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Current Affairs Q&A - October 2018

1)Reserve Bank of India announced injection of _____ rupees into the system through purchase of
government bonds, on 1st October 2018?
1) Rs 36,000 crore
2) Rs 24,000 crore
3) Rs 42,000 crore
4) Rs 52,000 crore
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Rs 36,000 crore
Explanation:
On October 1, 2018, Reserve Bank of India announced injection of Rs.36,000 crore into the system through
purchase of government bonds. Its objective is to meet the festival season demand for funds. The auctions to
purchase government bonds will be as part of the Open Market Operations (OMO) to help manage liquidity. It
would take place in the second, third and fourth week of October.
2)State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced the withdrawal limit from Rs. 40,000 to ____ rupees per day with
effect from October 31, 2018?
1) Rs 10,000
2) Rs 20,000
3) Rs 15,000
4) Rs 30,000
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rs 20,000
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Explanation:
On October 1, 2018, SBI halved the withdrawal limit from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 20,000 per day. This was targeted for
debit cards of the ‘Classic’ and ‘Maestro’ platfroms. The main objective in doing so was to reduce the number of
fraudulent transactions and promote cashless transactions. This move would be effective form October 31, 2018
as according to Banking Codes & Standards Board of India (BCSBI) guidelines, at least 30 days’ notice has to be
given to customers for any change in terms and conditions or charges.
3)Which stock exchange has launched 2 dynamic asset allocation indices namely Nifty 50 & short duration
debt –Dynamic P/E index and Nifty 50 & short duration debt – Dynamic P/B index?
1) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
2) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
3) Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE)
4) Indian Stock Exchange (ISE)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Explanation:
On October 1, 2018, National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched 2 dynamic asset allocation indices designed to
combine equity and debt. These indices are:
• Nifty 50 & short duration debt –Dynamic P/E index and
• Nifty 50 & short duration debt – Dynamic P/B index.
The indices compare the current price-earnings ratio (P/E) or price-book ratio (P/B) with historical P/E or P/B
ratio of Nifty 50 in the previous seven years. In these indices, the maximum allocation to equity is 80 per cent and
minimum allocation is 65 per cent. This will help fill the gap due to the absence of a relevant benchmark for
performance comparison of the popular dynamic asset allocation category offered by mutual funds in the country.
4)Name the hockey player who has been selected for the Ekalabya Puraskar 2018?
1) Lilima Minz
2) Akash Sharma
3) Pavithra Ranjan
4) Sindhu Turadi
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Lilima Minz
Explanation:
On October 1, 2018, the Ekalabya committee selected Odia hockey player Lilima Minz for the prestigious Ekalabya
Puraskar, 2018. The annual award comprises of a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh along with a citation. She represented the
Indian senior team for the first time in 2011 during a four-nation tournament in Argentina. She also participated in
the 2016 Summer Olympics and also won the gold medal Womens Hockey Asia Cup after a gap of 13 years in Japan
on November 5, 2017. Apart from her, 2 other sportswomen would felicitated with the award. They are: weight
lifter Jhili Dalabehera and Badminton player Rutuparna Panda.
5)Who was elected the new President of Hockey India (HI), on 1st October 2018?
1) Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad
2) Gyanendro Ningombam
3) Asima Ali, Bhola Nath Singh
4) Rajinder Singh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad
Explanation:
On 1st October 2018, Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad was elected the new President of Hockey India (HI). Earlier, Mohd
Mushtaque Ahmad was the Secretary General of HI. He replaces Rajinder Singh. Other appointments:
• Gyanendro Ningombam – Senior Vice President
• Asima Ali, Bhola Nath Singh – Vice Presidents
• Rajinder Singh – Secretary General
• Tapan Kumar Das – Treasurer
• Firoz Ansari, Asunta Lakra – Joint Secretary
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6)Minerva-II-1 rovers of which country have sent first video images from the surface of asteroid Ryugu?
1) China
2) United States
3) Japan
4) Russia
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Japan
Explanation:
Japan’s two Minerva-II-1 rovers have sent first video images from the surface of asteroid Ryugu. Japan Aerospace
Exploration Agency (JAXA) has released a 15-frame clip and new photographs taken by the two Minerva-II-1
rovers. The rovers were deployed by unmanned spacecraft Hayabusa2 about 60 metres on to Ryugu’s surface after
a 3.5 year journey. Ryugu is 280 million km away from Earth. This is the world’s first moving, robotic observation
of an asteroid surface. The rovers can jump upto 15 m across the asteroid’s surface and stay airborne for 15
minutes.
7)What was the theme of World Habitat Day celebrated on 1st October 2018?
1) Respect your land
2) Municipal Solid Waste Management
3) Environmental Education: Importance and Role
4) Fight against Deforestation
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Municipal Solid Waste Management
Explanation:
On 1st October 2018, World Habitat Day was observed all over the world. In 1985 United Nations General
Assembly declared the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day. It was first celebrated in 1986. This day aims
to highlight the state of our towns and cities, and on the fundamental right to adequate shelter. Theme for World
Habitat Day 2018 is “Municipal Solid Waste Management”.
8)Name the district that has been inducted as the 52nd district of Madhya Pradesh?
1) Rewari
2) Niwari
3) Kapurthala
4) Aniket
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Niwari
Explanation:
On September 30, 2018, the state Cabinet of Madhya Pradesh approved the proposal of induction of Niwari district
in the state. It became the 52nd district of the state. IAS officer Akshay Kumar Singh has been appointed as the first
interim District Collector of the district.
9)Which state government launched State Food Security Scheme (SFSS) on Gandhi Jayanti (October 2),
covering 25 lakh poor people, through which they will receive 5 kg of rice at Rupee 1 per kg?
1) Assam
2) Maharashtra
3) Telangana
4) Odisha
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Odisha
Explanation:
On October 2, 2018, the Odisha government launched its own State Food Security Scheme (SFSS). Under this
scheme, 18.32 lakh poor and eligible people will receive 5 kg of rice at the rate of Rupee 1 per kg. These people
were not covered under National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA). Additionally, 6.68 lakh people will be added in
the list by October 10, 2018. This is in response to the failure of the central government’s approval against the
state’s request to include 25 lakh people under the NFSA.
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10)Name the joint winners of Nobel Medicine Prize 2018?

1) James P Allison, Tasaku Honjo
2) Arthur Ashkin, Gerard Mourou
3) Gerald Patrick, Donna Strickland
4) Mikey Jonas, Morgan Reed
5) None of these
Answer – 1) James P Allison, Tasaku Honjo
Explanation:
On October 2, 2018, Nobel Prize committee presented the Nobel Medicine Prize 2018 award to 2 joint winners –
James P Allison of US and Tasaku Honjo of Japan. They received this prestigious award for their discovery of
cancer therapy by “inhibition of negative immune regulation”. The 2018 Nobel Prize for Physics was awarded to
Arthur Ashkin, Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland for their groundbreaking discoveries in ‘laser physics’.
11)Who was appointed as chief economist of International Monetary fund (IMF), on 1st October 2018?
1) Ritu Das
2) Manish Bansal
3) Gita Gopinath
4) Pawan Goel
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Gita Gopinath
Explanation:
On October 1, 2018, International Monetary fund appointed Gita Gopinath as its chief economist. She succeeded
Maurice (Maury) Obstfeld. She is currently working as John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and
Economics at Harvard University. She is co-editor of the American Economic Review and co-director of the
International Finance and Macroeconomics Program at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). She
received her Ph.D. in economics from Princeton University in 2001 after earning a B.A. from the University of Delhi
and M.A. degrees from both the Delhi School of Economics and University of Washington.
12)Russian player Igor Akinfeev has announced his international retirement. Which sport is he related to?
1) Football
2) Badminton
3) Hockey
4) Tennis
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Football
Explanation:
Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev has announced his retirement from international football. Igor Akinfeev is 32
years old. He played for CSKA Moscow club. He has earned 112 caps for Russia. He made his debut in 2004. He
captained the Russian national team to World Cup 2018 quarter-finals in Russia. He had played a major role in
helping his team reach the quarter-finals.
13)Name the project launched by Indian Railways to upgrade 140 rakes of Mail/Express trains in the first
phase?
1) Rail Upgrade
2) Utkrisht
3) Rail Vikas
4) Upgrade
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Utkrisht
Explanation:
On October 2, 2018, Indian Railways launched its Project ‘Utkrisht’ to upgrade 140 rakes of Mail/Express trains in
the first phase. The project aims to do the following:
• Installing ‘Swachh Rail Toilet’,
• Fitting of energy-efficient LED lights – in the main interior, doorway, gangway and inside toilets,
• Braille signage & night glow stickers,
• LED panel photo frame in first AC coaches, new types of bottle holders, big size mirrors,
• Anti-graffiti vinyl wrapping in the gangway area,
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• New types of fire extinguishers,

