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Q1. Which cricket team won the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy tournaments?

Answer: Vidarbha

Explanation: Vidarbha have created history by winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time with a thumping nine-

wicket win over Delhi at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Q2. In line with United States, which country has also filed a notice to withdraw its membership from the

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?

Answer: Israel

Explanation: Israel has filed notice to withdraw from the UNESCO alongside the United States. Israel has blasted

UNESCO in recent years over the organisation s criticism of Israel s occupation of East Jerusalem and its decision

to grant full membership to Palestine in 2011. Israel was the member of UNESCO since 1949. Both Israel and the

US have filed its own withdrawal notice in October 2017.

Q3. Name the player to win the Men’s 10m Air Pistol Gold at the 61st National Shooting Championship (NSCC)?

Answer: Shahzar Rizvi

Explanation: Shooter Shahzar Rizvi won the Men s 10m Air Pistol Gold at the 61st National Shooting Championship

(NSCC), at the Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi.

Q4. The state government of Andhra Pradesh has declared which year as Telugu Promotion Year for the

development of the language?

Answer: 2018

Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu declared 2018 as Telugu promotion year. We

can preserve our culture and tradition through language only. We have to prevent the deterioration of Telugu

language. I declare this year as Telugu language development year , Naidu said.

Q5. Who has been named to be the next Foreign Secretary of India to succeed S. Jaishankar who retires on 28

January?

Answer: Vijay Keshav Gokhale

Explanation: The government announced the appointment of Vijay Keshav Gokhale, former ambassador in Beijing,

as the new Foreign Secretary to replace S. Jaishankar who retires on January 28. He will take over from Jaishankar

who was appointed Foreign Secretary on January 29, 2015, for two years and given a one-year extension in

January last year.

Q6. Who has recently been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Mali?

Answer: Ibrahim Boubacar Keita

Explanation: Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita appointed Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga – a former defence and

foreign minister and intelligence chief – as the new prime minister.

Q7. Recently the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Bill, 2017 was passed in

the Parliament with the approval of Rajya Sabha. This Bill seeks to amend

Answer: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act, 1981

Explanation: Parliament has passed the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Bill,

2017 with the Rajya Sabha approving it. The Bill seeks to amend the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural

Development Act, 1981.

Q8. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Bill, 2017 is aimed to increase

the authorised capital of NABARD from present Rs 5,000 crore to Rs ______ crore

Answer: Rs 30,000 crore







Explanation: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Bill, 2017 allows the central

government to increase the authorised capital of the Bank from 5 thousand crore rupees to 30 thousand crore

rupees

Q9. In an effort to encourage more people towards cashless transaction, Indian Government has waived off any

transaction charges for payments made by digital means up to Rs ______ with effect from January 1, 2018

Answer: Rs 2,000

Explanation: Customers will not have to pay any transaction charges for payments through debit card, BHIM app

and other payment made for up to Rs 2,000 from January 1, 2018. The merchant discount rate (MDR) will be

borne by the government for two years with effect from January 1, 2018 by reimbursing the same to banks.

Q10. The world’s largest refinery off the gas cracker (ROGC) complex has recently been commissioned by

the Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in which state?

Answer: Jamnagar, Gujarat

Explanation: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has successfully commissioned its refinery off-gas cracker (ROGC)

complex of 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) capacity along with downstream plants and utilities in Jamnagar,

Gujarat. The company said that it is the world s first ROGC.

Q11. Who has been ranked as India’s highest- ranked tennis player in the latest International Table Tennis

Federation (ITTF) rankings for men?

Answer: G Sathiyan

Explanation: G Sathiyan has surpassed the legendary Sharath Kamal to become India s highest- ranked player in

the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings, which also have an unprecedented nine players in the

top-100.

Q12. Name the web portal launched by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi,

for the benefit of women

Answer: NARI

Explanation: Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi launched a web portal, NARI,

which will provide information on all government schemes for women. Users can log on to www.nari.nic.in to

access information on different programmes offered by various state governments as well as the Centre. The NARI

portal carries details on 350 different schemes for women and will be updated from time to time.

