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1.	Which state has launched the 'Nari Sashaktikaran Sankalp Abhiyan' or Women Empowerment campaign on 20 November 2018?1). Uttar Pradesh2). Bihar3). Odisha4). Haryana
Answer» 'Nari Sashaktikaran Sankalp Abhiyan' or Women Empowerment campaign was LAUNCHED in LUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh on 20 November 2018. The month-long campaign is aimed to EMPOWER women in the state through various programmes. The campaign will educate women about the schemes being run by central and state governments for their WELFARE and security.

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2.	The RBI has appointed an ________ member expert committee to comprehensively review and propose long-term solutions for the revival of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.1). 52). 63). 74). 8
Answer» The RBI has appointed an eight-member expert committee to comprehensively review and propose long-term solutions for the revival of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) SECTOR. The committee will be headed by former SEBI chairman U.K. Sinha. The committee will examine the factors affecting the TIMELY and ADEQUATE AVAILABILITY of FINANCE to the MSME sector.

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3.	Which of these Indian Ministries has signed an MoU with ISRO?1). Ministry of Finance2). Ministry of Home Affairs3). Ministry of Civil Aviation4). Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Answer» The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Department of Space are collaborating together to SET up an advance Integrated Control Room for Emergency RESPONSE (ICR-ER). The ISRO will render its technical expertise for setting up of proposed ICR-ER. The project will be EXECUTED under the overall supervision of MHA.

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4.	Who was named the chairman of the 11-member selection committee to select Dronacharya and Dhyanchand awardees for 2018?1). Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar2). Justice Madan Lokur3). Justice T. S. Thakur4). Justice Mukul Mudgal
Answer» JUSTICE Mukul Mudgal was named the chairman of the 11-member SELECTION committee to select Dronacharya and DHYANCHAND awardees for 2018. The retired judge was previously appointed to PROBE into the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal. Mukul Mudgal is currently the DEPUTY chairman of the FIFA Governance Committee and Review Committee.

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5.	Where will the Android Dev Summit be organized on 7 - 8 Nov 2018?1). Seoul2). Kuala Lumpur3). Singapore4). California
Answer» The Android Dev Summit is being organized at the Computer History Museum, Moutain View, California on 7 - 8 NOV 2018. The LAST one was in 2015, and it also happened at the Computer History Museum. Android Developer DAYS, or ADD, is an open conference HELD at various locations worldwide each year.

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6.	The ________ edition of the World Congress on Mountain Medicine began in Kathmandu on 21 November 2018.1). 3rd2). 6th3). 9th4). 12th
Answer» The '12th World CONGRESS on Mountain Medicine' began in Kathmandu on 21 November 2018. The THEME of the 4-day congress is 'Mountain Medicine in the Heart of the Himalayas'. The EVENT mainly focused on science and research aspects of high altitude medicine. The event was HELD for the first time in NEPAL and hosted by Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN).

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7.	The 2018 G20 summit will be hosted by which country?1). India2). United Kingdom3). Argentina4). South Africa
Answer» The 2018 summit will be the 13th meet of the G20 NATIONS, it is SCHEDULED to be held in ARGENTINA.

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8.	By what percent did the inflation based on wholesale prices fell in November 2018?1). 4.64%2). 3.26%3). 5.56%4). 6.83%
Answer» Inflation based on wholesale prices fell to a three-month low of 4.64% in November 2018, as prices of food articles, ESPECIALLY vegetables reduced. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation stood was 5.28% in OCTOBER 2018 and 4.02% in November 2017. Vegetables, too, became CHEAPER with deflation at 26.98% in November 2018 as compared to 18.65% in October 2018.

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9.	The Union Cabinet approved the agreement between India and ________ on 1 November 2018, in order to increase effectiveness in investigation and prosecution of crime.1). Morocco2). Egypt3). Tunisia4). Libiya
Answer» The Union Cabinet APPROVED the Agreement between India and MOROCCO on 1 November 2018. The Agreement will provide a BROAD legal framework for bilateral cooperation between India and Morocco in investigation and PROSECUTION of crime. It aims to INCREASE effectiveness in investigation and prosecution of crime, and in providing the necessary peaceful ambience .

