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Monthly Current Affairs Quiz –February 2018

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Monthly Current Affairs Quiz – February 2018

1) What is the name of Private sector Bank which

has launched the fourth edition of ‘Evolve’ in

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu?

a) Axis

b) HDFC.

c) TMB

d) ICICI

e) KVB

Answer:A

Explanation:

Private sector Axis Bank which has launched the

fourth edition of ‘Evolve’ in Coimbatore, Tamil

Nadu.

2) Under which of the following scheme The

Asian Development Bank and the Indian

Government have signed a 250 million dollar

loan to finance the construction of over 6

thousand 2 hundred kilometres rural roads for 5

states Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh,

Odisha and West Bengal?

a) PMJDY

b) PMKSY

c) PMGSY

d) PMGKY

e) None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Asian Development Bank and the Indian

Government have signed a 250 million dollar

loan to finance the construction of over 6

thousand 2 hundred kilometres rural roads for 5

states Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh,

Odisha and West Bengal under the

PradhanMantri Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY).

3) Which of the following ground will host the

final of both the men’s and women’s World

Twenty20 when the tournaments come to

Australia in 2020?

a) Sydney Cricket ground

b) Lords Cricket ground

c) Adelide Cricket ground.

d) Melbourne Cricket Ground..

e) None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The ground which will host the final of both the

men’s and women’s World Twenty20 when the

tournaments come to Australia in 2020 -

Melbourne Cricket Ground.

4) What is the name of Indian Navy’s third state-

of-the-art Scorpene class submarine which was

launched in Mumbai?

a) INS Karanj.

b) INS Kalvari.


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c) INS Vikranth.

d) INS Mumbai

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Indian Navy’s third state-of-the-art Scorpene

class submarine, INS Karanj, was launched by

ReenaLanba, wife of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral

Sunil Lanba in Mumbai.

5) Where is the 7th India Energy Congress 2018

which is inaugurated by Power and New &

Renewable Energy minister RK Singh?

a) Mumbai

b) Chennai.

c) Kolkata

d) New Delhi

e) None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister

R K Singh inaugurated the 7th India Energy

Congress 2018 organised by World Energy

Council India in New Delhi.

6) What is the theme of 7th India Energy

Congress 2018?

a) Energy 4.0: Energy Transition Towards

2030.

b) Energy 4.0: Energy Transition Towards

2020.

c) Energy 4.0: Energy Transition Towards

2022.

d) Energy 4.0: Energy Transition Towards

2025.

e) None of these.

Answer:A

Explanation:

The theme of 7th India Energy Congress 2018

Energy 4.0: Energy Transition Towards 2030.

7)Which of the following state government has

announced a scheme under which a packet of

sanitary pads will be made available to seven

lakh girls from government schools in rural parts

for 5?

a) Assam

b) Maharashtra.

c) Bihar

d) Odisha

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Maharashtra government has announced a

scheme under which a packet of sanitary pads

will be made available to seven lakh girls from

government schools in rural parts for 5.

8) Which of the following state government has

announced that all children studying in

government, aided and unaided schools will

have lessons on road safety from the academic

year 2019-20?

a) Karnataka

b) Kerala.

c) Tamilnadu.

d) Andhra Pradesh

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Karnataka government has announced that

all children studying in government, aided and

unaided schools will have lessons on road safety

from the academic year 2019-20.


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9) What is the rank of in the list of wealthiest

countries with total wealth of $8,230 billion, while

the United States topped the chart?

a) 2

b) 3

c) 4

d) 5

e) 6

Answer: E

Explanation:

India has been ranked sixth in the list of

wealthiest countries with total wealth of $8,230

billion, while the United States topped the chart.

10) To which of the following sectors Kisan credit

card scheme to be extended

a) Fisheries

b) Animal husbandry

c) Farmers.

d) Both a and b

e) All of these.

Answer: E

Explanation:

Kisan credit card scheme to be extended to

fisheries, animal husbandry farmers.

11) By which of the following month loans to self

help groups will increase to Rs 75,000 crore

a) March 2018.

b) March 2019.

c) March 2020.

d) March 2021.

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Loans to self help groups will increase to Rs

75,000 crore by March 2019.

12). What is the theme World Wetlands Day 2018

which is celebrated every year on 2 February?

a) Wetlands for a Sustainable Rural

Future

b) Wetlands for a Sustainable Urban

Future.

c) Wetlands for a Suitable Urban Future.

d) Wetlands for a Suitable Rural Future.

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Theme World Wetlands Day 2018 is Wetlands for

a Sustainable Urban Future.

13). How much amount is allotted for the Nirbaya

Fund to protect the safety of women In the

Union Budget 2018?

a) 50 Cr

b) 100 Cr

c) 150 Cr

d) 200 Cr

e) 250 Cr

Answer : B

Explanation:

100 crore has been earmarked for Nirbaya Fund

to protect the safety of women.

14). Above how much financial transactions the

government has made Permanent Account

Number (PAN) mandatory.

a) 2 lakh

b) 2.5 lakh.

c) 3 lakh

d) 4 lakh

e) None of these.


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Answer: B

Explanation:

Govt makes PAN mandatory for all transactions

over Rs.2.5 lakhor more.

15). Which country has modified its national

anthem to make it gender-neutral?

a) India

b) Pakistan

c) China

d) Canada

e) Nepal

Answer: D

Explanation:

Canada has modified its national anthem to

make it gender-neutral.

16). Which of the following country has became

the second country after Bangladesh to open a

consulate in Guwahati, the principal city of a

state trying to shake off the militancy tag.

a) Russia

b) Germany

c) Bhutan

d) Nepal

e) Malaysia.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Bhutan became the second country after

Bangladesh to open a consulate in Guwahati, the

principal city of a state trying to shake off the

militancy tag.

17). Which of the following country has made a

record by opening the world’s longest zip line,

measuring 2.83 km in length?

a) US

b) UK

c) UAE

d) Nepal

e) China

Answer: C

Explanation:

The United Arab Emirates has made a record by

opening the world’s longest zip line, measuring

2.83 km in length.

18). Which has become the first low-income

country to provide universal eye care for its 12

million populations.

a) Palestine

b) Rawanda

c) Martial Island

d) Green land

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Rwanda has become the first low-income

country to provide universal eye care for its 12

million populations.

19). In which state the 32nd Surajkund

International Crafts Mela has begun in?

a) Haryana

b) Assam

c) Bihar

d) Gujarat

e) Goa

Answer: A

Explanation:

The 32nd Surajkund International Crafts Mela has

begun in Faridabad, Haryana.

20). What is the theme state for The 32nd

Surajkund International Crafts Mela?

a) Haryana


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b) Assam

c) Uttar Pradesh

d) Gujarat

e) Goa

Answer: C

Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh is the theme state of The 32nd

Surajkund International Crafts Mela.

21). Who was appointed Director-General of

Sports Authority of India (SAI)?

a) NeelamKapur

b) V.K .Malhotra.

c) Sachin Tendulkar.

d) Rahul Dravid

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

NeelamKapur was appointed Director-General of

Sports Authority of India (SAI).

22). Which of the following company has

invested $146 million in Indian online grocer

BigBasket?

a) Flipkart

b) Alibaba

c) SnapDeal

d) E- Bay

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Alibaba has invested $146 million in Indian online

grocer BigBasket.

23). What is the name of book written by Prime

Minister NarendraModi for students who are

battling stress and anxiety during the

examination season?

a) Exam Warriors.

b) Exam Writers

c) Student Warriors.

d) Student Writers

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Exam Warriors the book written by Prime

Minister NarendraModi for students who are

battling stress and anxiety during the

examination season.

24). Who is the only cricketer to hit century in all

the countries where he played?

a) Sachin Tendulkar

b) Kapildev

c) V.Kholi

d) M.S.Dhoni

e) Stevan Smith.

Answer: C

Explanation:

V.Kholi is the only cricketer to hit century in all

the countries where he played.

25). How much amount did Indian Overseas

Bank (IOB) has received for capital infusion from

the government.

a) Rs.173.06 crore

b) Rs.174.06 crore

c) Rs.175.06 crore

d) Rs.170.06 crore

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:


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Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has received

Rs.173.06 crore for capital infusion from the

government.

26). Where is the 7th India Energy Congress was

held ?

a) Mumbai.

b) Haryana.

c) New Delhi.

d) Orissa.

e) None of the above.

Answer: C

Explanation:

7th India Energy Congress was held in New Delhi.

27). According to the Economic survey which of

the following state had the largest share of the

tax base at 16 per cent.?

a) Madhya Pradesh

b) Maharashtra

c) Orissa

d) Assam.

e) Bihar.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Economic survey found that Maharashtra

had the largest share of the tax base at 16 per

cent.

28). To which of the following state Reliance

Industries chairman MukeshAmbani announced

an investment of Rs.2,500 crore in various

sectors, including retail, petroleum, telecom,

tourism and sports, creating jobs for at least

80,000 people over the next three years.

a) Madhya Pradesh

b) Maharashtra

c) Orissa

d) Assam.

e) Bihar.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Reliance Industries chairman MukeshAmbani

announced an investment of Rs.2,500 crore in

Assam in various sectors, including retail,

petroleum, telecom, tourism and sports, creating

jobs for at least 80,000 people over the next

three years.

29). What is the name of India’s first sentiment

index that finance Minister ArunJaitley today

inaugurated for micro and small enterprises

developed jointly by SIDBI and CRISIL, in New

Delhi.

a) CriSiEx.

b) Crisil

c) BSE

d) NSE

e) CriSidEx.

Answer: E

Explanation:

Finance Minister ArunJaitely today inaugurated

India’s first sentiment index named CriSidEx for

micro and small enterprises developed jointly by

SIDBI and CRISIL, in New Delhi.

30). What is the name of the Vice Chancellor

Bharathiar University who demanded Rs.35 lakh

as bribe from a candidate for the appointment to

the post of assistant professor.

a) A. Gangatharan

b) A. Ganapathy

c) A Ganesan

d) A Gaganathan

e) None of these.


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Answer: B

Explanation:

The Vice Chancellor Bharathiar University A.

Ganapathy demanded Rs.35 lakh as bribe from a

candidate for the appointment to the post of

assistant professor.

31). In which of the following state first two-day

Global Investment Summit has been organized?

a) Madhya Pradesh

b) Maharashtra

c) Orissa

d) Assam.

e) Bihar.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Assam conducting first two-day Global

Investment Summit has been organized.

32). Which of the following the Japanese

technology company CEO Kazuo Hirai will step

down from the position from April 1, 2018

a) Sony.

b) Toshiba

c) Nippon

d) Honda

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Japanese technology company Sony’s CEO

Kazuo Hirai will step down from the position

from April 1, 2018.

33). Who was awarded V Shantaram Lifetime

Achievement Award?

a) A R Rahman

b) Kazuo Hirai

c) ShyamBenegal

d) ShabnamAsthana.

e) None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)

committee has decided to present V. Shantaram

lifetime achievement Award to veteran film

producer and director ShyamBenegal. The award

will be presented at concluding ceremony of

MIFF in Mumbai.

34). Who won the award the ‘Times Power

Women of the Year 2017’- Pune for Global PR.?

a) Priyanka Chopra.

b) ShabnamAsthana

c) ArundathiBattachariya

d) ChandaKochar

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

ShabnamAsthana won the award the ‘Times

Power Women of the Year 2017’- Pune for Global

PR.

35). Who is appointed as Alphabet’s as the new

board chairman of the company?

a) John L. Hennessy

b) John L. Hendry

c) Johnson L. Hennessy

d) Johnson L. Hendry.

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Alphabet has appointed John L. Hennessy as the

new board chairman of the company.

36). Who is the 4th Indian to hit 5 straight 50+

ODI scores?


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a) V. Kholi.

b) SachinTendulker

c) Sunil Gavaskar

d) Rahane.

a) Pujara

Answer: D

Explanation:

Indian middle-order batsman AjinkyaRahane

smashed 79(86) against South Africa in the first

ODI and becoming the fourth Indian to hit five

consecutive 50+ scores in ODIs.

37). How many Indian boxers won gold medals in

the India Open International Boxing tournament.

a) Six.

b) Seven

c) Eight

d) Nine.

e) Ten

Answer: B

Explanation:

Seven Indian boxers won gold medals in the

India Open International Boxing Tournament.

38). India’s leading squash player who jumped

five places to No. 14 to become the highest

ranked Indian in the latest Professional Squash

Association (PSA) rankings?

a) SauravGanguly.

b) SauravGhosal

c) JoshnaChinappa.

d) DepikaPallikal

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

India’s leading squash player, SauravGhosal

jumped five places to No. 14 to become the

highest ranked Indian in the latest Professional

Squash Association (PSA) rankings.

39). How much percent of power generation

capacity from renewable sources should strive by

India before 2030 that is stated by Coal Minister

PiyushGoyal in the 7th Indian Energy Congress in

New Delhi ?

a) 20

b) 30

c) 40

d) 50

e) None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

While addressing the 7th Indian Energy Congress

in New Delhi Coal Minister PiyushGoyal has said

India should strive for 50 per cent of its power

generation capacity from renewable sources by

2030 on the back of technological advancements

in solar and wind energy.

40). Union Information Technology Minister has

said that one crore villagers have been made

digitally literate across the country. Who is the

Union Information Technology Minister of India?

a) Ravi Shankar Prasad

b) Anand Kumar

c) AnandGethe

d) Uma Bharathi

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Union Information Technology Minister Ravi

Shankar Prasad has said that one crore villagers

have been made digitally literate across the

country.


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41). Which of the following organization helps

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) for

JalMargVikas Project (JMVP) to enhance

navigation on National Waterway-1 from

Varanasi to Haldia?

a) World Bank

b) IMF

c) ADB

d) AIIB

e) NDB

Answer: A

Explanation:

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has

signed an agreement with the World Bank for

JalMargVikas Project (JMVP) to enhance

navigation on National Waterway-1 from

Varanasi to Haldia.

42). Who win U-19 Cricket world cup 2018 which

was held in New Zealand?

a) New Zealand

b) Pakistan

c) Australia

d) India

e) South Africa.

Answer: D

Explanation:

India win U-19 Cricket world cup 2018 which was

held in Newziland.

43). Who will going to represent India at the

Pyeongchang Winter Olympics which begins on

February 9?

a) Luger Shiva Keshavan.

b) Luger BalaKeshavan.

c) Jagdish Singh.

d) Both a and c.

e) Both b and c.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Luger Shiva Keshavan and skier Jagdish Singh will

represent India at the Pyeongchang Winter

Olympics which begins on February 9.

44). What is the theme of world cancer day 2018?

a) We can you can

b) You can I can.

c) We can I can

d) I can we can

e) I can you can

Answer: C

Explanation:

The theme of world cancer day 2018 is we can I

can.

45). In which of the following lake the Floating

Treatment Wetland (FTW) was assigned to clean

and purify the polluted water body?

a) Neknampur Lake.

b) Dhal Lake.

c) Cilika lake

d) Wullar Lake.

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Floating Treatment Wetland (FTW) was

inaugurated in Neknampur Lake in Hyderabad to

clean and purify the polluted water body.

46). Which of the following state government has

signed a MoU with the National Building

Construction Corporation Limited (NBCCL) to

build a Twin Tower Trade Centre?

a) Tamilnadu


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b) Maharashtra

c) Orissa

d) Assam.

e) Bihar.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Assam government has signed a MoU with the

National Building Construction Corporation

Limited (NBCCL) to build a Twin Tower Trade

Centre.

47). Which of the following organization has

constructed world’s highest motorable road in

Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir?

a) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

b) National Highway Authority of

India.(NHAI)

c) Nation Road authority

d) Organisation of Road Transport.

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has

constructed world’s highest motorable road in

Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.

48). In which of the following city Indian Army

launched an independent and fully-integrated

Joint Training Node (JTN) at Umroi cantonment?

a) Mumbai

b) Ladakh.

c) Srinagar.

d) Leh

e) Shillong.

Answer: E

Explanation:

Indian Army launched an independent and fully-

integrated Joint Training Node (JTN) at Umroi

cantonment in Shillong.

49). How much amount did Power Minister R K

Singh announced for

KisanUrjaSurakshaUtthaanMahaAbhiyaan KUSUM

scheme, the objective is to incentivise farmers to

run solar farm water pumps and also use their

baron land for generating solar power?

a) Rs 45,000-crore.

b) Rs 46,000-crore

c) Rs 47,000-crore

d) Rs 48,000-crore

e) Rs 49,000-crore

Answer: D

Explanation:

Power Minister R K Singh announced aRs 48,000-

crore KisanUrjaSurakshaUtthaanMahaAbhiyaan

KUSUM scheme. The objective is to incentivise

farmers to run solar farm water pumps and also

use their baron land for generating solar power.

50). A new Manchester-India Partnership (MIP)

aimed at connecting Indian companies with the

northern regions of which country has been set

up to further trade, investment, science and

innovation?

a) US

b) UK

c) Russia

d) UAE

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

A new Manchester-India Partnership (MIP) aimed

at connecting Indian companies with the


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northern regions of England has been set up to

further trade, investment, science and innovation

ties between India and Britain.

