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1. Who has been elevated as 4. Which of the following companies

managing director (MD) and CEO of has created India's first missile
HDFC Life? tracking ship?
A. Amitabh Chaudhry A. Shipping Corporation of India
B. Vibha Padalkar B. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
C. Suresh Badami C. Mazagon Dock Limited
D. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
D. Subrat Mohanty
E. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and
E. Prasun Gajri Engineers
Ans. B. Ans. B.
HDFC Life has appointed ‘Vibha The VC 11184 is India’s first missile
Padalkar’ as its new managing tracking ship, which will also be the
director (MD) and CEO for a period first dedicated resource in Phase-II
of three years. of India’s ballistic missile defense.
Currently, Vibha Padalkar is the The project has cost around ₹7.5
executive director and chief billion ($100 million) so far. With
financial officer of HDFC Standard this ship, India will join the likes of
Life Insurance the Russia and China, as one of the
2. President Tran Dai Quang passed few countries will advanced ocean
away after battling a serious illness. capabilities. Hindustan Shipyard
He belonged to which of the Limited is readying to undertake
following Countries? sea trials of India’s first missile
A. Russia B. China tracking ship, a force multiplier.
C. Guatemala D. India 5. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
E. Vietnam has received orders worth Rs 9,200
crore for the manufacture of which
Ans. E.
missile systems?
Vietnam President Tran Dai Quang
A. Air to Air Missiles Medium Range
passed away after battling a
B. Subsonic Cruise Missile
‘serious illness’ in Hanoi.
C. Medium Range Surface to Air
Quang became Vietnam's president Missile
following the 2016 Community D. Long Range Surface to Air Missile
Party Congress. E. Surface to Surface Medium
He had a reputation as a tough Range Ballistic Missile
leader who was influential within Ans. D.
the inner circles of the country's Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
communist party. has entered into contracts worth
3. Under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya about Rs 9,200 crore with Mazagon
Yojana (PMJAY), how much Dock (MDL) and Garden Reach
insurance coverage will be provided Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
to each family? to supply Long Range Surface-to-
A. Rs 25 Lakh B. Rs 10 Lakh Air Missile (LRSAM) system to be
C. Rs 5 Lakh D. Rs 20 Lakh fitted onboard seven ships to be
E. None of these built by these two shipbuilders. This
Ans. C. is the highest-ever single value
Prime minister Narendra Modi order bagged by BEL.
launched the flagship scheme 6. Who among the following has won
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana the Singapore Grand Prix 2018?
(PMJAY), in Ranchi that provides an A. Sebastian Vettel
annual cover of Rs 5 lakh per poor B. Max Verstappen
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Ans. C.
Mercedes’ driver Lewis Hamilton
has won the Singapore Grand Prix
at Marina Bay Street Circuit, in
Singapore.
The 2018 Singapore Grand Prix is a
Formula One Moto race held at the
Marina Bay Street Circuit in Marina
Bay, Singapore.
7. Which of the following countries has
won the South Asian Football
Federation (SAFF) Cup 2018 in
Dhaka, Bangladesh?
A. Afghanistan B. India
C. Maldives D. Bangladesh
E. Pakistan
Ans. C.
Maldives have lifted the South Asian
Football Federation (SAFF) Cup
2018 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Maldives defeated India
(defending champions) 2-1.
The South Asian Football Federation
Championship (SAFF)
Championship is the main
association football competition of
the men's national football teams
governed by the South Asian
Football Federation.
8. Which of the following persons
inaugurated India’s first-ever global
tourism mart in New Delhi?
A. Amit Shah
B. Alphons Kannanthanam
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Nitin Gadkari
E. Smriti Irani
Ans. C.
India will hold its first-ever global
tourism mart at Vigyan Bhawan,
New Delhi from September 16-18.
It is modelled on the ITB Berlin, the
world's largest tourism trade fair.
The ten major tourist organizations
like FHRAI, HAI, IATO are involved
in this mega event. The global
tourism mart was inaugurated by
Piyush Goyal.
9. Where was the 3rd ASEM (Asia
Europe Meeting) Conference on
“Global Ageing and Human Rights of
Older Persons” held?
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A. Seoul B. Busan
C. Incheon D. Gyeongju
E. Pyongyang
Ans. A.
The 3rd Asia-Europe Meeting
(ASEM) Conference on “Global
Ageing and Human Rights of Older
Persons” was held in Seoul (the
capital of South Korea) on 5-7 Sep
2018. The event was hosted by
National Human Rights Commission
of Korea (NHRCK) and
cooperatively organized by ASEM
Global Ageing Center.
10. Which of the following cities is the
venue of the first ever India-US
‘two-plus-two dialogue’?
A. Boston B. New Delhi
C. Chicago D. New York
E. Bangalore
Ans. B.
The first round of the ‘two-plus-two
dialogue’ between India and the US
held in New Delhi.
Sushma Swaraj (External Affairs
Minister) and Nirmala Sitharaman
(Defence Minister) are holding the
dialogue with Michael Pompeo (US
Secretary of State) and James
Mattis (US Defence Secretary).
11. Which Indian company has acquired
Finnish company Fluido, a top
consulting partner of Salesforce, for
65 million euros (about Rs 545
crore)?
A. Oracle Financial Services
B. Tech Mahindra
C. Wipro
D. Infosys
E. Tata Consultancy Services
Ans. D.
Infosys has acquired Finnish
company Fluido, a top consulting
partner of Salesforce, for 65 million
euros (about Rs 545 crore). It had
acquired US digital creative and
consumer insight agency Wong
Doody for $75 million. The Fluido
acquisition will make Infosys the
largest Salesforce consulting
partner in the Nordics.
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12. Who is the author of the book “Atal 15. Which city of China will host the
Ji Ne Kaha”? fourth edition of Asian Para Games
A. R P Dhokalia in 2022?
B. Anita Desai A. Beijing B. Hangzhou
C. Olive Schlieden
C. Shanghai D. Tianjin
D. Ramachandra Guha
E. Brijendra Rehi E. Shenzhen
Ans. E. Ans. B.
The book ‘Atal Ji Ne Kaha’ has been The Asian Paralympic Committee
authored and compiled by Brijendra (APC) confirmed that Hangzhou
Rehi. (China) will host the fourth edition
The book has 26 chapters based on of Asian Para Games in 2022.
former Prime Minister’s speeches The Asian Para Games is a multi-
which is on economy, policies, small sport event regulated by the Asian
industries, social development, Paralympic Committee that held
nuclear programme, science and every four years after every Asian
technology or terrorism. Games for athletes with physical
13. Which of the following airport was disabilities.
recognised with the UN Champions 16. Who has been unanimously re-
of the Earth Award 2018? elected as Regional Director of WHO
A. Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, South-East Asia?
