1.Which country will be India’s partner country in the
25th DST – CII Technology Summit to be organized in 2019?
1) Ukraine
2) Hungary
3) United States
4) Netherlands
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Netherlands
Explanation:
On October 31,
2018, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth
Sciences, Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced that the Kingdom of
Netherlands will be the Partner Country 25th DST – CII Technology Summit to be
organized in 2019. This was announced at the Silver Jubilee edition of
Technology Summit – 2019. This is due to the cooperation between India and
Netherlands in sectors such as affordable medical devices, urban water systems,
big data and Internet of Things (IoT). The 25th Technology Summit -2019 will be
made a global event and the visit of their Prime Minister to India in May 2018
has marked the 10th anniversary of Science, Technology & Innovation
collaboration between the two countries.
2. Which state launched ‘Soura Jalanidhi’ scheme to
increase use of solar energy for helping
farmers in irrigation, on 30th
October 2018?
1) Bihar
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Rajasthan
5) None of these Answer – 3) Odisha
Explanation:
On October 30,
2018, Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik launched ‘Soura Jalanidhi’ scheme
to increase use of solar energy for helping farmers in irrigation. ‘Soura
Jalanidhi’ is a dug well based solar pump irrigation system in convergence
mode. The total cost of the scheme allocated by the state government is: Rs.
27.18 crore in the 2018-19 financial year. Under this scheme, 5,000 solar pumps
will be provided to farmers at a subsidy of 90 per cent to irrigate 2,500 acres
of land. The Chief Minister distributed four go-ahead orders for installation
of solar pump to the farmers.
3. What is the rank of Indian passport in the latest ranking of the
Global Passport Index?
1) 56
2) 66
3) 13
4) 89
5) None of these Answer – 2) 66
Explanation:
On October 31,
2018, in the latest ranking of the Global Passport Index, The Indian passport
was ranked 66th in the world. The position of 66 has been improved nine notches
since the previous year and means that the Indian passport holders has been
granted visa-free access to 66 countries. Other than India, Kyrgyzstan and
Zimbabwe share the 66th rank. Singapore and Germany have the world’s “most
powerful” passport with access to 165 countries. In the last place of the list
is Afghanistan, ranked 91 with a score of 22, followed by Iraq at 90, Pakistan
at 89 and Syria at 88 and Somalia at 87.
4. Which insurance company launched the ‘Cyber Security
Awareness Week’ from October 21 to October 27, 2018?
1) General Insurance Company (GIC)
2) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company
3) National Insurance Company
4) Bajaj Alliance Limited
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Explanation:
HDFC ERGO
General Insurance Company, launched the ‘Cyber Security Awareness Week’ from
October 21 to October 27, 2018. ‘Cyber Security Awareness Week’ aimed to create
awareness about cybercrime and promote the need of cyber security among
individuals under its theme ‘#HackSeLado’. Discussions were held on the
increasing number of cybercrimes in India and the on-going challenges faced by
people.
5. Odisha has launched an early warning dissemination system
(EWDS), developed as part of
Central and state government project with the assistance of which
bank?
1) State Bank of India (SBI)
2) World Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) World Bank
Explanation:
On October 31,
2018, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched an early warning
dissemination system (EWDS). It has been developed as a part of the Central and
state government project with the assistance of World Bank. It aims to provide
early and timely information on natural calamities to the people of the state.
It is a part of the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project and covers 6
coastal districts namely– Balasore, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Puri
and Ganjam. It has a State emergency centre in Bhubaneswar. Under this, a total
of 122 towers were installed in the coastal districts along the 480-km long
coastline , approximately at a distance of 1.5 km. It has a satellite based
mobile data voice terminals, digital mobile radio, universal communication
interface and mass messaging system to provide timely warning via alert
messages on mobile phones.
6. Union Cabinet approved renaming of Jharsuguda Airport of
which state as “Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda”, on 1st November 2018?
1) Odisha
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) None of these Answer – 1) Odisha
Explanation:
On November 1,
2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved
renaming of Jharsuguda Airport of Odisha as “Veer Surendra Sai Airport,
Jharsuguda”. Veer Surendra Sai is a well-known freedom fighter of Odisha. This
was done as per demand of the Odisha Government for giving tribute to the
freedom fighter representing the state.
7. What is the rank of India in Ease of Doing Business
ranking as per the World Bank Group’s Doing Business 2019 report?
