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1. Totally how many houses are sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) ?
1. 31.66 lakh
2. 30.52 lakh
3. 32.45 lakh
4. 33.33 lakh
5. 35.00 lakh
Answer 2. 30.52 lakh
Explanation :
Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) has approved the construction of additional
1.12 lakh affordable houses for urban poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), PMAY
(U). Construction of these additional houses will entail an investment of Rs 8105 crore, out of
which, Central Government will provide an assistance of Rs 1681 crore. Including these 1.12 lakh
houses, total number of houses sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) has
reached 30.52 lakh. Under PMAY(U), the government has set a target to provide houses to all
urban poor by 2022.
2. In which state, the Joint Indo-United Kingdom (UK) army training exercise 'Ajeya
Warrior 2017' was held at?
1. Gujarat
2. Bihar
3. Jharkhand
4. Sikkim
5. Rajasthan
Answer 5. Rajasthan
Explanation:
Joint Indo-United Kingdom (UK) army training exercise 'Ajeya Warrior 2017' begun at Mahajan
Field Firing Ranges, Bikaner, Rajasthan on December 1, 2017. Ajeya Warrior 2017' will be the
third joint military exercise between India and UK. First exercise was conducted in 2013 in
Belgaum, Karnataka and second exercise was conducted in 2015 in UK. In the last few year,
Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Bikaner has been developed into a world-class training node and is
being used by Indian Army for joint exercises with friendly foreign countries.
3. Which state created “WE-Hub” for women entrepreneurs?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Karnataka
3. Kerala
4. Tamil Nadu
5. Telangana
Answer 5. Telangana
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Explanation:
During the end of 3-day mega Global Entrepreneurship Summit - 2017, Telangana Minister for IT
and Industries KT Rama Rao stated that 3 initiatives for women entrepreneurs including setting up
‘We-Hub’ on the lines of T-Hub and also to create Rs 15 crore fund. CEO of NITI Aayog Amitabh
Kant along with Telangana Government announced it will back the proposed WE-Hub with funds
under the Atal Innovation Mission. Minister also informed about a plan to change in procurement
policy of the mandated 20 percent purchases from SME (small amd medium-sized enterprises)
sector.
4. In which country, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit 2017 was held
at?
1. China
2. Russia
3. Japan
4. Canada
5. Australia
Answer 2. Russia
Explanation: Union External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj visited Russian city of Sochi to
attend the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.i. SCO Summit 2017 was
held on November 30 and December 1, 2017. Discussions at the SCO Summit focused on regional
security scenario including the situation in the Gulf and Afghanistan. At the summit, India pressed
for concerted regional and global efforts to contain terrorism. Ms Sushma Swaraj also held
bilateral meetings with several leaders on the sidelines of the summit.
5. In which state, The United States Agency for International Development

(USAID) announced its first impact bond across the globe?
1. Odisha
2. Rajasthan
3. Kerala
4. Punjab
5. Bihar
Answer 2. Rajasthan
Explanation :
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced its first impact bond
across the globe by launching ‘Rajasthan Development Impact Bond’. Mark Green, administrator
of USAID stated that this aim of bond is to reduce the number of mother and baby deaths by
improving the quality of maternal care in Rajasthan’s health infrastructure.`Utkrisht Impact
Bond ‘- Utkrisht is the world’s first health impact bond, developed by partners including USAID,
Merck for Mothers, the UBS Optimus Foundation, HLFPPT and PSI.
6. Name the journalist and author who was reappointed as the Prasar Bharati Chairman?
1. Barka Dutt
2. Surya Prakash
3. Arnab Goswami
4. Madhu Trehan
5. Nidhi Razdan
Answer - 2. Surya Prakash
Explanation :
A Former journalist and author Surya Prakash has been appointed as the Chairman of public
broadcaster Prasar Bharati Board for a second consecutive term till February 2020. He has
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previously worked as the editor of Zee News, executive editor of The Pioneer newspaper, India
editor of Asia Times (a business and political daily published from Bangkok and Singapore),
political editor of the Eenadu Group of newspapers and chief of bureau at The Indian Express in
New Delhi.
7. India’s which currency note had completed its 100 years?

1. 1 Rupee note
2. 2 Rupee note
3. 5 Rupee note
4. 10 Rupee note
5. 20 Rupee note
Answer - 1. 1 Rupee note
Explanation :
India’s 1 Rupee currency note completed 100 years. First Rupee 1 note was printed in England
and was issued in India on November 30, 1917. It had an image of King George V (the then
British monarch) imprinted on the left corner. During British Rule, currency notes were being
issued in India since 1861. However, the Rupee 1 note was issued much later in 1917 to replace
the silver coin that was used as Re1 coin. This change was implemented to use silver for making
weaponry components during World War.
8. What is the theme of World AIDS Day 2017?

1. Awareness to people
2. Remove the AIDS
3. Right to Life
4. My Health ,My Right
5. No AIDS India
Answer - 4. "My Health, My Right"
Explanation :
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 every year. This day is dedicated to spreading
awareness about AIDS, which spreads due to infection from the virus called HIV. World Health
Organization has marked this day as global public health campaign. The Theme of World AIDS
Day 2017 is “My Health, My Right”. According to CDC, in 2016, an estimated 36.7 million people
worldwide were living with HIV, about 1 million people died from AIDS-related illnesses, and 1.8
million people become newly infected with HIV.
9. Name the country which was re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime
Organisation (IMO) under category B?
1. Nepal
2. Myanmar
3. Bhutan
4. Srilanka
5. India
Answer - 5. India
Explanation :
India was re-elected to Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) under category B.
In Council of IMO, Category B represents developing countries and those member countries with
the largest interests in international sea borne trade. Indian High Commissioner to the United
Kingdom, Y K Sinha represented India at the election which was conducted at IMO headquarters in
London.
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10. Who is the first Indian-American to hold press briefing aboard Air Force One?
1. Rakesh Kurana
2. Vijay Dhir
3. Raj Shah
4. Anjali Jain
5. Deepak Promoth
Answer - 3. Raj Shah
Explanation :
Raj Shah, 33 who holds a key position in the White House, has briefed reporters on board
presidential Air Force One, becoming the first Indian-American to enjoy the privilege. Mr. Shah
was accompanying Mr. Trump as he flew to Missouri to deliver a major speech on middle-class tax
relief and business tax relief. Gaggle is the term used for informal briefing by the White House
Press Secretary, which is on the record but bars reporters from videographing.
11. Who is the new CEO and Managing Director of Infosys?

1. Subra Suresh
2. Salil S. Parekh
3. Harish Chandra
4. Anil Nerode
5. Akshay Venkatesh
Answer - 2. Salil S. Parekh
Explanation :
Infosys Salil Parekh as Chief Executive Officer effective from January 2, 2018. Mr. U B Pravin Rao
will step down as the interim CEO and Managing Director effective January 2, 2018 and will
continue as Chief Operating Officer and a whole-time Director of the Company. Parekh was a
member of the Group Executive Board at French IT services company Capgemini. He has Master
of Engineering degrees in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University
and a Bachelor of Technology degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Indian Institute of
Technology, Bombay.
12. Who is the author of the English novel “TWO” ?

1. Gulmeez
2. Jemson
3. Fencer
4. Gulzar
5. Ankita
Answer - 4. Gulzar
Explanation :
Veteran lyricist Gulzar has written English novel ‘Two’ which examines the status of refugees after
the Partition.’Two’ published by HarperCollins India, was originally written in Urdu, Gulzar’s
medium of writing. It included many words and phrases in Punjabi, Saraiki and other dialects
spoken in that area of Punjab which became Pakistan after Partition
13. Who win gold medal at the World Weightlifting Championship in Anaheim, USA?
1. W. Nandini Devi
2. Vicky Bhatia
3. A K Pandiyan
4. Deepak Lather
5. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
Answer - 5. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
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Explanation :
Indian female weightlifter, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu became the first Indian in over two decades to
win a gold medal at the World Weightlifting Championship in Anaheim, USA. At the World
Weightlifting Championship in Anaheim, USA, Chanu competed in women’s 48kg. She won the
gold medal by lifting 85kg in snatch and 109kg in clean and jerk to total 194kg. This has also
become a new national record. With her lift of 85kg, Chani came second in snatch. However, she
came first in clean & jerk and in overall total. She competed against 20 other lifters. Chanu hails
from Manipur State and is currently employed with the Indian Railways.
14. Which state government launched Deen Dayal Divyangajan Sahajya Scheme?
1. Manipur
2. Mizoram
3. Jharkhand
4. West Bengal
5. Assam
Answer - 5. Assam
Explanation :
On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu
launched Deen Dayal Divyangajan Sahajya Scheme in Guwahati, Assam. Under this scheme,
every differently abled person in Assam would be entitled to a one-time grant of Rs 5000 for their
treatment. The launch function was attended by Assam Governor, Jagadish Mukhi and Assam
Chief Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal. At the launch function, Vice President Naidu praised Assam
Government for introducing ‘Pranam Act’ under which, all government employees can make
contributions from their salaries for the welfare of elderly and differently abled family members.
15. In which city of India, the first Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
was inaugurated?
1. Kolkata
2. Bangalore
3. New Delhi
4. Pune
5. Patna
Answer - 3. New Delhi
Explanation :
India's first Madame Tussauds wax museum was opened at Regal Building, Connaught Place, New
Delhi. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New Delhi is the 23rd edition of Madame Tussauds Wax
Museum. It consists of 50 lifelike figures of personalitiesrelated to history, sports, music, films,
and politics. The statues of following personalities are present: Narendra Modi, Sachin Tendulkar,
Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Asha Bhosle, Sonu Nigam, Marylin Monroe,
Lady Gaga, Will Smith, Justin Beiber, Kim Kardashian, Beyonce Knowles, Kapil Sharma, and APJ
Abdul Kalam.
16. Name the only Indian who was on Fortune’s ‘Businessperson of the Year 2017’ list.
1. Shiv Nadar
2. Azim Premji
3. Aditya Puri
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4. Lakshmi Mittal
5. Pallonji Mistry
Answer - 3. Aditya Puri
Explanation :
Aditya Puri, the Managing Director of HDFC Bank, is the only Indian on Fortune’s ‘Businessperson
of the Year 2017’ list. The Businessperson of the Year list is an annual ranking of world’s top 20
heads of companies. At the 18th position, Aditya Puri is the only head of an Indian company on
the list. Aditya Puri has been the Managing Director of HDFC Bank since its inception in 1994.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, a Taiwan-born American entrepreneur and businessman, has topped the
list. Some others who made it to the list are: Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan Chase, Marc Benioff of
Salesforce, Mary Dillion of Ulta Beauty, Francisco D’Souza of Cognizant, Mark Zuckerberg of
Facebook, Shantanu Narayen of Adobe Systems.
17. Who was elected as the mayor of Yuba city in California and has thereby become first
Sikh woman elected as mayor in the United States (US)?
1. Dorothy Richard
2. Toni Karp
3. Sherloy Franscis
4. Preet Didbal
5. Megan Barry
Answer - 4. Preet Didbal
Explanation :
Preet Didbal was elected to Yuba city council in 2014 and is currently serving as vice-mayor. She
will be sworn in as mayor on December 5, 2017. Ravi Bhalla is another Sikh Mayor in US. He was
elected as mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey in November 2017. The Sutter-Yuba region in California
is home to one of the largest Sikh communities in the country. It is estimated that US has around
500000 people who follow the Sikh faith.
18. In which country, the four-day International conference on climate change was held at?
1. Myanmar
2. Nepal
3. Bhutan
4. Srilanka
5. Indonesia
Answer - 2. Nepal
Explanation :
The four-day International conference on climate change began in Kathmandu, Nepal. The
International Conference on climate change is held to draw attention on climate change and its
adverse effects on people in the Hindu Kush mountain range. The conference is attended by more
than 300 experts from different countries of Asia including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal,
Pakistan, and Myanmar. V K Saraswat, member of India's Neeti foundation is leading the Indian
delegation in the conference. The conference 'Resilient Hindu Kush Himalaya: Developing
Solutions towards a Sustainable Future for Asia' is being organised by Nepal's Ministry for
Environment in collaboration with International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
(ICIMOD).
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19. Name the Cyclone which originated near Sri Lanka over the Bay of Bengal, moved over
the Arabian sea through Kanyakumari triggering heavy rains and high speed wind in
Lakshadweep islands?
1. Ockhi
2. Vardha
3. Neelu
4. Neelam
5. Rudhi
Answer - 1. Ockhi
Explanation :
Cyclone Ockhi, originating near Sri Lanka over the Bay of Bengal, moved over the Arabian sea
through Kanyakumari triggering heavy rains and high speed wind in Lakshadweep islands. Due to
heavy rains along with strong winds on account of Cyclone Ockhi, several trees got uprooted and
communication lines were disrupted in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and islands of Lakshadweep. Many
fishermen from Kerala and Tamil Nadu have been reported to be missing. Tamil Nadu Chief
Minister E Palaniswami has asked Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to intensify search and
rescue operation for the missing fishermen with the help of Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy.
20. Name the cricketer who became the first player to score six double centuries as
captain?
1. MS Dhoni
2. Steve Smith
3. Virat Kohli
4. Mitchell Starc
5. Joe Root
Answer - 3. Virat Kohli
Explanation :
Virat Kohli became the first player to score six double centuries as captain. Virat Kohli scored 200
off 238 balls on the second day of the ongoing Test against Sri Lanka at the Ferozshah Kotla
stadium. This record of six double centuries is a first as a captain. He has surpassed West Indies’
Brian Lara, who held the record previously with five double tons in Tests. Also Virat Kohli now
shares the record of most number (six) of double centuries for Indian in Test cricket with Sachin
Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag. He is also only the second Indian after Vinod Kambli to score
back-to-back double hundreds.
21. Name the State Government which announced that it would set up the world's first
Information Technology (IT) Campus for Persons with Disabilities (PWD)?
1. Maharashtra
2. Telangana
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Uttarkhand
5. Odisha
Answer - 2. Telangana
Explanation :
Telangana State Government announced that it would set up the world's first Information
Technology (IT) Campus for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Hyderabad. In order to set up IT
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campus for Persons with Disabilities in Hyderabad, Telangana State Government has entered into
an agreement with Vindhya E-Infomedia Private Limited. Vindhya E-Infomedia Private Limited is
considered as a pioneer in creating inclusive workspace. Majority of its 1600 employee workforce
comprises Physically Challenged, Visually Impaired and Hearing Impaired individuals. The IT
Campus for PWDs in Hyderabad will focus on creating employment opportunities for Persons With
Disabilities.
22. Where did “The UN global conference on Migration” take place?

