81.
Which Country won the 2018
SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship that was held at Changlimithang Stadium, in
Bhutan, from 9th to 18th August 2018?
1.Bhutan
2.Bangladesh
3.India
4.Nepal
5.None of these
Answer – 3.India
Explanation:
From 9th to 18th August
2018, the 2018 SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship was held at Changlimithang
Stadium, in Bhutan. It was the 2nd edition of the SAFF U-15 Women’s
Championship. Six countries participated: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal,
Pakistan, Sri Lanka. Indian U-15 women’s team emerged as champions of the SAFF
U-15 Championship. India defeated defending champions Bangladesh 1-0 in the
final. Sunita Munda scored a goal for India in the second-half.
82.
Chhattisgarh Cabinet has approved the proposal
to rename Naya Raipur, capital of Chhattisgarh as
______,
to honour former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
1.Atalji City
2.Vajpayee Nagar
3.Atal Nagar
4.ABJ City
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Atal
Nagar
Explanation:
On August
21,2018 Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved the proposal to rename Naya Raipur ,
capital of Chhattisgarh as ‘Atal Nagar’. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman
Singh announced the renaming of some other institutions and projects after
Vajpayee. The Bilaspur University will be known as Atal Bihari Vajpayee
University. Narrow Gauge Line will be called Atal Path. The Central Park, which
is being constructed will be named as Atal Park.
83.
Where did the first-ever
joint air exercise involving the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian
Air Force (RMAF) begin on 20th August 2018?
1.Subang, Malaysia
2.New Delhi, India
3.Mumbai, India
4.Pune, India
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Subang,
Malaysia
Explanation:
On August 20
2018, The first-ever joint air exercise involving the Indian Air Force (IAF)
and the the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) commenced at Subang Air Base in
Malaysia. This is the inaugural bilateral exercise between IAF & RMAF. It
was inaugurated by Gp Capt CUV Rao, team leader IAF & Col Mahadzer, Ex
director of RMAF. It’s a platform to exchange Knowledge & Good practices
with each other. RMAF and IAF ended its first ever bilateral exercise launching
two Sukhoi Su-30MKM and Su-30MKI Flankers each from Subang airport.
84.
Which month will be
celebrated as the National Nutrition Month every year to mark India’s fight
against malnutrition?
1.August
2.October
3.September
4.November
5.None of these
Answer – 3.September
Explanation:
This
announcement was made by the Ministry of Women and Child Development at the
second meeting of National Council on India’s Nutrition Challenges under the
Poshan Abhiyaan on 25th July 2018. The Ministry of Women and Child Development
will conduct programmes to create awareness on issues related to malnutrition
like stunting, under-nutrition, anemia and low birth weight in children. The
programmes will be focused on adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating
mothers.
85. Central Government declared the floods occurred in which state as a
calamity of “severe nature”, on 21st August 2018?
1.Tamil Nadu
2.Kerala
3.Karnataka
4.Gujarat
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Kerala
Explanation:
On August 21
2018 , Centre has declared the Kerala floods as a calamity of “severe nature”.
The central government has also scaled up its relief and rescue operations.
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the Kerala floods were being
treated as natural calamity of severe nature. National Crisis Management
Committee (NCMC), chaired by Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha informed that Centre
dispatched 100 tonnes of pulses and 52 tonnes of essential medicines to the
State. Around 20 tonnes of bleaching powder and 1 crore chlorine tablets.
Ministry of Power has moved equipment such as electricity meters, coils and transformers
to restore the distribution network.
86.
Odisha government has
decided to set up a state-of-the-art interpretation centre at which National
Park to showcase its flora, fauna and rich biodiversity?
1.Simplipal National Park
2.Manas National Park
3.Bhitarkania National Park
4.Keoladeo National Park
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Bhitarkanika National Park
Explanation:
On August 21
2018 ,Odisha government has decided to set up a state-of-the-art interpretation
centre at Bhitarkanika National Park to showcase its flora, fauna and rich
biodiversity. Now, the national park has an interpretation centre at Dangmal
but it proved to be inadequate in preserving the vast reserve of the finest
biodiversity.So
Government plan to set up a specialized and world-class interpretation centre
at Bhitarkanika to showcase its efforts in protecting crocodiles and preserving
its rich mangrove diversity. The project has been approved under the Integrated
Coastal Zone Management Programme (ICZMP)at an estimated cost of Rs 3 crore.
