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Q1. According to the report of the Deutsche Bank, Indian economy is likely to grow at __________ percent in

the current fiscal.

Answer: 7.5 Percent

Explanation: The Indian economy is witnessing a “cyclical upswing” and the country is likely clock a GDP growth

of 7.5 per cent this financial year, says a Deutsche Bank research report.

Q2. Internet Saathi Programme has been rolled out by which tech giant to make rural women digitally

literate and enhance their livelihood?

Answer: Google

Explanation: Google says its Internet Saathi programme, which is aimed at making rural women digitally literate

and enhance their livelihood options, has touched 1.5 lakh villages so far, covering 1.5 crore women. Google is

rolling out this programme across the country in association with Tata Trust.

Q3. When is the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare observed annually?

Answer: April 29

Explanation: In November 2005 the UN decided to observe a memorial “Day of Remembrance for all Victims of

Chemical Warfare” on April 29 each year. The date April 29 was chosen for this observance because it was when

the Chemical Weapons Convention came into force.

Q4. Who is the winner of the 11th Barcelona Open Tennis Title?

Answer: Rafael Nadal

Explanation: Rafael Nadal of Spain earned his 11th Barcelona Open tennis title as he crushed the rising Greek star

Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-1.

Q5. Who has clinched the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

Answer: Lewis Hamilton

Explanation: Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton on Sunday won the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Hamilton grabbed his 63rd career win and his first in 2018.

Q6. Who has been appointed as the new part-time chairman of the Kotak Mahindra Bank?

Answer: Prakash Apte

Explanation: Kotak Mahindra Bank on Monday announced the appointment of Prakash Apte as part-time chairman

of the Bank for a period up to December 31, 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. The announcement follows the

retirement of incumbent part-time chairman Dr. Shankar Acharya.

Q7. Name the Indian Chief Minister who recently made the record for being the longest serving Chief

Minister of any Indian state?

Answer: Pawan Kumar Chamling

Explanation: On April 29, 2018, Sikkim CM and Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) founder Pawan Kumar Chamling

surpassed record for former West Chief Minister Jyoti Basu to become the longest serving CM of any Indian

state. Basu ruled Bengal for 23 years from June 21, 1977 to November 6, 2000, Chamling has been CM since

December 12, 1994 and completed his 24th year in office on Sunday.







Q8. The state government of Maharashtra has signed an MoU with which country to strengthen educational

and cultural cooperation?

Answer: United Kingdom

Explanation: The Maharashtra government signed an MoU with the British Council to strengthen educational and

cultural cooperation. With this MoU, the British Council hopes to expand its existing work in the state, where in

recent times, it has trained more than 100,000 teachers benefitting around five million learners.

Q9. What is the theme of the World Immunization Week 2018?

Answer: Protected Together, #VaccinesWork

Explanation: World Immunization Week 2018 is celebrated from April 24 to April 30. Immunization is considered

to be one of the most cost-effective and successful plans in the health industry. World Immunization Week aims at

highlighting the collective effort which is needed to ensure that every person gets protection from diseases which

can be prevented from vaccines. Theme World Immunization Week 2018: “Protected Together, #VaccinesWork”

Q10. The central government’s Gobardhan Scheme has been launched nationally from which Indian state

recently?

Answer: Haryana

Explanation: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the ‘Gobardhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio

Agro Resources Dhan) Scheme’ at a national-level event in Karnal in presence of Union Drinking Water and

Sanitation Minister Uma Bharti. The ‘GOBARDHAN’ scheme has been conceptualize with an aim to convert waste

into bio energy, gas and compost which would not only benefit the people but also maintain cleanliness in the

villages.

Q11. Which bank has recently launched an advanced version of interactive humanoid, IRA 2.0, to assist and

guide the customers inside the bank branch?

Answer: HDFC Bank

Explanation: Almost one and a half years after HDFC bank launched IRA (Intelligent Robotic Assistant) humanoid

in its Mumbai branch, the bank on Thursday launched its second version at its Kormanagala branch in

Bangalore. IRA 2.0 is an interactive humanoid that has been trained to answer questions frequently asked by

customers, and assist the customers to the correct counter as per their requirements. IRA interacts with customers

with a voice-based technology, a significant change from the previous version which was mainly touch screen or

text-based.