• Health faucets, auto janitors, odonil containers, big size mirror etc.
14)Which state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestham’ scheme through which Rs. 1000 will be given
as monthly unemployment allowance to eligible jobless youth of the state, on 2nd October 2018?
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On October 2, 2018, on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched
the ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestham’ scheme in Amaravati. According to the scheme, an amount of Rs. 1000 will be
given as monthly unemployment allowance to eligible jobless youth of the state. It would also provide skill training
to 10 lakh youth and 260 training partners have been appointed for this purpose. The training partners are from
the countries of: Singapore, UK and Germany.
15)The joint exercise ‘Sahyog-Hop Tac 2018’ commenced off Chennai coast on 3rd October 2018, between
India and which country?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Singapore
3) Vietnam
4) Nepal
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Vietnam
Explanation:
On October 3, 2018, a joint exercise of ‘Sahyog-Hop Tac 2018’ commenced off Chennai coast between Vietnam and
India. In this bilateral exercise, Vietnam Coast Guard ship CSB 8001 took part in it or the first time. A vessel ‘Sagar
Manjusha’, owned by National Institute of Ocean Technology and vessels from Indian coast guard took part in it as
well. This exercise enhances cooperation between the two Coast Guards in areas of maritime safety and security.
16)Where did the 6th edition of IBSAMAR, a joint Multi – National Maritime Exercise between the Indian,
Brazilian and South African Navies start on 1st October 2018?
1) Simons Town, South Africa
2) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3) Mumbai, India
4) Johannesburg, South Africa
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Simons Town, South Africa
Explanation:
On October 1, 2018, the a 14 –day 6th edition of IBSAMAR, a joint Multi – National Maritime Exercise between the
Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies commenced at Simons Town, South Africa. The Indian Navy is
represented by: Guided Missile Frigate INS Tarkash, Guided Missile Destroyer INS Kolkata, Long Range Maritime
Patrol Aircraft P8I, Seaking and Chetak helicopters as well as a MARCOS contingent. Alongside this exercise, an
IBSA Joint Defence Working Group meeting will also be held in South Africa.
17)Where did India launch ‘Operation Samudra Maitri’ to help Tsunami hit victims on 3rd October 2018?
1) Vietnam
2) Indonesia
3) Philippines
4) China
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Indonesia
Explanation:
On October 3, 2018, India launched ‘Operation Samudra Maitri’ in Central Sulawesi Province of the Republic of
Indonesia. Its objective is to assist victims of earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia. The humanitarian assistance
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operation consisted of the two IAF Aircrafts, C-130J and C-17 along with medical personnel and relief material.
The aircrafts also had tents and equipments to set up a field hospital along with medicines, generators and water.
Also, 3 Indian Naval Ships – INS Tir, INS Sujatha and INS Shardul set sail for the to carry out humanitarian
assistance and disaster relief (HADR).
18)Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a _____ dollar loan to finance
regional connectivity projects in North Bengal and North Eastern states, on 1st October 2018?
1) $150 million
2) $200 million
3) $300 million
4) $250 million
5) None of these
Answer – 1) $150 million
Explanation:
On October 1, 2018, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $150 million loan to
finance regional connectivity projects in North Bengal and North Eastern states. It is the 2nd tranche of a $500
million loan agreement for the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Road Connectivity
Investment Program. It was approved in 2014 and was aimed to develop 500 kms of roads in India’s North Bengal
and northeastern region for better regional connectivity to regional and other SASEC member countries. The new
loan will involve: Upgradation of 66 kms of nationaland 103 kms of state highways in Manipur, Construction of
about 1.5 kmof an international bridge between India and Nepal.
19)Who was sworn-in as the 46th Chief Justice of India (CJI), on 3rd October 2018?
1) Justice Ranjan Gogoi
2) Justice Prathik Chatterjee
3) Justice Narasimha Rao
4) Justice Mukunt Krishnan
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Justice Ranjan Gogoi
Explanation:
On 3rd October 2018, Justice Ranjan Gogoi was sworn-in as the 46th Chief Justice of India (CJI). Justice Ranjan
Gogoi was administered the oath by President Ram Nath Kovind. He is the first Chief Justice of India from the
north-east. His term will end on November 17, 2019. He replaces Dipak Misra. He hails from Dibrugarh in Assam.
He was born on November 18, 1954. In 2001, he started his career as a Permanent Judge of the Gauhati High Court.
In 2010, he was transferred to the Punjab and Haryana High Court and became its Chief Justice in 2011. In 2012,
he became a Supreme Court judge.
20) Who was elected as 8th president of Iraq on 2nd October 2018?
1) Adel Abdul Mahdi
2) Fuad Masum
3) Barham Salih
4) Imran Arshad
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Barham Salih
Explanation:
On 2nd October 2018, Barham Salih was elected as 8th president of Iraq. Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)’s
Barham Salih secured 219 votes while his rival Fuad Hussein of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) obtained 22
votes in the presidential election. Barham Salih replaces Fuad Masum. Barham Salih is 58 years old. He is a former
prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government and a former deputy prime minister of the Iraqi federal
government. He has named Adel Abdul Mahdi as prime minister-designate and has bestowed him the
responsibility of forming a new government.
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21)What is India’s rank in the 2018 Government E-Payments Adoption Ranking (GEAR), compiled by The
Economist Intelligence Unit commissioned by payments company Visa?
1) 12
2) 15
3) 28
4) 56
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 28
Explanation:
On October 4, 2018, in the 2018 Government E-Payments Adoption Ranking (GEAR), compiled by The Economist
Intelligence Unit commissioned by payments company Visa ranked India as 28th country to progress in the digital
transformation journey. The survey is a 73-country ranking survey with Norway leading the pack followed by
France and Denmark. India moved up to 28th in 2018, from 36th in 2011. It holds the top ranking on B2G and G2B,
and comes third on C2G jointly with Argentina. India leads the B2G category, along with other countries like
Australia, Singapore and South Korea.
22)Name the instant loan approval and disbursal product launched by MobiKwik, on 3rd October 2018?
1) Insta Loan
2) Boost
3) Quick Loan
4) Express
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Boost
Explanation:
On October 3, 2018, MobiKwik launched an instant loan approval and disbursal product called ‘Boost’. As per the
offer, loans of upto Rs 60,000 can be sanctioned as well as disbursed in a matter of 90 seconds. The approval time
for the loan would be 30 seconds based on an innovative risk scoring model called ‘Mobiscore’. The minimum
amount of loans that can be approved is for Rs. 5000 and the users will have the option to transfer the amount in
their bank accounts. They can pay the loan in easy monthly installments of 6-9 months.
23)George Smith, Gregory Winter and _____ won the Nobel Chemistry Prize, on 3rd October 2018?
1) Smitha George
2) Fiona Prentice
3) Frances Arnold
4) Michelle Gallaghar
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Frances Arnold
Explanation:
On 3rd October 2018, US scientists Frances Arnold and George Smith and British researcher Gregory Winter won
the Nobel Chemistry Prize. They were awarded the Nobel Chemistry Prize for applying the principles of evolution
to develop enzymes used to make various items from biofuels to pharmaceuticals. Frances Arnold is the 5th
woman to win the Nobel Chemistry Prize. She received half of the 9 million Swedish kronor (nearly USD 1.01
million) award. George Smith and Gregory Winter shared the other half. The three scientists used the same
principles of evolution: genetic change and selection, to develop proteins.
24)Who resigned as MD and CEO (Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer) of ICICI Bank on 4th
October 2018?
1) Sandeep Bakshi
2) Shikha Sharma
3) Chanda Kochhar
4) R Gandhi
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Chanda Kochhar
Explanation:
On 4th October 2018, ICICI Bank MD and CEO (Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer) Chanda Kochhar
resigned from the post. Sandeep Bakhshi has been appointed as the new MD and CEO of ICICI Bank for a period of
5 years till October 3, 2023. Chanda Kochhar was on leave and is being investigated over alleged conflict of interest
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in deals with several customers of the bank including the Videocon Group. She joined ICICI Limited in 1984. In
2006-07, she led ICICI Bank’s corporate and international banking businesses.
25)What is the current Repo rate as per the 4th bi-monthly monetary policy released on 5th October 2018?
1) 6.5%
2) 6.25 %
3) 6.75 %
4) 7.00 %
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 6.5%
Explanation:
Categories 4th Bi-Monthly in percent 3rd Bi-Monthly in per cent
CRR 4 4
SLR 19.5 19.5
Repo Rate 6.5 6.50
Reverse Repo rate 6.25 6.25
MSF 6.75 6.75
Bank Rate 6.75 6.75
26)Who has been named the CEO of Reliance Health Insurance that has received approval from IRDAI
(Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) to begin operations from December 2018?
1) Manik Jain
2) Ravi Viswanath
3) Alexander Smith
4) Rahul Singh
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Ravi Viswanath
Explanation:
On October 5, 2018, IRDAI approved Reliance Health Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Capital, to
begin operations. It will commence operations by December 2018. Ravi Viswanath has been designated as the CEO
of the firm.
27)Name the Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVR-AAM) that was successfully test fired by the
Indian Air Force (IAF) between September 26 and October 3, 2018, at Integrated Test Range (ITR),
Balasore, Odisha?
1) Vistara
2) Astra
3) Rana
4) Mahila
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Astra
Explanation:
Flight trials of Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVR-AAM) were conducted successfully by the Indian
Air Force (IAF) between September 26 and October 3, 2018, at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Balasore, Odisha. The
trials included complex tests for engagement of pilotless target in various modes of manoeuvring, off-boresight,
medium and long ranges. Astra has been tested 6 times under various launch conditions and ranges as part of the
final development trial. It had active participation from IAF. Defence Research & Development Organisation
(DRDO) has developed the missile and integrated the weapon on Su-30 and other air platforms. Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Nasik, played a major role in modifying Su-30 aircrafts for Astra weapon integration
and support during trials.
28)Where was the 4th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2018, held from 5th to 8th October 2018?
1) Panaji, Goa
2) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) None of these
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Answer – 3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:
On October 5, 2018, President Ramnath Kovind formally inaugurated the 4-day 4th India International Science
Festival (IISF) 2018 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh for the first time. The theme of this year’s festival is Science for
Transformation. This Festival aims to apply science and technology for transformation of the country and enable
positive change for social and economic progress. It features 23 special events, and is being attended by about
10000 delegates. A “science village” was set up at National Botanical Garden in Lucknow for interaction of science
with common people.
29)Where will be the 36th National Games held from March 30 to April 14, 2019?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Gujarat
4) Goa
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Goa
Explanation:
The 36th National Games will be held from March 30 to April 14, 2019 in Goa. This announcement was made by
Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) Executive Director V M Prabhudesai in Panaji. The Opening and Closing ceremonies
will be held at PJN Stadium, Fatorda. Shooting and cycling events will be held in New Delhi since Goa does not have
the facilities for these sports. Five sports: Rugby, Wushu, Modern Penthatlon, Lawn Bowl, and Billiards and
Snooker, will be added to the Games programme. Expected budget of the Event is Rs.400 Crore.
30)Where will the National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC), India’s and Asia’s first such centre would be
soon opened?
1) Chandigarh
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Patna
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Patna
Explanation:
National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC), India’s and Asia’s first such centre would be soon opened on the banks
of river Ganga river in the Patna University premises, Bihar. The NDRC has been set up to safeguard the
endangered Gangetic river dolphin. They are killed in huge numbers for their flesh, fat and oil.
31)Name a website and an application launched by Maharashtra to accurate analysis of drought-like

