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Daily current Affairs1 June,2018 Page Page 1) Which bank has appointed M D Mallya as an additional independent director of the bank?
Ans:- ICICI Bank
Explanation:- The ICICI Bank board appointed former Bank of Baroda (BoB) chief M D Mallya as an additional
(independent) directorfor a period of 5 years. M D
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Mallya's appointment is subject to the approval of : shareholders. His appointment comes a month before the ICICI bank's chairman M K Sharma completes his term. Before joining BoB, M D Mallya was the chairman
of Bank of Maharashtra. He is 65 years old. Downloaded from Downloaded 2) NMDC, NLC and an Australian firm to develop R&D facility of which state?
Ans:- Tamil Nadu
Explanation:- National Mineral Development Corporation and NLC ltd. (formerly knows as Neyveli Lignite Corporation) signed a pact with Environment Clean Technologies Ltd of Australia in Canberra to set 6494/8296260082 up a research and Development facility in Tamil Nadu.
This pact would help Australia and India work together
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1 in developing low emission iron and steel process through integrated Coldry - Mamtorplant that will be built in India. The project has two phases : Commencing a R&D phase that has a fund of AUD 35 million by Indian partners and commercial expansion of the for the steel making facility with capacity of 5 lakh tonne per annum. The amount for this fund is : AUD 300 million.
3) Which bank signed an agreement with SIDBI under which it will act as a preferred financial institution
for giving loans to the small and medium 2
enterprising customers? Page Page
Ans:- Yes Bank
Explanation:- Yes Bank has entered into an agreement with SIDBI under which it will act as a preferred financial institution for giving loans to the small and medium enterprising customers. This will facilitate smooth flow of credit in a hassle-free manner to MSME
customers availing term loan facility from SIDBI. Small
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4) Name the only Indian who has featured in the top
30 global CEOs list released by Barron's? Downloaded from Downloaded Ans:- Aditya Puri.
Explanation:-Aditya Puri, managing director of HDFC has appeared in the top 30 global CEOs list released by Barron's. Aditya Puri has featured in the top 30 global CEOs list by Barron's for the fourth consecutive year. He is the only Indian to feature in the list. Aditya Puri
has appeared in the "Growth Leaders" category. He is 67 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 years old. He has been the Managing Director of HDFC
Bank since 1994.
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5) This state government has decided to notify 'Rose-ringed parakeet' as the state bird.
Ans:- Andra Pradesh
Explanation:- Andhra Pradesh government has decided to notify 'Rose-ringed parakeet' popularly known as 'Rama Chiluka', as the state bird. The neem is the official tree of the Andhra Pradesh. The blackbuck is the animal
while Jasmine as its state flower.
6) FB set to launch WhatsApp Pay with how many 3
major banks in India? Page
Ans:- 4
Explanation:- Facebook will be launching Whatsapp Pay , a payment service for its whatsapp platform. It will be partnering with HDFC, AXIS, ICICI and SBI banks. A pilot version of Whatsapp Pay has started in February
with 1 million users in India. The active usage is
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7) Who was appointed as the President of the Indian Journalists Union (IJU)?
Ans:- Amar Devulapalli Downloaded from Downloaded Explanation:- Amar Devulapalli is a Hyderabad based journalist who is the consulting editor of Shakshi daily. Indrajit is a senior journalist in Delhi and works as the Associate Editor of Indian News and Features Agency (INFA). They would be replacing former President Mr. S N Sinha and former Secretary -General K Sreenivas
Reddy.
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8) Who has been appointed the new General Officer Commander-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Northern Command (Indian Army)?
Ans:- Ranbir Singh
Explanation:- Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, who is currently Deputy Chief of the Army Staff, has been appointed the new General Officer Commander-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Northern Command (of the Indian Army). Lt Gen Singh
will succeed Lt Gen Devraj Anbu, who will take charge as
Vice Chief of the Indian Army on June 1. Lt Gen Singh 4 was the Director-General of Military Operations (DGMO) Page when India carried out surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on September 26, 2016. Lt Gen Singh had also served as commander of the Army's One Corps in Mathura.
9) Which of the following joined hands with National Commission for Women (NCW) to launch digital
literacy programme in collaboration with Cyber
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Ans:- Facebook
Explanation:- Social Media platform Facebook joined
hands with National Commission for Women (NCW) to Downloaded from Downloaded launch digital literacy programme in collaboration with Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF). This will provide training on responsible and right usage of Internet, social media and email. The training will be given to 60000 women in universities across major cities in Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Manipur, Sikkim, Meghalaya , Maharashtra and Tamil
Nadu .The training will be conducted in local languages. 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 10) With which country India have agreed to set up a
special task force to enhance connectivity between
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Ans:- Indonesia
Explanation:- India and Indonesia have agreed to set up a special task force to enhance connectivity between the strategic Andaman and Nicobar Islands and provinces in Sumatra Island. This will promote trade, tourism and people-to-people contacts. The Joint Task Force will
undertake projects for port related infrastructure in and
around Sabang which is an Indonesian island. 5 Page Page 11) Which state has approved Minimum Support
Price (MSP) for various organic horticultural commodities in the state to protect the interests of the farming community?
Ans:- Sikkim
Explanation:-Sikkim government has approved
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Minimum Support Price (MSP) for various organic - : horticultural commodities, mostly vegetables, being produced in the state in order to protect the interests of the farming community. The Sikkimese farmers will get differential MSP for the organic commodities. Sikkim
government had banned sale of 27 non-organic food Downloaded from Downloaded products in the state from April 1, 2018.
12)The joint Indo-Bangladesh Army Trekking Expedition to Nanda Devi started from which city?
Ans:- New Delhi
Explanation:- The joint Indo-Bangladesh Army
Trekking Expedition to Nanda Devi has started from 6494/8296260082 New Delhi. This joint expedition will further strengthen the relatioons of the two concerned countries . The team
has a 16-member Indian Armyteam and a 10-member
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Bangladesh Army team. Mt Nanda Devi east base camp is located 4300m from the sea level and has a very challenging trekking route.
13)Which country organizing an International Conference on Trade -Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) convention on Biological Diversity?
Ans:- India
Explanation:- India is organizing an International 6
Conference on Trade -Related Aspects of Intellectual Page Property Rights (TRIPs) convention on Biological
Diversity (CBD) linkage in Geneva on June 7 and 8. To talk with the World Trade Organization (WTO) on issues related to prevention of theft of traditional knowledge of Ayurveda and Naturopathy. The conference will be participated by various nations like Brazil, China, Indonesia, Peru, Philippines and New Zealand. The
fields for the issue will be : Ayurveda, Naturopathy and
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- : Yoga and traditional knowledge of healing properties of Neem and Turmeric. The CBD is a multi lateral agreement on sustainable development and fair sharing of benefits. It will give global protection to the knowledge
and country of origin like India from theft. Downloaded from Downloaded 14) The third Home Affairs' Dialogue between India and UK was held in ______.
Ans:- New Delhi
Explanation:- The third Home Affairs' Dialogue between India and UK was held in New Delhi. The dialogue
covered a wide range of issues including cyber security, 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 women safety, organized crime and terror financing.
Detailed exchange of views took place between the two
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15) This state government has decided to reduce the prices of petrol and diesel by Re 1.
Ans:- Kerala
Explanation:- Kerala government has decided to reduce the prices of petrol and diesel by Re 1 in Kerala with
effect from 1st June 2018. Kerala has become the first state to announce a reduction in fuel prices. Kerala 7
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made the Page announcement on 30th May 2018. Kerala has become
the first state to announce a reduction in fuel prices. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made the announcement on 30th May 2018. Kerala has become the first state to announce a reduction in fuel prices. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made the announcement on 30th May 2018. Pinarayi Vijayan said
that, this will create a loss of Rs. 509 crore for the
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- : Kerala state government. On 30th May 2018, there was a reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel after 16 consecutive days. But the reduction was only one paisa per litre.
16)Which Indian discus throw player retires from Downloaded from Downloaded the game?
Ans:- Vikas Gowda
Explanattion:-The Athletics Federation of India announced the retirement of discus thrower Vikas Gowda. Vikas Gowda has retired from the game after
competing at the highest level for over 15 years. He 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 became the first and only Indian male to win Commonwealth Games medals in discus throw. He
owns the national record of 66.28m (achieved in 2012).
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He won silver medal in the 2010 Commonwealth Games and a gold medal in the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Daily current Affairs2 June,2018
1) India's First Advanced Forensic Lab has to be 8
opened in ______. Page Page
Ans:- Chandigarh
Explanation:- Foundation of Sakhi Suraksha Advanced DNA Forensic Laboratory was laid in the campus of Central Forensic Science Lab (CFSL), Chandigarh. It is India's first advanced forensic lab dedicated for crimes related to women for timely deliver justice. The
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2) Giuseppe Conte was sworn as the Prime Minister Downloaded from Downloaded of ______.
Ans:- Italy
Explanation:- Giuseppe Conte was sworn in as prime minister of Italy's new populist government. Conte, an academic and political novice, will head a government of
ministers from the anti-establishment Five Star 6494/8296260082 Movement (M5S) and the far-right League Party. The 53-
year-old was sworn in alongside his cabinet, which will
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3) India ranks ______in childhood index ranking.
Ans:- 113
Explanation:- India has improved its ranking in the world childhood index but stays at a poor 113th position in the list of 175 countries indexed by global child rights
group, Save the Children. The report, titled "End of
Childhood", commends India's achievements in 9
reducing the rate of child marriages. Nutrition, infant Page mortality and child labour remained issues of grave
concern in India.
4) The Cabinet of this state approved the ordinance to grant salary and allowance to the Chief whip?
Ans:- Haryana
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three years. Some officials will be given extensions from Downloaded beyond their retirement age especially for departments pertaining to law and order, regulatory work, work of administrative importance, infrastructure development and basic public service.
5) Name the person who was awarded with 'Santokbaa Humanitarian Award' by President Ram Nath Kovind for his contribution to the betterment 6494/8296260082
of society, in Surat.
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Ans:- Kailash Satyarthi
Explanation:- Kailash Satyarhi dedicated the award to children. He gave the cash prize of Rs 1 crore to the Surakshit Bachpan fund, set up by the Kailash Satyarthi Children's Fund. The Surakshit Bachpan fund offers legal and medical assistance to child victims of sexual abuse. The award is instituted by Shree Ramkrishna Knowledge Foundaton (SRKKF). It is led by Govind Dholakia. The award consists of a trophy and prize
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6) This bank was recognized with the Champion Page Page Security Award at the 14th Visa Asia Pacific
Security Summit.
Ans:- HDFC Bank
Explanation:- HDFC Bank has been recognized with the Champion Security Award at the 14th Visa Asia
Pacific Security Summit. For the second time in a row,
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the bank has won the award in the India and South :
Asia category. The Award is a mark of excellence reflecting leadership in risk management and payment security performance.
7) Name of the Workshop organized by the Ministry Downloaded from Downloaded of Railways for raising the average speed of freight trains and coaching trains, in New Delhi is;
Ans:- Mission Raftar
Explanation:- The Ministry of Railways organized a one day workshop called Mission Raftar. It aimed at brainstorming ideas about speed of freight trains and passenger trains. It also aimed at deriving solutions to 6494/8296260082 various problems related to punctuality , rolling stock,
traffic, elimination of unmanned railway crossings. The
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8) This company signed MoU With Maharashtra To Promote E-Mobility.
Ans:- Tata Motors
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Government of Maharashtra for deployment of 1000 Electric Vehicles (EV) across its range of passenger and commercial vehicles in the State. The company also partnered Tata group company, Tata Power Ltd to set up of EV Charging Stations in the State. The MoU boosts the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2018 in
accelerating the adoption of EVs in Maharashtra.
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9) How many agreements are signed between India and Singapore recently?
Ans:-8
Explanation:- PM Modi is in Singapore on the last leg from Downloaded of his 3 nation tour, talks between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and his counterpart Lee Hsien Loong led to the signing of 8 agreements between the two sides which covered areas as wide as military cooperation and connectivity. They reviewed bilateral economic ties and agreed to build on defence cooperation.
10) Which ministry launched an Online Analytical 6494/8296260082 Tool to facilitate closer monitoring of flow and
utilisation of foreign contributions?
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Ans:-Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:- The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) launched an Online Analytical Tool to facilitate closer monitoring of flow and utilisation of foreign contributions received by various organisations registered or permitted under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. The web-based tool will help to effectively monitor hundreds of thousands of transactions undertaken by such organisations and help
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enables decision-makers in various Government Page Departments to scrutinise source of foreign funds and their actual use in India. It will give them capacity to take evidence-based and data-driven decisions regarding compliance of provisions of FCRA, 2010.
11) Who receives Pulitzer Prize in music recently?
Ans:- Kendrick Lamar
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Explanation:-Kendrick Lamar received the Pulitzer Prize in music for his album "Damn". Lamar is the first rapper in history to be given the award. Previous recipients included Bob Dylan, Hank Williams and Duke
Ellington. Lamar had received this award at Columbia Downloaded from Downloaded University.
12) Name the country which successfully performed the first test its new surface-to-air missile with nozzle less booster powered by Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology?
Ans:- India 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082
Explanation:- India successfully performed the first test
its new surface-to-air missile with nozzle less booster
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the missile system. The data generated during the test are analysed for future missions.
13) Which state government started Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana for journalist?
Ams:- Odisha
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- : Explanation:- Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana is a new Health Insurance Scheme for the journalists launched by the state government in Odisha. This scheme provides Rs. 2 Lakh per annum health insurance cover to all working journalists of the state.
Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana has Downloaded from Downloaded come into effect from June 1, 2018 and will initially cover around 3200 journalists and their family members from various media groups. The insurance coverage will be applicable for cashless treatment in government and private hospitals.
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app for ration card holders named ______
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Ans:- ePDS (electronic public distribution system )
Explanation:- The name of the app is ePDS (electronic public distribution system ) The beneficiaries will get the ration card in the digital form in the app and can use them for transactions in the ration shops. The best quality of rice, wheat has been purchased from the government agencies and has saved Rs. 22 crore in 5 months. By year end the savings will be Rs. 100 crore. The HP government has started Himachal Grihni
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Daily current Affairs3 June,2018
1) Which of the following schemes facilitates
integrated services for women affected by violence?
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Explanation:- Each district of Haryana will now get one-stop centres (OSCs) to facilitate integrated services for women affected by violence. The aim of these centres is to facilitate integrated services for women affected by
violence. These services would include police assistance, from Downloaded medical aid, psycho-social counselling etc.One stop centre is 100% centrally sponsored scheme under the Nirbhaya Fund.
2) This is the host country of 2018 International Conference on TRIPS- CBD Linkage.
Ans:- Switzerland 6494/8296260082
Explanation:- The 2018 International Conference on
TRIPS- CBD Linkage will be held in Geneva, Switzerland
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14 on 7-8 June 2018. The conference will bring together indigenous people/local communities in developing and developed countries, internationally acclaimed academicians working on the subject, Geneva-based negotiators and capital based experts. Resource persons, stakeholders and experts from a large number of countries, including Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Peru, Philippines, New Zealand, South Africa, Switzerland, and the US, would participate in the
international conference.
3) How many teams are added by the ICC to the ODI 15
Team Rankings recently? Page
Ans:- 4
Explanation:Netherlands, Nepal, UAE and Scotland have been added by ICC to the list of ODI-Test playing nations, expanding the teams from 12 to 16. Netherlands secured its ODI status by winning the ICC
World Cricket League Championship last year. Whereas,
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4) Which Indian Institute placed in the top 100
universities in the Times Higher Education's World Downloaded from Downloaded Reputation Rankings 2018?
Ans:- IISc Bangalore
Explanation:- Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru has made it to the top 100 universities in the Times Higher Education's World Reputation Rankings
2018. Ranked in the 91-100 band, it is the only Indian 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 institution to make it to the prestigious list this year.
The list topped by American universities Harvard, MIT &
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Stanford, with the United Kingdom's Cambridge & Oxford completing the top 5
5) SBI, ICICI and ______raised the lending rate making the loans costlier.
Ans:- PNB Bank
Explanation:- India's major banks SBI, PNB and ICICI bank raised the lending rate making the loans costlier.
They increased their benchmark lending rate (MCLR) by
10 basis points or by 0.1 %. SBI has increased its 16 lending rate by 10 basis points for all tenors upto 3 years. The MCLR for overnight and one month tenors is Page
for 7.9% and for the three years tenor is 8.45%. PNB has raised tenors for 3 and 5 years to 8.55% and 8.7% PNB has also raised the base rate of 9.15% to 9.25%. ICICI has raised MCLR for 5 year tenors to 8.70% and also changed tenors for three and one year
6)Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has signed an
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agreement with this state government to construct : three marine ambulance for the state fisheries department
Ans:- Kerala
Explanation:-Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has entered from Downloaded into an agreement with Kerala government to construct three marine ambulance for the state fisheries department. The vessel will be designed by CSL at its in- house design department. The boats will also have various paramedical facilities like examination and nursing room, medical beds, mortuary freezer,
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resolution to protect Palestinians?
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Ans:-USA
Explanation:- The United States vetoed an Arab-backed UN draft resolution calling for measures to protect the Palestinians after more than 100 people were killed in Israeli fire during protests at the border with Gaza. Ten countries including China, France, and Russia voted in favor of the draft put forward by Kuwait on behalf of Arab countries at the Security Council. The Four countries Britain, Ethiopia, the Netherlands and Poland abstained.
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permanent members including the US. US Ambassador Page Nikki Haley told the council that the measure was wildly inaccurate in its characterization of recent events in Gaza by condemning Israel for the violence. She said, there is not a single mention of Hamas in the resolution when it is chiefly responsible for the recent violence in Gaza.
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Ans:-SevaBhojYojna
Explanation:- The Union Ministry of Culture introduced
a new scheme called 'SevaBhojYojna' to reimburse the Downloaded from Downloaded central share of CGST and IGST on items for food/Prasad/langar/Bhandara offered free of cost by charitable religious institutions. The scheme launched for financial years 2018-19 and 2019-20 with a total outlay of Rs. 325.00 crores. The scheme seeks to reimburse the central government's share of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) on purchase of raw items such 6494/8296260082 as ghee, edible oil, atta, maida, rava, flour, rice pulses, sugar, and jaggery, which go into preparation of
food/Prasad/langar/Bhandara offered free of cost by
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9) Which state governmenr has launched a Zero Based Natural Farming (ZBNF) scheme for benefitting the farmers by 2024?
Ans:- Andra Pradesh
Explanation:- The government of Andhra Pradesh has 18 launched a Zero Based Natural Farming (ZBNF) scheme for benefitting the farmers by 2024. MOU was signed Page
between the state's agriculture department and Sustainable India Finance Facility (SIFF). The investment for the ZBNF scheme is Rs. 16,134 crores over the next 6 years. Presently 1,63,034 farmers are practicing ZBNF and the state wants to incorporate all
the farmers by 2024
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10) Who of the following will be honoured with the :
'Hero to Animals Award 2018' from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India?
Ans:- Zubeen Garg
Explanation:- Assamese Singer, Zubeen Garg will be from Downloaded honoured with the 'Hero to Animals Award' from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India for his recent appeal to end animal sacrifice at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam. Zubeen had expressed his anguish over the ritual of animal sacrifice and appealed for putting an end to the practice while performing at a
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Zubeen for his statement and demanded an apology from him at the earliest.
11) A new earth observation satellite Gaofen-6 was launched by ______.
Ans:- China
Explanation:- China successfully launched Gaofen-6 satellite, a new Earth observation satellite, on a Long
March-2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch
Centre in China. The Gaofen-6 satellite will focus on 19 agricultural resources research and disaster monitoring. Also, a scientific experiment satellite named Luojia-1 Page
was sent into space at the same time. It was the 276th mission of the Long March rocket series.
12) Pedro Sanchez was sworn in as the Prime minister of ______.
Ans:- Spain
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down due to a corruption scandal. Pedro Sanchez was from Downloaded sworn in as Spanish prime minister before King Felipe. He belongs to the Socialist Party.
13) The first biannual Indian Air Force Commanders Conference 2018 was held in ______.
Ans:- New Delhi 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- The first biannual Indian Air Force Commanders Conference was inaugurated by Defence
Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Air Headquarters in
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New Delhi. The two day conference will discuss operational, maintenance and administrative takeaways identified during the military exercise 'Gagan Shakti- 2018' and the way ahead. The aim of the Gagan Shakti- 2018, which was conducted in April 2018, was real time coordination, deployment and employment of air power in a short and intense battle scenario.
14) Which country signed the Mutual Recognition
Agreement (MRA) in Nursing with Singapore?
