– Current Affairs –

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DRDO Successfully Flight Tested Tactical Missile ‘Prahar’

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the indigenously

developed surface-to-surface tactical missile ‘Prahar’, from Launch Complex-III, ITR, Balasore,

Odisha. Range stations and electro-optical systems tracked the missile throughout its flight.

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Story So Far is a book on sprinter __________, who won two silver medals at the 2018 Asian Games.

A. PT Usha

B. Hima Das

C. Dutee Chand

D. Tinku Luka

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Story So Far is a book on sprinter Dutee Chand, who won two silver medals at the 2018 Asian Games.

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ISRO, Department of Space and this ministry agreed to set up an Integrated Control Room For

Emergency Response.

A. Ministry of Human Resource Development

B. Ministry Of Defence

C. Ministry of Home Affairs

D. Ministry of Civil Aviation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Department of

Space signed an MoU for setting up of an state-of-the-art Integrated Control Room for Emergency

Response (ICR-ER) in Ministry of Home Affairs. ISRO will render its technical expertise for setting up

of proposed ICR-ER whereas the project will be executed under overall supervision of MHA. The

proposed Control Room is expected to be established in next one-and-a-half year.

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India successfully test fires short-range Prahaar missile

India has successfully test-fired the indigenously developed surface-to-surface short-range tactical

ballistic missile ‘Prahaar’ from the Odisha coast. The test launch was successful, as the missile

travelled a range of 200 km before zeroing in on the target, achieving all mission objectives.

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_____________ Pradesh Govt. has introduced ‘Smart e-Public Distribution System’.

A. Andhra

B. Uttar

C. Madhya

D. Arunachal

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Arunachal Pradesh Govt. has introduced ‘Smart e-Public Distribution System’.

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India won __________ gold medals on the opening day of the 5th Track Asia Cup Cycling in New

Delhi.

A. 5

B. 4

C. 3

D. 2

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

India won 3 Gold, 3Silver and a Bronze on the opening day of the 5th Track Asia Cup Cycling in New

Delhi. Mayuri Lute won the country's first Gold in the Women's Junior 500 metres race. Another

Gold came after the Indian men's junior team performed as expected in the team sprint event, by

defeating Kazakhstan. The tournament at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is being organised by the

Cycling Federation of India and has attracted participation from 12 countries.

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India settles for silver in Asian Team Snooker Championship in Doha

India settled for the silver medal after losing to Pakistan 2-3 in the final of the Asian Team Snooker

Championship. Pankaj Advani and Malkeet Singh represented India while Babar Masih and

Mohammad Asif were from the Pakistani side.

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What is the full form of IRDAI?

A. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authorised of India

B. Insurance Regulator and Development Authority of India

C. Insurance Regulator and Development Authorised of India

D. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is an autonomous, statutory body tasked

with regulating and promoting the insurance and re-insurance industries in India.

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Which state holds inaugural Naval Flight Test Seminar?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Kerala

C. Madhya Pradesh

D. Goa

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Goa holds inaugural Naval Flight Test Seminar. There were also a series of papers which were

presented on weapon integration on service aircraft and towards building and sustaining the training

for Naval Experimental Test Pilots and Flight Test Engineers. The industry participation was from

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Boeing Defence and Dassault Aviation, in addition to the retired and

serving experimental test crew from Indian Navy.

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India successfully test fires Prithvi Defence vehicle

India successfully conducted an interceptor missile test off the Odisha coast, achieving a major

milestone in developing a two-layer Ballistic Missile Defence system. According to Defence sources,

the interceptor was launched from Abdul Kalam Island of the Integrated Test Range (ITR).

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Who is the CEO of BCCI?

A. Rahul Johri

B. Shashank Manohar

C. SB Karim

D. Rajiv Shukla

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri .

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Name the person who will be the first private moon tourist, to fly on Big Falcon Rocket (BFR) of

SpaceX around the Moon in 2023?