situation in villages of the state.
1) Aaple Sarkar
2) My Plant
3) Shaur Nahin
4) Rythu Bandhu
5) Maha Madat
Answer – 5) Maha Madat
Explanation:
On October 6 2018, The Maharashtra Government has launched a website and an application ‘Maha Madat’ for
collectively analysing the rainfall, crop situation and underground water level using modern technology.The
website has been created by the Relief and Rehabilitation Ministry with the help of the Maharashtra Remote
Sensing Application Centre (MRSAC).
32)Which state govt unveils ‘Unnati’ scheme to create end-to-end support infrastructure for startups and
entrepreneurs from a marginalised background?
1) Kerala
2) Tamilnadu
3) Odisha
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
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Answer – 4) Karnataka
Explanation:
On October 6 2018, Karnataka state government,unveils the Unnati scheme,which will invest up to Rs 20 crore to
create end-to-end support infrastructure for startups and entrepreneurs from a marginalised background.The
Objective is to deliver sustainable development and social welfare which will identify, mentor, and promote young
entrepreneurs from the SC/ST communities.
33)Where is the 3rd edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) held from 7th to 15th October 2018?
1) Pune, Maharashtra
2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Kochi, Kerala
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On October 7, 2018, the 3rd edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) commenced at Visakhapatnam. It
will be a week long exercise concluding on October 15, 2018. In the exercise: Indian side is represented by: INS
Satpura, INS Kadmatt, INS Shakti, one submarine, P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, under the command of
Rear Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Fleet. Japanese Side is represented by: Japanese
Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Ships Kaga, an Izumo Class Helicopter Destroyer and Inazuma , under the
command of Rear Admiral Tatsuya Fukada, Commander, Escort Flotilla-4 (CCF-4). JIMEX-18 is aimed to enhance
interoperability, improve understanding and imbibe the best practices of each other.
34) Government has decided to cover crop damages in wild animal attacks under which scheme on trial
basis?
1) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna
2) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
3) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
4) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna
Explanation:
Union Agricultural Minister Radha Mohan Singh stated that the government has decided to cover damages to crops
in wild animal attacks under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna in select districts on an experimental basis. The
government has also brought under the Fasal Bima Yojna ambit certain horticultural crops on an experimental
basis. Damages to individual or limited number of cultivators in localised events like water logging, land slide,
hailstorms etc did not fall under the ambit of the Centre’s crop insurance scheme earlier, but they too are being
covered now under new provisions.
35) Which country joined the joint exercise code named ‘Kamandag’ (venom) with US and Filipino troops
in the Philippines for the first time since World War II, on 6th October 2018?
1) China
2) Japan
3) Australia
4) India
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Japan
Explanation:
On October 6, 2018, Japan joined the joint exercise codenamed- ‘Kamandag’ (venom) with US and Filipino troops
in the Philippines for the first time since World War II. This marked the first time Japanese armoured military
vehicles were used on foreign soil since 1945. This exercise consists of about 150 US, Filipino and Japanese troops
participating in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training.
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36) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced minting of ____ rupee coins by half due to non-availability of
raw material?
1) Rs 1
2) Rs 2
3) Rs 10
4) Rs 5
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Rs 10
Explanation:
A delay in procurement of raw material for coins has forced Reserve Bank of India to cut its demand for Rs 10
coins by half, raising the specter of shortage in circulation. RBI, which manages the supply, adjusted the entire coin
indent plan for FY19 by raising the demand for smaller denomination of coins in lieu of Rs 10 coins, following
India Government Mints’ failure to procure Rs 10 coin blocks on time
37)Where was the foundation stone of India’s first 58-acre Second Generation (2G) Ethanol Bio-Refinery
plant laid, on 9th October 2018?
1) Bargarh, Odisha
2) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
3) Siddhapura, Karnataka
4) Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Bargarh, Odisha
Explanation:
On October 9, 2018, Governor of Odisha Prof Ganeshi Lal laid the foundation stone on country’s first 58-acre
Second Generation (2G) Ethanol Bio-Refinery plant at Baulsingha village in Bargarh district of Odisha. This was
announced in the presence of Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan. This refinery
will be set up by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 1000 crore.
It will be producing 3 crore litre of fuel grade ethanol annually. Commercial production will start from 2020. It is
one among 12 refineries planned in 11 States in the country. It will utilise about two lakh tonne of rice straw
annually from locations like Bhatli, Ambabhona, Attabira, Sohela, Burla and Lakhanpur.
38)Which state announced the launch of an anti-terrorist force (ATF) called ‘Kavach’, on 9th October 2018?
1) Haryana
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Haryana
Explanation:
On October 9, 2018, Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar announced the launch of an anti-terrorist force
(ATF) called ‘Kavach’. The force will comprise of specially trained recruits from the state police, to deal with
security challenges. For this, Haryana police recruits will be trained by the National Security Guard (NSG).
39)National Housing Bank announced increase of the Refinance limit to _____ rupees from the previous Rs.
24,000 crore, on 8th October 2018?
1) Rs 30,000 crore
2) Rs 35,000 crore
3) Rs 44,000 crore
4) Rs 55,000 crore
5) None of these
Explanation:
On October 8, 2018, National Housing Bank announced increase of the Refinance limit to Rs.30,000 crore from the
previous Rs. 24,000 crore. With this eligible Housing Finance Companies & Other entities will have increased
availability of funds. The initial sanctioned limit was set to Rs. 24,000 crore for the current year (July 2018-June
2019) to refinance and credit Housing Finance Companies & other Institutions. Till date, Rs.8835 crore has been
sanctioned.
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40)International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted a growth rate of what percent for India in 2018 and
2019, respectively?
1) 7.5, 7.7
2) 7.1, 7.3
3) 7.3, 7.4
4) 7.7, 7.8
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 7.3, 7.4
Explanation:
On October 9, 2018, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted a growth rate of 7.3 per cent for India in the
current year of 2018 and 7.4 per cent in 2019. In 2017-18, India had recorded a 6.7 per cent growth rate. This was
published in the IMF’s World Economic Outlook Report. For 2019, the GDP prediction has been decreased
compared to the April 2018 World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. The reason for the decrease is due to increase
in oil prices and the tightening of global financial conditions.
41)Name the persons who received Nobel Prize in Economics on 8th October 2018?
1) William Nordhaus and Paul Romer
2) Julian Roberts and Sarah Tucker
3) Nadia Joules and Daniel Richards
4) Jeremy Reed and Sean Williams
5) None of these
Answer – 1) William Nordhaus and Paul Romer
Explanation:
On 8th October 2018, the Nobel Prize in Economics was jointly awarded to Americans William Nordhaus and Paul
Romer for integrating climate change and technological innovation into the macroeconomic analysis. William
Nordhaus is a professor at Yale University. In 1990s, he became the first person to develop a quantitative model
that described the interplay between economy and climate. Paul Romer is from New York University’s Stern
School of Business. He has shown how economic forces govern the willingness of firms to produce new ideas and
innovations. This laid the foundation for endogenous growth theory.
42)Name the innovative mobile health App launched by Indian Air Force, on its 86th anniversary, on 8th
October 2018?
1) Healthify Me
2) MedWatch
3) Health Monitor
4) Fitness Check
5) None of these
Answer – 2) MedWatch
Explanation:
On October 8, 2018, the Indian Air Force, on its 86th anniversary, announced an innovative mobile health App
named ‘MedWatch’. It was launched by Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa in New Delhi. It is the first such health app
provided in the three Armed Services and is an initiative of the IAF with zero financial outlay. Its objective is to
provide health information to airwarriors and all citizens of India. It has been developed by Directorate of
Information Technology (DIT) and idea was conceived by IA doctors. It is in sync with Prime Minister’s vision of
‘Digital India, Ayushman Bharat and Mission Indradhanush’. The app is available on www.apps.mgov.gov.in.
43)Union Cabinet approved the merger of National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) and _____ into
the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), on 10th October 2018?
1) National Skill Development Agency (NSDA)
2) National Institute of Skill Training (NIST)
3) National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
4) National Institute of Trades and Technology (NITT)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) National Skill Development Agency (NSDA)
Explanation:
On October 10, 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the merger of
National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) and the National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) into the
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National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). The functions of NCVET will be as follows:
• Recognition and regulation of awarding bodies, assessment bodies and skill related information providers;
• Approval of qualifications developed by awarding bodies and Sector Skill Councils (SSCs);
• Indirect regulation of vocational training institutes through awarding bodies and assessment agencies;
• Research and information dissemination;
• Grievance redressal.
44)Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveil a 64-feet-tall statue of peasant leader Sir Chhotu Ram
on 9thOctober 2018?
1) Rohtak, Haryana
2) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
3) Dehradun, Himachal Pradesh
4) Surat, Gujarat
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rohtak, Haryana
Explanation:
On October 9, 2018, PM Narendra Modi visited Haryana. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 64-feet-tall
statue of peasant leader Sir Chhotu Ram at his native village Sampla in Rohtak district of Haryana. The 64-feet-tall
statue has been sculpted by renowned sculptor and Padma Bhushan-recipient Ram Vanji Sutar. For the
construction of the statue, 5500 farmers donated iron metal from their behalf. He further paid floral tribute to the
peasant leader and watched a 4 minute documentary on the leader. He also inaugurated a museum built in his
memory of the leader at Sir Chhotu Ram Complex. Additionally, he also inaugurated a rail coach factory worth Rs.
500 crore in Haryana’s Sonipat.
45)What is the rank of India in Oxfam world inequality index, as per ‘Oxfam International’s report named
‘Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index’?
1) 155
2) 147
3) 111
4) 98
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 147
Explanation:
On October 10, 2018, UK-based charity ‘Oxfam International’s report named ‘Commitment to Reducing Inequality
(CRI) Index was released. The analysis was done by Oxfam and non-profit research group Development Finance
International (DFI). India ranked 147th among 157 countries analysed and was labeled as “a very worrying
situation” with respect to the rising inequality in the country. Government spending on health, education and
social protection is low which is more subsidized to the private sector. Despite having a good tax structure, the
practice of progressive taxation is not transparent and the collection often is avoided in cases of incomes of the
richest. Also the labour laws and position of women at work place is quite low which brings the bar down for India.
46)Who was selected as India’s first ‘Miss Trans Queen’, in Mumbai, on 7th October 2018?
1) Parvati Raman
2) Veena Sendre
3) Namita Ammu
4) Amrita Seghal
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Veena Sendre
Explanation:
On 7th October 2018, Veena Sendre from Chhattisgarh was selected as India’s first ‘Miss Trans Queen’, in Mumbai.
Veena Sendre defeated Namita Ammu of Tamil Nadu and won the title at the national-level beauty contest. Veena
Sendre is a former Miss Chhattisgarh. She hails from Mandir Hasaud village in Raipur. She had dropped out of
school when she was in 5th standard. She has participated in various ramp walks at Lucknow and Bengaluru
fashion weeks.
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47)Which country successfully launched two remote sensing satellites belonging to the Yaogan-32 family
by a Long March-2C rocket, on 9th October 2018?
1) Japan
2) India
3) China
4) South Korea
5) None of these
Answer – 3) China
Explanation:
9th October 2018, China successfully launched two remote sensing satellites belonging to the Yaogan-32 family by
a Long March-2C rocket with an upper stage on its top, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China. The
remote sensing satellites have been launched to conduct electromagnetic environmental probes. The satellites
have entered the planned orbits. They will be involved in electromagnetic environment surveys and related
technology tests. This was the first flight of the upper stage named Yuanzheng-1S, or Expedition-1S. This launch
was the 286th mission of the Long March rocket series.
48)Which country has been chosen as the host of the 2022 Youth Olympic Games by International Olympic
Committee (IOC), making it the first African host of any Olympics?
1) Kenya
2) Nigeria
3) Libya
4) Senegal
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Senegal
Explanation:
International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made Senegal the host of the 2022 Youth Olympic Games, making it
the first African host of any Olympics. Senegal will host the youth games in 3 places: Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.
Senegal President Macky Sall announced that a 50,000-seat Olympic Stadium will be built. The budget for the
games is estimated to be $150 million. The construction project for the games include a rail link and an athletes
village.
49)Where was India’s first India-Israel Innovation Centre (IIIC), an entrepreneurial technology hub,
launched, on 10th October 2018?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) Bengaluru
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Bengaluru
Explanation:
On 10th October 2018, India’s first India-Israel Innovation Centre (IIIC), an entrepreneurial technology hub, was
launched in Bengaluru. IIIC will help Israeli companies enter India. It will enable local partnerships and joint
ventures between companies from India and Israel. It will create an ecosystem to support entrepreneurship,
partnership with vendors, mentoring and non-formal community development and covers business, technology,
investors and customers. Start-ups that are part of IIIC will be offered mentorship, guidance and opportunities to
participate at all IIIC’s global events.
50)Who has been appointed as chief human resources officer (CHRO) of HDFC Bank?
1) Akhil Krishnan
2) Vinay Razdan
3) Samir Shah
4) Aditya Ram
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Vinay Razdan
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has appointed Vinay Razdan as its chief human resources officer (CHRO). Vinay Razdan will be
responsible for the complete human resource operations in HDFC Bank. Previously, he was CHRO in Idea Cellular.
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He had joined Idea in 2006. He has held leadership positions in organisations like ITC, HCL Technologies and Idea
Cellular. He has vast experience in various sectors like FMCG, IT services and telecommunications.
51)Reserve Bank announced injection of liquidity worth _____ rupees into the system through purchase of
government bonds, under Open Market Operations, on October 11, 2018?
1) Rs 12,000 crore
2) Rs 55,000 crore
3) Rs 45,000 crore
4) Rs 32,000 crore
5) None of these
Explanation:
On October 10, 2018, Reserve Bank announced injection of liquidity worth Rs 12,000 crore into the system
through purchase of government bonds on October 11 under Open Market Operations. The government will
purchase bonds with maturity ranging between 2020 to 2030. As part of the OMOs, the purchase of government
securities maturing will bear interest rate of:
• 8.27 per cent in 2020,
• 8.15 per cent in 2022,
• 7.35 per cent in 2024,
• 8.15 per cent in 2026 and
• 7.61 per cent in 2030.
52)Which bank signed a 3 year MOU with Kathmandu-based National Banking Institute (NBI) for
development of human resources, on 10th October 2018?
1) State Bank of India (SBI)
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 1) State Bank of India (SBI)
Explanation:
On October 10, 2018, State Bank of India signed a 3 year MOU with Kathmandu-based National Banking Institute
(NBI) for development of human resources. Under the MOU, SBI will help establish a mutually beneficial strategic
alliance for NBI’s human resources development by providing education, training and research.
53)Who was appointed as the Solicitor General of India by the central government, on 10th October 2018?
1) Ranjit Kumar
2) Tushar Mehta
3) Kunal Singh
4) Vasuki Soni
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Tushar Mehta
Explanation:
On 10th October 2018, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Tushar Mehta was appointed as the Solicitor General of
India by the central government. Tushar Mehta replaces Ranjit Kumar. The post had been lying vacant since
October 20, 2017. Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved his appointment for a period till
June 30, 2020. Tushar Mehta became Additional Solicitor General (ASG) in 2014. Solicitor General is a legal officer
who represents a state or central government in legal proceedings.
54)Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a MoU with which institute in Jammu to set up Satish
Dhawan Center for Space Science in the University campus, on 11th October 2018?
1) Central University of Jammu (CUJ)
2) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi
3) Indian Institute of Meteorology (IIM)
4) Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Central University of Jammu (CUJ)
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Explanation:
On October 11, 2018, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed an MoU with the Central University of
Jammu (CUJ) in Jammu to set up Satish Dhawan Center for Space Science, a Space Applications Centre in the
