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Q1. The President of India Ram Nath Kovind has been honored with the Condecoracion which is the highest civilian

award of which country?

Answer: Equatorial Guinea

Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind was conferred with the Condecoracion, the highest honour accorded to a non-

citizen by the government of Equatorial Guinea while his visit there. President Kovind was bestowed with the medal of

the Gran Colar de la Independencia by his counterpart Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, for his contribution to the cause

of development, security and world peace.

Q2. The Government of India has announced to organise Gram Swaraj Abhiyan on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti

which is observed annually on ____________

Answer: April 14

Explanation: The Prime Minister has announced that on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti a Gram Swaraj Abhiyan would

be organised starting from 14th April to 5th May, 2018. This Abhiyan is being undertaken for reaching out to poor

households, spreading awareness about government welfare schemes and other people centric initiatives.

Q3. The Ganga Hariteema Yojana has been launched by which state in a move to enhance green cover across the areas of

the river Ganga and to control the land erosion?

Answer: Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh Government launched the Ganga Hariteema Yojana, also known as Ganga Greenery

scheme, on in the 27 districts of Uttar Pradesh that are located on the bank of river Ganga. The scheme aims to enhance

the green cover in the catchment areas of the river Ganga and to control the land erosion.

Q4. Who has been selected to be conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for 2018?

Answer: Anushka Sharma

Explanation: The Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for 2018 is being awarded to Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma for

her genre-defining successful movies.

Q5. Name the Indian actress who has been named to be honored with Sridevi Award at the Zee Apsara Awards 2018?

Answer: Tamannaah Bhatia

Explanation: Actress Tamannaah Bhatia, who has worked in both the Hindi film industry and southern cinema, will be

felicitated with Sridevi Award at the Zee Apsara Awards. She will be honoured for her contribution to cinema and as a

deserving woman achiever.

Q6. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is going to conduct its biggest combat exercise named Gagan Shakti-2018 along the borders

of which country?

Answer: Pakistan- China

Explanation: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is going to conduct its biggest ever combat exercise along Pakistan and China

borders. The exercise- Gagan Shakti, 2018– will be taking place between April 10 to 23. Depending upon the order of the

Air Force Chief, the Air Force will mobilise its assets in the war scenario within 48 hours of the orders.

Q7. Who has won the Top Model India award 2018?

Answer: Mahir Pandhi

Explanation: Mahir Pandhi, an aspiring model from New Delhi, has won Top Model India , which showcases diverse talent

and breaks stereotypes. The show gave a chance to 12 aspiring models to transform into supermodels.







Q8. Name the player who has become the most successful doubles players in the history of Davis Cup?

Answer: Leander Paes

Explanation: Indian tennis ageless wonder Leander Paes became the most successful doubles player in the history of Davis

Cup as he combined with Rohan Bopanna to not only grab a record 43rd win but also bring the country back in the tie

against China.

Q9. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia?

Answer: Ban Ki-moon

Explanation: Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was elected chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia, which is

currently underway in China s Hainan province. Ban replaced Japan s Yasuo Fukuda.

Q10. Who has won the 2018 Monterrey Open?

Answer: Garbiñe Muguruza

Explanation: Top seed and World No.3 Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain fought her way to her first title of the year at the

Abierto GNP Seguros, with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over No.4 seed Timea Babos of Hungary to win 2018 Monterrey Open.

Q11. Viktor Orban has been re-elected as the Prime Minister of which country for the third straight term?

Answer: Hungary

Explanation: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban won a third straight term in power in elections after his anti-

immigration campaign message secured a strong majority for his party in parliament, granting him two-thirds of seats

based on preliminary results.

Q12. Which Indian bank will invest an amount worth Rs 80 billion in 900 MW Hydropower project of Nepal?

Answer: State Bank of India (SBI)

Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) will be investing a total of Rs 80 billion in the Arun III hydropower project of

Nepal, which has 900 megawatts (MW) electricity production capacities. Along with this, the Punjab National Bank will lend

the loan for the construction of the 268 km long 400 KV transmission line via the Everest Bank which is the joint venture

bank of the PNB.

