Follow us: Facebook Twitter YouTube Telegram Instagram G+ Monthly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-June-2018 1. Questions What is the theme of World Milk Day? Options A. Drink Milk Be Strong B. Drink More Be Strong C. Drink Many Be Strong D. Drink Move Be Strong E. none of these. Explanation Answer: D Theme of World Milk Day is Drink Move Be Strong. 2. Questions In which city The First biannual Indian Air Force Commanders’ Conference was inaugurated by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman? Options A. New Delhi B. Bangalore C. Mumbai D. Chennai E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The First biannual Indian Air Force Commanders’ Conference was inaugurated by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. 3. Questions Under which scheme Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has approved the construction of another 1.5 lakh affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor? Options A. PMAY(urban) B. PMAY(rural) C. PMJDY D. PMAY E. PMAY(Gramin) Explanation Answer: A Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has approved the construction of another 1.5 lakh affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) with an investment of Rs.7,227cr with central assistance of Rs.2,209 cr. 4. Questions Which of the following country bans Burqa in public spaces? Options A. Barbados B. Denmark C. Iraq D. Russia E. Nepal Explanation Answer: B The Danish(Denmark) Parliament has passed a law banning the Islamic full-face veil in public spaces, becoming the latest European country to do so. “Anyone who wears a garment that hides the face in public will be punished with a fine,” says the law, which was passed by 75 votes to 30. 5. Questions How much amount did Andhra Pradesh government had decided to pay a month as unemployment allowance to eligible youth? Options A. Rs 1,00
Monthly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-June-20181. Questions What is the theme of World Milk Day? Options A. Drink Milk Be Strong B. Drink More Be Strong C. Drink Many Be Strong D. Drink Move Be Strong E. none of these. Explanation Answer: D Theme of World Milk Day is Drink Move Be Strong. 2. Questions In which city The First biannual Indian Air Force Commanders’ Conference was inaugurated by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman? Options A. New Delhi B. Bangalore C. Mumbai D. Chennai E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The First biannual Indian Air Force Commanders’ Conference was inaugurated by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. 3. Questions Under which scheme Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has approved the construction of another 1.5 lakh affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor? Options A. PMAY(urban) B. PMAY(rural)
C. PMJDY D. PMAY E. PMAY(Gramin) Explanation Answer: A Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has approved the construction of another 1.5 lakh affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) with an investment of Rs.7,227cr with central assistance of Rs.2,209 cr. 4. Questions Which of the following country bans Burqa in public spaces? Options A. Barbados B. Denmark C. Iraq D. Russia E. Nepal Explanation Answer: B The Danish(Denmark) Parliament has passed a law banning the Islamic full-face veil in public spaces, becoming the latest European country to do so. “Anyone who wears a garment that hides the face in public will be punished with a fine,” says the law, which was passed by 75 votes to 30. 5. Questions How much amount did Andhra Pradesh government had decided to pay a month as unemployment allowance to eligible youth? Options A. Rs 1,00
B. Rs 2,000 C. Rs 3,000 D. Rs 500 E. Rs 1,000 Explanation Answer: E The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to pay Rs 1,000 a month as unemployment allowance to eligible youth. Approximately, 10 lakh graduates/diploma holders will benefit, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said. A final decision would be taken after eliciting suggestions from the youth. 6. Questions What is the state bird of Andhra Pradesh? Options A. Indian Roller B. Palapitta C. Rose ringed parakeet D. Both a and b E. All of the above Explanation Answer: C Four years after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the government of the residual state has announced its state symbols. The notable change is the state bird. The state bird of undivided Andhra Pradesh was Indian Roller (coracias benghalensis) or Palapitta. This has been changed to Rama Chiluka (psittacula krameri) or rose ringed parakeet. 7. Questions With which state Madhya Pradesh are likely to be the next States to start implementing cash transfer for food subsidies in certain areas? Options A. Uttarakhand
B. Andhra Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Rajasthan E. None of these. Explanation Answer: E Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are likely to be the next States to start implementing cash transfer for food subsidies in certain areas 8. Questions What is India’s fiscal deficit in the year ended March 2018? Options A. 3.53 B. 3.3 C. 3.4 D. 3.5 E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A India’s fiscal deficit in the year ended March 2018 came in at 3.53% of gross domestic product, in line with the revised estimates. For the current fiscal year, the government estimates to trim the deficit to 3.3% of GDP. 9. Questions What is India’s fiscal deficit estimated by government for the current Fiscal Year? Options A. 3.53 B. 3.3 C. 3.4 D. 3.5 E. None of these. Explanation
Answer: B India’s fiscal deficit in the year ended March 2018 came in at 3.53% of gross domestic product, in line with the revised estimates. For the current fiscal year, the government estimates to trim the deficit to 3.3% of GDP. 10. Questions Which of the following PSU has emerged as India's most profitable state-owned company for the second consecutive year? Options A. BHEL B. NTPC C. IOC D. HPCL E. None of These Explanation Answer: C Indian Oil Corporation has emerged as India’s most profitable state-owned company for the second consecutive year. Indian Oil posted a record profit of Rs21,346 crore in 2017-18, followed by ONGC, whose profit stood at Rs19,945 crore. 11. Questions Who won 'Santokba Humanitarian Award'? Options A. Kailash Satyarthi B. Thomas Antony C. Vijay Goel D. Amitabh Bachchan E. Amit Khare Explanation Answer: A Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi was honoured with ‘Santokba Humanitarian Award’ by President Ram Nath
Kovind for his services aimed at the betterment of society. 12. Questions Who has conferred FICCI Smart Policing Awards 2018? Options A. Kailash Satyarthi B. Thomas Antony C. Vijay Goel D. Amitabh Bachchan E. Amit Khare Explanation Answer: C Statistics and Programme Implementation Minister Vijay Goel conferred FICCI Smart Policing Awards 2018 to police officials of central armed police force and states police in New Delhi. 13. Questions Who has become the face of Central Railways` anti-trespassing campaign? Options A. Kailash Satyarthi B. Thomas Antony C. Vijay Goel D. Amitabh Bachchan E. Amit Khare Explanation Answer: D Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has become the face of Central Railways` anti-trespassing campaign. Trespassing on railway tracks is a major cause of deaths on Mumbai suburban rail network. Central Railway has launched an initiative `Ek Safar Rail Ke Saath`, where celebrities will share their experience about Indian Railways and their journey in a short film. 14. Questions
Where did India, Japan and the U.S. will hold the annual Malabar trilateral naval war game? Options A. Malabar B. Guam C. Vizagapattinam D. Goa E. None of these Explanation Answer: B India, Japan and the U.S. will hold the annual Malabar trilateral naval war games off the coast of Guam in the Philippine Sea from June 6-15. 15. Questions To which of the following sports Sanjita Chanu is related? Options A. Cricket B. Boxing C. Hockey D. Badminton E. None of these Explanation Answer: E The Indian Weightlifting Federation’s (IWLF) ‘attempt’ to make the sport free of doping has received a major setback with Gold Coast Commonwealth Games gold medallist K. Sanjita Chanu (53kg) testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid. 16. Questions Who laid the foundation for India’s First Advanced Forensic Lab in Chandigarh? Options A. Smriti Irani B. Nirmala Sitharaman
C. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi D. Ram Vilas Paswan E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi laid the foundation of Sakhi Suraksha Advanced DNA Forensic Laboratory in the campus of Central Forensic Science Lab, Chandigarh 17. Questions To which country, Pedro Sanchez was sworn as new Prime Minister? Options A. France B. Portugal C. Pakistan D. Italy E. Spain Explanation Answer: E Spain’s Parliament ousted Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in a no-confidence vote sparked by fury over his party’s corruption woes, with his Socialist arch-rival Pedro Sanchez automatically taking over. 18. Questions Name the state which launched the health insurance scheme for journalists? Options A. Odisha B. Telangana C. Uttar Pradesh D. Uttarakhand E. Karnataka Explanation Answer: A
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday launched “Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana” for working journalists. The health insurance scheme for working journalists will be implemented with effect from June 1, 2018. In the first phase, as many as 3,233 working journalists from across the state will get health insurance coverage up to Rs 2 lakh, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office. 19. Questions What is the name of the protest which began by farmers from seven states? Options A. bharat bandh B. gaon bandh C. hartal bandh D. Notable bandh E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Farmers in at least seven States began a ten-day strike or ‘gaon bandh’ on Friday, dumping crates of vegetables and thousands of liters of milk on the roads to draw attention to the agrarian crisis and demand an assured minimum income, higher support prices and a complete loan waiver. The impact of the strike was immediately felt in Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Chattisgarh, according to strike leaders. 20. Questions Which system is newly launched by India Meteorological Department (IMD)? Options A. Earth Sciences Meteorological Analysation B. A system of Aerosol Monitoring and Research C. Ensemble Prediction Systems
D. Statistical Ensemble Forecasting system E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched a new Ensemble Prediction Systems (EPS) to provide probabilistic weather forecasts up to the next 10 days. According to IMD, these new systems shall improve upon deterministic forecasts that are prone to high margins of error. 21. Questions Who received the Pulitzer Prize in music for his album “Damn”? Options A. Drake B. Kenye West C. J. Cole D. Kendrick Lamar E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Kendrick Lamar received the Pulitzer Prize in music for his album “Damn.” Lamar is the first rapper in history to be given the award. Previous recipients included Bob Dylan, Hank Williams and Duke Ellington. Lamar had received this award at Columbia University. 22. Questions Which of the following country has signed the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) in Nursing with Singapore? Options A. Japan B. China C. Pakistan D. Nepal
E. India Explanation Answer: E India has signed the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) in Nursing with Singapore. This is the first MRA being signed by India with any of our FTA partners. 23. Questions With which company, Maharashtra signed MoU for the promotion of E-Mobility? Options A. Ashok Leyland B. Tata Motors C. Mahindra & Mahindra D. Jaguar Cars E. Maruti Suzuki Explanation Answer: B Tata Motors (India’s largest automobile company by revenues) signed a MoU with the State Government of Maharashtra for deployment of 1000 Electric Vehicles (EV) across its range of passenger and commercial vehicles in the State. 24. Questions Who takes oath as Pakistan’s interim Prime Minister for a period of 2 months? Options A. Syed Sajjad B. Anwar Zaheer C. Saqib Nisar D. Nasirul Mulk E. None of these Explanation Answer: D A former Pakistani Chief Justice Mulk was sworn in on Friday as the caretaker Prime Minister for an interim
period of two months, hours after Pakistan’s President dissolved the powerful Lower House of Parliament. 25. Questions Which of the following bill may have to wait for house nod? Options A. Citizenship Bill B. Triple Talaq Bill C. GST Bill D. Judgeu2019s Salary Bill E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, is unlikely to be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament as the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that is examining the legislation intends to have wider consultations. 26. Questions Which ministry has introduced a new scheme called ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’? Options A. Ministry of Coal B. Ministry of AYUSH C. Ministry of Culture D. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The Ministry of Culture, Government of India has introduced a new scheme namely ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’ with a total outlay of Rs. 325.00 Crores for Financial Years 2018-19 and 2019-20. The objective of the scheme is to lessen the financial burden of such Charitable Religious Institutions who provide Food/Prasad/Langar (Community Kitchen)/Bhandara
free of cost without any discrimination against Public/Devotees 27. Questions Under which person’s chairpersonship, an executive committee is constituted to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi? Options A. Narendra Modi B. Arvind Kejriwal C. Raj Nath Singh D. Narendra Singh Tomar E. None of these Explanation Answer: A An Executive Committee (EC) under the Chairpersonship of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has been constituted comprising of Senior Ministers in the Cabinet, Leader of Opposition (Rajya Sabha), Renowned Gandhians, Social Activists and noted public figures to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. 28. Questions What is the name of the app launched by Satyen Kothari? Options A. Citrus Advisor B. Money Manager C. Cube Wealth D. Tech-Savvy E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Over two years after being carved out of Citrus Payments, Cube Services is now looking to leverage the growing interest in the mutual fund’s space. Over
two years after carving out of mobile payments service Citrus, Satyen Kothari’s Cube has re-launched itself as a wealth creation and management platform—one could invest in mutual funds, track investment, and get access to wealth advisors on its revamped mobile app. 29. Questions Who was sworn in as Italy’s 58th Prime Minister? Options A. Francesco Andrea B. Giuseppe Conte C. Leonardo Matteo D. David Riccardo E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Giuseppe Conte is a 53-year-old jurist who has never been elected to parliament. Populist leaders Salvini and Di Maio will be joint deputy prime ministers. 30. Questions Which organization has lifted a suspension imposed on Guatemala over its failure to comply with anti-corruption rules? Options A. FIFPro B. La Liga C. UEFA D. FIFA E. Manchester United F.C Explanation Answer: D FIFA lifted a suspension imposed on Guatemala 18 months ago over its failure to comply with anti-corruption rules. 31. Questions
Which of the following is the only Indian University that has made it to the list of top 100 in the World Reputation Rankings 2018? Options A. Nalanda University B. Indian Institute of Science Bangalore C. AIIMS New Delhi D. IIM Chennai E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Bangalore’s Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has made it to the list of top 100 in the World Reputation Rankings 2018. Ranked at 91, Indian Institute of Science is the only Indian University to have made it to the prestigious list. 32. Questions In which year NASA targeted to launch of a new mission to learn more about the generation of cosmic rays in the heliosphere? Options A. 2020 B. 2022 C. 2024 D. 2025 E. 2028 Explanation Answer: C NASA is targeting 2024 for the launch of a new mission to learn more about the generation of cosmic rays in the heliosphere 33. Questions To tribute which leader PM Modi Unveils Plaque at Singapore's Clifford Pier? Options
A. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee C. Jawaharlal Nehru D. Dr.BR Ambedkar E. None of these Explanation Answer: E Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore’s former premier Goh Chok Tong jointly unveiled a plaque to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the immersion site of his ashes at the waterfront Clifford pier. 34. Questions Which State Transport Service has set a new record in its monthly collection even amidst crisis? Options A. Tamilnadu B. Kerala C. Karnataka D. Himachal E. Delhi Explanation Answer: B KSRTC (Kerala) has set a new record in its monthly collection even amidst crisis. For the first time, the transport corporation’s monthly earnings crossed Rs 200 crore riding on efficient service delivery. 35. Questions When does Punjab’s new industrial policy expected to start? Options A. June 1t B. July 1 C. August 14 D. September 28 E. June 21
Explanation Answer: B Punjab’s new industrial policy, along with operational guidelines, is expected to become fully functional by July 1. 36. Questions What is the cost of sanitary napkins offer by Haryana to girls school students? Options A. Rs 1 B. Rs 5 C. Rs 10 D. Rs 15 E. Rs. 20 Explanation Answer: A Girl students of government schools in Haryana will get sanitary napkins at just Rs. 1 starting August. 37. Questions Who has appointed as the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India? Options A. MS Sahoo B. Arundathi Batachariya C. MK Jain D. Adithiya Puri E. None of these Explanation Answer: C MK Jain has appointed as the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India. 38. Questions Name the bank that has been recognized with the Champion Security Award at the 14th Visa Asia Pacific Security Summit?