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10.	1). Germany2). Russia3). Nepal4). Pakistan
Answer» Exercise Aviaindra is an AIR Force level exercise between India and the Russian Federation. First Aviaindra was CONDUCTED in 2014. Exercise Aviaindra 18 is being conducted at Lipetsk, Russia from 17 Sep to 28 Sep 2018 and will be conducted in Jodhpur, India from 10 DEC to 22 Dec 2018. The aim of the exercise is focused towards anti-terrorist operations.

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11.	Under whom, a committee will set up seeking suggestions to strengthen NCC & NSS?1). Smriti Irani2). Anil Swarup3). Prakash Javadekar4). Pradeep Kumar Sinha
Answer» The govt has decided to form a committee under former EDUCATION secretary Anil SWARUP, seeking suggestions to strengthen NATIONAL Cadet Corp & National Service Scheme. The Committee will deal with issues LIKE expansion, strengthening training infrastructure & reducing manpower deficiency. The Committee will also submit recommendations for building "synergy" between these 2 institutions.

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12.	Where is Indira Sagar Dam located?1). Uttar Pradesh2). Bihar3). Karnataka4). Rajasthan
Answer» Indira Sagar is built across NARMADA RIVER in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. In terms of water STORAGE, it has the LARGEST reservoir in India. The dam also has a POWER station with an installed capacity of 1,000 MW.

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13.	Which of these Ministries has approved the operationalisation strategy for Operation Greens?1). Ministry of Food Processing Industries2). Ministry of Agriculture3). Ministry of Commerce and Industry4). Ministry of Culture
Answer» Ministry of Food Processing INDUSTRIES (MoFPI) has approved the operationalisation strategy for Operation Greens. Operation Greens was announced in the Budget speech of 2018-19 with an outlay of Rs 500 crores. It was LAUNCHED to stabilise the supply of TOMATO, ONION and Potato (TOP) crops and to ensure availability of TOP crops throughout the country round the year without price volatility.

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14.	Which tropical storm arrived in Shanghai on August 3, 2018?1). Jongdari2). Yolanda3). Haiyan4). Oliwa
Answer» Downgraded from a typhoon, Tropical STORM Jongdari arrived in SHANGHAI on August 3, 2018. It is expected to GRADUALLY weaken as it moves westward into the Yangtze RIVER delta. Jongdari, which means SKYLARK in Korean and is the 12th typhoon of the season. Jongdari is one of the four Pacific tropical cyclones. More than 130,000 people have been evacuated as a tropical storm arrived Shanghai.

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15.	Where has 'Bharosa', a 24-hour state-of-the-art centre to support women and children who are victims of violence and in distress, been inaugurated on 16 October 2018?1). Chennai2). Hyderabad3). Jaipur4). Kolkata
Answer» 'Bharosa', a 24-hour state-of-the-art CENTRE to SUPPORT women and children who are victims of violence and in distress, was inaugurated in Hyderabad POLICE on 16 October 2018 in Hyderabad. The centre would help these women along with dealing in POCSO cases. The centre is run by all women staff and provides COUNSELLING to women who face SEXUAL assault or sexual abuse.

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16.	Where has the Information Fusion Centre for the Indian Ocean Region been established by the Indian Navy?1). Haryana2). Maharashtra3). Andhra Pradesh4). Odisha
Answer» The Navy will inaugurate the Information FUSION CENTRE (IFC) for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Through this Centre, information on 'white shipping', or commercial shipping, will be exchanged with countries in the region to IMPROVE maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean. The IFC has been established at the Navy’s Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) in Gurugram, HARYANA.

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17.	Which of the following along with Bombay Stock Exchange has launched the 'eATM' facility on 3 December 2018?1). HDFC Securities2). PNB Securities3). SBI Securities4). ICICI Securities
Answer» ICICI Securities and BOMBAY Stock Exchange (BSE) has launched 'eATM' FACILITY on 3 December 2018. Through 'eATM' facility, clients of the domestic brokerage entity will be ABLE to receive the pay-out within 30 minutes of selling the shares. The new service would have a cap of ? 50,000 per client a day? and would be applicable on about 600 stocks LISTED on the BSE.

