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Monthly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-June-2018

1. What is the theme of World Milk Day? the benefit of urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas
A. Drink Milk Be Strong Yojana (Urban) with an investment of Rs.7,227cr with
B. Drink More Be Strong central assistance of Rs.2,209 cr.
C. Drink Many Be Strong 4. Which of the following country bans Burqa in public
D. Drink Move Be Strong spaces?
E. none of these. A. Barbados
Answer: D B. Denmark
Explanation C. Iraq
Theme of World Milk Day is Drink Move Be Strong. D. Russia
2. In which city The First biannual Indian Air Force E. Nepal
Commanders’ Conference was inaugurated by Defence Answer: B
Minister Nirmala Sitharaman? Explanation
A. New Delhi The Danish(Denmark) Parliament has passed a law
B. Bangalore banning the Islamic full-face veil in public spaces,
C. Mumbai becoming the latest European country to do so.
D. Chennai “Anyone who wears a garment that hides the face in
E. None of these public will be punished with a fine,” says the law, which
Answer: A was passed by 75 votes to 30.
Explanation 5. How much amount did Andhra Pradesh government
The First biannual Indian Air Force Commanders’ had decided to pay a month as unemployment
Conference was inaugurated by Defence Minister allowance to eligible youth?
Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. A. Rs 1,00
3. Under which scheme Ministry of Housing & Urban B. Rs 2,000
Affairs has approved the construction of another 1.5 lakh C. Rs 3,000
affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor? D. Rs 500
A. PMAY(urban) E. Rs 1,000
B. PMAY(rural) Answer: E
C. PMJDY Explanation
D. PMAY The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to pay Rs
E. PMAY(Gramin) 1,000 a month as unemployment allowance to eligible
Answer: A youth. Approximately, 10 lakh graduates/diploma
Explanation holders will benefit, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said. A final
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has approved the decision would be taken after eliciting suggestions from
construction of another 1.5 lakh affordable houses for the youth.
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6. What is the state bird of Andhra Pradesh? Explanation
A. Indian Roller India’s fiscal deficit in the year ended March 2018 came
B. Palapitta in at 3.53% of gross domestic product, in line with the
C. Rose ringed parakeet revised estimates. For the current fiscal year, the
D. Both a and b government estimates to trim the deficit to 3.3% of GDP.
E. All of the above 9. What is India’s fiscal deficit estimated by government
Answer: C for the current Fiscal Year?
Explanation A. 3.53
Four years after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the B. 3.3
government of the residual state has announced its state C. 3.4
symbols. The notable change is the state bird. The state D. 3.5
bird of undivided Andhra Pradesh was Indian Roller E. None of these.
(coracias benghalensis) or Palapitta. This has been Answer: B
changed to Rama Chiluka (psittacula krameri) or rose Explanation
ringed parakeet. India’s fiscal deficit in the year ended March 2018 came
7. With which state Madhya Pradesh are likely to be the in at 3.53% of gross domestic product, in line with the
next States to start implementing cash transfer for food revised estimates. For the current fiscal year, the
subsidies in certain areas? government estimates to trim the deficit to 3.3% of GDP.
A. Uttarakhand 10. Which of the following PSU has emerged as India's
B. Andhra Pradesh most profitable state-owned company for the second
C. Maharashtra consecutive year?
D. Rajasthan A. BHEL
E. None of these. B. NTPC
Answer: E C. IOC
Explanation D. HPCL
Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are likely to be the E. None of These
next States to start implementing cash transfer for food Answer: C
subsidies in certain areas Explanation
8. What is India’s fiscal deficit in the year ended March Indian Oil Corporation has emerged as India’s most
2018? profitable state-owned company for the second
A. 3.53 consecutive year. Indian Oil posted a record profit of
B. 3.3 Rs21,346 crore in 2017-18, followed by ONGC, whose
C. 3.4 profit stood at Rs19,945 crore.
D. 3.5 11. Who won 'Santokba Humanitarian Award'?
E. None of these. A. Kailash Satyarthi
Answer: A B. Thomas Antony
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C. Vijay Goel celebrities will share their experience about Indian
D. Amitabh Bachchan Railways and their journey in a short film.
E. Amit Khare 14. Where did India, Japan and the U.S. will hold the
Answer: A annual Malabar trilateral naval war game?
Explanation A. Malabar
Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi was honoured with B. Guam
‘Santokba Humanitarian Award’ by President Ram Nath C. Vizagapattinam
Kovind for his services aimed at the betterment of D. Goa
society. E. None of these
12. Who has conferred FICCI Smart Policing Awards Answer: B
2018? Explanation
A. Kailash Satyarthi India, Japan and the U.S. will hold the annual Malabar
B. Thomas Antony trilateral naval war games off the coast of Guam in the
C. Vijay Goel Philippine Sea from June 6-15.
D. Amitabh Bachchan 15. To which of the following sports Sanjita Chanu is
E. Amit Khare related?
Answer: C A. Cricket
Explanation B. Boxing
Statistics and Programme Implementation Minister Vijay C. Hockey
Goel conferred FICCI Smart Policing Awards 2018 to D. Badminton
police officials of central armed police force and states E. None of these
police in New Delhi. Answer: E
13. Who has become the face of Central Railways` anti- Explanation
trespassing campaign? The Indian Weightlifting Federation’s (IWLF) ‘attempt’ to
A. Kailash Satyarthi make the sport free of doping has received a major
B. Thomas Antony setback with Gold Coast Commonwealth Games gold
C. Vijay Goel medallist K. Sanjita Chanu (53kg) testing positive for a
D. Amitabh Bachchan banned anabolic steroid.
E. Amit Khare 16. Who laid the foundation for India’s First Advanced
Answer: D Forensic Lab in Chandigarh?
Explanation A. Smriti Irani
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has become the face B. Nirmala Sitharaman
of Central Railways` anti-trespassing campaign. C. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi
Trespassing on railway tracks is a major cause of deaths D. Ram Vilas Paswan
on Mumbai suburban rail network. Central Railway has E. None of these
launched an initiative `Ek Safar Rail Ke Saath`, where Answer: C
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Explanation 19. What is the name of the protest which began by
Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt farmers from seven states?
Maneka Sanjay Gandhi laid the foundation of Sakhi A. bharat bandh
Suraksha Advanced DNA Forensic Laboratory in the B. gaon bandh
campus of Central Forensic Science Lab, Chandigarh C. hartal bandh
17. To which country, Pedro Sanchez was sworn as new D. Notable bandh
Prime Minister? E. None of these
A. France Answer: B
B. Portugal Explanation
C. Pakistan Farmers in at least seven States began a ten-day strike
D. Italy or ‘gaon bandh’ on Friday, dumping crates of vegetables
E. Spain and thousands of liters of milk on the roads to draw
Answer: E attention to the agrarian crisis and demand an assured
Explanation minimum income, higher support prices and a complete
Spain’s Parliament ousted Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy loan waiver. The impact of the strike was immediately
in a no-confidence vote sparked by fury over his party’s felt in Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan,
corruption woes, with his Socialist arch-rival Pedro Maharashtra and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Chattisgarh,
Sanchez automatically taking over. according to strike leaders.
18. Name the state which launched the health insurance 20. Which system is newly launched by India
scheme for journalists? Meteorological Department (IMD)?
A. Odisha A. Earth Sciences Meteorological Analysation
B. Telangana B. A system of Aerosol Monitoring and Research
C. Uttar Pradesh C. Ensemble Prediction Systems
D. Uttarakhand D. Statistical Ensemble Forecasting system
E. Karnataka E. None of these
Answer: A Answer: C
Explanation Explanation
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday The India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched a
launched “Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima new Ensemble Prediction Systems (EPS) to provide
Yojana” for working journalists. The health insurance probabilistic weather forecasts up to the next 10 days.
scheme for working journalists will be implemented with According to IMD, these new systems shall improve
effect from June 1, 2018. In the first phase, as many as upon deterministic forecasts that are prone to high
3,233 working journalists from across the state will get margins of error.
health insurance coverage up to Rs 2 lakh, according to 21. Who received the Pulitzer Prize in music for his
a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office. album “Damn”?
A. Drake
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B. Kenye West (EV) across its range of passenger and commercial
C. J. Cole vehicles in the State.
D. Kendrick Lamar 24. Who takes oath as Pakistan’s interim Prime Minister
E. None of these for a period of 2 months?
Answer: D A. Syed Sajjad
Explanation B. Anwar Zaheer
Kendrick Lamar received the Pulitzer Prize in music for C. Saqib Nisar
his album “Damn.” Lamar is the first rapper in history to D. Nasirul Mulk
be given the award. Previous recipients included Bob E. None of these
Dylan, Hank Williams and Duke Ellington. Lamar had Answer: D
received this award at Columbia University. Explanation
22. Which of the following country has signed the A former Pakistani Chief Justice Mulk was sworn in on
Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) in Nursing with Friday as the caretaker Prime Minister for an interim
Singapore? period of two months, hours after Pakistan’s President
A. Japan dissolved the powerful Lower House of Parliament.
B. China 25. Which of the following bill may have to wait for
C. Pakistan house nod?
D. Nepal A. Citizenship Bill
E. India B. Triple Talaq Bill
Answer: E C. GST Bill
Explanation D. Judgeu2019s Salary Bill
India has signed the Mutual Recognition Agreement E. None of these
(MRA) in Nursing with Singapore. This is the first MRA
being signed by India with any of our FTA partners. Answer: A
23. With which company, Maharashtra signed MoU for Explanation
the promotion of E-Mobility? The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, is unlikely to be
A. Ashok Leyland tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament as the Joint
B. Tata Motors Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that is examining the
C. Mahindra & Mahindra legislation intends to have wider consultations.
D. Jaguar Cars 26. Which ministry has introduced a new scheme called
E. Maruti Suzuki ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’?
Answer: B A. Ministry of Coal
Explanation B. Ministry of AYUSH
Tata Motors (India’s largest automobile company by C. Ministry of Culture
revenues) signed a MoU with the State Government of D. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Maharashtra for deployment of 1000 Electric Vehicles E. None of these
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Answer: C Over two years after being carved out of Citrus
Explanation Payments, Cube Services is now looking to leverage the
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India has growing interest in the mutual fund’s space. Over two
introduced a new scheme namely ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’ with years after carving out of mobile payments service
a total outlay of Rs. 325.00 Crores for Financial Years Citrus, Satyen Kothari’s Cube has re-launched itself as a
2018-19 and 2019-20. The objective of the scheme is to wealth creation and management platform—one could
lessen the financial burden of such Charitable Religious invest in mutual funds, track investment, and get access
Institutions who provide Food/Prasad/Langar to wealth advisors on its revamped mobile app.
(Community Kitchen)/Bhandara free of cost without any 29. Who was sworn in as Italy’s 58th Prime Minister?
discrimination against Public/Devotees A. Francesco Andrea
27. Under which person’s chairpersonship, an executive B. Giuseppe Conte
committee is constituted to celebrate 150th birth C. Leonardo Matteo
anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi? D. David Riccardo
A. Narendra Modi E. None of these
B. Arvind Kejriwal Answer: B
C. Raj Nath Singh Explanation
D. Narendra Singh Tomar Giuseppe Conte is a 53-year-old jurist who has never
E. None of these been elected to parliament. Populist leaders Salvini and
Answer: A Di Maio will be joint deputy prime ministers.
Explanation 30. Which organization has lifted a suspension imposed
An Executive Committee (EC) under the Chairpersonship on Guatemala over its failure to comply with anti-
of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has been corruption rules?
constituted comprising of Senior Ministers in the A. FIFPro
Cabinet, Leader of Opposition (Rajya Sabha), Renowned B. La Liga
Gandhians, Social Activists and noted public figures to C. UEFA
celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma D. FIFA
Gandhi. E. Manchester United F.C
28. What is the name of the app launched by Satyen Answer: D
Kothari? Explanation
A. Citrus Advisor FIFA lifted a suspension imposed on Guatemala 18
B. Money Manager months ago over its failure to comply with anti-
C. Cube Wealth corruption rules.
D. Tech-Savvy 31. Which of the following is the only Indian University
E. None of these that has made it to the list of top 100 in the World
Answer: C Reputation Rankings 2018?
Explanation A. Nalanda University
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B. Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 34. Which State Transport Service has set a new record
C. AIIMS New Delhi in its monthly collection even amidst crisis?
D. IIM Chennai A. Tamilnadu
E. None of these B. Kerala
Answer: B C. Karnataka
Explanation D. Himachal
Bangalore’s Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has made it E. Delhi
to the list of top 100 in the World Reputation Rankings Answer: B
2018. Ranked at 91, Indian Institute of Science is the only Explanation
Indian University to have made it to the prestigious list. KSRTC (Kerala) has set a new record in its monthly
32. In which year NASA targeted to launch of a new collection even amidst crisis. For the first time, the
mission to learn more about the generation of cosmic transport corporation’s monthly earnings crossed Rs 200
rays in the heliosphere? crore riding on efficient service delivery.
A. 2020 35. When does Punjab’s new industrial policy expected
B. 2022 to start?
C. 2024 A. June 1t
D. 2025 B. July 1
E. 2028 C. August 14
Answer: C D. September 28
Explanation E. June 21
NASA is targeting 2024 for the launch of a new mission Answer: B
to learn more about the generation of cosmic rays in the Explanation
heliosphere Punjab’s new industrial policy, along with operational
33. To tribute which leader PM Modi Unveils Plaque at guidelines, is expected to become fully functional by July
Singapore's Clifford Pier? 1.
A. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam 36. What is the cost of sanitary napkins offer by Haryana
B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee to girls school students?
C. Jawaharlal Nehru A. Rs 1
D. Dr.BR Ambedkar B. Rs 5
E. None of these C. Rs 10
Answer: E D. Rs 15
Explanation E. Rs. 20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore’s former Answer: A
premier Goh Chok Tong jointly unveiled a plaque to pay Explanation
tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the immersion site of his Girl students of government schools in Haryana will get
ashes at the waterfront Clifford pier. sanitary napkins at just Rs. 1 starting August.
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37. Who has appointed as the deputy governor of the Foundation and director of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of
Reserve Bank of India? Contemporary Studies.