1. Acapulco, Mexico
2. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
3. Stockholm, Sweden
4. Oslo, Norway
5. Bern, Switzerland
Answer - 2. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Explanation :
US Government under President Donald Trump has announced to withdraw from the United
Nations (UN) Migrant and Refugee Pact. Announcement in this regard came hours before the
opening of a UN global conference on Migration in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In September 2016,
193 UN member countries unanimously adopted ‘New York Declaration for Refugees and
Migrants’, a non-binding political declaration, pledging to uphold the rights of refugees, to help
them resettle and providing them access to education and jobs. This declaration was strongly
supported by the then US President Barack Obama. However, Donald Trump administration has
pulled out from this pact citing the reasons that it interferes with American sovereignty and is not
aligned to the current US immigration policies.
23. Who was appointed as the Global Goodwill Ambassador for UN Environment?
1. T P Seetharam
2. Gautam Bambawale
3. Ellie Goulding
4. Jaimini Bhagwati
5. Saurabh Kumar
Answer - 3. Ellie Goulding
Explanation :
British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding has been appointed a Global Goodwill Ambassador for UN
Environment. Ellie Goulding took up her new role as Global Goodwill Ambassador for UN
Environment in United Nations Environment Programme headquarters, at Nairobi, Kenya. She is
30 years old. She will attend the UN Environment Assembly on December 4, 2017 in Nairobi. Over
2,000 heads of state, ministers, business leaders, UN officials and civil society representatives are
gathering at the meeting to find new ways to deal with pollution. Ellie is also backing UN
Environment's Clean Seas campaign.
24. Who sworn in for a second five-year term as the president of Kenya?
1. Uhuru Kenyatta
2. Nalin Surie
3. Borongo Chege
4. Bishara Tress
5. Chausiku Juve
Answer - 1. Uhuru Kenyatta
Explanation :
Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in for a second five-year term as president of Kenya.
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Uhuru Kenyatta won a presidential election with 98 percent of the vote, held on 26 October 2017,
which was boycotted by the opposition party. He took the oath at Nairobi's Kasarani stadium. The
ceremony was attended by heads of state from across east Africa. Uhuru Kenyatta is 55 years old.
He is the son of the Kenya's founding President and a member of Kenya's largest community, the
Kikuyu
25. On which date, Indian Navy Day was celebrated all over India?
1. 4 December
2. 5 December
3. 6 December
4. 7 December
5. 8 December
Answer - 1. 4 December
Explanation :
On 4th December 2017, Indian Navy Day was celebrated all over India. Indian Navy Day is
celebrated annually on December 4 to celebrate the Indian Navy's achievements and
commemorate the sacrifices made by the personnel. On 4th December 2017, award-winning
innovations by the Indian Navy were put on display at the "Innovation Pavilion" at the Navy House
in New Delhi.The innovations by Indian Naval Ships 'Kuthar' and 'Vikramaditya', have been
selected as the winner and runner-up respectively in the 'Operational Units' category. The
innovations by the Weapons Electronic Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE) and Naval
Aircraft Yard, Kochi were selected as the winnerand runner-up respectively in the 'Shore
Establishments' category.
26. Which district of Uttar Pradesh was included in the National Capital Region (NCR),
taking the total number of districts in the NCR to 23?
1. Allahabad
2. Agra
3. Shamli
4. Jhansi
5. Kanpur
Answer - 3. Shamli
Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district was included in the National Capital Region (NCR), taking the total
number of districts in the NCR to 23. The decision to include Shamli in the NCR was taken at the
37th meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) held in New Delhi. The
meeting was chaired by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. It was attended
by Haryana Chief Minister Manoharlal Khattar, Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Minister Suresh
Kumar Khanna and Delhi Public Works Department Minister Satyendra Jain, etc. Besides Delhi,
there are at present 22 districts in the NCR - 13 of Haryana, 7 of Uttar Pradesh and 2 of
Rajasthan.
27. Which organization made an announcement in One Planet Summit, that it is about to
end the financial support for oil and gas exploration after 2019?
1. UNESCO
2. World Bank
3. UN
4. JPMorgan Chase & Co
5. Facebook
Answer - 2. World Bank
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Explanation :
The World Bank will end its financial support for oil and gas exploration within the next two years
in response to the growing threat posed by climate change, it will not finance upstream oil and
gas after 2019. The announcement was made at the One Planet Summit, convened by the French
president, Emmanuel Macron, the World Bank president, Yim Yong Kim, and the UN secretary
general, Antonio Guterres. In exceptional circumstances, World Bank said it would consider
lending for oil and gas projects in the very poorest countries but only where it helped the poor get
access to energy and the project did not conflict with commitments to reduce greenhouse gases
made in the 2015 Paris climate change accord.
28. Name the organization which releases World Social Protection Report 2017-2019?
1. World Health Organization
2. International Labour Organization
3. UNESCO
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
5. Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres
Answer - 2. International Labour Organization
Explanation :
As per data presented in International Labour Organization’s (ILO’s) World Social Protection
Report 2017-19, only 45 per cent of the global population is effectively covered by at least one
social benefit. As per this report, only 29 per cent of the global population has access to
comprehensive social security. This marks a marginal increase compared to 27 per cent in 2014-
2015. It has been recommended in the report that public spending on social protection should be
increased especially in countries of Africa and Asia and the Arab countries. Remaining 71 per cent
(5.2 billion people) are either partially protected or not protected at all.
29. In which country, the joint army training exercise “Flag4” was inaugurated?
1. Dubai
2. Qatar
3. Abu Dhabi
4. Iran
5. Iraq
Answer - 3. Abu Dhabi
Explanation :
The two-week United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States and France joint army
training exercise “Flag4”, started in Abu Dhabi. “Flag4” is a part of the effort to consolidate
multilateral relations, and to increase coordination between the UAE Armed Forces and
participating nations. It aims to increase combat efficiency, gain more field expertise, and work to
unify military concepts among participating parties.The exercise is characterized by seriousness
and integration in command and control, the application of combat strategies, unification of joint
military concepts and the implementation of all stages of professional training between ground
units.
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30. According to the Global ratings agency “Fitch”, the India’s Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) growth projection for 2017-18 has reduced to ____% from earlier 6.9 %?
1. 5.7
2. 6.7
3. 7.7
4. 8.7
5. 9.7
Answer - 2. 6.7
Explanation :
Global ratings agency Fitch has lowered the India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth
projection for 2017-18 to 6.7 per cent from earlier 6.9 per cent. This revelation was done in
Fitch's December 2017 Global Economic Outlook (GEO) released on December 4, 2017. India’s
growth in first quarter of 2017-18 stood at 5.7 percent. For second quarter, the growth improved
to 6.3 per cent. As per Fitch this rebound in growth in second quarter was weaker than expected
and thus led to lowering the annual growth forecast for 2017-18. The report has outlined that
India’s growth has been not up to the mark in recent quarters. However it may partly be
attributed to one-off factors such as demonetisation in November 2016 and rollout of Goods and
Services Tax law in July 2017.
31. Name the Indian-American who tops 2017 list of ‘50 Leading Global Thinkers’?
1. Prith Banerjee
2. Kamala Harris
3. Victor Manez
4. Thomas Kurian
5. Sathya Nadella
Answer - 2. Kamala Harris
Explanation :
Indian-American California senator Kamala Harris has topped the prestigious Foreign Policy
magazine’s 2017 list of ‘50 Leading Global Thinkers’. Kamala Harris is 53 years old. She has been
recognised for giving the Democratic Party hope in the era of President Donald Trump. She is the
daughter of an Indian mother and a Jamaican father. She is the first-ever Indian-American to be
elected to the US Senate. She is the only black woman in the Senate. South Korean President
Moon Jae-in is ranked second in the list for trying to rebuild decent democratic leadership in South
Korea. Indian-origin stand-up comedian Hasan Minhaj has also made it to the list with position
number 32.
32. Who launched the "Power of Sports to Shape the Future of Adolescents" campaign in
South Asia in Colombo?
1. MS Dhoni
2. Yuvraj Singh
3. Rahul Dravid
4. Virat Kohli
5. Hardik Pandya
Answer - 2. Yuvraj Singh
Explanation :
Yuvraj launched the "Power of Sports to Shape the Future of Adolescents" campaign in South Asia
in Colombo. Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh will be promoting the UNICEF sports initiative for
youngsters in South Asia, which will also have the ICC's (International Cricket Council) backing.
Yuvraj was joined by under-19 players from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka who
will compete in the ICC under-19 World Cup in New Zealand in January 2018. A panel discussion
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was followed by a friendly match between the players and the youth who attended the event. The
event was jointly organised by UNICEF South Asia and the ICC.
33. Which Indian state became the first state in India to have Industrial policy exclusively
for women entrepreneurs?
1. Odisha
2. Gujarat
3. Goa
4. Maharashtra
5. Bihar
Answer - 4. Maharashtra
Explanation :
Maharashtra State Cabinet approved ‘Industrial Policy for Women Entrepreneur’ with an aim to
encourage women entrepreneurs in the state. In the context of this policy, a woman or a group of
women who have financed 100% for the project and hired minimum 50% women employees will
be considered as women entrepreneurs. Under this policy, a woman entrepreneur in Maharashtra
would get financial assistance from state government in the range of Rs 15 lakh up to Rs 1 crore
for capital investment in project at the subsidized rate of interest up to 5%. For projects headed
by women entrepreneurs, electricity will be supplied at a subsidized rate of Rs 1-2 per unit instead
of Rs 7-8 per unit charges for industries. Besides, across Maharashtra Industrial Development
Corporation (MIDC) areas in the state, some portion of land will be reserved for women
industrialists. With this, Maharashtra has become the first state in India to have such policy
exclusively for women entrepreneurs.
34. In which city, the 3rd edition of the Dialogue between the NITI Aayog and the
Development Research Council (DRC) of China, the DRC- NITI Aayog Dialogue was held
at?
1. Delhi
2. Beijing
3. Shangai
4. Mumbai
5. Kolkata
Answer - 2. Beijing
Explanation :
The 3rd edition of the Dialogue between the NITI Aayog and the Development Research Council
(DRC) of China, the DRC- NITI Aayog Dialogue was held in Beijing, China. The meeting was co-
chaired by Vice Chairman NITI Aayog, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, and Mr Li Wei, President (Minister), DRC.
The Indian delegation consisted of senior officials from NITI Aayog and Ministries of New &
Renewable Energy and Food Processing. The Chinese delegation comprised of researchers and
officials from DRC and ministers from various departments. In-depth discussions were held on
sharing of experiences and best practices in the areas of Electric mobility, clean energy, Higher
education and Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The two sides agreed that the 4th NITI Aayog -
DRC Dialogue will be held in India in 2018.
35. In the RBI’s 5th Bi-Monthly Policy, which of the below given options were remained
unchanged?
1. Repo Rate
2. Reverse Repo Rate
3. Bank Rate
4. None Of These
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5. All The Above

Answer - 5. All The Above
Explanation :
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced Fifth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement for financial
year 2017-18.
Policy Repo Rate 6.00% Unchanged – since 2nd August 2017
Reverse Repo Rate 5.75% Unchanged – since 2nd August 2017
Marginal Standing Facility Rate 6.25% Unchanged – since 2nd August 2017
Bank Rate 6.25% Unchanged – since 2nd August 2017
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 4.00% Unchanged – since 9th February 2013
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 19.50% With Effect from 14th October 2017
36. Who wins Children's Peace Prize for building refugee school in Lebanon?
1. Mohamad Chatura
2. Aurora Chrishantha
3. Mohamad Diyon
4. Ranges Duminda
5. Mohamad Al Jounde
Answer - 5. Mohamad Al Jounde
Mohamad Al Jounde, a 16-year old Syrian teenager was awarded the 2017 International Children's
Peace Prize.i. Mohamad Al Jounde has been awarded for building a school and providing education
to hundreds of Syrian refugee children who fled to Lebanon to escape the conflict. At the age of
12 years, Mohamad decided to set up a school in the Bekaa Valley refugee camp in Lebanon.The
school currently has 200 students. Range of subjects from Maths to English and even photography
are taught in this school. Moaham Al Jounde was presented 2017 International Children's Peace
Prize by Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
37. Which country was banned from the 2018 Winter Games by the International Olympic
Committee (IOC) over its state-orchestrated doping programme?
1. China
2. India
3. Spain
4. Russia
5. Australia
Answer - 4. Russia
Explanation :
Russia was banned from the 2018 Winter Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
over its state-orchestrated doping programme. A report by the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA)
and two subsequent IOC investigations have confirmed that Russian athletes took part in an
elaborate drug cheating programme which peaked during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. The
IOC has also banned Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko, who was sports minister during
the Sochi Games, for life. No Russian athlete with a previous doping violation will be allowed to
compete and no official who had a leadership role at Sochi 2014 will be invited to Pyeongchang.
However clean Russian athletes will be allowed to compete under a neutral flag.
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38. Which State Government issued an ordinance rising the minimum age for liquor
consumption from 21 to 23?
1. Karnataka
2. Kerala
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Delhi
5. Odisha
Answer - 2. Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala State Government issued an ordinance raising the minimum age for liquor consumption
from 21 to 23. This ordinance seeks to make suitable amendments to Kerala’s Abkari laws. The
decision has been taken with an objective to curb the liquor consumption among youngsters.
Since 2016, when CPI-led government came to power in Kerala, it has considerably diluted state’s
liquor policy. Its predecessor, Congress-led government, followed a stringent policy inclined
towards banning liquor in phased manner. In context of this news, it is important to note that
Kerala has the second highest level of per capita liquor consumption (after Andhra Pradesh)
among all Indian States and Rs. 40000 crore revenue from liquor trade constitutes one fourth
portion of Kerala State Government’s annual revenue .
39. In which city, PM Modi inaugurated BR Ambedkar International Centre?

1. Odisha
2. New Delhi
3. Punjab
4. Haryana
5. Uttarkhand
Explanation :
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the BR Ambedkar International Centre in Janpath, New
Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also unveiled two statues of BR Ambedkar at the BR
Ambedkar International Centre. The foundation stone for the centre was laid by Prime Minister in
2015. Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot was also present
at the event.
40. Name the country recently joined International Solar Alliance?

1. Pakistan
2. Iran
3. Iraq
4. Spain
5. Australia
Answer - 5. Australia
Explanation :
Australia joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA).i. This decision was jointly announced by
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Minister for Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg
and Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop. Australia which is a world leader in the solar energy
sector will now share its expertise in solar technologies and research with other ISA member
countries. In Australia, around 17 per cent households have rooftop solar panels. It has the
highest per capita rate in the world. Decision to join ISA reiterates Australian Government's
commitment to clean energy cooperation and will help in meeting its Paris Agreement emissions
targets.
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41. Central Government has asked which Bank to enable online payments at 470 mandis
integrated with national portal of electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)?
1. ICICI bank
2. Axis bank
3. Yes bank
4. IDBI bank
5. SBI
Answer - 1. ICICI bank
Explanation :
Central Government has roped in ICICI Bank to enable online payments at 470 mandis integrated
with national portal of electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM). e-NAM was launched in
April 2016 with an aim to revolutionise agri markets by ensuring better price discovery, bringing
in transparency and fostering competition to enable farmers to get better remuneration for their
produce. Currently, payments on e-NAM are done through conventional modes via bank branches,
debit cards and net banking. ICICI Bank will enable Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and BHIM
(Bharat Interface for Money) on the e-NAM portal for making cashless payments. These modes
will provide seamless experience for making online payment of trade and services undertaken on
470 mandis integrated with the e-NAM platform. Government has set a target to connect 585
mandis with e-NAM by March 2017
42. Who recently quited as National Sports Observer for wrestling?