Options A. ICICI B. AXIS C. YES D. Kotak E. HDFC Explanation Answer: E HDFC Bank has once again been recognized with the Champion Security Award at the 14th Visa Asia Pacific Security Summit. 39. Questions Who is appointed as new CEO for Rajiv Gandhi Foundation? Options A. Vijay Maharajan B. Vijay Mittal C. Vijay Madavan D. Vijay Mahajan E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Social entrepreneur Vijay Mahajan was appointed as secretary and chief executive officer of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and director of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Contemporary Studies. 40. Questions Where does National Health Editors’ Conference on Yoga held? Options A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Rajasthan D. New Delhi E. Chennai
Explanation Answer: D The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik will inaugurate the 3rd National Health Editors’ Conference on Yoga at Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) in New Delhi on June 05, 2018. 41. Questions Who is the first Indian cricketer to be throw the ceremonial first pitch at Safeco Field, home ground of Seattle Mariners? Options A. Virat Kholi B. Yuvaraj C. MS Dhoni D. Rohit Sharma E. Kapil Dev Explanation Answer: D Rohit Sharma is the first Indian cricketer to be given this honour. He will throw the ceremonial first pitch at Safeco Field, home ground of Seattle Mariners 42. Questions Who has named South Africa's Cricketer of the Year? Options A. AB Devilries B. Faf DuPlesis C. Dale Stein D. Lungi Nigidi E. Kagiso Rabada Explanation Answer: E Kagiso Rabada, world’s number one Test bowler, was named South Africa’s Cricketer of the Year. 43. Questions
To which sports Timothy Pereira is related? Options A. Cricket B. Football C. Hockey D. Tennis E. Wrestler Explanation Answer: B Timothy Pereira, former football international who represented Tata FC, died after a prolonged illness. Pereira was 75. 44. Questions Which of the following PSU adopts Charminar under Swachh Iconic Places Project? Options A. IOC B. NTPC C. BHEL D. NLC E. HAL Explanation Answer: B NTPC Ltd has adopted the iconic Charminar in Hyderabad under the Swachh Iconic Places Projects of India.NTPC Ltd and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding for implementation of development and beautification works under the Charminar Pedestrianization Project in Hyderabad. 45. Questions From which year The World Bicycle Day observed? Options A. 2014 B. 2015
C. 2016 D. 2017 E. 2018 Explanation Answer: E The World Bicycle Day is on 3 June. It was approved on 12 April 2018 as an official United Nations day of awareness about the multiple societal benefits of using the bicycle for transport and leisure. 46. Questions What is the theme of World Environment Day? Options A. Beat Smoke Pollution B. Beat Pollution Smoke C. Beat Plastic Pollution D. Beat Air Pollution E. None of these Explanation Answer: C “Beat Plastic Pollution” is the theme of World Environment Day. 47. Questions Which of the following seas are the cleanest seas on the planet? Options A. Arctic Seas B. Antarctic Seas C. Indian Ocean D. Red Seas E. None of these Explanation Answer: A According to Murmansk Marine Biology Institute , the Arctic’s seas are the cleanest seas on the planet. In 2017, the Institute’s scientists organized several big
expeditions to the Arctic. The institute’s experts worked in the Barents, Norwegian and Greenland Seas. 48. Questions Which of the following State Pollution Control Board calls for ban on single-use plastics? Options A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh E. West Bengal Explanation Answer: E West Bengal State Pollution Control Board calls for ban on single-use plastics. 49. Questions From which date Tamil Nadu government announced its decision to ban manufacture and use of several plastic products? Options A. July 1, 2018 B. September 1, 2018 C. January 1, 2019 D. July 1, 2019 E. April 1, 2019 Explanation Answer: C. The Tamil Nadu government announced its decision to ban manufacture and use of several plastic products in the state from January 1, 2019. 50. Questions For which Yojana the Government of India and the World Bank have signed $500 million loan agreement to provide additional financing? Options
A. PMKSY B. PMGSY C. PMAY D. PMJDY E. None of these Explanation Answer: B The Govt of India and the World Bank have signed $500 million loan agreement to provide additional financing for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Rural Roads Project. It will be implemented by Union Ministry of Rural Development. 51. Questions Which city going to host UN Global Compact Network India convention? Options A. Bengaluru B. Chennai C. New Delhi D. Mumbai E. Kolkata Explanation Answer: A Bengalore going to host UN Global Compact Network India convention. 52. Questions What is the theme of UN Global Compact Network India convention? Options A. Sustainable Development Goals B. Sustainable Developed Network C. Sustainable Development Network D. Sustainable Developing Network E. None of these Explanation
Answer: A Sustainable Development Goals is the theme of UN Global Compact Network India convention. 53. Questions Who is the author of book Straight Talk? Options A. Vengaiya Naidu B. Manmohan Singh C. Abhishek Manu Singhvi D. Chidambaram E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Book ‘Straight Talk’, authored by Abhishek Manu Singhvi. 54. Questions Which country’s passport ranked 'most powerful' in world? Options A. Japan B. China C. Australia D. US E. Russia Explanation Answer: A Japanese passport ranked ‘most powerful’ in world. 55. Questions What is the rank of India in a list of the world's most powerful passports? Options A. 60 B. 70 C. 76 D. 59
E. None of these Explanation Answer: C India has bagged the 76th position in a list of the world’s most powerful passports, granting its holders visa-free access to 59 countries. 56. Questions Name the latest desktop operating system launched by Apple? Options A. macOS Mojave B. macOS Mojo C. macOS Mojas D. macOS Mojan E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Apple has introduced the latest version of its desktop operating system called ‘macOS Mojave’. 57. Questions Who was awarded the 'Most Valuable Player' (MVP) on the fourth and final day of Basketball Without Borders Asia 2018? Options A. Sanjana Ramesh B. Vaishnavi Yadav C. Brendon McCullum D. Rashid Khan E. None of these Explanation Answer: A India’s Sanjana Ramesh Wins MVP Award At Basketball Without Borders Asia. 58. Questions
Which of the following former New Zealand cricket captain has returned to play rugby after a gap of 18 years? Options A. Danial Victory B. Brendon McCullum C. Kane Williams D. Ross Tailor E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Former New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum returned to play rugby after a gap of 18 years. 59. Questions Who has become the world's fastest cricketer to reach 50 wickets in T20I? Options A. Sanjana Ramesh B. Vaishnavi Yadav C. Brendon McCullum D. Rashid Khan E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Rashid Khan sets world record Khan became the world’s fastest cricketer to reach 50 wickets in T20I. 60. Questions Which state has launched 'Rythu Bandhu' investment support scheme for farmers? Options A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh E. None of these
Explanation Answer: E The Reserve Bank of India ensured cash availability to the extent of 95 per cent( Rs 5,400 crore) in Telangana for the newly launched ‘Rythu Bandhu’ investment support scheme for farmers. 61. Questions Which state government has announced the outstanding power bill waiver scheme? Options A. Manipur B. Mizoram C. Madhya Pradesh D. Haryana E. Nagaland Explanation Answer: C The Madhya Pradesh government has announced an outstanding power bill waiver scheme for laborers and poor families. The state cabinet headed by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the Bijli Bill Mafi Yojana 2018 (Power Bill Waiver Scheme) which is expected to benefit about 77 lakh people of the state. 62. Questions Who has become the first visually-challenged woman IAS officer in India? Options A. Beno Zephine B. Priya Jhingan C. Shaya Ram D. Pranjal Patil E. None of these Explanation Answer: D
Thirty-year-old Pranjal Patil has become the first visually-challenged woman IAS officer in India as she joined her posting as Assistant Collector in Kerala’s Ernakulam district. The Maharashtra resident had lost her eyesight when she was six-years-old and faced difficulty in her initial academic years. In 2016, she secured 773 ranks in the UPSC exam in her first attempt. 63. Questions How much growth percent is forecasted by World Bank for India in 2018-19 fiscal year? Options A. 7.3 % B. 7.5% C. 7.1% D. 7.4%t E. 7.6% Explanation Answer: A The World Bank has forecast a growth rate of 7.3 percent for India this year and 7.5 percent for the next two years, making it the fastest growing country among major emerging economies. 64. Questions What is the present repo rate after it is increased by 25 basis points by RBI? Options A. 5.75% B. 6.50% C. 6.00% D. 6.25% E. 6.75% Explanation Answer: D
The Monetary Policy Committee headed by RBI Governor Urjit Patel has unanimously hiked the key policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent. Consequently, the reverse repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility stands adjusted to 6.0 percent. 65. Questions Name the state which bans single-use plastic water bottles in all government offices? Options A. Andhra Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. Manipur D. Nagaland E. Haryana Explanation Answer: E The Haryana government has decided to ban single-use plastic water bottles in all government offices in the state. The chief minister stated a five-point programme would be implemented in the state for maintaining ecological balance. 66. Questions With which country, India signed MoU on technical cooperation? Options A. Germany B. Canada C. Denmark D. Russia E. Oman Explanation Answer: C Union Cabinet was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Denmark on technical cooperation in the field of
Sustainable and Smart Urban Development in April this year. It was also apprised of the similar MoUs signed between India and United Kingdom and between India and France. 67. Questions Which state government announced financial aid for tur farmers? Options A. Maharashtra B. Kerala C. Karnataka D. Uttar Pradesh E. Andhra Pradesh Explanation Answer: A Maharashtra government will provide the financial grant of 1,000 rupees per quintal to those farmers whose tur and gram could not be purchased by the administration before the May 31 deadline. The state government had set up tur procurement target of 44.6 lakh quintals. 68. Questions Who is appointed as non-executive chairman of Bandhan Bank? Options A. Rana Kapoor B. H R Khan C. Shiksha Sharma D. S R. Kazeem Pur E. None of these. Explanation Answer: B Bandhan Bank has appointed H R Khan, a former RBI deputy governor, as non-executive chairman. The board of directors of the bank at its meeting held appointed
Harun Rasid Khan as the non-executive, part-time chairman of the bank. 69. Questions Name the authority which restricts e-wallets from accessing Aadhaar database? Options A. RBI B. NABARD C. UIDAI D. Finance Ministry E. None of these. Explanation Answer: C The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which manages the country’s Aadhaar repository, has restricted the access of payment companies to its database by classifying them as local authentication user agencies, citing concerns over their security systems. An authentication user agency (AUA) is allowed to capture Aadhaar information from a person and submit them to the Central Identities Data Repository for validation. 70. Questions Which country has issued its first driving licenses to women? Options A. Saudi Arabia B. Canada C. Oman D. Germany E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A Saudi Arabia has issued its first driving licences for women three weeks before it ends the world’s only ban
on female drivers, though are still in jail. Ten women who held foreign driving licenses were given a health check and brief test behind the wheel before receiving their Saudi permits from the Riydah traffic office. 71. Questions What is the name of the bank which has bagged an award instituted by Investor Relations Society India? Options A. City Union Bank B. Axis Bank C. Bank of Maharashtra D. ICICI Bank E. Corporation Bank Explanation Answer: E Corporation Bank has bagged an award instituted by Investor Relations Society India. The bank was chosen for ‘Investor Relations Awards 2018’ under the category ‘Best Expectation Management (Mid Cap)’ for 2017-18. 72. Questions Which state has launched a new crop insurance scheme with effect from Kharif (monsoon) 2018? Options A. Karnataka B. Andhra Pradesh C. Kerala D. Bihar E. None of these. Explanation Answer: D The Bihar government has launched a new crop insurance scheme with effect from Kharif (monsoon) this year. The Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme replaces the existing system of crop insurance. 73. Questions
Who has been appointed as new Deputy Governor of RBI? Options A. R K Gupta B. Anil Singh C. Ravi Prasad D. M K Jain E. None of these. Explanation Answer: D The government has appointed IDBI Bank managing director and CEO M K Jain as Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in place of S S Mundra, who had completed his three-year term in July last year. 74. Questions What is the name of the 1st Indian airport to have a national highway underneath its runway? Options A. Cochin International Airport B. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport C. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport D. Goa International Airport E. None of these Explanation Answer: B The Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport near Varanasi is set to become the first Indian airport to have a national highway underneath its runway. A new underpass that will convert the highway into a four-lane road will be constructed, while the current runway will be expanded from 2,750 metres to 4,075 metres. 75. Questions Which country has temporarily banned imports from Kerala after Nipah outbreak? Options
A. Bahrain B. Qatar C. UAE D. Saudi Arabia E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned processed and frozen fruit and vegetable imports from Kerala from Sunday amid concerns over Nipah virus outbreak. On May 29, the United Arab Emirates also banned imports from Kerala and had earlier asked its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Kerala. 76. Questions What is the rank of India in Global Peace Index? Options A. 136 B. 137 C. 138 D. 141 E. 143 Explanation Answer: B India ranked 137 in Global Peace Index 77. Questions For which scheme India, the government has joined hands with the World Bank to execute a Rs.6,000-crore? Options A. APY B. ABHY C. APPY D. PMAY E. None of these Explanation
Answer: B To address concerns about depleting groundwater reserves in India, the government has joined hands with the World Bank to execute a Rs.6,000-crore scheme called the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY). 78. Questions Which bank had received the RBI’s approval for merger of Capital First? Options A. IDBI B. IDFC C. SBI D. Axis bank E. Kotak Mahindra Account Explanation Answer: B IDFC bank had received the RBI’s approval for merger of Capital First. 79. Questions What is the eligibility limit for a housing loan for metropolitan areas? Options A. Rs 35 lakh B. Rs.25 lakh C. Rs.30 lakh D. Rs 45 lakh E. Rs 40 lakh Explanation Answer: A Metropolitan areas, loan limits have been raised from Rs 28 lakh to Rs 35 lakh and for other areas, it has been increased from Rs.20 lakh to Rs.25 lakh, provided the overall cost of the home does not exceed Rs.45 lakh and Rs.30 lakh respectively.
