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1. Which of the following state government has B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced Rs 10,000 cr KALIA Scheme for C. Ministry of Skill Development and the overall development of farmers? Entrepreneurship A. Uttar Pradesh B. Rajasthan D. Ministry of Human Resource Development C. Bihar D. Odisha E. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare E. Punjab Ans. D Ans. D Ministry of Human Resource Development Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has have launched two new initiatives namely announced the Krushak Assistance for Leadership for Academicians Programme Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) (LEAP) and Annual Refresher Programme In scheme, worth over Rs 10,000 crore, for the Teaching (ARPIT) at New . ARPIT will set development of farmers in the state. a long way in empowering the teaching 2. Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana' was faculty. LEAP will fulfill this critical need which launched in Uttarakhand. Under the scheme, will make higher education institutions each household in the state will be able to perform their roles of developing better avail medical treatment of up to how much students. rupees annually? 5. The Integrated Disease Surveillance Program A. 1.5 lakh rupees B. 4 lakh rupees (IDSP): C. 2 lakh rupees D. 5 lakh rupees 1) Is a disease surveillance scheme under the E. 3 lakh rupees Ministry of Health and Family Affairs. Ans. D 2) Is assisted by World Bank. * Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana' has 3) Aims to establish a centralized surveillance been launched in Uttarakhand. system for epidemic prone diseases to detect * Under the scheme, each household in the the early warning signals. state will be able to avail medical treatment Select the correct answer using the code of up to 5 lakh rupees annually. given below: * The scheme will benefit 23 lakh households A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only and cover 1,350 critical diseases. C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 3. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Ans. A (PMMVY) is a flagship programme of which of • The Integrated Disease Surveillance the following ministry? Program (IDSP) is a disease surveillance A. Ministry of Skill Development and scheme under the Ministry of Health and Entrepreneurship Family Affairs in India, assisted by the World B. Ministry of Finance Bank. C. Ministry of Women and Child Development • The scheme aims to strengthen disease D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare surveillance for infectious diseases to detect E. None of these and respond to outbreaks quickly. Ans. C • The program aims to strengthen the disease surveillance in the country by establishing a Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Maternity Benefit Programme decentralized State based surveillance system for epidemic prone diseases to detect the implemented by Ministry of Women and Child early warning signals, so that timely and Development. effective public health actions can be initiated It is implemented by all the districts of the in response to health challenges in the country in accordance with the provision of country at the Districts, State and National the National Food Security Act, 2013 level. 4. Which of the following ministries have Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme launched two new initiatives namely (IDSP) has recently indicated that food Leadership for Academicians Programme poisoning is one of the commonest outbreaks (LEAP) and Annual Refresher Programme in reported in 2017 Teaching (ARPIT) at ? A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

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https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp- 8. Which state government has launched 'Saura national/food-poisoning-a-common-outbreak- Jalnidhi' scheme ? in-2017/article22393273.ece A. Uttar Pradesh B. Odisha https://idsp.nic.in/index1.php?lang=''1&level C. Maharashtra D. Madhya Pradesh =1&sublinkid=5778&lid=3707 Ans. B 6. The National Cooperative Development Odisha Government launched the 'Saura Corporation (NCDC) under the Agriculture Jalnidhi' scheme on October 30, 2018. Ministry launched the Yuva Sahakar- • This Scheme was launched by Odisha's Cooperative Enterprise Support and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Innovation Scheme. The scheme will be linked • The objective of this scheme is to to ____‘Cooperative Start-up and Innovation encourage the use of solar energy in Fund (CSIF) created by the NCDC. irrigation by farmers. A. Rs 1000 crore B. Rs 2000 crore 9. Consider the following statements about C. Rs 200 crore D. Rs 500 crore “Udyam Abhilasha”: E. Rs 100 crore 1) It is an entrepreneurship awareness Ans. A campaign launched by Small Industries • The National Cooperative Development Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Corporation (NCDC) under the Agriculture 2) It has been launched in 100 smart cities. Ministry launched the Yuva Sahakar- Which of the statements given above is/are Cooperative Enterprise Support and correct? Innovation Scheme. A. 1 only B. 2 only • The scheme will be linked to Rs. 1000 crore C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 ‘Cooperative Start-up and Innovation Fund Ans. A (CSIF) created by the NCDC. It is a National Level Entrepreneurship 7. Consider the following statements about Awareness Campaign launched by Small “Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)” on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of scheme: Mahatma Gandhi. 1) It is an umbrella scheme of the Ministry of The campaign has been launched in 115 Earth Sciences. Aspirational Districts identified by NITI Aayog 2) It addresses different aspects of weather in 28 States. and climate services, which includes warnings 10. Under 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' for cyclone, storm surges, heat waves, (PMJDY) scheme the overdraft facility has thunderstorms etc. been revised from Rs. 5000 to ____. Which of the statements given above is/are A. Rs. 2000 B. Rs. 4000 correct? C. Rs. 5000 D. Rs. 10000 A. 1 only B. 2 only E. None of these C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 Ans. D Ans. C Under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, ACROSS Scheme: the account holders are eligible for an * ACROSS scheme pertains to the overdraft of Rs. 10000 from the bank. atmospheric science programs of the Ministry The overdraft limit for account holders of of Earth Sciences (MoES). Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has now * It addresses different aspects of weather been doubled to Rs. 10,000 from Rs. 5,000 and climate services, which includes warnings earlier and there won't be any conditions for cyclone, storm surges, heat waves, attached for overdraft up to Rs. 2,000. thunderstorms etc. The age limit for availing overdraft facility has The Cabinet Committee has approved also been revised from 18-60 years to 18-65 continuation of the nine sub-schemes of the years. umbrella scheme “Atmosphere & Climate 2. Under the expanded coverage from 'every Research-Modelling Observing Systems & household to every adult', accidental Services (ACROSS)” during 2017-2020.

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insurance cover for new RuPay cardholders Ans. C has been raised from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh 1. The 2018 G-20 Summit will be held in the to Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts city of Buenos Aires, Argentina from 30th opened after August 28, 2018, said the November 2018 to 1st December 2018. It will release be the thirteenth meeting ofGroup of Twenty 11. Which state government has approved an (G-20). unemployment allowance scheme 2. The G20 is an international forum founded ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestam’? in 1999, aims to discuss policy pertaining to A. Maharashtra B. Andhra Pradesh the promotion of international financial C. Meghalaya D. Kerala stability. E. Gujarat 3. It is a forum for the governments Ans. B andcentral bank governors from Argentina, The Andhra Pradesh Government has Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, approved an unemployment allowance Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, scheme “Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestam” Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, through which an allowance of Rs 1000 per South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the month will be provided to unemployed youth United States and the European Union. in the state. 14. Which cities hosted the Asia Pacific Summit- Unemployed youths with a degree or diploma 2018? between the ages of 22 and 35 years are A. Dhaka B. Male eligible to avail the benefit. C. Kathmandu D. Islamabad 12. Consider the following statements about 1st E. None of these International Conference on Sustainable Ans. C Water Management and identify the incorrect Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has statement: inaugurated the two-day Asia Pacific Summit- A. It was organized by Bhakra Beas 2018 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Management Board (BBMB). The theme of Summit is "Addressing the B. It aims to create awareness of water- Critical Challenges of Our Time: related problems, motivate commitment at Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity, and the highest level for their solution. Universal Values". C. It was held in New Delhi. 15. In 2019, the 34th edition of the ASEAN D. None of the above Summit will be held in ____. Ans. C A. Vietnam B. Cambodia The first International Conference under the C. Myanmar D. Philippines aegis of National Hydrology Project, Union E. Thailand Ministry of Water Resources, River Ans. E Development and Ganga Rejuvenation is * In 2019, the 34th edition of the ASEAN being organized by Bhakra Beas Summit will be held in Thailand. Management Board (BBMB) at Indian * The 33rd edition of the ASEAN Summit was School of Business (ISB), Mohali on the held in Singapore. theme ‘Sustainable Water Management’. 16. The 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Aims of the Conference: Summit was held in Brussels, Belgium. What * To create awareness of water-related was the theme of this summit? problems, motivate commitment at the A. Global Challengers for World Countries highest level for their solution and thus B. Global Partners for Global Challenges promote better management of water C. World Countries for Global Challengers resources at local, regional, national and D. Every Countries for World Challengers international levels. E. World Economy for Changes Global 13. Which country will be hosting the G-20 Ans. B Summit 2018? The 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit A. India B. China will take place on 18-19 October 2018 in C. Argentina D. Indonesia

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Brussels, Belgium. Discussions will focus on Plasma Research. The 27th IAEA Fusion the theme "Europe and Asia: global partners Energy Conference (FEC 2018) aims to for global challenges". Leaders will seek to provide a forum for the discussion of key strengthen dialogue and cooperation between physics and technology issues as well as the two continents on a wide range of areas. innovative concepts of direct relevance to the 17. Which of the following cities will host the 2018 use of nuclear fusion as a source of energy. WETEX (Water, Energy, Technology, and 20. Consider the following statements about Environment Exhibition) Summit? BIMSTEC and identify the incorrect A. Bangkok B. Paris statement: C. Dubai D. Pyongyang A. The 4th BIMSTEC summit was held in Nepal E. Seoul B. BIMSTEC is an international organization Ans. C involving a group of countries in South Asia The 2018 WETEX (Water, Energy, Technology, only. and Environment Exhibition) has started at C. Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand are part of the Dubai International Convention and BIMSTEC. Exhibition Centre in Dubai from October 23. It D. Its secretariat is located in Dhaka, is considered as one of the leading Bangladesh. sustainability exhibitions in the Middle East Ans. B and North Africa region. * The fourth BIMSTEC Summit was held in 18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated Kathmandu, Nepal (30 to 31 August 2018). farmers' conclave 'Krishi Kumbh 2018' in BIMSTEC which place? * The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi- A. Ranchi, Jharkhand Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation B. Patna, Bihar (BIMSTEC) is an international organisation involving a group of countries in South Asia C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and South-East Asia. D. Jaipur, Rajasthan * These 7 countries are: Bangladesh, India, E. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Ans. E Nepal. • Prime Minister Narendra Modi had * The BIMSTEC states are among the inaugurated farmers' conclave 'Krishi Kumbh countries dependent on the Bay of Bengal. 2018' in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. * Its secretariat is located in Dhaka, • The 'Krishi Kumbh' is being organized to Bangladesh. promote modern technique and diversification 21. What was the theme of the 6th “International in agriculture that could help in doubling Buddhist Conclave (IBC) 2018 ? farmers income. A. Spread Peace & Buddhism Religion • The Kumbh witness Israel & Japan (as B. Spread Knowledge official partners) while Haryana & Jharkhand C. Buddha Path- The Living Heritage (as partner states). D. Buddhism & its glory 19. The 27th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference (FEC Ans. C 2018) has started in which of the following The theme of the 6th International Buddhism cities? Council was ‘Buddha Path- The Living A. B. Pune Heritage'. Indian President Ram Nath C. Gandhinagar D. Ranchi Kovind inaugurated the “International E. Chennai Buddhist Conclave (IBC), 2018” at Vigyan Ans. C Bhawan, New Delhi. The 27th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference (FEC 22. Which of the following countries will be 2018) has started in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. organizing country for the 87th Izmir The six-day event is organized by the International tradeshow? International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) A. Turkey B. Finland and hosted by the Department of Atomic C. Italy D. Belarus Energy and Gandhinagar-based Institute of E. Austria

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Ans. A to have inspired many women to take to the India is the Partner Country in the 87th Izmir field of neurosurgery in the country. International tradeshow which begins in She was the third woman neurosurgeon in the Turkey, September 7, 2018. In this tradeshow whole world. India will also be launching a mega business 26. Who has been sworn-in as the first Chief pavilion ‘Source India’ hosting 75 Indian Justice of the Telangana High Court? companies with the aim of tie-ups in order to A. Justice Amareshwar Pratap Sahi increase India’s exports to Turkey and other B. Justice L Narasimha Reddy neighbouring countries. C. Justice T B N Radhakrishnan 23. Which of the following countries hosted the D. Justice Iqbal Ahmed Ansari International Women Entrepreneurs Summit E. Justice Rekha Manharlal Doshit (IWES) 2018? Ans. C A. India B. Nepal Justice T B N Radhakrishnan was sworn in as C. USA D. Switzerland the first Chief Justice of the Telangana High E. Japan Court. Ans. B The Supreme Court had directed the Centre to Nepal hosted the International Women bifurcate the existing high court in Hyderabad Entrepreneurs Summit (IWES) 2018 in and by a Central notification, the bifurcation Kathmandu with the theme “Equality begins process has been completed a few days ago with Economic Empowerment”. facilitating the two high courts to function in The event is organised by the South Asian their respective states. Women Development Forum (SAWDF). 27. Who sworn in as the Chief minister of Madhya 24. Former Kerala minister CN Balakrishnan Pradesh state? passed away at Amritha in Kochi. He was A. Babulal Gaur associated with which political party? B. Shivraj Singh Chouhan A. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) C. Kamal Nath B. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) D. Digvijaya Singh C. Communist Party of India (CPI) E. Sunderlal Patwa D. Samajwadi Party (SP) Ans. C E. Indian National Congress (INC) Veteran Congress leader Kamal Nath sworn in Ans. E as the 18th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. Senior Congress leader and former Kerala Governor of Madhya Pradesh and minister CN Balakrishnan passed away at Chhattisgarh Anandiben Patel administered Amritha hospital in Kochi. the oath ceremony at the Raj Bhavan, in the In 2011, he became the Minister of Co- state capital Bhopal. operation, Khadi and village industries in the 28. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Oommen Chandy cabinet. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs 25. Asia’s first woman neurosurgeon T.S. Kanaka (CBIC)? passes away after a brief illness. She A. Ameeta Suri belonged to which state? B. Mahender Singh A. Punjab B. Bihar C. Pranab Kumar Das C. Madhya Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh D. P K Verma E. Tamil Nadu E. Susanta Kumar Panda Ans. E Ans. C Asia’s first woman neurosurgeon, T.S. Kanaka Senior bureaucrat Pranab Kumar Das (1983- (86-years) passed away in Chennai (Tamil batch IRS officer of Customs and Central Nadu) after a brief illness. Excise Cadre) has been appointed as Kanaka, who retired as professor of chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurology, Madras Taxes and Customs (CBIC) from (1st January Medical College (MMC), in 1990, was known 2019).

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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and The Finance Secretary plays a leadership role Customs (CBIC) is the apex indirect tax in the bureaucracy of the Finance Ministry, policy-making body under the Finance Government of India. Ministry. 32. Who has been appointed as the new Chief 29. Who sworn in as the Chief minister of Election Commissioner of India in November Mizoram state? 2018 ? A. Lal Thanhawla A. Sunil Arora B. B. Zoramthanga C. OP Rawat D. Chandrasekhar Rao C. Biplab Kumar Deb Ans. A D. Laldenga Sunil Arora has been appointed as the new E. T Sailo Chief Election Commissioner of India on Ans. B 28th November, 2018. Sunil Arora replaces Mizo National Front (MNF) head, Mr O.P. Rawat. Zoramthanga (74-years) took oath as the • He is a 1980-batch IAS officer of the Chief Minister of Mizoram (third time). Rajasthan cadre. In the 40-seated Assembly, MNF has secured • He had worked in ministries such as finance, a landslide victory bagging 26 seats. textiles and also at the Planning Commission. 30. Who has been named as next Chief Economic • A Chief Election Commissioner can have a Advisor on December 7, 2018 ? tenure of six years or hold office till the A. age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. B. Lalkrishna Advani 33. The State Bank of India (SBI) had appointed C. Raghuram Govind Rajan which sports players as the brand ambassador D. Krishnamurthy Subramanian for its digital app 'YONO'? A. Swapna Barman B. Aditya Kohli Ans. D Krishnamurthy Subramanian has been C. Jeetu Roy D. P. V. Sindhu appointed as the chief Economic Adviser E. Seema Punia (CEA) on December 7, 2018. Ans. A • He is a professor at International School • Swapna Barman has been appointed by of Business (ISB), Hyderabad. the State Bank of India (SBI) on 3 December • Krishnamurthy Subramanian is an expert on 2018 as the brand ambassador for its digital banking, corporate governance and app 'YONO' (You only need one). economic policy. • Swapna Barman, is an Indian • Krishnamurthy Subramanian will be the heptathlete, won the gold medal at 2018 Chief Economic Adviser for a period of Asian Games. three years. • YONO is an integrated digital banking • He holds a PhD degree from Chicago platform to enable users to access a variety of Booth. financial and other services such as taxi bookings, online shopping, or medical bill 31. Who has been appointed as the Finance payments. Secretary of India? 34. Who has been appointed as the new Revenue A. Awadh Ojha B. Hasmukh Ojha Secretary? C. Ajay Narayan Jha A. Hansmukh Adhia D. Ashok Lavasa B. Dinesh Sharma E. None of these C. V. Chandarashekharan Ans. C D. Rajiv Bansal The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) Chaired by PM Narendra Modi has E. Ajay Bhushan Pandey appointed Ajay Narayan Jha (1982-batch IAS Ans. E officer of Manipur Tripura cadre) as the new The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet Finance Secretary of India. (ACC) has appointed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey (1984 batch - IAS officer of