87. Who was
appointed the Governor of Tripura, on 21st August 2018?
1.Kaptan Singh Solanki
2.N N Vohra
3.Jagdish Mukhi
4.Vidyasagar Rao
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Kaptan
Singh Solanki
Explanation:
Tripura governor Tathagata
Roy has been appointed as Governor of Meghalaya.He replaces Ganga Prasad.Roy
was the President of the West Bengal state unit of BJP from 2002 till 2006.
Governor of Meghalaya,Ganga Prasad has been appointed as Governor of Sikkim.He
Succeeds Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil. Prasad was elected to the Legislative
Council of Bihar in 1994 and had been a member for 18 years.On 30 September
2017, Prasad was appointed by President Ram Nath Kovind as the new Governor of
Meghalaya. Haryana governor Kaptan Singh Solanki has been appointed as Governor
of Tripura,He succeeds Tathagata Roy. Since August 2009 Kaptan was the member
of the Parliament of India representing Madhya Pradesh State in the Rajya
Sabha,the upper house until May 2014.
88.
Name the European wind survey satellite
launched from French Guyana, on August 23, 2018?
1.Aeolus
2.Zeus
3.Venus
4.Adolan
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Aeolus
Explanation:
On August 23,
2018, Europe launched a rocket named “Aeolus” from French Guyana. This
satellite will be put into orbit at an altitude of 320 kilometres (200 miles)
above the Earth which will track global winds, allowing for improved weather
forecasting. It is part of the Copernicus project, a joint initiative of the
European Union and the European Space Agency (ESA) to track environmental
damage and aid disaster relief operations. The new mission is also
Arianespace’s 50th launch for the European Space Agency.
89.
As per Moody’s Investor
services report called Global Macro Outlook for 2018-19, the Indian economy
will grow by what per cent in 2018 and 2019?
1.7.7 %
2.7.5 %
3.7.8 %
4.7.6 %
5.None of these
Answer – 2.7.5
%
Explanation:
On August 23, 2018,
according to Moody’s Investor services report called Global Macro Outlook for
2018-19, the Indian economy will grow by around 7.5 per cent in 2018 and 2019.
The main reasons behind this is: strong urban and rural demand and improved
industrial activity. Also due to the rise in energy prices the Headline
inflation would rise as well temporarily. Earlier in in May, Moody’s cut the
GDP from 7.5% to 7.3%.Retail inflation in India has been predicted to be around
5% and core inflation has risen to 6.2%.
90.
What is the theme of the 6th
“International Buddhist Conclave (IBC), 2018” held in India from 23rd to
26thAugust 2018?
1.Buddha Path – The Living Heritage
2.Evolution and spread of Buddhism
3.Buddhism and its Glory
4.The Noble Path of Buddha
5.
None of
these
Answer – 1.Buddha
Path – The Living Heritage
Explanation:
On 23rd August 2018, Indian
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the “International Buddhist Conclave
(IBC), 2018” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The conclave is held in New Delhi and
Ajanta (Maharashtra). Site visits will be held in Rajgir, Nalanda and Bodhgaya
(Bihar) and Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh).Theme of this conclave is: “Buddha Path –
The Living Heritage”. Partner Country for IBC 2018 is Japan.
6.
Name the digital platform,
that is to be set up to ease transportation of goods across India and exports,
following the approval of committee of secretaries?
1.Import Export Portal (IEP)
2.National Logistics Portal (NLP)
3.Indian Commerce Portal (ICP)
4.National Commerce Portal (NCP)
5.None of these.
Answer – 2.National
Logistics Portal (NLP)
Explanation:
On August 24,
2018, A committee of secretaries has approved a proposal by department of
commerce (DoC) to setup a National Logistics Portal (NLP). To ease
transportation of goods across the country and export. The portal is being
planned in three phases-
• development of a logistics e-marketplace whose
test run is being planned by March,
• single window certification by bringing in 81
authorities on board, and
• integrating financial services on the
platform.