A. MS Sahoo 40. Where does National Health Editors’ Conference on
B. Arundathi Batachariya Yoga held?
C. MK Jain A. Mumbai
D. Adithiya Puri B. Kolkata
E. None of these C. Rajasthan
Answer: C D. New Delhi
Explanation E. Chennai
MK Jain has appointed as the deputy governor of the Answer: D
Reserve Bank of India. Explanation
38. Name the bank that has been recognized with the The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge),
Champion Security Award at the 14th Visa Asia Pacific Shri Shripad Yesso Naik will inaugurate the 3rd National
Security Summit? Health Editors’ Conference on Yoga at Morarji Desai
A. ICICI National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) in New Delhi on June
B. AXIS 05, 2018.
C. YES 41. Who is the first Indian cricketer to be throw the
D. Kotak ceremonial first pitch at Safeco Field, home ground of
E. HDFC Seattle Mariners?
Answer: E A. Virat Kholi
Explanation B. Yuvaraj
HDFC Bank has once again been recognized with the C. MS Dhoni
Champion Security Award at the 14th Visa Asia Pacific D. Rohit Sharma
Security Summit. E. Kapil Dev
39. Who is appointed as new CEO for Rajiv Gandhi Answer: D
Foundation? Explanation
A. Vijay Maharajan Rohit Sharma is the first Indian cricketer to be given this
B. Vijay Mittal honour. He will throw the ceremonial first pitch at Safeco
C. Vijay Madavan Field, home ground of Seattle Mariners
D. Vijay Mahajan 42. Who has named South Africa's Cricketer of the Year?
E. None of these A. AB Devilries
Answer: D B. Faf DuPlesis
Explanation C. Dale Stein
Social entrepreneur Vijay Mahajan was appointed as D. Lungi Nigidi
secretary and chief executive officer of the Rajiv Gandhi E. Kagiso Rabada
Answer: E
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Explanation Answer: E
Kagiso Rabada, world’s number one Test bowler, was Explanation
named South Africa’s Cricketer of the Year. The World Bicycle Day is on 3 June. It was approved on
43. To which sports Timothy Pereira is related? 12 April 2018 as an official United Nations day of
A. Cricket awareness about the multiple societal benefits of using
B. Football the bicycle for transport and leisure.
C. Hockey 46. What is the theme of World Environment Day?
D. Tennis A. Beat Smoke Pollution
E. Wrestler B. Beat Pollution Smoke
Answer: B C. Beat Plastic Pollution
Explanation D. Beat Air Pollution
Timothy Pereira, former football international who E. None of these
represented Tata FC, died after a prolonged illness. Answer: C
Pereira was 75. Explanation
44. Which of the following PSU adopts Charminar under “Beat Plastic Pollution” is the theme of World
Swachh Iconic Places Project? Environment Day.
A. IOC 47. Which of the following seas are the cleanest seas on
B. NTPC the planet?
C. BHEL A. Arctic Seas
D. NLC B. Antarctic Seas
E. HAL C. Indian Ocean
Answer: B D. Red Seas
Explanation E. None of these
NTPC Ltd has adopted the iconic Charminar in Answer: A
Hyderabad under the Swachh Iconic Places Projects of Explanation
India.NTPC Ltd and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal According to Murmansk Marine Biology Institute , the
Corporation have signed a memorandum of Arctic’s seas are the cleanest seas on the planet. In 2017,
understanding for implementation of development and the Institute’s scientists organized several big
beautification works under the Charminar expeditions to the Arctic. The institute’s experts worked
Pedestrianization Project in Hyderabad. in the Barents, Norwegian and Greenland Seas.
45. From which year The World Bicycle Day observed? 48. Which of the following State Pollution Control Board
A. 2014 calls for ban on single-use plastics?
B. 2015 A. Kerala
C. 2016 B. Tamil Nadu
D. 2017 C. Karnataka
E. 2018 D. Andhra Pradesh
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E. West Bengal B. Chennai
Answer: E C. New Delhi
Explanation D. Mumbai
West Bengal State Pollution Control Board calls for ban E. Kolkata
on single-use plastics. Answer: A
49. From which date Tamil Nadu government Explanation
announced its decision to ban manufacture and use of Bengalore going to host UN Global Compact Network
several plastic products? India convention.
A. July 1, 2018 52. What is the theme of UN Global Compact Network
B. September 1, 2018 India convention?
C. January 1, 2019 A. Sustainable Development Goals
D. July 1, 2019 B. Sustainable Developed Network
E. April 1, 2019 C. Sustainable Development Network
Answer: C. D. Sustainable Developing Network
Explanation E. None of these
The Tamil Nadu government announced its decision to Answer: A
ban manufacture and use of several plastic products in Explanation
the state from January 1, 2019. Sustainable Development Goals is the theme of UN
50. For which Yojana the Government of India and the Global Compact Network India convention.
World Bank have signed $500 million loan agreement to 53. Who is the author of book Straight Talk?
provide additional financing? A. Vengaiya Naidu
A. PMKSY B. Manmohan Singh
B. PMGSY C. Abhishek Manu Singhvi
C. PMAY D. Chidambaram
D. PMJDY E. None of these
E. None of these Answer: C
Answer: B Explanation
Explanation Book ‘Straight Talk’, authored by Abhishek Manu
The Govt of India and the World Bank have signed $500 Singhvi.
million loan agreement to provide additional financing 54. Which country’s passport ranked 'most powerful' in
for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) world?
Rural Roads Project. It will be implemented by Union A. Japan
Ministry of Rural Development. B. China
51. Which city going to host UN Global Compact C. Australia
Network India convention? D. US
A. Bengaluru E. Russia
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Answer: A India’s Sanjana Ramesh Wins MVP Award At Basketball
Explanation Without Borders Asia.
Japanese passport ranked ‘most powerful’ in world. 58. Which of the following former New Zealand cricket
55. What is the rank of India in a list of the world's most captain has returned to play rugby after a gap of 18
powerful passports? years?
A. 60 A. Danial Victory
B. 70 B. Brendon McCullum
C. 76 C. Kane Williams
D. 59 D. Ross Tailor
E. None of these E. None of these
Answer: C Answer: B
Explanation Explanation
India has bagged the 76th position in a list of the world’s Former New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum
most powerful passports, granting its holders visa-free returned to play rugby after a gap of 18 years.
access to 59 countries. 59. Who has become the world's fastest cricketer to
56. Name the latest desktop operating system launched reach 50 wickets in T20I?
by Apple? A. Sanjana Ramesh
A. macOS Mojave B. Vaishnavi Yadav
B. macOS Mojo C. Brendon McCullum
C. macOS Mojas D. Rashid Khan
D. macOS Mojan E. None of these
E. None of these Answer: A
Answer: A Explanation
Explanation Rashid Khan sets world record Khan became the world’s
Apple has introduced the latest version of its desktop fastest cricketer to reach 50 wickets in T20I.
operating system called ‘macOS Mojave’. 60. Which state has launched 'Rythu Bandhu' investment
57. Who was awarded the 'Most Valuable Player' (MVP) support scheme for farmers?
on the fourth and final day of Basketball Without A. Kerala
Borders Asia 2018? B. Tamil Nadu
A. Sanjana Ramesh C. Karnataka
B. Vaishnavi Yadav D. Andhra Pradesh
C. Brendon McCullum E. None of these
D. Rashid Khan Answer: E
E. None of these Explanation
Answer: A The Reserve Bank of India ensured cash availability to
Explanation the extent of 95 per cent( Rs 5,400 crore) in Telangana
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for the newly launched ‘Rythu Bandhu’ investment A. 7.3 %
support scheme for farmers. B. 7.5%
61. Which state government has announced the C. 7.1%
outstanding power bill waiver scheme? D. 7.4%t
E. 7.6%
A. Manipur Answer: A
B. Mizoram Explanation
C. Madhya Pradesh The World Bank has forecast a growth rate of 7.3
D. Haryana percent for India this year and 7.5 percent for the next
E. Nagaland two years, making it the fastest growing country among
Answer: C major emerging economies.
Explanation 64. What is the present repo rate after it is increased by
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced an 25 basis points by RBI?
outstanding power bill waiver scheme for laborers and A. 5.75%
poor families. The state cabinet headed by Chief Minister B. 6.50%
Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the Bijli Bill Mafi Yojana C. 6.00%
2018 (Power Bill Waiver Scheme) which is expected to D. 6.25%
benefit about 77 lakh people of the state. E. 6.75%
62. Who has become the first visually-challenged Answer: D
woman IAS officer in India? Explanation
A. Beno Zephine The Monetary Policy Committee headed by RBI
B. Priya Jhingan Governor Urjit Patel has unanimously hiked the key
C. Shaya Ram policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent.
D. Pranjal Patil Consequently, the reverse repo rate under the liquidity
E. None of these adjustment facility stands adjusted to 6.0 percent.
Answer: D 65. Name the state which bans single-use plastic water
Explanation bottles in all government offices?
Thirty-year-old Pranjal Patil has become the first visually- A. Andhra Pradesh
challenged woman IAS officer in India as she joined her B. Maharashtra
posting as Assistant Collector in Kerala’s Ernakulam C. Manipur
district. The Maharashtra resident had lost her eyesight D. Nagaland
when she was six-years-old and faced difficulty in her E. Haryana
initial academic years. In 2016, she secured 773 ranks in Answer: E
the UPSC exam in her first attempt. Explanation
63. How much growth percent is forecasted by World The Haryana government has decided to ban single-use
Bank for India in 2018-19 fiscal year? plastic water bottles in all government offices in the
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state. The chief minister stated a five-point programme A. Rana Kapoor
would be implemented in the state for maintaining B. H R Khan
ecological balance. C. Shiksha Sharma
66. With which country, India signed MoU on technical D. S R. Kazeem Pur
cooperation? E. None of these.
A. Germany Answer: B
B. Canada Explanation
C. Denmark Bandhan Bank has appointed H R Khan, a former RBI
D. Russia deputy governor, as non-executive chairman. The board
E. Oman of directors of the bank at its meeting held appointed
Answer: C Harun Rasid Khan as the non-executive, part-time
Explanation chairman of the bank.
Union Cabinet was apprised of the Memorandum of 69. Name the authority which restricts e-wallets from
Understanding (MoU) signed between India and accessing Aadhaar database?
Denmark on technical cooperation in the field of A. RBI
Sustainable and Smart Urban Development in April this B. NABARD
year. It was also apprised of the similar MoUs signed C. UIDAI
between India and United Kingdom and between India D. Finance Ministry
and France. E. None of these.
67. Which state government announced financial aid for Answer: C
tur farmers? Explanation
A. Maharashtra The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI),
B. Kerala which manages the country’s Aadhaar repository, has
C. Karnataka restricted the access of payment companies to its
D. Uttar Pradesh database by classifying them as local authentication user
E. Andhra Pradesh agencies, citing concerns over their security systems. An
Answer: A authentication user agency (AUA) is allowed to capture
Explanation Aadhaar information from a person and submit them to
Maharashtra government will provide the financial grant the Central Identities Data Repository for validation.
of 1,000 rupees per quintal to those farmers whose tur 70. Which country has issued its first driving licenses to
and gram could not be purchased by the administration women?
before the May 31 deadline. The state government had A. Saudi Arabia
set up tur procurement target of 44.6 lakh quintals. B. Canada
68. Who is appointed as non-executive chairman of C. Oman
Bandhan Bank? D. Germany
E. None of these.
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Answer: A A. R K Gupta
Explanation B. Anil Singh
Saudi Arabia has issued its first driving licences for C. Ravi Prasad
women three weeks before it ends the world’s only ban D. M K Jain
on female drivers, though are still in jail. Ten women E. None of these.
who held foreign driving licenses were given a health Answer: D
check and brief test behind the wheel before receiving Explanation
their Saudi permits from the Riydah traffic office. The government has appointed IDBI Bank managing
71. What is the name of the bank which has bagged an director and CEO M K Jain as Deputy Governor of
award instituted by Investor Relations Society India? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in place of S S Mundra, who
A. City Union Bank had completed his three-year term in July last year.
B. Axis Bank 74. What is the name of the 1st Indian airport to have a
C. Bank of Maharashtra national highway underneath its runway?
D. ICICI Bank A. Cochin International Airport
E. Corporation Bank B. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
Answer: E C. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Explanation D. Goa International Airport
Corporation Bank has bagged an award instituted by E. None of these
Investor Relations Society India. The bank was chosen Answer: B
for ‘Investor Relations Awards 2018’ under the category Explanation
‘Best Expectation Management (Mid Cap)’ for 2017-18. The Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport near
72. Which state has launched a new crop insurance Varanasi is set to become the first Indian airport to have
scheme with effect from Kharif (monsoon) 2018? a national highway underneath its runway. A new
A. Karnataka underpass that will convert the highway into a four-lane
B. Andhra Pradesh road will be constructed, while the current runway will be
C. Kerala expanded from 2,750 metres to 4,075 metres.
D. Bihar 75. Which country has temporarily banned imports from
E. None of these. Kerala after Nipah outbreak?
Answer: D A. Bahrain
Explanation B. Qatar
The Bihar government has launched a new crop C. UAE
insurance scheme with effect from Kharif (monsoon) this D. Saudi Arabia
year. The Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme replaces E. None of these
the existing system of crop insurance. Answer: D
73. Who has been appointed as new Deputy Governor Explanation
of RBI?
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Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned processed and Answer: B
frozen fruit and vegetable imports from Kerala from Explanation
Sunday amid concerns over Nipah virus outbreak. On IDFC bank had received the RBI’s approval for merger of
May 29, the United Arab Emirates also banned imports Capital First.
from Kerala and had earlier asked its citizens to avoid 79. What is the eligibility limit for a housing loan for
unnecessary travel to Kerala. metropolitan areas?
76. What is the rank of India in Global Peace Index? A. Rs 35 lakh
A. 136 B. Rs.25 lakh
B. 137 C. Rs.30 lakh
C. 138 D. Rs 45 lakh
D. 141 E. Rs 40 lakh
E. 143 Answer: A
Answer: B Explanation
Explanation Metropolitan areas, loan limits have been raised from Rs
India ranked 137 in Global Peace Index 28 lakh to Rs 35 lakh and for other areas, it has been
77. For which scheme India, the government has joined increased from Rs.20 lakh to Rs.25 lakh, provided the
hands with the World Bank to execute a Rs.6,000-crore? overall cost of the home does not exceed Rs.45 lakh and
A. APY Rs.30 lakh respectively.
B. ABHY 80. Which bank Best Expectation Management (Mid
C. APPY Cap)’ award for 2017-18?
D. PMAY A. Canara Bank
E. None of these B. Cooperative Bank
Answer: B C. Corporation Bank
Explanation D. Karnataka Vikas Bank
To address concerns about depleting groundwater E. None of these
reserves in India, the government has joined hands with Answer: B
the World Bank to execute a Rs.6,000-crore scheme Explanation
called the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY). Corporation Bank bags Best Expectation Management
78. Which bank had received the RBI’s approval for (Mid Cap)’ award for 2017-18.
merger of Capital First? 81. What is the theme of Geo-Intelligence Asia – 2018?
A. u2018Geo special: A Force Multiplier for Defence and
A. IDBI Industrial Securityu2019.
B. IDFC B. u2018Geo Spatial: A First Multiplier for Defence and
C. SBI Industrial Securityu2019.
D. Axis bank C. u2018Geo Special: A First Multiplier for Defence and
E. Kotak Mahindra Account Industrial Securityu2019.t
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D. u2018Geo Spatial: A Force Multiplier for Defence and Pippa Harris has appointed as new chairperson of
Industrial Securityu2019. BAFTA.
E. None of these 85. Which beach becomes Asia’s first beach to get the
Answer: D Blue Flag certification?
Explanation A. Marina
‘Geo Spatial: A Force Multiplier for Defence and B. Kovalam
Industrial Security’ is the theme of Geo-Intelligence Asia C. Chandrabhaga
– 2018. D. VGP Goldan Beach
82. Who won the ‘National Gopal Ratna’ award? E. None of these
A. Pippa Harris Answer: C
B. Anupam Kher Explanation
C. Virat Kohli Chandrabhaga beach becomes Asia’s first beach to get
D. Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande the Blue Flag certification.
