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Term ' Gambit ' is associated with which of the following sport?1). Basketball2). Chess3). Boxing4). Golf |
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Answer» The term Gambit is ASSOCIATED with Chess. Gambit is a chess opening in which a player, MOSTLY white, sacrifices material in a hope to achieve a RESULTING advantageous position. |
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Recently, Baishnab Charan Parida passed away on 22 November 2018. He was a ________.1). Singer2). Poet3). Politician4). Musician |
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| 153. |
Who is the author of the novel 'The Velvet Gloves'?1). Datta Padsalgikar 2). Sharad Pawar3). Balakrishna Kamath4). Devendra Fadnavis |
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SBI CAP Ventures Ltd. has launched Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Fund which aims to raise Rs ________ crore.1). 1002). 2003). 3004). 400 |
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India and Uzbekistan inked_______agreements on 1 October 2018, including in the areas of defence, space, health, and agriculture.1). 52). 173). 104). 12 |
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Answer» India and Uzbekistan inked 17 agreements on 1 October 2018, including in the areas of defence, space, health, and AGRICULTURE. They also signed an agreement on cooperation in COMBATING illicit drug TRAFFICKING. TWO agreements in the sectors of innovation, and health and medical SCIENCE were also signed. The two countries also entered into a pact on cooperation in the pharma sector. |
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Who has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?1). Nripendra Misra2). Ashish Kumar Bhutani3). P. K. Mishra4). Bhaskar Khulbe |
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Answer» Ashish KUMAR Bhutani has been appointed Chief EXECUTIVE Officer (CEO) of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima YOJANA (PMFBY). Bhutani, a 1992 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has been appointed to the post till MAY 9, 2020. PMFBY is the new crop insurance scheme launched by Central Government in 2016. |
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________ has launched trading in commodity derivatives with the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) on 31 October 2018. 1). HDFC Securities2). Kotak Securities3). Axis Securities4). ICICI Prudential Life Insurance |
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| 158. |
On 21 May 2018, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first informal summit. The summit was held in which of the following city?1). Sochi, Russia2). New Delhi, India3). Saint Petersburg, Russia4). Varanasi, India |
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‘Digital gold’ is a new way to store, sell and buy gold instantly. Which of the following company has launched ‘Digital Gold’?1). ICICI Bank2). Malabar Gold and Diamonds3). Gitanjali jewellers4). Paytm |
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Reykjavik is capital of ________.1). Finland2). Iceland3). Swaziland4). Ireland |
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Who among the following has won the title of Cincinnati Masters on 19 August 2018?1). Novak Djokovic2). Roger Federer3). Rafael Nadal4). Andy Murray |
| Answer» NOVAK Djokovic defeatedRoger Federer in the finals to win his first title of CINCINNATI Masters. Novak Djokovic won the Wimbledon Championships in July 2018, was the runner-up of the Cincinnati Masters on five occasions. Novak Djokovic became the first PLAYER to win all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. | |
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The Income Tax Department has clarified that PAN card is not required for cash sale of agri produce up to ___ lakh/day.1). 12). 23). 34). 4 |
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Answer» The Income Tax Department has clarified that the cash sales of agricultural produce by a cultivator to a trader for less than 2 LAKH rupees will not attract tax under the Income Tax Act. A circular issued by the Department STATED the cultivator and the trader will also not have to provide their Permanent Account Number. Sushil Chandra is the Chairman of Central Board of Direct TAXES (CBDT). |
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According to the 2018 Henley Passport Index, which country's passport is now the strongest in the world ?1). Singapore2). Japan3). Germany4). South Korea |
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Answer» According to the 2018 HENLEY Passport Index, The Japanese passport is now the strongest in the world. Japanese citizens can travel without a visa or GAIN a visa on arrival in 190 destinations. The SINGAPORE passport, which allows travel to 189 destinations without a prior visa, is at SECOND rank. Germany, South Korea, and France are placed at third rank. India ranks at 81st POSITION. |
