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INDEX

CONTENTS

1. CURRENT AFFAIRS

2. FACTS YOU MUST KNOW FOR AFCAT (I) 2018

3. AFCAT (I) 2018 MATHEMATICS

4. REASONING (PART – I)

5. REASONING (PART – II)

6. REASONING (PART – III)

7. AFCAT EKT (I) 2018 (PRACTICE SET) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

8. AFCAT EKT (I) 2018 (PRACTICE SET) ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

9. AFCAT (I) 2018 PRACTICE SET-I [ENGLISH]

10. AFCAT (I) 2018 PRACTICE SET-II [ENGLISH]

11. MISPELLED FULL WORD LIST TO KEEP IN MIND

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331 CURRENT AFFAIRS COMPILATIONS FOR AFCAT-I 2018


BY ER.KUNAL SINGH, UPSC CSE QUALIFIED EXPERT

1. After Sikkim, which North-East state has been 8. Who has taken charge as the new CEO and MD of
officially declared Open Defecation Free (ODF)? Infosys?
[A] Manipur [B] Arunachal Pradesh [A] Michael Pesch [B] Nandan Nilekani
[C] Nagaland [D] Mizoram [C] Salil Parekh [D] Pravin Rao

Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh] Correct Answer: C [Salil Parekh]

2. Which country to host the mini-ministerial 9. Which state government has recently received
meeting of WTO members in Feb 2018 to the approval for purchase of electric vehicles
revitalize the multi-lateral trade body? under Central government’s FAME-India
[A] Israel [B] Argentina scheme?
[C] India [D] United States [A] Karnataka [B] Assam
[C] Himachal Pradesh [D] Gujarat
Correct Answer: C [India]
Correct Answer: A [Karnataka ]
3. Which country has launched the world’s largest
human genome research project? 10. Who has become the India’s highest-ranked
[A] China [B] Japan player in latest International Table Tennis
[C] Brazil [D] Russia Federation (ITTF) rankings?
[A] Sharath Kamal [B] Soumyajit Ghosh
Correct Answer: A [China ] [C] G Sathiyan [D] Anthony Amalraj

4. Which cricket team has won the 2017 Ranji Correct Answer: C [G Sathiyan]
Trophy tournament?
[A] Hyderabad [B] Gujarat 11. The Aryabhatta Research Institute of
[C] Chhattisgarh [D] Vidarbha Observational Sciences (ARIES) is located in
which state?
Correct Answer: D [Vidarbha] [A] Uttarakhand [B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala [D] Punjab
5. The Chamera Dam is located in which state/UT?
[A] Puducherry [B] Uttar Pradesh Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]
[C] Himachal Pradesh [D] Jharkhand
12. The Union Cabinet has recently given its
Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh] approval for establishment of new AIIMS in
which state under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya
6. Which state will be the theme state for the 32nd Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)?
Surajkund International Crafts fair? [A] Himachal Pradesh [B] Jammu & Kashmir
[A] Madhya Pradesh [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Tripura [D] Nagaland
[C] Rajasthan [D] Haryana
Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
13. The first draft of National Register of Citizens
7. Which union minister has launched an online (NRC) has released for which state?
portal NARI for the empowerment of women? [A] Nagaland [B] Assam
[A] Maneka Gandhi [B] Narendra Modi [C] Punjab [D] Kerala
[C] Uma Bharti [D] Smriti Irani
Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Correct Answer: A [Maneka Gandhi]

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14. Which of the following countries has formally Correct Answer: B [Goa ]
joined as the new non-permanent members of 21. Which state to host the 39th National Games in
UNSC? 2022?
[A] Poland [B] Japan [A] Meghalaya [B] Nagaland
[C] India [D] Egypt [C] Mizoram [D] Assam

Correct Answer: A [Poland] Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya ]

15. Endangered ‘bird language’ has entered the 22. The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched
UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is which operation on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
belong to which country? International Border to curb infiltration?
[A] Operation Border [B] Operation Control
[A] Senegal [B] Turkey [C] Operation Alert [D] Operation Star
[C] India [D] Uruguay
Correct Answer: C [Operation Alert]
Correct Answer: B [Turkey]
23. The Basava Sagar Dam is located in which state?
16. Who has taken charge as the new chief of the [A] Kerala [B] Karnataka
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)? [C] Odisha [D] Tamil Nadu
[A] R R Bhatnagar [B] Rina Mitra
[C] Abhay [D] Om Prajapati Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]

Correct Answer: C [Abhay] 24. Which country has become the world’s first
country to enforce equal pay for women and
17. The Khadakwasla Dam is located in which state? men?
[A] Punjab [B] Maharashtra [A] Finland [B] France
[C] Odisha [D] Karnataka [C] Iceland [D] Sweden

Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra] Correct Answer: C [Iceland]

18. Which union minister will inaugurate the 2018 25. The 2018 International Kite Festival (Uttarayan)
ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)? has launched in which city of Gujarat?
[A] Rajnath Singh [B] Prakash Javadekar [A] Surat [B] Ahmedabad
[C] Nitin Gadkari [D] Sushma Swaraj [C] Gandhinagar [D] Vadodara

Correct Answer: C [Nitin Gadkari] Correct Answer: B [Ahmedabad]

19. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated 26. The Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) is
PCA against Allahabad Bank over its high bad located in which state?
loans. What does “PCA” stands for? [A] Kerala [B] Tamil Nadu
[A] Prompt Control Action [C] Assam [D] Manipur
[B] Principal Complaints Action
[C] Principal Component Action Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
[D] Prompt Corrective Action 27. According to Union defence ministry, the
Defence Innovation Centre (DIC) will be set up
Correct Answer: D [Prompt Corrective Action] in which city to assist small industries in
manufacturing components for the defence
sector?
20. Which state to host the 3rd edition of the [A] Kochi [B] Coimbatore
Science Film Festival of India (SCI-FFI 2018)? [C] Chennai [D] New Delhi
[A] Maharashtra [B] Goa
[C] Tamil Nadu [D] Jammu & Kashmir Correct Answer: B [Coimbatore]

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28. India’s fastest and first multi-peta-flops 34. Which research arm of Indian Railways has
supercomputer “Pratyush” has established at launched “New Online Vendor Registration
which institute? System”?
[A] Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) [A] Indian Railway Institute of Signal
Dehradun Engineering and Telecommunication
[B] Central Institute of Technology (CIT) [B] Research Designs and Standards
Kokrajhar Organisation
[C] Indian Institute of Information Technology [C] National Academy of Indian Railways
(IIIT) Gwalior [D] Indian Railway Service of Electrical
[D] Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Engineers
(IITM) Pune
Correct Answer: B [Research Designs and
Correct Answer: D [Indian Institute of Tropical Standards Organisation]
Meteorology (IITM) Pune]
35. The world’s largest Ice festival has started in
29. Which state has become the first Indian state to which country?
launch High-Risk Pregnancy (HRP) portal? [A] China [B] Japan
[A] Punjab [B] Kerala [C] Italy [D] United States
[C] Haryana [D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [China ]
Correct Answer: C [Haryana ]
36. The 2018 World Hindi Day (WHD) is observed
30. India’s second Film and Television Institute of on which date?
India (FTII) will be set up in which state/UT? [A] January 11 [B] January 9
[A] Mizoram [B] Tripura [C] January 10 [D] January 12
[C] Arunachal Pradesh [D] Odisha
Correct Answer: C [January 10]
Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh] 37. Where is the headquarters of the Central
Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA)?
31. The 2018 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is [A] Chennai [B] Bhubaneswar
celebrated on which date in India? [C] Kochi [D] Kolkata
[A] January 8 [B] January 10
[C] January 9 [D] January 11 Correct Answer: B [Bhubaneswar]
38. Which state government has recently rolled out
Correct Answer: C [January 9 ] e-Raktkosh web portal in all government blood
banks?
[A] Odisha [B] Madhya Pradesh
32. Aanchal Thakur has become the first Indian to [C] Punjab [D] Rajasthan
win an international medal in skiing. She hails
from which state? Correct Answer: C [Punjab ]
[A] Punjab [B] Kerala
[C] Himachal Pradesh [D] Odisha 39. Who has been appointed as the new Managing
Director and CEO of National Payments
Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh] Corporation of India (NPCI)?
[A] Dilip Asbe [B] A P Hota
33. Which railway station entered Limca Book of [C] T S Joshi [D] K S Jha
Records 2018 for having all-women staff?
Correct Answer: A [Dilip Asbe]
[A] Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station
[B] Matunga railway station 40. Who will the new Chairman of the Indian Space
[C] Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station Research Organisation (ISRO)?
[D] Kolkata railway station [A] Narinder Singh [B] Amar Gupta
[C] parneeth [D] K Sivan
Correct Answer: B [Matunga railway station]
Correct Answer: D [K Sivan]

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47. What is the theme of the 22nd National Youth


41. Which CABE Sub-Committee on girl child Festival (NYF-2018)?
education has recommended free education for [A] Youth for United India
girls up to PG level? [B] Sankalp Se Siddhi
[C] Lakshya ek Disha
[A] Himanta Sharma committee [D] Youth for Digital India
[B] Neera Yadav committee
[C] Kadiam Srihari committee Correct Answer: B [Sankalp Se Siddhi]
[D] Prakash Javadekar committee
48. ISRO has successfully launched Cartosat 2 Series
Correct Answer: C [Kadiam Srihari committee ] satellite into space from which launch vehicle?
[A] PSLV C-44 [B] PSLV C-42
42. The Ministry of Railways has recently launched [C] PSLV C-40 [D] PSLV C-46
which app for freight managers?
[A] SFOORTI app [B] SKOORTI app Correct Answer: C [PSLV C-40]
[C] SNOORTI app [D] SMOORTI app
49. Which of the following has become the India’s
Correct Answer: A [SFOORTI app] first railway station to have sanitary napkin
vending machine?
43. The Uri Dam is located on which river in Jammu [A] Thane railway station
& Kashmir (J&K)? [B] Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station
[A] Beas River [B] Chenab River [C] Kolkata railway station
[C] Ravi River [D] Jhelum River [D] Bhopal railway station
Correct Answer: D [Bhopal railway station]
Correct Answer: D [Jhelum River]
50. What is the India’s rank at the latest World
Economic Forum (WEF)’s Global Manufacturing
44. The 2018 National Youth Day (NYD) is Index (GMI)?
celebrated on which date in India? [A] 44th [B] 30th
[A] January 12 [B] January 11 [C] 57th [D] 68th
[C] January 13 [D] January 14
Correct Answer: B [30th ]
Correct Answer: A [January 12]
51. The 13th joint military drill exercise “Iron Fist
45. Which committee has been constituted by the 2018” has started between United States and
Election Commission (EC) to suggest changes to which country?
Representation of the People Act in view of [A] South Korea [B] Japan
social media expansion? [C] Germany [D] France
[A] Umesh Sinha committee
[B] N K Singh committee Correct Answer: B [Japan]
[C] Pukhraj Kukreja committee
[D] Nilesh Gupta committee 52. Which state is hosting the 7th edition of the
Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav (RSM)?
Correct Answer: A [Umesh Sinha committee [A] Kerala [B] Karnataka
[C] Uttar Pradesh [D] Chattisgarh
46. Who has become the first woman lawyer to be
directly promoted as a judge of the Supreme Correct Answer: B [Karnataka ]
Court (SC)?
[A] Roma Joseph [B] Sudha Misra 53. The 3rd edition of Raisina Dialogue 2018 will be
[C] Meenakshi Arora [D] Indu Malhotra held in which city?
[A] New Delhi [B] Pune
Correct Answer: D [Indu Malhotra] [C] Gandhinagar [D] Jaipur

Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]

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recipient of Police Medal in 2003 and Prestigious


54. Which state hosted the 12th International Film President Police Medal in 2009.
Festival on Art and Artist 2018?
[A] Assam [B] Kerala 59. Which city is hosting the 3rd edition of Women
[C] Odisha [D] Manipur of India Organic Festival?
[A] Lucknow
Correct Answer: C [Odisha] [B] Jaipur
[C] New Delhi
55. The 70th edition of Army Day 2018 has [D] Guwahati
celebrated on which date in India?
[A] January 16 [B] January 14 Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
[C] January 15 [D] January 13 Answer Explanation:
The 3rd edition of Women of India Organic Festival
Correct Answer: C [January 15] has started at Dilli Haat in New Delhi on October 1,
2017. The purpose of the 15-day festival is to
56. Which commodity exchange has launched promote women entrepreneurs and farmers in the
India’s first agri-commodity options contract in organic sector. Maneka Gandhi, the Union Minister
guar seeds? of Women and Child Development (WCD) has
[A] National Commodity and Derivatives inaugurate the festival. The theme of the festival is –
Exchange (NCDEX) Good for Women, Good for India, Good for You.
[B] Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)
[C] Universal Commodity Exchange (UCX) 60. The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of
[D] National Multi-Commodity Exchange Non-Violence is observed on which date?
(NMCE) [A] October 4
[B] October 1
Correct Answer: A [National Commodity and [C] October 2
Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX)] [D] October 3

57. The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) Correct Answer: C [October 2]
is located in which state? Answer Explanation:
[A] West Bengal [B] Karnataka The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Non-
[C] Uttar Pradesh [D] Punjab Violence is observed every year on October 2 to
mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the
Correct Answer: B [Karnataka] Indian independence movement and pioneer of the
philosophy and strategy of non-violence. The day is
an occasion to disseminate the message of non-
58. Who has taken charge as new Director General violence, including through education and public
(DG) of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)? awareness. This day is referred to in India as Gandhi
[A] Subhash Misra Jayanti.
[B] R. K. Mishra
[C] Navrang Saini 61. The 2017 International Day of Older Persons is
[D] Nandan Chauhan observed on which date?
[A] October 2
Correct Answer: B [R. K. Mishra ] [B] October 1
Answer Explanation: [C] October 3
Rajni Kant Mishra, a U.P. Cadre IPS officer of 1984 [D] October 4
batch, has taken charge as new Director General Correct Answer: B [October 1]
(DG) of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). He succeeded Answer Explanation:
Archana Ramasundaram, who is set to retire on The International Day of Older Persons is observed
September 30, 2017. The decision was taken by the every year on October 1, 2017 to raise awareness
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Mishra will about issues affecting the elderly, such as
hold the post till his superannuation on August 31, senescence and elder abuse. The 2017 theme
2019, from the date of assumption of charge of the “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents,
post or until further orders. Mr R. K. Mishra is a Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in
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Society” will explore effective means of promoting [A] Krishna Murthy committee
and strengthening the participation of older persons [B] JC Kala committee
in various aspects of social, cultural, economic and [C] Prabhakar Reddy committee
civic and political life. [D] K C Patan committee
62. Which country to host the 6th edition of World
Correct Answer: B [JC Kala committee ]
Government Summit (WGS)?
Answer Explanation:
[A] Israel
The 3rd National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) for
[B] United States
2017-2031 has recently unveiled by Dr. Harsh
[C] India
Vardhan , the Union Minister of Environment, Forest
[D] UAE
and Climate Change(MoEFCC), at the 2017 Global
Correct Answer: D [UAE] Wildlife Programme (GWP) conference in New
Answer Explanation: Delhi. This NWAP plan was drafted by a 12-member
The sixth edition of the World Government Summit committee chaired by JC Kala, a former secretary to
(WHS) is scheduled to be held from February 11th – the ministry. The plan is unique as this is the first
13th, 2018 in Dubai, UAE. India will be the guest of time India has recognised the concerns relating to
honour in this summit. The summit is the largest climate change impact on wildlife and stressed on
movement to review and share the best experiences, integrating actions that need to be taken for its
and the first global forum for governments, mitigation and adaptation into wildlife management
countries, organizations and private sector leaders planning processes. The plan adopts a landscape
interested in the industry of the future. At its 5th approach in conservation of all wildlife –
session in February 2017, the World Summit of uncultivated flora and fauna – that have an
Governments attracted more than 4,000 ecological value to the ecosystem and to mankind
participants from 139 countries and 150 speakers irrespective of where they occur. It gives special
attended 114 sessions. emphasis to recovery o hreatened species of wildlife
63. Which city is hosting the Global Wildlife while conserving their habitats.
Programme (GWP) conference-2017? 65. What is the theme of the 2017 United Nations
[A] New Delhi [B] Udaipur (UN)’s World Habitat Day (WHD)?
[C] Indore [D] Kanpur [A] Housing public spaces for all
[B] Housing Policies: Affordable Homes
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] [C] Housing at the Centre
Answer Explanation: [D] Housing & Climate Change Policies
The Global Wildlife Programme (GWP) conference
Correct Answer: B [Housing Policies: Affordable
has started in New Delhi on October 2, 2017. India is
Homes]
hosting the programme jointly with World Bank
Answer Explanation:
(WB) and United Nations Development Programme
The 2017 World Habitat Day (WHD) is observed on
(UNDP) to address illegal wildlife trade across 19
October 2 with theme “Housing Policies: Affordable
Asian and African countries. In it, Environment
Homes” to bring attention to UN-Habitat’s mandate
Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan unveiled the 3rd
to promote sustainable development policies that
National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) for 2017-
ensure adequate shelter for all. The purpose of day
2031 to spell out the future road map for wildlife
is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and
conservation. The 4-day conference will act as a
on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also
platform for knowledge exchange and coordination
intended to remind the world that we all have the
on the action taken on the ground to combat illegal
power and the responsibility to shape the future of
poaching of wildlife and improve governance on
our cities and towns. The United Nations (UN) has
wildlife conservation. It will provide an opportunity
officially designated the first Monday of October of
for India to showcase its conservation efforts
every year as World Habitat Day.
through joint forest management, vana sanrakshan
samitis, eco-development committees in and around 66. Who has become the first Indian to hold deputy
protected areas. director general post at World Health
Organisation (WHO)?
64. Which committee has drafted the 3rd National [A] Ritu Karidhal [B] Soumya Swaminathan
Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) for 2017-2031? [C] Minal Sampath [D] Anuradha TK

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Correct Answer: B [Soumya Swaminathan] order to improve welfare standards around the
Answer Explanation: globe. It is done by encouraging individuals, animal
Dr Soumya Swaminathan has become the first welfare organisations, community groups, youth and
Indian to hold deputy director general post for children’s clubs and businesses to organise events in
Programmes at the World Health Organisation celebration of this day.
(WHO). Currently, she is the Director General (DG)
of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Dr 70. What is the theme of 2017 World Teachers’ Day
Swaminathan is a paediatrician and is known for her (WTD)?
research in tuberculosis and HIV. She is daughter of [A] Valuing teachers, improving their status
MS Swaminathan, the acclaimed geneticist and [B] A call for teachers
father of green revolution. Beside her, Jane Ellison [C] Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers
from Britain has been appointed as a Deputy [D] Value teachers & empower teaching
Director General for Corporate Operations (DDC).
Correct Answer: C [Teaching in Freedom,
67. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of Empowering Teachers]
the State Bank of India (SBI)? Answer Explanation:
[A] Ravindra Dholakia [B] Rajnish Kumar The World Teachers’ Day (WTD) is observed every
[C] Moumita Dutta [D] Nandini Harinath year on October 5 to 1994 to commemorate the
Correct Answer: B [Rajnish Kumar] anniversary of the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO
Answer Explanation: Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.
Rajnish Kumar, the Managing Director of SBI, has The day also aims to mobilize support for teachers
been appointed as the new chairman of the State and to ensure that the needs of future generations
Bank of India (SBI) for a period of three years. He will continue to be met by teachers. The 2017 theme
will succeed Arundhati Bhattacharya, whose tern is is “Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers”.
going to end on October 6, 2017.
from banks will continue to be at 5.75%.
68. Where is the headquarters of the Institute of 71. Pooja Kadian is associated with which sports?
Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)? [A] Table Tennis
[A] New Delhi [B] Lucknow [B] Badminton
[C] Gandhinagar [D] Kochi [C] Boxing
[D] Wushu
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Answer Explanation: Correct Answer: D [Wushu ]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Answer Explanation:
Golden Jubilee Year Celebrations of the Institute of Pooja Kadian has created history by becoming the
Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in New Delhi on first Indian to clinch a gold medal at Wushu World
October 4, 2017. Originally, the ICSI was set up as Championships in the 75 kilogram women Sanda
not-for-profit organisation on 4th October 1968. In category after defeating Evgeniya Stepanova in the
1980, the institute was converted into a statutory final at Kazan on October 5, 2017. Apart from her,
professional body under an Act of Parliament, ‘The four other members of the Indian contingent –
Company Secretaries Act 1980’. The headquarters of Rameshchandra Singh Moirangthem, Bhanu Pratap
ICSI is located in New Delhi. Singh, Rajinder Singh, and Arunpama Devi Keisham
– won bronze medals in the tournament held at
69. The 2017 World Animal Day (WAD) is observed Kazan, Russia. Wushu is one of the two umbrella
on which date? words used to describe Chinese Marial arts, the
[A] October 5 other one being Kung-Fu. It is also a full contact
[B] October 3 sport and is governed by the International Wushu
[C] October 4 Federation.
[D] October 6
72. India’s first-ever Industrial Training Institute for
Correct Answer: C [October 4] the Divyangans will come up in which state?
Answer Explanation: [A] Mizoram
The World Animal Day (WAD) is observed every [B] Assam
year on October 4 to raise the status of animals in
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[C] Uttar Pradesh Dibrugarh ITI Complex at Borboruah in Assam. As


[D] Kerala per the guidelines of National Council for Vocational
Training (NCVT), the ITI will have sixty seats for
Correct Answer: B [Assam] three different trades with 20 seats per trade. The
Answer Explanation: three different trades included in the curriculum are
India’s first-ever Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Computer Operator and Programming Assistant,
for the Divyangans will come up in Assam. Recently, Cutting and Sewing Technology and Hair & Skin
the foundation stone for the institute was laid at Care.