E. Dhiraj Ram Krishna 86. Name the only player from India to be featured in
Answer: E the world’s highest-paid athletes, according to a Forbes’
Explanation compilation?
Dhiraj Ram Krishna won the ‘National Gopal Ratna’ A. Pippa Harris
award. B. Anupam Kher
83. In which of the following country IBSA Ministerial C. Virat Kohli
Meet held? D. Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande
A. India E. Dhiraj Ram Krishna
B. Brazil Answer: C
C. South Africa Explanation
D. Australia Virat Kohli is the only player from India to be featured in
E. None of these the world’s highest-paid athletes, according to a Forbes’
Answer: C compilation
Explanation
IBSA Ministerial Meet held in South Africa. 87. Who is the head of the group of eminent persons to
84. Who has appointed as new chairperson of BAFTA? study the Special Economic Zones, SEZ Policy of India?
A. Pippa Harris A. Baba Kalyani
B. Anupam Kher B. Sushma Swaraj
C. Virat Kohli C. Lindiwe Sisulu
D. Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande D. Bezerra Abbott
E. Dhiraj Ram Krishna E. Radha Mohan Singh
Answer: A Answer: A
Explanation Explanation
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Baba Kalyani is the head of the group of eminent Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande has become the
persons to study the Special Economic Zones, SEZ Policy youngest current rated chess player in the country with
of India. FIDE ratings of 1,064.
88. Who is the world’s highest-paid athlete, according 91. What is the theme of World Ocean Day?
to a Forbes’ compilation? A. Preventing Air pollution and encouraging solutions
A. Virat Kholi for a healthy ocean
B. Neimer B. Preventing plastic pollution and enrich solutions for a
C. Leonal Messi healthy ocean
D. Ronaldo C. Prevent plastic pollution and enrich solutions for a
E. Floyd Mayweather healthy ocean
Answer: E D. Preventing plastic pollution and encouraging
Explanation solutions for a healthy ocean
Floyd Mayweather is the world’s highest-paid athlete, E. Preventing plastic and encouraging solutions for a
according to a Forbes’ compilation. healthy ocean
89. How much amount did Union Ministry of Culture has Answer: D
launched a new scheme, ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’ for Financial Explanation
Years 2018-19 and 2019-20.? Preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions
A. Rs. 320 Crores for a healthy ocean is the theme of World Ocean Day.
B. Rs. 322 Crores 92. Who is the director of the biopic ‘Making of the
C. Rs. 330 Crores Mahatma’?
D. Rs. 325 Crores A. Shyam Prasath
E. Rs. 335 Crores B. Shyam Benegal
Answer: D C. Nithesh Sharma
Explanation D. Neeraj Pandey
The Union Ministry of Culture has launched a new E. None of these
scheme, ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’ with a total outlay of Rs. 325 Answer: B
Crores for Financial Years 2018-19 and 2019-20. Explanation
90. Who has become the youngest current rated chess The biopic ‘Making of the Mahatma’ is directed by
player in the country with FIDE ratings of 1,064? Shyam Benegal.
A. Pippa Harris 93. From which book the biopic ‘Making of the
B. Anupam Kher Mahatma’ was taken?
C. Virat Kohli A. Apprenticeship of a Mahatma
D. Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande B. The Story Of My Experiments With Truth.
E. Dhiraj Ram Krishna C. GANDHI - His Relevance for our times
Answer: D D. Do or Die
Explanation E. None of these.
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Answer : A Canara Bank fined in UK for anti-money laundering
Explanation breaches.
The biopic ‘Making of the Mahatma’ was taken from the 97. Who is the head of committee formed for Public
book Apprenticeship of a Mahatma Credit Registry (PCR) as a repository of information
94. What is the state fruit of Tripura? regarding loan information of individuals and corporate
A. Mango borrowers?
B. Papaya A. Y.M. Deosthalee committee.
C. Pineapple B. Ajit Doval
D. Banana C. Urjit Patel
E. Orange D. Arun Jaitley
Answer: C E. None of these.
Explanation Answer: A
Pineapple is the state fruit of Tripura. Explanation
95. Who has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best Y.M. Deosthalee committee is the head of committee
international cricketer(Male) for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 formed for Public Credit Registry (PCR) as a repository of
seasons? information regarding loan information of individuals
A. Virat Kholi and corporate borrowers.
B. Shekar Dawan 98. In which country The Asia-Pacific Regional
C. Rohit Sarma Conference on Early Childhood Development (ECD)
D. Bhuvneshwar Kumar held?
E. Jasprit Bumrah A. India
Answer: A B. Nepal
Explanation C. Srilanka
Virat Kohli will be honoured with the top BCCI award on D. Bangaladesh
June 12 with Polly Umrigar Award for being the best E. China
international cricketer for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 Answer: B
seasons. Explanation
96. Name the Indian bank that has fined in UK for anti- The Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Early Childhood
money laundering breaches? Development (ECD) and Third Asia- Pacific Regional
A. SBI Policy Forum on Early Childhood Care and Education
B. PNB (ECCE) held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
C. Canara Bank 99. Who has appointed new PM of Jordan?
D. Axis Bank A. Omar Razzaz
E. ICICI Bank B. King Abdullah II
Answer: C C. Hani Mulki
Explanation D. Fernanda Espinosa
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E. Sarita Nayyar A. Harmanpreet
Answer: A B. Mandhana
Explanation C. Mithaliraj
Omar Razzaz has appointed new PM of Jordan. D. Jhulan Nishit Goswami
100. Who has elected as President of the 73rd United E. None of these.
Nations General Assembly (UNGA)? Answer: B
A. Omar Razzaz Mandhana has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best
B. King Abdullah II international cricketer (Female) for the 2017-18.
C. Hani Mulki 104. Name the tech giants that has successfully
D. Fernanda Espinosa completed its public Wi-Fi programme to provide India's
E. Sarita Nayyar railway stations with free internet?
Answer: D A. Google
Explanation B. Jio
Fernanda Espinosa has elected as President of the 73rd C. Airtel
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). D. Facebook
101. What is the current MCLR rate of HDFC? E. None of these
A. 8.0% Answer: A
B. 8.1% Explanation
C. 8.3% Google has successfully completed its public Wi-Fi
D. 8.4% programme to provide India’s railway stations with free
E. 8.5% internet.
Answer: D 105. Who is the first Indian to score 2,000 T20I runs?
Explanation A. Rohit Sharma
HDFC fetch its MCLR as 8.4% B. Virat Kholi
102. Who has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best C. MS Dhoni
international cricketer (Female) for the 2016-17? D. Shekar Dawan
A. Harmanpreet E. None of these
B. Mandhana Answer: E
C. Mithaliraj Explanation
D. Jhulan Nishit Goswami Mithali Raj is the first Indian to score 2,000 T20I runs.
E. None of these. 106. What is the timeline of Dam Rehabilitation &
Answer: A Improvement Project?
Harmanpreet has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best A. June 2018
international cricketer (Female) for the 2016-17. B. June 2019
103. Who has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best C. June 2020
international cricketer (Female) for the 2017-18? D. June 2021
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E. June 2022 Answer: B
Answer: C Explanation
Explanation Keshari Nath Tripathi, Governor of West Bengal given
Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has revised cost the additional charge of Tripura Governor, during the
and deadline of World Bank funded Dam Rehabilitation absence on leave of Tathagata Roy, Governor of Tripura.
& Improvement Project (DRIP) to Rs.3466 Crore till Jun 110. What is the minimum wages of Rajasthan for
2020. unskilled labourers per day?
107. Which of the following country becomes UNSC A. Rs.207
non-permanent member? B. Rs.223
A. Indonesia C. Rs.233
B. Maldives D. Rs.283
C. Saudi Arabia E. None of these
D. Guatemala
E. None of these Answer: A
Answer: A Explanation
Explanation The wages of unskilled labourers have been increased
Indonesia wins UNSC as a non-permanent member vote from Rs.207 to Rs.213 a day. The enhanced daily wages
108. What is the name of Volcano Recently erupt in will be Rs.223 for semi-skilled labourers, Rs.233 for
Guatemala? skilled labourers and Rs.283 for highly skilled labourers.
A. Mount Vesuvius The increased wages will come into effect retrospectively
B. Krakatoa from January 1, 2018.
C. Mount St. Helens 111. From which date Rajasthan increased wages come
D. Mount Tambora into effect?
E. Fuego A. January 1, 2018
Answer: E B. January 1, 2019
Explanation C. June 9, 2018
The Fuego volcano, in Guatemala, has recently erupted D. April 1, 2019
violently and buried several villages on its southern flank E. September 1, 2018
It is an active stratovolcano. The death toll has risen to Answer: A
99 in the Fuego volcano eruption. Explanation
109. Who is the acting governor of Tripura? The wages of unskilled labourers have been increased
A. Tathagata Roy from Rs.207 to Rs.213 a day. The enhanced daily wages
B. Keshari Nath Tripathi will be Rs.223 for semi-skilled labourers, Rs.233 for
C. Kalyan Singh skilled labourers and Rs.283 for highly skilled labourers.
D. V.P. Singh Badnore The increased wages will come into effect retrospectively
E. ESL Narashiman from January 1, 2018.
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112. Which of the following state government launched Andhra Pradesh is the first state to use auto-disable
Punjab Business First Portal? syringes which will be enforced from the World Hepatitis
A. Rajasthan Day.
B. Punjab 115. On which day auto-disable syringes which will be
C. West Bengal enforced?
D. Andhra Pradesh A. World Health Day
E. None of these B. World Hepatitis Day
Answer: B C. World Hemopenia Day
Explanation D. World Hospitality Day
Punjab Govt has launched a “Business First Portal” to E. None of these
give a big push towards the ease of doing business in Answer: B
the state. Andhra Pradesh is the first state to use auto-disable
113. The state which has decided to invest 107 crore syringes which will be enforced from the World Hepatitis
rupees to check erosion at vulnerable areas along the Day.
banks of the Ganga and the Padma? 116. Who will be heading the ARC panel for stressed
A. Rajasthan assets?
B. Punjab A. Sunil Mehta
C. West Bengal B. Anil Mehta
D. Andhra Pradesh C. Rajiv Mehta
E. None of these D. Aravind Mehta
Answer: C E. None of these
Explanation Answer: A
West Bengal Government has decided to invest 107 Sunil Mehta will be heading the ARC panel for stressed
crore rupees to check erosion at vulnerable areas along assets.
the banks of the Ganga and the Padma. 117. What is the minimum wages of Rajasthan for skilled
114. Name the state which is the first to use auto-disable labourers per day?
syringes? A. Rs.207
A. Rajasthan B. Rs.223
B. Punjab C. Rs.233
C. West Bengal D. Rs.283
D. Andhra Pradesh E. None of these
E. None of these Answer: C
Answer: D Explanation
Explanation The wages of unskilled labourers have been increased
from Rs.207 to Rs.213 a day. The enhanced daily wages
will be Rs.223 for semi-skilled labourers, Rs.233 for
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skilled labourers and Rs.283 for highly skilled labourers. 121. How many states have signed MoUs with the Union
The increased wages will come into effect retrospectively Health Ministry to implement the government’s
from January 1, 2018. ambitious national health protection mission Ayushman
118. Which state launched the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Bharat?
Project (KLIP)? A. 5
A. Telangana B. 6
B. Punjab C. 7
C. West Bengal D. 8
D. Andhra Pradesh E. None of these
E. None of these Answer: D
Answer: A Explanation
Explanation Eight States and four Union Territories have signed
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana MoUs with the Union Health Ministry to implement the
has received the approval of Technical Advisory government’s ambitious national health protection
Committee of the Union govt in Delhi. mission Ayushman Bharat.
119. Who has appointed as Independent Director of 122. Where will ITC may unveil the first phase of its
Electronic Payment Services (P) Ltd? integrated food manufacturing and logistics facility?
A. R. Gandhi A. Kerala
B. H R Khan B. Goa
C. Ajith Doval C. Karnataka
D. Manmohan Singh D. Tamilnadu
E. None of these E. None of these
Answer: A Answer: D
Explanation Explanation
Electronic Payment Services (P) Ltd has announced its ITC may unveil the first phase of its integrated food
appointment of Rama Subramaniam Gandhi as manufacturing and logistics facility at Pudukottai in Tamil
Independent Director to its Board of Directors. Nadu by the second quarter of 2018-19.
120. Who has awarded is IOC’s icon of the year? 123. Which of the following bank did Bank gets RBI nod
A. Rohan Bopanna for setting up arm for BFIL merger?
B. Kadambi Srikanth A. Axis
C. Virat Kholi B. IndusInd
D. MS Dhoni C. Yes Bank
E. Rohit Sarma D. ICICI
Answer: A E. HDFC
Explanation Answer: B
Bopanna is IOC’s icon of the year Explanation
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IndusInd Bank gets RBI nod for setting up arm for BFIL E. S Ramesh
merger. Answer: C
124. In which telecom sector Vodafone may invest Explanation
Rs.8,000 cr? Actor Mohanlal is tipped to lead the Association of
A. Airtel Malayalam Movie Artistes.
B. Jio 128. Who has appointed as acting UPSC chief?
C. BSNL A. Rajesh Kumar
D. Idea B. Sharad Kumar
E. None of these C. Mohanlal
Answer: B D. Arvind Saxena
Explanation E. S Ramesh
Vodafone may invest Rs.8,000 cr. in Idea JV. Answer: D
125. Where did G7 summit 2018 held? Explanation
A. India Arvind Saxena appointed acting UPSC chief.
B. China 129. Name the new Chairman of CBIC?
C. Japan A. Rajesh Kumar
D. Canada B. Sharad Kumar
E. USA C. Mohanlal
Answer: D D. Arvind Saxena
Explanation E. S Ramesh
G7 summit 2018 held in Canada Answer: E
126. Who has appointed as vigilance commissioner? Explanation
A. Rajesh Kumar The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has
B. Sharad Kumar appointed S Ramesh as the Chairman of Central Board
C. Mohanlal of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
D. Arvind Saxena 130. To whom, China awards its first highest state
E. S Rames honour?
Answer: B A. Manmohan singh
Explanation B. Narendra Modi
Sharad Kumar appointed vigilance commissioner. C. Vladimir Putin
127. Name the actor who tipped to lead the Association D. Donald Trump
of Malayalam Movie Artistes? E. None of these
A. Rajesh Kumar Answer: C
B. Sharad Kumar Explanation
C. Mohanlal China awards its first highest state honour to Russian
D. Arvind Saxena President Vladimir Putin.
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131. Who is the author of book ‘Home Fire’? C. Srilanka
A. Kamila Shamsie D. Pakistan
B. Donald Tucker E. Afghanistan
C. S Ramesh
D. Vairamuthu Answer: B
E. None of these Explanation
Answer: A Bangaladesh won women’s Asia Cup T20 2018.