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18.	Who has won the International Olympic Committee's Sport and Active Society Commission's Grant Award 2018?1). Jacques Rogge2). Sergey Bubka3). Suheil F. Tandon4). Willi Kaltschmitt Luján
Answer» Suheil F. Tandon has won the International Olympic Committee's Sport and ACTIVE Society Commission's Grant Award. The award has been given for his contribution to SPORTS for development. The award CEREMONY was held at Buenos Aires, Argentina. Suheil is the founder of Pro Sport Development (PSD) and Executive Director of Martha Farrell FOUNDATION.

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19.	According to Credit Suisse Research Institute’s 2018 Global Wealth Report, wealth in India grew a modest ________%.1). 1.22). 1.63). 2.24). 2.6
Answer» ACCORDING to Credit Suisse Research Institute’s 2018 Global Wealth Report, wealth in India grew a modest 2.6% and wealth per adult stayed flat at US$ 7,020. By mid-2018, there were an estimated 3.43 lakh millionaires in India and 3,400 ultra high net WORTH individuals. AMONG major countries, India has one of the highest PROPORTION of female billionaires at 18.6%.

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20.	Who has been appointed as the Director and General Manager of public sector non-life insurance firm United India Insurance Company?1). S Gopakumar2). S.K. Roy3). Gaurang Shah4). T R Ramachandaran
Answer» Public sector non-life INSURANCE firm UNITED INDIA Insurance COMPANY announced the appointment of S Gopakumar as its Director and General Manager. Prior to taking up the new role, Gopakumar was serving GIC Housing Finance Ltd as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Gopakumar began his CAREER with public sector National Insurance Company.

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21.	The ________ International Camel festival will be held at Bikaner in Rajasthan from 12 Jan 2019.1). 25th2). 26th3). 27th4). 28th
Answer» International Camel festival will be held at Bikaner in Rajasthan from 12 Jan 2019. Activities such as fur cutting, camel decoration, designing among OTHERS WOULD be organised at the twenty-sixth International camel festival. Competitions like Mr. Bikana and Miss Marwan, CULTURAL performances by folk ARTISTS from DIFFERENT regions would also be held during the festival.

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22.	Anna Rajam Malhotra who died recently, was India's first woman _______.1). Engineer2). IAS Officer3). Pilot4). Doctor
Answer» India’s first woman IAS officer after Independence, Anna Rajam Malhotra died in Mumbai recently. She was 91. She SERVED in the Madras State under then Chief MINISTER C. Rajagopalachari and at the Central government. Ms. Malhotra JOINED the CIVIL services in 1951 and opted for the Madras cadre. She married R.N. Malhotra, who served as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1985 to 1990.

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23.	Which state government has launched the 'Shiksha Setu' app on 18 December 2018?1). Haryana2). Punjab3). Bihar4). Rajasthan
Answer» The Haryana government has launched the 'Shiksha Setu' app on 18 December 2018. The app will provide students INFORMATION on attendance, fee, online ADMISSION, and SCHOLARSHIPS of all government colleges of the state. The app will provide instant updates of important notices, circulars and other programmes to students and teachers. The students will also get information on ASSIGNMENTS.

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24.	Recently, Alyque Padamsee passed away on 17 November 2018 in Mumbai. He was a ________.1). Ad Filmmaker2). Politician3). Painter4). Journalist
Answer» Prominent AD filmmaker and actor Alyque Padamsee passed away on 17 November 2018 in MUMBAI. As a film actor, he was known for his role in Richard Attenborough’s film Gandhi where he played Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He was known as the Father of modern Indian advertising. He was conferred with Padmashri Award in 2000 and he also received Sangeet Natak Akademi Tagore Ratna in 2012.

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25.	Who has been appointed as the acting Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court?1). Justice Vijaya Tahilramani2). Justice T. B. Radhakrishnan3). Justice Ajjikuttira Somaiah Bopanna4). Justice Ramalingan Sudhakar
Answer» Justice Ajjikuttira SOMAIAH Bopanna, a JUDGE of the Karnataka HIGH COURT, was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the GAUHATI High Court.

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26.	According to Reserve Bank of India, what percent of junked Rs. 500 And Rs. 1,000 Notes have returned to banking system?1). 90%2). 100%3). 99%4). 98.7%
Answer» ACCORDING to RESERVE BANK of INDIA, 99.3% of junked Rs. 500 And Rs. 1,000 Notes have returned to BANKING system.