1) 57
2) 77
3) 177
4) 123
5)
None of these. Answer – 2) 77
Explanation:
On October 31,
2018, according to the World Bank Group’s Doing Business 2019 report, India has
shot up by 23 spots to reach the 77th position among 190 nations in World Bank’s
Ease of Doing Business ranking. India is now recognized as among top ten improves
for the 2nd consecutive year and has ranked
first among South Asian
countries compared to 6th rank in 2014. In 2017, India progressed 30 positions
to reach the
top 100. From 2014 to 2018, India moved from the 142nd place in the index to
the 77th spot. According to the report, India has improved on six of the 10
parameters on starting and doing business in a country. This include: ease of
starting a business, construction permits, getting electricity, getting credit,
paying taxes, trade across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving
insolvency.
8. Name the person who was appointed as Director General of
Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), with additional charge of the post of
Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), on 31st October 2018?
1) S. S. Deswal
2) R K Pachnanda
3) P K Nand Kumar
4) Sharath Pandey
5) None of these. Answer – 1) S. S.
Deswal
Explanation:
On October 31,
2018, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of
Shri S. S. Deswal, as Director General, Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). He
took charge from Shri R K Pachnanda, the outgoing DG of ITBP. Shri Deswal will
also hold the additional charge of the post of DG, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
9. Who was named as the brand ambassador of the 10th
edition of AIBA Women’s World Championship, which will be held from November
15-24, 2018, in New Delhi?
1) MC Mary Kom
2) Sushil Kumar
3) Vijendra Singh
4) Bajrang Punia
5) None of these
Answer – 1) MC Mary Kom
Explanation:
On 30th
October 2018, Olympic bronze medalist boxer MC Mary Kom was named as the brand
ambassador of the 10th edition of AIBA Women’s World Championship, which will
be held from November 15-24, 2018, in New Delhi. Boxing Federation of India
(BFI) also launched the logo and anthem of the 10th AIBA Women’s World
Championship. The logo depicted “fire and women’s empowerment”. Theme of the
anthem was: “Make some noise, scream and shout! We are here to knock you out!!!”
Near 300 pugilists from 70 countries across 10 weight categories will take part
in the tournament.
10. Which country will host the 23rd edition of the World
Corporate Games between 6th and 9th November 2019?
1) Saudi Arabia
2) Qatar
3) India
4) Japan
5)
None of these. Answer – 2) Qatar
Explanation:
Qatar will
host the 23rd edition of the World Corporate Games between 6 and 9 November
2019. This event will be an opportunity for corporations throughout the world
to exhibit their competitiveness through sports. This is the first time the
World Corporate Games will be held in the Middle East. It will be organized by
Sports for Life. This event takes place every one to two years. The last
edition was held in Houston, US in 2017. Nearly 8,000 international and local
participants will take part. It will be the first time, the World Corporate
Games will have eSports and mindsports. It features both individual and team
competitions for women and men of all ages and abilities. It is an
all-inclusive event with paragames for various categories.
11. Dharma Guardian – 2018, a 14-day joint military exercise
between India and which country, started at Mizoram, on 1st November 2018?
1) Singapore
2) Malaysia
3) Indonesia
4) Japan
5) None of these. Answer – 4) Japan
Explanation:
On November 1,
2018, first-of-its-kind exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN – 2018, a joint military
exercise between Indian & Japanese Armies, commenced at Counter Insurgency
and Jungle Warfare School, Vairengete, Mizoram, India. It will be a 14 days
long exercise continuing till November 14, 2018. The exercise aims to build and
promote army to army relations in addition to exchanging skills.
12. Which city topped among all Indian metro cities in
public transport, as per a study named ‘Ease of Moving Index’ by Ola Mobility
Institute?
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Kolkata
4) Chennai
5)
None of these Answer – 3) Kolkata
Explanation:
On November 2,
2018, according to a study named ‘Ease of Moving Index’ by Ola Mobility
Institute, city of Kolkata topped among all Indian metro cities in public
transport. 80% of people in cities — would prefer using public transport over
personal vehicles. Kolkata secured the highest score while Patna and
Bhubaneswar topped the list for growing and emerging cities. Kolkata outscored
the other metros in terms of cleanliness and tops the charts when it comes to
affordability of public transport. People in Chennai are the heaviest users of
public transport among the metro cities while Mumbai scores lowest.