Explanation 135. How many Union Territories have signed MoUs with
Kamila Shamsie’s “Home Fire” wins 2018 Women’s Prize the Union Health Ministry to implement the
for Fiction. government’s ambitious national health protection
132. Name the long-range artillery gun has been mission Ayushman Bharat?
successfully passed its final test at Pokhran, Rajasthan? A. 5
A. M67 B. 6
B. APJ Abdul Kalam C. 7
C. Dhanush D. 8
D. Recoilless E. None of these
E. None of these Answer: E
Answer: C Explanation
Explanation Eight States and four Union Territories have signed
India’s first indigenous, long-range artillery gun Dhanush MoUs with the Union Health Ministry to implement the
has been successfully passed its final test at Pokhran, government’s ambitious national health protection
Rajasthan. mission Ayushman Bharat.
133. Who wins Intercontinental Cup? 136. Where does CSIR’s Central Electro Chemical
A. India Research Institute (CECRI) is located?
B. China A. Karaikudi
C. Japan B. Karaikal
D. Canada C. Chennai
E. USA D. Ramanathapuram
Answer: A E. Coimbatore
Explanation Answer: A
Twin strikes from Sunil Chhetri and two timely blocks Explanation
from Gurpreet Singh were the key as India beat Kenya 2- CSIR’s Central Electro Chemical Research Institute
0 to win the four-nation Intercontinental Cup. (CECRI), Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.
134. Which team won women’s Asia Cup T20 2018? 137. By how much percentage WHO commends India for
A. India reducing MMR ?
B. Bangaladesh A. 70%
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B. 72% Explanation
C. 75% According to draft guidelines, the RBI has proposed that
D. 77% the loan component of 40% will come into effect from
E. 78% October 1 and will be increased to 60% from April 1,
Answer: D 2019. The loan’s tenure will be minimum seven days.
Explanation 141. From which date RBI proposed the loan component
The World Health Organisation (WHO) commended of 60% will come into effect?
India’s progress in reducing maternal mortality ratio A. October 1, 2018
(MMR) by 77%. B. January 1, 2019
138. Where did Indias first police museum unveiled? C. April 1,2019
A. Mumbai D. June 1, 2019
B. Chennai E. October 1, 2019
C. Kolkata Answer: C
D. Delhi Explanation
E. Bangalore According to draft guidelines, the RBI has proposed that
Answer: D the loan component of 40% will come into effect from
India to have its 1st police museum in Delhi October 1 and will be increased to 60% from April 1,
139. By which year Chandrababu Naidu targets to 2019. The loan’s tenure will be minimum seven days.
complete Polavaram project? 142. How much amount did India gives to Nepal for
A. 2018 installing shallow tube wells?
B. 2019 A. Rs 90 million
C. 2020 B. Rs 95 million
D. 2022 C. Rs 99 million
E. 2025 D. Rs 100 million
Answer: B E. Rs 98 million
Explanation Answer: C
Chandrababu Naidu says Polavaram project to be Explanation
completed by 2019. India has extended a financial aid of Rs 99 million to
140. From which date RBI proposed the loan component Nepal for the construction of 2,700 shallow tube well
of 40% will come into effect? irrigation systems in 12 districts of the country’s southern
A. October 1, 2018 Terai region to boost agricultural productivity.
B. January 1, 2019 143. Which country going to host 11th World Hindi
C. April 1,2019 Conference?
D. June 1, 2019 A. India
E. October 1, 2019 B. Nepal
Answer: A C. Maldives
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D. Mauritius D. Mauritius
E. None of these E. None of these
Answer: D Answer: A
Explanation Explanation
Mauritius will host the 11th World Hindi Conference in its India to host first BIMSTEC war games in September.
capital city Port Lois from Aug 18-20, 2018. 147. How much amount did the government is set to
144. What is the theme of 11th World Hindi Conference? unveil a credit enhancement fund next month to
A. Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Hindi facilitate infrastructure investments by insurance and
B. Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Tamil pension funds?
C. Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Telengu A. Rs.100-crore
D. Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Sanskriti B. Rs.200-crore
E. None of these C. Rs.500-crore
Answer: D D. Rs.700-crore
Explanation E. Rs.900-crore
Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Sanskriti is the theme of 11th Answer: C
World Hindi Conference Explanation
145. The Union Ministry of Railways has launched Rail The government is set to unveil a Rs.500-crore credit
MADAD, what is the abbreviation of MADAD? enhancement fund next month to facilitate infrastructure
A. Mobile Application for Destination Assistance During investments by insurance and pension funds.
travel 148. Who won 2018 French Open?
B. Mobile Application for Desired Assistance During train A. Serena Williams
C. Mobile Application for Desired Assist During travel B. Angelique Kerber
D. Mobile Application for Desired Assistance During C. Maria Sharapova
travel D. Simona Halep
E. None of these E. Sloane Stephens
Answer: D Answer: D
Explanation Explanation
The Union Ministry of Railways has launched Rail Simona Halep from Romania has won her first Grand
MADAD (Mobile Application for Desired Assistance Slam at the 2018 French Open tennis tournament in
During travel) Application to expedite and streamline Paris.
passenger grievance redressal. 149. Who won Canadian Grand Prix?
146. Which country going to host first BIMSTEC war A.Lewis Hamilton's
games? B. Sebastian Vettel
A. India C. Sunil Chhetri
B. Nepal D. Simona Halep
C. Maldives E. Sloane Stephens
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Answer: B Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for delivery of railway
Explanation services?
Sebastian Vettel claimed the 50th win of his career and A. CSO
reclaimed the lead of this year’s World championship at B. CSC
the Canadian Grand Prix. C. CRISEL
150. Name the football player who has become joint D. CISCO
second highest international goal scorer among active E. None of these
players along with Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Answer: B
Messi? Explanation
A. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
B. Sandesh Jhingan (IRCTC) has signed an MoU with the Common Service
C. Sunil Chhetri Centres (CSCs) Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for delivery
D. Subrata Pal of railway services through CSC centres.
E. None of these 153. Till which date Kailash Mansarovar Yatra-2018 will
Answer: C continue?
Explanation A. September 1, 2018
India’s football team captain Sunil Chhetri has become B. October 1, 2018
joint second highest international goal scorer among C. September 8, 2018
active players along with Argentine superstar footballer D. July 10 2018
Lionel Messi. E. None of these
151. Which of the following organisation offering its Answer: C
Battery production technology to Indian industry? Explanation
A. BHEL Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh has
B. HCL flagged off the 1st batch of three month-long Kailash
C. HAL Mansarovar Yatra-2018 in New Delhi. The Yatra will
D. ISRO continue till the Sept 08.
E. NTPC 154. How many new iconic sites have been taken up
Answer: D under Phase III of the flagship project Swachh Iconic
Explanation Places (SIP) of the Swachh Bharat Mission?
The drive for indigenously made lithium ion batteries on A. 15
a large scale has got a push with the Indian Space B. 10
Research Organisation offering its production C. 13
technology to Indian industry. D. 18
152. With which of the following Indian Railway Catering E. 20
and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has signed an MoU for Answer: B
Explanation
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Ten new iconic sites have been taken up under Phase III E. 43
of the flagship project Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) of the Answer: C
Swachh Bharat Mission. Explanation
155. How many additional ATL has been established by The Haryana government has raised the upper age limit
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)? for entry into government service from 40 to 42 years.
A. 5000 158. Which of the following state has announces free of
B. 3000 cost medical services at government clinics?
C. 2000 A. Assam
D. 1000 B. Goa
E. 4000 C. Orissa
Answer: B D. Bihar
Explanation E. None of these
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has selected Answer: C
3,000 additional schools for the establishment of Atal Explanation
Tinkering Labs (ATLs), bringing the total number of ATL Orissa announces free of cost medical services at
schools to 5,441. government clinics.
156. Who is the panel formed by government to bring in 159. Which of the following bank commands the largest
transparency in the jobs data calculation and value share of mobile banking transactions?
presentation? A. Axis Bank
A. Y S Rajasekara Reddy B. Paytm
B. T.C.A. Anant C. ICICI Bank
C. H R Khan D. SBI
D. Narashimman E. None of these
E. None of these Answer: A
Answer: B Explanation
Explanation Axis Bank commands the largest value share of mobile
The union government has set up a committee headed banking transactions.
by former chief statistician of India T.C.A. Anant to bring 160. Which of the following bank commands the largest
in transparency in the jobs data calculation and volumes of mobile banking transactions?
presentation. A. Axis Bank
157. What is the age limit of age limit for entry into B. Paytm
government service in Haryana? C. ICICI Bank
A. 40 D. SBI
B. 41 E. None of these
C. 42 Answer: B
D. 45 Explanation
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Paytm commands the largest Volume of mobile banking the State of India’s Environment (SoE) 2018 in Figures
transactions. that has been released recently.
161. Where did International ICT conference to be held? 164. How much amount did Centre sanctions for Block
A. India level sports in J&K?
B. Bangaladesh A. Rs 10.30 crore
C. Nepal B. Rs 15.30 crore
D. China C. Rs 16.30 crore
E. Russia D. Rs 12.30 crore
Answer: C E. Rs 14.30 crore
Explanation Answer: E
International ICT conference to be held in Nepal Explanation
162. How much amount did PFRDA seeks to double Centre sanctions Rs 14.30 crore for Block level sports in
pension limit under Atal Pension Yojana? J&K.
A. 2000 165. Where did Umakhanov Memorial Tournament held?
B. 5000 A. India
C. 8000 B. Bangaladesh
D. 10000 C. Nepal
E. None of these D. China
Answer: D E. Russia
Explanation Answer: E
The Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority Explanation
(PFRDA) has proposed to double the monthly pension Indian boxers bagged one Gold and two Silver medals at
limit to Rs 10,000 from the existing Rs 5,000 under the the Umakhanov Memorial Tournament in the Russian
Atal Pension Yojana. city of Kaspiysk yesterday.
163. What is the rank of India in Global Environment 166. What is the theme of World Blood Donor Day 2018?
Performance Index? A. Be there for everyone else. Give blood. Share life
A. 148 B. Be there for each one else. Give blood. Share life
B. 160 C. Be there for anyone else. Give blood. Share life
C. 170 D. Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life
D. 177 E. None of these
E. 180 Answer: D
Answer: D Explanation
Explanation Theme of World Blood Donor Day 2018 is Be there for
India has ranked 177 out of 180 countries in the Global someone else. Give blood. Share life
Environment Performance Index (EPI) rankings, as per

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167. Why did Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Sun-like star for first time. Both the planet and the star
Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal have been named EPIC.
for withdrawal of Nalanda University (Amendment) Bill? 170. Which state has planned to be set up Biogas plants
A. Amend certain existing provisions in cow shelters?
B. Add some new provisions A. Rajasthan
C. It has Corrupted B. Maharashtra
D. University was illegally Formed C. Assam
E. Both a and b D. Tamilnadu
Answer: E E. None of these
Explanation Answer: A
The present proposal is for moving a motion in Rajya Explanation
Sabha withdrawing the Nalanda University (Amendment) Biogas plants to be set up at cow shelters in Rajasthan.
Bill, 2013 introduced in Rajya Sabha on August 26, 2013 171. Which state has Inks MoU with Canada’s Quebec
to amend certain existing provisions of the Nalanda Province for Greater Economic Co-operation?
University Act, 2010 and add some new provisions. A. Rajasthan
168. What is the deadline for the‘#YogaFor9to5’ contest? B. Maharashtra
A. July 1 C. Assam
B. June 21 D. Tamilnadu
C. September 1 E. None of these
D. October 1 Answer: B
E. None of these Explanation
Answer: B Maharashtra Inks MoU with Canada’s Quebec Province
Explanation for Greater Economic Co-operation.
The deadline for the ‘#YogaFor9to5’ contest is June 21, 172. Which state is planning to launch an awareness
2018. programme, ‘Sanskar’ in all development blocks and
169. Name the new planet discovered by Indian Physical panchayats?
Research Laboratory (PRL) scientists? A. Rajasthan
A. TRAPPIST-1 B. Maharashtra
B. Far from Trump C. Assam
C. EPIC D. Tamilnadu
D. OPIC E. None of these
E. None of these Answer: C
Answer: C Explanation
Explanation The Assam government is planning to launch an
Scientists from Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), awareness programme, ‘Sanskar’ in all development
Ahmedabad discovered distant planet revolving around blocks and panchayats.
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173. Who has re-appointed as MD & CEO for Yes Bank? 176. Where did India-US colloquium on Earth
A. Rashid Kapoor. Observations and Sciences for Society and Economy
B. Rana Kapoor inaugurated?
C. Subhash Chander Kalia A. Kolkata
D. Ajai Kumar B. Chennai
E. None of these C. Mumbai
Answer: B D. Goa
Explanation E. New Delhi
Rana Kapoor re-appointed MD & CEO for Yes Bank. Answer: D
174. Which of the following bank has wins Cabinet nod Explanation
to raise Rs 24,000 crore via FDI? India-US colloquium on Earth Observations and Sciences
A. Yes bank for Society and Economy inaugurated in Goa.
B. HDFC Bank 177. Where did Raksha Mantri Inaugurates BEL
C. ICICI Bank representative office?
D. Axis Bank A. India
E. None of these B. Bangladesh
Answer: B C. Nepal
Explanation D. Maldives
HDFC Bank wins Cabinet nod to raise Rs24,000 crore via E. None of these.
FDI. Answer: E
175. Which of the following organisation constituted Raksha Mantri Inaugurates BEL representative office in
Group to look into existing Institutional Trading Platform Vietnam
(ITP) framework and suggest measures to facilitate 178. Who was honoured with Japan’s prestigious ‘Nikkei
listing of startups? Asia Prize for Culture and Community’?
A. IRDAI A. Bideshwar Pathak
B. SEBI B. Nana Patnaik
C. RBI C. Naveen Patnaik
D. NHB D. Ravinder Dholakia
E. None of these E. None of these
Answer: B Answer: A
Explanation Explanation
Market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India Noted social reformer and founder of Sulabh
(SEBI) constituted Group to look into existing International Bindeshwar Pathak was honoured with
Institutional Trading Platform (ITP) framework and Japan’s prestigious ‘Nikkei Asia Prize for Culture and
suggest measures to facilitate listing of startups. Community’.

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179. Who has been appointed as the vice-chairman of 182. Who is the head of the committee that has to
the Cognizant? examine issue of OBC sub-categorization?
A. Francisco D’Souza A. G. Rohini
B. Francis Restrict B. UK Sharma
C. Gautam Athani C. A P Shah
D. Sanjiv Mittal D. Kiran Rathore
E. None of these E. None of these
Answer: A Answer: A
Explanation Explanation
Cognizant CEO Francisco D’Souza has been appointed Committee to examine issue of OBC sub-categorization
as the vice-chairman of the company. He would is headed by G. Rohini, was constituted with approval of
continue to perform his current role as CEO. President under Article 340 of Constitution in Oct, 2017.
180. Name the joint military exercise between India- 183. Which state tops in Niti Aayog’s Composite Water
Nepal? Management Index?
A. Red Flag A. Gujarat
B. Malabar B. Jharkhand
C. Surya Kiran C. Odisha
D. Nomadic Elephant D. Chhattisgarh
E. None of these E. Bihar
Answer: C Answer: A
Explanation Explanation
The thirteenth edition of India-Nepal joint military Minister for Water Resources Nitin Gadkari released Niti
exercise, Surya Kiran-XIII has been concluded at Aayog’s composite water management index report in
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. New Delhi. Gujarat topped the list while Jharkhand was
181. What is the deadline of pre-GST goods with stickers adjudged as the worst performer.
of revised price? 184. Who is the CFO of General Motors?
