IPO Exam 2019: Current Affairs Questions and Answers September 2018 (Part II)

41)  Where is the 1st edition of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Military Exercise (MILEX-18), held from 10th to 16th September 2018?

1)  New Delhi, India

2)  Pune, India

3)  Dhaka, Bangladesh

4)  Kathmandu, Nepal

5)  None of these. Answer – 2) Pune, India

Explanation:

On 10th September 2018, BIMSTEC Military Exercise (MILEX-18), the first edition of Military Field Training Exercise for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) nations, started at Aundh in Pune. It will be held from 10 to 16 September 2018. Major General Sanjeev Sharma, General Officer Commanding, Golden Katar Division, India, was the Chief Guest for the Opening Ceremony. Aim of MILEX-18: to practice the BIMSTEC Nations in planning and conduct of counter terrorist operations.

42)  National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), the first of its kind university on the transport sector in India, has started functioning from which city?

1)  Bengaluru

2)  Chennai

3)  Vishakapatnam

4)  Vadodara

5)  None of these. Answer – 4) Vadodara

Explanation:

National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), the first of its kind university on the transport sector in India, started has started functioning. National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI): India’s first railway varsity starts operations in Vadodara.At present it is functioning at the National Academy of Indian Railways, Vadodara. It is funded by Ministry of Railways. University of California, Berkeley and Cornell University are its international partners. It offers two undergraduate courses: BSc Transportation Technology and BBA Transportation Managements.

43)  Which state/union territory launched the doorstep delivery of 40 services on 10th September 2018?

1)  Pondicherry

2)  Delhi

3)  Telangana

4)  Maharashtra

5)  None of these. Answer – 2) Delhi

Explanation:

On 10th September 2018, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the doorstep delivery of 40 services in Delhi. To avail the services, citizens have to dial 1076 and place a request. They will be informed of the documents required. They can specify a time for a “Mobile Sahayak” to come and collect them. The services will be offered for an extra fee of Rs. 50. The services include: Passport help, caste certificates, income certificates, driving licence, ration card, marriage certificates, domicile and duplicate registration papers, water connection documents, etc.

44)  Who won the men’s singles title at the US Open (tennis) 2018, that was held in New York City, United States, from 27th August to 9th September 2018?

1)  Novak Djokovic

2)  Juan Martín del

3)  Roger Federer

4)  Rafael Nadal

5) None of these

Answer – 1) Novak Djokovic

Explanation:

US Open (tennis) 2018 winners:

Category

Winner

Runner-up

Highlight

Men’s Singles

Novak

Djokovic

Juan   Martín   del

Novak Djokovic has leveled with

(Serbia)

Potro (Argentina)

Pete Sampras’s mark of 14 Grand

Slams. Also, this is 3rd US Open

title

Women’s Singles

Naomi

Osaka

Serena

Williams

Naomi Osaka has become Japan’s

(Japan)

(United States)

1st Grand Slam singles champion

Men’s Doubles

Mike Bryan (United

Łukasz

Kubot

Mike Bryan won record 18th Slam

States),

Jack

Sock

(Poland),

Marcelo

doubles title with Jack Sock

(United States)

Melo (Brazil)

Women’s Doubles

Ashleigh

Barty

Tímea

Babos

(Australia),

CoCo

(Hungary), Kristina

Vandeweghe

Mladenovic

(United States)

(France)

Mixed Doubles

Bethanie

Mattek-

Alicja

Rosolska

This is Jamie Murray’s 4th Grand

Sands

(United

(Poland),

Nikola

Slam mixed doubles title and his

States),

Jamie

Mektić (Croatia)

6th title  overall.  It  is  Mattek-

Murray

(United

Sands’ 8th  Slam title

Kingdom)

45)  Where was the 2nd World Hindu Congress 2018, organized by the World Hindu Foundation (WHF), held on 9thSeptember 2018?

1)  Illinois, Chicago, US

2)  New Delhi, India

3)  Washington DC, US

4)  Vancouver, Canada

5) None of these

Answer – 1) Illinois, Chicago, US

Explanation:

On September 9, 2018, the 2nd World Hindu Congress 2018, was held in Illinois, Chicago, US. Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu went for a 2 day visit to United States of America to attend the 2nd World Hindu Congress. This has been organized on the occasion of 125th Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s Historic Speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in 1893. The 2018 WHC was organized by the World Hindu Foundation (WHF). The theme of the WHC 2018 was: Sumantrite Suvikrante – THINK COLLECTIVELY, ACHIEVE VALIANTLY.