Q12. Who has been selected for the 2017 Saraswati Samman?

Answer: Sitanshu Yashaschandra

Explanation: Gujarati poet, playwright and academic Sitanshu Yashaschandra has been selected for the 2017

Saraswati Samman for his collection of verses titled Vakhar.

Q13. What is the projected growth rate of India as estimated by Fitch for the fiscal 2018-19?

Answer: 7.3%

Explanation: Global credit rating agency Fitch on Friday affirmed India’s sovereign rating at ‘BBB-‘ with ‘stable’ outlook, saying that the country’s medium-term growth potential is strong. ‘BBB-‘ rating indicates lowest

investment grade. It projected India’s growth at 7.3 per cent in current the fiscal and further to 7.5 per cent in 2019-

20.







Q14. Who has been named to be awarded the prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by

BCCI?

Answer: Diana Edulji

Explanation: A three-man BCCI panel has recommended former India women’s team captain and current CoA

member, Diana Edulji, for the prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. Along with Edulji, former

India openerl late Pankaj Roy will also be awarded posthumously.

Q15. Who has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndiGo?

Answer: Rahul Bhatia

Explanation: InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.’s billionaire director Rahul Bhatia has taken over as an interim chief

executive officer after its president and director Aditya Ghosh unexpectedly resigned before a board meeting.

Q16. The Budgam district has been shortlisted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s excellence award. The

district is in which state?

Answer: Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district has been shortlisted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

excellence award for promoting digital payments and cashless economy. Under the supervision of District

authorities, digital payments facility has been installed at 670 places across the district so far.

Q17. What is the theme of the 2018 World Day for Safety and Health at Work?

Answer: Occupational safety health (OSH) vulnerability of young workers

Explanation: The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April promotes the prevention of

occupational accidents and diseases globally. Theme 2018: Occupational safety health (OSH) vulnerability of

young workers

Q18. Who has been sworn in as the Senior Colonel Commandant of the Army Medical Corps (AMC)

recently?

Answer: Lt Gen Bipin Puri

Explanation: Lt Gen Bipin Puri has taken over as Senior Colonel Commandant of the Army Medical Corps

(AMC) on 26 April, 2018. He assumed the appointment of Director General Armed Forces Medical Services

(DGAFMS) on 01 November 2017.

Q19. The first of its kind Modern Art Exhibition named ‘To the End of Land’ is an art collection of which

country which is being organized in New Delhi?

Answer: Israel

Explanation: The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel in

India and the Petach Tikva Museum of Art, Israel is organizing an exhibition titled ‘To the End of Land’-contemporary art from Israel on the occasion of 25 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The

exhibition to be inaugurated on 28th of April, 2018 is a collection of art creations of 19 Israeli artists, including the

internationally acclaimed Shahar Marcus who will perform at the exhibition opening.

Q20. The first-ever Mock Exercise of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Bio-Disasters

took place at which of the following airports?

Answer: Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport







Explanation: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducted its first-ever Mock Exercise on

Bio-Disasters at the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport in Patna. A five-day Day training programme, aimed at

enhancing the preparedness of Airport Emergency Handlers (AEHs) to respond to CBRN emergencies at the

airports.

Q21. Who has been appointed as the new US Secretary of State?

Answer: Mike Pompeo

Explanation: Former CIA Director Mike Pompeo has been sworn in as the 70th US secretary of state after the

Senate voted to confirm him, 57-42. He replaced Rex Tillerson, who was fired by President Donald Trump last

month.

Q22. Which company has adopted the Red Fort under “Adopt a Heritage” scheme for a period of 5 years?

Answer: Dalmia Bharat Group

Explanation: The Dalmia Bharat Group has adopted the Red Fort for five years under the government’s “Adopt a

Heritage” scheme. The conglomerate beat IndiGo Airline and GMR group to win the Rs 25-crore deal, making it

the first corporate house to adopt a historical monument in India.

Q23. The state government of Haryana has appointed whom as the brand ambassador for its Measles and

Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign?

Answer: Gauri Sheoran

Explanation: The Haryana government has made international shooter Gauri Sheoran as brand ambassador for

its Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign. The decision was announced by Chief Minister Manohar Lal

Khattar at the launch of the measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in Chandigarh.