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Maharashtra cadre) as the new revenue 38. Who has appointed as the Chief secretary. Representative for Asia and the Pacific by the He will succeed current Finance and Revenue Bank for International Settlements (BIS)? Secretary Hasmukh Adhia (retires on 30th A. Siddharth Tiwari B. Dinesh Mathur November 2018). C. Devendra Roy D. Rajeev Saumitra 35. Hima Das became the first Youth ambassador E. Anant Dheengra of UNICEF India. She hails from which state? Ans. A A. Manipur B. Assam The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) C. Jharkhand D. West Bengal has appointed Siddharth Tiwari as the Chief E. Odisha Representative for Asia and the Pacific. Ans. B 39. Noted sitar player Manju Mehta has been • Hima Das is the daughter of a farmer from conferred with the 'Tansen Samman' for the village of Dhing in Assam's Nagaon 2018. The 'Tansen Samman' is instituted by district. which state government? • Hima Das became the first Youth A. Rajasthan B. Madhya Pradesh ambassador of UNICEF India. C. Uttar Pradesh D. Bihar • Hima Das made history by becoming India's E. Gujarat first ever track and field gold medallist at the Ans. B IAAF World Championships 2018. * Noted sitar player Manju Mehta has been • She also clinched a gold medal in Women's conferred with the 'Tansen Samman' for 2018 4 x 400 m Relay event at the 2018 Asian by the Madhya Pradesh government for her Games contribution in the field of music. 36. Who has been elected as the President of * Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar Brazil in 2018? presented the award to Mehta, 74, at the A. Ali Kafashian B. Jair Bolsonaro inaugural ceremony of the Tansen Music C. Hugo Chavez D. Rafael Caldera Festival held on Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. E. None of these 40. Who among the following renowned English Ans. B fiction writer has been awarded with Jnanpith Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won award, 2018 ? the presidency of Latin America’s largest A. Kiran Desai B. nation Brazil. C. Arvind Adiga D. Arundhati Roy His campaign slogan was "Brazil above Ans. B everything, God above everyone". Amitav Ghosh has been announced as The President of Brazil is both the head of 2018's Jnanpith Award winner for state and the head of government of the "outstanding contribution towards Federative Republic of Brazil. literature". 37. Who has become the new Prime Minister of • He was described as a "path-breaking Sri Lanka? novelist" by Bharatiya Jnanpith. A. Chandrika Kumaratunga • The decision was taken in a meeting of B. Mahinda Bandusena Jnanpith Selection Board chaired by eminent C. D. M. Jayaratne novelist and scholar . D. Ranil Wickremasinghe • Amitav Ghosh writes both fiction and non- E. None of these fiction. Ans. D 41. Which of the following ministries has been Ranil Wickremasinghe is an MP Sri Lankan awarded with “Skoch Award 2018” for politician who is the current Prime Minister of National Significance? Sri Lanka and has served as Leader of the A. Ministry of Home Affairs United National Party since 1994. He was first B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry elected Member of Parliament (MP) for C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Biyagama in 1977. D. Ministry of Women and Child Development E. Minister of Health and Family Welfare

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Ans. C award is given annually to living legends of * Ministry of New and Renewable Energy India. It recognizes the personality of the (MNRE), Government of India has been iconic character and outstanding contribution awarded the “Skoch Award 2018 for National in the realms of business, sports, arts, Significance” in New Delhi on December 7, humanity, education, governance and 2018. medicine. Bachchan paid rich tributes to late * The award was received by Secretary, Sayajirao Gaekwad III for his contribution to Ministry of New Renewable Energy Shri Anand the erstwhile princely state of Baroda. It is Kumar. established in the memory of erstwhile Baroda * The award has been conferred considering ruler Sayajirao Gaekwad III. its purpose and critical role played in installing 45. Sikkim won the Gold at the 2018 FAO’s Future about 73 GW renewable energy capacity in Policy Award (FPA) for its achievement in the country.' becoming the world’s first totally organic 42. Which of the following states has won the agriculture state. Where is the headquarter of ‘Krishi Karman’ award in rice category? FAO? A. Bihar B. Jharkhand A. Hague B. C. Uttar Pradesh D. Punjab C. Vienna D. Rome E. Assam E. Israel Ans. B Ans. D Jharkhand has been selected for “Krishi Sikkim has won the Gold at the 2018 FAO’s Karman” award in the rice category from the Future Policy Award (FPA) for its achievement in Union Ministry of Agriculture. becoming the world’s first totally organic agriculture state. The award is co-organized by The award will be given away in February the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 2019, carries a cash prize of Rs 2 crore and a the World Future Council (WFC) and IFOAM citation. Organics International. It was announced 43. Which of the following organisation has won simultaneously at Hamburg and Rome. the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 46. Who has won the 2018 Hridaynath Award for 2018? Lifetime Achievement? A. United Nations High Commissioner for A. Mashkoor Ali Khan Refugees (UNHCR) B. Tarun Bhattacharya B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) C. Khadim Hussain Khan C. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) D. Shiv Kumar Sharma D. International Court of Justice (ICJ) E. Zahur Khayyam Hashmi E. International Labour Organization (ILO) Ans. E Ans. C The veteran composer, lyricist and writer The Centre for Science and Environment Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi (Known (CSE) has won 2018 Indira Gandhi Prize for as ‘Khayyam’) has been named for this year’s Peace, Disarmament and Development. Hridaynath Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award, comprising a cash prize of Rs.25 The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, a lakh and a citation. memento and shawl be conferred by The CSE was established in 1980 under the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis leadership of the late Anil Agarwal and is at a function in . presently headed by Sunita Narain. 47. Which of the following persons has been 44. Which of the following was awarded the third honored as the India Social Entrepreneur of Sayaji Ratna Award? the Year (SEOY) 2018 for his/her work in A. Aamir Khan B. promoting women’s entrepreneurship at the C. Anand Kumar D. grassroots and ensuring rural livelihood? E. Kailash Satyarthi A. Prema Gopalan B. Sachin Mehta Ans. D C. Dinesh Goshwami Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was D. Ashwani Sharma awarded the third Sayaji Ratna Award. This E. Sanjeev Shastri

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Ans. A C. Arthur Ashkin, Gerard Mourou and Donna Prema Gopalan, founder of Swayam Shikshan Strickland Prayog (SSP), has won the Social D. Rainer Weiss, Barry C Barish and Kip S. Entrepreneur of the Year (SEOY) India Award Thorne 2018. The SEOY awards, founded by Schwab E. Joachim Frank, Richard Henderson and Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, the Jacques Dubochet sister organization of the World Economic Ans. A Forum and the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation of Two American scientists (Frances H. Arnold & Jubilant Bhartia Group, promotes social George P. Smith) and a British researcher (sir entrepreneurs in India by recognizing Gregory P. Winter) have won the Nobel Prize organizations that work to promote inclusive in Chemistry for evolution research. growth and contribute to bring change in the The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded society through their entrepreneurial vision. annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of 48. Who has been chosen as India's first 'Miss Sciences to scientists in various fields of Trans Queen' at the national-level beauty chemistry. contest organized in Mumbai? 51. Which organisation has launched a QR-based A. Veena Sendre B. Rani Malik smartphone payment settlement service in C. Simran kaur D. Gauri Sharma Japan in collaboration with SoftBank and E. Manyata sauri Yahoo Japan Corporation? Ans. A A. Bharat QR B. Airtel Veena Sendre from Chhattisgarh has been C. Reliance D. Paytm chosen as India's first 'Miss Trans Queen'. E. None of these Veena defeated Namita Ammu of Tamil Nadu Ans. D to claim the title at the national-level beauty Paytm has launched a QR-based smartphone contest organized in Mumbai. payment settlement service in Japan in 49. The former prime minister collaboration with SoftBank and Yahoo Japan has released the 'Changing India', a five- Corporation. volume book on his public life. The book has It is built around its QRtech which it has been Published by ______. deployed in India to allow customers to make A. Yale University Press offline payments. B. Monash University Publishing 52. Who will head the Expert Committee on C. Oxford University Press Economic Capital Framework constituted by D. Muhammadiyah University Press the Reserve Bank of India? E. None of these A. Bimal Jalan B. Ashok Vajpeyi Ans. C C. Balan Nambiar D. Uttam Pacharne The former prime minister Manmohan Singh E. Sudha Balakrishnan has released the 'Changing India', a five- Ans. A volume book on his public life. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has The book has been Published by Oxford constituted an Expert Committee headed by University Press. Bimal Jalan on Economic Capital Framework in The book is being described as a definitive consultation with the Union Government. expression of the former prime minister's Former secretary Rakesh Mohan was named perspectives on a wide range of economic, as the Vice Chairman. social and political issues as they evolved 53. Which State/UT's has been ranked as the ‘Top under his long and eventful career. Performer’ in the Niti Aayog's SDG India Index 50. Who has won the 2018 Nobel Prize in 2018? Chemistry? A. Gujarat, Punjab and Bihar A. Frances H. Arnold, George P. Smith and sir B. Assam, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh Gregory P. Winter C. Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Chandigarh B. Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and D. Bihar, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh Michael W. Young E. Punjab, Assam and Bihar

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Ans. C is around ____ of the budgeted target for the Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Chandigarh current financial year. have emerged as top performing States/UT's A. 85% B. 98% in Niti Aayog's SDG India index 2018, which C. 105% D. 115% evaluates progress in social, economic and E. 150% environmental terms. Ans. D 54. The Reserve Bank of India will introduce The fiscal deficit of the country in the first ‘Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions’ eight months of FY2018-19 rose to Rs 7.17 to provide the cost-free mechanism to redress lakh crore, hitting around 115% of the grievances of customers related to digital budgeted target for the current financial year, transactions. The detailed scheme will be government data showed. The govt had set a introduced by RBI by the end of _____. fiscal deficit target of Rs 6.24 lakh crore for A. March 2019 B. January 2019 FY19. C. April 2019 D. June 2019 57. PNB Metlife has unveiled an Artificial E. September 2019 Intelligence (AI)-powered customer service Ans. B app ______. The Reserve Bank will introduce an A. Khushi B. M-Pesa 'ombudsman scheme' to provide the cost-free C. KayPay D. YONO mechanism to redress grievances of E. None of these customers related to digital transactions. With Ans. A the digital mode for financial transactions PNB Metlife has unveiled an Artificial gaining attraction in the country, there is an Intelligence (AI)-powered customer service emerging need for a dedicated, cost-free and app ‘Khushi’. expeditious grievance redressal mechanism The app is designed to be a one-stop shop for strengthening consumer confidence in this providing insurance-related information, channel. "It has therefore been decided to anytime, anywhere, such as policy features, implement an 'Ombudsman Scheme for premium due details besides providing fund Digital Transactions' covering services value and portfolio details. provided by entities falling under Reserve 58. IDFC First Bank, the new entity formed after Bank's regulatory jurisdiction". The scheme the amalgamation of IDFC Bank and _____. will be notified by the end of January 2019. A. Capital First B. Global Trust Bank 55. The Reserve Bank of India has initiated steps C. Times Bank Ltd D. Nedungadi Bank Ltd to set up wide-based digital Public Credit Registry (PCR) to capture loan information of E. None of these individuals and corporate borrowers. In this Ans. A regard, RBI has invited expression of interest • IDFC First Bank, the new entity formed after from companies having turnover more than the amalgamation of Capital First with IDFC ____ in the last three years. Bank, is set to launch operations from the A. Rs. 100 Crore B. Rs. 200 Crore New Year. C. Rs. 300 Crore D. Rs. 500 Crore • On October 25, IDFC Bank had said its E. Rs. 50 Crore board has approved making an application to the Reserve Bank of India to change its name Ans. A to ‘IDFC First Bank Limited’. RBI has invited expression of interest (EOI) 59. In the Union Budget 2018-19, what is the for developing PSC from companies with total outlay for the Infrastructure sector? turnover of over Rs 100 crore in last three years. ➢ Setting up of PCR assumes A. Rs.4.75 lakh crore significance amidst rising bad loans in B. Rs.5.97 lakh crore financial system. The non-performing assets C. Rs.6.32 lakh crore (NPAs) in Indian banking system is too much. D. Rs.8.41 lakh crore 56. India’s fiscal deficit in the first eight months of E. Rs.10.54 lakh crore FY2018-19 rose to Rs 7.17 lakh crore, which Ans. B

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In the Union Budget 2018-19 Rs.5.97 lakh E. None of these crore has been allocated for the Infrastructure Ans. B sector. Former economic affairs secretary Note: Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as the • In Budget 2017-18 Rs.4.94 lakh crore was 25th governor of the Reserve Bank of India allocated for the Infrastructure sector. (RBI) for a period of three years. • Investments in excess of Rs 50 lakh crore RBI was established during the British rule are required in the country’s infrastructure to under the RBI Act, 1934 and commenced its increase the growth of GDP and connect and operations on 1st April 1935. integrate country’s transport network. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India is 60. The NITI Aayog unveiled a strategy document the chief executive of India's central bank and called the 'Strategy for New India@75' the ex-officio chairperson of its Central Board suggesting various reforms to make India a 4- of Directors. trillion dollar economy by ____. 63. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued A. 2019-20 B. 2020-21 the final guidelines suggesting on ‘NSFR’ to C. 2021-22 D. 2022-23 ensure that banks have sufficient stable E. 2024-25 sources of funding to finance their activities Ans. D over the long term. What is the expanded The NITI Aayog today unveiled its form of ‘NSFR’? comprehensive national Strategy for New A. Net Stable Funding Return India, which defines clear objectives for B. Net Stable Funding Rate 2022-23. C. Net Stable Financial Ratio It is a detailed exposition across forty-one D. Net Stable Funding Ratio crucial areas, that recognizes the progress E. Net Security Fiscal Ratio already made, identifies binding constraints, Ans. D and suggests the way forward for achieving NSFR stands for - Net Stable Funding Ratio the clearly stated objectives. * It is defined as the amount of available Drawing inspiration and direction from the stable funding (ASF) relative to the amount of Prime Minister’s clarion call for establishing a required stable funding (RSF). New India by 2022, NITI Aayog embarked on * It promotes resilience over a longer-term a journey of formulating the strategy time horizon by requiring banks to fund their document over the last year. activities with more stable sources of funding 61. Which Japanese electronics company has on an ongoing basis. launched the world’s first Goods and Services * The above ratio should be equal to at least Tax (GST) calculator in India for simplifying 100 percent on an ongoing basis. the GST calculations for taxpayers? 64. Hedging is a/an ______mechanism to A. Moriroku B. Marubeni cut the risk of adverse price movements in an C. CASIO D. Nippon Koei asset. E. DENSO A. Saving B. Security Ans. C C. Investment D. Financial Japanese electronics company ‘CASIO’ has E. Online launched world’s first Goods and Services Tax Ans. C (GST) calculator in India for simplify the GST Hedging is an investment mechanism to cut calculations for tax payers the risk of adverse price movements in an The company has two variants of GST asset. Usually, a hedge involves taking an calculators MJ-120GST and MJ-12GST in the offsetting position in a related security. The Indian market. These new GST calculators will hedging period will be for the entire life of the provide solutions for GST based invoicing. liability with a minimum 1 year rollover 62. Who has been appointed as the Reserve Bank option. It will be ensuring that the total of India (RBI) Governor? exposure is not unhedged at any point of A. Urjit patel B. Shaktikanta Das time. C. Raghuram Rajan D. Bimal Jalan

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65. On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 149th remaining 40% of the accumulated fund goes (02 Oct 2018) birth anniversary which of the towards annuity. following banks had pledged to become a Tax exemption limit for lump sum withdrawal plastic-free organisation in the next 12 on exit has been enhanced to 60 per cent, the months as part of its sustainability minister said, adding the entire withdrawal commitment? will now be exempt from income tax. Out of A. Punjab National Bank 60 per cent of the accumulated corpus B. ICICI Bank withdrawn by the NPS subscriber at the time C. State Bank of India of retirement, 40 per cent is tax exempt and D. Canara Bank balance 20 per cent is taxable. E. HDFC Bank 67. Which among the following bank has decided Ans. C to adopt 2,000 villages by 2021 and provide State Bank of India (SBI) on the occasion of banking and agri-tech solutions to more than Mahatma Gandhi’s 149th (02 Oct 2018) birth a lakh people through this initiative? anniversary pledged to become a plastic-free A. ICICI Bank B. HDFC Bank organisation in the next 12 months as part of C. Yes Bank D. Punjab National Bank its sustainability commitment. E. State Bank of India The initiative is in sync with the Prime Ans. C Minister’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and the In a bid to tap the smaller towns and villages national commitment to abolish single use in the country, private sector lender YES plastic by 2022, the bank said in a statement. Bank is planning to adopt 2,000 villages by To promote clean fuel, the bank bought its 2021 and provide banking and agri-tech first electric vehicle and announced that it will solutions to more than a lakh people through migrate 100 per cent into electric vehicles by this initiative. 2030. By March 2019, the bank plans to adopt 200 Participating ‘Swachtha Hi Seva’ campaign of villages that will be selected on the basis of the government, many lenders including available cultivable land, irrigation facilities, Punjab National Bank (PNB) and HDFC Bank cropping pattern, and credit culture, among carried out cleanliness drive. other key productivity criteria. HDFC Bank launched a slew of initiatives, As part of its first-of-its-kind village adoption some under its existing ‘Swachhata and You’ programme, YES Bank said that it has started programme and some under its on-going the financial inclusion initiative from a health and sanitation programme. nondescript village called Abhimayupur, in 66. National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a Haryana, where more than 100 farmers will government-sponsored pension scheme which be introduced to digital banking through was launched in 2004 for government financial literacy sessions. employees. The Government has decided to 68. Which of the following are support initiatives raise its contribution in NPS from 10% to for MSMEs? ______. 1) 59 minute loan portal A. 11% B. 12% 2) Trade Receivables e-Discounting System C. 13% D. 14% (TReDS) E. 15% 3) A 2% interest subvention Ans. D Select the correct answer from the code given National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a below. government-sponsored pension scheme which A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only was launched in 2004 for government C. 2 and 3 only D. All are correct employees. The Government has decided to E. None of the above raise its contribution in NPS from 10% t0 Ans. D 14%. The 12 initiatives include: Under the NPS, the subscriber is eligible to 1. 59 minute loan portal to enable easy withdraw 60 per cent of the corpus. The access to credit for MSMEs. Loans upto Rs. 1