13. Maharashtra Cabinet approved the conversion of the
decommissioned carrier named _____ into a floating museum, worth Rs. 852 crore,
on 2nd November 2018?
1) INS Viraat
2) INS Vikrant
3) INS Apoorva
4) INS Lakshya
5) None of these Answer – 1) INS
Viraat
Explanation:
On November 2,
2018, the conversion of decommissioned carrier INS Viraat into a floating
museum was approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet. The project is worth Rs. 852
crore and will be implemented through public-private-partnership (PPP). The
decision was aimed to make the new generation familiar with the glorious
history of INS Viraat. The carrier will be housed on a concrete foundation near
Nivati Rocks in Sindhudurg in Konkan region of Maharashtra.
14. Where was the first-of-its-kind ‘Little India Gate’ inaugurated
on 28th October 2018?
1) Medan, Indonesia
2) Wuhan, China
3) California, United States
4) London, United Kingdom
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Medan, Indonesia
Explanation:
On October 28,
2018, the first-of-its-kind ‘Little India Gate’ was inaugurated at Kampung
Madras or Madras Village area in Medan city, Indonesia. It was jointly
inaugurated by India’s ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste Pradeep Kumar
Rawat and Mayor of Medan H T Dzulmi Eldin S. It was developed to recognize the
contribution of Indian community in the development of Medan city, the 4th
largest city of the country. It will be promoted as an iconic tourist spot in
Medan city as it is the first such structure in entire Indonesia. It represents
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika’ or Unity in Diversity of Indonesia and of the Indian
belief in ‘Vasudev Kutubakam’, meaning the world is one family.
15.Who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Uttrakhand High
Court, on 2nd November 2018?
1) Justice Arokiasamy S
2) Justice Praneeth Roy
3) Justice Shibani Sircar
4) Justice Ramesh Ranganathan
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Justice Ramesh Ranganathan
Explanation:
On 2nd
November 2018, Justice Ramesh Ranganathan was sworn in as the Chief Justice of
Uttrakhand High Court. Previously, he served as the senior-most judge of the
Hyderabad High Court. He replaces Justice KM Joseph who was promoted to the
Supreme Court. Ramesh Ranganathan was administered the oath by Uttarakhand
Governor Baby Rani Maurya in Raj Bhavan, Dehradun. Ramesh Ranganathan was born
in Delhi on July 28, 1958. He was a Government Pleader from 1996 to 2000. He
was Additional Advocate General from 2000 to 2004.
16. Who took charge as Managing Director and CEO of UCO Bank, on 2nd
November 2018?
1) Arpit Singh
2) Atul Kumar Goel
3) Chandra Kumar
4) Nalini Shekar
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Atul Kumar Goel
Explanation:
On 2nd
November 2018, Atul Kumar Goel took charge as Managing Director and CEO of UCO
Bank. Earlier, Atul Kumar Goel was executive director of Union Bank of India.
He has replaced R K Takkar who completed his three-year term on November 1,
2018. He started his carrier as Chartered Accountant in Allahabad Bank in 1992.
He has worked in various segments like corporate credit, foreign exchange and
treasury.
17. Indo-French Conclave was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on
2nd November 2018, in which French and Indian firms signed 12 agreements worth
_____ euro?
1) 200 million euro
2) 180 million euro
3) 500 billion euro
4) 130 million euro
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) 200 million euro
Explanation:
On 2nd
November 2018, Indo-French Conclave was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, in which
French and Indian firms signed 12 agreements worth 200 million euro. The
Indo-French Conclave was organized by Indo French Chamber of Commerce &
Industry (IFCCI) and the Embassy of France in India. The 12 agreements signed
include:
•
French multinational Thales Group signed agreements with
7 Indian firms: Godrej Precision Engineering, Bharat Forge, Amphenol
Interconnect India, Larsen & Toubro, Solar Explosives, Mahindra Defence
Systems and Coriolis.
• Agreement between energy firm
Technique Solaire and the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency
•
Agreement between aeronautical firm Turgis &
Gaillard and the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC).
•
French ropeway firm Poma gave letters of intent for 2
projects in Nagpur and Tadoba, in Vidarbha region.
•
French hospitality major Accor Hotels exchanged a letter
of intent with Gurugram-headquartered Interglobe Hotels Limited.
