51)Reserve Bank announced injection of
liquidity worth _____ rupees into the system through purchase of government
bonds, under Open Market Operations, on October 11, 2018?
1)
Rs 12,000 crore
2) Rs 55,000 crore
3)
Rs 45,000 crore
4) Rs 32,000 crore
5)
None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 12,000 crore
Explanation:
On October 10,
2018, Reserve Bank announced injection of liquidity worth Rs 12,000 crore into
the system through purchase of government bonds on October 11 under Open Market
Operations. The government will purchase bonds with maturity ranging between
2020 to 2030. As part of the OMOs, the purchase of government securities
maturing will bear interest rate of:
• 8.27 per cent in 2020,
• 8.15 per cent in 2022,
• 7.35 per cent in 2024,
• 8.15 per cent in 2026 and
• 7.61 per cent in 2030.
52)Which bank signed a 3 year MOU with
Kathmandu-based National Banking Institute (NBI) for development of
human resources, on 10th October 2018?
1)
State Bank of India (SBI)
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5)
None of these
Answer – 1) State Bank of India (SBI)
Explanation:
On October 10,
2018, State Bank of India signed a 3 year MOU with Kathmandu-based National
Banking Institute (NBI) for development of human resources. Under the MOU, SBI
will help establish a mutually beneficial strategic alliance for NBI’s human
resources development by providing education, training and research.
53)Who was appointed as the Solicitor General of India by
the central government, on 10th October 2018?
1) Ranjit Kumar
2)
Tushar Mehta
3) Kunal Singh
4) Vasuki Soni
5)
None of these
Answer – 2) Tushar Mehta
Explanation:
On 10th
October 2018, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Tushar Mehta was appointed as
the Solicitor General of India by the central government. Tushar Mehta replaces
Ranjit Kumar. The post had been lying vacant since October 20, 2017.
Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved his appointment for a
period till June 30, 2020. Tushar Mehta became Additional Solicitor General
(ASG) in 2014. Solicitor General is a legal officer who represents a state or
central government in legal proceedings.
54)Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
signed a MoU with which institute in Jammu to set up Satish Dhawan Center
for Space Science in the University campus, on 11th October 2018?
1)
Central University of Jammu (CUJ)
2)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi
3) Indian Institute of Meteorology
(IIM)
4) Indian Institute of Sciences
(IISc)
5)
None of these
Answer – 1) Central University of Jammu (CUJ)
Explanation:
On October 11,
2018, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed an MoU with the
Central University of Jammu (CUJ) in Jammu to set up Satish Dhawan Center for
Space Science, a Space Applications Centre in the University campus. It is the
first of its kind institute coming up in Jammu and Kashmir and the building is
proposed in an area of about 1,150 sq. m. This will help in various fields like
disaster management, health, education, communication, weather forecasting,
land use planning, etc. Considering the recurring natural calamities, the area
can be easily monitored from space through remote sensing.
55)Indian Footwear, Leather & Accessories
Development Programme (IFLADP) with approved expenditure of _____ rupees for 2017-20,
will be implemented as part of special package for generation of employment in
leather and footwear sector?
1)
Rs 2600 Crore
2) Rs 5689 Crore
3) Rs 4566 Crore
4) Rs 6888 Crore
5)
None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 2600 Crore
Explanation:
Central
Government has approved a special package for generation of employment in
leather and footwear sector. The package consist of implementation of Central
Sector Scheme – Indian Footwear, Leather & Accessories Development
Programme (IFLADP) with approved expenditure of Rs. 2600 Crore for 2017-20.
This scheme aims to develop infrastructure and address environmental issues
related to leather sector, help with additional investments, generate
employment and increase production. Under IFLADP 4 projects worth 107.33 crore
have been approved in Tamil Nadu by the Department of Industrial Policy and
Promotion (DIPP). DIPP has also approved mega leather cluster at Bantala in
West Bengal.
56)Where is the 32nd edition of India – Indonesia
coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 11 –
27 Oct 2018?
1) Belawan harbour, Indonesia
2) Odisha Port, India
3) Mumbai Port, India
4) Java, India
5)
None of these
Answer – 1) Belawan harbour, Indonesia
Explanation:
On October 11,
2018, Indian navy ship and aircraft joined in for the 16-day 32nd edition of
India – Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 11 – 27 Oct
2018 in Belawan harbour, Indonesia. The Indian side is represented by: Indian
Naval Ship Kulish, a Kora class missile corvette, commanded by Commander Deepak
Bali and Indian Dornier (naval maritime time patrol aircraft) from Andaman and
Nicobar command. The Indian delegation is led by Commodore Ashutosh Ridhorkar,
Naval Component Commander, Andaman and Nicobar Command. Under CORPAT, both the
countries would undertake patrolling on the respective sides of 236 nautical
miles long International Maritime Boundary Line. It would be conducted in three
phases: From 14 – 24 Oct 2018 followed by a closing ceremony at Port Blair,
Andaman and Nicobar Island, scheduled from 25 – 26 Oct 2018.
57)Name the MD and CEO of Bank of Baroda who
was given a one year extension by the government on 12th October
2018?
1)
PS Jayakumar
2) Mahesh Kumar Jain
3) PJ George
4) R Gandhi
5)
None of these
Answer – 1) PS Jayakumar
Explanation:
October 12,
2018, Bank of Baroda’s Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, PS
Jayakumar got a one-year extension on his role by the government. This is
effective from October 12, 2018. This was due to the amalgamation between Bank
of Baroda (BoB), Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank, where the government wants to keep the top
management intact. BoB is the largest of the three banks that are getting
consolidated. Prior to this, he was the MD & CEO of VBHC Value Home Pvt Ltd
till August 2015.
58)Finance Ministry increased interest rates
for non-governmental provident funds, gratuity and superannuation
to _____ % from existing 7.6 %, on 13th October 2018?
