recently signed e) None of these pact with the Uttarakhand government to provide access to Answer: C capital to MSMEs, which will fuel growth of such entities in Explanation: the state. The bourse will play an active role in nurturing the Sikkim has won the Gold at the 2018 FAO’s Future Policy SMEs and start-ups by increasing awareness along with the Award (FPA) for its achievement in becoming the world’s government on the opportunities to raise capital, SME first totally organic agriculture state. All of its farmland is exchange guidelines, listing processes, compliances with certified organic. At the same time, Sikkim’s approach listing agreement among others. reaches beyond organic production and has proven truly 1409. Which of the following musicians has recently won transformational for the state and its citizens. Uniquely, the the special lifetime achievement award from the Music state has totally banned the sale and use of chemical Academy? pesticides. The transition has benefitted more than 66 000 a) Lalgudi G Jayaraman farming families. b) Vikku Vinayakram 1407. The World Bank has ranked India at which c) Hariprasad Chaurasia position in its first-ever Human Capital Index (HCI)? d) Kamala Lakshminarayanan a) 135th e) None of these b) 115th Answer: B c) 125th Explanation: d) 145th

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Ghatam maestro Vikku Vinayakram has recently won the Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan Vinay Kumar hosted 10 special lifetime achievement award from the Music Afghan Diplomats who will be traveling to India for the 1st Academy in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Vinayakram is one of the India-China joint training programme. This will be under the best-known faces of percussion from South India. He plays Trilateral Cooperation between India, China, and Carnatic music with the ghatam (an earthen pot), and is Afghanistan. credited with popularising the ghatam. 1413. What is the name of action plan 1410. Which state government to launch a new scheme launched by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)? ‘Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and a) General Response Active Plan (GRAP) Management of Fisheries’ ? b) Government Response Action Plan (GRAP) a) Goa c) Graded Reverse Action Plan (GRAP) b) Arunachal Pradesh d) Green Response Active Project (GRAP) c) Maharashtra e) None of these d) Meghalaya Answer: C e) None of these Explanation: Answer: D The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is to Explanation: implement an emergency action plan called the Graded The Meghalaya government will launch a new scheme ‘Blue Response Action Plan (GRAP. It aimed at combating air Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of pollution that has begun to show a trend towards very poor Fisheries’ on 26th October 2018. The Blue Revolution is category. being implemented to achieve economic prosperity of 1414. In which state Central Government to Provide Rs fishermen and fish farmers and contribute towards food and 7.8 Crore Textile Tourism Complex? nutritional security through optimum utilisation of water a) Meghalaya resources in a sustainable manner keeping in view the bio- b) Sikkim security and environmental concerns. c) Bhutan 1411. Who partners with payments platform PhonePe? d) Nagaland a) OYO e) Goa b) Mobikwik Answer: A c) Flipkart Explanation: d) Amazon Central Government to Provide Rs 7.8 Crore Textile e) Facebook Tourism Complex in Meghalaya Answer: A 1415. Which country was elected to UNHCR securing Explanation: Maximum Votes ? OYO users can easily book a room through the PhonePe a) India app. Through PhonePe app users can book more than b) Pakistan 125,000 exclusive rooms that are part of OYO’s chain of c) Indonesia hotels in India. d) Saudi Arabia 1412. Which country launch first joint programme with e) None of these India to train Afghanistan diplomats? Answer: A a) Saudi Arabia Explanation: b) Indonesia India was elected to UNHCR securing Maximum Votes. c) China 1416. Who wins Social Entrepreneur of the Year award d) Albania 2018? e) None of these a) S B Zaware Answer: C b) Zahur Khayyam Hashmi Explanation: c) Prema Gopalan

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 d) Nimesh Shah b) US e) None of these c) UK Answer: C d) Both a and b Explanation: e) Both a and c Prema Gopalan was presented the 8th Social Entrepreneur of Answer: E the Year award (SEOY) 2018, by Rajiv Kumar, Vice Explanation: Chairman, National Institution for Transforming India The governments of Germany and the UK, with support (NITI) Aayog, in New Delhi. from the World Bank, are establishing a new Global Risk 1417. Who has won the 2018 Shanghai Masters Tennis Financing Facility (GRiF) to pilot and scale up support to tournament? strengthen the resilience of vulnerable countries to climate a) Roger Federer and disaster shocks. b) Borna Coric 1420. How much amount did Vaishno Devi shrine board c) Novak Djokovic enhanced the free insurance cover to pilgrims? d) Andy Murray a) Rs 10 lakh e) None of these b) Rs 15 lakh Answer: C c) Rs 5 lakh Explanation: d) Rs 25 lakh Novak Djokovic, a Serbian professional tennis player. has e) Rs 20 lakh recently won the 2018 Shanghai Masters Tennis tournament Answer: C in Shanghai, China. In the final, he beat Croatia’s Borna Explanation: Coric by 6-3, 6-4 to claim his fourth Shanghai title and Vaishno Devi shrine board enhanced the free insurance second Masters title of the year. Djokovic now has 18 cover to pilgrims to Rs five lakh. consecutive wins. With this win, he overtook Roger Federer 1421. Recently RBI has cut the minting which and returned to the #2 ranking for the first time since the denomination coins half due to non-availability of raw 2017 French Open. material? 1418. Which noted historian has authored the book a) Rs 1 coins “Maharana Pratap: The Invincible Warrior”? b) Rs 2 coins a) Irfan Habib c) Rs 5 coins b) Sumit Sarkar d) Rs 10 coins c) Rima Hooja e) None of these d) Uma Chakravarti Answer: D e) None of these Explanation: Answer: C A delay in procurement of raw material for coins has forced Explanation: Reserve Bank of India to cut its demand for Rs 10 coins by The book “Maharana Pratap: The Invincible Warrior” is half, raising the specter of shortage in circulation. RBI, authored by noted historian Rima Hooja, who describes in which manages the supply, adjusted the entire coin indent detail how Maharana Pratap managed to elude capture by the plan for FY19 by raising the demand for smaller mighty Mughal army for so long and never bowed down to denomination of coins in lieu of Rs 10 coins, following India Akbar. This new book on Maharana Pratap examines the life Government Mints' failure to procure Rs 10 coin blocks on of the great Rajput warrior and also revisits the famous time, according to official documents. battle of Haldighati with the Mughals saying it remained 1422. Who has elected new chairman of Association of inconclusive and there was no clear winner. Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)? 1419. Which of the following country is/are establishing a a) Nimesh Shah new Global Risk with support from the World Bank? b) Shaker Bashu a) Germany c) Arundhati Bhattacharyya