80. Questions Which bank Best Expectation Management (Mid Cap)’ award for 2017-18? Options A. Canara Bank B. Cooperative Bank C. Corporation Bank D. Karnataka Vikas Bank E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Corporation Bank bags Best Expectation Management (Mid Cap)’ award for 2017-18. 81. Questions What is the theme of Geo-Intelligence Asia – 2018? Options A. u2018Geo special: A Force Multiplier for Defence and Industrial Securityu2019. B. u2018Geo Spatial: A First Multiplier for Defence and Industrial Securityu2019. C. u2018Geo Special: A First Multiplier for Defence and Industrial Securityu2019.t D. u2018Geo Spatial: A Force Multiplier for Defence and Industrial Securityu2019. E. None of these Explanation Answer: D ‘Geo Spatial: A Force Multiplier for Defence and Industrial Security’ is the theme of Geo-Intelligence Asia – 2018. 82. Questions Who won the ‘National Gopal Ratna’ award? Options A. Pippa Harris B. Anupam Kher
C. Virat Kohli D. Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande E. Dhiraj Ram Krishna Explanation Answer: E Dhiraj Ram Krishna won the ‘National Gopal Ratna’ award. 83. Questions In which of the following country IBSA Ministerial Meet held? Options A. India B. Brazil C. South Africa D. Australia E. None of these Explanation Answer: C IBSA Ministerial Meet held in South Africa. 84. Questions Who has appointed as new chairperson of BAFTA? Options A. Pippa Harris B. Anupam Kher C. Virat Kohli D. Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande E. Dhiraj Ram Krishna Explanation Answer: A Pippa Harris has appointed as new chairperson of BAFTA. 85. Questions
Which beach becomes Asia’s first beach to get the Blue Flag certification? Options A. Marina B. Kovalam C. Chandrabhaga D. VGP Goldan Beach E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Chandrabhaga beach becomes Asia’s first beach to get the Blue Flag certification. 86. Questions Name the only player from India to be featured in the world’s highest-paid athletes, according to a Forbes’ compilation? Options A. Pippa Harris B. Anupam Kher C. Virat Kohli D. Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande E. Dhiraj Ram Krishna Explanation Answer: C Virat Kohli is the only player from India to be featured in the world’s highest-paid athletes, according to a Forbes’ compilation 87. Questions Who is the head of the group of eminent persons to study the Special Economic Zones, SEZ Policy of India? Options A. Baba Kalyani B. Sushma Swaraj
C. Lindiwe Sisulu D. Bezerra Abbott E. Radha Mohan Singh Explanation Answer: A Baba Kalyani is the head of the group of eminent persons to study the Special Economic Zones, SEZ Policy of India. 88. Questions Who is the world’s highest-paid athlete, according to a Forbes’ compilation? Options A. Virat Kholi B. Neimer C. Leonal Messi D. Ronaldo E. Floyd Mayweather Explanation Answer: E Floyd Mayweather is the world’s highest-paid athlete, according to a Forbes’ compilation. 89. Questions How much amount did Union Ministry of Culture has launched a new scheme, ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’ for Financial Years 2018-19 and 2019-20.? Options A. Rs. 320 Crores B. Rs. 322 Crores C. Rs. 330 Crores D. Rs. 325 Crores E. Rs. 335 Crores Explanation Answer: D
The Union Ministry of Culture has launched a new scheme, ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’ with a total outlay of Rs. 325 Crores for Financial Years 2018-19 and 2019-20. 90. Questions Who has become the youngest current rated chess player in the country with FIDE ratings of 1,064? Options A. Pippa Harris B. Anupam Kher C. Virat Kohli D. Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande E. Dhiraj Ram Krishna Explanation Answer: D Sarthak Yashodhan Deshpande has become the youngest current rated chess player in the country with FIDE ratings of 1,064. 91. Questions What is the theme of World Ocean Day? Options A. Preventing Air pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean B. Preventing plastic pollution and enrich solutions for a healthy ocean C. Prevent plastic pollution and enrich solutions for a healthy ocean D. Preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean E. Preventing plastic and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean Explanation Answer: D Preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean is the theme of World Ocean Day. 92. Questions
Who is the director of the biopic ‘Making of the Mahatma’? Options A. Shyam Prasath B. Shyam Benegal C. Nithesh Sharma D. Neeraj Pandey E. None of these Explanation Answer: B The biopic ‘Making of the Mahatma’ is directed by Shyam Benegal. 93. Questions From which book the biopic ‘Making of the Mahatma’ was taken? Options A. Apprenticeship of a Mahatma B. The Story Of My Experiments With Truth. C. GANDHI - His Relevance for our times D. Do or Die E. None of these. Explanation Answer : A The biopic ‘Making of the Mahatma’ was taken from the book Apprenticeship of a Mahatma 94. Questions What is the state fruit of Tripura? Options A. Mango B. Papaya C. Pineapple D. Banana E. Orange Explanation Answer: C
Pineapple is the state fruit of Tripura. 95. Questions Who has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best international cricketer(Male) for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons? Options A. Virat Kholi B. Shekar Dawan C. Rohit Sarma D. Bhuvneshwar Kumar E. Jasprit Bumrah Explanation Answer: A Virat Kohli will be honoured with the top BCCI award on June 12 with Polly Umrigar Award for being the best international cricketer for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. 96. Questions Name the Indian bank that has fined in UK for anti-money laundering breaches? Options A. SBI B. PNB C. Canara Bank D. Axis Bank E. ICICI Bank Explanation Answer: C Canara Bank fined in UK for anti-money laundering breaches. 97. Questions Who is the head of committee formed for Public Credit Registry (PCR) as a repository of information regarding loan information of individuals and corporate borrowers?
Options A. Y.M. Deosthalee committee. B. Ajit Doval C. Urjit Patel D. Arun Jaitley E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A Y.M. Deosthalee committee is the head of committee formed for Public Credit Registry (PCR) as a repository of information regarding loan information of individuals and corporate borrowers. 98. Questions In which country The Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development (ECD) held? Options A. India B. Nepal C. Srilanka D. Bangaladesh E. China Explanation Answer: B The Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Third Asia- Pacific Regional Policy Forum on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) held in Kathmandu, Nepal. 99. Questions Who has appointed new PM of Jordan? Options A. Omar Razzaz B. King Abdullah II C. Hani Mulki D. Fernanda Espinosa E. Sarita Nayyar
Explanation Answer: A Omar Razzaz has appointed new PM of Jordan. 100. Questions Who has elected as President of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)? Options A. Omar Razzaz B. King Abdullah II C. Hani Mulki D. Fernanda Espinosa E. Sarita Nayyar Explanation Answer: D Fernanda Espinosa has elected as President of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). 101. Questions What is the current MCLR rate of HDFC? Options A. 8.0% B. 8.1% C. 8.3% D. 8.4% E. 8.5% Explanation Answer: D HDFC fetch its MCLR as 8.4% 102. Questions Who has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best international cricketer (Female) for the 2016-17? Options A. Harmanpreet B. Mandhana C. Mithaliraj D. Jhulan Nishit Goswami
E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A Harmanpreet has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best international cricketer (Female) for the 2016-17. 103. Questions Who has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best international cricketer (Female) for the 2017-18? Options A. Harmanpreet B. Mandhana C. Mithaliraj D. Jhulan Nishit Goswami E. None of these. Explanation Answer: B Mandhana has awarded Polly Umrigar Award best international cricketer (Female) for the 2017-18. 104. Questions Name the tech giants that has successfully completed its public Wi-Fi programme to provide India's railway stations with free internet? Options A. Google B. Jio C. Airtel D. Facebook E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Google has successfully completed its public Wi-Fi programme to provide India’s railway stations with free internet. 105. Questions Who is the first Indian to score 2,000 T20I runs?
Options A. Rohit Sharma B. Virat Kholi C. MS Dhoni D. Shekar Dawan E. None of these Explanation Answer: E Mithali Raj is the first Indian to score 2,000 T20I runs. 106. Questions What is the timeline of Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project? Options A. June 2018 B. June 2019 C. June 2020 D. June 2021 E. June 2022 Explanation Answer: C Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has revised cost and deadline of World Bank funded Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project (DRIP) to Rs.3466 Crore till Jun 2020. 107. Questions Which of the following country becomes UNSC non-permanent member? Options A. Indonesia B. Maldives C. Saudi Arabia D. Guatemala E. None of these Explanation Answer: A
Indonesia wins UNSC as a non-permanent member vote 108. Questions What is the name of Volcano Recently erupt in Guatemala? Options A. Mount Vesuvius B. Krakatoa C. Mount St. Helens D. Mount Tambora E. Fuego Explanation Answer: E The Fuego volcano, in Guatemala, has recently erupted violently and buried several villages on its southern flank It is an active stratovolcano. The death toll has risen to 99 in the Fuego volcano eruption. 109. Questions Who is the acting governor of Tripura? Options A. Tathagata Roy B. Keshari Nath Tripathi C. Kalyan Singh D. V.P. Singh Badnore E. ESL Narashiman Explanation Answer: B Keshari Nath Tripathi, Governor of West Bengal given the additional charge of Tripura Governor, during the absence on leave of Tathagata Roy, Governor of Tripura. 110. Questions What is the minimum wages of Rajasthan for unskilled labourers per day? Options
A. Rs.207 B. Rs.223 C. Rs.233 D. Rs.283 E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The wages of unskilled labourers have been increased from Rs.207 to Rs.213 a day. The enhanced daily wages will be Rs.223 for semi-skilled labourers, Rs.233 for skilled labourers and Rs.283 for highly skilled labourers. The increased wages will come into effect retrospectively from January 1, 2018. 111. Questions From which date Rajasthan increased wages come into effect? Options A. January 1, 2018 B. January 1, 2019 C. June 9, 2018 D. April 1, 2019 E. September 1, 2018 Explanation Answer: A The wages of unskilled labourers have been increased from Rs.207 to Rs.213 a day. The enhanced daily wages will be Rs.223 for semi-skilled labourers, Rs.233 for skilled labourers and Rs.283 for highly skilled labourers. The increased wages will come into effect retrospectively from January 1, 2018. 112. Questions Which of the following state government launched Punjab Business First Portal? Options A. Rajasthan
B. Punjab C. West Bengal D. Andhra Pradesh E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Punjab Govt has launched a “Business First Portal” to give a big push towards the ease of doing business in the state. 113. Questions The state which has decided to invest 107 crore rupees to check erosion at vulnerable areas along the banks of the Ganga and the Padma? Options A. Rajasthan B. Punjab C. West Bengal D. Andhra Pradesh E. None of these Explanation Answer: C West Bengal Government has decided to invest 107 crore rupees to check erosion at vulnerable areas along the banks of the Ganga and the Padma. 114. Questions Name the state which is the first to use auto-disable syringes? Options A. Rajasthan B. Punjab C. West Bengal D. Andhra Pradesh E. None of these Explanation Answer: D
Andhra Pradesh is the first state to use auto-disable syringes which will be enforced from the World Hepatitis Day. 115. Questions On which day auto-disable syringes which will be enforced? Options A. World Health Day B. World Hepatitis Day C. World Hemopenia Day D. World Hospitality Day E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Andhra Pradesh is the first state to use auto-disable syringes which will be enforced from the World Hepatitis Day. 116. Questions Who will be heading the ARC panel for stressed assets? Options A. Sunil Mehta B. Anil Mehta C. Rajiv Mehta D. Aravind Mehta E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Sunil Mehta will be heading the ARC panel for stressed assets. 117. Questions What is the minimum wages of Rajasthan for skilled labourers per day? Options A. Rs.207
B. Rs.223 C. Rs.233 D. Rs.283 E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The wages of unskilled labourers have been increased from Rs.207 to Rs.213 a day. The enhanced daily wages will be Rs.223 for semi-skilled labourers, Rs.233 for skilled labourers and Rs.283 for highly skilled labourers. The increased wages will come into effect retrospectively from January 1, 2018. 118. Questions Which state launched the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)? Options A. Telangana B. Punjab C. West Bengal D. Andhra Pradesh E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana has received the approval of Technical Advisory Committee of the Union govt in Delhi. 119. Questions Who has appointed as Independent Director of Electronic Payment Services (P) Ltd? Options A. R. Gandhi B. H R Khan C. Ajith Doval D. Manmohan Singh E. None of these
Explanation Answer: A Electronic Payment Services (P) Ltd has announced its appointment of Rama Subramaniam Gandhi as Independent Director to its Board of Directors. 120. Questions Who has awarded is IOC’s icon of the year? Options A. Rohan Bopanna B. Kadambi Srikanth C. Virat Kholi D. MS Dhoni E. Rohit Sarma Explanation Answer: A Bopanna is IOC’s icon of the year 121. Questions How many states have signed MoUs with the Union Health Ministry to implement the government’s ambitious national health protection mission Ayushman Bharat? Options A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8 E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Eight States and four Union Territories have signed MoUs with the Union Health Ministry to implement the government’s ambitious national health protection mission Ayushman Bharat. 122. Questions
Where will ITC may unveil the first phase of its integrated food manufacturing and logistics facility? Options A. Kerala B. Goa C. Karnataka D. Tamilnadu E. None of these Explanation Answer: D ITC may unveil the first phase of its integrated food manufacturing and logistics facility at Pudukottai in Tamil Nadu by the second quarter of 2018-19. 123. Questions Which of the following bank did Bank gets RBI nod for setting up arm for BFIL merger? Options A. Axis B. IndusInd C. Yes Bank D. ICICI E. HDFC Explanation Answer: B IndusInd Bank gets RBI nod for setting up arm for BFIL merger. 124. Questions In which telecom sector Vodafone may invest Rs.8,000 cr? Options A. Airtel B. Jio C. BSNL D. Idea E. None of these
Explanation Answer: B Vodafone may invest Rs.8,000 cr. in Idea JV. 125. Questions Where did G7 summit 2018 held? Options A. India B. China C. Japan D. Canada E. USA Explanation Answer: D G7 summit 2018 held in Canada 126. Questions Who has appointed as vigilance commissioner? Options A. Rajesh Kumar B. Sharad Kumar C. Mohanlal D. Arvind Saxena E. S Rames Explanation Answer: B Sharad Kumar appointed vigilance commissioner. 127. Questions Name the actor who tipped to lead the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes? Options A. Rajesh Kumar B. Sharad Kumar C. Mohanlal D. Arvind Saxena E. S Ramesh Explanation