1)
8 %
2) 8.5 %
3)
7.9 %
4) 8.7 %
5)
None of these Answer – 1) 8 %
Explanation:
On October 13,
2018, the Finance Ministry increased interest rates for non-governmental
provident funds, gratuity and superannuation to 8 percent from existing 7.6
percent. Also, the interest rates for small savings schemes has been hiked by
40 basis points. These include: Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi
Scheme, National Savings Certificate and post office time deposits. The changes
are effective from October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, for the 3rd quarter.
59)Where was “The Indian Ocean: Defining our Future”
Conference held on October 11 and 12, 2018?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Colombo, Sri Lanka
3) Dhaka, Bangladesh
4)
Jakarta, Indonesia
5)
None of these
Answer – 2) Colombo, Sri Lanka
Explanation:
On October 11,
2018, “The Indian Ocean: Defining our Future” Conference was held for 2 days
till October 12, 2018 held at Temple Trees, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is aimed
to explore strongest challenges in the Indian Ocean region. It was organized by
the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Lakshman
Kadirgamar Institute in collaboration with the Global Maritime Crime Programme
of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The inaugural address
of the Conference was delivered by President Maithripala Sirisena while Prime
Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered the keynote address. Also, the UN
Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, Ambassador Peter Thomson
addressed the inaugural session.
60)Which Indian state won the United Nations
(UN) Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Future Policy Gold
Award for its achievement in becoming the world’s first totally organic
agriculture state, on 12th October 2018?
1)
Meghalaya
2) Kerala
3) Sikkim
4) Himachal Pradesh
5)
None of these Answer – 3) Sikkim
Explanation:
On 12th
October 2018, Sikkim won the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture
Organisation’s (FAO) Future Policy GoldAward for its achievement in becoming
the world’s first totally organic agriculture state. The award is nicknamed the
“Oscar for best policies”. It is co-organised by FAO, the World Future Council
(WFC) and International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM –
Organics International). Brazil, Denmark, Quito and Ecuador received the Silver
award. Sikkim has completely banned the sale and use of chemical pesticides.
With this transition to organic farming, the tourism sector has benefited with
the number of visitors increasing by more than 50 % between 2014 and 2017.
61)Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has
approved to enhance free accident insurance cover provided to pilgrims visiting
Vaishno Devi shrine. Where is Vaishno Devi shrine located?
1)
Himachal Pradesh
2) Meghalaya
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Jammu and Kashmir
5)
None of these
Answer – 4) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
On October 15,
2018, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), in its 63rd meeting,
approved to enhance free accident insurance cover provided to pilgrims visiting
Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision was taken at the Raj
Bhavan in Srinagar under the chairmanship of J&K Governor and chairman of
SMVDSB, Satya Pal Malik. Under this, the accidental cover extended to each
pilgrim free of cost has been enhanced to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 3 lakh, after 8
years. This will be available to pilgrims, who avail the services of the
upcoming Passenger Ropeway between Bhawan and Bhairon Ghati. The premium on
providing insurance cover to the pilgrims will be borne by the Shrine Board.
62)India has been elected to United Nations
Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for a period of how many years starting
from January 1, 2019?
1)
5
2) 4
3) 3
4)
6
5)
None of these Answer – 3) 3
Explanation:
On October 13,
2018, India was elected to the United Nations’ top human rights body, UNHRC for
a period of three years. The elections were conducted by UN General Assembly.
This period would commence from January 1, 2019. India got 188 votes out of
193, the highest number of votes among all candidates. Along with India,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Fiji and Philippines were also selected for 5 seats in the
Asia Pacific category. It is a part of the 18 new members elected in the UN
Human Rights Council.
63)Name the new artificial
intelligence-enabled chat bot launched by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
Corporation
(IRCTC) on 13th October 2018?
1)
Ask Disha
2) Ask Rashmi
3) Rail Neo
4)
Rail Seva
5)
None of these Answer – 1) Ask Disha
Explanation:
On October 13,
2018, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) launched ‘Ask
Disha’, the new artificial intelligence-enabled chat bot. This was launched on
its e-ticketing website, irctc.co.in. and is a first-of-its-kind initiative for
any Indian government website. It has been jointly developed by IRCTC and
CoRover Private Limited, a Bangalore-based startup. It will be integrated in
IRCTC Rail Connect Android app and will be voice-enabled soon. It can be used
by Indian Railways passengers to get their questions answered through the chat
bot. It also has auto suggestion options for the customer.
64)Who has been appointed the Chairperson of
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) for a
term of 3 years?
1)
Shashi Rekha
2) Priyank Kanoongo
3)
Stuti Kacker
4) Biju Menon
5)
None of these
Answer – 2) Priyank Kanoongo
Explanation:
Priyank
Kanoongo has been appointed the Chairperson of National Commission for
Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)by the appointments committee of the cabinet
for a term of 3 years. Priyank Kanoongo will be the 5th Chairperson of NCPCR. He
replaces Stuti Kacker, whose tenure ended on September 16, 2018. Priyank
Kanoongo has been member of NCPCR since November 2015. His tenure as member is
about to end. He hails from Madhya Pradesh. He is a graduate in science. He was
assigned to work on education when he was appointed member of NCPCR.
65)Name the person who was appointed
Director-General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR), on 15th October 2018?
1)
Sanjay Misra
2) Shekhar C. Mande
3) Siddharth Jain
4) Raghav Nagpal
5)
None of these
Answer – 2) Shekhar C. Mande
Explanation:
On October 15,
2018, India’s leading expert in DNA fingerprinting and diagnostics,
56-year-old, Shekhar C. Mande was appointed Director-General of the Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). He will serve as secretary,
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and head 38 labs of CSIR. He
replaced biotechnologist Girish Sahni, who retired on 31 August. He is
currently director at the National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune. He is
the vice-president of Vijnana Bharati, a widely-known science outreach
organisation. He is also a life member of the Indian Crystallographic
Association, and is chairman at the National Committee for the International
Union of Crystallography.
