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Who of the following Indians has/have received the 2018 Ramon Magsaysay Award?
Deepa Joshi and Nileema Mishra
Kulendi Francis and Anshu Gupta
Sanjiv Chaturvedi
Bharat Vatwani and Sonam Wangchuk
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Two Indians, Dr. Bharat Vatwani and Sonam Wangchuk received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2018 on August 31. The award, which is regarded as the Asian version of the Nobel Prize, was established in 1957. The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, in its citation, stated that Wangchuk was recognised for his uniquely systematic, collaborative and community-driven reform of learning systems in remote northern India, thus improving the life opportunities of Ladakhi youth. Vatwani was recognised for his tremendous courage and healing compassion in embracing India’s mentally-afflicted destitute. Beside them, Youk Chhang from Cambodia, Maria de Lourdes Martins Cruz from East Timor, Howard Dee from the Philippines and Vo Thi Hoang Yen from Vietnam are the other winners of the 2018 award.
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The Union Cabinet has recently approved umbrella scheme “O-SMART” of Ministry of Earth Sciences. What does “O” stands here?
Opacity
Orach
Oilcloth
Ocean
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Answer: Option DExplanation
On August 29, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Technology, Observations, Resources Modelling and Science (O-SMART)” of Ministry of Earth Sciences. The scheme with an overall cost of Rs. 1623 crore encompasses a total of 16 sub-projects addressing ocean development activities such as Services, Technology, Resources, Observations and Science. The services rendered under the O-SMART will provide economic benefits to a number of user communities in the coastal and ocean sectors, namely, fisheries, offshore industry, coastal states, Defence, Shipping, Ports etc. This scheme also provides necessary scientific and technological background required for implementation of various aspects of Blue Economy.
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Which cricketer set the world record for the most economical four-over bowling figures in the history of T20 cricket in August 2018?
Virat Kohli
Shikhar Dawan
Mohammad Irfan
Rashid Khan
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Answer: Option CExplanation
On August 27, 2018, Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Irfan set the world record for the most economical four-over bowling figures in the history of T20 cricket. This feat was achieved while playing for Barbados Tridents in the Caribbean Premier League 2018. He bowled 23 dot balls in a row, picking two wickets in the process. This record was previously shared by South Africa’s Chris Morris and Sri Lanka’s Chanaka Welegedara.
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49.69
50.79
47.59
48.49
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The 18-year-old set a new national record by clocking 50.79 seconds in the final, overtaking the 51.00-second record she set earlier.
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Who was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Namibia in 2018?
Amarnath Singh
Manohar Jain
Varun Acharya
Prashant Agrawal
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Answer: Option DExplanation
On 21st August 2018, Prashant Agrawal was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Namibia. Prashant Agrawal is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of the 1998 batch. At present, he is Joint Secretary at Headquarters. He has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Namibia. He will take up this assignment soon.
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Which of the following Indian sprinters has achieved a rare one-two in men’s 800m at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games?
Jinson Johnson and Muhammed Anas
Govindan Lakshmanan and Dharun Ayyasamy
Rajiv Arokia and Manjit Singh
Manjit Singh and Jinson Johnson
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Answer: Option DExplanation
On August 28, Manjit Singh clinched gold in the men’s 800 metres event at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, which was India’s first gold in the event since Charles Borromeo won in 1982 Asiad. Beside this, Indian sprinter Jinson Johnson from Kerala also won the silver at the same event. With this, India achieved a rare one-two in men’s 800m at the Asian Games. Manjit clocked 1:46.15 while Johnson clocked 1:46.35 to make it a memorable double for India. It was India’s only second one-two finish in 800m at the Games since Ranjit Singh and Kulwant Singh achieved the feat at the inaugural edition held in New Delhi in 1951.
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Which Northeast state has extended Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) for 6 more months?
Mizoram
Nagaland
Tripura
Assam
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Answer: Option DExplanation
The Assam government on Saturday announced that it had extended the implementation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in the state for 6 more months. The Home and Political Department of Assam on February 28 declared the whole state a “disturbed area” under the 1958 Act.