Q24. How much tax has been collected by the government from Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the first

year for the period ending March 31, 2018?

Answer: Rs 7.41 trillion

Explanation: India collected Rs 7.41 trillion in taxes in the first year of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the

period ending March 31, 2018. However, the revenues for a good part of four months have not been accounted for

because of the mid-year rollout and an accounting lag.

Q25. What is the rank of India in the 2018 World Press Freedom Index?

Answer: 138

Explanation: In 2018 World Press Freedom Index rankings, India stands at 138, one place above Pakistan. Norway

tops the chart, while North Korea has the worst press freedom in the world

Q26. According to HR service provider Randstad’s Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2018, which among

the following has been declared as the most attractive employer brand?

Answer: Microsoft India

Explanation: Technology giant Microsoft India has been declared the most attractive employer brand, followed by

e-commerce giant Amazon India. The winners were named by HR service provider Randstad’s Employer Brand

Research (REBR) 2018.







Q27. Harimau Shakti is a joint military training exercise of India with which country?

Answer: Malaysia

Explanation: The Indian and Malaysian armies will hold a two-week military exercise beginning April 30 in

Malaysia as part of efforts to bolster defence cooperation. The joint exercise ‘Harimau Shakti’ will take place in the

dense forests of Sengai Perdik in Hulu Langat district of Malaysia.

Q28. How many agencies have been given the Letters of Intent (LOI) by the government for 22 monuments

under its Adopt a Heritage project?

Answer: 9

Explanation: Adopt Heritage project: Government awards LoI to 9 agencies for 22 monuments awarded Adopt

Heritage project: Government awards LoI to 9 agencies for 22 monuments o protect, preserve and market the

heritage of India. The scheme “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan” was originally launched on 27th

September 2017 to preserve the rich cultural and natural heritage and to promote tourism across the length and

breadth of our country.

Q29. Who among the following has become the first Indian women lawyer to be directly appointed as

a Supreme Court judge?

Answer: Indu Malhotra

Explanation: Senior advocate Indu Malhotra is the first woman lawyer to be elevated directly from the Bar to the

Supreme Court.

Q30. Singapore Airlines is soon to launch world’s new longest non-stop flight on a newly developed A350-900

Ultra Long-Range jet. The airline will connect Singapore with which city?

Answer: New York

Explanation: Singapore Airlines is set to launch the world’s first non-stop flight with almost 20 hours in the air, by

the end of this year. Singapore Airlines’ newest plane, the Airbus A350-900ULR — for Ultra Long-Range — will

travel on a record-breaking, globe-spanning flight that will connect Singapore to New York.

Q31. The theme of the World Intellectual Property Day 2018 is__________

Answer: Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity.

Explanation: World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April.

The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to “raise awareness of

how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life” and “to celebrate creativity, and the

contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe”. Theme of World

Intellectual Property Day 2018: Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity.

Q32. Recently ICC announced that all its member nations will be granted T20I status. How many countries

are member of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?

Answer: 104

Explanation: All 104 International Cricket Council (ICC) member countries will be granted T20I status. Currently,

only the 18 member countries are eligible to play T20Is. All Women’s team matches will be awarded T20

International status on July 1, 2018. All the men’s team matches will be given T20 International status on January 1,

2019. ICC CEO- David Richardson.







Q33. Name the author of the book titled ‘My Journey from Marxism-Leninism to Nehruvian Socialism’. Answer: C H Hanumantha Rao

Explanation: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh released a book titled ‘My Journey from Marxism-

Leninism to Nehruvian Socialism’ authored by former Planning Commission and Finance Commission member C

H Hanumantha Rao. While launching the book, Singh called Rao a most creative thinker, social activist, and

distinguished economist.

Q34. Who has been conferred with the 2018 Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Lifetime Achievement Award?

Answer: Asha Bhosle

Explanation: Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle and veteran actor Anupam Kher

were among the prominent personalities who were conferred the ‘Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti

Pratishthan Awards’.

Q35. Shirui Lily State Festival is an annual folk festival of which state?

Answer: Manipur

Explanation: Manipur’s much-awaited five-day Shirui Lily State Festival, commenced in the Ukhrul district

headquarters. The festival will continue till 28th of April 2018. The festival, organized by the State Tourism

Department, aims to spread awareness and conserve the endangered state flower ‘Shirui Lily’, while also promote

the hill district as a potential tourist destination.