Q13. Name the bank which has partnered with the state government of Rajasthan to promote and nurture

startups in the state

Answer: HDFC Bank

Explanation: HDFC Bank has announced a partnership with Rajasthan Government to promote and nurture

startups in the state. Under this partnership, HDFC Bank will team up with the state government to provide end-

to-end solutions like current accounts, credit cards and other solutions to startups under its SmartUp programme.

Q14. The eminent Urdu poet, ________, well known to translate Bhagavad Gita from Hindi to Urdu passed away

recently

Answer: Anwar Jalalpuri

Explanation: Eminent Urdu poet Anwar Jalalpuri, also known for his translation of the Bhagavad Gita from Hindi to

Urdu, has passed away.

Q15. The surface-to-surface Harba Naval Cruise Missile was successfully test fired by which country on January

3, 2018 to demonstrate its high tech weaponry?





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Answer: Pakistan

Explanation: The Pakistan Navy demonstrated its ability to respond to any aggression by conducting a test fire of a

cruise missile – Harba Naval Cruise Missile, which is a surface-to-surface anti-ship missile, from its newly

commissioned Fast Attack Craft (Missile), PNS Himmat, off Karachi in the North Arabian Sea.

Q16. What is the expected growth rate of India’s GDP for the year 2018-19 according to the latest HSBC report?

Answer: 7.0 Percent

Explanation: According to an HSBC report, India s GDP growth rate is expected to accelerate to 7.0 per cent in

2018-19 from 6.5 per cent in this fiscal and improve further to 7.6 per cent by 2019-20 as key sectors would revive

from disruptions related to the implementation of GST and demonetisation.

Q17. Which Payments Bank has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) for the

training of employees of the bank in the area of payment banking?

Answer: India Post Payments Bank

Explanation: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and India Post Payments Bank signed an agreement for

the training of employees of the latter in the area of payment banking.

Q18. The Asia’s longest bi-directional Zojila Pass Tunnel has been approved for construction in which state of

India by the Union Cabinet?

Answer: Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation: Cleared the Rs 6,808.69 crore strategic Zojila Tunnel project to provide all-weather connectivity

to Kargil and Leh in Jammu and Kashmir which remain cut off from the rest of the country during the winter

season.

Q19. The central bank of which country has recently approved to replace US Dollar with Yuan for bilateral trade

with China?

Answer: Pakistan

Explanation: The central bank of Pakistan gave its green signal to using the Chinese currency, Yuan, for bilateral

trade with China. The decision came just a day after US President Donald Trump vowed to stop all aid to

Islamabad. Adoption of the Yuan would mean that Pakistan and China would be able to replace the US dollar for

transactions in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.

Q20. The actor-director Ananta Ojha died recently. He was veteran actor of which language?

Answer: Odia

Explanation: Noted Odia playwright, jatra actor and director Ananta Ojha has passed away following a prolonged

illness.

Q21. Who has recently been appointed as a Government interlocutor to hold talks with the United Liberation

Front of Assam (ULFA)?

Answer: AB Mathur

Explanation: The Central Government has appointed AB Mathur as the interlocutor on their behalf to hold talks

with the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA). A 1975-batch IPS officer, Mathur served as the former Special

Secretary of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).

Q22. Who has been sworn in as the Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) by the Union Government?

Answer: Rajinder Khanna

Explanation: The Central Government has appointed former RAW Chief Rajinder Khanna as the Deputy National

Security Adviser (NSA). He will assist the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who is also a former RAW chief.







Q23. The State Bank of India in collaboration with which Bank has jointly signed an Mou with NGOs of West

Bengal for financing Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) of the state?

Answer: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Explanation: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) and State Bank of India

(SBI) jointly signed an MoU with non-government organisations (NGOs) from West Bengal for financing of 2,500

Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), or informal credit group of farmers.

Q24. Which country has become the first in the world to enforce a law legalizing equal pay?