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Explanation:- India signed the Mutual Recognition Page
Agreement (MRA) in Nursing with Singapore. This is the first MRA being signed by India with any of our Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners. In a major gain for India, Singapore agreed to expand coverage of Indian nursing institutions by recognizing seven nursing institutions in the MRA. This has paved way for our
healthcare service providers to institutionally access
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15) Which of the following department introduced Benami Transactions Informants Reward Scheme,
2018? Downloaded from Downloaded Ans:- Income Tax Department
Explanation:- The Income Tax Department has issued a new reward scheme titled "Benami Transactions Informants Reward Scheme, 2018" to seek people's participation in the Income Tax Department's efforts to unearth black money and to reduce tax evasion. Under
the new rewards scheme, a reward up to Rs 1 crore 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 would be given to those who can give specific information in a prescribed manner to the Joint or
Additional Commissioners of Benami Prohibition Units
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(BPUs) in Investigation Directorates of Income Tax Department about: Benami transactions and properties as well as proceeds from such properties which are actionable under Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988, as amended by Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016.
Daily current Affairs4 June,2018
1) The World Bicycle Day (WBD-2018) is observed on
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Ans:- June 3 Page Page
Explanation:- The first official World Bicycle Day (WBD) is observed by United Nations (UN) on 3rd June 2018 to encourage a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation. On this occasion, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu flagged off a cycling event at Connaught Place in New
Delhi Nearly five thousand cyclists participated in the
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8km long event. New Delhi Municipal Council has : organised the event in association with World Cycling Alliance.
2) IMF releases ______mn of Sri Lanka loan.
Ans:-$250 from Downloaded
Explanation:-International Monetory Fund (IMF) released its loan of $252 million to the island nation of Srilanka. This loan is a part of a deal of amount $1.5 billion that was to be loaned by the IMF to SriLanka. The move of price increase of fuel was welcomed. The cooking gas and lamps has doubled. The gasoline price has been increased by 15 %. The restructuring of loss 6494/8296260082
making SriLankan Airlines was proposed.
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3) Who has been appointed as ambassador for 'promote science' initiative in France to encourage girls to pursue scientific careers?
Ans:-Priyanka Das
Explanation:- Priyanka Das from Assam has been appointed as ambassador for 'promote science' initiative in France to encourage girls to pursue scientific careers. Priyanka Das is doing her PhD and working in R&D in
the Navigation Systems division of France's Safran. She
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introduced in 2014 to promote scientific careers among Page Page youth, mainly girls. It is supported by the Ministry of
National Education of France and the L'Oreal Foundation.
4) Who inaugurate National Health Editors' Conference on Yoga in New Delhi?
Ans:- Shri Shripad Yesso Naik
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The conference is organized by the Ministry of AYUSH Downloaded from Downloaded along with the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY). This Conference on 'Evidence Based Recent Innovative Research on Yoga - A Review of Yoga Research' is conducted to mark the beginning of International Day of Yoga (21st June). Over 100 Health Editors from National and Regional media organizations would take part in the conference. The conference aims to enlighten the media 6494/8296260082 persons on the scientific aspects of yoga & its benefits
for human health.
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5) Which Indian software company signed collaboration agreement with JDA Software for development, product support, go-to-market initiatives for JDA's commerce, SofTechnics and pricing revenue management solutions?
Ans:- HCL
Explanation:- The agreement is in lines of development, product support, go-to-market initiatives for JDA's
commerce, SofTechnics and pricing revenue management
solutions. The aim of the agreement is to provide a 23
seamless customer experience. HCL will work on Page Page product development and inclusion of technology in supply chain and in retail applications for the JDA customers.
6) The United States has renamed its oldest and largest military command PACOM as ______.
Ans:-U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
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taken in recognition of the growing importance of the Downloaded from Downloaded Indian Ocean in US strategic thinking. The Trump administration had also renamed Asia Pacific as Indo- Pacific and identified India as one bookend of the region.
7)The Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Pune City appointed Brazilian ______as their head coach?
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Explanation:- Marcos Paqueta was appointed as the
head coach of The Indian Super League (ISL) club FC
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Pune City. He also guided the team of Saudi Arabia in 2006 World Cup. He has managed national teams of U- 17 and U-20 of Brazil. He has an experience of 30 years.
8) The name of the India's first superfast train that completes 88 years of service is;
Ans:- Deccan Queen
Explanation:- India's first superfast train, Deccan Queen
express from Mumbai to Pune has completed 88 years on
June 1, 2018. Also known as 'Queen of Deccan' the 24 train started on June 1, 1930. This was the first deluxe train introduced on the railway to serve 2 important Page
cities of the region.
9)Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?
Ans:- Dinesh Gupta
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10) How many Indian beaches are choosed to get the Blue Flag certification?
Ans:- 13
Explanation:-Environment-friendly, clean and equipped
with amenities of international standards for tourists, 6494/8296260082 13 Indian beaches will soon get the Blue Flag certification. These beaches of Odisha, Maharashtra and
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11) The 1st Cargo of Russian LNG Arrives at ______in India.
Ans:- Gujarat
Explanation:- India received the first-ever cargo of
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Russia as New Delhi 25 diversifies import basket to meet its vast energy needs. State-owned gas utility GAIL India Ltd will bring the Page
shipload of LNG from Gazprom, a Russian supplier, at Petronet LNG Ltd's import terminal in Dahej, Gujarat. Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received the first consignment at the terminal. Beginning of supplies from Russia comes within weeks of India importing its first ever LNG cargo from the US
under a long-term import deal.
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Ans:- Shri Nitish Kumar
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13) This state government start dedicated ambulance service for infants for inter hospital transfers during emergencies.
Ans:- Gujarat
Explanation:- The state government of Gujarat has launched a dedicated ambulance service for infants to prevent the death of newborns due to lack of emergency medical facilities in health centres. This service is under
the 'Neonatal ambulance service project for inter-hospital
transfer'. It would consist of 10 well equipped 26
ambulances across the state. The service started as a Page Page pilot project in Jamnagar Civil Hospital. This project would help newborns of the primary health care centres in the rural areas as they do not have needed medical services available. The ambulance would have special equipment such as baby warmer machines, on-board treatment and comfort.
14) This country successfully Test-Fires SFDR
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Ans:- India
Explanation:- Making a breakthrough in missile
technology, India successfully carried out the flight test Downloaded from Downloaded of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) propulsion based missile, according to the Defence Ministry. The technology demonstrator flight test was conducted from the Launch Centre-III of Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha.
15) Which financial services reported that India
would become a leader in shared mobility by 2030? 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082
Ans:- Morgan Stanley
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Explanation:-The global financial services major Morgan Stanley reported that India would become a leader in shared mobility by 2030. This improvement would be caused by the increasing amount of electric and autonomous vehicles being used. This would increase the shared miles by 35% to 50% of all miles travelled in India by 2040.
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1) Who flagged off a new Antyodaya train named 22841/22842 Santragachi-Chennai Central
Antyodaya Express from Kolkata?
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Explanation:- Minister of State of Railways, Rajen Gohain flagged off a new Antyodaya train named 22841/22842 Santragachi-Chennai Central Antyodaya
Express (Weekly) from Kolkata. The coaches of the Downloaded from Downloaded Antyodaya Express are fully unreserved LHB second class coaches, it also includes Cushioned luggage racks which can serve as seats, Multiple Unit cables at both ends of the coach, Toilet Occupation indication display board, LED Lights.
2) The swimmer from this country has set off from
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Ans:- French
Explanation:-A French swimmer has set off from Japan aiming to become the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean. Ben Lecomte will swim for eight hours a day for more than six months as he heads towards the US west coast. He is hoping to raise awareness for climate change. A team of scientists will conduct research during the almost 8,850-kilometre swim.
3) Who won the South Africa's Cricketer of the Year
recently? 28
Ans:- Kagiso Rabada Page
Explanation:-Kagiso Rabada, the world's number one Test bowler, was named South Africa's Cricketer of the Year. The award came at the end of a 12-month period during which Rabada, 23, was a consistent match- winner and subject of disciplinary hearings. Rabada
took 72 wickets at an average of 19.52 in 12 Tests going
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4)Name of the person who is elected as Prime Downloaded from Downloaded Minister of Egypt?
Ans:- Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Explanation:-In Egypt, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been sworn-in for a second four-year term in office as the country faces major economic and security challenges. Sisi won 97% of valid votes in the March
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5) ______won MVP Award at Basketball Without Borders Asia.
Ans:- Sanjana Ramesh
Explanation:- India's Sanjana Ramesh was awarded the 'Most Valuable Player' (MVP) even as compatriot Vaishnavi Yadav won the 'Girls Grit Award' on the fourth and final day of Basketball Without Borders Asia 2018, which featured 66 campers from 16 countries from the
Asia-Pacific region. The camp got underway with the
girl's championship game between the New York Liberty 29
and the Minnesota Lynx. Coached on the sidelines by Page Page Ruth Riley and Sakshi Sheoran, the Lynx defeated the
Liberty 20-13.
6) How many projects were approved under Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) of commerce ministry to develop infrastructure for
promoting exports?
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Explanation:- 15 projects were approved under Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) of commerce ministry to develop infrastructure for promoting exports.
In 2017 the commerce ministry introduced the Trade Downloaded from Downloaded Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) to create required infrastructure for development and growth of exports by engagement of central or state agencies. The total scheme outlay is Rs 600 crore. Out of this Rs 80 crore was provided in 2017-18. During then current fiscal year another Rs 80 crore will be offered. The
scheme has been launched for three years up to 2020. 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 7) The 3rd Asia Cup International Bridge
Championship 2018 is hosted by ______.
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Ans:- India
Explanation:- India is hosting the 3rd Asia Cup International Bridge Championship 2018 in Goa from June 4 and will see participation from countries including Australia, Bangladesh, China, Japan and Korea. The championship will be contested in five categories namely men, women, mixed, super-mixed and senior. Players from Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan,
Singapore and Thailand will be participating in the event. Round robin matches will be played from the 30
June 5-8. Four top teams in each category will progress Page
to the knock-out stage.
8) Who adopts Charminar under Swachh Iconic places project?
Ans:- NTPC
Explanation:- NTPC Limited adopted the iconic
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Places Projects of India. This is part of a special drive under the Centre's Swachh Bharat Mission. NTPC Ltd and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) have signed a MoU for implementation of
development and beautification works under the Downloaded from Downloaded Charminar Pedestrianization Project in Hyderabad. NTPC, in partnership with the GHMC, will take up development and beautification works at Charminar.
9) Who has been appointed as the RBI's Deputy Governor?
Ans:- MK Jain 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082
Explanation:- The Centre has appointed MK Jain,
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Deputy Governor. Jain will fill a position that had been lying vacant since August 2017 after the retirement of SS Mundra. With the appointment of Jain, the Centre has stuck to the tradition of having a commercial banker occupy this post of RBI Deputy Governor (reserved for bankers). The central bank now has four serving RBI Deputy Governors. Jain has been appointed for a term of three years.
10) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of
Aggression was observed on this date. 31
Ans:- 4th June Page Page
Explanation:- International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was observed all over the world on 4th June 2018. The UN General Assembly declared 4 June as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. This day is observed to acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout
the world who are the victims of physical, mental and
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11) Which state to incorporate Dhakkad Women Downloaded from Downloaded Cops by 20% to curb crime?
Ans:- Haryana
Explanation:- Women will be given an opportunity to join the police aide as an upper helping hand to curb increasing crime against women, said Haryana Chief
Minister Manohar Lal Khattar who wishes to increase 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 the number of female police officers in the state. CM Manohar Lal Khattar confirmed there are many
instances which cannot be given in a common police
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12) Which country is hosting the 2018 BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting?
Ans:- South Africa
Explanation:- The BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting has
started in the South African city of Johannesburg on 32 June 4, 2018. The meeting is expected to lay the foundation for 2018 annual summit of the grouping Page
which will also be held in Johannesburg. The BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is leading the Indian delegation. Beside this, Mrs Swaraj will also chair a meeting of Foreign Ministers of IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa), another bloc working to deepen
coordination among the three countries on major global
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1893. Downloaded from Downloaded 13) India, China, US, Japan and ______are the top 5 nations in producing e-waste as per the report of ASSOCHAM and NEC.
Ans:- Germany
Explanation:- According to a report released by
ASSOCHAM and NEC, India is among the top 5 nations 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 in producing e-waste. The other countries besides India are : China, US, Japan and Germany. Out of the total e-
waste generated in 2016, only 20% (8.9 MT) has been
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14) Ministry of Agriculture launched 'Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan' for how many villages?
Ans:- 25
Explanation:-Ministry of Agriculture announced the 33 launch of 'Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan' from June 1 2018 till july 31st 2018 to help, advise, assist farmers to improve Page
their farming techniques and increase their income. The overall coordination and implementation in the 25 villages of a district is being done by Krishi Vigyan Kendra of that district by appointing 111 officers in charge of each district. The various departments associated are : Department of Agriculture, Cooperation
& Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), Animal Husbandry
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15) The theme of World Environment Day 2018 is;
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Explanation:- World Environment Day is organized around a theme that focuses attention on a particularly pressing environmental concern. The theme for 2018, "Beat Plastic Pollution," to combat one of the great
environmental challenges of our time. The theme makes 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 changes in our everyday lives to reduce the heavy burden of plastic pollution on our natural places, our
wildlife, and our own health. While plastic has many
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16) Which country has become the leading country in coconut production and productivity?
Ans:- India
Explanation:- India became the leading country in 34 coconut production and productivity. from 2014-2018 13,117 hectares of cultivation has emerged as compared Page
to 9561 hectares during 2010-14. India has been exporting coconut oil to Malaysia , Indonesia, Sri Lankasince April 2017. In 2017-18, India exported coconut worth Rs 1602.38 crore while imports stood at Rs 259.70 crore.
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1) National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and this
bank organised a cleanliness drive at Kalindi Kunj Downloaded from Downloaded ghat on river Yamuna in New Delhi.
Ans:- Yes Bank
Explanation:- As a part of activities for the World Environment Day 2018, National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) along with Yes bank organised a
cleanliness drive at Kalindi Kunj ghat on river Yamuna 6494/8296260082 in New Delhi. as a part of activities for the World Environment Day 2018, National Mission for Clean
Ganga (NMCG) along with which bank organised a
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2) Telangana state government has signed a MoU for
the implementation of a Rs five lakh life insurance scheme for the benefit of farmers in the state with 35
which of the following insurance company? Page
Ans:-Life Insurance Corporation
Explanation:- Telangana government and the LIC signed a MoU for the implementation of a Rs five lakh life insurance scheme for the benefit of farmers in the state. The scheme will be implemented from August 15.
The agriculture department alone would implement the
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3) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Reserve
Bank of India has increased the policy Repo Rate Downloaded from Downloaded under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by ______basis points in the Second Bi-monthly Policy Statement (2018-19).
Ans:- 25
Explanation:- Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of
Reserve Bank of India has increased the policy Repo 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent in the Second Bi-monthly
Monetary Policy Statement (2018-19). Consequently, the
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4) SEBI amended its 'Takeover Code' under which law?
Ans:- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Explanation:-SEBI amended its 'Takeover Code' to
remove capital infusion hurdles in companies with
approved resolution plans under the Insolvency and 36 Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The SEBI move is expected to smoothen the implementation of successful Page
resolution plans. The 'Takeover Code' barred acquirers of shares in a company from entering into any transaction.
5) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the
2018 Financial Literacy Week with the theme of;
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among customers of banks about financial products from Downloaded and services, good financial practices and going digital. It will give out four consumer protection messages including 'know your liability' for unauthorised electronic banking transaction and good practices for a safe digital banking experience. Among various messages, customers will be told through banners and
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6) Who bagged the 'National Gopal Ratna' award from the Central Government for cattle rearing and dairying?
Ans:- A. Dhiraj Ram Krishna
Explanation:- A. Dhiraj Ram Krishna, a young engineer from Coimbatore, has won the 'National Gopal Ratna' award from the Central Government on June 2 for cattle rearing and dairying. He received the award from the
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
Radha Mohan Singh in New Delhi for 'upkeep of the 37
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7) Polythene will be completely prohibited from 31st July in the state of;
Ans:- Uttarakhand
Explanation:- In Uttarakhand, Polythene will be
completely prohibited from 31st July in the state. All the
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polythene vendors have been asked to finish the - : polyethylene stock before 31st July. In Dehradun on the occasion of World Environment Day, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat stated, a comprehensive public awareness campaign will be launched on environmental
damage caused by polythene, one week before the entire Downloaded from Downloaded ban on polythene in the state.
8) The two-day 49th Conference of Governors concluded in which city?
Ans:- New Delhi
Explanation:- The two-day 49th Conference of
Governors concluded in New Delhi. The President 6494/8296260082 exhorted Governors to take the lead in adopting modern technology and methods. The Vice President M
Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the
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Minister for Home Affairs also addressed the concluding session of the Conference.
9) ______and Maharashtra join hands to develop Fintech ecosystem.
Ans:- Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:- Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh took to Twitter and shared the details about the same.
The Minister termed Mumbai and Vizag as the driving
force behind the Fintech platform. Lokesh hoped that 38 new association will pave the way for enhanced financial
technology innovation in both the states. Page
10) SBI has increased its lending rate by how many basis points for all tenors upto 3 years?
Ans:-10
Explanation:- SBI has increased its lending rate by 10
basis points for all tenors upto 3 years. The MCLR for www.onlinessce.com
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11) Which state announced a ban on manufacture, sales, storage and usage of disposable plastic across State with effective from January 1, 2019?
Ans:- Tamil Nadu
Explanation:- Tamil Nadu government announced a 6494/8296260082 ban on manufacture, sales, storage and usage of disposable plastic across State with effective from
January 1, 2019. However, the ban excludes using
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12) Which union ministry has launched 'Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan' to help farmers in raising their income?
Ans:-Ministry of Agriculture and farmers welfare
Explanation:- The Ministry of Agriculture and farmers 39 welfare in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of doubling farmers' income by 2022 has Page
launched the Krishi kalyan Abhiyaan from 1st June to 31st July, 2018. The purpose of the scheme is to aid, assist and advice farmers on how to improve their farming techniques and raise their incomes. The Krishi kalyan Abhiyaan will be undertaken in 25 Villages with more than 1000 population each in Aspirational
Districts identified in consultation with Ministry of
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13) This state government has announced an outstanding power bill waiver scheme for laborers
and poor families recently. Downloaded from Downloaded Ans:- Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:- The Madhya Pradesh government has announced an outstanding power bill waiver scheme for laborers and poor families. The state cabinet headed by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the Bijli Bill Mafi Yojana 2018 (Power Bill Waiver Scheme) which
is expected to benefit about 77 lakh people of the state.
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14) Who of the following has taken additional charge as its Chairman and Managing Director of ITI Limited?
Ans:- K Alagesan
Explanation:- K Alagesan has been given additional charge as its Chairman and Managing Director of ITI Limited following the retirement of S Gopu. An order from the ministry of communications, department of
telecommunications, said that Alagesan is director
(production and human resource) of ITI Limited. He has 40
been working for ITI Limited since January 1982. He Page Page
joined the company as assistant executive engineer.
15) Which Indian player is the world's highest-paid athletes, according to the Forbes?
Ans:- Virat Kohli
Explanation:- India cricket captain Virat Kohli is among
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the world's highest-paid athletes, according to a Forbes - : compilation topped by American boxing champion Floyd Mayweather. Kohli, the only sportsperson from India to be featured in the list, is ranked 83rd with earnings of USD 24 million. The 'World's Highest-Paid Athletes
2018' list is topped by 41-year-old Mayweather, with Downloaded from Downloaded USD 285 million earnings.
Daily current Affairs7 June,2018
1) The closing ceremony of 31st edition of the India - Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) is held in ______Indonesia.
Ans:- Belawan 6494/8296260082
Explanation:- On 6th to 9th June 2018, the closing
ceremony of the 31st edition of the India - Indonesia
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Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) is held in Belawan, Indonesia. INS Kulish, a Kora class Missile Corvette commanded by Commander Deepak Bali and one Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft of the Andaman and Nicobar Command reached Belawan on 6th June 2018 for the closing ceremony. During the stay in harbour, activities like official calls, formal reception on board ship, sporting fixture, ship open to visitors and professional interaction between naval personnel of both
the countries have been planned.
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Capital First, Capital First Home Finance and Page
Capital First Securities with the company.
Ans:- IDFC Bank
Explanation:- IDFC Bank received RBI's approval for merger of Capital First, Capital First Home Finance and Capital First Securities with the company. IDFC Bank
received RBI's approval for merger of Capital First,
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3) The 2018 IBSA Foreign Ministers Meeting will be Downloaded from Downloaded hosted by which country?
Ans:- South Africa
Explanation:- The IBSA Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in Pretoria, South Africa on June 4, 2018. The External Affairs Minister of the Republic of India,
Sushma Swaraj chaired the IBSA (India, Brazil, South 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Africa) ministerial meet and hold talks on how to deepen coordination among the three countries on major global
issues. On this occasion, Ministers adopted and jointly
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4) Name the country which has temporarily banned processed and frozen fruit and vegetable imports from Kerala?
Ans:- Saudi Arabia
Explanation:-Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned 42 processed and frozen fruit and vegetable imports from Kerala amid concerns over Nipah virus outbreak. On Page
May 29, the United Arab Emirates also banned imports from Kerala and had earlier asked its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Kerala.
5) Which union minister flagged-in the expedition team to Mt. Everest conducted successfully by
NIMAS in New Delhi, recently?