A. Yusaku Maezawa

B. Marushio Hio

C. Alexander Highton

D. Michael Riccardio

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Yusaku Maezawa, a Japanese businessman, will be the first private moon tourist, to fly on Big Falcon

Rocket (BFR) of SpaceX around the Moon in 2023. Yusaku Maezawa is a 42-year-old Japanese

billionaire and chief executive of Japan's largest online fashion mall Zozotown. He will be the first

lunar traveler since the last US Apollo mission in 1972. The amount he has paid for the journey has

not been revealed. He will take six to eight artists along with him. The artists will not be charged.

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AP, Odisha & MP are 3 Best Performing States in Ease of Living Index

Andhra Pradesh has topped the charts among States in terms of “Ease of Living Index” rankings

launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). It was followed by Odisha and

Madhya Pradesh. The three States were awarded best performing States at the National

Dissemination Workshop on Ease of Living Index, 2018.

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The ________ meeting of Boundary Working Group between India and Nepal held in Kathmandu.

A. 7th

B. 6th

C. 5th

D. 8th

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

The 5th meeting of Boundary Working Group between India and Nepal held in Kathmandu.

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Which company plans to acquire Usha Martin steel for Rs.4,700 crore?

A. JSW Steel Ltd

B. Jindal Steel

C. Tata Steel

D. Bhushan Steel

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Tata Steel has decided to acquire Usha Martin company, one-million-tonne steel business, for

Rs.4,700 crore. This acquisition would lift the company's volume of long products by 24% and

expand its product mix. Usha Martin's alloy long steel products cater to higher value-added

automotive and engineering segments. The existing capacity of Tata Steel is 29.5 million tonnes.

Usha Martin assets are located in Jamshedpur, near Tata Steel's unit. Hence, the acquisition will

have operational and logistics synergies. The HSBC Securities expects that the acquisition is

marginally positive as it will increase Tata Steel's long product capacity to 4 million tonnes per

annum. This acquisition has put Tata Steel as the preferred stock in the market.

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India retains WHO Regional Director position

India retained the top WHO position in South-East Asia Region with Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh

unanimously re-elected as Regional Director for another five-year term beginning February 2019.

The elections were held at the ongoing regional committee meeting of WHO South-East Asia.

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Adobe Systems-A Computer software company has signed a MoU with Skill Development Ministry to

launch the _________.

A. Adobe Digital Disha

B. Adobe Digi Disha

C. Digital Disha Adobe

D. Digi Disha Adobe

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Adobe Systems-A Computer Software Company has signed a MoU with Skill Development Ministry

to launch the Adobe Digital Disha.

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The International Day of Charity is observed on;

A. September 2

B. September 3

C. September 4

D. September 5

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The International Day of Charity is observed globally on September 5 with an aim to recognise the

role of charity in alleviating human suffering within and among nations, as well as to recognise the

efforts of charitable organisations and individuals such as Mother Teresa. The United Nations

General Assembly proclaimed 5 September as International Day of Charity on December 17, 2012

through its resolution A/RES/67/105PDF. The day was first celebrated in the year 2013.

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Google launched a new search engine for scientists, data journalists. It is called as;

A. GenieKnows

B. Search Encrypt

C. Searchmedica

D. Dataset Search

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Google launched a new search engine called 'Dataset Search', which works in multiple languages, to

help scientists, data journalists and others find data required for their work. The new search engine

will work like Google Scholar, the company's popular search engine for academic studies and

reports.

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SBI Mutual Fund appoints Ashwani Bhatia as CEO

SBI Mutual Fund said it has appointed Ashwani Bhatia as its managing director and chief executive

officer. Bhatia takes over from Anuradha Rao, who now returns to State Bank of India (SBI) as deputy

managing director. Before joining SBI Mutual Funds, he was in charge of revamping the entire credit

structure and processes of SBI.

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___________ Mary Kom is now the Brand Ambassador of BSNL.

A. Boxer

B. Shooter

C. Wrestler

D. Sprinter

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Boxer Mary Kom is now the Brand Ambassador of BSNL.

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Which financial institution has launched S&P BSE Private Banks Index to measure the performance of

private banks?