Q13. Who has been conferred with an Honorary degree at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Dehradun?

Answer: KP Sharma Oli

Explanation: Nepal s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is on a three-day State visit to India, was presented an Honorary

degree at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in the capital city of Uttarakhand Dehradun.

Q14. Who is the winner of the 2018 Bahrain Grand Prix?

Answer: Sebastian Vettel

Explanation: German Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has won the Bahrain Grand Prix, the second race of the 2018 Formula 1

season, for a record of fourth time, two weeks after clinching the Australian GP, strengthening his grip on the top spot in

the driver standings.

Q15. The Reserve Bank of India has switched back to the gross domestic product (GDP) methodology from gross value

added (GVA) methodology to measure the economy. The GVA methodology was adopted by RBI in which year?

Answer: January 2015

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India switched back to the gross domestic product (GDP)-based measure to offer its

growth estimates from the gross value added (GVA) methodology, citing global best practices. The government had started







analysing growth estimates using GVA methodology from January 2015 and had also changed the base year to 2018 from

January.

Q16. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of NASSCOM?

Answer: Rishad Premji

Explanation: Global software major Wipro s Chief Strategy Officer Rishad Premji has been appointed the new Nasscom

Chairman for 2018-19.

Q17. The maiden meeting of the NITI Forum for North East was held in which state?

Answer: Agartala, Tripura

Explanation: The first meeting of the newly constituted NITI Forum for North East was held in Agartala, Tripura. The

meeting was organized by the NITI Aayog, Ministry of DoNER and the North Eastern Council (NEC).

Q18. Name the initiative launched by FSSAI to address Vitamin D deficiency among school children by shifting assembly

hours to noon.

Answer: Project Dhoop

Explanation: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched Project Dhoop , an initiative aimed at

shifting the school assembly time to noon to ensure maximum absorption of Vitamin D in students through natural

sunlight. The project was launched at National Bal Bhavan in New Delhi, and saw participation of around 600 students from

NCERT, NDMC and North MCD Schools.

Q19. The Union government has recently banned imports of which chemical in a bid to curb its misuse in livestock

industry by dairy owners and farmers?

Answer: Oxytocin

Explanation: The Central government has banned the import of Oxytocin and asked the customs department to prevent

any attempt to smuggle it into the country. The move comes after the Prime Minister s Office held a meeting to check the

harmful effects of Oxytocin as cases of its misuse by some dairy owners and farmers to boost milk production and

increase the size of vegetables had come to light.

Q20. India s first Happy Cities Summit 2018 was organised in which state?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Founder of Isha Foundation Sadhguru Jaggi

Vasudev inaugurated a three-day long Happy Cities Summit 2018 at Mangalagiri town in Amaravati, Andhra

Pradesh. Around 1,000 delegates from India and abroad will take part in the Summit. Naidu said that this is first of its kind

program in India.

Q21. The 2018 Asia Cup will be held in which country?

Answer: United Arab Emirates

Explanation: The 2018 Asia Cup, that was earlier scheduled to be held in India, has now been moved out to the United Arab

Emirates. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and the winner of Asia Cup qualifier will compete in the 50-

overs format event.

Q22. Indian Railways first all-electric high speed train of 12,000 horsepower (HP) has been flagged off in which of the

following state by PM Modi?

Answer: Bihar







Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India s first all-electric high-speed locomotive in Bihar. The addition

of all-electric high-speed locomotive in Bihar will be a giant leap in PM Modi s govt initiative Make in India . The electric

locomotive, with a 12,000 horsepower (HP) was will be flagged off from Bihar s Madhepura loco factory. Before the launch

of high speed locomotive train, the most powerful electric engine in India was of 6,000 HP.

Q23. The first edition of the international conference on Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing

and Partnership was organised in which country?