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Where in India will the first pet park, to match international standards for pets, be developed and certified by the Kennel Club of India?1). Chennai2). Hyderabad3). Patna4). Jaipur |
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Answer» Greater HYDERABAD Municipal Corporation set up first-ever exclusive 'pet PARK' at Hyderabad. It is reportedly the first park in India to be developed to match international standards for pets, and to be certified by the Kennel Club of India. The park has an exclusive play area for dogs, training and play equipment, an amphitheatre, a separate ENCLOSURE for SMALL and big dogs. |
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Who launched the Central governments 'Support and Outreach' initiative for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on 2 November 2018?1). Narendra Modi2). Raj Nath Singh3). Prakash Javadekar4). Anant Geete |
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1). Polio2). Cholera3). HIV Aids4). Tuberculosis |
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Answer» The United Nations General Assembly's first-ever high-level meeting on tuberculosis (TB) to accelerate efforts in ending TB was held on 26 SEPTEMBER 2018 in New York. The theme of the meeting was “United to end tuberculosis: an URGENT global response to a global EPIDEMIC”. At the meeting, representatives adopted a declaration to “reaffirm” their promise to build a TB-free world by 2030. |
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The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the repo rate at ________ on 5 December 2018.1). 5%2). 5.5%3). 6%4). 6.5% |
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| 168. |
India has signed an agreement with which country for enhanced cooperation in healthcare?1). Estonia2). Morocco3). Italy4). Israel |
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Answer» India and Morocco have signed a MoU for enhanced cooperation in the health sector. The main areas of cooperation under the MoU, include non-communicable diseases, INCLUDING child cardiovascular diseases ETC. ANOTHER MoU was signed between Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research and Marrakech MOHAMED VI UNIVERSITY Hospital. |
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What is the theme of the fourth edition of the NITI Lecture Series held on 22 October 2018?1). Competitiveness Of Nations & States - New Insights2). AI for All: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive Growth3). Technology and Transformation4). India and the Global Economy |
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Who has won the "Billy Arjan Singh Memorial Award for Wildlife Guide" at TOF Tigers Wildlife Awards 2018?1). Ramrao sakharam Nehare2). Dev Singh Dhurway3). Nirpat Singh4). Ramkali Dhurway |
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Answer» Ramkali Dhurway, a guide from Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh won the "Billy Arjan Singh MEMORIAL Award for Wildlife Guide" at TOF Tigers Wildlife AWARDS. The theme of the 5th edition: "INCLUSIVE CONSERVATION - People and Wildlife". ALSO, a restaurant from Nepal and a nature tour operator from the Netherlands were some of the winners at the event. |
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Which of these Ministries has introduced 'budget dashboard', an internal web portal comprising information on budget, expenditure and bill payment positions?1). Ministry of Commerce and Industry2). Ministry of Finance3). Ministry of Health4). Ministry of Urban Development |
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Answer» Ministry of Health has introduced 'budget DASHBOARD', an internal web portal comprising information on budget, EXPENDITURE and BILL payment positions. The dashboard incorporates features for Ministry of AYUSH and Department of Health RESEARCH. The dashboard also has unique features for bill position of all INDIA pay and accounts offices and reflects the reason for the return of bills. |
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Who has been sworn in as new Chief Justice of Nepal on 10 September, 2018?1). Justice Khil Raj Regmi2). Justice Parmanand Jha3). Justice Om Prakash Mishra4). Justice Bharat Raj Upreti |
| Answer» JUSTICE OM Prakash MISHRA has been sworn in as NEW Chief Justice of Nepal. The President Bidya DEVI Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Justice Mishra in Kathmandu.Nepal's Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) unanimously endorsed his name for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.Justice Mishra was appointed as a justice of the Nepal's Supreme Court in 2014. | |
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Very recently, Which country became a full member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?1). Iran2). Iraq3). Israel4). Italy |