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crore can be granted in-principle approval steel sectors fell to 3.2 percent. The output of through this portal, in just 59 minutes. crude oil dipped by 4.2 percent and natural 2. A 2% interest subvention for all GST gas by 1.8 percent in the month under registered MSMEs, on fresh or incremental review. loans. For exporters who receive loans in the Previously, the lowest growth rate was in May pre-shipment and post-shipment period, there 2018 when the core sectors expanded at 4.1 will be an increase in interest rebate from 3% percent. to 5%. Eight infrastructure sectors of coal, crude oil, 3. All companies with a turnover more than natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, Rs. 500 crore, must now compulsorily be steel, cement, and electricity had grown by brought on the Trade Receivables e- 4.7 percent in September last year. These Discounting System (TReDS). Joining this eight segments comprise more than 40 per portal will enable entrepreneurs to access cent of the weight of items included in the credit from banks, based on their upcoming Index of Industrial Production receivables. This will resolve their problems of 71. Which bank has recently permitted banks to cash cycle. grant Partial Credit Enhancement (PCE), or a 69. The government releases a coin of which partial guarantee, to bonds issued by denomination to commemorate the 75th systematically important non-deposit taking anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-ND- hoisting the Tricolour for the first time at Port SIs)? Blair? A. State Bank of India A. Rs. 1000 B. Rs. 50 B. Reserve Bank of India C. Rs. 100 D. Rs. 75 C. Bank of Baroda E. Rs. 200 D. Punjab National Bank Ans. D E. Central Bank of India • The government releases a Rs 75 coin to Ans. B commemorate the 75th anniversary of Netaji The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed Subhash Chandra Bose hoisting the Tricolour banks to provide partial credit enhancement for the first time at Port Blair. (PCE) to bonds issued by systemically • This coin will bear the portrait of 'Netaji important non-deposit taking non-banking Subhash Chandra Bose' saluting the flag on financial companies (NBFCs) registered with the background of Cellular Jail in Port Blair. the RBI and housing finance companies 70. The growth of eight infrastructure sectors (HFCs) registered with the National Housing slowed down to ______in Sep 2018. These Bank. eight segments comprise more than 40 72. The Government of India has constituted a percent of the weight of items included in the six-member committee to sell small and Index of Industrial Production. marginal oil and gas sectors of state-owned A. 3.9 percent B. 4.1 percent ONGC and Oil India to private and foreign C. 4.3 percent D. 4.5 percent companies to boost domestic output. The E. 4.7 percent Committee will be headed by ____. Ans. C A. Ravindra Dholakia The growth of eight infrastructure sectors B. Rajiv Kumar slowed down to 4.3 percent in September this C. P K Sinha year, the lowest in the last four months, as D. M M Kutty the production of crude oil and natural gas E. Shashi Shanker declined. Ans. B According to the data released by the * The Government of India has constituted a commerce and industry ministry, Fertiliser six-member committee to sell small and grew by 2.5 percent, cement by 11.8 percent, marginal oil and gas sectors of state-owned and electricity output grew by 8.2 percent. ONGC and Oil India to private and foreign However, the growth of coal declined to 6.4 companies to boost domestic output. percent, refinery products to 2.5 percent and

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* The Committee will be headed by Rajiv 76. As per the India Skills Report 2019 which Kumar (NITI Aayog Vice Chairman). state has emerged on top of the list of states * The other members of the committee are with the highest employability in India? Cabinet Secretary P.K. Sinha and Oil A. Rajasthan B. Andhra Pradesh Secretary MM Kutti. Only small areas of ONGC C. Karnataka D. Maharashtra and Oil India have only 5% of the production E. Gujarat of domestic crude oil. Ans. B 73. Who has been appointed as the chairman of * As per the India Skills Report 2019, Andhra Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Pradesh has topped the list of states with the Telecommunication (SWIFT) India Domestic highest employability in India. Services ? * Rajasthan stood second and Haryana rank A. Urjit Patel on the third position on the list. B. Uday Kotak * The report is a joint initiative of Wheebox, a C. Arundhati Bhattacharya global talent assessment company, D. Raghuram Govind Rajan PeopleStrong, a leading HR Tech company Ans. C and the Confederation of Indian Industry Arundhati Bhattacharya has been (CII). appointed as the chairman of Society for Key highlights Worldwide Interbank Financial * The India Skills Report 2019 said that Telecommunication (SWIFT) India Domestic around 70 per cent of the youth face Services in December, 2018. problem due to lack of professional guidance • She replaced former banker M V Nair. in finding desirable jobs that worth their skills. • The SWIFT India is a joint venture of top * Another insight from the report shows that Indian public and private sector banks and 80 per cent of assessed candidates are willing SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank to explore internship opportunities as they Financial Telecommunication). believe that it would assist them in getting 74. As per the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s employed in reputed firms, whereas 85 per latest report ‘Asian Development Outlook cent candidates feel they lack proper (ADO)’, what is India’s GDP growth forecast information or guidance to take a thought-out for FY 2019-20? career decision. A. 6.8% B. 6.1% 77. Which of the following bank has won the ‘Best C. 7.6% D. 7.9% MSME Bank - Winner 2018’ award instituted E. None of these by the Assocham? Ans. C A. ICICI Bank India will continue to be the fastest growing B. HDFC Bank major economy with a growth rate of 7.6% in C. State Bank of India 2019-20, according to Asian Development D. Union Bank of India Bank (ADB). E. Corporation Bank 75. According to the World Bank report, which of Ans. E the following countries is the recipient of top Corporation Bank has bagged the ‘Best MSME remittance in 2018? Bank - Winner 2018’ award instituted by the A. India B. USA ASSOCHAM. C. China D. Brazil The award was conferred based on the bank’s E. South Africa performance in SME (small and medium Ans. A enterprise) segment. • India has remained one of the major 78. Who has been appointed as Managing Director recipients of cross border remittances. (MD) and CEO (Chief executive officer) of UCO According to the World Bank India will remain Bank? a top remittance recipient country in 2018, A. Ashok Vajpeyi B. Balan Nambiar followed by China, the Philippines, and C. Atul Kumar Goel D. Biswa Sarma Mexico. E. Uttam Pacharne

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Ans. C C. Return on Equity Atul Kumar Goel has been appointed as D. Return on Expenses Managing Director (MD) and CEO (Chief E. None of these executive officer) of UCO Bank. Ans. C Earlier, he was executive director of Union In financial management, the return on equity Bank of India. (ROE) is a measure of the profitability of a UCO Bank (formerly United Commercial Bank) business in relation to the book value of established in 1943 in Kolkata. shareholder equity, also known as net assets 79. What is the rank of India in Ease of Doing or assets minus liabilities. ROE is a measure Business Report, 2019? of how well a company uses investments to A. 78 B. 100 generate earnings growth. C. 77 D. 96 82. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has E. 101 approved a $150 million loan to establish Ans. C India’s first multi-skills park in which city? India jumped 23 places to 77 among 190 A. Bhopal B. Pune countries in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing C. Jaipur D. Ahmedabad Business 2019 index. E. Chandigarh In 2018, India ranks 100 among 190 Ans. A countries assessed by the Doing Business The Board of Directors of the Asian Team. India has leapt 30 ranks over its rank Development Bank (ADB) has approved a of 130 in the Doing Business Report 2017. $150 million loan to establish India’s first Top 3 countries in the list multi-skills park in Bhopal. This will be 1. For the third year in a row, New Zealand equipped with international training facilities retained its position at the top of the Doing to enhance the quality of Madhya Pradesh’s Business rankings. technical and vocational education and 2. Singapore is ranked second, behind New training (TVET) system, creating a more Zealand, among 190 economies in the ease of skilled workforce that meets the labor market doing business. needs of the state. 3. A transparent and predictable framework 83. What is the full form of NIIF? conditions, flexible labour market with skilled A. National Investment and Interest Fund and independently working employees and a B. National Investment and Initial Fund well-functioning eco system of world-leading, C. National Investment and Infrastructure innovative business clusters takes Denmark Fund to the third spot. D. National Interest and Industrial Fund 80. P2P lending is regulated by ___. E. National Investment and Industrial Fund A. Ministry of Finance Ans. C B. RBI NIIF - National Investment and Infrastructure C. SEBI Fund D. SIDBI 84. As per the Human Capital Index (HCI) E. NABARD released by the World Bank. Which country Ans. B has topped in the ranking? All peer-to-peer lending (P2P) platforms will A. Japan B. Hong Kong be regulated by the Reserve Bank of India C. Singapore D. South Korea (RBI). The government stated that all the P2P E. India loan platforms will be treated as non-banking Ans. C financial companies (NBFCs) and will be As per the Human Capital Index (HCI) brought under the ambit of the banking released by the World Bank. Singapore topped regulator. the poll after it was highly rated for its 81. What does ROE stands for in finance? universal healthcare system, education exams A. Rate of Earning results and life expectancy figures B. Risk Weighted Operating Expense

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85. According to a recent report released by the The capital asset pricing model (CAPM) is a World Health Organization (WHO), there is a model that describes the relationship between decline of much percentage in Malaria cases in systematic risk and expected return for India? assets, particularly stocks. CAPM is widely A. 12% B. 16% used throughout finance for the pricing of C. 24% D. 30% risky securities, generating expected returns E. 5% for assets given the risk of those assets and Ans. C calculating costs of capital. India is the only country to have recorded 89. The time limit of declaring loan dues from 24% substantial decline in malaria cases in Micro Small and Marginal Entrepreneurs as 2017 out of the 11 highest burden countries NPA (Non-Performing Assets) is increased to worldwide, a report published by WHO. how many days? According to the report, in 2017, India A. 120 days B. 180 days contributed 4% to global malaria cases. C. 150 days D. 210 days 86. Which of the following banks has launched the E. 165 days first interactive Credit Card in India with Ans. B special button, that will allow the users The time limit of declaring loan dues from multiple benefits? Micro Small and Marginal Entrepreneurs as A. HDFC Bank B. ICICI Bank NPA (Non-Performing Assets) is increased to C. IndusInd Bank D. HSBC Bank 180 days. E. Standard Chartered Bank 90. The Bi-monthly policy is released based on Ans. C the assessment of the Monetary Policy IndusInd Bank has launched the IndusInd Committee of the Reserve Bank of India Bank Nexxt Credit Card - the first interactive (RBI). What is the current repo rate? Credit Card in India with buttons - which A. 6% B. 6.25% provides customers with the flexibility of three C. 6.5% D. 6.75% payment options at a Point of Sale (POS) terminal - Credit, Converting Transactions into E. 5.75% EMIs with 4 tenure options (6, 12, 18 & 24 Ans. C months) or using accumulated Reward Points, The Bi-monthly policy is released based on by simply pushing a button on the card. the assessment of the Monetary Policy 87. Which country launched the world’s first Committee of the Reserve Bank of India Sovereign Blue Bond? (RBI). The policy repo rate under the liquidity A. Japan adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points to B. Thailand 6.50% C. Republic of Seychelles 91. The abbreviation ASBA stands for D. China A. Applications Supported by Blocked Account E. India B. Applications Supported by Bank Account Ans. C C. Applications Sustained by Blocked Amount The Republic of Seychelles has launched the D. Applications Serviced by Blocked Account world’s first sovereign blue bond a pioneering E. Applications Supported by Blocked Amount financial instrument designed to support Ans. E sustainable marine and fisheries projects. The capital of Seychelles is Victoria. ASBA stands for Applications Supported by 88. CAPM stands for- Blocked Amount. It is an application mechanism in order to subscribe to the initial A. Capital amount pricing model. public offers (IPO).It was introduced by SEBI B. Capital asset pricing model. in 2008 to ensure that funds stay in the C. Capital asset printing model. applicant’s account until the shares are D. Capital amount printing model. issued. From January 1, 2010 onwards this E. None of these has been extended to Corporate Investors and Ans. B HN1.

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92. Under 'Income Tax Informants Reward 94. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandan Yojana (PMVVY) Scheme', a person can get reward up to what deals with: amount for giving specific information about A. Pension for Senior Citizens substantial evasion of tax on income or assets B. Scholarship for minority students in India? C. Employment generation scheme for A. 25 lakh B. 30 lakh minority women C. 50 lakh D. 1 crore D. Rehabilitation scheme for naxalites. E. 5 crore E. None Ans. C Ans. A * PMVVY is a Pension Scheme exclusively for Under 'Income Tax Informants Reward the senior citizens aged 60 years and above. Scheme' a person can get reward up to Rs. 50 lakhs for giving specific information about * The Scheme can be purchased offline as well as online through Life Insurance substantial evasion of tax on income or assets Corporation (LIC) of India which has been in India. given the sole privilege to operate this ● A reward of up to Rs 1 crore - The tax Scheme. department announced two reward schemes * Scheme provides an assured return of 8% under which informants sharing ‘specific p.a. payable monthly (equivalent to 8.30% information’ about any Benami transaction or p.a. effective) for 10 years. property could get a reward of up to Rs 1 * Pension is payable at the end of each crore. period, during the policy term of 10 years, as ● A reward of up to Rs 5 crore - per the frequency of monthly/ quarterly/ half- Information on undisclosed black money yearly/ yearly as chosen by the pensioner at stashed abroad could fetch up to Rs 5 crore the time of purchase. for the informant. 95. Which bank has distributed subsidy of more ● Reward of up to Rs 50 lakh - According than Rs.1100 crores to more than 51,000 to the department’s announcement, the customers under the Government's flagship ‘Income Tax Informants Reward Scheme’ too scheme PMAY (Prime Minister Housing has been amended, under which a person can Scheme)? get reward up to Rs 50 lakh for giving specific A. ICICI Bank B. HDFC Bank information about substantial evasion of tax C. Punjab National Bank on income or assets in India, which are D. State Bank of India actionable under the Income-tax Act, 1961. E. Bank of India 93. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided Ans. B to make which of the following codes HDFC Ltd has distributed subsidy of more mandatory for all market participants than Rs.1100 crores to more than 51,000 regulated by the central bank? customers under the Government's flagship A. Legal Entity Identifier scheme PMAY (Prime Minister Housing B. Legal Identification Agency Scheme). HDFC has provided loans of over C. Legal Entry Identification ₹9,800 crore under PMAY-CLSS(Credit D. Institution Legal Identifier Linked Subsidy Scheme) to customers E. Legal Emergency Identifier belonging to EWS (Economically Weaker Ans. A Section), LIG (Low Income Group) and * The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made Middle Income Group (MIG) category. legal Entity Identifier (LEI) code mandatory 96. What is the full form of ECB? for all participants in the controlled markets. A. Essential Commercial Borrowing * LEI is a 20-digit unique code to identify B. Essential Credit and Borrowing parties to financial transactions worldwide. C. External Credit and Business D. External Commercial Borrowing * LEI code has been considered as an E. None of the above important measure to improve the quality and Ans. D accuracy of financial data systems for better ECB stands for External Commercial risk management after the global financial Borrowing. Any money that has been crisis.

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borrowed from foreign sources for financing chairperson of industry body AMFI. Shah has the commercial activities in India is called replaced A Balasubramanian, chief executive External Commercial Borrowing. officer of Aditya Birla Sun Life MF, who took 97. Which mobile app and web-based platform over as AMFI chairman in 2016. was launched by the National Stock Exchange 101. Where is the headquarters of Asian of India (NSE)? Development Bank (ADB) located? A. NSE goBID B. NSE platform A. Berlin, China B. Tokyo, Japan C. NSE moneyST D. NSE doneMONEY C. Moscow, Russia D. Shenzhen, China E. NSE CASE E. Mandaluyong, Philippines Ans. A Ans. E The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) The Asian Development Bank is a regional launched its new mobile app and web-based development bank established on 19 platform ‘NSE goBID’ for retail investors December 1966, which is headquartered in to buy government securities on the Ortigas Centre located in the city of November 19, 2018. The platform allows Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. retail investors to invest in 91 days, 182 102. The Union Cabinet on January 02, 2019 days and 364 days in treasury bills (T- approved the merger of Vijaya Bank and Dena bills) and invest in various government bonds Bank with Bank of Baroda (BoB), which will of one year to 40 years. create the country’s third-largest bank after 98. Who has become India’s first bank to ______. introduce iris authentication for Aadhaar- A. SBI & PNB B. HDFC & ICICI Bank based transactions through micro ATMs? C. SBI & HDFC Bank D. SBI & ICICI Bank A. Corporation Bank B. Axis Bank E. SBI & Axis Bank C. Allahabad Bank D. State Bank of India Ans. D E. Vijaya Bank * The Union Cabinet on January 02, 2019 Ans. B approved the merger of Vijaya Bank and Dena Axis Bank has become India’s first bank to Bank with Bank of Baroda (BoB), which will introduce Iris Scan Authentication feature for create the country’s third-largest bank after Aadhaar-based transactions through its micro State Bank of India and ICICI Bank ATM tablets. * The amalgamation will be the first-ever three- Iris scan technology is completely contactless way consolidation of banks in the country. and provides up to 98.2% authentication * The ‘Alternative Mechanism’ of the finance success rate and offers an edge over other ministry has accorded in-principle approval of prevalent biometric modes. the merger. The Alternative Mechanism (AM) 99. Where is the headquarter of Vijaya Bank headed by Finance Minister, . located? * The new entity to be formed with the A. Bengaluru B. Mumbai merger of Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank and C. Delhi D. Chennai Dena Bank is expected to be operational from E. Kochi April 2019. Ans. A 103. “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni The headquarter of Vijaya Bank is located in Pehchaan” project envisages developing Bengaluru. monuments, heritage and tourist sites across 100. Who has been elected as new Chairman of India and making them tourist friendly to Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)? enhance their tourism potential and cultural A. Nimesh Shah importance, in a planned and phased manner. B. Nand Kumar Sai It was launched on World Tourism Day. Which C. Ram Shankar Katheria of the following is the Nodal Agency for the D. H. L. Dattu Project? E. Nripendra Misra A. Archaeological Survey of India Ans. A B. Ministry of Tourism ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company C. Ministry of Culture Managing Director and Chief Executive D. Ministry of External Affairs Nimesh Shah has been elected as the E. None of these

