1. When the Air Force Day is celebrated every year in India?
a) 8 October
b) 9 October
c) 10 October
d) 11 October
Answer :
1. (a) 8 October
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on October 8, 2018 celebrated 86th Air Force Day with an aim to pay rich tribute to the untiring efforts and supreme sacrifice made by veterans, who laid a strong foundation for the service.
2. Election Commission recently announced the election schedule of how many states during November-December 2018?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Answer :
2. (b) 5
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.
3. Recently, Pankaj Sharma was appointed as India’s Ambassador to Conference on Disarmament of which organisation?
a) World Bank
b) International Peace Institute
c) United Nations
d) Amnesty International
Answer :
3. (c) United Nations
Pankaj Sharma was appointed as the Ambassador and India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Conference on Disarmament in Geneva. Sharma is currently the Joint Secretary (Disarmament and International Security Division) in the Ministry of External Affairs.
4. Where was the 19th India-Russia Annual Bilateral Summit held?
a) Moscow
b) Mumbai
c) Kazan
d) New Delhi
Answer :
4. (d) New Delhi
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 in New Delhi.
5. Which mango in October 2018 received the GI tag?
a) Alphonso
b) Chaunsa
c) Langra
d) Safeda
Answer :
5. (a) Alphonso
Alphonso from Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Palghar, Thane and Raigad districts of Maharashtra, is now registered as Geographical Indication (GI). The king of mangoes, Alphonso, better known as ‘Hapus’ in Maharashtra, is in demand in domestic and international markets not only for its taste but also for pleasant fragrance and vibrant colour.
6. India’s first Dolphin Research Centre will be set up in which city?
a) Bengaluru
b) Patna
c) Kochi
d) Rishikesh
Answer :
6. (b) Patna
India and Asia’s first National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) will be set up in Patna. NDRC is likely to be set up on the banks of the Ganga river in the Patna University premises. The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary will be India’s only dolphin sanctuary, spread over 50 km along the Ganges.
7. Who was honoured with Ramineni Foundation’s outstanding person award?
a) Rahul Dravid
b) Sachin Tendulkar
c) Abhinav Bindra
d) Pullela Gopichand
Answer :
7. (d) Pullela Gopichand
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu presented the Ramineni Foundation’s outstanding person award to badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on October 7, 2018. He also presented special awards to Telugu literary wizard Garikapati Narasimha Rao, film director Nag Ashwin Reddy and writer C Venkata Ramana.
8. NGO ‘Habitat for Humanity India’ is launching a campaign featuring which Bollywood actress to repair houses in flood ravaged Kerala?
a) Deepika Padukone
b) Alia Bhatt
c) Jacqueline Fernandez
d) Priyanka Chopra
Answer :
8. (c) Jacqueline Fernandez
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) ‘Habitat for Humanity India’ would be building and repairing over 6,000 homes of those affected by the unprecedented floods in Kerala. The initiative is being taken up by the NGO as part of the second edition of Jacqueline Builds – a unique campaign featuring Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez.
9. Interpol chief Meng Hongwei has resigned after being in detention since over a week. Which nation does he belong to?
a) South Korea
b) China
c) North Korea
d) Japan
Answer :
9. (b) China
The international police organisation Interpol announced on October 6, 2018 that it has received the resignation of its Chinese chief Meng Hongwei. Meng was missing since September 25 and Chinese Authority confirmed recently that he is being investigated for suspected breach of law.
10. Who has been newly appointed as India’s Ambassador to UN Conference on Disarmament?
a) Pankaj Sharma
b) Nirupama Rao
c) Navtej Sarna
d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Answer :
10. (a) Pankaj Sharma
Pankaj Sharma has been appointed as the ambassador and India’s permanent representative to the United Nations Conference on Disarmament in Geneva. He will replace Amandeep Gill. Sharma is currently the joint secretary (Disarmament and International Security Division) in the Ministry of External Affairs.