Lucknow
A. Barbara Broccoli
B. Cochin International Airport
C. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose B. Greg Dyke
International Airport, Kolkata C. Poonam Khetrapal Singh
D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D. David Gardner
International Airport, Ahmedabad E. Lord Puttnam
E. Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
Ans. C.
Ans. B.
Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh
The Cochin International Airport
unanimously re-elected as Regional
was awarded for Entrepreneurial
Director (top WHO position in
Vision, for its leadership in the use
South-East Asia Region) for another
of sustainable energy.
five-year term beginning February
This world's first fully solar-powered
2019.
airport proves that green business
is good business. The elections were held at the
14. How many member-panel ongoing regional committee
committees was constituted by the meeting of WHO South-East Asia.
Central Government to advise 17. Which of the following ministries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on has launched the web portal for
issues related to science, MSME banking credit space?
technology and innovations? A. Ministry of Home Affairs
A. 15 B. 21 B. Ministry of Commerce and
C. 32 D. 5 Industry
E. 16
C. Ministry of Micro, Small and
Ans. B.
Medium Enterprises
A 21-member committee has been
D. Ministry of Human Resource
set up to advise Prime Minister
Development
Narendra Modi on science,
technology and innovations, the E. Ministry of Civil Aviation
council has been named as Prime Ans. C.
Minister's Science Technology and The Union Minister of Finance and
Innovation Advisory Committee Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley
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www.psbloansin59minutes.com 20. Noted actor Captain Raju passed

web portal, a transformative away. He belonged to which of the
initiative in Micro, Small and following states?
Medium Enterprises (MSME) credit A. Andhra Pradesh B. Kerala
space. C. Karnataka D. Tamil Nadu
The web portal will enable in E. None of these
principle approval for MSME loans
Ans. B.
up to Rs 1 crore within 59 minutes.
Noted Malayalam actor ‘Captain
18. The country’s first 205T Electric Raju’ passed away at his residence
Drive Rear Dump Truck (BH205-E) near Palarivattom, Kochi (Kerala).
was designed and developed by Some of his popular movies include
which of the following companies? Nadodikattu, Oru Vadakkan
A. Bharat Earth Movers Limited Veeragadha and Pavam Krooran.
B. Dongfeng Motor Corporation Mr. Raju also directed two movies
C. TATA Motors Limited that include Itha Oru Snehagadha
D. Volvo Group and Mr Pavanai 99.99.
E. Navistar International Corp 21. Which actor will host the National
Ans. A. Geographic’s new series ‘Mega
Icons’, which examines the success
Bharat Earth Movers Limited
stories of five prominent
(BEML), a defense public sector
personalities?
company, has launched an
indigenously designed and A. R Madhavan B. Aamir Khan
developed country’s first 205T C. Salman Khan D. Rajkummar Rao
Electric Drive Rear Dump Truck E. Ranbir Kapoor
(Model BH205-E), with an objective Ans. A.
of strengthening the 'Make in India' Phenomenal actor R. Madhavan will
initiative. BH205E is an electric be the host of the National
drive rear dump truck for large Geographic Channel's upcoming
scale mining operations. series "Mega Icons" that will feature
Indigenously designed and the journey of cricketer Virat Kohli,
developed BHZOSE Dump Truck is politician and actor Kamal Haasan
powered by Tier II emission along with some other renowned
compliant Modular Common Rail icons of the country.
Electronic Engine with 2300 HP.
22. IBM has announced the launch of
19. Who has been appointed as which of the following campaigns to
chairman of the Atomic Energy find solutions to disaster
Commission (AEC)? management in collaboration with
A. R K Sinha India's IT companies?
B. Shekhar Basu A. Call for IBM
C. Jayant Sinha B. Action for Nature
D. Rajeev Rishi C. Work for Earth
E. Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas D. Call for Code
Ans. E. E. Action after Call
Renowned scientist Kamlesh Ans. D.
Nilkanth Vyas has been appointed
IBM has announced its Call for Code
as the chairman of the Atomic initiative, inviting startups and
Energy Commission.
developers to solve problems
The Atomic Energy Commission is related to natural disasters using
the governing body of the cloud, AI, IoT, and blockchain
Department of Atomic Energy platforms. IBM would spend $30
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developers around this initiative.
The program, launched by IBM in
May 2018, now includes Persistent
Systems, Invest India, Wipro
Limited, Capgemini and NASSCOM.
It aims to bring start-ups, academic
and enterprise developers together
to solve one of the most pressing
societal issues of our time:
preventing, responding to and
recovering from natural disasters.
23. Which of the following ministries
unveiled Corporate Sports Policy for
Central Public Sector Enterprises
(CPSEs)?
A. Ministry of Chemicals and
Fertilizers
B. Ministry of Steel
C. Ministry of Defence
D. Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare
E. Ministry of Youth Affairs and
Sports
Ans. B.
Ministry of Steel unveiled Corporate
Sports Policy for Central Public
Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The
policy will provide a framework for
promotion of sports by Steel
Ministry CPSEs. CPSEs will
discharge their responsibility
through infrastructural and
institutional support for talent
spotting, scholarships, training and
coaching.
24. A 12th century statue of Lord
Buddha which was stolen from a
museum at Nalanda in Bihar, India
60 years ago, was returned by
which of the following countries?
A. USA B. UK
C. Afghanistan D. France
E. Iran
Ans. B.
A 12th-century bronze Buddha
statue stolen from an Indian
museum 57 years ago was returned
by the United Kingdom on the
occasion of Independence Day. The
statue that was stolen from the
Archaeological Survey of India site
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museum in Nalanda, along with 13
others in 1961.
25. The union government will release
green funds of what amount to
increase the forest area of the
country?
A. 50,000 B. 45,000
C. 66,000 D. 52,000
E. 63,000
Ans. C.
The Central government has
released green funds more than
66,000 crore rupees to increase the
forest cover across the country. The
fund is an accumulated amount of
money which user agencies have
been depositing as compensation
for diverting forest land for non-
forest purposes, including
industries and infrastructure, over
the last 10 years. The government
has finally notified the rules for
utilization of the money by states
and Union Territories and for setting
up of authorities to monitor its use
for afforestation and conservation.
26. The world's first thermal battery
plant manufactured by which of the
following companies was unveiled
by Andhra Pradesh?
A. Turnkey solar power systems
Private Limited
B. Bhaskar Solar Private Limited
C. Bharat Energy Storage
Technology Private Limited
D. National Institute of Solar Energy
(NISE)
E. Suzlon Energy Limited
Ans. C.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.
Chandrababu Naidu unveiled the
world's first thermal battery, which
was manufactured by Bharat
Energy Storage Technology Private
Limited (BEST). This plant aims to
create a new energy storage form
that is expected to have commercial
applications, while also maintaining
a low carbon footprint, and being
less dependent on external factors
like weather.