73. What is the theme of 2017 World Space Week 10. The 2017 theme “Exploring New Worlds In
(WSW)? Space” is an outward facing theme that serves to
[A] Space for Education inspire the world.
[B] Exploring New Worlds In Space
74. Which city to host the first-ever conference of
[C] Mysteries of the Cosmos
Partner NGOs?
[D] Remote Sensing: Enabling our Future
[A] Pune
Correct Answer: B [Exploring New Worlds In Space] [B] Ahmedabad
Answer Explanation: [C] New Delhi
The World Space Week (WSW) is an international [D] Lucknow
celebration of science and technology, and their
Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
contribution to the betterment of the human
Answer Explanation:
condition, which is held every year from October 4-
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The first-ever conference of Partner NGOs will be


inaugurated by the Union Minister of Women & Correct Answer: B [Water and Energy for Inclusive
Child Development (MoWCD) Maneka Sanjay Growth]
Gandhi in New Delhi on October 9, 2017. The subject Answer Explanation:
of the conference is “Implementation of Policies, President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the 5th
Schemes and Programmes for Women and Children: edition of India Water Week (IWW) on October 10
Challenges and Way Forward”. The aim of the with theme “Water and Energy for Inclusive
conference is to sensitize partner NGOs across the Growth” in New Delhi. About 1500 delegates from
country for the implementation of various WCD India and 13 other countries will attend the five day
schemes and to give them an opportunity to share international event. The event will be celebrated
their experiences and insights. Approx 250 NGOs with a multi-disciplinary conference and a
across the country, Line Ministries and experts will concurrently running exhibition enriching the
participate in the conference. theme and showcasing the technologies and
solutions available for the areas under deliberation
75. Who has become the first person from India to of the meet. The event will have the many major
win Anna Politkovskaya Award? components like water, food and energy security –
[A] Rajdev Ranjan essential requirement for sustainable development,
[B] Gauri Lankesh water for inclusive growth, sustainable energy
[C] Tarun Kumar Acharya development – Key for all round economic growth
[D] M. V. N. Shankar and water and society.
Correct Answer: B [Gauri Lankesh]
78. Which Indian sportsperson has clinched the
76. Who has been appointed by the Supreme Court World Open Under-16 Snooker Championship-
(SC) as amicus curiae on plea seeking re-probe 2017?
of Mahatma Gandhi assassination? [A] Arantxa Sanchis
[A] J S Khehar [B] Keerthana Pandian
[B] Arun Kumar Mishra [C] Anupama Ramachandran
[C] Ranjan Gogoi [D] Anuja Thakur
[D] Amrender Sharan
Correct Answer: C [Anupama Ramachandran]
Correct Answer: D [Amrender Sharan] Answer Explanation:
Answer Explanation: Anupama Ramachandran from India has clinched
The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has appointed the World Open Under-16 Snooker Championship
senior advocate and former additional solicitor title at St. Petersburg in Russia on October 8, 2017.
general Amrender Sharan as amicus curiae on a In the girls category, second seed Anupama knocked
petition seeking reprobe into the assassination of out her compatriot and top seed Keerthana Pandian
Mahatma Gandhi. The matter is posted for further in the final by 3-1 to become World Open Under-16
hearing on October 30, 2017. The petition filed by champion. Federation of Billiards Sports of Russia
Mumbai-based Dr. Pankaj Phadnis , a researcher and hosted this first ever World Open championships for
a trustee of Abhinav Bharat, has sought reopening of Under-16 boys and girls. Dylan Emery of Wales has
the probe on several grounds, claiming it was one of claimed the title in the boys category. Total 73
the biggest cover-ups in history. According to cueists from across the world have participated in
petition, there is possibility of involvement of more this championship.
people in the murder. Mahatma Gandhi was shot
79. Which Indian personality has been conferred the
dead at point blank range in New Delhi on January
‘Cross of the Order of Merit’, the highest civilian
30, 1948 by Nathuram Vinayak Godse, a right-wing
honour of Germany?
advocate of Hindu nationalism.
[A] Aditya Mangal
[B] Rajesh Nath
77. What is the theme of the 2017 India Water Week
[C] Deepak Chauhan
(IWW)?
[D] Milind Gupta
[A] Water for Inclusive Growth
[B] Water and Energy for Inclusive Growth Correct Answer: B [Rajesh Nath]
[C] Water and Society Answer Explanation:
[D] Water for all: Striving together
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Rajesh Nath, the managing director of VDMA India, Correct Answer: C [Yoga for wellness]
has been conferred the ‘Cross of the Order of Merit’, Answer Explanation:
the highest civilian honour awarded to individuals M Venkaiah Naidu, the Vice President of India, has
for their services to Germany. The award, also inaugurated the 3rd International Conference on
known as Bundesverdienstkreuz or Federal Cross of Yoga in New Delhi with theme “Yoga for
Merit was instituted in 1951 and is Germany’s only Wellness”on October 10, 2017. The 2-day
honour that is awarded to both Germans and conference is being organized by the Ministry of
foreigners for achievements in the economic, social, AYUSH as a part of year long events being organized
political or intellectual realms. to celebrate 21st June as International Day of Yoga.
The conference consists of seven technical sessions
80. Who has won the 2017 China Open Tennis
and a panel discussion on different aspects of Yoga
tournament?
and Wellness including recent research trends,
[A] Roger Federer [B] Nick Kyrgios
Integrated medicine, non communicable diseases,
[C] Rafael Nadal [D] Novak Djokovic
mental health, women health, cancer, pain
Correct Answer: C [Rafael Nadal] management and policy making. Around 500
Answer Explanation: delegates, including those from 44 countries are
Rafael Nadal, a Spanish professional tennis player, attending the conference, which will provide a
has won the 2017 China Open Tennis tournament by common platform for AYUSH and allopathy
defeating Nick Kyrgios in the final by 6-2, 6-1 in practitioners, researchers, academicians, and policy
Beijing, China. It is his 6th ATP title of the year. makers and students.
Nadal’s six trophies this year include a record 10th
title at the French Open and a third at the US Open. 83. Which state has become the India’s first state to
incorporate skill development programme in
81. Which country is hosting the International higher education?
Conference on Dialogue of Civilizations – IV? [A] Himachal Pradesh
[A] India [B] Chattisgarh
[B] Turkey [C] Punjab
[C] Egypt [D] Rajasthan
[D] China

Correct Answer: A [India ] Correct Answer: D [Rajasthan]


Answer Explanation: Answer Explanation:
The International conference on “Dialogue of Rajasthan has become the India’s first state to
Civilizations – IV” has started from October 8 –15, incorporate skill development programme in higher
2017 at Delhi, Gandhinagar and Dholavira. The education. In collaboration with IGNOU, the College
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Union Education department has prepared 16 courses for
Ministry of Culture are hosting the conference in entrepreneurship and skill development for colleges
collaboration with National Geographic Society in the state. Under the project, 12 certificates and 4
(NGS). The purpose of the conference is to diploma courses will be run and each college will
encourage scholarly and public discourse about the have to choose five courses.
five ancient, literate civilizations of the world, i.e.
Egypt, Mesopotamia, South Asia, China and 84. What is the theme of the 2017 World Mental
Mesoamerica and how the study of the past can Health Day (WMHD)?
share our present and future towards the right [A] Psychological first aid
direction. The present conference is the fourth in [B] Mental health and older adults
this series, with the final dialogue planned in Egypt. [C] Dignity in mental health
[D] Mental health in the workplace
82. What is the theme of the 2017 International
Conference on Yoga? Correct Answer: D [Mental health in the workplace]
[A] Yoga for life Answer Explanation:
[B] Yoga for holistic health The World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is observed
[C] Yoga for wellness every year on 10 October, to raise awareness of
[D] Yoga for body and beyond mental health issues around the world and to
mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The

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2017 theme is “Mental health in the workplace’. The 87. Who has been bestowed with the 2017 Lal
day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence
working on mental health issues to talk about their in Public Administration, Academics and
work, and what more needs to be done to make Management?
mental health care a reality for people worldwide. [A] Meera Thakur
[B] Bindeshwar Pathak
85. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of [C] K C Gupta
the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)? [D] M N Ramakrishna
[A] Anupam Kher
[B] Ragini Sharma Correct Answer: B [Bindeshwar Pathak]
[C] Jagdish Bhagwati Answer Explanation:
[D] Rishi Kapoor Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak has been bestowed with the
18th edition of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award
Correct Answer: A [Anupam Kher] for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics
Answer Explanation: and Management for year 2017 by the President of
Film actor Anupam Kher has been appointed as the India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan
new chairman of the Film and Television Institute of on October 10, 2017. Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak is the
India (FTII). He succeeded Gajendra Chauhan. Kher founder of Sulabh International and has developed
has worked in more than 500 films and over 100 and implemented, on a pan India scale, a low cost
plays in last three decades. He was conferred the and appropriate toilet technology popularly known
Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 as the Sulabh Shauchalaya system.
by the Indian government. Some of his prominent
films include Saaransh, Daddy, Lamhe, Dilwale 88. Which city is hosting the 48th Conference of
Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Governors?
Maara. He has also been a part of international [A] New Delhi
projects such as Bend It Like Beckham, Lust, [B] Ahmedabad
Caution, and David O Russell’s 2013 Oscar-winning [C] Kochi
Silver Linings Playbook. [D] Kolkata

86. What is the theme of the 2017 International Day Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
of the Girl Child (IDGC)? Answer Explanation:
[A] Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the The 48th Conference of Governors has started at
Cycle of Violence Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 12,
[B] Girls’ Progress = Goals’ Progress: What 2017. The 2-day conference is being attended by 27
Counts for Girls Governors and 3 Lt. Governors of States and Union
[C] Empower Girls: Before, during and after Territories. The two-day Conference will deliberate
crises on distinct agenda items in different sessions. The
[D] The Power of Adolescent Girl: Vision for theme of the opening session was ‘New India-2022’.
2030 The second session is on the subjects of ‘Higher
Education in States’ and ‘Skill Development and
Correct Answer: C [Empower Girls: Before, during Entrepreneurship to Make Youth Employable’. In the
and after crises] third session, to take place on October 13, 2017,
Answer Explanation: Governors will make brief remarks on any special
The International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) is issues pertaining to their respective States/Union
celebrated every year on October 11 to highlight and Territories. In the concluding session, a brief report
address the needs and challenges girls face, while on the deliberations will be presented by the
promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment respective conveners.
of their human rights. The 2017 theme “ EmPOWER
Girls: Before, during and after crises” marks the 89. Gurbax Singh Sandhu has been honoured with
beginning of a year-long effort to spur global the 2017 National Awards for senior citizens. He
attention and action to the challenges and is associated with which sports?
opportunities girls face before, during, and after [A] Boxing
crises. [B] Tennis

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[C] Cricket International body for Human rights. He is also the


[D] Wrestling founding member of Mithram, School for Mentally
Handicapped, at Mulanthuruthy village in
Correct Answer: A [Boxing ] Ernakulam District, Kerala.
Answer Explanation:
Indian boxing coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu has been 92. What is the theme of 2017 International Day for
honoured with the 2017 National Awards for senior Disaster Reduction (IDDR)?
citizens by President Ramnath Kovind. Sandhu was [A] Home Safe Home: Live to Tell
India’s longest-serving men’s national coach, [B] Home Safe Home: Resilience is for Life
occupying the position for two decades before he [C] Home Safe Home: Reducing Exposure,
was handed charge of the women campers earlier in Reducing Displacement
2017. He was the chief coach when India won its [D] Home Safe Home: Living with Disability and
maiden Olympic medal in boxing through Vijender Disasters
Singh in 2008.
Correct Answer: C [Home Safe Home: Reducing
90. Which city is hosting the 3rd edition of the India Exposure, Reducing Displacement]
International Science Festival (IISF-2017)? Answer Explanation:
[A] Lucknow [B] New Delhi The International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR)
[C] Guwahati [D] Chennai is observed every year on October 13 to promote a
global culture of risk-awareness and disaster
Correct Answer: D [Chennai] reduction. The day celebrates how people and
Answer Explanation: communities around the world are reducing their
The 3rd edition of the India International Science exposure to disasters and raising awareness about
Festival (IISF-2017) has inaugurated by Union the importance of reining in the risks that they face.
Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Minister The 2017 theme “Home Safe Home: Reducing
Dr Harsh Vardhan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on Exposure, Reducing Displacement” seeks to raise
October 13, 2017. The fest is being jointly conducted global awareness about effective actions, policies
by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry and practices taken to reduce exposure to disaster
of Earth Sciences, and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA).The risk at the community level, thereby contributing to
prime objective of the 4-day festival is to instill saving homes and livelihoods.
scientific temper among the masses and showcasing 93. Who has won the Indira Gandhi Award for
India’s contribution in the field of S&T over the National Integration for 2015 -16?
years. It aims to build a strategy for rural India [A] Shyam Benegal
through the advancement of Science and [B] T M Krishna
Technology. Further, the science festival also [C] Javed Akhtar
intends to make innovation beneficial for the people [D] P N Haksar
and develop technology that is affordable to the
masses. Approx 3000 people including young Correct Answer: B [T M Krishna]
scientists, students,teaching faculties and Answer Explanation:
international delegates are participating in the fest. Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna has won the Indira
91. Who has been chosen for the 2017 Gandhi Award for National Integration for 2015 -16
Mathrubhumi Literary award (MLA)? for his services in promoting and preserving
[A] M Leelavathy national integration in the country. He will be
[B] M K Sanu presented with the honour by Congress president
[C] Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri Sonia Gandhi on October 31, Indira Gandhi’s death
[D] C Radhakrishnan anniversary. The award consists of a citation and a
cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.
Correct Answer: B [M K Sanu]
Answer Explanation: 94. The world’s largest combustion research centre
M K Sanu, the well-known critic, biographer and has inaugurated in which IIT institute?
orator, has been chosen for the Mathrubhumi [A] IIT Bombay
Literary Award for 2017 in recognition of his rich [B] IIT Indore
contribution to the Malayalam literature. The award [C] IIT Madras
carries a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh, a citation and a [D] IIT Kharagpur
statuette. Sanu is a permanent member of
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Correct Answer: C [IIT Madras] improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing.
Answer Explanation: The 2017 theme is “Challenges and opportunities in
The National Centre for Combustion Research and climate-resilient agriculture for gender equality and
Development (NCCRD) was inaugurated at the the empowerment of rural women and girls”.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) in
Tamil Nadu on October 12, 2017, which is the 97. Which Indian sportswoman has won triple gold
world’s largest combustion research centre. The at Egypt Junior and Cadet Open Table Tennis
NCCRD has been established at a total cost of Rs 90 Championship 2017?
crore. It will develop state-of-the-art capabilities in [A] Mouma Das
combustion research involving experts in the [B] Manika Batra
country. The establishment of the centre will give a [C] Selena Selvakumar
major boost to the Indian scientific community and [D] Poulomi Ghatak
will provide an impetus to research in ‘Alternative
Energy and Environmental Protection’ by focusing Correct Answer: C [Selena Selvakumar]
on effective utilisation of combustion as a means of
thermo-chemical energy conversion. The NCCRD’s 98. What is the theme of the 2017 World Food Day
research interests will cover automotive, thermal (WFD)?
power and aerospace propulsion, besides fire [A] Change the world: Invest in food security
research and microgravity combustion to minor [B] Change the future: Invest in rural
extent. development
[C] Change is needed to feed world
95. Which city to host International Puppet Festival [D] Change the future of migration. Invest in
(IPF-2017)? food security and rural development
[A] Kolkata
[B] New Delhi Correct Answer: D [Change the future of migration.
[C] Kochi Invest in food security and rural development].
[D] Lucknow

99. Which state assembly has become the first in


Correct Answer: A [Kolkata] India to call motions online?
Answer Explanation: [A] Punjab [B] Kerala
The 2017 International Puppet Festival (IPF) will be [C] Rajasthan [D] Tripura
held at Mohorkunj in Kolkata, West Bengal from
October 26 to 31. The purpose of the fest is to Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan ]
regenerate the emotions attached to puppetry.
Artists from the UK, Germany, Peru, Portugal, Italy, 100. Which union ministry will organize
Lithuania, Brazil, Singapore and India would be International mega food summit “World Food
participating in the festival. The fest will be India 2017”?
inaugurated by the West Bengal principal secretary [A] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Tourism and Home Affairs Atri Bhattacharya. [B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and
96. The 2017 International Day of Rural Women is Public Distribution
observed on which date? [D] Ministry of Food Processing Industries
[A] October 15
[B] October 16 Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Food Processing
[C] October 14 Industries]
[D] October 17
101. Who has won the 2017 Shanghai Masters tennis
Correct Answer: A [October 15] tournament?
Answer Explanation: [A] Juan Martin del Potro [B] Roger Federer
The International Day of Rural Women is observed [C] Dominic Thiem [D] Rafael Nadal
every year on October 15 to recognize the crucial
role that women and girls play in ensuring the Correct Answer: B [Roger Federer]
sustainability of rural households and communities,

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102. Which football team has won the 37th All India
Governor’s Gold Cup football tournament-2017? 109. Who has become the India’s first-ever woman
[A] Hindustan Eagles [B] Churchill Brothers wrestler to sign for World Wrestling
[C] Delhi Dynamos [D] Mohun Bagan Entertainment (WWE)?
[A] Geeta Phogat [B] Babita Kumari
Correct Answer: D [Mohun Bagan] [C] Sakshi Malik [D] Kavita Devi

103. The AYUSH Festival of Stamps 2017 has started Correct Answer: D [Kavita Devi]
in which city? Answer Explanation:
[A] New Delhi [B] Chennai Kavita Devi from Haryana has become the first ever
[C] Panaji [D] Gandhi Nagar woman wrestler from India to sign up for the World
Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). She also has the
Correct Answer: C [Panaji] distinction of being the first Indian woman to
compete in a WWE ring, as she was a featured
104. India’s first-ever All India Institute of Ayurveda participant in the Mae Young Classic women’s
has come up in which city? tournament. She is expected to begin training at the
[A] Patna [B] New Delhi WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida from
[C] Surat [D] Jaipur January 2018. The WWE

Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]


110. Prof. Hans Joachim Schellnhuber has won the
105. What is the theme of 2017 World Spine Day 2017 Blue Planet Prize. He hails from which
(WSD)? country?
[A] Keep People Moving [A] France [B] United States
[B] Your Back at Work [C] Germany [D] Japan
[C] Your Back in Action
[D] Straighten Up and Move

Correct Answer: C [Your Back in Action] Correct Answer: C [Germany ]


Answer Explanation: Prof Hans Joachim
106. What is the theme of 2017 Global Handwashing Schellnhuber from Germany has won the 2017 Blue
Day (GHD)? Planet Prize for establishing a new field of science
[A] Our hands, our future! ‘Earth System Analysis’ and introducing most
[B] Make handwashing a habit! influential concepts including the notion of tipping
[C] Raise a hand for hygiene! elements in the climate system in Tokyo.
[D] Raise hands for future!
111. Which country to host 4th ADMM (ASEAN
Defence Ministers’ Meeting)-Plus meeting 2017?
Correct Answer: A [Our hands, our future!]
[A] Malaysia [B] Philippines
[C] Singapore [D] Indonesia
107. Which union minister has signed pact with Japan
for a Technical Intern Training Program (TITP)? Correct Answer: B [Philippines ]
[A] Narendra Modi Answer Explanation: The 4th ADMM (ASEAN
[B] D V Sadananda Gowda Defence Ministers’ Meeting)-Plus meeting will be
[C] Alphons Kannanthanam held in Philippines from October 23, 2017 to
[D] Dharmendra Pradhan deliberate extensively on the situation in
Afghanistan and Syria besides China’s growing
Correct Answer: D [Dharmendra Pradhan] military presence in the disputed South China Sea.