66)Which state launched ‘Khadya Sathi’ scheme
to ensure food security to more than 8.5 crore people of the state, on
the occasion of World Food Day, on 16th October 2018?
1)
Telangana
2) Gujarat
3) West Bengal
4) Uttarakhand
5)
None of these
Answer – 3) West Bengal
Explanation:
On October 16,
2018, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on the occasion of World Food
Day, launched ‘Khadya Sathi’ scheme. This would ensure food security to more
than 8.5 crore people of the state. Special assistance will be given to the
people of Jangalmahal and Hill areas besides Aila-affected areas and farmers of
Singur, tea garden workers as well as the Toto tribe.
67)Uttar Pradesh cabinet decided to change the name of
Allahabad city to _____, on 15th October 2018?
1) Rajghat
2) Prayagraj
3) Amarkunj
4) Vistara
5)
None of these Answer – 2) Prayagraj
Explanation:
On October 15,
2018, Uttar Pradesh cabinet decided to change the name of Allahabad city to
Prayagraj. It was announced by the state Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh.
It was renamed after proposal to do so ahead of 2019 Kumbh Mela during Chief
Minister Yogi Adityanath’s trip to Allahabad.
68)RBI has laid down norms for the efficient
functioning of Central Counterparties (CCPs), as per which, an applicant
seeking authorisation as a CCP should have a minimum net worth of _____ rupees
at the time of submitting its application?
1)
Rs 300 crore
2) Rs 100 crore
3) Rs 500 crore
4) Rs 200 crore
5)
None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 300 crore
Explanation:
On October 16,
2018, RBI laid down norms for the efficient functioning of Central
Counterparties (CCPs). These norms provide framework for guaranteed settlement
services in the markets offered by them and lessen counterparty risks. An
applicant seeking authorisation/recognition as a CCP should have a minimum net
worth of Rs 300 crore at the time of submitting its application. This would be
reviewed by RBI from time to time and at times RBI may increase the net worth.
It must maintain effective written organisational and administrative
arrangements so as to avoid potential conflicts of interest between itself and
its members.
69)Name the campaign launched by Government of
India to create awareness about Safe Food, on the Occasion of the
World Food Day, on 16th October 2018?
1)
Swastha Bharat Yatra
2) Swacch Bharat Yatra
3) Safe Food Better Life
4)
Food Safety Campaign
5)
None of these
Answer – 1) Swastha Bharat Yatra
Explanation:
On 16th October,On the Occasion
of the World Food Day, Government of India Launched a Campaign named
“Swastha Bharat Yatra” to create
awareness about Safe Food. The Government gives an annual subsidy of about
Rs.2 Lakh crore with public
Distribution System and through other welfare Schemes in order to make
available of
foods to all the people. The
Campaign is Launched by Central Governmnet association with the State
Government
and it is led by the Food Safety
and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The ‘Swasth Bharat Yatra’ is launched
simultaneously at Leh(in Jammu
&
Kashmir),Panaji(Goa),Thiruvananthapuram(Kerala),Puducherry,Ranji(Jharkhand)
and Agartala(Tripura). Around
7500 Cyclists are to be
participated in over 18000 Km relay cycle across the states and UT for 100 days
from
October 16 to January 27.
70)What is the rank of India among 140
countries, in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Index on Most Competitive
Economy for 2018?
1)
45
2) 125
3) 111
4) 58
5)
None of these Answer – 4) 58
Explanation:
On 17th
October,World Economic Forum(WEF) released the Index on Most Competitive
Economy for 2018,in which India ranked 58th out of 140 Countries.India jumped 5
places from 2017. India Scored 62.0 in the latest Global Competitiveness Index.This
is the largest gain among all G20 economies. US topped the Index,Singapore and
Germany followed it. China Ranked at the 28th Position with a score of 72.6
among the BRICS Countries,Russia ranked 43rd Position with a score of
65.6,South Africa with a score of 60.8 ranked 67th Position and Brazil ranked
with 72nd Position with a score 59.5. The Country is ranked on the following
factor: Institutions, Infrastructure; Technological readiness; Macroeconomic
context; Health; Education and skills; Product market; Labour market; Financial
system; Market size; Business dynamism; and Innovation.
71)Name the author who will be conferred the
2018 Hridaynath Award for Lifetime Achievement, on October 26,
2018 in Mumbai?
1)
Ramdev Palikhar
2) Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi
3) Vasudev Ramji
4) Parthik Saini
5)
None of these
Answer – 2) Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi
Explanation:
On 15th
October 2018, music director Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi known as ‘Khayyam’,
was named for 2018 Hridaynath Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award
consists of a cash prize of Rs 100,000 and a memento. It will be presented by
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a ceremony on October 26, 2018
in Mumbai. Khayyam is a music composer, lyricist and writer. He is 91 years
old. He started his music career in Ludhiana in 1943. He has received Padma
Bhushan, National Award, Filmfare Award, etc. In 2016, along with his wife
Jagjit Kaur he started the ‘Khayyam-Jagjit Kaur KPG Charitable Trust’.
72)Who won the International Olympic Committee’s
Sport and Active Society Commission’s Grant Award for his
contribution to sports for development in Buenos Aires, Argentina?
1)
Sunil Chhetri
2) Suheil F. Tandon
3) Samir Khan
4) Farhan Quereshi
5)
None of these
Answer – 2) Suheil F. Tandon
Explanation:
Suheil F.