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27. Which of the following states/UT 30. Cyclone 'Titli' has recently hit which
police has introduced India’s first states?
all-woman Special Weapons and A. Punjab & Himachal Pradesh
Tactics (SWAT) team for anti- B. Karnataka & Tamil Nadu
terrorist operations? C. Odisha & Andhra Pradesh
A. Gujarat Police D. Maharashtra & Gujarat
B. Punjab Police E. Goa & Maharashtra
C. Delhi Police Ans. C.
D. Kerala Police According to the India
E. Bihar Police Meteorological Department (IMD),
Ans. C. Cyclone 'Titli' over the Bay of
India’s first all-woman Special Bengal intensified into a severe
Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team cyclonic storm and is moving
for anti-terrorist operations has towards the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh
been inducted in Delhi Police. coast.
28. Which of the following national park The cyclonic storm is likely to make
in Madhya Pradesh has enjoyed a a landfall between Gopalpur in
week-long picnic for Elephant? Odisha and Kalingapatanam in
A. Panna National Park Andhra Pradesh at a wind speed of
B. Kanha National Park 145 kmph.
C. Bandhavgarh National Park 31. India’s first National Dolphin
D. Madhav National Park Research Centre will be opened in
E. None of these _____.
Ans. B. A. New Delhi B. Patna
Kanha National Park management C. Surat D. Lucknow
(Madhya Pradesh) has organised a E. Bhopal
seven-day-long picnic for Ans. B.
Elephants. India’s first dolphin research centre
The purpose of a picnic is to provide to come up soon in Patna. It will
family time to Jumbo. play an important role in
Picnic includes bathing of elephants, strengthening conservation efforts
massaging as well as special health and research to save the
tests and treatments. endangered mammal.
29. Who has integrated its mobile apps The NDRC is likely to be set up next
‘DND 2.0’ & ‘MyCall’ with UMANG month on the banks of the Ganga
Platform? river in the Patna University
A. NITI Aayog premises.
B. MuleSoft 32. Which city hosted the first Assembly
C. Securities and Exchange Board of of the International Solar Alliance?
India A. Kolkata B. Patna
D. Telecom Regulatory Authority of C. New Delhi D. Bhopal
India E. Mumbai
E. None of these Ans. C.
Ans. D. The Prime Minister Mr. Narendra
The Telecom Regulatory Authority Modi has inaugurated the first
of India (TRAI) has integrated its Assembly of the International Solar
mobile apps ‘DND 2.0’ & ‘MyCall’ Alliance at Vigyan Bhawan, New
with UMANG (Unified Mobile Delhi.
Application for New-age International Solar Alliance (ISA),
Governance) Platform. an alliance of 121 solar resource
TRAI MyCall is an intuitive and user- rich countries lying fully or partially
friendly application for between the Tropics of Cancer and
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33. Which institute has become the first C. sitar player D. vocalist
campus in India to have a gender- E. harmonium player
neutral hostel? Ans. E.
A. Birla Institute of Technology and * Renowned harmonium player
Science Pandit Tulsidas Borkar(84-year)
B. SRM Institute of Science and passed away in Mumbai.
Technology * Borkar was conferred the Padma
C. Jaypee Institute of Information Shri in 2016 for his contributions to
Technology Indian music.
D. Tata Institute of Social Sciences * He was also a recipient of the
E. Amity School of Engineering Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Ans. D. 36. Veteran freedom fighter and former
After the historic verdict by the Minister Ramchandra Singhdeo
passed away recently. He belonged
Supreme Court to scrap Section 377
to which state?
of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that
criminalized homosexuality. The A. Punjab B. Odisha
Tata Institute of Social Sciences C. Chhattisgarh D. Uttar Pradesh
(TISS) in Mumbai's Deonar has E. Assam
become the first campus in India to Ans. C.
have a gender-neutral hostel. Veteran freedom fighter and the first
34. Which Ministry has issued an finance minister of Chhattisgarh,
advisory against the 'Momo Ramchandra Singhdeo, passed away
challenge' and asked the parents to at a hospital.
monitor their children's online and The first Chief Minister of
social media activity to ensure they Chhattisgarh, Ajit Jogi, chose him
are not engaging in the game? as the minister with key portfolios,
A. Ministry of Human Resource including finance, commercial tax,
Development and planning.
B. Ministry of Agriculture and 37. The Cabinet Committee on
Farmers Welfare Economic Affairs has approved the
C. Ministry of AYUSH continuation of which of the
centrally sponsored schemes of
D. Ministry of Health and Family
Integrated Development of Wildlife
Welfare
Habitats (CSS-IDWH) beyond the
E. Ministry of Women and Child 12th Plan period from 2017-18 to
Development 2019-20?
Ans. E. A. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
The Ministry of Women and Child
B. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Development (WCD) issued an
advisory against the 'Momo C. Gobar-Dhan Scheme
challenge' and asked the parents to D. Umbrella scheme
monitor their children's online and E. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
social media activity to ensure they Ans. D.
are not engaging in the game.The The Cabinet Committee on
ministry listed signs to look for in a Economic Affairs has approved the
child that might indicate their continuation of the Centrally
involvement in the game and asked Sponsored Umbrella Scheme of
the parents to "keep their eyes Integrated Development of Wildlife
open". Habitats (CSS-IDWH) beyond the
35. Tulsidas Borkar passed away 12th Plan period from 2017-18 to
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38. 'Digital Screen' scheme has been Her book talks about four
started by which of the following generations of her family;
ministries? especially about her uncle KG
A. Ministry of Railways Satyamurthy.
B. Ministry of AYUSH 41. Which city hosted the international
C. Ministry of Communications dance festival "Udbhav Utsav -
D. Ministry of Culture 2018"?
E. Ministry of Health and Family A. Chandigarh B. Bhopal
Welfare
C. Lucknow D. Gwalior
Ans. A.
Ministry of Railway has made E. Hyderabad
“digital screens” operational at 22 Ans. D.
stations on the Independence Day Uzbekistan Ambassador to India
as an innovative low-cost solution Farhod Arziev has inaugurated a four-
to spread awareness among public day international dance festival
about the opulent heritage of Indian "Udbhav Utsav -2018" in Gwalior,
Railways. The short films will Madhya Pradesh.
showcase heritage buildings, The main objective of the
locomotives and much more to competition-festival is to give the
make people aware of the rich opportunity to performers for creative
communications, to present new
heritage of Indian Railways.
talents and to facilitate acquaintance
39. The Indian Air Force successfully
with pieces of national culture and
test fired which indigenously
arts in different countries.
developed Beyond Visual Range Air-
42. Who among the following has won
to-Air Missile from a Su-30 aircraft?
