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Current Affairs MCQs July 2018 “Get Unlimited Mock Tests at Rs. 299 Only” For Daily Updates Follow Our Telegram Channel and Group: https://t.me/govjobadda https://t.me/bank_ssc_preparation Q1. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the deadline for the PAN-Aadhaar linking to _________ A. April 30, 2019. B. January 31, 2019. C. February 28, 2019. D. March 31, 2019. Answer: A Explanation: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the deadline for the PAN- Aadhaar linking to March 31, 2019. This is the fifth time the government has extended the deadline for individuals to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) to their biometric ID (Aadhaar). The policy-making body of the tax department issued an order, under Section 119 of the Income Tax Act. Q2. Who clinched the Kabaddi Masters 2018 title? A. Iran B. India C. South Korea D. Pakistan Answer: B Explanation: India clinched the Kabaddi Masters 2018 title after beating Iran 44-26 in the final in Dubai, UAE. Q3. National Doctors' Day is celebrated on A. July 1 B. July 2 C. July 3 D. June 30 Answer: A Explanation: In India, the National Doctors' Day is celebrated on July 1 all across India to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was born on July 1, 1882, and died on the same date in 1962, aged 80 years. Dr Roy was honoured with the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna on February 4, 1961. The celebration of the Doctors' Day is an attempt to emphasise on the value of doctors in our lives and to offer them our respects by commemorating one of their greatest representatives. India has shown remarkable improvements in the medical field and July 1 pays a perfect tribute to all the doctors who have made relentless efforts towards achieving this goal irrespective of the odds. Q4. Asia's first patent arbitration centre to open in A. Beijing B. Tokyo C. Osaka D. Shanghai Answer: B Explanation: Asia's first arbitration centre specialised in intellectual property is slated to open in Tokyo in September to resolve the growing number of disputes in the region. The International Arbitration Centre in Tokyo (IACT) is set to have around a dozen arbitrators from around the world, who would try to resolve disputes within a period of one year. Q5. ___________ was elected the president of the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) A. Janardan Singh Gehlot B. Vinod Tiwari C. Mohammed Sarwar D. None of these Answer: A Explanation: Janardan Singh Gehlot was elected the president of the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) for the next four years. It was announced after the Annual General Congress (AGC) of the federation, conducted in Dubai, the UAE. Q6. The Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2018 (AMCDRR 2018) held in A. Japan B. China C. Hong Kong D. Mongolia Answer: D Explanation: A high level Ministerial delegation from India headed by Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Home Affairs participated in the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2018 (AMCDRR 2018) held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 03-06 July, 2018. The theme of the AMCDRR 2018: ‗Preventing Disaster Risk: Protecting Sustainable Development‘ reflects the essence of the Sendai Framework. The AMCDRR 2018 hosted over 3,000 delegates and participants from Asian and Pacific countries, governmental and inter-governmental organisations, United Nations and international organisations, and stakeholder groups including National Societies of Red Cross and Red Crescent Organisations, Children and Youth, Civil Society and Community Practitioners, Women, Parliamentarians, Local Authorities, Science and Technology and Academia, Private Sector, Media, Disability. Q7. A conference of Ministers for Power, New & Renewable Energy of States & Union Territories held in which state? A. Assam B. Tripura C. Himachal Pradesh D. West Bengal Answer: C Explanation: A conference of Ministers for Power, New & Renewable Energy of States & Union Territories held on 3rd July at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The Conference inaugurated by Shri R K Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy. The aim of this one-day conference was to review the implementation of various ongoing Schemes/ Programmes & deliberate on a host of issues pertaining to Power and Renewable Energy sectors. Q8. Govt forms panel to upgrade norms for state, district level economic data collection. The Committee will be headed by A. Ravindra Dholakia B. Lakshmi Kanth C. Kalpana Gontyala D. Shyam Prasad Answer: A Explanation: The government has set up a 13-member committee to upgrade the norms for computation of economic data at states and districts level in the backdrop of plans to revise the base year for National Accounts or GDP calculation. The Committee for Sub-National Accounts will be headed by Ravindra H Dholakia, a retired professor of IIM Ahmedabad. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) will change the base year to 2017-18 for the calculation of GDP and IIP numbers from the current 2011-12 with an aim to capture changes in the economy. The panel has been asked to review the concepts, definitions, classifications, data conventions, data sources and data requirements for preparation of State Domestic Product (SDP) and District Domestic Product (DDP) and to lay down revised guidelines. Q9. Which state was awarded for reducing maternal mortality under Prime Minister's Safe Motherhood Campaign? A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. West Bengal Answer: B Explanation: Madhya Pradesh was awarded for reducing maternal mortality under Prime Minister's Safe Motherhood Campaign. It was awarded by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The maternal mortality rate was 221 in the year 2011-13, which has now dropped down further to just 173. There has been a significant decline of 22% in the last three years in the state. The Prime Minister‘s Safe Motherhood Campaign has been launched to ensure the quality of care of over 3 crore pregnant women of the country before delivery. Q10. The ninth and final meeting of Eminent Persons Group (EPG) on India-Nepal relations concluded in A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kathmandu D. Pokhara Answer: C Explanation: The ninth and final meeting of Eminent Persons Group (EPG) on India-Nepal relations concluded in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Representatives from Nepal and India deliberated up on various bilateral issues including 1950 Peace and Friendship treaty, trade, transit and border during the two day meeting. Indian side was represented by Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Jayant Prasad, Bhuvan Chandra Upreti and Mahendra P. Lama. Nepalese side included Bhekh Bahadur Thapa, Nilamber Acharya, Rajan Bhattarai and Surya Nath Upadhyay. Q11. ______ became only the fifth player from India to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame for their stupendous achievements in international cricket. A. Rahul Dravid B. Saurav Ganguly C. Virendra Sehwag D. Sachin Tendulkar Answer: A Explanation: Former India captain Rahul Dravid and Australian legend Ricky Ponting have been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame for their stupendous achievements in international cricket. Along with Dravid and Ponting, retired England woman wicketkeeper-batter Claire Taylor was also named in the ‗Hall of Fame‘ during a ceremony in Dublin, Ireland. Dravid became only the fifth player from India to be named in the elite list. The other four Indians are former skippers Bishan Singh Bedi, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Anil Kumble. Q12. ______ has become the new president of Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) A. Rakesh Bansal B. Rajat Sharma C. Vinod Tihara D. Rajan Manchanda Answer: B Explanation: Rajat Sharma has become the new president of Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for a period of 3 years. Senior TV journalist Rajat Sharma and his team swept the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) elections, winning all 12 seats on offer. Sharma polled 1,521 votes out of 2,791 to beat member of the 1983 World Cup winning team Madan Lal (1,004) and Singh (232) for the president‘s position. Those elected: President: Rajat Sharma Vice-president: Rakesh Bansal Secretary: Vinod Tihara Joint-secretary: Rajan Manchanda Treasurer: OP Sharma Cricket director: Sanjay Bhardwaj Woman director: Renu Khanna Directors: Alok Mittal, Apurv Jain, Nitin Gupta, Nandan Sharma, Sudhir Kumar Aggarwal. Q13. Which country‟s team has won the 2018 Men‟s Hockey Champions Trophy? A. India B. Netherlands C. Australia D. None of these Answer: C Explanation: India lost (1-3) to Australia in a shootout in the summit clash of Hockey Champions Trophy 2018 in Breda, the Netherlands. India settled for silver medal in the tournament after losing to Australia in the final via shootout. In the 2016 edition, India had lost to the same opponents in a similar manner. Australia won their 15th goal medal at Champions Trophy. India won their second silver medal after winning their first in 2016. Q14. The first 'Khadi Mall' of the country will be opened in A. Jharkhand B. Andhra Pradesh C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra Answer: A Explanation: The first 'Khadi Mall' of the country will be opened in Jharkhand. It was announced by Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das. The land in the Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) campus will be made available to the Khadi Board to develop the country's first Khadi mall. Q15. Bhitarkanika national park is in which state? A. Odisha B. West Bengal C. Karnataka D. Tamil Nadu Answer: A Explanation: The Bhitarkanika national park has become the largest habitat of the endangered estuarine crocodiles in the country with a record number of their nesting sites spotted in it. Altogether 101 nesting sites of estuarine crocodiles were found this time by enumerators.