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Ans. B E. Mizoram Ministry of Tourism is the nodal agency for the Ans. B ‘Adopt A Heritage’ project-Heritage sites are The eleventh edition of Manipur Sangai being offered for adoption by the public Festival was inaugurated by Defence Minister sector, private sector and individuals to of India. Sangai Festival is a festival become ‘Monument Mitras’ for developing promoting tourism. amenities and facilities at these sites under 107. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated this programme. Ministry of Tourism is Paika Rebellion chair in ____? working in collaboration with Ministry of A. Indian Institute of Technology culture and Archaeological survey of India on Bhubaneswar this project. It was launched on the occasion B. Utkal University of World tourism day-27 Sept 2017. C. Biju Patnaik University of Technology 104. Indian Railway is building a new vertical D. KIIT University bridge to replace the existing 104-year-old E. Ravenshaw University Pamban bridge. Pamban Bridge is located in Ans. B which of the following states? * The Prime Minister Narendra Modi A. Karnataka B. Kerala inaugurated Paika Rebellion chair in Utkal C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu university, Odisha. E. * Utkal University also known as Vani Vihar is Ans. D the oldest university in Odisha and the 17th- It is located in Tamil Nadu. Indian Railways oldest university in India located in will build India's first vertical-lift bridge to Bhubaneswar, Oisha. connect Rameswaram to mainland India. It * The Paika Rebellion, also called the Paika will replace the existing 104-year-old Pamban Bidroha, was an armed rebellion against bridge. Pamban Bridge is a railway bridge British East India Company's rule in Odisha in which connects the town of Rameswaram on 1817. Pamban Island to mainland India. * At the IIT Bhubaneswar campus, the Prime 105. Which cricket stadium in Uttar Pradesh has Minister released a commemorative stamp been renamed after former Prime Minister and coin on the Paika Rebellion. on 5th November 2018? 108. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated A. Green Park International Stadium, Kanpur India's longest rail-road bridge Bogibeel B. Ekana International Stadium, Lucknow Bridge in which state? C. Saifai International Cricket Stadium A. Tripura B. Sikkim D. Noida Cricket Stadium C. Assam D. Arunachal Pradesh E. None of these E. Manipur Ans. B Ans. C Uttar Pradesh Government has been renamed * Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25th Dec newly-built Ekana International Cricket 2018 inaugurated the 4.94 km long Bogibeel Stadium in capital city Lucknow after Bridge in Assam. former Prime Minister Atal Bihari * It is India’s longest rail-cum-road road Vajpayee. bridge, on the river Bramhaputra. • The stadium will now be known as 'Bharat * The bridge is constructed at an estimated Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee International cost of 5,800 crore rupees. Cricket Stadium'. * It is situated 17 km downstream of • It was announced on 5th November ,2018. Dibrugarh city in Assam. • The Yogi Adityanath Government also 109. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated renamed Allahabad as Prayagraj and the Bansagar canal project in which state? Mughalsarai as Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. A. Madhya Pradesh B. Bihar 106. Where was the annual 'Sangai' tourism C. Uttar Pradesh D. Rajasthan festival 2018 inaugurated? E. Uttarakhand A. Sikkim B. Manipur Ans. C C. Assam D. Tripura

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* Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated A. Mumbai B. New Delhi the Bansagar canal project in Mirzapur in C. Indore D. Surat Uttar Pradesh. E. None of the above * Bansagar Dam project is a joint venture Ans. A (JV) between Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Mumbai hosted India's first ever nationwide and Bihar Governments. food archaeology conference Titled as * It is multipurpose river valley project built "Archaeo Broma". It was the first Nationwide on Son River situated in Ganges Basin in conference on the Archaeology, Anthropology, Madhya Pradesh. Sociology of food is the first such conference 110. Dwijing Festival was held recently in which held in India and discussed the history state? archaeology and sociology of food. The A. Manipur B. Kerala conference was held at the Indian study C. Jharkhand D. Sikkim centre (INSTUCEN) and the centre for extra- E. Assam mural studies (CEMS) of the University of Ans. E Mumbai. * In Assam, the third Dwijing Festival has 114. Which of the following countries has signed a begun on the bank of Aye river at Chirang loan agreement approximately 1817 crores district. with India for the construction of Turga * Around 15 lakh tourists are expected to Pumped Storage (I)? participate in the festival. A. Japan B. Greece * Assam PHE minister Rihon Daimary C. Poland D. Netherlands inaugurated the festival in presence of several E. Norway dignitaries. Ans. A * Participants from Thailand, Bhutan and India and Japan have signed a loan Bangladesh are also taken part in the festival. agreement worth of approximately 1817 111. The Classical Dance of Andhra Pradesh crores for the construction of Turga Pumped is____. Storage (I). A. Bharatanatyam B. Kathakali The objective of the Project is to strengthen C. Kuchipudi D. Odissi the capability to respond to a fluctuation in E. None of these supply and demand of power and to improve Ans. C the stability of the power supply. 115. In which of the following states is the Dudhwa Kuchipudi is one of the ten major Indian classical dances.It originated in a village of National Park located? district in modern era Indian state A. Arunachal Pradesh of Andhra Pradesh. B. Madhya Pradesh 112. ‘Vijay Diwas’ was celebrated across India on C. Uttar Pradesh which of the following day? D. Andhra Pradesh A. December 15 B. December 16 E. None of these C. December 17 D. December 18 Ans. C E. None of these The Dudhwa National Park is a national park Ans. B in the Terai of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is The ‘Vijay Diwas’ is being celebrated every part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. across the India on December 16, as it marks 116. IDFC First Bank, the new entity formed after its military victory over Pakistan in 1971 the amalgamation of IDFC Bank and _____. during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. A. Capital First Bangladesh is also celebrating its Victory Day. B. Global Trust Bank The surrender of Pakistan Armed Forces C. Times Bank Ltd marked the end of the Bangladesh Liberation D. Nedungadi Bank Ltd War and the creation of Bangladesh. E. None of these 113. Which city hosted India’s first ever nationwide Ans. A food archaeology conference ‘ArchaeoBroma’?

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• IDFC First Bank, the new entity formed after Ans. B the amalgamation of Capital First with IDFC Kaiga Generating Station is a nuclear power Bank, is set to launch operations from the generating station situated at Kaiga, near the New Year. river Kali, in Uttar Kannada district of • On October 25, IDFC Bank had said its Karnataka, India. board has approved making an application to 121. Which of the following Indian airport has been the Reserve Bank of India to change its name renamed as Veer Surendra Sai Airport’? to ‘IDFC First Bank Limited’. A. Lucknow Airport , Uttar Pradesh 117. Which Indian biosphere reserve has become B. Dhana Airport (MP) the 11th one to be added to UNESCO's list of C. Jharsuguda Airport (Odisha) World Network of Biosphere Reserve (WNBR)? D. Ranchi Airport A. Dihang-Dibang E. Patna Airport, Bihar B. Great Rann of Kutch Ans. C C. Dibru-Saikhowa The Cabinet on 1 October, 2018 approved D. Khangchendzonga renaming Jharsuguda aerodrome in Odisha E. None of these as 'Veer Surendra Sai Airport'. Ans. D * The airport has been developed by the The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (at Airports Authority of India (AAI) in Sikkim) has been added to UNESCO's list of collaboration with Odisha government at an World Network of Biosphere Reserve (WNBR). estimated cost of Rs 210 crore, with Rs 75 With the inclusion of Khangchendzonga, the crore contribution from the state. number of internationally designated WNBR * Surendra Sai was a freedom fighter who has become 11 with seven BRs as domestic sacrifice his life fighting against the British designated biosphere reserves. East India Company. 118. Which of the following states is celebrating 122. The Rajasthan government recently the Nuakhai festival? inaugurated the first lion safari in which of the A. Assam B. Odisha following parks/wildlife sanctuaries? C. Tamil Nadu D. Tripura A. Ranthambore National Park E. Kerala B. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Ans. B C. Nahargarh Biological Park Nuakhai or Nuankhai is one of the most D. Mukundra Hills (Darrah) National Park important festivals in Western Odisha, where E. Sariska National Park it is celebrated with great dedication and joy. Ans. C Also referred to as Nuakhai Parab or Nuakahi Rajasthan government inaugurated the state's Bhetghat the festival's literal translation sums first lion safari at Nahargarh Biological Park. It up to new food where nua means new and will be open for visitors from October 2018. khai means food. Visitors will be able to see lions in their 119. What is the capital of Cyprus? natural habitat in the park spanning 38 A. Helsinki B. Tokyo hectares and enclosed by a fence. The park is C. Baku D. Manama located on the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway, E. Nicosia nearly 12 kilometers from Jaipur. Located in Ans. E the Aravalli foothills, it offers a panoramic Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus. Cyprus is an view of the landscape. island country in the Eastern Mediterranean 123. Lippa Asrang wildlife sanctuary is in which of and the third largest island in the the following states? Mediterranean. A. Uttarakhand B. Jammu and Kashmir 120. The Kaiga Nuclear power station is located in C. Manipur D. Himachal Pradesh which state of India? E. Arunachal Pradesh A. Gujarat B. Karnataka Ans. D C. Tamil Naidu D. Madhya Pradesh Lippa Asrang wildlife sanctuary is in Himachal E. Maharashtra Pradesh. The capital of Himachal Pradesh is

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Shimla. The chief minister of Himachal names of Nhava and Sheva villages that were Pradesh is Jai Ram Thakur. situated here. 124. Europe’s highest and most active volcano 128. India officially takes over over the operations Mount Etna erupted recently. Mount Etna of Chabahar port. The port of Chabahar is located in_____. located in which country? A. Germany B. France A. Iraq B. Iran C. Russia D. Italy C. Afghanistan D. Oman E. United Kingdom E. Qatar Ans. D Ans. B Europe’s highest and most active volcano * Chabahar Port is a seaport in Chabahar Mount Etna (in Italy) erupted, sending a huge located in southeastern Iran, on the Gulf of column of ash into the sky and causing the Oman. It serves as Iran's only oceanic port, closure of Catania airport on Sicily’s eastern and consists of two separate ports named coast. Shahid Kalantari and Shahid Beheshti, each of 125. Which of the following countries has declared which has five berths the Gitega as the new political capital of the * Indian firm India Ports Global Limited country? took over the operations of the Shaheed A. Uganda B. Eritrea Behesti Port at Chabahar on the C. Burundi D. Zambia southeastern coast of Iran, being jointly E. Djibouti developed by India, Iran and Afghanistan. Ans. C * The company opened its office following the Burundi declared the small central city Gitega first meeting of the follow-up committee for as the new political capital of the country, implementation of the trilateral Chabahar according to the President's promise made a Agreement between India, Afghanistan and decade ago. The former capital Bujumbura is Iran. located in the northeast of the country with a * "It was agreed to allow cargo movement at population of 1.2 million while Gitega, which Chabahar using TIR Convention provisions." was once the capital of the Burundian * TIR stands for "Transports Internationaux monarchy, has a population of 30,000. Routiers" or 'International Road Transports.' 126. Which of the following countries has launched 129. Which Festival is celebrated on the Banks of the World’s first 'floating nuclear power plant' Indus River? (FNPP)? A. Hemis Festival A. China B. USA B. Sindhu Darshan C. Russia D. India C. Galdan Namchot Festival E. Japan D. Saka Dawa Festival Ans. C E. Karsha Gustor Festival The world’s first floating nuclear power plant Ans. B has been started at the Baltiysky Zavod Sindhu Darshan Festival is a festival of shipyard in Saint Petersburg, Russia. India held every year on full moon day (on They are designed to maintain both Guru Purnima) in the month of June. It is held uninterruptible power and plentiful at Leh, in Ladakh District of Jammu & desalinated water supply in remote areas. Kashmir. The Sindhu Darshan Festival, as the 127. The Jawaharlal Nehru Port is located at: name suggests, is a celebration of River A. Kolkata B. Paradip Sindhu, also known as the Indus. C. Cochin D. Mumbai 130. On which of the following rivers, Nagarjuna Ans. D Sagar Dam is built upon? Jawaharlal Nehru Port, also known as Nhava A. Kaveri B. Mahanadi Sheva, is the largest container port in India. C. Tungbhadra D. Krishna Located east of Mumbai in Maharashtra, the E. Bhima port on the Arabian Sea is accessed via Thane Ans. D Creek. Its common name derives from the

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It’s on Krishna River that Nagarjuna Sagar In 2002 a portion of the park, became a dam is built across. biological reserve, the Bannerghatta Biological This dam is situated in between the Nalgonda Park. and Guntar district which is in Andhra 134. Which of the following Tiger Reserves has Pradesh, and is the second biggest water been declared as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) reservoir in India. by Environmental Ministry, Forest and Climate 131. Assumption island is located in which country? Change (MoEFC)? A. Seychelles B. Maldives A. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve C. Mauritius D. Sri Lanka B. Namdapha Tiger Reserve E. Monaco C. Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve Ans. A D. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve Assumption Island is located in Seychelles. E. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Assumption Island is a small island situated Ans. A southwest of Seychelles main and largest On July 6, the Ministry of Environment, Forest island of Mahe. It is situated very close to the and Climate Change (MoEFC) declared 438 Mozambique Channel from where much Indian square km area around the Mudumalai Tiger Ocean maritime routes pass. Its location lends Reserve (MTR) as an eco-sensitive zone its strategic importance for monitoring (ESZ). Mudumalai Tiger reserve is located on shipping in the Mozambique Channel. the north-western side of Nilgiri Hills (Blue 132. Sipat Thermal Power Plant is located in which Mountain) in Nilgiris district, about 150 state of India? kilometers (9 3 miles) north-west of A. Punjab B. Uttar Pradesh Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu and shares its C. West Bengal D. Chhattisgarh boundaries with states of Karnataka and E. None of these Kerala. Ans. D So, option A is correct. The Sipat Super Thermal Power Plant 135. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has located at Sipat in the Bilaspur district of approved the $352 million aid for which of the Chhattisgarh. following canal lining project in Bihar? It ranks as the fifth largest thermal power A. Gandak canal B. Ghaghra canal station in India. C. Son canal D. Kosi canal Note: It is a coal-based power plant owned E. Mahananda canal and operated by NTPC. Ans. C 133. In which of the following states is the The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has Bannerghatta National Park located? approved the project of lining of the Son A. Karnataka B. Kerala Canal in the Shahabad-Bhojpur area of Bihar, C. Andhra Pradesh D. Telangana which would greatly benefit the agriculture E. Jharkhand sector in this area. So, option C is correct. Ans. A Bannerghatta National Park, near Bangalore, 136. Where is Amangarh tiger reserve? Karnataka, was founded in 1970 and declared A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan as a national park in 1974. C. Chhattisgarh D. Uttar Pradesh A new notification by the Centre has proposed E. Karnataka the reduction of the maximum buffer zone to Ans. D 1 km from the forest boundary. The draft, if ● Amangarh Tiger Reserve is located in unopposed, will be formally notified after Amangarh in Bijnor district in the state of December 30, 2018. Uttar Pradesh. The national park which is around 22 ● It is a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger. kilometers from Bengaluru acts as a green ● It is home to tigers, elephants and a wide buffer to the city's pollution and absorbs heat. variety of other wild animals.

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137. A ten-day historic festival ‘Esala Maha will have 200 general ward beds, which will Perehera', is a famous festival of which of the include 20 medical ICU beds. following countries? 140. ‘Srisailam Dam’ dam is located in which state? A. Nepal B. Sri Lanka A. Andhra Pradesh B. Tamilnadu C. Bhutan D. Myanmar C. Karnataka D. Maharashtra E. Maldives E. Odisha Ans. B Ans. A The ten-day festival of historical ‘Esala Maha The Srisailam Dam is constructed across the Perehera' began with a grand procession in Krishna River in Kurnool district, Andhra the candy, Sri Lanka. The ‘Esala Maha Pradesh near Srisailam temple town and is Perehera' is one of the oldest and grandest of the 2nd largest capacity working hydroelectric all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, featuring station in the country. dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers 141. In which state was the 19th Hornbill Festival and lavishly decorated elephants. The purpose inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajanth of the procession is to beseech the blessings Singh ? of the Gods to obtain rain for the cultivation of A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Maharashtra crops and to enrich the lands of the kingdom. C. Nagaland D. Assam 138. In Oct 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ans. C inaugurated the Mahatma Gandhi museum in Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh ___. inaugurated the 19th Hornbill Festival at A. Gandhinagar, Gujarat Kisama village near state capital Kohima in B. Raj Ghat, New Delhi Nagaland on 1st November, 2018. C. Rajkot, Gujarat • The festival’s aims to display the rich D. Jaipur, Rajasthan traditions and the vibrant culture of Nagaland E. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh through colourful performances, crafts, Ans. C sports, food fairs, games and ceremonies. * In October 2018, the Prime Minister 142. Recently, the tribal community Baduga Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mahatma celebrates annual Heddaiyamman festival in Gandhi museum at Alfred High school in which state? Rajkot, Gujarat. A. Tamil Nadu B. Jharkhand * This Museum captures every nuance of C. Assam D. Odisha Bapu's philosophy and puts it in the context of E. Kerala history, spread across 40 rooms on two floors. Ans. A 139. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the * The tribal Baduga community in the Nilgiris foundation stone for National Centre for Aging district of Tamil Nadu celebrated their annual at which of the following locations? Heddaiyamman festival on 26th Dec 2018. A. New Delhi B. Mumbai * People observe 48 days fast and walk in C. Chennai D. Kolkata religious processions, holding up a holy shaft E. None of the above which symbolizes the miracle of the traditional Ans. A Badaga goddess. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the * The Badagas are an indigenous tribal group foundation stone for National Centre for Aging in the Nilgiris and occupy more than 400 at New Delhi. The Centre will be developed at remote hill villages in the district. cost of Rs. 330 crores and shall be completed 143. The annual festival at Nallur Kantha Swamy by February 2020. About National Centre festival has started in ______. for Aging: The Centre will provide state of art A. Bhutan B. Sri Lanka clinical care to elderly population and shall C. Nepal D. Japan play key role in guiding research in field of E. India geriatric medicine and related specialties. It Ans. B will also serve as key training facility for The annual festival at Nallur Kandaswamy under graduate and post graduate courses. It Kovil has started in Jaffna, Sri Lanka with the will provide multi-specialty health care and sacred flag hoisting ceremony.