46)  Name the web portal that has been launched by Minister of Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal to enable Corporates and PSUs to contribute to upgradation through Corporate Social Responsibility funds?

1)  Rail Samskari

2)  Rail Sahyog

3)  Rail Fund

4)  Rail Promo

5)  None of these. Answer – 2) Rail Sahyog

Explanation:

On September 11, 2018, the Minister of Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal launched a web portal called ‘Rail Sahyog’ to enable Corporates and PSUs to contribute to upgradation through Corporate Social Responsibility funds. The Webportal is : www.railsahyog.in. This has been made for the Indian Railway stations for upgrading its infrastructure, technology, hygiene among other things. Corporates and PSUs willing to contribute can register themselves in the portal. The shortlisted applicants would deposit their funds with Railways/nominated agencies like RITES/RAILTEL etc.

47)  External Affairs Ministry of India has signed an agreement with Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL) to launch a new digital bridge between India and which country through e-VidyaBharati and e-ArogyaBharati Network Project?

1)  Africa

2)  Sri Lanka

3)  Nepal

4)  Seychelles

5)  None of these Answer – 1) Africa

Explanation:

On 10th September 2018, External Affairs Ministry signed an agreement with the Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL) in New Delhi, to set up a pan-African e-network between India and Africa. The project is named e-VidyaBharati and e-ArogyaBharati Network Project. It will serve as a digital bridge between India and Africa and promote capacity building in education and health services. This e-network aims to offer quality tele-education and tele-medicine facility by connecting select Indian Universities, Institutions and Super Specialty Hospitals to African educational institutions and hospitals.

48)  Where was the 150-year old Marbat festival celebrated on 11th September 2018?

1)  Nagpur, Maharashtra

2)   Kozhikode, Kerala

3)  Kolkata, West Bengal

4)  Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

5)  None of these.

Answer – 1) Nagpur, Maharashtra

Explanation:

On September 11, 2018, Marbat festival was celebrated in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It comprises burning of effigies that represent evil forces called ‘Marbats’ of Kali (black) and Pivli (Yellow). It is a 150-year old festival and is celebrated only in Nagpur.

49)  Where did the 12-day long 13th Indo-Mongolia annual, bilateral joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-2018, start on 10th September 2018?

1)  Pune, India

2)  Dehradun, India

3)  Ullanbaatar, Mongolia

4)  Darkhan, Mongolia

5) None of these

Answer – 3) Ullanbaatar, Mongolia

Explanation:

On September 10, 2018, the 12-day long 13th Indo-Mongolia annual, bilateral joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-2018 commenced at Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) Five Hills Training Area, Ullanbaatar, Mongolia. It aims to strengthen the partnership between Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces. The Focus of the exercise would be in joint counter insurgency and counter terrorist operations in rural and urban scenario under United Nations mandate. The Indian contingent comprises of 17 PUNJAB Regimen while the Mongolian contingent is represented by Unit 084 of the Mongolian Armed Forces.

50)  Where did the 5day Vostok 2018 military exercise including contingents from China and Mongolia, start on 11thSeptember 2018?

1)  Japan

2)  Russia

3)  Germany

4)  France

5)  None of these Answer – 2) Russia

Explanation:

On September 11, 2018, the 5day Vostok 2018 commenced in central and eastern Russia. It is the dubbed as the largest military drills in almost four decades since 1981. It will involve nearly 300,000 troops, more than 1,000 planes, helicopters and drones, and up to 36,000 tanks and 80 ships. It would also include contingents from China and Mongolia.

51)  Name the new swimming pool type research reactor that became operational at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), in Trombay, Maharashtra, on 10th September 2018?

1)  Apsara- U (upgraded) reactor

2)  Brahma II reactor

3)  Rishi IV reactor

4)  Shakthi V reactor

5) None of these.