51). Where was the World Youth Forum held?

a) Egypt.

b) India

c) Japan

d) China

e) Britain

Answer: A

Explanation:

The World Youth Forum was held in Egypt.

52). Where is the 21st World Congress of Mental

Health was held?

a) New Delhi.

b) Guwathi.

c) Mumbai

d) Hyderabad

e) Kolkotta.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The 21st World Congress of Mental Health was

held in New Delhi with theme “Partnerships for

Mental Health”.

53). What is the theme of the 21st World

Congress of Mental Health?

a) Partnerships for Mental Illness.

b) Partnerships for Physical Health

c) Partnerships for Mental Habit

d) Partnerships for Mental Health

e) Partnerships for Mental Treatment.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The 21st World Congress of Mental Health was

held in New Delhi with theme “Partnerships for

Mental Health”.

54). India has set Guinness world record by

cooking 918 kg khichdi, a traditional multi-grain

dish during three day World Mega Food India

event, where it was held?

a) New Delhi.

b) Guwathi.

c) Mumbai

d) Hyderabad

e) Kolkotta.

Answer: A

Explanation:

India set Guinness world record by cooking 918

kg khichdi, a traditional multi-grain dish during

three day World Mega Food India event held in

New Delhi.

55). Where is the head quarter of EBRD?

a) London, United Kingdom.

b) Vienna, Austria.

c) Paris, France.

d) New York, USA.

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The head quarter of EBRD is London, United

Kingdom.

56). Which of the following organization and

European Bank for Reconstruction and

Development (EBRD) have signed Joint Financial

Partnership Declaration for cooperation on

renewable energy projects around the world?

a) International Atomic Energy Agency

b) The International Solar Alliance (ISA)


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c) National Solar Energy Federation of

India (NSEFI).

d) The Solar Foundation

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and

European Bank for Reconstruction and

Development (EBRD) have signed Joint Financial

Partnership Declaration for cooperation on

renewable energy projects around the world.

57). Where is the First ever International Kala

festival was inaugurated?

a) Mumbai.

b) Kolkotta.

c) New Delhi.

d) Pune.

e) None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

First ever International Kala festival was

inaugurated in New Delhi.

58). Which of the following Telecommunication

Company has said it would spend up to $413

million on shares in Bharti Telecom?

a) AirTel

b) SingTel

c) AirSing

d) SinAir

e) None of these

Answer: B

Explanation:

Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) said it

would spend up to $413 million on shares in

Bharti Telecom.

59). Who is sworn as the president of Cyprus for

2nd consecutive time?

a) NicosAnastasiades

b) Nicos Anderson

c) NicosAndonsan

d) NicosAustrin

e) None of these

Answer: A

Explanation:

NicosAnastasiades sworn as the president of

Cyprus for 2nd consecutive time.

60). How much amount did Assam Chief Minister

SarbanandaSonowal invested in 'Advantage

Assam’

a) 60000 Cr

b) 70000 Cr

c) 80000 Cr

d) 90000 Cr

e) None of these

Answer: D

Explanation:

Assam Chief Minister SarbanandaSonowal has

said that the state's first-ever global investors

summit 'Advantage Assam' has received

investment commitments worth nearly Rs.70, 000

crore.

61). How much amount did ONGC invested in

'Advantage Assam’

a) 10000 Cr

b) 12000 Cr

c) 13000 Cr

d) 14000 Cr


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e) None of these

Answer: C

Explanation:

State-owned oil major ONGC committed Rs.13,

000 crore investment in 'Advantage Assam’

62). How much amount did Reliance Industries

invested in 'Advantage Assam’

a) 20000 Cr

b) 21000 Cr

c) 22000 Cr

d) 23000 Cr

e) None of these

Answer: E

Explanation:

Reliance Industries announced an investment of

Rs.2, 500 crore for 'Advantage Assam’

63). India Open is a badminton event held

annually at the Siri Fort Sports Complex, Where

the Siri Fort Sports Complex is is located.

a) Mumbai.

b) Kolkotta.

c) New Delhi.

d) Pune.

e) None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

India Open is a badminton event held annually at

the Siri Fort Sports Complex, New Delhi.

64). Who won the Women’s Title of India Open

Super 500 tournament?

a) P V Sindhu

b) Beiwen Zhang

c) SainaNehwal

d) HenaSindhu

e) None of these

Answer: B

Explanation:

In women's singles Defending champion P V

Sindhu was defeated by American Beiwen Zhang

to finish runner-up at the India Open Super 500

tournament.

65). What is the deadline for submitting the

report of a New National Education Policy?

a) March 31, 2019

b) March 31, 2018

c) April 1, 2018

d) April 1, 2019

e) None of these

Answer: B

Explanation:

The HRD Ministry-appointed panel tasked with

drafting a new National Education Policy will

submit its report by March 31, 2018.

66). In which of the following state Ghodazari

Wild Life Sanctuary is located?

a) Maharashtra

b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Goa

d) West Bengal

e) None of these

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Maharashtra government has approved

Ghodazari in Chandrapur district as a new wildlife

sanctuary in the state.

67). To which of the following state the long

pending Transgender Welfare Board (TWB)

making a provision of Rs 5 crore for welfare of

the community.

a) Maharashtra


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b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Goa

d) West Bengal

e) None of these

Answer: A

Explanation:

The long pending Transgender Welfare Board

(TWB) will finally see light of the day with the

Maharashtra government making a provision of

Rs 5 crore for welfare of the community.

68). Which of the following state is associated

with UNICEF to launched massive door to door

campaign DASTAK to eradicate deadly Acute

Encephalitis Syndrome and Japanese Encephalitis

disease in the state?

a) Maharashtra

b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Goa

d) West Bengal

e) None of these

Answer: B

Explanation:

In Uttar Pradesh, State government in association

with UNICEF today launched massive door to

door campaign DASTAK to eradicate deadly

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and Japanese

Encephalitis disease in the state.

69). The Centre has sanctioned Rs. 61 crore 74

lakh to a new project to control pollution in Sal

river at Navelim town, the river flows in which f

the following state?

a) Maharashtra

b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Goa

d) West Bengal

e) None of these

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Centre has sanctioned Rs. 61 crore 74 lakh to

a new project to control pollution in Sal river at

Navelim town in Goa.

70). What is the National Festival of Saudi

Arabia?

a) Janadriyah

b) Dragon Boat Festival

c) The Glastonbury Festival

d) The Albuquerque International Balloon

Fiesta.

e) None of these

Answer: A

Explanation:

Janadriyah is the National Festival of Saudi

Arabia

71). Between which of the following city the first

defence industrial corridor was going to lay?

a) Chennai and Bengaluru

b) Hyderabad and Bangalore

c) Mumbai to Thane

d) Mumbai to Ahmadabad

e) None of these

Answer: A

Explanation:

Defence Minister NirmalaSitharaman said that

the first corridor will link Chennai and Bengaluru

and will pass through Coimbatore and several

other industrial clusters.

72). Whose autobiography is soon-to-be-

published and it is named “A Century is Not

Enough”?

a) SouravGanguly.


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b) AB Deville’s

c) ViratKholi

d) Steven Smith

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Former Team India captain SouravGanguly’s

autobiography is soon-to-be-published and it is

named “A Century is Not Enough”.

73). Lakshmi Devi is related to which of the

following category?

a) Actor.

b) Writer.

c) Politician.

d) Singer

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Veteran Telugu actor Lakshmi Devi Kanakala

passed away on February 3 at the age of 78.

74). Hukum Singh is related to which of the

following category?

a) Actor.

b) Writer.

c) Politician.

d) Singer

e) None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

BJP MP Hukum Singh (79) died, almost a month

after he was admitted to the J P Hospital in

Noida with severe breathing problems.

75). To which of the following scam former

Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda has been

named as accused in the 80,000-page CBI

chargesheet?

a) Manesar land scam.

b) Monster land scam.

c) Monitory land scam.

d) Monsister land scam.

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda has

been named as accused in the 80,000-page CBI

chargesheet in the Manesar land scam.

76). Up to which of the following date the

government has approved a proposal to extend

the tenure of NitiAayog CEO Amithab Kant?

a) June 30, 2018.

b) June 30, 2019.

c) March 30, 2018.

d) March 30, 2019.

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The government has approved a proposal to

extend the tenure of NitiAayog CEO Amithab

Kant till June 30, 2019.

77). Which of the following Indian cricketers have

been named in Forbes India 30 under 30

achievers list?

a) JaspritBumrah

b) HarmanpreetKaur

c) YuzvendraChahal.

d) Both a and b

e) Both a and c

Answer: D


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Explanation:

Indian cricketers JaspritBumrah and

HarmanpreetKaur have been named in Forbes

India 30 under 30 achievers list.

78). John Mahoney is related to which of the

following category?

a) Actor.

b) Writer.

c) Politician.

d) Singer

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Actor John Mahoney, who acted as the cranky,

blue-collar dad in Frasier played counterpoint to

pompous sons Frasier and Niles, has died on

February 6th at the age of 77.

79). Which of the following airport has named as

the world's busiest airport for international

traffic?

a) Dubai International Airport.

b) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

Airport.

c) Indira Gandhi International Airport.

d) Kampigowda International Airport.

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Dubai International Airport named as the

world's busiest airport for international

traffic.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

Airport in Georgia remains the world's

busiest airport overall.

80). Which of the following international Airport

remains the world's busiest airport overall?

a) Dubai International Airport.

b) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

Airport.

c) Indira Gandhi International Airport.

d) Kampigowda International Airport.

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Dubai International Airport named as the

world's busiest airport for international

traffic.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

Airport in Georgia remains the world's

busiest airport overall.

81). How much amount did center has

sanctioned for MGNREGA Scheme As on January

31, 2018?

a) 51,616.99 crore

b) 51,617.99 crore

c) 51,618.99 crore

d) 51,716.99 crore

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The ministry has released Rs 51,616.99 crore for

MGNREGA as on January 31, 2018.

82). How much amount did India has contributed

to India-UN Development Partnership Fund?

a) 1 million.

b) 2 million

c) 1 billion.

d) 2 billion.

e) None of these.


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Answer: A

Explanation:

India contributed additional $1 million to India-

UN Development Partnership Fund, earmarked

for South-South cooperation.

83). Who has been appointed as new Financial

Commissioner of Railways Board?

a) A.K.Prasad

b) A.V. Prasad.

c) A.K.Prasana.

d) A.V.Prasad.

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

ShriA.K.Prasad has going to take charge as the

new Financial Commissioner (Railways), with

effect from 1st February 2018.

84). Who has appointed as the 16th Chairman of

the Federal Reserve for a four-year term?

a) Jerome H Powell.

b) A.K.Prasad

c) Janet Yellen.

d) Randal K. Quarles.

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Jerome H Powell was sworn in as the 16th

Chairman of the Federal Reserve for a four-year

term.

85). Which of the following organisation has

signed a project agreement with the World Bank

for JalMargVikas Project on river Ganga?

a) IWA.

b) ISA

c) IWAI

d) IAEA.

e) None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has

signed a project agreement with the World Bank

for JalMargVikas Project on river Ganga.

86). What is the name of indigenously developed

short-range nuclear capable ballistic missile that

India successfully tested on 6th February?

a) Agni-I

b) Agni-II

c) Agni-III

d) Agni-IV

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

India successfully test-fired the indigenously

developed short-range nuclear capable Agni-I

ballistic missile.

87). Which of the following organization has

launched the world’s smallest rocket with the

ability to put a tiny satellite into orbit?

a) ISRO

b) NASA

c) JAXA

d) JAZA

e) None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

launched the world’s smallest rocket with the

ability to put a tiny satellite into orbit.

88). What is the name of satellite launched in the

world’s smallest rocket?


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a) TRICOM-1R

b) TRICOM-2R

c) TRICOM-3R

d) TRICOM-4R.

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Satellite ‘TRICOM-1R’launched in the world’s

smallest rocket.

89). Who has emerged as the best Indian golfer

in the world?

a) AdithiAshoke.

b) Shubhankar Sharma

c) ArjuneAtwal.

d) AnirbanLahiri.

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Shubhankar Sharma has emerged as the best

Indian golfer in the world.

90). How many cities has been developed by the

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under its

scheme “Development of Solar Cities”?

a) 13

b) 5

c) 60

d) 12

e) 50

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

under its scheme “Development of Solar Cities”

has approved/sanctioned 60 Cities including 13

Pilot and 5 Model Cities up to 12th Five-year Plan

period.

91). Which of the following is ranked the top

environment policy think tanks in India while it

has secured the 16th position in global rankings,

climbing up two positions from the last year?

a) CSE.

b) TTCSP.

c) The green body.

d) CES

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

CSE is ranked the top environment policy think

tanks in India while it has secured the 16th

position in global rankings, climbing up two

positions from the last year.

92). Which of the following is ranked sixth in the

'Best Independent Think Tanks' category?

a) CSE.

b) TTCSP.

c) The green body.

d) CES

e) None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

In the 'Best Independent Think Tanks' category,

the green body has been ranked 6th and 123rd

in the world.

93). Which of the following is ranked 2nd in the

'Energy and Resource Policy Think Tanks'

category?

a) CSE.

b) TTCSP.

c) The green body.

d) CES

e) None of these.


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Answer: A

Explanation:

CSE is ranked the top environment policy think

tanks in India while it has secured the 16th

position in global rankings, climbing up two

positions from the last year.

94). How many agreements have been signed

during the PM Modi Visits to UAE?

a) 10

b) 11

c) 12

d) 13

e) None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

12 agreements have been signed during the PM

Modi Visits to UAE.

95). Which of the following banks have approved

JFC Finance (India) Ltd's bid to acquire the

insolvent Palogix Infrastructure, a 20-year old

firm in railways logistics?

a) ICICI Bank

b) HDFC Bank

c) Axis Bank

d) UCO Bank

e) both a and b.

Answer: E

Explanation:

ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank have approved JFC

Finance (India) Ltd's bid to acquire the insolvent

Palogix Infrastructure, a 20-year old firm in

railways logistics.

96). Which of the following company has

reportedly agreed to buy New York City's

Chelsea Market building for more than $2

billion?

a) Google

b) Yahoo

c) Flipkart

d) Amazon

e) Alibaba.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Google has reportedly agreed to buy New York

City's Chelsea Market building for more than $2

billion.

97). What is the name of company which has

joined hands with union ministry of road

transport and highways to push for the cause in

the country which witnesses around five lakh

accidents every year?

a) Ola.

b) Uber.

c) Fasttrack

d) TNSTC

e) None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Uber has joined hands with union ministry of

road transport and highways to push for the

cause in the country which witnesses around five

lakh accidents every year.

98). In which of the following cities Maharashtra

government has announced plans to develop a

mobile application for regulating auto rickshaws?

a) Pune

b) Mumbai.

c) Nagpur

d) Shiridi.


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e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Maharashtra government has announced plans

to develop a mobile application for regulating

auto rickshaws in Pune.

99). In which of the following state government

has decided to hold the first-of-its kind, one-day

Pelican Festival at the Atapaka Bird Sanctuary?

a) Andhra Pradesh

b) Arunachal Pradesh

c) Orissa.

d) Bihar.

e) Gujarat.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh government has decided to hold

the first-of-its kind, one-day Pelican Festival at

the Atapaka Bird Sanctuary.

100). What is the name of Yojana launched by

the Haryana government to provide the sale of

organic manure and cow urine with an aim to

benefit farmers ?

a) 'GobardhanYojana'.

b) GobindanYojana'.

c) GodarvanYojana.

d) GobalanYojana

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Haryana government has launched the

'GobardhanYojana' to provide for the sale of

organic manure and cow urine with an aim to

benefit farmers.

101). Who is appointed as New MD & CEO of SBI

Card the country's second largest credit card

issuer ?

a) Hardayal Prasad.

b) HardayalPrasanth.

c) Hardar Prasad.

d) HardarPrashanth.

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Hardayal Prasad appointed as New MD & CEO of

SBI Card the country's second largest credit card

issuer.

102). Which of the following space agencies

successfully launched the world's most powerful

operational rocket Falcon Heavy towards Mars?

a) ISRO

b) NASA

c) SpaceX

d) JUXA

e) None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The US-based SpaceX has successfully launched

the world’s most powerful operational rocket

Falcon Heavy towards Mars. The rocket, carrying

a Tesla Roadster car, will revolve around the Sun

in a way that will repeatedly bring it close to the

Earth and Mars.

103). MadavoorVasudevan is related to which of

the following field

a) Kathakali maestro.

b) Politician.


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c) Singer

d) Writer.

e) None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Kathakali maestro MadavoorVasudevan Nair

passes away at the age of 89.

104). In which of the following state 88th

MahamastakabhishekaUtsav of Lord

Gomateshwara is inaugurated?

a) Karnataka

b) Arunachal Pradesh

c) Orissa.

d) Bihar.

e) Gujarat.