Tandon has won the International Olympic Committee’s Sport and Active Society
Commission’s Grant Award for his contribution to sports for development. Suheil
F. Tandon is a social Entrepreneur. He is the Founder of Pro Sport Development
(PSD) and Executive Director of Martha Farrell Foundation. International
Olympic Committee (IOC) redistributes more than 90 % of its income to the wider
sporting movement, to help athletes and sports organisations throughout the
world. These grants are worth USD 25,000 each. They are awarded to grassroots
organisations conducting effective sport for all programmes in various parts of
the world.
73)Where did Union Minister for Minority
Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi unfurl India’s highest tricolor flag, on 17thOctober
2018?
1)
Kolkata
2) Hyderabad
3) Mumbai
4)
New Delhi
5)
None of these Answer – 3) Mumbai
Explanation:
On October 17,
2018, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi unfurled India’s
highest tricolor flag at the majestic Haj House in Mumbai. The flag is 20×30
feet in dimensions and stands 350 feet above the ground. It is atop a 20-metre high
mast on top of the iconic building near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Terminus (CSMT) in south Mumbai. This makes it the highest tricolour installed
on the terrace of any building of such height in the country. This flag has
been manufactured by Flag Company. The minister also inaugurated a special ‘viewers
gallery’ atop the Haj House to overlook the gems of Mumbai. He also announced
the schedule of Haj 2019 which will be 100 per cent subsidy free.
74)Shahi litchi of which state got the 4th Geographical Indication (GI)
tag, on 18th October 2018?
1) Bihar
2) Assam
3)
Himachal Pradesh
4) Jammu and Kashmir
5)
None of these Answer – 1) Bihar
Explanation:
On October 18,
2018, the famous Shahi litchi of North Bihar has got the 4th Geographical
Indication (GI) tag. Earlier, Jardalu mango, Katarni rice and Magahi paan from
the state got the GI tag. Shahi Litchi is mainly cultivated in Muzaffarpur,
Samastipur, Vaishali, East Champaran and Begusarai. The GI registration was
done in the name of Litchi Growers Association of Bihar, which had applied for
the tag. Bihar produces 40 per cent of the litchi grown in the country on 38
per cent of the area.
75)Which state approved extension of the enhanced 50 %
reservation for women to the office of the chairperson
of panchayat samitis and zila parishads, on 18th October 2018?
1)
Madhya Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Kerala
4) Punjab
5)
None of these Answer – 4) Punjab
Explanation:
On October 18,
2018, the Punjab Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh,
approved extension of the enhanced 50 per cent reservation for women the office
of the chairperson of panchayat samitis and zila parishads. Earlier,the
reservation for women in these bodies are 33%.The government has amended:
• The Punjab Panchayati Raj Act,
1994 and
• The Punjab
Reservation for Office of Sarpanches and Gram Panchayats and Chairmen and Vice
Chairmen of Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishad Rules, 1994.
76)Which country celebrated the festival of Fulpati, on the
seventh day of 10-day long Dashain festival, on 16thOctober 2018?
1)
Sri Lanka
2) Nepal
3) Bangladesh
4) Myanmar
5)
None of these
Answer – 2) Nepal
Explanation:
On October 16,
2018, Nepal celebrated the festival of Fulpati. In Nepalese, “Phool” means
flower and “Pati” means leaves and plants. It is observed on the seventh day of
Dashain festival. The tradition in Nepal is to bring nine types of Fulpati into
the home on the seventh day of Navaratri. More than 21 lakh people have left
Kathmandu valley to celebrate Dashain at their native places with family,
relatives and friends. The main function was held at Basantpur Durbar Square in
Kathmandu, where Fulpati was brought to Dashainghar from Jamal in a traditional
procession with Vedic rituals.
77)What is the trade name of the innovative technology for “Drinking
Water Disinfection System” launched by
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Institute of Toxicology
Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow?
1)
SafeWater
2) OneerTM
3) WaterPlus
4) PureAquaTM
5)
None of these Answer – 2) OneerTM
Explanation:
Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research
(CSIR-IITR), Lucknow, has developed an innovative technology for “Drinking
Water Disinfection System” with the trade name “OneerTM”. The “OneerTM”
technology was transferred to M/s Bluebird Water Purifiers, New Delhi, on 17th
October 2018. It will be used in continuous treatment of water and will
eliminate disease causing pathogens like virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and
cyst. It will provide safe drinking water to domestic use and communities as
per National and International standards for potable water (BIS, WHO etc.).
78)Name the author of the book “Brief Answers to the Big
Questions” that was released on 18th October 2018?
1)
Stephen Hawking
2) Paul Freeman
3) Courtney Huber
4) Susan Phylis
5)
None of these
Answer – 1) Stephen Hawking
Explanation:
On October 18,
2018, Stephen Hawking’s final work “Brief Answers to the Big Questions” was
launched. It has been completed by the theoretical physicist’s family and
academic colleagues, with material drawn from his vast personal archive. It
tackles various issues including existence of God, potential time travel and
human intelligence during the next 100 years.
79)Which state has become the first state in
India to have 100% penetration of LPG in public sector oil companies?
1)
Maharashtra
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5)
None of these Answer – 4) Kerala
Explanation:
On October 18,
2018, Kerala became the first state in the country to have 100% penetration of
LPG in public sector oil companies. With three bottling plants at Kochi,
Kozhikode, and Kollam, LPG is being brought to 49.79 lakh customers through 308
distributors. The Indian Oil is also prepared to provide with new generation
fuels like CNG and other green fuels. Indian Oil has 50% of the market share
with the remaining being shared by HPCL and BPCL.
80)Which state celebrated its 3rd Bihu festival known as the
‘Kati Bihu’ on 18th October 2018?