A. Dhruva B. Trishul the prestigious Seoul Peace Prize
C. Teer D. Astra 2018 for contribution to high
E. Dhanush economic growth in India?
Ans. D. A. Kailash Satyarthi
Astra, the indigenously developed B. Ratan Tata
Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air C. Narendra Modi
Missile (BVRAAM), was successfully D. Chanda Kochhar
test-fired by the Indian Air Force
E. Sunil Bharti Mittal
from Su-30 aircraft. The missile
Ans. C.
successfully engaged a
maneuvering target with high Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
precision meeting the mission been awarded prestigious Seoul
objectives. Peace Prize 2018 for contribution to
40. Who won the 2018 Shakti Bhatt high economic growth in India.
First Book Prize for her debut book The Seoul Peace Prize was
'Ants Among Elephants: An established in 1990 to
untouchable Family and the Making commemorate the success of the
of Modern India’? 24th Olympic Games held in Seoul,
A. Sujatha Gidla Republic of Korea.
B. Chetan Bhagat 43. Which of the following portal and
C. Anand Neelakanthan mobile application has been
D. Ruskin Bond launched by Prime Minister
E. Arundhati Roy Narendra Modi for IT professionals?
Ans. A. A. Citrusbits
Sujatha Gidla won the 2018 Shakti B. Simpalm
Bhatt First Book Prize for her debut
C. Main Nahin Hum
book 'Ants Among Elephants: An
untouchable Family and the Making D. Sphinx Solutions
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Ans. C. Ans. B.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has The World Development
launched the “Main Nahin Hum” Information Day is observed each
Portal and App. year on October 24th October to
The portal, which works on the draw the attention of the world to
theme 'Self4Society', will enable IT development problems and the
professionals and organisations to necessity of strengthening
bring together their efforts towards international cooperation to solve
social causes on one platform. them.
44. Who has been appointed as the 47. Senior BJP leader Bhola Singh
interim Central Bureau of passed away. He belonged to which
Investigation (CBI) director? of the following states?
A. Uttar Pradesh
A. Ranjit Sinha
B. Bihar
B. M Nageshwar Rao
C. Odisha
C. S. K. Datta D. Punjab
D. Vijay Karan E. None of these
E. M. G. Katre Ans. B.
Ans. B. Senior BJP leader Bhola Singh (82-
M Nageshwar Rao (presently years) & sitting Member of
working as Joint Director at the CBI) Parliament (MP) from Begusarai
has been appointed as interim (Bihar) passed away at Delhi
Central Bureau of Investigation hospital.
(CBI) director with immediate Mr Singh was a two-time member of
effect. Lok Sabha member Nawada (In
2009) and Begusarai(2014) from
The Central Bureau of Investigation
Bihar.
(CBI) Operating under the
He reached the Bihar assembly
jurisdiction of the Ministry of
eight times from Begusarai
Personnel, Public Grievances and
assembly seat.
Pensions.
48. Who won the Delhi Half Marathon
45. Marine biologist Osamu Shimomura 2018 in the men category?
passed away in Japan’s southern A. Mosinet Geremew of Ethopia
city of Nagasaki. He was one of the B. Daniel Kipchumba of Kenya
three scientists who won the 2008 C. Zersenay Tadese of Eritrea
Nobel Prize in _____. D. Jonathan Maiyo of Kenya
A. Economics B. Literature E. Andamalak Belihu of Ethiopia
C. Peace D. Physics Ans. E.
E. Chemistry Ethiopia's Andamalak Belihu (19-
Ans. E. year) overcame stiff competition
Japanese-born Marine biologist from compatriot Amdework
Osamu Shimomura was the one of Walelegn in the men's elite field to
three scientists who won the 2008 win his maiden Airtel Delhi Half
Nobel Prize in chemistry for the Marathon 2018.
discovery and development of a Walelegn clinched the Silver
jellyfish protein that contributed to (59.22- seconds), while Kenya’s
cancer studies. Daniel Kipchumba grabbed the third
sport (59.48-seconds).
46. The World Development
49. Which of the following movies has
Information Day is being observed
been officially selected for Taipei
on _____.
Golden Horse Film Festival 2018?
A. October 21 B. October 24 A. Raazi B. Sanju
C. October 23 D. October 25 C. Badhaai Ho D. Race 3
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Ans. E. Ans. A.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum Mumbai defeated Delhi by four
opus "Padmaavat" has been wickets to win their 3rd Vijay
officially selected for 2018 Taipei Hazare Trophy title 2018-19 at M
Golden Horse Film Festival 2018. Chinnaswamy stadium in
The film is Bhansali's re-imagining Bengaluru, Karnataka.
of the story of Queen Padmavati, Vijay Hazare Trophy is named after
her king-consort Maha Rawal Ratan the famous Indian cricketer ‘Vijay
Singh and Sultan Alauddin Khilji. Hazare’.
50. Who will be honoured with the 53. Which of the following countries
annual Ustad Chand Khan Lifetime hosted the 7th meeting of education
Achievement Award? ministers of member states of the
A. Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
B. Lata Mangeshkar (SCO)?
A. India B. China
C. Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
C. Kazakhstan D. Switzerland
D. Ilayaraja
E. Japan
E. A. R. Rahman Ans. C.
Ans. C. The 7th meeting of education
Hindustani classical music ministers of member states of the
instrumentalist 'Pandit Vishwa Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Mohan Bhatt' will be honoured with (SCO) was held in Astana,
the annual Ustad Chand Khan Kazakhstan.
Lifetime Achievement Award. The objective of SCO is military
Pandit Bhatt is best known for his cooperation between members. It
Grammy award winning album "A also works towards intelligence-
Meeting by the River". sharing, counter-terrorism
51. Which of the countries has officially operations in Central Asia.
opened the world's longest sea- 54. Which of the following countries
crossing bridge? hosted the World Wrestling
A. China B. Japan Championship 2018?
C. USA D. Indonesia A. France B. Hungary
E. India C. United States D. Turkey
Ans. A. E. Denmark
China's President Xi Jinping has Ans. B.
officially opened the world's longest The 2018 World Wrestling
sea-crossing bridge connecting Hong Championships are the 15th edition
Kong, Macau and mainland China. of World Wrestling Championships
The bridge connects Hong Kong to of combined events and are to be
Macau and the mainland Chinese held from October 20 to 28 in
city of Zhuhai. Budapest, Hungary.
The bridge spans 55km including its 55. The famous ‘Shahi litchi’ got the
access roads and has cost about Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
USD 20bn. Shahi litchi belongs to which state?
About 30km of its total length A. Haryana B. Maharashtra
crosses the sea of the Pearl River C. Bihar D. Assam
E. Uttar Pradesh
delta.
Ans. C.