Answer: A

Explanation:

88th MahamastakabhishekaUtsav of Lord

Gomateshwara is inaugurated in Karnataka.

105). India successfully test-fired its indigenously

developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile, It is

a _____________ missile

a) Air to Surface

b) Air to Air

c) Surface-to-air

d) Surface-to-surface

e) None of these

Correct Answer is: d)

India successfully test-fired its indigenously

developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile as

part of a user trial by the Army from a test range

in Odisha. The trial of the surface-to-surface

missile, which has a strike range of 350 km, was

carried out from a mobile launcher from launch

complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range at

Chandipur.

106). Which country has become the world’s first

country to abolish same-sex marriages?

a) USA

b) Bermuda

c) Japan

d) Sweden

e) None of these

Correct Answer is: b)

Bermuda has become the world’s first country to

abolish same-sex marriages, almost a year after it

had allowed the same in May 2017.

107). After sixth bi-monthly policy, the Repo Rate

is _____

a) 6%

b) 6.25%

c) 5.75%

d) 6.50%

e) None of these

Correct Answer is: a)

The Reserve Bank of India in its sixth bi-monthly

policy kept the repo rate unchanged under the

liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) at 6%.

108). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projected a

higher inflation of _____ per cent in the first half

of fiscal 2019

a) 4.1-4.6

b) 4.5-5.1

c) 5.1-5.6

d) 6.1-6.5

e) None of these

Correct Answer is: c)


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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projected a

higher inflation of 5.1-5.6 per cent in the first half

of fiscal 2019 before moderating to 4.5-4.6 per

cent in the second half with upside risks.

109). Business magazine Forbes has released its

first-ever Crypto Rich List, The list was topped by

________________

a) Jim Breyer

b) VitalikButerin

c) Mark Karpelès

d) Jed McCaleb

e) Chris Larsen

Correct Answer is: e)

Business magazine Forbes has released its first-

ever Crypto Rich List, comprising 20 wealthiest

people in the cryptocurrency space. The list was

topped by Ripple Co-founder Chris Larsen, who

is estimated to have a crypto net worth of $7.5-8

billion.

110). Union Cabinet has approved

implementation of Prime Minister’s Research

Fellows (PMRF) scheme at a total cost of ________

crore

a) 1650

b) 1250

c) 1100

d) 2250

e) None of these


Union Cabinet has approved implementation of

Prime Minister’s Research Fellows (PMRF) scheme

at a total cost of 1,650 crore rupees for a period

of seven years beginning 2018-19.

111). National Informatics Centre (NIC) is

organizing a three-day National Meet on

Grassroot Informatics- VIVID 2018 in which city?

a) Chennai

b) Bangalore

c) Hyderabad

d) New Delhi

e) None of these


National Informatics Centre (NIC) is organizing a

three-day National Meet on Grassroot

Informatics- VIVID 2018 in New Delhi

112). Which state/UT government has decided to

introduce a ‘happiness curriculum’ in

government schools for students from nursery to

class 8?

a) Puducherry

b) Delhi

c) Maharashtra

d) Kerala

e) None of these


The Delhi government has decided to introduce

a ‘happiness curriculum’ in government schools

for students from nursery to class 8.

113). Which private sector bank has hiked its

marginal cost of funds based lending rate

(MCLR) by 10 basis points across the six month?

a) Axis Bank

b) ICICI Bank

c) HDFC Bank

d) Yes Bank

e) None of these



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HDFC Bank has hiked its marginal cost of funds

based lending rate (MCLR) by 10 basis points

across the six month, one-, two and three-year

buckets, in yet another sign that bank lending

rates are on the way up.

114). Which private sector bank has raised $600

million through its first US dollar denominated

bond offering and listed the bonds on London

Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market?

a) Axis Bank

b) Kotak Mahindra Bank

c) HDFC Bank

d) ICICI Bank

e) None of these


Yes Bank has raised $600 million through its first

US dollar denominated bond offering and listed

the bonds on London Stock Exchange’s

International Securities Market (ISM).

115). Defence Minister NirmalaSitharaman has

constituted a 13-member advisory committee to

monitor and expedite capital acquisition projects

for the modernisation of the armed forces, who

is the head of the committee?

a) Vivek Kumar Birla

b) VinaySheelOberoi

c) Ramesh Sinha

d) RohintonNariman

e) None of these


Defence Minister NirmalaSitharaman has

constituted a 13-member advisory committee to

monitor and expedite capital acquisition projects

for the modernisation of the armed forces. The

committee, headed by VinaySheelOberoi, will

have to present an initial status report on

identified projects to the Defence Minister by

March 31.

116). What is India rank in the latest international

Intellectual Property (IP) index?

a) 44

b) 39

c) 33

d) 27

e) None of these


India has “increased substantially” its score in the

latest international Intellectual Property (IP) index

released by the US Chambers of Commerce,

ranking 44th out of 50 countries.

117). Which TV has been awarded India digital

rights of the upcoming Winter Olympic Games

by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?

a) Ten Sports

b) Sony Sports

c) Star Sports

d) Jio TV

e) None of these


Popular TV App JioTV announced that it has

been awarded India digital rights of the

upcoming Winter Olympic Games by the

International Olympic Committee (IOC).

118). Which IPL Team has appointed

LasithMalinga as the bowling mentor ahead of

the 2018 season?

a) Bangalore Royal Challengers

b) Chennai Super Kings

c) Mumbai Indians

d) Kings XI Punjab


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e) None of these


Mumbai Indians have appointed IPL history’s

leading wicket-taker and their former player

LasithMalinga as the bowling mentor ahead of

the 2018 season

119). Who has become the first woman in the

world to take 200 wickets in ODI cricket?

a) JhulanGoswami

b) Meg Lanning

c) Sarah Taylor

d) Mithali Raj

e) None of these


Indian women’s cricket team pacer

JhulanGoswami has become the first woman in

the world to take 200 wickets in ODI cricket.

120) Under which of the following basis Cabinet

approved a proposal to redefine micro, small,

and medium enterprises (MSMEs)?

a. Annual Turnover.

b. Monthly Turnover.

c. Daily Turnover.

d. Quarterly Turnover.

e. Half yearly Turnover.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Cabinet approved a proposal to redefine

micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs),

based on their annual turnover.

121) Which of the following state has topped the

Health Index report prepared by NITI Aayog?

a. Uttar Pradesh.

b. Kerala.

c. Punjab.

d. Tamilnadu.

e. Gujarat.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Kerala has topped the Health Index report

prepared by NITI Aayog.

122) Which of the following state has ranked last

in the Health Index report prepared by NITI

Aayog?

a. Uttar Pradesh.

b. Kerala.

c. Punjab.

d. Tamilnadu.

e. Gujarat.

Answer: A

Explanation:

UP has ranked last in the Health Index report

prepared by NITI Aayog.

123) Which of the following country has

temporarily banned imports of live birds,

hatching eggs and chicks from India after a form

of bird flu that is highly lethal for poultry was

found in the south Asian country?

a. Bangaladesh

b. Saudi Arabia

c. US

d. Egypt.

e. Russia.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned imports of

live birds, hatching eggs and chicks from India

after a form of bird flu that is highly lethal for

poultry was found in the south Asian country.


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124) Which of the following country conducted

Operation Sinai 2018?

a. Bangaladesh

b. Saudi Arabia

c. US

d. Egypt.

e. Russia.

Answer : D

Explanation:

Egypt has conducted Operation Sinai 2018.

125) Which of the following banks did Moody’s

Investors Service has changed its outlook to

positive from stable?

a. Central Bank of India.

b. Indian Overseas Bank.

c. Indian Bank

d. Both b and c

e. Both a and b

Answer: E

Explanation:

Moody’s Investors Service has changed the

outlook of Central Bank of India and Indian

Overseas Bank (IoB) to positive from stable.

126) Who was sworn-in as new Chief Justice of

the High Court of Manipur?

a. NajmaHeptulla

b. Antony Dominic

c. AbhilashaKumari.

d. Antony Guitress.

e. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

AbhilashaKumari was sworn-in as new Chief

Justice of the High Court of Manipur.

127) Who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of

Kerala?

a. NajmaHeptulla

b. Antony Dominic

c. AbhilashaKumari.

d. Antony Guitress.

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Antony Dominic was sworn in as the Chief Justice

of Kerala.

128) Which of the following Protocol mark as ‘not

secure’ from July by Google Chrome?

a. HTP

b. FTP

c. SMTP

d. DTP

e. None of these.

Answer: E

Explanation:

Google will mark all HTTP sites as “not secure”,

Emily Schechter. The move is aimed at

encouraging websites to adopt HTTPS

encryption.

129) Who has been appointed as the

International Cricket Council’s (ICC) first ever

independent female director?

a. Nita Ambani

b. Chanda Kocher

c. ArundathiBatachariya.

d. IndraNooyi.

e. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:


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IndraNooyi has been appointed as the

International Cricket Council’s (ICC) first ever

independent female director.

130) Who has topped in the medal for the first

Khelo India School Games concluded in New

Delhi?

a. Haryana.

b. New Delhi.

c. Uttar Pradesh.

d. Goa.

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The first Khelo India School Games concluded in

New Delhi with sports powerhouse Haryana

topped the overall medal tally.

131) To which of the following field Anil

Tribhovandas Patel related?

a. Politician.

b. Singer.

c. Actor.

d. Literature.

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Former Minister in the then NarendraModi

government and founder of Ganpat University,

Anil Tribhovandas Patel passed away. He was 73.

132) Which of the following plant did Patanjali

CEO supported and stated that the nation

should consider the benefits and positive uses?

a. Marijuana.

b. Aloe Vera

c. The Amla.

d. Neem

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Patanjali CEO AcharyaBalkrishna said that the

nation should consider the benefits and positive

uses of marijuana.

133) The RBI has cautioned people about a fake

website in its name which is asking for personal

and confidential banking details of bank

customers, what is the official website of RBI?

a. www.rbi.org

b. www.rbi.in

c. www.rbi.gov.in

d. www.rbi.org.in

e. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

is the official website of RBI is www.rbi.org.in.

134) To which of the following loan the

government has directed that all the banks to

only accept online applications in a bid to make

the loan disbursement process transparent and

efficient?

a. Home loan

b. Personal Loan

c. Car Loan

d. Agri Loan

e. None of these.

Answer: E

Explanation:

The government has directed that all the banks

to only accept online applications for education

loans in a bid to make the loan disbursement

process transparent and efficient.


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135) What is the rank of India in Global

Intellectual Property Index?

a. 40

b. 41

c. 42

d. 43

e. 44

Answer:E

Explanation:

India Ranks 44th in Global Intellectual Property

Index.

136) What is the name of Union Minister of State

(IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri

R.K Singh launched a Web-based monitoring

System and a Fly Ash mobile?

a. Ash Fly

b. Fly Ash

c. Ash Track

d. Track Ash

e. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New &

Renewable Energy, Shri R.K Singh, launched a

Web-based monitoring System and a Fly Ash

mobile application named ASH TRACK.

137) In which of the following country the 23rd

Olympic Winter Games officially kicked off?

a. North Korea

b. South Korea

c. China.

d. Russia

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The 23rd Olympic Winter Games officially kicked

off with a colorful ceremony at Pyeongchang in

South Korea.

138) Which country Retains Top Spot In Source

Market For Dubai In 2017?

a. US

b. UAE

c. UK

d. India

e. China

Answer: D

Explanation:

India Retains Top Spot In Source Market For

Dubai In 2017.

139) Which of the following country is considered

as the world’s worst traffic congestion in the year

2017?

a. Thailand

b. Japan

c. UK

d. India

e. China

Answer: A

Explanation:

Thailand is considered as the world’s worst traffic

congestion in the year 2017.

140) Which city has the highest number of

electric car owners in India?

a. Chennai

b. Mumbai

c. Bengaluru

d. Kolkotta

e. New Delhi

Answer: C

Explanation:


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Bengaluru city has the highest number of electric

car owners in India.

141) Which of the following city has to get electric

vehicle charging points across the city?

a. Chennai

b. Mumbai

c. Bengaluru

d. Kolkotta

e. New Delhi

Answer: C

Explanation:

Bengaluru to get electric vehicle charging points

across the city.

142) Before which of the following month SEBI

Chairman Ajay Tyagi said the rules for mandatory

25 % fund-raising by listed companies?

a. April

b. March.

c. September.

d. October

e. December.

Answer: C

Explanation:

SEBI Chairman Ajay Tyagi said the rules for

mandatory 25 % fund-raising by listed

companies through this route would be out by

September.

143) Who is the new CEO of National Payments

Corporation of India (NPCI)?

a. DilipAsbe

b. Samba Moorthy

c. T S Vijayan

d. Ajay Tyagi.

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

DilipAsbeis the new CEO of National Payments

Corporation of India (NPCI)

144) What is the theme of National Informatics

Centre (NIC) has organized a three-day National

Meet on Grassroot Informatics- VIVID 2018 at the

India Habitat Centre, New Delhi?

a. Cyber Security and Innovation.

b. Cyber Security and Involvement

c. Integration of Unani System of Medicine

in Mainstream Healthcare

d. Integration of Unani System of Medicine

in Medical Healthcare

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Theme of National Informatics Centre (NIC) is

Cyber Security and Innovation.

145) What is the name of Eight Year Old Indian

origin girl who enters UK Math Hall of Fame?

a. SohiniRaoChowdhury

b. Sohini Roy Chowdhury

c. SohiniRaiChowdhury

d. Sohini Ray Chowdhury

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Eight Year Old Indian origin girl Sohini Roy

Chowdhury enters UK Math Hall of Fame.

146) What is the theme of Two-day International

Conference on Unani Medicine Started in New

Delhi?

a. Cyber Security and Innovation.

b. Cyber Security and Involvement


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c. Integration of Unani System of Medicine

in Mainstream Healthcare

d. Integration of Unani System of Medicine

in Medical Healthcare

e. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Integration of Unani System of Medicine in

Mainstream Healthcare

147) In which of the following university Union

Home Minister Rajnath Singh has launched the

Centre for learning Sanskrit language?

a. Madras University

b. Bombay University

c. Prist University

d. Gujarat University.

e. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has

launched the Centre for learning Sanskrit

language in Gujarat University, Ahmadabad.

148) Which of the following country has agreed

to reopen the Nathu La pass for Indian pilgrims

to undertake the KailashMansarovarYatra?

a. Nepal.

b. Pakistan

c. Bangaladesh

d. Afghanistan

e. None of these.

Answer: E

Explanation:

China has agreed to reopen the Nathu La pass

for Indian pilgrims to undertake the

KailashMansarovarYatra.

149) Under which scheme the central

government has approved the construction of

over 1.86 lakh more houses?

a. National Housing scheme (Urban).

b. PradhanMantriAwasYojana (Urban)

scheme.

c. PradhanMantriAwasYojana (Rural)

scheme.

d. National Housing scheme (Rural).

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The central government has approved the

construction of over 1.86 lakh more houses under

PradhanMantriAwasYojana (Urban) scheme.

150) A record was set on the second day of

RajimKumbhMela after over 2,100 saints and

locals blew ‘shankh’ (conch shells) together,

where is the RajimKumbhMela is celebrated?

a. Chhattisgarh.

b. Goa

c. Maharashtra.

d. Orissa

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

A record was set on the second day of

RajimKumbhMela in Chhattisgarh after over 2,100

saints and locals blew ‘shankh’ (conch shells)

together.

151) To support which gender the Union Home

Minister has said the Government has decided to

establish a Cyber Crime Reporting Portal?

a. Men

b. Women


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c. Children.

d. Transgender.

e. Both b and c.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Union Home Minister has said the

Government has decided to establish a Cyber

Crime Reporting Portal to report Cyber Crimes

against Women.

152) From which date IPPB will enable

acceptance of digital payments across post

offices in the country in line with the digital

payments initiative?

a. April 2018

b. April 2019

c. January 2018

d. January 2019

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

From April 2018 IPPB will enable acceptance of

digital payments across post offices in the

country in line with the digital payments initiative.

153) Who has been conferred to the Jananpith

Award-2017 for her contribution to Hindi

Literature?

a. Ashok Bajpai.

b. Krishna Sobti.

c. RaghuveerChaudhari.

d. ShankhaGhosh.

e. All of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Renowned Hindi writer Krishna Sobti has been

conferred upon the Jananpith Award for her

contribution to Hindi Literature.

154) In which of the following place World

Government Summit held?

a. Abu Dhabi.

b. Dubai.

c. London.

d. Oman.

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

World Government Summit held in Dubai.

155) How many MOU’s India and Palestine has

signed during PM Visit to Palestine?

a. 4

b. 5

c. 6

d. 7

e. 8.

Answer: C

Explanation:

India and Palestine has signed six Memorandums

of Understanding (MoU)s worth USD 40 million.

156) Who is Chandrasekhar Rath?

a. Tamil Writer

b. Telugu Writer.

c. Hindi Writer.

d. Odia Writer..

e. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Eminent Odia author and poet Chandrasekhar

Rath passed away at the age of 89.