108. The 2017 International Day for the Eradication 112. Which state government has launched
of Poverty (IDEP) is observed on which date? Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojna (BBY) for farmers?
[A] October 18 [B] October 17 [A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Jharkhand
[C] October 16 [D] October 19 [C] Madhya Pradesh [D] Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Correct Answer: B [October 17]

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Answer Explanation: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the scheme, the government will provide subsidy and
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, has launched the loan ranging from Rs 10 lakhs to two crores to the
ambitious ‘Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojna’ for the farmers farmers willing to invest in industries.
of the state at the Krishi Upaj Mandi in Khurai, Sagar.
113. The National Police Commemoration Day
The scheme has launched as a guarantee to ensure
(NPCD) is observed on which date in India?
reasonable prices to the farmers for their
[A] October 21 [B] October 22
agriculture produces. To get benefits of the scheme,
[C] October 20 [D] October 23
the farmers are required to sell their crops in the
mandi and obtain a receipt for the same. As per the

Correct Answer: A [October 21] Answer Explanation: India’s National field hockey
Answer Explanation: The National Police team has won the 10th edition of Men’s Hockey Asia
Commemoration Day (NPCD) is observed every year Cup tournament – 2017 by defeating Malaysia in the
in India on October 21 to mark the memory of brave final by 2-1 at Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium in
policemen who sacrificed their lives while Dhaka, Bangladesh on October 22. The winner of
discharging their duties. The day commemorates the this tournament qualified for the 2018 Men’s
sacrifices of ten policemen while defending our Hockey World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in
borders with China in 1959. Indian Police personnel India.
were responsible for manning the 2,500 mile long
border of India with Tibet until the autumn of 1959. 115. Which Indian golfer has clinched the 2017
So far since Independence, 34,418 Police personnel Macao Open golf tournament?
have sacrificed their lives for safeguarding the [A] Ajeetesh Sandhu [B] Jyoti Randhawa
integrity of the nation and providing security to [C] Arjun Atwal [D] Gaganjeet Bhullar
people of this country. During the last one year, from Correct Answer: D [Gaganjeet Bhullar]
September 2016 to August 2017, 383 Police
personnel have laid down their lives. 116. Which Indian sportsperson has won the 2017
Denmark Open Superseries Badminton
114. Which country’s team has won the 2017 Men’s tournament?
Hockey Asia Cup tournament? [A] PC Thulasi [B] Kidambi Srikanth
[A] Bangladesh [B] South Korea [C] Ajay Jayaram [D] Parupalli Kashyap
[C] India [D] Malaysia
Correct Answer: B [Kidambi Srikanth]
Correct Answer: C [India]
Answer Explanation:

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Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth has won the


2017 Denmark Open Superseries Badminton trophy Correct Answer: B [Cristiano Ronaldo]
by defeating South Korea’s Lee Hyun-il . Answer Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo, Real
Madrid’s Portugal striker, has been named the 2017
117. India’s first Roll On-Roll Off (Ro-Ro) ferry Best FIFA Men’s Player award for a second straight
service has launched in which state? year at the 2017 award ceremony in London,
[A] Karnataka [B] Andhra Pradesh England on October 23, 2017. He is four-time Ballon
[C] West Bengal [D] Gujarat d’Or winner, who helped Real to a Champions
League-La Liga double in 2016-17. Lieke Martens of
Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
FC Barcelona and the Netherlands won the best FIFA
Answer Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra
Women’s Player award and Real Madrid’s Zinedine
Modi has launched India’s first Roll On-Roll Off (Ro-
Zidane was named best men’s coach and
Ro) ferry service between Ghogha in Bhavnagar
Netherlands’ Sarina Wiegman the best female coach.
district and Dahej in Bharuch district, which will
facilitate vehicular and passenger ferry services
121. The 2017 World Polio Day (WPD) is observed on
across the Gulf of Cambay in Gujarat. The Ghogha-
which date?
Dahej Ferry Service will reduce the distance
[A] October 23 [B] October 22
between the two coastal towns from 310 km by road
[C] October 25 [D] October 24
to 30 km, saving time and money.
Correct Answer: D [October 24]
Answer Explanation: The World Polio Day (WPD)
118. Who has been appointed as the Government of
is observed every year by the World Health
India (GoI) representative to hold sustained
Organization (WHO) on October 24 to raise
dialogue on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)?
awareness about the hazards of the crippling and
[A] Dineshwar Sharma [B] Syed Asif Ibrahim
potentially fatal infectious disease.
[C] Rajiv Jain [D] K K Paul
122. The 2017 United Nations Day (UND) is observed
Correct Answer: A [Dineshwar Sharma]
on which date?
Answer Explanation: Former IB Chief Dineshwar
[A] October 24 [B] October 23
Sharma, a 1976 batch Kerala cadre IPS officer, has
[C] October 22 [D] October 26
been appointed as the Government of India (GoI)
special representative to hold sustained dialogue on
Correct Answer: A [October 24]
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) with all stakeholders. He
Answer Explanation: The United Nations Day is
will hold the position of a Cabinet SecretarySharma
observed every year on October 24 to make known
is retired as director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB)
to the people about the aims and achievements of
on December 31, 2016.
the UN and to mark the 72nd anniversary of the UN
Charter’s entry into force. With the ratification of
119. The 2017 World Development Information Day
this founding document in 1948 by the majority of
(WDID) is observed on which date?
its signatories, including the five permanent
[A] October 23 [B] October 22
members of the Security Council, the United Nations
[C] October 24 [D] October 21
officially came into being.
Correct Answer: C [October 24]
123. The 56th raising day of the Indo Tibetan Border
Answer Explanation: The World Development
Police (ITBP) has celebrated on which date?
Information Day (WDID) is observed every year on
[A] October 23 [B] October 21
October 24 to draw the attention of the world to
[C] October 24 [D] October 22
development problems and the necessity of
strengthening international cooperation to solve
Correct Answer: C [October 24]
them.
Answer Explanation: The Indo Tibetan Border
Police (ITBP) has celebrated its 56th raising day on
120. Who has been named as the 2017 Best FIFA
October 24, 2017. The ITBP guards 3488 KMs long
Men’s Player?
borders in the Himalayas on the BOPs at altitudes
[A] Gianluigi Buffon [B] Cristiano Ronaldo
ranging from 9K to 18.7 K ft. Apart from border
[C] Neymar [D] Lionel Messi
guarding, the Force is also deployed for Anti-Naxal

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Operations and other Internal Security duties. It is


one of the five Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF) Correct Answer: A [Odisha ]
of India, raised on 24th October in 1962, under the Answer Explanation: Odisha will be the ‘Focus
CRPF Act, in the wake of the Sino-Indian War of State’ in the mega international food event “World
1962. Food India (WFI) 2017”, which is scheduled to be
held at New Delhi on November 3-5.
124. Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO
of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)? 128. Girija Devi, who passed away recently, was the
[A] Nikunj Srivastav [B] Suresh Sethi renowned classical singer of which gharana?
[C] Udit Mahatre [D] Vijay Kumar Sinha [A] Seniya and Banaras gharanas
[B] Gwalior and Kirana gharanas
Correct Answer: B [Suresh Sethi] [C] Atrauli and Seniya gharanas
[D] Patiala and Bhendi Bazaar gharanas
125. Which country hosted the first-ever meeting of
BIMSTEC Task Force on Traditional Medicine? Correct Answer: A [Seniya and Banaras gharanas]
[A] Myanmar [B] Bangladesh Answer Explanation: Girija Devi (88), the veteran
[C] India [D] Thailand Indian classical singer of the Seniya and Banaras
gharanas, has passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal
Correct Answer: C [India] on October 24, 2017. She was known as ‘Thumri
Answer Explanation: The Union Ministry of queen’, who popularised the genre of semi-classical
AYUSH hosted the first-ever meeting of BIMSTEC Indian music. She was conferred with all three
Task Force on Traditional Medicine (BITFM) on Padma awards, and was honoured with the Padma
October 24-25, 2017 at Parvasi Bhartiya Kendra in Vibhushan in 2016.
New Delhi. India being a major stake holder in the
field of Traditional Medicine plays an important role 129. Which country is hosting the 2017 global
in influencing the policies and strategies related to conference on consumer protection?
the Traditional Medicine in the BIMSTEC Forum. [A] China [B] South Korea
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral [C] Bangladesh [D] India
Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is
an International Organisation involving a group of Correct Answer: D [India]
countries in the South Asia and South East Asia Answer Explanation: The global conference on
namely, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, consumer protection has inaugurated by Prime
Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal. Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 26,
2017 with theme “Empowering Consumers in New
126. What is the theme of the 2017 Vigilance Markets”. This is the first time that an international
Awareness Week (VAW)? conference on consumer protection is being
[A] Vision to promote Corruption Free India organised by India for countries of the region which
[B] My Vision-Corruption Free India account for a majority of the global consumers and
[C] Preventive Vigilance as a tool of Good share common challenges and experiences.
Governance
[D] Public participation to promote integrity 130. Which city is hosting the International
Conference on Green Initiatives & Railway
Correct Answer: B [My Vision-Corruption Free Electrification?
India] [A] Kochi [B] Chennai
Answer Explanation: The 2017 Vigilance [C] Guwahati [D] New Delhi
Awareness Week (VAW) will be observed by the
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) from 30th Correct Answer: D [New Delhi ]
October to 4thNovember, 2017 with theme “My
Vision-Corruption Free India”. 131. Who has been honoured with the Hridaynath
Mangeshkar Award 2017?
127. Which state will be the ‘Focus State’ at World [A] Vishwanathan Anand [B] AR Rahman
Food India (WFI) 2017? [C] Javed Akhtar [D] Sulochana Tai
[A] Odisha [B] West Bengal
[C] Assam [D] Karnataka Correct Answer: C [Javed Akhtar]

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Akhtar has been honoured with the 2017 leave International Criminal Court (ICC)?
Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award at an event in [A] Botswana [B] South Africa
Mumbai which marked the 28th anniversary of [C] Burundi [D] Gambia
Hridayesh Arts and the 80th birthday of veteran
music composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar. Correct Answer: C [Burundi]
Answer Explanation: Burundi has become the first
132. What is the theme of the 2017 World Day for country to withdraw from the International Criminal
Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH)? Court (ICC) with effect from October 27, 2017.
[A] Discover, remember and share According to ICC officials , a preliminary
[B] Archives at Risk: Protect, remember and investigation launched by the prosecutor in April
share 2016 into possible crimes against humanity in the
[C] It’s your story – don’t lose it central African nation would continue. Burundi’s
[D] Protect & share your visual story withdrawal does not affect the jurisdiction of the
court with respect to crimes alleged to have been
Correct Answer: A [Discover, remember and share] committed during the time it was a state party. It
Answer Explanation: The World Day for must be noted that Burundi has faced deadly
Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH) is observed every political turmoil since April 2015, when President
year on October 27 to raise general awareness of the Pierre Nkurunziza announced plans to seek a
need to preserve and safeguard important disputed third term that he ultimately won. In 2002,
audiovisual material for future generations, and for the ICC was established in The Hague, Netherlands
urgent measures to be taken to conserve this to prosecute those behind the world’s worst
heritage and ensure it remains accessible to the atrocities.
public now, and to future generations. The 2017
theme is “Discover, remember and share”. 136. Which state to host the 36th edition of National
Games of India in 2018?
133. Which state/UT Cricket Association has become [A] Goa [B] Assam
the newest associate member of the Board of [C] Kerala [D] Jharkhand
Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?
[A] Nagaland [B] Tripura Correct Answer: A [Goa ]
[C] Puducherry [D] Mizoram Answer Explanation: The 36th edition of National
Games of India will be held in Goa from November 4
Correct Answer: C [Puducherry] to 17, 2018. The Games were originally scheduled to
be held in November 2016 but the Goa
134. The 2017 Infantry Day is celebrated on which administration requested a postponement at the
date in India? Indian Olympic Association (IOA)’s annual general
[A] October 25 [B] October 26 meeting based on extraneous factors, mainly the
[C] October 28 [D] October 27 State elections. The delays to the 34th and 35th
editions of the Games, which were hosted by
Correct Answer: D [October 27] Jharkhand and Kerala respectively, affected Goa’s
Answer Explanation: The Infantry Day is plan to hold the mega-event.
celebrated every year in India on October 27 to
commemorate the first Infantry action post 137. Which country’s team has won the 2017 FIFA
independence. On this day 70 years ago, in response Under-17 World Cup?
to the threat posed to the sovereignty and territorial [A] England [B] India
integrity of the nation, the leading elements of the [C] Spain [D] France
Indian Army from the 1st Battalion of the SIKH
Regiment, air landed at Srinagar. This bold action by Correct Answer: A [England ]
Indian Army and resolute fighting by the Answer Explanation: England has won their first-
Infantrymen reversed the tide of events and ever FIFA Under-17 World Cup by defeating
thwarted the nefarious designs of Pakistani Raiders European Champions Spain in the final by 5-2 at the
aided by Pakistan Army. Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 28, 2017.
England’s goal-machine Rhian Brewster won the
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reduced the TB mortality rate by 37 percent, the


138. The world’s first hybrid electric tram powered latest picture is grim as TB remains the top
by hydrogen fuel cells has started in which infectious killer in 2016.
country?
[A] Germany [B] China 141. The 2017 National Unity Day (NUD) is
[C] France [D] Australia celebrated on which date in India?
[A] October 30 [B] October 31
Correct Answer: B [China] [C] October 28 [D] October 29
Answer Explanation: The world’s first hybrid
electric tram powered by hydrogen fuel cells has Correct Answer: B [October 31]
started running in China to give big boost to green Answer Explanation: The National Unity Day
energy in public transport. The tram was put into (NUD), also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (RED),
commercial operation for the first time in Tangshan, is celebrated every year across India on October 31
north China’s Hebei Province. With water being its to commemorate birth anniversary of the Iron Man
only emission, the tram emits no pollutants. No of India Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel, one of the
nitrogen oxides will be produced as the temperature founding leaders of Republic of India. The day is
of the reaction inside hydrogen fuel cells is observed to foster and reinforce the government’s
controlled under 100 degrees Celsius. The tram, dedication to preserve and strengthen unity of the
having three carriages with 66 seats, can run for 40 nation.
kilometers at a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per
142. Which state is hosting the first-ever India-US
hour after being refilled with 12 kilograms of
Ocean Dialogue?
hydrogen.
[A] Goa [B] Maharashtra
[C] Assam [D] Gujarat
139. Which Indian shuttler has won the 2017 men’s
singles French Open Superseries badminton Correct Answer: A [Goa]
tournament? Explanation:
[A] B. Sai Praneeth [B] Kidambi Srikanth The first-ever India-US Ocean Dialogue has started
[C] HS Prannoy [D] Parupalli Kashyap in Goa on November 1, 2017, which is being hosted
by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs at the
Correct Answer: B [Kidambi Srikanth] Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-
Answer Explanation: Indian shuttler Kidambi National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO). The
Srikanth has won the men’s singles title of the purpose of the Ocean dialogue is to promote
French Open Superseries badminton tournament sustainable development of the Blue Economy.
2017 by defeating Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto According to the World Bank, the Blue Economy is
sustainable use of ocean resources for economic
140. What country has topped the list of new growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and ocean
tuberculosis cases in 2016, according to WHO’s ecosystem health.
Global TB Report 2017?
[A] India [B] China 143. Which city is hosting the 2017 Global clubfoot
[C] Philippines [D] Pakistan conference?
[A] Kanpur [B] New Delhi
Correct Answer: A [India ] [C] Indore [D] Jaipur
Answer Explanation: According to World Health
Organisation (WHO)’s Global TB Report 2017, India Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
topped the list of seven countries, accounting for Explanation:
64% of the 10.4 million new tuberculosis (TB) cases The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind has
worldwide in 2016. Indonesia has acquired 2nd inaugurated the Global Clubfoot Conference at
position, followed by China, Philippines, Pakistan, Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on November 1, 2017.
Nigeria and South Africa. Also, India along with The 2-day conference is organised by the CURE
China and the Russia accounted for almost of half of India in partnership with the Union Ministry of
the 490,000, multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) cases Health and Family Welfare. The Clubfoot is one of
registered in 2016. The report pointed out that the most common orthopaedic birth defects, which
though global efforts to combat tuberculosis have can cause permanent disability if not treated early.
saved an estimated 53 million lives since 2000 and This affects the child’s mobility and confidence.
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Inevitably, education and schooling suffer – and the government has identified 194 ‘Satyagrahis’ who
child cannot fulfil his or her potential. were imprisoned during the ‘Hindi Satyagraha’
launched by the Punjab Arya Pratinidhi Sabha in
144. Who has taken over charge as new Director- 1957 to promote the language. Apart from this,
General (DG) of National Investigation Agency the state government has also announced financial
(NIA)? assistance to soldiers from Haryana who took part
[A] Jainam Shah [B] Ankit Awasthi in the World War-II, and their widows, from Rs
[C] Sharad Kumar Sinha 4,500 to Rs 10,000.
[D] Yogesh Chander Modi
148. Which city is hosting the 9th CMS Vatavaran
Correct Answer: D [Yogesh Chander Modi] Film Festival and Forum?
Explanation: [A] Guwahati [B] New Delhi
Yogesh Chander Modi, a 1984 batch IPS officer of the [C] Chandigarh [D] Chennai
Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has taken charge as new
Director General of National Investigation Agency Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
(NIA) and will hold the post till his superannuation, Explanation:
i.e. May 31, 2021. NIA was set up after an Act was The 9th edition of CMS Vatavaran, India’s only
enacted on December 31, 2008. The federal probe International Environment & Wildlife Film
agency is tasked with probing terrorism and terror- Festival and Forum, has started at Gandhi Smriti
financing related cases. and Darshan Samiti in New Delhi on November 2,
2017. The theme of the 5-day fest is “Conservation 4
145. Who has been appointed as the Karnataka’s first Water”. The aim of fest is to create awareness and
woman Director General and Inspector General sensitize people through films and discussions
of Police (DG-IGP)? regarding water conservation and the inter-
[A] Neelmani N. Raju connectedness of climate change and water, water
[B] Minal Reddi struggles in a world dealing with global warming,
[C] Pooja Chandra climate variability, bio-diversity loss, and
[D] Deepali Murthy environmental damage. It will showcase 113 films,
including four from Kashmir, one of the most
Correct Answer: A [Neelmani N. Raju] ecologically sensitive zones facing the threat of
Explanation: global warming. The event is supported and
Neelmani N. Raju, a 1983 batch IPS officer, has been partnered by Ministry of Environment Forest
appointed as the Karnataka’s first-ever woman and Climate Change, National Geographic,
Director General and Inspector General of Police UNESCO, UNDP and World Wide Fund for Nature
(DG-IGP). She will take over from Rupak Kumar (WWF).
Dutta, who is retiring from service.
149. Pension regulator PFRDA has increased
146. Who has been elected as the 95th Prime maximum age of joining National Pension
Minister of Japan? Scheme (NPS) Private Sector from 60 to _?
[A] Tadamori Oshima [B] Shinzo Abe [A] 70 years [B] 65 years
[C] Hirotaka Akamatsu [D] Junichiro Koizumi [C] 63 years [D] 67 years

Correct Answer: B [Shinzo Abe] Correct Answer: B [65 years]


Explanation:
147. Which state government will give lifetime The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development
monthly pensions to ‘Hindi Satyagrahis’? Authority (PFRDA) has increased the maximum age
[A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Haryana of joining National Pension Scheme (NPS) Private
[C] Rajasthan [D] Gujarat Sector from the 60 to 65 years of age to increase the
pension coverage in the country. Now, any Indian
Correct Answer: B [Haryana ] citizen, resident or non-resident, of 60-65 years of
Explanation: The Haryana government has recently age can join the NPS and continue up to the age of 70
announced lifetime monthly pension of Rs 10,000 years. A subscriber joining NPS after the age of 60
for ‘Hindi Satyagrahis’ and those from the state who years will now have an option of normal exit from
were jailed during the Emergency. For this, the state NPS after completion of three years. In this case, the