University campus. It is the first of its kind institute coming up in Jammu and Kashmir and the building is proposed
in an area of about 1,150 sq. m. This will help in various fields like disaster management, health, education,
communication, weather forecasting, land use planning, etc. Considering the recurring natural calamities, the area
can be easily monitored from space through remote sensing.
55)Indian Footwear, Leather & Accessories Development Programme (IFLADP) with approved
expenditure of _____ rupees for 2017-20, will be implemented as part of special package for generation of
employment in leather and footwear sector?
1) Rs 2600 Crore
2) Rs 5689 Crore
3) Rs 4566 Crore
4) Rs 6888 Crore
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 2600 Crore
Explanation:
Central Government has approved a special package for generation of employment in leather and footwear sector.
The package consist of implementation of Central Sector Scheme – Indian Footwear, Leather & Accessories
Development Programme (IFLADP) with approved expenditure of Rs. 2600 Crore for 2017-20. This scheme aims
to develop infrastructure and address environmental issues related to leather sector, help with additional
investments, generate employment and increase production. Under IFLADP 4 projects worth 107.33 crore have
been approved in Tamil Nadu by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). DIPP has also
approved mega leather cluster at Bantala in West Bengal.
56)Where is the 32nd edition of India – Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 11 –
27 Oct 2018?
1) Belawan harbour, Indonesia
2) Odisha Port, India
3) Mumbai Port, India
4) Java, India
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Belawan harbour, Indonesia
Explanation:
On October 11, 2018, Indian navy ship and aircraft joined in for the 16-day 32nd edition of India – Indonesia
coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 11 – 27 Oct 2018 in Belawan harbour, Indonesia. The Indian
side is represented by: Indian Naval Ship Kulish, a Kora class missile corvette, commanded by Commander Deepak
Bali and Indian Dornier (naval maritime time patrol aircraft) from Andaman and Nicobar command. The Indian
delegation is led by Commodore Ashutosh Ridhorkar, Naval Component Commander, Andaman and Nicobar
Command. Under CORPAT, both the countries would undertake patrolling on the respective sides of 236 nautical
miles long International Maritime Boundary Line. It would be conducted in three phases: From 14 – 24 Oct 2018
followed by a closing ceremony at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Island, scheduled from 25 – 26 Oct 2018.
57)Name the MD and CEO of Bank of Baroda who was given a one year extension by the government on
12th October 2018?
1) PS Jayakumar
2) Mahesh Kumar Jain
3) PJ George
4) R Gandhi
5) None of these
Answer – 1) PS Jayakumar
Explanation:
October 12, 2018, Bank of Baroda’s Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, PS Jayakumar got a one-year
extension on his role by the government. This is effective from October 12, 2018. This was due to the
amalgamation between Bank of Baroda (BoB), Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank, where the government wants to keep
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the top management intact. BoB is the largest of the three banks that are getting consolidated. Prior to this, he was
the MD & CEO of VBHC Value Home Pvt Ltd till August 2015.
58)Finance Ministry increased interest rates for non-governmental provident funds, gratuity and
superannuation to _____ % from existing 7.6 %, on 13th October 2018?
1) 8 %
2) 8.5 %
3) 7.9 %
4) 8.7 %
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 8 %
Explanation:
On October 13, 2018, the Finance Ministry increased interest rates for non-governmental provident funds, gratuity
and superannuation to 8 percent from existing 7.6 percent. Also, the interest rates for small savings schemes has
been hiked by 40 basis points. These include: Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme, National
Savings Certificate and post office time deposits. The changes are effective from October 1, 2018 to December 31,
2018, for the 3rd quarter.
59)Where was “The Indian Ocean: Defining our Future” Conference held on October 11 and 12, 2018?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Colombo, Sri Lanka
3) Dhaka, Bangladesh
4) Jakarta, Indonesia
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Colombo, Sri Lanka
Explanation:
On October 11, 2018, “The Indian Ocean: Defining our Future” Conference was held for 2 days till October 12, 2018
held at Temple Trees, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is aimed to explore strongest challenges in the Indian Ocean region.
It was organized by the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Lakshman Kadirgamar
Institute in collaboration with the Global Maritime Crime Programme of the United Nations Office on Drugs and
Crime (UNODC). The inaugural address of the Conference was delivered by President Maithripala Sirisena while
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered the keynote address. Also, the UN Secretary-General’s Special
Envoy for the Ocean, Ambassador Peter Thomson addressed the inaugural session.
60)Which Indian state won the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Future
Policy Gold Award for its achievement in becoming the world’s first totally organic agriculture state, on
12th October 2018?
1) Meghalaya
2) Kerala
3) Sikkim
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Sikkim
Explanation:
On 12th October 2018, Sikkim won the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Future
Policy GoldAward for its achievement in becoming the world’s first totally organic agriculture state. The award is
nicknamed the “Oscar for best policies”. It is co-organised by FAO, the World Future Council (WFC) and
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM – Organics International). Brazil, Denmark,
Quito and Ecuador received the Silver award. Sikkim has completely banned the sale and use of chemical
pesticides. With this transition to organic farming, the tourism sector has benefited with the number of visitors
increasing by more than 50 % between 2014 and 2017.
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61)Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has approved to enhance free accident insurance cover
provided to pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi shrine. Where is Vaishno Devi shrine located?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Meghalaya
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Jammu and Kashmir
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
On October 15, 2018, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), in its 63rd meeting, approved to
enhance free accident insurance cover provided to pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.
The decision was taken at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar under the chairmanship of J&K Governor and chairman of
SMVDSB, Satya Pal Malik. Under this, the accidental cover extended to each pilgrim free of cost has been enhanced
to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 3 lakh, after 8 years. This will be available to pilgrims, who avail the services of the upcoming
Passenger Ropeway between Bhawan and Bhairon Ghati. The premium on providing insurance cover to the
pilgrims will be borne by the Shrine Board.
62)India has been elected to United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for a period of how many
years starting from January 1, 2019?
1) 5
2) 4
3) 3
4) 6
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 3
Explanation:
On October 13, 2018, India was elected to the United Nations’ top human rights body, UNHRC for a period of three
years. The elections were conducted by UN General Assembly. This period would commence from January 1, 2019.
India got 188 votes out of 193, the highest number of votes among all candidates. Along with India, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Fiji and Philippines were also selected for 5 seats in the Asia Pacific category. It is a part of the 18 new
members elected in the UN Human Rights Council.
63)Name the new artificial intelligence-enabled chat bot launched by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
Corporation (IRCTC) on 13th October 2018?
1) Ask Disha
2) Ask Rashmi
3) Rail Neo
4) Rail Seva
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ask Disha
Explanation:
On October 13, 2018, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) launched ‘Ask Disha’, the new
artificial intelligence-enabled chat bot. This was launched on its e-ticketing website, irctc.co.in. and is a first-of-its-
kind initiative for any Indian government website. It has been jointly developed by IRCTC and CoRover Private
Limited, a Bangalore-based startup. It will be integrated in IRCTC Rail Connect Android app and will be voice-
enabled soon. It can be used by Indian Railways passengers to get their questions answered through the chat bot.
It also has auto suggestion options for the customer.
64)Who has been appointed the Chairperson of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
(NCPCR) for a term of 3 years?
1) Shashi Rekha
2) Priyank Kanoongo
3) Stuti Kacker
4) Biju Menon
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Priyank Kanoongo
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Explanation:
Priyank Kanoongo has been appointed the Chairperson of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
(NCPCR)by the appointments committee of the cabinet for a term of 3 years. Priyank Kanoongo will be the 5th
Chairperson of NCPCR. He replaces Stuti Kacker, whose tenure ended on September 16, 2018. Priyank Kanoongo
has been member of NCPCR since November 2015. His tenure as member is about to end. He hails from Madhya
Pradesh. He is a graduate in science. He was assigned to work on education when he was appointed member of
NCPCR.
65)Name the person who was appointed Director-General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR), on 15th October 2018?
1) Sanjay Misra
2) Shekhar C. Mande
3) Siddharth Jain
4) Raghav Nagpal
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Shekhar C. Mande
Explanation:
On October 15, 2018, India’s leading expert in DNA fingerprinting and diagnostics, 56-year-old, Shekhar C. Mande
was appointed Director-General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). He will serve as
secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and head 38 labs of CSIR. He replaced biotechnologist
Girish Sahni, who retired on 31 August. He is currently director at the National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS),
Pune. He is the vice-president of Vijnana Bharati, a widely-known science outreach organisation. He is also a life
member of the Indian Crystallographic Association, and is chairman at the National Committee for the
International Union of Crystallography.
66)Which state launched ‘Khadya Sathi’ scheme to ensure food security to more than 8.5 crore people of
the state, on the occasion of World Food Day, on 16th October 2018?
1) Telangana
2) Gujarat
3) West Bengal
4) Uttarakhand
5) None of these
Answer – 3) West Bengal
Explanation:
On October 16, 2018, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on the occasion of World Food Day, launched
‘Khadya Sathi’ scheme. This would ensure food security to more than 8.5 crore people of the state. Special
assistance will be given to the people of Jangalmahal and Hill areas besides Aila-affected areas and farmers of
Singur, tea garden workers as well as the Toto tribe.
67)Uttar Pradesh cabinet decided to change the name of Allahabad city to _____, on 15th October 2018?
1) Rajghat
2) Prayagraj
3) Amarkunj
4) Vistara
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Prayagraj
Explanation:
On October 15, 2018, Uttar Pradesh cabinet decided to change the name of Allahabad city to Prayagraj. It was
announced by the state Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh. It was renamed after proposal to do so ahead of
2019 Kumbh Mela during Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s trip to Allahabad.
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68)RBI has laid down norms for the efficient functioning of Central Counterparties (CCPs), as per which, an
applicant seeking authorisation as a CCP should have a minimum net worth of _____ rupees at the time of
submitting its application?
1) Rs 300 crore
2) Rs 100 crore
3) Rs 500 crore
4) Rs 200 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 300 crore
Explanation:
On October 16, 2018, RBI laid down norms for the efficient functioning of Central Counterparties (CCPs). These
norms provide framework for guaranteed settlement services in the markets offered by them and lessen
counterparty risks. An applicant seeking authorisation/recognition as a CCP should have a minimum net worth of
Rs 300 crore at the time of submitting its application. This would be reviewed by RBI from time to time and at
times RBI may increase the net worth. It must maintain effective written organisational and administrative
arrangements so as to avoid potential conflicts of interest between itself and its members.
69)Name the campaign launched by Government of India to create awareness about Safe Food, on the
Occasion of the World Food Day, on 16th October 2018?
1) Swastha Bharat Yatra
2) Swacch Bharat Yatra
3) Safe Food Better Life
4) Food Safety Campaign
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Swastha Bharat Yatra
Explanation:
On 16th October,On the Occasion of the World Food Day, Government of India Launched a Campaign named
“Swastha Bharat Yatra” to create awareness about Safe Food. The Government gives an annual subsidy of about
Rs.2 Lakh crore with public Distribution System and through other welfare Schemes in order to make available of
foods to all the people. The Campaign is Launched by Central Governmnet association with the State Government
and it is led by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The ‘Swasth Bharat Yatra’ is launched
simultaneously at Leh(in Jammu &
Kashmir),Panaji(Goa),Thiruvananthapuram(Kerala),Puducherry,Ranji(Jharkhand) and Agartala(Tripura). Around
7500 Cyclists are to be participated in over 18000 Km relay cycle across the states and UT for 100 days from
October 16 to January 27.
70)What is the rank of India among 140 countries, in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Index on Most
Competitive Economy for 2018?
1) 45
2) 125
3) 111
4) 58
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 58
Explanation:
On 17th October,World Economic Forum(WEF) released the Index on Most Competitive Economy for 2018,in
which India ranked 58th out of 140 Countries.India jumped 5 places from 2017. India Scored 62.0 in the latest
Global Competitiveness Index.This is the largest gain among all G20 economies. US topped the Index,Singapore and
Germany followed it. China Ranked at the 28th Position with a score of 72.6 among the BRICS Countries,Russia
ranked 43rd Position with a score of 65.6,South Africa with a score of 60.8 ranked 67th Position and Brazil ranked
with 72nd Position with a score 59.5. The Country is ranked on the following factor: Institutions, Infrastructure;
Technological readiness; Macroeconomic context; Health; Education and skills; Product market; Labour market;
Financial system; Market size; Business dynamism; and Innovation.
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71)Name the author who will be conferred the 2018 Hridaynath Award for Lifetime Achievement, on
October 26, 2018 in Mumbai?
1) Ramdev Palikhar
2) Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi
3) Vasudev Ramji
4) Parthik Saini
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi
Explanation:
On 15th October 2018, music director Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi known as ‘Khayyam’, was named for
2018 Hridaynath Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award consists of a cash prize of Rs 100,000 and a
memento. It will be presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a ceremony on October 26,
2018 in Mumbai. Khayyam is a music composer, lyricist and writer. He is 91 years old. He started his music career
in Ludhiana in 1943. He has received Padma Bhushan, National Award, Filmfare Award, etc. In 2016, along with
his wife Jagjit Kaur he started the ‘Khayyam-Jagjit Kaur KPG Charitable Trust’.
72)Who won the International Olympic Committee’s Sport and Active Society Commission’s Grant Award
for his contribution to sports for development in Buenos Aires, Argentina?
1) Sunil Chhetri
2) Suheil F. Tandon
3) Samir Khan
4) Farhan Quereshi
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Suheil F. Tandon
Explanation:
Suheil F. Tandon has won the International Olympic Committee’s Sport and Active Society Commission’s Grant
Award for his contribution to sports for development. Suheil F. Tandon is a social Entrepreneur. He is the Founder
of Pro Sport Development (PSD) and Executive Director of Martha Farrell Foundation. International Olympic
Committee (IOC) redistributes more than 90 % of its income to the wider sporting movement, to help athletes and
sports organisations throughout the world. These grants are worth USD 25,000 each. They are awarded to
grassroots organisations conducting effective sport for all programmes in various parts of the world.
73)Where did Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi unfurl India’s highest tricolor flag,
on 17thOctober 2018?
1) Kolkata
2) Hyderabad
3) Mumbai
4) New Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Mumbai
Explanation:
On October 17, 2018, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi unfurled India’s highest tricolor
flag at the majestic Haj House in Mumbai. The flag is 20×30 feet in dimensions and stands 350 feet above the
ground. It is atop a 20-metre high mast on top of the iconic building near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
(CSMT) in south Mumbai. This makes it the highest tricolour installed on the terrace of any building of such height
in the country. This flag has been manufactured by Flag Company. The minister also inaugurated a special ‘viewers
gallery’ atop the Haj House to overlook the gems of Mumbai. He also announced the schedule of Haj 2019 which
will be 100 per cent subsidy free.
74)Shahi litchi of which state got the 4th Geographical Indication (GI) tag, on 18th October 2018?
1) Bihar
2) Assam
3) Himachal Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Bihar
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Explanation:
On October 18, 2018, the famous Shahi litchi of North Bihar has got the 4th Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Earlier, Jardalu mango, Katarni rice and Magahi paan from the state got the GI tag. Shahi Litchi is mainly cultivated
in Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Vaishali, East Champaran and Begusarai. The GI registration was done in the name of
Litchi Growers Association of Bihar, which had applied for the tag. Bihar produces 40 per cent of the litchi grown
in the country on 38 per cent of the area.
75)Which state approved extension of the enhanced 50 % reservation for women to the office of the
chairperson of panchayat samitis and zila parishads, on 18th October 2018?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Kerala
4) Punjab
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Punjab
Explanation:
On October 18, 2018, the Punjab Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, approved extension of
the enhanced 50 per cent reservation for women the office of the chairperson of panchayat samitis and zila
parishads. Earlier,the reservation for women in these bodies are 33%.The government has amended:
• The Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 and
• The Punjab Reservation for Office of Sarpanches and Gram Panchayats and Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of
Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishad Rules, 1994.
76)Which country celebrated the festival of Fulpati, on the seventh day of 10-day long Dashain festival, on
16thOctober 2018?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Nepal
3) Bangladesh
4) Myanmar
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Nepal
Explanation:
On October 16, 2018, Nepal celebrated the festival of Fulpati. In Nepalese, “Phool” means flower and “Pati” means
leaves and plants. It is observed on the seventh day of Dashain festival. The tradition in Nepal is to bring nine types
of Fulpati into the home on the seventh day of Navaratri. More than 21 lakh people have left Kathmandu valley to
celebrate Dashain at their native places with family, relatives and friends. The main function was held at Basantpur
Durbar Square in Kathmandu, where Fulpati was brought to Dashainghar from Jamal in a traditional procession
with Vedic rituals.
77)What is the trade name of the innovative technology for “Drinking Water Disinfection System” launched
by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR),
Lucknow?
1) SafeWater
2) OneerTM
3) WaterPlus
4) PureAquaTM
5) None of these
Answer – 2) OneerTM
Explanation:
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow, has
developed an innovative technology for “Drinking Water Disinfection System” with the trade name “OneerTM”.
The “OneerTM” technology was transferred to M/s Bluebird Water Purifiers, New Delhi, on 17th October 2018. It
will be used in continuous treatment of water and will eliminate disease causing pathogens like virus, bacteria,
fungi, protozoa and cyst. It will provide safe drinking water to domestic use and communities as per National and
International standards for potable water (BIS, WHO etc.).
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78)Name the author of the book “Brief Answers to the Big Questions” that was released on 18th October
2018?
1) Stephen Hawking
2) Paul Freeman
3) Courtney Huber
4) Susan Phylis
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Stephen Hawking
Explanation:
On October 18, 2018, Stephen Hawking’s final work “Brief Answers to the Big Questions” was launched. It has been
completed by the theoretical physicist’s family and academic colleagues, with material drawn from his vast
personal archive. It tackles various issues including existence of God, potential time travel and human intelligence
during the next 100 years.
79)Which state has become the first state in India to have 100% penetration of LPG in public sector oil
companies?
1) Maharashtra
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Kerala
Explanation:
On October 18, 2018, Kerala became the first state in the country to have 100% penetration of LPG in public sector
oil companies. With three bottling plants at Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kollam, LPG is being brought to 49.79 lakh
customers through 308 distributors. The Indian Oil is also prepared to provide with new generation fuels like CNG
and other green fuels. Indian Oil has 50% of the market share with the remaining being shared by HPCL and BPCL.
80)Which state celebrated its 3rd Bihu festival known as the ‘Kati Bihu’ on 18th October 2018?
1) Bihar
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Assam
Explanation:
On October 18, 2018, Assam celebrated its 3rd Bihu festival known as the ‘Kati Bihu’ festival across the state. The
name of the other 2 Bihu festivals are: Rongali and Bohagi Bihu. The festival derives its name from the Assamese
month of Kati. The festival is held at this time of the year since the granaries of the farmers usually remain empty
and therefore it is known as Kongali (poor) Bihu. On the occasion of Kati Bihu, women, both in urban and rural
areas, try to ward off evil and pray for a rich harvest by lighting earthen lamps.
81)Which country is planning to launch its own ‘artificial moon’ by 2020 to replace streetlamps and lower
electricity costs in urban areas?
1) Japan
2) United States
3) China
4) Russia
5) None of these
Answer – 3) China
Explanation:
China is planning to launch its own ‘artificial moon’ by 2020 to replace streetlamps and lower electricity costs in
urban areas. Chengdu, a city in southwestern Sichuan province, is developing “illumination satellites” which will
shine in tandem with the real moon, but are eight times brighter. The first man-made moon will launch from
Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan, with three more to follow in 2022 if the first test goes well.
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82)Where will India’s first railway station inside tunnel named Keylong station be set up?
1) Nagaland
2) Meghalaya
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
On October 20, 2018, India for the first time announced a railway station named, the Keylong station, to be built
inside a tunnel at a height of 3,000 metres in Himachal Pradesh. This will be built along the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh
line close to the Sino-India border. The station will be at a height of around 3,000 metres and will be inside a 27-
km-long tunnel. It will connect all important locations between Bilaspur and Leh like Sundernagar, Mandi, Manali,
Keylong, Koksar, Darcha, Upshi and Karu and other towns of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. After
completion, the line will halve the duration taken to cover the distance between Delhi and Leh, from 40 hours to
20 hours.
83)India’s first ever passenger cruise ship ’Angriya’ was launched between Goa and which city on 20th
October 2018?
1) Mangalore
2) Mumbai
3) Bengaluru
4) Hyderabad
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Mumbai
Explanation:
On October 20, 2018, to develop Cruise Tourism in the country, India’s first ever passenger cruise ship was
launched between Mumbai and Goa. It was launched by Union Shipping, Ports and Road Transport Minister Nitin
Gadkari in Mumbai. It is a joint venture between Mumbai Port Trust and Angriya Sea Eagle Pvt Ltd. The cruise ship
Angriya has been named after first Maratha Navy Admiral Kanhoji Angre and the great Angria bank coral reef near
Vijaydurg, Maharashtra.
84)India’s longest river bridge will be built across which river, connecting Dhubri in Assam to Phulbari in
Meghalaya, by 2026-27?
1) Brahmaputra
2) Ganga
3) Yamuna
4) Chenab
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Brahmaputra
Explanation:
On October 21, 2018, it was announced that India’s longest river bridge will be built across the Brahmaputra,
connecting Dhubri in Assamto Phulbari in Meghalaya, by 2026-27. It will be a 19.3 km, four-lane bridge that will
cut road travel by 203 km. The new bridge will complete the missing link of NH127B from Assam to Meghalaya.
The bridge will also improve connectivity from West Bengal to Assam. For the project, the National Highways and
Industrial Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), recently reached out to global players in France.
85)State Bank of India (SBI) has become the first bank to introduce wealth business services for its
customers in the name of _____?
1) Health & Wealth
2) SBI Health
3) Health for All
4) SBI Wealth Hub
5) None of these
Answer – 4) SBI Wealth Hub
Explanation:
On October 20,2018 State Bank of India has launched “SBI Wealth Hub”.SBI is the first bank to introduce wealth
business services for its customers. The wealth hub was launched by SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar. The bank has
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also launched Wealth Business services for NRIs and is in the process of setting of a state-of-the-art global e-
Wealth centre at Kochi.
86)United Nations backed Green Climate Fund has approved _____ dollars for supporting climate resilience
of millions of people living in the coastal states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha?
1) USD 52.5 million
2) USD 43.4 million
3) USD 63.8 million
4) USD 72.7 million
5) None of these
Answer – 2) USD 43.4 million
Explanation:
On October 22 2018 UN-backed fund has approved USD 43.4 million for supporting climate resilience of millions
of people living in the coastal states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha of India to combat extreme
impacts of climate change during the 21st meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board at Manama, Bahrain.
The new project will be supported through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and is an
essential step for India in reaching its goals outlined in the Paris Agreement and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development. Government of India will finance an additional US$86.8 million toward the new project to
mainstream and accelerate the impacts of the Green Climate Fund grant.
87)Where was the 4-day international dance festival titled “Udbhav Utsav” inaugurated by Uzbekistan
Ambassador to India Farhod Arziev, on 21st October 2018?
1) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
2) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
3) Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
4) Cuttack, Odisha
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On 21st October 2018, Uzbekistan Ambassador to India Farhod Arziev inaugurated a 4-day international dance
festival titled “Udbhav Utsav” in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. This dance festival is sponsored by the Greenwood
group of schools. This is the 15th year for this festival. The inaugural session was held in Jiwaji Club, Gwalior.
Dance troupes from Bulgaria, Turkey and Sri Lanka, and 25 teams from India, will participate. Keshav Pandey is
the organising committee president.
88)‘Druzhba-III’, the 3rd edition of joint bilateral military training exercise between Pakistan and which
country is held from 22nd October to 4th November 2018, in Pakistan?
1) China
2) Russia
3) Bangladesh
4) Afghanistan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Russia
Explanation:
From 22nd October to 4th November 2018, ‘Druzhba-III’, the 3rd edition of joint bilateral military training
exercise between Pakistan and Russia is held in Pakistan. The exercise will be held at the training range in
Nowshera district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, in Pakistan. More than 70 soldiers from Russia’s southern military
district will participate. This will be the 3rd joint military drill between Pakistan and Russia under the bilateral
training cooperation agreement. This exercise is held since 2016. Armed forces from both the countries will
perform tasks at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level. In August 2018, an agreement was signed allowing
Pakistani troops to train in Russia. It was signed during the 1st Russia-Pakistan Joint Military Consultative
Committee (JMCC) meeting on security and defence.
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89)Name the QR-based smartphone payment service launched by Paytm in Japan in collaboration with
SoftBank and Yahoo Japan Corporation, on 22nd October 2018?
1) PayPay
2) PaytmScan
3) CodePay
4) Scan n Pay
5) None of these
Answer – 1) PayPay
Explanation:
On October 22 2018 Paytm, run by One 97 Communications Ltd has launched a QR-based smartphone payment
service called ’PayPay’ in Japan in collaboration with SoftBank and Yahoo Japan Corporation. PayPay allows users
to store money from a bank account in their “PayPay” wallet and aims to promote the use of cashless payment in
Japan.Japan accounts for only 20% of overall cashless transactions in the country. Yahoo Japan will terminate its
current smartphone settlement function “Yahoo! Wallet” with the launch of payment service called “PayPay”.
90)Indian player Praveen Kumar announced his retirement from which sport on 20th October 2018?
1) Hockey
2) Badminton
3) Tennis
4) Cricket
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Cricket
Explanation:
On 20th October 2018, Indian pacer Praveen Kumar announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Praveen
Kumar is 32 years old. He hails from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He represented India in 84 international matches
between 2007 and 2012 and gained 112 wickets in Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20
International (T20I). He made his ODI debut in 2007. He is known for his ability to swing the ball in both ways. He
also played for Kings XI Punjab, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Lions teams in the
Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament. He took 90 wickets in 119 matches. He played a major role in India’s title
win in the Commonwealth Bank ODI tri-series in Australia in 2008. He is also India’s highest wicket-taker on
England tour in 2011, where he took 15 wickets in 3 Tests.
91)India signed a MoU with which country for the appointment of a private Port Operator for the
Operation and Maintenance of Sittwe Port, on 22nd October 2018?
1) Myanmar
2) Bangladesh
3) Sri Lanka
4) China
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Myanmar
Explanation:
On 22nd October 2018, India and Myanmar signed a MoU for the appointment of a private Port Operator for the
Operation and Maintenance of Sittwe Port, Paletwa Inland Water Terminal and associated facilities included in the
Kaladan Multi Model Transit Transport Project in implementation of India’s Act East Policy. The MoU was signed
by Vijay Gokhale, Foreign Secretary, India, and U Win Khant, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport and
Communications, Myanmar. Once operations commence at this port, it will provide new infrastructure for trade
between India and Myanmar. It will enhance job opportunities and development in the entire region, mainly in the
Rakhine and Chin States of Myanmar.
92)Where was the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) meeting held on 19th October 2018?
1) China
2) Singapore
3) Malaysia
4) India
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Singapore
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Explanation:
On October 19, 2018, Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers
Meeting (ADMM) in Singapore. Singapore hosted and chaired the meet for the second time since its establishment
in 2006. The conference was attended by defence ministers from Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South
Korea, Russia and the US.
93)United Arab Emirates (UAE) and which country are conducting a two-week military exercise named
“Iron Magic 19” in the Arabian Gulf, from 21st October 2018 to November 1, 2018?
1) United States
2) Japan
3) Russia
4) Egypt
5) None of these
Answer – 1) United States
Explanation:
On 21st October 2018, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (US) started a two-week military
exercise named “Iron Magic 19” in the Arabian Gulf. Iron Magic 19 will be held till November 1, 2018. It is part of a
series of joint military exercises throughout the year between the UAE armed forces and the armed forces of other
countries. This exercise aims to enhance cooperation, joint actions and exchange of expertise in military areas. A
major part of UAE military hardware, like F-16 fighter jets, Mirage jets and Apache Longbow attack helicopters, are
manufactured by companies from the US, Britain and France.
94)Syndicate Bank announced capital infusion of _____ crore from the government in lieu of preferential
allotment of shares, on 23rd October 2018?
1) Rs 728 crore
2) Rs 657 crore
3) Rs 890 crore
4) Rs 450 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 728 crore
Explanation:
On October 23, 2018, Public sector Syndicate Bank announced capital infusion of Rs 728 crore from the
government in lieu of preferential allotment of shares. The government in its October 17th order issued that it
would infuse Rs 728 crore to Syndicate Bank against preferential allotment of equity shares during 2018-19. On
October 22 the bank had received the amount and kept it in Syndicate Bank Share Application Money.
95)Who was conferred with the Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti Award on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, in
Bengaluru, on 24th October 2018?
1) HD Deve Gowda
2) S Ramakrishnan
3) Bhagat Singh
4) Rahul Srivatsava
5) None of these
Answer – 1) HD Deve Gowda
Explanation:
On 24th October 2018, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda will be conferred with the Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti
Award on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, in Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, Karnataka. HD Deve Gowda is awarded
for his contribution to the welfare of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes communities. The award will be given
by Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy. HD Deve Gowda will not be available to receive the award as he
will be travelling to London. HD Deve Gowda was born on May 18, 1933. He served as the 11th Prime Minister of
India from June 1, 1996 to April 21, 1997. He was also the 14th Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1994 to 1996.
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96)Name the person who won the 7th term as President of Cameroon, on 23rd October 2018?
1) Paul Biya
2) Maurice Kamto
3) Mike Douglas
4) Ramsus Alise
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Paul Biya
Explanation:
On 23rd October 2018, Paul Biya, won the 7th term as President of Cameroon. Paul Biya has been ruling Cameroon
since 1982. He is 85 years old. He had won 71.3 % of the ballot in the presidential election held on October 7, 2018.
His rival Maurice Kamto came second with 14.2 % of the vote.
97)Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved creation of special Fisheries and Aquaculture
Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) with an estimated fund of ____ rupees, on 24th October 2018?
1) Rs.7,522 crore
2) Rs.6,788 crore
3) Rs.2,389 crore
4) Rs.8,678 crore
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Rs.7,522 crore
Explanation:
On October 24, 2018, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi approved creation of special Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF). It will have
an estimated fund size of Rs.7,522 crore. It will be comprised of:
• Rs.5,266.40 croreto be raised by the Nodal Loaning Entities (NLEs),
• Rs. 1,316.6 crorebeneficiaries contribution and
• Rs.939.48 crorebudgetary support from the Government of India.
98)International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs (STAPCOR – 2018) was held at
Bangaram coral Island of which state/union territory on 22nd to 24th October 2018?
1) Andaman and Nicobar
2) Lakshadweep
3) Goa
4) Pondicherry
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Lakshadweep
Explanation:
On 22nd to 24th October 2018, International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs (STAPCOR –
2018)was held at Bangaram coral Island of Lakshadweep. The conference was inaugurated by the Union Minister
of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan. Theme for the conference was: “Reef for Life”.