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27.	Who has won the 2018 presidential election of Zimbabwe?1). Robert Mugabe2). Nelson Chamisa3). Emmerson Mnangagwa4). Jonathan Moyo
Answer» Emmerson Mnangagwa won the presidential election of Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa won by the smallest of margins, after NEEDING more than 50% of the vote to secure the victory. Elections in Zimbabwe were conducted after 37 years of President Robert MUGABE's rule.

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28.	Who has been appointed as the first chief of National Financial Reporting Authority on 28 September 2018?1). Prasanth Nair2). Bharathi Hollikeri3). PS Pradyumna4). Rangachari Sridharan
Answer» Former IAS officer Rangachari Sridharan was appointed as FIRST chief of National FINANCIAL Reporting Authority (NFRA) on 28 September 2018.He will hold the post of chairperson for THREE years or till the age of 65 years.The NFRA is mandated to act as an independent regulator for the auditing profession.It will help in better regulation of financial audit of large companies.

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29.	The World Health Organization has released a new initiative, named _________ to support governments in taking practical steps to accelerate progress on health by addressing the harmful use of alcohol.1). SAFER2). HI-5: Health Impact in 5 Years3). AEFI: Adverse Effect Following Immunization4). NO ALCOHOL
Answer» The World Health Organization (WHO) released a NEW INITIATIVE, NAMED SAFER. SAFER is the WHO-led roadmap to support governments in taking practical steps to accelerate progress on health by addressing the harmful USE of alcohol. SAFER provides 5 high-impact strategic actions prioritised for implementation to promote health and DEVELOPMENT.

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30.	The first General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance inaugurated in which Indian city?1). Gurugram2). Delhi3). Mumbai4). Chennai
Answer» The FIRST General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance, ISA,inaugurated on the 2nd of October in DELHI. The ISA is a major INITIATIVE of Modi in contributing to the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement. The Founding Conference of the ISA was jointly hosted by Narendra Modi and FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron in New Delhi on 11 March 2018.

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31.	Recently, Arun Jaitley launched the Financial Inclusion Index which has ________ measurement dimensions.1). 22). 33). 44). 5
Answer» The Union MINISTER of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley, launched the Financial Inclusion Index. The index will have three measurement dimensions: (i) Access to financial services (ii) USAGE of financial services and (3) Quality. The various components of the index will ALSO help to measure financial services for use of internal policy making.

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32.	According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global debt has reached to ________.1). $150 trillion2). $162 trillion3). $184 trillion4). $176 trillion
Answer» According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), GLOBAL debt has reached an all-time high of $184 trillion. The AMOUNT, in nominal terms, is the equivalent of 225% of the world GDP in 2017. The top three borrowers in the world are the United States, China, and Japan. In early 2018, the IMF had calculated the global debt to be around $182 trillion.

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33.	Ramakant Achrekar passed away in Mumbai on 2 January 2019. He was a ________.1). Coach2). Politician3). Actor4). Spiritual Leader
Answer» Cricket COACH Ramakant Achrekar passed away in Mumbai on 2 January 2019. He was the SACHIN Tendulkar's cricket coach. In 1990, he was honoured with the DRONACHARYA Award for Outstanding COACHES in Sports and Games. He was also honoured with the PADMA Shri in 2010. In 2010, he was honoured the 'Lifetime Achievement' award by the Sports Illustrated.

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34.	Which country alongwith the Southeast Asian Nations will hold their first joint maritime exercises from 22 October 2018?1). China2). Japan3). US4). India
Answer» China and SOUTHEAST Asian Nations will hold their first joint maritime EXERCISES from 22 October 2018. The navies of China and ASEAN countries will hold 'ASEAN-China Maritime Exercise' in the South China Sea. The exercise with China’s navy will include operations LIKE maritime safety, medical evacuation, and search and rescue procedures.

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35.	Which of the following has marked its entry into insurance segment and will be offering a complete protection plan to customers who buy smartphones on its platform?1). Snapdeal2). Flipkart3). Jabong4). Myntra
Answer» Walmart-backed e-commerce marketplace Flipkart mark its entry into INSURANCE SEGMENT It will be OFFERING a COMPLETE protection plan to customers who buy smartphones on its platform. Flipkart has secured a corporate agency licence from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA). Flipkart has PARTNERED with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance for the scheme.