Answer: Iceland

Explanation: A new law making it illegal to pay men more than women has taken effect in Iceland. The legislation

makes Iceland the first country in the world to legalise equal pay between men and women. Under the new rules,

companies and government agencies employing at least 25 people will have to obtain government certification of

their equal-pay policies. Those that fail to prove pay parity will face fines.

Q25. How much loan amount has been sanctioned by NABARD to Odisha under the Rural Infrastructure

Development Fund (RIDF) for irrigation and rural bridge projects of the states?

Answer: Rs 372.51 crore

Explanation: The NABARD has sanctioned Rs 372.51 crore loan assistance under the Rural Infrastructure

Development Fund (RIDF) to Odisha towards irrigation and rural bridge projects for the last quarter of this fiscal.

Q26. Name the renowned vocalist and the daughter of legendary classical singer M S Subbulakshmi, who passed

away recently

Answer: Radha Vishwanathan

Explanation: Carnatic vocalist Radha Vishwanathan (83), daughter of M.S. Subbulakshmi, who accompanied the

legendary queen of music for nearly 5 decades on stage has passed away.

Q27. Recently the Union Health Ministry has launched India’s first digital Online Oncology Tutorial Series for the

doctors. Oncology deals with the branch of medicine for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of _____

Answer: Cancer

Explanation: The Union Health Ministry launched the nation s first digital Online Oncology Tutorial Series, which

aims to train doctors across the country in early detection, prevention, palliation, rehabilitation and treatment of

various cancers

Q28. Who has been named as the best Central Bank Governor of the Year 2018 for Asia-Pacific by UK based

magazine, The Banker?

Answer: Ravi Menon

Explanation: Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has been named

the best central bank governor in Asia-Pacific for 2018 by UK-based magazine The Banker. The annual award by

The Banker, is based on a selection process involving a survey of bankers and economists.

Q29. Which state has signed the Host City Contract with the Indian Olympics Association (IOA) to host the

39th National Games 2022?

Answer: Meghalaya

Explanation: Meghalaya signed the Host City Contract with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for hosting the

39th National Games in 2022. The tripartite contract was signed between the IOA, the Meghalaya State Olympic

Association and the state government.







Q30. Recently the HRD Ministry released the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) for the year 2016-17.

According to the survey, the number of students enrolling for higher education in India saw ____ percent

increase in 2016-17

Answer: 0.7 percent

Explanation: Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar released the All India Survey on

Higher Education (AISHE) for the year 2016-17 in New Delhi. According to this survey, the number of students

enrolling for higher education in India saw a marginal 0.7 per cent increase in 2016-17. It further said the gross

enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education had gone up 25.2 per cent in 2016-17 from 24.5 per cent in 2015-16.

Q31. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently unveiled new Rs 10 denomination banknote under the

Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series. The new note has the motif of______

Answer: Sun Temple, Konark

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday unveiled banknotes of Rs 10 denomination under the

Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series. The new 63 mm x 123 mm notes are embossed with the signature of RBI Governor

Dr Urjit Patel and have the motif of the Sun Temple, Konark on the reverse, depicting the country s cultural

heritage.

Q32. What is the theme of the official emblem of West Bengal newly launched by state Chief Minister Mamata

Banerjee?

Answer: Biswa Bangla

Explanation: The West Bengal government launched its official emblem, conceptualised and designed by Chief

Minister Mamata Banerjee. The state emblem – the Biswa Bangla logo with Ashoka Pillar of the national

emblem – would be used in all the official works and documents of the Bengal government from now on.

Q33. Which platform has been launched by the Government of India for citizen-government interface to

seek views and suggestions of people on ease of living?

Answer: MyGov

Explanation: Government has sought views and suggestions of people from all walks of life to move ahead on the

idea. The government has launched MyGov platform where it invites citizens, members of civil society, journalists,

students, teachers, police officers, government employees, Parliamentarians, academics experts, bureaucrats,

social media influencers, think tanks and all other interested people to give their considered view on the subject.