1. Yogeshwar Dutt
2. Ronjan Sodhi
3. Sushil Kumar
4. Sardara Singh
5. Devendra Jhajharia
Answer - 3. Sushil Kumar
Explanation :
Double Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar has quit his role as a National Sports Observer for
wrestling. Sushil Kumar is a 34-year-old wrestler. He was among 12 national observers appointed
by then Sports Minister Vijay Goel. Sushil Kumar is still active in wrestling. Recently, Mary Kom
had also resigned as the national observer for boxing after Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore
made it clear that active sportspersons will not be considered for the position.
43. In which Indian state, the naval maritime aircraft museum was inaugurated?
1. Telengana
2. Odisha
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Goa
5. Kerala
Answer - 3. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Naval Maritime Aircraft Museum in Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh Governor, ESL Narasimhan, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N
Chandrababu Naidu, Indian Navy Chief, Admiral Sunil Lanba and Union Civil Aviation Minister, P
Ashok Gajapati Raju were also present at the occasion. This museum features the maritime patrol
aircraft Tupolev-142M. Tupolev-142M is the reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft
which served the Indian Navy for almost three decades. It was decommissioned in March 2017.
Tupolive-142M, the Soviet era aircraft, had an accident-free record and served in various
operations including the Kargil war. Andhra Pradesh State government has spent Rs 10 crore over
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four months for the museum project. The museum will now be looked after by Visakhapatnam
Urban Development Authority
44. Name the Railway Station which has become the first energy-efficient 'A1 Category'
railway station in India?
1. Nampally
2. Kacheguda
3. Secunderabad
4. Dabirpura
5. Lingampalli
Answer - 2. Kacheguda
Explanation :
Kacheguda Railway Station in Hyderabad has become the first energy-efficient 'A1 Category'
railway station in India. Kacheguda Railway Station falls under the Hyderabad division of the
South Central Railway (SCR). The station attained the 100 percent energy-efficient status by
replacing 1312 conventional lights with light-emitting diode (LED) lighting, 12 air conditioners
(ACs) with energy efficient inverter type ACs and 370 ceiling fans with Brushless DC Electrical
(BLDC) motors energy-efficient fans. On account of these changes, Kacheguda Railway Station will
save about 1.76 lakh units and Rs. 14.08 lakh annually. Kacheguda is not just a historic and the
most beautiful railway station building of SCR but also one of the landmarks of Hyderabad city.
45. Which organization released the Global Education Monitoring Report 2017-18 which
expresses concern over school textbooks in many countries glorifying war and military
heroes rather than teaching peace and non-violence?
1. UNICEF
2. UNESCO
3. FAO
4. IMF
5. RBI
Answer - 2. UNESCO
Explanation :
Global Education Monitoring Report 2017-18 supported by United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), released on December 4, 2017, expresses concern over
school textbooks in many countries glorifying war and military heroes rather than teaching peace
and non-violence. As per the report, just 10% of the textbooks across the world explicitly teach
the need for conflict prevention and resolution. The report has cited examples of textbooks in
Pakistan that focus on militarism, wars with India and propagate differences between Hindus and
Muslims. Global Education Monitoring Report highlights the role of accountability in education
systems across the world, regarding achievement of the vision of UN Sustainable Development
Goal (SDG) 4: ensuring inclusive, equitable and good-quality education and lifelong learning for
all.
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46. Who was awarded the Ballon d'Or for world player of the year for the fifth time to equal
Lionel Messi’s achievement?
1. PV Sindhu
2. Virat Kohli
3. MS Dhoni
4. Cristiano Ronaldo
5. Saina Nehwal
Answer - 4. Cristiano Ronaldo
Explanation :
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has been awarded the Ballon d'Or for world player of the year for the
fifth time to equal Lionel Messi’s achievement. The award was handed out by magazine France
Football, for the second consecutive year. Ronaldo collected the trophy in a ceremony at the Eiffel
Tower in Paris, presented by former France player David Ginola on 7th December 2017. Lionel
Messi came second while Paris’ Neymar Jr, came third, Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon finished
fourth and Luka Modric came fifth. Chelsea and France midfielder N'Golo Kante was the highest
ranked Premier League player, coming eighth. Harry Kane, ranked 10th, was the only English
player to make it into the top 0.
47. India's 'first' mobile food testing laboratory will be enabled in which state?
1. Goa
2. Gujarat
3. Bihar
4. Jharkhand
5. Punjab
Answer - 1. Goa
Explanation :
India's 'first' mobile food testing laboratory, which will enable on-the-spot food safety tests to be
conducted in Goa, would be launched by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on 10th December 2017.
This is the first ever 'Food Safety on Wheel' mobile laboratory in India. The vehicle is equipped to
conduct on-the-spot tests to check the food quality. It will also check the hygiene level of water.
The results can be received within 15 minutes. The mobile laboratory costs Rs 45 lakhs. It has
been fully funded by the Central Government. The vehicle would also be used to conduct surprise
checks by the FDA for scheduled tests.
48. Which city of Kerala, has been listed in a United Nations (UN) report of 5 global cities
that have successfully tackled solid waste management?
1. Kochi
2. Thrissur
3. Alappuzha
4. Trivandrum
5. Kannur
Answer - 3. Alappuzha
Explanation :
Alappuzha, a coastal city of Kerala, has been listed in a United Nations (UN) report of 5 global
cities that have successfully tackled solid waste management. The UN Environment report lists
Alappuzha, also called Aleppey, along with cities like Osaka in Japan, Ljubljana in Slovenia,
Penang in Malaysia and Cajica in Colombia.The report has called the town’s municipality
“progressive”. A few years ago, roadsides and canals filled with stinking garbage were threatening
Alappuzha’s status as a tourist destination. After that, the municipality had set up a de-centralised
waste management system to separate biodegradable waste at the ward level.
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49. Name the first Indian to win gold at World Para Swimming Championship 2017?
1. Shikha Tandon
2. Kanchanmala
3. Kataria Shivani
4. Richa Mishra
5. Sandeep Moyal
Answer - 2. Kanchanmala
Explanation :
Nagpur's visually challenged swimmer Kanchanmala Pande became the first Indian to win the gold
medal in the World Para Swimming Championship. Kanchanmala participated in World Para
Swimming Championship 2017 and secured the top spot in 200 meters medley event in S-11
category. Kanchanmala, works with Reserve Bank of India (RBI). She was the only Indian
swimmer to qualify in the women's category. Kanchanmala hails from Amravati. She is a regular
swimmer of Aqua Sports Club, Nagpur.
50. India has been declared free from which of the following disease?
1. Infective Trachoma
2. Malaria
3. Dendu Fever
4. Jaundice
5. HIV
Answer - 1. Infective Trachoma
Explanation :
Union Health Minister J P Nadda announed that India has been declared free from infective
Trachoma. Trachoma is a contagious disease caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It
causes inflamed granulation on the inner surface of the eyelids. If left untreated, Trachoma
infection can lead to permanent blindness. Announcement in this regard was made by Mr. J P
Nadda while releasing the National Trachoma Survey Report (2014-17) in New Delhi. Mr. Nadda
outlined that India has been able to get rid of Trachoma on account of various efforts including
provision of antibiotic eye drops, availability of safe water, personal hygiene, availability of
surgical facilities for chronic Trachoma and improved environmental sanitation.
51. In which state, ‘Bodhi Parva: BIMSTEC Festival of Buddhist Heritage’ was inaugurated?
1. Sikkim
2. Assam
3. New Delhi
4. Bihar
5. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge), inaugurated ‘Bodhi Parva:
BIMSTEC Festival of Buddhist Heritage’ in New Delhi on December 08, 2017. Jeetendra Narayan
Dev, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal, and Heads of Missions of Bay of
Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) member
countries were also present at the inauguration function. India is hosting this three-day festival as
part of celebrations of 20th anniversary of BIMSTEC. ‘Bodhi Parva: BIMSTEC Festival of Buddhist
Heritage’, is expected to create awareness of BIMSTEC's rich and common heritage
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52. Name the Renowned Hindi writer, who has been chosen for 27th Vyas Samman for her
novel "Dukkham Sukkham"?
1. Mahadevi Verma
2. Mridula Garg
3. Madhur Kapila
4. Mamta Kalia
5. Neelam Saran
Answer - 4. Mamta Kalia
Explanation :
Renowned Hindi writer, Mamta Kalia has been chosen for 27th Vyas Samman for her novel
"Dukkham Sukkham". Mamta Kalia was born in 1940 in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. She has
authored 11 novels and a dozen collections of short stories. Novel "Dukkham Sukkham", for which
Ms. Kalia has been chosen for Vyas Samman was published in 2008. It is a saga of a lower
middle-class family's three generations and focuses on the transition in relations and situations of
our society. Ms Kalia has been chosen for Vyas Samman 2017 by a selection committee headed
by Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari. Mr. Tiwari is a renowned author and also the director of Sahitya
Akdemi.
53. Who were named as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) world champions?
1. Roger Federer and Andre Agassi
2. Rafael Nadal and Pat Rafter
3. Novak Djokovik and Andy Murray
4. Garbine Muguruza and Rod Laver
5. Rafael Nadal and Garbine Muguruza
Answer - 5. Rafael Nadal and Garbine Muguruza
Explanation :
Spaniards Rafael Nadal and Garbine Muguruza were named as the International Tennis Federation
(ITF) world champions. This is the first time in 19 years the awards have gone to players from the
same country. Rafael Nadal has been named the International Tennis Federation (ITF) world
champion for the third time. Garbine Muguruza won the ITF world champion award for the first
time after capturing the Wimbledon title and moving to the world number one ranking for the first
time
54. When is the International Anti-Corruption Day celebrated all over the world?
1. December 10
2. December 9
3. December 8
4. December 7
5. December 6
Answer - 2. December 9
Explanation :
Across the world, International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9th December every year. On
October 31, 2003, United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention
against Corruption and also designated 9th December as ‘International Anti-Corruption Day’.
’International Anti-Corruption Day’ is observed to create awareness of corruption and highlight the
role of United Nations Convention against Corruption in combating and preventing it. United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed that, in developing countries, funds lost
due to corruption are estimated at 10 times the amount spent by government on development
assistance. Theme for ‘International Anti-Corruption Day’ 2017 is ‘United against corruption for
development, peace and security’.
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55. Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended till ___________?

1. January 31, 2018
2. February 31, 2018
3. March 31, 2018
4. April 31, 2018
5. May 31, 2018
Answer - 3. March 31, 2018
Explanation :
the government extended the deadline for mandatory linking of PAN with Aadhaar by three
months to March 31, 2018. This is the third extension given by the government to individuals to
link the Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar. Section 139 AA (2) of the Income Tax
Act says that every person having PAN as on July 1, 2017, and eligible to obtain Aadhaar, must
intimate his Aadhaar number to the tax authorities.
56. Which state has topped preliminary rankings of Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) for
2017?
1. Punjab
2. Uttarkhand
3. Rajasthan
4. Haryana
5. Gujarat
Answer - 4. Haryana
Explanation :
Haryana has topped preliminary rankings of Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) for this year. Haryana
has topped the list by scoring 69 per cent. Haryana is followed by Telangana with a score of 68.46
per cent. Union Commerce and Industry Ministry will release the final rankings in January-
February 2018. These rankings reflect attractiveness of Indian States/Union Territories for
conducting businesses and attracting investment for businesses. 2016 all-India State/Union
Territory Ease of Doing Business Rankings were jointly topped by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
57. Who was appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
1. Sara Blakey
2. Shelia Lirio
3. Uma Shankar
4. Anita Roddick
5. Martha Stewart
Answer - 3. Uma Shankar
Explanation :
Uma Shankar has been appointed as Executive Director (ED) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Prior
to this elevation, Uma Shankar held the position of Chief General Manager (CGM) in charge of
financial inclusion and development department at RBI. Uma Shankar has been appointed as
Executive Director after Meena Hemchandra, the Executive Director in charge of RBI's supervision
department retired on November 30, 2017. Thus, Uma Shankar will most likely take charge of the
supervision department. RBI has 11 Executive Directors and each of them supervises the 34
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departments headed by Chief General Managers (CGMs).
58. In which city, India is to host its first-ever major boxing tournament for elite men and
women, ‘India Open International Boxing Tournament’?
1. Guwahati
2. Gurugram
3. New Delhi
4. Patna
5. Pune
Explanation :
India is to host its first-ever major boxing tournament for elite men and women, ‘India Open
International Boxing Tournament’, January 28 to February 1, 2018 in New Delhi. For the first time
in the history of boxing, India will field a team in the upcoming edition of World Series Boxing,
AIBA's professional league. The team will be fully supported and sponsored by BFI. Boxing
Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh revealed this last month.
59. To which Profession does Sukharanjan Sengupta belongs to?

1. Journalist
2. Researcher
3. Dancer
4. Singer
5. Athlete
Answer - 1. Journalist
Explanation :
Veteran journalist Sukharanjan Sengupta died due to old age-related health problems, in Kolkata.
Sukharanjan Sengupta was 85 years old. He underwent a heart surgery recently, and was re-
admitted to a city hospital following urine infection and went to coma. He is survived by wife, a
daughter and a son. He had worked for Bengali dailies 'Jugantar' and 'Ananda Bazar Patrika' in his
long career.
60. In which Indian city, UN Women and Facebook inaugurated ‘We The Women’ event
aimed to empower and recognise the contribution of women in our society?
1. Kolkata
2. Pune
3. Patna
4. Mumbai
5. Hyderabad
Answer -4. Mumbai
Explanation :
UN Women and Facebook inaugurated ‘We The Women’ event in Mumbai, aimed to empower and
recognise the contribution of women in our society. Famous women achievers including Union
Textile Minister, Smriti Irani, Wrestler Sakshi Malik, Cricketer Mithali Raj, Television and Film
Producer Ekta Kapoor participated in this event. This two-day event was held at Mehboob Studios
in Mumbai under the curatorship of journalist Barkha Dutt. Participants expressed their viewpoints
on various issues including sexism, gender equality and sexual harassment. The event also hosted
a flea market and food stalls showcasing food items by female chefs.
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61. Which city inaugurated the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – India
Connectivity Summit (AICS)?
1. New Delhi
2. Gurugram
3. Kochi
4. Mumbai
5. Ahmadabad
Explanation :
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – India Connectivity Summit (AICS) begun in
New Delhi on December 11, 2017. Theme of this two-day Summit is ‘Powering Digital and Physical
Linkages for Asia in the 21st Century’. The Summit aims at accelerating existing connectivity
prospects, evolving suitable policy recommendations, identifying issues of concern and developing
strategies to enhance economic, trade and industrial relations between India and ASEAN member
countries. Infrastructure, Shipping, Roadways, Digital, Energy, Finance and Aviation have been
outlined as the focus areas for this summit. Ministers including Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for
Road, Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation, Manoj Sinha, Minister of State for Communications (Independent Charge) and Gen.
V.K. Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs will be attending this Summit.
62. Which country depreciates its currency after talks with International Monetary Fund
(IMF)?
1. China
2. Myanmar
3. Afghanistan
4. Pakistan
5. India
Answer - 4. Pakistan
Explanation :
In the last week, Pakistan allowed its currency (Pakistani rupee) to depreciate after important
talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This decision was taken to ensure
materialisation of $2.5 billion worth of receipts from two international bonds launched in
November 2017. As a result, on December 8, 2017, Pakistani Rupee touched Rs. 110 against US
dollar and closed at Rs. 107 at the end of the session. First round of discussions (between
Pakistan Government and IMF) on external sector of Pakistan’s economy concluded on December
8, 2017. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will now allow Pakistani rupee’s exchange rate to adjust as
per market conditions.
63. According to Global investment bank Nomura, India’s economy will increase _____%
growth rate in 2018?
1. 7%
2. 7.9%
3. 7.6%
4. 8%
5. 7.5 %
Answer - 5. 7.5 %
Explanation :
Global investment bank Nomura has predicted India’s economy to register a 7.5 % growth rate in
2018, saying it is on the cusp of a cyclical recovery. Nomura said in the report that, the Indian
economy is on the cusp of a cyclical recovery. The government has continued to implement
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structural reforms and prudent macro policies, the benefits of which may be harder to pinpoint
right now, but over time will be positive for growth. It said higher crude oil prices and state
election results are the main risks. Given the base effects, Nomura expects the growth in the first
half of 2018to be at 7.8 %.
64. According to Cartographers surveying Antarctica, which is the tallest mountain in the
British Antarctic Territory (BAT)?
1. Mt Terror
2. Mt Erebus
3. Mt Hope
4. Mt Ellsworth
5. Mt Sidley
Answer - 3. Mt Hope
Explanation :
Cartographers surveying Antarctica have discovered that Mt Hope is the tallest mountain in the
British Antarctic Territory (BAT) at 3,239 metres above sea level. Until now, maps showed Mt
Jackson as the tallest mountain in the territory at 3,184 metres, according to researchers at
British Antarctic Survey (BAS). New satellite data reveals Mt Hope being 55 metres taller than Mt
Jackson and 377 metres higher than previously thought. Mt Hope is the highest mountain in the
British Antarctic Territory. However, Mt Vinson remains the highest mountain in Antarctica
standing at 4,892 metres.
65. By defeating Argentina, which country won gold medal in the Hockey World League
2016-17?
1. France
2. Spain
3. Poland
4. India
5. Australia
Answer - 5. Australia
Explanation :
Australia won gold in the Hockey World League 2016-17 by defeating Argentina in the finals. The
final match was held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Australia beat Argentina by 2-1.
Two goals from Austrlian side were scored by Blake Govers and Jeremy Hayward, while Agustin
Bugallo scored one goal from Argentinean side. In the bronze-medal play-off, India beat Germany
by 2-1. This match too was played in Bhubaneswar. Odisha government presented a cheque of Rs
10 lakh to each Indian player for winning this bronze medal. India has won bronze medal in
Hockey World League for the second time. Earlier it won bronze in 2014-15 season played at
Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
66. Who is the father of DNA fingerprinting in India’?