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36.	A 220-MW unit of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited's (NPCIL) Kaiga Atomic Power Station has created a world record for continuous operation for ________ days.1). 8622). 8943). 9414). 980
Answer» A 220-MW unit of Nuclear Power Corporation of INDIA Limited's (NPCIL) Kaiga Atomic Power STATION has created a world record for continuous operation for 941 days. The previous world record of 940 days held by 'Heysham 2' Unit-8 of the United Kingdom. Earlier in October 2018, the unit surpassed the world record of 894 days for continuous operation among all pressurized heavy water REACTOR.

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37.	Which film industry celebrates 100 years of Film Festival?1). Malayali2). Kannada3). Bengali4). Telugu
Answer» Bengali film INDUSTRY celebrates 100 YEARS of Film at the 24th Kolkata International Film Festival. It was attended by Indian and International Film actors and directors including Amitabh BACHCHAN, Waheeda Rehman, Mahesh Bhat, Shahrukh Khan, and many other CELEBRITIES. During the Film Festival, over 171 movies and 150 short FILMS from 70 countries showed on 16 screens. Australia is the 'focus country'. Antony Firingee', the 1967 Bengali classic, will be the inaugural movie.

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38.	What is the theme for the 2017 World Soil Day?1). Caring for Planet starts from the Ground2). Where food begins3). Soil and You: Symbiosis for life4). Nation and Soil
Answer» World Soil Day is CELEBRATED annually on 5th of December at Food & AGRICULTURE Organization of the UN HEADQUARTERS in Rome, the regional offices and through national and local events. It aims to COMMUNICATE messages on the importance of soil quality for food security, healthy ecosystems and human well-being.The THEME for this year Soil Day is ‘Caring for Planet starts from the Ground’.

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39.	Who amongst these became the youngest Indian to win the 'Asian Tour Order of Merit' on 8 December 2018?1). Shiv Kapur2). Arjun Atwal3). Shubhankar Sharma4). Aditi Ashok
Answer» Golf player Shubhankar Sharma became the youngest INDIAN to win the 'Asian Tour ORDER of Merit' on 8 December 2018. He is the fifth Indian to win the 'Asian Tour Order of Merit'. Before him, Jyoti Randhawa (2002), Arjun Atwal (2003), Jeev Milkha Singh (2006 and 2008), and ANIRBAN Lahiri (2015) won the 'Asian Tour Order of Merit'. Jeev is the only golf player to win the Merit honours twice.

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40.	The UN postal agency issued a new collection of stamps in commemoration of the International Day of Non-violence. The stamps feature artistic interpretation of ________.1). Headington Shark2). Maman3). The Knotted Gun4). Peace Monument
Answer» The UN postal agency ISSUED a new COLLECTION of STAMPS in commemoration of the INTERNATIONAL Day of Non-violence, marked on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. Stamps feature artistic interpretation of 'The Knotted GUN', an iconic global sculpture. The sculpture was created by the Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswrd as a tribute toBeatles member John Lennon after his murder.

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41.	Which bank on November 3, 2017, signed an agreement with the Indian government for providing Rs. 1000 crore for food processing projects?1). Bank of Baroda2). State Bank of India3). Yes Bank4). Punjab National Bank
Answer» Yes Bank signed a MoU with the government to provide Rs. 1,000 CRORE financing for food PROCESSING projects. Yes Bank said that the funding will be provided to AROUND 100 food processing projects with an average SIZE of Rs. 10 crore each. The FOCUS would be on projects across backend infrastructure, cold chain creation of new processing units, expansion of existing units etc.

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42.	Which city hosted the Asian Games 2018?1). Beijing2). Hanoi3). Manila4). Jakarta
Answer» The 18^th Asian Games took place simultaneously in Jakarta, CAPITAL of Indonesia and Palembang, capital of the province of South Sumatra. Vietnam’s capital Hanoi had been due to HOST the Games but PULLED out due to economic concerns. The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over ASIA. The 2014 Asian Games were held in Incheon, South Korea.

