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Q1. The 60 MW Tuirial hydropower project has been inaugurated in which state by PM Modi on December 16,

2017?

Answer: Mizoram

Explanation: The 60 MW Tuirial hydropower project in Aizawl, Mizoram was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. He

said that it is the first large hydropower project in Mizoram which will boost the socio-economic development of the

state.

Q2. According to the World Migration Report (2018) , a latest UN survey on international migrant trends, which

country is found to have the largest diaspora population in the world?

Answer: India

Explanation: According to the World Migration Report (2018) , published by the International Organisation for

Migration, a UN agency, the Indian diaspora is the world s largest, with slightly more than 15.6 million Indians residing

overseas. After India, Mexico has the second largest diaspora.

Q3. According to the data by Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which country has emerged as the largest

borrower of the AIIB?

Answer: India

Explanation: Danny Alexander, Vice-President and Corporate Secretary of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

(AIIB) announced that India is the first country where the Bank has committed more than $1 billion of financing. He

also added that AIIB is also interested in other projects of the country

Q4. Which country hosted the first ever International Wheelchair Cricket Tournament?

Answer: Nepal

Explanation: The first ever International Wheelchair Cricket Tournament was organised in Nepal s Kathmandu. The

tournament has participation of teams from Nepal, India and Bangladesh.

Q5. Name the country which has recently been declared polio-free country by the World Health Organisation

Answer: Gabon

Explanation: The World Health Organisation has declared Gabon a polio-free country , given the lack of new reported

or suspected cases in the central African country. Now the disease is endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where

the WHO recorded four cases this year — two in each country.

Q6. Which of the following states has become the first Indian state to implement the social audit law?

Answer: Meghalaya

Explanation: Meghalaya became the first state in India to operationalise a law that makes social audit of government

programmes and schemes a part of government practice after the state government launched The Meghalaya

Community Participation and Public Services Social Audit Act, 2017 .

Q7. The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the World Conference on Vedas, Vishwa Ved

Sammelan in which city on December 15, 2017?

Answer: New Delhi

Explanation: Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the World Conference on Vedas, Vishwa Ved

Sammelan . He said, Yajurveda mentions that the knowledge of Vedas is meant for the well-being of the entire

humanity. The Vedas do not refer to any caste or community.

Q8. The Exercise Ekuverin 2017 is being held in which state?

Answer: Belagavi, Karnataka.

Explanation: India and the Maldives began Exercise Ekuverin, their eighth annual joint military training event, in







Belagavi, Karnataka. The focus of the exercise is to acquaint both armies with each other s operating procedures in

the backdrop of counter-insurgency/counter-terrorism operations

Q9. The Union Cabinet has approved a Bill making instant triple talaq a criminal offence and any Muslim Husband

who resorts to instant talaq can be subjected to jail term of up to ___ years

Answer: 3

Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved a Bill that makes instant triple talaq or talaq-e-biddat a criminal offence and

a Muslim husband resorting to instant talaq can be jailed for up to three years.

Q10. India s top shuttler PV Sindhu lost against which player to settle for silver medal in the women s singles

category at the BWF Dubai World Super Series Finals 2017?

Answer: Akane Yamaguchi of Japan

Explanation: World No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan won the women s singles title in Dubai World Badminton

Superseries defeating top Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, who had to then settle for silver.

Q11. Which tribal village of Chhattisgarh has recently received the power supply for the first time since

independence?

Answer: Jokapatha village

Explanation: Jokapatha village, a tribal village in Chhattisgarh s Balrampur district has got electricity connection for the

first time. The village had been deprived of power supply since independence.

Q12. The world s steepest funicular railway has been unveiled in which country?

Answer: Switzerland

Explanation: Switzerland unveiled the 52 million-Swiss franc ($52.6 million) project running from Schywz to the

mountain village of Stoos. The steepest funicular railway lies 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) above sea level in central

Switzerland.

Q13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an investment budget of Rs ______ crore for improving roads

and highways in Northeast India for better connectivity

Answer: Rs 90,000 crore

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 90,000 crore for improving roads and national highways in

the Northeastin the next two to three years to facilitate better connectivity.

Q14. Name the company that has signed an MoU with UNESCO MGIEP (Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for

Peace and Sustainable Development) to launch VR content and 360-degree videos on Indian Heritage Sites

Answer: Samsung India

Explanation: Samsung India has entered into a partnership with UNESCO MGIEP (Mahatma Gandhi Institute of

Education for Peace and Sustainable Development) to launch 360 video and virtual reality (VR) content of two

magnificent Indian heritage sites, the Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha and Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

Q15. Who has won the gold medal at the 2017 Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in the 74kg freestyle

category?