It will have a common online
platform to integrate all transactions involved in their production and export.
92.
Which state cabinet approved
a bill for creation of a price stabilisation fund to ensure that the state
farmers get minimum support price (MSP), on 24th August 2018?
1.Punjab
2.Gujarat
3.Rajasthan
4.Madhya Pradesh
5.None of these.
Answer – 1.Punjab
Explanation:
On August 24,
2018, The Punjab cabinet approved a bill for creation of a price stabilisation
fund. This decision was taken by the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister
Amarinder Singh. This would ensure that state farmers get minimum support price
(MSP). It would protect the interests of farmers in the event of a sudden fall
in prices of certain agricultural commodities. Amendments will be made to
sections 25 (A), 26 and 28 of the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act,
1961.
93.
Which is the partner country
for the 2nd edition of the ‘Make in Odisha Conclave 2018’ that will be held from
11thto 15th November 2018, in Odisha?
1.Japan
2.United States
3.United Kingdom
4.Russia
5.None of these.
Answer – 1.Japan
Explanation:
In the 2nd edition of Make
in Odisha Conclave 2018, Japan will be the ‘partner country’ and State Bank of
India will be the banking partner. It will be the only country partner for Make
in Odisha Conclave-2018. This would include investment opportunities in the
state across six focus sectors including: food processing and seafood,
chemicals, plastics and petrochemicals, ancillary and downstream industries in
the metal sector, electronic manufacturing, textiles, apparel and tourism. The
state has also earmarked 600 acres of land in Bhubaneswar for the Japanese
investors.
94.
Where will be the mega
anti-terror drill of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) named The
Peace Mission 2018 held from 22nd to 29th August 2018, in which Indian and
Pakistani troops will
participate
for the first time?
1.Russia
2.China
3.Pakistan
4.Egypt
5.None of these.
Answer – 1.Russia
Explanation:
On August 22, 2018, for the
first time, the militaries of India and Pakistan are taking part in a mega
anti-terror drill of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) named The
Peace Mission 2018 in Russia. India is participating in the drill for the first
time since becoming a full member of the SCO in June 2017. It is aimed at
expanding cooperation among the member countries to deal with terrorism and
extremism. The joint exercise is being conducted by the Central Military
Commission of Russia from August 22 to August 29 at Chebarkul, Russia.
95.
Name India’s only aircraft
carrier which will get an upgrade for its air wing by Russian company
Technodinamika?
1.INS Sahyadri
2.INS Vikramaditya
3.INS Kalvari
4.INS Prithvi
5.None of these
Answer – 2.INS
Vikramaditya
Explanation:
On August 24, 2018, India’s
only aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya will be upgraded and fitted with a
marine hydraulic system to boost the air operations of the ship for the first
time. This will be done by Technodinamika, a subsidiary of Russia’s Rostec
State Corporation by May 2019. Hydraulics technology uses fluid pressure to
power machines and the systems to be installed are named “GS-1MF” and
“GS-3”.They will be used for refuelling, cleaning and pressurisation of
hydraulic systems of aircraft and helicopters on board the INS Vikramaditya.
96.
Cricketer Jhulan Goswami has
announced her retirement from Twenty-20 Internationals (T20Is). Which country
does she belong to?
1.Sri Lanka
2.India
3.Bangladesh
4.Nepal
5.None of these.
Answer – 2.India
Explanation:
Indian cricketer
Jhulan Goswami has announced her retirement from Twenty-20 Internationals
(T20Is). She will only play ODIs hereafter. Jhulan Goswami is 35 years old. She
represented India in 68 T20Is and has taken 56 wickets at an economy rate of
5.45. She played her first T20I in August 2006. She has played 10 Tests and 169
ODIs so far. At present, she is the leading wicket-taker in the women’s ODI
format. She is also the first woman cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets.
97.
Where was India Banking Conclave 2018 held on
23rd and 24th August 2018?