52. Which of the following teams has
Shahi Litchi from Bihar has received
clinched the Vijay Hazare Trophy
Geographical Indication (GI) tag
2018-19?
from Chennai based Geographical
A. Mumbai B. Delhi
Indication Registry and Intellectual
C. Jharkhand D. Tamil Nadu Property India.
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Bihar produces 40% of the litchis India will host the 4th edition of
grown in India on 38% of the area. Global Partners' Forum (GPF) on
56. Which country has become the 12th and 13th December 2018 in
second one in the world to legalise New Delhi.
use of cannabis? The forum will be co-hosted by the
A. Portugal B. Japan Ministry of Health and Family
C. Spain D. Canada Welfare, Government of India and
PMNCH.
E. None of these
59. The first Indo-Japan Joint exercise
Ans. D. 'Dharma Guardian' will be held
Canada has legalized the in_____.
possession and use of recreational A. Mizoram B. Punjab
cannabis. The Canadian C. Uttar Pradesh D. Assam
government will also pardon the E. Odisha
Canadians convicted of possession Ans. A.
of marijuana. The first joint military exercise
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would named “Dharma Guardian”
pardon individuals convicted in the between India and Japan will be
past for possession of up to 30 held at the Army’s Counter-
grams of marijuana. Insurgency Warfare School at
Uruguay was the first country to Vairengte (Mizoram) from 1 -
legalize marijuana, in 2013. 14thNovember 2018.
57. Who has won the International The exercise is aimed at developing
Olympic Committee's Sport and mutual understanding and respect
Active Society Commission's Grant between militaries of both
Award for his contribution to sports countries, as also facilitate in
development? tracking worldwide phenomenon of
A. Suheil F Tandon terrorism.
60. India has been elected to the United
B. Manoj Kumar
Nations Human Rights Council
C. Sushil Kumar (UNHRC). The headquarters of
D. Aditya Sethi UNHRC is located at ______.
E. Sunil Singh A. Paris B. New Delhi
Ans. A. C. Geneva D. Bali
Suheil F. Tandon has won the E. None of these
International Olympic Committee's Ans. C.
Sport and Active Society The headquarters of UNHRC is in
Commission's Grant Award for his Geneva, Switzerland.
contribution to sports development. The United Nations Human Rights
The International Olympic Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations
Committee redistributes more than body whose mission is to promote
90% of its income to the wider and protect human rights around
sporting movement, to help the world.
athletes and sports organisations at The UNHRC has 47 members
all levels around the world. elected for staggered three-year
terms on a regional group basis.
58. Which of the following countries will
61. Who has won the prestigious
host the 4th edition of Global
‘Vimala V Pai Vishwa’ Konkani best
Partners' Forum (GPF) in December
book award for the year 2018?
2018?
A. H M Pernal
A. Japan B. India
B. H Duaa
C. Nepal D. China C. Rajendra Kumar
E. Malaysia D. Manoj Sinha
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Ans. A. 64. Which of the following countries

H M Pernal has won the prestigious hosted the 12th ASEM summit
‘Vimala V Pai Vishwa’ Konkani best 2018?
book award for the year 2018. A. India B. Indonesia
He has conferred this award for C. Malaysia D. Japan
‘Beeg Ani Beegath’, a collection of E. Belgium
short stories in Konkani. Ans. E.
62. What is the theme of the The 12th ASEM Summit (ASEM12)
International Day for the held in Brussels, Belgium. The
Eradication of Poverty 2018? ASEM summit brings together
A. Answering the Call of October 17 heads of state or government of 51
to end poverty: A path toward European and Asian countries.
peaceful and inclusive societies 65. What is India's rank in the World
B. Coming together with those Economic Forum's (WEF) for 2017-
furthest behind to build an inclusive 18 Global competitiveness index
world of universal respect for (GCI)?
human rights and dignity A. 58th B. 39th
C. Moving from humiliation and C. 12th D. 47th
exclusion to participation: Ending E. 15th
poverty in all its forms Ans. A.
D. Together for Humanity India has been ranked as the 58th
E. Building a sustainable future: most competitive economy on the
Coming together to end poverty and World Economic Forum’s (WEF)
discrimination global competitiveness index for
Ans. B. 2018.
The International Day for the On the list of 140 economies, the US
Eradication of Poverty is an (1st) is followed by Singapore(2nd)
international observance celebrated and Germany (3rd).
every year on 17th October 66. Paul G. Allen passed away due to
throughout the world. cancer in Seattle, Washington. He
The theme of 2018 is ‘Coming was the co-founder of _____.
together with those furthest behind A. Facebook B. Infosys
to build an inclusive world of C. Microsoft D. Apple
universal respect for human rights
E. Kodak
and dignity’.
Ans. C.
63. Who among the following is the
The co-founder of Microsoft, Paul G.
author of a biography of late
Allen passed away due to cancer in
Anumolu Ramakrishna titled
Seattle, Washington.
'Building a Legacy'?
Paul had helped usher in the
A. Anand Neelakanthan
personal computing revolution and
B. Chetan Bhagat then channeled his enormous
C. V Pattabhi Ram fortune into transforming Seattle
D. Ruskin Bond into a cultural destination.
E. Arundhati Roy 67. Who has won the prestigious Man
Ans. C. Booker 2018 for fiction?
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu A. Julian Barnes
has released a biography of late B. Vikas Swarup
Anumolu Ramakrishna titled C. Anna Burns
'Building a Legacy'. D. Aravind Adiga
The biography is authored by
E. V.C. Govindaraj
Chartered Accountant V Pattabhi
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Ans. C. Ans. C.
British writer Anna Burns (56-year) Indian film actor ‘Kamal Haasan’
has won the prestigious Man Booker has launched a safety app
for her Novel 'Milkman'. ‘Raudram’ to ensure the safety of
Milkman is a vibrant, violent story women in the city.
about men, women, conflict, and One can store three contact
power set during Northern Ireland’s numbers upon registration in the
years of Catholic-Protestant app.
violence. The alerts are generated via the
The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is mobile net as well as SMS.
a literary prize awarded each year
71. Which of the following states has
for the best original novel, written
launched 'Nirman Kusuma' scheme
in the English language, and
to provide financial assistance to
published in the UK.
the children of the construction
68. Which of the following countries has
workers?
signed an MoC (Memorandum of
Cooperation) with India on A. Uttar Pradesh
Technical Intern Training B. Odisha
Programme in the field of skill C. Tamil Nadu
development?
D. Jharkhand
A. China B. USA
C. Japan D. France E. Bihar
E. Indonesia Ans. B.
Ans. C. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen
India has signed a Memorandum of Patnaik has launched 'Nirman
Cooperation (MoU) with Japan on Kusuma' programme to provide
Technical Intern Training financial assistance to the children
Programme (TITP). of the construction workers for their
Under the programme, India will technical education in the state.
send 3-lakh youth to Japan as Under the programme, an ITI
technical interns for on-the-job student will be entitled to get
training for a period of 3-5 years. financial assistance worth Rs
69. The biography of late Anumolu 23,600 and a diploma student will
Ramakrishna titled ‘Building a get assistance worth Rs 26,300 per
Legacy’ is authored by _____. annum.