1) Bihar
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5)
None of these Answer – 2) Assam
Explanation:
On October 18,
2018, Assam celebrated its 3rd Bihu festival known as the ‘Kati Bihu’ festival
across the state. The name of the other 2 Bihu festivals are: Rongali and
Bohagi Bihu. The festival derives its name from the Assamese month of Kati. The
festival is held at this time of the year since the granaries of the farmers
usually remain empty and therefore it is known as Kongali (poor) Bihu. On the
occasion of Kati Bihu, women, both in urban and rural areas, try to ward off
evil and pray for a rich harvest by lighting earthen lamps.
81)Which country is planning to launch its own
‘artificial moon’ by 2020 to replace streetlamps and lower electricity
costs in urban areas?
1)
Japan
2) United States
3) China
4) Russia
5)
None of these Answer – 3) China
Explanation:
China is
planning to launch its own ‘artificial moon’ by 2020 to replace streetlamps and
lower electricity costs in urban areas. Chengdu, a city in southwestern Sichuan
province, is developing “illumination satellites” which will shine in tandem
with the real moon, but are eight times brighter. The first man-made moon will
launch from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan, with three more to
follow in 2022 if the first test goes well.
82)Where will India’s first railway station inside tunnel
named Keylong station be set up?
1) Nagaland
2) Meghalaya
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Arunachal Pradesh
5)
None of these
Answer – 3) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
On October 20,
2018, India for the first time announced a railway station named, the Keylong
station, to be built inside a tunnel at a height of 3,000 metres in Himachal
Pradesh. This will be built along the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line close to the
Sino-India border. The station will be at a height of around 3,000 metres and
will be inside a 27-km-long tunnel. It will connect all important locations
between Bilaspur and Leh like Sundernagar, Mandi, Manali, Keylong, Koksar,
Darcha, Upshi and Karu and other towns of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and
Kashmir. After completion, the line will halve the duration taken to cover the
distance between Delhi and Leh, from 40 hours to 20 hours.
83)India’s first ever passenger cruise ship ’Angriya’
was launched between Goa and which city on 20th October 2018?
1)
Mangalore
2) Mumbai
3) Bengaluru
4) Hyderabad
5)
None of these Answer – 2) Mumbai
Explanation:
On October 20,
2018, to develop Cruise Tourism in the country, India’s first ever passenger
cruise ship was launched between Mumbai and Goa. It was launched by Union
Shipping, Ports and Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in Mumbai. It is a
joint venture between Mumbai Port Trust and Angriya Sea Eagle Pvt Ltd. The
cruise ship Angriya has been named after first Maratha Navy Admiral Kanhoji
Angre and the great Angria bank coral reef near Vijaydurg, Maharashtra.
84)India’s longest river bridge will be built
across which river, connecting Dhubri in Assam to Phulbari in Meghalaya, by
2026-27?
1)
Brahmaputra
2) Ganga
3) Yamuna
4) Chenab
5)
None of these
Answer – 1) Brahmaputra
Explanation:
On October 21,
2018, it was announced that India’s longest river bridge will be built across
the Brahmaputra, connecting Dhubri in Assamto Phulbari in Meghalaya, by
2026-27. It will be a 19.3 km, four-lane bridge that will cut road travel by
203 km. The new bridge will complete the missing link of NH127B from Assam to
Meghalaya. The bridge will also improve connectivity from West Bengal to Assam.
For the project, the National Highways and Industrial Development Corporation
Limited (NHIDCL), recently reached out to global players in France.
85)State Bank of India (SBI) has become the
first bank to introduce wealth business services for its customers in
the name of _____?
1)
Health & Wealth
2) SBI Health
3) Health for All
4) SBI Wealth Hub
5)
None of these
Answer – 4) SBI Wealth Hub
Explanation:
On October
20,2018 State Bank of India has launched “SBI Wealth Hub”.SBI is the first bank
to introduce wealth business services for its customers. The wealth hub was
launched by SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar. The bank has
also launched
Wealth Business services for NRIs and is in the process of setting of a
state-of-the-art global e-Wealth centre at Kochi.
86)United Nations backed Green Climate Fund
has approved _____ dollars for supporting climate resilience of millions of
people living in the coastal states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha?
1)
USD 52.5 million
2) USD 43.4 million
3)
USD 63.8 million
4) USD 72.7 million
5)
None of these
Answer – 2) USD 43.4 million
Explanation:
On October 22
2018 UN-backed fund has approved USD 43.4 million for supporting climate
resilience of millions of people living in the coastal states of Andhra
Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha of India to combat extreme impacts of climate
change during the 21st meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board at Manama,
Bahrain. The new project will be supported through the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP), and is an essential step for India in reaching its
goals outlined in the Paris Agreement and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development. Government of India will finance an additional US$86.8 million
toward the new project to mainstream and accelerate the impacts of the Green
Climate Fund grant.
87)Where was the 4-day international dance
festival titled “Udbhav Utsav” inaugurated by Uzbekistan Ambassador to
India Farhod Arziev, on 21st October 2018?
1)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
2) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
3) Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
4) Cuttack, Odisha
5)
None of these
Answer – 1) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On 21st
October 2018, Uzbekistan Ambassador to India Farhod Arziev inaugurated a 4-day
international dance festival titled “Udbhav Utsav” in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
This dance festival is sponsored by the Greenwood group of schools. This is the
15th year for this festival. The inaugural session was held in Jiwaji Club,
Gwalior. Dance troupes from Bulgaria, Turkey and Sri Lanka, and 25 teams from
India, will participate. Keshav Pandey is the organising committee president.
88)‘Druzhba-III’, the 3rd edition of joint
bilateral military training exercise between Pakistan and which country is held
from 22nd October to 4th November 2018, in Pakistan?