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 d) Harsh Kumar Banwala The Textile ministry announced that the Union Minister of e) None of these Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani, will inaugurate the 6th edition Answer: A of India International Silk Fair (IISF) in New Delhi Explanation: 1426. What is the rank of India in global RTI rating? ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company MD & CEO a) 5 Nimesh Shah was elected as the chairperson of Association b) 6 of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI. c) 124 1423. Who is the head of the committee to study issues at d) 123 IL&FS? e) None of these a) S B Zaware Answer: B b) Zahur Khayyam Hashmi Explanation: c) Prema Gopalan India has slipped four positions in the last seven years, to d) Nimesh Shah settle at the sixth rank in the latest global index on Right to e) None of these Information. Afghanistan topped the list followed by Mexico Answer: A while Austria was placed at the bottom. The Right to Explanation: Information Rating is a programme founded by Access Info Chartered accountants’ apex body The Institute of Chartered Europe (AIE) and the Centre for Law and Democracy (CLD. Accountants of India (ICAI) has constituted a nine-member 1427. Which country to host the 2019 IAAF World panel to study the systemic issues in the IL&FS crisis, amid Relays? the government intensifying efforts to address the problems a) Indonesia at the diversified group.The nine-member panel is headed by b) South Korea S B Zaware and has two past ICAI presidents – Ved Jain and c) Japan Nilesh Shivji Vikamsey-as members. d) China 1424. Which country’s team has won the 2018 Sultan e) None of these Johar Cup Junior Hockey? Answer: C a) India Explanation: b) Britain The 4th edition of International Association of Athletics c) New Zealand Federations (IAAF) World Relays 2019 will be hosted by d) Malaysia Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) at Nissan e) Australia Stadium in Yokohama (near Tokyo), which is scheduled to Answer: B begin from May 11-12, 2019. The 2019 edition of IAAF Explanation: World Relays will serve as a qualifier for the 2019 IAAF Great Britain lifted the 8th edition of Sultan Johar Cup World Athletics Championships in Doha and the 2020 Junior Hockey tournament in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Top 12 teams in world October 13, 2018. In the final, Great Britain defeated India rankings will be qualified for the competitions in Doha while 3-2. The other teams in the tournament were Japan, the best eight will make their way to Tokyo. Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand. 1428. Name the co-founded Microsoft who passed away 1425. Where did 6th India International Silk Fair held? recently? a) Pune a) Paul Allen b) New Delhi b) c) Noida c) Donald Tucker d) Bangalore d) Sunder Pitchai e) Kolkata e) None of these Answer: B Answer: A Explanation: Explanation:

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Paul Allen (65), who co-founded Microsoft with his d) Britain childhood friend Bill Gates, has passed away in Seattle on e) India October 15 , 2018. In 1975, they founded the Microsoft at Answer: B Albuquerque in New Mexico to develop and sell BASIC Explanation: interpreters for the Altair 8800 hobby-kit personal computer. Canada has legalised the possession and use of recreational 1429. India’s first agri and food business online learning cannabis. After Uruguay, it has become the second country platform has launched in which city? and the largest country to do so. The Canadian government a) Kochi will also pardon the Canadians convicted of possession of b) Agartala marijuana. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would pardon c) individuals convicted in the past for possession of up to 30 d) Nagpur grams of marijuana. e) None of these 1432. From which country India to set up special desk to Answer: C facilitate investments? Explanation: a) UAE The SRiX Agri-Business Academy, which is an Indo-UK b) Canada collaborative initiative, has been launched at SR Innovation c) USA Exchange (SRiX) Campus in Warangal. It is India’s first d) Britain agri and food business online learning platform and was e) India launched by Andrew Fleming, the British Deputy High Answer: A Commissioner at Hyderabad. SRiX is a technology business Explanation: incubator under the Department of Science and Technology India will soon set up a special UAE desk to facilitate (DST), Government of India. investments and resolve any business issues between the two 1430. By which year Government committed to achieving nations. The announcement was made by Union Commerce goal of zero hunger? Minister Suresh Prabhu after co-chairing the sixth meeting a) 2020 of UAE-India High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments b) 2025 in Mumbai on October 15, 2018. The meeting was also c) 2022 attended by Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's d) 2030 Court, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. e) None of these 1433. Where did India’s first agriculture and food Answer: D business online learning platform has launched? Explanation: a) Noida The government is continuously working on achieving the b) Warangal goal of zero hunger by 2030 in a systematic manner, c) Bangalore Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan d) Delhi Singh said. He said, this year’s world food day aims at e) Chennai showcasing centre’s global commitment towards zero Answer: B hunger. Mr. Singh was addressing a two-day Agri-Startup Explanation: and Entrepreneurship Conclave in New Delhi on the The SRiX Agri-Business Academy, which is an Indo-UK occasion of World Food Day. Mr Singh said, 45 models on collaborative initiative, has been launched at SR Innovation integrated farming. Exchange (SRiX) Campus in Warangal. It is India’s first 1431. Which is the second country to legalises use of agri and food business online learning platform and was cannabis? launched by Andrew Fleming, the British Deputy High a) UAE Commissioner at Hyderabad. b) Canada 1434. In which state Electric auto rickshaws are set to be c) USA launched?