Answer – 1) Apsara- U (upgraded) reactor

Explanation:

On 10th September 2018, Apsara- U (upgraded) reactor became operational at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC),at Trombay, in Mumabi, Maharashtra. Apsara, the first research reactor in Asia, became operational in BARC, Trombay, in August 1956. It was shut down in 2009, after more than 50 years of service. Apsara- U (upgraded) reactor is a swimming pool type research reactor, with higher capacity. It has been developed indigenously. It uses plate type dispersion fuel elements made of Low Enriched Uranium (LEU). Since it has higher neutron flux, it will increase indigenous production of radio-isotopes for medical application by nearly 50 %.

52)          Name the triple jumper who became the first Indian to win a medal at the IAAF Continental Cup, by winning bronze medal, at Ostrava, Czech Republic, on 9th September 2018?

1)  Arpinder Singh

2)  Neeraj Chopra

3)  Vijendra Singh

4)  Manveer Singh

5)  None of these.

Answer – 1) Arpinder Singh

Explanation:

On 9th September 2018, triple jumper Arpinder Singh became the first Indian to win a medal at the IAAF Continental Cup, by winning bronze medal, at Ostrava, Czech Republic. Arpinder Singh, who is a 25-year-old triple jumper, represented the Asia-Pacific team in the IAAF Continental Cup 2018. He won bronze medal in the men’s triple jump event with a jump of 16.59m. Reigning Olympic and world champion Christian Taylor of the United States, won gold medal with a jump of 17.59 m. This is the first time an Indian has won a medal in the Continental Cup which was known as the IAAF World Cup before 2010.

53)  HIV AIDS (prevention and control) Act 2017 has been implemented from September 10, 2018. This act punishes propagation of hatred against the protected person with a minimum jail term of 3 months to a maximum of 2 years and can be fined up to ______ rupees?

1)  Rs 2 lakh

2)  Rs 1 lakh

3)  Rs 3 lakh

4)  Rs 5 lakh

5)  None of these Answer – 2) Rs 1 lakh

Explanation:

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced that, the HIV AIDS (prevention and control) Act 2017 has been implemented from September 10, 2018. The bill empowers a person living with HIV to report discrimination against them. It punishes propagation of hatred against the protected person with a minimum jail term of 3 months to a maximum of 2 years and can be fined up to 1 lakh rupees. It makes Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) a legal right for all HIV/AIDS patients. It has also adopted test and treat policy. It provides for confidentiality of HIV-related information. It mandates state governments to appoint an Ombudsman to inquire into complaints related to the violation of the Act. If a person or an institution fails to comply with any order given by the Ombudsman within the stipulated period of time, they could be fined a maximum of Rs 10,000. A continuous failure could lead to an additional fine of up to Rs 5000 every day until the they comply. It has provisions to safeguard the property rights of HIV positive people.

54)Where was the ASEAN World Economic Forum held from 11th to 13th September 2018?

1)  Manilla, Philippines

2)  Jakarta, Indonesia

3)  Bangkok, Thailand

4)  Hanoi, Vietnam

5)  None of these

Answer – 4) Hanoi, Vietnam

Explanation:

On September 11, 2018, Asean World Economic Forum commenced in Hanoi, Vietnam. ASEAN World Economic Forum began in Hanoi, Vietnami. The 2018 World Economic Forum on ASEAN is in the context of the 4.0 era themed: “ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.” The ASEAN nations participating in the event are: Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand. Over 1, 000 representatives from 43 countries are set to take part in 53 sessions and 35 discussions over the two days of the event.

55)  India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has tied up with which payments technology company for providing banking solutions to unorganized sector especially rural households, small and medium enterprises and women?

1)  PayPal

2)  Paytm

3)  Financial Software and Systems (FSS)

4)  Citrus Pay

5)   None of these

Answer – 3) Financial Software and Systems (FSS)

Explanation:

On September 12, 2018, India Post Payments Bank has tied up with Financial Software and Systems (FSS) for providing banking solutions to unorganized sector especially rural households, small and medium enterprises and women. IPPB ties up with FSS to create payments network for unorganized retaili. The product of the tie up is FSS’ Payments-in-a-Box solution which will help provide affordable, quality banking and payment services to its customers digitally.

56)  Who has been appointed as new Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Life, for 3 years with effect from 12thSeptember 2018?