Answer: Kathmandu, Nepal

Explanation: The first international conference on Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing and

Partnership has started in Kathmandu, Nepal. Vice President of Nepal Nanda Bahadur Pun inaugurated the conference.

Q24. The first edition of the India-Nordic Summit will take place in which country on April 17, 2018?

Answer: Stockholm, Sweden

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet leaders of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark & Iceland for the first

India-Nordic Summit in Stockholm on April 17. Modi will be the first Indian PM to visit Stockholm since 1988.

Q25. Name the personality who has been appointed by the UN Body as the Responsible Tourism Ambassador for UN

World Tourism Organization?

Answer: Lionel Messi

Explanation: The UN World Tourism Organization has appointed FC Barcelona s Argentine star Lionel Messi as an

ambassador to promote responsible tourism.

Q26. Andhra Pradesh has become the second state of the country to set up a department dedicated exclusively for

happiness. Which is the first Indian state to do so?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government will soon constitute a Happiness Commission that will take up a series of

programmes to promote happiness in the state. The commission, which will work under the department of planning, will

be headed by chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu.Andhra Pradesh became the second state in the country to introduce an

exclusive ministry for happiness in April 2017. Madhya Pradesh is the first.

Q27. Recently, Google dedicated a special Doodle as a tribute to mark 114th birth anniversary of K.L. Saigal. He was a

renowed__________

Answer: Actor- Singer

Explanation: Google paid tribute to India s first superstar K.L. Saigal with a special Doodle to mark his 114th birth

anniversary. Born on April 11, 1904 in Jammu, Kundanlal Saigal was considered the first superstar of the Hindi film industry.

He sang 200 film and non-film songs that continue to enthrall generations of music lovers even today.

Q28. Who has been appointed as the new President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?

Answer: Rakesh Bharti Mittal

Explanation: Industry chamber Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has appointed Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman,

Bharti Enterprises as its new President.

Q29. Which state government has launched Water ATM Policy in the state to provide clean drinking water to people in

urban areas?

Answer: Haryana







Explanation: The Haryana government has come up with Water ATM Policy to provide clean drinking water to people at

public places in cities. Residents of cities in Haryana can now look forward to having a water ATM every 400 metres.

Q30. Name the financial institution which has approved loan worth USD 140 million to improve the rural road

connectivity in Madhya Pradesh for better livelihoods, education and mobility within the state?

Answer: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Explanation: USD 140 million loan was approved by the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

(AIIB) through which approximately 1.5 million rural residents in Madhya Pradesh will directly benefit from improved

livelihoods, education and mobility. The project, co-financed with the World Bank, aims to improve the rural road

connectivity and management for residents of about 5,640 villages who use the rural roads for daily activities.

Q31. How much amount of fund has been released by the Government under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural

Employment Guarantee Scheme for FY19?

Answer: Rs. 23,147 crore

Explanation: In the 2nd week of the current Financial Year, Ministry of Rural Development has already released Rs. 23,147

crore to various States/UTs under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. The funds, besides

clearing all wage and payment liabilities of previous year, will also ensure smooth implementation of the scheme in the

coming months of FY 2018-19.

Q32. According to the 2018 Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report by ADB Bank, Indian economy is estimated to grow

by __________ percent in 2018-19.

Answer: 7.3%

Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) noted that the Indian economy is set to expand by 7.3% in fiscal year (FY)

2018 and 7.6% in the next fiscal, aided by various growth-oriented policy measures. The Bank, in its Asian Development

Outlook (ADO) 2018 report, noted that the dip in growth to 6.6 percent in FY2017 was driven in part by lingering effects of

demonetisation, which impacted the informal sector in the first half of the fiscal.

Q33. The 16th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting was held in which of the following cities?

Answer: New Delhi

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 16th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting in New

Delhi. It is the largest gathering of Ministers from energy consuming, producing and transit countries which is hosted by

India and co-hosted by China and Korea.

Q34. Which mobile web browsers has launched India s first women only mobile news channel for increased women

welfare and awareness?