1)
China
2) Russia
3) Bangladesh
4) Afghanistan
5)
None of these Answer – 2) Russia
Explanation:
From 22nd
October to 4th November 2018, ‘Druzhba-III’, the 3rd edition of joint bilateral
military training exercise between Pakistan and Russia is held in Pakistan. The
exercise will be held at the training range in Nowshera district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa,
in Pakistan. More than 70 soldiers from Russia’s southern military district
will participate. This will be the 3rd joint military drill between Pakistan
and Russia under the bilateral training cooperation agreement. This exercise is
held since 2016. Armed forces from both the countries will perform tasks at an
altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level. In August 2018, an agreement was
signed allowing Pakistani troops to train in Russia. It was signed during the
1st Russia-Pakistan Joint Military Consultative Committee (JMCC) meeting on
security and defence.
89)Name the QR-based smartphone payment
service launched by Paytm in Japan in collaboration with SoftBank and
Yahoo Japan Corporation, on 22nd October 2018?
1)
PayPay
2) PaytmScan
3) CodePay
4) Scan n Pay
5)
None of these Answer – 1) PayPay
Explanation:
On October 22
2018 Paytm, run by One 97 Communications Ltd has launched a QR-based smartphone
payment service called ’PayPay’ in Japan in collaboration with SoftBank and
Yahoo Japan Corporation. PayPay allows users to store money from a bank account
in their “PayPay” wallet and aims to promote the use of cashless payment in
Japan.Japan accounts for only 20% of overall cashless transactions in the
country. Yahoo Japan will terminate its current smartphone settlement function “Yahoo!
Wallet” with the launch of payment service called “PayPay”.
90)Indian player
Praveen Kumar announced his retirement from which sport on 20th October 2018?
1) Hockey
2) Badminton
3) Tennis
4) Cricket
5)
None of these Answer – 4) Cricket
Explanation:
On 20th
October 2018, Indian pacer Praveen Kumar announced his retirement from all
forms of cricket. Praveen Kumar is 32 years old. He hails from Meerut, Uttar
Pradesh. He represented India in 84 international matches between 2007 and 2012
and gained 112 wickets in Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20
International (T20I). He made his ODI debut in 2007. He is known for his
ability to swing the ball in both ways. He also played for Kings XI Punjab,
Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Lions teams in
the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament. He took 90 wickets in 119 matches.
He played a major role in India’s title win in the Commonwealth Bank ODI
tri-series in Australia in 2008. He is also India’s highest wicket-taker on
England tour in 2011, where he took 15 wickets in 3 Tests.
91)India signed a MoU with which country for the appointment of a private
Port Operator for the Operation and
Maintenance of Sittwe Port, on 22nd October 2018?
1) Myanmar
2) Bangladesh
3) Sri Lanka
4) China
5) None of these Answer – 1) Myanmar
Explanation:
On 22nd October 2018, India
and Myanmar signed a MoU for the appointment of a private Port Operator for the
Operation and Maintenance of Sittwe Port, Paletwa Inland Water Terminal and
associated facilities included in the Kaladan Multi Model Transit Transport
Project in implementation of India’s Act East Policy. The MoU was signed by
Vijay Gokhale, Foreign Secretary, India, and U Win Khant, Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Transport and Communications, Myanmar. Once operations commence at
this port, it will provide new infrastructure for trade between India and
Myanmar. It will enhance job opportunities and development in the entire
region, mainly in the Rakhine and Chin States of Myanmar.
92)Where
was the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) meeting held on 19th
October 2018?
1) China
2) Singapore
3) Malaysia
4) India
5) None of these Answer – 2) Singapore
Explanation:
On October 19, 2018, Defence
Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers
Meeting (ADMM) in Singapore. Singapore hosted and chaired the meet for the
second time since its establishment in 2006. The conference was attended by
defence ministers from Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea,
Russia and the US.
93)United Arab Emirates (UAE) and which country are conducting a two-week
military exercise named “Iron Magic
19” in the Arabian Gulf, from 21st October 2018 to November 1, 2018?
1) United States
2) Japan
3) Russia
4) Egypt
5) None of these
Answer – 1)
United States
Explanation:
On 21st October 2018, United
Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (US) started a two-week military exercise
named “Iron Magic 19” in the Arabian Gulf. Iron Magic 19 will be held till
November 1, 2018. It is part of a series of joint military exercises throughout
the year between the UAE armed forces and the armed forces of other countries.
This exercise aims to enhance cooperation, joint actions and exchange of
expertise in military areas. A major part of UAE military hardware, like F-16
fighter jets, Mirage jets and Apache Longbow attack helicopters, are
manufactured by companies from the US, Britain and France.
94)Syndicate Bank announced capital infusion of _____ crore from the
government in lieu of preferential allotment
of shares, on 23rd October 2018?
1) Rs 728 crore
2) Rs 657 crore
3) Rs 890 crore
4) Rs 450 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 1)
Rs 728 crore
Explanation:
On October 23, 2018, Public
sector Syndicate Bank announced capital infusion of Rs 728 crore from the
government in lieu of preferential allotment of shares. The government in its
October 17th order issued that it would infuse Rs 728 crore to Syndicate Bank
against preferential allotment of equity shares during 2018-19. On October 22
the bank had received the amount and kept it in Syndicate Bank Share
Application Money.
95)Who was conferred with the Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti Award on the
occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, in Bengaluru,
on 24th October 2018?
1) HD Deve Gowda
2) S Ramakrishnan
3) Bhagat Singh
4) Rahul Srivatsava
5) None of these
Answer – 1)
HD Deve Gowda
Explanation:
On 24th October 2018, former
Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda will be conferred with the Maharshi Valmiki
Jayanti Award on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, in Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru,
Karnataka. HD Deve Gowda is awarded for his contribution to the welfare of
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes communities. The award will be given by
Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy. HD Deve Gowda will not be available to
receive the award as he will be travelling to London. HD Deve Gowda was born on
May 18, 1933. He served as the 11th Prime Minister of India from June 1, 1996
to April 21, 1997. He was also the 14th Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1994
to 1996.