A. Niranjan Thakur 72. What is the theme of the World
B. V Pattabhi Ram Food Day (WFD), 2018?
C. C S Chandrasekhar
A. Our actions are our future
D. Paul Kalanithi
E. Manoranjan Bharti B. Healthy lives and sustainable
Ans. B. future
The biography of late Anumolu C. Food and inclusive societies
Ramakrishna titled ‘Building a D. Families, education and Food
Legacy’ is authored by V Pattabhi E. Together for Humanity
Ram. Ans. A.
70. Which of the following app has been The Theme for 2018 World Food
launched by the film actor ‘Kamal
Day is “Our actions are our future”.
Haasan’ to ensure the safety of women?
The ‘World Food Day’ is observed
A. Shake2Safety every year globally on 16th October
B. Safetipin to mark the foundation of Food and
C. Raudram Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of
the United Nations in 1945.
D. Chilla
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73. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet adopted
a proposal to rename the historic
city of Allahabad. What will be its
new name?
A. Mughalsarai B. Prayagraj
C. Alipur D. Pataliputra
E. Tirupati
Ans. B.
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet adopted
a proposal to rename the historic
city of Allahabad as Prayagraj.
Allahabad is one of the largest cities
of the North Indian state of Uttar
Pradesh in India.
Although Prayaga was renamed
Ilahabad in 1575, the name later
became Allahabad in an anglicized
version in Roman script.
74. Who has won the 2018 Hridaynath
Award for Lifetime Achievement?
A. Mashkoor Ali Khan
B. Tarun Bhattacharya
C. Khadim Hussain Khan
D. Shiv Kumar Sharma
E. Zahur Khayyam Hashmi
Ans. E.
The veteran composer, lyricist and
writer Mohammed Zahur Khayyam
Hashmi (Known as ‘Khayyam’) has
been named for this year’s
Hridaynath Award for Lifetime
Achievement.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs
1 lakh, a memento and shawl be
conferred by Maharashtra Chief
Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a
function in Mumbai.
75. What is the theme of World Mental
Health Day (WMD), 2018?
A. Living with Schizophrenia
B. Mental health and older adults
C. Young people and mental health
in a changing world
D. Depression: A Global Crisis
E. The Great Push: Investing in
Mental Health
Ans. C.
The theme of the 2018 World
Mental Health Day is " Young people
and mental health in a changing
world”.
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The World Mental Health Day is
observed every year on 10th
October to raise awareness about
mental health issues around the
world and mobilizing efforts in
support of mental health.
76. How many pink booths will Madhya
Pradesh election commission
establish in 2018 state assembly
elections?
A. 2000 B. 1000
C. 300 D. 500
E. 1500
Ans. D.
The Madhya Pradesh election
commission will establish 500 pink
booths in the state for the assembly
election.
These polling booths will run by only
women officers and workers.
Elections will be held on 28th
November and counting will be held
on 11th December 2018.
77. Who has won the Nobel Prize in
economics for 2018?
A. William Nordhaus & Paul Romer
B. Nadia Murad & Denis Mukwege
C. Juan Manuel Santos & Henry
Dunant
D. Jean-Pierre Sauvage & David J.
Thouless
E. Juan Manuel Santos & Bernard L.
Feringa
Ans. A.
The 2018 Nobel prize for economics
has been awarded to William
Nordhaus and Paul Romer of the
United States for their work on
sustainable growth.
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the
five Nobel Prizes (Chemistry,
Physics, Physiology or Medicine,
and Literature) established by the
will of Swedish industrialist,
inventor, and armaments
manufacturer Alfred Nobel.
78. The 49th International Film Festival
of India (IFFI) will be held at Panaji,
Goa. Who will be the partner state
at IFFI-2018?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Punjab C. Haryana
D. Jharkhand E. Bihar
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Ans. D. Ans. B.
Jharkhand state has become the Caroline Wozniacki has won the
partner state at 2018 Goa WTA singles (30th) title with victory
International Film Festival to over Latvia’s Anastasija Sevastova
showcase its culture and favourable in the China Open 2018 final in
filmmaking incentives. Beijing.
This year Goa International Film She was imperious against the
Festival from 20th to 28th of unseeded Sevastova, winning 6-3,
November. 6-3.
79. Who has won the India's first-ever 82. Who has been appointed as the
gold medallist in the history of acting chief justice of Himachal
Youth Olympic Games (YOG)? Pradesh High Court?
A. Jeremy Lalrinnunga A. Justice Krishna Murari
B. Tushar Mane B. Justice Deepak Pandey
C. Tababi Devi C. Justice Surya Kant
D. Mehuli Ghosh D. Justice Ajay Kumar Mittal
E. Suraj Panwar E. Justice AK Ganguly
Ans. A. Ans. C.
Weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga Justice Surya Kant sworn in as the
(15-year) has become India's first- Chief Justice of the Himachal
ever gold medallist in the history of Pradesh High Court.
Youth Olympic Games (YOG). He was administered the oath of
He achieved the feat by lifting a office by Governor Acharya Devvrat
total weight of 274 kg in the men's in a ceremony held at Raj Bhawan.
62 kg category at the 2018 Youth 83. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, predicts a growth rate of ____for
Argentina. India in 2018.
80. Prime Minister Narendra Modi A. 7.3% B. 7.5%
unveiled 64-Feet tall statue of C. 7.1% D. 7.8%
Deenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram E. 7.5%
(messiah of farmers) at ______. Ans. A.
A. Anjar, Gujarat International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B. Chatra, Jharkhand predicts a growth rate of 7.3% for
C. Sampla,Haryana India in 2018.
D. Faridkot, Punjab The International Monetary Fund
E. Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh (IMF) is an international
Ans. C. organization headquartered in
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Washington, D.C.
unveiled 64-Feet tall statue of It consists of 189 countries working
Deenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram to foster global monetary
(messiah of farmers) at Sampla in cooperation, secure financial
Rohtak district, Haryana. stability, facilitate international
Prime Minister also visited the trade.
museum set up in memory of 84. Who has won the Nobel Peace Prize
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram which for 2018?
depicts and gives glimpses of his A. Kailash Satyarthi Juan Manuel
life. Santos & Henry Dunant
81. Who has won the 2018 China Open B. Kailash Satyarthi & Malala
Women's Singles title? Yousefzai
A. Agnieszka Radwanska C. Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege
B. Caroline Wozniacki D. Jean-Pierre Sauvage & David J.
C. Johanna Konta Thouless
D. Petra Kvitova E. Juan Manuel Santos & Bernard L.
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Ans. C. Parliamentary Conference (CPA) of

Nadia Murad (Human rights Indian Region (Zone III) in
activist- Yazidi-Kurdish) and Denis Guwahati, Assam.