Answer: UC Browser

Explanation: UC Browser has launched India s first women-only news channel where they aim to show women related

content, based on relationships, education, health, fashion and lifestyle. UC Browser has also kicked off a campaign to

select 20 Sheros or real-life female heroes of India with an aim to publish their inspirational stories on its platform.

Q35. Name the Indian state which is soon to have the world s largest solar park of 5000 MW capacity

Answer: Gujarat

Explanation: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani approved setting up a 5,000 MW capacity solar park at the Dholera Special







Investment Region (SIR), which would be the largest such entity in the world after its completion. The proposed solar

power generation project would be set up in 11,000 hectares of land with an investment of Rs 25,000 crore.

Q36. The HRD Ministry has formed a committee to suggest measures of reducing the fear of mathematics amongst the

students. Who will head the panel?

Answer: Shri Bhupendrasinh Chudasama

Explanation: Human Resource Development Ministry constituted the committee under the Chairmanship of Gujarat

Education Minister Shri Bhupendrasinh Chudasama to suggest the ways to make the maths subject easy. This decision was

taken on the basis of National Assessment Survey to eliminate the fear of maths among the students. Also, eminent

educationists and senior officials will be the part of this committee.

Q37. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed an agreement with the Ministry of External Affairs to

develop Kalaymyo Airport into green airport as a part of its initiative to develop airports abroad. The airport is located in

which country?

Answer: Myanmar

Explanation: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed an agreement with the Ministry of External Affairs, for

preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) in the first phase for development of the Kalay Airport as a green airport in

Myanmar.

Q38. Which country has decided to do away with the reservation system in the government jobs after furious protest by

thousands of students?

Answer: Bangladesh

Explanation: Bangladesh Prime Minister Minister Sheikh Hasina announced she will be abolishing the quota system for

government jobs. The decision is being viewed as a victory for tens of thousands of students and job-seekers who came out

in protest against the reservation policy for special groups.

Q39. The tenth edition of a biennial exhibition of weapons and military hardware named DefExpo India – 2018 has been

orgainzed in which state?

Answer: Tamil Nadu

Explanation: The tenth edition of a biennial exhibition of weapons and military hardware – DefExpo India- 2018 has begun

at Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu.

Q40. The National Highways Authority of India has recently signed its first international project to upgrade the Yagyi –

Kalewa section of highway which is a trilateral highway connecting India with which countries?

Answer: Myanmar and Thailand

Explanation: To provide seamless vehicular movement for enhancing trade, business, health, education and tourism

between Indian, Myanmar and Thailand, the National Highways Authority of India has signed an agreement for upgradation

of Yagyi – Kalewa section of highway (Milepost 40/0 to Milepost 115/5) in Myanmar to two lane with earthen shoulder.

Q41. Which navigation satellite has been successfully launched by ISRO recently to replace the faulty IRNSS-1A satellite?

Answer: IRNSS-1I

Explanation: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite

System-1I or IRNSS-1I from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on Sriharikota Island. The IRNSS-1I will replace the IRNSS-1A which







was rendered ineffective as the onboard atomic clocks had failed. The satellite is part of the constellation of seven NavIC

navigation satellite.

Q42. Name the cricketer who has been crowned as 2018 Wisden s leading male cricketers of the year in the world?

Answer: Virat Kohli

Explanation: Both Indian captains of men and women s cricket team, Virat Kohli and Mithali Raj were named among

Wisden s leading cricketers of the year. Kohli was named leading male cricketer for the second successive year. Mithali Raj,

who led India to the final of Women s World Cup and emerged as the all-time leading run-scorer in women s ODI, was

named standout female cricketer of the year.

Q43. What is the rank of India in the 2018 Index of Economic Freedom released by The Heritage Foundation, a top

American think-tank?

Answer: 130

Explanation: India has jumped 13 places in the last one year to be earn 130th spot in the latest annual Index of Economic

Freedom released by a top American think-tank. In 2017, India with a score of 52.6 points was ranked at 143 among 180

countries, two spots below neighbour Pakistan, according to the Index of Economic Freedom.