96)Name
the person who won the 7th term as President of Cameroon, on 23rd October 2018?
1) Paul Biya
2) Maurice Kamto
3) Mike Douglas
4) Ramsus Alise
5) None of these Answer – 1) Paul Biya
Explanation:
On 23rd October 2018, Paul
Biya, won the 7th term as President of Cameroon. Paul Biya has been ruling
Cameroon since 1982. He is 85 years old. He had won 71.3 % of the ballot in the
presidential election held on October 7, 2018. His rival Maurice Kamto came
second with 14.2 % of the vote.
97)Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved creation of special
Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure
Development Fund (FIDF) with an estimated fund of ____ rupees, on 24th October
2018?
1) Rs.7,522 crore
2) Rs.6,788 crore
3) Rs.2,389 crore
4) Rs.8,678 crore
5) None of these.
Answer – 1)
Rs.7,522 crore
Explanation:
On October 24, 2018, the
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi approved creation of special Fisheries and Aquaculture
Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF). It will have an estimated fund size of
Rs.7,522 crore. It will be comprised of:
• Rs.5,266.40 croreto be raised by the Nodal
Loaning Entities (NLEs),
• Rs. 1,316.6 crorebeneficiaries contribution
and
• Rs.939.48 crorebudgetary support from the
Government of India.
98)International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs
(STAPCOR – 2018) was held at Bangaram
coral Island of which state/union territory on 22nd to 24th October 2018?
1) Andaman and Nicobar
2) Lakshadweep
3) Goa
4) Pondicherry
5) None of these
Answer – 2)
Lakshadweep
Explanation:
On 22nd to 24th October
2018, International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs (STAPCOR
– 2018)was held at Bangaram coral Island of Lakshadweep. The conference was
inaugurated by the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,
Dr. Harsh Vardhan. Theme for the conference was: “Reef for Life”. Nearly 150
delegates from India and other countries participated. The conference was
organized by: Department of Environment and Forest, Union Territory of
Lakshadweep Administrationwith technical support of Zoological Survey of India
and in association with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,
IUCN, ENVIS, following the declaration of 2018 as 3rd decadal International
year of Reefs.
99)Who
has been named the recipient of the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Emmanuel Macron
3) Vladimir Putin
4) Justin Trudeau
5) None of these
Answer – 1)
Narendra Modi
Explanation:
The Seoul Peace Prize
Committee has decided to confer the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize on Prime Minister
Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is conferred this award in
recognition of his efforts to improve international cooperation, global
economic growth, Human Development of people of India, economic growth in the
world’s fastest growing large economy and development of democracy through
anti-corruption and social integration
efforts. He was chosen from
more than 1300 nominators from across the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
is the 14th recipient of this award. He has accepted the award. The award will
be presented by the Seoul Peace Prize Foundation at a mutually convenient time.
100)Name the AI powered customer service app launched by Life Insurer PNB
Metlife, on 24th October 2018?
1) Khushi
2) Neo
3) ConnetNow
4) Swathi
5) None of these Answer – 1) Khushi
Explanation:
On October 24, 2018, Life
Insurer PNB Metlife launched AI powered customer service app called ‘Khushi’.
It has been designed by PNB Metlife’s innovation centre- Lumer Lab in
Singapore. It is designed to be a one-stop shop for insurance related
information anytime, anywhere. It will provide interaction with the customers
via text and speech. It can also work as branch locator and can arrange a call
with the customer representatives on request. Over all it will work as a
customer assistant and will use minimum bandwidth.
101)Which state government introduced the ‘Pashu Sanjeevni Sewa’ scheme to
provide free of cost health care
services to livestock in the state through mobile veterinary clinics, on 25th
October 2018?
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) None of these Answer – 2) Haryana
Explanation:
On October 25, 2018, the
Haryana Government introduce the ‘Pashu Sanjeevni Sewa’ scheme to provide free
of cost health care services to livestock in the state through mobile
veterinary clinics. The decision was taken during a meeting of the animal
husbandry and dairy department, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister
Manohar Lal Khattar. The service will be first started in all the blocks of
Jind, Yamunanagar and Nuh districts for pilot run. One mobile vehicle would be
pressed into service in each block of these 3 districts. Each mobile vehicle
would have a three-member team comprising a veterinary doctor, one para vet and
one helper-cum-driver.
102)Where was the 2nd International Conference on Primary Health Care (PHC)
towards UHC & SDGs, held on 25th and 26th October 2018?
1) Astana, Kazakhstan
2) Istanbul, Turkey
3) New Delhi, India
4) Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
5) None of these
Answer – 1)
Astana, Kazakhstan
Explanation:
On 25th and 26th October
2018, the 2nd International Conference on Primary Health Care (PHC) towards UHC
& SDGs, is held in Astana, Kazakhstan. The conference is cohosted by the
Government of Kazakhstan, World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF (United
Nations Children’s Fund). The conference aims to renew the commitment to
primary health care to achieve universal health coverage and the Sustainable
Development Goals. J P Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare
addressed the Second Plenary Session of the conference, on the theme “The
Future of Primary Health Care”.
103)Name the professor who has been named for the “Indian National Science
Academy (INSA) Teachers Award (2018)”?
1) Amit Tiwari
2) Ranjan Gogoi
3) Ashis Mukherjee
4) Tushar Raheja
5) None of these
Answer – 3)
Ashis Mukherjee
Explanation:
On October 23, 2018, Indian
National Science Academy (INSA) selected Tezpur University professor Ashis
Mukherjee for the prestigious “Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Teachers
Award (2018)”. He was selected for his consistent and high-level of teaching,
and inspiration and mentoring students to take up careers in Science and
Technology. He will be conferred the award at the Anniversary General Meeting
of the Academy in December 2018. He has also received Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)
in Biotechnology from Calcutta University and the Visitor’s (President of India
is the visitor of all central universities of India) Award for Research in
Basic and Applied Sciences-2018 from the President of India at Rashtrapati
Bhawan in New Delhi.