Answer: C Actor Mohanlal is tipped to lead the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes. 128. Questions Who has appointed as acting UPSC chief? Options A. Rajesh Kumar B. Sharad Kumar C. Mohanlal D. Arvind Saxena E. S Ramesh Explanation Answer: D Arvind Saxena appointed acting UPSC chief. 129. Questions Name the new Chairman of CBIC? Options A. Rajesh Kumar B. Sharad Kumar C. Mohanlal D. Arvind Saxena E. S Ramesh Explanation Answer: E The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has appointed S Ramesh as the Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). 130. Questions To whom, China awards its first highest state honour? Options A. Manmohan singh B. Narendra Modi C. Vladimir Putin D. Donald Trump E. None of these
Explanation Answer: C China awards its first highest state honour to Russian President Vladimir Putin. 131. Questions Who is the author of book ‘Home Fire’? Options A. Kamila Shamsie B. Donald Tucker C. S Ramesh D. Vairamuthu E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Kamila Shamsie’s “Home Fire” wins 2018 Women’s Prize for Fiction. 132. Questions Name the long-range artillery gun has been successfully passed its final test at Pokhran, Rajasthan? Options A. M67 B. APJ Abdul Kalam C. Dhanush D. Recoilless E. None of these Explanation Answer: C India’s first indigenous, long-range artillery gun Dhanush has been successfully passed its final test at Pokhran, Rajasthan. 133. Questions Who wins Intercontinental Cup? Options A. India
B. China C. Japan D. Canada E. USA Explanation Answer: A Twin strikes from Sunil Chhetri and two timely blocks from Gurpreet Singh were the key as India beat Kenya 2-0 to win the four-nation Intercontinental Cup. 134. Questions Which team won women’s Asia Cup T20 2018? Options A. India B. Bangaladesh C. Srilanka D. Pakistan E. Afghanistan Explanation Answer: B Bangaladesh won women’s Asia Cup T20 2018. 135. Questions How many Union Territories have signed MoUs with the Union Health Ministry to implement the government’s ambitious national health protection mission Ayushman Bharat? Options A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8 E. None of these Explanation Answer: E Eight States and four Union Territories have signed MoUs with the Union Health Ministry to implement the
government’s ambitious national health protection mission Ayushman Bharat. 136. Questions Where does CSIR’s Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (CECRI) is located? Options A. Karaikudi B. Karaikal C. Chennai D. Ramanathapuram E. Coimbatore Explanation Answer: A CSIR’s Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. 137. Questions By how much percentage WHO commends India for reducing MMR ? Options A. 70% B. 72% C. 75% D. 77% E. 78% Explanation Answer: D The World Health Organisation (WHO) commended India’s progress in reducing maternal mortality ratio (MMR) by 77%. 138. Questions Where did Indias first police museum unveiled? Options A. Mumbai B. Chennai C. Kolkata
D. Delhi E. Bangalore Explanation Answer: D India to have its 1st police museum in Delhi 139. Questions By which year Chandrababu Naidu targets to complete Polavaram project? Options A. 2018 B. 2019 C. 2020 D. 2022 E. 2025 Explanation Answer: B Chandrababu Naidu says Polavaram project to be completed by 2019. 140. Questions From which date RBI proposed the loan component of 40% will come into effect? Options A. October 1, 2018 B. January 1, 2019 C. April 1,2019 D. June 1, 2019 E. October 1, 2019 Explanation Answer: A According to draft guidelines, the RBI has proposed that the loan component of 40% will come into effect from October 1 and will be increased to 60% from April 1, 2019. The loan’s tenure will be minimum seven days. 141. Questions
From which date RBI proposed the loan component of 60% will come into effect? Options A. October 1, 2018 B. January 1, 2019 C. April 1,2019 D. June 1, 2019 E. October 1, 2019 Explanation Answer: C According to draft guidelines, the RBI has proposed that the loan component of 40% will come into effect from October 1 and will be increased to 60% from April 1, 2019. The loan’s tenure will be minimum seven days. 142. Questions How much amount did India gives to Nepal for installing shallow tube wells? Options A. Rs 90 million B. Rs 95 million C. Rs 99 million D. Rs 100 million E. Rs 98 million Explanation Answer: C India has extended a financial aid of Rs 99 million to Nepal for the construction of 2,700 shallow tube well irrigation systems in 12 districts of the country’s southern Terai region to boost agricultural productivity. 143. Questions Which country going to host 11th World Hindi Conference? Options A. India B. Nepal
C. Maldives D. Mauritius E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Mauritius will host the 11th World Hindi Conference in its capital city Port Lois from Aug 18-20, 2018. 144. Questions What is the theme of 11th World Hindi Conference? Options A. Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Hindi B. Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Tamil C. Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Telengu D. Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Sanskriti E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Vaishvik Hindi Aur Bharatiy Sanskriti is the theme of 11th World Hindi Conference 145. Questions The Union Ministry of Railways has launched Rail MADAD, what is the abbreviation of MADAD? Options A. Mobile Application for Destination Assistance During travel B. Mobile Application for Desired Assistance During train C. Mobile Application for Desired Assist During travel D. Mobile Application for Desired Assistance During travel E. None of these Explanation Answer: D The Union Ministry of Railways has launched Rail MADAD (Mobile Application for Desired Assistance
During travel) Application to expedite and streamline passenger grievance redressal. 146. Questions Which country going to host first BIMSTEC war games? Options A. India B. Nepal C. Maldives D. Mauritius E. None of these Explanation Answer: A India to host first BIMSTEC war games in September. 147. Questions How much amount did the government is set to unveil a credit enhancement fund next month to facilitate infrastructure investments by insurance and pension funds? Options A. Rs.100-crore B. Rs.200-crore C. Rs.500-crore D. Rs.700-crore E. Rs.900-crore Explanation Answer: C The government is set to unveil a Rs.500-crore credit enhancement fund next month to facilitate infrastructure investments by insurance and pension funds. 148. Questions Who won 2018 French Open? Options A. Lewis Hamilton's B.
Sebastian Vettel C. Sunil Chhetri D. Sunil Chhetri E. Sloane Stephens Explanation Answer: D Simona Halep from Romania has won her first Grand Slam at the 2018 French Open tennis tournament in Paris. 149. Questions Who won Canadian Grand Prix? Options A. Lewis Hamilton's B. Sebastian Vettel C. Sunil Chhetri D. Simona Halep E. Sloane Stephens Explanation Answer: B Sebastian Vettel claimed the 50th win of his career and reclaimed the lead of this year’s World championship at the Canadian Grand Prix. 150. Questions Name the football player who has become joint second highest international goal scorer among active players along with Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi? Options
A. Lewis Hamilton's B. Sebastian Vettel C. Sunil Chhetri D. Simona Halep E. Sloane Stephens Explanation Answer: C India’s football team captain Sunil Chhetri has become joint second highest international goal scorer among active players along with Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi. 151. Questions Which of the following organisation offering its Battery production technology to Indian industry? Options A. BHEL B. HCL C. HAL D. ISRO E. NTPC Explanation Answer: D The drive for indigenously made lithium ion batteries on a large scale has got a push with the Indian Space Research Organisation offering its production technology to Indian industry. 152. Questions With which of the following Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has signed an MoU for
Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for delivery of railway services? Options A. CSO B. CSC C. CRISEL D. CISCO Explanation Answer: B Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has signed an MoU with the Common Service Centres (CSCs) Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for delivery of railway services through CSC centres. 153. Questions Till which date Kailash Mansarovar Yatra-2018 will continue? Options A. September 1, 2018 B. October 1, 2018 C. September 8, 2018 D. July 10 2018 E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh has flagged off the 1st batch of three month-long Kailash Mansarovar Yatra-2018 in New Delhi. The Yatra will continue till the Sept 08. 154. Questions How many new iconic sites have been taken up under Phase III of the flagship project Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) of the Swachh Bharat Mission? Options A. 15 B. 10
C. 13 D. 18 E. 20 Explanation Answer: B Ten new iconic sites have been taken up under Phase III of the flagship project Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) of the Swachh Bharat Mission. 155. Questions How many additional ATL has been established by NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)? Options A. 5000 B. 3000 C. 2000 D. 1000 E. 4000 Explanation Answer: B NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has selected 3,000 additional schools for the establishment of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), bringing the total number of ATL schools to 5,441. 156. Questions Who is the panel formed by government to bring in transparency in the jobs data calculation and presentation? Options A. Y S Rajasekara Reddy B. T.C.A. Anant C. H R Khan D. Narashimman E. None of these Explanation Answer: B
The union government has set up a committee headed by former chief statistician of India T.C.A. Anant to bring in transparency in the jobs data calculation and presentation. 157. Questions What is the age limit of age limit for entry into government service in Haryana? Options A. 40 B. 41 C. 42 D. 45 E. 43 Explanation Answer: C The Haryana government has raised the upper age limit for entry into government service from 40 to 42 years. 158. Questions Which of the following state has announces free of cost medical services at government clinics? Options A. Assam B. Goa C. Orissa D. Bihar E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Orissa announces free of cost medical services at government clinics. 159. Questions Which of the following bank commands the largest value share of mobile banking transactions? Options A. Axis Bank
B. Paytm C. ICICI Bank D. SBI E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Axis Bank commands the largest value share of mobile banking transactions. 160. Questions Which of the following bank commands the largest volumes of mobile banking transactions? Options A. Axis Bank B. Paytm C. ICICI Bank D. SBI E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Paytm commands the largest Volume of mobile banking transactions. 161. Questions Where did International ICT conference to be held? Options A. India B. Bangaladesh C. Nepal D. China E. Russia Explanation Answer: C International ICT conference to be held in Nepal 162. Questions How much amount did PFRDA seeks to double pension limit under Atal Pension Yojana?
Options A. 2000 B. 5000 C. 8000 D. 10000 E. None of these Explanation Answer: D The Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority (PFRDA) has proposed to double the monthly pension limit to Rs 10,000 from the existing Rs 5,000 under the Atal Pension Yojana. 163. Questions What is the rank of India in Global Environment Performance Index? Options A. 148 B. 160 C. 170 D. 177 E. 180 Explanation Answer: D India has ranked 177 out of 180 countries in the Global Environment Performance Index (EPI) rankings, as per the State of India’s Environment (SoE) 2018 in Figures that has been released recently. 164. Questions How much amount did Centre sanctions for Block level sports in J&K? Options A. Rs 10.30 crore B. Rs 15.30 crore C. Rs 16.30 crore D. Rs 12.30 crore
E. Rs 14.30 crore Explanation Answer: E Centre sanctions Rs 14.30 crore for Block level sports in J&K. 165. Questions Where did Umakhanov Memorial Tournament held? Options A. India B. Bangaladesh C. Nepal D. China E. Russia Explanation Answer: E Indian boxers bagged one Gold and two Silver medals at the Umakhanov Memorial Tournament in the Russian city of Kaspiysk yesterday. 166. Questions What is the theme of World Blood Donor Day 2018? Options A. Be there for everyone else. Give blood. Share life B. Be there for each one else. Give blood. Share life C. Be there for anyone else. Give blood. Share life D. Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Theme of World Blood Donor Day 2018 is Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life 167. Questions Why did Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for withdrawal of Nalanda University (Amendment) Bill?
Options A. Amend certain existing provisions B. Add some new provisions C. It has Corrupted D. University was illegally Formed E. Both a and b Explanation Answer: E The present proposal is for moving a motion in Rajya Sabha withdrawing the Nalanda University (Amendment) Bill, 2013 introduced in Rajya Sabha on August 26, 2013 to amend certain existing provisions of the Nalanda University Act, 2010 and add some new provisions. 168. Questions What is the deadline for the‘#YogaFor9to5’ contest? Options A. July 1 B. June 21 C. September 1 D. October 1 E. None of these Explanation Answer: B The deadline for the ‘#YogaFor9to5’ contest is June 21, 2018. 169. Questions Name the new planet discovered by Indian Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) scientists? Options A. TRAPPIST-1 B. Far from Trump C. EPIC D. OPIC E. None of these
Explanation Answer: C Scientists from Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad discovered distant planet revolving around Sun-like star for first time. Both the planet and the star have been named EPIC. 170. Questions Which state has planned to be set up Biogas plants in cow shelters? Options A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra C. Assam D. Tamilnadu E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Biogas plants to be set up at cow shelters in Rajasthan. 171. Questions Which state has Inks MoU with Canada’s Quebec Province for Greater Economic Co-operation? Options A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra C. Assam D. Tamilnadu E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Maharashtra Inks MoU with Canada’s Quebec Province for Greater Economic Co-operation. 172. Questions Which state is planning to launch an awareness programme, ‘Sanskar’ in all development blocks and panchayats?
Options A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra C. Assam D. Tamilnadu E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The Assam government is planning to launch an awareness programme, ‘Sanskar’ in all development blocks and panchayats. 173. Questions Who has re-appointed as MD & CEO for Yes Bank? Options A. Rashid Kapoor. B. Rana Kapoor C. Subhash Chander Kalia D. Ajai Kumar E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Rana Kapoor re-appointed MD & CEO for Yes Bank. 174. Questions Which of the following bank has wins Cabinet nod to raise Rs 24,000 crore via FDI? Options A. Yes bank B. HDFC Bank C. ICICI Bank D. Axis Bank E. None of these Explanation Answer: B HDFC Bank wins Cabinet nod to raise Rs24,000 crore via FDI.