Q44. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Banks Board Bureau (BBB)?

Answer: Bhanu Pratap Sharma

Explanation: The government appointed former DoPT Secretary Bhanu Pratap Sharma as Chairman of the Banks Board

Bureau (BBB). He replaces Vinod Rai, who was appointed as the first chairnman of BBB for a two year term.

Q45. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley took oath on April 15 for his new six years term in the Rajya Sabha. He has been

elected from_________?

Answer: Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha in March, took oath for his new

term on April 15, 2018. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh.

Q46. The 969- MW Neelum Jehlum Hydropower Project has been inaugurated in which of the following countries?

Answer: Pakistan

Explanation: Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has inaugurated the first unit of a key hydropower mega

project built with the financial and technical support of China in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The 969- MW Neelum Jehlum

Hydropower Project near Muzaffarabad was announced more than 12 years ago.

Q47. The Finance Act, 2018 has amended which of the following section of Income Tax Act, 1961 making certificate of

incorporation (COI) issued by the Corporate Affairs Ministry sufficient proof of PAN or TAN for corporates?

Answer: Section 139A

Explanation: The Income Tax department on Saturday said the certificate of incorporation (COI) issued by the Corporate

Affairs Ministry would be considered sufficient proof of PAN or TAN for corporates. The Finance Act, 2018 amended section

139A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and removed the requirement of issuing PAN in the form of a laminated card.

Q48. O Connell Tower has been recently re-opened for general public after 47 years. The tower is located in ______?

Answer: Ireland

Explanation: O Connell Tower of Ireland has reopened to the public here after 47 years following a bomb attack. It is the

tallest tower of Ireland.







Q49. Which institution will financially assist the government of Himachal Pradesh to develop the Suketi Fossil Park in an

effort to enhance tourism in the state?

Answer: Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Explanation: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced that the Suketi Fossil Park in Sirmaur district will

be developed through Asian Development Bank (ADB) assistance. The government is also open to private investment for

the development of the part located near Nahan town.

Q50. Who has won the gold medal in men s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at Commonwealth Games 2018?

Answer: Anish Bhanwala

Explanation: Karnal s 15 years old Anish Bhanwala created history by becoming the youngest ever gold medallist for India

by winning the top prize in the men s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event on Day 9 of Commonwealth Games 2018 at the Belmont

Shooting Centre in Gold Coast, Australia.

Q51. Name the scheme launched by the government of Delhi to improve learning levels of children from classes 3 to 9.

Answer: Mission Buniyaad

Explanation: The Delhi government launched the Mission Buniyaad scheme to improve learning levels of children from

classes 3 to 9. Primary education falls within the ambit of the Municipal Corporations of Delhi (MCDs) while the Delhi

government is supposed to offer education from classes 6 to 12.Under the programme which will run from April to June for

class 3 to 5 in MCD schools and class 6 to 9 in government schools, children will undergo a reading level assessment based

on which they will be enrolled in specialised classes.

Q52. What is the estimated range of GDP growth of India as predicted by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the

financial year FY19?

Answer: 7.3-7.7 percent

Explanation: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said it expects India s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 7.3-

7.7 per cent during the 2018-19 financial year.

Q53. Which has won the best feature film award at the 65th National Film Awards?

Answer: Village Rockstars

Q54. How many agreements have been signed between India and Zambia during President Kovind s visit to Zambia?

Answer: Four

Explanation: India and Zambia signed four agreements during President Ram Nath Kovind s visit to Lusaka. The two sides

signed four agreements – on double taxation avoidance; on judicial cooperation; on mutual visa waivers for officials and

diplomats, and on the Entrepreneurship Development Institute that India will build in Zambia.

Q55. Which state government has made Aadhaar mandatory to avail any state run free nutrition scheme to bring

transparency in the initiative?

Answer: Maharashtra

Explanation: Maharashtra government has made Aadhaar cards mandatory to avail any state-run free nutrition scheme in a

bid to bring in transparency and enable beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and seamless

manner.