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Explanation:- Raksha Mantri Nirmala Sitharaman flagged-in the expedition team to Mt. Everest conducted successfully by National Institute for Mountaineering &
Allied Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh in from Downloaded
New Delhi. Sitharaman congratulated the team led by Director and Team Leader Col Sarfraz Singh for their remarkable achievement. It is for the first time that any National Institute expedition team has put eight members on the top of Mt.Everest in their maiden attempt. The expedition started from South Ridge of Mt
Everest from Nepal side on 02 April 2018 from Lukla to 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082
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Mt.Lobuche in Nepal on 20 April 2018 as part of acclimatization and final conditioning training.
6) Which ministry conducted a day-long National Consultation on Child Protection in New Delhi?
Ans:- Ministry of Women and Child Development
Explanation:- The Ministry of Women and Child Development conducted a day-long National
Consultation on Child Protection in New Delhi. The
objective of this event is to obtain information and 43 expertise from all related stakeholders on crime against children. Secretary in Women and Child Development Page
Ministry, Rakesh Srivastva said that, various measures have been taken to ensure that children grow in a violence free environment
7) The World Bank has approved ______amount for Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY) of Government of
India (GoI).
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Explanation:- The World Bank has approved Rs.6000 crore for Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY), a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Water Resources, River
Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. The scheme is to from Downloaded be implemented over a period of five years from 2018-19 to 2022-23, with World Bank assistance. The ABHY has been formulated by the Ministry to address the criticality of ground water resources in a major part of the country. The scheme proposal has already been recommended by the Expenditure Finance Committee
and the Ministry will be seeking Cabinet approval for 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 the project shortly. The purpose of the scheme is to improve ground water management in priority areas in
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8) Which of the following launches the RTI Portal to get the information under the Right to Information Act?
Ans:- Election Commission of India
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launched it's online RTI Portal. The portal - rti.eci.nic.in 44 will facilitate applicants seeking information under the Right to Information Act. The portal also facilitates Page
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9) Which institute developed a 'LifeBox' that can extend the preservation time of organs and allows
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10) Recently, this state government has banned single-use water bottles in all government offices in
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11) India records ______Reduction in Maternal
Mortality Ratio since 2013.
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in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) recording a 22- percent reduction in such deaths since 2013. According to the Sample Registration System bulletin, the MMR has declined from 167 in 2011-2013 to 130 in 2014- 2016. According to Health Ministry, every day 30 more pregnant women are now being saved in India as
compared to 2013.
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Ans:- Prasar Bharati
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13) Name the CM who inaugurated a web portal
named CME on medical education recently?
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Explanation:- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a web portal named Continuous Medical Education (CME) to offer information and suggestions related to exact treatment received by patients for various health issues.
14) Name the bank which increased its Marginal Cost- Based Lending Rate (MCLR) by 5 basis points
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Explanation:- Bank of Baroda increased its Marginal
Cost-Based Lending Rate (MCLR) by 5 basis points. This would come into effect from June 7,2018. Other banks that have recently raised their MCLR rates are : SBI by 10 basis points, Punjab National Bank by 5-10 basis
points, Union Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank.
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15) Who has been appointed as the new Prime - : Minister of Jordan?
Ans:- Omar Razzaz
Explanation:- Omar Razzaz, a Harvard-educated former
senior World Bank official, has been appointed as the Downloaded from Downloaded new Prime Minister of Jordan by King Abdullah II. He succeeded Hani Mulki, who recently resigned as a result of widespread protests against his government's austerity program. Prior to this post, Razzaz served as education minister in the outgoing Mulki government.
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Explanation:- The Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Third Asia- Pacific Regional Policy Forum on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) have started in Kathmandu, Nepal on June 5, 2018. The 3 day event is hosted by the Government of Nepal (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology). Policy markers, government officials, development professional, researchers and
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17) This is the host country of 11th edition of Geo Intelligence Asia.
Ans:- India
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Daily current Affairs8 June,2018
1) ______has launched a new course on 'Urban Analytics - Evaluating and Measuring Sustainability of Cities' at IIT, Roorkee.
Ans:-NITI Aayog
Explanation:- NITI Aayog has launched a new course on 'Urban Analytics - Evaluating and Measuring
Sustainability of Cities' at IIT, Roorkee. The course was
launched under Global Initiative on Academic Network 48 (GIAN). The course will provide an understanding and analysis on the urbanisation and its impacts that would Page
help in evaluating the conditions of sustainability in Indian cities.
2) ______was selected as the Chairman of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts
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Harris has served as the head of dramacommissioning from Downloaded for the BBC where her commissions included "The Lost Prince", "State of Play" and "Daniel Deronda"
3) This become the first corporate bank to make use of UK's Open Banking regime?
Ans:- Citi Bank 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- According to the open banking regime the European Banks are required to share customer
data with third party banks upon the customers'
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4) Which state government decides to invest Rs 107 cr to check riverbank erosion?
Ans:- West Bengal
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areas along the banks of the Ganga and the Padma. A stretch of 15 kilometers will be concretized, to prevent erosion. The work will be completed by March next year. It will protect hundreds of homes and the river bank close to outposts of the Border Security Force on the Indo-Bangladesh border from being washed away by the
strong currents
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Ans:- Guatemala
Explanation:-The Fuego volcano is an active from Downloaded stratovolcano in Guatemala that has recently erupted violently and buried several villages on its southern flank. The death toll has risen to 99 in the Fuego volcano eruption. The National Forensic Sciences Agency stated that, of the 99 people, only 28 have been identified, so far. Some 200 people are still missing,
amid fears of a new blowup of the 3,763-metre volcano. 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 The volcano is only 27 miles southwest of the capital Guatemala City, and ash has reached as far as the city's
airport, forcing it to close. At its peak, the Fuego
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6) Who has taken charge as the new Technical Director of FC Goa?
Ans:- Derrick Pereira
Explanation:- Derrick Pereira assumed charge as head coach in the absence of Sergio Lobera for the Super Cup. He will continue to monitor Youth Development for 50
FC Goa. FC Goa has also appointed former FC Pune Page
City striker Jesus Rodriguez Tato as assistant to coach
Sergio Lobera for the upcoming season of Super Cup.
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8) The National Consultation on Accelerating Implementation of Tobacco Control Measures for achievement of Goals under National Health Policy
2017 will be held in ______. 6494/8296260082
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Explanation:- The National Consultation on Accelerating Implementation of Tobacco Control Measures for achievement of Goals under National Health Policy (2017) has inaugurated by Minister of State for Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey in New Delhi on June 6, 2018. The Ministers of State also released the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2 India Report, 2016-17 and guidelines for establishing tobacco cessation centres in dental colleges at the consultation and felicitated tobacco workers who have transitioned to other livelihood options. The two-day consultation will focus on capacity-building of the National Tobacco Control Progamme Nodal Officers. 51
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sectoral engagement for implementation of WHO FCTC in India and synergizing tobacco control with new health initiatives. Tobacco is responsible for 4.5 lakh Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVD) deaths in the country. In 2011, the total economic cost attributable to tobacco use from all diseases in India for persons aged 35-69
years amounted to a staggering Rs. 1,04,500 crores.
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Ans:- UN
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10) On which date, the World Oceans Day 2018 is observed?
Ans:- June 8
Explanation:- The World Oceans Day was observed across the world on June 8, 2018, to highlight the major role of the oceans in everyday life. The action focus for the 2018 World Oceans Day was 'preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean'.
Around 80 percent of all pollution in the ocean comes
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plastic ends up in the ocean every year, causing damage Page Page to wildlife, fisheries, and tourism. The Plastic pollution costs the lives of 1 million seabirds and 100000 marine mammals per year. The 'Fishes eat plastic, and we eat the fish'.
11) Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd. received a no-
objection nod for its merger with which Bank?
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12) Who became the first player from Thailand to win the 73rd US Women's Open at the Shoal Creek,
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Explanation:- Ariya Jutanugarn is 22 years old from Bangkok has become the first player from Thailand to win a US Women's Open title. She finished with a one- over 73 and a 72-hole total of 11-under 277. She was followed by South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo in the second position. Spain's Carlota Ciganda secured third place. American Danielle Kang was in fourth position.
13) India and this country signed an MoU on
sustainable development.
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signed between India and Denmark. The objective of this MoU is to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of sustainable and smart urban development on the basis of reciprocity and mutual benefit through an exchange of knowledge, institutional cooperation, research. Under this MoU, a Joint Working Group
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Ans:- Rs.5500 cr
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Force under 'Buy (Indian) IDDM' category. The radars 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 will provide long-range medium and high altitude radar cover with the capability to detect and track high-speed
targets following parabolic trajectories. Technologically
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15) Who has been appointed as the Non-Executive
Independent Director of Religare Enterprises
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Ans:- Malay Kumar Sinha
Explanation:- Malay Kumar Sinha is an Indian Police Service officer. He has served in several positions in Uttar Pradesh Police, Intelligence Bureau and the Ministry of Home Affairs. His has also worked as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs and
Secretary-Security, Cabinet Secretariat.
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1)This bank set up Public Credit Registry to Curb Bad Loans
recently.
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Explanation:- RBI stated that a Public Credit Registry (PCR) will be set up containing information on all borrowers to ensure financial stability. Following a report by Yeshwant M Deosthalee headed High-Level Task Force, RBI stated it has considered the
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2) World's first European Pressurized Reactor (EPR) nuclear reactor started its operations in ______, China.
Ans:- Taishan
Explanation:- World's first European Pressurized Reactor (EPR) nuclear reactor started its operations in Taishan, in Southern China. It has third generation European technology. It is being managed by China General Nuclear Power Corporation. It is being managed by China General Nuclear Power Corporation. This project is in
Guangdong province and is 51% owned by CGN, 30% owned by
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3) Who inagurated the 73km long National Highway in Tripura? Page
Ans:- Shri Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:- President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated 73km long National Highway in Tripura. This national highway will connect Matabati to Udaipur-Sabroom. This was constructed in 30 months,
and it will help in infrastructure development.
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Ans:- Nepal
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Rajendra Chhetri is on a six-day visit to India. He is visiting India at the invitation of COAS General Bipin Rawat. General Chhetri will attend the Officer Cadet's 'Passing Out Parade' as Chief Reviewing officer at Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.
5) This city will host the Mandela-Gandhi Youth Conference 2018.
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Pietermaritzburg in South Africa on June 8, 2018. The conference
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Tripura?
Ans:- Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi
Explanation:-President Ram Nath Kovind gave West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi additional charge of Tripura Governor, during the absence on leave of Tathagata Roy. The
President of India is pleased to appoint Keshari Nath Tripathi to
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discharge the functions of the Governor of Tripura, in addition to his - : own duties, during the absence on leave of Tathagata Roy, Governor of Tripura.
7) India and ______join hands to celebrate the 4th
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Explanation:- India, Belgium, and the European Union are jointly organizing events in the Belgian capital and across the country to celebrate the 4th International Day of Yoga. In this regard, the Embassy of India, Brussels, on 21 June 2018 in partnership with the European Parliament and the Art of Living Foundation, and on 24
June 2018 in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing, 6494/8296260082 Environment, and Energy of the Brussels Capital Region Government, the City of Brussels and Vidonne Asbl will organize
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European Parliament, a special yoga session will be held on 21 June 2018 from 1200-1330 hrs at the Yehudi Menuhin Space. The event will be graced by Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, and Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister of India. The Embassy of India in Brussels, in association with local authorities and yoga foundations, is organizing "Brussels Yoga Day" events at the city's Bois de la Cambre Park on June 24.
8) Which of the following announced Project HAVOC to study
Venus from a Floating research colony?
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Explanation:- Venus is not a hospitable place for humans. The Page
planet is covered in thick, billowing sulfuric acid clouds, underneath which temperatures reach nearly a thousand degrees Fahrenheit. If you were unfortunate enough to stand on Venus' volcano-spotted surface, you would feel 100 times more pressure than you would be standing on the surface of our own planet, in large part due to its atmosphere. Naturally, NASA scientists have a lot of questions. A
team of them recently announced Project HAVOC, which stands for
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"High Altitude Venus Operational Concept." The project details how - : a 30-day, manned mission to Venus might go down. And while the operation is purely speculative much of the necessary technology doesn't exist yet it marks the first serious plan for how people might explore our nearest planetary neighbor.
9) With which country Norway sign MojU to extend health from Downloaded cooperation through NIPI?
Ans:-India
Explanation:- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare signed an MoU with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Norway to extend the cooperation within health sector through the
Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI) for a period of 3 years 6494/8296260082 starting from 2018 to 2020. The partnership was based on India's health initiative, the National Health Mission (NHM) and works to
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10) Which state government has launched a "Business First Portal" recently?
Ans:-Punjab
Explanation:- The Punjab government has launched a "Business First Portal" to give a big push towards the ease of doing business in the state. It was unveiled by Industry Minister Sunder Sham Arora in 58
Jalandhar on June 7, 2018. The online portal will facilitate the Page
industrialists for Regulatory Clearances and Fiscal Approvals, real- time tracking of applications at common platform.
11) PM of India arrived ______to attend the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit
Ans:- .China
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12) Which become the first Indian state to use auto-disable syringes for all clinical purposes to prevent infection?
Ans:- Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:- Andhra Pradesh will become the first Indian state to use auto-disable syringes for all clinical purposes to prevent infection. The move will be enforced from the World Hepatitis Day 6494/8296260082 (WHD-2018) when the state government will declare itself as "Safety Injection Use State". The initiative will ensure one injection
will be given from one syringe by mandating universal usage of
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13) Who of the following has been conferred for Outstanding Achievement Award at IIFA 2018?
Ans:- Anupam Kher
Explanation:- Veteran actor Anupam Kher will be given the prestigious Outstanding Achievement honour at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony in 59
Bangkok. The 63-year-old actor, who has worked in over 500 films Page
spanning across languages along with projects both in India and abroad for over three decades, will be honoured for his contribution in the field of cinema.
14)Which minister has approved the upward revision of pension to meritorious sportspersons?
Ans:- Shri Rajyavardhan Rathore
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international sports events. Following the upward revision of Downloaded from Downloaded pension, the medallist at the Olympic/Para-Olympic Games will get Rs.20,000 while a gold medallist at World Cup/World Championship in Olympic and Asian Games disciplines will get Rs.16,000.
15) Name the Indian who become the first batter from the
country to score 2000 runs in T20I cricket. 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Ans:- Mithali Raj
Explanation:- Indian cricketer Mithali Raj has become the first
batter from the country to score 2000 runs in T20I cricket. She
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16) The 17th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India
and Myanmar was held in ______.
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between India and Myanmar was held in New Delhi. The Indian side was led by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale. The Myanmar side was led by Permanent Secretary in Ministry of Foreign Affairs, U Myint Thu. Both the countries reviewed the bilateral relations. They discussed on high-level visits, security and defence related issues, boundary matters and border management, trade and commerce,
development cooperation, connectivity, cultural and consular
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matters. They exchanged views on sub-regional, regional and global - : issues of mutual interest between both the countries.
17) Who will present the National Awards on Best Performing Self Help Groups under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana -
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Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are given to honour their outstanding performance and encourage their work.
Daily current Affairs11 June,2018
1) A famous person, David Douglas Duncan was passed away in France. He belongs to the profession of;
Ans:- Writer
Explanation:- David Douglas Duncan, a photographer who changed the role of war photography by projecting 61 the sufferings of soldiers in Korea and Vietnam, passed Page away after suffering from a lung infection, in France. He became a combat photographer during World War II. His major was during the Korean War. He released those photos as a book named This is War!. He donated the earnings from that to widows and orphans of
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since 1981 that Canada has hosted the meetings. The Downloaded from Downloaded 44th G7 summit was the first summit for Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. The 45th G7 summit or next G7 summit will be held in 2019 in France.
3) Which country to start producing first indigenous Lithium-Ion batteries?
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Explanation:- India start producing first indigenous
Lithium Ion batteries. A memorandum of understanding
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Research Institute. Page
4) Which state government signs MoU with PGBF for establishment of badminton?
Ans:- Odisha
Explanation:- Odisha government signed a MoU with
Hyderabad-based Pullela Gopichand Badminton
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complete financial support for the proposed badminton Downloaded from Downloaded academy. PGBF will provide technical support such as coaching and physiotherapy services for the players.
5) Which department will use flash flood guidance system for the first time in the country to forecast floods?
Ans:- IMD 6494/8296260082
Explanation:- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
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6) Name the state which receives the financial assistance of Rs 84.13 crore under NDRF recently.
Ans:- Himachal Pradesh
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government has received a financial assistance of Rs 84.13 crore from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Finance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). Rs 84.13 crore has been offered to Himachal Pradesh under the NDRF during 2018-
2019.
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Ans:- Smt Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:- Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
inaugurated a 16 MW solar 'PV power plant' established from Downloaded by Bharat Electronics LTD at the Heavy Vehicle Factory in Avadi, Chennai. This power plant has been constructed on a 80 acre land. It costs Rs 105 crore. It will meet the captive consumption of the HVF and Engine Factory Avadi (EFA). The plant will inject power at 110kV to the Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation
Ltd's 110 kV Sub-Station. It will contribute to an annual 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 savings of Rs 45.41 million for HVF. It will provide green energy to the factory and promote GreenIndia initiative.
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8) This railways will starts to Monitor Cleanliness of Trains using WhatsApp Groups.
Ans:- Northern Railways
Explanation:- The Northern Railways will now monitor the cleanliness of its trains using WhatsApp groups
supervised by senior officials. Every department, be it the
pantry, bedrolls etc., will have separate WhatsApp 64 groups, in which status report of cleanliness will be uploaded on a daily basis. WhatsApp groups have been Page
created for train and pantry cleanliness, bedrolls and functionality of air conditioners in trains. Photographs are being uploaded in these groups for monitoring by senior officials.
9) ______was appointed as Vigilance
Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission.
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Explanation:-Former National Investigation Agency (NIA) chief Sharad Kumar was appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission. The
62-year-old Kumar, a 1979-batch IPS officer of the from Downloaded
Haryana cadre, retired in September last year after heading the National Investigation Agency, an anti- terror probe organization, for over four years.
10) Who has won the women's singles French Open tennis tournament 2018?
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11) Which country's women cricket team posted the highest-ever total in One-Day International (ODI) cricket?
Ans:- New Zealand
Explanation:- New Zealand women's cricket team 65 posted the highest-ever total in One-Day International (ODI) cricket by scoring an incredible 490-4 against Page
Ireland in the first match in Dublin. New Zealand skipper Suzie Bates top-scored with 151 off 94 balls. The total posted by the 'White Ferns' is the highest ever in ODIs including men's matches. In men's cricket, the highest total in ODI is 444-3, made by England against Pakistan in August 2016 at Nottingham. With their
incredible batting, New Zealand women team bettered
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been achieved 18 times by different teams. Downloaded from Downloaded 12) This team won the 2018 Intercontinental Cup football title.
Ans:- India
Explanation:- India has lifted the Intercontinental Cup football title. In the summit clash in Mumbai, they
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13) Which among the following is the second highest sender of Foreign Students in US?
Ans:- India
Explanation:- With 1,86,000 Indian students currently studying in the United States, India is the second highest
sender of foreign students to the US, next only to China.
US consul general in Kolkata, Craig Hall, stated that the 66 United States is the top destination for foreign students worldwide and the number of Indian students in the US Page
has more than doubled in the last 10 years.
14) Former RBI deputy governor H R Khan was appointed as the chairman of this bank.
Ans:- Bandhan Bank
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Director (Category being Independent, Non - Executive) from Downloaded of the Bank for a period of three years with effect from June 5, 2018.
15) EPIC 211945201b is the name of the planet which is discovered by the scientists of ______.
Ans:- ISRO 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- A team from the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, has spotted for the first time a
distant planet six times bigger than Earth and revolving
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Daily current Affairs10 June,2018
1) With which country India have decided to set up a
new "people to people mechanism" to build on the
momentum in bilateral ties from the Wuhan 67
Summit? Page Page
Ans:- China
Explanation:- India and China have decided to set up a new "people to people mechanism" to build on the momentum in bilateral ties from the Wuhan Summit. The decision to step up people to people contacts was
announced by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale. It will
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be headed on the Indian side by the External Affairs - : Minister and on the Chinese side by the State Council and Foreign Minster.
2) India and ______sign MoU in the field of
sustainable and smart urban development. Downloaded from Downloaded Ans:- Denmark
Explanation:- Indian and Denmark signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of Sustainable and Smart Urban Development. The MoU will create employment in the areas of integrated solid waste management including waste to energy, sustainable transport systems, water and sanitation 6494/8296260082 management, energy efficiency, resource mobilization. The objective of this MoU is to promote bilateral
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3) Which among the following is India's first indigenous, long-range artillery gun?
Ans:- Dhanush
Explanation:- India's first indigenous, long-range
artillery gun 'Dhanush' has cleared its final test and is 68 ready to be inducted into the Indian Army. Earlier this month, fifty rounds of shells each were fired from six Page
Dhanush guns, which are reportedly called 'desi Bofors'. The gun also passed the tests in cold, humid, and hot conditions.