175. Questions Which of the following organisation constituted Group to look into existing Institutional Trading Platform (ITP) framework and suggest measures to facilitate listing of startups? Options A. IRDAI B. SEBI C. RBI D. NHB E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) constituted Group to look into existing Institutional Trading Platform (ITP) framework and suggest measures to facilitate listing of startups. 176. Questions Where did India-US colloquium on Earth Observations and Sciences for Society and Economy inaugurated? Options A. Kolkata B. Chennai C. Mumbai D. Goa E. New Delhi Explanation Answer: D India-US colloquium on Earth Observations and Sciences for Society and Economy inaugurated in Goa. 177. Questions Where did Raksha Mantri Inaugurates BEL representative office? Options A. India
B. Bangladesh C. Nepal D. Maldives E. None of these. Explanation Answer: E Raksha Mantri Inaugurates BEL representative office in Vietnam 178. Questions Who was honoured with Japan’s prestigious ‘Nikkei Asia Prize for Culture and Community’? Options A. Bideshwar Pathak B. Nana Patnaik C. Naveen Patnaik D. Ravinder Dholakia E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Noted social reformer and founder of Sulabh International Bindeshwar Pathak was honoured with Japan’s prestigious ‘Nikkei Asia Prize for Culture and Community’. 179. Questions Who has been appointed as the vice-chairman of the Cognizant? Options A. Francisco D’Souza B. Francis Restrict C. Gautam Athani D. Sanjiv Mittal
E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Cognizant CEO Francisco D’Souza has been appointed as the vice-chairman of the company. He would continue to perform his current role as CEO. 180. Questions Name the joint military exercise between India-Nepal? Options A. Red Flag B. Malabar C. Surya Kiran D. Nomadic Elephant E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The thirteenth edition of India-Nepal joint military exercise, Surya Kiran-XIII has been concluded at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. 181. Questions What is the deadline of pre-GST goods with stickers of revised price? Options A. July 1 B. July 31 C. June 30 D. August 1 E. None of these. Explanation Answer: B Sale of pre-Goods and Service Tax packaged goods has now been allowed with stickers of revised rates till July 31. 182. Questions
Who is the head of the committee that has to examine issue of OBC sub-categorization? Options A. G. Rohini B. UK Sharma C. A P Shah D. Kiran Rathore E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Committee to examine issue of OBC sub-categorization is headed by G. Rohini, was constituted with approval of President under Article 340 of Constitution in Oct, 2017. 183. Questions Which state tops in Niti Aayog’s Composite Water Management Index? Options A. Gujarat B. Jharkhand C. Odisha D. Chhattisgarh E. Bihar Explanation Answer: A Minister for Water Resources Nitin Gadkari released Niti Aayog’s composite water management index report in New Delhi. Gujarat topped the list while Jharkhand was adjudged as the worst performer. 184. Questions Who is the CFO of General Motors? Options A. Mary Barra B. Dhivya Suryadevara C. Inder Jit Singh D. Shastri
E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Dhivya Suryadevara has been named the Chief Finance Officer of the US’ largest automaker, General Motors. 185. Questions For which of the following temple Odisha government has constituted a three-member committee to study the management schemes of important shrines? Options A. Sun Konark B. Jagannatha Mandira C. Lingaraja Temple D. Cuttack Chandi Temple E. None of these Explanation Answer: B In pursuance of last week’s Supreme Court order, the Odisha government has constituted a three-member committee to study the management schemes of important shrines across the country as well as suggest necessary changes for Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. 186. Questions Which of the following state has inaugurated and laid foundation stones for more than 100 schemes, worth Rs 875 crore, of the state bridge construction corporation? Options A. Gujarat B. Jharkhand C. Odisha D. Chhattisgarh E. Bihar Explanation
Answer: E Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated and laid foundation stones for more than 100 schemes, worth Rs 875 crore, of the state bridge construction corporation. 187. Questions Where did the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducted a mock exercise on flood preparedness? Options A. Uttar Pradesh B. Jharkhand C. Odisha D. Chhattisgarh E. Bihar Explanation Answer: A The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducted a mock exercise on flood preparedness in Uttar Pradesh in a move to improve flood preparedness ahead of the monsoon season. 188. Questions Which of the following e-commerce company has owned digital payments start-up PhonePe? Options A. Flipkart B. Amazon C. Snapdeal D. EBay E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Flipkart-owned digital payments start-up PhonePe announced a partnership with ride-hailing firm Ola for a hassle-free cab and auto booking experience.
189. Questions To which field Mulubha Jadeja, who has passed away is related to? Options A. Literature B. Music C. Sports D. Dance E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Mulubha Jadeja, a right-handed batsman, has passed away in Rajkot, Gujarat at the age of 88.He represented Saurashtra and Railways between 1945 and 1964. 190. Questions With which of the following organisation The Union Cabinet has been apprised of Memorandum of Understanding that aims at cooperation in areas of common interest within medical, health research and life sciences fields? Options A. WHO B. INSERM C. UNTO D. UNESCO E. None of these Explanation Answer: B The Union Cabinet has been apprised of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU signed between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Institute National de la Santeet de la RechercheMedicale (INSERM), France. 191. Questions
Which state is the worst performer in Niti Aayog’s Composite Water Management Index? Options A. Gujarat B. Jharkhand C. Odisha D. Chhattisgarh E. Bihar Explanation Answer: B Minister for Water Resources Nitin Gadkari released Niti Aayog’s composite water management index report in New Delhi. Gujarat topped the list while Jharkhand was adjudged as the worst performer. 192. Questions Who has appointed as a Secretary of Ministry of Coal? Options A. Mary Barra B. Dhivya Suryadevara C. Inder Jit Singh D. Shastri E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Dr. Inder Jit Singh assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Coal at Shastri Bhawan office, New Delhi. Dr. Inder Jit Singh took over the charge of Secretary which fell vacant. 193. Questions Which country has approved sale of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to India? Options A. Russia B. China C. America
D. North Korea E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The United States of America Department approved sale of six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters along with support equipments to India. 194. Questions To which of the following sports Saweety Boora is related to? Options A. Boxing B. Wrestling C. Hockey Player D. Golf E. Weight Lifting Explanation Answer: A Indian woman boxer Saweety Boora has claimed a gold medal in the middleweight category at the Umakhanov Memorial Tournament in Kaspiysk, Russia. 195. Questions Where did Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GAELF) held? Options A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Delhi D. Chennai E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GAELF) held in New Delhi 196. Questions
Where did Conference on Implementation of National Pension System (NPS)? Options A. Chennai B. Kolkata C. Delhi D. Mumbai E. None of these Explanation Answer: C A Conference on Implementation of National Pension System (NPS) by the Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs) was organized by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) in Delhi. 197. Questions In which place A National Tribal Museum and a National Level Tribal Research Institute is proposed to be set up? Options A. Lucknow B. Varanasi C. Delhi D. Mumbai E. None of these Explanation Answer: C 198. Questions Mullah Radio is the leader of which of the following terrorist group? Options A. Al-Qa'ida (AQ) B. Taliban C. Boko Haram D. ISIS E. None of these
Explanation Answer: B Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah has been killed in a U.S.-Afghan air strike in Afghanistan, a senior Afghan Defence Ministry official said on Friday, a killing likely to ease tension between the United States and Pakistan. 199. Questions Who was sworn in as Jordan's Prime Minister? Options A. King Abdullah B. Ashraf Ghani C. Omar Al-Razzaz D. Abdulla Amed E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Former World Bank Economist Omar al-Razzaz was sworn in as Jordan’s Prime Minister after King Abdullah issued a decree approving the new government. 200. Questions Which of the following state Kerala Literacy Mission Authority initiated a ‘water literacy’ campaign? Options A. Kerala B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Orissa E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority initiated a ‘water literacy’ campaign with the involvement of 70,000 students aiming to create awareness about the importance of water conservation in the State.
201. Questions Which state inked an agreement with Smart Village Movement (SVM) to facilitate technology innovations? Options A. Kerala B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Orissa E. None of these Explanation Answer: B The Arunachal Pradesh govt inked an agreement with Andhra Pradesh-based Smart Village Movement (SVM) to facilitate technology innovations, research and development in selected villages of the north-eastern state. 202. Questions Which state CM met World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva in Washington DC to seek assistance for a Multimodal Transport Corridor and the Rural Livelihood Project which aims to provide sustainable livelihood enhancements in 10,000 villages in the state? Options A. Kerala B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Orissa E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva in Washington DC to seek assistance for a Multimodal Transport Corridor and the Rural Livelihood Project which aims to
provide sustainable livelihood enhancements in 10,000 villages in the state. 203. Questions For which customers Marg ERP limited, a leading Inventory and Accounting software solution company has partnered with ICICI Bank to offer an integrated payments platform? Options A. Agriculture B. Women C. MSME D. Startups E. None of these Explanation Answer: c Marg ERP limited, a leading Inventory and Accounting software solution company has partnered with ICICI Bank to offer an integrated payments platform to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) customers, using MARG’s accounting software. 204. Questions What is the GDP growth of India According to FITCH? Options A. 7.1 B. 7.3 C. 7.4 D. 7.2 E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Fitch Ratings raised India growth forecast for 2018-19 to 7.4% from 7.3% but cited higher financing costs and rising oil prices as risks to growth. For 2019-20, it estimated the country to grow at 7.5%. The economy
grew at 6.7% in 2017-18 and 7.7% in January-March quarter 205. Questions Name the Indian bank becomes 5th biggest public company globally in the ‘consumer financial services category’ on a list compiled by Forbes magazine? Options A. Axis B. ICICI C. HDFC D. Yes Bank E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Housing finance major HDFC has been ranked as the 5th biggest public company globally in the ‘consumer financial services category’ on a list compiled by Forbes magazine. 206. Questions Where does 106th Indian Science Congress will be held? Options A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Jalandhar D. Chennai E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Government was announced that The 106th Indian Science Congress will be held at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar, Punjab from January 3 to 7, 2019. 207. Questions
Which country going to host The European Union Film Festival (EUFF)? Options A. China B. Nepal C. India D. Russia E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) will premiere in New Delhi, India at the Siri Fort Auditorium. 208. Questions Name the book released by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari based on a study of 10 important crops by a team under the leadership of leading agricultural economist Dr. Ashok Gulati? Options A. Water Produce mapping of major Indian crops B. Water productivity mapped of major Indian crops C. Water Production mapping of major Indian crops D. Water productivity mapping of major Indian crops E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Nitin Gadkari Releases NABARD Publication On ‘Water Productivity Mapping Of Major Indian Crops’ based on a study of 10 important crops by a team under the leadership of leading agricultural economist Dr. Ashok Gulati 209. Questions Who has become first Indian to play in England’s Kia Super League? Options A. Virat Kholi
B. Smriti Mandhana C. Mithali Raj D. MS Dhoni E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Smriti Mandhana to become first Indian to play in England’s Kia Super League. 210. Questions To which field Adiraju Venkateswara Rao, who Passes Away is related to? Options A. Literature B. Journalist C. Sports D. Dance E. Scientist Explanation Answer: C Senior journalist and writer Adiraju Venkateswara Rao passed away. He was 79. Rao worked in different Telugu and English newspapers. 211. Questions Which of the following country adopts economic plan to allow more foreign workers? Options A. India B. China C. Russia D. Japan E. Bangladesh Explanation Answer: D The cabinet of Japan has adopted an economic plan that will allow more foreign workers to work in the
country. It will help rapidly aging country to make up for its declining workforce. In recent times, number of foreign workers in Japan has nearly doubled to 1.28 million. 212. Questions Who won US Open Golf Title 2018? Options A. Rafael Nadal B. Roger Federer C. Nick Kyrgios D. Brooks Koepka E. None of these Explanation Answer: D American golfer Brooks Koepka has made history and finished strong as he became the first player in 29 years to win back-to-back US Open titles at Shinnecock Hills in New York. 213. Questions By which year 19 cancer centres of Assam going to start functioning? Options A. 2020 B. 2019 C. 2022 D. 2025 E. 2028 Explanation Answer: A 19 cancer centres in Assam to start functioning from mid 2020. 214. Questions How much amount does the Union Government approved financial assistance per family to West Pakistan Refugees (WPRs)?
Options A. Rs. 4.5 lakh B. Rs. 5.5 lakh C. Rs. 6.5 lakh D. Rs. 7.5 lakh E. Rs. 3.5 lakh Explanation Answer: B The Union Govt approved financial assistance amounting to Rs. 5.5 lakh per family to West Pakistan Refugees (WPRs). It will benefit 5,764 families of WPRs settled in Jammu and Kashmir 215. Questions Which of the following state government on has launched the GPS (Global Positioning System) and wireless-based 24x7 mobile policing service to curb crime, especially against women? Options A. Tamilnadu B. Tripura C. Telangana D. Rajasthan E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Tripura government on has launched the GPS (Global Positioning System) and wireless-based 24×7 mobile policing service to curb crime, especially against women. 216. Questions What is the percentage that the RBI increased the FPIs cap on investment in government securities? Options A. 20 B. 30
C. 40 D. 35 E. None of these Explanation Answer: B The RBI increased the FPIs cap on investment in government securities to 30% of the outstanding stock of that security, from the 20% earlier. 217. Questions Where did 4th Governing Council Meeting Of NITI Aayog Held? Options A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Bangalore E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The fourth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog was held under the chairmanship of the PM Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. 218. Questions How many RRB has government decided to start the consolidation process? Options A. 30 B. 38 C. 50 D. 56 E. 58 Explanation Answer: B The government has decided to start the consolidation process of Regional Rural Banks (RRB) after a gap of
six years and bring down the number of such entities to 38 from 56 now. 219. Questions Under which scheme Muthoot Fincorp Limited announced its partnership with National Skill Development Corporation to train over 10,000 youth over the next three years? Options A. PMJDY B. PMKVY C. PMAY D. PMSBJ E. None of these. Explanation Answer: B Muthoot Fincorp Limited announced its partnership with National Skill Development Corporation to train over 10,000 youth over the next three years and make them job ready. 220. Questions Name the industry that has to invest in setting up India’s first carbon fiber manufacturing unit to cater to aerospace and defence needs? Options A. HACL B. Reliance C. DRDO D. Mahindra E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Reliance Industries is investing in setting up India’s first carbon fiber manufacturing unit to cater to aerospace and defence needs. 221. Questions
What is the percentage that the RBI increased the FPIs cap on investment in corporate securities? Options A. 20 B. 30 C. 40 D. 35 E. None of these Explanation Answer: a FPIs are permitted to invest in corporate bonds with minimum residual maturity of above 1 year. The short-term investments in corporate bonds by an FPI shall not exceed 20% of total investment of that FPI in corporate bonds. 222. Questions How many states have signed MoU for implementing AB – NHPM? Options A. 10 B. 15 C. 5 D. 25 E. None of these Explanation Answer: E 20 States sign MoU for implementing AB – NHPM. 223. Questions Name the converted the indigenous developed rocket system into a precision-guided missile? Options A. Pratheka B. Panakariya C. Pinaka D. Danush
E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) converted the indigenous developed Pinaka rocket system into a precision-guided missile. 224. Questions Who won Stuttgart Cup? Options A. Rafael Nadal B. Roger Federer C. Nick Kyrgios D. Brooks Koepka E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Roger Federer overcame Nick Kyrgios 6-7(2), 6-2, 7-6(5) in the semifinals of the Stuttgart Cup. 225. Questions The World Bank has approved $700 million to Improve Primary Education? Options A. India B. China C. Russia D. Japan E. Bangladesh Explanation Answer: E The World Bank has approved $700 million to help Bangladesh achieve its education for all vision by improving the primary education sector. 226. Questions Which of the following university will set up a yoga centre inside the campus, named yoga gram (village)?