A. July 1 A. Mary Barra
B. July 31 B. Dhivya Suryadevara
C. June 30 C. Inder Jit Singh
D. August 1 D. Shastri
E. None of these. E. None of these
Answer: B Answer: B
Explanation Explanation
Sale of pre-Goods and Service Tax packaged goods has Dhivya Suryadevara has been named the Chief Finance
now been allowed with stickers of revised rates till July Officer of the US’ largest automaker, General Motors.
31.
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185. For which of the following temple Odisha C. Odisha
government has constituted a three-member committee D. Chhattisgarh
to study the management schemes of important E. Bihar
shrines? Answer: A
A. Sun Konark Explanation
B. Jagannatha Mandira The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
C. Lingaraja Temple conducted a mock exercise on flood preparedness in
D. Cuttack Chandi Temple Uttar Pradesh in a move to improve flood preparedness
E. None of these ahead of the monsoon season.
Answer: B 188. Which of the following e-commerce company has
Explanation owned digital payments start-up PhonePe?
In pursuance of last week’s Supreme Court order, the A. Flipkart
Odisha government has constituted a three-member B. Amazon
committee to study the management schemes of C. Snapdeal
important shrines across the country as well as suggest D. EBay
necessary changes for Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. E. None of these
186. Which of the following state has inaugurated and Answer: A
laid foundation stones for more than 100 schemes, Explanation
worth Rs 875 crore, of the state bridge construction Flipkart-owned digital payments start-up PhonePe
corporation? announced a partnership with ride-hailing firm Ola for a
A. Gujarat hassle-free cab and auto booking experience.
B. Jharkhand 189. To which field Mulubha Jadeja, who has passed
C. Odisha away is related to?
D. Chhattisgarh A. Literature
E. Bihar B. Music
Answer: E C. Sports
Explanation D. Dance
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated and E. None of these
laid foundation stones for more than 100 schemes, worth Answer: C
Rs 875 crore, of the state bridge construction Explanation
corporation. Mulubha Jadeja, a right-handed batsman, has passed
187. Where did the National Disaster Management away in Rajkot, Gujarat at the age of 88.He represented
Authority (NDMA) conducted a mock exercise on flood Saurashtra and Railways between 1945 and 1964.
preparedness? 190. With which of the following organisation The Union
A. Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has been apprised of Memorandum of
B. Jharkhand Understanding that aims at cooperation in areas of
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common interest within medical, health research and life Dr. Inder Jit Singh assumed charge as Secretary,
sciences fields? Ministry of Coal at Shastri Bhawan office, New Delhi. Dr.
A. WHO Inder Jit Singh took over the charge of Secretary which
B. INSERM fell vacant.
C. UNTO 193. Which country has approved sale of AH-64E
D. UNESCO Apache attack helicopters to India?
E. None of these A. Russia
Answer: B B. China
Explanation C. America
The Union Cabinet has been apprised of Memorandum D. North Korea
of Understanding (MoU signed between the Indian E. None of these
Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Institute Answer: C
National de la Santeet de la RechercheMedicale Explanation
(INSERM), France. The United States of America Department approved sale
191. Which state is the worst performer in Niti Aayog’s of six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters along with
Composite Water Management Index? support equipments to India.
A. Gujarat 194. To which of the following sports Saweety Boora is
B. Jharkhand related to?
C. Odisha A. Boxing
D. Chhattisgarh B. Wrestling
E. Bihar C. Hockey Player
Answer: B D. Golf
Explanation E. Weight Lifting
Minister for Water Resources Nitin Gadkari released Niti Answer: A
Aayog’s composite water management index report in Explanation
New Delhi. Gujarat topped the list while Jharkhand was Indian woman boxer Saweety Boora has claimed a gold
adjudged as the worst performer. medal in the middleweight category at the Umakhanov
192. Who has appointed as a Secretary of Ministry of Memorial Tournament in Kaspiysk, Russia.
Coal? 195. Where did Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic
A. Mary Barra Filariasis (GAELF) held?
B. Dhivya Suryadevara A. Mumbai
C. Inder Jit Singh B. Kolkata
D. Shastri C. Delhi
E. None of these D. Chennai
Answer: C E. None of these
Explanation Answer: C
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Explanation Explanation
Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GAELF) Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah has been killed
held in New Delhi in a U.S.-Afghan air strike in Afghanistan, a senior
196. Where did Conference on Implementation of Afghan Defence Ministry official said on Friday, a killing
National Pension System (NPS)? likely to ease tension between the United States and
A. Chennai Pakistan.
B. Kolkata 199. Who was sworn in as Jordan's Prime Minister?
C. Delhi A. King Abdullah
D. Mumbai B. Ashraf Ghani
E. None of these C. Omar Al-Razzaz
Answer: C D. Abdulla Amed
Explanation E. None of these
A Conference on Implementation of National Pension Answer: C
System (NPS) by the Central Autonomous Bodies Explanation
(CABs) was organized by Pension Fund Regulatory and Former World Bank Economist Omar al-Razzaz was
Development Authority (PFRDA) in Delhi. sworn in as Jordan’s Prime Minister after King Abdullah
197. In which place A National Tribal Museum and a issued a decree approving the new government.
National Level Tribal Research Institute is proposed to 200. Which of the following state Kerala Literacy Mission
be set up? Authority initiated a ‘water literacy’ campaign?
A. Lucknow A. Kerala
B. Varanasi B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Delhi C. Maharashtra
D. Mumbai D. Orissa
E. None of these E. None of these
Answer: C Answer: A
Explanation Explanation
A National Tribal Museum and a National Level Tribal The Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority initiated a
Research Institute is proposed to be set up in New Delhi. ‘water literacy’ campaign with the involvement of 70,000
198. Mullah Radio is the leader of which of the following students aiming to create awareness about the
terrorist group? importance of water conservation in the State.
A. Al-Qa'ida (AQ) 201. Which state inked an agreement with Smart Village
B. Taliban Movement (SVM) to facilitate technology innovations?
C. Boko Haram A. Kerala
D. ISIS B. Arunachal Pradesh
E. None of these C. Maharashtra
Answer: B D. Orissa
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E. None of these Explanation
Answer: B Marg ERP limited, a leading Inventory and Accounting
Explanation software solution company has partnered with ICICI
The Arunachal Pradesh govt inked an agreement with Bank to offer an integrated payments platform to Micro,
Andhra Pradesh-based Smart Village Movement (SVM) Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) customers, using
to facilitate technology innovations, research and MARG’s accounting software.
development in selected villages of the north-eastern 204. What is the GDP growth of India According to
state. FITCH?
202. Which state CM met World Bank CEO Kristalina A. 7.1
Georgieva in Washington DC to seek assistance for a B. 7.3
Multimodal Transport Corridor and the Rural Livelihood C. 7.4
Project which aims to provide sustainable livelihood D. 7.2
enhancements in 10,000 villages in the state? E. None of these
A. Kerala Answer: C
B. Arunachal Pradesh Explanation
C. Maharashtra Fitch Ratings raised India growth forecast for 2018-19 to
D. Orissa 7.4% from 7.3% but cited higher financing costs and
E. None of these rising oil prices as risks to growth. For 2019-20, it
Answer: C estimated the country to grow at 7.5%. The economy
Explanation grew at 6.7% in 2017-18 and 7.7% in January-March
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met quarter
World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva in Washington DC 205. Name the Indian bank becomes 5th biggest public
to seek assistance for a Multimodal Transport Corridor company globally in the ‘consumer financial services
and the Rural Livelihood Project which aims to provide category’ on a list compiled by Forbes magazine?
sustainable livelihood enhancements in 10,000 villages in A. Axis
the state. B. ICICI
203. For which customers Marg ERP limited, a leading C. HDFC
Inventory and Accounting software solution company D. Yes Bank
has partnered with ICICI Bank to offer an integrated E. None of these
payments platform? Answer: C
A. Agriculture Explanation
B. Women Housing finance major HDFC has been ranked as the 5th
C. MSME biggest public company globally in the ‘consumer
D. Startups financial services category’ on a list compiled by Forbes
E. None of these magazine.
Answer: C
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206. Where does 106th Indian Science Congress will be Nitin Gadkari Releases NABARD Publication On ‘Water
held? Productivity Mapping Of Major Indian Crops’ based on a
A. Mumbai study of 10 important crops by a team under the
B. Kolkata leadership of leading agricultural economist Dr. Ashok
C. Jalandhar Gulati
D. Chennai
E. None of these 209. Who has become first Indian to play in England’s
Answer: C Kia Super League?
Explanation A. Virat Kholi
Government was announced that The 106th Indian B. Smriti Mandhana
Science Congress will be held at Lovely Professional C. Mithali Raj
University (LPU) in Jalandhar, Punjab from January 3 to 7, D. MS Dhoni
2019. E. None of these
207. Which country going to host The European Union Answer: B
Film Festival (EUFF)? Explanation
A. China Smriti Mandhana to become first Indian to play in
B. Nepal England’s Kia Super League.
C. India 210. To which field Adiraju Venkateswara Rao, who
D. Russia Passes Away is related to?
E. None of these A. Literature
Answer: C B. Journalist
Explanation C. Sports
The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) will premiere in D. Dance
New Delhi, India at the Siri Fort Auditorium. E. Scientist
208. Name the book released by Union Minister Nitin Answer: C
Gadkari based on a study of 10 important crops by a Senior journalist and writer Adiraju Venkateswara Rao
team under the leadership of leading agricultural passed away. He was 79. Rao worked in different Telugu
economist Dr. Ashok Gulati? and English newspapers.
A. Water Produce mapping of major Indian crops 211. Which of the following country adopts economic
B. Water productivity mapped of major Indian crops plan to allow more foreign workers?
C. Water Production mapping of major Indian crops A. India
D. Water productivity mapping of major Indian crops B. China
E. None of these C. Russia
Answer: D D. Japan
Explanation E. Bangladesh
Answer: D
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Explanation E. Rs. 3.5 lakh
The cabinet of Japan has adopted an economic plan that Answer: B
will allow more foreign workers to work in the country. It Explanation
will help rapidly aging country to make up for its The Union Govt approved financial assistance
declining workforce. In recent times, number of foreign amounting to Rs. 5.5 lakh per family to West Pakistan
workers in Japan has nearly doubled to 1.28 million. Refugees (WPRs). It will benefit 5,764 families of WPRs
212. Who won US Open Golf Title 2018? settled in Jammu and Kashmir
A. Rafael Nadal 215. Which of the following state government on has
B. Roger Federer launched the GPS (Global Positioning System) and
C. Nick Kyrgios wireless-based 24x7 mobile policing service to curb
D. Brooks Koepka crime, especially against women?
E. None of these A. Tamilnadu
Answer: D B. Tripura
Explanation C. Telangana
American golfer Brooks Koepka has made history and D. Rajasthan
finished strong as he became the first player in 29 years E. None of these
to win back-to-back US Open titles at Shinnecock Hills in Answer: B
New York. Explanation
213. By which year 19 cancer centres of Assam going to Tripura government on has launched the GPS (Global
start functioning? Positioning System) and wireless-based 24×7 mobile
A. 2020 policing service to curb crime, especially against women.
B. 2019 216. What is the percentage that the RBI increased the
C. 2022 FPIs cap on investment in government securities?
D. 2025 A. 20
E. 2028 B. 30
Answer: A C. 40
Explanation D. 35
19 cancer centres in Assam to start functioning from mid E. None of these
2020. Answer: B
214. How much amount does the Union Government Explanation
approved financial assistance per family to West Pakistan The RBI increased the FPIs cap on investment in
Refugees (WPRs)? government securities to 30% of the outstanding stock
A. Rs. 4.5 lakh of that security, from the 20% earlier.
B. Rs. 5.5 lakh 217. Where did 4th Governing Council Meeting Of NITI
C. Rs. 6.5 lakh Aayog Held?
D. Rs. 7.5 lakh A. New Delhi
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B. Mumbai 10,000 youth over the next three years and make them
C. Kolkata job ready.
D. Bangalore 220. Name the industry that has to invest in setting up
E. None of these India’s first carbon fiber manufacturing unit to cater to
Answer: A aerospace and defence needs?
Explanation A. HACL
The fourth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI B. Reliance
Aayog was held under the chairmanship of the PM C. DRDO
Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. D. Mahindra
218. How many RRB has government decided to start E. None of these
the consolidation process? Answer: B
A. 30 Explanation
B. 38 Reliance Industries is investing in setting up India’s first
C. 50 carbon fiber manufacturing unit to cater to aerospace
D. 56 and defence needs.
E. 58 221. What is the percentage that the RBI increased the
Answer: B FPIs cap on investment in corporate securities?
Explanation A. 20
The government has decided to start the consolidation B. 30
process of Regional Rural Banks (RRB) after a gap of six C. 40
years and bring down the number of such entities to 38 D. 35
from 56 now. E. None of these
219. Under which scheme Muthoot Fincorp Limited Answer: A
announced its partnership with National Skill Explanation
Development Corporation to train over 10,000 youth FPIs are permitted to invest in corporate bonds with
over the next three years? minimum residual maturity of above 1 year. The short-
A. PMJDY term investments in corporate bonds by an FPI shall not
B. PMKVY exceed 20% of total investment of that FPI in corporate
C. PMAY bonds.
D. PMSBJ 222. How many states have signed MoU for
E. None of these. implementing AB – NHPM?
Answer: B A. 10
Explanation B. 15
Muthoot Fincorp Limited announced its partnership with C. 5
National Skill Development Corporation to train over D. 25
E. None of these
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Answer: E The World Bank has approved $700 million to help
Explanation Bangladesh achieve its education for all vision by
20 States sign MoU for implementing AB – NHPM. improving the primary education sector.
223. Name the converted the indigenous developed 226. Which of the following university will set up a yoga
rocket system into a precision-guided missile? centre inside the campus, named yoga gram (village)?
A. Pratheka A. Anna University
B. Panakariya B. Visva-Bharati University
C. Pinaka C. Jawaharlal Nehru University
D. Danush D. Baratiyar University
E. None of these E. None of these.
Answer: C Answer: B
Explanation Explanation
The Defence Research and Development Organisation Visva-Bharati University (VBU), founded by Rabindranath
(DRDO) converted the indigenous developed Pinaka Tagore, will set up a yoga centre inside the campus,
rocket system into a precision-guided missile. named yoga gram (village).