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157). To support which gender the Union Home

Minister has said the Government has decided to

establish a dedicated Cyber Crime Laboratory?

a. Men

b. Women

c. Children.

d. Transgender.

e. Both b and c.

Answer: E

Explanation:

Government has decided establish a dedicated

Cyber Crime Laboratory to stop Crimes against

Women and Children.

158) To which of the following country’s carnival

parade an anti-establishment tone is echoing

through this year’s celebrations because of the

country’s political leadership at a moment of

economic slump and political scandal?

a. Britain.

b. Brazil.

c. Singapore.

d. USA

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

An anti-establishment tone is echoing through

this year’s celebrations in Brazil because of the

country’s political leadership at a moment of

economic slump and political scandal.

159) India has signed how many MOU’s With

Oman in the PM visit to Oman?

a. 4

b. 5

c. 6

d. 7

e. 8.

Answer: E

Explanation:

India and Oman have signed eight MoU’s in

different areas during PM NarendraModi’s

maiden visit to the Gulf nation.

160) Which of the following bank has the highest

debit among all the public sector banks?

a. IOB

b. Indian Bank

c. Dena bank

d. Corporation Bank

e. None of these.

Answer: E

Explanation:

The country’s largest lender SBI wrote off bad

loans worth Rs 20,339 crore in 2016-17, the

highest among all the public sector banks, which

had a collective, write off of Rs 81,683 crore for

the fiscal.

161) Which of the following stock market falls

nearly 9% on the share market after the

termination of contract with Nifty?

a. Singapore stock market.

b. London stock market.

c. Nepal stock market.

d. Srilanka stock market.

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

After the termination of contract with Nifty,

Singapore stock market SGX falls nearly 9% on

the share market.

162) Which of the following country has said that

its new J-20 fourth-generation stealth fighter


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combat was ready and officially commissioned

into the country’s air force?

a. Britain.

b. China.

c. Singapore.

d. USA

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

China has said that its new J-20 fourth-

generation stealth fighter combat was ready and

officially commissioned into the country’s air

force.

163) Who have become the first Asian and the

youngest to swim across the Cook Strait between

North and South Islands called Ocean 7 of New

Zealand?

a. Rohan More

b. Rohansingh

c. RohanRai.

d. RohanKhanna

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Pune-based Indian long-distance swimmer,

Rohan More has become the first Asian and the

youngest to swim across the Cook Strait between

North and South Islands called Ocean 7 of New

Zealand.

164) Who won the 13th edition of the National ‘A’

Chess Championship for the blind in Mumbai?

a. KishanGangolli

b. AshvinMakwana.

c. Soundarya Kumar Pradhan.

d. Anand

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

KishanGangolli won the 13th edition of the

National ‘A’ Chess Championship for the blind in

Mumbai.

165) Who won 8th Senior National Women’s

Hockey Championship?

a. Service.

b. GAIL.

c. ONGC

d. Railway

e. IOC

Answer: D

Explanation:

Railway Sports Promotion Board today lifted the

8th Senior National Women’s Hockey

Championship title.

166) Which of the following country has opened

world’s tallest hotel named Gevora Hotel?

a. Britain.

b. Brazil.

c. Singapore.

d. Dubai.

e. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Dubai opens world’s tallest hotel Gevora Hotel

(The 356-metre-height) and breaks its own

record by 1 m.

167) Social Activist Asma Jahangir belongs to

which country?

a. India.

b. Pakistan.

c. China.


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d. Nepal.

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Asma Jahangir, Pakistan’s renowned human

rights lawyer, social activist and an outspoken

critic of the country’s powerful military

establishment, passed away of cardiac arrest. She

was 66.

168) Johann Johansson who passed away is a

renowned______

a. Singer.

b. Dancer.

c. Musician.

d. Politician.

e. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Acclaimed Icelandic musician and Oscar-

nominated composer Johann Johansson has

passed away aged 48.

169) Who has become the first Indian golfer to

qualify for the China Ladies PGA Tour?

a. AdithiAshoke

b. AshwiniLohari

c. SharmilaNicollet

d. SmritiMehra.

e. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

SharmilaNicollet has become the first Indian

golfer to qualify for the China Ladies PGA Tour.

170) Which city has topped in the New World

Wealth Report?

a. Mumbai

b. Newyork.

c. Tokyo.

d. Singapore.

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The list was topped by New York as the richest

city in the world.

171) What is the rank of Mumbai in the New

World Wealth Report?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 11

d. 12

e. 10

Answer: D

Explanation:

India’s financial capital Mumbai is the 12th richest

city in the world with a total wealth of $950

billion, according to a report by New World

Wealth.

172) Which of the following city has started

testing the world’s first self-driving pods that can

travel individually and can also couple together

to behave like a bus?

a. Britain.

b. Brazil.

c. Singapore.

d. Dubai.

e. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:


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Dubai has started testing the world’s first self-

driving pods that can travel individually and can

also couple together to behave like a bus.

173) When was the National Productivity Council

is observing National Productivity week?

a. 1st week of February

b. 2nd week of February

c. 3rd week of February

d. 4th week of February

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

National Productivity Council is observing

National Productivity Day on 2nd week of

February.

174) What is the theme of National Productivity

week 2018?

a. Industry 2.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for

India

b. Industry 3.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for

India

c. Industry 4.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for

India

d. Industry 5.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for

India

e. Industry 6.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for

India

Answer: C

Explanation:

Industry 4.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for India is the

theme of National Productivity week 2018.

175) To which development VikasSathaye, an

engineer from Mumbai, is part of a four-member

team that bagged the ‘Scientific and Engineering

Award’ at the Oscars 2018 Scientific and

Technical Awards?

a. Shotover K1 Camera System.

b. Shotover K2 Camera System.

c. Shotover K3 Camera System.

d. Shotover K4 Camera System.

e. Shotover K5 Camera System.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Shotover K1 Camera System is the device that

VikasSathaye, an engineer from Mumbai, is part

of a four-member team that bagged the

‘Scientific and Engineering Award’ at the Oscars

2018 Scientific and Technical Awards.

176) What is the theme of World Radio Day

2018?

a. Radio and Family

b. Radio and Sports.

c. Radio and Health

d. Radio and Wealth

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The theme of World Radio Day 2018 is Radio and

Sports.

177) Which of the following bank will exit from

the South African market amid allegations that

politically connected Gupta family used its

network for illicit transactions?

a. Bank of Baroda.

b. Bank of India.

c. Union Bank of India.

d. Punjabi National Bank.

e. None of these.

Answer: A


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Explanation:

Bank of Baroda will exit from the South African

market amid allegations that politically

connected Gupta family used its network for illicit

transactions.

178) How much amount of hidden bad loans did

the Reserve Bank of India has found on SBI in FY

2017-18?

a. 20000 Cr

b. 21000 Cr

c. 22000 Cr

d. 23000 Cr

e. 24000 Cr

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India has unearthed hidden

bad loans worth over Rs.23, 000 crore in the

books of SBI for the last fiscal.

179) How much amount of hidden bad loans did

the Reserve Bank of India has found on HDFC in

FY 2017-18?

a. 2052 Cr

b. 2100 Cr

c. 2200 Cr

d. 2300 Cr

e. 2400 Cr

Answer: A

Explanation:

The central bank’s audit also showed the biggest

private lender HDFC Bank had a bad loan

divergence of over Rs.2,000 crore in FY17.

180) Who won the ‘Best Minister in the World’

award at the World Government Summit in

Dubai?

a. Rajnathsingh.

b. SushmaSwaraj.

c. MulyaniIndrawati.

d. ArunJaitley

e. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Indonesia’s Finance Minister Sri MulyaniIndrawati

won the ‘Best Minister in the World’ award at the

World Government Summit in Dubai.

181) How much amount did the Rajasthan

government has announced for Indian pacer

KamleshNagarkoti, who reached a bowling speed

of 149 kmph at the recently concluded U-19

World Cup?

a. 20 Lakhs.

b. 22 Lakhs.

c. 25 Lakhs.

d. 28 Lakhs.

e. 26 Lakhs.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Rajasthan government has announced an

Rs.25 lakh award for Indian pacer

KamleshNagarkoti, who reached a bowling speed

of 149 kmph at the recently concluded U-19

World Cup.

182) Where is the World’s first robot ski

competition was held?

a. North Korea

b. South Korea

c. Israel

d. Russia

e. China

Answer:B

Explanation:


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World’s first robot ski competition was held in

South Korea.

183) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

is going to launch a ranking system of the toll

plazas, Who is the present chairman of NHAI.

a. Rohit Kumar Singh.

b. NirajVerma.

c. K. Venugopal.

d. Deepak Mishra

e. None of these.

Answer: E

Explanation:

Deepak Kumar is the present chairman of NHAI.

184) Which City’s first Hindu temple foundation

was launched by India’s Prime Minister

NarendraModi through video conference?

a. Abu Dhabi

b. Dubai.

c. Soothe Arabia

d. Sharjah.

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

India’s Prime Minister NarendraModi lays a

foundation for first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

through video conference.

185) Which of the following country announced

its withdrawal of United Nation’s

“Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework”

citing security reasons and lack of funds?

a. Tanzania.

b. Uzbekistan.

c. Kazakhstan.

d. Afghanistan.

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Tanzania announced its withdrawal of United

Nation’s “Comprehensive Refugee Response

Framework” citing security reasons and lack of

funds.

186) By the which year US President Donald

Trump wants going end US funding for the

International Space Station (ISS)?

a. 2020

b. 2021

c. 2022

d. 2023

e. 2025

Answer: E

Explanation:

President Donald Trump wants to end US

funding for the International Space Station (ISS)

by 2025

187) Which state government has banned the

sale of Loose Cigarettes?

a. Assam.

b. Bihar

c. Chhattisgarh

d. Delhi

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Bihar banned the sale of Loose Cigarettes.

188) Who is the richest Chief Minister in India

with assets worth over Rs.177 crore, According to

the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)?

a. Chandrababu Naidu.

b. Raman Singh.

c. PemaKhandu.


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d. ManikSarkar.

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Chandrababu Naidu is the is the richest Chief

Minister in India with assets worth over Rs.177

crore, According to the Association for

Democratic Reforms (ADR).

189) Who is the least richest Chief Minister in

India with assets worth over Rs.27 crore,

According to the Association for Democratic

Reforms (ADR)?

a. Chandrababu Naidu.

b. Raman Singh.

c. PemaKhandu.

d. ManikSarkar.

e. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

ManikSarkar is the least richest Chief Minister in

India with assets worth over Rs.27 crore,

According to the Association for Democratic

Reforms (ADR).

190) Which of the following state has reported

the highest growth in mangrove cover, of 82

square kilometres, in the last two years in the

country?

a. Madhya Pradesh

b. Maharashtra.

c. Orissa.

d. Assam

e. Bihar

Answer: B

Explanation:

Maharashtra has reported the highest growth in

mangrove cover, of 82 square kilometres, in the

last two years in the country.

191) Which of the following bank have been

awarded an overall rating of ‘above average’ on

code compliance by the Banking Codes and

Standards Board of India (BCSBI)?

a. HDFC

b. KVGB

c. ICICI.

d. PNB

e. None of these.

Answer:B

Explanation:

Karnataka VikasGrameena Bank (KVGB) has been

awarded an overall rating of ‘above average’ on

code compliance by the Banking Codes and

Standards Board of India (BCSBI).

192) Which of the following software company

has tied up with private lender ICICI Bank to

provide accounting and banking on an

integrated platform?

a. Infosys.

b. TCS.

c. Wipro.

d. Zoho

e. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Software Company Zoho has tied up with private

lender ICICI Bank to provide accounting and

banking on an integrated platform.

193) Who has been elected president of

Bangladesh for a second consecutive term.?

a. Abdul Rasaq


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b. Abdul Hamsar

c. Abdul Hasim

d. Abdul Hamid

e. None of these.

Answer:D

Explanation:

Abdul Hamid has been elected president of

Bangladesh for a second consecutive term.

194) Who will be conferred the first Raj Kapoor

Award for Excellence in Cinema?

a. Ramesh Kippy

b. Ramesh Sippy

c. Ramesh Slippy

d. Ramesh Sluppy

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy will be

conferred the first Raj Kapoor Award for

Excellence in Cinema.

195) What is the rank of India in the World in

Terms of Forest Area?

a. 5

b. 2

c. 7

d. 3

e. 8

Answer: E

Explanation:

India Ranks 8th in the World in Terms of Forest

Area.

196) What is the theme of No Uniform Day?

a. The Food.

b. The Love.

c. The Health.

d. The Sports

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Theme of No Uniform Day is The Love.

197) How much amount did the defence ministry

of India approved for the capital acquisition

proposals?

a. 15925 Cr

b. 15935 Cr

c. 15936 Cr

d. 15835 Cr

e. 15836 Cr

Answer: B

Explanation:

The defence ministry of India approved capital

acquisition proposals worth Rs.15,935crore.

198) Which of the following state has opened

‘gender park’ exclusively to women and children?

a. Orissa.

b. Maharashtra.

c. Kerala.

d. Bihar.

e. Goa.

Answer: C

Explanation:

A ‘gender park’ opens exclusively to women and

children will be set up in Kerala’s Kottayam.

199) Which of the following bank has banned the

use of its credit and debit cards towards

purchase or trading of cryptocurrencies like

Bitcoin?

a. City Union Bank

b. Citibank.

c. HDFC Bank


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d. Bank of India.

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Citibank India has banned the use of its credit

and debit cards towards purchase or trading of

cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

200) Which Indian player is placed 2nd in the

table of most sixes in ODI?

a. Raina.

b. Sachin Tendulkar.

c. Ms.DONI.

d. Rohit Sharma

e. ViratKholi.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Rohit Sharma becomes 2nd Indian to hit most

sixes.

201) Which Indian player hit the most sixes in the

ODI?

a. Raina.

b. Sachin Tendulkar.

c. Ms.DONI.

d. Rohit Sharma

e. ViratKholi.

Answer: C

Explanation:

M s Dhoni player hit the most sixes in the ODI.

202) What is the name of India’s first online

Radio station?

a. Radio Umang.

b. Radio Amang.

c. Radio Umar.

d. Radio Mang.

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Radio Umang is the name of India’s first online

Radio station.

203) What is the growth rate of Foreign Tourist

Arrivals in January 2018 over January 2017?

a. 8.1%

b. 8.2%

c. 8.3%

d. 8.4%

e. 8.5%

Answer: D

Explanation:

The growth rate of Foreign Tourist Arrivals in

January 2018 over January 2017 is 8.4%

204) In which of the following state

MukeshAmbani-led RIL has plans to manufacture

10 million mobile phones per annum?

a. Arunachal Pradesh

b. Himachal Pradesh.

c. Andhra Pradesh.

d. Orissa.

e. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

MukeshAmbani-led RIL has plans to manufacture

10 million mobile phones per annum in Andhra

Pradesh.

205) Which of the following acts did government

of India has proposed to merge in order to

remove existing uncertainties due to multiple

Acts and rules for Small Saving Schemes?

a. Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959

b. Public Provident Fund Act, 1968

c. The Government Savings Banks Act, 1873.


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d. All of these.

e. Both a and b

Answer: D

Explanation:

Government of India has proposed merger of

Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959 and

Public Provident Fund Act, 1968 with the

Government Savings Banks Act, 1873.

206) Which of the following airports tops the

ports in foreign tourist arrivals on e-Tourist Visa?

a. Indira Gandhi International Airport

b. ChatrapathiShivaji Airport

c. Dabolim (Goa) Airport

d. Anna International Airport

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Indira Gandhi International Airport tops the ports

in foreign tourist arrivals on e-Tourist Visa.

207) By which year all villages are connect

through a road network as part of the

‘PradhanMantri Gram SadakYojna’?

a) 2018.

b) 2019.

c) 2020.

d) 2021.

e) 2022.

Answer: B

Explanation:

As part of the ‘PradhanMantri Gram SadakYojna’

the center going to efforts to connect all villages

through a road network by 2019.

208) Which of the following company has been

recognized by Ethisphere Institute, a global

leader in defining and advancing the standards

of ethical business practices, as the World’s Most

Ethical Company for the year 2018?

a. Tata Consulting Service (TCS).

b. Tata Motors.

c. Tata Steel.

d. Tata Salt.

e. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Tata Steel has been recognized by Ethisphere

Institute, a global leader in defining and

advancing the standards of ethical business

practices, as the World’s Most Ethical Company

for the year 2018.

209) Who has been elected as president of the

SahityaAkademi?

a. Vishwanathan Prasad Tiwari.

b. Chandrasekhar Kambara.

c. MadhavKoushik.

d. Ananthamurthy.

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Chandrasekhar Kambara has been elected as

president of the SahityaAkademi.

210) Who has been elected as Vice-president of

the SahityaAkademi?

a. Vishwanathan Prasad Tiwari.

b. Chandrasekhar Kambara.

c. MadhavKoushik.

d. Ananthamurthy.

e. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:


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MadhavKoushik has been elected as Vice-

president of the SahityaAkademi.