Options A. Anna University B. Visva-Bharati University C. Jawaharlal Nehru University D. Baratiyar University E. None of these. Explanation Answer: B Visva-Bharati University (VBU), founded by Rabindranath Tagore, will set up a yoga centre inside the campus, named yoga gram (village). 227. Questions Through which app PM Modi to interact with farmers? Options A. PMIndia B. Kishan vision C. NaMo D. Modi E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Prime Minster Narendra Modi will interact with farmers by NaMo app on June 20, 9:30 AM. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Mr Modi will have a direct dialogue with farmers across the country, in which various initiatives related to doubling the income of farmers by 2022 will also be discussed. 228. Questions Hodeidah port is located in which country? Options
A. India B. UAE C. Yemen D. Pakistan E. None of these Explanation Answer: C UAE envoy says New Delhi can help by extending diplomatic support to the Hodeidah operation on international platforms. The Arab coalition which is fighting to secure the strategic Yemeni port of Hodeidah will be reaching out to India for its support. 229. Questions Name the state that has requested the Centre to give special financial assistance to the State to help it tide over the acute water crisis and sought the national project status? Options A. Tamilnadu B. Rajasthan C. Haryana D. Maharashtra E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has requested the Centre to give special financial assistance to the State to help it tide over the acute water crisis and sought the national project status for the proposed Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project, which will supply drinking and irrigation water to 13 districts. 230. Questions Who is the new COO ICICI Bank? Options A. Sandeep Bakhshi
B. Chanda Koacher C. Adithiya Puri D. Udai Kanna E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A ICICI bank has appointed chief executive of its life insurance arm Sandeep Bakhshi as whole-time director and Chief Operating Officer to run the bank during her absence. 231. Questions Which of the following bank has been awarded as the best public sector bank for Atal Pension Yojana for the year 2017-18? Options A. SBI B. ICICI C. Axis D. Oriental Bank of Commerce E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Oriental Bank of Commerce has been awarded as the best public sector bank for Atal Pension Yojana for the year 2017-18. 232. Questions Who is the panel to review the regulations pertaining to insurance marketing firms? Options A. Suresh Mathur B. Aravind Panakaria C. Sushil Kumar D. Rakesh Kanna E. None of these Explanation
Answer: A IRDAI has formed a panel to review the regulations pertaining to insurance marketing firms. The committee is headed by Suresh Mathur, Executive Director (insurance marketing firms), IRDAI, with nine more members. 233. Questions Who is the President of Colombia? Options A. Ivan Duque B. Giuseppe Conte C. Manu S. Pillai D. Nerella Venu Madhav E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Youthful right winger Ivan Duque won Colombia’s presidential election, promising “a new generation” of leadership for Columbia. 234. Questions Where did 3-day National Yoga Olympiad was inaugurated? Options A. Bangalore B. Mumbai C. Lucknow D. Varanasi E. None of these Explanation Answer: E 3-day National Yoga Olympiad was inaugurated at the National Council of Educational Research and Training in CIET in New Delhi 235. Questions
With which of the following technology giant Union Water Resources Ministry has teamed up to generate flood warnings? Options A. Microsoft B. Google C. BSNL D. IBM E. None of these Explanation Answer: B With the monsoon under way, Union Water Resources Ministry has teamed up with Google to generate flood warnings. If there are signs of an imminent flood, a Google Maps user will be able to see what regions are likely to see water logging first and if their neighborhood is under threat. 236. Questions What is the name of positioning satellite launched by Russia recently? Options A. Glonass-M B. Soyuz-2.1b C. APACHE D. Soyuz- 3.1c E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Russia successfully launched Glonass-M positioning satellite on board of Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from the Plesetsk space centre in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast. 237. Questions Name the author of the book The Ivory Throne : Chronicles of the House of Travancore? Options
A. Ivan Duque B. Giuseppe Conte C. Manu S. Pillai D. Nerella Venu Madhav E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The book “The Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of Travancore” authored by Manu S. Pillai has been launched. 238. Questions How many enterprise funded in the social enterprise development programme (SEDP)? Options A. 10 B. 20 C. 50 D. 80 E. 90 Explanation Answer: D 80 enterprise funded in the social enterprise development programme (SEDP). 239. Questions What is the theme of World Refugee Day 2018? Options A. ‘Now More Than Every, We Need to Stand with Refugees’ B. ‘Now More Than Every, We Need to Stand with Refugees’ C. ‘Now More Than Any, We Need to Stand with Refugees’
D. ‘Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees’ E. None of these Explanation Answer: D ‘Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees’ is the theme of World Refugee Day 2018. 240. Questions Limba Ram got the financial assistance of Rs.5 lakhs, which sports does limba Ram related to? Options A. Archery B. Hockey C. Boxing D. Football E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A Minister of State (I/C) Youth Affairs and Sports Col Rajyavardhan Rathore sanctioned a special financial assistance of Rs.5 lakhs to former International Archer & Arjun Awardee Limba Ram. 241. Questions Which country links student visa row to issue of ‘over-stayers’? Options A. USA B. UK C. UAE D. Russia E. None of these. Explanation Answer: B
U.K. links student visa row to issue of ‘over-stayers’. 242. Questions Which of the following has classified as mental health disorder by WHO? Options A. Talking toomuch B. Lack of Sleep C. Gaming addiction D. Over Thinking E. None of these. Explanation Answer: C The World Health Organisation (WHO) classified gaming addiction as mental health disorder in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 11. 243. Questions Which country has announced the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)? Options A. USA B. UK C. UAE D. Russia E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A USA has announced the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). 244. Questions To which of the following group Uttar Pradesh government gave its nod to transfer land to its subsidiary for setting up a multi-crore mega food park in Noida?
Options A. Srini B. Nalbari C. Patanjali D. Indus E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday gave its nod to yoga guru-turned-entrepreneur Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali company to transfer land to its subsidiary for setting up a multi-crore mega food park in Noida. 245. Questions Who is the Brand Ambassador of Sikkim? Options A. Sachin Tendulkar B. A R Rahman C. Virat Kholi D. P V Sindhu E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Renowned music composer A.R. Rahman has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the Sikkim government. Mr. Rahman will promote and protect the state’s achievements nationally and globally. 246. Questions Name the mobile app launched by Telangana Police? Options A. COP CONNECTION B. COP CONNECT C. COPPER CONNECTION D. COPTER CONNECTION E. None of these. Explanation
Answer: B Telangana Police launched a mobile application, COP CONNECT to support the professional communication and collaboration needs of entire police department of the state. 247. Questions Which of the following bank gets SEBI nod for custodian of securities business? Options A. Axis B. ICICI C. IndusInd D. Yes E. None of these. Explanation Answer: D Yes Bank gets SEBI nod for custodian of securities business 248. Questions Name the economic advisor who reigned recently? Options A. Arvind Subramanian B. Aravind Panakaria C. Rajiv Shukla D. Rajiv Mehrishi E. None of these. Explanation Answer: B Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said Arvind Subramanian, the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, would return to US in October. 249. Questions Where did Inter-Governmental Ministerial meeting on anti-doping held? Options
A. Colombo B. Mexico C. Manila D. Caracas E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Inter-Governmental Ministerial meeting on anti-doping held in Colombo. 250. Questions Where did 5th National Standards Conclave- Implementing the Indian National Strategy for Standardization was held? Options A. Bangalore B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Mumbai E. Chennai Explanation Answer: B The 5th National Standards Conclave- Implementing the Indian National Strategy for Standardization was held in New Delhi. 251. Questions What is the theme of 7th OPEC international Seminar? Options A. Petroleum - cooperation for a sustainable future B. Petroleum - corporation for a sustainable future C. Petroleum - corporation for a structural future D. Petroleum - cooperation for a sustainable future
E. None of these. Explanation Answer: D Petroleum – cooperation for a sustainable future is the theme of 7th OPEC international Seminar 252. Questions What is the name of mobile app launched by Punjab for offers saplings? Options A. I-Hariyali B. I-Tandarust C. E-Hariyali D. E-Tandarust E. None of these Explanation Answer: A To increase the State’s green cover, the Punjab government launched a smartphone application that lets users order free plant saplings, officials said. The ‘i-Hariyali’ app under ‘Mission Tandarust’ can be downloaded from the app store for free. 253. Questions Who is the Uber’s India & South Asia President? Options A. Pradeep Parameswaran B. Amit Jain C. Rani Rashmoni D. Amit shaw E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A U.S.-based cab aggregator Uber said it had elevated Pradeep Parameswaran as president of its India and South Asia operations.
254. Questions What is the theme of International Day of Yoga? Options A. Yoga for Honest & Peace B. Yoga for Harmony C. Yoga for Harmony & Peace D. Yoga for Harmony & struggle E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Yoga for Harmony & Peace is the theme of International Day of Yoga. 255. Questions Which of the following city is the 100th and the last city which will be part of Smart Cities Mission? Options A. Rajkot B. Shillong C. Dehradun D. Coimbatore E. None of these Explanation Answer: B As the Smart Cities Mission enters its fourth year, the Centre has finally announced the 100th and the last city which will be part of the project: Shillong. 256. Questions By which year Railways to become Net Zero Carbon emitter? Options A. 2020 B. 2025 C. 2030 D. 2035 E. None
Explanation Answer: C Railways to become Net Zero Carbon emitter by 2030. 257. Questions Name the world’s most powerful and smartest scientific supercomputer? Options A. Sumathi B. Smith C. Summit D. Samridhi E. None of these Explanation Answer: C US scientists have unveiled the world’s most powerful and smartest scientific supercomputer named “Summit” that can complete over 200,000 trillion calculations per second. 258. Questions Which country shut down all internet connections nationwide for two hours in order to prevent students from cheating during two high school diploma exams? Options A. Afghanistan B. Algeria C. Iraq D. Israel E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Algeria shut down all internet connections nationwide for two hours in order to prevent students from cheating during two high school diploma exams 259. Questions
Name the Scheme will help revive the Krishna delta to its past glory and infuse life back into the Krishna that has dried up completely? Options A. Pattiseema Lift Irrigation B. Krishnapur C. Nadhilink Project D. AP River E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme will help revive the Krishna delta to its past glory and infuse life back into the Krishna that has dried up completely. 260. Questions Which state has become the first state in India to give star ranking to its villages? Options A. Andra Pradesh B. Haryana C. Punjab D. Rajasthan E. Goa Explanation Answer: B Haryana has become the first state in India to give star ranking to its villages. 261. Questions Which state government has introduced a scheme to give school kids 50 rupees for planting trees? Options A. Andra Pradesh B. Haryana C. Punjab D. Rajasthan
E. Goa Explanation Answer: B Haryana government introduced a scheme to give school kids 50 rupees for planting trees. 262. Questions Who has taken charge as the CEO and MD of IDBI Bank? Options A. Mahesh Kumar Jain B. B Sriram C. M K Shaoo D. Srivastava E. None of these Explanation Answer: B SBI MD B Sriram took charge as the CEO and MD of IDBI Bank. 263. Questions Who has become the Richest Person in the World?? Options A. Billgates B. Warren Buffet C. Jeff Bezos D. Jack Ma E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos has become the richest man in the world with a net wealth of USD 141.9 billion, as per the Forbes World’s Billionaires list. 264. Questions Which city has awarded smart city award for implementation of projects especially in the categories
of urban environment, transport and mobility and sustainable integrated development? Options A. Surat B. Bhopal C. Ahmedabad D. Pune E. Both b and c Explanation Answer: A The city award is being given to Surat for showing great momentum in implementation of projects especially in the categories of urban environment, transport and mobility and sustainable integrated development. 265. Questions Which city has awarded smart city award for the Innovative Idea? Options A. Surat B. Bhopal C. Ahmadabad D. Pune E. Both b and c Explanation Answer: E The Innovative Idea award is being given to a project/idea particularly remarkable for its innovative, bottom-up and transformative approach towards achievement of sustainable integrated development. Joint winners in this category are Bhopal for their Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and Ahmedabad for Safe and Secure Ahmedabad (SASA) Project. 266. Questions
Which of the following has adopted Jagatpur village in Delhi for its Swachhata Abhiyaan? Options A. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) B. NTPC C. NPCI D. NHB E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has adopted Jagatpur village in Delhi for its Swachhata Abhiyaan. 267. Questions Who is the author of the book ‘Vedvigyan Alok’? Options A. Acharya Dev Virat B. Acharya Agnivarat Naishthik C. Vengaiya Naidu D. Aitareya Brahmina E. None of these Explanation Answer: B The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has received the book “Vedvigyan Alok” (Maharishi Aitareya Mahidas Praneet – Aitareya Brahmina ki Vaigyanik Vyakhya) authored by Acharya Agnivarat Naishthik. 268. Questions With which of the following country India plays joint military exercise Indra-2018? Options A. Indonesia B. Russia C. Australia
D. Srilanka E. Maladies Explanation Answer: B The tri-service joint Russia-India military exercise Indra-2018 will take place in an Indian military base in the second half of this year. Russia has been a long-standing defence partner of India. 269. Questions With which country India agree to enhance mutual cooperation for sustainable water development? Options A. Tajikistan B. Israel C. Russia D. US E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A India and Tajikistan have reaffirmed their commitment to promote bilateral relations and agreed to enhance economic cooperation, particularly in sustainable water development. 270. Questions The world's first “International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics (ICHF)” was launched in Options A. Gujarat B. New Delhi C. Andhra Pradesh D. Maharashtra E. None of these Explanation Answer:A
International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics (ICHF)” was launched in Gujarat 271. Questions Which Company acquired Social Learning Platform “Flipgrid”? Options A. Cognizant B. Infosys C. Dell D. Microsoft E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Microsoft acquired Social Learning Platform “Flipgrid” 272. Questions Who wins “Sportsperson Of The Year award for 2017" by the Sports Illustrated India magazine? Options A. Yuki Bhambri B. Manav Vikas Thakkar C. Kidambi Srikanth D. Virat Kohli E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Kidambi Srikanth wins “Sportsperson Of The Year award for 2017″ by the Sports Illustrated India magazine 273. Questions 9-year old Child activist Bana Alabed will be honoured for "defending freedom". She belongs to which country? Options A. Nigeria B. Syria C. Israel
D. Iraq E. None of these Explanation Answer: B 9-year old Child activist Bana Alabed of Syria will be honoured for “defending freedom” 274. Questions Where does The Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding (CEMS), a well-funded start-up in skill development for maritime and shipbuilding sector is going to build? Options A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Vizag D. Both a and b E. Both a and c Explanation Answer: E The Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding (CEMS), a well-funded start-up in skill development for maritime and shipbuilding sector, has announced setting up of 24 labs -6 in Mumbai and 18 in Vizag campus 275. Questions For which country’s import India notifies higher tariffs? Options A. Tajikistan B. Israel C. Russia D. US E. None of these Explanation Answer: D
India has notified higher tariffs on several items imported from the U.S., including agricultural products such as apples, almonds, chickpeas, lentils, and walnuts, and industrial inputs such as some grades of iron and steel products, the latest salvo in the ongoing tariff tiff between the U.S. and several of its trading partners. 276. Questions Which of the following state will be provided free Braille textbooks all visually impaired students of Class IX and X? Options A. Rajasthan B. Orissa C. Assam D. Tamilnadu E. Andra Pradesh Explanation Answer: B From the current academic session, all visually impaired students of Class IX and X in Odisha will be provided free Braille textbooks. 277. Questions Which city set Guinness World Record for largest number of people performing yoga? Options A. Udaipur B. Kota C. Mumbai D. New Delhi E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Kota set Guinness World Record for largest number of people performing yoga.