224. Who won Stuttgart Cup? 227. Through which app PM Modi to interact with
A. Rafael Nadal farmers?
B. Roger Federer A. PMIndia
C. Nick Kyrgios B. Kishan vision
D. Brooks Koepka C. NaMo
E. None of these D. Modi
Answer: B E. None of these
Explanation Answer: C
Roger Federer overcame Nick Kyrgios 6-7(2), 6-2, 7-6(5) Explanation
in the semifinals of the Stuttgart Cup. Prime Minster Narendra Modi will interact with farmers
225. The World Bank has approved $700 million to by NaMo app on June 20, 9:30 AM. Agriculture and
Improve Primary Education? Farmers Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Mr
A. India Modi will have a direct dialogue with farmers across the
B. China country, in which various initiatives related to doubling
C. Russia the income of farmers by 2022 will also be discussed.
D. Japan 228. Hodeidah port is located in which country?
E. Bangladesh A. India
Answer: E B. UAE
Explanation C. Yemen
D. Pakistan
E. None of these
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Answer: C 231. Which of the following bank has been awarded as
Explanation the best public sector bank for Atal Pension Yojana for
UAE envoy says New Delhi can help by extending the year 2017-18?
diplomatic support to the Hodeidah operation on A. SBI
international platforms. The Arab coalition which is B. ICICI
fighting to secure the strategic Yemeni port of C. Axis
Hodeidah will be reaching out to India for its support. D. Oriental Bank of Commerce
229. Name the state that has requested the Centre to E. None of these
give special financial assistance to the State to help it Answer: D
tide over the acute water crisis and sought the national Explanation
project status? Oriental Bank of Commerce has been awarded as the
A. Tamilnadu best public sector bank for Atal Pension Yojana for the
B. Rajasthan year 2017-18.
C. Haryana 232. Who is the panel to review the regulations
D. Maharashtra pertaining to insurance marketing firms?
E. None of these A. Suresh Mathur
Answer: B B. Aravind Panakaria
Explanation C. Sushil Kumar
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has requested D. Rakesh Kanna
the Centre to give special financial assistance to the E. None of these
State to help it tide over the acute water crisis and Answer: A
sought the national project status for the proposed Explanation
Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project, which will supply IRDAI has formed a panel to review the regulations
drinking and irrigation water to 13 districts. pertaining to insurance marketing firms. The committee
230. Who is the new COO of ICICI Bank? is headed by Suresh Mathur, Executive Director
A. Sandeep Bakhshi (insurance marketing firms), IRDAI, with nine more
B. Chanda Koacher members.
C. Adithiya Puri 233. Who is the President of Colombia?
D. Udai Kanna A. Ivan Duque
E. None of these. B. Giuseppe Conte
Answer: A C. Manu S. Pillai
Explanation D. Nerella Venu Madhav
ICICI bank has appointed chief executive of its life E. None of these
insurance arm Sandeep Bakhshi as whole-time director Answer: A
and Chief Operating Officer to run the bank during her Explanation
absence.
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Youthful right winger Ivan Duque won Colombia’s E. None of these
presidential election, promising “a new generation” of Answer: A
leadership for Columbia. Explanation
234. Where did 3-day National Yoga Olympiad was Russia successfully launched Glonass-M positioning
inaugurated? satellite on board of Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from the
A. Bangalore Plesetsk space centre in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast.
B. Mumbai 237. Name the author of the book The Ivory Throne :
C. Lucknow Chronicles of the House of Travancore?
D. Varanasi A. Ivan Duque
E. None of these B. Giuseppe Conte
Answer: E C. Manu S. Pillai
3-day National Yoga Olympiad was inaugurated at the D. Nerella Venu Madhav
National Council of Educational Research and Training in E. None of these
CIET in New Delhi Answer: C
235. With which of the following technology giant Union Explanation
Water Resources Ministry has teamed up to generate The book “The Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of
flood warnings? Travancore” authored by Manu S. Pillai has been
A. Microsoft launched.
B. Google 238. How many enterprise funded in the social
C. BSNL enterprise development programme (SEDP)?
D. IBM A. 10
E. None of these B. 20
Answer: B C. 50
Explanation D. 80
With the monsoon under way, Union Water Resources E. 90
Ministry has teamed up with Google to generate flood Answer: D
warnings. If there are signs of an imminent flood, a Explanation
Google Maps user will be able to see what regions are 80 enterprise funded in the social enterprise
likely to see water logging first and if their neighborhood development programme (SEDP).
is under threat. 239. What is the theme of World Refugee Day 2018?
236. What is the name of positioning satellite launched A. ‘Now More Than Every, We Need to Stand with
by Russia recently? Refugees’
A. Glonass-M B. ‘Now More Than Every, We Need to Stand with
B. Soyuz-2.1b Refugees’
C. APACHE C. ‘Now More Than Any, We Need to Stand with
D. Soyuz- 3.1c Refugees’
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D. ‘Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with The World Health Organisation (WHO) classified gaming
Refugees’ addiction as mental health disorder in its International
E. None of these Classification of Diseases (ICD) 11.
Answer: D 243. Which country has announced the withdrawal of
‘Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees’ the United States from the United Nations Human Rights
is the theme of World Refugee Day 2018. Council (UNHRC)?
240. Limba Ram got the financial assistance of Rs.5 A. USA
lakhs, which sports does limba Ram related to? B. UK
A. Archery C. UAE
B. Hockey D. Russia
C. Boxing E. None of these.
D. Football Answer: A
E. None of these. Explanation
Answer: A USA has announced the withdrawal of the United States
Minister of State (I/C) Youth Affairs and Sports Col from the United Nations Human Rights Council
Rajyavardhan Rathore sanctioned a special financial (UNHRC).
assistance of Rs.5 lakhs to former International Archer & 244. To which of the following group Uttar Pradesh
Arjun Awardee Limba Ram. government gave its nod to transfer land to its
241. Which country links student visa row to issue of subsidiary for setting up a multi-crore mega food park in
‘over-stayers’? Noida?
A. USA A. Srini
B. UK B. Nalbari
C. UAE C. Patanjali
D. Russia D. Indus
E. None of these. E. None of these
Answer: B Answer: C
U.K. links student visa row to issue of ‘over-stayers’. Explanation
242. Which of the following has classified as mental The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday gave its nod
health disorder by WHO? to yoga guru-turned-entrepreneur Baba Ramdev’s
A. Talking toomuch Patanjali company to transfer land to its subsidiary for
B. Lack of Sleep setting up a multi-crore mega food park in Noida.
C. Gaming addiction 245. Who is the Brand Ambassador of Sikkim?
D. Over Thinking A. Sachin Tendulkar
E. None of these. B. A R Rahman
Answer: C C. Virat Kholi
D. P V Sindhu
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E. None of these E. None of these.
Answer: B Answer: B
Explanation Explanation
Renowned music composer A.R. Rahman has been Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said Arvind
appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the Sikkim Subramanian, the Chief Economic Advisor to the
government. Mr. Rahman will promote and protect the Government of India, would return to US in October.
state’s achievements nationally and globally. 249. Where did Inter-Governmental Ministerial meeting
246. Name the mobile app launched by Telangana on anti-doping held?
Police? A. Colombo
A. COP CONNECTION B. Mexico
B. COP CONNECT C. Manila
C. COPPER CONNECTION D. Caracas
D. COPTER CONNECTION E. None of these
E. None of these. Answer: A
Answer: B Explanation
Explanation Inter-Governmental Ministerial meeting on anti-doping
Telangana Police launched a mobile application, COP held in Colombo.
CONNECT to support the professional communication 250. Where did 5th National Standards Conclave-
and collaboration needs of entire police department of Implementing the Indian National Strategy for
the state. Standardization was held?
247. Which of the following bank gets SEBI nod for A. Bangalore
custodian of securities business? B. New Delhi
A. Axis C. Kolkata
B. ICICI D. Mumbai
C. IndusInd E. Chennai
D. Yes Answer: B
E. None of these. Explanation
Answer: D The 5th National Standards Conclave- Implementing the
Explanation Indian National Strategy for Standardization was held in
Yes Bank gets SEBI nod for custodian of securities New Delhi.
business 251. What is the theme of 7th OPEC international
248. Name the economic advisor who reigned recently? Seminar?
A. Arvind Subramanian A. Petroleum - cooperation for a sustainable future
B. Aravind Panakaria B. Petroleum - corporation for a sustainable future
C. Rajiv Shukla C. Petroleum - corporation for a structural future
D. Rajiv Mehrishi D. Petroleum - cooperation for a sustainable future
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E. None of these. E. None of these
Answer: D Answer: C
Explanation Explanation
Petroleum – cooperation for a sustainable future is the Yoga for Harmony & Peace is the theme of International
theme of 7th OPEC international Seminar Day of Yoga.
252. What is the name of mobile app launched by 255. Which of the following city is the 100th and the last
Punjab for offers saplings? city which will be part of Smart Cities Mission?
A. I-Hariyali A. Rajkot
B. I-Tandarust B. Shillong
C. E-Hariyali C. Dehradun
D. E-Tandarust D. Coimbatore
E. None of these E. None of these
Answer: A Answer: B
Explanation Explanation
To increase the State’s green cover, the Punjab As the Smart Cities Mission enters its fourth year, the
government launched a smartphone application that lets Centre has finally announced the 100th and the last city
users order free plant saplings, officials said. The ‘i- which will be part of the project: Shillong.
Hariyali’ app under ‘Mission Tandarust’ can be 256. By which year Railways to become Net Zero Carbon
downloaded from the app store for free. emitter?
253. Who is the Uber’s India & South Asia President? A. 2020
A. Pradeep Parameswaran B. 2025
B. Amit Jain C. 2030
C. Rani Rashmoni D. 2035
D. Amit shaw E. None
E. None of these.
Answer: C
Answer: A Explanation
Explanation Railways to become Net Zero Carbon emitter by 2030.
U.S.-based cab aggregator Uber said it had elevated 257. Name the world’s most powerful and smartest
Pradeep Parameswaran as president of its India and scientific supercomputer?
South Asia operations. A. Sumathi
254. What is the theme of International Day of Yoga? B. Smith
A. Yoga for Honest & Peace C. Summit
B. Yoga for Harmony D. Samridhi
C. Yoga for Harmony & Peace E. None of these
D. Yoga for Harmony & struggle Answer: C
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Explanation E. Goa
US scientists have unveiled the world’s most powerful Answer: B
and smartest scientific supercomputer named “Summit” Explanation
that can complete over 200,000 trillion calculations per Haryana has become the first state in India to give star
second. ranking to its villages.
258. Which country shut down all internet connections 261. Which state government has introduced a scheme
nationwide for two hours in order to prevent students to give school kids 50 rupees for planting trees?
from cheating during two high school diploma exams? A. Andra Pradesh
A. Afghanistan B. Haryana
B. Algeria C. Punjab
C. Iraq D. Rajasthan
D. Israel E. Goa
E. None of these Answer: B
Answer: B Explanation
Explanation Haryana government introduced a scheme to give
Algeria shut down all internet connections nationwide school kids 50 rupees for planting trees.
for two hours in order to prevent students from cheating 262. Who has taken charge as the CEO and MD of IDBI
during two high school diploma exams Bank?
259. Name the Scheme will help revive the Krishna delta A. Mahesh Kumar Jain
to its past glory and infuse life back into the Krishna that B. B Sriram
has dried up completely? C. M K Shaoo
A. Pattiseema Lift Irrigation D. Srivastava
B. Krishnapur E. None of these
C. Nadhilink Project Answer: B
D. AP River Explanation
E. None of these SBI MD B Sriram took charge as the CEO and MD of IDBI
Answer: A Bank.
The Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme will help revive the 263. Who has become the Richest Person in the World??
Krishna delta to its past glory and infuse life back into A. Billgates
the Krishna that has dried up completely. B. Warren Buffet
260. Which state has become the first state in India to C. Jeff Bezos
give star ranking to its villages? D. Jack Ma
A. Andra Pradesh E. None of these
B. Haryana Answer: C
C. Punjab Explanation
D. Rajasthan
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Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos has become the A. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
richest man in the world with a net wealth of USD 141.9 B. NTPC
billion, as per the Forbes World’s Billionaires list. C. NPCI
264. Which city has awarded smart city award for D. NHB
implementation of projects especially in the categories E. None of these
of urban environment, transport and mobility and Answer: A
sustainable integrated development? The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has
A. Surat adopted Jagatpur village in Delhi for its Swachhata
B. Bhopal Abhiyaan.
C. Ahmedabad 267. Who is the author of the book ‘Vedvigyan Alok’?
D. Pune A. Acharya Dev Virat
E. Both b and c B. Acharya Agnivarat Naishthik
Answer: A C. Vengaiya Naidu
Explanation D. Aitareya Brahmina
The city award is being given to Surat for showing great E. None of these
momentum in implementation of projects especially in Answer: B
the categories of urban environment, transport and The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has
mobility and sustainable integrated development. received the book “Vedvigyan Alok” (Maharishi Aitareya
265. Which city has awarded smart city award for the Mahidas Praneet – Aitareya Brahmina ki Vaigyanik
Innovative Idea? Vyakhya) authored by Acharya Agnivarat Naishthik.
A. Surat 268. With which of the following country India plays
B. Bhopal joint military exercise Indra-2018?
C. Ahmadabad A. Indonesia
D. Pune B. Russia
E. Both b and c C. Australia
Answer: E D. Srilanka
The Innovative Idea award is being given to a E. Maladies
project/idea particularly remarkable for its innovative, Answer: B
bottom-up and transformative approach towards Explanation
achievement of sustainable integrated development. The tri-service joint Russia-India military exercise Indra-
Joint winners in this category are Bhopal for their 2018 will take place in an Indian military base in the
Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and second half of this year. Russia has been a long-standing
Ahmedabad for Safe and Secure Ahmedabad (SASA) defence partner of India.
Project. 269. With which country India agree to enhance mutual
266. Which of the following has adopted Jagatpur village cooperation for sustainable water development?
in Delhi for its Swachhata Abhiyaan? A. Tajikistan
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B. Israel D. Virat Kohli
C. Russia E. None of these
D. US Answer: C
E. None of these. Explanation
Answer: A Kidambi Srikanth wins “Sportsperson Of The Year award
Explanation for 2017″ by the Sports Illustrated India magazine
India and Tajikistan have reaffirmed their commitment to 273. 9-year old Child activist Bana Alabed will be
promote bilateral relations and agreed to enhance honoured for "defending freedom". She belongs to
economic cooperation, particularly in sustainable water which country?
development. A. Nigeria
270. The world's first “International Centre for B. Syria
Humanitarian Forensics (ICHF)” was launched in C. Israel
A. Gujarat D. Iraq
B. New Delhi E. None of these
C. Andhra Pradesh Answer: B
D. Maharashtra Explanation
E. None of these 9-year old Child activist Bana Alabed of Syria will be
Answer: A honoured for “defending freedom”
Explanation 274. Where does The Centre of Excellence in Maritime &
International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics (ICHF)” Shipbuilding (CEMS), a well-funded start-up in skill
was launched in Gujarat development for maritime and shipbuilding sector is
271. Which Company acquired Social Learning Platform going to build?
“Flipgrid”? A. Mumbai
A. Cognizant B. Kolkata
B. Infosys C. Vizag
C. Dell D. Both a and b
D. Microsoft E. Both a and c
E. None of these Answer: E
Answer: D Explanation
Explanation The Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding
Microsoft acquired Social Learning Platform “Flipgrid” (CEMS), a well-funded start-up in skill development for
272. Who wins “Sportsperson Of The Year award for maritime and shipbuilding sector, has announced setting
2017" by the Sports Illustrated India magazine? up of 24 labs -6 in Mumbai and 18 in Vizag campus
A. Yuki Bhambri 275. For which country’s import India notifies higher
B. Manav Vikas Thakkar tariffs?
C. Kidambi Srikanth A. Tajikistan
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B. Israel Kota set Guinness World Record for largest number of
C. Russia people performing yoga.
D. US 278. Where did 1st International Centre for Humanitarian
E. None of these Forensics launched?
Answer: D A. Vizag
Explanation B. Gandhinagar
India has notified higher tariffs on several items C. Mumbai
imported from the U.S., including agricultural products D. New Delhi
such as apples, almonds, chickpeas, lentils, and walnuts, E. None of these
and industrial inputs such as some grades of iron and Answer: B
steel products, the latest salvo in the ongoing tariff tiff Explanation
between the U.S. and several of its trading partners. 1st International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics
launched in Gandhinagar
276. Which of the following state will be provided free 279. Which state government has announced wind-solar
Braille textbooks all visually impaired students of Class IX hybrid power policy – 2018?
and X? A. Gujarat
A. Rajasthan B. Orissa
B. Orissa C. Assam
C. Assam D. Tamilnadu
D. Tamilnadu E. Andra Pradesh
E. Andra Pradesh Answer: A
Answer: B Explanation
Explanation The Gujarat government announced wind-solar hybrid
From the current academic session, all visually impaired power policy – 2018, aiming to make optimum utilization
students of Class IX and X in Odisha will be provided of the land and grid. The policy, which will have a
free Braille textbooks. coverage period of five years, provides encouragement
277. Which city set Guinness World Record for largest to renewable power producers supplying to the grid as
number of people performing yoga? well as to those having captive use.