Mukwege (Physician) have won Speakers and Deputy Speakers of
2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their state assemblies and MPs from the
efforts to end the use of sexual North-East states are taking part in
violence as a weapon of war. the conference.
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the 88. Who has won the girls' title in the
five Nobel Prizes (Chemistry, IBSF World Under-16 Snooker
Physics, Physiology or Medicine, Championships, in St Petersburg,
and Literature) established by the Russia?
will of Swedish industrialist, A. Keerthana Pandian
inventor, and armaments B. Tammy Cantoni
manufacturer Alfred Nobel. C. Maria Catalano
85. Which of the following country has D. Sanju Sethi
lifted the under-19 Asia Cup title E. Jyotshana Walia
2018? Ans. A.
A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh India's Keerthana Pandian has won
the girls' title in the IBSF World
C. India D. Nepal
Under-16 Snooker Championships,
E. Afghanistan in St Petersburg, Russia.
Ans. C. Keerthana outclassed her Belarussian
India beat Sri Lanka by 144 runs to rival Albina Leschuk 3-1.
clinch the Under-19 Asia Cup 2018 89. Who among the following has been
title (7th edition) in Dhaka, appointed as the Managing Director
Bangladesh. & CEO of IDBI Bank?
Eight teams participated in the A. Rakesh Sharma
tournament, including 5 full B. Ashok Kumar Sharma
members and three qualifiers. C. Mahesh Kumar Jain
86. Air Force Day 2018 is being D. Animesh Chauhan
observed across India on ____. E. Rajnish Kumar
Ans. A.
A. 4th October B. 1st October
The union government has
C. 5th October D. 8th October appointed Rakesh Sharma as
E. 7th October managing director (MD) and chief
Ans. D. executive officer (CEO) of IDBI
Air Force Day 2018 is being Bank for a period of six months
observed annually on 8th October He will have the task of ensuring a
across India. smooth transfer of majority
The Indian Air Force has displayed ownership from the government to
various Aircraft at Air Force Station Life Insurance Corporation of India
Hindan air base near Delhi with (LIC).
parade and air display. 90. Who has won the 2018 Nobel Prize
87. Which of the following cities hosted in Chemistry?
the Commonwealth Parliamentary A. Frances H. Arnold, George P.
Conference (CPA) of Indian Region Smith and sir Gregory P. Winter
(Zone III)? B. Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash
and Michael W. Young
A. Patna B. Bhopal
C. Arthur Ashkin, Gerard Mourou
C. Guwahati D. Chennai and Donna Strickland
E. Chandigarh D. Rainer Weiss, Barry C Barish and
Ans. C. Kip S. Thorne
Sumitra Mahajan formally E. Joachim Frank, Richard
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Ans. A.
Two American scientists (Frances H.
Arnold & George P. Smith) and a
British researcher (sir Gregory P.
Winter) have won the Nobel Prize in
Chemistry for evolution research.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is
awarded annually by the Royal
Swedish Academy of Sciences to
scientists in various fields of
chemistry.
91. The legendary guitarist Otis Rush
passed away. He belonged to
_______.
A. Australia B. Brazil
C. France D. New Zealand
E. USA
Ans. E.
American Blues musician Otis Rush
(84-year) passed away. Otis Rush
won a Grammy for Best Traditional
Blues Recording in 1999 for "Any
Place I'm Going."
92. India has launched a massive
operation “Samudra Maitri” for
which country to provide assistance
to the earthquake and tsunami
victims?
A. Japan B. Malaysia
C. Indonesia D. Sri Lanka
E. New Zealand
Ans. C.
India has launched a massive
operation to provide assistance to
the earthquake and tsunami victims
in Indonesia.
India dispatched two aircraft and
three naval ships carrying relief
material to the country.
93. Who has won the 2018 Nobel Prize
in Physics?
A. Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash
and Michael W. Young
B. Arthur Ashkin, Gerard Mourou
and Donna Strickland
C. Rainer Weiss, Barry C . Barish
and Kip S. Thorne
D. David J Thoules, Arthur B M and
Isamku Asakasi
E. Barry C Barish, Kip S. Thorne and
Peter Higga
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Ans. B.
Three scientists Arthur Ashkin,
Gerard Mourou and Donna
Strickland have won the Nobel
Physics Prize 2018 for inventing
optical lasers that have paved the
way for advanced precision
instruments used in corrective eye
surgery.
94. Who has been elected as the
president of Iraq in 2018?
A. Ali Kafashian
B. Barham Salih
C. Muhammad Fuad Masum
D. Jalal Talabani
E. Adil Abdul-Mahdi
Ans. B.
Iraq's parliament elected Barham
Salih as the country's new
president, a step toward forming a
new government nearly five months
after the national elections.
95. The State bank of India (SBI) has
slashed the daily withdrawal limit
on its classic debit card from Rs
40,000 to Rs. _______.
A. Rs. 10000 B. Rs. 20000
C. Rs. 50000 D. Rs. 60000
E. Rs. 25,000
Ans. B.
The State Bank of India has slashed
the daily withdrawal limit on its
classic debit card from Rs 40,000 to
Rs 20,000. There is no change in
the daily withdrawal limits on other
cards.
The new limit will be effective from
October 31st this year.
96. The World Animal Day is observed
every year on ____.
A. 4th October B. 7th October
C. 14th October D. 9th October
E. 10th October
Ans. A.
The World Animal Day is celebrated
annually on 4th October to raise the
status of animals in order to
improve welfare standards around
the globe.
Heinrich Zimmermann organized
the first World Animal Day on 24 th
March 1925 at the Sports Palace in
Berlin, Germany.
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97. Who has become the first woman as 100. Who has been named as the brand
head of IMF's research department, ambassador of Tribes India?
which publishes one of the world's A. Mary Kom B. MS Dhoni
most-anticipated document - World C. Virat Kohli D. Dipa Karmakar
Economic Outlook?
E. None of these
A. Avani Chaturvedi
Ans. A.
B. Bhawana Kanth The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has
C. Gita Gopinath launched the ‘Punch Tantra’
D. Meghana Shanbough collection to promote tribal
E. Sarika Singh artefacts and named world boxing
Ans. C. champion Mary Kom as the brand
Gita Gopinath is the first woman to ambassador of ‘Tribes India’.
be appointed as head of IMF's 101. Which of the following countries has
research department, which won the 2018 men's Asia Cup?
publishes one of the world's most- A. Bangladesh B. Pakistan
anticipated document - World C. India D. Sri Lanka
Economic Outlook. E. Afghanistan
98. Which country’s board of Cricket Ans. C.
was brought under the RTI Act and India defeated Bangladesh by 3
made answerable to the people of wickets on the final ball of the
the country under its mechanism? match to lift the 2018 men’s Asia
A. Pakistan B. Sri Lanka Cup.
C. India D. Bangladesh India won the toss and chose to
E. United Arab Emirates field.
Ans. C. 102. Who has been elected as the
The Board of Control for Cricket in Chairman of Press Trust of India
India (BCCI) is covered under the (PTI)?