Answer: Sushil Kumar

Explanation: Double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar has clinched a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling

Championships in 74kg freestyle category in South Africa.

Q16. Name the sailor who has broken all the past records to become the fastest sailor in the world for sailing solo

around the world?

Answer: Francois Gabart







Explanation: French sailor Francois Gabart broken the record Sunday for sailing around the world

alone, circumnavigating the planet in just 42 days and 16 hours. That is more than six days faster than the last record,

set by fellow Frenchman Thomas Coville last year.The debut record holder was Frenchman Francis Joyon who

completed the odyssey in 72 days and 22 hours.

Q17. Who has been conferred with the first Smita Patil Memorial Award 2017?

Answer: Rekha

Explanation: The first ever Smita Patil memorial award was given to Rekha for her contribution in the film industry.

National award-winning actor Smita Patil passed away in 1986.

Q18. The first ever Tribal Sports Meet 2017 has been organized by which state government?

Answer: Odisha

Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Tribal Sports Meet 2017, a first-of-its kind event in

the country to promote sports among tribals in Odisha. The meet was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar. Patnaik also

unveiled the logo of the event and mascot of the meet Olly .

Q19. Which company has been temporarily barred by UIDAI from conducting Aadhaar linked e-KYC verification of

SIM cards and bank clients?

Answer: Airtel

Explanation: UIDAI temporarily barred Bharti Airtel and Airtel Payments Bank from conducting Aadhaar linked e-KYC

verification of SIM cards and bank clients.The action follows allegations of Bharti Airtel using the Aadhaar-eKYC based

SIM verification process to open payments bank accounts of its subscribers without their informed consent .

Q20. Which state has launched the Safe City Surveillance Scheme for keeping the crimes against women in check?

Answer: Bihar

Explanation: The Bihar government has launched Safe City Surveillance Scheme for keeping the crimes against women

in check. The scheme aims to bring all major public places under a strict watch of close-circuit television (CCTV)

cameras and improve the overall crime control in the state.

Q21. What was the theme of the 2017 International Migrants Day?

Answer: Safe Migration in a World on the Move

Explanation: International Migrants Day is an international day observed on 18 December as International Migrants

Day appointed by the General Assembly of United Nations on 4 December 2000 taking into account the large and

increasing number of migrants in the world. Theme of International Migrants Day 2017 is Safe Migration in a World

on the Move

Q22. The 35 years old former AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder Kaka announced his retirement from

professional football. He belongs to which country?

Answer: Brazil

Explanation: Former AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder Kaka, who lifted the 2002 World Cup with Brazil,

announced his retirement from football. Kaka, who won the Champions League and the Ballon d Or award in 2007

while playing for AC Milan, had become the most expensive footballer in history after his then-world record £56

million transfer from Milan to Madrid.

Q23. Based on the latest United Nation report, India has a tendency to grow at ____ percent in the next two

decades due to its largely positive and favourable to growth economic conditions

Answer: 8 Percent







Explanation: According to the United Nations, India can achieve an 8% growth rate for the next two decades by

promoting investment and improving the living conditions of its people.

Q24. The Union Government has approved setting up of _____ Mega Food Parks in the country to boost food and

agro-based processing units

Answer: 42

Explanation: The government has approved setting up of a total 42 Mega Food Parks in the country to create modern

infrastructure for food processing. Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that nine

Mega Food Parks have become functional so far and Ministry has targeted to make six more Mega Food Parks

functional in this financial year and 12 by the next financial year.

Q25. Name the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) who retired from the post on December 19, 2017

after completing his five-year tenure

Answer: Justice Swatanter Kumar

Explanation: National Green Tribunal (NGT) Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar today retired from the post after

completing his five-year tenure. His successor is yet to be appointed. Justice Kumar resigned as Supreme Court judge

after he was appointed NGT chairperson on December 20, 2012.

Q26. The Losar Festival is celebrated in which state of India to mark the beginning of New Year?

Answer: Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation: Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir is celebrating Losar Festival from today (19th December 2017). The

festival is celebrated to mark the new year and the celebrations continue for three days to nine days in different parts

of Ladakh.

Q27. Who has been conferred with the prestigious National Design Award 2017 by the National Design Research

Forum (NDRF)?