Q36. Which stock exchange has launched e – Gsec platform for bringing retail participation in Govt.

Securities?

Answer: National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)

Explanation: National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced the launch of its “e – Gsec” platform for

facilitating the non-competitive bidding in Government of India Dated Securities (G-Sec) and Treasury Bills (T-

Bills). This will allow retail investors to invest in Government Securities and hold them in existing demat accounts.

Q37. How much amount has been approved by the government of India for the National Bamboo Mission

(NBM) for a period of two years ending 2020?

Answer: Rs 1,290 crore

Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved centrally-sponsored

National Bamboo Mission (NBM) under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) for the

remaining period of the 14th Finance Commission till 2019-20. An outlay of Rs 1,290 crore (with Rs 950 crore as

central share) has been made for implementation of the mission during the remaining period of the 14th Finance

Commission (2018-19 and 2019-20).

Q38. Which international body has signed a loan agreement worth US$ 125 (equivalent) with India for the

“Innovate in India for Inclusiveness Project”?

Answer: World Bank

Explanation: A Loan Agreement for IBRD credit of US$ 125 (equivalent) for the “Innovate in India for

Inclusiveness Project” was signed with the World Bank on 24th April, 2018 in New Delhi. The Objectives of the

project is to nurture indigenous innovation, foster local product development and accelerate commercialization

process by bridging critical skill and infrastructure gaps to promote affordable and innovative healthcare products

generation for inclusive development and increasing competitiveness in India.





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Q39. Which brand has been ranked as the most trusted Internet brand in India as per the TRA Brand Trust

Report 2018?

Answer: Google

Explanation: Online search engine Google is the most trusted Internet brand in India, followed by Facebook as

per TRA Brand Trust Report 2018.

Q40. Which country will host the 2021 annual meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International

Monetary Fund (IMF)?

Answer: Morocco

Explanation: Morocco has been designated to host the 2021 annual meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the

International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Q41. Dr Tony Daniel passed away recently. He was a former renowned ___________.

Answer: Athlete

Explanation: Dr Tony Daniel, the joint secretary of All-India Athletic Federation and chairman of its technical

committee, passed away. Dr Daniel, was a former athlete.

Q42. What is the theme of the 2018 World Malaria Day?

Answer: Ready to beat Malaria

Explanation: World Malaria Day (WMD) is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 April and

recognizes global efforts to control malaria. Theme 2018: “Ready to beat Malaria”.

Q43. Which financial institutions is set to give an assistance of Rs 1,700 crore to Uttarakhand for

infrastructure development?

Answer: Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed in principle to give an aid of 1,700 crore rupees to

Uttarakhand for infrastructure development and creation of sewerage treatment facilities in urban areas. This was

conveyed to Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat by the country director of ADB’s India Regiment Mission

Kenichi Yokoyama at a meeting in Dehradun.

Q44. Name the mobile app launched by the government for allotment of General Pool Residential

Accommodation (GPRA) through Automated System of Allotment (ASA)?

Answer: m-Awas

Explanation: Sh. Hardeep Puri, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs (I/C) launched a Mobile App (m-

Awas) for allotment of Government accommodations in General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) in

Delhi under the control of the Directorate of Estates.

Q45. Which country has won the 2018 South Asian Judo Championship?

Answer: India

Explanation: India have clinched the title of team champion in the 8th series of South Asian Judo Championship

held in Nepal. In the men’s team category, India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 3-2 in the finals to claim the title.

Under the women’s team category, India thrashed hosts Nepal 5-0 to seal the title. India ended their campaign in the

tournament with a total of 12 Gold medals and three Bronze medals.







Q46. Which city hosted the 10th edition of The Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) recently?

Answer: Jaipur

Explanation: The 10th edition of The Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) concluded in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The GITB

was organised by the Rajasthan Tourism Department, Ministry of Tourism, and Federation of Indian Chambers of

Commerce and Industry and supported Hotel and Restaurant Association of Rajasthan, Indian Heritage Hotels

Association and Rajasthan Association of Tour Operators.

Q47. Name the international institution which has signed a loan agreement worth $210 million with the GOI

to improve the rural roads in Madhya Pradesh?