Q34. In an effort to promote cruise tourism in India, Government has exempted cruise tourists with e-visas from

the requirement of biometric enrollment for a period of three years ending _______

Answer: December 31, 2020

Explanation: To make India attractive to cruise passengers and to promote cruise tourism, the Central Government

has exempted cruise tourists arriving with e-visas from the requirement of biometric enrolment for a period of

three years till December 31, 2020.

Q35. India has excluded which country from the list of SAARC member nations with which it will establish a

National Knowledge Network (NKN) initiative for sharing scientific database for research and education?

Answer: Pakistan

Explanation: India has excluded Pakistan from the list of SAARC member countries with which it will be connecting

its state-of-the-art National Knowledge Network (NKN) for sharing scientific databases and remote access to

advanced research facilities.

Q36. Which Coast Guard Ship has been commissioned by the Indian Coast Guard at Porbandar on January 5,

2018 to strengthen coastal security?







Answer: C-161

Explanation: Indian Coast Guard Ship C-161 was commissioned at Porbandar in Gujarat. The induction is a part of

ongoing efforts by the Coast Guard to strengthen coastal security. It will strengthen the security umbrella of west

coast and also help augment patrolling to prevent illicit activities such as infiltration, smuggling and illegal fishing.

Q37. Vladimir Yankilevsky of Russia who passed away recently was a well known ______

Answer: Painter

Explanation: Popular Russian painter Vladimir Yankilevsky has passed away. The Russian artist s works are

displayed at around 35 museums and galleries across the world.

Q38. What is the colour of the new Rs 10 denomination banknote released by the Reserve Bank of India?

Answer: Chocolate Brown

Explanation: The base colour of the new banknote of Rs 10 is chocolate brown, it comes with other designs,

geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both at the obverse and reverse.The obverse side of

the note contains a see-through register with denominational numeral 10 and the same in Devnagari script.It

contains a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the centre, with the micro letters RBI , INDIA (in both English and

Hindi) and 10 . There is also a windowed demetalised security thread with inscriptions Bharat (in Hindi) and RBI.

Q39. India’s first National Park for differently abled people has been inaugurated in which state?

Answer: Telangana

Explanation: Telangana government has inaugurated country s first National Park for people with special needs in

Hyderabad. The park has speech therapist, physiotherapist, vocational training instructors for the differently-abled

children. The park will benefit those differently-abled children, who want to move forward and thrive in life

Q40. Name the state that has become the first Indian state to launch high-risk pregnancy portal?

Answer: Haryana

Explanation: Haryana has achieved the distinction of becoming the first state in the country to launch high-risk

pregnancy portal. This portal not only helps in early identification of high-risk pregnant cases up to the grassroots

but also ensures their timely referral to the civil hospitals for further management and delivery by specialists.

Q41. What is the theme of the 26th New Delhi World Book Fair being organised at Pragati Maidan?

Answer: Environment and Climate Change

Explanation: With Environment and Climate Change as its main theme, the 26th edition of the annual book fair,

will be held in Delhi at Pragati Maidan from January 6. Organised by National Book Trust, in association with ITPO,

the events Theme Pavillion will have an international rights exhibition of nearly 500 titles published in English,

Hindi, and other Indian languages.

Q42. Name the bank which has partnered with the fintech startup Nearby Technologies to provide Aadhaar-

enabled cardless and pinless ATM service, PayNEARBY to customers

Answer: Yes Bank

Explanation: Fintech startup Nearby Technologies has tied up with Yes Bank to provide Aadhaar- enabled cardless

and pinless ATM service called PayNEARBY by which customers can deposit or withdraw money at retailers place.

Using the PayNEARBY mobile application on a smart phone, a retailer can become an Aadhaar ATM/Aadhaar Bank

branch for cash withdrawals and deposits by a customer.

Q43. Paytm Payments Bank has collaborated with which bank to provide fixed deposit facility to its customers

once their deposit exceeds Rs 1 lakh

Answer: Induslnd Bank







Explanation: Paytm Payments Bank has partnered Induslnd Bank to introduce a facility to create a fixed

deposit when the customer balance exceeds Rs. 1 lakh at the end of day. Paytm Payments Bank customers can

redeem their deposits instantly, anytime without paying any pre-closure or miscellaneous charges and can earn up

to 6.85 per cent annual interest.