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144. What is the theme of 2018 World Human A. Kerala B. Tamilnadu Rights Day? C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh A. Our Rights, Our Freedoms, Always E. Telangana B. Stand up for the human rights Ans. C C. Stand up for someone's rights today Almatti dam is located in Karnataka on D. Let's stand up for equality, justice and Krishna river. human dignity 149. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is situated in E. None of these _____. Ans. B A. Tamil Nadu B. West Bengal The theme this year World Human Rights Day C. Kerala D. Assam is, ‘stand up for the human rights’. E. Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Day is celebrated annually Ans. C across the world on 10th December every Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is situated at year. Kumarakom in Kottayam taluk of Kottayam 145. What is the theme of World Soil Day 2018? district in the Indian state of Kerala, on the A. Soils, crystallizes life banks of Vembanad Lake. B. Soils, a solid ground for life 150. The currency of Iran is ______. C. Be the Solution to Soil Pollution A. Rial B. Rupee D. Soils and pulses, a symbiosis for life C. Ruble D. Dinar E. Soil day for future life E. None of these Ans. C Ans. A The theme for 2018 World Soil Day is 'Be the The Iranian Rial is the currency of Iran. The Solution to Soil Pollution'. currency code for Rials is IRR. The World Soil Day is being observed annually Note:-Iran also known as Persia officially the on 5th December to focus attention on the Islamic Republic of Iran is a sovereign importance of healthy soil and advocating for state in Western Asia. the sustainable management of soil 151. Mobile Money Identifier (MMID) is a ______resources. digit number of a bank customer, issued by 146. 12th November is observed as which day? banks for effecting financial transactions A. World Pneumonia Day through the user's mobile phone. B. World AIDS Day A. 11 B. 10 C. World Polio Day C. 9 D. 8 D. World Cancer Day E. 7 E. None of these Ans. E Ans. A Mobile Money Identifier or MMID is a 7 digit World Pneumonia Day is celebrated every number of a bank customer. This number year on 12th November. It helps to highlight is used when you try to send or receive the severity of pneumonia and encourages money using the IMPS method. Every bank more organisations to look at ways of account has only one MMID. This MMID would combating the disease. be unique to the bank account. Along with the 147. Capital City of Myanmar is______mobile number, MMID identifies a bank A. Naypyidaw B. Yangon account. C. Rangoon D. Thimphu 152. The Fintech Festival 2018 was held in ____. Ans. A A. China B. India Capital city of Myanmar is Naypyidaw. C. US D. Singapore Myanmar officially the Republic of the Union E. Japan of Myanmar and formerly known as Burma, is Ans. D a sovereign state in Southeast Asia. Myanmar * The Fintech Festival 2018 was held in is the neighboring country of India. Singapore. Thimpu is the capital of Bhutan, * Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the 148. Almatti dam is located in which state? first leader to address the Fintech Festival.

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Generally, it is addressed by heads of world their bad assets. The percentage of bad asset financial or technical institutes. that has to be ‘provided for’ is called 153. Which of the following airport was recognised provisioning coverage ratio. with the UN Champions of the Earth Award * The provisioning coverage ratio is the 2018? percentage of bad assets that the bank has to A. Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, Lucknow provide for (keep money) from their own B. Cochin International Airport funds –most probably profit. For example, if C. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International the provisioning coverage ratio is 70% for a Airport, Kolkata particular category of bad loans, banks have D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International to set aside funds equivalent to 70% those Airport, Ahmedabad bad assets out of their profits (in most cases). E. Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad 157. In what denominations Commercial Paper Ans. B (CP) can be issued? The Cochin International Airport was awarded A. Rs. 1 lakh B. Rs. 2 lakh for Entrepreneurial Vision, for its leadership in C. Rs. 5 lakh D. Rs. 10 lakh the use of sustainable energy. E. None of these This world's first fully solar-powered airport Ans. C proves that green business is good business. Commercial Paper (CP) can be issued in 154. Which of the following term best represents denominations of Rs.5 lakh or multiples 'the risk of collapse of an entire financial thereof. Commercial Paper (CP) is an system or a market'? unsecured money market instrument issued in A. Seismic Risk B. Systemic Risk the form of a promissory note. C. Systematic Risk D. Market Risk 158. Money lent for more than one day but less than 15 days in the money market is known E. Economic Risk as ____. Ans. B A. Notice Money B. Term Money Systemic risk is the risk of collapse of an C. Call Money D. Hot Money entire financial system or the entire market 155. What is NFS stands for- E. Narrow Money Ans. A A. National Financial Service Money lent for more than one day and 14 B. National Financial Switch days which is known as notice money C. National Financial System Term money refers to borrowing/lending of D. National Financial Task-Force funds for a period exceeding 14 days. E. National Financial Security 159. What is an 'ante-dated' cheque? Ans. B A. A cheque issued without drawer's signature National Financial Switch B. A cheque with only signature of the drawer National Financial Switch (NFS) is the largest C. A cheque which has completed three network of shared automated teller machines months from its date of issue (ATMs) in India. D. A cheque which has completed six months 156. Banks have to set aside or provide funds to a from its date of issue prescribed percentage of their bad assets. The E. A cheque which is written by the drawer percentage of a bad asset that has to be ‘provided for’ is called ‘PCR’? What does ‘C’ and dated at some date in the past but not yet expired. stands for in ‘PCR’? A. Contract B. Control Ans. E Cheque written by drawer and dated at some C. Credit D. Coverage point in past is called as the ante-dated E. Capital cheque. Ans. D Example- If drawer writes a cheque on 1st PCR stands for - Provisioning Coverage February but he put the date 1st January. Ratio. This type of cheque is called antedated * Under provisioning, banks have to set aside cheque. or provide funds to a prescribed percentage of

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160. ______are additional shares given from headline inflation. There is no index for to the current shareholders without any direct measurement of core inflation and now additional cost, based upon the number of it is measured by excluding food and fuel shares that a shareholder owns. items from Wholesale Price Index (WPI) or A. Bonus shares B. Private placement Consumer Price Index (CPI). C. Right shares D. ESOP 163. In BSBDA account, as directed by the E. None of the above. individual banks, how many times a user can Ans. A withdraw money from this account? Bonus Shares are additional shares given to A. 4 B. 3 the current shareholders in a particular ratio C. 5 D. No limit decided by company without any additional E. 1 cost, based upon the number of shares that a Ans. A shareholder owns. These are company’s In BSBDA account, as directed by the accumulated earnings which are not given out individual banks, four times a user can in the form of dividends but are converted withdraw money from this account. into free shares. For Example, if a shareholder 164. The current account becomes dormant when holds 500 shares and the bonus shares ratio there are no transactions for the last? declared by company is 5:1, then the A. 3 months B. 6 months shareholder will receive 100 bonus shares C. 24 months D. 12 months without any additional cost. E. None of the above 161. Which new version of UPI has been launched Ans. C by the National Payments Corporation of India If you have a current or a savings bank (NPCI) on August 16, 2018? account and have not done any transactions A. UPI-1.5 B. UPI-2.0 through it for more than 12 months, then it C. UPI-2.1 D. UPI-2.3 will be classified as an inactive account. E. UPI-1.7 And if you don’t do any transactions from a Ans. B bank account for 24 months, then it will be The National Payments Corporation of India classified as dormant. As per Reserve Bank (NPCI) launched Unified Payments Interface of India (RBI) guidelines, an account becomes (UPI) 2.0, which among others allows dormant if a customer does not initiate customers to link their overdraft account to transactions such as withdrawal of cash at a UPI, creation of one-time mandates and pre- branch or automated teller machine (ATM), authorization of transactions for payment at a payment by cheque, transfer of funds through later date, and checking the invoice sent by Internet banking, phone banking or ATMs. merchant prior to making payment. UPI 2.0 is 165. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided now supported by all major Indian banks to make which of the following codes including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, mandatory for all market participants Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, RBL Bank, regulated by the central bank? YES Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd A. Legal Entity Identifier Bank, Federal Bank and HSBC B. Legal Identification Agency 162. The type of inflation which does not consider C. Legal Entry Identification the inflation in food and fuel is known as? D. Institution Legal Identifier A. Headline Inflation E. Legal Emergency Identifier B. Core Inflation Ans. A C. Consumer Inflation * The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made D. Real Inflation legal Entity Identifier (LEI) code mandatory E. Nominal Inflation for all participants in the controlled markets. Ans. B * LEI is a 20-digit unique code to identify Core inflation is also a term used to denote parties to financial transactions worldwide. the extent of inflation in an economy. But * LEI code has been considered as an Core inflation does not consider the inflation important measure to improve the quality and in food and fuel. This is a concept derived

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accuracy of financial data systems for better banks. SWIFT code consists of 8 or 11 risk management after the global financial characters. crisis. 169. Insurance service provided by various banks 166. UTR is generated in RTGS system for uniquely is commonly known as identifying any transaction. What does UTR in A. Investment Banking banking stands for? B. Portfolio Management A. Unique Transfer Reference C. Merchant Banking B. Unique Transaction Reference D. Bancassurance C. Unique Transaction Receipt E. Micro Finance D. Uncalled Transaction Reference Ans. D E. None of the above Bancassurance is insurance products sold on Ans. B bank counter. Banks are also allowed to sell Unique Transaction Reference (UTR) is a 22- insurance products of various insurance character long code that is generated in Real companies. Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system for 170. What do you understand by Cheque uniquely identifying any transaction. Truncation System? 167. Which of the following best suits with NOSTRO A. Physical movement of a cheque is stopped Accounts? between banks and instead of physical A. "Our account with you" movement an electronic image be exchanged B. "Your account with us" for clearance of funds which is faster and C. "Their account with them" safer. D. “Our account with us” B. The physical movement of a cheque for E. None of the above clearance of funds be made more secure Ans. A C. Issue of cheques to customers be made NOSTRO is Italian word which in English more secure by introducing more enhanced means “OURS”. It means “OUR account with security features YOU. It refers to an account that a domestic D. A new technology to process payments bank holds in foreign bank in foreign between Banks exclusively currency. E. None of these 168. A SWIFT transfer is a type of international Ans. A money transfer sent via the SWIFT Physical movement of a cheque is stopped international payment network. For every between banks and instead of physical bank, there is a special swift code that works movement an electronic image be exchanged for its identification. The SWIFT code consists for clearance of funds which is faster and of how many characters? safer. A. 10 or 12 characters Cheque Truncation System (CTS) is a cheque B. 8 or 11 characters clearing system commencing in 2010 C. 12 or 16 characters undertaken by the Reserve Bank of India D. 9 or 11 characters (RBI) for faster clearing of cheques. In CTS cheque images and magnetic ink character E. 7 or 9 characters recognition (MICR) data are captured at the Ans. B collecting bank branch and transmitted The SWIFT network does not actually transfer electronically. funds, but instead, it sends payment orders 171. According to the RBI’s guidelines for peer to between institutions’ accounts, using SWIFT peer (P2P) lending platforms, what is the codes. minimum net worth requirement for these A SWIFT code is an international bank code platforms? that identifies banks worldwide. A. Rs. 10 Crores B. Rs. 5 Crores It's also known as a Bank Identifier Code C. Rs. 2 Crores D. Rs. 1 Crores (BIC). Commonwealth Bank of Australia uses SWIFT codes to send money to overseas E. Rs. 75 lakh Ans. C

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According to the RBI, every company seeking E. None of the Above registration should have a net-owned fund of Ans. A not less than Rs 2 crore. RDA stands for Rupee Drawing Arrangement. 172. Which of the following motif has been printed It is a channel to receive cross-border boldly on the backside of the new Rs 100 remittances from overseas. Only inward note? remittances are possible and the sender as A. Ashoka Pillar well receiver should be an individual. B. Sanchi Stupa 176. The European Central Bank (ECB) has C. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Logo launched 'TIPS' an innovative pan-European D. Hampi with Chariot service for settling electronic payments E. Rani Ki Vav instantly. TIPS enables payment service Ans. E providers to offer fund transfers to their customers in real time and around the clock, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will issue the every day of the year. What is the expanded new Rs. 100 banknotes "shortly". The new banknote of Rs. 100 will be in the base color form of 'TIPS'? of lavender and will have a motif of Rani Ki A. TARGET instant payment server Vav – (heritage site located in Gujarat) on the B. TRANSFER instant payment system reverse side. C. TARGET instant payment settlement 173. As per the World Economic Forum (WEF’s) D. TARGET instant payment service Global Gender Gap Report 2018, What is the E. TRANSFER instant payment service rank of India in the gender gap index 2018? Ans. C A. 51st B. 125th In November 2018, the European Central C. 78th D. 108th Bank (ECB) has launched 'TIPS' an innovative E. None of these pan-European service for settling electronic Ans. D payments instantly. As per the WEF’s Global Gender Gap Report TARGET instant payment settlement 2018, India has been ranked 108th in World (TIPS) enables payment service providers to Economic Forum (WEF) gender gap index offer fund transfers to their customers in real 2018. time and around the clock, every day of the Iceland topped in the list having closed more year. What is the expanded form of 'TIPS'? than 85.8% of its overall gender gap. TIPS uses central bank money to settle Nordic countries Norway (2nd), Sweden (3rd), payments individually in less than 10 seconds. and Finland (4th) dominated the top slots. TIPS currently only settles payment transfers 174. What does the abbreviation MTSS stands for ? in euro. 177. Who has been appointed as the Chief A. Money transfer service scheme Economist in International Monetary Fund B. Money transparency service scheme (IMF)? C. Market transfer service scheme A. Gita Gopinath D. Marked and targeted social support B. Arundhati Roy E. None of these C. Seema Biswas Ans. A D. Arundhati Bhattacharya MTSS refers to the Money transfer Service E. None of these Scheme. It’s a scheme which ensures a quick and easy way of transferring personal Ans. A remittances from abroad to beneficiaries in India born Gita Gopinath has joined India. This scheme is regulated under Foreign International Monetary Fund (IMF) as its chief exchange Management act (FEMA) 1999. economist(11th). 175. What is the full form of RDA? Gopinath succeeds Maurice (Maury) Obstfeld (retired on 31st December) as Economic A. Rupee Drawing Arrangement Counsellor and Director of the IMF's Research B. Rupee Draft Agreement Department. C. Rupee Demand Arrangement D. Rupee Draw Agreement

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The Economic Counsellor of the International 180. Which of the following statement is incorrect Monetary Fund (IMF) is also the Director of with respect to Payment Banks in India? the Fund's Research Department and is A. The objective of setting up of payment responsible for providing independent advice bank is to boost financial inclusion. to the Fund on its policy issues. B. Payment Bank can hold maximum deposit 178. Which banks are insured by the deposit of Rs. 100,000 per individual customer. insurance and credit guarantee corporation C. Payment Bank issues ATM/ Debit card but (DICGC)? cannot issue credit cards. A. All commercial banks including branches of D. Payment Bank can undertake lending foreign banks functioning in India, local area activities. banks and regional rural banks are insured by E. The minimum paid-up equity capital for the DICGC. payment bank shall be Rs. 100 crore. B. All State, Central and Primary cooperative Ans. D banks The activities of Payment Banks include C. Primary cooperative societies • Acceptance of demand deposits, i.e., current D. local area banks and regional rural banks deposits, and savings bank deposits from E. Only 1, 2 & 4 individuals, small businesses and other Ans. E entities. Commercial Banks, Cooperative Banks and • No NRI deposits accepted. local area banks and regional rural banks are • Payments bank are restricted for holding a insured by the DICGC. Primary cooperative maximum balance of Rs. 100,000 per societies are not insured by the DICGC. individual customer. 179. Which of the following is not a type of Priority • Issuance of ATM/debit cards but cannot Sector Lending Certificates which can be used issue credit cards. to fulfil the shortfall in the PSL norms? • The payments bank cannot undertake A. PSLC - Agriculture lending activities. B. PSLC – Social Engineering 181. Under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, C. PSLC – Small Farmers/Marginal Farmers how many days of the deadline is given after D. PSLC – Micro enterprises completion of 180 days to a company? E. PSLC - General A. 45 B. 90 Ans. B C. 145 D. 120 There would be four kinds of PSLCs :– E. 180 • PSLC Agriculture: Counting for achievement Ans. B towards the total agriculture lending target. Under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, • PSLC SF/MF: Counting for achievement 90 days of the deadline is given after towards the sub-target for lending to Small completion of 180 days to a company. and Marginal Farmers 182. Which of the following is a receipt, declaring • PSLC Micro Enterprises: Counting for ownership of shares of a foreign company, achievement towards the sub target for which can be listed in India and traded in lending to Micro Enterprises. rupees? • PSLC General: Counting for achievement A. ADR B. GDR towards the overall priority sector target. C. IDR D. EDR E. None of these Ans. C An IDR is a receipt, declaring ownership of shares of a foreign company. There receipts can be listed in India and traded in rupees. The IDRs are denominated in Indian currency and are issued by a domestic depository and https://www.arthapedia.in/index.php?title=Pri the underlying equity shares are secured with ority_Sector_Lending_(PSL) a custodian. An Indian investor pays in Indian

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rupees for the IDR where as a shareholder in Formerly interest rate on savings bank allots the issuer’s home country pays in home in all nationalised commercial banks was fixed currency. by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) but now it is Hence, option C is correct. fixed by banks itself individually. 183. Consider the following statements about “Jan 186. Which of the following statement is NOT true Dhan Darshak” and identify the incorrect in respect of Senior Citizen Saving Scheme? statement: A. The scheme was launched in 2004. A. It has been launched as a part of financial B. Age of the senior citizen is 60 years and inclusion (FI) initiative. above B. It has been developed jointly by C. Minimum deposit under the scheme is Rs. Department of Financial Services (DFS) and 1000. National Informatics Centre (NIC). D. Maximum deposit under the scheme is Rs. C. It has been developed solely by National 20 lakh. Informatics Centre (NIC). E. All of the above are incorrect. D. It will help find nearby Financial touch Ans. D points, based on current location The features of Senior Citizen Saving Scheme, Ans. C 2004 Department of Financial Services (DFS), • Scheme was launched in 2004. Ministry of Finance and National Informatics • The scheme is only for senior citizen. Centre (NIC) has jointly developed a mobile • Age of Senior Citizen – 60 years and app called Jan Dhan Darshak as a part of above financial inclusion (FI) initiative. • Min Deposit – Rs. 1000 Some of the salient features of this App • Max Deposit – Rs. 15 lakh are as follows: 187. Recent forecasts on GDP growth by CSO • Find nearby Financial touch points, based on stands at? current location (Branches/ATM/Post offices). A. 6% B. 6.5% • Search by place name. C. 7% D. 7.25% • Search by place name also available with E. 7.5% Voice Interface. Ans. B 184. Which state celebrated its 18th Foundation The forecast released by the Central Statistics Day on 15th November 2018? Office (CSO) assumes that the economy is on A. Uttar Pradesh B. Bihar a recovery path with growth levels at 6.5%. C. Kerala D. Chhattisgarh 188. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued E. Jharkhand the final guidelines suggesting on ‘NSFR’ to Ans. E ensure that banks have sufficient stable Jharkhand state celebrated its 18th sources of funding to finance their activities foundation day on 15th November 2018. over the long term. What is the expanded The Jharkhand state was carved out of the form of ‘NSFR’? southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000. A. Net Stable Funding Return Chief minister Raghubar Das declared B. Net Stable Funding Rate Jharkhand open defecation free (ODF). C. Net Stable Financial Ratio 185. In India the interest rate on savings bank D. Net Stable Funding Ratio accounts in all nationalised commercial banks E. Net Security Fiscal Ratio is fixed by Ans. D A. Union Ministry of Finance NSFR stands for - Net Stable Funding Ratio B. Union Finance Commission * It is defined as the amount of available C. Indian Banks Association stable funding (ASF) relative to the amount of D. Reserve Bank of India required stable funding (RSF). E. All the banks decide individually * It promotes resilience over a longer-term Ans. E time horizon by requiring banks to fund their