104)Who
was appointed the managing director and CEO of Paytm Payments Bank on 25th
October 2018?
1) Shekhar Das
2) Salim Ali
3) Satish Kumar Gupta
4) Arnab Chatterjee
5) None of these
Answer – 3)
Satish Kumar Gupta
Explanation:
On 25th October 2018, Satish
Kumar Gupta was appointed managing director and CEO of Paytm Payments Bank.
Satish Kumar Gupta replaces Renu Satti, who resigned in July 2018, to head
Paytm’s new retail business. Satish Kumar Gupta was former deputy general
manager at State Bank of India (SBI). He also served as chief project officer
at National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
105)Who was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Union
of Myanmar, on 24th October 2018?
1) Vikram Misri
2) Ajay Bisaria
3) Saurabh Kumar
4) Rajeev Menon
5) None of these.
Answer – 3)
Saurabh Kumar
Explanation:
On 24th October 2018,
Saurabh Kumar was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Union
of Myanmar. Saurabh Kumar is an Indian Foreign Service Officer (IFS) of 1989
batch. At present, he is the Ambassador of India to Iran. He will take up this
assignment soon. Saurabh Kumar will succeed Vikram Misri who has been serving
as Ambassador of India to Myanmar since 2016. In September 2018, Vikram Misri
was appointed the Indian Ambassador to China.
106)Which country won the 2018 Women’s Volleyball World Championship in
Yokohama, Japan, on 20th October
2018?
1) Japan
2) South Korea
3) Serbia
4) Russia
5) None of these Answer – 3) Serbia
Explanation:
Serbia women’s volleyball
team beat the Italian team 3:2 in a grand finale of the Volleyball Women’s
World Championship in Yokohama, Japan, on 20th October 2018. Serbia won the
Volleyball Women’s World Championship title for the first time.
107)Where
was the 11th Global Agriculture Summit 2018 held on 24th and 25th October 2018?
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Kolkata
4) Chennai
5) None of these Answer – 2) New Delhi
Explanation:
On October 25, 2018, the
2-day 11th Global Agriculture Summit 2018 concluded in New Delhi. It aimed to
provide the platform towards facilitating farmers connect with the
technologies, markets, industry, institutions and the Governmental programs.
The Global Summit and Award ceremony was organized by Indian Council of Food
and Agriculture (ICFA) with support of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’
Welfare, Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Ministry of Commerce. It
was inaugurated by Secretary Agriculture and Co-operation, Sanjay Agrawal. The
theme of the summit was: ‘Connecting Farmers to Market’.
108)Where was the 20th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment
Exhibition (WETEX) 2018 held from
23rd to 25th October 2018?
1) Tokyo, Japan
2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3) New Delhi, India
4) Moscow, Russia
5) None of these
Answer – 2)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
On 23rd to 25th October
2018, the 20th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX)
2018 was held at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, in
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. WETEX is organized by Dubai Electricity and Water
Authority (DEWA) every year. It is held under the directives of HH Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE
and Ruler of Dubai. It is conducted under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of
DEWA. WETEX 2018 is the largest edition in the 20 year-history of WETEX. It was
held under the umbrella of the Green Week, in conjunction with the 3rd Dubai
Solar Show, and the 5th World Green Economy Summit (WGES). It displayed latest
solutions in conventional and renewable energy, water, sustainability, and
conservation.
109)India and which country signed several agreements for enhancing inland
and coastal waterways connectivity
between the two countries for trade and cruise movements, on 25th October 2018?
1) Bangladesh
2) Sri Lanka
3) Nepal
4) Pakistan
5) None of these Answer – 1) Bangladesh
Explanation:
On October 25, 2018, India
and Bangladesh signed several agreements for enhancing inland and coastal
waterways connectivity between the two countries for trade and cruise
movements. The MOUs were signed by: Shipping Secretary Shri Gopal Krishna, and
his Bangladesh counterpart Shri Md. Abdus Samadin. The MOUs are as follows:
• To use Chattogram and Mongla Ports in Bangladesh
for movement of goods to and from India,
• ‘Protocol on Inland Water
Transit and Trade’ (PIWTT) between India and Bangladesh for inclusion of
Dhubriin India and Pangaonin Bangladesh as new Ports of Call,
• Inclusion of Rupnarayanriver (National Waterway-86)
from Geonkhali to Kolaghat in the protocol route,
• Declare Kolaghat in West Bengal and Chilmari
in Bangladesh as new Port of Call,
• Declare Badarpur on river
Barak (NW 16) as an Extended Port of Call of Karimganj in Assam and Ghorasal of
Ashuganj in Bangladesh.
110)Where did NATO’s (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Trident Juncture
2018 military exercise begin on 25th
October 2018?
1) Russia
2) Netherland
3) Norway
4) China
5) None of these Answer – 3) Norway
Explanation:
On 25th October 2018, NATO’s
(North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Trident Juncture 2018 military exercise
began in Norway. This is NATO’s biggest military exercise since the Cold War.
Trident Juncture 2018, will be held till November 7, 2018. Nearly 50,000
personnel from all 29 NATO allies, partners Finland and Sweden, are taking
part. Around 65 vessels, 150 aircraft and 10,000 vehicles are taking part. The
drill will be conducted in central and eastern Norway, the North Atlantic and
the Baltic Sea. It aims to train the Alliance to mobilise quickly to defend an
ally under attack. Russia, which shares a border with Norway, was invited to
monitor the exercise, but Moscow is still angered by the exercise.
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