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43.	________ will set up a financial inclusion lab to support fintech startups in association with IIM-Ahmedabad and the Dell and Bill Gates foundations.1). Bank of America2). Citigroup3). Wells Fargo4). Chase Bank
Answer» JP Morgan will set up a financial inclusion lab to support fintech startups in association with IIM-Ahmedabad and the DELL and Bill Gates foundations. JP Morgan will provide up to $7 MILLION over the next four years towards this initiative. The lab will host accelerator PROGRAMMES to identify solutions for specific financial challenges.

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44.	________ has received the approval of RBI to operate its own Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).1). Paytm2). PayU3). PayPal4). Mobikwik
Answer» PayU INDIA has received Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) APPROVAL to OPERATE its own Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). The move will help PayU PROMOTE inclusive growth in the country by catering to the diverse financial needs of various segments of the society. PayU India is the digital payments firm owned by SOUTH Africa’s Naspers Ltd.

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45.	The Chief Minister of which state has inaugurated the Bhamashah Techno Hub on 23rd August 2018?1). Gujarat2). Karnataka3). Rajasthan4). Maharashtra
Answer» Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje inaugurated the Bhamashah TECHNO HUB on 23rd August 2018.The hub will provide FREE space, EASIER funding avenues and mentorship to startups.The Rajasthan government has already announced setting up of a Rs 500-crore startup fund -- Bhamashah Techno Fund.The hub would be able to accommodate over 700 startup ventures.

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46.	Which of these ministries launched a Twitter handle '@CyberDost' on 11 December 2018?1). Home Affairs2). Human Resource Development3). Information and Broadcasting4). Science and Technology
Answer» The Ministry of Home Affairs launched a Twitter handle '@CyberDost' on 11 December 2018. The aim of the twitter account is to ENHANCE PEOPLE's BASIC knowledge about cybercrimes and precautions to be taken for prevention. The twitter handle will also mitigate possibilities of disruption in NORMAL business activities or losses due to cyber crimes.

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47.	India's first luxury cruise ship service was launched between ________ and ________ on 21 October 2018. 1). Paradip, Visakhapatnam2). Mumbai, Mundra3). Visakhapatnam, Chennai4). Mumbai, Goa
Answer» India's first luxury cruise ship service was launched between MUMBAI and GOA on 21 October 2018. India's first ever passenger cruise ship service is a joint venture between Mumbai Port Trust and Angriya Sea Eagle Pvt Ltd. The cruise ship Angriya has been NAMED after first the Maratha Navy Admiral Kanhoji Angre. The Cruise can accommodate 400 passengers along with 70 CREW members.

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48.	Which of these schemes have been approved by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) for Insured Persons covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act?1).2).3). Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna4). Rahstriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Answer» The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has approved a new scheme- 'Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna' for INSURED Persons covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act. This scheme is a relief payable in cash directly to their Bank Account in case of unemployment and while they search for new ENGAGEMENT. The ESIC also approved the proposal for increasing the funeral EXPENSES.

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49.	________ won the 'FIFA Club World Cup 2018' in United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 23 December 2018.1). Real Madrid2). Barcelona3). Manchester United4). Bayern Munich
Answer» Real Madrid won the 'FIFA Club World Cup 2018' in United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 23 December 2018. They defeated Al Ain in the final MATCH. With this WIN, Real Madrid becomes the first ever to CLAIM three straight Club World Cup or Intercontinental Cup. They also became the first to win FOUR Club World Cup titles. It won the world cup in 2014,2016 and 2017.

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50.	IRDAI has raised the minimum insurance cover for owner-driver to Rs. ________ for a premium of Rs. 750 per annum.1). 10 lakh2). 15 lakh3). 20 lakh4). 25 lakh
Answer» Insurance regulator IRDAI has raised the minimum insurance cover for owner-driver to Rs. 15 lakh for a premium of Rs. 750 per annum. It is a move to provide some succour to ROAD ACCIDENT victims. CURRENTLY, the Capital SUM INSURED (CSI) under this section for motorised two-wheelers and private cars/commercial vehicles is Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 2 lakh, respectively.