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activities with more stable sources of funding Ans. C on an ongoing basis. In terms of Indian Economy, open market * The above ratio should be equal to at least operation refers to an activity of central bank 100 percent on an ongoing basis. to buy or sell government bonds/securities in 189. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana open market which are applied to implement (PMAY), what is the revised housing loan limit monetary policies, so option C is correct. under the Priority Sector Lending (PSL) for 192. With reference to inflation in India, Which of the metropolitan centre? the following statement is correct? A. Rs 30 lakhs B. Rs 40 lakhs A. Controlling the inflation in India is the C. Rs 15 lakhs D. Rs. 10 lakhs responsibility of the government of India only E. Rs 35 lakhs B. The RBI has no role in controlling the Ans. E inflation The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided C. Decreased money circulation helps in to revise the housing loan limits for Priority controlling inflation Sector Lending eligibility from existing 28 lakh D. Increased money circulation helps in rupees to 35 lakh rupees in metropolitan and controlling the inflation from existing 20 lakh rupees to 25 lakh Ans. C rupees in other centres. When inflation becomes very high, RBI 190. AEPS is a way to make financial transactions decreases supply of money by adopting light from a bank account with the help of your monetary policy. biometric authentication. This system neither 193. Who has been appointed as Managing Director requires your signature nor Debit/credit card. (MD) and CEO (Chief executive officer) of UCO What is the expanded form of AEPS? Bank? A. Aadhar Enabled Payment Server A. Ashok Vajpeyi B. Balan Nambiar B. Aadhar Exchange Payment System C. Atul Kumar Goel D. Biswa Sarma C. Account Enabled Payment System E. Uttam Pacharne D. Aadhar Enabled Payment System Ans. C E. Account Enabled Payment Server Atul Kumar Goel has been appointed as Ans. D Managing Director (MD) and CEO (Chief AEPS stands for Aadhar Enabled Payment executive officer) of UCO Bank. System. Earlier, he was executive director of Union Aadhar Enabled Payment System(AEPS) is a Bank of India. way to make financial transactions from the UCO Bank (formerly United Commercial Bank) bank account with the help of your biometric established in 1943 in Kolkata. authentication. This system neither requires 194. Who has been appointed as the managing your signature nor Debit/credit card. director (MD) and chief executive officer One does'nt even need to visit a bank branch (CEO) of ICICI bank? for getting money through the Aadhaar A. TK Sinha B. Pradip Choudhry Enabled Payment System. Rather, it uses C. Sandeep Bakhshi Aadhar Card data for the authentication. It's D. Dinesh Kumar Khara another initiative by the NPCI (National E. KV Kamath Payments Corporation of India) like UPI and Ans. C USSD. ICICI Bank board has elevated Chief 191. In the context of Indian economy, ‘Open Operating Officer (COO) Sandeep Bakhshi as Market Operations’ refers to the new managing director and CEO for five A. borrowing by scheduled banks from the years (until 3rd October 2023). RBI 195. Tagline of Corporation Bank is ____ B. lending by commercial banks to industry A. Relationships beyond Banking and trade B. One Family One Bank C. purchase and sale of government securities C. Together we Prosper by the RBI D. The right relationship is everything D. None of the above E. Prosperity for all

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Ans. E Basel III Accord is global, voluntary Corporation Bank is a public-sector banking regulatory framework have certain reform company headquartered in Mangalore, India. measures that are developed by Basel Its tagline is Prosperity for all. Committee in 2010–11 with an idea to 196. Headquaters of UNESCO is in supervise Banking sector in terms of A. New York B. Bangkok improving risk management, strengthen C. Geneva D. Paris banks’ transparency and disclosures and capabilities to digest shocks appeared from Ans. D financial and economic stress. This confirms UNESCO is a specialised agency of UN which that option B is correct. Option A is incorrect is located in Paris. It is formed on 16 as idea of Basel III Accord is not to develop November 1945, London, United Kingdom. national strategies for conservation and UNESCO has 195 member states and ten sustainable use of biological diversity. Option associate members. Its declared purpose is C is incorrect as idea of Basel III Accord is to contribute to peace and security by related to finance and banking and not reduce promoting international collaboration through greenhouse gas emissions. Option D is educational, scientific, and cultural reforms in incorrect as Basel III Accord is not related to order to increase universal respect for justice, chemical technology transfer of the rule of law, and human rights along with chlorofluorocarbons with harmless chemicals. fundamental freedom proclaimed in the 199. Capital Market is to regulate long-term debt United Nations Charter. and equity shares. What is the further division Hence option D is the right answer. of Capital Market? 197. Which of the following banks are not A. Primary Market and Secondary Market headquartered in Kolkata? B. Secondary Market and Bull Market A. Allahabad Bank C. Bull Market and Bell Market B. UCO Bank D. Primary Market and Government Cash C. United Bank of India Bond Market D. Syndicate Bank E. All of above E. None Ans. A Ans. D There are two types of capital markets- It’s the syndicate bank which is not located in primary and secondary. the Kolkata city. Rather it is located in the The difference between the primary capital university town of Manipal and also was market and the secondary capital market is among the 14 banks which were nationalised that in the primary market, investors buy in 1969. securities directly from the company issuing 198. ‘Basel III Accord’ or simply ‘Basel III’, often them. seen in the news, seeks to while in the secondary market, investors A. develop national strategies for the trade securities among themselves, and the conservation and sustainable use of biological company with the security being traded does diversity usually not participate in the transaction. B. improve banking sector’s ability to deal 200. What is inflation targeting ? with financial and economic stress and A. inflation target for different sectors in the improve risk management economy C. reduce the greenhouse gas emissions but B. inflation range set for long period of the places a heavier burden on developed economy growth countries C. agreement between central government D. transfer technology from developed and RBI for maintaining a inflation band for Countries to poor countries to enable them to five years replace the use of chlorofluorocarbons in D. Both (A) and (C) refrigeration with harmless chemicals E. it is the inflation target set by WTO for all Ans. B developing countries Ans. C

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● Inflation target is set by the Govt. in Loan Agreement and an 80 million Guarantee consultation with RBI, once in every five Agreement for the Efficiency Scale-Up years. Program. To be implemented by EESL, the ● Inflation target– is measured by the program will help scale up the deployment of consumer price index-combined (CPI-C) energy saving measures in residential and ● Inflation target is 4% (+/-) 2% for the public sectors, strengthen EESL's institutional period from August 5, 2016 to March 31, capacity, and enhance its access to 2021. commercial financing. ● If the average inflation is more than the 203. Which of the following banks has become the upper tolerance level of 4% + 2%, that is, India’s first PSU bank to introduce 6%, or less than the lower tolerance level of comprehensive wealth business services for 4%- 2%, that is 2%, for any 3 consecutive its clients? quarters, it would mean a failure to achieve A. Yes Bank B. HDFC Bank the inflation target. C. Bank of India D. State Bank of India ● Where RBI fails to meet the inflation target, E. IDBI Bank it shall set out a report to the Central Ans. D Government stating the reasons for failure to SBI is the first PSU bank in the country to achieve the inflation target; remedial actions introduce comprehensive wealth business proposed to be taken by RBI; and an estimate services for its clients. The bank has re- of the time-period within which the inflation branded its wealth business as "SBI Wealth" target shall be achieved pursuant to timely offering best-in-class personalized banking implementation of proposed remedial actions. and investment services to its elite High Net 201. Which of the following places has been worth Individual (HNI) clients through a declared as the 'cleanest religious place’? dedicated team of relationship managers. A. Mata Vaishnodevi - Katra 204. Who was awarded the first World Agriculture B. Kailapeer – Budha Kedar Prize at the 11th Global Agriculture C. Peergaddi – Devalgarh Leadership Summit in New Delhi? D. Peeran Kaliar – Roorkee A. E. Sidh Bali – Kotdwar B. Raghunath A . Mashelkar Ans. A C. M. S. Swaminathan Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has won the D. prestigious 'cleanest religious place' award at E. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan Safaigiri Summit and Awards 2018 ceremony organized by the India Today Group in Ans. C Mumbai on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Professor M.S. Swaminathan founder of the 202. The Central Government and World Bank have M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation signed loan agreements of $ 300 million for (MSSRF), was awarded the first World India's energy efficiency scale-up program. Agriculture Prize at the 11th Global Which organization will implement this Agriculture Leadership Summit in New Delhi. program? He received the award from Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu at the event hosted by the A. Energy Efficiency Services Limited Indian Council of Food and Agriculture. B. CESC Ltd 205. India’s first ‘smart fence’ pilot project was C. South Asian Association for Regional launched by Union Home Minister Rajnath Cooperation Singh along with which border? D. Indraprastha Power Generation Company A. Bangladesh border Ltd E. National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd B. Myanmar border Ans. A C. China border The Central government and the World Bank D. Nepal border have signed 300-million-dollar loan E. Pakistan border agreements for India Energy Efficiency Scale Ans. E up Program. They signed 220 million dollar

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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is slated Indian table tennis player Ayhika Mukherjee to inaugurate the first ‘smart fence’ pilot has won a silver medal in the under-21 project of the country along the India- women’s singles category of the ITTF Pakistan international border in Jammu and Challenge Belgium Open. Kashmir. The BSF had taken up the initiative She lost to Korea’s Youjin Kim in the final. as part of the comprehensive integrated 209. Centre Government has approved how many border management system. rupees additional assistance to Tamil Nadu 206. Which bank has distributed subsidy of more state from National Disaster Response Fund? than Rs.1100 crores to more than 51,000 A. 1146 Crores B. 100 Crores customers under the Government's flagship C. 580 Crores D. 1010 Crores scheme PMAY (Prime Minister Housing E. None of these Scheme)? Ans. A A. ICICI Bank The Union Government has approved the B. HDFC Bank additional assistance of over 1146 crore rupees C. Punjab National Bank to Tamil Nadu (affected by the cyclone - Gaja) D. State Bank of India from National Disaster Response Fund. E. Bank of India Cyclone 'Gaja' had crossed the Tamil Nadu Ans. B coast early on 16th November 2018. HDFC Ltd has distributed subsidy of more It had claimed 46 lives and left a trail of than Rs.1100 crores to more than 51,000 destruction in over 10 districts, including customers under the Government's flagship Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Puthukottai and scheme PMAY (Prime Minister Housing Thanjavur. Scheme). HDFC has provided loans of over 210. Gaganyaan will be launched by Indian Space ₹9,800 crore under PMAY-CLSS(Credit Research Organisation by which of the Linked Subsidy Scheme) to customers following years? belonging to EWS (Economically Weaker A. 2021 B. 2022 Section), LIG (Low Income Group) and C. 2023 D. 2024 Middle Income Group (MIG) category. E. 2025 207. Who has become the first recipient of the Ans. B Chris Evert Women's Tennis Association Gaganyaan will be launched by Indian Space (WTA) World No.1 Trophy? Research Organisation by 2022. A. Caroline Wozniacki 211. Which state government has launched Rs B. Naomi Osaka 351-crore project for the conservation of Gir C. Serena Williams lions? D. Simona Halep A. Gujarat B. Andhra Pradesh E. Angelique Kerber C. Bihar D. Assam Ans. D E. Uttar Pradesh World number one Simona Halep has become Ans. A the first recipient of the Chris Evert Women's The Gujarat government has launched Rs Tennis Association (WTA) World No.1 Trophy, 351-crore project for the conservation of Gir named after WTA's first-ever world number lions. one, Chris Evert. The project is launched in the backdrop of the 208. Who has won a silver medal in the under-21 Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) outbreak that women’s singles category of the ITTF claimed 23 Asiatic lion lives in their only Challenge Belgium Open? dwelling Gir National park in Saurashtra. A. Ayhika Mukherjee 212. The ECO Niwas Samhita 2018 has been B. Manika Batra launched by which of the following ministry ? C. Mouma Das A. Ministry of Health D. Poulomi Ghatak B. Ministry of Finance E. Ankita Das C. Ministry of Power Ans. A D. Ministry of Home Affairs

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Ans. C C. Maldives D. Indonesia The Ministry of Power has launched the E. Myanmar ECO Niwas Samhita 2018 on 14th Ans. A December, 2018. NITI Aayog in partnership with Perlin, a • It is an Energy Conservation Building Singapore-based AI start up, has launched ‘AI Code for Residential Buildings (ECBC-R). 4 All Global Hackathon’ to further expand the • It was launched on National Energy idea of ‘Artificial Intelligence, AI for All’ Conservation Day 2018. articulated in the National AI Strategy. It • The aim of ECO Niwas Samhita 2018 is to invites developers, students, start-ups and benefit the occupants and the environment by companies to develop AI applications to make promoting energy efficiency in design and significant positive social and economic impact construction of homes, apartments and for India. townships. 216. Which of the following state government has 213. Which of the following organizations has been declared Kuno as a ‘National Park’ with ranked as the world's largest cooperative by inclusion of an area spread along 404.0758 the 'Word Cooperative Monitor' report 2018? sq.km? A. NABARD B. IFFCO A. Rajasthan B. West Bengal C. AIIB D. SIDBI C. Gujarat D. Madhya Pradesh E. SEBI E. Tamil Nadu Ans. B Ans. D Fertilizer major IFFCO, has been ranked as * Madhya Pradesh forest department notify the biggest cooperative in the world by 'Word Kuno as a ‘national park’. Cooperative Monitor' report 2018. The * State government has declared Kuno International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and National Park with inclusion of an area spread the European Research Institute on along 404.0758 sq.km in addition to the Cooperative and Social Enterprises (Euricse) earlier notified area of 344.686 sq km making publish the world cooperative monitor report. a total of 748.7618 sq km area. 214. Which mobile app has been introduced by the * The move is expected to pave way for Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Civil translocation of lions from Gir in Gujarat to Aviation for coffee growers? Kuno. A. Coffee sell B. Coffee friend * The MP forest department had promised to C. Coffee Connect D. Coffee Buyers complete all formal processes of declaring E. Coffee Café Kuno as a ‘national park’ by the end of Ans. C February 2019. Ministry for Commerce & Industry and Civil 217. The Centre has decided to rename three Aviation launched “Coffee Connect” - India islands of Andaman and Nicobar to be coffee field force app and Coffee Krishi renamed after Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. Tharanga - digital mobile extension services The Havelock Island will be renamed as ____. for coffee stakeholders at a function here A. Netaji Subash Chandra Bose island today. The mobile app Coffee Connect has B. Swaraj dweep been developed to ease the work of field C. Shaheed dweep functionaries and to improve the work D. Subhas dweep efficiency. This application provides solution E. Bose dweep by harnessing the power of mobility Ans. B comprising the latest technology in easing the * The Centre has decided to rename three whole process of the field activities like islands of Andaman. digitization of Coffee Growers & Estates with * According to reports, the three islands - Geo Tagging, collecting the Plantation details. Ross Island, Neil Island and Havelock Island 215. In which country NITI Aayog partnership with will be renamed Netaji Subash Chandra Bose the AI (Artificial Intelligence) Startup 'Perlin' island, Shaheed dweep, and Swaraj dweep, to launch ‘AI 4 All Global Hackathon’? respectively. A. Singapore B. Malaysia

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* Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to 220. Who will be the Chief guest at Republic Day make the announcement during his visit to celebrations 2019 in New Delhi? Port Blair on 30 December. A. François Hollande * 30 December 2018 marks the 75th B. Shinzo Abe anniversary of Netaji's visit to the islands. C. Cyril Ramaphosa Note: D. Donald Trump * After the Japanese captured the Andaman E. Imran Khan Island during the time of the Second World Ans. C War, Netaji had hoisted the flag at Port Blair South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will on December 30, 1943. be the Chief Guest at the 2019 Republic Day * This was because he believed that Port Blair celebrations in New Delhi. was the first territory to be freed from British Since 1950, India has been hosting head of rule. state or government of another country as the * Bose had reportedly suggested back then state guest of honour for Republic Day (26th- that the Andaman and Nicobar Islands be January) celebrations in New Delhi. renamed as Shahid and Swaraj Dweep. 221. Which of the following states became the first 218. India’s largest cancer institute ‘National state to launch All India Single Emergency Cancer Institute’ (NCI) has been launched at Number '112’? _____. A. Rajasthan B. Punjab A. Panipat B. Ambala C. Haryana D. Uttarakhand C. Jhajjar D. Rohtak E. Himachal Pradesh E. None of these Ans. E Ans. C * Himachal Pradesh became the first Indian India’s largest cancer institute ‘National state to launch the single emergency number Cancer Institute’ (NCI) has been launched at "112", which will be connected to police, fire, Jhajjar area in Haryana. health and other helpline through the The institute was finalised at a cost of Rs emergency response center (ERC) in the 2,035 crore and the project was approved by state. the cabinet committee in 2013. * Under this project, an Emergency Response The hospital will be fully functional by Centre (ERC) has been established in Shimla December 2020. along with 12 district command centres 219. What is the name of the Samadhi of Atal (DCCs), covering the entire state. Bihari Vajpayee which was dedicated to the * The '112 India' mobile app will be Nation on the 94th birth Anniversary of the subsequently rolled out in all states and UTsto former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee? help people across the country access the A. Swaraj Atal B. Sachey Atal unified emergency services. C. Satya Atal D. Sadaiv Atal 222. Which of the following ministry has launched E. None of these National Festival for Children of Child Care Ans. D Institutions (CCIs) ‘Hausla 2018’? * Sadaiv Atal, the Samadhi of Atal Bihari A. Ministry of Women and Child Development Vajpayee was dedicated to the Nation on the B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry birth Anniversary of the former Prime Minister C. Ministry of Earth Sciences Atal Bihari Vajpayee. D. Ministry of External Affairs * On 25th December 2018 the President Ram E. Ministry of Civil Aviation Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Ans. A Modi dedicated late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Ministry of Women and Child Development memorial Sadaiv Atal at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal has inaugurated the four-day National Festival to the nation. for Children of Child Care Institutions (CCIs) * Sadaiv (always) Atal memorial will be ‘Hausla 2018’ in New Delhi. managed by a trust headed by Lok Sabha The theme for the event is 'child safety'. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.