1. Mothi Singh
2. Suraendar Singh
3. Lalji Singh
4. Ankur Kay
5. Bijlir Das
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Answer - 3. Lalji Singh

Explanation :
eminent scientist and ‘father of DNA fingerprinting in India’, Lalji Singh, passed away following a
massive heart attack while he was on his way to Delhi. Lalji Singh was 70 years old. He was the
25th vice chancellor of the BHU (Banaras Hindu University). He was also the recipient of the
prestigious Padma Shri award. He was the founder of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
(CCMB), also served as its director. He was the officer-on-special-duty (OSD) at the Centre for
DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) in Hyderabad between 1995 and 1999. He also
founded Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES).
67. Name the state government which launched SAUBHAGYA Scheme, with an aim to
provide free electricity connections to poor people in the state?
1. Uttarkhand
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Punjab
4. Haryana
5. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer - 5. Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation :
The Jammu and Kashmir government launched SAUBHAGYA (Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojna) with an
aim to provide free electricity connections to poor people in the state. SAUBHAGYA, an initiative
taken by the prime minister, seeks to provide electricity to 4 crore families across India by
December 2018. Jammu & Kashmir’s Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh launched the scheme. He
said electric connections would be given to poor people, identified by the Socio Economic and
Caste Census of 2011 and others sections for Rs 500, payable in 10 installments in the bill. The
scheme also provides on-the-spot registration of applicants.
68. Which city of India is the first ‘beggar-free’ city?

1. Kolkata
2. Hyderabad
3. Amaravati
4. Kochi
5. Mumbai
Answer - 2. Hyderabad
Explanation :
Telangana Prisons Department has started a drive to turn Hyderabad into "Beggar Free" city. This
drive was first launched ahead of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit that was held in Hyderabad
from 28th – 30th November, 2017. Delegates from across the world, including United States
President, Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump attended this summit. Under this drive, Prisons
Department has started two Beggar homes, one is in Challapalli jail for female beggars and
another in Chanchalguda jail for male beggars. The Beggar Homes have all kinds of facilities
including cot, mattress, TV and pillows. Several programmes to give education and boost morale
of beggars are also being conducted at these Beggar Homes.
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69. Second UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture: Fostering

Sustainable Development, was held at ________?
1. Germany
2. Libya
3. Yemen
4. Oman
5. Iran
Answer - 4. Oman
Explanation :
Second UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture: Fostering Sustainable
Development, was held in Muscat, Oman from 11th – 12th December, 2017. This conference was
hosted by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. It was conducted within the framework of
International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. It is to be noted that United Nations
has declared 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, to highlight
tourism’s potential in transforming the world. Ways to build and strengthen partnerships between
the Tourism and Culture sectors and increasing its contribution to UN’s 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development were explored during the course of this conference. First
UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture was held in Siem Reap, Cambodia in
February 2015.
70. In which state, India's first Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) will be constituted?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Karnataka
4. Telengana
5. Kerala
Answer - 1. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
India's first Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) will be coming to Andhra Pradesh. An EMC is
designed and developed for providing facilities and amenities for manufacturing mobiles and allied
products. In 2015, the Andhra Pradesh government announced the first exclusive mobile and
electronic manufacturing cluster in the new capital, Amaravati. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
called Sri Venkateswara Mobiles and Electronics Manufacturing Hub Private Limited was formed.
Indian mobile manufacturers Celkon, Karbonn and Lava have come forward to establish their units
in the EMC. An anchor unit has been formed in the name of Seven Hills Digital Park Private
Limited for the three companies. 113.27 acres of land has been allotted for the new cluster,
through Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC).
71. Which Bollywood actor has been honoured with Mother Teresa Memorial award for
social justice 2017?
1. Amitabh Bhachan
2. Deepika Padukone
3. Anushka Sharma
4. Priyanka Chopra
5. Divyanka Tripathi
Answer - 4. Priyanka Chopra
Explanation :
Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra has been honoured with Mother Teresa Memorial award for
social justice 2017. Priyanka Chopra received the award for her contribution towards lending her
support to social causes, such as her recent visit to Syria, where she met and interacted with
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refugee children. She is also UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador and is known for supporting various
philanthropic activities. Her mother Madhu Chopra, received the award on her behalf.
72. Name the Indian who received 'Power of One' Award at UN?
1. Lakshmi Puri
2. Anil Agarwal
3. Ardeshir Godrej
4. Azim Premji
5. Baba Kalyani
Answer - 1. Lakshmi Puri
Explanation :
Six top diplomats, including India's Lakshmi Puri,have been felicitated with the inaugural Diwali
"Power of One" award at New York, for their contribution to help form a more perfect, peaceful
and secure world. The awards were presented on 11th December 2017 on the occasion of the first
anniversary of the US Postal Service's issuing of a forever Diwali stamp last year. The awardees
are Matthew Rycroft, Nawaf Salam, Indian head of the UN Women Lakshmi Puri, Maged Abdelaziz,
Ion Botnaru and Yuriy Sergeyev. The event was co-organised by the Permanent Missions of
Belarus, Georgia and India. The event was co-sponsored by nearly two dozen countries including
the US, Britain, France, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Spain, Kuwait and Algeria.
73. Which country’s satellite is Alcomsat-1?

1. Liberia
2. Algeria
3. Niger
4. S.Africa
5. Pakistan
Answer - 2. Algeria
Explanation :
China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) launched Algeria’s first telecommunications
satellite, Alcomsat-1, aboard a Long March 3B rocket. The 5,225-kilogram satellite carries a 33-
transponder payload comprised of 19 in Ku-band, 12 in Ka-band and two in L-band. CGWIC built
the satellite and provided the launch vehicle. The Algerian Space Agency (ASAL) will operate
Alcomsat-1, which has a design life of 15 years. Chinese satellite operator China Satcom assisted
with the Alcomsat-1 program, including frequency coordination, defining the system and gauging
user needs. Alcomsat-1 will support television broadcasting and broadband communications for
remote education, e-government, and other services.
74. Which state has become the first state in India to offer free e-mail address in Hindi to
its residents?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Tripura
3. Nagaland
4. Rajasthan
5. Bihar
Answer - 4. Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan has become the first state in India to offer free e-mail address in Hindi to its residents.
The facility —name@rajasthan.bharat (in Devanagari script) has been introduced by Rajasthan
government. The first e-mail ID that was created was that of the Rajasthan chief minister,
Vasundhara@rajasthan.bharat (in Devnagari). All the government personnel in Rajasthan will
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soon have an email id in Hindi too. The Hindi email ID is offered to all the Internet users. The
project has been implemented by Rajasthan IT department with partnership in form of in-sourcing
with private IT companies. Apart from people who use Hindi keyboard, the email also works for
those who use English keyboard.
75. Which country will host the 3rd annual meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?
1. Srilanka
2. India
3. Myanmar
4. China
5. Pakistan
Answer - 2. India
Explanation :
India will host the 3rd annual meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure
Investment Bank (AIIB) in Mumbai from 25th – 26th June, 2018. A memorandum of
understanding (MoU) in this regard was signed by Sameer Kumar Khare, Joint Secretary
(multilateral institutions division) in the Union Ministry of Finance and Danny Alexander, AIIB's
Vice- President and Corporate Secretary. Theme of this meeting will be 'Mobilizing Finance for
Infrastructure: Innovation and Collaboration’. This meeting will be an opportunity for India to
project itself as potential infrastructure investment destination.
76. Among 149 nations, what is the rank of on Legatum Prosperity Index – 2017?
1. 99th
2. 100th
3. 101st
4. 102nd
5. 103rd
Answer - 2. 100th
Explanation :
India has ranked 100th among 149 nations on Legatum Prosperity Index – 2017. This marks an
improvement of 4 spots as compared to 104th rank in previous year.In the individual pillar of
prosperity rankings of 2017, India performed best on Governance and Economic Quality, while it
scored lowest on the Natural Environment pillar. Among other indicators, Economic Quality pillar
also takes into consideration the proportion of the population with bank accounts. In India,
proportion of the population with bank accounts increased to 53 percent in 2014 from 35 percent
in 2011.This list is topped by Norway
77. Asian Development Outlook (ADO), Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered India’s
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for 2017-18 by _____% to _____%?
1. 0.3% to 6.7%
2. 0.4% to 6.6%
3. 0.5% to 6.5%
4. 0.6% to 6.4%
5. 0.7% to 6.3%
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Answer - 1. 0.3% to 6.7%

Explanation :
In a supplement to its Asian Development Outlook (ADO), Asian Development Bank (ADB) has
lowered India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for 2017-18 by 0.3 per cent to 6.7 per
cent. Lingering effects of demonetistion, slower than expected growth in the first half and teething
problems post Goods and Services Tax (GST) roll out have been cited as reasons for this
downward revision of growth forecast. In addition to this, growth forecast for 2018-19 has also
been lowered to 7.3 per cent from 7.4 per cent. However, on account of measures to ease
compliance for new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime and bank recapitalisation plan, ADB
expects growth for remaining part of 2017-18 to be stronger as compared to previous quarters.
78. Name the mobile payments company which has procured a license for Prepaid Payment
Instrument (PPI) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate a semi-closed loop
wallet in India?
1. GoCardless
2. Venmo
3. OBOPAY
4. PayPal
5. Stripe
Answer - 3. OBOPAY
Explanation :
Global mobile payments company, OBOPAY has procured a license for Prepaid Payment
Instrument (PPI) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate a semi-closed loop wallet in
India. On basis of this PPI license and its technology expertise, OBOPAY will now be able to solve
various digital payment related problems for its partner clients. Management of OBOPAY is also
exploring to enter into partnerships with companies in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)
lending, health and insurance payments, government subsidy disbursement, distribution and
supply chain payments and education. OBOPAY will also use the PPI license to boost the business
in its Business to Business (B2B) operations by co-branding the prepaid instrument with a partner
brand.
79. Who becomes the first Indian batsman to hit three ODI double centuries?
1. MS Dhoni
2. Virat Kohli
3. Rohit Sharma
4. Yuvaraj Singh
5. Hardik Pandya
Answer - 3. Rohit Sharma
Explanation :
Rohit Sharma hit his third double hundred in ODI cricket and remained unbeaten at 208 runs in
the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Mohali. Rohit Sharma is the only cricketer to have scored
three double centuries in ODIs. Out of the three double centuries two of them have come against
the same opponent Sri Lanka. With this, he is the first captain to score a double century and also
the first batsman to hit a third double hundred in ODI cricket.
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80. Which state Government hosted the Inclusive Finance India Summit 2017?
1. Odisha
2. Gujarat
3. Maharashtra
4.New Delhi
5. Bihar
Answer -4. New Delhi
Explanation :
14th Inclusive Finance India Summit began in New Delhi on December 11, 2017. This summit is
being held with an objective to deliberate upon strategies for achieving universal financial
inclusion in India.The two-day 14th Inclusive Finance India Summit is divided into 17 sessions. 90
leaders from across the world will be attending this event. It will offer a platform to leaders and
industry experts to debate and discuss the challenges and issues faced in furthering financial
inclusion in India. The summit witnessed the release and presentation of the Inclusive Finance
India Report. This report provides an analysis of financial inclusion progress attained during the
course of the year. A book titled 'Talking financial inclusion in liberalized India: Conversations with
Governors of the RBI', edited by Prof. MS Sriram was released on the first day of the summit.
81. Which country hosted the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO's) 11th Ministerial
Conference (MC11)?
1.Argentina
2. Australia
3. England
4. Pakistan
5. USA
Answer - 1. Argentina
Explanation :
World Trade Organisation’s (WTO's) 11th Ministerial Conference (MC11) was held in Buenos Aires,
Argentina, from 11th – 14th December 2017.WTO Ministerial Conference is a gathering of Trade
Ministers from 164 WTO member countries. The conference is held every two years.
• This conference is held to take decisions on all matters under any of the multilateral trade
agreements.
• A multi-ministry Indian delegation to this conference was led by Union Commerce and Industry
Minister, Suresh Prabhu.
India insists on permanent solution to food security issue.At the 11th Ministerial Conference of
WTO, India insisted that WTO should arrive at a permanent solution on issue of public
stockholding for food security.
82. India signs loan agreement of $250 Million with which International Organization for
SANKALP Project?
1.HSBC Holdings
2.World Bank
3.Bank of China
4.JPMorgan Chase
5.Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Answer - 2. World Bank
Explanation :
India signed Financing Agreement for International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(IBRD) loan of USD 250 million for the Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood
Promotion (SANKALP) Project. IBRD is a member institution of the World Bank Group.Objective of
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SANKALP project is to strengthen institutional mechanisms for skill development as well as to

increase access to quality and market-relevant training for the work force.Institutional
Strengthening at the National as well as State Levels for Planning, Delivering, and Monitoring
High-Quality Market-Relevant Training, Improved access to and completion of skills training for
female trainees and other disadvantaged groups, Improved Quality and Market Relevance of Skills
Development Programs and Expanding skills training through private-public partnerships (PPPs)
are the key result areas of SANKALP Project.
83. Which is the google’s first lab in Asia?

1. Google-China Lab
2. China-Google Incenter
3. AI Center for Excellence
4.Google AI China Center
5.AI Excellence Center-China
Answer - 4. Google AI China Center
Explanation :
‘Google AI China Center’ was launched by Fei-Fei Li, Google Cloud’s Chief Scientist, at the Google
Developer Days event in Shanghai, China. This is google’s first lab in Asia. Fei-Fei Li along with
Google Cloud research head Dr. Jia Li will be leading and coordinating research.The centre will be
focused on basic AI research. It will consist of a team of AI researchers in Beijing, supported by
Google China’s strong engineering teams.Besides publishing its own work, the Google AI China
Center will also support the AI research community by funding and sponsoring AI conferences and
workshops, and working closely with Chinese AI research community.
84. Who was named Asian Boxing Confederation's “Youth boxer of year 2017”?
1.Sergey Kovalev
2. Sachin Siwach
3. Terence Crawford
4. Andre Ward
5. Carl Frampton
Answer - 2. Sachin Siwach
Explanation :
World youth champion Sachin Siwach was named the Asian Boxing Confederation’s best youth
boxer of the year 2017. Sachin Siwachm claimed the Asian youth championships silver this year
besides a gold at the Youth Commonwealth Games. He polled 36.2 % votes in his category in the
online poll and clinched the first position. India also fetched the Best Asian International Technical
Official (ITO) award with Lenny D'Gama winning the online poll. Lenny D'Gama officiated at the
ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships in Puerto Princesaand also in the Asian
Women's Boxing Championships in Ho Chi Minh City. He polled 45.5 % of the total votes to claim
the award.
85. Which is the first country to which AIIB has committed over $1 bn of financing?
1. Pakistan
2. India
3. China
4. Russia
5. London
Answer - 2. India
Explanation :
Danny Alexander, Vice-President and Corporate Secretary of the Asian Infrastructure Investment
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Bank (AIIB) has stated that India is the first country where AIIB has approved more than $1
billion of financing. AIIBs has lent funding support primarily for energy, transport and broader
infrastructure projects. Currently AIIB is making efforts to mobilise private investment for
infrastructure projects across Asia. Mr. Danny Alexander also mentioned that AIIB is keen to
support India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Mumbai Metro Project. It
is to be noted that, last week, AIIB announced funding support for Part 6 of the Bangalore Metro
project.
86. Flexi-fare system was introduced by which of the below given sector?
1. Indian Government
2. Indian Railways
3. Indian Airways
4. Indian Roadways
5. Indian Waterways
Answer - 2. Indian Railways
Explanation :
Indian Railways has formed a six-member committee to review the flexi-fare system in premium
trains. The committee comprises Ravinder Goyal, Adviser in Niti Ayog, Meenakshi Malik, Executive
Director for Revenue Management in Air India; Iti Mani, Director for Revenue, at Le Meridien,
Delhi, S Sriram, Professor of transport economics and railway board officials. Mandate of this
committee is to evaluate all options and recommend the best option keeping in mind, cost-
effectiveness from passengers’ perspective and optimisation from railways' perspective. Post
implementation of flexi-fare system, railways lost several passengers as berths remained vacant.
This committee has also been asked to explore scope for rolling out loyalty benefit programme for
passengers.
87. Which is the first country in the world to shut down its national broadcasts of its
frequency modulation (FM) network and switchover to digital radio?
1. Sweden
2. Finland
3. Holland
4. Spain
5. Norway
Answer - 5. Norway
Explanation :
Norway has become the first country in the world to shut down national broadcasts of its
frequency modulation (FM) network and switchover to digital radio. In Norway, transition to
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) begun in January 2017. DAB enable better sound quality and
more channels. Besides, cost of DAB is one eighth of the cost of FM radio. However, this
switchover has been done only for national radio channels of Norway. Most of the local stations
still broadcast on FM. It is expected that many other European countries, including Switzerland,
Britain and Denmark may soon switchover to DAB.
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88. Who is elected the new president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)?
1. Vishnuraj S Menon
2. Yamaha Fascino
3. Altamash Faraz
4. Viren Barman
5. Narinder Batra
Answer - 5. Narinder Batra
Explanation :
International Hockey Federation (FIH) chief Narinder Batra has been elected as president of the
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for a four-year term at its Annual General Meeting. Narinder
Batra secured 142 votes in the polls and was elected as presidentof the Indian Olympic
Association (IOA). He is 60 years old. Incumbent Secretary General Rajeev Mehta was re-elected
for his second term without any contest as he was the lone candidate for the post. Anandeshwar
Pandey was elected as treasurer. R K Anand was elected as senior vice president. The election
results will however be subject to the final decision of the Delhi High Court.
89. Which state launches India’s first social audit law?