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Which state has launched the 'Nari Sashaktikaran Sankalp Abhiyan' or Women Empowerment campaign on 20 November 2018?1). Uttar Pradesh2). Bihar3). Odisha4). Haryana

The RBI has appointed an ________ member expert committee to comprehensively review and propose long-term solutions for the revival of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.1). 52). 63). 74). 8

Which of these Indian Ministries has signed an MoU with ISRO?1). Ministry of Finance2). Ministry of Home Affairs3). Ministry of Civil Aviation4). Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Who was named the chairman of the 11-member selection committee to select Dronacharya and Dhyanchand awardees for 2018?1). Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar2). Justice Madan Lokur3). Justice T. S. Thakur4). ​Justice Mukul Mudgal

Where will the Android Dev Summit be organized on 7 - 8 Nov 2018?1). Seoul2). Kuala Lumpur3). Singapore4). California

The ________ edition of the World Congress on Mountain Medicine began in Kathmandu on 21 November 2018.1). 3rd2). 6th3). 9th4). 12th

The 2018 G20 summit will be hosted by which country?1). India2). United Kingdom3). Argentina4). South Africa

By what percent did the inflation based on wholesale prices fell in November 2018?1). 4.64%2). 3.26%3). 5.56%4). 6.83%

The Union Cabinet approved the agreement between India and ________ on 1 November 2018, in order to increase effectiveness in investigation and prosecution of crime.1). Morocco2). Egypt3). Tunisia4). Libiya

1). Germany2). Russia3). Nepal4). Pakistan

Under whom, a committee will set up seeking suggestions to strengthen NCC & NSS?1). Smriti Irani2). Anil Swarup3). Prakash Javadekar4). Pradeep Kumar Sinha

Where is Indira Sagar Dam located?1). Uttar Pradesh2). Bihar3). Karnataka4). Rajasthan

Which of these Ministries has approved the operationalisation strategy for Operation Greens?1). Ministry of Food Processing Industries2). Ministry of Agriculture3). Ministry of Commerce and Industry4). Ministry of Culture

Which tropical storm arrived in Shanghai on August 3, 2018?1). Jongdari2). Yolanda3). Haiyan4). Oliwa

Where has 'Bharosa', a 24-hour state-of-the-art centre to support women and children who are victims of violence and in distress, been inaugurated on 16 October 2018?1). Chennai2). Hyderabad3). Jaipur4). Kolkata

Where has the Information Fusion Centre for the Indian Ocean Region been established by the Indian Navy?1). Haryana2). Maharashtra3). Andhra Pradesh4). Odisha

Which of the following along with Bombay Stock Exchange has launched the 'eATM' facility on 3 December 2018?1). HDFC Securities2). PNB Securities3). SBI Securities4). ICICI Securities

Who has won the International Olympic Committee's Sport and Active Society Commission's Grant Award 2018?1). Jacques Rogge2). Sergey Bubka3). Suheil F. Tandon4). Willi Kaltschmitt Luján

According to Credit Suisse Research Institute’s 2018 Global Wealth Report, wealth in India grew a modest ________%.1). 1.22). 1.63). 2.24). 2.6

Who has been appointed as the Director and General Manager of public sector non-life insurance firm United India Insurance Company?1). S Gopakumar2). S.K. Roy3). Gaurang Shah4). T R Ramachandaran

The ________ International Camel festival will be held at Bikaner in Rajasthan from 12 Jan 2019.1). 25th2). 26th3). 27th4). 28th

Anna Rajam Malhotra who died recently, was India's first woman _______.1). Engineer2). IAS Officer3). Pilot4). Doctor

Which state government has launched the 'Shiksha Setu' app on 18 December 2018?1). Haryana2). Punjab3). Bihar4). Rajasthan

Recently, Alyque Padamsee passed away on 17 November 2018 in Mumbai. He was a ________.1). Ad Filmmaker2). Politician3). Painter4). Journalist

Who has been appointed as the acting Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court?1). Justice Vijaya Tahilramani2). Justice T. B. Radhakrishnan3). Justice Ajjikuttira Somaiah Bopanna4). Justice Ramalingan Sudhakar

According to Reserve Bank of India, what percent of junked Rs. 500 And Rs. 1,000 Notes have returned to banking system?1). 90%2). 100%3). 99%4). 98.7%

Who has won the 2018 presidential election of Zimbabwe?1). Robert Mugabe2). Nelson Chamisa3). ​Emmerson Mnangagwa4). Jonathan Moyo