211) Where was the India-Russia Agriculture

Business Summit 2018 held?

a. Bangalore.

b. Mumbai.

c. Kolkatta.

d. New Delhi.

e. Chennai.

Answer: D

Explanation:

India-Russia Agriculture Business Summit 2018

was held in New Delhi.

212) In which of the following city Union Minister

of State (IC) for Power and New and Renewable

Energy, Shri R.K. Singh inaugurated the ‘Indian

Power Stations 2018’?

a. Bangalore.

b. Mumbai.

c. Kolkatta.

d. New Delhi.

e. Chennai.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New

and Renewable Energy, Shri R.K. Singh

inaugurated the ‘Indian Power Stations 2018’ in

New Delhi.

213) Where was India’s biggest global conference

on pharma industry and medical devices held?

a. Bangalore.

b. Mumbai.

c. Kolkatta.

d. New Delhi.

e. Chennai.

Answer: A

Explanation:

This is the 3rd International exhibition and

conference on Pharmaceutical & Medical Device

sector and to be held from 15th-17th February,

2018 in Bengaluru.

214) What is the theme of 3rd International

exhibition and conference on Pharmaceutical &

Medical Device sector?

a. Affordable and Quantity Healthcare.

b. Affordable and Quality Healthcare.

c. Affordance and Quality Healthcare.

d. Affordance and Quantity Healthcare.

e. Affordable and Quality Health.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The theme of 3rd International exhibition and

conference on Pharmaceutical & Medical Device

sector is Affordable and Quality Healthcare.

215) In which of the following country Battle of

the Oranges festival is celebrated?

a. USA

b. UK

c. UAE

d. Russia

e. None of these.

Answer: E

Explanation:

The Battle of the Oranges festival is celebrated in

Italy.

216) Where is The Global Theatre Festival

started?

a. Bangalore.

b. Mumbai.

c. Kolkatta.


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d. New Delhi.

e. Chennai.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah

Naidu will inaugurate the 8th Global Theatre

Olympics on 17th February, 2018 at the majestic

Red Fort in New Delhi.

217) ParbatiGhose is related to which field?

a. Music.

b. Filmmaker.

c. Dancer.

d. Politician.

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

ParbatiGhose, Odisha’s first female filmmaker,

passed away at the age of 85 following a

prolonged illness here on Sunday night.

218) Where did Bollywood megastar

HrithikRoshan yesterday opened Rado’s stylish

new store?

a. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

b. Indira Gandhi International Airport.

c. LokNayakJayaprakash Airport.

d. Swami Vivekananda Airport.

e. Kandla Airport.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Bollywood megastar HrithikRoshan yesterday

opened Rado’s stylish new store at Indira Gandhi

International Airport in Delhi.

219) Who has resigned from the post of South

Africa’s President after defying a 48-hour

deadline given by the ruling African National

Congress (ANC) to leave the office?

a. Jacob Zuma

b. Jacob Sumo.

c. Hendry Zuma.

d. Jacob Zaima.

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Jacob Zuma has resigned from the post of South

Africa’s President after defying a 48-hour

deadline given by the ruling African National

Congress (ANC) to leave the office.

220) Which of the following destinations did our

union government selected as ‘Iconic Tourism’

sites?

a. Hampi

b. TajMahal

c. Konark Sun Temple

d. Ajanta and Ellora caves.

e. All of the above

Answer: E

Explanation:

Our union government selected totally 10 ‘Iconic

Tourism’ sites

221) Which of the following state

government has announced the decision to opt

out of Centre’s ‘Modicare’ scheme?

a. West Bengal.

b. Orissa.

c. Karnataka.

d. Andhra Pradesh.

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:


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Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee

has announced the decision to opt out of

Centre’s ‘Modicare’ scheme.

222) At which of the following branch PNB’s

fraud amount of Rs.11,360crore detected?

a. Chennai.

b. Kolkatta.

c. Mumbai.

d. New Delhi.

e. Bangalore.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The fraud amount of Rs.11,360 crore detected by

PNB at a Mumbai branch is equivalent to 8.5

times the bank’s FY17 net profit of Rs.1,325 crore.

223) Who is the 1st ever player with 100 goals for

one club in UCL?

a. Ronaldinho

b. Messi

c. Ronaldo

d. Palmer.

e. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Ronaldo is the 1st ever player with 100 goals for

one club in UCL.

224) Which of the following tournament will

DipaKarmakar ruled out of

a. ASIAN games

b. Commonwealth Games

c. Summer Olympics

d. Winter Olympics

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

DipaKarmakar ruled out of 2018 Commonwealth

Games.

225) Who has bagged an order worth Rs 560

crore from NTPC for setting up a system for

emission control?

a. IOC

b. BHEL.

c. BEL

d. TCS

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has

bagged an order worth Rs 560 crore from NTPC

for setting up a system for emission control.

226) How many years did the government has

extended the anti-narcotics scheme?

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 5

e. 6

Answer: B

Explanation:

The government has extended the anti-narcotics

scheme for 3 more years.

227) In which city the President of India, Shri Ram

NathKovind, inaugurated the international

conference ‘Agricon 2018’ and ‘Agriexpo 2018’?

a. Chennai.

b. Kolkatta.

c. Kanpur.

d. New Delhi.

e. Bangalore.

Answer: C


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Explanation:

The President of India, Shri Ram NathKovind,

inaugurated the international conference

‘Agricon 2018’ and ‘Agriexpo 2018’ at

Chandrasekhar Azad University of Agriculture &

Technology (CSAUT), Kanpur.

228) For the which country’s border guards

Meghalaya Governor Ganga Prasad has

inaugurated the “Friendship Gate” constructed

with an aim to have a Wagah-like beating retreat

ceremony between them?

a. Indian and Pakistan

b. Indian and Afghanistan

c. Indian and Nepal

d. Indian and China

e. Indian and Bangladesh

Answer: E

Explanation:

Meghalaya Governor Ganga Prasad has

inaugurated the “Friendship Gate” constructed

with an aim to have a Wagah-like beating retreat

ceremony for the Indian and Bangladesh border

guards.

229) Which of the following bank has introduced

‘SelfeSavings’, an interactive digital savings

account?

a. FINO payment bank.

b. Equitas Small Finance Bank

c. Suryodaya shall finance bank.

d. Postal Payment Bank

e. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Equitas Small Finance Bank has introduced

‘selfeSavings’, an interactive digital savings

account.

230) Who has appointed next Ambassador of

India to Brazil?

a. Ashok Das.

b. Ashok Lohari.

c. Ashok Lavasa

d. Ashokedinda.

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Ashok Das appointed next Ambassador of India

to Brazil

231) Which team has won the Senior Women’s

National Football Championship for the first

time?

a. Andhra Pradesh.

b. Kerala.

c. Tamil Nadu.

d. Orissa

e. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has won the Senior Women’s

National Football Championship for the first time.

232) To which field BollaBulliramaiah is related?

a. Politician.

b. Singer.

c. Writer.

d. Artist.

e. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:


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Former Union minister and veteran TDP leader

BollaBulliramaiah died of old age-related illness.

He was 92.

233. Which of the following city has announced

the installation of CCTV cameras and panic

buttons aiming to improve women safety?

A. Mumbai.

B. Thane.

C. Pune.

D. Nagpur.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Thane has announced the installation of CCTV

cameras and panic buttons aiming to improve

women safety.

234. Which of the following company has

surpassed Microsoft for the first time to become

the world's third most valuable company?

A. Amazon

B. Alibaba.

C. E-Bay.

D. Flipkart

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Amazon has surpassed Microsoft for the first

time to become the world's third most valuable

company.

235. Who is reappointed as bank of Japan chief?

A. Haruhiko Kuroda.

B. Masazumi Wakatabe.

C. Umang Bedi.

D. Cyril Ramaphosa.

E. Jacob Zuma.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Haruhiko Kuroda is reappointed as bank of Japan

chief.

236. Who is appointed as new president of Daily

hunt?

A. Haruhiko Kuroda.


C. Umang Bedi.

D. Cyril Ramaphosa.

E. Jacob Zuma.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Umang Bedi is appointed as new president of

Daily hunt.

237. Who is appointed as new president of South

Africa?

A. Haruhiko Kuroda.


C. Umang Bedi.

D. Cyril Ramaphosa.

E. Jacob Zuma.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Cyril Ramaphosa is appointed as new president

of South Africa.

238. In which of the following city did TiE Global

Summit (TGS) held?

A. Mumbai.

B. Thane.

C. Pune.

D. Nagpur.

E. None of these.

Answer: A


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Explanation:

TiE Global Summit (TGS) held in Mumbai.

239. Who is the Ethiopian Prime Minister who

has submitted his resignation after protests?

A. Hailemariam Desalegn.


C. Umang Bedi.

D. Cyril Ramaphosa.

E. Jacob Zuma.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn

announced that he has submitted a resignation

letter after the worst anti-government protests in

a quarter-century.

240. What is the venue of World Sustainable

Development Summit 2018?

A. Mumbai.

B. New Delhi.

C. Pune.

D. Nagpur.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will

inaugurate the 2018 edition of the World

Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS 2018)

at Vigyan Bhawan in the New Delhi on

16thFebruary.

241. Where will India’s biggest Global Conference

on Pharma Industry and Medical Devices began?

A. New Delhi

B. Bengaluru.

C. Pune.

D. Nagpur.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

India’s biggest Global Conference on Pharma

Industry and Medical Devices began in

Bengaluru.

242. What is the theme of Global Conference on

Pharma Industry and Medical Devices?

A. Driving NextGen Pharmaceuticals.

B. Driving Next Generation Pharmaceuticals.

C. Driving Next General Pharmaceuticals.

D. Driving NextGen Pharmaceutics.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The theme of Global Conference on Pharma

Industry and Medical Devices Driving NextGen

Pharmaceuticals.

243. How much amount did NDB to finance for

Rajasthan Water Sector Restructuring Project?

A. 341

B. 345

C. 346

D. 342

E. 354

Answer: B

Explanation:

NDB to finance USD 345 Million for Rajasthan

Water Sector Restructuring Project.

244. Which of the following bank lists Country’s

First $600m MTN Bond On IndiaINX?

A. Yes Bank

B. Kotak Mahindra Bank.

C. IndusInd Bank.

D. ICICI Bank


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E. Axis Bank.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Yes Bank Lists Country’s First $600m MTN Bond

On IndiaINX.

245. India’s which app was named winner of the

Best M-Government Service award in the

Accessible Government category in World

Government Summit 2018 in Dubai?

A. BHIM

B. Umang App

C. UPI

D. Aadhaar.

E. Smart Ration Card.

Answer: B

Explanation:

India’s Umang App was named winner of the

Best M-Government Service award in the

Accessible Government categoryin World

Government Summit 2018 in Dubai

246. Which won the best emerging technology

award at the recently concluded World

Government Summit 2018 in Dubai?

A. BHIM

B. Umang App

C. UPI

D. Aadhaar.

E. Smart Ration Card.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Aadhaar won the best emerging technology

award at the recently concluded World

Government Summit 2018 in Dubai.

247. Who is appointed as the PM of Nepal?

A. K P Sharma Oli.

B. Sher Bahadur Deuba.

C. Shushil Koirala.

D. Bidhya Devi Bhandari.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

K P Sharma Oli is appointed as the PM of Nepal.

248. Who has become highest run getter in T20

Cricket?

A. Martin Guptill.

B. Brendon McCullum.

C. Virat Kohli.

D. Rohit Sharma.

E. Chris Gayle.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Martin Guptill has become highest run getter in

T20 Cricket.

249. Where is CPA conference of India region to

begin?

A. Mumbai.

B. Patna.

C. Thane.

D. Hyderabad.

E. Bangalore.

Explanation

Answer: B

Explanation:

Patna is CPA conference of India region to begin.

250. How many projects did PM Modi Launched

In Arunachal Pradesh?

A. Two

B. Three.

C. Four.

D. Five.


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E. Six.

Answer: B

Explanation:

PM Modi Launched Three Key Projects In

Arunachal Pradesh.

251. What is the name of mission which Minister

of Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitender Singh

has said that the country will send its second

mission to the moon?

A. Chandrayan-1

B. Chandrayan-2

C. Chandrayan-3

D. Chandrayan-4

E. Chandrayan-5

Answer: B

Explanation:

Minister of Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitender

Singh has said that the country will send its

second mission to the moon - Chandrayan-2 in

April this year.

252. Where is The Huddle 2018 begins?

A. Bengaluru.

B. Chennai.

C. Mumbai.

D. Hyderabad.

E. Pune.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The hurdle 2018 has begins in Bengaluru.

253. Who has become the first Indian captain

and second overall to slam three hundreds in a

bilateral ODI series?

A. Ganguly.

B. Virat Kohli.

C. Du Pleases.

D. AB Devillies

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Virat Kholi has become the first Indian captain

and second overall to slam three hundreds in a

bilateral ODI series.

254. Which of the following city will be setting up

an institute for artificial intelligence (AI)?

A. Bengaluru.

B. Chennai.

C. Mumbai.

D. Hyderabad.

E. Pune.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Maharashtra government will be setting up an

institute for artificial intelligence (AI) in Mumbai.

255. In which of the following city SBI launched

Global NRI Centre?

A. Kochi.

B. Chennai.

C. Mumbai.

D. Hyderabad.

E. Pune.

Answer: A

Explanation:

SBI launched Global NRI Centre in Kochi.

256. To which of the following country Botanical

Survey of India put MoU for Natural History

Museum?

A. USA

B. UK

C. UAE

D. China.


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E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

MoU between Botanical Survey of India and

Natural History Museum, UK

257. Where did the Ministry of Agriculture &

Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) organizing a

National Conference under the title of

“Agriculture 2022 – Doubling Farmers’ Income”?

A. New Delhi..

B. Chennai.

C. Mumbai.

D. Hyderabad.

E. Pune.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

(MoA&FW) is organizing a National Conference

under the title of “Agriculture 2022 – Doubling

Farmers’ Income” at National Agriculture Science

Complex (NASC), Pusa, New Delhi.

258. Which company recognized as 'Startup of

the Year' 2017?

A. Milkbiscket

B. Milkbasket

C. Milkbracket

D. Milkbikies

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Milkbasket, India’s first and largest micro-delivery

platform has been recognized as 'Startup of the

Year' 2017 at the 7th Small Business Awards.

259. Who was awarded as the EY Entrepreneur of

the Year 2017?

A. Sanjiv Bajaj.

B. Anil Bijal.

C. Madav Bijal.

D. Arun Bijal.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Sanjiv Bajaj was awarded as the EY Entrepreneur

of the Year 2017.

260. Who has become the oldest ATP World

No.1 player?

A. Rafel Nadal

B. Novak Djokovic.

C. Andy Murry.

D. Roger Federer

E. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Roger Federer has become the oldest ATP World

No.1 player

261. Which of the following state is at the bottom

of the list with regard to maternal mortality rate

(MMR)?

A. Bihar

B. Assam.

C. Orissa.

D. Andhra Pradesh.

E. Goa.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Assam is at the bottom of the list with regard to

maternal mortality rate (MMR)

262. Which of the following company has tied up

with International Finance Corporation (IFC), part


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of the World Bank Group, to raise $800 million

for green and affordable housing in India?

A. PNB Housing Finance Ltd.

B. PNB Met Life Ltd

C. HDB.

D. Canfin.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

PNB Housing Finance Ltd has tied up with

International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of

the World Bank Group, to raise $800 million for

green and affordable housing in India.

263. What is the name of bank that has

announced area development plans worth Rs

1,918 crore for Punjab to supplement farmers'

income?

A. SBI.

B. NABARD.

C. RBI.

D. World Bank.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

NABARD has announced area development

plans worth Rs 1,918 crore for Punjab to

supplement farmers' income.

264. Where did the prestigious World Congress

on Information Technology 2018 has begun ?

A. Hyderabad.

B. Mumbai

C. Chennai

D. New Delhi

E. None Of These.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The prestigious World Congress on Information

Technology 2018 has begun in Hyderabad.

265. Who will be the next Chairman of the Indian

Council of Historical Research (ICHR) ?

A. Arvind P. Jamkhedkar

B. Arvind P. Jayaram.

C. Arvind Q Jamhedkar

D. Arvind Q Jayaram

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Arvind P. Jamkhedkar will be the next Chairman

of the Indian Council of Historical Research

(ICHR).

266. Who won Rotterdam Open?

A. Roger Federer.

B. Andy Murray.

C. Reffale Nadal.

D. Wawrinka.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Roger Federer won Rotterdam Open.

267. Which has become the first company to

receive approval to launch a commercial

driverless commercial ride-hailing service in the

US?

A. Wayno

B. Wayto

C. Waymo

D. Wayyo

E. None of these.

Answer: C


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Explanation:

Waymo has become the first company to receive

approval to launch a commercial driverless

commercial ride-hailing service in the US.

268. Which of the following Bank has exposure of

over Rs.2, 650 crore in PNB scam?