Q56. Which player has won the gold in women s singles Table Tennis event at the Commonwealth Games 2018?

Answer: Manika Batra







Explanation: Manika Batra won a first ever women s singles Table Tennis gold for India at the Commonwealth Games,

blanking Yu Mengyu of Singapore 4-0 in the final on Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2018 in Gold Coast.

Q57. The 2018 India Mobile Congress will be held in which city?

Answer: New Delhi

Explanation: India Mobile Congress will be held from 25th to 27th October 2018, at Aerocity, New Delhi. Theme: NEW

DIGITAL HORIZONS: Connect. Create. Innovate.

Q58. Name the player to clinch the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2018 in Women s 50m Rifle 3 Positions

event.

Answer: Tejaswini Sawant

Explanation: Tejaswini Sawant clinched her maiden gold medal at Commonwealth Games 2018 as she broke the

Commonwealth Games record in Women s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event with a best score of 457.9 in Gold Coast.

Q59. The Government of India has launched e-FRRO scheme to provide hassle-free travel for foreigners visiting India.

What does FRRO stands for?

Answer: Foreigners Regional Registration Office

Explanation: The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh launched the web-based application e-FRRO (e-Foreigners

Regional Registration Office). e-FRRO scheme is aimed at building a centralized, transparent online platform for the

foreigners to avail visa related services and to provide Faceless, Cashless and Paperless services to the foreigners with user

friendly experience.In the new system, foreigners would be able to get as many as 27 Visa and Immigration related services

in India.

Q60. Who has been appointed to head the 13-member task force formed by the government to prepare a road map for

the implementation of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology?

Answer: Jayant Sinha

Explanation: The Government has decided to constitute a Task Force under the chairmanship of Shri Jayant Sinha, Minister

of State for Civil Aviation for fast-tracking the roll-out of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology. The Task Force will

develop a roadmap with implementable recommendations for Central as well as State Governments, Industry and Research

Institutions.

Q61. The Indian Army has signed an MoU with which bank on the Defence Salary Package?

Answer: Axis Bank

Explanation: A Memorandum of Undertaking (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and Axis Bank on the Defence

Salary Package on 13 Apr 2018. Under the current MoU, the Army personnel will get free personal accident death cover

and free permanent total disability cover of Rs 30 lakh and free educational cover of up to Rs 2 Lakh for children between

the age of 12 and 20 years. Recently, Indian Army has also signed a MoU with HDFC bank.

Q62. Name the Indian wrestlers who has clinched a gold medal in 65 kg freestyle category at the 21st Commonwealth

Games?

Answer: Bajrang Kumar Punia

Explanation: For the second consecutive day of wrestling at Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2018, four wrestlers took the

mat and all four returned with medals with Bajrang Kumar winning the gold medal in the 65kg freestyle category. Finishing







with a silver medals were Pooja Dhanda (57kg) and Mausam Khatri (97kg), while Divya Kakran (68kg) settled for a bronze

medal.

Q63. Which state government has recently launched an institution named QUEST for tribal development?

Answer: Maharashtra

Explanation: The Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has set up an institution named

QUEST in Mumbai to evaluate and quantify special development budget allocations and their impact on tribal

development. The objective behind the initiative is to bring greater accountability in spending and management of

dedicated funds allocated for tribal welfare in the state. Known as Quality Evaluation for Sustainable Transformation

(QUEST) centre, the state has taken the first initiative in the country to ensure every rupee awarded is not only accounted

for but the development in lives of tribal people through the projects undertaken is also quantified.

Q64. Name the nation-wide initiative launched by the Government of India from April 14 to May 5 in order to educate

the BPL families.

Answer: Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan

Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched in the state of Telangana by Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan

on the ocassion of BR Ambedkar s anniversary on April 14. In order to educate the BPL families, Government is organizing

Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan from 14th April – 5th May across the country showcasing 7 schemes of the central government.