4)The Indian government has formed a group to study the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Policy of
India. The head of this zone is;
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Explanation:- The government has constituted a group, headed by Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani, to study the special economic zones (SEZ) policy of India.
The SEZ Policy was implemented from 1st April 2000. from Downloaded
The Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 was passed by Parliament in May, 2005. It received Presidential assent on 23rd June 2005 and the Special Economic Zone Act was enacted. The group that has been formed will evaluate the SEZ policy. It will suggest measures to cater to the needs of exporters according to the current
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5) How many states have signed MoUs with the Union Health Ministry to implement the government's ambitious national health protection mission - Ayushman Bharat?
Ans:- 8
Explanation:- Eight States and four Union Territories have signed MoUs with the Union Health Ministry to implement the government's ambitious national health
protection mission - Ayushman Bharat. Ayushman
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annually to 10 crore vulnerable families. The scheme Page Page will be available at the point of service in public and private empanelled hospitals.
6) How many agreements have been signed between India and China on the sidelines of the summit, recetly?
Ans:- 2
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include continuing to share Brahmaputra water data Downloaded from Downloaded during flood season and exporting non-Basmati rice to China. The two countries have set a trade target of 100 billion dollars by 2020. During the hour-long meeting between Mr Modi and Mr Xi, both countries agreed on several initiatives to take forward the spirit of Wuhan Informal Summit.
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7) How many Gramin Dak Sevaks to be benefitted by the wage revision?
Ans:- 3.07 lakhs
Explanation:- The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the revision in the wage structure and allowances of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) of the Department of Posts. The revision in the wage structure would entail an estimated expenditure of
Rs 1257.75 crore (Non-recurring expenditure - Rs 860.95
crore and Recurring expenditure of Rs.396.80 crore) 70
during 2018-19. The Time-Related Continuity Allowance Page Page (TRCA) structure and slabs have been rationalized. The total GDSs have been brought under two categories viz. Branch Postmasters (BPMs) and other than Branch Postmasters namely Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPMs).
8) Name of the country which has been elected as a
non-permanent member of the United Nations
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Ans:- Indonesia
Explanation:- Indonesia was elected a non-permanent
member of the United Nations Security Council for a Downloaded from Downloaded two-year term. Maldives and Indonesia had contested for a seat in the UNSC. Indonesia won the seat after securing 144 votes against 46 for the Maldives. The other newly elected non-permanent members of UNSC are Germany, Belgium, Dominican Republic and South Africa.
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Ans:- Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:- The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to do away with semester system in undergraduate (UG) courses and revert to annual examination system. HP Govt had set up a review
committee headed by former vice-chancellor to review
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system. The RUSA was introduced in the state in 2013.
10) Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to ASEAN?
Ans:- Rudrendra Tandon
Explanation:- Rudrendra Tandon is an Indian Foreign
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Service (IFS) Officer of 1994 batch. He is currently Joint - : Secretary at Headquarters. He has been appointed as next Ambassador of India to ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
11) Madhu Sethi was appointed as the next
Ambassador of India to ______. from Downloaded
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Explanation:- Madhu Seth is Counsellor in the High Commission of India, London, at present. She has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the
Republic of Cuba. She will take up the new assignment.
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12) With which country, India will take a joint military exercise for the first time, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit?
Ans:- Pakistan
Explanation:- India and Pakistan will take part in a joint military exercise for the first time, courtesy the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The exercise, which is aimed at countering terrorism and will be conducted in Ural
region of Russia. Member states of the SCO will
participate in the joint military drill 'Peace Mission 72
2018' to promote mutual trust, cooperation and Page Page
coordination against terrorist.
13) Who will be the head of Asset Reconstruction Company?
Ans:- Sunil Mehta
Explanation:- Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal
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announced setting up of a committee to give - : recommendations on formation of an Asset Reconstruction Company. The committe will give recommendations in two weeks for faster resolution of stressed accounts. The committee will be formed under
Sunil Mehta, non-executive chairman of Punjab Downloaded from Downloaded National Bank.
14) Recently, Which Indian cricketer's wax statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in New Delhi?
Ans:-Virat Kohli
Explanation:- Virat Kohli's statue was crafted using more than 200 measurements and photographs 6494/8296260082 obtained during the sitting session. Virat Kohli's statue features him in a dynamic pose, with the Indian cricket
team jersey. Wax statues of other sport legends like
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Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, and Lionel Messi are also present in Madame Tussauds.
15) Which Indian airport will have an automated smart facial recognition system at its entry, security and boarding points?
Ans:- Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
Explanation:- Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri
International Airport will become India's first airport to 73 have an automated smart facial recognition system at its entry, security and boarding points. The initiative, Page
which is part of the DigiYatra scheme, will ensure quicker entry into airports by facilitating automated check-ins. It will be functional within the next 4 months as per Airport Director AK Rai.
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1)Who has been appointed as the new chairman of CBIC?
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Explanation:-S Ramesh has been appointed as the new chairman of Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC). He will succeed Vanaja N. Sarna on July 1. The CBIC is the apex body for administering the levy and collection of indirect taxes of the Union of India viz. Central Excise duty, Customs duty and Service Tax, and for facilitating cross border movement of goods &
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2) How many Wi-Fi Choupals are launched by the Govt in Villages and Delivery of Rail Tickets through Common Service Centres?
Ans:- 5000
Explanation:- The government has launched 5,000 Wi-Fi Choupals in villages and delivery of rail tickets through Common Service Centres (CSCs). It was inaugurated by Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in New
Delhi. The move is aimed at transforming rural Internet
connectivity through BharatNet. The government has 74
launched 5,000 Wi-Fi Choupals in villages and delivery Page Page of rail tickets through Common Service Centres (CSCs).
It was inaugurated by Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in New Delhi. The move is aimed at transforming rural Internet connectivity through BharatNet.
3) Who become the first female Hall of Famer in
UFC?
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Explanation:- American fighter Ronda Rousey will become the first female MMA fighter to be inducted into
the Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Fame, the Downloaded from Downloaded UFC announced. There would be no women in UFC without Ronda Rousey.
4) In which city, India's first-ever national police museum will establish?
Ans:- New Delhi
Explanation:- India will have its first-ever national 6494/8296260082 police museum as the Central government has decided to establish the unique facility in Lutyens' Delhi. The
museum - depicting the history, art facts, uniforms and
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5) NITI Aayog's AIM has selected ______additional schools for the establishment of Atal 75
Tinkering Labs (ATLs) Page
Ans:- 3000
Explanation:- NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has selected 3,000 additional schools for the establishment of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), bringing the total number of ATL schools to 5,441. The selected
schools shall receive a grant of Rs 20 lakh spread over
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- : the next five years to establish Atal Tinkering Labs for nurturing innovation and entrepreneurial spirit among secondary school children across India. ATLs will soon be established in every district of India, seeking to enable an innovation ecosystem, which will facilitate
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6) Which among the following will host the 11th World Hindi Conference?
Ans:- Mauritius
Explanation:- The upcoming 11th World Hindi 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Conference in Mauritius is likely to produce directives to increase the popularity of Hindi globally. The World
Hindi Conference is a major event organised every three
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7) This country has decided to provide security guarantees to North Korea, in exchange of Pyongyang's firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.
Ans:- US
Explanation:- The United States has decided to provide 76 security guarantees to North Korea, in exchange of Pyongyang's firm and unwavering commitment to Page
complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. This is according to the joint document which was signed by US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un following their historic maiden talks at Singapore's Sentosa island. Both nations commit to establishing new relations in accordance with the desire
of the people of the two countries for peace and
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8) This state has been ranked the most vulnerable state in the draft National Disaster Risk Index.
Ans:- Maharashtra
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9) This bank has received the National Payments Excellence Award 2017 by NPCI?
Ans:- SVC Bank
Explanation:- SVC Co-operative Bank has received the National Payments Excellence Award2017 by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It is the highest recognition in the banking industry for exceptional performance in payments system. This is for their
outstanding performance in NFS ATM Network and CTS.
This effort will help in upgrading from the cheque 77
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umbrella.
10) The World Day Against Child Labour is observed on which date?
Ans:- 12th June
Explanation:- The International Labour Organization
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(ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in - : 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Every year on June 12 the World Day Against Child Labor is observed to raise awareness of the plight of
child laborers worldwide. The International Labour Downloaded from Downloaded Organization (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Every year on June 12 the World Day Against Child Labor is observed to raise awareness of the plight of child laborers worldwide
11) ______ties up with Aditya Birla Health to 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 provide insurance services to customers.
Ans:- Karur Vysya Bank
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Explanation:- Private sector bank Karur Vysya Bank announced its tie up with Aditya Birla Health to provide insurance services to customers. It has already partnered with Birla Sunlife Insurance for the same. ABHICL will be able to access millions of customers of KVB, especially in the Tier I, II and IIIcentres.
12) Name of the Indian CM who inaugurates diaphragm wall pylon of Polavaram project is
Ans:-Shri Chandra Babu Naidu
78 Explanation:- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandra Babu Naidu inaugurated the diaphragm wall Page
pylon at the multipurpose irrigation project Polavaram. Addressing the small gathering here, Naidu assured that the mega irrigation venture will be completed by December 2019. Expressing satisfaction over the progress of construction, the Chief Minister said that near about 55 percent work has been completed. Taking
a pot-shot at Central government Babu claimed that Rs
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13) The 2018 Intercontinental Cup football title was
bagged by ______.
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Explanation:- India's football national team has lifted the 2018 Intercontinental Cup football title. In the summit clash in Mumbai, they defeated Kenya by 2-0 on June 10, 2018. Both the goals were netted by
skipper Sunil Chhetri. He gave India the lead in the 8th 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 minute before scoring the second goal in the 29th minute. Sunil Chhetri has become the joint second
highest international goal scorer among active players
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14) Who has taken charge as the Executive Director and Secretary of EEPC India?
Ans:- Suranjan Gupta
Explanation:- Suranjan Gupta has taken charge as the Executive Director and Secretary of EEPC India.
Suranjan Gupta succeeds Bhaskar Sarkar. He joined
EEPC India in 2006. He has vast experience in 79 international economics and trade. He has worked in American Consulate, European Commission and the Page
Indian Chamber of Commerce etc.
15) Who won the Women's Asia T20 Cup 2018?
Ans:- Bangladesh
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was named the Player of the Match. Downloaded from Downloaded 16) Who launched the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra- 2018 in New Delhi?
Ans:- Shri Vijay Kumar Singh
Explanation:- Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh has flagged off the 1st batch of three month-long
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra-2018 in New Delhi. The Yatra 6494/8296260082 will continue till the 8th of September 2018. There are two routes for the Yatra, one through Lipulekh Pass in
Uttarakhand which involves some trekking also. The
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Daily current Affairs13 June,2018
1)Which one has created a world record of distributing the maximum number of bee-boxes in one day?
Ans:- KVIC
Explanation:- Khadi and Village Industries Commission 80
(KVIC) has created a world record of distributing the Page
maximum number of bee-boxes in one day. This was achieved by the KVIC in the Zangalee Army area at Kupwara in Kashmir. It had beaten its previous best of 1000 bee boxes distributed in Kaziranga forest area among the Mishing tribe on the occasion of World Honey Bee Day (18 August). Two thousand three
hundred thirty(2330) bee-boxes were distributed among
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2) An International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will be held in ______.
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Explanation:- An International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will be held in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal from June 17. The Theme of the two-day conference is "Sustainable Development Goals for Smart Society". The conference is organized by the Federation of Computer Association Nepal (CAN). Around 500 delegates, 6494/8296260082 including ICT users, trainers, professionals, experts,
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Nepal will attend the event. The conference aims to bring government and private sector together for developing a plan of action using sustainable ICT applications
3) India bagged ______medals at the Umakhanov Memorial Tournament in Russia
Ans:- 3
Explanation:- Indian boxers bagged one Gold and two
Silver medals at the Umakhanov Memorial Tournament
in the Russian city of Kaspiysk. Saweety Boora won the 81 coveted yellow metal in the Women's 75 kg category
after beating Anna Anfinogenova (Russia) in the Final. Page
4) The theme of the 2018 World Day against Child Labour is;
Ans:- Generation Safe & Healthy
Explanation:-The World Day against Child Labour is
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- : child labourers and what can be done to help them.. The 2018 theme 'Generation Safe & Healthy' points a finger at the hazardous and exploitative working conditions in which millions of children are working tooth, nail and bone for a living. The day shines a
spotlight on the global need to improve the safety and from Downloaded health of young workers and end child labour.
5) This bank released the draft guidelines to modify the loan system for delivery of bank credit.
Ans:- RBI
Explanation:-The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released 6494/8296260082 the draft guidelines to modify the loan system for delivery of bank credit, making the rules stricter to
regulate larger borrowers enjoying working capital
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6) Who received the Polly Umrigar Trophy at the BCCI Annual Awards function?
Ans:- Virat Kohli
Explanation:- Indian captain Virat Kohli has received 82 the prestigious Polly Umrigar Trophy (Cricketer of the Year) award for two consecutive seasons (2016-17 and Page
2017-18) at the BCCI Annual Awards function. Anshuman Gaekwad and Sudha Shah received the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award. Jalaj Saxena and Parvez Rasool were adjudged 'Best All Rounders' in Ranji Trophy while Krunal Pandya was rewarded for his
performance in the Hazare one-day championship.
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Indian military six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for 930 million dollars.
Ans:- USA
Explanation:- USA government approved a deal to sell from Downloaded the Indian military six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for 930 million dollars, State Department The agreement has been passed to the US Congress for approval and if no US lawmaker raises an objection, the contract will go ahead. Boeing and Indian partner Tata have begun to produce Apache fuselages at a plant in
India, but last night's approval concerns a direct sale of 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 finished products from the US manufacturers. In
addition to aircraft, the contract includes night vision
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8) How many iconic sites have been choosed for the Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) under Swachh Bharat Mission?
Ans:- 10
Explanation:- Ten new iconic sites have been taken up
under Phase III of the flagship project Swachh Iconic
Places (SIP) of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The project 83 envisioned by the Prime Minister is being coordinated by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation with the Page
support of State governments and local administration.
9) Which Indian Athelete won gold in men's 10,000- metre race at the Gouden Spike meeting in Leiden?
Ans:- Gavit Murali Kumar
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second-fastest time by an Indian ever in the distance from Downloaded race, just short of long-distance coach Surendra Singh's national record of 28 minutes 02.89 seconds set at Vigo, Spain in 2008.
10)Ministry of Railways launched a mobile app to expedite & streamline passenger grievance redressal,
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Ans:- Rail Madad
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Explanation:- Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Railways & Coal, has launched two new mobile apps - 'Rail Madad' and 'Menu on Rails' - to ease the travelling experience of the commuters. The Rail Madad app is aimed at expediting & streamlining passenger grievance redressal while the 'Menu on Rails' app will allow passengers to check the list of meals and beverages served on all type of trains and their prices. The Rail MADAD (Mobile Application for Desired Assistance During travel) app allows passengers to lodge complaints through mobile app/web platform and enables them to check real-time feedback on the status of redressal of 84 their complaints. The app for the first time completely Page
digitized the Complaint management system. Rail
MADAD also displays various helpline numbers (e.g., Security, Child helpline etc) and provides direct calling facility for immediate assistance in one easy step.
11)This state government gives a gift to its students
who have scored 75 % or more than that in Class
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Explation:- Madhya Pradesh gives a gift to its students who have scored 75 % or more than that in Class 12th,
it will give laptops to its genius future of the nation. For Downloaded from Downloaded this Madhya Pradesh Government gave Rs 25000 to nearly 22035 students via bank transfer. This scheme was launched by CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
12) Who inaugurated and laid foundation stones for more than 100 schemes, worth Rs 875 crore, of the
state bridge construction corporation? 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082
Ans:- Shri Nitish Kumar
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Explanation:- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid foundation stones for more than 100 schemes, worth Rs 875 crore, of the state bridge construction corporation. At a function organised on the occasion of the 43rd establishment day of the Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Ltd, 122 schemes were inaugurated or their foundation stones laid down by the chief minister.
13) Which country will host the first military exercise
of the BIMSTEC group focusing on counter-
terrorism? 85 Page Page
Ans:- India
Explanation:- India will host the first military exercise of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi- Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) group focusing on counter-terrorism in Pune on September 2018. As part of this, a conclave of the Army chiefs of all
7 member-states is being planned. The purpose of the
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was set up in 1997 and includes India, Bangladesh, Downloaded from Downloaded Bhutan Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
14) Which among the following bans cryptocurrency mining apps?
Ans:- Apple
Explanation:- Apple has banned cryptocurrency mining 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 apps as they are worried about battery drain. Due to the growing menace of hackers leveraging your device's
processing powers to mine cryptocurrency, Apple has
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15) Which state is hosting the 2nd India-US colloquium on Earth Observations and Sciences for Society and Economy?
Ans:- Goa
Explanation:- The 2nd edition of India-US colloquium 86 on Earth Observations and Sciences for Society and Economy was inaugurated at the CSIR-National Page
Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), Dona Paula, Goa on June 11, 2018. The 3-day colloquium is being organised by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, CSIR-NIO and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This multi-disciplinary event will bring together 200 delegates from India and the US
to address emerging ocean and earth science issues. It
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1)Haryana raises age limit for entry in government service to ______years.
Ans:- 42
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incorporate the provisions related to increasing the
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2) Which group partners with Microsoft to jointly develop a common defence cloud solution for armed
forces? 87
Ans:- Thales Group Page Page
Explanation:- French defence electronics group Thales is partnering with Microsoft to jointly develop a common defence cloud solution for armed forces. Based on Microsoft's Azure Stack platform, the "flexible cloud application platform" will allow armed forces to keep sensitive data inside their own infrastructures. Thales
will integrate its connectivity and end-to-end
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Ans:- HDFC Bank
Explanation:- Union Cabinet approved the proposal for grant of permission to HDFC Bank to raise additional share capital of up to a maximum of 24,000 crore rupees. The composite foreign shareholding in the Bank 6494/8296260082 will not exceed 74% of the enhanced paid-up equity
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Minister Piyush Goyal, the proposed investment is expected to strengthen the capital adequacy ratio of the bank. The Cabinet also approved reconstitution of North Eastern Council (NEC). Home Minister will be the ex officio chairman of NEC and the Minister of State for DoNER will serve as Vice Chairman of the council
4) Who has been honoured with Japan's Nikkei Asia Prize recently?
Ans:-Bindeshwar Pathak
88 Explanation:- Noted social reformer and founder of Sulabh International, Bindeshwar Pathak was honoured Page
with Japan's prestigious Nikkei Asia Prize. The award was given under Culture and Community category for his significant work in tackling poor hygiene and discrimination. Launched in 1996, the award honours people in Asia who have made significant contributions in one of the three areas of regional growth; science,
technology & innovation and culture & community.
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Ans:- Paytm
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2017-18 Paytm tops the chart by volumes with 22% and by value it is 0.25%. ICICI has 17.1% share by value and 9.7% by volume. SBI has 19.5% by volume in January 2018 compared to 25% at the end of March 2019. Mobile-banking usage itself has seen a steep jump, with volumes soaring a steep 91 per cent to 1,871
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6) This state will become the first Indian state to get compeletly piped gas network.
Ans:- Gujarat
Explanation:- Gujarat will become the first Indian state to get completely covered under the piped gas distribution network after the ninth round of bidding, which will see a quarter of the country brought under the network. The western Indian state already has 84.31 per
cent of its area under the city gas distribution (CGD)
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7) India rank ______in the Global Environment Page
Performance Index 2018.
Ans:- 177
Explanation:- India stands 177th at the bottom of the Global Environment Performance Index (EPI) rankings.
In 2016, the country had ranked 141 out of 180
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countries. In 2018, according to the State of India's - : Environment (SoE) 2018 in Figures, it has slipped to the 177th position. India scored 5.75 out of 100 in air quality. The Top 3 countries on the list are: 1. Switzerland, 2. France, and 3. Denmark.
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Vietnam, recently?
Ans:- Smt Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:- Raksha Mantri, Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the first Representative Office of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Hanoi,
Vietnam. Smt Sitharaman handed over the symbolic key 6494/8296260082 of the Representative Office of BEL at Vietnam (VIRO) to Chairman & Managing Director, BEL Mr Gowtama MV
during the Vietnam-India Defence Industry Business
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Meeting. The Representative Office will aim to promote BEL's exports in areas such as Weapon Systems, Radar Systems, Naval Systems, Military Communication Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Combat Management System and Coastal Surveillance System.
9) Name of the company which hired Daniel Danker as its head of driver product.
Ans:- Uber
Explanation:- Uber Technologies Inc has hired 90 Facebook Inc product director Daniel Danker as its head of driver product. The company is also searching Page
for a chief financial officer who can help take the company public in 2019. The CFO position has been vacant since 2015.