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subscriber will be required to utilise at least 40% of Explanation: Recently, the Department of
the corpus for purchase of annuity and the Biotechnology has signed a trilateral Memorandum
remaining amount can be withdrawn in lumpsum. of Understanding (MoU) with Nobel Media AB and
However, if the subscriber wants to exit from NPS the Goa government to host the Nobel Prize Series –
before completion of 3 years, he or she will have to India during February 1-2, 2018 in Goa. It will
utilize at-least 80% of the corpus for purchase of address the core issues of knowledge, education,
annuity and the remaining can be withdrawn in science, infrastructure and jobs. With interactions
lumpsum. In case of death of the subscriber during scheduled between school students and Nobel
his/her stay in NPS, the entire corpus will be paid to laureates, it will drive a passion for science. The
the nominee of the subscriber. Nobel Prize Series aims to stimulate creative
thinking by bringing together Nobel laureates, other
150. Which country is hosting the 21st World experts and learners. It would involve exhibitions,
Congress of Mental Health (WCMH) 2017? conferences, lectures, roundtables, etc. and inspire
[A] Nepal [B] Indonesia engagement in science, literature and peace. The
[C] India [D] Thailand first edition of Nobel Prize Series-India was held
in Gujarat in January 2017.
Correct Answer: C [India]
Explanation: 153. Which country is hosting the International
The 21st World Congress of Mental Health has Conference on “Ramayan Circuit and Mithila-
started in New Delhi with theme “Partnerships for Awadh Relations”?
Mental Health” on November 2, 2017, which is [A] Nepal [B] India
organised by the World Federation for Mental [C] Sri Lanka [D] Myanmar
Health in partnership with Caring Foundation and
other institutions. It was inaugurated by the Correct Answer: A [Nepal]
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind. The 4-day Explanation: The International Conference on
WFMH World Congress is hosted in the SAARC “Ramayan Circuit and Mithila-Awadh Relations” has
region for the first time and will witness started at Janakpur in Nepal on November 3, 2017.
participation of over 1000 delegates from across the Eminent experts from India and Nepal are
world. It will have sessions on yoga, meditation and participating in 2 day event. It must be noted that
traditional approaches to mental health. during Prime Minister Modi’s Nepal Visit in 2014, an
agreement was signed between India and Nepal to
151. Gagan Narang clinched silver in which rifle develop Ayodhya and Janakpur as twin cities.\
prone event at Commonwealth Shooting
Championships in Brisbane? 154. What is the India’s rank in the 2017 World
[A] 10m rifle prone [B] 25m rifle prone Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap
[C] 30m rifle prone [D] 50m rifle prone index?
[A] 100th [B] 111th
Correct Answer: D [50m rifle prone] [C] 144th [D] 108th
Explanation:
Olympic bronze-medallist Gagan Narang won a Correct Answer: D [108th]
silver medal in the men’s 50m rifle prone event of Explanation:
the Commonwealth Shooting Championships on India slipped 21 places on the 2017 World Economic
November 2, 2017. Another Indian, Swapnil Suresh Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap index to rank
Kusale bagged the bronze in the same event, while 108th among 144 countries, primarily due to less
Dane Sampson of Australia won the gold. In participation of women in the economy and low
women’s 25m pistol final, India’s Suraj Singh won wages. According to the WEF Global Gender Gap
the bronze. Report 2017, India has closed 67% of its gender gap,
152. Which state to host the second edition of Nobel less than many of its international peers, and some
Prize Series – India? of its neighbours like Bangladesh ranked 47th while
[A] Gujarat [B] Goa China was placed at 100th.The index is topped by
[C] Karnataka [D] Haryana the Iceland, followed by Norway, Finland,
Rwanda and Sweden.
Correct Answer: B [Goa]

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155. The 2017 World Food India (WFI) has started in spread awareness among people across the world in
which city? matters related to the dangers of tsunami and shall
[A] Jaipur [B] New Delhi stress on the importance of early warning systems
[C] Kanpur [D] Nagpur in order to mitigate damage from the often
devastating natural hazard. It also aims at reviving
Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] traditional knowledge about tsunamis.
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 3-day long 158. Who has been chosen for the 53rd Jnanpith
World Food India (WFI) 2017 fair at the India Gate Award 2017?
Lawns in New Delhi on November 3, 2017, which [A] Krishna Sobti [B] Leeladhar Mandloi
aimed to attract $10 billion investment in food [C] Ramakant Rath [D] Girishwar Misra
processing sector and to generate 1 million jobs in
the next 3 years in India. The purpose of the WFI Correct Answer: A [Krishna Sobti]
2017 is to transform food economy and realize the Explanation: Krishna Sobti (92), the renowned
vision of doubling of farmers’ income by Hindi Litterateur, has been chosen for the 53rd
establishing India as a preferred investment Jnanpith Award for the year 2017 for her path-
destination and sourcing hub for the global food breaking contribution to Indian literature. She is
processing industry. known for experimenting with new writing styles
156. Which state has topped the 2017 Gender and creating bold and daring characters in her
Vulnerability Index (GVI), which is recently stories who were ready to accept all challenges. Her
released by the Child development NGO Plan language was highly influenced by the intermingling
India? of Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi cultures. Some of her
[A] Goa [B] Kerala works include Daar se Bichhudi, Mitron Marjani,
[C] Mizoram [D] Sikkim and Zindaginama. Jnanpith is the highest literary
award of the country.
Correct Answer: A [Goa ]
Explanation: 159. Which city is hosting the 2017 World Youth
Goa has topped the 2017 Gender Vulnerability Index Forum (WYF)?
(GVI) with score 0.649, which is recently released by [A] Egypt [B] India
the Child development NGO Plan India during its [C] Israel [D] Australia
national conference in New Delhi on November 1.
Kerala has acquired 2nd position followed by Correct Answer: A [Egypt]
Mizoram and Sikkim. Bihar ranked the lowest at 30, Explanation:
with Delhi faring only slightly better at 29 and Uttar The 2017 World Youth Forum has started at Sharam
Pradesh at 28. The highest ranking north Indian El Shiekh in Egypt on November 4, 2017. The Forum
state is Himachal Pradesh at the sixth position. The aims to provide a platform to the youth from all over
composite index has been developed within the globe to engage with the key global policy
research for the NGO’s Plan for Every Child makers. It will also cover role of youth in business
campaign which is aimed at comprehensively and innovation, challenges and making of future
understanding the dimensions of various problems leaders, gender equity and women empowerment
affecting children, particularly girls, in difficult among other things. The Summit segment is
circumstances. This index provides a state-wise expected to be attended by the Heads of
ranking which is calculated by analysing four issues State/Government, Ministers of youth from 14
pertinent to the situation of girls — child countries and representatives of UN, Arab League
safety/protection, poverty, health and education. and the African Union.

157. The 2017 World Tsunami Awareness Day 160. Which country’s team has clinched the 2017
(WTAD) is observed on which date? Women’s Hockey Asia Cup Tournament?
[A] November 4 [B] November 5 [A] China [B] England
[C] November 3 [D] November 6 [C] India [D] Japan

Correct Answer: B [November 5] Correct Answer: C [India ]


Explanation: The World Tsunami Awareness Day Explanation:
(WTAD) is observed every year on November 5 to

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The India women’s national field hockey team has i.e. scheduled to be held in England. South Korea
won the 2017 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup secured third place with a 1-0 win over Japan. India
Tournament by defeating China in the final by 5-4 had to wait long for their second Women’s Asia Cup
via a shootout at Kakamigahara in Japan on title with the last one coming way back in 2004,
November 5, 2017. Savita was adjudged Goalkeeper- when they had beaten Japan in New Delhi for the
of-the-Tournament while Monica won the Woman- trophy. The triumph of the Indian women’s team
of-the-Match award. With this win, Indian team has follows the Asia Cup victory of the men’s side in
qualified for the 2018 Women’s Hockey World Cup October 2107.

Dr Anil K. Tripathi, scientist at Indian Institute of


161. Who has been awarded “Bharat Gaurav Award” Integrative Medicine, has been honoured with the
– 2017 in Science and Technology category? prestigious “Bharat Gaurav Award” – 2017 in
[A] Anil K. Tripathi [B] Nikhil Chopra Science and Technology stream at India
[C] Abhishek Rawat [D] Dhrub Saxena International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi on October
4, 2017. He won the award in recognition for his
Correct Answer: A [Anil K. Tripathi] meritorious achievements, outstanding performance
Explanation: and individual excellence throughout his life.

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Badminton Championships in Nagpur, Maharashtra


162. Where is the headquarters of the International on November 8, 2017. He defeated higher ranked
Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)? Kidambi Srikanth in the final by 21- 15, 16- 21, 21-7.
[A] Paris [B] Geneva
[C] Washington DC [D] Warsaw 165. Mary Kom has won gold medal in which
category at 2017 Asian women’s Boxing
Correct Answer: C [Washington DC] Championships?
Explanation: [A] 52kg category [B] 57kg category
Recently, the International Consortium of [C] 48kg category [D] 42kg category
Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has released a global
investigation ‘The Paradise Papers’ that reveals the Correct Answer: C [48kg category ]
offshore interests and activities of some of the Explanation: Indian boxer M C Mary Kom won gold
world’s most powerful people and companies, medal in 48kg category at Asian women’s Boxing
including information about at least 31,000 persons Championships by defeating North Korea’s Kim
or parties. India ranked 19th out of the 180 Hyang Mi in Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam on
countries represented in the data in terms of the November 8, 2017. It is her first
number of names. The vast of financial data could 166. Shahzar Rizvi is associated with which sports?
expose the secret wealth of hundreds of rich Indians, [A] Boxing [B] Shooting
including politicians, corporate heavyweights and [C] Chess [D] Table Tennis
entertainment leaders, who are suspected to have
used offshore tax havens to dodge taxes. In all, there Correct Answer: B [Shooting]
are 714 Indians in the tally in biggest offshore data Explanation: Air Force Sportsmen Sergeant
leak for alleged tax evasion. The headquarters of the Shahzar Rizvi has won a gold medal in 10 mtrs Pistol
ICIJ is located at Washington DC, United States. for India at recently conducted Commonwealth
Shooting Championship held at Gold Coast,
163. The 2nd edition of India International Cherry Australia. Sergeant Deepak Kumar won Bronze
Blossom festival has started in which state? medal in 10 mtrs Air Rifle at the same event. Both
[A] Odisha [B] Mizoram are outstanding Sportsman in shooting and they
[C] Jammu & Kashmir [D] Meghalaya have performed consistently well in their career as
well. Sergeant Rizvi had also won Gold and Silver
Correct Answer: D [Meghalaya] medal in 2014 & 2015 in the Senior National
Explanation: Shooting Championship respectively.
The 2nd edition of India International Cherry
Blossom festival, which is the World’s only autumn 167. Who has won the 2017 Women’s singles
cherry blossom festival, has started on November 8, National Badminton Championships?
2017 in Shillong, Meghalaya. The 4-day festival is [A] Shriyanshi Pardeshi [B] Prajakta Sawant
being organized by Government of Meghalaya, [C] Saina Nehwal [D] PV Sindhu
Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable
Development with support from the Indian Council
of Cultural Relations. In it, the state government has Correct Answer: C [Saina Nehwal]
also released the special cover of the 2nd India Explanation: Saina Nehwal has won the women’s
International Cherry Blossom Festival Postage singles title at the 82nd Senior National Badminton
Stamp. Championships in Nagpur, Maharashtra on
November 8, 2017. She defeated PV Sindhu in the
164. Who has won the 2017 men’s singles National final by 21-17, 27-25. It is her third singles title in
Badminton Championships? the national championships.
[A] Kidambi Srikanth
[B] Pranaav Jerry Chopra 168. Which Indian city has been included in the
[C] H S Prannoy [D] Kashyap Parupalli UNESCO Creative Cities Network for its rich
musical tradition?
Correct Answer: C [H S Prannoy] [A] Chennai [B] Surat
Explanation: [C] Lucknow [D] Amritsar
H S Prannoy has won the men’s singles title at the
82nd Senior National Championship Senior National Correct Answer: A [Chennai ]

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Explanation: As many as 64 cities from 44 The programme will be piloted in two disaster
countries have been designated as UNESCO Creative prone states — Assam and Uttarakhand.
Cities by its Director General Irina Bokova. In it,
Chennai has been included in the UNESCO Creative 171. Which country hosted the 39th session of the
Cities Network for its rich musical tradition. Some of General Conference of the UNESCO?
the other cities included along with Chennai are [A] France [B] India
Alba (Italy), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Auckland (New [C] Germany [D] Italy
Zealand), Cairo (Egypt), Cape Town (South Africa),
Manchester (UK), and Milan (Italy). With this, the Correct Answer: A [France]
UNESCO Creative Cities Network now counts a total Explanation: The 39th session of the General
of 180 cities in 72 countries. From India, Jaipur and Conference of the United Nations Educational,
Varanasi are the other Indian cities that feature on Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) was
the list. held in Paris, France. In it, India has been re-elected
as the member of the UNESCO’s executive board, its
169. Which country is hosting the 2017 Asia-Pacific top decision-making body. The General Conference
Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit? consists of the representatives of the States
[A] India [B] Indonesia Members of the organisation. It meets every two
[C] Vietnam [D] Malaysia years, and is attended by Member States and
Associate Members, together with observers for
Correct Answer: C [Vietnam ] non-Member States, intergovernmental
Explanation: The 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co- organisations and non-governmental organisations
operation (APEC) summit has started in Danang, (NGOs). Each country has one vote, irrespective of
Vietnam with theme “Creating New Dynamism, its size or the extent of its contribution to the
Fostering a Shared Future” on November 10, 2017. budget. The General Conference determines the
The 2-day summit will gives an opportunity to tout policies and the main lines of work of the
the benefits of global free trade. The 2017 summit organisation.
will highlight Vietnamese culture, as well as
represent the five components, which are as follows: 172. Which international organisation will get 2017
Dynamism, creativity, action, unity, and movement Mother Teresa Memorial Award Award for
to the future. social justice?
[A] International Committee of the Red Cross
170. Which city is hosting the 2017 India Disaster (ICRC)
Response Summit? [B] World Food Programme (WFP)
[A] New Delhi [B] Pune [C] United Nations High Commissioner for
[C] Varanasi [D] Kochi Refugees (UNHCR)
[D] International Organization for Migration
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi ] (IOM)
Explanation: The India Disaster Response Summit
has inaugurated by Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister Correct Answer: C [United Nations High
of State for Home Affairs, in New Delhi on November Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)]
9, 2017. The summit is jointly organised by the Explanation:
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
and Facebook to leverage social media platforms to (UNHCR) has been named as the recipient of the
‘prepare, respond and recover’ for, during and after Harmony Foundation’s 2017 Mother Teresa
natural disasters in India. Facebook will now share Memorial Award for Social Justice as an
its disaster maps, developed using aggregated, de- acknowledgement of its exceptional work
identified data, with NDMA. These maps can aid worldwide. The award will be presented to the
swift disaster response by providing real-time, UNHCR on December 10, 2017. The UNHCR
actionable information. The Disaster Information provides humanitarian aid to innumerable people
Volunteers (DIV) programme, which is being internally displaced by conflicts and helping
executed by SEEDS, will establish a network of stateless people all over the world.
volunteers to provide real-time, first-hand
information on disasters in their local communities. 173. The 2017 National Legal Services Day (NLSD) is
celebrated on which date in India?

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[A] November 11 [B] November 9 traditions. Ms Azoulay is the 11th Director-General


[C] November 10 [D] November 12 of UNESCO and the second woman to occupy this
position. She was born in Paris to a Moroccan Jewish
Correct Answer: B [November 9] family from Essaouira, and is the daughter of Andre
Explanation: Azoulay, who is current adviser to king Mohammed
The National Legal Services Day (NLSD) is VI of Morocco.
celebrated every year on November 9 to make all
people aware about the functions and their activities 176. What is the theme of the 2017 World Diabetes
done by the Legal Services in India. It was first Day (WDD)?
started by Supreme Court of India (SCI) in the year [A] Women and diabetes: Visiualize Future
1995 to provide help and support to poor and [B] Women and diabetes – our right to a healthy
weaker sections of the society. On 9th Nov 2017, the future
22nd NLSD was celebrated to recognise and honour [C] Women and diabetes: Right to health
the admirable endeavours of the legal services [D] Women and diabetes: Future & children
authorities and para-legal volunteers operating in
districts across the country in successfully bringing Correct Answer: B [Women and diabetes – our
justice to the doorstep of the less privileged. right to a healthy future]
Explanation:
174. Which country to host the 12th edition of East The World Diabetes Day (WDD) is observed on
Asia Summit (EAS-2017)? November 14 to promote better diabetes
[A] Philippines [B] India management among people across the globe who
[C] Vietnam [D] Malaysia are or have been suffering from the condition, which
is initiated by International Diabetes Federation
Correct Answer: A [Philippines ] (IDF). The 2017 theme is “Women and diabetes –
Explanation: our right to a healthy future”. This year, the
The 12th edition of East Asia Summit (EAS) will be campaign will promote the importance of affordable
held in Angeles, Philippines on November 13–14, and equitable access for all women at risk for or
2017. It is a unique Leaders-led forum of 18 living with diabetes to the essential diabetes
countries of the Asia-Pacific region formed to medicines and technologies, self-management
further the objectives of regional peace, security and education and information they require to achieve
prosperity. The membership of EAS consists of ten optimal diabetes outcomes and strengthen their
ASEAN Member States (i.e. Brunei Darussalam, capacity to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam), 177. Which country is the partner country at the 37th
Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic India International Trade Fair (IITF-2017)?
of Korea, Russian Federation and the USA. [A] Kyrgyzstan [B] Vietnam
[C] Japan [D] Malaysia

175. Audrey Azoulay has been appointed as the new Correct Answer: B [Vietnam]
chief of UNESCO. She hails from which country? Explanation:
[A] Germany [B] Italy President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 37th
[C] Bulgaria [D] France India International Trade Fair (IITF-2017) with
theme “Startup India Standup India” at Pragati
Correct Answer: D [France] Maidan in New Delhi on November 14, 2017. The
Explanation: 14-day annual event is organised by the India Trade
Audrey Azoulay, a former Minister of Culture and Promotion Organisation (ITPO). Vietnam is the
Communication of France, has been appointed as the Partner Country, while Kyrgyzstan is the Focus
new Director-General (DG) of United Nations Country. Jharkhand is participating as a Partner
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization State in the event. Approx 7,000 participants from
(UNESCO). She will succeed outgoing DG Irina 22 countries will show case their products ranging
Bokova on November 15, 2017. The new Director from electronics to textiles. The fair is a symbol of
will set priorities for the organization’s World India’s ancient and enduring commitment to
Heritage program that protects cultural sites and international trade.