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Which of the following cities is the venue of the 4th Asian electoral stakeholders forum (AESF-IV)?
Bangkok
Colombo
New Delhi
Bali
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Answer: Option BExplanation
On August 27, the 4th edition of Asian electoral stakeholders forum (AESF-IV) has started in Colombo, Sri Lanka to discuss the state of elections and democracy in the region. The two-day forum is held for the first time in South Asia with support from the Election Commission of Sri Lanka and the Asian network for free elections (ANFREL). The forum gives an opportunity for Asian election commissions, election observers, non-government organizations, and interstate bodies to gather and discuss the state of elections and democracy in the region. The AESF was attended by more than 250 delegates from 45 countries. India is represented by Chief Electoral Officer of Maharashtra Ashwini Kumar and an NGO.
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Who will be honoured with the ‘2018 Asia Game Changer of the Year’ award by global cultural organization Asia Society?
Sundar Pichai
Jack Ma
Mukesh Ambani
Indra Nooyi
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Answer: Option DExplanation
PepsiCo’s India-born Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi will be honoured with the 2018 Asia Game Changer of the Year award by global cultural organisation Asia Society, in recognition of her business achievements, humanitarian record and advocacy for women and girls around the world.
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Where was the 8th meeting of India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee held from August 22-25, 2018?
Nairobi, Kenya
New Delhi, India
Mumbai, India
Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
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Answer: Option AExplanation
From August 22-25, 2018, the 8th meeting of India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee was held in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting was co-chaired by: Indian side: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Mr.Suresh Prabhu. Kenya’s Side: Cabinet Secretary (Minister) for Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, Government of Kenya Mr. Peter Munya. The last meeting of Joint Trade Committee was held in New Delhi in February 2015.
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Who is the author of the book “Atal Ji Ne Kaha”?
V S Naik
Annu Kapoor
Brijendra Rehi
Chitra Banerjee
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The book “Atal Ji Ne Kaha” is authored and compiled by Brijendra Rehi, who is Doordarshan producer & senior journalist. It is a book on the BJP patriarch and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The book has 26 chapters based on former Prime Minister’s speeches which is on economy, policies, small industries, social development, nuclear programme, science and technology or terrorism. It is replete with pictures of the late Prime Minister. Beside this, Rehi has published 11 books so far including Muktiswar, Kaka and Mewad Ke Itihaas Ki Jhanki.
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The UIDAI has asked enrolment agencies of which state to provide free e-Aadhaar printouts?
Karnataka
Odisha
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The UIDAI has directed the Aadhaar enrolment agencies in Kerala, including banks and post offices, to facilitate retrieval of the 12-digit number and provide free printouts to Aadhaar-holders who have lost their document in the flood-hit state.
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Which Indian personality was conferred with the WHO World No Tobacco Day 2017 Award?
SK Arora
Manish Sisodia
Arvind Kejriwal
Kailash Kumar
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Answer: Option AExplanation
SK Arora, the Delhi government’s additional director of health, was honoured with the prestigious World Health Organization (WHO) World No Tobacco Day 2017 Award for his extraordinary contribution towards tobacco control.
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Which city hosted the 3rd Indian Ocean Conference (IOC-2018)?
Jakarta
Hanoi
Melbourne
Tokyo
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The 3rd edition of Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) 2018 began in Hanoi, Vietnam on August 27 with theme ‘Building Regional Architectures’. The 2-day conference was inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj along with her Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Binh Minh.
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Where was the International Water Colour Festival 2018 celebrated?
Ranchi
Kanpur
Indore
Jodhpur
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The International Water Colour Festival 2018 began at Audrey House in Ranchi on August 23, 2018. The festival is organised by the Jharkhand Art Culture and Tourism Department in Audrey House. The aim of the 5-day fest is to bring local artists in touch with the international art.
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