A. CUB

B. UCO

C. Dena

D. SBI

E. SIB.

Answer: B

Explanation:

UCO Bank has exposure of over Rs.2, 650 crore

in PNB scam.

269. Which Bank has said it had suffered three

"fraudulent remittances" of over $1.8 million?

A. CUB

B. UCO

C. Dena

D. SBI

E. SIB.

Answer: B

Explanation:

UCO Bank has said it had suffered three

"fraudulent remittances" of over $1.8 million.

270. In Which of the following country going to

Host 2018 SCO Summit ?

A. UK

B. Japan.

C. China.

D. UAE

E. US

Answer :C

Explanation:

China going to Host 2018 SCO Summit.

271. Where will World Sustainable Development

Summit 2018 going to begins ?

A. Hyderabad.

B. Mumbai

C. Chennai

D. New Delhi

E. None Of These.

Answer: D

Explanation:

World Sustainable Development Summit 2018

going to begins in New Delhi.

272. How many MOU’s did India and Iraq

signed?

A. 5

B. 6

C. 8

D. 9

E. 3

Answer: D

Explanation:

India-Iran Sign 9 MoUs To Boost Bilateral Ties.

273. Which of the following country has

successfully launched Progress MS-08, an

unmanned cargo spacecraft for the International

Space Station (ISS)?

A. UK

B. Japan.

C. Russia.

D. UAE

E. US

Answer:C

Explanation:


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Russia has successfully launched Progress MS-08,

an unmanned cargo spacecraft for the

International Space Station (ISS).

274. Who Is The first Indian to take a 5-wkt in all

formats?

A. Venkatesh Prasath.

B. Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

C. Bhumra.

D. Ishanth Sharma.

E. Zahir Khan.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is The first Indian to take a

5-wkt in all formats.

275. Which of the following cricket association

requests to host one play-off game in IPL 2018?

A. Jharkhand

B. Rajasthan

C. Saurashtra

D. Delhi

E. Mumbai.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Saurashtra requests to host one play-off game in

IPL 2018.

276. Who is named brand ambassador of

Pakistan Cricket Board?

A. Shayad Afridi.

B. Shoaib Akhtar.

C. Shoaib Malik.

D. Wasim Akram.

E. Irfan Khan.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Shoaib Akhtar named brand ambassador of Pak

Cricket Board.

277. In which of the following state Khajuraho

Dance Festival inaugurated?

A. Bihar

B. Madhya Pradesh.

C. Orissa.

D. Andhra Pradesh.

E. Goa.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Khajuraho Dance Festival inaugurated in Madhya

Pradesh.

278. The World Day of Social Justice was

observed on which day?

A. 19th February

B. 20th February

C. 21st February

D. 22nd February

E. None of these

Explanation

The United Nations General Assembly has

decided to observe 20 February annually,

approved on 26 November 2007 and starting in

2009, as the World Day of Social Justice. Theme

2018: Workers on the Move: the Quest for Social

Justice


279. Which of the following states celebrated

statehood day on February 20?

A. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

B. Gujarat and Assam

C. Bihar and Haryana

D. Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram

E. None of these


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Explanation

Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrate

statehood day on February 20


280. Union Water Resources ministry is holding a

regional conference of southern states in which

city?

A. Hyderabad

B. Bangalore

C. Mumbai

D. New Delhi

E. None of these

Explanation

Union Water Resources ministry is holding a

regional conference of southern states in

Hyderabad to resolve the pending inter-state

water issues.


281. Which country and India Joint research

projects on Water Quality Research and Energy

Demand Reduction in Built Environment were

launched in New Delhi?

A. USA

B. China

C. UK

D. Russia

E. None of these

Explanation

The UK- India Joint research projects on Water

Quality Research and Energy Demand Reduction

in Built Environment were launched in New

Delhi.


282. Which e-commerce firm has become the

first foreign e-commerce firm to start its own

food retail venture in India?

A. Alibaba

B. Amazon

C. ebay

D. Nike

E. None of these

Explanation

Amazon has become the first foreign e-

commerce firm to start its own food retail

venture in India called Amazon Retail, piloting its

services in Pune.


283. Which country is the global host of 2018

World Environment Day which will take place on

June 5, 2018?

A. USA

B. China

C. Japan

D. Russia

E. None of these

Explanation

India is the global host of 2018 World

Environment Day which will take place on June 5,

2018.


284. Which country will impose a 'carbon tax'

from 2019 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

in an effort to fight climate change?

A. Singapore

B. Canada

C. Thailand

D. Norway


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E. None of these

Explanation

Singapore will impose a 'carbon tax' from 2019 to

reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to

fight climate change.


285. Which country recently suspends death

penalty in step towards abolition?

A. Botswana

B. Libya

C. Gambia

D. Guinea

E. None of these

Explanation

Gambia suspends death penalty in step towards

abolition


286. In which country all citizens aged 21 and

above will get a one-off “SG Bonus” of up to

S$300 each as the 2017 budget came in with a

surplus of almost S$10 billion (US $7.6 billion)?

A. Switzerland

B. Finland

C. Iceland

D. Singapore

E. None of these

Explanation

All Singapore citizens aged 21 and above will get

a one-off “SG Bonus” of up to S$300 each as the

2017 budget came in with a surplus of almost

S$10 billion (US $7.6 billion)


287. Which of the following country to get new

Beatrix Potter coins featuring rabbit, mouse?

A. USA

B. UK

C. France

D. Japan

E. None of these

Explanation

UK to get new Beatrix Potter coins featuring

rabbit, mouse


288. Which is the riskiest country to be born in,

according to a UNICEF report released?

A. India

B. Sri Lanka

C. Iran

D. Iraq

E. None of these

Explanation

Pakistan is the riskiest country to be born in, with

one in 22 babies born there dying before they

turn one month old, according to a UNICEF

report released.


289. An all-woman crew started operating the

Gandhinagar Railway Station in Jaipur, This is

India's _________ railway station with an all-

woman crew

A. First

B. Second

C. Third

D. Fourth

E. None of these

Explanation

An all-woman crew started operating the

Gandhinagar Railway Station in Jaipur, in a first

for Rajasthan. This is India's second railway


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station with an all-woman crew, with the first

being Matunga Railway Station in Mumbai.


290. Which state government signed a

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of Rs.

35,000 crore with Amol Yadav, the man who built

an aircraft on his rooftop?

A. Maharashtra

B. Karnataka

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. West Bengal

E. None of these

Explanation

The Maharashtra government signed a

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of Rs.

35,000 crore with Amol Yadav, the man who built

an aircraft on his rooftop.


291. Which of the following state government has

announced the withdrawal of a bill seeking to bar

courts from taking up complaints against public

servants without government sanction?

A. Gujarat

B. Haryana

C. Punjab

D. Rajasthan

E. None of these

Explanation

The Rajasthan government has announced the

withdrawal of a bill seeking to bar courts from

taking up complaints against public servants

without government sanction


292. Which state government launched a state

wide deworming programme aimed at giving

dose to over nineteen lakh children across the

state?

A. Uttar PradeshB. Madhya Pradesh

C. Himachal Pradesh

D. Andhra Pradesh

E. None of these

Explanation

The Himachal Pradesh government launched a

state wide deworming programme aimed at

giving dose to over nineteen lakh children across

the state


293. Which state government issued orders to

constitute a task force on urban mobility to study

the monorail model in the IT corridor of the city?

A. Karnataka

B. Telangana

C. Odisha

D. Jharkhand

E. None of these

Explanation

The Telangana government issued orders to

constitute a task force on urban mobility to study

the monorail model in the IT corridor of the city.


294. Which bank announced opening of off-

shore banking unit at the International Financial

Services Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International

Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) recently?

A. Axis Bank

B. ICICI Bank

C. HDFC Bank

D. Yes Bank

E. None of these


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Explanation

Axis Bank announced opening of off-shore

banking unit at the International Financial

Services Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International

Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).


295. Who was unanimously elected as Speaker of

the 14th Gujarat Legislative Assembly?

A. Sumanben Chauhan

B. Keshubhai Nakrani

C. Yogesh Patel

D. Rajendra Trivedi

E. None of these

Explanation

Rajendra Trivedi, the BJP MLA from Vadodara,

was unanimously elected as Speaker of the 14th

Gujarat Legislative Assembly on the first day of

the Budget session.


296. Debashish Mukherjee and Murali

Ramaswami were appointed executive directors

of which banks respectively?

A. Syndicate Bank and Allahabad Bank

B. Canara Bank and Vijaya Bank

C. Dena Bank and Indian Bank

D. Corporation Bank and Indian Overseas Bank

E. None of these

Explanation

Debashish Mukherjee and Murali Ramaswami

were appointed executive directors of Canara

Bank and Vijaya Bank respectively, according to

an official order.


297. The Centre has constituted a committee to

study the Brahmaputra and flood control

measures in Assam and neighbouring states, the

committee was headed by?

A. Bibek Debroy

B. Ramesh Chand

C. Rajiv Kumar

D. VK Saraswat

E. None of these

Explanation

The Centre has constituted a committee headed

by the Vice Chairman of the NITI Aayog to study

the Brahmaputra and flood control measures in

Assam and neighbouring states.


298. India test-fired its medium range nuclear

capable Agni-II missile with a strike ranges of

how much kilometre?

A. 2000

B. 5000

C. 4000

D. 1000

E. None of these

Explanation

India test-fired its medium range nuclear capable

Agni-II missile with a strike range of 2,000 km

from Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast


299. Who won the CCI All India Open Snooker

Championship title?

A. Pankaj Advani

B. Sourav Kothari

C. Ganguly Varma

D. Brjesh Damani

E. None of these

Explanation


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Brjesh Damani wins CCI All India Open Snooker

Championship title


300. In which of the following state the Cabinet

Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has

approved construction of 4.531 km long 2-Lane

Bi-Directional Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel?

A. uttarakhand

B. Karnataka

C. Odisha

D. Chhattisgarh

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs

(CCEA) has approved construction of 4.531 km

long 2-Lane Bi-Directional Silkyara Bend-Barkot

Tunnel in uttarakhand.

301. What is the name of river that the Union

Cabinet has approved the setting up of a tribunal

to resolve the dispute between Odisha and

Chhattisgarh?

A. Bhargavi River.

B. Kaveri.

C. Krishna.

D. Mahanadi.

E. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up

of a tribunal to resolve the dispute between

Odisha and Chhattisgarh on Mahanadi.

302. In which of the following state Prime

Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Palace

Queen Humsafar Express?

A. Uttarakhand

B. Karnataka

C. Odisha

D. Chhattisgarh

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the

Palace Queen Humsafar Express in Karnataka.

303. How much amount did The Union Cabinet

has given approval for creation of National

Urban Housing Fund (NUHF)?

A. 50000

B. 60000

C. 55000

D. 65000

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Union Cabinet has given approval for

creation of National Urban Housing Fund (NUHF)

in 60000.

304. What is the aim of Unregulated Deposit

Schemes Bill, 2018 which has approved by the

center?

A. Tackling the menace of illicit deposit.

B. Tackling the menace of KYC Policy.

C. Tackling the menace of Money laundering.

D. Tackling the menace of illicit withdrawal.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The aim of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill is

Tackling the menace of illicit deposit.


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305. In which of the following sector India and

Morocco has signed agreement?

A. Railway.

B. Education.

C. Film Coproduction.

D. Renewable energy.

E. Trade.

Answer: A

Explanation:

India and Morocco has signed agreement in

Railway sector.

306. In which of the following sector cabinet has

approves Agreement between India and Israel?

A. Railway.

B. Education.

C. Film Coproduction.

D. Renewable energy.

E. Trade.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Cabinet approves Agreement between India and

Israel on Film Co-production.

307. What is the name of the word for chit

business under Sections 2(b) and 11(1) of the Chit

Funds Act, 1982, to signify its inherent nature?

A. Fraternity Fund

B. Prize Chits.

C. Chit Funds.

D. Chit Prize.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Use of the words "Fraternity Fund" for chit

business under Sections 2(b) and 11(1) of the Chit

Funds Act, 1982, to signify its inherent nature,

and distinguish its working from "Prize Chits"

which are banned under a separate legislation.

308. What is the theme of The World Day of

Social Justice (WDSJ)?

A. Workers on the Motive: the Quest for Social

Justice.

B. Workers on the Move: the Question for Social

Justice

C. Work on the Move: the Quest for Social Justice

D. Workers on the Movement: the Quest for

Social Justice

E. Workers on the Move: the Quest for Social

Justice

Answer: E

Explanation:

The theme of The World Day of Social Justice

(WDSJ) is Workers on the Move: the Quest for

Social Justice.

309. How much is the NITI Aayog Budget

Allocation?

A. 339.65 Cr.

B. 340.60 Cr

C. 349.65 Cr

D. 356.65 Cr

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

NITI Aayog Budget Allocation Increased To Rs

339.65 crore.

310. Which of the following state Makes

Vaccination Compulsory For School admissions?

A. Karnataka.

B. Kerala

C. Maharashtra.


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D. UP

E. None of thee.

Answer: B

Explanation;

Kerala Makes Vaccination Compulsory For School

Admissions.

311. In which of the following state government

formed committee to study Brahmaputra and

flood control measures?

A. Karnataka.

B. Kerala

C. Maharashtra.

D. UP

E. Assam.

Answer: E

Explanation:

Government Formed Committee To Study

Brahmaputra And Flood Control Measures In

Assam.

312. In which of the following state Union

Minister of State (IC) for Power and New &

Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh inaugurated the

‘International R&D Conclave’

A. Mumbai.

B. Lucknow.

C. Bangalore.

D. New Delhi.

E. Chennai.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New &

Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh inaugurated the

‘International R&D Conclave’ in New Delhi.

313. Which of the following state government will

roll out 'Asmita Yojana' on the International

Women’s Day (March 8, 2018) to provide cheap

(subsidised) sanitary pads to school girls and

women.?

A. Karnataka.

B. Kerala

C. Maharashtra.

D. UP

E. Assam.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Maharashtra government will roll out 'Asmita

Yojana' on the International Women’s Day

(March 8, 2018) to provide cheap (subsidised)

sanitary pads to school girls and women.

314. PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates UP Investors

Summit In?

A. Mumbai.

B. Lucknow.

C. Bangalore.

D. New Delhi.

E. Chennai.

Answer: B

Explanation:

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates UP Investors

Summit In Lucknow

315. Where is cobra gold military exercise held ?

A. Indonesia.

B. Thailand

C. Singapore.

D. India.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

cobra gold military exercise held in Thailand.


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316. What is the name of exercise that the Indian

and Indonesian armies began the sixth edition of

their annual military exercise?

A. Nomatic Elephant.

B. Red Flag.

C. Hand in hand

D. Garuda Shakti

E. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Indian and Indonesian armies began the

sixth edition of their annual military exercise

named 'Garuda Shakti' in Bandung, Indonesia. It

is a two-week long joint Military drill.

317. What is the name of India’s Second Space

Research Observatory?

A. Chandrayan – 1

B. Chandrayan – 2

C. AstroSat-1.

D. AstroSat-2.

E. None of these.

Answer:D

Explanation:

Indian Space Research Organization has currently

planning to launch the Country’s second Space

research Observatory AstroSat-2.

318. Which city launched Mission Buniyaad?

A. Mumbai.

B. Lucknow.

C. Bangalore.

D. New Delhi.

E. Chennai.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Delhi government announced the launch of

"Mission Buniyaad" for improving learning skills

of children studying in state and municipal-run

schools.

319. What is the name of application launched by

Google to combined its two payment services?

A. Googlepay

B. DoodlePay

C. GoogleMpay

D. Doodle Mpay.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Google has combined its two payment services,

Google Wallet and Android Pay, into a new app

called Google Pay.

320. Who breaks world indoor record in 60

meters?

A. Christian Greene

B. Maurice Greene.

C. Christian Coleman

D. Maurice Coleman

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Christian Coleman has set up a world record in

60 metres race.

321. What is the name of the party launched by

Actor Kamal Hasan?

A. Makkal Needhi Mandram.

B. Nalai Namade.

C. Namavar Mandram.

D. Makkal Needhi Kalagam.

E. None of these.

Answer: E


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Explanation:

'Makkal Needhi Maiam' is the party launched by

Actor Kamal Hasan.

322. To which of the following Reliance Jio to

invest Rs.10, 000 crore?

A. Tamilnadu

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Kerala.

D. Karnataka.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Reliance Jio to invest Rs.10, 000 crore in Uttar

Pradesh.

323. To how many percentage the Employees'

Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) lowered the

interest rate for the financial year 2017-18?

A. 8.33%

B. 8.44%.

C. 8.55%

D. 8.66%

E. 8.77%

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation

(EPFO) lowered the interest rate to 8.55% for the

financial year 2017-18.

324. Which of the following company’s 5% stack

did Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries

bought?

A. Aircel.

B. EROS.

C. Idea.

D. BSNL.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Ambani's Reliance to buy 5% stake in Eros for

Rs.316 Cr.