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Correct Answer: A [Saudi Arabia]


178. Which country has launched the world’s first Explanation: The Saudi Arabian government has
fully electric cargo ship? officially declared Yoga as a ‘Sports Activity’. With
[A] China [B] South Korea this, Yoga is now an official sport practiced under
[C] Malaysia [D] Singapore Saudi Ministry of trade and industry. This means
that anyone in Saudi Arabia who wants to practice
Correct Answer: A [China] can do so just by getting a license and the person
Explanation: China has launched the world’s first shall not be disapproved or face any consequences
all-electric ship in Guangzhou in South China’s for the same. Nouf Al Marwaai is the first Saudi
Guangdong Province, which can travel up to 80km woman teaching yoga and has been recognized as
with 2000-tonnes cargo after a two-hour charge. the driving force behind the development of yoga in
The vessel, manufactured by the Guangzhou Saudi Arabia.
Shipyard International Company Ltd, is powered by
a 26-tonne lithium battery. It can cruise at the top 182. Which is the India’s longest expressway that will
speed of 12.8 km per hour. As the ship do not use soon provide free Wi-Fi services along its
fossil fuels, it has zero emission, including carbon, length?
sulphur and PM2.5 and it could be used as a [A] Chennai Bypass
passenger liner or a working ship. [B] Ahmedabad Vadodara Expressway
[C] Agra to Lucknow Expressway
179. India’s first offshore desalination plant will be [D] Yamuna Expressway
set up by NIOT in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu [B] Karnataka Correct Answer: C
[C] Andhra Pradesh [D] Kerala Explanation: India’s longest expressway from Agra
to Lucknow will soon provide free Wi-Fi services on
Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu ] the entire 302-kilometre stretch. As per officials, the
Explanation: UP government has offered to provide space to lay
India’s first offshore desalination plant will be set up an optical fiber cable (OFC) along the expressway.
by the National Institute of Ocean Technology The plan is to earn revenue to maintain the
(NIOT) about 40km from the Ennore coast in Tamil expressway and gain from the agreement with the
Nadu with a capacity of about 10 million litres of private firm by leasing rights to lay the OFCs to offer
water per day. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) free WiFi along the entire stretch. This will also help
for the plant, which is estimated to cost Rs 2,000 the state to have a world-class advanced traffic
crore, has been submitted to the Centre for management system (ATMS) for convenience and
approval. The offshore plant is designed and built by safety. Safety will be assured by the usage of traffic
NIOT scientists. The plant will operate on the monitoring and event detection along with speed
indigenously developed Low Temperature Thermal enforcement through a network of CCTV cameras
Desalination (LTTD), a low cost and environment and phone helplines at every two kilometers.
friendly technology to get potable water. The
technology is based on the temperature difference in 183. Which Indian personality has been appointed as
seawater at different depths. advisory board member of the Financial Stability
Institute (FSI) of the BIS?
180. Ganga Kumari has become the first transgender [A] Raghuram Rajan [B] Kaushik Basu
to be appointed in Rajasthan Police. She hails [C] Amartya Sen [D] Urjit Patel
from which district?
[A] Udaipur district [B] Baran district Correct Answer: D [Urjit Patel]
[C] Jalore district [D] Dholpur district Explanation: RBI Governor Urjit Patel has been
appointed as advisory board member of the
********************************************* Financial Stability Institute (FSI) of the Bank of
International Settlement (BIS). The FSI assists
181. Which country has recently declared Yoga as financial sector authorities worldwide in
sports activity? strengthening their financial systems. The FSI was
[A] Saudi Arabia [B] Iran jointly created in 1998 by the BIS and the Basel
[C] Israel [D] Turkmenistan Committee on Banking Supervision. Among other
mandates, the FSI seeks to promote cross-sectoral

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and cross-border supervisory contacts and if possible, to avert worst-case-scenario climate


cooperation. The BIS is an international financial change. The November 6-17 conference is the
organisation owned by 60 member central banks first of the UN’s climate body since US President
across the world. Donald Trump announced in June that the US will
withdraw from the agreement. Meanwhile, United
184. Who will be honoured with the Personality of States again expressed its desire to withdraw from
the Year Award at the IFFI 2017? the Paris Agreement.
[A] Priyanka Chopra [B] Amitabh Bachchan
[C] Rajinikanth [D] Shahrukh Khan 187. Which city is hosting the Aadi Mahotsav – a
fortnight long Tribal Festival of 2017?
Correct Answer: B [Amitabh Bachchan] [A] Gandhinagar [B] New Delhi
Explanation: Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan [C] Patna [D] Varanasi
will be honoured with personality of the year award
at the 2017 International Film Festival of India Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
(IFFI) in Goa November 20-November 28. He has Explanation: The Vice President, M. Venkaiah
won four national awards for best actor and 15 Naidu has inaugurated ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ – a fortnight
Filmfare Awards. IFFI founded in 1952, is long Tribal Festival with the theme of ‘A Celebration
considered to be one of the most prestigious film of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and
festivals in Asia. Commerce’ on 16 Nov 2017 at Dilli Haat in New
Delhi. Over 750 tribal artisans from over 25 States
185. The 2017 National Press Day (NPD) is are participating in the festival. The 15-day festival
celebrated on which date in India? will feature exhibition-cum-sale of tribal
[A] November 15 [B] November 17 handicrafts, art, paintings, fabric, jewellery and
[C] November 16 [D] November 14 much more through about 200 stalls. A special
feature of the festival is Tribal India cuisine,
Correct Answer: C [November 16] recreated and presented in delectable forms to suit
Explanation: urban tastes by special tribal chefs.
The National Press Day (NPD) is celebrated every
year on November 16 as a symbolic of a free and 188. The Navegaon National Park (NNP) is located in
responsible press in India. This was the day on which district of Maharashtra?
which the Press Council of India (PCI) started [A] Raigad [B] Satara
functioning as a moral watchdog to ensure that not [C] Gondia [D] Nagpur
only did the press maintain the high standards
expected from this powerful medium but also that it Correct Answer: C [Gondia ]
was not fettered by the influence or threats of any Explanation: The Navegaon National Park (NNP) is
extraneous factors. located in the Gondia district of Maharashtra and
covers an area of 133.78 km2. It is an important
186. The 2017 UN Climate Change Conference conservation unit in Central India in general and
(COP23) was held in which country? Vidarbha in particular. It acts a “Green-lung” for the
[A] France [B] United States adjoining human settlements and helps in
[C] India [D] Germany maintaining the environmental balance. The one of
the unique features of this sanctuary is the existence
Correct Answer: D [Germany] of diverse vegetation type ranging from dry mixed
Explanation: The UN Climate Change Conference forests to moist forests. Its forests belong to the
(COP23) has concluded on November 17, 2017 after category of “Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous
two weeks of talks in Boon, Germany. Envoys from Forests” – 5A/C3 as per the revised classification of
nearly 200 countries, including delegates from the forests by Champion and Seth.
Washington, negotiated on implementing the Paris
climate change agreement including a rulebook to 189. Who has won a national championship crown at
be adopted next year and for enacting the global the 61st National Shooting Championship –
deal reached to cheers and champagne in 2015. The 2017?
Paris pact commits countries to limiting average [A] Shreyasi Singh [B] Rajeshwari Kumari
global warming to under two degrees Celsius [C] Shagun Chowdhary [D] Soumya Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [Shagun Chowdhary] Explanation: Dr Manmohan Singh, the former


Explanation: Shagun Chowdhary from Rajasthan Prime Minister of India, will be honoured with the
has bagged a national champion crown on winning 2017 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament
the women’s trap event at the 61st National and Development for his leadership of the country
Shooting Championship in New Delhi on November between 2004 and 2014 and for enhancing India’s
16, 2017. Chowdhary is the first Indian woman to stature globally. According to a statement from the
qualify for the Olympic trap shooting event. She Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, Dr Singh was
finished in 20th place in the trap shooting event at unanimously chosen for the award by an
the 2012 London Summer Olympics. She is international jury chaired by former President
supported by the Olympic Gold Quest. Pranab Mukherjee. The Trust stated that Dr Singh is
only the third Indian prime minister to complete
190. Which country to host the 2023 Rugby World two full terms as the PM between 2004 and
Cup? 2014. The award, named after former Prime
[A] France [B] Japan Minister Indira Gandhi, was announced on the eve of
[C] South Africa [D] Ireland Gandhi’s birth anniversary on November 19, 2017.

Correct Answer: A [France ] 193. Manushi Chhillar has won the coveted ‘Miss
Explanation: France will host the 2023 Rugby World 2017’ title. She hails from which state?
World Cup , according to the global governing body [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Karnataka
“World Rugby”. The country beat strong bids by [C] Haryana [D] Odisha
South Africa and Ireland. Interestingly, the 2023
World Cup will take place in the year of the 200th Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
anniversary of the legendary ‘invention’ of the sport Explanation: Manushi Chillar from India, the
by William Webb Ellis.The Rugby World Cup is a damsel from Haryana, has won the coveted Miss
men’s rugby union tournament contested every four World 2017 pageant at a glitzy event in Sanya,
years between the top international teams. Japan China. She is a trained Indian classical dancer who
will host the 2019 World Cup, which is scheduled to also enjoys painting and hopes to open a chain of
be held from September 20 to November 2. non-profit hospitals in rural areas. Chillar is the 6th
Indian to become Miss World, following in the
191. Sushil Kumar has won gold in which category at footsteps of Bollywood actresses Priyanka Chopra
the 2017 National Wrestling championship? and Aishwarya Rai. Aishwarya had bagged the title
[A] 86kg [B] 74kg in 1994, followed by Diana Haydon in 1997, Yukta
[C] 68kg [D] 57kg Mookhey in 1999 and Priyanka in 2000.
194. What is the theme of the 2017 World Toilet Day
Correct Answer: B [74kg ] (WTD)?
Explanation: Two-time Olympic-medallist Sushil [A] Wastewater [B] Toilets and Nutrition
Kumar, India’s lone woman Olympic medal winner [C] Follow the Flush [D] Toilets and jobs
Sakshi Malik and Geeta Phogat won gold medal in
their respective categories in the National Wrestling Correct Answer: A [Wastewater]
championship in Indore on November 17, 2017. Explanation: The World Toilet Day (WTD) is an
Sakshi finished on the top of the podium after official United Nations international observance day
posting a dominating 10-0 victory over Pooja Tomar to raise awareness and inspire action to tackle the
of Haryana in the final of women’s 62kg, while Geeta global sanitation crisis. It is observed every year on
clinched the yellow metal with a win against Ravita November 19 and the 2017 theme is “Wastewater”.
in the final of 59kg category.
195. Which city is hosting the 2017 Women’s Youth
192. Who will be honoured with the 2017 Indira World Boxing Championship (YWBC)?
Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and [A] New Delhi [B] Pune
Development? [C] Kochi [D] Guwahati
[A] Raghuram Rajan [B] Mamata Banerjee
[C] Manmohan Singh [D] Pranab Mukherjee Correct Answer: D [Guwahati]
Explanation: The 2017 Women’s Youth World
Correct Answer: C [Manmohan Singh] Boxing Championship (YWBC) has started in
Guwahati, Assam on November 19, 2017. Approx
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200 participants from 38 countries will be seen in Correct Answer: D [Afghanistan ]


action in this knockout tournament. Explanation: Afghanistan U-19 cricket team has
clinched the 2017 Asian Cricket Council (ACC)
196. Which country’s cricket team has clinched the Under-19 Asia Cup tournament by defeating
2017 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup tournament? Pakistan in the final by 185-run at the Kinrara
[A] Malaysia [B] Pakistan Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on
[C] India [D] Afghanistan November 19, 2017. It is their first Asia Cup title.

197. What is the theme of the 8th edition of the


Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES-2017)? Correct Answer: A
[A] Women First, Prosperity for All Explanation: The 8th edition of the Global
[B] Go Digital Entrepreneurship Summit-2017 will be held at
[C] Live Together for prosperity Hyderabad from November 28th. The summit is
[D] Joins hands for global economy being co-hosted by India and the USA and for the
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first time it is being held in South Asia. This year the resignation of Robert Mugabe following a military
theme of the Summit is “Women First, Prosperity for intervention. The ruling ZANU-PF party has
All”. The event will focus on supporting women nominated him to fill the vacancy left by Mr Robert
entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth Mugabe. Mr Mugabe stepped down on November 21
globally. It will focus on four areas- Energy and after 37 years ruling the country. Mr Mnangagwa’s
Infrastructure, Digital Economy and Financial dismissal from the Vice President post led the ruling
Technology, Health and Life Sciences and Media and party and the military to intervene and forced Mr
Entertainment. In it, women will represent 52.5% of Mugabe to resign.
entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem supporters
at the Summit. The summit will have participation 200. Who has become the first-ever female pilot to be
from 150 countries and women from 127 countries inducted into the Indian Navy?
are participating. [A] Sakthi Maya S [B] Astha Segal
[C] Roopa A [D] Shubhangi Swaroop
198. The 2017 Sangai Festival has started in which
state? Correct Answer: D [Shubhangi Swaroop]
[A] Tripura [B] Odisha Explanation: Shubhangi Swaroop, a native of
[C] Manipur [D] Rajasthan Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, has become the first-ever
female pilot to be inducted into the Indian Navy and
Correct Answer: C [Manipur ] will soon be fly Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft.
Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind has Besides Swaroop, Astha Segal from New Delhi,
inaugurated the Manipur Sangai Festival at Palace Puducherry’s Roopa A and Sakthi Maya S from
Compound in Imphal on November 21, 2017. The Kerala also created history by becoming the
festival will reflect the State’s proud cultural country’s first women officers at the Naval
heritage and the love for art which is inherent Armament Inspection (NAI) branch of the Navy.
amongst various tribes inhabiting the State of They are among the 328 midshipmen and cadets
Manipur. It will showcases the best of what the state who had passed out of the Ezhimala Naval Academy
has to offer to the world in terms of art and culture, in Kerala on November 22, 2017. All the four will be
handloom, handicrafts & fine arts, indigenous undergoing subsequent professional training in
sports, cuisines & music, eco & adventure sports as their respective chosen branches before being
well as the scenic natural beauty of the land. It is employed on duty. The NAI branch looks after the
named after the State animal ‘Sangai’ the brow- inspection and assessment of the arms and weapons
antlered deer found only in Manipur. The galaxy of of the country’s naval force.
foreign dignitaries including ambassadors of South-
East Asian countries and some western countries 201. Which city will become the first city to jointly
will also attend the inaugural function of the 10-day host the Badminton and Para-Badminton World
state festival. A two-day North-East Development Championships in 2019?
Summit will also be opened by the President today [A] Basel [B] London
as a part of the festival at City Convention Centre in [C] Tokyo [D] New Delhi
the capital Imphal. As many as 175 delegates
including official representatives of foreign Correct Answer: A [Basel]
countries and multi-national corporate firms are Explanation: Basel, a city in northwestern
also attending the Summit. Switzerland, will become the first city to jointly host
the Badminton and Para Badminton World
199. Who will be sworn-in as the new President of Championships after it was awarded the 2019
Zimbabwe? edition of the Para event. The Badminton World
[A] Patrick Chinamasa Federation (BWF) confirmed on November 23, 2017
[B] Emmerson Mnangagwa that the two tournaments will be staged
[C] Joice Mujuru simultaneously for the first time. The Swiss city
[D] Phelekezela Mphoko defeated Tokyo to land the 2019 Para Badminton
World Championships in a vote which was delayed
Correct Answer: B [Emmerson Mnangagwa] by the BWF Council to allow “further discussion”.
Explanation: Emmerson Mnangagwa, the former The event will be the last held in the sport before
Vice President, will be sworn in as the President of Para Badminton makes its Paralympic Games debut
the Zimbabwe on November 24, 2017 after the

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at Tokyo 2020. There will be 14 medal events in Correct Answer: B [Leave no one behind – End
badminton at the 2020 Paralympic Games. violence against women and girls]
Explanation: The International Day for the
202. Ritu Phogat has clinched silver in which Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVAW) is
category at the under-23 Senior World observed every year on November 25 is to raise
Wrestling Championship-2017 in Poland? public awareness on issues of violence against
[A] 48kg [B] 52kg women and girls, including how men and boys can
[C] 68kg [D] 57kg play a more active role in eliminating this violence.
The theme of the campaign for 2017 is “Leave no
one behind: end violence against women and girls.”
Correct Answer: A [48kg ] This theme reinforces the UNiTE Campaign’s
Explanation: Ritu Phogat has clinched the silver commitment to a world free from violence for all
medal in Under-23 Senior World Wrestling women and girls around the world, while reaching
Championship at Poland. She lost against Turkish the most underserved and marginalized, including
Wrestler Demirhan in the gold medal bout of refugees, migrants, minorities, indigenous peoples,
women’s 48 kilogram category. In Semifinal, Ritu and populations affected by conflict and natural
defeated Chinese Wrestler Jiang Zhu 4-3 points to disasters, amongst others, first.
reach the finals. Ritu had won the gold medal at the
Commonwealth Wrestling Championship in 2016. 205. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has been crowned the
Miss Universe 2017. She hails from which
203. The 2017 Constitution Day is celebrated on country?
which date in India? [A] Jamaica [B] Cambodia
[A] November 27 [B] November 26 [C] Colombia [D] South Africa
[C] November 27 [D] November 28
Correct Answer: D [South Africa]
Correct Answer: B [November 26] Explanation: Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, who
Explanation: The 2017 Constitution Day (or represented South Africa, has been crowned the
Samvidhan Divas) is celebrated every year in India Miss Universe 2017 at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood
on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The runner-up
Constitution of India. On this day in 1949, the was Miss Colombia Laura Gonzalez, while the
Constituent Assembly of India adopted the second runner-up was Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett.
Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 Nel-Peters is the second titleholder from South
January 1950. From 2015, the Government of India Africa, and the first since Margaret Gardiner won
(GoI) is observing 26th November as Constitution Miss Universe 1978. Contestants from 92 countries
Day. On the occasion of Constitution Day, in 2017, and territories participated in the decades-old
the Union Ministry of Human Resources competition. This year’s edition had the most
Development (HRD) has launched a Digital contestants ever, including the first ever
Signature campaign to generate awareness on representatives of Cambodia, Laos and Nepal.
fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution.
People can join the campaign by filling a form online. 206. Who has won the women’s singles title at the
Hong Kong Super Series badminton tournament
204. What is the theme of the 2017 International Day 2017?
for the Elimination of Violence against Women [A] P V Sindhu [B] Tai Tzu Ying
(IDEVAW)? [C] S Takahashi [D] Sania Nehwal
[A] Orange the World – raise funds to end
violence against women Correct Answer: B [Tai Tzu Ying]
[B] Leave no one behind – End violence against Explanation: World no. 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese
women and girls Taipei has won the women’s singles title at the Hong
[C] Leave no one behind – Raise funds to end Kong Super Series badminton tournament by
violence against women defeating P V Sindhu in the final at Kowloon on
[D] Orange your Neighbourhood – To end November 26, 2017. This was Tai’s 8th win against
violence against women Sindhu in 11 meetings and fourth on the trot. This is
also Sindhu’s second loss in the four finals that she
reached this season. She had lost to Japan’s Nozomi

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clinched two titles at India and Korea this year. team has won the 2017 Asian Kabaddi
Championships?
207. Who has inaugurated the 8th edition of the [A] Deepak Nivas Hooda [B] Vishal Bharadwaj
Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES-2017)? [C] Ajay Thakur [D] Rahul Chaudhari
[A] Suresh Prabhu [B] Amitabh Kant
[C] Narendra Modi [D] Sushma Swaraj Correct Answer: C [Ajay Thakur]
Explanation: Indian men’s national Kabaddi team
Correct Answer: C [Narendra Modi] has won the gold medal at the 2017 Asian Kabaddi
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Championships after defeating Pakistan in the final
President’s adviser Ivanka Trump jointly by 36-22 under the captaincy of Ajay Thakur in
inaugurated the 8th edition of the Global Gorgan, Iran on November 26, 2017. Beside this,
Entrepreneurship Summit (GES-2017) in Hyderabad Indian women’s national team has also won gold
on November 28, 2017. The 3-day event is co-hosted medal at the Asian Kabaddi Champions 2017 by
by India and the USA and for the first time it is held defeating South Korea in the final by 42-20.
in South Asia. The NITI Ayog in partnership with the
US State Department and other agencies and in 210. Who will represent India in the annual summit
coordination with the Telangana state Government of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO-
is organising the prestigious event. This year’s 2017) in Russia?
theme “Women First, Prosperity for All” will [A] Narendra Modi [B] Rajnath Singh
demonstrate the commitment of the United States [C] Piyush Goyal [D] Sushma Swaraj
and Indian governments to the principle that when
women are economically empowered, their Correct Answer: D [Sushma Swaraj]
communities and countries thrive. About 1500 Explanation: The annual meeting of the Shanghai
delegates from over 150 countries are taking part in Cooperation Organisation (SCO-2017) has started in
the three-day Summit. Ten countries are being Russian city of Sochi on November 30, 2017. Sushma
represented by all women delegations. Swaraj, the Union External Affairs Minister, will
represent India in the two-day summit which is
208. Which Indian monument has officially been likely to discuss regional security scenario, including
declared the most visited place of the world by situations in the Gulf and Afghanistan. On the
World Book of Records (WBR)? sidelines of the summit, Ms Swaraj will also have
[A] Red Fort [B] Taj Mahal bilateral meetings with several leaders. She also
[C] India Gate [D] Golden Temple attend the reception to be hosted by Russian Prime
Minister Dmitry Medvedev. As a member of the SCO,
Correct Answer: D [Golden Temple] India is expected to have a bigger say in pressing for
Explanation: The Golden Temple in Amritsar has concerted action in dealing with terrorism as well as
officially been declared the most visited place of the on issues relating to security and defence in the
world in 2017 by London-based organization World region. In June, India and Pakistan had become full-
Book of Records (WBR). The WBR team presented fledged members of the grouping.
the award certificate to Shriomani Gurdwara
Pharbandhak Committee (SGPC), the management 211. Which film has won the Golden Peacock award
body of the Golden Temple. The certificate was for the Best Film at the International Film
given to Golden Temple as over a lakh devotees visit Festival of India (IFFI-2017)?
the holy shrine every day. The award, which is [A] 120 Beats Per Minute [B] Take Off
bestowed after every three months, has been [C] Angels Wear White [D] Dark Skull
conferred basis observations made from September
2017. The international organization, established in Correct Answer: A [120 Beats Per Minute]
2015, catalogues and verifies world records with Explanation: The French film on AIDS “120 Beats
authentic certification. The Golden Temple stands as Per Minute”, directed by Robin Campillo, has won
a symbol of peace, unity and spirituality and is the the prestigious Golden Peacock award for best film
holiest pilgrimage site of Sikhism. at the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-
2017), while the film’s actor Nahuel Perez Biscayart
won the Silver Peacock in the best actor male
category in Panaji, Goa. Apart from this, Amitabh