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 a) Karnataka 1437. How many Indian companies participating in Expo b) Kerala Cihac in Mexico City? c) Tamilnadu a) 40 d) Andhra Pradesh b) 45 e) Goa c) 30 Answer: B d) 35 Explanation: e) None of these Electric auto rickshaws are set to be launched in Kerala. A Answer: B committee of six auto rickshaw driver unions signed a pact Explanation: with a Kinetic Green, a private firm, to roll out 200 Electric Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) is leading a auto rickshaws in Kochi. These vehicles are expected to be contingent of 45 exhibitors, representing various sectors of on the road in November. It will primarily operate as feeder the construction industry like building materials, services to Kochi metro and buses, providing last-mile construction equipment, interior furnishing, manufacturing connectivity to commuters. and marketing of ceramic vitrified tiles to Expo Cihacin 1435. For which of the following company RBI has Mexico City. approved the license to start NBFC? 1438. Who is appointed as additional director, designated a) Kreditech as independent director, Reliance Industries Limited b) Flipkart (RIL)? c) Amazon a) SS Mundra d) Snap Deal b) HR Khan e) None of these c) Arundhati Bhattacharya Answer: A d) Rahuram Rajan Explanation: e) None of these RBI approved the license for Kreditech, the Germany-based Answer: C company to operate as a Non-Banking Financial Company Explanation: (NBFC) licence for digital lending business and app-based Arundhati Bhattacharya, former chairman of State Bank of financing. The approval is with the first-of-its-kind. India (SBI), is appointed as additional director, designated as Kreditech’s product suite for India will offer individualised independent director, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL. direct-to-consumer loans as well as its Lending-as-a-Service 1439. Which of the following is the world’s most Solution for vendors, which allows partners to offer depressed country? customised credit products to their customers. a) India 1436. Who is appointed as advisor of BankBazaar? b) China a) HR Khan c) Russia b) SS Mundra d) USA c) Kanhoo e) None of these d) NS Vishwanathan Answer: A e) None of these Explanation: Answer: B According to a World Health Organization report, India is Explanation: the world’s most depressed country, closely followed by BankBazaar appoints former RBI deputy governor SS China and the US. According to the 2015-16 National Mundra as advisor He will help BankBazaar achieve 100 Mental Health Survey (NMHS), every sixth person in India percent paperless and presence-less financing in India. He needs mental health help of some sort. was a deputy governor at the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) 1440. What is the rank of India in most competitive for three years till July 2017. economy in WEF index? a) 50

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 b) 52 a) Tamil Nadu c) 55 b) Orissa d) 58 c) Karnataka e) None of these d) Goa Answer: D e) None of these Explanation: Answer: C India has been ranked as the 58th most competitive economy Explanation: on the World Economic Forum’s global competitiveness Karnataka Chief Minister H.D.Kumaraswamy announced index for 2018, which was topped by the US. the formation of the Kodagu Development Authority. The 1441. What is the name of Centre of Women Collectives authority is to enable speedy reconstruction of the district, led Social Action that Ministry of Rural Development parts of which were ravaged by floods and landslips. So far, and Lady Irwin College, have signed a Memorandum of the State government funded Rs.127 crore for the Understanding (MoU)? rehabilitation works in the district. The objective of the a) POSHAN interaction programme was to infuse confidence among the b) ROSHNI victims and elicit their views and expectations from the c) ROHINI authorities. Mr.Kumaraswamy will visit the district again to d) PRITHIV review the rehabilitation. e) None of these 1444. Where did India’s first Cryptocurrency ATM Answer: B opens? Explanation: a) New Delhi Ministry of Rural Development and Lady Irwin College, b) Mumbai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for c) Kolkata establishing ROSHNI – Centre of Women Collectives led d) Bangalore Social Action. ROSHNI is technically and financially e) None of these supported by UNICEF India serving as a technical support Answer: D unit at national level. Explanation: 1442. Muzaffarpur’s Shahi Litchi Gets GI Tag, For Despite the government and Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) which state Muzaffarpur belongs to? crackdown on cryptocurrency in India, virtual currency a) Bihar exchange Unocoin has installed a currency deposit and b) Orissa dispensing ATM at Kemp Fort Mall in Bengaluru. The c) Assam kiosk, installed by Unocoin, allows its customers to deposit d) Goa and withdraw minimum amount of Rs 1000 from the e) None of these platform. Answer: A 1445. Name the Minister of State For External Affairs Explanation: who was resigned recently? After huge efforts for a year, now Shahi Litchi of a) Kiren Rijiju Muzaffarpur, Bihar has got official recognition as it receives b) Krishan Pal the geographical indication (GI) tag. The sweet, pulpy and c) Dr. Balyan juicy Litchi of Bihar is mostly grown in Muzaffarpur, and d) Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava adjoining areas including East Champaran, Vaishali, e) Akbar Samastipur, and Begusarai districts. The GI registration was Answer: E done in the name of Litchi Growers Association of Bihar, Explanation: who had applied for the tag. MJ Akbar, Minister of State For External Affairs, has 1443. Which state has announced formation of Kodagu resigned from his post in the wake of allegations of sexual Development Authority? harassment made by several women against him. MJ Akbar