1.Chennai
2.Mumbai
3.Bhopal
4.New Delhi
5.None of these
Answer – 4.New
Delhi
Explanation:
On 23rd and 24th
August 2018, India Banking Conclave 2018 was held in New Delhi. The India
Banking Conclave 2018 was organized by Centre for Economic Policy Research
(CEPR). Knowledge Partner of the conclave was NITI Aayog. The conclave focused
on reforming the banking sector. Politicians, Industrialists, Bureaucrats,
Analysts, Academicians, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretary, Corporate
Lawyers, top bankers and ministers participated in the conclave.
98.
With which country did India
sign the Second Protocol amending the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation
Agreement (CECA) in New Delhi, on 24th August 2018?
1.Mauritius
2.United States
3.Singapore
4.Germany
5.None of these.
Answer – 3.Singapore
Explanation:
On 24th August
2018, India and Singapore signed the Second Protocol amending the Comprehensive
Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) in New Delhi. The Protocol was signed by
Deputy Chief Negotiators, Rajneesh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and
Industry, India and Francis Chong, Senior Director, Ministry of Trade and
Industry, Singapore. CECA was the 1st comprehensive agreement covering trade in
goods, services and investments, signed by India with any of its trade
partners. CECA was signed on 29th June 2005. Its first review concluded on 1st
October 2007. Signing of the Second Protocol concludes the negotiations on 2nd
review of CECA that started on 11th May 2010.
99.
Name the app that has been
launched by former President Pranab Mukherjee to enable voters to rate and
review their political representatives?
1.Report Card app
2.Neta app
3.Rate the Leaders app
4.VotenReview app
5.None of these.
Answer – 2.Neta
app
Explanation:
On 24th August
2018, Neta app that allows voters to rate and review their political
representatives was launched by former President Pranab Mukherjee. The Neta App
aims to build political accountability and transparency among leaders. It will
enable users to rate their MLAs and MPs. It is billed as an instrument to
measure voter sentiment in Indian constituencies. The Neta app has been
developed by Pratham Mittal, a 27-year-old entrepreneur. It uses Artificial
Intelligence, advanced algorithms, one time password and Aadhaar numbers to
make sure that the users are genuine.
100. Where was the 9th edition of Mountain Echoes Literary Festival 2018
held from 23rd to 25th August 2018?
1.Jakarta, Indonesia
2.Jammu & Kashmir, India
3.Thimphu, Bhutan
4.Sydney, Australia
5.None of these.
Answer – 3.Thimphu,
Bhutan
Explanation:
From 23rd to
25th August 2018, 9th edition of Mountain Echoes Literary Festival 2018 was
held in Thimphu, Bhutan. This festival is an initiative of the India-Bhutan
Foundation and Siyahi, an Indian literary agency. It was presented by the
Jaypee Group and powered by the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan.
This year’s festival celebrated 50 years of formal diplomatic relations between
India and Bhutan.
101. Who was
sworn in as Australia’s 30th prime minister, on 24th August 2018?
1.Scott Morrison
2.Malcolm Turnbull
3.Josh Frydenberg
4.Peter Dutton
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Scott Morrison
Explanation:
On 24th August
2018, Scott Morrison was sworn in as Australia’s 30th prime minister. Scott
Morrison is 50 years old. He was serving as Australia’s treasurer. He defeated
former Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton by 45 – 40 votes in an internal vote.
This vote was conducted after former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull lost
majority support of the Liberal party MPs. Josh Frydenberg was sworn in as the
treasurer.
102. Name the former Indian cricketer who was appointed the head coach of
Zimbabwe national cricket team, on 26thAugust 2018?
1.Lalchand Rajput
2.Anil Kumble
3.Sunil Gavaskar
4.Saurav Ganguly
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Lalchand
Rajput
Explanation:
On August 26,
2018, former India opener Lalchand Rajput was appointed the head coach of
Zimbabwe national cricket team by the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC). He is likely to
remain in charge for the 2020 World T20 and beyond. He was earlier appointed as
the interim head coach of Zimbabwe in May. He has been the manager of the MS
Dhoni-led Indian team during the T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2007. He has
secured Full Membership at the ICC and won six limited-overs series under
Rajput Afghanistan.
