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Who led Indian delegation at the 12th Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit 2018?
Venkaiah Naidu
Ram Nath Kovind
Arun Jaitley
Narendra Modi
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The 12th Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit 2018 was held in Brussels, Belgium from October 18 with theme “Global Partners for Global Challenges”. Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu led the Indian delegation at the two-day summit.
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Which country imposes anti-dumping duty on certain steel products from China ?
Pakistan
Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
India
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Answer: Option DExplanation
ndia country imposes anti-dumping duty on certain steel products from China.
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Which among the following village has been awarded with most developed in 2018 survey?
Kila Raipur
Malana
Punsari
Kulgod
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Kulgod has got the title of the most developed village in the country under the central government’s Antyoday scheme. The Village, which gets 94 points out of 100 in the Village Ranking, is located in Belgaum District of Karnataka.
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Under which article of the Constitution, the President of India can accept resignation of Council of Ministers?
Article 76
Article 73
Article 74
Article 75
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Answer: Option DExplanation
As per clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution, President Ram Nath Kovind has recently accepted the resignation of M J Akbar from the Union council of ministers on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He resgined from the post of Minister of State for External Affairs due to allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by several women journalists.
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Who has won the 2018 Man Booker Prize for Fiction?
Anna Burns
Val McDermid
Leo Robson
Leanne Shapton
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Irish Author Anna Burns has won the prestigious 2018 Man Booker Prize for Fiction for her novel ‘Milkman’. With this, she became the first Northern Irish author and the first woman since 2013 to win the prize. Milkman is an exploration of Northern Ireland’s three decades of sectarian violence told through the voice of a young woman. The novel chronicles the struggles of a middle sister in a family as she confronts rumour, social pressures and politics amid violent sectarian divisions in her community.She had previously authored two novels – ‘No Bones’ and ‘Little Constructions’.
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Which state has become the first state in India to have 100% penetration of LPG in public sector oil companies?
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
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Answer: Option DExplanation
On October 18, 2018, Kerala became the first state in the country to have 100% penetration of LPG in public sector oil companies. With three bottling plants at Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kollam, LPG is being brought to 49.79 lakh customers through 308 distributors. The Indian Oil is also prepared to provide with new generation fuels like CNG and other green fuels. Indian Oil has 50% of the market share with the remaining being shared by HPCL and BPCL.
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Name the Union Minister who resigned recently from his post over sexual harassment allegations?
MJ Akbar
Kuldeep Singh Sengar
Bikram Singh Brahma
M Vincent
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Union Minister of State for External Affairs, MJ Akbar resigned from his post on October 17, 2018 over sexual harassment charges levelled against him by several women journalists in the wake of #MeToo movement.
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What is the theme of the 4th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF – 2018)?
Vigyan se Vikas
Science for Transformation
Building Partnerships Impacting Society
Making of a New India
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Answer: Option BExplanation
On October 5, the 4th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF – 2018) has started at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The mega science expo will be formally inauguratedby the President Shri Ram NathKovind. It is being organized by Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati. The theme of this edition of Science Festival is “Science for Transformation”. IISF-2018 is expected to be represented by approximately 10000 delegates including 5000 students, 550 teachers, 200 students from North-East Region, 20 international delegates and approximately 200 startups.
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Which ministry was named the best department for its contribution to “Swachchta Pakhwada” under the “Swachchta Hi Seva” category of awards, on 2nd October 2018?
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Human Resource Development
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Answer: Option CExplanation
On 2nd October 2018, Ministry of Railways was named the best department for its contribution to “Swachchta Pakhwada” under the “Swachchta Hi Seva” category of awards. This was declared in an inter-ministry initiative organised by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to encourage cleanliness in government offices and health facilities. The award was presented to the Railway Ministry on the 4th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission (October 2). ‘Swachchta Hi Seva’ campaign was launched in 2017 to promote the public to involve in building toilets and cleaning public places.
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Which state has launched ‘Nirman Kusuma’ scheme to provide financial assistance to the children of the construction workers?
Madhya Pradesh
Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Jharkhand
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik has launched ‘Nirman Kusuma’ programme to provide financial assistance to the children of the construction workers for their technical education in the state. Under the programme, an ITI student will be entitled to get financial assistance worth Rs 23,600 and a diploma student will get assistance worth Rs 26,300 per annum.
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Which gynecologist has been named winner of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize?
Denis Mukwege
Evelyn Varnado
Tara J. Cole
Blanca Duncan
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. Dr. Mukwege, a gynecologist in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is the helper who has devoted his life to defending victims of war-time sexual violence. Nadia Murad is a Yazidi Kurdish human rights activist and survivor of sexual slavery by Islamic State in Iraq. She is the witness who tells of the abuses perpetrated against her and others. She has shown uncommon courage in recounting her own sufferings and speaking up on behalf of other victims. The prize will be presented in Oslo on December 10, the anniversary of the death of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, who founded the awards in his 1895 will.
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Who has been named the richest Indian for the 11th consecutive year, as per the ‘Forbes India Rich List 2018’?
Lakshmi Mittal
Mukesh Ambani
Kumar Mangalam Birla
Shiv Nadar
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Mukesh Ambani has been named the richest Indian for the 11th consecutive year with a net worth of $47.3 billion, as per the ‘Forbes India Rich List 2018’. Reliance Industries’ Chairman Mukesh Ambani is also the biggest gainer of the year, with a gain of $9.3 billion to his wealth. Wipro Chairman Azim Premji has secured the 2nd position, with a wealth of $21 billion. ArcelorMittal Chairman and CEO Lakshmi Mittal is in 3rd spot with a net worth of $18.3 billion. Hinduja brothers occupy 4th position with net worth of $18 billion and Pallonji Mistry is at 5th spot with $15.7 billion.