Q44. A web portals named TrackChild has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development

to track the missing and found children. Which among the given has been integrated as citizen corner on Track

Child?

Answer: Khoya-Paya

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development has developed web portals TrackChild and Khoya-

Paya to track the missing and found children. The TrackChild Portal is implemented in association with various

stakeholders including Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Railways, State Governments/UT

Administrations, Child Welfare Committees, Juvenile Justice Boards, National Legal Services Authority, etc. and

the Khoya-Paya has been integrated as a citizen corner on TrackChild portal.

Q45. According to the latest statistics of the government, what percent of growth rate has been registered by

the banking sector in December 2017 post Centre’s PSB recapitalisation plan?

Answer: 10.7 percent

Explanation: The banking sector sustained its growth momentum post the Centre s public sector bank (PSB)

recapitalisation plan by driving a significant surge in credit growth. As per latest statistics, the banking sector

posted a double digit growth of 10.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in December 2017, up from 7.2 percent in

October last year.

Q46. Who has recently been appointed to the post of Economic Relations Secretary in the Ministry of External

Affairs?

Answer: T S Tirumurti

Explanation: India s High Commissioner to Kuala Lumpur T S Tirumurti has been appointed as the Secretary

(Economic Relations) in the External Affairs Ministry by the government.

Q47. The Sports Minister launched the three-stroke Khelo India logo recently in New Delhi at the Nehru

Stadium. The logo has been designed by ________

Answer: Ogilvy India

Explanation: Union Minister of State ( I/C)Youth Affairs and Sports Col Rajyavardhan Rathore has launched

the vibrant Khelo India logo, reflecting the freshness, agility and vitality of New India. The three-stroke Khelo India

logo, designed by Ogilvy India. The logo conveys an impression of fitness and competitiveness. The colour of the

Indian flag evoke a sense of National pride and team-work.

Q48. Name the legendary American astronaut, known to flew the first space shuttle mission as well as

first human to fly to space six times, who died recently

Answer: John Young

Explanation: Legendary astronaut John Young (from USA), who walked on the moon and flew the first space

shuttle mission has passed away. Young s career at NASA stretched for 42 years, during which he became the first

human to fly in space six times. In 1965, Young flew on the first manned Gemini mission and commanded another

the next year. In 1969, he became the first person to orbit the Moon alone for Apollo 10.

Q49. Who has clinched the inaugural edition of the Tata Maharashtra Open ATP World Tour Tennis trophy

2018?

Answer: Gilles Simon







Explanation: Gilles Simon of France has lifted the inaugural Tata Open Maharashtra Tennis trophy. The

tournament is India s only ATP event.

Q50. Name the 24×7 helpline announced by the state government of Himachal Pradesh to fight crime against

women in the state

Answer: Gudiya

Explanation: In a significant decision after taking over as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur

announced setting up of a 24×7 helpline, called Gudiya, for women. He said special women cells would be created

in all three police ranges in the state to deal with crime against women. The government would also set up Atal

helpline for reporting corruption cases and Hoshiar Singh helpline for other cases of crime. All these would be

monitored by the CMs office and action taken would be reported within 48 hours.

Q51. World Champion Saksham Yadav who died recently belonged to which sports?

Answer: Powerlifting

Explanation: Indian Powerlifting world champion Saksham Yadav, who met with a car accident has passed away.

Q52. Under whose chairmanship, a high level ministerial committee has been formed by the government to

look into issues related to stuck shipping projects which have become unviable?

Answer: Arun Jaitley

Explanation: The government formed a ministerial committee headed by finance minister Arun Jaitley to decide

what to do with old, pre-existing projects in ports, which have become unviable. Around 10 old projects, under

the shipping ministry, have been stuck in non-profitability because operating under the contract conditions which

existed a decade or so ago have kept them in a state of unviability for years. The government wants to address

this legal tangle.