Nearly 150 delegates from India and other countries participated. The conference was organized by: Department
of Environment and Forest, Union Territory of Lakshadweep Administrationwith technical support of Zoological
Survey of India and in association with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, IUCN, ENVIS,
following the declaration of 2018 as 3rd decadal International year of Reefs.
99)Who has been named the recipient of the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Emmanuel Macron
3) Vladimir Putin
4) Justin Trudeau
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
The Seoul Peace Prize Committee has decided to confer the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize on Prime Minister Narendra
Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is conferred this award in recognition of his efforts to improve international
cooperation, global economic growth, Human Development of people of India, economic growth in the world’s
fastest growing large economy and development of democracy through anti-corruption and social integration
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efforts. He was chosen from more than 1300 nominators from across the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is
the 14th recipient of this award. He has accepted the award. The award will be presented by the Seoul Peace Prize
Foundation at a mutually convenient time.
100)Name the AI powered customer service app launched by Life Insurer PNB Metlife, on 24th October
2018?
1) Khushi
2) Neo
3) ConnetNow
4) Swathi
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Khushi
Explanation:
On October 24, 2018, Life Insurer PNB Metlife launched AI powered customer service app called ‘Khushi’. It has
been designed by PNB Metlife’s innovation centre- Lumer Lab in Singapore. It is designed to be a one-stop shop for
insurance related information anytime, anywhere. It will provide interaction with the customers via text and
speech. It can also work as branch locator and can arrange a call with the customer representatives on request.
Over all it will work as a customer assistant and will use minimum bandwidth.
101)Which state government introduced the ‘Pashu Sanjeevni Sewa’ scheme to provide free of cost health
care services to livestock in the state through mobile veterinary clinics, on 25th October 2018?
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Haryana
Explanation:
On October 25, 2018, the Haryana Government introduce the ‘Pashu Sanjeevni Sewa’ scheme to provide free of
cost health care services to livestock in the state through mobile veterinary clinics. The decision was taken during
a meeting of the animal husbandry and dairy department, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar Lal
Khattar. The service will be first started in all the blocks of Jind, Yamunanagar and Nuh districts for pilot run. One
mobile vehicle would be pressed into service in each block of these 3 districts. Each mobile vehicle would have a
three-member team comprising a veterinary doctor, one para vet and one helper-cum-driver.
102)Where was the 2nd International Conference on Primary Health Care (PHC) towards UHC & SDGs, held
on 25th and 26th October 2018?
1) Astana, Kazakhstan
2) Istanbul, Turkey
3) New Delhi, India
4) Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Astana, Kazakhstan
Explanation:
On 25th and 26th October 2018, the 2nd International Conference on Primary Health Care (PHC) towards UHC &
SDGs, is held in Astana, Kazakhstan. The conference is cohosted by the Government of Kazakhstan, World Health
Organization (WHO) and UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund). The conference aims to renew the
commitment to primary health care to achieve universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals. J
P Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the Second Plenary Session of the conference,
on the theme “The Future of Primary Health Care”.
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103)Name the professor who has been named for the “Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Teachers
Award (2018)”?
1) Amit Tiwari
2) Ranjan Gogoi
3) Ashis Mukherjee
4) Tushar Raheja
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Ashis Mukherjee
Explanation:
On October 23, 2018, Indian National Science Academy (INSA) selected Tezpur University professor Ashis
Mukherjee for the prestigious “Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Teachers Award (2018)”. He was selected
for his consistent and high-level of teaching, and inspiration and mentoring students to take up careers in Science
and Technology. He will be conferred the award at the Anniversary General Meeting of the Academy in December
2018. He has also received Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Biotechnology from Calcutta University and the Visitor’s
(President of India is the visitor of all central universities of India) Award for Research in Basic and Applied
Sciences-2018 from the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.
104)Who was appointed the managing director and CEO of Paytm Payments Bank on 25th October 2018?
1) Shekhar Das
2) Salim Ali
3) Satish Kumar Gupta
4) Arnab Chatterjee
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Satish Kumar Gupta
Explanation:
On 25th October 2018, Satish Kumar Gupta was appointed managing director and CEO of Paytm Payments Bank.
Satish Kumar Gupta replaces Renu Satti, who resigned in July 2018, to head Paytm’s new retail business. Satish
Kumar Gupta was former deputy general manager at State Bank of India (SBI). He also served as chief project
officer at National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
105)Who was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Union of Myanmar, on 24th
October 2018?
1) Vikram Misri
2) Ajay Bisaria
3) Saurabh Kumar
4) Rajeev Menon
5) None of these.
Answer – 3) Saurabh Kumar
Explanation:
On 24th October 2018, Saurabh Kumar was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Union of
Myanmar. Saurabh Kumar is an Indian Foreign Service Officer (IFS) of 1989 batch. At present, he is the
Ambassador of India to Iran. He will take up this assignment soon. Saurabh Kumar will succeed Vikram Misri who
has been serving as Ambassador of India to Myanmar since 2016. In September 2018, Vikram Misri was appointed
the Indian Ambassador to China.
106)Which country won the 2018 Women’s Volleyball World Championship in Yokohama, Japan, on 20th
October 2018?
1) Japan
2) South Korea
3) Serbia
4) Russia
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Serbia
Explanation:
Serbia women’s volleyball team beat the Italian team 3:2 in a grand finale of the Volleyball Women’s World
Championship in Yokohama, Japan, on 20th October 2018. Serbia won the Volleyball Women’s World
Championship title for the first time.
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107)Where was the 11th Global Agriculture Summit 2018 held on 24th and 25th October 2018?
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Kolkata
4) Chennai
5) None of these
Answer – 2) New Delhi
Explanation:
On October 25, 2018, the 2-day 11th Global Agriculture Summit 2018 concluded in New Delhi. It aimed to provide
the platform towards facilitating farmers connect with the technologies, markets, industry, institutions and the
Governmental programs. The Global Summit and Award ceremony was organized by Indian Council of Food and
Agriculture (ICFA) with support of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Food Processing
Industries and Ministry of Commerce. It was inaugurated by Secretary Agriculture and Co-operation, Sanjay
Agrawal. The theme of the summit was: ‘Connecting Farmers to Market’.
108)Where was the 20th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2018 held
from 23rd to 25th October 2018?
1) Tokyo, Japan
2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3) New Delhi, India
4) Moscow, Russia
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
On 23rd to 25th October 2018, the 20th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2018
was held at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. WETEX is
organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) every year. It is held under the directives of HH
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. It is
conducted under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of
Finance and President of DEWA. WETEX 2018 is the largest edition in the 20 year-history of WETEX. It was held
under the umbrella of the Green Week, in conjunction with the 3rd Dubai Solar Show, and the 5th World Green
Economy Summit (WGES). It displayed latest solutions in conventional and renewable energy, water,
sustainability, and conservation.
109)India and which country signed several agreements for enhancing inland and coastal waterways
connectivity between the two countries for trade and cruise movements, on 25th October 2018?
1) Bangladesh
2) Sri Lanka
3) Nepal
4) Pakistan
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Bangladesh
Explanation:
On October 25, 2018, India and Bangladesh signed several agreements for enhancing inland and coastal
waterways connectivity between the two countries for trade and cruise movements. The MOUs were signed by:
Shipping Secretary Shri Gopal Krishna, and his Bangladesh counterpart Shri Md. Abdus Samadin. The MOUs are as
follows:
• To use Chattogram and Mongla Ports in Bangladesh for movement of goods to and from India,
• ‘Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade’ (PIWTT) between India and Bangladesh for inclusion of Dhubriin
India and Pangaonin Bangladesh as new Ports of Call,
• Inclusion of Rupnarayanriver (National Waterway-86) from Geonkhali to Kolaghat in the protocol route,
• Declare Kolaghat in West Bengal and Chilmari in Bangladesh as new Port of Call,
• Declare Badarpur on river Barak (NW 16) as an Extended Port of Call of Karimganj in Assam and Ghorasal of
Ashuganj in Bangladesh.
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110)Where did NATO’s (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Trident Juncture 2018 military exercise begin
on 25th October 2018?
1) Russia
2) Netherland
3) Norway
4) China
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Norway
Explanation:
On 25th October 2018, NATO’s (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Trident Juncture 2018 military exercise began
in Norway. This is NATO’s biggest military exercise since the Cold War. Trident Juncture 2018, will be held till
November 7, 2018. Nearly 50,000 personnel from all 29 NATO allies, partners Finland and Sweden, are taking part.
Around 65 vessels, 150 aircraft and 10,000 vehicles are taking part. The drill will be conducted in central and
eastern Norway, the North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea. It aims to train the Alliance to mobilise quickly to defend an
ally under attack. Russia, which shares a border with Norway, was invited to monitor the exercise, but Moscow is
still angered by the exercise.
111)Who will be awarded the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony for 2016?
1) Rajkumar Singhajit Singh
2) Chhayanaut
3) Ram Vanji Sutar
4) Sampath Kumar
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Ram Vanji Sutar
Explanation:
On October 26, 2018, the Ministry of Culture announced the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony for the years
2014, 2015 & 2016. These will be conferred to:
2014: Manipuri dancer Sh. Rajkumar Singhajit Singh;
2015: Chhayanaut (a cultural organization of Bangladesh) and
2016: Sculptor, Sh. Ram Vanji Sutar.
112)Indian railways has announced the world’s highest railway line that will run along the border of India
and which country, with the highest road point of 5,360 metres above mean sea level?
1) Bangladesh
2) Nepal
3) China
4) Pakistan
5) None of these
Answer – 3) China
Explanation:
On October 26, 2018, Indian railways announced the world’s highest railway line that will run along the India-
China border. The rail line will have a highest road point of 5,360 metres above mean sea level. The estimated cost
to build this 465 km-line will be Rs 83,360 crore. It will consist of 74 tunnels, 124 major bridges and 396 minor
bridges and 30 stations. Keylong station on the route will be build inside a tunnel at a height of 3,000 metres, a
first in India. More than half of the train route will be covered in tunnels, longest being 27 km, and the total length
of the tunnels would be 244 km.
113)Which state launched the flagship scheme “Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and
Management of Fisheries”, on 26th October 2018?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Meghalaya
4) Telangana
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Meghalaya
Explanation:
On October 26, 2018, Meghalaya launched the flagship scheme “Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and
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Management of Fisheries”. For this, the Central Government has sanctioned 51 crore rupees. This would enable
self-sufficiency in fish production.
114)Which state has created a national record by opening over 16 lakh postal savings accounts under the
Sukanya Samridhi Yojana?
1) Kerala
2) Gujarat
3) Uttarakhand
4) Tamil Nadu
5) None of these.
Answer – 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has created a national record by opening over 16 lakh postal savings accounts under the Sukanya
Samridhi Yojana. Tamil Nadu’s Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) M Sampath made this announcement in Trichy,
Tamil Nadu, on 26th October 2018. The Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) also inspected the Vaalavanthankottai
rural branch post office in Trichy to assess the progress of the Digital Advancement of Rural Post Offices in New
India – Darpan scheme. He stated that over 1500 post offices, out of the total 6717 post offices in Tamil Nadu have
already migrated to the Darpan system.
115)Who was appointed as new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, on 26th October 2018?
1) Mahinda Rajapaksa
2) Maithripala Sirisena
3) Ranil Wickremesinghe
4) Sri Jayavardhane
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Mahinda Rajapaksa
Explanation:
On 26th October 2018, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena appointed former President Mahinda Rajapaksa
as new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Mahinda Rajapaksa replaces Ranil Wickremesinghe. Following tensions in
relationship between with Ranil Wickremesinghe, Maithripala Sirisena’s United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA)
withdrew the coalition with Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party (UNP). Ranil Wickremesinghe lost
majority in the Parliament. Then, President Maithripala Sirisena appointed Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime
Minister of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka follows a semi-presidential mode of government.
116)Name the Indian who won silver medal in the men’s 65kg freestyle wrestling at the 2018 Senior World
Wrestling Championships held in Budapest, Hungary, from 20th to 28th October 2018?
1) Vijendra Singh
2) Bajrang Punia
3) Deepak Punia
4) Sushil Kumar
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Bajrang Punia
Explanation:
From 20th to 28th October 2018, 2018 Senior World Wrestling Championships, was held in Budapest, Hungary. It
was the 15th edition of World Wrestling Championships of combined events. A 30-member Indian team led by
Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik and Asian Games gold medalist Bajrang Punia represented India. Jagminder Singh
was the chief coach of freestyle team and Kuldeep Malik was in charge of women’s squad. India won 2 medals: 1
bronze medal and 1 silver medal. India’s 24-year-old Pooja Dhanda from Haryana defeated Grace Jacob Bhullen of
Norway 10-7 and won bronze medal in the 57kg category. She has become the 4th Indian woman wrestler to have
won a medal (all bronze) at the World Championships. India’s Bajrang Punia, won a silver medal in the 65kg
freestyle division. He lost to Japanese Takuto Otoguro in the final.
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117)Name the first engine-less semi-high speed train released by India on 29th October 2018, that was
developed by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai?
1) Train 15
2) Train 24
3) Train 18
4) Train X
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Train 18
Explanation:
On October 29, 2018, India released its first engine-less semi-high speed train called- Train 18. It is a 16-coach
prototype without a locomotive (engine) that will travel at a speed of up to 160 kmph. It was developed by the
city-based Integral Coach Factory, Chennai in 18 months as part of the ‘Make In India’ initiative. It cost nearly Rs
100 crore and will cut travel time by 15 per cent compared to the Shatabdi. The ICF will make six such train sets,
out of which two will have sleeper coaches.
118)Payments solution provider Hitachi Payment Services India entered into an agreement with which
bank to form a joint venture for establishing a card acceptance and digital payment platform, on 29th
October 2018?
1) Axis Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 2) State Bank of India
Explanation:
On October 29, 2018, State Bank of India (SBI) and payments solution provider Hitachi Payment Services India
entered into an agreement to form a joint venture for establishing a card acceptance and digital payment platform.
According to the joint venture (JV), Hitachi will pick up 26 per cent stake in SBI Payment Services, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of SBI.
119)Where did Union Minister for Shipping , Road Transport and Highways, Mr Nitin Gadkari lay the
foundation of India’s largest Dry Dock, on 30th October 2018?
1) Vishakapatnam
2) Cochin
3) Chennai
4) Mumbai
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Cochin
Explanation:
On October 30, 2018, the Union Minister for Shipping , Road Transport and Highways, Mr Nitin Gadkari and Kerala
Chief Minister Mr. Pinarayi Vijayan laid foundation of India’s largest Dry Dock at Cochin Shipyard. The new Dry
Dock is being constructed at a cost of Rs 1799 Crore and is expected to be completed by May 2021. It will be 310 m
long, 75m wide, with a depth of 13 m and drought of 9.5m. It will be designed to handle both ship building and
repairs, and bear a load up to 600 T/m. It will have a water treatment plant and Green Belt Development. It will be
used to build specialized and technologically advanced large vessels like LNG Carriers, drill ships etc for the Indian
Navy.
120)Finance ministry has announced the issuance of the 6th tranche of electoral bonds from November 1-
10, 2018. Which bank has been authorised to issue and encash electoral bonds through its 29 authorised
branches?
1) Axis Bank
2) State Bank of India (SBI)
3) Canara Bank
4) Bank of India (BOI)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) State Bank of India (SBI)
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Explanation:
On October 30, 2018, the Finance ministry announced the issuance of the 6th tranche of electoral bonds that will
take place from November 1-10, 2018. State Bank of India (SBI), has been authorised to issue and encash electoral
bonds through its 29 authorised branches with effect from November 1 to 10. The 29 specified SBI branches are in
cities like New Delhi, Gandhinagar, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chennai, Kolkata
and Guwahati.
Static GK Q&A - October 2018