1)  Ramya Parameshwar

2)  Srikanth Parthasarathy

3)  Mandeep Singh

4)  Vibha Padalkar

5) None of these

Answer – 4) Vibha Padalkar

Explanation:

HDFC Life, has appointed Vibha Padalkar as its new Managing Director and CEO for 3 years with effect from 12thSeptember 2018. Vibha Padalkar joined HDFC Life in August 2008. She was conferred the ‘CFO-Woman of the year’ award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2011. She also received “Excellence in Financial Control, Compliance and Corporate Governance” award by IMA, India in 2013. HDFC Life also appointed Suresh Badami as a Whole-time Director for a period of 3 years with effect from September 17, 2018.

57)  Union Cabinet has approved new umbrella scheme ‘PM-AASHA’, which aims to ensure remunerative prices to farmers for their produce as announced in the Union Budget for 2018. Expand PM-AASHA?

1)  Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan

2)  Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Samriti Abhiyan

3)  Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Subiksha Abhiyan

4)  Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Suraksha Abhiyan

5) None of these

Answer – 1) Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan

Explanation:

On September 13, 2018, the Union Cabinet approved new umbrella scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan, PM-AASHA. It is aimed at ensuring remunerative prices to farmers for their produce as announced in the Union Budget for 2018.

58)  Name India’s first ocean surveillance and missile tracking ship which will undertake its first sea trial in the first week of October 2018?

1)  VC 11184

2)  INS G456

3)  BC 6788

4)  UI 7890

5)  None of these Answer – 1) VC 11184

Explanation:

On September 13, 2018, Hindustan Shipyard Limited announced that India’s first ocean surveillance and missile tracking ship VC 11184, will undertake its first sea trial in the first week of October 2018. This has been built for the National Technical Research Organisation under PMO and National Security Adviser. The cost of the project is Rs. 750 crore. It would be inducted in the Indian Navy.

59)  Sardar Singh, former Indian captain, has announced his international retirement from which game?

1)  Cricket

2)  Football

3)  Hockey

4)  Basket Ball

5)  None of these

Answer – 3) Hockey

Explanation:

Sardar Singh, former Indian hockey captain, has announced his retirement from international hockey. Sardar Singh has made this decision after India’s disappointing performance at the Asian Games where it failed to defend the title and won only a Bronze medal. As a result, India did not get direct qualification to the 2020 Olympic Games. Sardar Singh is 32 years old. He hails from Sirsa in Haryana. He made his senior debut for India against Pakistan in 2006.

60)  Name the app developed by e-commerce company DestaGlobal and launched on July 1, 2018, that has brought over 40,000 farmers and buyers under one roof?

1)  Kisan

2)  Maitri

3)  Sidhhi

4)  Bhoomi

5)  None of these Answer – 3) Sidhhi

Explanation:

On September 14, 2018, Sidhhi app has brought over 40,000 farmers and buyers under one roof for developing agri market on the go. It was developed by Mumbai-based agri start up e-commerce company DestaGlobal and was

launched in July 1, 2018. The app is available in English and Marathi.

61)  What is the rank of India out of 189 countries in the latest human development rankings released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on 14th September 2018?

1)  142

2)  110

3)  130

4)  150

5)  None of these Answer – 3) 130

Explanation:

On September 14, 2018, India climbed one spot to 130 out of 189 countries in the latest human development rankings released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). India’s HDI value for 2017 is 0.640, which put the country in the medium human development category. India’s HDI value is above the South Asian average of 0.638. Its neighbours Bangladesh and Pakistan ranked 136 and 150 respectively. Norway, Switzerland, Australia, Ireland and Germany lead the ranking.

62)  Name India’s first underwater robotic drone that has been launched and handed over to the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization)?

1)  EyerovTUNA

2)  MarineEye

3)  SeaWatch

4)  WaterSpy

5) None of these

Answer – 1) EyerovTUNA

Explanation:

On September 15, 2018, India’s first underwater robotic drone –EyerovTUNA was launched and handed over to the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO. It was developed by EyeROV Technologies at Maker Village. It is the first commercial Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)/ underwater drone and was supported by Kerala Start up Mission (KSUM). It would be used by NPOL for research and development activities for defence purposes.

63)External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the website for the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2019 that will be held in Varanasi. What is the theme for PBD 2019?