1. Maharashtra
2. Gujarat
3. Jharkhand
4. Bihar
5. Meghalaya
Answer - 5. Meghalaya
Explanation :
Meghalaya Chief Minister, Mukul Sangma launched ‘The Meghalaya Community Participation and
Public Services Social Audit Act, 2017’. Meghalaya has thus become first state in India to
operationalise a law that integrates social audit of government programmes and schemes as part
of government practice. ‘The Meghalaya Community Participation and Public Services Social Audit
Act, 2017’ was passed in April 2017. It will be applicable to 11 departments and 21 schemes
administered by Meghalaya State Government. Social audit not only enables to bring in
corrections in the ongoing schemes but also gives people a direct say in how the money allocated
should be spent.
90. "EKUVERIN" is the military exercise between which two countries?

1. India and Maldives
2. India and Srilanka
3. India and Myanmar
4. India and Bhutan
5. India and Pakistan
Answer - 1. India and Maldives
Explanation :
India and Maldives commenced their 8th joint military exercise "EKUVERIN" in Belagavi,
Karnataka. In Maldivian language, ‘EKUVERIN’ means friends. Objective of this exercise is to
familiarise both armies with each other's operating methodology in context of counter-terrorist
operations in an urban or semi-urban region. Participants from both the sides will get an
opportunity to hone their tactical and technical skills and also to activate the Joint Operations
Centre at Belagavi. Last edition of Indo-Maldives ‘EKUVERIN’ was held in December 2016 at
Kaddhoo in the Lammu Atoll, Maldives.
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91. In which country, world's first camel hospital is inaugurated?

1. Abudhabi
2. Dubai
3. Egypt
4. Saudi Arabia
5. Somalia
Answer - 2. Dubai
Explanation :
‘Dubai Camel Hospital’, world’s first of its kind hospital for camels, opened in Dubai in last week.
This hospital has been built at a cost of $10.9 million and has state-of-the-art medical
equipments. Dubai Camel Hospital has a team of international veterinarians and can treat 20
camels at a time. It will also play a role in research and development of camel medicines. It is to
be noted that Camels are an important part of United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) heritage. Camel races
and camel beauty pageants are popular recreation activities for people of UAE. Besides, specific
Camels fetch millions of dollars at auctions.
92. The first largest project, “The Tuirial hydropower project” was inaugurated in which
state of India?
1. Mizoram
2. Manipur
3. Bihar
4. Nagaland
Answer - 1. Mizoram
Explanation :
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 60 MW Tuirial hydropower project in Aizawl,
Mizoram. Tuirial hydropower project is the first large hydropower project in Mizoram and is
expected to boost the socio-economic development of the state. The project was first cleared in
1998, by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Utility of this project will not be limited to
power generation. Water stored in reservoir (spread over an area of 45 square km) will provide
connectivity to remote villages and will also be used for development of fisheries. The project has
been built on Tuirial River. It is a central sector project, built at a cost of Rs 1302 crore. It was
executed by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation( NEEPCO) under Union Ministry of Power.
93. Which is the eighth planet discovered in the Kepler-90 system by NASA?
1. Kepler-90f
2. Kepler-90g
3. Kepler-90h
4. Kepler-90i
5. Kepler-90j
Answer - 4. Kepler-90i
Explanation :
NASA revealed the discovery of Kepler-90i planet using a Google neural network trained to
identify planets from the NASA Kepler space telescope's data. Kepler-90i is the eighth planet
discovered in the Kepler-90 system. Kepler-90 is a sun-like star located around 2,545 light-years
from us. NASA's Kepler was launched in 2009 on a mission to seek out exoplanets and it has since
gathered evidence of planets that may be able to host alien life. So far, scientists have confirmed
around 2,500 exoplanets, with 30 of those potentially being Earth-like planets located within their
stars' habitable zones where liquid water could exist.
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94. Which country hosted the first International Wheelchair Cricket Tournament?
1. Bhutan
2. Myanmar
3. Srilanka
4. Nepal
5. China
Answer - 4. Nepal
Explanation :
The first ever International Wheelchair Cricket Tournament was organised in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The International Wheelchair Cricket Tournament has participation of teams from Nepal, India and
Bangladesh. Bangladesh is supported by the Sushil Koirala Memorial Foundation and technical
assistance from the Kathmandu Cricket Training Center. The Wheel Chair competition concluded
on 16th December 2017. The final match was between Nepal and Bangladesh.
95. Who is the author of the book "Poeatry"?

1. Angela Fisher
2. Galen Rowell
3. Henri Carter
4. Tom Carter
5. Vikas Khanna
Answer - 5. Vikas Khanna
Explanation :
Vikas Khanna launched his coffee table book "Poeatry" at the Times Litfest in Mumbai. The book
Poeatry is a collection of over 100 poems related to food and life. It introduces Vikas Khanna as a
poet. It is conceptualised and designed by Kumar Chiplunkar and his team at Chap & Chapette, a
design house based in New Delhi. Chap & Chapette specialises in design for luxury, coffee table
books and other designs.
96. Which city of India hosted the Global Partnership Summit 2017?
1. Kolkata
2. Trivandrum
3. Chennai
4. Mumbai
5. New Delhi
Explanation :
Global Partnership Summit (GPS) 2017 was held in New Delhi from 11th to 14th December 2017.
The Summit was organised by India Center Foundation (ICF). ICF is a not for profit and non-
governmental organisation working to bring about socio-economic development in India. The
Global Partnership Summit (GPS) has evolved from the India Japan Global Partnership (IJGP)
initiative. GPS serves as a platform for global partners to share knowledge, expertise and
experience for creating a development model which focuses on empowerment and sustainability.
Discussions at GPS 2017 focused on several areas including clean energy, infrastructure and
logistics, healthcare, energy, tourism, agro economy, art and culture, banking and finance,
information communication technology and education and skill development. Around 3000
delegates and over 200 speakers including top business leaders, think tanks, policy makers, social
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change catalysts, youth leaders and academicians attended this summit.
97. Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore announced a sports tie-up between
Lakshmi Bai University of Physical Education and a sports university of which country?
1. Russia
2. Japan
3. Canada
4. USA
5. Australia
Answer - 2. Japan
Explanation :
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore announced a sports tie-up between Lakshmi Bai
University of Physical Education and a Japanese university. This tie-up was announced by
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore at the commemorative ceremony of the Japan-India sports exchange
programme. During the ceremony a judo demonstration was showcased by Japanese Olympic
medallists Masashi Nishiyama and Misato Nakamuro.
98. Which State Government has planned to set up a research institute for the study of the
'Bhagavad Gita'?
1. Gujarat
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Uttarkhand
5. Punjab
Answer - 2. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh State Government will soon set up a research institute for the study of the
'Bhagavad Gita' in Mathura. Setting up of Gita Research Institute has been proposed by Uttar
Pradesh’s Minister for Religious Works and Culture, Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary. Annoucement in
this regard was made by Mr. Chaudhary at 144th anniversary celebration of the Government
Museum, Mathura. Mr. Chaudhary has mentioned that this institute is being set up for research on
Gayan (singing), Nratya (dance) and Vadan (the art of music) of the Krishna age.
99. Name the country which opened its first museum dedicated to Monir Shahroudy
Farmanfarmaian, a solo female artist who has garnered widespread international
attention during decades of exile?
1. Iraq
2. Pakistan
3. UAE
4. Iran
5. Dubai
Answer - 4. Iran
Explanation :
Iran opened its first museum dedicated to Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, a solo female artist
who has garnered widespread international attention during decades of exile. ‘Monir Museum’,
which opened in Tehran, displays 51 works, including her signature mirror mosaics, reverse glass
paintings inspired by geometric patterns and abstract monotypes. This museum is being managed
by Tehran University. Many of Monir’s works were confiscated and destroyed after the 1979
Islamic Revolution in Iran. Monir has spent most of her career in the US. She permanently
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returned to Iran in 2004.
100. Which company had partnered with UNESCO to launch 360-degree video and Virtual
Reality (VR) content of Sun Temple in Konark and Taj Mahal?
1. Nokia
2. Amazon
3. Samsung India
4. Flipkart
5. Reliance
Answer - 3. Samsung India
Explanation :
Samsung India has partnered with UNESCO MGIEP (Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for
Peace and Sustainable Development) to launch 360-degree video and Virtual Reality (VR) content
of Sun Temple in Konark and Taj Mahal. Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha and Taj Mahal in Agra,
Uttar Pradesh are Indian heritage sites inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. First 360-
degree video and VR content on the Sun Temple was unveiled on December 16, 2017 at the
Transforming Education Conference for Humanity (TECH) 2017 in Visakhapatnam. TECH 2017 was
organized by UNESCO MGIEP. The video was unveiled at a specially set up Samsung Smart Class
at TECH 2017 venue. This partnership is aimed to provide experiential educational content to
urban as well as rural students across India.
101. Name the billionaire businessman, who was appointed the new Prime Minister of
Czech?
1. Macky Sall
2. Aleksandar Vucic
3. Andrej Babis
4. James Michel
5. Ernest Bai Koroma
Answer - 3. Andrej Babis
Explanation :
Billionaire businessman Andrej Babis was appointed Czech prime minister. Andrej Babis’s ANO
party won 29.6 percent of the vote, nearly three times the support won by second-placed center-
right Civic Democrats in October 2017 election. In a ceremony on 13th December 2017, President
Milos Zeman appointed Andrej Babis as Czech prime minister. Andrej Babis set up ANO party in
2011 as a protest movement when mainstream parties were involved in corruption scandals.
102. Eastern India's first compressed natural gas (CNG) station was inaugurated in which
state to supply CNG to vehicles?
1. Bihar
2. Jharkhand
3. Odisha
4. West Bengal
5. Sikkim
Answer - 3. Odisha
Explanation :
Union Petroleum Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated Eastern India's first compressed
natural gas (CNG) stations in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to supply CNG to vehicles. The two CNG
stations are located at Chandrasekharpur and Patia area in Bhubaneswar. These stations were
part of Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL’s) Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga and City Gas Distribution
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(CGD) projects in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Mr. Pradhan announced that in a bid to promote the
use of CNG, Government is planning to build 15 similar CNG stations in Bhubaneswar and 10
others in Cuttack in a phased manner. In order to use CNG, an owner has to convert his/her
scooter/auto rickshaw into CNG mode by spending Rs 15500. Bank of Maharashtra is providing an
interest-free loan for this purpose.
103. India is in which position as a producer of horticultural crops and fruits in World?
1. First
2. Second
3. Third
4. Fourth
5. Fifth
Answer - 2. Second
Explanation :
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh has announced that India is
the second largest producer (after China) of horticultural crops and fruits in the world.
Announcement in this regard was made by Mr. Singh at the World Orange Day 2017 event in
Nagpur on December 17, 2017. In India, production of 30 crore metric ton horticulture crops on
2.5 crore hectare land is expected for the year 2016-17. Union Agriculture Ministry is
implementing Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture across India to promote
orchards that not only help in maintaining nutrient security and providing employment but also
help in conserving the environment. Besides, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is
implementing All India Coordinated Fruits Crop Research Project in 10 centres of 8 states viz.
Punjab, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Arunachal
Pradesh.
104. Who will be honoured with the Moortidevi Award for the year 2017?
1. Radhakrishnan
2. Vishwanath Tripathi
3. Joy Goswami
4. Vyomkesh Darvesh
5. Veerendra M
Answer - 3. Joy Goswami
Explanation :
Bengali poet Joy Goswami will be honoured with the Moortidevi Award for the year 2017. The
selection committee was headed by poet and scholar Satya Vrat Shastri. It was unanimously
decided to award Joy Goswami for his poetry collection named 'Du Dondo Phowara Matro'. The
Moortidevi annual award is given for an expressive and perceptive work which highlights human
values written in any Indian languages or English. The Moortidevi Award consists of a Saraswati
Statue, a Citation Plaque and cash award of Rs 4 lakh. It is the first time the Moortidevi Award is
given to a Bengali poet.
105. Which country’s women cricket team has won the BBC Team of the Year Award 2017?
1. South Africa
2. England
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3. Australia
4. India
5. Argentina
Answer - 2. England
Explanation :
England’s women cricket team has won the BBC Team of the Year Award 2017. The England’s
women cricket team has won the BBC Team of the year award after it won against India in the
World Cup
106. Who is the French sailor who has broken the record for sailing around the world alone
by circumnavigating the world in 42 days and 16 hours?
1. François Aregnaudeau
2. Marcel Bardiaux
3. Francois Gabart
4. Augustin Rousseau
5. Marcel Bardiaux
Answer - 3. Francois Gabart
Explanation :
Francois Gabart, a French sailor, has broken the record for sailing around the world alone by
circumnavigating the world in 42 days and 16 hours. Francois Gabart’s new record is more than 6
days faster than the previous record, created by France’s Thomas Coville in 2016. Francois Gabart
reached the finish line near Ouessant island, near France's western coast, on his trimaran (boat)
named Macif on 17th December 2017. The organisers tracked his journey through satellite. The
race time was announced by an observer from the World Sailing Speed Council. Francois Gabart is
34 years old and an engineer by profession.
107. Which Profession do Keely Smith belongs to?