1)Name the MD and CEO of BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)?
1) S.K. Mohanty
2) Ashishkumar Chauhan
3) S Ravi
4) Premchand Roychand
5) None of these
Answer- 2) Ashishkumar Chauhan
2)Where is Panna National Park located?

1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer - 4)Madhya Pradesh
3)Name the Chairman and headquarters of Insurance regulator Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI)?
1) Chairman – Subhash Chandra Khuntia; Headquarters – Hyderabad
2) Chairman – Sujay Banarji; Headquarters – Hyderabad
3) Chairman – Nilesh Sathe; Headquarters – Hyderabad
4) Chairman – Pravin Kutumbe,; Headquarters – Hyderabad
5) None of these
Answer- 1)Chairman – Subhash Chandra Khuntia; Headquarters – Hyderabad
4) What is the tag line of State Bank of India (SBI)?

1) Central To you Since 1911, Build A Better Life Around Us
2) A Premier Public Sector Bank, Prosperity for all
3) With you all the way, Pure Banking Nothing Else, The Nation’s banks on us
4) Trusted Family Bank
5) None of these
Answer- 3) With you all the way, Pure Banking Nothing Else, The Nation’s banks on us
5) Who is the governor of Manipur?

1) Najma Heptulla
2) Vajubhai Vala
3) Tathagata Roy
4) Ganga Prasad
5) None of these
Answer-1)Najma Heptulla
6) Who is the governor of Assam?