1)  Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India

2)  Indian Diaspora – Pride of India

3)   India’s growth and support of Indian Diaspora

4)  Indian Diaspora and Indian Culture

5)  None of these

Answer – 1) Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India Explanation:

On 15th September 2018, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the website for the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2019 that will be held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. As the website has been launched, the online registration for participation in PBD Convention 2019 has started. Uttar Pradesh government is the partner state for the convention. The website is available at: https://pbdindia.gov.in/en. Keeping in mind the people who will be attending the Kumbh Mela and Republic Day, the date for the PBD 2019 has been shifted from January 9 to January 21 to 23, 2019. PBD is usually celebrated on January 9 every year, that commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa on 9thJanuary, 1915.

Theme for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2019 is: ‘Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India’.

64)  The first ever dedicated dog park in India has been set up in which city?

1)  Bengaluru

2)  New Delhi

3)  Mumbai

4)  Hyderabad

5)  None of these Answer – 4) Hyderabad

Explanation:

On September 12, 2018, for the first time in India a dedicated dog park has been set up in Hyderabad. The park is spread across an area of 1.3 acres. It was developed by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) at a cost of Rs 1.1 crore. It has also been certified by the Kennel Club of India.

65)  Where was the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) held on 14th and 15th September 2018?

1)  Sydney, Australia

2)  Houston, United States

3)  Jaipur, India

4)  Colombo, Sri Lanka

5) None of these

Answer – 2) Houston, United States

Explanation:

On 14th and 15th September 2018, Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) was held in Houston, Texas, United States. Jaipur Literature Festival which is conducted since 2006, is held in Jaipur every year. This is the first time it is held in Houston. At Houston, JLF is conducted in partnership of Teamwork Arts, Asia Society Texas Center, Inprint, and the Consulate General of India. Congress leader and writer Shashi Tharoor and Indian ambassador to the US, Navtej Sarna, took part in the festival. Renowned authors and thinkers participated in the festival and discussions on various topics and other cultural events were also held.

66)  National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has approved ____ rupees loan so far, to 93 prioritised irrigation projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)?

1)  Rs 26,563.45 crore

2)  Rs 65,634.93 crore

3)  Rs 78,563.65 crore

4)  Rs 45,453.25 crore

5) None of these

Answer – 2) Rs 65,634.93 crore

Explanation:

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has approved Rs 65,634.93 crore loan so far to 93 prioritised irrigation projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY). NABARD is funding the central and state share of 99 prioritised irrigation projects under PMKSY through long term irrigation fund (LTIF). It is mandated to provide Rs 70,000 crore loan to these projects to be finished by 2019. Out of the 99 prioritised irrigation projects NABARD has sanctioned Rs 65,634.93 crore loan for 93 projects so far. Already, Rs 23,402.72 crore was disbursed for 86 projects, which includes the central share of 15,242.02 crore and state share of Rs 8,160.70 crore.

67)Which space agency launched Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESAT-2) to estimate the annual height change of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, on 15th September 2018?

1)  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

2)  Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities

3)  China National Space Administration (CNSA)

4)  Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

5)  None of these

Answer – 1) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Explanation:

On September 15, 2018, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched it’s Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESAT-2) successfully from California on United Launch Alliance’s final Delta II rocket. It will estimate the annual height change of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets to within four millimeters. It will be orbiting the globe, from pole to pole, at 17,069 mph from an average altitude of 290 miles. It carries a single instrument, the Advanced Topographic Laser Altimeter System (ATLAS) that would help in gathering data for the mission.

68)Name the Indian who won gold medal in 10m Air Pistol Men Junior event and also beat his own world record with a score of 245.5, at the 52nd ISSF World Championship held in Changwon, Republic of Korea?

1)  Arjun Singh Cheema

2)  Vijayaveer Singh

3)  Udayaveer Singh

4)  Saurabh Chaudhary

5)  None of these

Answer – 4) Saurabh Chaudhary

Explanation:

From 31st August to 15th September 2018, the 52nd ISSF World Championship was held in Changwon, Republic of Korea. In the 10m Air Pistol Men Junior event, Saurabh Chaudhary beat his own world record with a score of 245.5 and also won a gold medal in the event.

69)Where was the G-20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting, held on 14th and 15th September 2018?