18. Name the writer who has been selected for 2018
Ezhuthachan Puraskaram award, the highest literacy prize of the Kerala
government?
1) Paramesh Nair
2) M Mukundan
3) S Sadasivam
4) Raoof Rahman
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) M Mukundan
Explanation:
On November 3,
2018, 76-year old noted Malayalam writer M Mukundan has been selected for 2018
Ezhuthachan Puraskaram award, the highest literacy prize of the Kerala
government. He will be conferred for his overall contributions to the language
and literature. The award carries a cash prize of Rs five lakh and citation.
Mukundan is popularly known as the writer of Mayyazhi and has been a recipient
of the Chevalier of Arts and Literature by the French Government in 1998. He
also won many noted literary awards including the Kendra Sahitya Akademy award,
Kerala Sahitya Akademy award, Vayalar award, MP Paul award, Muttathu Varkey
award and NV Puraskaram.
19. Name the Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot that has been
taught by researchers to identify galaxies in deep space?
1) DotSpot
2) ClaRAN
3) DeTECT
4) Laura
5)
None of these. Answer – 2) ClaRAN
Explanation:
Researchers
have taught an Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot named “ClaRAN” to identify
galaxies in deep space. he AI bot named “ClaRAN” used to recognise faces on
Facebook. It has been trained to scan images taken by radio telescopes. It can
spot radio galaxies – galaxies that emit powerful radio jets from supermassive
black holes at their centres. ClaRAN is the brainchild of big data specialist
Dr Chen Wu and astronomer Dr Ivy Wong from The University of Western Australia
node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR).
20. Where was the 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
Council of Ministers Meeting held,on 2nd November 2018?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Durban, South Africa
3) Dhaka, Bangladesh
4) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Durban, South Africa
Explanation:
On November 2,
2018, the 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meeting
was held in Durban, South Africa. The Theme of the IORA meeting was: “IORA:
Uniting the Peoples of Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East through
enhanced cooperation for Peace, Stability And Sustainable Development”. South
Africa is the currentchairman of the IORA organization. The Meeting was chaired
by Honourable Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, Foreign Minister of International
Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, and Chair of the
Association. Declaration on Guidelines for Enhancing Interaction with Dialogue
Partners in IORA was adopted. The eThekwini Communique was produced as the
final outcome document of the 18th COM.
21. Which city has been ranked as number one Asian city in
the Sustainability Index by engineering firm Arcadis?
1) Singapore
2) Kuala Lampur
3) Beijing
4) Tokyo
5)
None of these Answer – 1) Singapore
Explanation:
Singapore has
maintained its rank as number one Asian city in the Sustainability Index by
engineering firm Arcadis. The Sustainability Index assessed cities based on 3
pillars: profit pillar, people pillar and planet pillar. Singapore secured
fourth place in global rankings. As per the study, Singapore ranked first for
the profit pillar that assesses the business environment and economic
performance of cities. Singapore ranked 31st out of 100 cities, for the people
pillar that tests social mobility and quality of opportunity and life.
Singapore secured 41st spot for the planet pillar that assesses the management
of energy use, pollution and emissions.
22. What is the rank of India globally in terms of web-borne
threats, according to a recent report
by global cybersecurity company,
Kaspersky Lab?
1) 3
2) 6
3) 12
4) 10
5)
None of these. Answer – 3) 12
Explanation:
India has
ranked 12th in the world in terms of web-borne threats, according to a recent
report by global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab. In the 3rd quarter
(July- September), 32.8 % of users were attacked by web-borne threats in India.
Kaspersky Lab products detected 48,093,743 Internet-borne malware incidents on
computers of KSN participants in India. Regarding vulnerabilities in browsers
and their plugins (drive-by download), infection happened when visiting an
infected website, without any intervention from user and without their
knowledge. This is the most used method by cybercriminals for these kind of
attacks.
23. Bihar cabinet has approved redevelopment of Patna
Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) into world’s largest 5462-bed hospital at
an estimated cost of _____?