A. England Stock Exchange

B. Asia Index Pvt Ltd

C. National Stock Exchange

D. Bharat Finance Limited

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Asia Index Pvt Ltd launched S&P BSE Private Banks Index to measure the performance of private

banks. It is drawn from the constituents of the S&P BSE Finance Index, the Asia's oldest exchange.

This index would measures the performance of private banks listed in India. The index is calculated

in Indian Rupees and US Dollar and is calculated real-time by BSE.

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India ranks 19th in ‘Theft Ranking’

India stands 19th in the ‘Theft Ranking’ for countries with weapons-usable nuclear materials,

according to the Nuclear Security Index. The index was released by the US-based Nuclear Threat

Initiative (NTI), which is co-chaired by Sam Nunn and Ernest Moni.

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_________ has become first Honorary Ambassador of Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation.

A. Salman Khan

B. Aamir Khan

C. Shah Rukh Khan

D. Akshay Kumar

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Akshay Kumar has become first Honorary Ambassador of Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation.

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Current account deficit widens to 2.4% of GDP

India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to a four-quarter-high at 2.4% of gross domestic

product (GDP) in April-June period on the back of rising crude oil prices, from 1.9% of GDP in the

January-March quarter of 2017-18, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

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___________ has inaugurated the 6th International Geriatric Orthopaedic Society of India

Conference.

A. Ramnanda Singh

B. Ramnath Singh

C. Rajnath Singh

D. Naatwar singh

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the 6th International Geriatric Orthopaedic Society of India

Conference.

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Which among the following celebrated the 25th Raising Day of Delta Force on September 6?

A. Indian Army

B. Indian Air Force

C. Indian Navy

D. Indian Armed Forces

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Recently, the Delta Force has celebrated its 25th Raising Day on September 6 in the memory of

those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. It is the counter insurgency force of the Indian

Army that has been instrumental in eliminating terrorism from the Chenab Valley and ushering

peace in the region. Till date, the Force has been honoured with 1,380 Gallantry Awards including

one Ashok Chakra, five Kirti Chakras and 46 Shaurya Chakras.

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RBI slaps Rs 1 cr fine each on UBI, BoI, Maharashtra Bank

The Reserve Bank in three separate releases said it has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore each on the

three banks of Union Bank of India (UBI), Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra. The penalty has

been imposed taking into account delay on the part of the bank to detect and report fraud in an

account, it said.

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What is the full form of BIMSTEC?

A. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation

B. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sector Technical and Economic Cooperative

C. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperative

D. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sector Technical and Economic Cooperation

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

It is an international organisation of seven nations of South Asia and South East Asia, housing 1.5

billion people.

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RBI tweaks norms for note change thereby making amendments to the __________.

A. Reserve Bank of India (Note Refund) Rules, 2009

B. Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

C. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007

D. Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

RBI tweaked norms for exchange of mutilated notes following the introduction of ₹2,000, ₹200 and

other lower denomination currencies. Public can exchange mutilated or defective notes at RBI

offices and designated bank branches across the country for either full or half value. Making

amendments to the Reserve Bank of India (Note Refund) Rules, 2009.

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INDO-MONGOLIA joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-2018

Indo-Mongolia joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-2018, commenced at Mongolian Armed Forces

(MAF) Five Hills Training Area, Ullanbaatar, Mongolia with a brief but impressive opening ceremony.

Exercise Nomadic Elephant is an annual, bilateral exercise since 2006 which is designed to

strengthen the partnership between Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces.

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Pick the incorrect option of US open winners and their county:

A. Men’s Singles: Novak Djokovic (Spain)

B. Women’s Singles: Naomi Osaka (Japan)

C. Men’s Doubles: Mike Bryan (USA) and Jack Sock (USA)

D. Mixed Doubles: Bethanie Mattek-Sands (United States) Jamie Murray (United Kingdom)

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Men’s Singles: Novak Djokovic (Serbia)

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How many new project are inagurated between India and Bangladesh recently?