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The objective of the event was to provide a 226. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Sardar national platform to the children from CCIs to Vallabhbhai Patel's memorial on his 143rd showcase their talent, realise their hidden birth anniversary in which of the following talents and to take it forward in their lives. districts of Gujarat? 223. Which of the following state governments has A. Gandhinagar B. Valsad started ‘Mo bus’ service? C. Narmada D. Mahisagar A. Punjab B. Kerala E. Rajkot C. Odisha D. Arunachal Pradesh Ans. C E. Sikkim PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's memorial on his 143rd Ans. C birth anniversary in Gujarat's Narmada Odisha government has started a new fleet of district. Called the Statue of Unity, the bronze 125 'Mo bus' service. The newly formed sculpture is the world's tallest statue Capital Region Urban Transport will run the measuring 600 feet (182m). Mo Bus service. The buses will connect 227. According to latest Canadian Cancer Society Bhubaneswar to Puri, Konark and Cuttack. Report, what is India’s rank, in terms of the 224. Which of the following bank has designed and largest pictorial warning on cigarette packs developed PaiSA portal for quicker processing with 85% of both sides of the packets of loans under the Deendayal Antyodaya covered? Yojana? A. 2nd B. 5th A. Punjab National Bank C. 11th D. 15th B. Vijaya Bank E. 17th C. Dena Bank Ans. B D. Allahabad Bank The Cigarette Package Health Warnings: E. None of these International Status Report’ was released Ans. D recently by the Canadian Cancer Society The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban which documents global progress on plain Affairs has launched the ‘PAiSA’ - Portal for packaging. India has been ranked fifth in the Affordable Credit and Interest Subvention listing of countries that have pictorial health Access, a centralised electronic platform for warning on tobacco products. It has ranked quicker processing of loans under the 206 countries and territories on the size of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban their health warnings on cigarette packages, and lists countries and territories that require Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM). graphic picture warnings. The web platform was designed and 228. The Vigilance Awareness Week observed developed by Allahabad Bank. across the country from 29th October to 3 225. Which of the following ministry is celebrating November to promote probity in public life its first Naturopathy Day across the country? and achieve a corruption-free society. What is A. Ministry of Home Affairs the theme for this event? B. Ministry of Food Processing Industries A. Eradicate Corruption – Build A New India C. Ministry of Environment B. End corruption - Create a New India D. Ministry of Human Resource Development C. Corruption Free India - A New India E. Ministry of AYUSH D. No Corruption - Dream of a New India Ans. E E. Corruption is To Be Eradicated – To Create The AYUSH Ministry is celebrating its first A New India Naturopathy Day across the country. Ans. A More than 1,000 Naturopathy specialist The Vigilance Awareness Week will be doctors from all over the country participated observed across the country to promote in the event, which was organised by probity in public life and achieve a corruption- International Naturopathy Organisation in free society. The theme of the week this year association with Ministry of AYUSH. is, 'Eradicate Corruption - Build A New India'.

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229. Which national campaign was launched by the three-tier safety governance structure with government of India on the World Food Day in the “zero accident” vision comprising “zero which a pan-India cycle rally is being human injury” and “zero fire”. organized to sensitize people about eating 232. The 2018 Vishwa Shanti Ahimsa Sammelan safe food and be healthy? (VSAS) was started in which of the following A. Swasth India Swasth people states? B. Swasth Rahega Bharat A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra C. Swasth Bharat Yatra C. Madhya Pradesh D. Karnataka D. Swasth Bharat ek Chunauti E. Jharkhand E. Swasth Bharat Viksit Bharat Yatra Ans. B Ans. C The three-day Vishwa Shanti Ahimsa The government launched a national Sammelan was started at Mangi Tungi in campaign 'Swasth Bharat Yatra' on the World Nashik district of Maharashtra. Food Day under which a pan-India cycle rally 233. Alia Bhatt has been appointed as the brand is being organized to sensitize people about ambassador of which company? eating safe food and be healthy. The Food A. Active.ai B. AEON Learning Safety and Standards Authority of India C. ALTBalaji D. Uber Eats (FSSAI) is leading this campaign where about E. GoCoop 7,500 cyclists are expected to participate in Ans. D over 18,000 km relay cycle rally travelling Uber Eats has appointed actor Alia Bhatt as its across six tracks through almost every state brand ambassador in India. India is the first and UT over 100 days to propagate a powerful country for Uber Eats globally where the message 'Eat Right India'. company has appointed a brand ambassador. 230. Which of the following Indian state will host 234. Which of the following special homes for 1000 the 36th National Games? widows was set up by the Ministry of Women A. Jharkhand B. Madhya Pradesh & Child Development under ‘Swadhar Greh C. Goa D. Punjab Scheme’? E. None of these A. Krishna Vihar B. Krishna Kutir Ans. C C. Radha Krishna Ashram The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) formally D. Radha Kunj awarded the rights to host the 36th National E. Krishna Van Games to Goa. Ans. B Note: The National Games of India comprises Krishna Kutir is a special home for 1000 various disciplines in which sportsmen from widow set up by the Ministry of Women & the different states of India participate against Child Development under Swadhar Greh each other. scheme of the Ministry and is the largest ever 231. Which of the following companies has been facility of its kind created by a government awarded the ‘National Safety Award’ by organization. The widows’ home has been Ministry of Labour and Employment, constructed by the WCD Ministry to mitigate Government of India? the plight of widows living in pathetic A. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd condition in Vrindavan. Krishna Kutir has been B. Force Motors constructed on 1.4 hectare of land through C. Hero MotoCorp Ltd. National Building Construction Corporation D. Tata Motors Limited (NBCC) at a cost of 57.48 Crores with a E. Ashok Leyland capacity of 1000 inmates. Ans. A 235. launched which of the following Maruti Suzuki has been awarded the ‘National projects to publish online content to Indian Safety Award’ by Ministry of Labour and publishers of regional languages, without Employment, Government of India. The award facing the hassle of selling printed copies? is for excellence in industrial safety in the A. Simple Write B. Lekhak automobile category in performance year C. Navlekha D. Lekha - Jokha 2016. Maruti Suzuki has developed a robust E. Gyan – Ganga

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Ans. C D. Manushi chhillar Google has launched a platform for Indian E. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters language publishers to digitize their content, Ans. C at the annual Google for India event held in Mexico’s Vanessa Poncede Leon has won the New Delhi. This initiative is called Navlekha, a coveted Miss World 2018 (68th edition) crown word derived from Sanskrit meaning “a new at a grand event in China. way to write.” The initiative is expected to Nicolene Limsnukan of Thailand was named make it easy for print publishers to create first runner-up. mobile-friendly web content. India’s Anukreethy Vas (Tamil Nadu) failed to 236. Which of the following languages has become make a mark at the pageant as she could not the first tribal language of India to get its even make it to the top 30. Wikipedia version? Note: Manushi Chhillar won the Miss World A. Assamese B. Manipuri title in 2017. C. Santhali D. Chakma 239. Which of the following Institute’s researchers E. Bhili have devised a Decision Support System Ans. C (DSS) to help maximise the number of LPG Santali languages has become the first Tribal connections in Below Poverty Level (BPL) language of India to get its Wikipedia version. households in the 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Santali is a tribal language primarily spoken in Yojana (PMUY)'? India, Bangladesh and Nepal. The initiative to A. IIT Kharagpur B. IIT Kanpur get a Santali edition for Wikipedia, began six C. IIT Delhi D. IIT Roorkee years ago, in 2012. Santali is written in Ol E. IIT Bombay Chiki script and spoken by 6.4 million people, Ans. A according to the 2001 census, in India alone IIT Kharagpur researchers have devised a and its speakers live mostly in Jharkhand, decision support system to help maximise the West Bengal, Odisha and Assam. LPG connections in Below Poverty Line (BPL) 237. Which of the following ministries has launched households in the 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala 'Niryat Mitra' to provide the wide range of Yojana (PMUY)'. It is a computer-based information of international trade? programme that helps in making sound A. Ministry of Home Affairs rational decisions using mathematical B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry programming and operation research C. Ministry of Railways techniques.Implemented by the Ministry of D. Ministry of External Affairs Petroleum and Natural Gas through its Oil E. Ministry of Civil Aviation Marketing Companies. It’s aimed to provide Ans. B five crore LPG connections by 2019 to The Union Minister Suresh Prabhu has BPL families with the support of Rs 1,600 to launched mobile app 'Niryat Mitra' to provides each family. The government has recently the wide range of information required to revised the target to eight crore LPG undertake international trade right from the connections by 2020. policy provisions for export and import, 240. Which place has become the 23rd district of applicable GST rate, available export Arunachal Pradesh? incentives, tariff, preferential tariff, market A. Kakching B. Moreh access requirements – SPS and TBT C. Shi Yomi D. Mayang measures. E. None of these The app has been developed by the Ans. C Federation of Indian Export Organisations Shi Yomi has become the 23rd district of (FIEO), the largest exporters’ organisation in Arunachal Pradesh. the country. Two more districts (Pakke-Kesang and Lepa 238. Who has won the title of Miss World 2018? Rada) will be formally inaugurated in the state A. Nicolene Limsnukan within taking the total to 25. B. Stephanie hill In August 2018, Arunachal Pradesh C. Vanessa Poncede Leon Legislative assembly has passed Arunachal

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Pradesh Re-Organisation of Districts Under the programme, an ITI student will be (Amendment) Bill, 2018 for the creation of entitled to get financial assistance worth Rs three new districts. 23,600 and a diploma student will get 241. Which of the following state government has assistance worth Rs 26,300 per annum. approved the implementation of ‘Sashakt 244. Where was the second Global Renewable Mahila Yojna’ in the state with a vision to Energy Investment Meeting and Expo empower rural women by providing them an (Reinvestment-2018) organized in Uttar interface for organisation and socio-economic Pradesh ? development? A. Lucknow B. Kanpur A. Kerala C. Varanasi D. Greater Noida B. Assam Ans. D C. Arunachal Pradesh The Second Global Renewable Energy D. Telangana Investment Meeting and Expo E. Himachal Pradesh (REINVEST- 2018) was organised by Ans. E Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in The Himachal Pradesh government has Noida from October 3 to 5,2018. approved the implementation of Sashakt • It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Mahila Yojna in the state with a vision to Narendra Modi. empower rural women by providing them an • The last IORA Renewable Energy interface for organisation and socio-economic Ministerial Meeting was held in January development. This scheme will empower rural 2014 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. women by providing an interface for socio- • IORA members include India, Australia, economic development.This scheme connects Iran, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, South rural women with the opportunities of Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Sri Lanka, sustainable livelihood and will also improve Tanzania, Bangladesh, Singapore, Mauritius, their skills by providing training. Madagascar, UAE, Yemen, Seychelles, 242. Which Indian state has won the FAO’s Future Somalia, Comoros and Oman. Policy Gold Award 2108 for 100% organic 245. Which state government has launched its own farming? food security scheme to benefit the 25 lakh A. Punjab B. Sikkim poor people who were left out of the National C. West Bengal D. Himachal Pradesh Food Security Act (NFSA). E. Uttar Pradesh A. Maharashtra B. Manipur Ans. B C. Meghalaya D. Mizoram The small Himalayan state ‘Sikkim’ has won E. Odisha this year's UN Food and Agriculture Ans. E Organisation's Future Policy for Gold Award The Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has for its achievement in becoming the world's launched its own food security scheme to first totally organic agriculture state. benefit the 25 lakh poor people who were left 243. Which of the following states has launched out of the National Food Security Act (NFSA). 'Nirman Kusuma' scheme to provide financial Under the scheme, the beneficiaries will get 5 assistance to the children of the construction kg of rice per person per month at the rate of workers? Rs 1 per kg, the same as availed by people A. Uttar Pradesh B. Odisha covered under the National Food Security Act, C. Tamil Nadu D. Jharkhand 2013 E. Bihar 246. Nahid Afrin has been appointed as the first Ans. B 'Youth Advocate' of the northeastern region Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has by the UNICEF to fight for child rights. She launched 'Nirman Kusuma' programme to belongs to which state? provide financial assistance to the children of A. Madhya Pradesh B. Tripura the construction workers for their technical C. Assam D. Meghalaya education in the state. E. Mizoram Ans. C

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Popular singer Nahid Afrin of Assam has been E. Niladri Kumar appointed as the first 'Youth Advocate' of the Ans. B northeastern region by the UNICEF to fight for • Renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, who child rights. The UNICEF engages 'Youth has designed the Statue of Unity in Narmada Advocates' to harness their voice as agents of district in Gujarat has been selected for the change in society. prestigious 2016 Tagore Award by the Union 247. Which of the following universities have Ministry of Culture. developed a web-based tool to help monitor • Sh. Rajkumar Singhajit Singh (doyen of the prevalence of fake news on social media Manipuri dance) has been selected for the platforms like Facebook and Twitter? prestigious 2014 Tagore Award. A. Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Chhayanaut (cultural organization of B. Stanford University Bangladesh) has been selected for the C. University of Oxford prestigious 2015 Tagore Award. D. University of Michigan • The award was instituted by the government E. California Institute of Technology during the commemoration of the 150th birth Ans. D anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore in 2011. Scientists have developed a web-based tool to • It was conferred first on sitar maestro help monitor the prevalence of fake news on Pandit . social media platforms like Facebook and • It carries an award prize of Rs 1 crore, a Twitter. Developed by researchers at the citation in a scroll and a plaque. University of Michigan in the US, the tool uses 250. Who has been honored with the 19th Lal a Platform Health Metric called the Iffy Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence Quotient, which draws data from two external in Public Administration for year 2018? entities: NewsWhip and Media Bias/Fact A. Fali S. Nariman Checker. B. Amrendra Narayan Singh 248. Which of the following Indian movies has won C. Rehamat Ali Khan the 2018 ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal ? D. Karan V. Singh A. Kedarnath E. Asif Ahmed B. The Road Ans. A C. Walking with the wind Fali S. Nariman been honored with the 19th D. Water Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Ans. C Excellence in Public Administration for year The Ladakhi movie, “Walking With The 2018. The award was instituted in 1999 by Lal Wind” won ICFT (The International Council Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management in for Film, Television and Audio-visual memory of India’s second Prime Minister Lal Communication) UNESCO Gandhi Medal Bahadur Shastri. Award at the IFFI 2018 which concluded 251. Which of the following ‘Word’ has been recently. declared the People's Word of the Year 2018 • Out of the 12 films nominated for same, two by the UK’s Cambridge Dictionary? were from India, the other being Baaram. It A. Cart abandonment is a tamil film. B. Gender gap • “Walking With The Wind” which was C. No-platforming screened at the Panorama section. D. Ecocide • It was directed by Praveen Morchhale. E. Nomophobia 249. Who has been selected for the prestigious Ans. E 2016 Tagore Award by the Union Ministry of * The UK’s Cambridge Dictionary had declared Culture? the word ‘Nomophobia’ as the People’s Word A. Chhayanaut of 2018. B. Ram Vanji Sutar * 'Nomophobia' refers to the fear or worry C. Rajkumar Singhajit Singh at the idea of being without your mobile D. Anoushka Shankar phone or unable to use it.

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252. Exercise ‘Konkan 18’ is the annual bilateral C. The Family and Diabetes maritime exercise between Indian Navy and D. Healthy Living and Diabetes the Royal Navy was held in which state? E. Protect Our Future A. Maharashtra B. West Bengal Ans. C C. Goa D. Tamil Nadu • Every year November 14 is observed as the E. None of these World Diabetes Day. Ans. C • The theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 and * The annual bilateral maritime exercise 2019 is The Family and Diabetes. “KONKAN 18” was held between the Indian • Over 425 million people are currently living Navy and the Royal Navy from Nov 28 to Dec with diabetes. 6, 2018 in Goa. • The day is observed to spread and raise 253. Who has been honoured with the awareness and to provide affordable care to International Federation of Film Producers all. Associations (FIAPF) Award at the 12th Asia • World Diabetes Day was first introduced in Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) in Brisbane? 1991 and founded by both the International A. Nandita Das B. Justin Gatlin Diabetes Federation and the World Health C. Rozle Prezelj D. Lamine Diack Organization. E. Sebastian Coe 256. Who has received Press Council's Raja Ram Ans. A Mohan Roy Award 2018? Filmmaker Nandita Das has been honoured A. Marya Shakil B. N Ram with the International Federation of Film C. Shreya Ghoshal D. Satyendra Murli Producers Associations (FIAPF) Award at the E. 12th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) in Ans. B Brisbane. Veteran journalist and Hindu publishing group Nandita Das started her career as an actor in chairman N. Ram has been chosen for the films like "1947 Earth", "Fire" and "Hazaar prestigious Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award, Chaurasi Ki Maa". presented by the Press Council of India. She made her directorial debut with the N Ram is the Chairman of the Hindu critically-acclaimed feature "Firaaq". Publishing Group. 254. Senior BJP leader Ananth Kumar passed away 257. The 10th edition of Women's World Boxing on 12th Nov 2018. He was the Union Minister championship begins in ____. of which portfolio? A. Kuala Lumpur B. Bangkok A. Minister of Information and Broadcasting C. Delhi D. Dhaka B. Minister of Rural Development E. Beijing C. Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Ans. C Enterprises • The Women's World Boxing Championships D. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs begin in Delhi on 15th November 2018. E. Minister of Civil Aviation • This tenth edition of the tournament is set Ans. D to be the biggest ever as more than 300 * Senior BJP leader and Union Parliamentary boxers from 72 countries will be taking part. Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar passed away in • The highlight of 10th edition will be that new Bengaluru. He was suffering from cancer. countries—Scotland, Malta, Bangladesh, * He was the six-time member of parliament Cayman Islands, DR Congo, Mozambique, from Bengaluru South Lok Sabha Sierra Leone and Somalia—are making their constituency. debut. 255. Every year November 14 is observed as the 258. Which of the following state has celebrated World Diabetes Day. What is the theme of the 63rd foundation day on 1st November 2018? 2018 World Diabetes Day? A. Bihar B. Rajasthan A. Eyes on Diabetes C. Punjab D. Delhi B. Women and diabetes - Our right to a E. Madhya Pradesh healthy future Ans. E

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Madhya Pradesh celebrated its 63rd 262. Who has been honoured with the IFFI special Foundation Day in all the districts of the state award for his lifetime contribution to Indian with traditional pride and grandeur. cinema? Madhya Pradesh was founded on November 1, A. Kasinathuni Viswanath 1956, and now is the second largest Indian B. state in size with an area of 3 Lakh 8 C. Salim Khan thousand sq. km. D. 259. The 33rd ASEAN summit 2018 was held in ____. E. Krishan Sikand A. Thailand B. Malaysia Ans. C C. Vietnam D. Singapore Veteran writer Salim Khan will be honoured E. Indonesia with the IFFI special award for his lifetime Ans. D contribution to Indian cinema. * The 33rd edition of the ASEAN Summit was He got a cash prize of 10 lakh rupees, a held in Singapore. certificate and a shawl at the closing * In 2019, the 34th edition of the ASEAN ceremony of International Film Festival of Summit will be held in Thailand. India in Goa. 260. Which Indian wrestler has secured the 263. Who has won the gold medal in the Sabre number one rank in the world in the 65kg event in the Senior Commonwealth Fencing category? Championship 2018 in Canberra? A. Yogeshwar Dutt A. Arianna Errigo B. Jinder Mahal B. Bhavani Devi C. Amanpreet Singh Randhawa C. Valentina Vezzali D. Bajrang Punia D. Giovanna Trillini E. Saurav Gurjar E. None of these Ans. D Ans. B Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has secured a India's Bhavani Devi (first Indian) has won new high in his career by achieving the the gold medal in the Sabre event in the number one rank in the world in the 65kg Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championship category. He was placed atop the ranking 2018 in Canberra, Australia. table with 96 points in the UWW list. She defeated England's Emily Ruaux 15-12 in 261. Which team won the 2018 Women's World the final. Twenty20 title? 264. Which state government approved a proposal A. Pakistan B. Australia to convert decommissioned carrier INS Viraat C. India D. England into a floating museum on 1 October, 2018 ? E. New Zealand A. Maharashtra B. Tamilanadu Ans. B C. Uttar Pradesh D. Goa Australia beats England by 8 wickets to win the 2018 T20 World Cup final on 25th Ans. A November 2018. The Maharashtra state cabinet on 1 • The final match was held at Antigua. October, 2018 cleared the decks for the • It is Australia's fourth title after they Navy’s longest-serving aircraft carrier, “INS were crowned champions in 2010, 2012 and Viraat”, now retired, to be converted into 2014 . India’s first-ever moored maritime museum- cum-marine adventure Centre. • The 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 was hosted in the West Indies from 9 to 24 * The ship is the world’s oldest aircraft November 2018. carrier, according to the Indian Navy, which • It was the sixth edition of the ICC bought it in 1986 and recommissioned it a Women's T20 World Cup. year later. * At present, Viraat is at Mumbai’s Naval dockyard after its decommissioning in 2017.