1) Ganga Prasad
2) Lalji Tandon
3) Satya Pal Malik
4) Jagdish Mukhi
5) None of these
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Answer 4)Jagdish Mukhi.
7)Name the capital and currency of Russia?

1) Capital –Luanda; Currency –Kwanza
2) Capital – Moscow; Currency – Ruble
3) Capital –Minsk; Currency –Ruble
4) Capital –Sofia; Currency –Lev
5) None of these
Answer - 2) Capital – Moscow; Currency – Ruble
8)Name the MD & CEO and headquarters of AU Small Finance Bank?

1) MD & CEO – Mr. Sanjay Agarwal; Headquarters – Jaipur
2) MD & CEO –Mr.Uttam Tibrewal;Headquarters - Jaipur
3) MD & CEO –Mr.Krishan Kant Rathi; Headquarters - Jaipur
4) MD & CEO –Ms.Jyoti Narang; Headquarters - Jaipur
5) None of these
Answer-1)MD & CEO – Mr. Sanjay Agarwal; Headquarters – Jaipur
9)Where is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Rajasthan
5) None of these
Answer-3) Assam
10)Who is the Governor of Odisha?

1) V.P. Singh Badnore
2) Prof. Ganeshi Lal
3) Baby Rani Maurya
4) Anandiben Patel
5) None of these
Answer -2)Prof. Ganeshi Lal
11)Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala is a Governor of which state?

1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) None of these
Answer- 2)Karnataka
12)Who is the CEO of Press Trust of India (PTI)?

1) N.Ravi
2) Vijay Kumar Chopra
3) Subodh Gupta
4) Venky Venkatesh
5) None of these
Answer- 4)Venky Venkatesh
13)Name the secretary general and headquarters of United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD)?
1) Secretary-General – José Graziano da Silva; Headquarters –Rome, Italy
2) Secretary-General – Mukhisa Kituyi; Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
3) Secretary-General –Yukiya Amano; Headquarters – Vienna, Austria
4) Secretary-General – Fang Liu; Headquarters – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
5) None of these
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Answer- 2)Secretary-General – Mukhisa Kituyi; Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
14)Who is the Director General of World Health Organization (WHO)?

1) Dr Gazmend Bejtja
2) Mr Josep M. Casals Alis
3) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
4) Dr Mukengeshayi Kupa
5) None of these
Answer- 3)Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
15)Where is the headquarters of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?

1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Chennai
4) Bangalore
5) None of these
Answer- 1)New Delhi
16)Name the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

1) Shashi Kant Sharma
2) Rajiv Mehrishi
3) Vinod Rai
4) V.N.Kaul
5) None of these
Answer- 2)Rajiv Mehrishi
17)Name the MD and CEO of National Stock Exchange (NSE)?

1) Ashok Chawla
2) Vikram Limaye
3) Abhay Havaldar
4) Dinesh Kanabar
5) None of these
Answer- 2)Vikram Limaye
18)Name the Director General of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?
1) Rajiv Kishore
2) Rozy Agarwal
3) Rajiv Ranjan Mishra
4) Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana
5) None of these
Answer- 3)Rajiv Ranjan Mishra
19)Name the Director General and headquarters of UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)?
1) Director-General –Rakesh Muthoo ; Headquarters –Rome, Italy
2) Director-General – José Graziano da Silva; Headquarters – Rome, Italy
3) Director-General –Agustin Zimmermann; Headquarters –Paris,France
4) Director-General – Hans Hoogeveen ; Headquarters –The Hague,Netherland
5) None of these
Answer- 2)Director-General – José Graziano da Silva; Headquarters – Rome, Italy
20)Name the Director and headquarters of Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI)?
1) Director & Head – Mrs Savita Yadav ; Headquarters –New Delhi
2) Director & Head –Mr R. K. Sharma; Headquarters –New Delhi
3) Director & Head –Mr. S.N. Singh; Headquarters –New Delhi
4) Director & Head – Dr Madhu Raikwar; Headquarters – New Delhi
5) None of these
Answer- 4)Director & Head – Dr Madhu Raikwar; Headquarters – New Delhi
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21)Name the President and headquarters of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)?
1)President –Alsheddi Ibrahim Abdulaziz ; Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
2)President – Bennani Mohammad; Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
3)President – Bouzhid Lazhari; Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
4)President – Vojislav Šuc; Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
5)None of these
Answer-4)President – Vojislav Šuc; Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
22)Where is Dachigam National Park located?

1) NewDelhi
3) UttarPeadesh
4) Kerala
5) None of these
Answer- 2)Jammu and Kashmir
23)Who is the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?

1) Jim Morhard
2) Jim Bridenstine
3) Steve Jurczyk
4) Melanie Saunders
5) None of these
Answer- 2)Jim Bridenstine
24)Where is Bir Mehaswala Wildlife sanctuary located?

1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) New Delhi
5) None of these
Answer- 1)Punjab
25)What is the capital and currency of Tanzania?

1) Capital –Luanda; Currency – Tanzanian Kwanza
2) Capital –Prague; Currency – Tanzanian Koruna
3) Capital – Djibouti; Currency – Tanzanian Franc
4) Capital – Dodoma; Currency – Tanzanian shilling
5) None of these
Answer- 4)Capital – Dodoma; Currency – Tanzanian shilling
26)Where is the headquarters of World Economic Forum (WEF)?

1) Cologny, Switzerland
2) Vienna,Austria
3) Rome,Italy
4) Washington D.C,U.S
5) None of these
Answer- 1)Cologny, Switzerland.
27)Who is the governor of Bihar?

1) Anandiben Patel
2) B. D. Mishra
3) Lalji Tandon
4) Jagdish Mukhi
5) None of these
Answer- 3)Lalji Tandon
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28)Name the Chairman and headquarters of Bajaj Finance?

1) Chairman – Rahul Bajaj; Headquarters – Pune
2) Chairman –Rajiv Bajaj; Headquarters –Pune
3) Chairman –Madhur Bajaj; Headquarters –Pune
4) Chairman –D.J. Balaji Rao; Headquarters –Pune
5) None of these
Answer- 1)Chairman – Rahul Bajaj; Headquarters – Pune.
29)Name the President of National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM)?
1) Debjani Ghosh
2) Sangeeta Gupta
3) K S Viswanathan
4) Amit Aggarwal
5) None of these
Answer- 1)Debjani Ghosh
30)Where is Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO Heritage Site, located?

1) Delhi
2) Haryana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) None of these
Answer- 3)Uttar Pradesh
31)What is the capital and currency of Cameroon?

1) Capital – Andorra la Vella; Currency – Euro
2) Capital – Yerevan; Currency – Dram
3) Capital – Yaoundé; Currency – Central African CFA franc
4) Capital – Phnom Penh; Currency – Riel
5) None of these
Answer- 3)Capital – Yaoundé; Currency – Central African CFA franc.
32)Name the Chairman of National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM)?
1) Rishad Premji
2) Keshav Murugesh
3) Raman Roy
4) Rekha M Menon
5) None of these
Answer- 1) Rishad Premji.
33)Where is Cotigao Wildlife sanctuary located?

1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) WestBengal
4) Goa
5) None of these
Answer- 4)Goa
34)Name the MD & CEO and headquarters of National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)?
1) MD & CEO – Mr. Ashok Chawla; Headquarters – Mumbai
2) MD & CEO – Mr. Vikram Limaye; Headquarters – Mumbai
3) MD & CEO – Mr. Abhay Havaldar; Headquarters – Mumbai
4) MD & CEO – Mr. Dinesh Kanabar; Headquarters – Mumbai
5) None of these
Answer- 2)MD & CEO – Mr. Vikram Limaye; Headquarters – Mumbai.
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35)Name the president and headquarters of Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

1) President – Takehiko Nakao; Headquarters – Manila, Philippines
2) President – Jin Liqun; Headquarters – Beijing, China
3) President – K.V. Kamath; Headquarters – Shanghai, China
4) President – Christine Lagarde; Headquarters – Washington DC, US
5) None of these.
Answer- 1) President – Takehiko Nakao; Headquarters – Manila, Philippines
36)Who is the CEO of Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM)?
1) Zaid Al Tellawi
2) Leona Wall
3) Gay Hamilton
4) Margaret Kobia
5) None of these.
Answer- 3)Gay Hamilton.
37)Who is the governor of Meghalaya?

1) Lalji Tandon
2) Banwarilal Purohit
3) Ganga Prasad
4) Tathagata Roy
5) None of these
Answer- 4)Tthagata Roy.
38)Who is the secretary general of United Nations?

1) Trygve Lie
2) Antonio Guterres
3) Gladwyn jebb
4) ‎Kofi Annan
5) None of these.
Answer- 2) Antonio Guterres
39)Where is Simlipal National Park located?

1) Haryana
2) Punjab
3) WestBengal
4) Odisha
5) None of these
Answer- 4)Odisha
40)Name the Director General and headquarters of World Trade Organization (WTO)?
1) Director General – Yonov Frederick Agah; Headquarters – Vienna,Austria
2) Director General – Karl Brauner; Headquarters – Washington D.C,U.S
3) Director General – Roberto Azevêdo; Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
4) Director General – Alan Wolff; Headquarters – Rome,Italy
5) None of these
Answer- 3)Director General – Roberto Azevêdo; Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
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10)Name the joint winners of Nobel Medicine Prize 2018?

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Answer – 3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

31)Name a website and an application launched by Maharashtra to accurate analysis of drought-like

Static GK Q&A - October 2018

2)Where is Panna National Park located?

4) What is the tag line of State Bank of India (SBI)?

5) Who is the governor of Manipur?

6) Who is the governor of Assam?

Answer 4)Jagdish Mukhi.

7)Name the capital and currency of Russia?

8)Name the MD & CEO and headquarters of AU Small Finance Bank?

9)Where is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport located?

10)Who is the Governor of Odisha?

11)Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala is a Governor of which state?

12)Who is the CEO of Press Trust of India (PTI)?

Answer- 2)Secretary-General – Mukhisa Kituyi; Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland

14)Who is the Director General of World Health Organization (WHO)?

15)Where is the headquarters of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?

16)Name the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

17)Name the MD and CEO of National Stock Exchange (NSE)?

22)Where is Dachigam National Park located?

23)Who is the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?

24)Where is Bir Mehaswala Wildlife sanctuary located?

25)What is the capital and currency of Tanzania?

26)Where is the headquarters of World Economic Forum (WEF)?

27)Who is the governor of Bihar?

28)Name the Chairman and headquarters of Bajaj Finance?

30)Where is Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO Heritage Site, located?

31)What is the capital and currency of Cameroon?

33)Where is Cotigao Wildlife sanctuary located?

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