Answer: World Bank

Explanation: The Indian government has signed a $210 million loan agreement with the World Bank to improve the

rural roads in Madhya Pradesh. The project (Madhya Pradesh Rural Connectivity Project) will cover 10,510 km

stretch of rural roads in Madhya Pradesh that fall under the Chief Minister’s Gram Sadak Yojana (CMGSY)

program.

Q48. The Sunderban Reserve Forest is soon to be declared a Ramsar Site. Sunderban Reserve Forest is

located in which state?

Answer: West Bengal

Explanation: West Bengal government has given its approval to State Forest Department to apply for coveted

Ramsar Site recognition under Ramsar Convention to Sunderban Reserve Forest. Once it is conferred Ramsar site

status, Sundarbans Reserve Forest will be largest protected wetland in the country. There are currently 26 sites in

India recognised as Ramsar wetland sites of international importance.

Q49. The 2 days Secure India Conclave 2018 took place in which city?

Answer: New Delhi

Explanation: The two-day Secure India Conclave got underway in New Delhi on April 24, 2018. The conclave is

being organised by Global Counter Terrorism keeping in view Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of New India

: Secure India 2018.

Q50. Name the IT company which has emerged as first Indian company to reach $100-billion market

capitalisation.

Answer: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Explanation: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country’s largest IT outsourcing company has emerged as the

first Indian listed company to cross the $100-billion mark in terms of market capitalisation (m-cap).

Q51. Mario Abdo Benitez has been appointed as the President of which country?

Answer: Paraguay

Explanation: Paraguay’s ruling Colorado Party candidate Mario Abdo Benitez has won the presidential election,

data released by the country’s election tribunal showed.

Q52. Which Indian smart cities has become the first city of India that runs on 100 % renewable energy

during the daytime?

Answer: Diu Smart City

Explanation: Diu Smart City has become the first city in India, that runs on 100% renewable energy during daytime







setting a new benchmark for other cities to become clean and green. Diu had been importing 73% of its power from

Gujarat until last year.

Q53. Name the player who has won the 31st Monte Carlo Masters Title?

Answer: Rafael Nadal

Explanation: Rafael Nadal (Spain) defeated Japan’s Kei Nishikori by 6-3, 6-2 in the Monte Carlo Masters final won

his 31st Masters title. It is also Nadal’s 11th Monte Carlo Masters title in 14 years

Q54. The first ever International SME Convention is being held in which city?

Answer: New Delhi

Explanation: Delegates from 37 countries are participating in the first ever International SME Convention being

held in New Delhi from 22nd to 24th April 2018. Some of the participating countries are Australia, Austria, France,

Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sri Lanka, South

Africa and UAE.

Q55. What is the theme of the 2018 World Book Day?

Answer: Reading, it’s my right!

Explanation: World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, is being celebrated across the globe

on 23 Aril 2018.The event is organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

(UNESCO) and was first held in 1995. Theme for 2018 World Book Day: “Reading, it’s my right!”

Q56. ‘All Doors Opened’ is an autobiography of _______

Answer: Inder Sharma

Explanation: Padma Shri (Late) Inder Sharma’s autobiography ‘All Doors Opened’ was released on April 23rd in

the presence of Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.

Q57. As per the data of the Government, the total deposit in the Jan Dhan accounts stood at Rs __________

crore as on April 11, 2018.

Answer: Rs 80,545.70 crore

Explanation: Total deposits in Jan Dhan accounts crossed Rs 80,000 crore mark with more people joining the

flagship financial inclusion programme. The deposits, which have been steadily rising since March 2017, were

at Rs 80,545.70 crore on April 11, 2018.

Q58. Name the company which has been honoured with the 2018 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in

Innovation category?

Answer: Vitabiotics

Explanation: Vitabiotics, UK’s number leading vitamin company, has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for

Enterprise in Innovation for its Perfectil beauty Vitamin range. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the UK’s

highest and most prestigious awards for business performance.

Q59. How many gold medals have been won by India in the South Asian Judo Championship in Nepal?

Answer: 10

Explanation: India has bagged a total of 10 gold medals in the ongoing South Asian Judo Championship, being held

in Lalitpur (Kathmandu), Nepal. Out of the total 14 gold medals, India won 7 gold medals contested under women-

single categories and the remaining 3 under men-single categories.