RTI Act and answerable to the A. Viveck Goenka
people of the country under its B. N Ravi
mechanism. C. D. S. Mehta
The RTI Act should be made D. K. M Shrivastava
applicable to the BCCI along with its
E. Manohar Goyal
entire constituent member
cricketing associations, provided Ans. B.
they fulfil the criteria applicable to N Ravi has been unanimously
the BCCI. elected as the Chairman of Press
Trust of India (PTI).
99. Who has been named as the new
President of Hockey India (HI)? He succeeds Viveck Goenka,
Chairman and Managing Director of
A. Pargat Singh
the Express Group.
B. Harsh Bhanwala
Press Trust of India (PTI) is the
C. Sardar Singh news agency in India,
D. Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad headquartered in New Delhi and is
E. None of these a non-profit cooperative among
Ans. D. more than 500 Indian newspapers.
Mohd. Mushtaque Ahmad was 103. ‘Typhoon Trami’ has recently hit
elected the President of Hockey which country?
India following the eighth Hockey A. Japan B. Philippines
India Congress Elections.
C. Nigeria D. Indonesia
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Ans. A. 107. Who among the following

Typhoon Trami hit Japan's southern sportsperson has named his
island of Okinawa with a maximum autobiography as 'A Century is not
speed of 216 kilometres per hour Enough'?
today. A. Gautam Gambhir
104. Who has been appointed as first B. Sourav Ganguly
female major general in
C. Sachin Tendulkar
Bangladesh?
A. Apu Biswas D. Ajay Jadeja
B. Mahiya Mahi E. None of these
C. Taslima Nasrin Ans. B.
D. Susane Giti India’s most famous captain Sourav
E. Pritilata Waddedar Ganguly's autobiography is titled as
Ans. D. “A Century is not Enough”. The
Bangladesh has appointed ‘Susane book is co-authored by Gautam
Giti’ as first female major general in Bhattacharya and published by
the country's 47 year. Juggernaut Books.
Earlier, Giti joined the medical wing 108. Which state government has
of the Bangladesh armed forces in widened the reach of its flagship
1986 as a captain. women welfare scheme
105. Which of the following country ‘Kanyashree’ by lifting the ceiling on
hosted the 3rd Youth Olympic annual family income?
Games? A. Kerala
A. Turkey B. Japan B. Tamil Nadu
C. Spain D. India
C. Madhya Pradesh
E. Argentina
D. West Bengal
Ans. E.
The 3rd Youth Olympic Games E. Jharkhand
hosted begun at Buenos Aires, Ans. D.
Argentina. The West Bengal government has
India represented with a contingent widened the reach of its flagship
of 68 members competed in 13 women welfare scheme
sports during the prestigious event. ‘Kanyashree’ by lifting the ceiling on
Indian sports shooter Manu Bhaker annual family income. The scheme
lead the Indian team in the opening aims at incentivizing schooling of
ceremony as the flag-bearer of the teenage girls and delaying their
Indian contingent for the games. marriages until the legal age of 18.
106. Who has won the FIFA Player of the 109. Which of following Indian states has
Year Award 2018? celebrated World Rhino Day?
A. Luka Modric A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Cristiano Ronaldo B. Jharkhand
C. Mohamed Salah
C. Mizoram
D. Lionel Messi
D. Bihar
E. Harry Kane
E. Assam
Ans. A.
Croatian footballer Luka Modric (33- Ans. E.
year) has been named the world's World Rhino Day is being celebrated
best male player at the Best FIFA in Assam.
Football Awards 2018 in London. Assam state forest minister Parimal
Suklabaidya along with others take
He beat former team-mate
part in the main event in Guwahati.
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110. Which country will be the first towards promoting “policies and
country in the world to double its actions that catalyze digital
tiger population? transformations. The Digital
A. India B. Thailand Economy Ministerial Meeting, held
C. Bhutan D. Nepal on 23-24 August, was attended by
E. China 33 heads of delegation- Ministers,
Ans. D. senior officials and representatives
Nepal is likely to be the first country from invited countries and
in the world to double its tiger international organizations, like EU,
population. UNCTAD, ITU etc.
Nepal announced that there are an 114. Who among the following will be
estimated 235 wild tigers in the sworn in as the 46th Chief Justice of
country, nearly doubling the India?
baseline of around 121 tigers in A. Justice J S Khehar
2009. B. Justice Dipak Misra
111. The joint military exercise “Rapid C. Justice Ranjan Gogoi
Trident 2018” has started in _____. D. Justice P. N. Bhagwati
A. Singapore B. Japan E. Justice Yogesh Kumar Sabharwal
C. Ukraine D. Mongolia Ans. C.
E. None of these Justice Ranjan Gogoi will be sworn
Ans. C. in as CJI (46th) on October 3, 2018
The joint military exercise “Rapid and held the post till 17th
Trident 2018″ has started in the November 2019.
western Ukrainian village of The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is
Starychi. The objective of the the head of the judiciary of India
exercise is to practice countering and the Supreme Court of India.
armed aggression in conditions of Article 124 of the Constitution of
the hybrid war. India provides for the manner of
112. Former cricketer Gopal Bose passed appointing judges to the Supreme
away in London. He belonged to Court.
________. 115. NSE has signed a pact with which of
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Bihar the following state governments to
C. Odisha D. Bengal provide access to capital to MSMEs,
E. Telangana which will fuel growth of such
Ans. D. entities in the state?
Former Bengal cricketer Gopal Bose A. Sikkim B. Uttarakhand
passed away in London. C. Tripura D. West Bengal
For India, he played alone ODI (One E. Bihar
Day International) against England Ans. B.
in Oval where he scored 13 runs. NSE has signed a pact with the
113. In which of the following countries, Uttarakhand government to provide
the G20 Digital Economy Ministry access to capital to MSMEs, which
meeting organized? will fuel growth of such entities in
A. India B. New Zealand the state. The bourse will play an
C. Australia D. Argentina active role in nurturing the SMEs
E. Brazil and start-ups by increasing
Ans. D. awareness along with the
The G20 Digital Economy Ministerial government on the opportunities to
Meeting in Salta, in the north-west raise capital, SME exchange
of Argentina, G20 ministers and guidelines, listing processes,
senior officials issued a declaration compliances with listing agreement
that reflects the G20’s commitment among others.

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