103. Which country successfully sent twin BeiDou 3 navigation satellites
into the space on the Long March-3B carrier rocket, on 26th August 2018?
1.Japan
2.China
3.South Korea
4.Russia
5.None of these
Answer – 2.China
Explanation:
On August 26,
2018,China successfully sent twin BeiDou 3 navigation satellites into the space
on the Long March-3B carrier rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in
southwest China’s Sichuan Province. This was the 283rd mission of the Long
March-3B carrier rocket. They were developed by the Innovation Academy for
Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The twin satellites entered
orbit more than three hours after the launch. They will work together with 10
other BeiDou-3 satellites already in orbit.
104. Who is the author of the book “Atal Ji Ne Kaha” that was released by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 24thAugust 2018?
1.Brijendra Rehi
2.Sumit Rawat
3.Vivek Kumar Singh
4.Ranveer Sinha
5.None of these.
Answer – 1.Brijendra
Rehi
Explanation:
On 24th August 2018, “Atal
Ji Ne Kaha” a book on former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was
launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Atal Ji Ne Kaha has been written,
compiled and edited by Brijendra Rehi. The book has been published by Darpan
Publication. The book consists of 320 pages and 26 chapters. It has Atal Bihari
Vajpayee’s select speeches on economy, policies, small industries, social
development, nuclear programme, science and technology, terrorism etc. It also
has his photographs and three interviews by Brijendra Rehi.
105. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve has set up a helpline with toll-free number 1926
to control man-animal conflicts. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is located in which
state?
1.Madhya Pradesh
2.Uttar Pradesh
3.Rajasthan
4.Uttarakhand
5.None of these.
Answer – 2.Uttar
Pradesh
Explanation:
The Dudhwa Tiger
Reserve (DTR) has set up a toll-free number 1926 to curtail man-animal
conflicts in Uttar Pradesh.The forest department has done this in collaboration
with the Reliance Foundation. The helpline will work in tandem with the ‘Dial
100’ emergency service. This initiative will be launched in other tiger
reserves also.
106. The Committee for reviewing framework dealing with offences under the
Companies Act, 2013 submitted its report to the Union Minister for Finance
& Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley on 27th August 2018. Who is the
chairperson of the committee?
1) Anil Kumar Jha
2) Injeti Srinivas
3) Pramod Singhvi
4) Rajat Bhatia
5) None of these.
Answer – 2)
Injeti Srinivas
Explanation:
On August 27,
2018, the Committee constituted by Government of India in July 2018 to review
framework dealing with offences under the Companies Act, 2013 submitted its
report to the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun
Jaitley. This report as presented by the Secretary, Ministry of Corporate
Affairs, Shri Injeti Srinivas, who chaired the committee. It had a detailed
analysis of all penal provisions in 8 categories based on the nature of
offences.
107. Which airlines operated India’s first biofuel-powered flight from Dehradun
to Delhi on its Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft from Dehradun’s Jolly Grant
airport?
1) Air India
2) IndiGo
3) SpiceJet
4) AirCarnival
5) None of these. Answer – 3) SpiceJet
Explanation:
On August 27,
2018, SpiceJet would fly India’s first biofuel-powered flight from Dehradun to
Delhi on its Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft from Dehradun’s Jolly Grant
airport. It has used a blend of the aviation turbine fuel and biofuel to power
the flight. The flight had 20 people, including officials from aviation
regulator DGCA and SpiceJet and was around 25 minutes. It would encourage
sustainable and alternative fuels for the transportation & aviation sector
under National Biofuels Policy. With this test, India will be among the first
developing nations to adopt the sustainable alternative jet fuel.
108. Bombay
Natural History Society (BNHS) opened its first regional centre near which
lake?
1) Chilika Lake
2) Wular Lake
3) Vembanad Lake
4) Sambal Lake
5) None of these.
Answer – 1)
Chilika Lake
Explanation:
On August 27, 2018,
Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) opened its first regional centre near
Chilika Lake. The regional branch was inaugurated in the premises of the
Wetland Research and Training Centre (WRTC) of the Chilika Development
Authority (CDA) at Chandrapur in Chilika.