1) Rs 3466.89 crore
2) Rs 5540.07 crore
3) Rs 6560.85 crore
4) Rs 7300.50 crore
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Rs 5540.07 crore
Explanation:
On November 4,
2018, the Bihar cabinet, chaired by CM Nitish Kumar, approved redevelopment of
Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) into world’s largest 5462-bed
hospital. It also took 33 more decisions in the cabinet. The estimated cost for
the project is: Rs. 5540.07 crore. Established in 1925, the hospital would be
redeveloped by Bihar Medical Services & Infrastructure Corporation Ltd
(BMSICL) and would be redeveloped in three phases in seven years. It would be
world’s largest hospital having 5462 bed, as against the present 1754 bed, with
36 super speciality departments against the present eight super speciality
department. Also, the number of MBBS seats would be increased to 250 against
the existing 150.
24. ICICI Bank announced partnership with ‘Amazon Pay’ to
launch a co-branded credit card, ‘Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card’ on which
platform?
1) Visa
2) Master Card
3) American Express
4) PayPal
5) None of these. Answer – 1) Visa
Explanation:
On
October 30, 2018, ICICI Bank announced partnership with ‘Amazon Pay’ to launch
a co-branded credit card, ‘Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card’. This co-branded
card is available on Visa platform. This move is expected to help significantly
expand the credit card customer base for the bank. This will make online
shopping more affordable and provide the best value to Amazon Pay customers.
25. Who was elected president of International Boxing
Association (AIBA), on 5th November 2018?
1) Gafur Rakhimov
2) Rashid Alimov
3) CK Wu
4) Serik Konakbayev
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Gafur Rakhimov
Explanation:
On November 5,
2018, Gafur Rakhimov, an Uzbek businessman, was elected president of
International Boxing Association (AIBA), the amateur boxing federation. He
replaced previous president CK Wu. He won 86 out of 134 second-round votes
against his only opponent, former boxer Serik Konakbayev. He was a former boxer
and coach and has been involved in AIBA since 1995. In January 2018, he became
AIBA Interim President. Rahimov was awarded with the Honorary Order of the
Olympic Council of Asia in 2003, after being a member of its Council since
1999.
26. Where was the Signature bridge worth Rs. 1,594 crore
inaugurated on 4th November 2018? 1) Delhi
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) West Bengal
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Delhi
Explanation:
On November 4,
2018, Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated the iconic ‘Signature
Bridge’. It is being dubbed as ‘Delhi’s Eiffel Tower’. The estimated cost of
the project is: Rs. 1,594 crore. Built over Yamuna River, it will reduce the
travel time between north and northeast Delhi and share the burden of the
Wazirabad Bridge. It will also connect the Outer Ring Road on the western bank
of the Yamuna river with Wazirabad Road on the eastern side.
27. Union Minister for Tourism, K.J. Alphons, inaugurated
the Tourist Facilitation and Information Counter at Indira Gandhi International
Airport in _____, on 5th November 2018? 1) Hyderabad
2) Bengaluru
3) Mumbai
4) New Delhi
5) None of these Answer – 4) New
Delhi
Explanation:
On November 5,
2018, Union Minister for Tourism, Shri K.J. Alphons, inaugurated the Tourist
Facilitation and Information Counter at Indira Gandhi International Airport New
Delhi. 24×7 information to both domestic and international visitors arriving
into IGI Airport, New Delhi. The is first of its kind facilitation centre is
located at the T3 terminal arrival gates of the IGI Airport. The counter will
be connected to the 24×7 Helpline – ‘1363’ of the Tourism Ministry where the
non-English speaking tourists can speak directly to agents and get guidance.
The languages represented by the helpline no are: French, German, Italian,
French, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Arabic.
28. Who will be awarded the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award by the
Press Council of India (PCI) on 16th November 2018?
1) N Ram
2) Ruby Sarkar
3) VS Rajesh
4) Mihir Singh
5)
None of these Answer – 1) N Ram
Explanation:
Journalist and
the Hindu Group of Publications Chairman N Ram has been chosen for the Raja Ram
Mohan Roy Award, presented by the Press Council of India (PCI), for his
contribution to journalism. The award will be presented on November 16, 2018,
on the occasion of the National Press Day. PCI has also announced other winners
of the National Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2018. Award winners under
various categories are listed below:
• Rural
Journalism: Ruby Sarkar, Chief Correspondent, Deshbandhu, Bhopal & Rajesh
Parshuram Joshte, Daily Pudhari, Ratnagiri
• Developmental Reporting: VS
Rajesh, Deputy Editor, Kerala Kaumudhi
• Photo Journalism-Single News:
Subhash Paul, Rashtriya Sahara, Delhi
• Photo Journalism-Photo
Feature: Mihir Singh of the Punjab Kesari, Delhi
• Best Newspaper Art: covering
cartoons, caricature and illustrations: P Narasimha, Cartoon Editor, Nava
Telangana, Hyderabad.