Q60. According to the report of World Bank, which country has emerged as the highest recipient

of remittances globally in 2017?

Answer: India

Explanation: India topped as the highest recipient of remittances globally in 2017, with its diaspora sending

back $69 billion, according to the World Bank statement. Remittance inflows improved in all regions and the top

remittance recipients were India with $69 billion, followed by China ($64 billion), the Philippines ($33 billion),

Mexico ($31 billion), Nigeria ($22 billion), and Egypt ($20 billion).







Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs

Q1. The Deutsche Bank is located at_______

Answer: Frankfurt, Germany

Q2. What is the currency of Serbia?

Answer: Dinar

Explanation: Capital: Belgrade; Currency: Serbian dinar

Q3. What is the capital of Azerbaijan?

Answer: Baku

Explanation: Capital: Baku; Currency: Azerbaijani manat

Q4. The 2018 Badminton Asia Championships was held in which country?

Answer: China

Q5. Mauricio Macri is the President of which country?

Answer: Argentina

Explanation: Currency: Argentine peso; Capital: Buenos Aires

Q6. The HDFC Bank was founded in which year?

Answer: 1994

Explanation: In 1994 HDFC Bank was incorporated, with its registered office in Mumbai, India. Its first corporate office

and a full service branch at Sandoz House, Worli were inaugurated by the then Union Finance Minister, Manmohan

Singh.

Q7. The Kotak Mahindra Bank received approval of RBI in which year to start its banking operations?

Answer: 2003

Explanation: In February 2003, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave the licence to Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd., the

group’s flagship company, to carry on banking business

Q8. The IndiGo airline is headquartered at _____________

Answer: Gurgaon

Explanation: IndiGo is a low-cost airline headquartered at Gurgaon, Haryana, India. It is the largest airline in India by

passengers carried and fleet size

Q9. The headquarter of Fitch is located in which country?

Answer: New York, United States

Q10. The Saraswati Samman was instituted in which year?

Answer: 1991

Explanation: The Saraswati Samman was instituted in 1991 by the K. K. Birla Foundation. It consists of Rs 15 lakh, a

citation and a plaque. Candidates are selected from literary works published in the previous ten years by a panel that

included scholars and former award winners. The inaugural award was given to Harivanshrai ‘Bachchan‘ for his four





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volume autobiography, Kya Bhooloon Kya Yaad Karoon, Needa Ka Nirman Phir, Basere Se Door and Dashdwar se

Sopan Tak.

Q11. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was formed in which year?

Answer: December 1928

Explanation: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the national governing body for cricket in india. The

board was formed in December 1928 as a society, registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act. It is a

consortium of state cricket associations and the state associations select their representatives who in turn elect the BCCI

officials.

Q12. Name the Prime Minister of Malaysia?

Answer: Najib Razak

Q13. Headquarter of International Cricket Council (ICC) is in______

Answer: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Explanation: Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates;

Chairperson: Shashank Manohar

CEO: Dave Richardson

Membership: 104 members

Founded: 15 June 1909

Q14. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research was established in which year?

Answer: 26 September 1942

Q15. What is the currency of Morocco?

Answer: Moroccan dirham

Explanation: Capital- Rabat

Q16. Who is the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited?

Answer: Vikram Limaye

Q17. Who is the head of the 14th Finance Commission?

Answer: Dr. Y V Reddy

Q18. World Bank came into existence on__________

Answer: July 1944

Q19. The Island Development Agency (IDA) was set up on__________?

Answer: June 01, 2017

Explanation: The IDA was set up on June 01, 2017 following the Prime Minister’s review meeting for the development

of islands.

Q20. How many countries are member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

Answer: 8

Explanation: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security







organisation, the creation of which was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China by the leaders

of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan; the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Charter was signed in June 2002 and entered into force on 19 September 2003. India and Pakistan joined SCO as full

members on 9 June 2017 at a summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Q21. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was founded in which year?

Answer: 19 December 1966

Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December

1966, which is headquartered in the Ortigas Center located in the city of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Q22. What is the capital of Paraguay?

Answer: Asuncion

Explanation: Capital: Asuncion; Currency: Paraguayan guaraní

Q23. Who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Delhi?

Answer: Anil Baijal

Q24. Name the MD & CEO of Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS)

Answer: Rajesh Gopinathan







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