Answer: G. Satheesh Reddy

Explanation: G. Satheesh Reddy, Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri and Director General, Missiles and Strategic

Systems, has been conferred with the prestigious National Design Award.

Q28. Which country has planned to conduct an informal mini-ministerial World Trade Organization meeting in

February 2018 to discuss matters related to food securities and other issues?

Answer: India

Explanation: India will host a meeting of WTO member countries in February 2018 to muster support for food security

and other issues.

Q29. Which state government has inked pact with the UNESCO (MGIEP) to set up first of its kind Gaming for

Learning Hub to benefit students with learning differences?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh Government in association with the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education

for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is planning to establish a centre of excellence for children with

learning differences as well as a gaming for e-learning hub . It will be the first of the its kind in India and in Asia-

Pacific region.

Q30. Name the small finance bank that has signed an MoU with Sahaj e-Village for extending its banking service in

remote areas through Business Correspondent Agent (BC) model

Answer: AU Small Finance Bank







Explanation: AU Small Finance Bank has announced signing an MoU with Sahaj e-Village for extending its banking

service in remote areas through Business Correspondent Agent (BC) model.

Q31. The Eastern India s first compressed natural gas (CNG) stations have been inaugurated in which state by

the petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan?

Answer: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Explanation: Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated eastern India s first compressed natural gas

(CNG) stations at Chandrasekharpur and Patia in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to supply CNG to vehicles. He also launched

CNG-run scooters and auto-rickshaws.

Q32. Yes Bank has partnered with which global financial institution to co-finance $400 million funding for

renewable power generation project in India?

Answer: European Investment Bank

Explanation: YES Bank and the European Investment Bank will co-finance $400-million funding for renewable power

generation in the country. Of the $400-million, the EIB will fund $200 million, while the rest will be supported by YES

Bank, the project promoters and other financial institutions.

Q33. Who has been selected for the 31st Moortidevi Award for the year 2017?

Answer: Joy Goswami

Explanation: Eminent Bengali poet Joy Goswami will be given the 31st Moortidevi Award for the year 2017. It is the

first time the award will be given to a Bengali poet for his poetry collection titled Du Dondo Phowara Matro.

Q34. Who has been appointed as the new sales head of Apple India operations?

Answer: Michel Coulomb

Explanation: Apple has named Michel Coulomb as the head of sales for its operations in India, a key market for the

iconic iPhone maker. He succeeds Sanjay Kaul, who has stepped down from the post.

Q35. The Government of India has signed financing agreement for IDA Credit worth USD ____ million with the

World Bank for its Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement Operation (STRIVE) Project

Answer: USD 125 million (equivalent)

Explanation: A financing agreement for IDA Credit worth USD 125 million (equivalent) for the Skills Strengthening for

Industrial Value Enhancement Operation (STRIVE) Project was signed by the Government of India and the World

Bank. The objective of the operation is to improve access to quality and market-driven vocational training provided in

it is and apprenticeships.

Q36. The first ever design university of India, World University of Design, has opened its campus in which state?

Answer: Haryana

Explanation: India s first and only design university, World University of Design opened it campus at Sonipat,

Haryana. The campus is situated on NH1 in Rajiv Gandhi Education City (NCR), Sonipat, the largest planned integrated

city for education in India.

Q37. In line with the Bank of India, Reserve Bank of India imposed additional restrictions on United Bank of

India under PCA framework owing to the bank s high bad loans. With this the total number of banks put under PCA

framework in the last 10 months is____

Answer: 10

Explanation: With Bank of India, RBI has also put United Bank of India on corrective action plan. This is the second

time in four years that UBI came under regulatory sanctions and be forced to take corrective measures for strains in







financials. Last time UBI was put under PCA was in 2013. UBI is the 10th bank to be put under PCA in a span of 10

months.

Q38. Which country s parliament has approved a law to ban all exploration and production of oil and natural gas by

2040 within the country and its overseas territories?

Answer: France

Explanation: France s parliament has approved a law banning all exploration and production of oil and natural gas by

2040 within the country and its overseas territories. Under that law, existing drilling permits will not be renewed and

no new exploration licenses will be granted. The French government claims the ban is a world first.

Q39. The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest has recently given green nod to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation

Scheme (KLIS) of which state government?

Answer: Telangana

Explanation: Telangana government s prestigious Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) has finally get the green

nod. The green nod for the project will be a big boost to the state government. However, the Centre has put some

conditions before granting the clearance.

Q40. The Competition Commission of India has given its approval for the merger of IndusInd Bank with which

Micro-finance company?