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________ has been appointed as the CMD of New India Assurance.1). Atul Sahai2). Hemant Rokade3). Samir Banerjee4). Papia Sengupta |
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Who amongst these has been chosen for the the prestigious Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award 2018?1). N. Ram2). Barkha Dutt3). Arnab Goswami4). Nidhi Razdan |
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Who was appointed by the National Green Tribunal as head of the three-member committee to oversee rejuvenation work of the Ganga river On 30 November 2018?1). Justice U C Dhyani2). Justice Abhay Mahadeo Thipsay3). Justice Anna Chandy4). Justice Arijit Pasayat |
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ISRO has signed a MoU with the ________ for setting up of the Satish Dhawan Center for Space Science in the University.1). Rajiv Gandhi University2). Central University of South Bihar3). Central University of Jammu4). Mahatma Gandhi Central University |
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Answer» The Indian Space RESEARCH Organisation (ISRO) signed a MoU with the Central University of Jammu (CUJ) in Jammu for SETTING up of the Satish Dhawan Center for Space SCIENCE in the University. The centre will TAKE care of the EMERGING geospatial and space technology requirements for the development of the region. Apart from this, the disaster management centre will also be set up. |
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Former Union Minister Captain Jai Narayan Prasad Nishad passed away on 24 December 2018. He had represented the Bihar's ________ parliamentary constituency in Lok Sabha.1). Minapur2). Keoti3). Muzaffarpur4). Sakra |
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Indian Air Force and ________ began their air exercise 'SHINYUU Maitri-18' at Air Force Station Agra on 3 December 2018.1). Japanese Air Self Defence Force2). Afghan Air Force3). Royal Thai Air Force4). Republic of Korea Air Force |
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The Geological Survey of India will organise a two-day exhibition 'Bhusampada 2018' of rocks, minerals and fossils from ________ 2018.1). 21 October2). 22 October3). 23 October4). 24 October |
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Who has received the 'Roy M Huffington Award' for 2018 in the US? 1). Vijay Goradia2). Marie Goradia3).Rohini Nilekani4). Both 1 and 2 |
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Where will the Ministry of Steel organise a Conclave on "Capital goods in Steel sector: Manufacture in India" on 23 October 2018?1). Maharashtra2). Kerala3). Odisha4). Karnataka |
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When is the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage observed?1). October 252). October 263). October 274). October 28 |
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Who is the autthor of the book titled ‘Radio Kashmir – In Times of Peace & War’ which was released by the Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on 20 November 2018?1). Rohinton Mistry2). Rajesh Bhat3). Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni4). Ashwin Sanghi |
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How many people have been appointed by the RBI as the members in local boards?1). 102). 43). 64). 8 |
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Answer» Reserve Bank of India has appointed four people as MEMBERS in LOCAL boards. Rakesh Jain and Sachin Chaturvedi have been appointed as the members in SOUTHERN and Eastern local board of the central bank. REVATHY Iyer and Raghvendra Narayan Dubey have been appointed as the member in the Northern local board. Iyer and Chaturvedi have also been nominated as Directors on the central board. |
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_______ and ________ have become the first Asians to be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity.1). R. Balki and Indrajit Nattoji2). Abhinay Deo and Dibakar Banerjee3). Ram Madhvani and Gauri Shinde4). Pradeep Sarkar and Prahlad Kakkar |
| Answer» CANNES International Festival of Creativity is set to honour Piyush & Prasoon Pandey with Cannes Lions' Lifetime Achievement Award. The LION of St. Mark is the highest honour that Cannes International Festival of Creativity bestows on creative geniuses within the communications industry. Pandey brothers are not only the 1ST Asians to win the award, but are ALSO the 1st from WPP to be awarded. | |
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Who has won the gold medal in the men's 400m hurdles at the Asian Games 2018?1). Dharun Ayyasamy2). Abderrahman Samba3). Takatoshi Abe4). Chen Chieh |
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Answer» Dharun Ayyasamy broke the national record in the MEN's 400 metres hurdles to claim the silver medal at the Asian Games in Jakarta.It is INDIA’s FIRST medal in the hurdles event SINCE Joseph Abraham won a gold in Asian Games 2010. Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba won the gold medal at the Asian Games 2018. |