Q65. The government of India has recently inaugurated the Assembly & Distribution Centre for Solar Study Lamps in

which of the following states?

Answer: Bihar

Explanation: Shri R K Singh, Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, on the

occasion of 127th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar launched a number of initiatives in Bihar. He

inaugurated Assembly & Distribution Centre for Solar Study Lamps at Mahuli village in Arrah. In this centre, local women

Self Help Group (SHG) will assemble Solar Study Lamps and distribute them to underprivileged students who do not have

access to electricity.

Q66. The 7th edition of Home Expo India 2018 will be inaugurated in which of the following cities?

Answer: Greater Noida

Explanation: Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani will inaugurate the seventh edition of Home Expo India 2018 at India

Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida on 16 April 2018. Minister of State for Textiles Ajay Tamta will be the guest of honour

at the event.

Q67. Which day was announced by the government to be observed as Ujjwala Diwas?

Answer: April 20

Explanation: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has decided to celebrate April 20, 2018 as the Ujjwala

Diwas, as a part of the as a part of the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan . Around 15000 LPG Panchayats will be organized across the

country to promote learning through peer group interaction – Kuch seekhein, Kuch Sikhayein , on Ujjwala Divas under the

aegis of Gram Swaraj Abhiyan.

Q68. How many MoUs have been signed between India and Russia during the 3rd India-Russia Military Industrial

Conference held on the side-lines of DefExpo 2018?

Answer: Seven







Explanation: The third India-Russia Military Industrial Conference was held on the side-lines of DefExpo 2018 at

Thiruvidanthai, Kancheepuram district on the East Coast Road near Chennai. Seven MoUs were signed between Indian and

Russian companies for indigenous manufacturing of spare parts, wrapping up the deliberations on the aftersales services

and spare parts availability for defence equipment that India bought from Russia.

Q69. The government has recently laid the foundation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing plant in which

of the following districts of Bihar?

Answer: Gaya district

Explanation: Shri R K Singh, Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India laid the

foundation (remotely) for a solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing plant in Sherghati block of Gaya district. This

plant will be first of its kind in the State, and will be entirely owned and operated by local women Self Help Group

Federations.

Q70. In which of the following states, PM Modi has inaugurated the first health centre under Ayushman Bharat Scheme?

Answer: Chhattisgarh

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first health centre under Ayushman Bharat Scheme

in Chhattisgarh s Bijapur on April 14. He also inaugurated the first phase of the Bastar Internet scheme under which a

40,000-km-long network of fibre optics cable would be spread across the seven districts of the tribal region. The districts

are Bijapur, Narayanpur, Bastar, Kanker, Kondagaon, Sukma and Dantewada.







Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs

Q1. Davis Cup is associated with which sports? Answer: Tennis

Q2. What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea? Answer: Malabo

Extra Info: Currency – Central African CFA franc President – Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

Q3. The Everest Bank in Nepal is a joint venture with which Indian Bank? Answer: Punjab National Bank

Extra Info: Everest Bank Limited is the Commercial Bank of Nepal, which is joint venture of Punjab National Bank, India. Punjab National Bank holds 20% equity shares of Bank. This is first Nepalease Bank which has Representative Office in India.

Q4. Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel hails from which country? Answer: Germany

Q5. Professional tennis player Garbine Muguruza belong to which country?

Answer: Spain

Q6. What is the currency of Hungary?

Answer: Forint Extra Info: Capital – Budapest

Q7. Where is the headquarter of Boao Forum for Asia located?

Answer: Beijing, China

Extra Info: The Boao Forum for Asia is a non-profit organisation that hosts high-level forums for leaders from government, business and academia in Asia and other continents.

Q8. Who is the Chairman of FSSAI?

Answer: Ashish Bahuguna

Extra Info: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Ashish Bahuguna (Chairman), Pawan Kumar Agarwal (Chief Executive)

Q9. NASSCOM is a nonprofit organisation established in which year?