10) Who will launch Solar Charkha Mission on 27th
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Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Giriraj Singh said the scheme is aimed at linking five crore women and self help groups to the initiative. MSME is playing a big role in empowerment of people and created a large number of employment in the country. The ministry has provided training to over 15
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11) Who claimed the 50th win of his career and reclaimed the lead of this year's world championship at the Canadian Grand Prix?
Ans:-Sebastian Vettel
Explanation:- Sebastian Vettel claimed the 50th win of his career and reclaimed the lead of this year's world championship on Sunday when he ended Lewis Hamilton's run of supremacy at the Canadian Grand
Prix.
91 12) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates hi- tech command and control centre in which state Page
recently?
Ans:- Chhattisgarh
Explanation:-PM Modi inaugurates hi-tech command and control centre in Chhattisgarh. The centre will
control and monitor online water and power supply,
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sanitation, traffic movement, integrated building - : management, city connectivity and Internet infrastructure, under one roof. The command and control centre will be managed through a GIS (geographic information system) platform, where
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13) India and ______agreed to hold comprehensive talks to address trade and economic issues.
Ans:- US
Explanation:- India and the US have agreed to hold 6494/8296260082 comprehensive talks to address trade and economic issues. The decision in this regard was taken during a
series of meetings, Commerce and Industry Minister
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Suresh Prabhu had with US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. Mr Suresh Prabhu was on a two-day visit to the US.
14) Who developed a mobile-based application 'utsonmobile' for cashless ticketing?
Ans:- CRIS
Explanation:-The Centre for Railway Information System
(CRIS) developed a mobile-based application
'utsonmobile'. The 'utsonmobile' application enables 92 booking and cancellation of unreserved tickets, issue and renewal of season and platform tickets, check and Page
load R-wallet balance and helps maintain user profile management and booking history.
15) ______and China in talks to form bloc against Opec.
Ans:-India
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16)Who among the following has been named CFO of US largest automaker General Motors?
Ans:- Dhivya Suryadevara
Explanation:- An Indian-American woman, Dhivya 6494/8296260082 Suryadevara has been named the Chief Finance Officer of the US' largest automaker, General Motors.
Suryadevara, currently the vice president of corporate
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17) Each year 14th June is observed as ______
Ans:- World Blood Donor Day
Explanation:- World Blood Donor Day is being observed
on June 14 across the globe. The day is celebrated each 93 year on 14 June across. It is also a day to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts Page
of blood. The day also strongly encourages more people to donate blood so that the donor population does not decline and patients requiring transfusion have timely access to safe blood.
Daily current Affairs15 June,2018
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1)How many states signs MoU for Implementing - : Ayushman Bharat - NHP Mission?
Ans:- 20
Explanation:- Mr J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health
and Family Welfare exchanged the MoU with the State Downloaded from Downloaded Health Ministers of 20 States marking their commitment towards the launch of the Ayushman Bharat - National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM). Smt. Anupriya Patel, Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare and Amitabh Kant, CEO NITI Aayog were also present at the function.
2) Which stock exchange launched a 'Tri-party Repo 6494/8296260082 Market Platform' for repurchase of corporate debt
security?
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Ans:- NSE
Explanation:-NSE launched a 'Tri-party Repo Market Platform' for repurchase of corporate debt security. It is a repo contract where a third entity, apart from the borrower and lender, called tri-party agent acts as an intermediary to facilitate services like collateral selection, payment and settlement, custody and management during the life of the transaction. It provides opportunity to borrow against the securities and provides short-term
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3) Who was appointed as the next High Page Page Commissioner of India to the independent State of
Papua New Guinea?
Ans:- Vijai Kumar
Explanation:- Vijai Kumar (YOA : 2003) is at present the Counsellor, Embassy of India, Stockholm. He has
been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India
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4) United States has approved USD ______billion on import of goods from China.
Ans:- 50 Downloaded from Downloaded Explanation:- US President Donald Trump has approved tariffs worth USD 50 billion on import of goods from China. Following the decision, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro said tariffs must be seen as one tool among many the US could use to hold bad actors like China accountable and bring the Chinese government to
the table to secure a more favourable balance of trade.
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5) Which country sets a new Guinness World record for the largest number of people juggling footballs at the same time?
Ans:- Poland
Explanation:- Poland set a new Guinness World record for the largest number of people juggling footballs at the same time for 10 seconds. The new record was set by 1,444 Polish football lovers who dressed in neon yellow to
juggle soccer balls of the same colour in the southern
city of Krakow. Italian football fans set the previous 95
record with 1,406 people during an event organised in Page Page
Caerano di San Marco, Italy, on May 7, 2016.
6) Among the following, which app won the Apple design award at the Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2018?
Ans:- Calzy 3
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Explanation:- A Chennai-based developer has won a - : design award for his app "Calzy 3" here at the Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2018. It is Developed by Raja Vijayaraman, "Calzy 3" is a highly customisable calculator that uses iOS technologies to
offer features like Multitasking, Face ID and Touch ID. Downloaded from Downloaded Calzy 3 helps people perform day-to-day mathematical calculation in an elegant way.
7) Which union minster meets Ambassadors from OPEC countries to India?
Ans:- Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:- Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister 6494/8296260082 Dharmendra Pradhan met the Ambassadors from OPEC countries and expressed concern about rising crude oil
prices and its negative impact on consumers across the
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8) This state government has initiated a 'water Page literacy' campaign to create awareness about the importance of water conservation in the State.
Ans:- Kerala
Explanation:- The Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority has initiated a 'water literacy' campaign with
the involvement of 70,000 students aiming to create
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9) The theme of International Albinism Awareness Day is;
Ans:- Shining our light to the world
Explanation:- The International Albinism Awareness Day was celebrated on 13 June to preserve the rights of persons with albinism and take efforts to ensure equal access for them to employment, education, justice and good health. The theme for International Albinism
Awareness Day 2018 is: "Shining our light to the world".
97 10) With which state Canada's Quebec province to
increase the economic cooperation? Page
Ans:-Maharashtra
Explanation:- The Maharashtra government and Canada's Quebec province have signed a pact to increase the economic cooperation, especially in areas of
information technology, biotechnology, artificial
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intelligence and welfare of the tribal community. Chief - : Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was on a week-long tour to the US and Canada signed MoU to this effect with Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard.
11) Which country has approved a deal to sale of AH-
64E Apache attack helicopters to India for $930 from Downloaded million?
Ans:- United States
Explanation:- The United States government has approved a deal to sell the Indian military six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for $930 million. The agreement has been passed to the US Congress for 6494/8296260082 approval and if no US lawmaker raises an objection, the contract will go ahead. Boeing and Indian partner Tata
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India, but the latest approval concerns a direct sale of finished products from the US manufacturers. In addition to aircraft, the contract includes night vision sensors, GPS guidance and hundreds of Hellfire anti- armour and Stinger air-to-air missiles. The lead contractors are US arms, aviations and engineering giants Lockheed Martin, General Electric and Raytheon.
12)The National Disaster Management Authority conducted a table-top exercise at the State
Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in ______. 98
Ans:- Uttar Pradesh Page Page
Explanation:- The National Disaster Management Authority conducted a table-top exercise at the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The exercise was held in the run-up to a State- level mock exercise on flood preparedness to be held in 23 flood-prone districts of Uttar Pradesh tomorrow. The
exercise is being held in collaboration with State
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13)Who has assumed charge as new Secretary in Ministry of Coal?
Ans:-Inder Jit Singh
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14)______tops in the list as per the report of Niti Aayog's composite water management index report.
Ans:- Gujarat
Explanation:- Minister for Water Resources Nitin Gadkari released Niti Aayog's composite water management index report in New Delhi. Gujarat topped the list while Jharkhand was adjudged as the worst performer. Gujarat is followed by Madhya Pradesh,
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. In the
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adjudged as the top state in 2016-17 followed by Page Page Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Assam. Niti Aayog has ranked the states through first of its kind index on the composite water management, comprising 9 broad sectors with 28 different indicators covering various aspects.
15) The Internet Intelligence Map is recently
introduced by;
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Explanation:- Oracle has announced the availability of the Internet Intelligence Map, providing users with a
simple, graphical way to track the health of the internet Downloaded from Downloaded and gain insight into the impact of events such as natural disasters or state-imposed interruptions. The map is part of Oracle's Internet Intelligence initiative, which provides insight and analysis on the state of global internet infrastructure.
16) How many Indian students won a prize amount
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Explanation:- Meghana Bollimpalli and Dhruvik Parikh received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award of $50,000 recently. Meghana Bollimpalli selected for her novel low-cost approach for synthesizing materials that could greatly cut the production and energy costs of making electrodes for devices like supercapacitors. And Dhruvik for his development of less expensive, yet more robust ion exchange membranes for use in large industrial-scale batteries for storing solar or wind-
generated electricity for later distribution.
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1)Who scores 1st hat-trick of FIFA World Cup 2018?
Ans:- Cristiano Ronaldo
Explanation:- Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo (33
year old) scored FIFA World Cup 2018's first hat-trick in
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the first match of the tournament, in first three minutes - : and 30 seconds. This hat-trick was the 51st in World Cup history, as well as Ronaldo's 51st career hat-trick. Ronaldo completed his sixth international hat trick when he scored on a free kick in the 88th minute, giving
Portugal a 3-3 tie with Spain.
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2)106th Indian Science Congress will be host by ______.
Ans:- Jalandhar
Explanation:- The 106th Indian Science Congress (ISC- 2019) will be held at Lovely Professional University
(LPU) in Jalandhar, Punjab from 3rd to 7th January 6494/8296260082 2019. The theme of the 5-day science congress is 'Future India: Science & Technology'. Approx 15,000
delegates, including 300 top scientists and Nobel
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Laureates from across world are expected to attend the congress. The science congress will have 18 plenary sessions, including those of medical, chemical, environmental and other science domains. There will also be four parallel mega events, including the children's science conference; women's science conference; science communicators' meet; and, science exhibition
3)Marg ERP limited patners with this bank to offer an integrated payments platform to Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprise (MSME) customers. 101
Ans:- ICICI Bank Page Page
Explanation:- Marg ERP limited, a leading Inventory and Accounting software solution company has partnered with ICICI Bank, India's largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, to offer an integrated payments platform to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) customers, using MARG's
accounting software. This integration aims to promote
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4) Former World Bank Economist Omar al-Razzaz Downloaded from Downloaded was sworn in as Prime Minister of ______.
Ans:- Jordan
Explanation:- Former World Bank Economist Omar al- Razzaz was sworn in as Jordan's Prime Minister after King Abdullah issued a decree approving the new
government. Omar succeeded Hani al-Mulki who 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 resigned following mass protests over price hikes and
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5) With which payment service Ola join hands to allow riders to book rides using the former's payment platform?
Ans:- PhonePe
Explanation:- Flipkart-owned PhonePe has partnered cab aggregator Ola that will allow riders to book rides using the former's payment platform. With this partnership, users can enjoy the ease of using their
preferred ride-sharing app from within PhonePe while
being assured of the reliability and integrity of their 102 payments. PhonePe has also added 'Auto-pay' feature
that allows users to make payments seamlessly. Page
6)SoftBank Group Corp has decided to invest ______billion for a solar power project in India
Ans:- .100
Explanation:- SoftBank Group Corp has decided to
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invest $60 billion-$100 billion in a solar power project - : in India. The company is expected to make the investment through a fund backed by Saudi Arabia's government. SoftBank through its Vision Fund would invest in creating the world's biggest solar power project
in Saudi Arabia.
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7) Which among the following will be the host of European Union Film Festival (EUFF) 2018?
Ans:- India
Explanation:- The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) will premiere in New Delhi at the Siri Fort
Auditorium. With a selection of 24 latest European films 6494/8296260082 from 23 EU Member States, this years' film festival brings some unusual stories for the world cinema
enthusiasts. The European Union Film Festival is
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8) Who will become the first Indian player to appear in Kia Super League?
Ans:- Smriti Mandhana
Explanation:- India Women's Cricket team opener Smriti Mandhana will become the first Indian player to 103 appear in Kia Super League - the women's cricket super Page
league in England. Smriti was signed by Western Storm and will represent them in the upcoming edition of the tournament that features six teams. The 21-year-old India opener has scored over 826 runs with the highest score of 76 in the 40 T20Is that she has played so far.
9) Who met World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva in
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Ans:-Shri Devendra Fadnavis
Explanation:-Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva in
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Transport Corridor and the Rural Livelihood Project which aims to provide sustainable livelihood enhancements in 10,000 villages in the state. World Bank has assured of positive consideration of both the projects. Fadnavis, who is on a three-nation tour, also attended a business discussion organised by US-India
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10) World's most experienced space woman who recently retired as astronaut is;
Ans:- Peggy Whitson
Explanation:- NASA's record-breaking astronaut, Peggy Whitson, retired after a 22-year-long career. Whitson, who joined NASA as a researcher in 1986, has spent more time off Earth than any other American, totalling 665 days over three International Space Station
missions. The 58-year-old is the oldest woman to go into
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11) Yoga Ambassadors Tour was inagurated by ______.
Ans:-Ministry of AYUSH
Explanation:- As a part of Kerala government's tourism
promotion programme, 'Yoga Ambassadors Tour',a
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specialized trip for yoga professionals from around the - : world was inaugurated by Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik. It aims to design a wholesome yoga package for visiting tourists with well-known yoga destinations with related activities. It aims to design a
wholesome yoga package for visiting tourists with well- Downloaded from Downloaded known yoga destinations with related activities.
12) This bank has unveiled a novel card variant recently.
Ans:- Karnataka Bank
Explanation:- Karnataka Bank has unveiled a novel card variant 'KBL Deposit Only Card'. The card aims to 6494/8296260082 enable hassle free cash deposit transaction at Bank's 24x7 e-Lobby services. This card is specially meant for
Bank's Current/Overdraft customers. By using this
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13) For which state, the Railway Minister PiyushGoyal announced the annual allocation of Rs. 1813 crore for railway project?
Ans:- Telengana
Explanation:- The Railway Minister PiyushGoyal announced the annual allocation of Rs. 1813 crore to Telengana for railway project. It is an increase from an average of Rs 258 crore. South Central Railway (SCR) 105 has become the first railway zone in the country to Page
complete 100 per cent LED lighting at all the stations under its jurisdiction. Initiatives and passenger amenities to be provided by the South Central Railway and at Nizamabad station of 'Grade A' category. Phase two of Multi-Model Transit System (MMTS) to be taken
up by the state and central government.
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Ans:- Pinaka
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(DRDO) is being evolved into a precision-guided missile. Pinaka rocket system is known for firing a salvo of 12 rockets in just 44 seconds, with enhanced range and accuracy to hit its targets. The rocket has been developed by the Armament cluster of the DRDO.
15) Which bank will not handle payments for crude from Iran from November 2018? 6494/8296260082
Ans:- State Bank of India
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Explanation:- SBI has informed refiners it will not handle payments for crude from Iran from November 2018. Such a move from the SBI would come after US President Donald Trump pulled out of an international nuclear deal with Iran on May 8 and said he would reimpose sanctions within 180 days. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), owner of the world's biggest refining complex, plans to halt oil imports from Iran while Rosneft- promoted Nayara Energy has started cutting purchases
from this month.
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1) The Arunachal Pradesh Government has signed a MOU with Smart Village Movement (SVM) of which state to facilitate technology innovations, research and development?
Ans:- Andra Pradesh
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Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein. Mr. Downloaded from Downloaded Solomon Darwin would be the adviser of the project. The project will focus on solving "pain-points" or challenges in rural segments by developing platforms driven by "open innovation" approaches.
2) Which among the following announced to issue Credit card like medical cards to employees,
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Ans:- Indian Railways
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Explanation:-The Railways has decided to replace the existing book-like medical cards issued to its employees and pensioners with credit card-like health cards carrying unique all-India number. At present, the medical cards issued by the zonal railways are in the form of booklets which resemble ration cards. Currently, railway has around 13 lakh employees and around the same number of pensioners and all their dependents are eligible to use the medical card.
3) Adiraju Venkateswara Rao who died due to a long
term illness in Hyderabad was a ______. 107
Ans:- Journalist Page
Explanation:- Adiraju Venkateswara Rao was 79 years old. His native was Khammam district. He had worked in several Telugu and English newspapers. He had also written few books. He had played an important role in the separate Telangana protests in 1969. He was
honoured by the state government in the Telangana
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4) Which country has successfully launched a Glonass- M positioning satellite by using a Soyuz-
2.1b carrier rocket? Downloaded from Downloaded Ans:- Russia
Explanation:-Russia has successfully launched a Glonass- M positioning satellite by using a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from the Plesetsk space center on June 17, 2018. The Glonass network provides real-time positioning data for surface, sea and airborne objects
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5)World Bank and this country signed an agreements of $565 mn in power, water sectors for NTDC project and Sindh irrigation project.
Ans:- Pakistan
Explanation:- Pakistan and the World Bank inked agreements worth $565 million to help build and support the projects in power and water sectors. The total cost of NTDC's project would be $536.33 mn out of which the
NTDC would provide $111.33 mn. Rest of the $425 mn
will be provided by World Bank for the National 108 Transmission Modernisation (Phase-I) project which is designed to increase the capacity and reliability of Page selected segments of the national transmission system and for NTDC. The total cost of the project is $152.2 million for Sindh Barrages Improvement Project which is aimed at improving the reliability and safety of Guddu Barrage and strengthening the Sindh Irrigation
Department's capacity.
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Ans:- Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar Downloaded from Downloaded Explanation:-The Foundation of stone of "Auxiliary Production Unit and State-of-the-Art Artificial Limbs Fitting Centre" was laid by Manohar Lal, Chief Minister of Haryana and Krishan Pal Gurjar, Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment at an event at village Nawada, Tigaon (Ballabhgarh), Faridabad, Haryana. The differently abled people face a lot of difficulties to visit
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7) How many women Battalions has approved for Jammu and Kashmir Police to improve the representation of women in the State Police?
Ans:- 2
Explanation:- To enhance the representation of women in the state police, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved raising two women battalions for Jammu and Kashmir Police. One battalion each would be raised 109 for Jammu region and Kashmir region. 60% of posts Page
would be kept reserved for women of 10 border districts namely, Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Poonch, Rajouri, Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara, Kargil and Leh.
8)Who become the first woman Indian Air Force
fighter pilot from south India?
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9) NSDC and ______join hands to train over 10,000 youth under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.
Ans:- Muthoot Fincorp Limited 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- Muthoot Fincorp Limited announced its partnership with National Skill Development
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Fincorp targets to train over 10,000 people over the next three years and make them job ready under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. NSDC has approved a target of 3,000 candidates in the first year and 3,500 each in the subsequent two years.
10) Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu laid foundation stone for sewage management system and Storm water drainage system in ______.
Ans:- Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:- Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu laid 110 foundation stone for sewage management system and Page
Storm water drainage system in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. This schemes are under government's Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme. This aims to enable basic facilities like drainage system, basic water harvesting system in the region. This would ensure implementation of proper
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Ans:- India
Explanation:- India would introduce retaliatory tariffs from Downloaded worth $240 million soon on a revised list of 30 items imported from the United States to counter United States move to increase duties on Indian steel and aluminium. This move has been made at a time when India is planning to negotiate a "trade package" with the United States to ease tensions between both the
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12)Name of the company which plans to establish India's first carbon fibre manufacturing unit to cater the aerospace and defence sectors.
Ans:- Reliance Industries
Explanation:- Reliance Industries said that, it is investing in establishing India's first carbon fibre manufacturing unit to cater the aerospace and defence sectors. Reliance Industries will also make low-cost and 111 high-volume composite products such as modular Page
toilets, homes and composites for windmill blades and rotor blades. Reliance Industries has not revealed its investment details. It has said in its annual report that, it has developed capabilities for 3D printing of wide- range of plastic and metals products. Reliance Industries is enhancing its petrochemicals business to
capture Rs30,000 crore composites market. It has
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Ans:- New Delhi
Explanation:- The conference on implementation of 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 National Pension System (NPS) by the Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs) was held in New Delhi. It
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Development Authority (PFRDA). The prime objective of the conference was to provide a forum to all the CABs, where the progress in the implementation of NPS with respect to compliance of timelines in various NPS related activities could be brought to the fore and a way forward could be provided.
14)Which among the following became the first company to close the trading session with a market
valuation of over Rs 7 trillion?
Ans:- TCS 112
Explanation:-Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) became Page
the first company to close the trading session with a market valuation of over Rs 7 trillion. The Mumbai- headquartered TCS had in April became the first Indian company to close the trading session with over $100 billion market valuation. TCS is the country's most valued firm followed by Reliance Industries Ltd, HDFC
Bank, HUL and ITC in the top 5 list.
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Ans:- Tripura
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GPS (Global Positioning System) and wireless-based 24x7 mobile policing service. It will help in curbing crime, especially against women. To operate the 'mobile policing' service, a police van or a small vehicle with police personnel would keep patrolling round-the-clock in their assigned zone.
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1) The Police department of this state launched an app to support communication needs of police recently.