Answer: Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd (BFIL)

Explanation: Fair trade regulator CCI has approved the scheme of amalgamation between IndusInd Bank and Bharat

Financial Inclusion. IndusInd Bank in October decided to acquire country s leading microfinance player Bharat

Financial Inclusion Ltd (BFIL).

Q41. Name the ministry that has signed an agreement with Maruti Suzuki to impart training to youth for enhancing

their employment potential

Answer: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Explanation: The skill development ministry and Maruti Suzuki have signed an agreement to impart training to youth

and enhance their employment potential. The automobile manufacturer will ensure eligible trainees take up

apprenticeship / higher education in suitable streams and shall also guide the students to become entrepreneurs.

Q42. How much amount of relief package has been announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Cyclone Ockhi

affected states?

Answer: Rs 325 crore

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ockhi affected Lakshwadeep, Tamil Nadu and Kerala to take stock

of situation, and met affected people. There he announces a relief package of Rs 325 crore for all 3 states and ex-

gratia assistance of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased.

Q43. Who has been appointed as the acting Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?

Answer: Justice Umesh Dattatraya Salvi

Explanation: Justice Umesh Dattatraya Salvi took charge as acting chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), a

day after Justice Swatanter Kumar retired. Justice Salvi is set to retire on February 13, 2018.

Q44. The Union Cabinet has given its approval to set up India s first National Rail and Transport University (NRTU) in

which of the given states?

Answer: Vadodara, Gujarat

Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Ministry of Railways

transformative initiative to set up the first ever National Rail and Transport University (NRTU) in Gujarat s Vadodara.







Q45. Name the digital classified firm which has entered into a definitive agreement with HDFC to acquire entire

stake in HDFC s digital and realty units

Answer: Quikr

Explanation: India s largest mortgage lender Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) has entered into a

definitive agreement with digital classified firm Quikr, to transfer its entire shareholding in HDFC Realty Limited, a real

estate brokerage platform; and, HDFC Developers Limited (which runs the HDFC RED platform) to Quikr.

Q46. According to the recent data shared by the government in the Lok Sabha, an amount of Rs _____ crore has so

far been infused in the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) by the centre since 2015-16 under its Indradhanush Plan


Explanation: The government informed the Lok Sabha that it had so far infused a capital of Rs 51,858 crore in Public

Sector Banks (PSBs) under its Indradhanush Plan since 2015-16. The government proposed to make available Rs

70,000 crore out of its budgetary allocations for infusing capital in the PSBs. Funds of Rs 25,000 crore each in the

financial years 2015-16 and 2016-17, and Rs 10,000 crore each in financial years 2017-18 and 2018-19, were

envisaged.

Q47. Smartphone manufacturer Samsung has partnered with which bank to launch the Bill Payments feature for

its Samsung Pay service?

Answer: Axis Bank

Explanation: Smartphone manufacturer Samsung launched its Bill Payments on its flagship payments service,

Samsung Pay in partnership with Axis Bank. The new feature launched by the company will enable users to pay their

utility bills seamlessly via Samsung Pay s secure and convenient platform.

Q48. Name the project recently launched by the government for financial inclusion of the un-banked rural

populations by March 2018

Answer: DARPAN

Explanation: Government launched project DARPAN - Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for a New India in

New Delhi. DARPAN will provide low-power technology solution which will enable each of around 1.29 Lakhs Branch

Post Offices to improve the level of services being offered to rural customers. It is targeted to complete the project by

March 2018.The project will improve the quality of service, add value to services and achieve financial inclusion of

un-banked rural population.

Q49. What is the rank of Indian Football Team in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on December 21, 2017?

Answer: 105

Explanation: India football team remained stagnant on the 105th position in the FIFA rankings released recently.

Q50. How much loan amount has been approved by the World Bank for the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Project?

Answer: USD 40 million

Explanation: Loan worth USD 40 million for a tourism project in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh was approved by

the World Bank Board of Executive Directors.

Q51. Jatileswar Mukhopadhyay who passed away on December 21 was a renowned _______

Answer: Bengali singer

Explanation: Renowned Bengali singer Jatileswar Mukhopadhyay passed away following prolonged illness. He was 82.

Q52. Name the initiative launched by the Ministry of External Affairs to take Indian foreign policy and its global

engagements to students across the country

Answer: SAMEEP (Students and MEA Engagement Programme)







Explanation: With an aim to bring foreign policy to the masses the External Affairs Ministry has come up with an

initiative – SAMEEP – Students and MEA Engagement Programme . Under this, MEA officials will talk to students to

help them better understand foreign policy.