278. Questions Where did 1st International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics launched? Options A. Vizag B. Gandhinagar C. Mumbai D. New Delhi E. None of these Explanation Answer: B 1st International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics launched in Gandhinagar 279. Questions Which state government has announced wind-solar hybrid power policy – 2018? Options A. Gujarat B. Orissa C. Assam D. Tamilnadu E. Andra Pradesh Explanation Answer: A The Gujarat government announced wind-solar hybrid power policy – 2018, aiming to make optimum utilization of the land and grid. The policy, which will have a coverage period of five years, provides encouragement to renewable power producers supplying to the grid as well as to those having captive use. 280. Questions Name the state that has banned water sports? Options A. Uttarakhand B. Gujarat
C. Assam D. Tamilnadu E. Andra Pradesh Explanation Answer: A Uttarakhand High Court has banned water sports. 281. Questions By which date RBI tells banks to upgrade software at ATM? Options A. June 2019 B. July 2018 C. July 2019 D. August 2019 E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A With banks failing to upgrade software in automated teller machines (ATM) despite repeated reminders, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has now directed the banks to complete the process in a phased manner latest by June 2019. 282. Questions Which organisation has launched Women Wizards Rule Tech programme? Options A. NASSCOM B. NASTRO C. VASTRO D. ASSOCHAM E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Indian IT industry’s apex body, NASSCOM (National Association of Software & Services Companies)
launched ‘Women Wizards Rule Tech’ programme to increase number of women in senior levels in Information Technology (IT) industry. 283. Questions Which bagged the 'Team of the Year' award in Sports Illustrated awards? Options A. England Woman’s Cricket team B. New Zealand Woman’s Cricket team C. Indian Woman’s Cricket team D. Australian Woman’s Cricket team E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The country’s top-ranked men’s Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth was adjudged Sports Illustrated ‘India’s Sportsperson of the Year’ for his stupendous performance in 2017. Other winners included the women’s cricket team, which bagged the ‘Team of the Year’ award while national football team coach Stephen Constantine clinched the title of ‘Coach of the year’. 284. Questions Microsoft signed an agreement to acquire Bonsai, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup based in Options A. Washington DC B. Boston C. San Francisco D. New York E. None of these
Explanation Answer: B Microsoft signed an agreement to acquire Bonsai, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup based in Boston 285. Questions Indian Army is observing the year 2018 as the Options A. Year of defeated Soldiers B. Year of Great Soldiers C. Year of Sorrow on Dead Soldiers D. Year of Disabled Soldiers in Line of Duty E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Indian Army is observing the year 2018 as the Year of Disabled Soldiers in Line of Duty 286. Questions Which beauty giant has appointed Amit Jain as its new India Managing Director, making him the first Indian to lead its operations in the country? Options A. Lakme B. Himalaya C. L'Oreal D. Maybelline E. None of these Explanation Answer: C L’Oreal has appointed Amit Jain as its new India Managing Director, making him the first Indian to lead its operations in the country. 287. Questions What is the housing loan limits for eligibility under priority sector lending will be revised in metropolitan centres?
Options A. Rs 25 lakh B. Rs 30 lakh C. Rs 35 lakh D. Rs 40 lakh E. Rs 45 lakh Explanation Answer: C housing loan limits for eligibility under priority sector lending will be revised to Rs 35 lakh in metropolitan centres 288. Questions What is the housing loan limits for eligibility under priority sector lending will be revised in other than metropolitan centres? Options A. Rs 25 lakh B. Rs 30 lakh C. Rs 35 lakh D. Rs 40 lakh E. Rs 45 lakh Explanation Answer: A The housing loan limits for eligibility under priority sector lending will be revised to Rs 35 lakh in metropolitan centres Rs 28 lakh earlier (with population of ten lakh and above), and to Rs 25 lakh from Rs 20 lakh earlier in other centres. 289. Questions Who is the new MD of SBI? Options A. Rajnesh Kumar B. Arundathi Batachariya C. MK Jain D. Arijit Basu
E. None of these Explanation Answer: D The government appointed Arjit Basu as Managing Director of the country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI). He will fill the position that fell vacant following the elevation of Rajnish Kumar as the chairman. 290. Questions Which ministry has won SKOCH Award? Options A. Home Ministry B. Finance Ministry C. Ministry of Agriculture D. Railway Ministry E. None of these Explanation Answer: E Ministry Of Women & Child Development Received SKOCH Award 291. Questions Where does Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)? Options A. Chennai B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Kolkata E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Mumbai.
292. Questions Where did 2018 All India Conference of Directors of Finger Prints Bureaux 2018 held? Options A. Hyderabad B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Kolkata E. None of these Explanation Answer: C 2018 All India Conference of Directors of Finger Prints Bureaux 2018 held in Hyderabad. 293. Questions Which country has announced that its subsidiary Nikiret has signed an agreement with Indian engineering services firm Core Energy Systems Pvt Ltd for the promotion of its technical security equipment in India? Options A. Russia B. Indonesia C. China D. Japan E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) had announced that its subsidiary Nikiret has signed an agreement with Indian engineering services firm Core Energy Systems Pvt Ltd for the promotion of its technical security equipment in India. 294. Questions How much degrees celsius does Government to make as default setting for AC? Options
A. 18 B. 20 C. 22 D. 23 E. 24 Explanation Answer: E Government to make 24 degrees celsius as default setting for AC. 295. Questions How much amount did Southern Railways imposes penalty for taking selfie in front of train? Options A. Rs.2,000 B. Rs.4,500 C. Rs.2,500 D. Rs.5,000 E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Southern Railways imposes penalty of Rs.2,000 for taking selfie in front of train. 296. Questions To which country India has lowered the limits on the export of certain essential commodities such as potatoes, onions, and eggs? Options A. China B. Japan C. Mongolia D. Mauritius E. None of these Explanation Answer: E
India has lowered the limits on the export of certain essential commodities such as potatoes, onions, and eggs to the Maldives, according to a recent notification, in a move that sparked reports of possible food shortages in the Maldives. 297. Questions What is the rank of Delhi Metro network in world’s largest metro? Options A. 4 B. 2 C. 1 D. 5 E. 6 Explanation Answer: D Delhi Metro network set to become 5th largest in world’. 298. Questions Where does Sindhu Darshan Festival (SDF) is celebrating? Options A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Assam C. Gujarat D. Haryana E. Himachal Pradesh Explanation Answer: A Sindhu Darshan Festival (SDF) is celebrating in Jammu and Kashmir 299. Questions Where does Annual Ambubachi Mela is celebrating? Options A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Assam
C. Gujarat D. Haryana E. Himachal Pradesh Explanation Answer: B Annual Ambubachi Mela is celebrating inAssam 300. Questions Which of the following state launched Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY) ? Options A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Assam C. Gujarat D. Haryana E. Himachal Pradesh Explanation Answer: C Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched the Rs 870-crore pilot project of Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY). 301. Questions What is the name of the resolution that Haryana's Godikan village panchayat? Options A. 'No Toilet, No Bridgeu2019 B. 'No Toilet, No Girl' C. 'No Toilet, No Bride' D. 'No Toilet, No Marriage' E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Haryana’s Godikan village panchayat has passed a ‘No Toilet, No Bride’ resolution, becoming the first panchayat in the country to do so. 302. Questions
For which of the following state government Union Government approves tourism projects worth 1,800 crore rupees? Options A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Assam C. Gujarat D. Haryana E. Himachal Pradesh Explanation Answer: E For the development of tourism in Himachal Pradesh, the Centre has approved projects worth Rs1,800 crore. 303. Questions Who was conferred with ‘Chief Minister of the Year’ award? Options A. Vijay Rupani B. Pinarayi Vijayan C. Vasundhara Raje D. Chandrababu Naidu E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Vasundhara Raje conferred with ‘Chief Minister of the Year’ award. 304. Questions Where did Mohanpura Irrigation Project launched? Options A. Madhya Pradesh B. Assam C. Gujarat D. Haryana E. Himachal Pradesh Explanation
Answer: A Mohanpura Irrigation Project launched in Madhya Pradesh. 305. Questions By which date Haryana makes use of LED bulbs mandatory in government offices? Options A. July 1 B. August 1 C. August 15 D. September 1 E. September 15 Explanation Answer: C Haryana makes use of LED bulbs mandatory in government offices by 15 Aug 306. Questions With which country, India has agreed to institute a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) as an annual feature between the two Navies? Options A. Bangladesh B. Nepal C. Srilanka D. Indonesia E. None of these Explanation Answer: A India and Bangladesh have agreed to institute a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) as an annual feature between the two Navies. 307. Questions Who has become the World’s second youngest chess Grandmaster? Options
A. R. Praggnanandhaa B. Sandeep Sejwal C. Sujatha Devi D. Saritha Devi E. None of these Explanation Answer: A India’s R. Praggnanandhaa became the World’s second youngest chess Grandmaster, at the age of 12 years. 308. Questions Who clinches gold at Singapore National Swimming Championships? Options A. R. Praggnanandhaa B. Sandeep Sejwal C. Sujatha Devi D. Saritha Devi E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Sandeep Sejwal clinches gold at Singapore National Swimming Championships. 309. Questions What is the theme of International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking? Options A. Listen First - Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe B. Study First - Listening to children and Woman is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe C. Listen First - Listening to children and Woman is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe D. Listen First - Listening to children and Man is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe E. None of these.
Explanation Answer: A The theme of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is “Listen First – Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe”. 310. Questions Which of the following body is governing Skills training in India? Options A. NCVT B. NSDA C. NSDL D. Both a and b E. Both a and c Explanation Answer: D Skills training in India is governed by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) and the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA). 311. Questions Who chaired India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission? Options A. Nirmala Sitharaman B. Suresh Prabhu C. Arun Jaitley D. Narendra Modi E. None of these. Explanation Answer: B Suresh Prabhu chairs India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission 312. Questions
Which of the following city is the most desirable city in the world for overseas workers? Options A. London B. California C. Dubai D. Singapore E. Malaysia Explanation Answer: A London is the most desirable city in the world for overseas workers. 313. Questions Which of the following country launches spy bird drone to boost Government surveillance? Options A. Japan B. China C. Russia D. Singapore E. USA Explanation Answer: B China launches spy bird drone to boost Government surveillance. 314. Questions Name the India’s first "Tribal Queen" at the Adi Rani Kalinga Tribal Queen competition held at Utkal Mandap? Options A. Pallavi Durua B. Rani Kalinga C. Sai Pallavi D. Gowrilia E. None of these.