Q53. Recently, Shrivallabh Vyas passed away. He was a veteran _______

Answer: Actor

Explanation: Lagaan actor Shrivallabh Vyas has passed away. He had appeared in over 60 Hindi films, with

occasional stints in regional cinema, television and theatre.

Q54. Name the programme recently launched by the Jharkhand government to provide electricity to all the

villages of the state

Answer: Saubhagya Yojana

Explanation: Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das launched Saubhagya Yojana , a programme that would

provide electricity to all the 29,376 villages in the state. This yojana, he said, would help achieve the central

government s target of providing 24×7 electricity.

Q55. Name the state which has been chosen as the Theme State for the 32nd Surajkund International Crafts

Mela to be held in February 2018?

Answer: Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: The Haryana tourism department disclosed that Uttar Pradesh would be the theme state for the 32nd

Surajkund International Crafts Mela, which would be organized at Surajkund, Faridabad from February 2 to 15.

Apart from all other states, about 24 countries would also participate in it.







Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs

Q1. What is the capital of Mali?

Answer: Bamako

Extra Knowledge: Currency-West African CFA franc

Q2. The first Ranji Trophy tournament was played in which year?

Answer: 1934

Explanation: The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between teams

representing regional and state cricket associations.

Q3. Who is the President of Israel?

Answer: Reuven Rivlin

Extra Knowledge: Currency-Israeli new shekel

Q4. Dirham is the currency of which country?

Answer: United Arab Emirates

Q5. Name the first north eastern state in India to be declared open defecation free?

Answer: Sikkim

Q6. Who is the governor of Arunachal Pradesh?

Answer: BD Mishra

Q7. Who is the governor of Jharkhand?

Answer: Draupadi Murmu

Extra Knowledge: Chief Minister Raghubar Das

Q8. HDFC bank is headquartered in _______

Answer: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Q9. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was founded in which year?

Answer: 12 July 1982

Q10. The International Table Tennis Federation is located in _____

Answer: Lausanne, Switzerland

Q11. What is the capital of Iceland?

Answer: Reykjavik

Extra Knowledge: Currency-Icelandic krona

Q12. The Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was established in NABARD in 1995-96, with an initial

corpus of Rs._____ crore

Answer: Rs 2,000 crore

Q13. Name the CEO of Allahabad Bank

Answer: Usha Ananthasubramanian

Q14. Louis Braille who is credited with inventing the Braille language belonged to which country?

Answer: France







Q15. Halimah Yacob is the President of which country?

Answer: Singapore

Q16. The Jawaharlal Nehru Port is located in which state?

Answer: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Extra Knowledge: Jawaharlal Nehru Port, also known as Nhava Sheva, is the largest container port in India

Q17. Who is the CEO of HSBC?

Answer: Stuart Gulliver

Extra Knowledge: Designated CEO: John M. Flint (21 Feb 2018–)

CEO: Stuart Gulliver (1 Jan 2011–20 Feb 2018)

Q18. The PNS Himmat is fast attack craft (missile) of which country?

Answer: Pakistan

Q19. The Research and Analysis Wing was established in which year?

Answer: 1968

Extra Knowledge: 21 September 1968

Anil Dhasmana, Secretary (Research)

Q20. What is the currency of Russia?

Answer: Russian Ruble

Q21. Who is the Director General of Indian Coast Guard?

Answer: Rajendra Singh

Q22. When was the Central Statistics Office (CSO) established?

Answer: 1951

Extra Knowledge: The CSO was set up in the cabinet secretariat on 2 May 1951

Q23. The intergovernmental organization SAARC was founded in which year?

Answer: 1985

Extra Knowledge: 8 December 1985

Q24. The ace tennis star Gilles Simon hails from which country?

Answer: France

Q25. In 1969 John Young became the first person to orbit the Moon alone for which of the following missions?

Answer: Apollo 10

Explanation: In 1969, he became the first person to orbit the Moon alone for Apollo 10.

Q26. The first space shuttle mission of NASA took place in which year?

Answer: 12 April 1981







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