325. To which country did India has signed MOU

to support startups?

A. Japan.

B. Canada.

C. China.

D. UK.

E. USA.

Answer: B

Explanation:

India, Canada sign bilateral agreement to

support startups.

326. To which state Nagaur fair is the cultural

festival?

A. Tamil Nadu.

B. Rajasthan.

C. Uttar Pradesh.

D. Orissa.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Nagaur fair is the cultural festival of Rajasthan.

327. Who has become the country's first woman

to fly a fighter jet solo?

A. Avani Chaturvedi.

B. Rohini Chaturvedi.

C. Rahini Chaturvedi.

D. Rathika Chaturvedi.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:


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Avani Chaturvedi has become the country's first

woman to fly a fighter jet solo.

328. Which of the following Indian cricketer is the

most duck out in T20?

A. Rahane.

B. Dhawan.

C. Rohit Sharma.

D. MS Dhoni.

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Indian opener Rohit Sharma, who got out for a

golden duck against South Africa on Wednesday,

now has four ducks in T20Is, the most by an

Indian batsman.

329. RBI ordered that KYC verification of

payments bank customers should not do

by_______

A. Payment Banks

B. Telecom companies.

C. AMC.

D. Both B and C.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that KYC

(Know Your Customer) verification of payments

bank customers done by telecom companies is

not permissible.

330. On which date every year Nagaur fair ends?

A. February 22.

B. February 24

C. February 23

D. February 20

E. February 25

Answer: E

Explanation:

Every year Nagaur fair Begins in February 22 and

ends on February 25.

331. In which of the following state first Northeast

Regional Centre for Agriculture inaugurates?

A. Manipur

B. Mizoram

C. Orissa.

D. Goa.

E. Bihar.

Answer: B

Explanation:

First Northeast Regional Centre for Agriculture

inaugurates in Mizoram.

332. Where did Global Digital health partnership

symposium held?

A. Austria

B. Australia.

C. Britain.

D. USA

E. UAE.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Global Digital health partnership symposium held

at Australia.

333. With which of the following online platform

Uttar Pradesh's Khadi and Village Industries

Board have signed a pact to facilitate online

selling of Khadi products?

A. Flipkart

B. Alibaba

C. Amazon

D. E-Bay

E. None of these.


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Answer: C

Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh's Khadi and Village Industries

Board have signed a pact with Amazon India to

facilitate online selling of Khadi products.

334. Which of the railway station of Rajasthan

has become fully a woman’s operated Station?

A. Gandhinagar

B. Indirasagar.

C. Indhranagar.

D. Ambedkarnagar.

E. Nethajinagar.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Jaipur’s Gandhinagar Railway Station has become

fully women’s operated Station.

335. How much amount did Centre has

announced as a special package for

strengthening the power transmission and

distribution system in Arunachal Pradesh?

A. 920 Cr

B. 925 Cr

C. 930 Cr

D. 935 Cr

E. 940 Cr

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Centre has announced a special package of

925 crore rupees for strengthening the power

transmission and distribution system in

Arunachal Pradesh.

336. To which of the following bank National

Housing Bank (NHB) has approved to merge

Capital First?

A. IDBI Bank.

B. IDFC Bank.

C. UCO Bank.

D. Canara Bank.

E. Karnataka Bank.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Capital First announced that the regulator

National Housing Bank (NHB) has approved the

merger of the company along with Capital Home

Finance and Capital First Securities Limited with

IDFC Bank.

337. What is the name of the digital human hired

by the RBS Bank?

A. Cobra.

B. Gobra.

C. Bobra.

D. Cora.

E. Bora.

Answer: D

Explanation:

A life-like avatar called Cora is being put through

her paces by Royal Bank of Scotland; helping

customers with basic queries and giving its digital

banking drive a more human face.

338. What is the rank of India in global

corruption perception index?

A. 80.

B. 81.

C. 82.

D. 83.

E. 84.

Answer: B

Explanation:

India ranks 81st in global corruption perception

index.


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339. Where did India International Textiles Expo

Begins?

A. Colombo.

B. New Delhi.

C. Mumbai.

D. Chennai.

E. Panaji.

Answer: A

Explanation:

India International Textiles Expo Begins In

Colombo.

340. Who became the most successful athlete in

Winter Olympics?

A. Martin Bjoergen.

B. Marit Bojer

C. Marit Bjoergen

D. Mare Bjoergen

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Norway's Marit Bjoergen became the most

successful athlete in Winter Olympics.

341. Who was honored as the Punjab Police DSP?

A. Mithali Raj.

B. Goswami

C. Harmanpreet Kaur.

D. Maheshwari.

E. None of these

Answer: C

Explanation:

Harmanpreet Kaur was offered the Punjab Police

DSP

342. Who is the chairman of Niti Forum for

North-East’?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Rajiv Kumar

C. Jitendra Singh

D. Both a and b.

E. Both b and c.

Answer: E

Explanation:

Niti Forum for North-East is co-chaired by Rajiv

Kumar and Jitendra Singh.

343. How many features did Agriculture Minister

Radha Mohan Singh launch in the National

Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform to make it

more user-friendly?

A. Five

B. Six.

C. Seven.

D. Eight.

E. Nine.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh

launched six new features in the National

Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform to make it

more user-friendly.

344. To which of the following startups Tamil

Nadu-based incubator will be investing Rs1.3

crore across?

A. Yellow Messenger.

B. Linksmart DNA.

C. Book My Diamond.

D. Both A and B.

E. All of the above.

Answer: E

Explanation:


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Tamil Nadu-based incubator will be investing

Rs1.3 crore across 3 startups, Yellow Messenger,

Linksmart DNA and Book My Diamond.

345. From which of the following date Electoral

Bonds going to issue?

A. March 1.

B. March 31.

C. April 1.

D. April 30.

E. May 1.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The first sale of Electoral Bonds will commence

from the 1st of March for a period of ten days.

346. To which of the following country the

Telangana Government signed an MOU for

better technology partnership in the state?

A. Taiwan.

B. Japan.

C. China.

D. Nepal.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Telangana Government signed an MOU with

Taoyuan City of Taiwan for better technology

partnership in the state.

347. With which of the following organisation

Government of India have signed MOU to use

the “programme based research support” in

addressing current and future global and local

developmental challenges?

A. IDFC

B. IRDAI

C. IDRC.

D. IBRD.

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Government of India signed MOU with Canada’s

International Development Research Centre

(IDRC) to use the “programme based research

support” in addressing current and future global

and local developmental challenges.

348. Which of the following state government

did launched Parivartan scheme which was

designed to address 10 issues, including

cleanliness and pollution, in 46 developmental

blocks of the state?

A. Andhra Pradesh.

B. Arunachal Pradesh.

C. Himachal Pradesh.

D. Uttar Pradesh.

E. None of these.

Answer: E

Explanation:

The Haryana government launched Parivartan

scheme which was designed to address 10 issues,

including cleanliness and pollution, in 46

developmental blocks of the state.

349. At which State the 44th edition of Khajuraho

Dance Festival 2018 was held?

A. Andhra Pradesh.

B. Madhya Pradesh.


D. Uttar Pradesh.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:


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The 44th edition of Khajuraho Dance Festival

2018 was held at Khajuraho temple, a UNESCO

world heritage site in Chhatarpur district, Madhya

Pradesh.

350. Which of the following Payments Bank

Limited has commenced operations as a

payments bank with effect from February 22,

2018?

A. Fino Payment Bank.

B. Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited.

C. India Post Payment Bank.

D. Airtel Payment bank.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited has

commenced operations as a payments bank with

effect from February 22, 2018.

351. To which of the following island India has

contributed USD 1 million aids for rehabilitation

efforts after island was hit by Tropical Cyclone

Gita?

A. Andaman Island.

B. Lakshadweep Island.

C. Tonga Island.

D. Ross Island.

E. Bharath Island.

Answer: C

Explanation:

India has contributed USD 1 million aids Tonga

for rehabilitation efforts after island was hit by

Tropical Cyclone Gita.

352. What is the name of two insurance

companies launched by the digital payments

startup Paytm?

A. Paytm Life Insurance.

B. Paytm General Insurance.

C. Paytm Health Insurance

D. Both a and b.

E. All of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Digital payments startup Paytm has launched two

insurance companies, Paytm Life Insurance and

Paytm General Insurance.

353. Which of the following country will host the

first International Solar Alliance (ISA) Summit on

March 11?

A. China.

B. Japan.

C. India.

D. Nepal.

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

India will host the first International Solar Alliance

(ISA) Summit on March 11.

354. Under whose chairmanship Reserve Bank of

India (RBI) has constituted an expert committee

to look into a range of issues relating to

classification of bad loans.

A. YH Malegam

B. A K Misra

C. P K Mishra.

D. Urjit Patel.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted an

expert committee under the chairmanship of YH


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Malegam to look into a range of issues relating

to classification of bad loans, rising incidents of

frauds and effectiveness of audits.

355. To which of the following MSME India 5000

presented the Best MSME Award 2017?

A. Interactive Bees.

B. Innovative Bees.

C. Involvement Bees.

D. Initiative Bees.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

India 5000 presented the Best MSME Award 2017

to Interactive Bees, a Delhi-based full-service

brand communication agency.

356. What is the name of deputy Executive

Director of UNICEF who resigned for a

disciplinary action?

A. Justin Kemp

B. Justin Prabahar.

C. Justin Forsyth

D. Justin Howl.

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Justin Forsyth resigned as Deputy Executive

Director of UNICEF on February 22, 2018

following accusations of inappropriate behavior

towards female staff while serving as the Chief

Executive of Save the Children.

357. What is the name of Australian Deputy

Prime Minister and National Party leader who

resigned on 23nd February?

A. Malcolm Turnbull

B. Barnaby Joyce

C. Tony Abbott.

D. Ricky Pointing.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and National

Party leader, Barnaby Joyce today said he will

step down.

358. M.S. Anantharaman is a famous_______

A. Writer.

B. Violinist.

C. Guitarist.

D. Tabla player.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Noted violinist M.S. Anantharaman, an exponent

of Parur style of violin playing had passed away.

359. Which of the following actress has quit as

the global ambassador of jewellery designer

Nirav Modi's brand following allegations of

money laundering against him?

A. Deepika Padukone.

B. Vidya Balan.

C. Priyanka Chopra.

D. Aishwarya Rai.

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Actress Priyanka Chopra's spokesperson has

confirmed that she has quit as the global

ambassador of jewellery designer Nirav Modi's

brand following allegations of money laundering

against him.


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360. Which of the following Island has received

permanent electricity connection for the first

time since 70 years of Independence?

A. Bharath Island.

B. Elephanta Island.

C. Kavaratti Island.

D. Ross Island.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Elephanta Island has received permanent

electricity connection for the first time since 70

years of Independence.

361. To which of the following state the

Government of India and Asian Development

Bank (ADB) signed a $84 million loan for

improvement and expansion of water supply?

A. Orissa.

B. Bihar.

C. Assam.

D. Rajasthan.

E. Sikkim.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Government of India and Asian

Development Bank (ADB) signed a $84 million

loan for improvement and expansion of water

supply in Bhagalpur and Gaya towns in Bihar.

362. What is the name of rocket that SpaceX has

successfully launched on 24th February?

A. Falcon 6 rocket.

B. Falcon 7 rocket.

C. Falcon 8 rocket.

D. Falcon 9 rocket.

E. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

SpaceX has successfully launched its Falcon 9

rocket, which carried two test satellites for its

planned global internet broadband service.

363. What is the name of ballistic missile that

India has tested on 24th February?

A. Agni.

B. Prithvi.

C. Dhanush.

D. Prahaar.

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

India has successfully test-fired the nuclear-

capable Dhanush ballistic missile from an Indian

Navy vessel off Odisha coast.

364. To which of the following sector RBI

Launches Ombudsman Scheme on

23rd February?

A. Banking.

B. Insurance.

C. Micro Finance

D. NBFC.

E. None of the above.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India has launched

Ombudsman Scheme for non-banking financial

companies (NBFCs) for redressal of complaints

against them.

365. Which of the following state government

launches Amma Two-wheeler Scheme?

A. Orissa.

B. Tamilnadu.


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C. Assam.

D. Rajasthan.

E. Sikkim.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai

and launch the Tamil Nadu government's Amma

Two-wheeler Scheme.

366. How much crore rupee worth of project

launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at

Daman city?

A. 100

B. 1000

C. 10000

D. 100000

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated

projects worth 1,000 crore rupees at Daman city

in Union territory of Daman and Diu.

367. Which of the following country is holding its

first-ever jazz, food and arts festival?

A. Saudi Arabia.

B. South Africa.

C. Russia.

D. India.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Saudi Arabia is holding its first-ever jazz, food

and arts festival in the capital city of Riyadh.

368. Which of the Association has said the RBI

Governor Urjit Patel should take up "moral

responsibility" for $1.77-billion PNB fraud and

resign from his post?

A. AIIEA.

B. AIBEA

C. AIBIA

D. ASBA

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA)

has said the RBI Governor Urjit Patel should take

up "moral responsibility" for $1.77-billion PNB

fraud and resign from his post.

369. Where did ‘Ras Banaras Sanskriti Mahotsav’

festival concluded?

A. Amritsar.

B. Kasi.

C. Varanasi

D. Madurai.

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

‘Ras Banaras – Swachhagrah – Bapu ko

Kaaryaanjali’, a diversified cultural festival

organized by the Ministry of Culture at Maan

Mandir and Assi Ghat of Varanasi concluded

successfully.

370. Which of the following state celebrates 'Aadi

Mahotsav' Festival?

A. Orissa.

B. Tamilnadu.

C. Assam.

D. Rajasthan.

E. Sikkim.

Answer: C


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Explanation:

Assam has organised a tribal festival called 'Aadi

Mahotsav' at Gandhi Mandir Indoor stadium field

in Guwahati to celebrate the ethnic tribal culture

of the country.

371. India and which of the following country has

been signed MOU for an “Implementation

Agreement in Sustainable Urban Development

and Smart Cities in India”?

A. Germany.

B. UAE

C. Japan.

D. China.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

An India-German has been signed MOU for an

“Implementation Agreement in Sustainable

Urban Development and Smart Cities in India”.

372. Up to which date the 45th edition of IHGF

Fair will remain open?

A. 27th February, 2018.

B. 28th February, 2018.

C. 29th February, 2018.

D. 26th February, 2018.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Shri Anant Kumar Singh inaugurated the 45th

edition of IHGF Fair at India Expo Centre & Mart,

Greater Noida. The Fair will remain open till 27th

February, 2018.

373. What is the name of 106 year-old Swachh

Bharat Abhiyan Ambassador, who was died in

her village in Chhattisgarh?

A. Kunwar Bai.

B. Anwar Bai.

C. Natwar Bai

D. Ali Bai.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

106 year-old Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Ambassador Kunwar Bai, who was felicitated by

Prime Minister Narendra Modi for her unique

move to build toilets in her village in

Chhattisgarh, died following a prolonged illness.

374. In which of the following country China is

planning to build an ocean observatory?

A. Maldives

B. Mongolia

C. Japan

D. Srilanka

E. Bangaladesh

Answer: A

Explanation:

China is planning to build an ocean observatory

in the Maldives for military purposes, located in

Makunudhoo.

375. In how many years International Energy

Agency has stated that China may overtake the

US as the world's biggest producer of nuclear

power?

A. 5 Years.

B. 10 Years.

C. 15 Years.

D. 20 Years.

E. 25 Years.

Answer: D

Explanation:


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The International Energy Agency has said that

China may overtake the US as the world's

biggest producer of nuclear power as it is

expected to triple its nuclear capacity in the next

20 years.

376. Which of the following state did signed an

agreement with IT Major Microsoft to improve

the integration of technology in teaching and

learning in the state?

A. Kerala

B. Andhra Pradesh.

C. Tamilnadu

D. Telangana

E. Karnataka

Answer: C

Explanation:

The government of Tamil Nadu announced

signing an agreement with IT Major Microsoft to

improve the integration of technology in

teaching and learning in the state.

377. In which of the following place Northern

Railways has decided to introduce an all-weather,

glass-roof AC train with 40 seats?

A. Dehradun

B. Kashmir.

C. Srinagar

D. Jammu

E. None of these

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Northern Railways has decided to introduce

an all-weather, glass-roof AC train with 40 seats

in Kashmir in order to enhance tourism in the

valley.

378. Which of the following bank is planned for a

major restructuring of its business in the United

Kingdom from April?

A. ICICI

B. Axis

C. Federal Bank.

D. Bank Of Baroda

E. SBI

Answer: E

Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) is planned for a major

restructuring of its business in the United

Kingdom from April.

379. Which of the following carmaker has

developed an autonomous i3 electric car that

riders can summon just by using their

smartphone?

A. Mercedes-Benz.

B. BMW

C. Toyota

D. Volkswagen

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

German carmaker BMW has developed an

autonomous i3 electric car that riders can

summon just by using their smartphone.

380. Which of the following South African pacer

who announced that he will retire from

international cricket after the end of the Test

series against Australia?

