– 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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