109. Where was the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting held from August
23-24, 2018? 1)
Bern, Germany
2) Toronto, Canada
3) Wuhan, China
4) Salta, Argentina
5) None of these
Answer – 4)
Salta, Argentina
Explanation:
From August 23-24, 2018, the G20 Digital
Economy Ministerial Meeting was held at Salta’s Fine Arts Museum, and
Salta Convention
Centre in Salta, Argentina. It was chaired by Andrés Ibarra, Argentine Minister
of Modernization, and Lino Barañao, Argentine Minister of Science, Technology
and Innovative Production. It is a part of Sherpa Track for the 2018 G20
Leader’s Summit, which is to be hosted by Argentina at the end of 2018. The
theme for the 2018 meeting was : ‘Building consensus for fair and sustainable
development’. The agenda of the meeting was on 3 issues: the future of work,
infrastructure for development, and a sustainable food future.
110. Which bank was rated as number one state-owned bank in terms of
digital transactions, as per a report of Department of Financial Services, on
27th August 2018?
1) Canara Bank
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Indian Bank
4) Corporation Bank
5) None of these.
Answer – 2)
Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
On August 27,
2018, according to a report of Department of Financial Services, Punjab
National Bank has been rated as number one state-owned bank in terms of digital
transactions. The bank is rated as ‘Good’ by the government with a score of 71
which is the highest category of performance. In Digital performance, it ranked
sixth overall amongst all banks.
111. Which bank was named the world’s best bank for digital innovation
while still maintaining stable operations for its customers, by Global Finance
magazine, on 27th August 2018?
1) State Bank of India (SBI)
2) DBS Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) None of these. Answer – 2) DBS Bank
Explanation:
On August 27,
2018, Global Finance magazine named DBS Bank as the world’s best bank for
digital innovation while still maintaining stable operations for its customers.
It is the first Asian bank to receive the accolade. It was given to ING Bank in
2017. In 2016, finance magazine Euromoney named DBS the world’s best digital
bank. It also received the Asia’s best bank title. In 2014, Ms Tan Su Shan,
DBS’ group head of consumer banking and wealth management, was recognised as
the world’s best leader in private banking at the PWM/The Banker Global Private
Banking Awards.
112. Goldman Sachs appointed _____ as the managing director and chief India
economist, on 27th August 2018?
1) Prachi Mishra
2) Sanjay Kanwar
3) Athul Bohra
4) Ranveer Mishra
5) None of these.
Answer – 1)
Prachi Mishra
Explanation:
On 27th August 2018, Goldman
Sachs appointed Prachi Mishra as the managing director and chief India
economist. Prachi Mishra will be based in Mumbai. Earlier, she was the deputy
division chief of the western hemisphere department at the International
Monetary Fund (IMF). She was the head of the strategic research unit at the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from February 2016 to May 2017. She was also a
specialist adviser at the RBI between November 2014 and February 2016. She was
the first lateral recruit at the RBI. She also worked as a senior economist at
IMF and the Finance Ministry of India.
113. Which cricketer set the world record for the most economical four-over
bowling figures in the history of T20 cricket, on 27th August 2018?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Shikhar Dawan
3) Mohammad Irfan
4) Rashid Khan
5) None of these.
Answer – 3)
Mohammad Irfan
Explanation:
On August 27,
2018, Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Irfan set the world record for the most
economical four-over bowling figures in the history of T20 cricket. This feat
was achieved while playing for Barbados Tridents in the Caribbean Premier
League 2018. He bowled 23 dot balls in a row, picking two wickets in the
process. This record was previously shared by South Africa’s Chris Morris and
Sri Lanka’s Chanaka Welegedara.
114. Where was the International water colour festival held from August
23-27, 2018? 1)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
2) Ranchi, Jharkhand
3) Guwahati, Assam
4) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
5) None of these.
Answer – 2)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Explanation:
From August
23-27, 2018, Jharkhand government held the International water colour festival
at the Audrey House in capital city of Ranchi. It promotes rich culture and art
of Jharkhand and international art and give recognition to local artists. It
was organized by Department of Tourism, Art-Culture, Sports & Youth
Affairs. 56 internationally renowned artists — from as many as 24 countries and
25 Indian states — participated in the five-day festival.
115. Which firm has launched commodity broking services with MCX and has
become the first bank subsidiary to enter the commodity broking business?