Ans:- Telangana
Explanation:- Telangana Police has launched COP CONNECT' mobile application to support the professional communication and collaboration needs of entire police department of the state. It has been developed based on Telangana State Police internal Communication strategy 113 on lines of popular internet messaging application Page
WhatsApp. COP CONNECT app has all features of regular mobile messaging apps and is enabled for chatting, group chats, file sharing (image, audio, video and document and location sharing.
2) The Indian Army planned to develop which
military station as smart facility patterned on
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Ans:-Jaisalmer Cantonment
Explanation:- The Indian Army has drawn detailed plan to develop Jaisalmer Military Station in Rajasthan
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Smart Cities Mission. The development plan will provide a major boost to local economy and aid in ecological conservation.
3) Who is the only Indian Investor in Xiaomi?
Ans:- Ratan Tata 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- As per Xiaomi's IPO documents, Ratan Tata is the only Indian investor in the company, which
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4)Which of the following bodies is responsible for selection of candidates for top level board appointment in Public Sector Banks?
Ans:- Bank Board Bureau
Explanation:-Banks Board Bureau (BBB), the advisory body formed by the government for selection of candidates for top level board appointment, has 114 recommended 22 general managers to be elevated as Page
executive directors at the various public sector banks.The Appointments Committee of Cabinet will take the final decision in this regard.This is the first major exercise undertaken by the BBB.
5) Lieutenant General Aziz Ahmed was appointed as
the New Army Chief for which country?
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6) Sandeep Bakhshi was appointed as the whole-time director and chief operating officer for this bank.
Ans:- ICICI
Explanation:- The ICICI Bank board has appointed 6494/8296260082 ICICI Prudential Life Insurance CEO Sandeep Bakhshi as whole-time director and chief operating officer (COO),
creating a new top position at India's second largest
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7) Recently with which state governemet Renault Nissan settles tax dispute?
Ans:- Tamil Nadu
Explanation:-The tax dispute between the government of Tamil Nadu and the Renault Nissan Alliance India before the Madras High Court is in settlement talks 115 stage and chances are that it will be settled outside the Page
court, according to representatives of both the sides.
8) Which country unveils 4 point vision for future cooperation with India?
Ans:- China
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9) The Central Water Commission has signed a Collaboration Agreement with this company for flood forecasting.
Ans:-Google 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- The Central Water Commission (CWC), India's apex technical organisation in the field of Water
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10) ICGS Rani Rashmoni ship was commissioned at
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Guard VSR Murthy commissioned the last of the five Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) project of Indian Coast Guard, ICGS 'Rani Rashmoni', in Visakhapatnam. So far four such ships such as ICGS Rani Abbakka, ICGS Rani Avanti Bai, ICGS Rani Durgavati and ICGS Rani Gaidinliu, have been commissioned and are in active
service at various locations on the eastern seaboard.
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Ans:- Mr. Eric Falt
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12) India's largest national data centre to come up in ______.
Ans:- Bhopal
Explanation:- The government will be setting up the country's largest national data centre in Bhopal, with capacity for 500,000 virtual servers. The country has four such centres for hosting government websites, services and apps. These are at Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi
and Bhubaneswar.
13) US and this country have agreed to suspend all 117 planning activities regarding the "Freedom Page
Guardian" military.
Ans:- South Korea
Explanation:- South Korea and the United States have agreed to suspend all planning activities regarding the
"Freedom Guardian" military drill scheduled for August.
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14) Nerella Venumadhav had passed away recently. from Downloaded
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Ans:- Mimicry artist
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15) Which among the following has formed a panel to review the regulations pertaining to insurance marketing firms recently?
Ans:- IRDAI
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regulations pertaining to insurance marketing firms. The committee is headed by Suresh Mathur, Executive Director (insurance marketing firms), IRDAI, with nine more members.
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Explanation:- Colombia has chosen Ivan Duque to be its next president after a long and divisive campaign that often centred on a controversial peace process with leftist rebels the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
3) This state plans to implement Ayushman Bharat Health scheme.
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Health Ministry, Meghalaya Health Minister A L Hek has informed that Meghalaya government will implement the Centre's Ayushman Bharat - National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM). Hek also informed that state would merge its own Meghalaya Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) with the AB-NHPM. The existing health
insurance cover is Rs 2,80,000 under Meghalaya Health
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4)For which country the World Bank approves $700 Mn to improve the primary education sector.
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5) The theme of the 2018 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCD) is;
Ans:- Land has true value - invest in it
Explanation:- The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCD) is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The day is a unique moment to remind everyone that land degradation neutrality is achievable
through problem-solving, strong community involvement
and co-operation at all levels. The 2018 WDCD urges 120 you to move away from unsustainable land use and make a difference by investing in the future of land Page under the theme "Land has true value - invest in it".
6) The UN General Assembly declared 18 June as ______in 2016.
Ans:- Sustainable Gastronomy Day
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8)Who has discovered Andhra Pradesh's largest petroglyph site at Kandanathi recently?
Ans:-Dr.K.Raghu Babu
Explanation:-Dr. Raghu of Yogi Vemmana university
has discovered Andhra Pradesh's largest petroglyph site
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(herdsmen) and Yenubothula (buffalomen). Downloaded from Downloaded 9)According to the data of Commerce Ministry, which country had trade deficit with as many as 10 member countries out of 16 of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)nations?
Ans:-India 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- According to the data of Commerce Ministry, India had trade deficit with as many as 10
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Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)nations. These RCEP bloc nations include : China, South Korea and Australia. The trade gap with China, Korea, Indonesia and Australia has increased to USD 63.12 billion; USD 11.96 billion; USD 12.47 billion and USD 10.16 billion in 2017-18. It was USD 51.11 billion, USD 8.34 billion, USD 9.94 billion and USD 8.19 billion respectively in the previous financial year, 2016-17.
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history and finished strong as he became the first player in 29 years to win back-to-back US Open titles at Shinnecock Hills in New York. The 28-year-old Florida native emerged victorious by one shot over England's Tommy Fleetwood.
11) The fourth meeting of the Governing Council of
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Ans:-New Delhi
Explanation:- The fourth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog was held under the chairmanship
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Delhi. It was attended by 23 Chief Ministers and the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, apart from Union Ministers, who are ex-officio members and special invitees. The PM highlighted the importance of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog as a platform to inspire cooperative federalism, stressing the need for
effective centre-state cooperation to advance 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 development outcomes and achieve double-digit growth
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12) India has agreed to open ______air gateways to Nepal in the eastern and western part of the country, aimed to facilitate international traffic.
Ans:-4
Explanation:-India has agreed to open 4 new air gateways to Nepal in the eastern and western part of the country, aimed to facilitate international traffic. The eastern part would connect Patna and Kolkata of India
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Ans:-SAARC
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income, reduce vulnerability and increase investments Downloaded from Downloaded in human capital in - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka (SAARC members). SDF is currently implementing 12 regional projects with more than 70 implementing and lead implementing agencies covering all the member countries under the social window funding.
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1) The theme for World Refugee Day 2018 is;
Ans:- Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees
Explanation:- Every year, World Refugee Day is held on 20th June to commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees. The theme for World Refugee Day 2018 is 'Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees'. World Refugee Day was
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2)Puan, the world's oldest Sumatran orangutan, passed away recently in ______.
Ans:- Australia
Explanation:- Puan, the world's oldest Sumatran orangutan, passed away due to old age, at Perth Zoo, in
Australia. Puan was 62 years old. She was called the www.onlinessce.com
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endangered species, as per WWF. Downloaded from Downloaded 3) Which state govt launched a mobile app named "i- Hariyali" under 'Mission Tandarust' to offer free saplings for users?
Ans:- Punjab
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4) Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar launches National Digital Library of India in ______.
Ans:-New Delhi
Explanation:- The Union Human Resource Development Minister, Prakash Javadekar has launched the new digital initiative of HRD Ministry 'National Digital Library of India' (NDL) on the occasion of National Reading Day in New Delhi. The digital library at present hosts 17 125 million-plus items (books, audiobooks, images etc) in Page
200-plus languages from more than 170 institutions.
5) Which country will host the high-level Conference on "International Decade for Action: Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028"?
Ans:- Tajikistan
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Tajikistan to discuss key water-related issues of from Downloaded sustainable development goals adopted by UN member countries. India will be represented by Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. In it, Mr. Gadkari will share the initiatives, solutions and best practices that Government of India (GoI) is taking in the field of
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6) Which state government introduced a scheme to give school kids 50 rupees for planting trees?
Ans:- Haryana
Explanation:- The Haryana government has decided to introduce a scheme under which school children will be given ₹50 for planting trees every six months for a period of three years. The scheme will cover students from Classes 6 to 12 of both government and private schools.
It will be launched on July 10
7) Who has been appointed as the chief conservator 126 of forest as the member of the National Wetland Page
Committee?
Ans:- Shri Uday Vora
Explanation:- The Union government has appointed Uday Vora the chief conservator of forest as the member
of the National Wetland Committee. The National
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8) Pradeep Parameswaran was appointed as the new
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9) This country unveiles the worlds most powerful and smartest scientific supercomputer recently.
Ans:- US
Explanation:- US scientists have unveiled the world's most powerful and smartest scientific supercomputer named "Summit" that can complete over 200,000 trillion calculations per second. This supercomputer called Summit will be eight times more powerful than its
previous top-ranked system, Titan.
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10) Which among the following plans to launch training programme for journalists in India?
Ans:-Google
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journalists from cities across India, who will hone their from Downloaded skills in verification and training during five-day boot camps that will be organised for English and Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi and Kannada. The focus of the training will be fact-checking, online verification and digital hygiene for journalists, using a curriculum built by experts.
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Explanation:- To honour soldiers who have been disabled in line of duty, the Indian Army is observing the year 2018 as the "Year of Disabled Soldiers in Line of Duty". The primary focus is towards alleviating the sufferings of these soldiers, who have done their duty with utmost dedication to the Nation and have been disabled for the life. The endeavour this year is to provide a one-time financial assistance to disabled soldiers who
have been boarded out from service on medical grounds
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or physical conditions. Indian Army plans to create Page Page awareness on organizational support available to soldiers and their dependents with respect to medical, rehabilitation, various beneficiary schemes of Central and State Governments, vocational opportunities and assistance for their placement. Army also plans to showcase talent of disabled soldiers by organizing
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13) Name of the women who has been crowned Femina Miss India 2018 is;
Ans:- Anukreethy Vas
Explanation:- Anukreethy Vas, a 19-year-old Tamil Nadu college student, has been crowned Femina Miss India 2018 in a grand ceremony in Mumbai hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Ayushmann Kurrana. Anukreethy Vas was previously crowned fbb Colours 129
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Haryana was the first runner-up while Shreya Rao Kamavarapu from Andhra Pradesh secured the second runner-up position. Anukreethy Vas will now represent India at Miss World 2018 while the two runners-up will represent the country at Miss Grand International 2018
and Miss United Continents 2018 respectively.
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Human Rights Council, recently?
Ans:- United States
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15) India is planning to gift an aircraft to Seychelles and explore trilateral cooperation involving France. The name of the aircraft is;
Ans:- Dornier
Explanation:- India is planning to gift a Dornier aircraft to Seychelles and explore trilateral cooperation involving France.This would safeguard the interests due to refusal of Seychelles on Assumption Island. Dornier aircraft is
second such aircraft that could be gifted to the Indian
Ocean Region. India and France share a logistic service 130 agreement to support each other naval forces in the Indian Ocean Region. France also has strategic interests Page in Seychelles and recently engaged with Faure to expand French-Seychelles strategic ties. The Assumption Island proposal entailed investment of $550 million in the development of an airstrip, jetty and housing infrastructure for the Seychelles Coast Guard.
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1) Which city has been selected as the 100th city under the Centre's flagship "Smart Cities Mission"?
Ans:- Shillong
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2) The 28th Plenary Meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) was held in ______.
Ans:- Jurmala
Explanation:- The 28th Plenary Meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) was held in Jurmala, Latvia. The NSG plenary meeting was chaired by Ambassador Janis Zlamets of Latvia. The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a group of nuclear supplier countries that seeks to 131 contribute to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons Page
through the implementation of two sets of Guidelines for nuclear exports and nuclear-related exports.
3) Who unveiled the 'Women Wizards Rule Tech' programme to support women techies?
Ans:- NASSCOM
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Chennai as a joint initiative by the Nasscom Sector Skills Council and the Data Security Council of India. This initiative will aid women techies in core technologies like IT-Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES), Business Process Management (BPM), product and research and development (R&D) sectors.
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Ans:- Surat
Explanation:-Under 'India Smart Cities Award' 2018, Surat has been awarded for showcasing "great momentum" in the implementation of projects under the Smart Cities Mission, according to the Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) Ministry. Bhopal and Ahmedabad were selected in the 'Innovative Idea' category for their "transformative approach towards sustainable integrated development". Under 'urban environment' category-
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5)With which country India agreed to boost Page cooperation in counter-terrorism and cybersecurity?
Ans:-Italy
Explanation:- India and Italy agreed to boost cooperation in counter-terrorism and cybersecurity as
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met the top
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Ans:- Atul Gawande
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Jamie Dimon. He will take over as the CEO of the company from July 9.
7) Name of the company which acquired Flipgrid an app that lets students record and share videos on specific topics with their classmates.
Ans:- Microsoft
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prorated refunds. The acquisition comes one and a half years after Microsoft announced a partnership with Flipgrid.
8) The conference "National Consultation on Making Agriculture Sustainable and Profitable' will be held
in
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Explanation:- The conference 'National Consultation on Making Agriculture Sustainable and Profitable' will be inaugurated by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu in Pune,
Maharashtra on June 21, 2018. The 2-day conference is from Downloaded being organised by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) in the context of the ongoing debate and efforts at various levels to double farmers' incomes by 2022. Naidu, as Vice-President is chairman of the IIPA institute. Agriculture experts and agri- economists at the conference will deliberate upon
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9) SBI Managing Director B Sriram taking charge as the CEO and MD of ______bank for 3 months.
Ans:- IDBI Bank
Explanation:- SBI Managing Director B Sriram took charge as the CEO and MD of IDBI Bank for 3 months. He has been appointed in place of Mahesh Kumar Jain who was recently made the Deputy Governor of RBI. Sriram currently manages SBI's corporate banking
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India and this country.
Ans:- Russia
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Explanation:- The World Music Day is celebrated across the world on 21st June. The day is also known as 'Fete de la Musique' after a music festival that began in France in 1982. This Day was first celebrated on 21st June 1982.
13) Which state government has launched 7-Star Gram Panchayat Rainbow scheme to rank panchayats
on the basis of social parameters?
Ans:- Haryana 135 Page Page
Explanation:- The Haryana Government has launched
7-Star Gram Panchayat Rainbow scheme to give star rankings to its panchayats on the basis of 7 social parameters. The panchayats will be judged on sex ratio, education, hygiene, environment preservation, governance and social participation. Under the scheme,
approx 1,120 villages of Haryana has achieved star
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Rohtak in July 2018. The villages would be rewarded Rs Downloaded from Downloaded one lakh for achieving each parameter.
14) Who has launched the Handbook on legal processes for Police in respect of Crime against Children in New Delhi?
Ans:- Smt Maneka Gandhi
Explanation:-The Union Women and Child 6494/8296260082 Development Minister Maneka Gandhi has launched the
Handbook on legal processes for Police in respect of
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Crime against Children in New Delhi. Ms Gandhi urged all stakeholders to unite in preventing and combating crimes against children. She highlighted that the government is committed to create a nation free of violence against women and children.
15) Which country has launched the world's first International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics?
Ans:-India
Explanation:-The world's first International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics was launched at Gandhinagar 136 in Gujarat on June 20, 2018. It is a joint venture of the Page
Regional delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in India, Bhutan, Nepal and the Maldives and also Gujarat Forensic Science University. This is a centre of excellence which will use forensics for humanitarian services. The purpose of this Centre is to provide service to the nation and to the entire world
when the need arises. The launch of the Centre was
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Daily current Affairs22June,2018
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1) 9-year old Child activist Bana Alabed will be honoured for "defending freedom". She belongs to which country?
Ans:- Syria
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honoured for "defending freedom". Alabed also featured
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2)Which city hosted the 7th edition of India Minerals and Metals forum 2018?
Ans:- New Delhi
Explanation:- The 7th edition of India Minerals and Metals forum was inaugurated in New Delhi on June 21, 2018. The forum seeks to come up with solutions to leverage in the sector with the changing global scenario. The deliberations took cognizance on the need to 137 consolidate small players for strengthening of overall Page
health of the industry. The government officials emphasized on utilizing low grade minerals to reduce burden on high end minerals.
3) The 10th Meeting of India-Australia Working
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Counter-Terrorism. They discussed terrorist threats in their respective regions including the problem of cross- border terrorism in the Af-Pak region. They agreed on cooperation through regular exchange of information, capacity building efforts, mutual legal assistance, sharing of best practices on countering violent
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4) T. Armstrong Changsan was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the ______.
Ans:- Iceland
Explanation:-T. Armstrong Changsan was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Iceland. T. Armstrong Changsan is an Indian Foreign Service Officer (IFS) of the 1997 batch. At present, he is Consul General, Consulate General of India, Osaka-Kobe. He has
been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the
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5) Who became the richest man in the world with a net wealth of $141.9 billion, as per the Forbes World's Billionaires list?
Ans:- Jeff Bezos
Explanation:-Jeff Bezos officially became the richest
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person in the world in early 2018. Amazon has become - : the second most valuable company in the world after Apple. Bill Gates, the principal founder of Microsoft Corporation, is the second-richest man in the world with a net wealth of $92.9 billion. Warren Buffet, who is
one of the most successful investors in the world, has Downloaded from Downloaded secured third place with a net wealth of $82.2 billion.
6) Name of the skill development organisation which plans to set 24 labs in Mumbai and Vizag is;
Ans:- CEMS
Explanation:- The Centre of Excellence in Maritime &
Shipbuilding (CEMS), a well-funded start-up in skill 6494/8296260082 development for maritime and shipbuilding sector, has announced setting up of 24 labs -6 in Mumbai and 18
in Vizag campus. The announcement was made in the
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7) Who wins "Sportsperson Of The Year award for 2017" by the Sports Illustrated India magazine?
Ans:- Kidambi Srikanth
Explanation:- The Commonwealth Games 2018 gold- 139 medal winning shuttler Kidambi Srikanth, was Page
adjudged as the "Sportsperson of the Year for 2017" by the Sports Illustrated India magazine. In 2017, the Kidambi Srikanth won 4 Superseries titles - Indonesia, Australia, Denmark and France and finished the season as World No. 2. In April, he became the only male Indian badminton player to rise to the No. 1 in
badminton rankings.
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Ans:-Prashant Gupta
Explanation:-Emaar India has appointed Prashant
Gupta as CEO. Emaar India is a part of realty enterprise from Downloaded group Emaar Properties, which is based in Dubai. Prashant Gupta was working with Aditya Birla group since 2011. He has been appointed as CEO of Emaar India. He also served as President and CEO of online retail business ABOF.com. In April 2018, Emaar Properties appointed Hadi Badri as managing director of
India business.
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9) .Who will inaugurate the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Mumbai?
Ans:- Shri Narendra Modi
Explanation:- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Mumbai. In the past, AIIB annual meetings have been held in Beijing,
China, in 2016 and in Jeju, South Korea, in 2017. The
theme for this year's meeting is "Mobilising Finance for 140 Infrastructure: Innovation and Collaboration" that will see leaders from varied organizations and levels of Page government to share ideas and experiences for creating a sustainable future through sound infrastructure investment.
10) This state government launches scheme to offer micro loans at low interest rates in the cooperative
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Explanation:- The Kerala Governement launhed an ambitious micro-finance programme in the co-operative
sector to help ordinary people who are being exploited Downloaded from Downloaded by private financiers charging exorbitant interest rates for loans. It is a joint initiative of cooperative banks and Kudumbashree (women neighbourhood network). They have launched the proposed scheme, titled 'Muttathe Mulla'. Under the initiative, Cooperative banks would give away micro-finance loans to 'Kudumbashree' at an interest rate of 7 per cent, which members of the neighbourhood network can avail at an interest rate of 6494/8296260082 12 per cent instead of 37-72% interest for mico loans
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11) Which city has set a Guinness World Record for largest number of people performing yoga at one place at the same time on 2018 International Yoga Day (IYD)?
Ans:- Kota
Explanation:- In the 4th edition of International Yoga Day (IYD-2018), the Guinness World Record (GWR) for largest number of people performing yoga at one place at
the same time has been set up in Kota, Rajasthan. At the
State level yoga function in Kota, around one lakh 60 141 thousand people performed yoga at one place at a same time on 21st June. Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Page
Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev led the people at RAC Ground, where 30 lakh squre feet area was prepared for performing yoga.
12) Which country has signed an agreement to
supply technical security equipment to India?
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Explanation:- Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) had announced that its subsidiary Nikiret has signed an agreement with Indian
engineering services firm Core Energy Systems Pvt Ltd Downloaded from Downloaded for the promotion of its technical security equipment in India. The partnership will explore opportunities in the Indian government's Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) project.
13)The theme of the 2018 International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is;
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Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed
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14) This states has banned water sports in the state recently.