A. 5

B. 3

C. 6

D. 8

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina, and Chief Ministers of

West Bengal Mamata Banerjee and Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb jointly inaugurated three projects in

Bangladesh via video conferencing. They are 500 MW additional power supply from India to

Bangladesh, Akhaura - Agartala Rail Link, and Rehabilitation of the Kulaura-Shahbazpur section of

Bangladesh Railways.

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Regional Conference on Good Governance held in Bhopal

Regional Conference on Good Governance with Focus on Aspirational Districts was held in Bhopal,

capital of Madhya Pradesh. It was organized by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public

Grievances (DAR&PG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in association with

Madhya Pradesh Govt.

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Kolkata has topped the list with 90% 4G Coverage among _________ Telecom Circle.

A. 22

B. 23

C. 21

D. 25

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Kolkata has topped the list with 90% 4G Coverage among 22 Telecom Circle.

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This state government signed a pact with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) for ethanol plant?

A. Haryana

B. Andra Pradesh

C. Tamilnadu

D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Haryana government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil

Corporation (IOC) to set up an ethanol plant in Panipat with an outlay of over Rs 900 crore. The

initiative at village Bohali with a proposed capacity of 100 kilolitres of ethanol per day will manage

crop residue and prevent straw burning before the upcoming paddy season. The state Agriculture

and Farmers' Welfare department will motivate the farmers in the 50 km radius of the plant to

provide crop residue or feedstock on regular basis as raw material.

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TN Government bans manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes

Tamil Nadu Government has issued order banning manufacture, sale and possession of Electronic

Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) or e-Cigarettes with immediate effect in the state. The ban covers

distribution, trade, display, marketing, advertisement, use, import and possession of e-cigarettes as

well. The Tamil Nadu government has already banned chewable tobacco products.

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Andhra Pradesh Govt. and Mastercard introduced ___________ a mobile plateform .

A. e-Rythu

B. Raythu Bandhu

C. e-Rythu Bandhu

D. m-Rythu

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Andhra Pradesh Govt. and Mastercard introduced e-Rythu.

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The Government of India (GoI) has set up a group of secretaries to look into the issues raised on

some proposals of the draft e-commerce policy recently, It is headed by;

A. Mir Mohamed Ali

B. Bharathi Hollikeri

C. Ramesh Abhishek

D. Surendra Kumar Solanki

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Government of India (GoI) has set up a group of secretaries to look into the issues raised on

some proposals of the draft e-commerce policy. The group will be chaired by Ramesh Abhishek, the

secretary in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). The development comes at a

time when the DIPP has effectively ruled out FDI in inventory based ecommerce models. As per draft

e-commerce policy, any group company of an online retailer or marketplace may not be allowed to

directly or indirectly influence the price or sale of products and services on its platform, a move that

could completely restrict e-tailers from giving deep discounts. The draft has also suggested

introduction of a pre-set timeframe for offering differential pricing or deep discounts by e-

commerce players to customers.

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Justice Ranjan Gogoi appointed next chief justice of India

President of India Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Justice Ranjan Gogoi as next Chief Justice of India

as per Article 124 of the Constitution. He will assume office of Chief Justice after retirement of

incumbent Chief Justice, Justice Dipak Misra.

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India’s first dog park will be inaugurated in __________.

A. Mumbai

B. Pune

C. Hyderabad

D. Chennai

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

India’s first dog park will be inaugurated in Hyderabad.

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This company is planning to set up a ₹40,000-crore petrochemicals plant at Rasayani in Raigad

District of Maharashtra.

A. HP

B. BPCL

C. Indian Oil

D. Essar Group

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is planning to set up a Rs.40,000-crore petrochemicals

plant at Rasayani in Raigad District of Maharashtra. BPCL to manufacture polypropylene (PP) and

polyethylene at this plant. The company also plans to shift its LPG bottling plant, storage facilities

and bitumen plant to Rasayani, 60 km away from its Mumbai plant.

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Unemployment to stay at 3.5% in India

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has predicted that India’s unemployment rate in 2018

will stay at 3.5 per while China’s would edge up from 4.7 per cent to 4.8 per cent. However, a

worrying 77 per cent of employment in India would remain “vulnerable” against just 33 per cent in

China.