1)  Metro Manila, Philippines

2)  Mar del Plata, Argentina

3)  Hanoi, Vietnam

4)  Jakarta, Indonesia

5)  None of these

Answer – 2) Mar del Plata, Argentina

Explanation:

On September 14-15, 2018, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu participated in the 2-day G-20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting, held in Mar del Plata in Argentina. The objective was to discuss developments in international trade and its implications for the global economy. The theme for the G-20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting was: “Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development”. It was held under the chairmanship of: H.E. Amb. Jorge Faurie, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Argentine Republic, and H.E. Mr. Dante Sica, Minister of Production and Labor of the Argentine Republic.

70)  Name the person who was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of State Bank of India (SBI), on 17thSeptember 2018?

1)  Anshula Kant

2)  Anshul Agarwal

3)  Prashant Kumar

4)  Sandeep Vaishnav

5) None of these

Answer – 3) Prashant Kumar

Explanation:

On September 17, 2018, State Bank of India appointed Prashant Kumar as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Bank. He replaced Anshula Kant who has been promoted as Managing Director of SBI. Prior to this appointment,

Kumar was designated as Deputy Managing Director (HR) & Corporate Development Officer of SBI. Earlier he has worked as DMD and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Bank.

71)  Name the rocket launched by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) that carried two U.K. satellites named NovaSAR and S1-4 into space on 16th September 2018?

1)  PSLV-C-42

2)  PSLV-C-21

3)  PSLV-C-16

4)  PSLV-C-34

5)  None of these Answer – 1) PSLV-C-42

Explanation:

On September 16, 2018, ISRO launched its first night flight launch of PSLV-C-42 with two U.K. satellites named NovaSAR and S1-4 of Surrey Satellite Technology Limited. This launch was a collaboration between Surrey Satellite Technologies Limited and Antrix Corporation Limited, ISRO’s commercial arm which earned Rs.220 crore for this launch. This mission made India launch 239 foreign satellites of 28 nations so far. It also marks the 44th launch of the Indian rocket the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).

72)  Where did Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test a low-weight indigenously developed man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) on 16th September 2018?

1)  Nagpur, Maharashtra

2)  Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

3)  Rohtak, Haryana

4)  Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir

5) None of these

Answer – 2) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

Explanation:

On September 16, 2018, the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested a low-weight indigenously developed man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) at its Ahmednagar range, Maharashtra. It was the second MPATGM test as the DRDO tested the first one on September 15 in Maharashtra. MPATGM is yet to get a formal name and is a major boost to the Make-in-India initiative. The key features are:

• A strike range of 2.5km,

• Weight of 14.5 kgs,

• Effective against both stationary and moving target and

• Can be used in day and night.

73)  Which country launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered train, on 17th September 2018?

1)  China

2)  Japan

3)  Germany

4)  United States

5)  None of these Answer – 3) Germany

Explanation:

On 17th September 2018, Germany launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered train with costlier but eco-friendly technology.The two Coradia iLint trains were built by French train-maker firm Alstom. It started operating on a 100 km (62-mile) route between Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervoerde and Buxtehude in northern Germany. The Coradia iLint trains can run for nearly 1,000 km on a single tank of hydrogen. It can carry up to 300 passengers. It runs at a speed of 140 km/h. Hydrogen will be pumped into the trains from a 40-foot high steel hydrogen gas container at Bremervoerde station.

74)  Which country approved a draft agreement with India for port usage of Chittagong and Mongla ports, on 18thSeptember 2018?

1)  Nepal

2)  Myanmar

3)   Bangladesh

4)  China

5)  None of these Answer – 3) Bangladesh

Explanation:

On September 18, 2018, Bangladesh Cabinet approved a draft agreement with India for port usage of Chittagong and Mongla ports. This would enable New Delhi to use the ports for the movement of goods to and from northeast India. It would be according to the rules of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Nepal and Bhutan has also been approved to join the team. Also, under the agreement only Bangladeshi vehicles and vessels would be used to carry the goods inside Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi authorities would use tracking systems like global positioning system (GPS), e-lock and e-seal to identify the goods carrying vessels.

75)  Which of the following payment company received approval from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate its own non-banking financial company (NBFC), on 17th September 2018?