1. Dancer
2. Singer
3. Writer
4. Researcher
5. Athlete
Answer - 2. Singer
Explanation :
Keely Smith, a pop and jazz singer, died due to heart failure in Palm Springs, California, US. Keely
Smith was 89 years old. She was known for her solo jazz songs and her musical partnership with
Louis Prima. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 9, 1928. As a teenager she started
singing with Louis Prima's band. In 1953, she married Louis Prima and together they won a
Grammy Award in 1959 for their hit song "That Old Black Magic".
108. Which party has won Gujarat legislative assembly elections for the sixth straight time?
1.Swatantra Party
2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
3.Praja Socialist Party(PSP)
4.Indian National Congress (Organisation)(NCO)
5.Rashtriya Janata Party(RJP)
Answer - 2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Explanation :
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won Gujarat legislative assembly elections for the sixth straight
time despite a strong challenge from Rahul Gandhi-led Congress.
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Assembly elections were held in Gujarat in two phases – on December 9, 2017 and December 14,
2017. BJP has been in power in Gujarat since 1995. It is the home state of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi. However, BJP’s victory margin in this election reduced considerably. In 182-
member Gujarat assembly, BJP won 99 seats. This marks a loss of 16 seats as compared to 2012
elections. Congress won 77 seats in this election, gaining 16 seats as compared to 2012 elections.
Swatantra Party, Praja Socialist Party(PSP), Indian National Congress (Organisation)(NCO), Janata
Party, Janata Dal, Janata Dal (Gujarat)(JDG) and Rashtriya Janata Party(RJP).
109. Which state government got clearance for Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme
(KLIS)?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3.Telangana
4. Odisha
5. Karnataka
Answer - 3. Telangana
Explanation :
Telangana State Government’s Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) has got environment
clearance from Union Ministry of Environment and Forest. However, the clearance came along
with certain conditions.The executing authorities will have to report micro-climatic change
conditions in the project area during construction/post-construction period at regular intervals.For
preparing plans for greenbelt development and reservoir rim treatment, the executing authorities
will have to consult state forest department.Besides, there are other conditions related to disposal
of solid waste, compensation for land acquisition and rehabilitation and resettlement.The
environmental clearance for this project was given after conducting public hearings in 15 districts
in Telangana and one in Maharashtra.
110. Which country will host a mini-ministerial meeting of 40 WTO (World Trade
Organisation) members?
1. China
2. India
3. Russia
4. Japan
5. Pakistan
Answer - 2. India
Explanation :
Suresh Prabhu, Commerce and Industry Minister, announced that India will host a mini-ministerial
meeting of 40 WTO (World Trade Organisation) members in February 2018. The aim of this mini-
ministerial meeting is that the WTO should also focus on relevant issues of today’s world. In the
meeting support for food security and other issues will be discussed. India has been bringing up
agricultural issues at the WTO. It also opposes the practice of bringing issues to WTO which are
not directly linked to trade. The 11th WTO meet collapsed recently in Buenos Aires. It ended
without any ministerial declaration or outcome.
111. Who was crowned ‘Miss India USA 2017’ at the pageant held at Royal Alberts Palace in
Edison, New Jersey?
1.Richa Gangopadhyay
2. Shree Saini
3.Monica Gill Marok
4.Pranathy Sharma
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5.Karina Kohli
Answer - 2. Shree Saini
Explanation :
Shree Saini was crowned ‘Miss India USA 2017’ at the pageant held at Royal Alberts Palace in
Edison, New Jersey.Shree Saini is a resident of Washington state. She is 21 years old. She is a
student at the University of Washington and an anti-bullying activist. First runner up for this title
was Prachi Singh from Connecticut. Second runner-up was Fareena from North Carolina.Kavita
Malhotra Pattani, a cancer surgeon from Florida was named Mrs India USA 2017. Swapna Mannam
from New Jersey was declared Miss Teen India USA 2017.This pageant was started by New York-
based Indian Americans Dharmatma Saran and Neelam Saran 36 years ago.
112. Apple appointed whom, as the head of sales for its operations in India?
1. V R Kingaonkar
2. Pratap Kumar Ray
3. P. Jyothimani
4. Dalip Singh
5. Michel Coulomb
Answer - 5. Michel Coulomb
Explanation :
Apple has appointed Michel Coulomb as the head of sales for its operations in India. Michel
Coulomb replaces Sanjay Kaul as Apple’s head of sales for India. Sanjay Kaul had resigned from
the position. Michel Coulomb has held various positions in Apple since 2003. His recent
designation was Managing Director (South Asia). He is a French national. He has also headed
Apple's operations in Middle East, Tukey and Africa.
113. Which country became the overall champions andwon the “Best Team Award” at the
fifth International Sven Lange Memorial Tournament, Schwerin, Germany?
1. Russia
2. China
3. Argentina
4. India
5. Japan
Answer - 4. India
Explanation :
Indian junior boxers won 6 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze medal and finished as overall champions at
the fifth International Sven Lange Memorial Tournament, Schwerin, Germany.
i. Gold medallists: Bhavesh Kattamani, Vijeydeep, Akshay, IshPannu, LakshayChahar, Vinit.
ii. Silver Medallists: Anil (48kg), Swapnil Shinde (50kg), Aman (54kg) and Satender.
iii. Bronze Medallist: Aakash (66kg).
iv. The Indian team won the ‘Best Team’ of the tournament award. Also, Bhavesh Kattamani
(52kg) who won a gold medal, was awarded the ‘best boxer trophy’.
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114. What is the scheme proposed by NITI Aayog for saving jobs from automation?
1. Antyodaya Anna Yojana
2. Stand up India
3. Transforming India
4. UJJWALA
5. Labour Utilisation Fund
Answer - 5. Labour Utilisation Fund
Explanation :
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, Rajiv Kumar has stated that Central Government should consider
setting up a labour utilisation fund in order to handle the challenge of growing redundancy of low-
skilled labour in India with increase of automation and advent of artificial intelligence. The fund
should be used for improving skills of workforce and increase its cost competitiveness. This will
encourage businesses to hire more such human resource. This should be done by imparting
relevant training. Besides, the fund can also be utilised for paying provident fund contribution and
for covering the health costs of low-skilled workforce. NITI Aayog has suggested that Government
should focus on employment generation in labour-intensive sectors like construction, housing,
exports, garments, tourism and education.
115. Under Mega Food Park Scheme, how many food parks are set up across India?
1. 40
2. 41
3. 42
4. 43
5. 44
Answer - 3. 42
Explanation :
Central Government has sanctioned 42 Mega Food Parks (MFPs) to be set up across India under
Mega Food Park Scheme. Objective of the Mega Food Park scheme, administered by Union
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, is to provide a mechanism for linking agricultural
production to the market by bringing together farmers, food processors and retailers. Besides, it
also aims to reduce post-harvest losses of horticulture & non-horticulture produce and providing
remunerative price to farmers for their produce. Under this scheme, Union Ministry of Food
processing provides financial assistance in the form of grant-in-aid in the range of 35-50%
(depending on area) for storage and transport infrastructure and 50-75% for value addition and
processing infrastructure. Currently, 9 MFPs are functional. Out of 42 MFPs that have been
sanctioned, 36 have been accorded Final Approval and another 2 have been accorded In-Principle
Approval.
116. Asia Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA) along with
Organization organised an international forum on "Role of Rural and Agricultural
Finance to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals”?
1. RBI
2. SEBI
3. NABARD
4. IMO
5. CBI
Answer - 3. NABARD
Explanation :
Arun Jaitley, Union Finance Minsiter, stated that the Central Government was committed to
improve the purchasing power of farming community. Arun Jaitley said that, the Central
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Government had been assisting agricultural activities in India through low-cost credit, crop
insurance, rural connectivity and sanitation programmes for rural India. Arun Jaitley made this
statement while he was addressing an international forum on "Role of Rural and Agricultural
Finance to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals". The forum was organised by NABARD
(National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) and Asia Pacific Rural and Agricultural
Credit Association (APRACA).
117. Indian Navy along with which country’s Navy has completed the 2nd phase of the joint
oceanographic survey conducted off the South Western Coast of Sri Lanka?
1. Bhutan
2. Myanmar
3. Maldives
4. Srilanka
5. Iran
Answer - 4. Srilanka
Explanation :
The Indian and Sri Lankan navies completed the 2nd phase of the joint oceanographic survey
conducted off the South Western Coast of Sri Lanka. On 19th December 2017, sheet containing
soundings from the survey was handed over to the Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy, Vice
Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe by the Commanding Officer of INS Sutlej, Captain Tribhuvan Singh.
The 2nd phase of the Joint Oceanographic Survey started on 26 October 2017. Indian Naval Ship
(INS) Sutlej went to Sri Lanka for this survey. The joint oceanographic survey’s aim was to update
all the navigational charts covering the south Sri Lankan waters with the latest hydrographic data.
The 3rd phase of the joint oceanographic survey has been scheduled for 2018 from Great Basses
to Sangamankanda in Sri Lanka.
118. Which team is the first-ever T10 Cricket League champions at Sharjah Cricket Stadium,
in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates?
1. Kerala Kings
2. Maratha Arabians
3. Pakhtoons
4. Punjabi Legends
5. Bengal Tigers
Answer - 1. Kerala Kings
Explanation :
Kerala Kings became the first-ever T10 Cricket League champion at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, in
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Kerala Kings won the final match of first T10 League against
Punjabi Legends by 8 wickets. Kerala Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first. Kerala Kings
finished the match while 12 balls were remaining. Kerala Kings’ Eoin Morgan was awarded Man of
the Match and Spirit of the Match and Beyond Boundaries awards. Man of the Tournament was
awarded to Luke Ronchi of Punjabi Legends.
119. When is International Human Solidarity Day observed all over the world?
1. December 18
2. December 19
3. December 20
4. December 21
5. December 22
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Explanation :
On 20th December 2017, International Human Solidarity Day was observed all over the world.
The UN General Assembly declared 20th December as International Human Solidarity Day to
promote solidarity and the spirit of sharing. To promote solidarity, World Solidarity Fund was
established. This was created in a move to eradicate poverty. International Human Solidarity Day
is celebrated to highlight unity in diversity, raise awareness on solidarity, respect commitments to
international agreements, etc.
120. What is the project launched for Financial Inclusion of Rural Population?
1.Udisha
2.Swabhiman
3. AMRUT
4. INSPIRE
5. DARPAN
Answer - 5. DARPAN
Explanation :
Union Minister of Communications, Manoj Sinha launched DARPAN – “Digital Advancement of
Rural Post Office for A New India”. DARPAN project will be implemented with financial outlay of
Rs. 1400 Crore. Under the project, each Branch Postmaster (BPM) will be provided a low power
technology solution that will enable each of approximately 1.29 Lakhs Branch Post Offices (BOs)
to enhance the quality of services being offered to rural customers across all the states of India.
Till date, 43171 Branch Post Offices have migrated under the “DARPAN” Government has set a
target to complete the project by March 2018. The ensuing Information Technology (IT)
modernisation will enable BOs not only to improve mail operations processes by allowing for
automated booking and delivery of accountable article but will also lead to an increase in financial
remittances, savings accounts, Rural Postal Life Insurance and increased revenue through retail
post business.
121. In which State the India’s first design university ‘World University of Design’ is
opened?
1. Punjab
2. Kerala
3. Haryana
4. Gujarat
5. Odisha
Answer - 3. Haryana
Explanation :
World University of Deisgn (WUD), India's first and only Design University opened its campus at
Sonipat, Haryana. The World University of Design is promoted by Om Parkash Bansal Educational
and Social Welfare Trust of Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab. WUD offers 23 specialized UG and PG
programs in various fields like Design, Fashion, Communication, Visual Arts, Design and Retail
Management, and Architecture. It follows a special curriculum that encourages research, academic
excellence, industry preparedness and social innovation. It is the first university in India dedicated
to education in the creative domain. It has a well-facilitated residential campus.
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122. 'Naseem Al Bahr' or 'Sea Breeze' exercise was conducted between which two
countries?
1. India and Oman
2. India and Saudi Arabia
3. India and Iran
4. India and Iraq
5. India and Dubai
Answer - 1. India and Oman
Explanation :
The 11th edition of 'Naseem Al Bahr' or 'Sea Breeze' exercise was conducted off the coast of
Oman. Naseem Al Bahr is a biennial exercise. This was started in 1993. Indian ships reached
Muscat on 16th December 2017. Indian Naval ships - INS Trikand and INS Teg participated in the
exercise. P8I – a versatile, long-range maritime aircraft also participated from Indian Navy. From
Royal Navy of Oman - Al Rasikh, Khassab, Al Mubashir and Al Bushra ships participated in the
exercise. In 1953, Indo-Oman Treaty of Friendship, Navigation and Commerce was signed
between Indian and Oman. This led to bilateral relations between both the countries. This was the
first treaty signed between India and an Arab country.
123. Who received Sahitya Akademi award for 2017?

1. Mamang Dai
2. Ramesh Kuntal Megh
3. Richardson Metha
4. 1&2
5. 2&3
Answer - 4. 1&2
Explanation :
Authors Mamang Dai and Ramesh Kuntal Megh were announced Sahitya Akademi award winners
for 2017. The Sahitya Akademi has announced its annual Sahitya Akademi Awards 2017 in 24
languages.Mamang Dai has been awarded Sahitya Akademi award for his novel, The Black Hill, in
English. Ramesh Kuntal Megh has been awarded for his literary criticism Vishw Mithak Sarit Sagar,
in Hindi. The award consists of a copper-plaque, a shawl and a cheque of Rs 1 lakh. The awards
will be handed over at a function on February 12, 2018.
124. Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Sujay’ was commissioned in which Indian coastal
state?
1. Goa
2. Odisha
3. Gujarat
4. Maharashtra
5. Bihar
Answer - 1. Goa
Explanation :
Director General of Indian Coast Guard, Rajendra Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship
(ICGS) ‘Sujay’ in Goa. In Hindi, ‘Sujay’ mean ‘Great Victory’. ICGS ‘Sujay’ is an Offshore Patrol
Vessel (OPV) that has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Ltd. 105-meter long
ICGS ‘Sujay’ is equipped with 30mm CRN 91 Naval Gun, Integrated Machinery Control System
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(IMCS), Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and state-of-the-art Power Management System (PMS).It
can carry one twin engine Light Helicopter and five high speed boats. Initially, the ship will be
deployed for exclusive economic zone (EEZ) surveillance. It can also be used for search/rescue
operations as well as in operations to contain oil spill at sea.
125. What is the fund value, Indian Government has given for the development assistance
for Rakhine State of Myanmar?
1. $20 million
2. $25 million
3. $30 million
4. $35 million
5. $50 million
Answer - 2. $25 million
Explanation :
India has announced a grant of $25 million as development assistance for Rakhine State of
Myanmar. India’s External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar mentioned the amount
will be spent over a period of five years. This development assistance would be utilized to restore
normalcy in the Rakhine state. Thousands of Rohingya Muslims recently fled from Rakhine state
after facing violence targeted on them.
126. In a bid to boost inflows of foreign funds in India, Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI) has raised the investment limit for foreign portfolio investors (FPI) in
central government securities to over Rs ______ crore?
1. Rs. 151000 Crore
2. Rs. 161000 Crore
3. Rs. 171000 Crore
4. Rs. 181000 Crore
5. Rs. 191000 Crore
Answer - 5. Rs. 191000 Crore
Explanation :
In a bid to boost inflows of foreign funds in India, Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI)has raised the investment limit for foreign portfolio investors (FPI) in central government
securities to over Rs 191000 crore. This new limit will come into effect from January 1, 2018.
Current investment limit for FPIs in central government securities is Rs 189700 crore. Besides, for
sovereign wealth funds, multilateral financial agencies, foreign insurance funds, pension funds and
foreign central banks, which are categorised as long-term FPIs, the investment limit in central
government bonds has been raised to Rs 65100 crore from the existing Rs 60300 crore.
Investment limit in state development loans (SDL) has also been raised to Rs 31500 crore and Rs
13600 crore for FPIs and long-term FPIs respectively.
127. Who has taken charge as Director General of National Cadet Corps (NCC)?
1. V R Jyothsna
2. H Swaminathan
3. R Agarwal
4. R Mohan Roy
5. B S Sahrawat
Answer - 5. B S Sahrawat
Explanation :
Lieutenant General B S Sahrawat has taken charge as Director General of National Cadet Corps
(NCC). Lieutenant General B S Sahrawat is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy,
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Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. He has a Masters degree in Management
Studies from Osmania University, Hyderabad and M Phil from Madras University. He has
completed his PhD in ‘Human Capital Management in Army’. He also bags a Sena Medal.
128. Which Indian State will host the 2018 Hockey World Cup?
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Telangana
3. Karnataka
4. Kerala
5. Odisha
Answer - 5. Odisha
Explanation :
India's Raghu Prasad and Javed Shaikh were selected in the panel of umpires for 2018 Hockey
World Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar, from November 28 to December 16, 2018. The
International Hockey Federation (FIH)has announced that 25 officials from 19 countries from all 5
continents will officiate the 2018 Hockey World Cup. Francisco Vazquez of Spain, Martin Madden of
Scotland and Simon Taylor of New Zealand have been appointed as Golden Whistle umpires of
2018 Hockey World Cup. Philip Schellekens of Netherlands and Minka Woolley of Australia have
been appointed as umpire managers.
129. In which state, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducted a
State-level mock exercise on earthquake?
1. Jammu Kashmir
2. Bihar
3. Punjab
4. Haryana
5. Maharashtra
Answer - 4. Haryana
Explanation :
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducted a State-level mock exercise on
earthquake in Haryana. NDMA conducted this exercise in collaboration with the Haryana State
Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Objective behind conducting this exercise was to assess
Haryana State administration’s preparedness and evaluating the response mechanism in a
disaster situation. The exercise was carried out as a response to simulated earthquake measuring
6.8 on the Richter Scale, having epicentre at West of Gurugram along the Jaipur Ridge and the
Sohna Fault line. It is to be noted that Haryana is vulnerable to huge damage due to earthquake
owing to its proximity with Himalayan foothills, which itself is an earthquake prone area.
130. Which country has been selected as Chair for the Ad Hoc Committee on Review &
Reforms (AHCRR) to reform the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)?
1. Canada
2. India
3. Australia
4. Argentina
5. Sweden
Answer - 2. India
Explanation :
India has been selected as Chair for the Ad Hoc Committee on Review & Reforms (AHCRR) to
reform the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).India’s selection was announced at
Kimberley process (KP) Plenary Session held in Brisbane, Australia from 9th - 14th December,
2017. From the Indian side, a delegation led by Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce,
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comprising Government officials and representatives of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council
(GJEPC) attended this session. In the last KP plenary session held in Dubai in November, 2016,
India was appointed as the Kimberly Process (KP) Vice Chair for 2018 & Chair for 2019. European
Union (EU) will be the KP Chair for 2018.
131. Who was appointed the new Executive Director of United Nations Childrens' Fund
(UNICEF)?
1. David Aster
2. Louis Bloom
3. Ashton Jones
4. Henrietta Fore
5. Luis Taruc
Answer -4. Henrietta Fore
Explanation :
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has appointed Henrietta Fore, a former
head of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the new Executive Director of
United Nations Childrens' Fund (UNICEF). Henrietta Fore was the first woman to be appointed
Administrator of the US Agency for International Development. She held this position from 2006-
2009. Currently, she is the CEO of Holsman International, a manufacturing and investment
company. She will assume charge as seventh Executive Director of UNICEF on January 1, 2018.
Current Executive Director of UNICEF is Anthony Lake. UNICEF is a member of the United Nations
Development Group and works for providing humanitarian and developmental assistance to
children and mothers in developing countries.
132. Who is the first person to fly in space without tethers?