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Which of the following is not member of G-20 ?

A. Malaysia

B. Indonesia

C. Korea

D. Saudi Arabia

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Members of the G20 include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India,

Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the

United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.

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Which state government has banned the manufacture, sale and possession of e-cigarettes?

A. Odisha

B. Bihar

C. Andra Pradesh

D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Tamil Nadu government has banned the manufacture, sale (including online sale), distribution,

trade, display, marketing, import and possession of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS),

which are popularly known as e-cigarettes, with an immediate effect in the state. The government

order stated that it is a myth that e-cigarettes are less harmful than beedis and cigarettes. The ban

advisory states that the use of e-cigarettes causes adverse health effects due to second-hand

exposure to metals like nickel and chromium. These poses a risk to non-smokers and bystanders. E-

cigarettes are also dangerous to children and non-smokers.

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Indian women’s hockey team settles for silver

India clinched three medals in sailing on Day 13 of the 18th Asian Games with Varsha Gautham and

Sweta Shervegar winning silver in the 49er FX women’s event, Harshita Tomar claiming bronze in the

Open Laser 4.7 event and Varun Thakkar Ashok and Chengappa Ganapathy Kelapanda settling for

bronze the 49er men’s event.

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ADB has approved $245 million loan for safe, sustainable drinking water service in ___________.

A. Madhya Pradesh

B. Karnataka

C. West Bengal

D. Bihar

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

ADB has approved $245 million loan for safe, sustainable drinking water service in West Bengal.

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Indian economy grew by __________ in the first quarter (April-June) of the current fiscal year.

A. 7.5%s

B. 7.8%

C. 8.0%

D. 8.2%

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Indian economy grew by 8.2% in the first quarter (April-June) of the current fiscal, the highest in over

two years. This announcement was made by Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley. The manufacturing

sector grew by 13.5% which signals very good turnaround in the sector. In a related development

Reserve Bank of India stated Non-food credit growth in the system accelerated to 10.6% for July as

compared to previous year, driven by loans to the services sector growing at the faster clip. Credit to

the services sector grew 23% for the reporting period, up from the year-ago period's 4.9%.

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6th East Asia summit & 15th India-ASEAN Economic Ministers meeting

6th East Asia Summit – Economic Ministers meeting EAS-EMM) & 15th India-ASEAN Economic

Ministers Meeting (AEM) was held in Singapore. Commerce & Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu

participated in both the events representing India.

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What is the theme of National Nutrition Week?

A. Go Further with Food

B. Go with the Food Tech

C. Food for all

D. Nutrition for all

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Theme:- ‘Go Further with Food’

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Which organization has developed the book on "Weather Information Portal for Indian Power

System"?

A. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

B. Power System Operation Corporation limited (POSOCO)

C. National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)

D. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

R K Singh, Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy released a book on

"Weather Information Portal for Indian Power System"s, at Power System Operation Corporation

limited (POSOCO), New Delhi. This book is a reference document developed by POSOCO along with

IMD (India Meteorological Department) to enable better usage of Weather Portal in all areas of

Power Sector. POSOCO manages the Inter-State Transmission of Power to utilities throughout India.

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PM releases book ‘Moving on, Moving Forward – A Year in Office’

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, released the book ‘Moving On, Moving Forward – A Year in

Office’ to mark one year in office of Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. He also presented the first copy

of the book to the Vice President of India. The book was written by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu to

mark his one year in office.

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World coconut day was observed on __________.

A. September 2

B. September 1

C. September 3

D. September 4

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

World coconut day was observed on September 2.

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The Minister for Women & Child Development inaugurated the 'Krishna Kutir' in which of the

following state?

A. Kerala

B. Telangana

C. Andra Pradesh

D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Minister for Women & Child Development, Maneka Gandhi, inaugurated the 'Krishna Kutir' in

Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Krishna Kutir is a special home for 1000 widows set up by the Ministry of

Women & Child Development under Swadhar Greh scheme of the Ministry. The construction of the

home has been funded by Central Government. It will be managed by the Government of Uttar

Pradesh.