Explanation Answer: A Pallavi Durua, who belongs to Odisha’s Koraput district, was crowned as the first “Tribal Queen” at the Adi Rani Kalinga Tribal Queen competition held at Utkal Mandap. 315. Questions Who has signed as the first brand ambassador of Sumadhura Group? Options A. Virat Kholi B. MS Dhoni C. Sachin Tendulkart D. PV Sindhu E. None of these. Explanation Answer: B MS Dhoni signed as the first brand ambassador of Sumadhura Group. 316. Questions How many Bollywood stars has Oscar Academy invites ? Options A. 10 B. 12 C. 13 D. 19 E. 20 Explanation Answer: E Oscar Academy invites 20 Bollywood stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit 317. Questions How many houses Sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) in Three Years? Options
A. 51 Lakh B. 40 Lakh C. 61 Lakh D. 30 Lakhs E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A 51 Lakh Houses Sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) in Three Years. 318. Questions Who has won French Grand Prix? Options A. Lewis Hamilton B. Sebastian vittel C. Matt Kenseth D. Joey Logano E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A Lewis Hamilton wins French Grand Prix. 319. Questions What is the name of mobile app that External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj launched application on the occasion of 'Passport Seva Divas? Options A. M Passport Seva B. I Passport E-Seva C. E Passport Seva D. E Passport E Seva E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A To help deliver passports to applicants at their residence, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
launched the “mPassport Seva” mobile application on the occasion of ‘Passport Seva Divas’. 320. Questions Who is the head of Committee for Standardization and Indigenization in Metro Rail Systems? Options A. E. Sreedharan B. S Ramesh C. David Nabarro D. Lawrence Haddad E. None of these Explanation Answer: A A committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of Sh. E. Sreedharan for Standardization and Indigenization in Metro Rail. 321. Questions Which of the following country has banned US film and television production company HBO's website? Options A. India B. Japan C. China D. Russia E. None of these Explanation Answer: C China has banned US film and television production company HBO’s website following UK comedian John Oliver’s critique of Chinese President Xi Jinping on his show. 322. Questions How much amount did India pledges for Palestine Refugees? Options
A. USD25 million B. USD 5 million C. USD 15 million D. USD 20 million E. USD 35 million Explanation Answer: B India pledges USD 5 million for Palestine Refugees 323. Questions Which state government has set up a committee to study issues related to the development of a 1,000-MW floating solar power plant? Options A. Tamilnadu B. Rajasthan C. Orissa D. Gujarat E. Goa Explanation Answer: B The Maharashtra government has set up a committee to study issues related to the development of a 1,000-MW floating solar power plant at Ujani dam in Solapur district. 324. Questions For which state Centre has released 340 crore rupees for flood relief work? Options A. Assam B. Rajasthan C. Orissa D. Gujarat E. Goa Explanation Answer: A
Centre has released 340 crore rupees for flood relief work in Assam. Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh announced this after holding a high-level meeting in Guwahati with the State Government to assess the current situation of flood and the relief measures undertaken so far. 325. Questions Which of the following country hold first-ever 'World Tolerance Summit'? Options A. USA B. UAE C. UK D. Israel E. None of these Explanation Answer: B The United Arab of Emirates (UAE) will host a two-day “World Tolerance Summit” in November. The theme of the summit is”Prospering From Pluralism: Embracing Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration”. 326. Questions What is the theme of 'World Tolerance Summit'? Options A. Prospering From Singularise: Embracing Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration B. Prospering From Pluralism: Enhanced Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration C. Prospering From Singularise: Enhanced Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration D. Prospering From Pluralism: Embracing Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration E. None of these. Explanation
Answer: D Theme of ‘World Tolerance Summit’ is Prospering From Pluralism: Embracing Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration 327. Questions Where did AIIB's 4th Annual Meeting 2019 held? Options A. Luxembourg B. Japan C. China D. Russia E. India Explanation Answer: A Moving out of Asia first time, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)’s Fourth Annual Meeting will be held in Luxembourg in July 2019. 328. Questions Who has been appointed as chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)? Options A. E. Sreedharan B. S Ramesh C. David Nabarro D. Lawrence Haddad E. None of these Explanation Answer: B S Ramesh has been appointed as chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) 329. Questions Who were named the 2018 World Food Prize recipients? Options A. Lawrence Haddad
B. S Ramesh C. David Nabarro D. both a and b E. Both a and c Explanation Answer: E Lawrence Haddad, who is a British economist and food policy researcher, and Dr David Nabarro, who has worked with the World Health Organization and United Nations on health and hunger issues, were named the 2018 World Food Prize recipients in a ceremony at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington. 330. Questions By which year Health Ministry and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has inked an MoU to scale-up short-term healthcare courses and produce over 14 lakh trained manpower? Options A. 2020 B. 2023 C. 2025 D. 2030 E. None of these Explanation Answer: C The Health Ministry has inked an MoU with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to scale-up short-term healthcare courses and produce over 14 lakh trained manpower by 2025. 331. Questions Who is the author of the book “Human Rights, Values and Cultural Ethos”? Options A. Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu B. Venkatesh Prasad
C. Dolika D. Dhokalia E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has launched the book “Human Rights, Values and Cultural Ethos” on 26 June. It is a collection of essays and lectures written by Dr. R.P. Dhokalia. 332. Questions What is the name of First satellite to demonstrate technology to clean up space junk deployed? Options A. RemoveDEBRIS B. DestroyDEBRIS C. CreateDEBRIS D. DiscoverDEBRIS E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The first satellite named, RemoveDEBRIS has been successfully deployed from International Space Station (ISS). 333. Questions Where did the world’s largest multilateral naval exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) begun? Options A. Indonesia B. Andaman Island C. Hawaii D. Lakshadweep E. None of these. Explanation Answer: C
The world’s largest multilateral naval exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) begun off Hawaii in the Western Pacific Ocean. 334. Questions What is the theme of International MSME Day? Options A. The Children Dimension B. The Women Dimension C. The Old Dimension D. The Youth Dimension E. None of these Explanation Answer: D The theme of International MSME Day The Youth Dimension 335. Questions In which of the following state Finance Ministry approves Metro Rail projects? Options A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh C. Orissa D. Both a and b E. None of these. Explanation Answer: D Finance Ministry approves Metro Rail projects in 5 cities of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. 336. Questions Where does Mesoamerican Reef located? Options A. Madagaskar B. Barcelonia C. Andaman Nicobar D. Belize
E. None of these Explanation Answer: D UNESCO may drop the Mesoamerican Reef, Belize from threatened sites list. 337. Questions Where did PM to inaugurate ‘Kabir Mahotsav’? Options A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh C. Orissa D. Both a and b E. None of these Explanation Answer: B PM to inaugurate ‘Kabir Mahotsav’ in U.P. 338. Questions What is the rvised the health cover under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana of Orissa? Options A. 5 lakh B. 6 lakh C. 7 lakh D. 8 lakh E. 10 lakh Explanation Answer: C Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that insurance coverage for women under the BJD’s health insurance proposal has been raised to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 5 lakh. 339. Questions Name the German IT and engineering services provider acquired by HCL Technologies? Options
A. H&D International Group B. H&P International Group C. R&D International Group D. R&P International Group E. None of these Explanation Answer: A HCL Technologies has acquired German IT and engineering services provider H&D International Group. 340. Questions Where did Fifteenth India Australia Joint Ministerial Commission held? Options A. Canberra B. Willington C. Sydney D. Marylebone E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Fifteenth India Australia Joint Ministerial Commission held in Canberra. 341. Questions Where did President inaugurated Udyam Sangam 2018? Options A. Mumbai B. Chennai C. New Delhi D. Kolkata E. None of these Explanation Answer: C On International MSME (Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) Day 2018, the President of India
Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Udyam Sangam-2018 in New Delhi 342. Questions How many new Swachh Iconic Places taken under Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission? Options A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20 E. 25 Explanation Answer: B Ten new Swachh Iconic Places taken under Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission. 343. Questions Which project receives Gold Award at the 52nd Skoch Summit 2018? Options A. Swatch Barath B. Sagarmala C. Samparth D. Namami Ganga E. None of these Explanation Answer: B ‘Sagarmala’ receives Gold Award at the 52nd Skoch Summit 2018 344. Questions What is the rank of India in the list of top 10 target countries for Web Application Attacks as bot-driven abuse and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks? Options A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4 E. 5 Explanation Answer: D India ranked fourth in the list of top 10 target countries for Web Application Attacks as bot-driven abuse and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks continued to rise from November 2017 till April this year, Cloud delivery network provider Akamai Technologies said. 345. Questions Who break four-decade-old National record in style and clinch the men’s 800m title in the National inter-State athletics championships? Options A. Jinson Johnson B. Sriram Singhu2019s C. Saurabh Chaudhary D. Wang Zhehao E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Two-time Asian championship medallist Jinson Johnson gave a commanding performance to break Sriram Singh’s four-decade-old National record in style and clinch the men’s 800m title in the National inter-State athletics championships. 346. Questions Who set a new world record and won a gold in the 10m air pistol event in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany? Options A. Jinson Johnson B.
Sriram Singh's C. Saurabh Chaudhary D. Wang Zhehao E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Sixteen-year-old Indian shooter Saurabh Chaudhary set a new world record and won a gold in the 10m air pistol event in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany. 347. Questions What is the theme of National Statistics Day? Options A. ‘Quality Assurance in Official Statistics’. B. ‘Quantity Assurance in Official Statistics’ C. ‘Quality Assurance in Formal Statistics’ D. ‘Quantity Assurance in Formal Statistics’ E. None of these Explanation Answer: A The theme of National Statistics Day is Quality Assurance in Official Statistics’ 348. Questions Before how many hours The Election Commission of India (EC) has requested Facebook to block political advertisements during elections? Options A. 24 hours B. 48 hours C. 72 hours D. 12 hours E. 2 hours
Explanation Answer: B The Election Commission of India (EC) has requested Facebook to block political advertisements during the last 48 hours before elections. 349. Questions Which city is the world's best location to launch tech startups? Options A. Bengaluru B. Boulder C. Johannesburg D. California E. Tokyo Explanation Answer: B Bengaluru has claimed the second spot in the list of best locations for launching tech startups, according to research firm SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk. The first place was secured by Boulder city in the US while the third best location was Johannesburg in South Africa. 350. Questions Which of the following subject is made mandatory as subject for Sanskrit students by Ayush Ministry? Options A. Hindi B. English C. Sanskrit D. Urdu E. None of these. Explanation Answer: C Ayush Ministry to introduce Ayurvedic medicine as subject for Sanskrit students 351. Questions
Which of the following telecom company ranked India's largest telecom by revenue? Options A. Jio B. Airtel C. Aircel D. Idea E. None of these Explanation Answer: B According to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India), Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio surpass Vodafone India as the country’s second largest operator in terms of “access service gross revenue” at INR62.2 billion ($903 million). Market leader Bharti Airtel still in No:1 with revenue of INR70.8 billion. 352. Questions Against which country European Union leaders agree to extend economic sanctions? Options A. Russia B. Iran C. Israel D. USA E. UAE Explanation Answer: A EU leaders agree to extend economic sanctions against Russia 353. Questions Who is appointed as non-executive part-time chairman of Private sector lender ICICI Bank ? Options A. Girish Chandra Chaturvedi B. Chanda Kochhar
C. M K Jain D. Shaker Bashu E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Private sector lender ICICI Bank appointed former bureaucrat Girish Chandra Chaturvedi as its non-executive part-time chairman 354. Questions Which city is the world's 2nd best location to launch tech startups? Options A. Bengaluru B. Boulder C. Johannesburg D. California E. Tokyo Explanation Answer: A Bengaluru has claimed the second spot in the list of best locations for launching tech startups, according to research firm SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk. The first place was secured by Boulder city in the US while the third best location was Johannesburg in South Africa. 355. Questions Which of the following state will be awarded for reducing maternal mortality under Prime Minister's Safe Motherhood Campaign? Options A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra C. Gujarat D. Madhya Pradesh E. Orissa Explanation
Answer: D Madhya Pradesh will be awarded for reducing maternal mortality under Prime Minister’s Safe Motherhood Campaign. The award ceremony will be held in New Delhi today. 356. Questions Name the bank that extends USD 10 million loan facility to Seychelles? Options A. EXIM Bank B. Yes Bank C. National Housing Bank D. NABARD E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A EXIM Bank extends USD 10 million loan facility to Seychelles 357. Questions Which of the following bank ties up with Kerala Start-up Mission? Options A. YES Bank B. Axis Bank C. SBI D. IOB E. UCO Bank Explanation Answer: A YES Bank ties up with Kerala Start-up Mission 358. Questions Which of the following telecom company ranked India's second largest telecom by revenue? Options A. Jio
B. Airtel C. Aircel D. Idea E. None of these Explanation Answer: A According to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India), Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio surpass Vodafone India as the country’s second largest operator in terms of “access service gross revenue” at INR62.2 billion ($903 million). Market leader Bharti Airtel still in No:1 with revenue of INR70.8 billion. 359. Questions From which country India plans to cut oil imports? Options A. USA B. Iran C. Israel D. Both a and c E. Both a and b Explanation Answer: E India plans to cut oil imports from Iran amid US request. 360. Questions What is the rank of India in real estate transparency? Options A. 30 B. 35 C. 40 D. 45 E. 20 Explanation Answer: B Indian real estate transparency ranked 35th globally 361. Questions
Name the student from Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science near Chennai built the 4cm ‘cube’ satellite 'Jaihind-1S' going to launch from NASA? Options A. Harikrishan B. P Amarnath C. G Sudhi D. T Giri Prasad E. All of The Above Explanation Answer: E The first-year engineering students Harikrishan, P Amarnath, G Sudhi and T Giri Prasad from Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science near Chennai built the 4cm ‘cube’ satellite ‘Jaihind-1S’ 362. Questions Which of the following has partnered with GNFC Ltd to implement Fertilizer Subsidy Disbursement through Blockchain Technology? Options A. RBI B. NABARD C. NITI Aayog D. SEBI E. None of these Explanation Answer: C NITI Aayog partners with GNFC Ltd to implement Fertilizer Subsidy Disbursement through Blockchain Technology 363. Questions From which date Oxytocin formulations ban come into effect? Options A. 1st July 2018
B. 1st Jan 2019 C. 1st September 2018 D. 1st December 2018 E. None of these. Explanation Answer: A Oxytocin formulations ban come into effect from 1st July 2018 364. Questions Which of the following country reintroduced compulsory national service for all 16 year olds? Options A. British B. French C. India D. North Korea E. None of these Explanation Answer: B French government reintroduced compulsory national service for all 16 year olds 365. Questions Name the country that withdraws its military from South Korean capital after 70 yrs? Options A. USA B. French C. India D. UAE E. None of these Explanation Answer: A USA withdraws its military from South Korean capital after 70 yrs 366. Questions
With which country Gujarat CM signs agriculture Joint Working Group? Options A. Israel B. UAE C. USA D. Italy E. None of these Explanation Answer: A Gujarat CM announces agriculture JWG with Israel. 367. Questions By which year India will get Black Money Data from Swiss Bank? Options A. 2019 B. 2020 C. 2022 D. 2021 E. 2025 Explanation Answer: A India will get Black Money Data from Swiss Bank by 2019 368. Questions Who is the new CEO of LG? Options A. Koo Kwang-mo B. Koo Bon-moo C. Kim Yong Gim D. Jim Young King E. None of these Explanation Answer: A
South Korea’s fourth largest conglomerate, LG has announced the appointment of Koo Kwang-mo as CEO. 369. Questions Who is the new part time Chairman ICICI ? Options A. Rajesh Chaturvedi B. Rajnesh Sinha C. MK Jain D. Girish Chaturvedi E. None of these Explanation Answer: D ICICI names ex IAS Girish Chaturvedi as part time Chairman. 370. Questions Which of the following Actress joins UNESCO to promote safe cyberspace for kids? Options A. Maduri dixit B. Sonakshi Sinha C. Aishwarya Rai D. Priyanka Chopra E. None of these Explanation Answer: B Sonakshi Sinha joins UNESCO to promote safe and secure online environment for children and help empower our future digital citizens. 371. Questions What is the name of App Launched by Nobel laureate Satyarthi to track missing kids? Options A. Reunion B. Recap C. Reunity
D. Reunite E. None of these Explanation Answer: D Nobel laureate Satyarthi launches app named ReUnite to track missing kids 372. Questions Who has to lead Indian Women’s Hockey team in 2018 World Cup? Options A. Sunita Lakra B. Birajani Ekka C. Rani Rampal D. Leelavathy Mallamada Jaya E. None of these Explanation Answer: C Rani Rampal to lead Indian Women’s Hockey team in 2018 World Cup