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 said in a statement that he would "seek justice in a court of to sustainable development by the diamond industry. law" in a "personal capacity". Kimberley process is established in 2000 to prevent 'conflict 1446. Which company is the world’s largest pure-play diamonds' from entering the mainstream rough diamond information technology (IT) and consulting firm market. The meeting will be hosted by the Gems and servicing megabanks and insurers? Jewellery Export Promotion Council and the agenda will be a) Infosys to continue to focus on a push for reform. b) TCS 1449. How many Himalayan Peaks have been named c) HCL after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee? d) Accenture a) 2 e) None of these b) 3 Answer: B c) 4 Explanation: d) 5 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Ltd’s quarterly earnings e) None of these from the financial sector have edged past that of Accenture Answer: C Plc, which is nearly double its size, making company the Explanation: world’s largest pure-play information technology (IT) and Four Himalayan peaks near Gangotri glacier of Uttarkashi consulting firm servicing megabanks and insurers. district have been named after former Prime Minister Atal 1447. Who is the head of the IRDA panel to study Bihari Vajpayee. Located near Sudarshan and Saifi peaks in feasibility of paying claims in instalments? Raktvan valley, the peaks have been named Atal-1, 2, 3 and a) Suresh Kumar 4. The peaks are located at 6,557m, 6,566m, 6,160m and b) Sridhar rao 6,100m on the right flank of Gangotri glacier. The team, c) Vignesh Rajan which returned after the climb, had hoisted the national d) S.Mathur tricolor on each of the peaks. e) None of these 1450. What is the rank of India out of 50 valuable Answer: D national brands released by Brand Finance? Explanation: a) 9 Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India b) 15 (IRDAI) formed a panel to examine claims in instalments. c) 28 This panel is headed by Suresh Mathur, ED (Health), d) 35 IRDAI. This will look into the feasibility of the proposal of e) 40 general and health insurance companies for payment of Answer: A claims in instalments as against lump sum payments. Explanation: 1448. Where did World Diamond Council 14th Annual India has secured 9th rank out of top 50 valuable national general meeting to be held? brands, according to a report titled 'Nation Brands 2018' a) Mumbai released by Brand Finance, a leading brand valuation and b) New Delhi strategy consultancy. India was ranked 8th in last year's c) Pune report but slipped by a spot to the 9th rank, despite its brand d) Surat value rose by 5%. e) None of these 1451. Which Indian institute tops in the "QS India Answer: A University Rankings 2019"? Explanation: a) Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi The World Diamond Council (WDC) is to hold its 14th b) Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay annual general meeting (AGM) in Mumbai on October 22 - c) Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai 23, 2018. It will focus on reform of the Kimberley Process d) Indian Institute of Technology, Bengaluru and WDC System of Warranties in support of a commitment e) None of these

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Answer: B e) None of these Explanation: Answer: B QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the global higher education think Explanation: tank, has released "QS India University Rankings 2019", its European and Japanese space agencies stated that an Ariane first standalone ranking of India's higher education 5 rocket successfully lifted a spacecraft carrying two probes institutions. The rankings include Public Universities, into orbit for a joint mission to Mercury, the closest planet to Private Universities and H.E. Institutions or Deemed the sun. The unmanned BepiColombo spacecraft Universities. IIT Bombay has been named India's leading successfully separated and was sent into orbit from French institution. Guiana as planned to begin a seven-year journey to Mercury. 1452. Which union Minister will receive the prestigious 1455. This country has successfully tested world's largest Carnot Prize from the Ivy League University of unmanned transport drone "FH-98"? Pennsylvania? a) Germany a) Dharmendra Pradhan b) Russia b) Nirmala Sitharaman c) China c) Piyush Goyal d) India d) Nitin Gadkari e) None of these e) None of these Answer: C Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: China has successfully tested the world's largest unmanned Union Minister Piyush Goyal will receive the prestigious transport drone "Feihong-98 (FH-98)", which can carry a Carnot Prize from the Ivy League University of payload of 1.5 tonnes, at Baotou test site in North China's Pennsylvania in recognition of his work for rural Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The Feihong-98 has a electrification while he held the power and renewable energy maximum takeoff weight of 5.25 tonnes, a flight height of portfolios. The Carnot Prize is given "for distinguished 4,500m, a cruising speed of 180 km/hr and a maximum contributions to energy policy". range of 1,200 kms. The FH-98 was adapted from the 1453. Who of the following is the author of the book prototype of the Shifei Y5B, a China-developed transport "Indian Sports: Conversations and Reflections"? plane. It is developed and modified by the China Academy a) Harsha Bhogle of Aerospace Electronics Technology (CAAET. b) 1456. Which state signs MOU with Centre for c) Rameez Raja implementation of PMJAY, recently? d) Vijayan Bala a) Punjab e) None of these b) Odisha Answer: D c) Madhya Pradesh Explanation: d) Uttarakhand The book titled "Indian Sports: Conversations and e) None of these Reflections" has been authored by Vijayan Bala, the veteran Answer: A commentator and cricket statistican. The book is a Explanation: compilation of interviews of eminent sports-persons he has Punjab government signed a Memorandum of conducted since 1971. Understanding (MoU) with the Centre to implement the 1454. Which two countries launched Ariane 5 rocket Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) in Punjab. By successfully? implementing PMJAY in Punjab, the scheme will be a) France, China extended to cover more than 43 lakh families, instead of the b) Europe, Japan proposed 14.96 lakh families. Punjab cabinet approved the c) China, Russia merger of Punjab's Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojana d) US, Russia (BPSSBY), with PMJAY. Through this, the existing cover