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Bachchan was felicitated with the Indian Film [A] Decent Work for Persons with Disabilities
Personality of the Year Award 2017 and the 2017 [B] Transformation towards sustainable and
Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Canadian resilient society for all
filmmaker Atom Egoyan. [C] A Voice of our Own
[D] Making information technologies work for
212. What is the theme of 2017 World AIDS day all
(WAD)?
[A] Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections Correct Answer: B [Transformation towards
[B] Leave no one behind sustainable and resilient society for all]
[C] Universal Access and Human Rights Explanation: The International Day of Persons with
[D] Right to health Disabilities is observed every year on December 3 to
promote the rights and well-being of persons with
disabilities in all spheres of society and development
Correct Answer: D [Right to health] and to increase awareness of the situation of
Explanation: The World AIDS Day (WAD) is persons with disabilities in every aspect of political,
observed every year all over the world on December social, economic and cultural life. The annual
1 to raise the public awareness about Acquired observance of the day was proclaimed in 1992 by a
Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It is a United Nations General Assembly resolution. The
pandemic disease caused due to the infection of 2017 theme is “Transformation towards sustainable
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Under the and resilient society for all”.
2017 theme “Right to health”, the World Health
Organization (WHO) will highlight the need for the 215. Who has been appointed as the new CEO and
36.7 million people living with HIV and those who MD of Infosys?
are vulnerable and affected by the epidemic, to [A] Pravin Rao [B] Vishal Sikka
reach the goal of universal health coverage. [C] S. D. Shibulal [D] Salil S Parekh

213. Who has won the Best Actor Female Award at Correct Answer: D [Salil S Parekh]
the 48th International Film Festival of India Explanation: Salil S Parekh has been appointed as
(IFFI-2017)? the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing
[A] Sumitra Bhave [B] Ruchi Narain Director (MD) of Infosys, with effective from January
[C] Gautami Tadimalla 2, 2018. Parekh joins Infosys from Capgemini, where
[D] Parvathy Thiruvoth Kottuvatta he was a member of the Group Executive Board. He
has Master of Engineering degrees in Computer
Correct Answer: D [Parvathy Thiruvoth Kottuvatta] Science and Mechanical Engineering from Cornell
Explanation: Indian actor Parvathy Thiruvoth University, and a Bachelor of Technology degree in
Kottuvatta has won the Best Actor Female Award at Aeronautical Engineering from the Indian Institute
the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI- of Technology (IIT), Bombay.
2017) for her role in Malayalam film “Take Off”. The
movie, directed by Mahesh Narayan, is based on the 216. Who will lead India in ICC Under-19 Cricket
ordeal of Indian nurses in the city of Tikrit, Iraq, in World Cup 2018?
2014. It also won the Special Jury Award which [A] Riyan Parag [B] Himanshu Rana
included a Silver Peacock, a certificate and cash [C] Shubman Gill [D] Prithvi Shaw
prize of Rs 15 lakh. Beside this, Marathi film “Kshitiz
A Horizon” (directed by Manouj Kadaamh) won the Correct Answer: D [Prithvi Shaw]
ICFT Unesco Gandhi Medal 2017. The Prestigious Explanation: Mumbai batsman Prithvi Shaw will
Silver Peacock Award for the Best Debut Film of a lead a 16-member Indian team in ICC Under-19
Director goes to Director Kiro Russo for the film Cricket World Cup 2018. The 16-team event will be
“Dark Skull”. The theme of IFFI 2017 was held in New Zealand from 13th January to 3rd
“Celebrating the Future of Cinema” and Canada was February 2018. The 16-team event will be held in
the focus country. New Zealand from 13th January to 3rd February
2018. India has won the Under-19 World Cup title
214. What is the theme of the 2017 International Day thrice in 2000, 2008 and 2012. They made the final
of Persons with Disabilities? of the 2016 edition in Bangladesh but lost to West
Indies by five wickets. As part of India’s preparation

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for the coveted tournament, a camp will be held in technology to maintain the plant with the alteration
Bengaluru starting on December 8, 2017. of the water level. The total cost of the project is Rs.
9.25 crore.
217. India’s first Madame Tussauds Wax Museum has
officially opened for public in which city? 220. Which country has recently withdrawn from
[A] Mumbai [B] Chennai United Nations’ Global Compact on Migration?
[C] New Delhi [D] Pune [A] United Kingdom [B] South Korea
[C] United States [D] Japan
Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Explanation: India’s first Madame Tussauds wax Correct Answer: C [United States]
museum has officially opened in New Delhi with 50 Explanation:
life-like figures spanning across history, sports, The United States has pulled out from the UN Global
music, films, and politics, for the public at the iconic Compact on Migration as it does not meet the
Regal building in central Delhi. The 50 life-like wax policies and principles of the Donald Trump
figures include multiple national and international administration. The US has been a part of the non-
celebrities such as Sachin Tendulkar, Mary Kom, binding New York Declaration for Refugees and
Milkha Singh, Lionel Messi, Amitabh Bachchan, Migrants since it was unanimously adopted by the
Madhuri Dixit Nene, as well as political leaders like UN General Assembly in 2016. The declaration
Mahatma Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi. This is the called for negotiations on a Global Compact for
23rd Madame Tussauds attraction globally. Migration, aimed at protecting the rights of refugees
and migrants and helping them resettle. It also seeks
218. What is the theme of the 2017 World Soil Day to fight xenophobia, racism and discrimination
(WSD)? towards refugees and migrants. Under Trump and
[A] Soil day for future life his “America First” policies, the United States has
[B] Soils & Pulses: Symbiosis for life withdrawn from several global commitments made
[C] Healthy soils for a healthy life under the administration of President Barack
[D] Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground Obama, including the Paris climate deal. The US has
also withdrawn from the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Correct Answer: D [Caring for the Planet starts and UNESCO, the UN organisation which aims to
from the Ground] improve education and preserve cultural heritage
Explanation: The World Soil Day (WSD) is observed worldwide.
every year on December 5 to communicate
messages on the importance of soil quality for food 221. Which country has launched new virtual
security, healthy ecosystems and human well-being. currency “Petro”?
The 2017 theme is “Caring for the Planet starts from [A] South Africa [B] Japan
the Ground”. It is celebrated annually at the Food [C] Venezuela [D] Indonesia
and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in
Rome, the regional offices and through national and Correct Answer: C [Venezuela]
local events. Explanation: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
launched a crypto-currency “Petro” to advance
219. India’s largest floating solar power plant has issues of monetary sovereignty, make financial
opened in which state? transactions and overcome the financial blockade.
[A] Kerala [B] Karnataka Beside this, Petro will also circumvent US-led
[C] Odisha [D] Andhra Pradesh financial sanctions. The digital currency will be
Correct Answer: A [Kerala ] backed by Venezuelan reserves of gold, oil, gas and
Explanation: India’s largest floating solar power diamonds.
plant has become operational at the Banasura Sagar
dam in Wayanad, Kerala on December 5, 2017. The 222. Mohamad Al Jounde has been honoured with the
solar power plant that floats on the surface of water International Children’s Peace Prize 2017. He
has a capacity of 500 kilowatts (KW). It consists of hails from which country?
1,938 solar panels with a capacity of 260 watts, a [A] United Arab Emirates [B] Syria
500 kilo volt ampere (KVA) transformer and 17 [C] Liberia [D] Philippines
inverters. The unique feature of this plant is the
anchoring mechanism used by the overwhelming Correct Answer: B [Syria]

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Explanation: UNESCO, Kumbh Mela (the festival of the sacred


Mohamad Al Jounde (16) from Syria has been Pitcher) is the largest peaceful congregation of
honoured with the International Children’s Peace pilgrims on earth, during which participants bathe
Prize 2017 for his efforts to ensure the rights of or take a dip in a sacred river. The festival is held at
Syrian refugee children. Al Jounde, a refugee of the Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik every four
Syrian civil war, set up a school together with his years by rotation and is attended by millions of
family in a Lebanese refugee camp that currently people irrespective of caste, creed or gender.
provides 200 children with education. The prize is
an initiative of the KidsRights Foundation, an 225. Who has been named Person of the Year for
international children’s aid and advocacy 2017 by the Time magazine?
organisation based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. [A] The Whistleblowers [B] The Protesters
It is awarded annually to a child who has made a [C] The Dreamers [D] The Silence Breakers
significant contribution to advocating children’s
rights and improving the situation of vulnerable Correct Answer: D [The Silence Breakers]
children such as orphans, child labourers and Explanation:
children with HIV/AIDS. Time magazine has named ‘The silence breakers’ its
Person of the Year for 2017 referring to those
223. The 2017 Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated individuals, mostly women, who came forward this
on which date in India? year to publicly expose patterns of sexual
[A] December 6 [B] December 8 harassment and assault by powerful public figures
[C] December 7 [D] December 9 in America. Those recognized by Time range from
famous actresses who took on disgraced Hollywood
Correct Answer: C [December 7] mogul Harvey Weinstein to ordinary women who
Explanation: The Armed Forces Flag Day is shared their stories of abuse using the hashtag
observed every year in India on December 7 to #MeToo and its foreign language equivalents. One of
remember the sacrifices and commemorate the the figures singled out by Time, Ashley Judd was the
honour to the soldiers, airmen and sailors. The day first actress to come forward on the record to make
observed since 1949 and is dedicated towards accusations against the 65-year-old Weinstein.
collection of funds from people for the welfare of the
Armed Forces personnel. It is the duty of every 226. Gurdeep Singh is associated with which sports?
Indian to look after the wellbeing of those who have [A] Boxing [B] Table Tennis
sacrificed their lives for the nation. Flag Day is an [C] Weightlifting [D] Chess
opportunity for every Indian citizen to contribute
most generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. Correct Answer: C [Weightlifting]
Explanation: Recently, Gurdeep Singh from India
224. Which of the following has been recognized by created three new senior national records in +105
UNESCO as India’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Kilogram weight category in the just-concluded IWF
of Humanity in 2017? World Weightlifting Championships at Anaheim in
[A] Ramman [B] Kumbh Mela USA. Singh finished 13th overall with a total lift of
[C] Sankirtana [D] Mudiyettu 388kg (172 + 216) but created national records in
snatch, clean and jerk, and the total lift. In snatch, he
Correct Answer: B [Kumbh Mela] bettered his own earlier national record of 171kg by
Explanation: The Kumbh Mela has been inscribed one kilogramme. In the total lift also, Gurdeep
on the UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible bettered the earlier national record of 384kg.
Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ at its 12th session in
Jeju, South Korea on December 7, 2017. This 227. Who has won the 2017 Ballon d’Or award for the
inscription is the third in two years for India year’s best player?
following the inscriptions of yoga and Nouroz. The [A] Lionel Messi [B] Gianluigi Buffon
inscription of elements on the list helps countries [C] Luka Modric [D] Cristiano Ronaldo
which are a part of UNESCO’s convention for
safeguarding cultural heritage to mobilize Correct Answer: D [Cristiano Ronaldo]
international cooperation and assistance for Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo, the Real Madrid
ensuring that communities continue to practice and and Portugal superstar, has won the 2017 Ballon
transmit such aspects of their heritage. According to d’Or award for the year’s best player in Paris,

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France. It is his record-equalling 5th Ballon d’Or Explanation: United States has officially recognized
award with his great Barcelona rival Lionel Messi. Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. With this, the
Ronaldo, who also won the FIFA Men’s Player of the United States will be the first country to move its
Year award in October 2017, added the 2017 Ballon embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which is
d’Or to his previous wins in 2008, 2013, 2014 and claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians. At present,
2016. Jerusalem is the seat of the modern Israeli
government. It is the home of the Israeli parliament,
228. Which country has officially recognized the Knesset, as well as the Israeli Supreme Court. It
Jerusalem as the capital of Israel? is the location of the official residence of the prime
[A] United Kingdom [B] Germany minister and the president. It is the headquarters of
[C] United States [D] Japan many government ministries. Other countries that
have diplomatic relations with Israel keep their
Correct Answer: C [United States] embassies in Tel Aviv.

[A] Japan [B] Latvia


229. Which country has become the 42nd [C] India [D] Australia
participating State of Wassenaar Arrangement?

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Correct Answer: C [India ] for the Conservation of Endangered Species


Explanation: India has become the 42nd (LaCONES), Genome Foundation that aims to
participating State of Wassenaar Arrangement after diagnose and treat genetic disorders affecting the
completing the internal procedures in Vienna on underprivileged people, especially in rural India.
December 8, 2017. The membership will facilitate
high-technology tie-ups for country’s defence and 232. Which country’s team has clinched bronze at the
space programmes. This membership is the second Hockey World League (HWL-2017) tournament?
diplomatic success for India for the membership of [A] India [B] Germany
export control regimes after it joined the Missile [C] Nepal [D] Italy
Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016. India’s
entry into the export control regime would enhance Correct Answer: A [India]
its credentials in the field of non-proliferation Explanation: Indian national hockey team has
despite not being a signatory to the Non- reclaimed the bronze medal at the Hockey World
Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The Wassenaar League (HWL-2017) tournament by defeating
Arrangement is an elite club of countries which Germany in the final by 2-1 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha
subscribe to arms export controls, similar to the on December 11, 2017. Indian players took the lead
Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and the MTCR. in 21st minute through SV Sunil. Germany equalized
through its reserve custodian Mark Appel in the
230. Mehuli Ghosh, who has secured her women’s 36th minute. A penalty corner conversion by
quota place for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games Harmanpreet Singh in the 54th minute sealed the
(YOG), is associated with which sports? win and the third place for the Indians. India had
[A] Boxing [B] Wrestling also won the bronze in the last edition of the
[C] Sprint [D] Shooting tournament in Raipur in 2015.

Correct Answer: D [Shooting] 233. Saurabh Chaudhary, who secured men’s quota
Explanation: Mehuli Ghosh and Tushar Mane place for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG),
became the first Indian shooters to secure the is associated with which sport?
women’s and men’s quota places for the 2018 Youth [A] Boxing [B] Wrestling
Olympic Games (YOG) by winning a gold and bronze [C] Shooting [D] Sprint
each at the 10th Asian Championship 10M
Rifle/Pistol at Wako City, Japan on December 9, Correct Answer: C [Shooting]
2017. Ghosh struck gold to bag one out of three
quota places up for grabs in women’s 10m Air Rifle
Youth, while Mane settled for a bronze medal to
secure one out of four quota places available in the
men’s 10m Air Rifle Youth. Apart from booking two 234. The 54th meeting of SAARC programming
quota places at YOG, India bagged a total of three committee has started in which country?
gold and three bronze to add to their five medals [A] India [B] Sri Lanka
won on the first day of the competitions. [C] Myanmar [D] Nepal

231. Lalji Singh, the father of Indian DNA Correct Answer: D [Nepal ]
fingerprinting has passed away. He hailed from Explanation: The 54th meeting of South Asian
which state? Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
[A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Karnataka programming committee has started at the
[C] Kerala [D] Odisha Kathmandu-based SAARC Secretariat in Nepal on
December 11, 2017. The 2-day meeting will discuss
Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh] about budget issues of the Secretariat, SAARC five
Explanation: Lalji Singh (70), the eminent scientist regional centers and four specialized bodies. The
and the father of DNA fingerprinting in India, has representatives of all 8 member countries are
passed away in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on participating in it. The SAARC is the regional
December 10, 2017. He was the founder of the intergovernmental organization and geopolitical
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) & union of nations in South Asia. Its member states
also served as its director. Singh also found various include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India,
institutes and laboratories that included laboratory Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

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237. Which state has become the India’s first state to


235. Which country’s team has clinched gold at the offer free e-mail address in Hindi to its
Hockey World League (HWL-2017) tournament? residents?
[A] Argentina [B] Italy [A] Rajasthan [B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Japan [D] Australia [C] Madhya Pradesh [D] Jharkhand

Correct Answer: D [Australia] Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan ]


Explanation: The Australian hockey team has Explanation: Rajasthan has become the India’s first
defeated Rio Olympics champions Argentina 2-1 in state to offer free e-mail address in Hindi to its
the final of the Hockey World League Final to win residents. The facility —name@rajasthan.bharat (in
gold at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Devanagari script) — will lead to millions of new
December 11, 2017. Goals from Blake Govers and users who are not comfortable with English e-mail
Jeremy Hayward helped the defending champions to ids. The purpose of the initiative is to ensure
beat Argentina hockey team. Earlier in the day, India maximum participation of people towards e-
reclaimed the bronze medal in the tournament. In governance and that maximum facilities are
the third-fourth place classification match, they available in the vernacular language. The first e-mail
defeated Germany 2-1. Indian took the lead in the ID that was created was that of the chief minister,
21st minute through SV Sunil. Germany equalised Vasundhara@rajasthan.bharat (in Devnagari). All
through its reserve custodian Mark Appel in the the government personnel in the state will soon
36th minute. A penalty corner conversion by have an email id in Hindi too.
Harmanpreet Singh in the 54th minute sealed the
win and the third place for the Indians. India had 238. Which of the following is the official emblem for
also won the bronze in the last edition of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games?
tournament in Raipur in 2015 [A] Winter Dream
[B] Flight
236. Which state government has decided to [C] Nature
recognise political prisoners held in jails during [D] Yoggl
emergency as ‘Loktantra Sainani’?
[A] Odisha [B] Uttar Pradesh Correct Answer: A [Winter Dream]
[C] Madhya Pradesh [D] Rajasthan Explanation:
The Beijing 2022 Organising Committee (BOCOG)
Correct Answer: D [Rajasthan ] has recently launched the official emblems for the
Explanation: The Rajasthan government has 2022 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
decided to recognize political prisoners held in jails at a ceremony held at the National Aquatic Center in
during emergency 1975-77 as ‘Loktantra Sainani’. the Chinese capital on December 15, 2017. The
The state Cabinet has decided to change the name of emblems for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic
Rajasthan Maintenance of Internal Security Act Winter Games have been named “Winter Dream”
(MISA) and Defence of India Rules (DIR) 2008 to the and “Flight,” respectively. The emblems combine
Rajasthan Loktantra Sainani samman Nidhi 2008. So traditional and modern elements of Chinese culture,
far, only those persons who were detained under as well as features embodying the passion and
MISA and DIR and kept in any of Rajasthan jails vitality of winter sports. The chief designer of the
were given the per month pension of Rs. 12,000 and two emblems is Lin Cunzhen, deputy dean of China
a monthly allowance of Rs. 1200. After the cabinet Central Academy of Fine Arts’ Design School.
decision, citizen of Rajasthan who were held in any
jail in the country during emergency period will also 239. Which country has recently declared polio-free
be eligible for this pension. At the same time, such country by the World Health Organization
people will not need to produce the certificate of the (WHO)?
respective Jail Superintendent or Superintendent of [A] Pakistan
Police for getting pension. Now only self certification [B] Gabon
has to be given. The government will direct all the [C] Afghanistan
district collectors to invite such Loktantra Sainanis [D] Nigeria
to the programs on Republic Day and Independence
Day to be organized at district level. Correct Answer: B [Gabon]
Explanation:

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially surrendered to the Indian Army at Dhaka, in the
declared Gabon a “polio-free country” because of presence of the tri-service Commanders of Indian
lack of new reported or suspected cases in the Armed Forces. It was on this day in 1971, that a
central African country. Polio is a highly-infectious declaration of cease-fire was brought into force,
viral disease which mainly affects young children ending the Indo-Pak War and resulting in the birth
and can result in permanent paralysis. There is no of the sovereign country of Bangladesh.
cure and it can only be prevented through
immunization. The cases of polio have decreased by 242. Which country has largest diaspora population
99% since 1988, when polio was endemic in 125 in the world, according to the UN World
countries and 350,000 cases were recorded Migration Report 2018?
worldwide. Now the disease is endemic only in [A] India
Afghanistan and Pakistan, where the WHO recorded [B] Mexico
four cases this year—two in each country. Last year, [C] Russia
there were 37 cases globally. [D] Bangladesh