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First Regional Conference On ‘Women In Detention And Access To Justice’ in _________?
Shimla
Patna
Hyderabad
Trivandrum
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Answer: Option AExplanation
First Regional Conference On ‘Women In Detention And Access To Justice’ in Shimla.
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Election Commission recently announced the election schedule of how many states during November-December 2018?
4
5
6
7
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on October 6, 2018 announced the schedule for the elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Mizoram and Telangana. The terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Mizoram are due to expire, however, the Telangana Government vide his order dated September 6, 2018 dissolved the Telangana Legislative Assembly with immediate effect.
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Which of the following person was also known as ‘Nagaland’s Gandhi’?
S C Jamir
Vishnu Sahay
Natwar Thakkar
Maria Singh
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Noted Gandhian Natwar Thakkar died in a private hospital in Guwahati on 7 October. He was 86 years old. He was honoured with Padma shri award for his contribution to spread the Gandhian philosophy in the northeast state.
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What is the theme of the World Habitat Day (WHD) 2018 ?
Cities and Climate Change
Housing at the Centre
Municipal Solid Waste Management
Cities, magnets of hope
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The World Habitat Day (WHD) is observed every year on first Monday in October across the world to raise awareness about need for affordable housing for all in urban areas, cities and towns. The purpose of day is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The day is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns. On 1st October 2018, the day is celebrated with ‘Municipal Solid Waste Management’ & slogan ‘Waste-wise cities’ to highlight the issue of municipal solid waste management challenge as global issue that affects everyone.
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World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its first Global Guidelines on Sanitation and Health to bring successful changes in sanitation by which year?
2020
2025
2030
2035
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Answer: Option CExplanation
On October 1, 2018, to bring successful changes in sanitation by 2030, World Health Organization (WHO) launched its first Global Guidelines on Sanitation and Health. According to estimation, for every US$ 1 invested in sanitation a nearly six-fold return can be expected. Thus, by adopting the guidelines, countries can reduce the 829 000 annual diarrhoeal deaths due to unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene.
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India recently signed a USD 5.43 billion deal to procure the S-400 Triumf missile system from which country?
USA
Japan
Russia
South Korea
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Answer: Option CExplanation
India and Russia on October 5, 2018 signed a USD 5.43 billion deal for India to procure the S-400 Triumf missile system from Russia. The deal was signed following the 19th India-Russia Annual Bilateral Summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin and other delegates.
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Which among the following country has won both men and women’s gold medal in 43rd Chess Olympaid?
China
India
Russia
USA
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Answer: Option AExplanation
China won two team gold medals from the 43rd Chess Olympiad. Chines men and women’s team both won gold medals in their respective categories.
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ASTRA missile is developed by which of the following Indian defence organization/department?
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Bharat Dynamics Limited
DRDO
ISRO
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Astra is India’s first beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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India’s first Global Skills Park will be set up in which state?
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The foundation stone of the country’s biggest Global Skill Park was laid in Bhopal. The park will come up on land allotted in Narela Shankari area of Bhopal. It will be established with the support of Institute of Technical Education Education Services Singapore (ITEES).
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Who has been named the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Facebook owned Instagram?
Kevin Systrom
Mike Krieger
Adam Mosseri
Roger Fernandez
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Adam Mosseri has been named the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Facebook owned Instagram. Adam Mosseri replaces Kevin Systrom who resigned recently. Adam Mosseri was previously the Vice President of Product at Instagram. He had joined Facebook in 2008. Instagram was founded in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. It was sold to Facebook for $1 billion in 2012.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) eased foreign exchange rules for which sector?
Oil Marketing Companies
Financing Institutions
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Travel and Tourism
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Answer: Option AExplanation
In an attempt to control the falling value of rupee, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced easing foreign exchange rules for oil marketing companies (OMCs). The hike in crude oil prices has increased demand for dollars by oil companies.
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The 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been given in which of the following area?
Atomic Structure
Thermochemistry
Chemical Bonding
Enzyme Research
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Answer: Option DExplanation
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three scientists for their discoveries in enzyme research. One half of the prize amount will go to Frances H. Arnold (USA). The other half of the prize amount will be shared by George P. Smith (USA) and Sir Gregory P. Winter (Britain).
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India recently signed a USD 5.43 billion deal to procure the S-400 Triumf missile system from which country?
USA
Japan
Russia
South Korea
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Answer: Option CExplanation
India and Russia on October 5, 2018 signed a USD 5.43 billion deal for India to procure the S-400 Triumf missile system from Russia. The deal was signed following the 19th India-Russia Annual Bilateral Summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin and other delegates.
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Which state was awarded as the best state under the Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards 2018?
Telangana
Haryana
Karnataka
Gujarat
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Haryana was ranked as the best State, while Satara District of Maharashtra was ranked as the best district as per the ranking undertaken by Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018. Uttar Pradesh was rewarded for maximum citizens’ participation.
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36th National Games will be held in which of the following Indian state/UT?
Karnataka
Goa
Assam
Rajasthan
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The much-delayed 36th National Games in Goa will be held from 30 March to 14 April in 2019. It will be held in Goa.
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