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 of Rs 50,000 per year per family was extended to Rs 5 lakh a) South Korea per year per family. The period of BPSSBY, expiring on b) India October 31, has been extended to December 31, 2018. c) Switzerland 1457. CSIR-IITR has developed an innovative technology d) Germany for "Drinking Water Disinfection System", recently. Answer: B Name the technology? Explanation: a) W-Fresh In its latest report, the US has said that it could remove India b) Wacfy from its currency monitoring list of major trading partners c) OneerTM citing certain developments and steps taken by New Delhi, d) Aqua beat which address some of its major concerns. India was for the e) None of these first time, in April, placed by the US in its currency Answer: C monitoring list of countries with potentially questionable Explanation: foreign exchange policies along with five other countries - Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian China, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland. This Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow, represented a notable change from 2017, when purchases has developed an innovative technology for "Drinking Water over the first three quarters of the year pushed net purchases Disinfection System" with the trade name "OneerTM". The of foreign exchange above 2% of GDP. Recent sales came "OneerTM" technology was transferred to M/s Bluebird amid a turnaround in foreign portfolio inflows, as foreign Water Purifiers, New Delhi, on 17th October 2018. It will be investors pulled portfolio capital out of India (and many used in continuous treatment of water and will eliminate other emerging markets) over the first half of the year. disease causing pathogens like virus, bacteria, fungi, 1460. The first-ever joint maritime exercise will be protozoa and cyst. It will provide safe drinking water to conducted between ASEAN and which country? domestic use and communities as per National and a) Brazil International standards for potable water (BIS, WHO etc.. b) China 1458. Which country is working on creating an artificial c) Japan moon? d) Russia a) India e) None of these b) US Answer: B c) China Explanation: d) Canada The first-ever joint maritime exercise will be conducted e) None of these between ASEAN and China in the South China Sea near the Answer: C city of Zhanjiang in an effort to reduce tensions in the Explanation: disputed region. This exercise will provide very good China is in the process of creating an "artificial moon" that opportunities from the navies of ASEAN and China to work would be bright enough to replace the streetlights in the together using the CUES (Code for Unplanned Encounters at south-western city of Chengdu by 2020. Chinese scientists Sea. Four ASEAN members — Brunei, Malaysia, the plan to send three artificial moons into space in the next four and Vietnam — have conflicting claims in the years, and the moons - made from reflective material like a South China Sea with Beijing. mirror - are expected to orbit at 500 kilometres above the 1461. Which of the following space agencies have Earth and light up an area with a diameter of 10 to 80 successfully launched an unmanned Bepi Colombo kilometres. The artificial moon will have a reflective coating spacecraft to Mercury? that can deflect sunlight back to Earth, similar to how the a) European Space Agency and JAXA moon shines. b) ISRO and NASA 1459. As per the report of US, which country name is c) JAXA and NASA removed from the currency monitoring list? d) ISRO and European Space Agency

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 e) None of these deceased if the victim of the animal attack dies. The Answer: A disbursement of compensation for injury would be in Explanation: accordance to SDRF guidelines. The European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace 1464. What is the new name proposed by Himachal Exploration Agency (JAXA) have successfully launched an Pradesh government to rename the state capital Shimla? unmanned Bepi Colombo spacecraft into orbit from an a) Simla Ariane 5 rocket for a joint mission to Mercury, the planet b) Shyamala closest to the sun. The spacecraft has been named after c) Shoghi Italian scientist Giuseppe “Bepi” Colombo. The unmanned d) Shamla spacecraft will have to follow an elliptical path that involves e) None of these a fly-by of Earth, two of Venus and six of Mercury itself so Answer: B it can slow down before arriving at its destination in Explanation: December 2025. BJP-ruled Himachal Pradesh government is considering a 1462. Who won Ustad Chand Khan Lifetime proposal to rename state capital Shimla to Shyamala. The Achievement Award? demand was made by right-wing Hindu groups as part of a) T H Vinayakram efforts to remove symbols of British rule. Chief Minister Jai b) Tarun Bhattacharya Ram Thakur said that his government will seek public c) opinion on the demand for Shimla's renaming. A Vishwa d) Hariprasad Chaurasia Hindu Parishad (VHP) functionary claimed that Shyamala e) None of these was the original name of Shimla city. State Health Minister Answer: C Vipin Singh said that he feels that there would not be any Explanation: harm in changing the name. Sursagar Society of Dilli Gharana announced Grammy- 1465. Which organisation has signs MoU with Dubai winning Hindustani classical music instrumentalist Pandit Internet City (DIC) to expand Indian SMEs in MENA Vishwa Mohan Bhatt as the recipient of the annual Ustad region? Chand Khan Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will a) NASSCOM be given at the two-day Indian classical music festival b) DSCI scheduled to be held on October 21-22, 2018 and organized c) COAI by Sursagar Society of Dilli Gharana. Mr. Bhatt is known d) FICCI for his Grammy award winning album "A Meeting by the e) None of these River" with Ry Cooder. Answer: A 1463. Which state government stated Man-animal Explanation: conflict as a 'State Declared Disaster'? National Association of Software and Services Companies a) Madhya Pradesh (NASSCOM) has signed a MoU with the Dubai Internet b) Karnataka City (DIC)to help small and medium-sized Indian c) Kerala enterprises expand their operations in the Middle East and d) Uttar Pradesh North Africa (MENA) region. The MoU between e) None of these NASSCOM and the Dubai Internet City DIC is the first of Answer: D its kind in the MENA region. The MoU was signed by Explanation: Ammar al-Malik, Managing Director of DIC and Dubai The Uttar Pradesh government made the man-animal Outsource City (DOC) and Kamal Agarwala, SME Council conflict a 'State Declared Disaster'. These incidents would be Chair, NASSCOM. As per the MoU, DIC will give under the ambit of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF. NASSCOM's, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) According to the provisions of the order, a compensatory members opportunity to develop their operations by offering amount of Rs.5 lakh would be given to the family of the support and a platform to expand in the MENA region