Answer: 1988

Extra Info: The National Association of Software and Services Companies is a trade association of Indian Information Technology and Business Process Outsourcing industry. Established in 1988, NASSCOM is a non-profit organisation. Chairman – Raman Roy & Vice Chairman – Rishad Premji.

Q10. Asia Cup is associated with which sports?

Answer: Cricket Extra Info: The ACC Asia Cup is a men’s One Day International & Twenty20 International cricket tournament. It was established in 1983







Q11. The headquarter of the UN World Tourism Organization is in________

Answer: Madrid, Spain

Extra Info: Formed – 1975

Head – Zurab Pololikashvili

Q12. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) was founded in which year?

Answer: 1895

Extra Info: CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization. Founded in 1895, it has over 8,300 members, from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 200,000 enterprises from around 250 national and regional sectoral industry bodies.

Q13. How many nations is part of the Nordic countries?

Answer: 8

Extra Info: The Nordic countries are a geographical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic that includes 5 states and 3 territories namely Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, including Greenland and Faroe Islands and the Åland Islands.

Q14. Which among the following is not the function of NABARD?

A) Provide investment and production credit for promoting the various developmental activities in rural areas

B) Regulates the cooperative banks and the RRB’s

C) NABARD refinances the financial institutions which finances the rural sector

D) Formulate schemes for mobilisation of resources and extension of credit for housing, especially catering to the

needs of economically weaker sections of society

Answer: D

Explanation: Option D is the function of National Housing Bank.

Q15. Who is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the IDBI Bank?

Answer: Mahesh Kumar Jain

Extra Info: IDBI Bank was established in 1964 by an Act of Parliament to provide credit and other financial facilities for the development of the fledgling Indian industry. Headquarter is in Mumbai.

Q16. Which among the following countries are not the members of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?

A) Japan

B) Bangladesh

C) Singapore

D) Sri Lanka

Answer: A- Japan

Extra Info: On 24 October 2014, twenty-one countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the AIIB in Beijing, China: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. The Major economies that are not members include Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, and the United States.

Q17. The Asian Development Bank was established in which year?

Answer: 1966

Extra Info: The Asian Development Bank is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is headquartered in the Ortigas Center located in the city of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. President – Takehiko Nakao







Q18. The Banks Board Bureau (BBB) was set up upon the recommendation of ______________

Answer: PJ Nayak Committee

Extra Info: The Bureau has been set up by the government following the recommendation of the Reserve Bank of India-appointed PJ Nayak Committee to review governance of boards of banks in India. It is housed in RBI’s Central Office in Mumbai.

Q19. The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) is an autonomous regional satellite navigation system

consisting of a constellation of _____ satellites

Answer: 7

Extra Info: The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) with an operational name of NAVIC is an autonomous regional satellite navigation system, that provides accurate real-time positioning and timing services. It covers India and a region extending 1,500 km (930 mi) around it, with plans for further extension. The system at-present consist of a constellation of 7 satellites, with two additional satellites on ground as stand-by.

Q20. Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, the government aims to open 1.5 lakh health and wellness centres by

which year?

Answer: 2022

Extra Info: Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, the government aims to open 1.5 lakh health and wellness centres by 2022, which would be equipped to treat a host of diseases, including blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer.

Q21. Who is the Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy?

Answer: R.K. Singh

Q22. 14 April 2018 marked the ______________ birth anniversary of Bhim Rao Ambedkar

Answer: 127

Extra Info: On Saturday, April 14, 2018, India celebrated the 127th birth anniversary of Bhim Rao Ambedkar who was born in 1891.

Q23. The planned completion date for the government’s Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana –“Saubhagya” is ____________

Answer: December, 2018

Extra Info: The Saubhagya Scheme is an Indian government project to provide electricity to all households. Every household in country will get electricity connection by December, 2018 under ‘Saubhagya’.

Q24. The Defence Expo 2018 was held in which city?

Answer: Chennai Extra Info: The Defexpo India 2018 – an international land, naval and internal homeland security systems exhibition was held in Chennai from April 11 to 14.







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