Ans:-Uttarakhand
Explanation:- The Uttarakhand high court has banned 142 paragliding, and white water rafting and other water Page
sports until the government frames a policy to regulate them. It also expressed concern over environmental damages, remarking that the state is not maintaining the sanctity of river Ganga.
15) This state government will launche the wind-
solar hybrid power policy - 2018.
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Explanation:-The Gujarat government announced wind-solar hybrid power policy - 2018, aiming to make optimum utilisation of the land and grid. The policy,
which will have a coverage period of five years, provides from Downloaded encouragement to renewable power producers supplying to the grid as well as to those having captive use. The policy provides 50% concession for cross-subsidy surcharge and additional surcharge when the generated energy is sold to a third party. Gujarat currently generates over 5,500 MW of wind power and 1,600 MW
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1) Which ministry bagged the Best performing Social Sector Ministry award recently?
Ans:- Minister for Women and Child Development 143 Explanation:- SKOCH Group has conferred the 'Best performing Social Sector Ministry' award on the Ministry Page of Women and Child Development for the achievements in delivering the promises made and for its significant achievements and initiatives from the last 4 years. Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi has received the award on
behalf of the Ministry in an event held in New Delhi.
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Ans:- Amit Jain
Explanation:- French beauty giant L'Oreal has Downloaded from Downloaded appointed Amit Jain as its new India Managing Director, making him the first Indian to lead its operations in the country. He succeeds Jean-Christophe Letellier who, after five years in the role, will take up a new position within L'Or?al Group. Jain has 30 years of experience with companies such as Coca-Cola, Viacom and
AkzoNobel. 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 3) Under which sheme the central government plans
to create more than 1 lakh jobs?
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Explanation:-The central government's ambitious public health insurance scheme 'Ayushman Bharat' would create more than 1 lakh jobs. The programme's CEO Indu Bhushan said that jobs would be created in health sector, insurance and in construction industries. The Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission (ABNHPM), aims to provide Rs 5 lakh health cover to 100
million of India's poorest families.
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national healthcare facility registry recently? Page Page
Ans:- Shri J P Nadda
Explanation:-The Union ministry of health and family welfare launched the National Health Resource Repository (NHRR), the first ever registry in the country registry of authentic, standardised and updated geo-
spatial data of all public and private healthcare. The
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5)Indian Army is observing the year 2018 as the
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Explanation:- To honour soldiers who have been disabled in line of duty, while serving the Nation and to celebrate the undying spirit of 'Soldiering', Indian Army is observing the year 2018 as the 'Year of Disabled Soldiers in Line of Duty'.
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Ans:- Canada
Explanation:-Canada has become the second nation in the world the first G7 nation to legalize marijuana. Uruguay was the first country to legalize marijuana's production, sale and consumption in December 2013. Medical marijuana is already legal in Canada.
7) Who will be conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Rome Film Festival 2018?
Ans:-Martin Scorsese 145
Explanation:- Veteran director Martin Scorsese will be Page
conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the
Rome Film Festival 2018. Martin Scorsese is an American director, producer, screenwriter, actor and film historian. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and influential filmmakers in cinematic history. The 13th edition of the famed Rome film festival
will run from October 18-28 2018.
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Ans:- 3
Explanation:- Under "Adopt a Heritage Scheme", three Downloaded from Downloaded MoUs have already been signed and six are at an advanced stage and 31 more Adarsh Monuments are enlisted for coverage under the scheme. The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India. The four MoUs include: 1. Mount Stok Kangri Trek Route, Ladakh 2. Gangotri Temple Area & Trail to Gaumukh, Uttarakhand 3. Red Fort, Delhi 4. Gandikota Fort, 6494/8296260082
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9) This company signed an agreement to acquire Bonsai.
Ans:-Microsoft
Explanation:Microsoft announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Bonsai, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup based in San Francisco, to boost its AI and machine learning capabilities. Based in Berkeley, California, Bonsai was founded in 2014 and has around
42 employees.
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Director of ______. Page
Ans:- SBI Bank
Explanation:- The government appointed Arjit Basu as Managing Director of the country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI). He will fill the position that fell
vacant following the elevation of Rajnish Kumar as the
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1) L&T Finance opened it's 1000th meeting center in ______for its micro-loans business.
Ans:- Kolkata
Explanation:- L&T Finance opened it's 1000th meeting center in Kolkata for its micro-loans business. Over 30 6494/8296260082 per cent of the total disbursements of Rs 7214 crore in
FY18 was added by the new meeting centers launched
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2) Which country has signed an agreement with Indian for the promotion of its technical security equipment in India?
Ans:- Russia
Explanation:- Russian state atomic energy corporation Rosatom said that its subsidiary Nikiret has signed an agreement with Indian engineering services firm Core Energy Systems Pvt Ltd for the promotion of its 147 technical security equipment in India. According to Core Page
Chief Executive Pranay Kumar, the partnership will explore opportunities in the Indian government's Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) project.
3) International Olympic Day is observed on which
date?
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Explanation:- The International Olympic Day is celebrated all around the world for commemorating the birth of modern Olympic games on June 23, 1894 at
Sorbonne in Paris. Olympic day was introduced in 1948. from Downloaded
Olympic Day Run is an international Olympic Movement activity promoting mass participation of sports held in June organized by National Olympic Committees (NOCs).
4) The 2018 Ambubachi Mela has started in which
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Explanation:-On 22nd June 2018, the annual Ambubachi Mela has started at Nilachall hillock where the Kamakhya temple is situated in Assam. The temple will remain close from this evening and re-opened for public in the morning of 26th this month. Over 10 lakh devotees are expected to attend the mela. Temporary camps have been set up in and around the temple. Special thrust is being given in maintaining cleanliness. Around three thousand security personnel have been deployed. 80 buses have been pressed into services by the Assam State Transport Corporation to ferry
passengers. 148 Page Page 5)Which Indian Film opens the 2018 London Indian Film Festival?
Ans:- Love Sonia
Explanation:- The annual London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) opens today with the red-carpet world premiere of
Hollywood-cum-Bollywood starrer "Love Sonia", a film
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filmmaker Sangeeta Dutta's docu-feature "Bird of Downloaded from Downloaded Dusk", in memory of the late Rituparno Ghosh.
6) The theme of the 2018 International Yoga Day is;
Ans:- Yoga for Peace
Explanation:- The International Yoga Day (IYD) is
celebrated every year on June 21 to raise awareness 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice
that originated in India. The word 'yoga' derives from
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Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice which is very useful for curing many diseases and health disorders. The theme for the 2018 celebration, organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the U.N. is "Yoga for Peace". In India, the main event of 4th IDY-2018 was held at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
7) Who has been appointed as the Chairman of
International Chamber of Commerce recently? 149
Ans:- Sunil Bharti Mittal Page Page
Explanation:- Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder & Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, will step down as the Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce. He will now function as the Honorary Chairman of ICC commencing July 1, 2018. He will be succeeded by Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever, as ICC Chairman. Mittal was only the
3rd Indian to have been appointed the chairman of the
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8) With which country, South Korea have agreed to indefinitely suspend two exchange program training
exercises? Downloaded from Downloaded Ans:- United States
Explanation:- The United States and South Korea have agreed to indefinitely suspend two exchange program training exercises. The announcement comes on the heels of the summit in Singapore between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Freedom
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9) Who has named as the 2nd youngest chess grandmaster in the world?
Ans:- R Praggnanandhaa
Explanation:- R Praggnanandhaa made history by becoming the 2nd youngest chess grandmaster in the world by earning his 3rd GM norm during Gredine Open. Praggnanandhaa who is just 12 years, 10 months and 14 days old is also the youngest Indian Grandmaster.
Ukraine's Serget Karjakin remains the youngest ever
Grandmaster. Viswanathan Anand, India's first ever 150
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10)UK-India Week 2018 a bilateral meeting was held in ______.
Ans:- London
Explanation:-UK-India Week 2018 a bilateral meeting
was held at the Taj Hotel in London. This was held for
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promoting prosperity, generating jobs, developing skills, - : and enhancing the competitiveness of the 2 economies. The next UK-India Joint Economic Trade Committee to be held in India in 2018. The rate of growth reached a remarkable 15% in the first 3 quarters of 2017,
compared to the same period in 2016. Over 80% of Downloaded from Downloaded masala bond issuances to date have taken place in London, to a value of more than $3.9 billion.
11) This Indian Restaurant is ranked in 100 best eateries in the world.
Ans:- Indian Accent, New Delhi
Explanation:- "Indian Accent", which is located in the 6494/8296260082 capital's Lodhi Road, holds 90th position in the list of 100 best eateries in the world, prepared by William Reed
Business Media. The list was announced at an event in
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Bilbao, Spain. Meanwhile, Kolkata-born chef Gaggan Anand's Bangkok restaurant 'Gaggan' has been ranked at number 5, becoming the best restaurant in Asia. The top position on the list is held by Osteria Francescana of Italy followed by a Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca.
12)Who was conferred the 'Chief Minister of the Year' award for her remarkable work in e-governance?
Ans:- Vasundhara Raje
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Raje was conferred the 'Chief Minister of the Year' award Page
for her remarkable work in e-governance. The award was given to her at the 52nd Skoch Summit held in New Delhi. Efforts of the chief minister and state government were appreciated in implementing the prime minister's Digital India campaign for benefitting the common man.
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1) American sprinter Noah Lyles ran the fastest 100-
metre race of the year 2018 in
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Explanation:- 20-year-old American sprinter Noah Lyles ran the fastest 100-metre race of the year to clinch the US national title in Des Moines, Iowa. He clocked 9.88 seconds in the final, after equalling Mike Rodgers'
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2) This is the last country in the World to allow women to drive.
Ans:- Saudi Arabia
Explanation:- Women in Saudi Arabia have been legally allowed to drive for the first time in the history of one of the most conservative countries. On June 4, Saudi Arabia issued the first driving license to women, as Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud officially announced
in September 2017 to allow women to drive. Driving
schools for women have been set up in five cities in the 152
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Ans:- United States
Explanation:-Researchers at the University of Michigan
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(UM) in the US have developed the world's smallest - : computer "Michigan Micro Mote". It measures just 0.3 mm and could help find new ways to monitor and treat cancer. In addition to the RAM and photovoltaics, the new micro computing device has processors and
wireless transmitters and receivers. Since they are too Downloaded from Downloaded small to have conventional radio antennae, they receive and transmit data with visible light. A base station provides light for power and programming, and it receives the data. Designed as a precision temperature sensor, the computer can report temperatures in minuscule regions - such as a cluster of cells - with an
error of about 0.1 degrees Celsius.
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4) Which state students won first prize at the Smart India Hackathon 2018 Hardware Edition under the 'Smart Communication' category?
Ans:- Tamil Nadu
Explanation:- Students from KCJ College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, have won first prize at the Smart India Hackathon 2018 Hardware Edition under the 'Smart Communication' category conducted at the CSIR-
CEERI in Pilani, Rajasthan. Students from KCJ College
of Engineering had made a device that helps school 153 children with kinesthetic dyslexia who find it difficult to read, write or interpret words, letters and other Page symbols. Second prize was won by a team from Bengaluru and third spot was secured by a team from Delhi for finding a solution to the problem of lost baggage at airports. It was organised by the Union Human Resources Development Ministry to encourage creativity among youth and promote the digital India
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Security Cell, Department of Corporate Services including Document Management System, Rajbhasha Department, Consumer Education and Protection Department, Financial Inclusion and Development Department and Premises Department.
6)Who will be appointed as the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor for a term of five years?
Ans:- Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus
Explanation:- Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus will be appointed as the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor 154 for a term of five years from July 1, 2018 till June 30, Page
2023. She will be appointed as the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor for a term of five years from July 1, 2018 till June 30, 2023. She will replace Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim who resigned on June 15 2018.
7) B V R Subramanyam appointed as Chief Secretary
of this state.
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Chhattisgarh cadre. He assumed charges from the from Downloaded outgoing Chief Secretary B B Vyas. B V R Subramanyam served as the Additional Chief Secretary Home under the Chhattisgarh Government. He has held positions like Director in the Union Commerce Ministry, Private Secretary to the then Prime Minister during 2004-2008, Senior Advisor with the World Bank from
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8)Which Indian athlete won the gold medal at the Salt Lake World Cup, in the USA?
Ans:- Deepika Kumari
Explanation:-Archer Deepika Kumari won her first individual gold medal in six years at the Salt Lake World Cup, in the USA. She defeated Germany's Michelle Kroppen in the recurve final. The win ensured Deepika will represent the country at the season-ending Archery
World Cup Final in Samsun, Turkey in October 2018. In
six appearances at the Archery World Cup, Deepika had 155 come back with silver medals in 2011, 2012, 2013 and
2015 but this time she finally got the Gold. Page
9) Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been re-elected as the president of ______.
Ans:- Turkish
Explanation:-Recep Tayyip Erdogan had won a 52.54%
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10) Name of the Indian swimmer who Wins Gold in
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11) Which state government has launched Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY) for farmers?
Ans:-Gujarat
Explanation:-Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched the Rs 870-crore pilot project of Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY) where farmers can generate electricity using solar energy and sell the surplus to the electric grid. The SKY Yojana is for farmers who are
existing consumers of power companies. As per the new
scheme, a farmer signing up for it will have to spend 156 only 5 % amount of the total expenditure for installing the solar project (including solar panels and inverters). Page
The central and state governments will bear 60% of share of total cost of the project and 35% share will be repaid by farmers in 7 years period.
12) Southern Railways imposes penalty of INR.
______for taking selfie in front of train.
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13)Which state government makes use of LED bulbs mandatory in govt offices by 15 Aug?
Ans:- Haryana 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- As per directions of the Haryana's Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, all halogen, sodium
bulbs and tube lights will be replaced with energy-
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14)Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a nature center on the 4th International Day of Yoga at ______.
Ans:- New York City, United States
Explanation:- The centre is called 'YO1 Nature Cure 157
Center'. YO1, which means youthful in Sanskrit, is the Page
first of its kind nature cure center in America. It is situated in Catskills area of New York. A state-of-art facility and will be a wellness destination that will offer therapies based on ancient Indian Yoga and Pranayam. It has been founded by The centre, founded by Rajya Sabha MP and Essel Group Chairman Subhash
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Ans:-HDFC Bank
Explanation:- HDFC Bank, has featured at 60th rank from Downloaded in the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands ranking. The brand value of HDFC Bank at $20.9 billion, up 22%. Google and Appleretained the number 1 and 2 spots in the rankings, followed by Amazon, which moved into the #3 position ahead of Microsoft.
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1) As per the survey of Boston Consulting Group and totaljobs.com which is the most desirable city in the world for overseas workers?
Ans:- London
Explanation:- According to a survey conducted by the Boston Consulting Group and totaljobs.com. London beat New York, Berlin and Barcelona to take the top spot as the most desirable city in the world for overseas workers. Meanwhile, the UK overall has dropped three 158 places in the country rankings, falling from second in Page
2014 to fifth.
2) The Union Government appointed this committee to lay down standards for metro rail systems in the country.
Ans:- Elattuvalapil Sreedharan committee
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cut costs in the construction and operation of metro rail from Downloaded systems in the country and bring them under the Make in India umbrella. Besides recommending standardisation norms for various components, the Sreedharan committee will also suggest ways to indigenize metro components that are currently imported. The standards, once finalised by the
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3) How many Indians are invited to be members of Oscar academy for this year?
Ans:- 20
Explanation:- 20 Indian film personalities have been invited as members by the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences, including Shah Rukh Khan, Aditya
Chopra, Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee and 159
Naseeruddin Shah. Page
4) This state government has launched a new scheme 'Paani Bachao, Paise Kamao' to check depletion of underground water.
Ans:-Punjab
Explanation:- The Punjab government has launched a
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5) Who will become the next chief executive of Axis Bank after Shikha Sharma?
Ans:- P S Jayakumar
Explanation:- P S Jayakumar become a former
Citibanker and the first lateral recruit into the top 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 position at a public-sector bank. He joined BoB on October 2015 and was heading VBHC Value Homes
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6) Who presents the 4th "National Awards for outstanding services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse" in New Delhi?
Ans:-Shri Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:- President Kovind will present the 4th "National Awards for outstanding services in the field of 160
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on the occasion of 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' on 26th June. The function organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in New Delhi. The Awards were started in 2013 and conferred biennially.
7) Who will be conferred with French honour?
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Explanation:- For contribution in enhancing Indo- French ties in cinema, Actor Kalki Koechlin will be conferred with the French distinction of Knight of the
Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier dans l'Ordre des from Downloaded
Arts et des Lettres). The award will be presented by the Ambassador of France to India, Alexandre Ziegler, who will be undertaking a two-day trip in Mumbai on June 22-23 to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the sustainable urban mobility, cultural, academic and corporate sectors between France and India.
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8)Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated a two-day National Consultation on 'Making Agriculture Sustainable and Profitable' in which city?
Ans:- Pune
Explanation:- This event was organized by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) of which the Vice President of India is the Chairman and Shri Vaikuntha Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management,
Pune. This event aims to efforts at various levels to
double farmers' incomes by 2022. It will focus on six 161 themes viz. Creating an enabling policy framework; Intensification of farming diversification to high value Page agriculture and supplementation of incomes through allied activities; Marketing and Agri-logistics; Agricultural Trade Policy; Transfer of technology from labs to the land and Agricultural credit and insurance.
9) Which country bans import of 1,400 items to
support domestic products?
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10) This is the host country of 2018 anti-doping sports conference 'Clean Sport=Fair Outcome'?
Ans:- Norway
Explanation:- The anti-doping sports conference titled
Clean Sport=Fair Outcome was held at Oslo in Norway 6494/8296260082 to address the issue of doping menace. The conference is a joint initiative of the World Forum for Ethics in
Business (WFEB), Anti-Doping Norway and FairSport to
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11) MS Dhoni signed as the first brand ambassador of ______.
Ans:-Sumadhura Group
Explanation:- Sumadhura Group, one of South India's 162 city-based realty majors, has roped in MS Dhoni as its Page
first brand ambassador to represent the brand in all their national campaigns, in a multi-year engagement.
12) Which country has launched the spy bird drone to boost Government surveillance recently?
Ans:- China
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13)Who has been appointed as President of International Castor Oil Association (ICOA)?
Ans:- Abhay V. Udeshi
Explanation:-International Castor Oil Association
(ICOA) has selected Abhay V. Udeshi Director at Jayant 6494/8296260082 Agro Group, manufacturer of castor oil for its president position. ICOA announced it at Annual General Meet in
Stockholm, Sweden. Abhay V. Udeshi has graduated
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14) Day of the seafarer was celebrated throughout the world on which date?
Ans:-25th June
Explanation:- 25th June was declared as the Day of the seafarer in a resolution adopted by the 2010 Diplomatic Conference in Manila to adopt the revised STCW Convention. The resolution encourages Governments, shipping organizations, companies, ship owners etc. to 163 promote the Day of the Seafarer and celebrate it Page
meaningfully. Day of the Seafarer is coordinated by the International Maritime Organization. The theme for Day of the Seafarer 2018 is:"seafarers' wellbeing".
15)What was the theme of United Nations Public
Service Day?
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Ans:- Transforming governance to realize the - : Sustainable Development Goals
Explanation:- The 2018 United Nations Public Service Forum will take place in Marrakesh, in the Kingdom of Morocco from 21- 23 June 2018, with the theme of
"Transforming governance to realize the Sustainable from Downloaded
Development Goals".
16) Who has been crowned as first Tribal Queen in India?
Ans:- Pallavi Durua
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Queen" at the Adi Rani Kalinga Tribal Queen
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Daily current Affairs27June,2018
1)Who inagurated Udyam Sangam-2018 to mark UN SME Day in New Delhi?
Ans:- Shri Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:-President of India, Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Udyam Sangam-2018 in New Delhi. It is a step forward towards consolidating the convergence 164
and synergy of all the government initiatives relating to Page
MSME Sector. The President of India launched the Solar
Charkha Mission which will cover 50 clusters and every cluster will employ 400 to 2000 artisans. The Mission has been approved by the Government of India for which the MSME Ministry will disburse subsidy of Rs. 550 crores to the artisans. A portal of the Ministry of
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3) What is the name of the mobile application for delivering passports to applicants?
Ans:-mPassport Seva
Explanation:-To help deliver passports to applicants at their residence, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj launched the "mPassport Seva" mobile application on the occasion of 'Passport Seva Divas'. She also scrapped the marriage certificate's compulsion, required for obtaining 165 passports. In total, there are 260 working passport Page
centres, which will be expanded to all Lok Sabha constituencies in the near future.
4) Sanitation Action Plans are prepared for how many places recently?
Ans:- 10
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agencies, local administrations and the Trusts of the from Downloaded iconic places. Over 100 delegates from across the country attended the consultation. All the 30 Swachh Iconic Places, selected so far under the Swachh Bharat Mission, also resolved to make their sites completely free of plastic.