29. Name the author of the book ‘The Fire Burns Blue: A
History of Women’s Cricket in India’ that will be launched on November 30,
2018?
1) Karunya Keshav & Sidhanta Pathak
2) Sunil Goenker & Rahul Parrikhar
3) Mukhil Joshi
4) Praveen Singh
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Karunya Keshav & Sidhanta Pathak
Explanation:
‘The Fire
Burns Blue: A History of Women’s Cricket in India’, a book on history of women’s
cricket in India, will be launched on November 30, 2018. The book is
co-authored by sports journalists Karunya Keshav and Sidhanta Pathak. It is
published by Westland Sport, a new imprint of Westland Publications. It will
provide a detailed narrative of cricket, from its origin to present day. It
will also have rare photographs to show the highs and lows of the early years
of women’s cricket.
30.V. Rathinam passed away following a short term illness at
Chathirakudi, Ramanathapuram, in Tamil Nadu, on 3rdNovember 2018. He was a
____?
1) Freedom fighter
2) Scientist
3) Doctor
4) Journalist
5) None of these.
Answer – 1)
Freedom fighter
Explanation:
On 3rd November 2018, V.
Rathinam, freedom fighter and member of Indian National Army (INA), passed away
following a short term illness at Chathirakudi, Ramanathapuram, in Tamil Nadu.
V. Rathinam was 99 years old. He was born on August 16, 1919. He hailed from S.
Kodikulam in Paramakudi block, Ramanathapuram. He had gone to Burma and joined
the INA led by Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose, during the Second World War in
1940s. After inducted into the INA, he had fought against the British. He was
imprisoned by the British and had served jail terms in various prisons.
31. Ekana International Cricket Stadium,which was recently
renamed as the “Bharat Ratan Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium”,is
located in which city?
1) Indore
2) Jaipur
3) Nagpur
4) Lucknow
5)
None of these. Answer – 4) Lucknow
Explanation:
On November 7,
2018, UP Governor Ram Naik approved renaming of Ekana International Cricket
Stadium in Lucknow in the memory of late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. As per the
proposal, the Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow was renamed as the
“Bharat Ratan Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium“. It has a
seating capacity of around 50,000. It was renamed as a token of acknowledgement
towards the late Vajpayee, who represented Lucknow in the parliament for five
consecutive
times between 1991 and 2009. This change was done ahead of the India-West
Indies T20I international match that will be hosted at the venue for the first
time.
32. Central and Andhra Pradesh governments and the World
Bank have signed loan agreement for _____ dollars to enhance agricultural
productivity of poor farmers in Andhra Pradesh, on 7th November 2018?
1) $172.20 million
2) $354.80 million
3) $262.98 million
4) $342.75 million
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) $172.20 million
Explanation:
On November 7,
2018, the Central and Andhra Pradesh governments and the World Bank have signed
the loan agreement for $172.20 million to enhance agricultural productivity,
profitability, and climate resilience of poor and marginalised farmers in
Andhra Pradesh. The agreement for the project was signed by:
• Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional
Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance,
• P S Raghavaiah, State Project
Director, APIIATP on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradeshand
• Junaid Ahmad, Country Director,
World Bank India.
33. India was re-elected as a Member of the International
Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council at the elections held during ITU
Plenipotentiary Conference 2018,at _____, on 7th November 2018?
1) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2) New York, United States
3) Melbourne, Australia
4) Vienna, Austria
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
On November 7,
2018, India was re-elected as a Member of the International Telecommunications
Union (ITU) Council at the elections of the council held during ITU
Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 at Dubai, UAE. India would be the Member of ITU
Council for 4 more years (2019-2022). India secured the 3rd rank among the 13
countries , by getting 165 votes, from the Asia-Australasia region. Globally,
it ranked 8th among the 48 countries.
34. Who is the author of the book “Notes of a Dream: The Authorized
Biography of A.R. Rahman”, launched in Mumbai on 3rd November 2018?