A. Udaipur 280. Name the state that has banned water sports?
B. Kota A. Uttarakhand
C. Mumbai B. Gujarat
D. New Delhi C. Assam
E. None of these D. Tamilnadu
Answer: B E. Andra Pradesh
Explanation Answer: A
Explanation
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Uttarakhand High Court has banned water sports. Answer: C
281. By which date RBI tells banks to upgrade software at Explanation
ATM? The country’s top-ranked men’s Shuttler Kidambi
A. June 2019 Srikanth was adjudged Sports Illustrated ‘India’s
B. July 2018 Sportsperson of the Year’ for his stupendous
C. July 2019 performance in 2017. Other winners included the
D. August 2019 women’s cricket team, which bagged the ‘Team of the
E. None of these. Year’ award while national football team coach Stephen
Answer: A Constantine clinched the title of ‘Coach of the year’.
Explanation 284. Microsoft signed an agreement to acquire Bonsai,
With banks failing to upgrade software in automated an artificial intelligence (AI) startup based in
teller machines (ATM) despite repeated reminders, the A. Washington DC
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has now directed the banks B. Boston
to complete the process in a phased manner latest by C. San Francisco
June 2019. D. New York
282. Which organisation has launched Women Wizards E. None of these
Rule Tech programme? Answer: B
A. NASSCOM Explanation
B. NASTRO Microsoft signed an agreement to acquire Bonsai, an
C. VASTRO artificial intelligence (AI) startup based in Boston
D. ASSOCHAM 285. Indian Army is observing the year 2018 as the
E. None of these A. Year of defeated Soldiers
Answer: A B. Year of Great Soldiers
Explanation C. Year of Sorrow on Dead Soldiers
Indian IT industry’s apex body, NASSCOM (National D. Year of Disabled Soldiers in Line of Duty
Association of Software & Services Companies) launched E. None of these
‘Women Wizards Rule Tech’ programme to increase Answer: D
number of women in senior levels in Information Explanation
Technology (IT) industry. Indian Army is observing the year 2018 as the Year of
283. Which bagged the 'Team of the Year' award in Disabled Soldiers in Line of Duty
Sports Illustrated awards? 286. Which beauty giant has appointed Amit Jain as its
A. England Woman’s Cricket team new India Managing Director, making him the first
B. New Zealand Woman’s Cricket team Indian to lead its operations in the country?
C. Indian Woman’s Cricket team A. Lakme
D. Australian Woman’s Cricket team B. Himalaya
E. None of these C. L'Oreal
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D. Maybelline A. Rajnesh Kumar
E. None of these B. Arundathi Batachariya
Answer: C C. MK Jain
Explanation D. Arijit Basu
L’Oreal has appointed Amit Jain as its new India E. None of these
Managing Director, making him the first Indian to lead Answer: D
its operations in the country. Explanation
287. What is the housing loan limits for eligibility under The government appointed Arjit Basu as Managing
priority sector lending will be revised in metropolitan Director of the country’s largest lender State Bank of
centres? India (SBI). He will fill the position that fell vacant
A. Rs 25 lakh following the elevation of Rajnish Kumar as the
B. Rs 30 lakh chairman.
C. Rs 35 lakh 290. Which ministry has won SKOCH Award?
D. Rs 40 lakh A. Home Ministry
E. Rs 45 lakh B. Finance Ministry
Answer: C C. Ministry of Agriculture
Explanation D. Railway Ministry
Housing loan limits for eligibility under priority sector E. None of these
lending will be revised to Rs 35 lakh in metropolitan Answer: E
centres Explanation
288. What is the housing loan limits for eligibility under Ministry Of Women & Child Development Received
priority sector lending will be revised in other than SKOCH Award
metropolitan centres? 291. Where does Prime Minister Narendra Modi will
A. Rs 25 lakh inaugurate the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asian
B. Rs 30 lakh Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?
C. Rs 35 lakh A. Chennai
D. Rs 40 lakh B. New Delhi
E. Rs 45 lakh C. Mumbai
Answer: A D. Kolkata
Explanation E. None of these
The housing loan limits for eligibility under priority Answer: C
sector lending will be revised to Rs 35 lakh in Explanation
metropolitan centres Rs 28 lakh earlier (with population Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 3rd
of ten lakh and above), and to Rs 25 lakh from Rs 20 Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment
lakh earlier in other centres. Bank (AIIB) in Mumbai.
289. Who is the new MD of SBI?
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292. Where did 2018 All India Conference of Directors of Government to make 24 degrees celsius as default
Finger Prints Bureaux 2018 held? setting for AC.
A. Hyderabad 295. How much amount did Southern Railways imposes
B. New Delhi penalty for taking selfie in front of train?
C. Mumbai A. Rs.2,000
D. Kolkata B. Rs.4,500
E. None of these C. Rs.2,500
Answer: C D. Rs.5,000
Explanation E. None of these
2018 All India Conference of Directors of Finger Prints Answer: A
Bureaux 2018 held in Hyderabad. Explanation
293. Which country has announced that its subsidiary Southern Railways imposes penalty of Rs.2,000 for taking
Nikiret has signed an agreement with Indian engineering selfie in front of train.
services firm Core Energy Systems Pvt Ltd for the 296. To which country India has lowered the limits on
promotion of its technical security equipment in India? the export of certain essential commodities such as
A. Russia potatoes, onions, and eggs?
B. Indonesia A. China
C. China B. Japan
D. Japan C. Mongolia
E. None of these D. Mauritius
Answer: A E. None of these
Explanation Answer: E
Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) had Explanation
announced that its subsidiary Nikiret has signed an India has lowered the limits on the export of certain
agreement with Indian engineering services firm Core essential commodities such as potatoes, onions, and
Energy Systems Pvt Ltd for the promotion of its technical eggs to the Maldives, according to a recent notification,
security equipment in India. in a move that sparked reports of possible food
294. How much degrees celsius does Government to shortages in the Maldives.
make as default setting for AC? 297. What is the rank of Delhi Metro network in world’s
A. 18 largest metro?
B. 20 A. 4
C. 22 B. 2
D. 23 C. 1
E. 24 D. 5
Answer: E E. 6
Explanation Answer: D
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Explanation A. 'No Toilet, No Bridgeu2019
Delhi Metro network set to become 5th largest in world’. B. 'No Toilet, No Girl'
298. Where does Sindhu Darshan Festival (SDF) is C. 'No Toilet, No Bride'
celebrating? D. 'No Toilet, No Marriage'
A. Jammu and Kashmir E. None of these
B. Assam Answer: C
C. Gujarat Explanation
D. Haryana Haryana’s Godikan village panchayat has passed a ‘No
E. Himachal Pradesh Toilet, No Bride’ resolution, becoming the first
Answer: A panchayat in the country to do so.
Explanation 302. For which of the following state government Union
Sindhu Darshan Festival (SDF) is celebrating in Jammu Government approves tourism projects worth 1,800
and Kashmir crore rupees?
299. Where does Annual Ambubachi Mela is A. Jammu and Kashmir
celebrating? B. Assam
A. Jammu and Kashmir C. Gujarat
B. Assam D. Haryana
C. Gujarat E. Himachal Pradesh
D. Haryana Answer: E
E. Himachal Pradesh Explanation
Answer: B For the development of tourism in Himachal Pradesh,
Explanation the Centre has approved projects worth Rs1,800 crore.
Annual Ambubachi Mela is celebrating in Assam 303. Who was conferred with ‘Chief Minister of the Year’
300. Which of the following state launched Suryashakti award?
Kisan Yojana (SKY) ? A. Vijay Rupani
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Pinarayi Vijayan
B. Assam C. Vasundhara Raje
C. Gujarat D. Chandrababu Naidu
D. Haryana E. None of these
E. Himachal Pradesh Answer: C
Answer: C Explanation
Explanation Vasundhara Raje conferred with ‘Chief Minister of the
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched the Rs 870- Year’ award.
crore pilot project of Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY). 304. Where did Mohanpura Irrigation Project launched?
301. What is the name of the resolution that Haryana's A. Madhya Pradesh
Godikan village panchayat? B. Assam
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C. Gujarat D. Saritha Devi
D. Haryana E. None of these
E. Himachal Pradesh Answer: A
Answer: A Explanation
Explanation India’s R. Praggnanandhaa became the World’s second
Mohanpura Irrigation Project launched in Madhya youngest chess Grandmaster, at the age of 12 years.
Pradesh. 308. Who clinches gold at Singapore National Swimming
305. By which date Haryana makes use of LED bulbs Championships?
mandatory in government offices? A. R. Praggnanandhaa
A. July 1 B. Sandeep Sejwal
B. August 1 C. Sujatha Devi
C. August 15 D. Saritha Devi
D. September 1 E. None of these
E. September 15 Answer: B
Answer: C Explanation
Explanation Sandeep Sejwal clinches gold at Singapore National
Haryana makes use of LED bulbs mandatory in Swimming Championships.
government offices by 15 Aug 309. What is the theme of International Day Against
306. With which country, India has agreed to institute a Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking?
Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) as an annual feature A. Listen First - Listening to children and youth is the first
between the two Navies? step to help them grow healthy and safe
A. Bangladesh B. Study First - Listening to children and Woman is the
B. Nepal first step to help them grow healthy and safe
C. Srilanka C. Listen First - Listening to children and Woman is the
D. Indonesia first step to help them grow healthy and safe
E. None of these D. Listen First - Listening to children and Man is the first
Answer: A step to help them grow healthy and safe
Explanation E. None of these.
India and Bangladesh have agreed to institute a Answer: A
Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) as an annual feature Explanation
between the two Navies. The theme of International Day against Drug Abuse and
307. Who has become the World’s second youngest Illicit Trafficking is “Listen First – Listening to children and
chess Grandmaster? youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and
A. R. Praggnanandhaa safe”.
B. Sandeep Sejwal 310. Which of the following body is governing Skills
C. Sujatha Devi training in India?
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A. NCVT C. Russia
B. NSDA D. Singapore
C. NSDL E. USA
D. Both a and b Answer: B
E. Both a and c Explanation
Answer: D China launches spy bird drone to boost Government
Explanation surveillance.
Skills training in India is governed by National Council 314. Name the India’s first "Tribal Queen" at the Adi Rani
for Vocational Training (NCVT) and the National Skills Kalinga Tribal Queen competition held at Utkal Mandap?
Development Authority (NSDA). A. Pallavi Durua
311. Who chaired India-Australia Joint Ministerial B. Rani Kalinga
Commission? C. Sai Pallavi
A. Nirmala Sitharaman D. Gowrilia
B. Suresh Prabhu E. None of these.
C. Arun Jaitley Answer: A
D. Narendra Modi Explanation
E. None of these. Pallavi Durua, who belongs to Odisha’s Koraput district,
Answer: B was crowned as the first “Tribal Queen” at the Adi Rani
Explanation Kalinga Tribal Queen competition held at Utkal Mandap.
Suresh Prabhu chairs India-Australia Joint Ministerial 315. Who has signed as the first brand ambassador of
Commission Sumadhura Group?
312. Which of the following city is the most desirable city A. Virat Kholi
in the world for overseas workers? B. MS Dhoni
A. London C. Sachin Tendulkart
B. California D. PV Sindhu
C. Dubai E. None of these.
D. Singapore Answer: B
E. Malaysia Explanation
Answer: A MS Dhoni signed as the first brand ambassador of
Explanation Sumadhura Group.
London is the most desirable city in the world for 316. How many Bollywood stars has Oscar Academy
overseas workers. invites ?
313. Which of the following country launches spy bird A. 10
drone to boost Government surveillance? B. 12
A. Japan C. 13
B. China D. 19
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E. 20 To help deliver passports to applicants at their residence,
Answer: E External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj launched the
Explanation “mPassport Seva” mobile application on the occasion of
Oscar Academy invites 20 Bollywood stars including ‘Passport Seva Divas’.
Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit 320. Who is the head of Committee for Standardization
317. How many houses Sanctioned under Pradhan and Indigenization in Metro Rail Systems?
Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) in Three Years? A. E. Sreedharan
A. 51 Lakh B. S Ramesh
B. 40 Lakh C. David Nabarro
C. 61 Lakh D. Lawrence Haddad
D. 30 Lakhs E. None of these
E. None of these. Answer: A
Answer: A Explanation
Explanation A committee has been constituted under the
51 Lakh Houses Sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas chairmanship of Sh. E. Sreedharan for Standardization
Yojana (Urban) in Three Years. and Indigenization in Metro Rail.
318. Who has won French Grand Prix? 321. Which of the following country has banned US film
A. Lewis Hamilton and television production company HBO's website?
B. Sebastian vittel A. India
C. Matt Kenseth B. Japan
D. Joey Logano C. China
E. None of these. D. Russia
Answer: A E. None of these
Explanation Answer: C
Lewis Hamilton wins French Grand Prix. Explanation
319. What is the name of mobile app that External China has banned US film and television production
Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj launched application on company HBO’s website following UK comedian John
the occasion of 'Passport Seva Divas? Oliver’s critique of Chinese President Xi Jinping on his
A. M Passport Seva show.
B. I Passport E-Seva 322. How much amount did India pledges for Palestine
C. E Passport Seva Refugees?
D. E Passport E Seva A. USD25 million
E. None of these. B. USD 5 million
Answer: A C. USD 15 million
Explanation D. USD 20 million
E. USD 35 million
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Answer: B B. UAE
Explanation C. UK
India pledges USD 5 million for Palestine Refugees D. Israel
323. Which state government has set up a committee to E. None of these
study issues related to the development of a 1,000-MW Answer: B
floating solar power plant? Explanation
A. Tamil Nadu The United Arab of Emirates (UAE) will host a two-day
B. Rajasthan “World Tolerance Summit” in November. The theme of
C. Orissa the summit is”Prospering From Pluralism: Embracing
D. Gujarat Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration”.
E. Goa 326. What is the theme of 'World Tolerance Summit'?
Answer: B A. Prospering From Singularise: Embracing Diversity
Explanation through Innovation and Collaboration
The Maharashtra government has set up a committee to B. Prospering From Pluralism: Enhanced Diversity
study issues related to the development of a 1,000-MW through Innovation and Collaboration
floating solar power plant at Ujani dam in Solapur C. Prospering From Singularise: Enhanced Diversity
district. through Innovation and Collaboration
324. For which state Centre has released 340 crore D. Prospering From Pluralism: Embracing Diversity
rupees for flood relief work? through Innovation and Collaboration
A. Assam E. None of these.
B. Rajasthan Answer: D
C. Orissa Explanation
D. Gujarat Theme of ‘World Tolerance Summit’ is Prospering From
E. Goa Pluralism: Embracing Diversity through Innovation and
Answer: A Collaboration
Explanation 327. Where did AIIB's 4th Annual Meeting 2019 held?