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India along with 23 other Nations participates in Tsunami Mock Drill

India along with 23 other nations participated in a major Indian ocean-wide tsunami mock drill which

will involve evacuation of thousands of people from coastal areas in over half a dozen coastal states.

The exercise, known as ‘IOWave18′, is being organised by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic

Commission (IOC) of UNESCO.

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Raja Bhoj International Airport is located in _____________

A. Indore

B. Gwalior

C. Bhopal

D. Jabalpur

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Raja Bhoj Airport is the primary airport serving Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is

located in Gandhi Nagar area which lies 15 km north-west of Bhopal city.

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Which state government will distribute mobile phones to women under the Bhamashah Yojana?

A. Bihar

B. Maharashtra

C. Rajasthan

D. Telangana

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

To boost 'Digital India' campaign, Rajasthan government will soon distribute mobile phones to

women under the Bhamashah Yojana. Focused on women who fall under the Below Poverty Line

(BPL), the scheme aims to transfer financial and non-financial benefits of government schemes in a

transparent manner. The Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje-led government in Rajasthan stated that

they are making efforts to launch new applications so that the poor can receive all benefits by simply

pushing a button on their cell phones.

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Puducherry bags top position in National Clean School Award

Union Territory of Puducherry has bagged top position in National Clean School Award after seven

schools from Puducherry were awarded for cleanliness. As many as 52 schools from across the

country were bestowed with National Clean School Award in recognition of their efforts in carrying

forward Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

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NABARD sanctioned Rs ________ to West Bengal under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund.

A. 386 crore

B. 362 crore

C. 349 crore

D. 335 crore

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

NABARD sanctioned Rs 335 crore to West Bengal under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund.

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Centre has released how much amount for 10 states along the international borders for developing

forward areas as a part of Border Area Development Programme (BADP) for 2018-19?

A. Rs 568.70 crore

B. Rs 399.44 crore

C. Rs 889.78 crore

D. Rs 234.90 crore

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Centre released Rs 399.44 crore for 10 states along the international bordersfor developing forward

areas as a part of Border Area Development Programme (BADP) for 2018-19. This is a part of Rs

1,100 crore released in 2017-18 for development of villages along the international borders in 17

states. Rs 399.44 crore has been released to the following states of: Jammu and Kashmir, Assam,

Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and West

Bengal.

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NASA launches satellite to track Earth’s melting ice

In a bid to understand Earth’s ice sheets, glaciers, sea ice, snow cover and permafrost, NASA

successfully launched its Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite-2, or ICESat-2. The satellite with a

three-year mission was launched with liftoff aboard a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex-2

at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

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What is the theme of International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer?

A. Keep Calm and Carry with: Montreal Protocol

B. Keep Cool and Carry with: Montreal Protocol

C. Keep Calm and Carry on: Montreal Protocol

D. Keep Cool and Carry on: Montreal Protocol

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

International Ozone Day is observed on Sept 16.

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Reliance Infrastructure has sold its Mumbai city power distribution business to Adani Transmission

Limited (ATL) for __________.

A. Rs.18,800 crore

B. Rs.20,800 crore

C. Rs.21,500 crore

D. Rs.22,300 crore

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Reliance Infrastructure has sold its Mumbai city power distribution business to Adani Transmission

Limited (ATL) for Rs.18,800 crore. Reliance Mumbai Metro is a marquee project. This acquisition

makes ATL, the largest deal in the Indian power sector till date. It is presumed that the profitability

of Reliance Infrastructure will not be affected on the whole. Reliance Energy had an EBITDA of

around Rs.1,500 crore, which would reflect in lower EBITDA for Reliance Infrastructure after this

deal.

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India ranks 3rd in family-owned businesses

India rank 3rd globally in terms of number of family-owned companies according to ‘Credit Suisse

Family 1000 in 2018’ report. The rating agency analysed over 1,000 family-owned, publicly-listed

companies, and compared their 10-year performance. India has a total of 111 companies with $839

bn total market capitalisation. India closely follows China (159 companies) and the US (121

companies).