1. Darren Wilson
2. Steven W Hawkins
3. Salil Shetty
4. Bruce Mc Candless
5. Darfur Mc Edser
Answer - 4. Bruce McCandless
Explanation :
Former NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless, first person to fly in space without tethers, passed
away. The cause for Bruce McCandless’ death has not been mentioned. He was 80 years old.
Bruce McCandless performed the famous spacewalk in 1984, during which he did not use
restrictive tethers and umbilicals. He has been honoured with numerous awards like the Legion of
Merit, American Expeditionary Service Medal, NASA Space Flight Medal, and NASA Exceptional
Engineering Achievement Medal.
133. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat’s biography 'Trivendra Ek

Zindaginama - Khairasain ka Sooraj' was written by whom?
1. Peter Steudtner
2. Fethullah Gulen
3. Thomas Hammburg
4. Susan Waltz
5. Nandan Singh Bisht
Answer - 5. Nandan Singh Bisht
Explanation :
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has launched his biography 'Trivendra Ek
Zindaginama - Khairasain ka Sooraj'. Trivendra Ek Zindaginama - Khairasain ka Sooraj has been
written by Nandan Singh Bisht, a doctor. This biography is based on Trivendra Singh Rawat’s early
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struggle and lesser known aspects of his life. At the launch event, singer Basanti Bisht, former
state women's commission chairperson Sushila Baluni, environmentalist Anil Joshi participated.
134. Which State hosted the Two-day Regional Conference on 'Good Governance and
Replication of Best Practices'?
1. Manipur
2. Assam
3. Mizoram
4. Nagaland
Answer - 2. Assam
Explanation :
Two-day Regional Conference on 'Good Governance and Replication of Best Practices' was held in
Guwahati, Assam from 22nd – 23rd December, 2017. The conference was organized by
Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) under Union Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions in collaboration with Assam State Government. The
conference was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal. Objective of the
conference was to provide a platform for experience sharing in the formulation and
implementation of citizen centric governance, Good Governance Index, improving public service
delivery and PM awarded initiatives. Six sessions were held during the conference on different
themes including 'Responsive Public Delivery', 'PM awarded Initiatives 2017' and 'State
Collaboration Initiatives in Administrative Reforms'. Delegates from 36 States and Union
Territories (UTs) participated in this conference.
135. In which Indian Airport, the first aircraft runway on a ‘sea bridge’ will be constructed?
1. Veer Savarkar Airport, Port Blair, Andaman
2. Tiruchirapalli Airport, Trichy
3. Dabolim Airport, Goa
4. Agatti Ariport, Lakshadweep
5. Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar
Answer - 4. Agatti Ariport, Lakshadweep
Explanation :
India’s first aircraft runway on a ‘sea bridge’ will be constructed at Agatti Ariport, Lakshadweep.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) has got an approval to extend the existing runway at Agatti
Airport, Lakshdweep by building a Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) platform on the beach and
shallow sea. The existing runway will be extended on this platform and the resultant longer
airstrip will enable bigger aircrafts to land and take-off from the Agaatti Airport. Estimated cost for
this project is Rs 1500 crore. Earlier, AAI’s plan was to extend the runway by linking two adjacent
islands. However, that plan had to be dropped owing to environmental concerns.
136. Who was appointed the new Chief Minister (CM) of Himachal Pradesh?
1. Thaawar Chand
2. Y S Chowdary
3. Keshava Rao
4. Suresh Prabhu
5. Jairam Thakur
Answer - 5. Jairam Thakur
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Explanation :
BJP announced Jairam Thakur as the new Chief Minister (CM) of Himachal Pradesh. Jai Ram
Thakur will take oath as Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on 27 December 2017. He is 52 years
old. He was an active member of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) when he was a college
student. He was made ABVP state secretary in 1986. He joined Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha
(BJYM) in the 1990s. He was appointed as the state BJP chief in 2006.
137. Which country has successfully conducted the first flight of its first indigenous
amphibious aircraft ‘AG600’?
1. China
2. Russia
3. Japan
4. USA
5. India
Answer - 1. China
Explanation :
China successfully conducted the first flight of its first indigenous amphibious aircraft ‘AG600’, in
southern Guangdong Province, China. The AG600 aircraft is code named “Kunlong”. It was
launched from the Jinwan Civil Aviation Airport in Zhuhai, Guangdong. In Chinese “Kun” means
enormous legendary fish and “Long” means a dragon. The aircraft is 39.6 meters long. It is
powered through four domestically built turboprop engines. It was developed by the Aviation
Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). Its maximum take-off weight is 53.5 tonnes. Its maximum
speed is 500 kilometers per hour. It is considered to be the world’s largest amphibious aircraft. It
will be used for maritime rescue, fighting forest fires and marine monitoring, etc. It has the
capacity to carry 50 people during search-and-rescue missions. It can collect 12 tonnes of water
in 20 seconds for fire-fighting.
138. Which game has been excluded from the 2022 edition of Commonwealth Games?
1. Swimming
2. Hockey
3. Shooting
4. Rowing
5. Boxing
Answer - 3. Shooting
Explanation :
On 21st December 2017, it was announced that shooting has been excluded from the 2022 edition
of Commonwealth Games. Shooting is listed in Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)’s optional
sports. A candidate city can include a maximum of 7 sports from that list in its final programme.
Birmingham, which is the host city for 2022 Commonwealth games, has so far chosen judo, table
tennis, wrestling, gymnastics, diving, cycling and 3v3 basketball to include apart from the
mandatory sports. The programme will be finalised by the end of 2018. So far, India has earned
one-fourth of its medals in Commonwealth Games through shooting.
139. Whose writings are gathered in a book called ‘The Way I See It’?
1. Johann Wolfgang
2. Thomas Martin
3. Gauri Lankesh
4. Gunter Grass
5. Bertoit Brecht
Answer - 3. Gauri Lankesh
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Explanation :
‘The Way I See It’, a book containing writings by late journalist Gauri Lankesh was launched at
the Mumbai Press Club, in Mumbai. "The Way I See It" is a book containing selected works of
Gauri Lankesh. It has been edited by Chandan Gowda, writer and sociologist. This book has been
released 3 months after Gauri Lankesh was murdered in Bengaluru. The book consists of six
sections. It consists of early reportage of Gauri Lankesh in various publications and her articles in
Kannada language.
140. ‘Mission Antyodaya’ aims to create how many poverty-free gram panchayats?
1. 20000
2. 30000
3. 40000
4. 50000
5. 60000
Answer - 4. 50000
Explanation :
Union Rural Development Ministry, in partnership with State Governments, has completed the
ranking of 50000 Gram Panchayats (selected under ‘Mission Antyodaya’) on three broad
parameters of physical infrastructure, human development and economic activities. Union Rural
Development Ministry’s ‘Mission Antyodaya’ aims to create 50000 poverty-free gram panchayats.
The goal is to converge, all existing government initiatives and schemes in these 50000 gram
panchayats so that every household within these panchayats is benefited which shall
consequentially lead to elimination of poverty. Gram Panchayats have been selected by the State
Governments on the basis of social capital. 50000 selected gram panchayats have been grouped
together in 5000 clusters.
141. Which Indian city became the first city to get its own logo?
1. Chennai
2. Bangalore
3. Pune
4. Patna
5. Mumbai
Answer - 2. Bangalore
Explanation :
Brand Bengaluru’s own logo was launched at the 'Namma Bengaluru Habba festival, at Vidhana
Soudha, in Bengaluru. The logo was unveiled by Karnataka Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge. The
logo is red and black and written partially in English and Kannada. The rolling font of the logo was
designed by Rushi Patel and M Venkateswara Rao. They are the founders of the design firm
Nammur. This logo won the contest conducted by the Karnataka government and received a cash
prize of Rs 5 lakh. The tagline states: 'Bengaluru - Be U' (be you). This logo aims to promote the
image of Bengaluru at a global level. Bengaluru has become the first city in India to gets its own
identity badge.
142. Which country will host the annual meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF)?
1. USA
2. Japan
3. Switzerland
4. Argentina
5. New Zealand
Answer - 3. Switzerland
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Explanation :
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the first Indian Prime Minister in past 20 years to attend the
annual meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos, Switzerland. The meeting is scheduled
to be held in January 2018. HD Deve Gowda was the last Indian Prime Minister to attend this
event in 1997. Around 30-40 heads of Government and 100 top heads of Indian companies
including Mukesh Ambani, Chanda Kochhar and Uday Kotak are expected to attend this event.
Chinese President Xi Jinping had delivered the main address at WEF’s annual meeting at Davos in
January 2017.
143. When is Good Governance Day observed all over India?

1. December 21
2. December 22
3. December 23
4. December 24
5. December 25
Explanation :
On 25th December 2017, Good Governance Day was observed all over India. Good Governance
Day is observed every year on 25 December to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime
Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This day was instituted in 2014. Also, December 25 was made a
working day for government to observe the Good Governance Day. The aim of this day is to
develop a transparent and responsible administration, ensure the welfare of people, make good
and effective policies for good governance, corruption free administration to the people etc.
144. In order to provide relief for disqualified directors of companies, Union Ministry of
Corporate Affairs will roll out ‘Condonation of Delay Scheme’, which will be operational
from _________ to __________?
1. February 1 to March 31, 2018
2. March 1 to May 31, 2018
3. January 1 to March 31, 2018
4. January 1 to May 31, 2018
5. January 1 to February 28, 2018
Answer - 3. January 1 to March 31, 2018
Explanation :
In order to provide relief for disqualified directors of companies, Union Ministry of Corporate
Affairs will roll out ‘Condonation of Delay Scheme’, which will be operational from January 1 to
March 31, 2018. Earlier, in a bid to clamp down on illicit fund flows, Union Corporate Affairs
Ministry had disqualified more than 3.09 lakh directors of companies, who failed to submit annual
filings for a long time. Following this, concerns were raised that many directors of genuine
companies have also been disqualified. Some of the disqualified individuals also resorted to
litigation. In order to address these concerns, Ministry of Corporate Affairs decided to come up
with this scheme, under which, post submission of filings, the company concerned would have to
file a separate form seeking condonation of the delay along with a fee of Rs. 30000.
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145. As per 2018 World Economic League Table released by Centre for Economics and
Business Research (Cebr), which country is the world’s No.1 Economy?
1. USA
2. India
3. China
4. Japan
5. Russia
Answer - 3. China
Explanation :
As per 2018 World Economic League Table released by Centre for Economics and Business
Research (Cebr), Indian economy will surpass Britain and France in 2018 and will thus become the
fifth largest economy. Cebr Deputy Chairman, Douglas McWilliams has stated that despite
temporary setbacks in past one year (on account of demonetisation and roll out of Goods and
Services Tax regime), India's economy has managed to catch up with that of France and the
United Kingdom (UK). As per the Cebr report, impact of Donald Trump’s Presidency on
trade/businesses in USA has been less severe than expected. Thus USA economy will be able to
retain its No. 1 position for a year longer than what was anticipated in the last report. In 2032,
China is likely to overtake the United States as world’s No. 1 economy.
146. Name the civilian flight, which becomes the first plane to be made in the country for
commercial flights?
1. Dornier 225
2. Dornier 200
3. Dornier 228
4. Dornier 255
5. Dornier 239
Answer - 3. Dornier 228
Explanation :
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has allowed Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) -
manufactured Dornier 228 for civilian flights. Dornier 228 is a 19-seater aircraft which was only
used by defence forces till now. It will now become the first ‘Made in India’ plane to be used for
commercial flights. On account of DGCA’s certification, HAL can even sell this plane to other
airlines in India, which can be used for regional flights under central government’s UDAN scheme.
147. Who is heading the five-member committee which is set up for technical and safety
standards of India’s pod taxi scheme (also known as Personal Rapid Transit - PRT)?
1. V S Viswanath
2. S K Dhramadhikari
3. A Ayengar
4. Sivashankar
5. Madhuvanan
Answer - 2. S K Dhramadhikari
Explanation :
The five-member committee headed by transport expert S K Dhramadhikari, set up for technical
and safety standards of India’s pod taxi scheme (also known as Personal Rapid Transit - PRT) has
recommended to invite fresh bids incorporating strictest safety standards on the lines of those
prescribed by an American body. Pod Taxi/PRT is an advanced public transport using automated
electric pod cars that shuttles between destinations in horizontally elevated trajectory. PRT is
considered to be a revolutionary mode of transport aimed at reducing congestions on busy road
stretches. Besides, it is a green mode of transport. Currently, such projects are operational in
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London's Heathrow airport, Morgantown (in US) and Masdar city (in UAE).
148. “Teesta Rangit Tourism festival” was celebrated in which Indian city?
1. Darjeeling
2. Tripura
3. Panaji
4. Mumbai
5. Pondicherry
Answer - 1. Darjeeling
Explanation :
On 27th December 2017, the five-day Teesta Rangit Tourism Festival 2017 started in Darjeeling.
The Teesta Rangit Tourism festival will be held in separate phases in different places of Darjeeling
and Kalimpong districts. It will be held in Darjeeling from December 27 to 29, in Kurseong from
December 28 to 29, in Kalimpong from December 29 to 30 and in Mirik from December 30 to 31.
This festival is organized by Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) and Darjeeling state
tourism department and information and cultural affairs department.
149. Which state government hosted the 25th National Children Science Congress?
1. Maharashtra
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Odisha
4. Rajasthan
5. Gujarat
Answer - 5. Gujarat
Explanation :
On 27th December 2017, the 25th National Children Science Congress begun in Ahmedabad,
Gujarat. The 25th National Children Science Congress was inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister
Vijay Rupani. This event is held till 31st December 2017. The theme of the 25th National Children
Science Congress is: 'Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development'. The event’s main
focus will be on persons with disabilities. Children and teachers from various Asian countries are
participating in this event. The event consists of science exhibitions, hands-on demonstrations,
presentations, poster session and cultural programmes.
150. What is the estimated budget approved by United Nations General Assembly for 2018-
19?
1. $8.397 billion
2. $7.397 billion
3. $6.397 billion
4. $5.397 billion
5. $4.397 billion
Answer - 4. $5.397 billion
Explanation :
United Nations General Assembly approved the regular budget of $5.397 billion for 2018-2019.
This marks 5% cut (286 million dollar) as compared to final budget approved for 2016- 2017.
Budgetary cut has been imposed on almost all Departments and Offices of UN, including the
Special Political Missions. Besides, General Assembly has endorsed the proposal to shift from the
current biennial planning and budgeting period to annual programme budget (on a trial basis)
from 2020.
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151. Who was awarded the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) 2017
Person of the Year Award?
1. Priyanka Chopra
2. Salman Khan
3. Amir Khan
4. Anushka Sharma
5. Deepika Padukone
Answer - 4. Anushka Sharma
Explanation :
Actress Anushka Sharma has been awarded the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals'
(PETA) 2017 Person of the Year Award. Anushka Sharma has been awarded for her contributions
to animal welfare like protecting dogs from fireworks, advocating for horses forced to pull
carriages in Mumbai etc. She was named PETA's Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity in 2015. Recently
she has launched her cruelty-free NUSH clothing line. She also launched a campaign called
PAWsitive to create awareness of the suffering fireworks cause to animals.
152. Who created the first design for the cartoon ‘A Wild Hare’, which is popularly known as
Bugs Bunny?
1. Bob Givens
2. Ben Jhonson
3. Christopher Bob
4. Harold Pinter
5. Tom Stoppard
Answer - 1. Bob Givens
Explanation :
Bob Givens, creator of Bugs Bunny, died due to acute respiratory failure at Providence Saint
Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, US. Bob Givens was an animator for around 60
years. He has worked with Walt Disney Studio, Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera and Jack Kinney.
While working with Warner Bros. he created the first design for the cartoon ‘A Wild Hare’, which is
popularly known as Bugs Bunny.
153. In which state the 2018 edition of Indian Science Congress will be held at?
1. Mizoram
2. Bihar
3. Manipur
4. Maharashtra
5. Sikkim
Answer - 3. Manipur
Explanation :
2018 edition of Indian Science Congress will be held at Manipur University in Imphal, Manipur in
March 2018. This will be the 105th edition of Indian Science Congress. Initially, Indian Science
Congress 2018 was scheduled to be held at the Osmania University in Hyderabad, in the first
week of January 2018. However, it had to be moved on account of security problems. ’Reaching
the Unreached Through Science and Technology’ will be the focal theme of this event. Every year,
this event is attended by several students, Nobel Laureates and scientists from India.
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154. As per a report by CARE Ratings, what is the position of India on list of countries with
highest non-performing assets (NPA) levels?
1. Fifth
2. Fourth
3. Third
4. Second
5. First
Answer - 1. Fifth
Explanation :
As per a report by CARE Ratings, India has ranked 5th on list of countries with highest non-
performing assets (NPA) levels. The report classified countries into four categories viz. countries
having very low levels of NPAs, countries having low levels of NPAs, countries having medium
levels of NPAs and countries having high levels of NPAs. With an NPA ratio of 9.85 percent, India
has been placed in fourth category i.e. of ‘high levels of NPAs’. Only countries where NPAs
scenario is worse than India are Greece (36.67%), Italy (16.35%), Portugal (15.52%), and
Ireland (11.85%). Australia, Canada, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom have
been placed in first category. NPA ratio in all these countries is less than 1 per cent.
155. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to put how many % cross-
shareholding cap in mutual funds in order to avoid the potential conflict of interest?
1. 10%
2. 20%
3. 30%
4. 15%
5. 25%
Answer - 1. 10%
Explanation :
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering putting a 10 per cent cross-
shareholding cap in mutual funds in order to avoid the potential conflict of interest. If this
proposal is approved by SEBI’s board, any shareholder owning at least 10 per cent stake in an
Asset Management Company (AMC) will not be allowed to have a 10 per cent or more stake in
another mutual fund house operating in India. This norm will affect shareholding pattern of UTI
Asset Management Company (AMC), as State Bank of India (SBI), Life Insurance Corporation
(LIC), Baroda of Baroda (BoB) and Punjab National Bank (PNB)are having their own mutual funds
and are also holding 18.24 per cent stake each in UTI AMC.
156. Who took charge as Zimbabwe’s vice president in Harare, Zimbabwe?