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265. Which of the following states hosted the 5th 268. Great Britain hockey team lifted the 2018 National Summit on Good and Replicable Sultan of Johor Cup by defeating which of the Practices and Innovations in Public Health following teams? Care Systems? A. Australia B. Japan A. Punjab B. Assam C. France D. New Zealand C. Uttar Pradesh D. Haryana E. India E. Bihar Ans. E Ans. B Great Britain lifted the 2018 Sultan of Johor Cup. In Johor Bahru, Malaysia today, Great Sarbanand Sonowal (Assam Chief Minister) and J P Nadda(Union Health Minister) jointly Britain defeated India 3-2 in the final. The 2018 Sultan of Johor Cup will be the eighth inaugurated the three-day 5th National edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup. The other Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Care Systems at teams in the tournament were Japan, Kaziranga in Assam. Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand. 269. What is the capital and currency of The main objective of the Summit is to share Azerbaijan? and learn the good practices and innovations being implemented by several states and A. Accra,Cedi B. Baku,Manat organizations for the betterment of the health C. Pyongyang,Won D. Moscow, Ruble sector. E. None of these 266. Who has been appointed as the India’s Ans. B Ambassador to the UN Conference on Baku is the capital and Manat is the currency Disarmament, Geneva? of Azerbaijan. A. Saroj Dube Note:- Azerbaijan is a country in the Transcaucasian region, situated at the B. Pankaj Sharma crossroads of Southwest Asia and C. Manwender Singh Southeastern Europe. D. Raman Singh 270. What was the theme of Global Agriculture E. None of these Leadership Summit 2018? Ans. B A. Youth: The Next Wave for Change Pankaj Sharma has been appointed as the B. Securing our common future India’s Ambassador to the UN Conference on C. Connecting Farmers to Market Disarmament, Geneva. D. Turning Vision into Reality for a Dynamic Note: The Conference on Disarmament (CD) Relations is not formally a United Nations (UN) E. None of these organization. It is linked to the UN through a Ans. C personal representative of the UN Secretary- The theme of the Global Agriculture General. Leadership Summit 2018 was 'Connecting 267. Former IIT (K) Professor G.D. Agarwal passed Farmers to Market'. away after a heart attack in Rishikesh, In the meeting, several issues to double Uttarakhand. He was associated with farmers’ income by 2022 were discussed. ______. 271. Which of the following countries hosted the A. Journalism B. Sports 17th council of Heads of Government (CHG) C. Politics D. Novelist meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation E. Environmentalist Organization? Ans. E A. India B. Russia C. Kazakhstan D. Tajikistan Environmentalist G.D. Agarwal passed away after a heart attack in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. E. None of these Ans. D Former IIT-Kanpur professor Mr. Agarwal was on a fast for the last 111 days demanding a The union External Affairs Minister (EAM) clean Ganga. participated in the 17th Council of Heads of Government (CHG)

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meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati Organization in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. (VIBHA). The SCO CHG meeting is a forum that enables 275. Which state government launched two India to engage with SCO member countries schemes i.e. Chief Minister's Sashakt Kisan and Observer states of Afghanistan, Belarus, Yojana (CMSKY) and the Chief Ministers Krishi Iran and Mongolia. Samuh Yojana (CMKSY) for farmers to 272. Who has recently been appointed as the increase production and their income? Solicitor General of India? A. Sikkim B. Arunachal Pradesh A. Pinky Anand B. Manoj Sinha C. Assam D. Manipur C. Ranjit Kumar D. Tushar Mehta E. Tripura E. P S Narsimha Ans. B Ans. D Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Minister Senior Advocate Tushar Mehta has been launched two schemes for farmers to increase appointed as the new Solicitor General of production and their income. The two India (till 30th June 2020). schemes are the Chief Minister's Sashakt The Solicitor General of India is the 2nd Kisan Yojana (CMSKY) and the Chief Ministers highest ranking law officer of the government. Krishi Samuh Yojana (CMKSY). It’s aimed at The top ranking law officer of the government fulfilling the vision of the Prime Minister is the Attorney General of India. Narendra Modi to double farmer's income by 273. What is the theme of International Day of the 2022. Girl Child (IDGC),2018? 276. Which of the following country has lifted the A. innovating for girl's education under-19 Asia Cup title 2018? B. Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh Cycle of Violence C. India D. Nepal C. EmPOWER Girls: Before, during and after E. Afghanistan crises Ans. C D. Girls' Progress = Goals India beat Sri Lanka by 144 runs to clinch the E. With Her: A Skilled GirlForce Under-19 Asia Cup 2018 title (7th edition) in Ans. E Dhaka, Bangladesh. The theme of 2018 International Day of the Eight teams participated in the tournament, Girl Child (IDGC) is “With Her: A Skilled including 5 full members and three qualifiers. GirlForce ". 277. Who has been named as the International The International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Cricketer of is observed every year across the world on the Year? 11th October (7th- edition) to recognize girls’ A. Mithali Raj B. Deepti Sharma rights and challenges girls face around the C. Megan Schutt D. Smriti Mandhana world. E. Heather Knight 274. Which of the following cities hosted the India Ans. D International Science Festival (IISF) 2018? India's Smriti Mandhana was crowned A. Kolkata B. Patna women's cricketer of the year by the sport's C. Chennai D. Lucknow world governing body International Cricket E. Mumbai Council. Ans. D 278. Which of the following Indian has been The India International Science Festival (IISF) awarded the UN Champions of the Earth 2018 was held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Award 2018? Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh). A. Aamir Khan The theme of this year's festival was ‘science B. Amitabh Bachchan for transformation’. C. Narendra Modi IISF 2018 was organized by the Ministry of D. Sachin Tendulkar Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth E. Sushma Swaraj Ans. C

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded with Times Person of the Year is an annual issue of the prestigious UN's (United Nations) Highest the United States news magazine Time. Environmental Award for championing the 282. Who has been nominated as new president of International Solar Alliance. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) The award also recognizes the efforts for Society and Chairman of Governing Council? promoting new areas of co-operation on A. D P Agrawal environmental action. B. Sandeep Bakhshi 279. What is the theme of the 2018 International C. P C Hota Day of Older Persons? D. Rajni Razdan A. Take a Stand Against Ageism B. Rights of Older Persons E. Brijendra Pal Singh C. Celebrating Older Human Rights Ans. E Champions The Information and Broadcasting Ministry D. Ageng in the new millennium nominated Brijendra Pal Singh as the new E. Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a president of Film and Television Institute of Society for All India (FTII) Society and Chairman of Ans. C Governing Council. The theme of the 2018 commemoration is The Film and Television Institute of India "Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions". (FTII) is an autonomous institute under the The International Day of Older Persons is Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of observed on 1st October every year to raise the Government of India. awareness about issues affecting the elderly, 283. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the such as senescence and elder abuse. coffee table book 'Timeless Laxman' on 280. Who has been sworn in as the 46th Chief December 18, 2018. This book is based on Justice of India? the famous cartoonist ____. A. Justice J S Khehar A. O. V. Vijayan B. Justice B. Kutty Nair C. Justice C. Harish Chandra Shukla D. Justice P. N. Bhagwati D. R. K. Laxman E. Justice Yogesh Kumar Sabharwal E. Mario Miranda Ans. C Ans. D Justice Ranjan Gogoi has been sworn in as CJI The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra (46th) on October 3, 2018. Modi, released the coffee table book "Timeless The (CJI) is the head of Laxman" on 18 December, 2018. It is based the judiciary of India and the Supreme Court on the famous cartoonist R. K. Laxman. He of India. was known for his prestigious cartoon of 'The Article 124 of the Common Man'. provides for the manner of appointing judges 284. Who has been appointed as Indian to the Supreme Court. ambassador to United States recently? 281. Which of the following Saudi journalist has A. Susan Rice been named as the Time magazine’s ‘Person B. Navtej Sarna of the Year’? A. Jamal Khashoggi B. Ahmad Albarqi C. Nikki Haley C. Sabria Jawhar D. Hissa Hilal D. Harsh Vardhan Shringla E. Weam Al Dakheel E. Rosemary DiCarlo Ans. A Ans. D Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been The Union Government has appointed Harsh named the Time magazine’s ‘Person of the Vardhan Shringla (1984-batch Indian Year’ alongside several other journalists. Foreign Service) as the next Ambassador of Journalist Khashoggi was murdered in October India to the United States. 2018 at his country’s Istanbul consulate.

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285. Who among the following former cricketer has Ans. B been appointed as the coach of Women’s * Niti Aayog CEO released the Second Delta Cricket Team of India on 20th December Ranking of the Aspirational Districts 2018? Programme. A. Sachin Tendulkar * The ranking details the incremental B. Kapil Dev progress achieved by the districts during June C. WV Raman to October this year across six key D. Ramesh Powar development sectors. Ans. C List of most improvement district are as WV Raman(Woorkeri Venkat Raman) has follow: been appointed as the next coach of the * Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu Indian women’s team. topped the list of the most improvement • It was announced on 20th December, district. 2018. * Nuapada district in Odisha ranked second. • He has also worked alongside Rahul Dravid * Siddarthnagar in Uttar Pradesh ranked with the Indian Under-19 squad just third. recently. * Bihar's Aurangabad ranked fourth. • He has also served as a batting consultant * Koraput in Odisha ranked fifth in the list of for IPL franchises Kings XI Punjab & the most improvement district. Kolkata Knight Riders. 288. Which of the following cities hosted the 24th 286. What was the theme of National Consumer meeting of Conference of Parties (COP-24) to Day 2018 ? the United Nations Framework Convention on A. Consumer first Climate Change (UNFCCC)? B. Timely Disposal of Consumer Complaints A. Hangzhou B. Beijing C. Bargaining is a consumer right C. Johannesburg D. Katowice D. Buy with care E. Moscow Ans. B Ans D The theme of National Consumer Day 2018 The 24th meeting of Conference of Parties is “Timely Disposal of Consumer (COP-24) to the United Nations Framework Complaints”. Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has • National Consumer Day observed on begun at Katowice, Poland (2-14th Dec 2018). December 24. The Conference ‘COP-24’ is very significant as • The objective is to highlight the importance it is expected to finalise guidelines for of the consumer movement and the need to implementation of the Paris Agreement make every consumer more aware of their adopted in 2016. rights and responsibilities. 289. Noted agriculturalist Jayaraman passed away. • On this day the Consumer Protection Act, He was the pioneered of the protection and 1986 was enacted. propagation of indigenous paddy varieties in • The Act aims to provide consumers with ____. effective safeguards against different types of A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala exploitation. C. Odisha D. Punjab 287. According to the Niti Aayog Second Delta E. Uttar Pradesh Ranking of the Aspirational Districts Ans. A Programme, which among the following Noted agriculturalist Jayaraman passed away districts topped the list of the most in Chennai. He was the pioneered of the improvement district? protection and propagation of indigenous A. Nuapada, Odisha paddy varieties in Tamil Nadu. B. Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu Jayaraman has been credited with C. Siddarthnagar, Uttar Pradesh documenting and protecting more than 170 D. Aurangabad, Bihar paddy varieties. E. Koraput, Odisha

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His diligent work in the field of protecting the bears and other wild animals in zoos, gene prototypes of indigenous paddy varieties sanctuaries and rescue centres. won him the National Award in 2015 and a 293. Which of the following state government has state award in 2011. announced to hike the health insurance 290. Food and Agriculture organisation (FAO) coverage from 2-lacs to 5-lac rupees a year? Council approves India’s proposal to observe A. Tamil Nadu B. Uttar Pradesh an International Year of Millets in which year? C. Haryana D. Odisha A. 2021 B. 2022 E. Gujarat C. 2023 D. 2024 Ans. A E. 2019 Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Ans. C Palaniswamy has announced the hike of * Food and Agriculture organisation (FAO) health insurance coverage from two lakh Council has approved the proposal of India to rupees to 5 lakh rupees a year (under observe an International Year of Millets in Centre’s Ayushman Bharat scheme). 2023. The decision will benefit 1.58 crore families in * This proposal has been approved at the the state. 160th session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Council being held in 294. Which cities hosted the Asia Pacific Summit- Rome. Millets consists of jowar, bajra, ragi 2018? and minor millets together termed as nutri- A. Dhaka B. Male cereals. C. Kathmandu D. Islamabad * This proposal will enhance global awareness E. None of these to bring back these nutri-cereals to the plate, Ans. C for food and nutrition security. Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has 291. Kannur International Airport (KIAL) is located inaugurated the two-day Asia Pacific Summit- in ______. 2018 in Kathmandu, Nepal. A. Madhya Pradesh B. Kerala The theme of Summit is "Addressing the C. Rajasthan D. Tamil Nadu Critical Challenges of Our Time: E. Maharashtra Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity, and Ans. B Universal Values". Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan in the 295. Which among the following states launched presence of Minister of Civil Aviation, Suresh the 'Bharat Ratna Atal Bihar Vajpayee Prabhu has Inaugurated the Kannur International Schools' for rural students? International Airport (KIAL) in Kerala. A. Madhya Pradesh B. Gujarat The Integrated Passenger Terminal and Air C. Uttar Pradesh D. Maharashtra Traffic Control building was designed by premier public sector consultancy agency E. Bihar KITCO India. Ans. D 292. Which of the following Cities hosted the * Maharashtra state government has International conference on bears? launched the 'Bharat Ratna Atal Bihar A. Pune B. Bhopal Vajpayee International Schools' for rural C. Visakhapatnam D. Chennai students. E. Agra * The school is affiliated to the Maharashtra Ans. E International Education Board (MIEB), in The first time, more than 80 delegates from which 13 Zilla Parishad Schools will join 11 countries are participating in a four-day initially with the curriculum in the students' International conference on bears being mother tongue. organized in Agra (Uttar Pradesh). * The MIEB has been set up by the state The objective of the conference to share government to achieve higher education knowledge on principles of the welfare of standards of global standards in the state.

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296. Which of the following states has launched https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/2- ‘Bhuseva’ and ‘Bhudaar’ web portal to provide more-tiger-reserves-soon-in- security to the land records of farmers? uttarakhand/article17430981.ece A. Punjab B. Bihar 299. Who will be the first country in the world to C. Uttar Pradesh D. Gujarat make all public transportation free (by E. Andhra Pradesh summer 2019)? Ans. E A. Japan B. USA Andhra Pradesh Government has launched C. Luxembourg D. Canada ‘Bhuseva’ and ‘Bhudaar’ web portal through F. Singapore which people can view land records online. Ans. C People can get land record online through Luxembourg will be the first country in the these portals using Aadhaar card. world to make all public transportation free 297. Which of the following state governments (by summer 2019) as part of a new announced Rs 378 crore investment in the environmental initiative. second phase of the state's flagship All fares for trains, trams and buses will be aquaculture mission aimed at cutting down scrapped as part of a new environmental fish imports? initiative. A. Meghalaya B. Sikkim 300. Who has won the FIH Hockey World Cup C. West Bengal D. Bihar 2018? E. Tripura A. Netherlands B. Belgium Ans. A C. Canada D. Australia Meghalaya government announced Rs. 378 E. England crore investment in state’s flagship Ans. B aquaculture mission aimed at cutting down Belgium (Olympic silver medallists) has won fish imports into the hill state. The mission the FIH Hockey World Cup 2018 for the first called 'Meghalaya State Aqua Mission 2.0', time after defeating the Netherlands 3–2 in has only 15% will be contributed to the the final on a penalty shoot-out. interested partners, while the other 25% will Defending champions Australia won the third- be linked and the remaining 60% will be place match by defeating England 8–1. government assistance. The 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup was the 298. Valmiki tiger reserve is in: 14th edition of the Hockey World Cup for A. Telangana B. Uttar Pradesh men's national field hockey teams organized C. Bihar D. Jharkhand by the FIH. Ans. C

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