1) Axis Securities
2) ICICI Mutual Funds
3) HDFC Securities
4) YES Financial Services
5) None of these.
Answer – 1)
Axis Securities
Explanation:
On August 28,
2018, Axis Securities launched commodity broking services with MCX and became
the first bank subsidiary to enter the commodity broking business. All existing
Axis Direct customers can now trade in 29 commodity futures and contracts
through a one-time online registration process. These cover: industrial metals,
energy and agricultural segments.
116. Who has been appointed as the Assistant Secretary General and Head of
the New York Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
1) A S Kiran
2) Praneeta Roy
3) Danushree Dutta
4) Satya S Tripathi
5) None of these
Answer – 4)
Satya S Tripathi
Explanation:
Satya S Tripathi, an Indian
development economist, has been appointed as the Assistant Secretary General
and Head of the New York Office of the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP). This appointment was made by UN (United Nations) Chief António
Guterres. Satya S Tripathi will succeed Elliott Harris of Trinidad and Tobago.
Since 2017, Satya S Tripathi has served as Senior Adviser on the 2030 Agenda
for Sustainable Development at UNEP. He has worked for the UN since 1998.
117. Name the platform that has been launched by Google to enable Indian
publishers of regional languages to publish their content online?
1) Swadesh
2) Navlekha
3) Kithab
4) Write India
5) None of these Answer – 2) Navlekha
Explanation:
On 28th August
2018, Google announced Project Navlekha at its 4th edition of Google for India
Event held in New Delhi. Project Navlekha has been launched to enable Indian
publishers of regional languages to publish their content online, without
facing the trouble of selling printed copies. The official website of Navlekha
can be easily interpreted by users. Users can also obtain help from experts to
set up their publication website. Google will not charge for its publication
tools and the domain name for the first 3 years. Users can also sign up for
Google’s advertising placement service AdSense and monetise their website.the
Uttarakhand government. It would also get the benefit of total power generation
once the project is complete.
118. Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the
increase in project outlay for the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) from Rs. 800
crore to _____, on August 29, 2018?
1) Rs. 1,435 crore
2) Rs. 1,879 crore
3) Rs. 1,500 crore
4) Rs. 2,890 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 1)
Rs. 1,435 crore
Explanation:
On August 29,
2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave its
approval for increase in project outlay for the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
from Rs. 800 crore to Rs. 1,435 crore. The additional Rs. 635 crore has been
given in the following manner: Rs 400 crore for Technology Costs and Rs 235
crore for Human Resource Costs.
119. Which bank has changed names and IFSC codes of nearly 1,300 branches
in India, after merger with its associates and BMB (Bharatiya Mahila Bank)?
1) Axis Bank
2) State Bank of India (SBI)
3) ICICI Bank
4) YES Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 2)
State Bank of India (SBI)
Explanation:
SBI has
published a list of new branch codes as well as the IFSC codes of these
branches. The merger of six associate banks and Bhartiya Mahila Bank (BMB) with
State Bank of India (SBI) came to effect from April 1, 2017 resulting into
increase in size and valuation of the bank. A total of 1,295 branches have been
changed across the country as per the SBI list enlisting the old and new IFSC
codes after rationalisation/merger with associate banks and BMB.
120. Which Union Ministry has launched Atal Ranking of Institutions on
Innovation Achievements (ARRIA) to promote innovation and research in higher
education?
1) Union Ministry of Science and Technology
2) Union Ministry of Human Resource
Development
3) Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry
4) Union Ministry of Urban Development
5) None of these
Answer – 2)
Union Ministry of Human Resource Development
Explanation:
On August 31,
2018, the Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar announced the introduction of
Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARRIA), an initiative
of the union ministry to promote innovation. This has been established at the
premises of All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) in New Delhi. It
aims to promote a culture of innovation and research in higher education. It
will rank educational institutions for innovation output based on all major
indicators and parameters used globally. It would encourage every college to
have an innovation cell.