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1466. Name the first bank which launches Wealth Hub in d) China Mangalore? e) None of these a) ICICI Bank Answer: A b) Central Bank of India Explanation: c) State Bank of India India will be the global host of UNICEF’s Partnership for d) Axis Bank Maternal, Newborn and Child Health stakeholders meeting, e) Yes Bank including participation from nearly hundred countries, this Answer: C December. Explanation: 1470. Who is the author of the book “Nehru and Bose: State Bank of India is the first bank to introduce wealth Parallel Lives”? business services for its customers. The wealth hub was a) Arpita Ghosh launched by SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar. b) Abhijit Mukherjee 1467. How much amount did Green Climate Fund c) Rudrangshu Mukherjee approves to assist poor countries to tackle climate d) Sudip Bandyopadhyay change? e) None of these a) $2 billion Answer: C b) $1 billion Explanation: c) $4 billion The book “Nehru and Bose: Parallel Lives” has been d) $5 billion authored by Rudrangshu Mukherjee. It brings to light the e) None of these riveting story of two contrasting personalities – Subhas Answer: B Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru – who would go on to Explanation: define modern India. Green Climate Fund approves$1 billion to assist poor 1471. Where did Nasscom signed MOU for Japan-India countries to tackle climate change. IT corridor? 1468. What is the name of Artificial Intelligence a) Hiroshima launched by Finnish firm Pöyry and Infosys? b) Nagasaki a) Krti 4.0 c) Tokyo b) NetReveal d) Shangai c) Kirthi 4.0 e) None of these d) NetRevolt Answer: A e) None of these Explanation: Answer: A Indian IT industry’s apex body National Association of Explanation: Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) entered into a Finnish firm Pöyry and Infosys has announced the release of partnership with the Hiroshima government for co-creating a a new data-driven framework “Krti 4.0” for Artificial Japan-India IT Corridor in Hiroshima. Intelligence that overcomes complex and expensive life 1472. Which bank obtained Seven hundred and twenty cycle management challenges faced by industry, utilities and eight crores capital infusion from union government? infrastructure organisations across operational technology a) Syndicate Bank systems. b) Yes Bank 1469. Which country will be the global host of c) Dena Bank UNICEF’s Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and d) State Bank of India Child Health stakeholders meeting? e) None of these a) India Answer: A b) Bangladesh Explanation: c) Russia

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Syndicate Bank obtained Seven hundred and twenty eight c) Defence Ministry crores capital infusion from union government. d) Home Ministry 1473. Which is the only Indian Firm Among Top 10 To e) None of these Get Foreign Labour Certification ? Answer: A a) Tata Consultancy Services Explanation: b) Infosys Environment Ministry has launched Harit Diwali, Swasth c) Ashok Leyland Diwali campaign. This campaign was initiated in 2017-18 d) Reliance Communications wherein large number of school children participated and e) None of these took pledge to minimize bursting of crackers. Answer: A 1477. Which state lift Trophy title for 3rd Explanation: time? Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the only Indian a) Mumbai company among the top 10 firms to get foreign labour b) Jharkhand certification for the H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2018 by c) Delhi receiving over 20,000 such certifications, according to d) West Bengal official data in which Ernst & Young was ranked No 1. e) None of these 1474. Which of the following app does the Tea Board of Answer: A India plans to launch? Explanation: a) Chai Sahay Mumbai beat Delhi to lift Vijay Hazare Trophy title for 3rd b) E-tea service time. c) Tea-serv 1478. Name of the Indian wrestler who won the silver d) Chai-service medal of the Wrestling World Championships in e) None of these Hungary. Answer: A a) Bajrang Punia Explanation: b) Rahul Aware Tea Board of India is planning to launch an app aimed at c) Sushil Kumar guiding small growers, whose share in total tea production is d) Parveen Rana increasing. The proposed name of the app is Chai Sahay (tea e) None of these help. Answer: A 1475. Which state Hosts 4-Day International Dance Explanation: Festival? Wrestler Bajrang Punia won the silver medal after he went a) Bihar down against Japan's Takuto Otoguro in the 65kg final of the b) Madhya Pradesh Wrestling World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. It is c) Mumbai his second medal at the Worlds. Only the fourth Indian ever d) Kerala to make it to the World Championship gold medal match, e) Tamilnadu 24-year-old Bajrang was rattled by the 19-year old Otoguro. Answer: B 1479. Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated Vishwa Shanti Explanation: Ahimsa Sammelan in which of the following state? Uzbekistan Ambassador to India Farhod Arziev inaugurated a) Punjab a four-day international dance festival titled “Udbhav Utsav” b) Rajasthan in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. c) Gujarat 1476. Which Ministry launches Harit Diwali, Swasth d) Maharashtra Diwali campaign ? e) None of these a) Environment Ministry Answer: D b) Finance Ministry Explanation:

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President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated three-day Vishwa b) Cal Crutchlow Shanti Ahimsa Sammelan in Maharashtra. The conference c) Valentino Rossi was organized by the Bhagwan Rishabhdev Murti Nirman d) Johann Zarco Samiti. The President presented the 1st international e) None of these "Bhagwan Rishabhdev Award" to the Teerthanker Mahaveer Answer: A University of Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh. The award Explanation: consisted of a cash prize of Rs. 11 lakh, a memento, and a Spain's Marc Marquez won MotoGP world champion for the citation. It was received by the chancellor of Teerthanker fifth time in six years in the Japanese MotoGP. Honda Mahaveer University Suresh Jain. factory rider becomes the youngest rider to win five premier 1480. Druzhba-III is a Joint Military Exercise between class titles. Marquez's Repsol Honda teammate Cal Pakistan and ______. Crutchlow of Britain finished second. a) France 1483. Where did the first trilateral meeting among India, b) US Afghanistan and Iran of the Coordination Council of the c) India Chabahar Agreement was held? d) Russia a) New Delhi e) None of these b) Istanbul Answer: D c) Tehran A contingent of the Russian Army arrived in Pakistan to d) Mersin participate in joint training exercise 'Druzhba-III'. According e) None of these to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), this will be the Answer: C third joint military drill between Islamabad and Moscow Explanation: under the bilateral training cooperation agreement. Russia The first trilateral meeting among India, Afghanistan and and Pakistan have been holding the "Friendship" drills since Iran of the Coordination Council of the Chabahar Agreement 2016. In October 2016, they held their first-ever joint took place on in Tehran, Iran. The Indian delegation was led military exercise in Pakistan. by Secretary (Economic Relations) TS Tirumurti. 1481. Where did the first India-China high-level meeting 1484. Who among the following has been conferred with on bilateral security cooperation was held? the Seoul Peace Prize for 2018? a) Mumbai a) Rachel Brathen b) New Delhi b) Bunker Roy c) Chennai c) Jeff Kurtzman d) Kolkata d) Narendra Modi e) None of these e) None of these Answer: B Answer: D Explanation: Explanation: The first India-China high-level meeting on bilateral security Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the cooperation held in New Delhi recently. During the meeting, Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 for his contribution to the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest including international cooperation and fostering global economic bilateral cooperation on counter-terrorism and welcomed growth. The Seoul Peace Prize was established in 1990 to increased cooperation between India and China in the area of commemorate the success of the 24th Olympic Games held security. An Agreement on security cooperation was also in Seoul. signed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and State Councilor 1485. Nishtha Dudeja won the Miss Deaf Asia 2018. She and Minister of Public Security of China, Zhao Kezhi. hailed from which state? 1482. Who of the following won the MotoGP world a) Telanagana champion for the fifth time recently? b) Punjab a) Marc Marquez c) Odisha

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 d) Haryana c) Google e) None of these d) Facebook Answer: D e) None of these Explanation: Answer: D Haryana girl Nishtha Dudeja won the Miss Deaf Asia 2018 Explanation: title at an international pageant held in Prague. He is the first Facebook has hired former British Deputy Prime Minister Indian to have won any title at the Miss Deaf World Nick Clegg to lead its global affairs and communications Pageant. She is the brand ambassador for Sivantos India Pvt team. The appointment makes Clegg the most senior Ltd. (Formerly Siemens hearing Instruments Pvt Ltd.), the European politician ever in a leadership role in Silicon world's leading brand of hearing aids. She had also Valley. In March, the company faced new scrutiny over how participated in Deaflympics 2013 (held in Sofia, Bulgaria), it protects personal information after acknowledging that the World Deaf Tennis Championship 2015 (held in data of up to 87 million people ended up in the hands of Nottingham, UK) and Deaflympics 2017 (held in Samsun, political consultancy Cambridge Analytica. Turkey. 1489. To which department M Nageshwar Rao was 1486. Who will receive the first World Agriculture Prize? appointed as a Director? a) Vikram Sarabhai a) CID b) Mina Swaminatan b) Intelligence Bureau c) M.S.Swaminathan c) CBI d) d) NIA e) None of these e) None of these Answer: C Answer: C Explanation: Explanation: M.S.Swaminathan, an Agricultural scientist, will be M Nageshwar Rao was appointed as a Director of the receiving the first World Agriculture Prize instituted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI. Rao is presently Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) in New working as Joint Director at the CBI. Rao will take over the Delhi. duties and functions of CBI Director with immediate effect. 1487. Paul Biya elected as the President of which 1490. Who is the head of four member Group of country? committee to crackdown on workplace sexual a) Nigeria harassment? b) Cameroon a) Narendra Modi c) Guinea b) Arun Jaitley d) Gambia c) Rajnath Singh e) None of these d) Maneka Sanjay Gandhi Answer: B e) None of these Explanation: Answer: C Paul Biya, won the 7th term as President of Cameroon. Paul Explanation: Biya has been ruling Cameroon since 1982. He is 85 years The -led central government old. He had won 71.3 % of the ballot in the presidential constituted a four member Group of Ministers headed by election. His rival Maurice Kamto came second with 14.2 % Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh “to strengthen the legal of the vote. and institutional frameworks to deal with and prevent sexual 1488. Which company has hired former British Deputy harassment at workplace. Prime Minister Nick Clegg to lead its global affairs and 1491. Where did North East Olympics begins? communications team? a) Manipal a) Instagram b) Gangtok b) Amazon c) Impal