A. Morne Morkel.

B. Chris Morris.

C. Vernon Philander.

D. Dale Steyn.


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E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

South African pacer Morne Morkel announced

that he will retire from international cricket after

the end of the Test series against Australia.

381. How much crore amounts did PNB declares

fraud in Nirav Modi case?

A. 11400

B. 1300

C. 12700

D. 10000

E. None of these

Answer: C

Explanation:

PNB declares the amount of fraudulent

transactions, involving Nirav Modi and Mehul

Choksi, could be over Rs1,300 crore more than

the current estimate of Rs.11,400 crore there for

2700.

382. What is the name of the app that launched

‘SRIJAN’ for Railways?

A. My Rail.

B. My Gov.

C. My Train.

D. My Track.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

‘SRIJAN’ has been launched at MyGov portal.

383. Which of the following country has been

elected as the Vice President of FATF?

A. Russia

B. Japan

C. China

D. Nepal

E. India

Answer: C

Explanation:

China was elected as the Vice President of FATF.

384. Which of the following state is national

topper in FY17 growth?

A. Bihar

B. Sikkim

C. Assam

D. Maharashtra

E. Madhya Pradesh.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Bihar is national topper in FY17 growth, with 10.3

pc.

385. Under which category the government has

categorised about 9,500 non-banking financial

companies (NBFCs) in the country?

A. Low Risk.

B. Medium Risk.

C. High Risk.

D. No Risk.

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The government has categorised about 9,500

non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in the

country as “high risk” prone as they had not

complied with a stipulated provision of the anti-

money laundering law.

386. Where did PM Narendra Modi addressed

the 2nd India-Korea Business Summit?

A. Dehradun

B. New Delhi.


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C. Srinagar.

D. Bangalore.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

PM Narendra Modi addressed the 2nd India-

Korea Business Summit in New Delhi.

387. What is the theme of 2nd India-Korea

Business Summit?

A. India-Korea: Scaling up the Special Summit

Relationship through Trade and Investments.

B. India-Korea: Scaling down the Special Strategic

Relationship through Treat and Investments.

C. India-Korea: Scaling above the Special

Strategic Relationship through Trade and

Infrastructure.

D. India-Korea: Scaling below the Special

Strategic Relationship through Trade and

Investments.

E. India-Korea: Scaling up the Special Strategic

Relationship through Trade and Investments

Answer: E

Explanation:

The theme of 2nd India-Korea Business Summit

is India-Korea: Scaling up the Special Strategic

Relationship through Trade and Investments.

388. What is the rank of India on the Inclusive

Internet Index?

A. 41

B. 43

C. 45

D. 47

E. 49

Answer: D

Explanation:

India has been ranked 47th out of 86 countries

on the Inclusive Internet Index by the Economist

Intelligence Unit (EIU), which was commissioned

by Facebook.

389. Which of the following country declines

India's invite for naval exercise 'Milan'?

A. Maldives

B. Japan

C. China

D. Nepal

E. India

Answer: A

Explanation:

Maldives declines India's invite for naval exercise

'Milan'.

390. Who won gold medals in Strandja memorial

boxing tournament?

A. Vikas Krishan

B. Seema Poonia

C. MC Mary Kom

D. Both a and c

E. Both b and c

Answer: A

Explanation:

Vikas Krishan Bag Gold Medals In Strandja

Memorial Boxing Tournament.

391. Who won Silver medals in Strandja memorial

boxing tournament?

A. Vikas Krishan.

B. Seema Poonia.

C. MC Mary Kom.

D. Both a and c.

E. Both b and c.

Answer: E


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Explanation:

Indian stars Seema Poonia and MC Mary Kom

have settled for Silver medals after losing in the

final of 69th Strandja Memorial Boxing

tournament.

392. What is the theme of National Science Day?

A. Science and Technology for a bright future.

B. Science and Technology for a sustainable

future.

C. Science and Technology for a structural future.

D. Science and Technology for a delighting

future.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Theme of National Science Day is Science and

Technology for a sustainable future.

393. To how many stations Railways planned to

install sanitary pad dispensers?

A. 100.

B. 150.

C. 200.

D. 250

E. 300.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Railway Ministry on Monday said it aims to

install sanitary pad dispensers and incinerators at

about 200 stations by International Women's Day

on March 8.

394. At which date Railways planned to install

sanitary pad dispensers?

A. March 1.

B. April 1.

C. March 8.

D. April 7.

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Railway Ministry on Monday said it aims to

install sanitary pad dispensers and incinerators at

about 200 stations by International Women's Day

on March 8.

395. In which of the following city BEST panel has

approved the procurement of 40 smaller electric

vehicles?

A. New Delhi.

B. Bangalore.

C. Mumbai.

D. Chennai.

E. Kolkata.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport

(BEST) panel has approved the procurement of

40 smaller electric vehicles, 20 AC and 20 non-

AC buses, for the Mumbai city.

396. Which team won Vijay Hazare Trophy?

A. Kerala

B. Saurashtra

C. Karnataka.

D. Uttar Pradesh.

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Karnataka defeated Saurashtra by 41 runs in the

Vijay Hazare Trophy final on Tuesday to win the

tournament for the third time.

397. What is the name of Uncapped Indian

batsman who has broken Sachin Tendulkar's 15-


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year-old record of most runs by an Indian in a

List A tournament?

A. Vijay Shankar.

B. Mayank Agarwal

C. Rahul Tripathi.

D. Paul Valthati.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Uncapped 27-year-old Indian batsman Mayank

Agarwal has broken Sachin Tendulkar's 15-year-

old record of most runs by an Indian in a List A

tournament.

398. Which of the following cup is converted into

a 'World Cup of Tennis' from next year?

A. The Davis Cup.

B. Wimbledon.

C. Australian Open.

D. Chennai Open.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Davis Cup will be converted into a 'World

Cup of Tennis' from next year.

399. What is the name of the senior seer of

Kanchepuram Sankara Mutt who passed away in

Kanchepuram?

A. Kanchi Sukrachariyar.

B. Jayendra Saraswathi Swamy

C. Jaya Govindasamy Iyer.

D. Sachithananda Swamigal.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamy, the senior seer of

Kanchepuram Sankara Mutt, passed away in

Kanchepuram.

400. Which of the following scheme launched by

government to focuses on managing and

converting cattle dung and solid waste in farms

to the use composition?

A. GOBAR-DHANA

B. GOBAL-DHAN

C. GOBAR-DHAN

D. GOBAL-DHANA

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Union Government is going to roll out

Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan

(GOBAR-DHAN) scheme which focuses on

managing and converting cattle dung and solid

waste in farms to the use composition.

401. When did Amarnath Yatra will begin?

A. March 1

B. March 30

C. February 28

D. June 28

E. June 29

Answer: D

Explanation:

Amarnath Yatra will begin from June 28.

402. When did Amarnath Yatra Registration will

begin?

A. March 1

B. March 30

C. February 28

D. June 28

E. June 29


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Answer: A

Explanation:

Amarnath Yatra registration will begin from

March 1.

403. To which of the following state Central

Government sanctions more than Rs. 700 crore

under PMGSY?

A. Kerala

B. Goa.

C. Arunachal Pradesh.

D. Uttar Pradesh.

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Union Rural Development Ministry sanctioned

more than Rs. 700 crore for 43 roads and 15

bridges under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak

Yojana (PMGSY) for Arunachal Pradesh.

404. To which city the central government has

sanctioned schemes worth Rs 1,200 crore to keep

a check on alarming pollution levels?

A. New Delhi.

B. Bangalore.

C. Mumbai.

D. Chennai.

E. Kolkata.

Answer: A

Explanation:

In a move to provide Delhi residents relief from

the burgeoning air pollution crisis in the city, the

central government has sanctioned schemes

worth Rs 1,200 crore to keep a check on alarming

pollution levels in the capital.

405. Above how much amount withdrawal of

provident fund retirement fund body Employees

Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it

mandatory to file online claims?

A. 1000000

B. 100000

C. 10000000

D. 10000

E. 1000

Answer: A

Explanation:

Retirement fund body Employees Provident Fund

Organisation (EPFO) has made it mandatory to

file online claims for provident fund withdrawals

above Rs 10 lakh, taking another step towards

becoming a paperless organisation.

406. What is the name of mobile app of SBI that

tie-up with Google?

A. Evolve.

B. Tez.

C. Lime.

D. UPI

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Internet giant Google has tied up with State Bank

of India (SBI) for its mobile payments app Tez.

407. From which date the Reserve Bank of India

made KYC norms for e-wallets mandatory?

A. March 1

B. March 30

C. February 28

D. June 28

E. June 29

Answer: A

Explanation:


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KYC norms for e-wallets made mandatory from

March 1.

408. What is the name of book ‘India-2018’ in

Hindi version?

A. Bharath-2018

B. Vande Mataram- 2018.

C. Indira – 2018.

D. Hindustan- 2018

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti

Irani released 'India 2018' (English Version) and

'Bharat 2018' (Hindi Version). The books are

published by the Publications Division.

409. Which of the following Tennis legend

became the most decorated winner in the history

of Laureus World Sports Awards?

A. Mahesh Boopathi.

B. Roger Federer.

C. Rafael Nadal.

D. Andy Murray.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Tennis legend Roger Federer became the most

decorated winner in the history of Laureus World

Sports Awards after he won twin honors at the

18th edition of the awards ceremony in Monaco.

410. Who won the Sportswoman of the Year

Award?

A. Serena Williams

B. Venus Williams.

C. Petrokitova.

D. Sania Mirza.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

American tennis great Serena Williams won the

Sportswoman of the Year Award following her

Australian Open success, her 23rd Grand Slam

title.

411. Which of the following telecom services

provider tie-up with Chinese technology giant

Huawei for 5G network trial under a test set-up

in India?

A. Airtel

B. Aircel

C. BSNL

D. Jio

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Chinese technology giant Huawei and telecom

services provider Bharti Airtel announced to have

successfully conducted 5G network trial under a

test set-up in India.

412. Which of the following country allows

woman to join armed forces?

A. Saudi Arabia.

B. Australia.

C. South Africa.

D. Russia

E. US

Answer: A

Explanation:

Saudi Arabia allows woman to join armed forces.

413. What is the theme of multinational mega

event MILAN 2018?

A. Friendship Across the Seas.


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B. Friendship Around the Seas.

C. Friendship Across the Ocean.

D. Friendship Around the Seas.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The theme of multinational mega event MILAN

2018 is Friendship Across the Seas.

414. Where did the seventh meeting of Eminent

Persons Group (EPG) on Nepal-India relations

has concluded?

A. Nepal

B. India

C. Srilanka

D. Bangaladesh

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The seventh meeting of Eminent Persons Group

(EPG) on Nepal-India relations has concluded in

Kathmandu, Nepal.

415. Where did a two-day International

Conference on Sustainable Biofuels organized by

Department of Biotechnology has begun?

A. New Delhi.

B. Chennai.

C. Bangalore.

D. Kolkatta

E. Hyderabad

Answer: A

Explanation:

A two-day International Conference on

Sustainable Biofuels organized by Department of

Biotechnology has begun in New Delhi.

416. Where did the 21st national conference on e-

Governance will be held?

A. New Delhi.

B. Chennai

C. Bangalore

D. Kolkata

E. Hyderabad

Answer: E

Explanation:

The 21st national conference on e-Governance

will be held in Hyderabad.

417. What is the name of Unmanned Combat

Aerial Vehicle launched by DRDO?

A. RUSTOM 1

B. RUSTOM 2

C. RUSTOM 3

D. RUSTOM 4

E. RUSTOM 5

Answer: B

Explanation:

Defence Research and Development

Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flown its

Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle RUSTOM 2 in

Karnataka.

418. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi

flagged off the 'Run for New India' marathon?

A. New Delhi.

B. Chennai

C. Bangalore

D. Kolkata

E. Surat

Answer: E

Explanation:


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the

'Run for New India' marathon in Surat, Gujarat.

419. Who has becomes 1st Indian to win

individual medal at Gymnastics World Cup?

A. Aruna Budda Reddy

B. Arun Budda Reddy.

C. Aruna Basha Reddy

D. Aruna Bashu Reddy.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Aruna Budda Reddy Becomes 1st Indian To Win

Individual Medal At Gymnastics World Cup.

420. Who won Austrian Open?

A. Parupalli Kashyap

B. Sameer Verma.

C. Kadambi Shreekanth.

D. Gopichand

E. None of the above.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Parupalli Kashyap won Austrian Open.

421. Who is the veteran Bollywood actress who

passed away recently?

A. Shreevidya

B. Sridevi

C. Sadhana

D. Sarika

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Veteran Bollywood actress and Padma Shri

awardee Sridevi, who had an illustrious career

spanning over four decades, passed away. She

was 54.

422. For which of the following category did

UIDAI introduced a blue coloured 'Baal Aadhaar'

card?

A. Children below 3 Years

B. Children below 5 Years

C. Children below 12 Years

D. Children below 10 Years

E. Children below 15 Years

Answer: B

Explanation:

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

has now introduced a blue coloured 'Baal

Aadhaar' card for children below the age of 5

years.

423. Who has been elected new Deputy Prime

Minister of Australia?

A. Michael McCormack.

B. Mike McCormack

C. Michelet McCormack.

D. Brandon McCormack.

E. None of these.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Michael McCormack named Australia's new

deputy prime minister

424. Where did Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath inaugurated two-day Rasotsav?

A. Mathura

B. Lucknow

C. Varanasi

D. Agra

E. Kanpur

Answer: A

Explanation:


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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

inaugurated two-day Rasotsav, jointly organised

by the state tourism department.

425. In which of the following state the

government and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd

(EESL) has signed MoUs to invest Rs 3,730 crore

in the state?

A. Uttar Pradesh.

B. Andra Pradesh.


D. Madhya Pradesh.

E. Arunachal Pradesh.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The government-run Energy Efficiency Services

Ltd (EESL) has signed MoUs with Andhra Pradesh

government to invest Rs 3,730 crore in the state.

426. Who has been appointed the next

Ambassador of India to Plurinational State of

Bolivia?

A. M. Subba Rao

B. M. Subbarayudu

C. M. Subbaya.

D. M. Subramani.

E. None of these.

Answer: B

Explanation:

M. Subbarayudu has been appointed the next

Ambassador of India to Plurinational State of

Bolivia.

427. Where did a two- day International

Conference on Sustainable Biofuels started?

A. New Delhi.

B. Chennai

C. Bangalore

D. Kolkatta

E. Surat

Answer: A

Explanation:

A two- day International Conference on

Sustainable Biofuels is jointly being organized by

Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India on

behalf of Mission Innovation and Biofuture

Platform at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat

Centre, New Delhi.

428. Where did the third Partnership Summit of

the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) begins?

A. Visakhapatnam

B. Chennai

C. Bangalore

D. Kolkata

E. Surat

Answer: A

Explanation:

The third Partnership Summit of the

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) begins in

Visakhapatnam.

429. Which of the following city hosted 15th

edition of BioAsia 2018?

A. Mathura

B. Lucknow

C. Varanasi

D. Hyderabad

E. Kanpur

Answer: D

Explanation:

Hyderabad hosted 15th edition of BioAsia 2018.

430. What is the theme of 15th edition of BioAsia

summit 2018?

A. RIGHT TIME, RIGHT CHOISE.


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B. RIGHT TIME, RIGHT SERVE.

C. RIGHT TIME, RIGHT THOUGHT.

D. RIGHT TIME, RIGHT NOW.

E. None of these.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The theme of 15th edition of BioAsia summit

2018 is RIGHT TIME, RIGHT NOW.

431. In which of the following country a three day

India International Textiles Expo (IITExpo) of India

began?

A. Nepal

B. India

C. Srilanka

D. Bangaladesh

E. None of these.

Answer: C

Explanation:

A three day India International Textiles Expo

(IITExpo) of India began in Sri Lankan capital of

Colombo.

432. Where did ISRO plans to build 'igloos'?

A. Mars

B. Sun

C. Moon

D. Saturn

E. Pluto

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

has started working towards developing 'igloos'

on Moon, called the lunar habitats, for safe

keeping of astronauts.

433. Who won Swiss Open title?

A. Parupalli Kashyap

B. Sameer Verma

C. Kadambi Shreekanth

D. Gopichand.

E. None of the above

Answer: B

Explanation:

Sameer Verma lifts Swiss Open title.

434. Who is the Former cabinet secretary passes

away on 26th February?

A. T S R Subramanian

B. T S R Subramani

C. T S R Subramaniyum

D. T S R Subbarayudu

E. None of these

Answer: A

Explanation:

Former cabinet secretary T S R Subramanian

passes away.

435. Where did Sand artist Sudershan Patnaik

made a sculpture of late actress Sridevi?

A. Gujarat

B. Odissa

C. Andhra Pradesh.

D. Kerala

E. Tamilnadu

Answer: B

Explanation:

Sand artist Sudershan Patnaik made a sculpture

of late actress Sridevi at Puri beach in Odisha.


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