11. Who among the following was the only Asian invitee in the Golden Globe Race (GGR) 2018? The Commander was forced to drop out recently after his sailing vessel was dismasted.
a) Sunil Lanba
b) Arjan Singh
c) Sam Manekshaw
d) Abhilash Tomy
Answer :
11. (d) Abhilash Tomy
Indian Naval Officer Abhilash Tomy, who was representing India in Golden Globe Race 2018, one of the world’s toughest endurance races, was brought to Visakhapatnam safely onboard INS Satpura on October 6, 2018. On September 21, Commander Tomy’s sailing vessel ‘Thuriya’ was dismasted when the boat was caught in a violent storm in the South Indian Ocean. He suffered a severe back injury and dropped out of the race.
12. Which state has launched ‘Nirman Kusuma’ scheme to provide financial assistance to the children of the construction workers?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Odisha
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Jharkhand
Answer :
12. (b) Odisha
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.
Q13. The Election Commission has announced the poll schedule for Assembly elections in 5 states. Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a)Lal Thanhawla
b)Ashok Lavasa
c)Sunil Arora
d)Om Prakash Rawat
e)Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Answer :
Solution:
The Election Commission has announced the poll schedule for Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. Om Prakash Rawat is Chief Election Commissioner of India. Sunil Arora and Ashok Lavasa are Election Commissioners of India.
Q14. Eminent Personality Natwar Thakkar, died in a private hospital after a brief illness. He was popularly known as __________.
a)Modern day Gandhi
b)Manipur’s Iron man
c)Manipur’s Gandhi
d)Nagaland’s Gandhi
e)Seemant Gandhi
Answer :
Solution:
Eminent Gandhian Natwar Thakkar, popularly known as Nagaland’s Gandhi, died in a private hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Thakkar, a Padma Shri awardee, had founded the Nagaland Gandhi Ashram at Chuchuyimlang.
Q15. The Centre has assured _______ government that nearly 450 crore rupees will be reimbursed to it in connection with the expenditure incurred for procuring cereals and coarse cereals.
a)Telangana
b)Kerala
c)Karnataka
d)Andhra Pradesh
e)Maharashtra
Answer :
Solution:
The Centre has assured Karnataka government that nearly 450 crore rupees will be reimbursed to it in connection with the expenditure incurred for procuring cereals and coarse cereals.
Q16. Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and the state Chief Minister Raman Singh laid the foundation stone of two key railway projects in Chhattisgarh. Who is the present Governor of Chhattisgarh?
a)E.S.L. Narasimhan
b)Anandiben Patel
c)Lal Ji Tandon
d)Baby Rani Maurya
e)Kalyan Singh
Answer :
Solution:
The construction of a new railway line connecting Katghora-Mungeli-Kawardha-Dongargarh would accelerate the growth of the mineral rich region. Anandiben Patel is the present Governor of Chhattisgarh.
Q18. Which of the following state recently inaugurated its first Investors Summit at its capital city?
a)Chhattisgarh
b)Uttarakhand
c)Assam
d)Jharkhand
e)Bihar
Answer :
Solution:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Uttarakhand Investors Summit in Dehradun. All the leading business firms and industrial houses participated in the two-day event to explore investment opportunities in the hill state in 12 major sectors, including tourism and hospitality.
Q19. The country’s biggest skill competition, India Skills 2018 has recently been concluded in ________.
a)New Delhi
b)Patna
c)Goa
d)Ahmadabad
e)Bengaluru
Answer :
Solution:
The country’s biggest skill competition, India Skills 2018 has concluded in New Delhi. The 164 winners were awarded by Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Anant Kumar Hegde.
Q20. The 45th World Skills Competition 2019 will take place in which of the following country?
a)India
b)South Korea
c)China
d)Finland
e)Russia
Answer :
Solution:
Some of the winners of the India Skills 2018 will be given additional training, before they represent India at the 45th World Skills Competition at which will be taking place at Kazan, Russia in 2019.
Q21. In India, Air Force day is celebrated on _______.
a)26 July
b)4 October
c)8 October
d)16 December
e)8 September
Answer :
Solution:
The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 86th Anniversary on 08 Oct 2018. To mark the occasion and in keeping up with the tradition, IAF has planned a grand Parade cum Investiture Ceremony at Air Force Station Hindan (Ghaziabad).