Centre has released 340 crore rupees for flood relief A. Luxembourg
work in Assam. Minister of State for Development of B. Japan
North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh C. China
announced this after holding a high-level meeting in D. Russia
Guwahati with the State Government to assess the E. India
current situation of flood and the relief measures Answer: A
undertaken so far. Explanation
325. Which of the following country hold first-ever Moving out of Asia first time, the Asian Infrastructure
'World Tolerance Summit'? Investment Bank (AIIB)’s Fourth Annual Meeting will be
A. USA held in Luxembourg in July 2019.
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328. Who has been appointed as chairman of the Explanation
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)? The Health Ministry has inked an MoU with the Indira
A. E. Sreedharan Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to scale-up
B. S Ramesh short-term healthcare courses and produce over 14 lakh
C. David Nabarro trained manpower by 2025.
D. Lawrence Haddad 331. Who is the author of the book “Human Rights,
E. None of these Values and Cultural Ethos”?
Answer: B A. Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation B. Venkatesh Prasad
S Ramesh has been appointed as chairman of the C. Dolika
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) D. Dhokalia
329. Who were named the 2018 World Food Prize E. None of these
recipients? Answer: D
A. Lawrence Haddad Explanation
B. S Ramesh Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu
C. David Nabarro has launched the book “Human Rights, Values and
D. both a and b Cultural Ethos” on 26 June. It is a collection of essays and
E. Both a and c lectures written by Dr. R.P. Dhokalia.
Answer: E 332. What is the name of First satellite to demonstrate
Explanation technology to clean up space junk deployed?
Lawrence Haddad, who is a British economist and food A. RemoveDEBRIS
policy researcher, and Dr David Nabarro, who has B. DestroyDEBRIS
worked with the World Health Organization and United C. CreateDEBRIS
Nations on health and hunger issues, were named the D. DiscoverDEBRIS
2018 World Food Prize recipients in a ceremony at the E. None of these
U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington. Answer: A
330. By which year Health Ministry and Indira Gandhi Explanation
National Open University (IGNOU) has inked an MoU to The first satellite named, RemoveDEBRIS has been
scale-up short-term healthcare courses and produce successfully deployed from International Space Station
over 14 lakh trained manpower? (ISS).
A. 2020 333. Where did the world’s largest multilateral naval
B. 2023 exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) begun?
C. 2025 A. Indonesia
D. 2030 B. Andaman Island
E. None of these C. Hawaii
Answer: C D. Lakshadweep
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E. None of these. UNESCO may drop the Mesoamerican Reef, Belize from
Answer: C threatened sites list.
Explanation 337. Where did PM to inaugurate ‘Kabir Mahotsav’?
The world’s largest multilateral naval exercise Rim of the A. Madhya Pradesh
Pacific (RIMPAC) begun off Hawaii in the Western Pacific B. Uttar Pradesh
Ocean. C. Orissa
334. What is the theme of International MSME Day? D. Both a and b
A. The Children Dimension E. None of these
B. The Women Dimension Answer: B
C. The Old Dimension Explanation
D. The Youth Dimension PM to inaugurate ‘Kabir Mahotsav’ in U.P.
E. None of these 338. What is the rvised the health cover under Biju
Answer: D Swasthya Kalyan Yojana of Orissa?
Explanation A. 5 lakh
The theme of International MSME Day The Youth B. 6 lakh
Dimension C. 7 lakh
335. In which of the following state Finance Ministry D. 8 lakh
approves Metro Rail projects? E. 10 lakh
A. Madhya Pradesh Answer: C
B. Uttar Pradesh Explanation
C. Orissa Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that
D. Both a and b insurance coverage for women under the BJD’s health
E. None of these. insurance proposal has been raised to Rs 7 lakh from Rs
Answer: D 5 lakh.
Explanation 339. Name the German IT and engineering services
Finance Ministry approves Metro Rail projects in 5 cities provider acquired by HCL Technologies?
of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. A. H&D International Group
336. Where does Mesoamerican Reef located? B. H&P International Group
A. Madagaskar C. R&D International Group
B. Barcelonia D. R&P International Group
C. Andaman Nicobar E. None of these
D. Belize Answer: A
E. None of these Explanation
Answer: D HCL Technologies has acquired German IT and
Explanation engineering services provider H&D International Group.

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340. Where did Fifteenth India Australia Joint Ministerial 343. Which project receives Gold Award at the 52nd
Commission held? Skoch Summit 2018?
A. Canberra A. Swatch Barath
B. Willington B. Sagarmala
C. Sydney C. Samparth
D. Marylebone D. Namami Ganga
E. None of these E. None of these
Answer: A Answer: B
Explanation Explanation
Fifteenth India Australia Joint Ministerial Commission ‘Sagarmala’ receives Gold Award at the 52nd Skoch
held in Canberra. Summit 2018
341. Where did President inaugurated Udyam Sangam 344. What is the rank of India in the list of top 10 target
2018? countries for Web Application Attacks as bot-driven
A. Mumbai abuse and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks?
B. Chennai A. 1
C. New Delhi B. 2
D. Kolkata C. 3
E. None of these D. 4
Answer: C E. 5
Explanation Answer: D
On International MSME (Micro, Small and Medium-sized Explanation
Enterprises) Day 2018, the President of India Ram Nath India ranked fourth in the list of top 10 target countries
Kovind inaugurated the Udyam Sangam-2018 in New for Web Application Attacks as bot-driven abuse and
Delhi distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks continued to
342. How many new Swachh Iconic Places taken under rise from November 2017 till April this year, Cloud
Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission? delivery network provider Akamai Technologies said.
A. 5 345. Who break four-decade-old National record in style
B. 10 and clinch the men’s 800m title in the National inter-
C. 15 State athletics championships?
D. 20 A. Jinson Johnson
E. 25 B. Sriram Singhu2019s
Answer: B C. Saurabh Chaudhary
Explanation D. Wang Zhehao
Ten new Swachh Iconic Places taken under Phase II of E. None of these
Swachh Bharat Mission. Answer: A
Explanation
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Two-time Asian championship medallist Jinson Johnson Answer: B
gave a commanding performance to break Sriram Explanation
Singh’s four-decade-old National record in style and The Election Commission of India (EC) has requested
clinch the men’s 800m title in the National inter-State Facebook to block political advertisements during the
athletics championships. last 48 hours before elections.
346. Who set a new world record and won a gold in the 349. Which city is the world's best location to launch
10m air pistol event in the ISSF Junior World Cup in tech startups?
Germany? A. Bengaluru
A. Jinson Johnson B. Boulder
B. Sriram Singh's C. Johannesburg
C. Saurabh Chaudhary D. California
D. Wang Zhehao E. Tokyo
E. None of these Answer: B
Answer: C Explanation
Explanation Bengaluru has claimed the second spot in the list of best
Sixteen-year-old Indian shooter Saurabh Chaudhary set locations for launching tech startups, according to
a new world record and won a gold in the 10m air pistol research firm SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk. The first place
event in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany. was secured by Boulder city in the US while the third
347. What is the theme of National Statistics Day? best location was Johannesburg in South Africa.
A. ‘Quality Assurance in Official Statistics’. 350. Which of the following subject is made mandatory
B. ‘Quantity Assurance in Official Statistics’ as subject for Sanskrit students by Ayush Ministry?
C. ‘Quality Assurance in Formal Statistics’ A. Hindi
D. ‘Quantity Assurance in Formal Statistics’ B. English
E. None of these C. Sanskrit
Answer: A D. Urdu
Explanation E. None of these.
The theme of National Statistics Day is Quality Assurance Answer: C
in Official Statistics’ Explanation
348. Before how many hours The Election Commission Ayush Ministry to introduce Ayurvedic medicine as
of India (EC) has requested Facebook to block political subject for Sanskrit students
advertisements during elections? 351. Which of the following telecom company ranked
A. 24 hours India's largest telecom by revenue?
B. 48 hours A. Jio
C. 72 hours B. Airtel
D. 12 hours C. Aircel
E. 2 hours D. Idea
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E. None of these C. Johannesburg
Answer: B D. California
Explanation E. Tokyo
According to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of Answer: A
India), Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio surpass Explanation
Vodafone India as the country’s second largest operator Bengaluru has claimed the second spot in the list of best
in terms of “access service gross revenue” at INR62.2 locations for launching tech startups, according to
billion ($903 million). Market leader Bharti Airtel still in research firm SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk. The first place
No:1 with revenue of INR70.8 billion. was secured by Boulder city in the US while the third
352. Against which country European Union leaders best location was Johannesburg in South Africa.
agree to extend economic sanctions? 355. Which of the following state will be awarded for
A. Russia reducing maternal mortality under Prime Minister's Safe
B. Iran Motherhood Campaign?
C. Israel A. Rajasthan
D. USA B. Maharashtra
E. UAE C. Gujarat
Answer: A D. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation E. Orissa
EU leaders agree to extend economic sanctions against Answer: D
Russia Explanation
353. Who is appointed as non-executive part-time Madhya Pradesh will be awarded for reducing maternal
chairman of Private sector lender ICICI Bank ? mortality under Prime Minister’s Safe Motherhood
A. Girish Chandra Chaturvedi Campaign. The award ceremony will be held in New
B. Chanda Kochhar Delhi today.
C. M K Jain 356. Name the bank that extends USD 10 million loan
D. Shaker Bashu facility to Seychelles?
E. None of these A. EXIM Bank
Answer: A B. Yes Bank
Explanation C. National Housing Bank
Private sector lender ICICI Bank appointed former D. NABARD
bureaucrat Girish Chandra Chaturvedi as its non- E. None of these.
executive part-time chairman Answer: A
354. Which city is the world's 2nd best location to launch Explanation
tech startups? EXIM Bank extends USD 10 million loan facility to
A. Bengaluru Seychelles
B. Boulder
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357. Which of the following bank ties up with Kerala A. 30
Start-up Mission? B. 35
A. YES Bank C. 40
B. Axis Bank D. 45
C. SBI E. 20
D. IOB Answer: B
E. UCO Bank Explanation
Answer: A Indian real estate transparency ranked 35th globally
Explanation 361. Name the student from Hindustan Institute of
YES Bank ties up with Kerala Start-up Mission Technology and Science near Chennai built the 4cm
358. Which of the following telecom company ranked ‘cube’ satellite 'Jaihind-1S' going to launch from NASA?
India's second largest telecom by revenue? A. Harikrishan
A. Jio B. P Amarnath
B. Airtel C. G Sudhi
C. Aircel D. T Giri Prasad
D. Idea E. All of The Above
E. None of these Answer: E
Answer: A Explanation
Explanation The first-year engineering students Harikrishan, P
According to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of Amarnath, G Sudhi and T Giri Prasad from Hindustan
India), Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio surpass Institute of Technology and Science near Chennai built
Vodafone India as the country’s second largest operator the 4cm ‘cube’ satellite ‘Jaihind-1S’
in terms of “access service gross revenue” at INR62.2 362. Which of the following has partnered with GNFC
billion ($903 million). Market leader Bharti Airtel still in Ltd to implement Fertilizer Subsidy Disbursement
No:1 with revenue of INR70.8 billion. through Blockchain Technology?
359. From which country India plans to cut oil imports? A. RBI
A. USA B. NABARD
B. Iran C. NITI Aayog
C. Israel D. SEBI
D. Both a and c E. None of these
E. Both a and b Answer: C
Answer: E Explanation
Explanation NITI Aayog partners with GNFC Ltd to implement
India plans to cut oil imports from Iran amid US request. Fertilizer Subsidy Disbursement through Blockchain
360. What is the rank of India in real estate Technology
transparency?
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363. From which date Oxytocin formulations ban come B. UAE
into effect? C. USA
A. 1st July 2018 D. Italy
B. 1st Jan 2019 E. None of these
C. 1st September 2018 Answer: A
D. 1st December 2018 Explanation
E. None of these. Gujarat CM announces agriculture JWG with Israel.
Answer: A 367. By which year India will get Black Money Data from
Explanation Swiss Bank?
Oxytocin formulations ban come into effect from 1st July A. 2019
2018 B. 2020
364. Which of the following country reintroduced C. 2022
compulsory national service for all 16 year olds? D. 2021
A. British E. 2025
B. French Answer: A
C. India Explanation
D. North Korea India will get Black Money Data from Swiss Bank by 2019
E. None of these 368. Who is the new CEO of LG?
Answer: B A. Koo Kwang-mo
Explanation B. Koo Bon-moo
French government reintroduced compulsory national C. Kim Yong Gim
service for all 16 year olds D. Jim Young King
365. Name the country that withdraws its military from E. None of these
South Korean capital after 70 yrs? Answer: A
A. USA Explanation
B. French South Korea’s fourth largest conglomerate, LG has
C. India announced the appointment of Koo Kwang-mo as CEO.
D. UAE 369. Who is the new part time Chairman ICICI ?
E. None of these A. Rajesh Chaturvedi
Answer: A B. Rajnesh Sinha
Explanation C. MK Jain
USA withdraws its military from South Korean capital D. Girish Chaturvedi
after 70 yrs E. None of these
366. With which country Gujarat CM signs agriculture Answer: D
Joint Working Group? Explanation
A. Israel
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ICICI names ex IAS Girish Chaturvedi as part time
Chairman.
370. Which of the following Actress joins UNESCO to
promote safe cyberspace for kids?
A. Maduri dixit
B. Sonakshi Sinha
C. Aishwarya Rai
D. Priyanka Chopra
E. None of these
Answer: B
Explanation
Sonakshi Sinha joins UNESCO to promote safe and
secure online environment for children and help
empower our future digital citizens.
371. What is the name of App Launched by Nobel
laureate Satyarthi to track missing kids?
A. Reunion
B. Recap
C. Reunity
D. Reunite
E. None of these
Answer: D
Explanation
Nobel laureate Satyarthi launches app named ReUnite to
track missing kids
372. Who has to lead Indian Women’s Hockey team in
2018 World Cup?
A. Sunita Lakra
B. Birajani Ekka
C. Rani Rampal
D. Leelavathy Mallamada Jaya
E. None of these
Answer: C
Explanation
Rani Rampal to lead Indian Women’s Hockey team in
2018 World Cup
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