Who has been appointed as the first chief of National Financial Reporting Authority on 28 September 2018?1). Prasanth Nair2). Bharathi Hollikeri3). PS Pradyumna4). Rangachari Sridharan

The first General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance inaugurated in which Indian city?1). Gurugram2). Delhi3). Mumbai4). Chennai

Recently, Arun Jaitley launched the Financial Inclusion Index which has ________ measurement dimensions.1). 22). 33). 44). 5

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global debt has reached to ________.1). $150 trillion2). $162 trillion3). $184 trillion4). $176 trillion

Ramakant Achrekar passed away in Mumbai on 2 January 2019. He was a ________.1). Coach2). Politician3). Actor4). Spiritual Leader

Which country alongwith the Southeast Asian Nations will hold their first joint maritime exercises from 22 October 2018?1). China2). Japan3). US4). India

Which of the following has marked its entry into insurance segment and will be offering a complete protection plan to customers who buy smartphones on its platform?1). Snapdeal2). Flipkart3). Jabong4). Myntra

A 220-MW unit of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited's (NPCIL) Kaiga Atomic Power Station has created a world record for continuous operation for ________ days.1). 8622). 8943). 9414). 980

Which film industry celebrates 100 years of Film Festival?1). Malayali2). Kannada3). Bengali4). Telugu

What is the theme for the 2017 World Soil Day?1). Caring for Planet starts from the Ground2). Where food begins3). Soil and You: Symbiosis for life4). Nation and Soil

Who amongst these became the youngest Indian to win the 'Asian Tour Order of Merit' on 8 December 2018?1). Shiv Kapur2). Arjun Atwal3). Shubhankar Sharma4). Aditi Ashok

The UN postal agency issued a new collection of stamps in commemoration of the International Day of Non-violence. The stamps feature artistic interpretation of ________.1). Headington Shark2). Maman3). The Knotted Gun4). Peace Monument

Which bank on November 3, 2017, signed an agreement with the Indian government for providing Rs. 1000 crore for food processing projects?1). Bank of Baroda2). State Bank of India3). Yes Bank4). Punjab National Bank

Which city hosted the Asian Games 2018?1). Beijing2). Hanoi3). Manila4). Jakarta

________ will set up a financial inclusion lab to support fintech startups in association with IIM-Ahmedabad and the Dell and Bill Gates foundations.1). Bank of America2). Citigroup3). Wells Fargo4). Chase Bank

________ has received the approval of RBI to operate its own Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).1). Paytm2). PayU3). PayPal4). Mobikwik

The Chief Minister of which state has inaugurated the Bhamashah Techno Hub on 23rd August 2018?1). Gujarat2). Karnataka3). Rajasthan4). Maharashtra

Which of these ministries launched a Twitter handle '@CyberDost' on 11 December 2018?1). Home Affairs2). Human Resource Development3). Information and Broadcasting4). Science and Technology

India's first luxury cruise ship service was launched between ________ and ________ on 21 October 2018. 1). Paradip, Visakhapatnam2). Mumbai, Mundra3). Visakhapatnam, Chennai4). Mumbai, Goa

Which of these schemes have been approved by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) for Insured Persons covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act?1).2).3). Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna4). Rahstriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

________ won the 'FIFA Club World Cup 2018' in United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 23 December 2018.1). Real Madrid2). Barcelona3). Manchester United4). Bayern Munich

IRDAI has raised the minimum insurance cover for owner-driver to Rs. ________ for a premium of Rs. 750 per annum.1). 10 lakh2). 15 lakh3). 20 lakh4). 25 lakh

Who was named the chairman of the 11-member selection committee to select Dronacharya and Dhyanchand awardees for 2018?1). Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar2). Justice Madan Lokur3). Justice T. S. Thakur4). Justice Mukul Mudgal

Who has won the 2018 presidential election of Zimbabwe?1). Robert Mugabe2). Nelson Chamisa3). Emmerson Mnangagwa4). Jonathan Moyo

India's first luxury cruise ship service was launched between and on 21 October 2018. 1). Paradip, Visakhapatnam2). Mumbai, Mundra3). Visakhapatnam, Chennai4). Mumbai, Goa