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India was ranked ____________ in terms of number of family-owned business in ‘Credit Suisse

Family 1000 in 2018’ Report.

A. 1st

B. 2nd

C. 3rd

D. 4th

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

India was ranked 3rd in terms of number of family-owned business in ‘Credit Suisse Family 1000 in

2018’ Report.

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Which country is host to the World chef's congress 2018?

A. Brazil

B. Germany

C. China

D. India

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The first edition of the World Heritage Cuisine Summit and food festival will be held at the Qila

Gobindgarh in Amritsar, Punjab from October 12-14. It will be organise by the World Cultural

Culinary Heritage Committee, under the aegis of the World Association of Chefs' Societies (World

Chefs). The summit, hosted by the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, will celebrate

traditional cuisine with live demonstrations, food tasting, presentations, panel discussions, master

classes by chefs from around the world in the holy city. It will focus on inculcating appreciation for

food culture and traditions, good food habits and sustainable practices.

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Kerala Tourism wins two Pacific Asia Travel Association gold awards

Kerala Tourism has won two prestigious gold awards of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for its

innovative marketing campaigns. These awards were won by Kerala Tourism’s Yalla Kerala print

campaign and Live Inspired Posters under PATA’s Travel Advertisement Print and Travel Poster

categories respectively.

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State Bank of India was established on 1st July __________.

A. 1935

B. 1949

C. 1955

D. 1951

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

State Bank of India was established on 01st July 1955.

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Which state police plans to launch first-ever 'dial-FIR' scheme?

A. Bihar

B. Rajasthan

C. Maharashtra

D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh Police to launch first-ever 'dial-FIR' scheme. In this scheme, a common man can

register regular crimes without going to a police station, by dialing the emergency number UP 100

and file an FIR, a call-based FIR. An e-FIR or dial-FIR scheme is the FIR (first information report) that

sets the law into motion and to start investigation. To combat crime, an online dossier of over 1-lakh

small and big criminals in the state has also been prepared. UP is the only second state to prepare

such a localised online criminal database after Punjab.

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India committed to become $5 tn economy by 2025

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said that India is committed to be a five trillion dollar economy by

2025 while addressing at the India-Malta Business Forum in Floriana, Malta.

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Tajinder Mukherjee takes over as CMD of NIC

Tajinder Mukherjee has taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director of National Insurance

Company Limited (NICL). Prior to joining NIC, she was posted as General Manager and Chief

Underwriting Officer of New India Assurance.

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Where is the headquarter of Ola ?

A. Bengaluru

B. Noida

C. Mumbai

D. Pune

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Founded: 3 December 2010, Bengaluru || CEO: Bhavish Aggarwal || Headquarters: Bengaluru

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MPATGM a man-portable anti-tank guided missile successfully tested by this department in

Maharashtra.

A. Indian Armed Forces

B. OFB

C. HAL

D. DRDO

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested a low-weight indigenously

developed man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) at its Ahmednagar range. It was the

second MPATGM test as the DRDO tested the first one on September 15 in Maharashtra. It is

expected to replace Second generation French origin anti-tank guided missile Milan and Soviet semi-

automatic wire-guided missile Konkur.

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What is the full form of CCPWC?

A. Cyber Crime Preventive against Women and Children

B. Cyber Crime Prevention against Woman and Child

C. Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children

D. Cyber Crime Preventive against Woman and Child

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children (CCPWC) portal :- to check objectionable

online content.

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India has launched Green Agriculture project along with which international organisation to bring

transformative change in the farm sector?

A. UNESCO

B. UNODC

C. ILO

D. FAO

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Government of India (GoI) along with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently

launched the Green Agriculture project that seeks to bring transformative change in the farm sector

through conservation of biodiversity and forest landscapes. The $33.5 million project is being funded

by Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by GoI's Agriculture and Environment

ministries, and FAO.It will be implemented in five states viz. Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Odisha,

Rajasthan and Uttarakhand. The aim of the project is to transform agricultural production to

generate global environmental benefits by addressing biodiversity conservation, land degradation,

climate change mitigation and sustainable forest management.

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