Q53. As per the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) by the Reserve Bank of India s (RBI), the gross non-performing

assets (GNPAs) is expected to rise to ____ percent of gross advances in March 2018 from 10.2 percent in September

2017

Answer: 10.8 percent

Explanation: According to the Reserve Bank of India s (RBI) Financial Stability Report (FSR), gross non-performing

assets (GNPAs) might rise from 10.2 per cent of gross advances in September 2017 to 10.8 per cent in March 2018 and

further to 11.1 per cent by September 2018.

Q54. In the recent past, Banwari Lal Joshi passed away. He was former Lt Governor of___

Answer: Delhi

Explanation: Delhi s former Lt Governor Banwari Lal Joshi has passed away after undergoing treatment for cardiac and

respiratory issues.

Q55. Who has been elected as the Chief Minister of Gujarat post assembly elections?

Answer: Vijay Rupani

Explanation: After the BJP won the election for the 182-member Gujarat Assembly, claiming a clear majority of 99

seats, Vijay Rupani has been announced as the chief minister of Gujarat. Nitin Patel will also continue as the Deputy

Chief Minister of the state.

Q56. Name the female cricketer who has been named in both the ICC Women s ODI and T20I Team of the Year 2017

released recently?

Answer: Ekta Bisht

Explanation: India captain Mithali Raj was named in the ICC women s ODI team of the year while left-arm spinner Ekta

Bisht was the lone cricketer to find a place in the both the ODI and T20 Teams of the year announced by the world

body.

Q57. The Exercise Naseem Al Bahr or Sea Breeze 2017 was conducted in which city?

Answer: Muscat, Oman

Explanation: Indian Navy conducted the joint naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Oman Navy. The exercise is also

known as Sea Breeze. The 11th edition of the bilateral exercise Naseem Al Bahr or Sea Breeze exercise

was conducted between Indian Navy and Oman Navy in Muscat, Oman

Q58. Name the project launched by the government of India for holistic development of villages situated along the

bank of the River Ganga

Answer: Ganga Gram

Explanation: The centre s ambitious Ganga Gram Project, aimed at holistic development of villages situated along the

bank of the holy river, was launched in New Delhi. As part of its clean Ganga mission – Namami Gange, the Ganga

Gram project is an integrated approach for the holistic development of villages situated on the banks of the holy river

with the active participation of villagers

Q59. Name the pilot project launched by the Ministry of Environment and Forests for the cleanliness and

development of beaches in coastal States/UTs

Answer: Blue Flag

Explanation: Ministry of Environment and Forests has launched a pilot project named Blue Flag for beach cleanup







and development. The objective of the project is to enhance standards of cleanliness and upkeep basic amenities at

beaches. Under the pilot programme, each of the coastal State/UT has identified a beach, to be funded through the

ongoing Integrated Coastal Management Programme.

Q60. According to the Fraud Monitoring Reports by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), scheduled commercial banks

including select financial institutions has lost an amount of Rs ____ crore on account of frauds during 2016-17.


Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India s (RBI) Fraud Monitoring Reports showed that the scheduled commercial

banks including select financial institutions lost Rs 16,789 crore due to frauds in 2016-17.

Q61. How much amount of loan agreement has recently been signed between India and Germany for providing

additional funding for the Pare Hydroelectric Plant project under Indo-German Bilateral Development Cooperation?

Answer: Euro 20 million

Explanation: A Loan agreement and a Guarantee agreement for providing additional funding of Euro 20 million was

signed between India and Germany for the project Pare Hydroelectric Plant under Indo-German Bilateral

Development Cooperation.

Q62. Name the country that has topped the Forbes 12th annual survey of the Best Countries for Business 2018

Answer: United Kingdom

Explanation: The United Kingdom has topped Forbes rankings of best countries in the world for business in 2018 for

the first time, up from fifth last year. The list ranks 153 countries on 15 factors including property rights, innovation,

taxes and red tape. The UK is followed by New Zealand and the Netherlands.

Q63. According to the Expedia Vacation Deprivation Report 2017, which country has been ranked at top spot in the

list of most vacation deprived country?