1) Krishna Trilok
2) Sathish Patil
3) Mukund Pranesh
4) Saran Tiwari
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Krishna Trilok
Explanation:
On 3rd
November 2018, Oscar award winning musician A.R. Rahman’s biography “Notes of a
Dream: The Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman” was launched in Mumbai. The
biography has been written by author Krishna Trilok. It has been launched in
association with Landmark and Penguin Random House. The biography narrates the
journey of A.R. Rahman and unveils parts of his creative and personal life that
are not known to many people.
35. Unemployment rate in India has increased to _____% in
October 2018, the highest in 2 years, as per a study by the Centre for
Monitoring Indian Economy?
1) 7.2 %
2) 6.9 %
3) 6.5 %
4) 7.5 %
5)
None of these. Answer – 2) 6.9 %
Explanation:
Unemployment
rate in India has increased to 6.9% in October 2018, the highest in 2 years, as
per a study by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. Labour participation
rate, a measure of the proportion of adults willing to work, has declined to
42.4%, the lowest since January 2016. Estimated number of persons employed
during October 2018 was 397 million. This is 2.4% lower compared to the 407
million persons employed in October 2017. Count of the unemployed persons
actively looking for jobs almost doubled to 29.5 million in October 2018 from
14 million in July 2017 (and 21.6 million in October 2017).
36. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced minimum tenor for borrowing
through External
Commercial Borrowing (ECB) for infrastructure firms from 5 years
to _____ years?
1) 2
2) 4
3) 3
4) 1
5)
None of these Answer – 3) 3
Explanation:
On November 8,
2018, Reserve Bank of India liberalised the rules governing external commercial
borrowing for infrastructure firms in terms of both tenure and the hedging
requirements. The modified norms states:
• Reduction in minimum tenor for
borrowing through the ECB route, from 5 years to 3 years.
• The average
maturity requirement for mandatory hedging has been reduced to 5 years from
earlier 10 years.
37. Moody’s Investor Service in its report titled ‘Global
Macro Outlook 2019-20′ stated that Indian economy will slow down to what
percent in 2019?
1) 7.3 %
2) 7. 5 %
3) 7.7 %
4) 7.9 %
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) 7.3 %
Explanation:
On November 8,
2018, Moody’s Investor Service in its report titled ‘Global Macro Outlook 2019-20′
stated that Indian economy will slow down to 7.3% in 2019. Indian economy will
expand 7.4 per cent in 2018, but the growth will slow down to 7.3 per cent in
the next fiscal. The economy grew 7.9 per cent in the first half (January-June)
of 2018, reflecting post demonetisation base effect. The downfall has been
cited cause of the effect of domestic demand on higher borrowing cost due to
rising interest rates.
38. A new world record was set as 3,01,152 diyas were lit on
the banks of River Sarayu, during Deepostav 2018, in _____, on 6th November
2018?
1) Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
2) Rajkot, Gujarat
3) Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On 6th
November 2018, a new world record was set as 3,01,152 diyas were lit on the
banks of River Sarayu, during Deepostav 2018, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Deepostav 2018 was organised by Uttar Pradesh government on the occasion of
Diwali. It has entered the Guinness Book of Records for lighting 3,01,152
earthen lamps. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and South Korean
first lady Kim-Jung Sook were present while achieving this feat. They also
performed ‘aarti’ with the earthen lamps. Yogi Adityanath also announced that a
new airport will be named after Lord Rama, and a medical college will be named
after Raja Dashratha in Uttar Pradesh.
39. Name the person who resigned as United States Attorney
General on 7th November 2018? 1) Mike Pompeo
2) Jeff Sessions
3) Matthew Whitaker
4) John Rolland
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Jeff Sessions
Explanation:
On 7th
November 2018, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned from his
position, at US President Donald Trump’s request. Matthew Whitaker has been
appointed the acting Attorney General of United States.
40. Who became the first batsman to score four Twenty20
International (T20I) centuries, on 6th November 2018?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Virat Kohli
3) Shikhar Dawan
4) MS Dhoni
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rohit Sharma
Explanation:
On 6th
November 2018, Rohit Sharma became the first batsman to score four Twenty20
International (T20I) centuries. He achieved this feat in 58 balls during the
second T20I match against the West Indies at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari
Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. He has surpassed the record
of New Zealand’s Colin Munro who had scored three centuries. He has also
surpassed Virat Kohli to become the highest run-scorer of India in T20Is.
Overall, Rohit Sharma is the second-highest run-scorer now with 2203 runs in
T20Is behind New Zeland’s Martin Guptill with 2,271 runs.
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