121. Name the Union MSME Minister who announced the launch of ‘One District
One Product’ scheme in Odisha, on 31st August 2018?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Jual Oram
3) Narendra Singh Tomar
4) Giriraj Singh
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Giriraj Singh
Explanation:
On August 31,
2018, Union MSME Minister Giriraj Singh announced the launch of ‘One District
One Product’ scheme in Odisha at a function of the SC-ST State Conclave cum
Exhibition under National SC-ST Hub. Under this scheme, the Union MSME
secretary Arun Panda will be conducting a survey of the potential of the MSME
sector. This survey will be conducted in the following sectors: aromatic, agro,
marine food processing, organic food marketing, turmeric and ginger processing
and other section.
122. Where was the first South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
(SAARC) Agri Cooperative Business Forum held from on August 28-30, 2018?
1) Beijing, China
2) Kathmandu, Nepal
3) New Delhi, India
4) Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Kathmandu, Nepal
Explanation:
From August
28-30, 2018, the 3 day first South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
(SAARC) Agri Cooperative Business Forum was held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The theme
of three-day Forum is the ‘Organizing and Strengthening Family Farmers’
Cooperatives to attain the Sustainable-Development-Goals-1 and 2 in South
Asia’. It was organized by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of United
Nations and Asian Farmers’ Association with the support from International Fund
for Agricultural Development. Dignitaries present were: representatives both from
the government and non-governmental entities from the Member States of SAARC
and regional and international organizations.
123. Idea Cellular and Vodafone have merged their India operations and the
merged entity is named Vodafone Idea LTd. Who is the CEO of Vodafone Idea LTd?
1) Balesh Sharma
2) Himanshu Singh
3) Kumar Mangalam Birla
4) Prathik
Pandey
5) None of these.
Answer – 1)
Balesh Sharma
Explanation:
On August 31, 2018, Idea
Cellular and Vodafone completed their merger of India operations. This deal is
valued at roughly a $23 billion (roughly Rs. 1.6 lakh crores). The name of the
merged entity is: Vodafone Idea LTd. It is the country’s largest telecom
operator by subscribers and revenue. The combined entity will have a revenue
share of about 40 percent in the market and a total customer base of around 408
million.
124. The Government has constituted a 21 member PM-STIAC (Science,
Technology, Innovation Advisory Committee) to advise PM on science,
tech-related policy issues. Who is the Chairperson of the committee?
1) K Vijay Raghavan
2) Sathish Reddy
3) P K Malhotra
4) Ramandeep Roy
5) None of these
Answer – 1)
K Vijay Raghavan
Explanation:
On August 30, 2018, the
Government has constituted a 21 member high power committee to advise it on
policy matters related to science, technology and innovation. The committee
will advise the Prime Minister on all matters
related to
S&T, innovation and monitor the implementation of PM’s vision. The name of
the committee is : PM-STIAC (Science, Technology, Innovation Advisory Committee).
It is chaired by K Vijay Raghavan, Principal Scientific Advisor to the
Government. There are 9 permanent members. Among them some are: VK Saraswat,
Member NITI Aayog and former DG of DRDO; A S Kiran Kumar, ex-Chairman ISRO etc.
125.
Which Indian Naval Ship
entered the Port of Darwin, Australia on 29th August 2018 to participate in
Exercise KAKADU 2018?
1) INS Kalvari
2) INS Sahyadri
3) INS Vindhya
4) INS Vikram
5) None of these
Answer – 2)
INS Sahyadri
Explanation:
On August 30,
2018, after participating in the MALABAR 18 at Guam and RIMPAC 18 at Hawaii,
INS Sahyadri entered the Port of Darwin, Australia on 29 Aug 18 to participate
in Exercise KAKADU 2018. It is the 14th edition of the exercise and will be
conducted from 29 Aug – 15 Sep 18. 23 warships, one submarine, 45 aircraft, 250
marines and approx 52 foreign staff from over 25 different countries would
participate in it. From the Indian side INS Sahyadri is taking part under the
captainship of Captain Shantanu Jha.
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