240. Which state government has launched India’s Correct Answer: A [India]
first social audit law? Explanation:
[A] Meghalaya According to recently released UN World Migration
[B] Maharashtra Report (2018), published by the International
[C] Jharkhand Organisation for Migration (IOM), India has largest
[D] Kerala diaspora in the world with more than 15.6 million
people from India living overseas. Of the
Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya ] international migrants (people living outside the
Explanation: country of their birth) which was estimated at 243
Meghalaya has become the India’s first state to million in 2015, the Indian diaspora constitutes
operationalise a law that makes social audit of nearly 6%.The report stated that the global migrant
government programmes and schemes a part of population rose by 10% in 2015 compared with the
government practice. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma figure recorded in 2010, which means of the 7.3
launched ‘The Meghalaya Community Participation billion global population in the given year, one of
and Public Services Social Audit Act, 2017’, at a every 30 people was a migrant. The report also said
national convention in Shillong on December 15, that nearly half of all migrants worldwide in 2015
2017. The event was attended by more than 200 were born in Asia, mainly from India, China and
people from state departments, citizens from other South Asian countries. Mexico ranked second
audited villages and eminent citizens associated in terms of diaspora population followed by Russia,
with social audits. The legislation — applicable to 11 China, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
departments and 21 schemes — was passed on 243. The Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR) is
April 4, and was followed by pilot social audits for located in which state?
26 schemes in 18 villages of the northeastern state. [A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
241. The 2017 Vijay Diwas is observed on which date [C] Gujarat
on India? [D] Punjab
[A] December 15
[B] December 17 Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
[C] December 16 Explanation:
[D] December 18 The Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR) is a
national institute established by the Indian Council
Correct Answer: C [December 16] of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to carry out basic
Explanation: strategic and applied research on major pulse crops.
The Vijay Diwas is commemorated every year on It is situated in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The Institute
December 16 to mark India’s victory over Pakistan develops appropriate production and protection
in the 1971 war, which had led to the creation of technologies, production and supply of breeder
Bangladesh. On 16 December 1971, nearly 93,000 seeds of improved varieties, demonstration and
Pakistani Forces under the command of Lieutenant transfer of technologies and strategic coordination
General AAK Niazi raised white flags and

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of pulse research through wide network of testing [C] Boxing


centers across the country. [D] Table Tennis

244. Which Indian shuttler has won silver at the 2017 Correct Answer: A [Badminton]
women’s singles Dubai World Badminton Explanation:
Superseries tournament?
[A] Saina Nehwal 247. Who has been appointed acting chairperson of
[B] P.V. Sindhu National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
[C] Sri Krishna Priya Kudaravalli [A] U D Salvi [B] Mohit Seth
[D] Saili Rane [C] Madan B Lokur [D] B M Raikar

Correct Answer: B [P.V. Sindhu] Correct Answer: A [U D Salvi]


Explanation: Explanation:
Olympic silver medalist P V Sindhu has won silver Justice Umesh Dattatraya Salvi has been appointed
medal at the 2017 women’s singles Dubai World acting chairperson of National Green Tribunal (NGT)
Badminton Super Series tournament. She suffered a following the superannuation of Justice Swatanter
heart-wrenching defeat against World No. 2 Akane Kumar. He will hold the post till a new Chairperson
Yamaguchi of Japan to finish as runner-up at the is appointed or till his superannuation, whichever is
final of Super Series on December 17, 2017. Sindhu earlier. During Justice Kumar tenure as NGT chief, he
had won two super series titles at India Open and passed several landmark orders and judgements.
Korea Open, besides reaching the finals at Hong These include the ban on 10- year-old diesel and 15-
Kong Open and World Championship this year. year-old petrol vehicles, the slew of directions for
rejuvenation of the Ganga and Yamuna, the
245. The 56th Liberation Day of Goa is celebrated on demolition of illegal hotels in Himachal Pradesh and
which date in India? the ban on plastic items in Delhi, Haridwar and
[A] December 18 Punjab. His recent order capping the number of
[B] December 21 pilgrims at Vaishno Devi to 50,000 per day and his
[C] December 19 direction to maintain silence at Amarnath invited ire
[D] December 20 from various quarters.

Correct Answer: C [December 19] 248. India and which country has recently signed
Explanation: pact for socio-economic development of Rakhine
The 56th Liberation Day of Goa was celebrated with State?
great pomp & show in Panaji on December 19, 2017. [A] Nepal [B] Bangladesh
Several programmes and events have been [C] Sri Lanka [D] Myanmar
organised to mark the occasion. The state was
liberated on this day in 1961 from Portuguese
control after almost 450 years of colonial rule. The Correct Answer: D [Myanmar ]
armed action “code name – Operation Vijay” was Explanation:
carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in December India and Myanmar has signed a MoU on restoration
1961. The operation involved air, sea and land of normalcy and development of the Rakhine State,
strikes for over 36 hours, and was a decisive victory from where thousands of Rohingya Muslims
for the Republic of India that ended 451 years of recently fled to Bangladesh following incidents of
rule of Portugal over its remaining exclaves in India. violence against the community. The MoU is
The engagement lasted two days resulting in intended to help the Government of Myanmar to
twenty-two Indians and thirty Portuguese killed in achieve its objective of restoration of normalcy in
the fighting. The brief conflict drew a mixture of Rakhine State and enable the return of displaced
worldwide praise and condemnation. Muslim Rohingyas. Under this MoU, the Government
of India (GoI) proposes to take up a project to build
246. Aakarshi Kashyap is associated with which prefabricated housing in Rakhine State so as to meet
sports? the immediate needs of returning people. This is the
[A] Badminton first Government to Government (G to G) pact inked
[B] Wrestling by Myanmar with a cooperation partner focused on
socio-economic development and livelihood

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initiatives in the Rakhine State. In addition to the tribe. Their tale of love is painted with the mid-19th
Rakhine State project proposals, a number of century Northeast India as the background. It had
ongoing friendship projects were reviewed. Issues also brought in missionaries, one of them being
regarding the operation and maintenance of Sittwe Father Nicolas Krick, a Jesuit priest who wanted to
port and the road from Paletwa- Zorinpui were carry his mission to Tibet. ‘The Black Hill’ is a richly
reviewed. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar is on an imagined story descriptively created around two
official visit to Myanmar. recorded historical events – this French priest’s
mysterious disappearance and the execution of
249. Who is the lone Indian woman cricketer to Kajinsha for his murder. The award in the form of a
feature in both the ICC’s ODI & T20I teams of the casket containing an engraved copper-plaque, a
year? shawl and a cheque of Rs 1 lakh will be presented to
[A] Ekta Bisht the author at a special function on February 2018.
[B] Harmanpreet Kaur
[C] Mithali Raj 251. Who has won the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Award
[D] Jhulan Goswami in Hindi language?
[A] Ramesh Kuntal Megh
Correct Answer: A [Ekta Bisht] [B] Chaman Lal
Explanation: [C] Mulk Raj Anand
On December 21, 2017, the International Cricket [D] Mahmood Ahmad Sahar
Council (ICC) announced the women’s ODI and T20I
teams of the year with England’s Heather Knight Correct Answer: A [Ramesh Kuntal Megh]
named as captain of the 50-over side and Stafanie Explanation:
Taylor of the West Indies appointed skipper of the Ramesh Kuntal Megh has been conferred with the
20-over side. The teams were selected taking into 2017 Sahitya Akademi Award for Hindi literature for
consideration player performances from September his book of literary criticism “Vishw Mithak Sarit
21, 2016 to date. In it, India’s left-arm spinner Ekta Sagar”. The award in the form of a casket containing
Bisht is the lone cricketer to feature in both the ODI an engraved copper-plaque, a shawl and a cheque of
and T20 Teams of the year announced by the ICC. Rs 1 lakh will be presented to the author at a special
Bisht is ranked 14th in ODIs and 12th in T20Is, and function on February12, 2018.
took 34 wickets in 19 matches and 11 wickets in
seven T20Is in the period under consideration. 252. Which city has been officially selected to host
Indian captain Mithali Raj has been named in the ICC the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
Women’s ODI Cricket Team of the Year. Besides the [A] New Delhi
duo, Harmanpreet Kaur has found out a place in the [B] Birmingham
ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year. [C] London
[D] Durban
250. Mamang Dai has won the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Correct Answer: B [Birmingham]
Award in English language. She hails from which Explanation:
state? The Birmingham city has been officially selected to
[A] Tripura host the 2022 Commonwealth Games on December
[B] Arunachal Pradesh 21, 2017. This will be the third Commonwealth
[C] West Bengal Games to be hosted in England following London
[D] Nagaland 1934 and Manchester 2002. The international multi-
sports event are expected to take place between 27
Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh] July and 7 August 2022.The 2022 Commonwealth
Explanation: Games were originally given to Durban in 2015, but
Mamang Dai, Itanagar-based author and journalist, the South African city was stripped of the event this
has won the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Award in English year because of financial difficulties.
language for her 2014 novel “The Black Hill”. The
novel gives innate descriptions of the life of the 253. Who has taken charge as new Director General
tribal people of north east India from the yester (DG) of National Cadet Corps (NCC)?
years, interweaving their lives with fiction and [A] BS Negi
history. It is the story of Gimur, a girl from the Abor [B] Manoj Kumar Unni
tribe who runs away with Kajinsha of the Mishmee

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[C] N.P.S. Hira anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari


[D] B S Sahrawat Vajpayee. The day was established in 2014 to honor
Mr Vajpayee by fostering awareness among the
Correct Answer: D [B S Sahrawat] people of accountability in government. On
Explanation: December 23, 2014, Mr Vajpayee, and Pandit Madan
Lieutenant General B S Sahrawat has taken charge Mohan Malaviya (posthumously) were announced
as new Director General (DG) of National Cadet as recipients of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest
Corps (NCC). He is a third generation army officer civilian award.
and is alumnus of the National Defence Academy,
Khadakwasla & Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. 256. Which country to host the 2018 ASEAN-India
The General Officer was commissioned in Dec 1980 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)?
in 13th Battalion (REZANG LA), the KUMAON [A] Singapore
Regiment. The Gen Officer has done all professional [B] India
courses to include the prestigious NDC Course. He [C] Malaysia
holds a Masters degree in Management Studies from [D] Indonesia
Osmania University, Hyderabad and M. Phil from
Madras University. He has been awarded the Sena Correct Answer: A [Singapore]
Medal during the floods of Kosi River in Bihar in Explanation:
2008. The 2018 ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will
be held in Singapore on 6-7 January, 2018 to
254. Which city has become the first Indian city to get celebrate the 25 years of strategic partnership
its own logo? between India and ASEAN. The theme of the 2018
[A] Pune PBD Convention is “Ancient Route, New Journey:
[B] Patna Diaspora in the Dynamic India-ASEAN Partnership”.
[C] Kochi The 2-day event will feature discussions on a broad
[D] Bengaluru range of issues with outcomes that deepen
diaspora’s relations with India and their role in
Correct Answer: D [Bengaluru] promoting closer ties between India and ASEAN;
Explanation: events to engage the diaspora youth; business,
The Karnataka government has launched the finance, technology events; and, a gala dinner with
Bengaluru city logo on December 24, 2017 for cultural show. In it, apart from India’s External
branding the city as a tourism destination. With this, Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Road Transport and
Bengaluru has become the first Indian city to get its Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and chief ministers
own logo. The logo was designed by Nammur, a of Andhra Pradesh and Assam, N Chandrababu
design start-up, which won a contest and received a Naidu and Sarbananda Sonowal, will also attend the
prize money of Rs 5 lakh from the government. The function. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is
logo of the city, which is derived out of its own celebrated every year to mark the contribution of
name, highlights the letters b, e, and u of Bengaluru overseas Indian community in the development of
in red and the other letters in white. The logo ‘Be U’ India.
highlights the cosmopolitan culture of the city and is
expected to build the city’s image on the global 257. Who has been appointed the new Director
stage. General of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)?
[A] Dineshwar Sharma
255. The 2017 Good Governance Day (GGD) is [B] R R Bhatnagar
celebrated on which date in India? [C] Jitendra Singh
[A] December 23 [D] Abhay
[B] December 24
[C] December 25 Correct Answer: D [Abhay]
[D] December 26 Explanation:
Abhay, the senior IPS officer, has been appointed as
Correct Answer: C [December 25] the new Director General (DG) of Narcotics Control
Explanation: Bureau (NCB). On December 27, 2017, the
The Good Governance Day (GGD) is celebrated every appointments Committee of the Cabinet has
year in India on December 25 to mark the birthday approved his appointment to the post till 18th of

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November 2019. Mr.Abhay is at present working in Explanation:


Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The post was Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand has won the
lying vacant after R R Bhatnagar took over as DG of 2017 World Rapid Chess Championship by beating
CRPF in April 2017. Russia’s Vladimir Fedoseev 2-0 in a two-game tie-
break in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 28,
258. Who has won the 2017 World Rapid Chess 2017. The Indian master remained unbeaten
Championship in Riyadh? throughout the tournament and also beat World
[A] Magnus Carlsen Champion Magnus Carlsen in the 9th round to settle
[B] Peter Leko some old debts – avenging 2013’s World
[C] Vladimir Fedoseev Championship loss to be precise. The 48-year-old
[D] Viswanathan Anand Anand has thus claimed his first rapid world title
since 2003.
Correct Answer: D [Viswanathan Anand]

259. Which city is hosting the 25th edition of National children and teachers from Asian nations have also
Children Science Congress (NCSC-2017)? participated in the event. Apart from science
[A] New Delhi exhibition, various activities such as hands-on
[B] Ahmedabad demonstrations, presentations by children
[C] Ujjain scientists, poster session and cultural programmes
[D] Kanpur have also been organized in the science congress.
The NCSC is an ideal and innovative programme for
Correct Answer: B [Ahmedabad] children to inspire, empower and expand their
Explanation: minds to world.
The 25th edition of National Children Science
Congress (NCSC-2017) has started at Science city in 260. After United States, which country has officially
Ahmedabad, Gujarat on December 27. The five-day confirmed withdrawal from UNESCO?
Children Science Congress has been organized by [A] Russia [B] Saudi Arabia
Department of Science and Technology, Government [C] Israel [D] UAE
of India. The theme of the Congress is ‘Science and
Innovation for Sustainable Development’ with the Correct Answer: C [Israel ]
special focus on persons with disabilities. 900 young Explanation:
scientists from 30 states are participating in 25th Israel has has officially confirmed withdrawal from
National Children Science Congress. This year, 50 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
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Organization (UNESCO) over an anti-Israel bias. Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is
Audrey Azoulay, the UNESCO chief, stated that she a regional development bank established on 22
had been officially notified that Israel would leave August 1966 to facilitate economic development of
on December 31, 2018. Earlier in October 2017, the countries in Asia. From 31 members at its
US formally notified the UNESCO that it would establishment, ADB now has 67 members – of which
withdraw from the organization on December 31, 48 are from within Asia and the Pacific and 19
2018. The 195-member body is best known for outside.
producing a list of World Heritage sites that have The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
become tourist favourites. UNESCO also runs forum was established in 1989. Its primary purpose
science, educational and cultural programmes, is to facilitate economic growth and prosperity in
including programmes to educate people about the the region, with the vision of creating a seamless
Holocaust and promote intercultural dialogue. regional economy.

261. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands 263. Which country’s Prime Minister has inaugurated
administration has celebrated the 74th the third edition of the geo-political conference –
anniversary of First Flag Hoisting Day on which Raisina Dialogue 2018?
date? [A] Israel
[A] December 31 [B] December 30 [B] Canada
[C] December 29 [D] December 28 [C] Afghanistan
[D] Sweden
Correct Answer: B [December 30]
Explanation: Correct Answer: A [Israel]
The 74th anniversary of First Flag Hoisting Day has Explanation:
celebrated in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has
December 30, 2017. Lieutenant Governor Admiral inaugurated the third edition of the geo-political
DK Joshi hoisted the National Flag at the main conference – Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on
function held at the Gymkhana Ground in Port Blair. January 16, 2018. The event is jointly organised by
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor felicitated the External Affairs Ministry and Observer Research
veteran Islanders who were members of Indian Foundation (ORF). The theme of the dialogue this
National Army and Indian Independence League. CK year is ‘Managing Disruptive Transitions: Ideas,
Bose, grandson of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose and Institutions and Idioms’. Prime Minister Narendra
Indresh Kumar, advisor to Forum for Awareness for Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
National Security (FANS) and family members of are also part of the inaugural session of the three-
veteran freedom fighter Veer Savarkar and others day event, which has an impressive line up of more
were present. A large number of FANS members than 150 speakers and over 550 delegates. Army
attended the function. It was on this day, in 1943; chief General Bipin Rawat and Navy chief Admiral
Netaji Subash Chandra Bose had hoisted the Sunil Lanba will also address a session, along with
National Tri-colour for the first time with the help of Admiral Harry Harris, Commander, US Pacific
Japanese forces at the Gymkhana Ground in Port Command, General Chris Deverell, Joint Forces
Blair and declared A & N Islands free from British Commander, UK, among others. Former Afghanistan
Rule, four years before India’s Independence. President Hamid Karzai, former prime minister of
Canada Stephen Harper and former prime minister
262. India is a member of which of the following?
of Sweden Carl Bildt are among more than 150
1. Asian Development Bank
speakers and over 550 delegates from around 90
2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries who are participating in the dialogue.
3. Colombo Plan
4. Organization for Economic Cooperation and 264. Which Bollywood personality has been named
Development (OECD) advocacy ambassador for Swachh Aadat Swachh
Select the correct answer using the code given Bharat initiative?
below: [A] Priyanka Chopra
[A] Only 1 and 3 [B] Only 2 and 4 [B] Kajol
[C] Only 1, 2 and 3 [C] All of the above [C] Amitabh Bachchan
Correct Answer: A [D] Aamir Khan
Correct Answer: B [Kajol]

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man from a different religion. The other issues to be