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 c) Paris Explanation: d) New York Russia has successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1B rocket for e) Mumbai the first time since the failure of a similar rocket aborted a Answer: B manned take-off to the International Space Station Explanation: (ISS. According to Russia’s space agency chief Dmitry The 2018 WETEX (Water, Energy, Technology, and Rogozin, this was the first launch of a rocket from the Soyuz Environment Exhibition) has started at the Dubai family since the October 11 accident. International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Dubai 1501. What is the new name of IDFC Bank? from October 23. It is considered as one of the leading a) Capital IDFC sustainability exhibitions in the Middle East and North b) IDFC First Africa region. c) IDFC Capital 1498. Where did India Mobile Congress 2018 held? d) First IDFC a) Kolkata e) None of these b) Mumbai Answer: B c) New Delhi Explanation: d) Noida IDFC Bank on proposed to change its name to 'IDFC First e) Pune Bank Ltd' in the wake of its amalgamation with the non- Answer: C banking financial company Capital First. The decision was Explanation: taken during the meeting of the Board of Directors of IDFC The second edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC-2018) Bank. was held New Delhi from October 25-27, 2018. It was 1502. Who has been appointed as India's ambassador to organised by Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Myanmar? Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI. The theme a) Saurabh Kumar was “New Digital Horizons. Connect. Create. Innovate”. b) Sangeeta Bahadur 1499. Which of the following country is tops list for c) Naveen Srivastava travel destination in 2019? d) Tsewang Topden a) India e) None of these b) Singapore Answer: A c) Srilanka Explanation: d) USA Senior diplomat Saurabh Kumar has been appointed India's e) None of these ambassador to Myanmar. Saurabh Kumar, a 1989 batch Answer: C Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently serving as the Explanation: Indian envoy in Iran. Kumar will succeed Vikram Misri who Sri Lanka was chosen as the best travel destination among has been serving as Indian envoy in Myanmar since August the list of countries to visit in 2019 with Germany and 31, 2016. Zimbabwe just behind. The country topped the list primarily 1503. Soyuz-2.1B rocket is successfully launched by because travel becomes much easier there since the civil war which country? ended in 2009. a) Italy 1500. Which country has launched Soyuz-2.1B rocket? b) US a) USA c) China b) Israel d) Russia c) China e) None of these d) Japan Answer: D e) Russia Explanation: Answer: E

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Russia has successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1B rocket for d) Banking resources the first time since the failure of a similar rocket aborted a e) None of these manned take-off to the International Space Station (ISS. Answer: B According to Russia's space agency chief Dmitry Rogozin, China and Japan to partner in building Asia infrastructure. this was the first launch of a rocket from the Soyuz family Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has arrived in China. since the October 11 accident. His visit is expected to trigger significant collaboration 1504. Which company launched a 3,000-tonne training between Tokyo and Beijing in developing infrastructure in ship for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)? Asia. He was received by his Chinese counterpart Li a) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Keqiang, at the Great Hall of the People. b) Mazagon Dock Limited 1507. Gogha- Dahej Ro-Pax Ferry service will be c) Dredging Corporation Of India inaugurated in which of the following state? d) Reliance Naval and Engineering a) Punjab e) None of these b) Haryana Answer: D c) Maharashtra Explanation: d) Gujarat Reliance Naval and Engineering (RNEL) launched a 3,000- e) None of these tonne training ship for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG. The Answer: D state-of-the-art training vessel will be delivered to the ICG in Explanation: May next year. The 105-metre long training vessel, the Gogha- Dahej Ro-Pax Ferry service will be inaugurated in largest ship ever built for the ICG. The ship, built at a cost of Gujarat on 27 October 2018. The ferry service is a part of Rs 220 crore, was named by Urmila Singh as ICGS Varuna Sagarmala programme of the Ministry of Shipping. The at a ceremony attended by a large gathering of Coast Guard ferry service has a carrying capacity of 100 vehicles and 500 officers and government officials. passengers. The ferry will travel through the sea route by 1505. The Punjab government has banned this chemical crossing the Gulf in Cambay. compound which is consider as a Group 2A cancer- 1508. How much amount does Kerala will need for causing material. recovery and reconstruction following the century’s a) Dicamba worst floods, according to a UN report? b) Glyphosate a) Rs 30,000 crore c) Atrazine b) Rs 31,000 crore d) Chlorpyrifos c) Rs 32,000 crore e) None of these d) Rs 33,000 crore Answer: B e) None of these Explanation: Answer: B The Punjab government has banned the sale of glyphosate. Explanation: Glyphosate is a herbicide which is extensively used in the Kerala will need about Rs 31,000 crore for recovery and State to control a wide variety of weeds in almost all the reconstruction following the century’s worst floods, crops. The chemical has been observed to be a Group 2A according to a UN report presented to the Chief Minister by cancer-causing material. This chemical is also known for UN Resident Coordinator in India Yuri Afanasiev. causing other health problems and has the potential to Afanasiev presented the Post Disaster Needs Assessment damage human DNA. (PDNA) report to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in 1506. China and Japan are partnering to develop Thiruvananthapuram. This is the first time the UN has ______. prepared such a report in India. a) Trade and financial purpose 1509. Who is posthumously awarded UN Human Rights b) Infrastructure in Asia Prize? c) Missile treaty a) M.Karunanithi

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Score Booster for IBPS PO and Indian Bank PO 2018 b) J.Jayalalitha c) Atal Bihari Vajbai d) APJ Abdul Kalam e) Asma Jahangir Answer: E Explanation: Late Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer Asma Jahangir was announced as one of the four winners of the 2018 UN Human Rights Prize. She became the fourth Pakistani woman to be awarded the UN Human Rights Prize. 1510. Where did Maneka Gandhi inaugurates 5th edition of Women of India National Organic Fest 2018? a) Chennai b) Bangalore c) New Delhi d) Mumbai e) None of these

Answer: C

Explanation:

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi inaugurated the 5th edition of Women of India National

Organic Fest 2018 in New Delhi. The fest will continue till

4th of next month.

1511. What is the rank of India in FIFA ranking released by Federation Internationale de Football Association

(FIFA)? a) 50 b) 92 c) 95 d) 97 e) 99

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Indian men’s football ranking is unfazed, as it continues to be placed at the 97th spot in the latest rankings released by Federation International de Football Association (FIFA.

Belgium have retained the pole position ahead of World Cup champions France.

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