1. Babiker Awadalla
2. Yasuhiro Nakasone
3. Hyun Soong-jong
4. Constantino Chiwenga
5. Valentine Richard
Answer - 4. Constantino Chiwenga
Explanation :
Constantino Chiwenga took charge as Zimbabwe’s vice president in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Constantino Chiwenga is 61 years old. He is a retired army chief. Zimbabwe president Emmerson
Mnangagwa, government officials, traditional leaders, military and police chiefs attended the
swearing-in ceremony. Recently, Constantino Chiwenga along with the army took control of the
country and played an important role in helping the new president Emmerson Mnangagwa take
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charge after previous president Robert Mugabe’s 37 year rule ended.
157. 'Modi Kaka Ka Gaon', a Hindi feature film inspired by Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi
was directed by ______________?
1. Shyam Benegal
2. Ashutosh Gowarikar
3. Vishal Bhardwaj
4. Srijit Mukherji
5. Tushar A. Goel
Answer - 5. Tushar A. Goel
Explanation :
'Modi Kaka Ka Gaon', a Hindi feature film inspired by Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi was released
all over India. The film is directed by Tushar A. Goel. The character of Narendra Modi is played by
Mumbai businessman Vikas Mahante. The music for the film was composed by Manojanand
Choudhary. This film is said be inspired by Narendra Modi’s development plans for India. This film
was granted censor certification by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in November 2017.
158. Name the India’s first app-based wallet that enables bitcoin transactions using a
mobile number?
1. Neo qtum
2. Omisego
3. Ripple
4. Ethereum
5. Pluto Exchange
Answer - 5. Pluto Exchange
Explanation :
Pluto Exchange, a Dubai-based cryptocurrency dealer has announced the launch of India’s first
mobile application for transacting in virtual currencies. Pluto Exchange’s app will be India’s first
app-based wallet that enables bitcoin transactions using a mobile number. Users of Pluto
Exchange’s app will be able to buy, sell, store and spend bitcoins via a mobile by number using a
four-digit personal identification number (PIN). The app would also permit a range of transactions
including payments, business-to-business commerce, remittances, asset management supply
chain finance and trading. In the context of this news, it is important to note that crypto
currencies including Bitcoin are decentralised digital currencies which are not backed by any
Sovereign Government, Central Bank or monetary authority.
159. Who was awarded the Globe Soccer's Best Player award 2017, in Dubai?
1. Lionel Messi
2. Cristiano Ronaldo
3. Neymar
4. Wayne Rooney
5. Peter Crouch
Answer - 2. Cristiano Ronaldo
Explanation :
Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid was awarded the Globe Soccer's Best Player award, in Dubai.
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Globe Soccer's Best Player award for the second consecutive year
and fourth time overall. Also, Real Madrid club was named the best club of the year. Also, Real
Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was given the best coach award. The event was organised by the
Dubai Sports Council. Cristiano Ronaldo was not able to attend the event in person, he appeared
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through video call.
160. Who has been elected the new Liberian President?

1. John Bassa
2. Dechontee
3. Forte Janjay
4. George Weah
5. Tomah Monji
Answer - 4. George Weah
Explanation :
Former football player George Weah has been elected as Liberian President. George Weah won the
Liberian presidential election. He won 61.5 % of the vote (based on 98.1% of ballots cast) and
defeated Vice-president Joseph Boakai. George Weah replaces Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as Liberian
president. George Weah is 51 years old. He is the only African football player to have won FIFA
World Player of the Year award and Ballon D'Or award. He entered politics in 2002, after retiring
as a football player.
161. In which Indian city, Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Centre for Entrepreneurship
Opportunities and Learning (CEOL)?
1. Mysore
2. Bangalore
3. Mangaluru
4. Mumbai
5. Guwahati
Answer - 3. Mangaluru
Explanation :
Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Centre for Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Learning
(CEOL), in Mallikatte, Mangaluru. The Centre for Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Learning
(CEOL) is aimed to promote Startup India initiative in India. This centre is a part of the 'Startup
Coast' project. When Nirmala Sitharaman was commerce and industry minister, she initiated this
project using her Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) fund. This
centre would create suitable ecosystem for startups and help generation of jobs. This centre is
capable of hosting up to 70 entrepreneurs.
162. Central Government has infused over Rs. 7500 crore equity capital in which of the
below given stressed public sector banks?
1. Bank of India, Central Bank of India
2. Dena Bank, IDBI Bank
3. Bank of Maharashtra and UCO Bank
4. All the above
5. None of these
Answer - 4. All the above
Explanation :
Central Government has infused over Rs. 7500 crore equity capital in six stressed public sector
banks (PSBs). These six banks are Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Dena Bank, IDBI Bank,
Bank of Maharashtra and UCO Bank. There was a need for capital infusion as some of these PSBs
could have breached the minimum regulatory capital requirement, as mandated by the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI), at the end of the third quarter i.e. on December 31, 2017. As per RBI norms,
Banks have to maintain minimum 9% capital adequacy ratio (CAR). Capital adequacy ratio (CAR)
is a measure of a bank's capital, expressed as a percentage of a bank's risk weighted credit
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exposures. Higher CAR reflects bank’s strength and ability to absorb losses. As per RBI data,
capital adequacy ratio of PSBs as on September 30, 2017 was 12.2%.
163. Who was appointed the President of Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR)?
1. Y S Chowdary
2. Ram Shankar
3. Sudharshan Baghat
4. Vishnu Deo Sai
5. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe
Answer - 5. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe
Explanation :
President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Vinay Sahasrabuddhe as the President of Indian Council of
Cultural Relations (ICCR). Vinay Sahasrabuddhe is the Vice President of BJP (Bharatiya Janata
Party). He is also a Rajya Sabha member from Maharashtra. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe replaces
Lokesh Chandra. He is also the vice-president of Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini, a training and
research academy for elected representatives and voluntary social workers.
164. To which Profession does Sue Grafton belongs to?

1. Actor
2. Author
3. Producer
4. Researcher
5. Sports
Answer - 2. Author
Explanation :
Sue Grafton, author of various mystery novels passed away in Santa Barbara, California, US. Sue
Grafton was 77 years old. She had been suffering from cancer of the appendix. She is well known
for her alphabet novels. The alphabet novel series started from "A Is for Alibi" and ended with "Y
Is for Yesterday."
165. Under BharatNet project Central Government has approved how many crores for
providing internet connectivity to people in all gram panchayats (GPs)?
1. Rs. 4066 crore
2. Rs. 5066 crore
3. Rs. 6066 crore
4. Rs. 7066 crore
5. Rs. 8066 crore
Answer - 1. Rs. 4066 crore
Explanation :
Communication Minister of State (Independent Charge), Manoj Sinha informed the Parliament that
Central Government has approvedRs. 4066 crore for providing internet connectivity to people in
all gram panchayats (GPs) under BharatNet project. BharatNet Project, was launched by Central
Government in October, 2011 with an aim to deploy high-speed optical fibre cables across rural
areas of India.Its ultimate goal is to provide broadband connectivity to all 2.5 Lakh Gram
Panchayats in India. The project is being implemented by Bharat Broadband Network Ltd (BBNL),
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a special purpose vehicle (SPV). Government has set a target to connect all GPs with high-speed
broadband by March 2019.
166. In which state “Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana” was launched?

1. Punjab
2. Odisha
3. Haryana
4. Maharashtra
5. Rajasthan
Answer - 3. Haryana
Explanation :
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana from Karnal
district. Under this scheme, farmers will be compensated by state government, whenever the
market prices of the stipulated produce go below the mentioned prices. Haryana State
Government will constitute a separate fund for this purpose. This scheme for compensation will
also apply for tomato, onion, potato and cauliflower. In order to avail compensation under this
scheme, farmers would have to get themselves registered on Bhavantar Bharpayee website or in
the office of Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board.
167. Which is India’s biggest airport in terms of area?

1. Sri Sathya Sai Airport, Andhra Pradesh
2. Along Airport, Arunachal Pradesh
3. Dibrugarh Airport, Assam4. Jewar Airport , Uttar Pradesh
5. Safdarjung Airport, Delhi
Answer - 4. Jewar Airport, Greater Noida
Explanation :
Construction work on Jewar Airport in Greater Noida will commence in December 2018, earlier
than Uttar Pradesh government's scheduled plan. On December 30, 2017, Yamuna Expressway
Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) selected professional services firm EY (formerly Ernst &
Young) to prepare a techno-economic feasibility report(TEFR) for undertaking construction work
on Jewar Airport. Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has asked EY to
submit TEFR report by April 2018. Based on the report, bids will be invited in July 2018 and
foundation stone for the project will be laid in December 2018. On completion, Jewar airport will
be India’s biggest airport in terms of area. Under the first phase of the project, construction will
be undertaken on 4000 acres of land.
168. Which country shuts down its legal government-sanctioned ivory trade?
1. Russia
2. China
3. USA
4. Canada
5. Norway
Answer - 2. China
Explanation :
China shut down its legal government-sanctioned ivory trade. In 2015, Chinese President Xi
Jinping and then U.S. President Barack Obama took a joint pledge to put an end to ivory trade. As
per this decision, China has closed all its licensed ivory carving factories and retailers. China’s
State Forestry Administration (SFA) is responsible for implementing the ivory trade ban. SFA
along with associations like Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Wildaid, etc. will circulate
posters, videos, and articles to educate people on the ban.
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169. India’s first Smart Policing Robot was found in which city?
1. Pune
2. Hyderabad
3. Patna
4. Mumbai
5. Srinagar
Answer - 2. Hyderabad
Explanation :
H-BOTS, a Hyderabad-based artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning start-up unveiled a
prototype of a smart policing robot. The life size prototype is five-foot-seven-inch tall, weighs 43
kg and is made of nylon plastic, which is ten times stronger than regular plastic. It can take
complaints, monitor temperature, identify suspects, can record audio and video clips and can
assist people at malls, streets, airports and railway stations. It has a multi-touch screen. It can
recognise voice and can interact in English. The makers have stated that in the near future, it will
also recognise Telugu and Hindi. After some more fine-tuning, H-BOTS is planning to produce 700
such units a year by 2020.
170. Who won bronze medal in the World Blitz Chess Championship in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia?
1. Magnus Charlsen
2. Garry Kasparov
3. Viswanathan Anand
4. Bobby Fischer
5. Levon Aronian
Answer - 3. Viswanathan Anand
Explanation :
Viswanathan Anand has won bronze medal in the World Blitz Chess Championship in Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia. Magnus Carlsen, world champion, won the tournament and bagged the gold medal.
Russia’s Sergey Karjakin secured the second spot and won the silver medal. Vishwanathan Anand
had won gold, two days back, in the World Rapid Chess Championship.
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3. Which state created “WE-Hub” for women entrepreneurs?

5. In which state, The United States Agency for International Development

7. India’s which currency note had completed its 100 years?

8. What is the theme of World AIDS Day 2017?

11. Who is the new CEO and Managing Director of Infosys?

12. Who is the author of the English novel “TWO” ?

22. Where did “The UN global conference on Migration” take place?

5. All The Above

39. In which city, PM Modi inaugurated BR Ambedkar International Centre?

40. Name the country recently joined International Solar Alliance?

42. Who recently quited as National Sports Observer for wrestling?

55. Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended till ___________?

departments headed by Chief General Managers (CGMs).

59. To which Profession does Sukharanjan Sengupta belongs to?

66. Who is the father of DNA fingerprinting in India’?

Answer - 3. Lalji Singh

68. Which city of India is the first ‘beggar-free’ city?

69. Second UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture: Fostering

73. Which country’s satellite is Alcomsat-1?

Answer - 1. 0.3% to 6.7%

SANKALP project is to strengthen institutional mechanisms for skill development as well as to

83. Which is the google’s first lab in Asia?

89. Which state launches India’s first social audit law?

90. "EKUVERIN" is the military exercise between which two countries?

91. In which country, world's first camel hospital is inaugurated?

95. Who is the author of the book "Poeatry"?

change catalysts, youth leaders and academicians attended this summit.

returned to Iran in 2004.

107. Which Profession do Keely Smith belongs to?

123. Who received Sahitya Akademi award for 2017?

132. Who is the first person to fly in space without tethers?

133. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat’s biography 'Trivendra Ek

143. When is Good Governance Day observed all over India?

156. Who took charge as Zimbabwe’s vice president in Harare, Zimbabwe?

charge after previous president Robert Mugabe’s 37 year rule ended.

through video call.

160. Who has been elected the new Liberian President?

164. To which Profession does Sue Grafton belongs to?

166. In which state “Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana” was launched?

167. Which is India’s biggest airport in terms of area?

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