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Ans:- $100 million
Explanation:- India has extended a $100 million line of credit to Seychelles to allow it to build its defense capabilities and purchase weapons from India. The two nations also signed six Memoranda of Understanding (MoU), including in the area of infrastructure development in Seychelles, cyber security and white- shipping arrangement that would enable the two countries to exchange data regarding identity and
movement of non-military commercial vessels. As
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ahead of its National Day on June 29, 2018.
6) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved an agreement between India and ______on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Ans:-Denmark
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7) Which state governmet has sets a Committee for Floating Solar Power Plant?
Ans:-Maharashtra
Explanation:- The Maharashtra government has set up a committee to study issues related to the development of a 1,000-MW floating solar power plant at Ujani dam in Solapur district. The committee will be headed by the Director (Commercial) of Maharashtra State Electricity
Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL), Satish Chavan.
Among other things, the committee will study the 167 environmental impact of the project and monitor the
month-wise water level of the dam. Page
8) The theme of 2018 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is;
Ans:- Listen First
Explanation:- The International Day against Drug
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9) Who of the following officially declared himself as the leader of the world's first space nation
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Explanation:- Russian billionaire and scientist Igor Ashurbeyli officially declared himself as the leader of the world's first space nation 'Asgardia'. Ashurbeyli's brainchild Asgardia aims to be an independent space nation, with its own government, currency, justice system and calendar. Focused towards establishing a permanent settlement on the moon in 25 years, Asgardia already has 2 lakh citizens. About Asgardia:- Asgardia, also known as the Space Kingdom of Asgardia, is a proposed and self-proclaimed nation in outer space.
Capital - Asgardia-1 (satellite) Administrative center -
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10) The theme of 2018 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is;
Ans:- Listen First
Explanation:- The International Day against Drug
Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on
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Ans:-New Delhi
Explanation:- The 222nd meeting of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) was held under the chairmanship of Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment (Independent Charge) Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar at New Delhi. The Central Board approved the proposal for insertion of Paragraph 68HH in EPF Scheme, 1952 provisioning Advance from the fund to a member who ceases to be in employment
for a continuous period not less than one month. Under
this proposal, a member can avail 75% of the total fund 169
(including employee as well as employer share) standing Page Page to the member's credit with interest thereon. The Central Board approved the proposal to continue SBI Mutual Fund and UTI Mutual Fund as ETF manufacturer for investment in ETF by EPFO for the tenure of one year.
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Explanation:- The 2018 ICC Women's World T20 championship will be held in the West Indies from
November 9 to 24. This is the first standalone ICC Downloaded from Downloaded women's event in the shortest format of the game. India will begin their campaign against New Zealand on the opening day. The 10-team tournament, featuring three- time champions Australia and reigning winners England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and defending champions the West Indies, plus two qualifiers, will be played across three venues in the Caribbean. The finalists of the World T20 Qualifier 6494/8296260082 in the Netherlands from July 7 to 14 will add to the line-
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13) S Ramesh has been appointed as the chairman of ______.
Ans:- CBIC
Explanation:- Senior bureaucrat S Ramesh has been appointed as chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the apex policy-making body for indirect taxes. He succeeded Vanaja N Sarna. Ramesh, a 1981 batch officer of the Indian Revenue
Service (Customs and Central Excise), is at present the
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14) Name of the Indian shooter who sets a new world record on the way to winning a gold medal in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany.
Ans:- Saurabh Chaudhary
Explanation:-Sixteen-year-old Indian shooter Saurabh
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women's 25m pistol final, Manu Bhaker was fifth with Downloaded from Downloaded 19 hits and Devanshi Rana was eighth with five. With 8 gold medals, 1 silver and 5 bronze, India continued to top the medal standings.
15) Who were named as the recipients of 2018 World
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16) According to the Thomson Reuters Foundation Page Page survey on women's issues, this is the world's most dangerous country for women due to the high risk of sexual violence and being forced into slave labour.
Ans:- India
Explanation:- According to the Thomson Reuters
Foundation survey on women's issues, India is the
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1) The Worlds Largest Multilateral Naval Exercise 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 RIMPAC 2018 is begin in ______.
Ans:- Hawaii
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Explanation:- 26th edition of two month long exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) begun off Hawaii in the Western Pacific Ocean. Navies of 26 countries including India is participating in this exercise, which is scheduled off Hawaii from June 27 to August 27. INS Sahyadri, Commanded by Captain Shantanu Jha, has reached the Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, to participate in RIMPAC 2018. Subsequently, the 25th edition of the exercise was attended by INS Satpura in 2016.
2)Yousaf Saleem, 25-year-old, a visually impaired
lawyer, became the first blind judge for which 172
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Ans:- Pakistan
Explanation:- Yousaf Saleem, 25-year-old, a visually impaired lawyer, became the first blind judge in the history of Pakistan. His sister is reportedly Pakistan's
first visually impaired civil servant.
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Ans:- Quality Assurance in Official Statistics
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year on June 29 The objective of celebration of this Day from Downloaded is to create public awareness about the importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation, to acknowledge the contribution of Prof. Mahalanobis. The 2018 theme is "Quality Assurance in Official Statistics", which is chosen to underscore the importance of compliance with essential parameters of
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4) The name of the asteroid that the Japanese probe Hayabusa2 which met recently is?
Ans:- Ryugu
Explanation:- A Japanese Probe, Hayabusa2, was sent on a mission to explore asteroids in deep space. It has reached an asteroid named 'Ryugu' meaning 'Dragon Palace" to collect information about the birth of the solar system and origin of life. The Japanese Aerospace
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5) This airport get humanoid robots to assist passengers recently.
Ans:- Chennai International Airport
Explanation:- Officials of Airports Authority of India
(AAI) have begun discussions with a few Indian
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Ans:- Australia
Explanation:- Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation of India, Suresh Prabhu co-chaired the 15th Session of the India-Australia Joint Ministerial
Commission with the Australian Minister for Trade, 6494/8296260082 Tourism and Investment, Steven Ciobo was held in Canberra, Australia. Discussions on India's reform
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7) According to the language data of Census 2011, ______is the most spoken language after Hindi.
Ans:- Bengali
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making it the country's most spoken language, followed by Bengali. Further, Marathi has replaced Telugu as the third most spoken language in the nation. While Sanskrit is least spoken, Urdu became the seventh most spoken language in India.
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Ans:- Goa
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Goa announced that it will launch app-based taxi from Downloaded services in the state called : 'GOAMILES' in July 2018. It would help in curbing fleecing by the taxi drivers and easy facilitation for the passangers. It has more than 2,800 licensed taxi drivers partnering with the app. It aims to boost the digital economy, enable ease of travel for tourists and give taxi drivers better income.
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9) Two-day training workshop on cyber crime targeting children has started in ______.
Ans:- New Delhi
Explanation:- A two-day training workshop on cybercrime targeting children started in New Delhi on 26th June 2018. The workshop is organized by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) along with Police Bureau of Research and Development
(PBR&D) and UNESCO. It aims to offer professional
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10) EDF and GE sign a deal to build how many nuclear reactors for India?
Ans:- 6
Explanation:- French state-run power utility EDF and
American conglomerate General Electric (GE) have
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generating station by net electrical power rating. It will Downloaded from Downloaded also help the Union Government to achieve its ambitious target of 22,480 MW nuclear power generation capacity by 2031.
14) Who of the following has been appointed as a whole-time member of the SEBI?
Ans:- Anant Barua 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- Anant Barua, who is at present executive director in the market regulator, has been appointed as
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Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The post of WTM fell vacant after S Raman retired. Barua has been appointed to the post for 3 years on the pay as admissible to additional secretary to the central government or a consolidated salary of Rs 4 lakh per month. Currently, the SEBI board consists of Ajay Tyagi (Chairman); G Mahalingam and Madhabi Puri Buch (both Whole-time members); besides Subhash Chandra Garg, Injeti Srinivas, NS Vishwanathan and Arun P Sathe as part-
time members.
15) According to BSE, ______overtook Axis Bank 176
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Ans:- Bajaj Finance
Explanation:- Bajaj Finance overtook Axis Bank in market capitalization ranking according to BSE. It was a surge of 3%. The m-cap of Bajaj Finance was of Rs 1,345.85 billion. Bajaj Finance stood at number 18
position in overall market-cap ranking climbing 11
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16) Name of the flagship programme that receives the Gold Award at 52nd Skoch Summit 2018 is;
Ans:- Sagarmala
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17) Which ministry signs a MoU with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) recently?
Ans:- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare signed a MoU with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to expand the short term healthcare courses through its available robust platform. As per this MoU, curriculum for 10 courses particularly designed for
the health sector, will offer over 14 lakh trained
manpower by 2025. Aim of this MoU is to expand the 177 health programs to develop trained personnel in the healthcare sector and to set up a dedicated cell for Page developing, implementing and certifying the skill based programs at IGNOU. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will offer financial assistance to IGNOU to implement the structure and initiating the programs. The courses will be initiated in phases by IGNOU
throughout India.
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1) IRDAI approved a proposal to LIC to acquire a
majority stake in this bank.
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Explanation:- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved a proposal allowing Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) to acquire a majority stake in the IDBI bank. Under the proposal, the public sector life insurance behemoth can raise its stake in the public sector bank to 51%, 6494/8296260082 injecting Rs10,000-13,000 crore in the debt-ridden
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2) What is the name of the AI robot, which is launched to the International Space Station (ISS) atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida?
Ans:- CIMON
Explanation:-An Artificial Intelligence (AI) robot hardwired to assist astronauts is launched to the International Space Station (ISS) atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. The Crew Interactive Mobile 178
Companion (CIMON), is an English speaking robot Page
which will assist German astronaut Alexander Gerst to conduct experiments on ISS. CIMON is equipped with a microphone on the back, an infrared camera on the front, two batteries, and most importantly, an "offline" button. Once toggled to "offline," Gerst can be sure nothing he is saying is streamed down to the IBM server
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Ans:- Shri J P Nadda
Explanation:- Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health from Downloaded and Family Welfare inaugurated the NIMHANS Digital Academy and addressed the first batch of professionals enrolled for undergoing courses in the fields of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Social Work in New Delhi. This will enhance the skill and potential of healthcare professionals and also serve the purpose of mental
healthcare needs. Up to 50 people can be trained in the 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 virtual classroom with only a cell phone/mobile phone with 3G connection required at the receiver's end. The
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4) Who become the head of corporate banking in South and South East Asia?
Ans:- Madhav Kalyan
Explanation:- JPMorgan has promoted Madhav Kalyan, CEO and MD, JPMorgan Chase Bank in India, as the head of corporate banking in South and South East Asia. Madhav Kalyan will hold this position in addition 179 to his existing responsibilities as head of corporate Page
banking in India. JPMorgan's corporate banking heads in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will report to Madhav Kalyan.
5) A retired IAS officer and former petroleum
secretary Girish Chandra Chaturvedi was appointed
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Ans:- ICICI Bank
Explanation:- ICICI Bank appointed retired IAS officer and former petroleum secretary Girish Chandra
Chaturvedi as part-time non-executive Chairman and from Downloaded independent Director on the bank's Board, from July 1 for three years.
6) Which German warship has been exploded during a military exercise?
Ans:- FGS Sachsen 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 Explanation:- American-made SM-2 air defense missile became trapped in its launcher, and exploded German
warship FGS Sachsen, during a training exercise off the
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7) Which state CM announced a joint working group with Israel in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and allied sectors?
Ans:- Gujarat
Explanation:- Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani met Israel's Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Uri Ariel and announced a joint working group (JWG) 180 between Gujarat and Israel in the fields of agriculture, Page
horticulture and allied sectors. The objective of the meeting was strengthening the Indo-Israeli agricultural cooperation and extension of the Indo-Israel Agriculture Plan (IIAP) and also to explore the opportunities of using the hi-tech protective cultivation and precision farming
methods of Israel
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Estate Transparency Index (GRETI).
Ans:- 35th
Explanation:- India has been ranked 35th in the 2018
Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI), from Downloaded according to a report by real estate advisory firm Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL). The ranking is expected to improve further in the GRETI 2020 survey, on the back of several government initiatives such as Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), GST and Benami Transactions Act. In it, India's real estate
market is currently placed in the 'semi-transparent' 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 zone. According to the survey, UK is at the top position
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Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany, Ireland and Sweden are in top 10 in the list of 100 countries.
9) World's 1st medicine made from marijuana is named as ______.
Ans:- Epidolex
Explanation:- Epidolex is the world's first medicine made from marijuana. The drug does not cause intoxication or a high and is approved by US FDA. It is created by GW Pharmaceuticals. It is an oral solution of cannabidiol (OSC) will be used to cure severe forms of 181
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10) A Seminar on Technology Partnerships for Steering POSHAN Abhiyaan organised by the Ministry of Woman and Child Development is;
Ans:-TECH-THON
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11) GNFC and ______signed a SOI to work together towards implementing a Proof-of-Concept for fertiliser subsidy management.
Ans:- NITI Aayog
Explanation:-NITI Aayog and Gujarat Narmada Valley 6494/8296260082 Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) have signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to work together towards
implementing a Proof-of-Concept ("PoC") application
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12) The South Central Railway has installed plastic bottle crushers for how many stations?
Ans:-4
Explanation:-The South Central Railway has installed 182 plastic bottle crushers at Telangana's Kachiguda, Page
Secunderabad, and Nizamabad, and Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada stations in order to promote environmental protection. The machines can crush up to 5,000 bottles a day. The crushed plastic pieces can be reused to make bags or t-shirts.
13) Which among the following becomes the first for
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Ans:- Hyderabad
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(IDRBT) and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai submitted a proposal to set up a Centre of Excellence for blockchain technology in Hyderabad to drive innovation. The technology will be used to secure land records in Telangana. After this, the C-DAC's Hyderabad unit will be the first one by the government
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14) Which bank has raised its stake in Swadhaar Finserve Pvt. Ltd to 100% from 60.48% recently?
Ans:- RBL Bank
Explanation:-RBL Bank has raised its stake in Swadhaar Finserve Pvt. Ltd to 100% from 60.48%. The bank has bought the stake it did not own from US-based non-profit Accion. Swadhaar FinServe started operations as a non-banking finance company in 2008. It
subsequently converted into an NBFC-MFI. It became a
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15) Who launched a mobile application called 'ReUnite' which helps to track and trace missing and abandoned children in India?
Ans:- Shri Suresh Prabhu
Explanation:- Union Minister of Commerce & Industry
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like name, birthmark, address, report to the police Downloaded from Downloaded station, search and identify missing kids.
16) Who enrolled as Tamil Nadu's first transgender lawyer?
Ans:- Sathyasri Sharmila
Explanation:- Sathyasri Sharmila enrolled as Tamil
Nadu's first transgender lawyer. At 36 years, Sharmila 6494/8296260082 will be the first transgender in the state, and probably
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Daily current Affairs 30 June,2018
1) Which country has been placed on 'Grey list' by Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?
Ans:- Pakistan
Explanation:- The placement on the grey list could hurt Pakistan's economy as well as its international standing.
The announcement comes a day after Pakistan submitted a comprehensive 26-point action plan to the 184
FATF (Financial Action Task Force) to choke the funding Page
of militants groups, including Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led JuD and its affiliates, to avoid being blacklisted by it. The FATF is an inter- governmental body established in 1989 to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial
system.
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Ans:- Finland Downloaded from Downloaded Explanation:- A summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will be held on July 16 in Helsinki, Capital of Finland. The two leaders will discuss relations between the United States and Russia and a range of national security issues. The summit meeting is expected to deal with an broad array of issues, including Syria, the role of Russia-backed forces in Eastern Ukraine and arms control. 6494/8296260082
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3) India has committed to increase its grant to $15 million to the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Who of the following has been appointed as the representative of GEF Council?
Ans:- Aparna Subramani
Explanation:- In a bid to boost environmental protection around the world, India will increase its grant from $12 million to $15 million to the Global Environment Facility
(GEF)is new four-year investment cycle, known as GEF-
7. It was announced by Indiais representative to GEF 185 Council Aparna Subramani, during a meeting of the GEF Council in Da Nang, Vietnam. The meeting was Page part of a 4-day-long conference scheduled to conclude on June 28. Apart from her home country, Subramani also represents Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka in the GEF Council. India, which is both a donor and a recipient of GEF, is among the worldis most vulnerable countries to climate change. The GEF
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4) This ministry will organise TECH-THON 2018 in
Delhi. Downloaded from Downloaded Ans:- Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Mission) was launched by the Prime Minister on 8th March 2018 in, Rajasthan.
5) According to Mercer's 24th annual Cost of Living Survey, which is India's most expensive city
Ans:- Mumbai
Explanation:- According to Mercer's 24th annual Cost of Living Survey, Mumbai is India's most expensive city, followed by New Delhi and Chennai. Kolkata and Bengaluru are the least expensive Indian cities ranked. Mercer's survey reveals that Hong Kong took the top 186 spot as the world's most expensive city for expatriates. Page
Tokyo and Zurich are in second and third positions, respectively, with Singapore in fourth.
6) India Pledges ______Million for UN Palestinian aid agency.
Ans:- 5 Million
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(UNRWA). A total of 20 countries, including India, from Downloaded announced contributions to the 2018 budget of the UNRWA for Palestine Refugees in the Near East during a meeting. While India pledged USD 5 million, Sweden will contribute USD 250 million over four years, the UK USD 51 million and the UAE USD 50 million among other donors.
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7) In JLL's Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2018, which country is at the top position?
Ans:-UK
Explanation:- India has emerged as one of the top 10 countries to have registered maximum improvement in transparency in real estate over last two years, showed JLL's Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2018. According to the survey, UK is at the top position
followed by Australia and the US. France, Canada,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany, Ireland and 187 Sweden are in top 10 in the list of 100 countries. Venezuela is the least transparent market with 100th Page rank.
8) The 2018 Kabir Mahotsav has started in which state to mark the 500th death anniversary of mystic poet and saint Kabir Das?
Ans:- Uttar Pradesh
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- : Explanation:- To mark the 500th death anniversary of mystic poet and saint Kabir Das, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the two-day 'Kabir Mahotsavi' at Maghar in Sant Kabir Nagar district of
Uttar Pradesh on June 28, 2018. The festival, organised Downloaded from Downloaded by the Union Culture Ministry, will feature folk music, dance performances and musical theatre in which artistes from all over the country will participate. Mr Modi also visited the Sant Kabir cave and unveils a plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of the Kabir Academy, which will highlight the great saintis
teachings and philosophy.
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9) Who has broken the 800m National record at the 58th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships 2018?
Ans:- Jinson Johnson
Explanation:- Jinson Johnson, representing Kerala, has broken the legendary Sriram Singhis four-decade-old 800m National record at the 58th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships in Guwahati on June
27, 2018. He clocked one minute and 45.65 seconds to
clinch the gold in menis 800m title and to better the 188 earlier record of 1:45.77 in the name of Sriram set during the 1976 Olympic Games. He also booked a Page ticket for the Asian Games as the qualification mark is 1:47.50.
10) This Indian Naval Ship was undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Indonesian Naval Ship?
Ans:- INS Shakti
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- : Explanation:- Indian Naval ships INS Shakti and INS Kamorta under the command of Rear Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Indonesian
Naval Ship KRI Madidihang (855) a Stingrays Class Fast Downloaded from Downloaded Patrol Craft on leaving the Port of Makassar, Indonesia. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia last month, the two countries decided to enhance their maritime cooperation.
11) Which country unveiled 'Hello Kitty' themed bullet train, to boost local economy and tourism?
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famous cartoon character to boost local economy and
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12) Whom to Launch World's Lightest Satellite recently?
Ans:- NASA
Explanation:-The first-year engineering students Harikrishan, P Amarnath, G Sudhi and T Giri Prasad from Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science 189 near Chennai built the 4cm 'cube' satellite 'Jaihind-1S' Page
with a 3D printed outer casing from polylactic acid (PLA) nylon material, making it lighter than a medium sized egg, at just 33.39 grams. The satellite has been designed and fabricated for the 'Cubes in Space' competition conducted by Colorado Space Grant consortium, NASA and idoodle-learning. It will be flown
on a scientific balloon up to an altitude of 70km. This
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13) Which bank plans to close the 9 foreign Downloaded from Downloaded branches as part of rationalisation of overseas operations?
Ans:- SBI Bank
Explanation;- The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) is in the process of closing down nine
foreign branches as part of rationalisation of overseas 6494/8296260082 6494/8296260082 operations. SBI has over 190 foreign offices spread across 36 countries. Bank of India also closed down
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Baroda and Indian Overseas Bank shut the Hong Kong branch. In addition, PSBs have also closed down various representative offices.
14) Who becomes 1st Indian to be appointed as board member of Daikin?
Ans:- Kanwaljeet Jawa
Explanation:- Japanese air-conditioner maker Daikin Industries Ltd has appointed it's India operations MD & CEO Kanwaljeet Jawa into the board of the parent company. Jawa joined Daikin India in 2010 as the COO 190 and later became the MD & CEO who transformed an Page
engineering company to a full scale HVAC organisation.
15) According to TRAI, which Telecom operator becomes the second largest operator with INR62.2 billion?
Ans:- Reliance Jio
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