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A High-Level Steering Committee, chaired by ________, will be set up for periodically reviewing and refining the National Indicator Framework for monitoring of SDGs.1). C. R. Rao2). Pravin Shrivastava3). Pranab K. Sen4). Sharadchandra Shankar Shrikhande |
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Which day is celebrated across the country on 14 September 2018?1). National Girl Day2). Hindi Divas3). National Youth Day4). Literacy Day |
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Answer» 'Hindi Divas' is celebrated across the COUNTRY on 14 September. On this day in 1949, Hindi written in Devanagari SCRIPT became the official language of INDIA under the Article 343.On this occasion, Vice President presents Rajbhasha Awards to CHIEFS of various departments, Ministries and offices for their outstanding performances in promoting the language. |
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Who has been sworn as new CM of Chattisgarh?1). Ashok Gehlot2). Jyotiraj Sindhia3). Raman Singh4). Bhupesh Baghel |
| Answer» BHUPESH Baghel is the NEW CM of CHATTISGARH. | |
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Which bank has formed a Joint Venture with Hitachi Payment Services Pvt Ltd to create a digital payment network?1). ICICI2). HDFC3). Axis4). SBI |
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Who has been appointed as the full-time Chief of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on 18 November 2018?1). Sushil Chandra2). S.Ramesh3). Sanjay Kumar Mishra4). Ajit Doval |
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Where has the country's biggest skill competition 'India Skills 2018' concluded?1). New Delhi2). Pune3). Ranchi4). Chennai |
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Answer» The COUNTRY's biggest skill competition 'India Skills 2018' has concluded in New DELHI. It was the 2nd edition of the nationwide competition organized by the Ministry of Skill DEVELOPMENT. The event is organised to identify, recognize, PROMOTE and reward the talents in various skills. Some winners of the event will represent India at the 45th World Skills Competition at Russia in 2019. |
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Which of these has become the first court in India to launch the e-payment system?1). Mumbai Court2). Pune Court3). Hyderabad Court4). Nagpur Court |
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Who has become the first Indian to be elected one of seven member's of the Judges Committee of the International Shooting Sports Federation?1). Mahesh Desai2). Pawan Singh3). Narendra Patel4). Ayan Shah |
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In May 2018, Which country won the women's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2018?1). India2). South Korea3). Pakistan4). Australia |
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Answer» Defending CHAMPIONS Indian Women's Hockey Team lost to hosts South Korea 0-1 in the final match of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2018. The win for South Korea SAW them LIFT the title for the third time after having won in the 2010 and 2011 EDITIONS of the tournaments. India's Vandana Katariya was declared the player of the tournament. |
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1). Only 2 and 42). Only 1, 2 and 33). Only 1, 2 and 44). Only 2 and 3 |
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Hindi writer Mamta Kalia will be honoured with literary award Vyas Samman for year 2017 for her novel, _________-.1). Beghar2). Janch Abhi Jaari Hai3). Dukkham Sukkham4). Nirmohi |
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Answer» Eminent Hindi WRITER Mamta KALIA will be HONOURED with literary award Vyas Samman for year 2017 for her novel "Dukkham Sukkham". Kalia is KNOWN for her works in Hindi and English including "Beghar", "Janch Abhi Jaari Hai", "Nirmohi", and "Bolne Wali Aurat". Vyas Samman is given to a Hindi literary work published in the past 10 years. |
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When is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed?1). 15 October2). 16 October3). 17 October4). 18 October |
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Which country has selected its first two astronauts named Hazza al-Mansouri and Sultan al-Neyadi, to go on a mission to the International Space Station?1). Syria2). Lebanon3). UAE4). Libya |
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Answer» The UNITED Arab Emirates has selected its FIRST TWO astronauts to go on a mission to the International Space Station. UAE named the new astronauts as Hazza al-Mansouri and Sultan al-Neyadi. The UAE has its sights set on space with a PROGRAMME worth 20 BILLION dirhams (USD 5.4 billion). |
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