1)  PayU India

2)  Indi Pay

3)  Money Pay

4)  Naggle Pay

5)  None of these Answer – 1) PayU India

Explanation:

On September 17, 2018, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved PayU India to operate its own non-banking financial company (NBFC). The approval from the central bank is subject to “certain pending RBI compliance”. It has already crossed Rs 100 crore ($16 million) mark for credit issuance. The company has spent about $265 million over the past five years in India. Its payment facility called LazyPay witnessed around 10,000-11,000 transactions per day. In September 2016, the company had acquired Citrus Pay for $130 million.

76)  Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved the procurement of equipment for the Defence Forces worth _____ rupees, on 18th September 2018?

1)  Rs 9,100 crores

2)  Rs 5,690 crores

3)  Rs 8,900 crores

4)  Rs 7,907 crores

5) None of these

Answer – 1) Rs 9,100 crores

Explanation:

On September 18, 2018, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved the procurement of equipment for the Defence Forces worth Rs 9,100 crores. This would include:

• An procurement of two Regiments of Akash Missile Systemsunder ‘Buy (Indian)’ category from M/s BDL,

• Design and Development of Individual Under Water Breathing Apparatus (IUWBA) for T 90 Tanks and

• Design and Development of Test Equipment for Guided Weapons System of T 90 Tank.

The Akash Missile is an upgraded version of Akash missiles and will have 360 degree coverage and seeker technology. The IUWBA has been developed by DRDO Lab DEBEL.

77)  Name the two Indians who created history by climbing Asia’s highest volcanic peak Mount Damavand in Iran, on 10th September 2018?

1)  Satyarup Siddhanta and Bhaswati Chatterjee

2)  Bhaswati Chatterjee and Mousumi Khatua

3)  Mousumi Khatua and Arunima Rao

4)  Satyarup Siddhanta and Mousumi Khatua

5) None of these.

Answer – 4) Satyarup Siddhanta and Mousumi Khatua Explanation:

On 10th September 2018, mountaineers Satyarup Siddhanta and Mousumi Khatua created history by climbing Asia’s highest volcanic peak Mount Damavand in Iran. Mount Damavand has an altitude of 5,609 metres. Sulphur discharge near its peak can cause irreparable damage if exposed for a longer duration.

78)  Who took charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of National Insurance Company Limited (NIC), on 14th September 2018?

1)  Girish Radhakrishnan

2)  Tajinder Mukherjee

3)  Amrita Sen

4)  Preethi Patil

5) None of these

Answer – 2) Tajinder Mukherjee

Explanation:

On 14th September 2018, Tajinder Mukherjee took charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of National Insurance Company Limited (NIC). Previously, she was the General Manager and Chief Underwriting Officer of New India Assurance. She has more than 33 years of experience. She joined the United India Insurance Company in 1983.

79)  Which city has been confirmed as the host of the 4th edition of Asian Para Games in 2022?

1)  Tokyo, Japan

2)  Doha, Qatar

3)  Hangzhou, China

4)  Hanoi, Vietnam

5) None of these

Answer – 3) Hangzhou, China

Explanation:

On 16th September 2018, Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) confirmed that Hangzhou in China will host the 4th edition of Asian Para Games in 2022. Already, Hangzhou was confirmed as the host of 2022 Asian Games. Now, it has also been announced as the host of Asian Para Games 2022. The confirmation has been done following the visit of APC officials to Hangzhou in July 2018 when they met Zhong Wenjing, Chairman of Hangzhou Disabled Federation and other officials and also visited the sports facilities. Nearly, 5.5 % of the total population of 9.5 million people in Hangzhou city are said to have an impairment.

80)  Ganpatrao Andalka passed away in Pune, on 18th September 2018. He was a _____?

1)  Spiritual Leader

2)  Politician

3)  Freedom Fighter

4)  Wrestler

5)  None of these Answer – 4) Wrestler

Explanation:

On September 18, 2018, former Asian Games champion wrestler Ganpatrao Andalka (83), passed away in Pune. He participated in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and had bagged the coveted “Hind Kesari” title in 1960. He also won Gold and Silver medals in two different weight categories in the 1962 Jakarta Asian Games. He was a recipient of the Arjuna award (1964) and the Maharashtra government’s ‘Shiv Chhatrapati Award’ in 1982 for his contribution to wrestling.