Answer: South Korea

Explanation: South Korea stood at number one position with 82 percent, followed by France (66 percent), Malaysia

(65 percent) and Hong Kong (64 percent) in the list of most vacation deprived country according to the Expedia

Vacation Deprivation Report 2017

Q64. The recently launched book titled The Way I See It — a Gauri Lankesh Reader, containing selected writings by

late journalist Gauri Lankesh has been edited by which writer?

Answer: Chandan Gowda

Explanation: A book containing selected writings by late journalist Gauri Lankesh was launched three months after she

was gunned down outside her home in Bengaluru by unidentified men. The book, The Way I See It — a Gauri Lankesh

Reader, has been edited by writer and sociologist Chandan Gowda.

Q65. Who has been honored with the Global icon award at the Zee Cine Awards 2018?

Answer: Priyanka Chopra







Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs

Q1. The International Organization for Migration has its headquarter in____

Answer: Geneva, Switzerland

Q2. The World Health Organization was founded in which year?

Answer: 1948

Explanation: Founded-7 April 1948, Headquarter-Geneva, Switzerland, President-Tedros Adhanom

Q3. Libreville is the capital of which country?

Answer: Gabon

Explanation: Currency-Central African CFA franc

Q4. What is the capital of Maldives?

Answer: Male

Explanation: Currency-Maldivian rufiyaa

Q5. What is the currency of Mexico?

Answer: Peso

Explanation: Capital- Mexico City

Q6. Who is the Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting?

Answer: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Q7. Who is the Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs?

Answer: Rao Inderjit Singh

Q8. The Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development is in which city?

Answer: New Delhi

Q9. What is the capital of Switzerland?

Answer: Berne

Q10. The 2017 Commonwealth Wrestling Championships was held in which country?

Answer: Johannesburg, South Africa

Q11. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is located in _____

Answer: Paris, France

Q12. The 2017–18 Ashes is series of Test cricket matches played between which countries?

Answer: Australia & England

Explanation: The 2017–18 Ashes series is an ongoing series of Test cricket matches contested between England and

Australia for The Ashes.

Q13. What is the capital of Chile?

Answer: Santiago

Q14. What is the currency of Brazil?

Answer: Real







Q15. Who is the secretary general of United Nations?

Answer: Antonio Guterres

Q16. The Moortidevi Award is given annually for contributions to ______

Answer: Literature

Explanation: The Moortidevi Award is an India literary award annually presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith for a

contemplative and perceptive work which expresses, underlines and illuminates human values written in any Indian

languages or English. The award consists of a Saraswati Statue, a Citation Plaque and cash award of Rupees 4 lac.

Q17. Who is the President of the European Investment Bank?

Answer: Werner Hoyer

Extra Knowledge: Headquarter-Luxembourg

Q18. What is the capital of Rwanda?

Answer: Kigali

Extra Knowledge: Currency- Rwandan franc; President- Paul Kagame

Q19. The National Green Tribunal was set up under which of the following Acts?

Answer: National Green Tribunal Act 2010

Explanation: The National Green Tribunal has been established on 18.10.2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act

2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests

and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and

compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Q20. Where is the headquarter of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)?

Answer: Geneva, Switzerland

Explanation: It was founded on 1 January 1995; Currently 164 countries are its member states; Director General is

Roberto Azevedo

Q21. Who is the President of France?

Answer: Emmanuel Macron

Q22. Who is the Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?

Answer: Devender Kumar Sikri

Q23. IndusInd Bank Limited has its headquarter in which city?

Answer: Mumbai

Q24. The International Development Association is located in____

Answer: Washington, D.C., United States

Q25. The Krishnapatnam Port is located in which state?

Answer: Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Q26. Who is the CEO of the HDFC Bank?

Answer: Aditya Puri

Q27. National Mathematics Day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of ___

Answer: Srinivasa Ramanujan

Explanation: The mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan was born on 22 December 1887 and died on 26 April







1920. It was in recognition of his contribution to mathematics the Government of India decided to celebrate

Ramanujan s birthday as the National Mathematics Day every year and to celebrate 2012 as the National

Mathematics Year.

Q28. What is the currency of Oman?

Answer: Rial

Q29. Who is the President of Egypt?

Answer: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Q30. Who is the Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Answer: Ajay Tyagi

Q31. Where is the United Nations Security Council headquartered?

Answer: New York, United States

Q32. What is the currency of Germany?

Answer: Euro

Q33. What is the capital of North Korea?

Answer: Pyongyang

Q34. Who is the MD & CEO of Axis Bank?

Answer: Shikha Sharma

Q35. The 2022 Commonwealth Games will be held in which country?

Answer: Birmingham, England





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