265. The Indo-US joint military exercise ‘Vajra Prahar dealt with by the bench include the pleas, which
2018’ will be held in which city? have raised a question as to when will a lawmaker,
[A] Kochi facing the criminal trial, stand disqualified. All these
[B] New York matters were earlier referred to larger benches for
[C] Visakhapatnam adjudication by different benches of the apex court.
[D] Seattle
267. The Union Government has signed pact with
Correct Answer: D [Seattle] ‎Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for
Explanation: logistics. Where is the headquarters of CII?
The Indo-US joint military exercise ‘Vajra Prahar [A] Lucknow
2018’ will be held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord [B] New Delhi
(JBLM) in Seattle, in which a 45-member Special [C] Chennai
Forces team from Indian Army’s Southern Command [D] Kochi
will train alongside US soldiers in the third week of
January. The aim of the exercise is to promote Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
military relations between the two countries by Explanation:
enhancing interoperability and mutual exchange of The Logistics Division of the Union Commerce
tactics between Special Forces. The objectives of the Ministry has signed an agreement with industry
joint training is to share the best practices between body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on
the two armies and to develop joint strategies by January 16 to address challenges facing the
sharing expertise of conducting operations in a country’s logistics sector and help take measures to
counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism bring down costs. As per the MoU, CII will identify
environment, while capitalising on the rich logistics challenges facing industry and suggest
repository of experiences of each other armies. The action solutions to the Logistics Division. It will also
exercise will mainly focus on special operations in interact with state governments and work on
urban areas. The last edition was held in Jodhpur in promoting the logistics sector, along with capacity
March 2017. building programs. The two sides will cooperate in
organising a National Logistics convention each year
266. Who is the head of the newly-constituted 5- to bring together stakeholders in the sector. The
judge constitution bench of the SC to hear a headquarters of CII is located in New Delhi.
range of crucial cases?
[A] AK Sikri 268. Which country has build the world’s biggest air
[B] AM Khanwilkar purifier?
[C] Dipak Mishra [A] Japan
[D] Ashok Bhushan [B] Australia
[C] Germany
Correct Answer: C [Dipak Mishra] [D] China
Explanation:
The newly-constituted 5-judge constitution bench of Correct Answer: D [China ]
the Supreme Court has been set up to hear a range Explanation:
of crucial cases & its hearings has started on January In an attempt to fight air pollution, China has
17, 2018. The bench is headed by Chief Justice Dipak constructed an experimental air purifying tower,
Mishra and also comprises of Justices AK Sikri, AM touted to be the “world’s biggest air purifier” at a
Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan. height of over 100 meters (328 feet). The tower has
The cases that the bench will hear include been built in Xian in Shaanxi province and is being
challenging the constitutional validity of the tested by researchers at the Institute of Earth
Aadhaar Act and the 2013 apex court judgement re- Environment at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. As
criminalising gay sex between consenting adults. per reports, the air purifier has produced more than
The bench will also hear the issue of ban on the 10 million cubic meters of clean air since it was
entry of women between 10 and 50 years of age in launched. The air purification system works through
Kerala’s Sabarimala temple. It will also resume greenhouses covering about half the size of a soccer
hearing a legal query on whether a Parsi woman field around the base of the tower.
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269. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra has Indian captain Virat Kohli has been named the Sir
dedicated iCREATE facility to the nation. This Garfield Sobers Trophy for Cricketer of the Year
facility is located in which state? 2017. He also bagged the top honour for ODI players
[A] Gujarat in the ICC annual awards at the 2017 ICC annual
[B] Himachal Pradesh awards announced in Dubai on January 18, 2018. In
[C] Rajasthan the qualification period from September 21, 2016 to
[D] Odisha the end of 2017, Kohli scored 2,203 Test runs at an
average of 77.80, including eight centuries, 1,818
Correct Answer: A [Gujarat] ODI runs, including seven centuries at 82.63, and
Explanation: 299 T20I runs at a strike rate of 153. He has also
Prime Minister Modi and Israeli Prime Minister been named as the captain of both the ICC Men’s ODI
Netanyahu have dedicated the iCREATE facility to Team of the Year and ICC Men’s Test Team of the
the nation, located on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Year. This is the second time in succession that an
Gujarat. iCreate is an independent Centre created Indian won the overall cricketer of the year award.
with the objective of facilitating entrepreneurship Off-spinner R Ashwin had claimed the Sir Garfield
through a blend of creativity, innovation, Sobers Trophy for year 2016. Australian captain
engineering, product design and leveraging Steve Smith claimed the 2017 Test Player of the
emerging technologies to deal with major issues Year honour. He had scored 1,875 runs in 16
such as food security, water, connectivity, matches at an average of 78.12, with eight hundreds
cybersecurity, IT and electronics, energy, bio- and five 50s.
medical equipment and devices etc. The purpose of
iCreate is to develop an ecosystem in India to 272. Which state government has launched
generate quality entrepreneurs. Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana (MKSY)
for artists?
270. The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is [A] Odisha
located in which of the following cities? [B] Rajasthan
[A] New Delhi [C] Assam
[B] Jaipur [D] Kerala
[C] Lucknow
[D] Chandigarh Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Explanation:
Correct Answer: C [Lucknow] The Odisha government has launched
Explanation: Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana (MMKSY)
The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is a for literature and cultural artists of the state. Under
multidisciplinary research laboratory in Lucknow, this scheme, artists will receive a financial
Uttar Pradesh that employs scientific personnel assistance of Rs. 1200 per month. In it, male artists
from various areas of biomedical sciences. CDRI is with minimum 50 years of age and female artists
among the 39 laboratories that are functioning with minimum 40 years of age can avail the financial
under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and assistance. This scheme will benefit around 50,000
Industrial Research (CSIR) of India. The CDRI was artists across the state.
formally inaugurated on 17 Feb 1951 by the then
Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru with a vision 273. Which Indian cricketer has launched his
to strengthen and advance the field of drug research autobiography “Imperfect”?
and development in the country. [A] Dilip Vengsarkar
[B] Sanjay Manjrekar
271. Who has won the Sir Garfield Sober Trophy for [C] Rahul Dravid
Cricketer of the Year 2017? [D] Sourav Ganguly
[A] Steve Smith Correct Answer: B [Sanjay Manjrekar]
[B] Virat Kohli
[C] Quinton de Kock 274. Which state has become the India’s first state to
[D] AB de Villiers launch Public Cloud Policy to speed up e-
Correct Answer: B [Virat Kohli] governance?
Explanation: [A] Maharashtra [B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Assam [D] Himachal Pradesh

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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra ] 277. The 13th Raising Day of National Disaster
Explanation: Response Force (NDRF) has celebrated on which
Maharashtra has become the India’s first state to date?
launch Public Cloud Policy, which will allow all [A] January 18
government departments to access public cloud. . [B] January 16
The step will create business opportunities worth $2 [C] January 19
billion while helping the state government [D] January 15
departments to shift all their data to clouds. This
will accelerate e-governance and open up entire Correct Answer: C [January 19]
new area for investment by the private Explanation:
entrepreneurs to make available newest The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has
technologies for all the departments as government celebrated its 13th Raising Day on January 19, 2018
not only is the biggest data creator but also in New Delhi. The NDRF raised on January 19, 2006,
consumer. is a specialised force capable of responding to any
type of disaster in the country and abroad. It is
275. The Somasila Dam is located in which state? strategically deployed across the nation as per the
[A] Madhya Pradesh vulnerability profile of the country.
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh 278. The Union Government will set up how much
[D] Uttar Pradesh amount of Solar Development Fund (SDF) for
financing solar projects?
Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh] [A] $350 million
Explanation: [B] $450 million
The Somasila Dam is a dam constructed across the [C] $550 million
Penna River near Somasila in Nellore district of [D] $650 million
Andhra Pradesh. The reservoir impounded by the
dam has a surface area of 212.28 km2 with live Correct Answer: A [$350 million]
storage capacity of 1.994 km3. It is the biggest Explanation:
storage reservoir in Penna River basin and can store The Government of India (GoI) will set up a $350
all the inflows from its catchment area in a normal million Solar Development Fund (SDF) for financing
year. solar projects to achieve its ambitious target of
adding 175 Giga Watts (GW) in renewable energy by
276. Which of the following countries has recently 2022. This announcement was made by Minister of
joined the Australia Group export control State (Independent Charge) for Power and
regime? Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh during the
[A] South Africa Future World Energy Summit (WFES) 2018. The
[B] China WFES was organized by the International Solar
[C] Russia Alliance (ISA) in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The ISA is an
[D] India alliance of sunshine-rich countries set up jointly by
Correct Answer: D [India] India and France on the sidelines of the historic
Explanation: Paris meeting on climate change in November 2015.
India has become the 43rd member of the Australia So far, 19 countries have ratified and 48 signed the
Group export control regime on January 19, 2018. ISA Framework Agreement.
The inclusion is expected to raise India’s stature in
the field of non-proliferation and help in acquiring 279. Who has been appointed as new CMD of Security
critical technologies. With this, India has managed Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd
entry into Missile Technology Control Regime (SPMCIL)?
(MTCR), the Wassenaar Arrangement and Australia [A] Anurag Agarwal
Group despite not being a signatory to the Non- [B] S Selvakumar
Proliferation Treaty (NPT).The Australia Group is an [C] Pradeep Singh Kharola
informal forum which seeks to ensure that exports [D] S Bhattacharya
do not contribute to the development of chemical or
biological weapons. Correct Answer: B [S Selvakumar]
Explanation:

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appointed as new Chairman and Managing Director annual meeting of the World Economic Forum
(CMD) of Security Printing and Minting Corporation (WEF-2018)?
of India Ltd (SPMCIL) with effect from January 16, [A] Narendra Modi
2018. Selvakumar succeeded Anurag Agarwal. The [B] Suresh Prabhu
state-owned SPMCIL produces bank notes, coins, [C] Arun Jaitley
postage stamps, non-judicial stamps and other [D] Sushma Swaraj
official documents.
Correct Answer: A [Narendra Modi]
280. Who has led Indian delegation at the 2018 Explanation:
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) The 48th annual meeting of the World Economic
military cooperation meeting? Forum (WEF-2018) will be held in Davos,
[A] Yogesh Kumar Shukla Switzerland on January 22, 2018. Prime Minister
[B] Dinesh Kumar Narendra Modi will lead the largest-ever Indian
[C] Ajay Seth delegation. The delegation will comprise of Finance
[D] Akansha Ranjan Minister Arun Jaitley, Commerce and Industry
Minister Suresh Prabhu among others. The theme of
Correct Answer: C [Ajay Seth] the 2018 summit is “Creating a shared future in a
Explanation: Fractured World”, which ams to set an agenda to
The 2018 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) address political, economic and Social challenges of
military cooperation meeting was held in Beijing, recent times.. The purpose of the WEF is to improve
China on January 15. An Indian delegation led by the state of the world. WEF is an international
Major General Ajay Seth participated in the meeting, organization for public-private cooperation which
which discussed issues of practical cooperation brings together global leaders from different sectors
among SCO nations. This is the first meeting including business, politics, academia and
attended by India in the field of defense cooperation journalism to discuss the most pressing issues facing
under the SCO framework. India and Pakistan were the world.
admitted in 2017 into the grouping in which China
plays an influential role. The SCO is comprised of 283. Which country’s team has won the 5th edition of
China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Blind Cricket World Cup 2018?
Uzbekistan, India and Pakistan. [A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
281. The Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) [C] Sri Lanka
is located in which city? [D] India
[A] New Delhi
[B] Lucknow Correct Answer: D [India]
[C] Pune Explanation:
[D] Hyderabad Indian cricket team has won the 5th edition of Blind
Cricket World Cup 2018 by defeating Pakistan in the
Correct Answer: C [Pune] final by two wickets at Sharjah in United Arab
Explanation: Emirates (UAE). With this, India has retained the
The Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) is World Cup for the Blind. In the final, Pakistan batted
located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in first and managed to score 308/8 after being put
1967 on the joint initiative of the Ministry of into bat by India. India chased down the target of
Shipping & Transport & the Association of State 309 with 16 balls to spare to clinch the title. Thus,
Road Transport Undertakings (ASTRU). It is a nodal India maintained their unbeaten record in the
agency, known to be only one of its kind, providing a tournament.
platform for higher research and training on road
transportation and assists in testing, guidance and 284. Who has become the new Governor of Madhya
consultancy in the field. Pradesh?
[A] Rameshwar Thakur
[B] Kizhekethil Chandy
[C] Anandiben Patel
[D] Vajubhai Vala

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Correct Answer: C [Anandiben Patel] 287. What is the India’s rank among emerging
Explanation: economies at the WEF’s Inclusive Development
Anandiben Patel, the former Gujarat chief minister, Index (IDI-2018)?
has become the new Governor of Madhya Pradesh [A] 47th
on January 19, 2018. She succeeded Om Prakash [B] 26th
Kohli, who was holding the additional charge of the [C] 71st
office of MP Governor along with the office of [D] 62nd
Gujarat Governor.
Correct Answer: D [62nd ]
285. Which city to host the 4th edition of India Explanation:
International Science Festival (IISF-2018)? India has been ranked at the 62nd place among
[A] New Delhi emerging economies on an Inclusive Development
[B] Chennai Index (IDI-2018) released by World Economic
[C] Ahmedabad Forum (WEF). India’s position is much below China
[D] Lucknow (26th) and Pakistan (47th). The 2018 index, which
measures the progress of 103 economies on three
Correct Answer: D [Lucknow] individual pillars – growth and development;
Explanation: inclusion; and inter-generational equity – has been
The fourth edition of India International Science divided into two parts. The first part covers 29
Festival (IISF) will be held in Lucknow, Uttar advanced economies and the second 74 emerging
Pradesh. The exact dates and other details will be economies. Norway remains the world’s most
decided later. The 1st IISF was held at IIT New Delhi inclusive advanced economy, while Lithuania again
in December, 2015. The mega S&T expo attracted tops the list of emerging economies. The index takes
more than 3 lakh people. India had also set a into account the living standards, environmental
Guinness Book of World Records, when 2000 school sustainability and protection of future generations
students performed two experiments at the Festival. from further indebtedness.
The 2nd Festival at CSIR-National Physical
Laboratory, New Delhi in December 2016 288. India’s first garbage fest ’Kachra Mahotsav 2018’
showcased Indian achievements in various fields of has organized by which state?
science and technology. The third in the series was [A] Madhya Pradesh
held in October 2017 in Chennai. [B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Assam
286. Who is the author of the book “The Heartfulness [D] Punjab
Way”?
[A] Nandan Banerjee Correct Answer: B [Chhattisgarh ]
[B] Chetan Bhagat Explanation:
[C] Sushant Gupta The garbage festival ’Kachra Mahotsav’ was
[D] Kamlesh Patel organized by the Raipur Municipal Corporation in
Chhattisgarh from January 19 to 21, 2018. This
Correct Answer: D [Kamlesh Patel] unique fest was organized by the Raipur Municipal
Explanation: Corporation. According to the municipal
President Ram Nath Kovind has unveiled a book on corporation, it was the India’s first such festival. The
heartfulness techniques and principles titled ‘The purpose of this Garbage festival was to increase
Heartfulness Way’. It was authored by Kamlesh awareness, to guide people on waste management
Patel & Joshua Pollock. The books reflects the and to showcase multiple techniques for reusing
essence of prayer and yogic transmission aimed at things that are labelled as garbage.
deconstructing and demystifying the act of
meditation based on meditation tips. It will enable 289. Which state has recently inaugurated the World
us to live beyond the filters of our sensory War II Memorial Museum?
limitations and discover unity within ourselves. [A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh] persons involved. The museum also showcases
Explanation: traditional items from local Tangsa community. The
Pema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal memorial is a cemetery site where about 833 graves
Pradesh, has inaugurated the World War II including mass graves have been discovered. The
Memorial Museum in Jairampur in Changlang museum is built through funding from Union
District on January 21, 2018. The war memorial has Ministry of Culture for Rs 2.25 crores and executed
the collection of the remnants of World War 2, by state PWD.
personal belongings of the soldiers and other

290. Who has been appointed as the new DG of Singh, the current chief of the elite counter terror
National Security Guard (NSG)? force, who retires on January 31, 2018. Currently,
[A] S P Singh Lakhtakia is serving as a Special Director General in
[B] Kirti Kumar the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
[C] Sudeep Lakhtakia headquarters in New Delhi.
[D] Prabhat Jain
291. Who has been appointed as the new Chief
Correct Answer: C [Sudeep Lakhtakia] Election Commissioner (CEC)?
Explanation: [A] Y S Reddy
Sudeep Lakhtakia, the 1984-batch Indian Police [B] Om Prakash Rawat
Service (IPS) officer, has been appointed as the new [C] Ashok Lavasa
DG of National Security Guard (NSG) and will hold [D] Sunil Arora
the post till July 2019. He will take over from S P

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Correct Answer: B [Om Prakash Rawat] impeccable performance at the 63rd Jio Filmfare
Explanation: Awards 2018. Vidya Balan won her career’s 6th
Om Prakash Rawat, the senior-most Election Filmfare award for her passionate portrayal of a
Commissioner, has been appointed as the new Chief middle-aged homemaker who turns into a radio
Election Commissioner (CEC). He will succeed A.K. jockey in ‘Tumhari Sulu’ as she claimed the Black
Joti on January 23, 2018 and will have tenure of Lady for the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female).
almost a year till his retirement in December 2018. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari has won the Best Director
Mr Rawat will oversee elections in Tripura, award for ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’. The ceremony was held
Meghalaya and Nagaland scheduled next month. on 20 January 2018 and hosted by Shah Rukh Khan
Crucial States like Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Karan Johar.
Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh will also go to the polls
under his watch. Election Commissioners have a 294. The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
fixed term of six years but have to step down if they (AIISH) is located in which city?
reach 65 years of age before their term expires. [A] Mysore [B] New Delhi
[C] Chennai [D] Kochi
292. Which country was the largest source of Foreign
Direct Investment (FDI) in India in FY17, Correct Answer: A [Mysore]
according to recent census by the Reserve Bank Explanation:
of India (RBI)? The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
[A] Singapore (AIISH) is located at Mysore University Campus in
[B] Japan Mysore, Karnataka. It is an autonomous institute
[C] Mauritius under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
[D] Netherlands AIISH provides clinical services for speech, language,
and hearing disorders through its clinical service
Correct Answer: C [Mauritius ] program. The therapy clinic provides assessment
Explanation: and intervention services, for variety of speech,
Mauritius was the largest source of Foreign Direct language, and hearing disorders, to individuals of all
Investment (FDI) in India in FY17, according to ages. It also offers public education programs and
recent census by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It conducts workshops for speech-language
has 21.8% share at market value. As per RBI’s data pathologists, audiologists, educators for the hearing
on Census on Foreign Liabilities and Assets of Indian impaired, medical, and allied health professionals.
Direct Investment Companies 2016-17, United
States has acquired 2nd position followed by UK, 295. What is the theme of the 48th annual meeting of
Singapore and Japan. Beside this, Singapore (19.7% the World Economic Forum (WEF-2018)?
was the major FDI destination, followed by the [A] Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Netherlands, Mauritius, and the USA. According to [B] Responsive and Responsible Leadership
the data, manufacturing sector accounted for nearly [C] Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured
half of the total FDI at market prices. Information World
and communication services, and financial and [D] Together create a United World
insurance activities were the other major sectors
that attracted FDI. Correct Answer: C [Creating a Shared Future in a
Fractured World]
293. Which of the following has won the best film Explanation:
award at the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018? The 48th annual meeting of the World Economic
[A] Bareilly Ki Barfi Forum (WEF-2018) has started in Davos,
[B] Newton Switzerland on January 22, 2018. Prime Minister
[C] Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Narendra Modi is leading the largest-ever Indian
[D] Hindi Medium delegation. The theme of the 5-day summit is
‘Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World’,
Correct Answer: D [Hindi Medium] which aims to set an agenda to address political,
Explanation: economic and Social challenges of recent times.
‘Hindi Medium’, directed by Saket Chaudhary, has More than 3,000 world leaders from business,
bagged honours in the categories of Best Film and politics, art, academia and civil society would be
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) for Irrfan Khan’s

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participating in the summit and the Indian presence [A] Amandeep Kaur
is the largest ever with over 130 participants. [B] S Thasana Chanu
[C] Karnam Malleswari
296. Which Indian shuttler has won the 2018 [D] Rakhi Halder
Swedish Open Junior International Series?
[A] Parupalli Kashyap Correct Answer: D [Rakhi Halder]
[B] B. Sai Praneeth Explanation:
[C] Kidambi Srikanth Lifter Rakhi Halder of Railways Sports Promotion
[D] Siddharth Pratap Singh Board (RSPB) has created a new national record in
clean and jerk en route to a gold medal in the 63kg
Correct Answer: D [Siddharth Pratap Singh] women’s category in the 33rd Women Senior
Explanation: National Weightlifting Championships, in
Young Indian shuttler Siddharth Pratap Singh has Mangaluru, Karnataka on January 24, 2018. She
won the 2018 Swedish Open Junior International lifted 128kgs in the clean and jerk for a total of
Series by defeating Denmark’s Mads Christophersen 230kgs to create a new national record, bettering
in the finals by 21-15, 21-11 in Uppsala in Sweden. It Karnam Malleswari’s feat (127kg) created in Athens
is his maiden international title. Siddharth, who has in 1999. The silver in this category went to S
never played outside Asia, will next play in the Thasana Chanu of Karnataka (202kg) while the
Iceland International at Reykjavik to be held from bronze was clinched by AIPSCB’s Amandeep Kaur
January 25 to 28. (191kg). The day concluded with a gold medal for
RV Rahul of RSPB in 85kg men’s division of the 70th
297. Who has taken charge as the new Director of Men National Weightlifting Championships.
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)?
[A] S Somanath 300. The cultural extravaganza “2018 Bharat Parv”
[B] M.Y.S. Prasad will organise from which Indian monument?
[C] K. Sivan [A] India Gate [B] Jantar mantar
[D] Y S Reddy [C] Red Fort [D] Gateway of India

Correct Answer: A [S Somanath] Correct Answer: C [Red Fort ]


Explanation: Explanation:
As part of the 2018 Republic Day celebrations,
298. Which country to host the 6th edition of ICC cultural extravaganza Bharat Parv will organize by
Women’s World Twenty20 2018? the Union Ministry of Tourism at the Red Fort in
[A] Australia Delhi from January 26 to 31, 2018. The prime
[B] England objective of the 3-day event is to generate a patriotic
[C] New Zealand mood, promote the rich cultural diversity of the
[D] West Indies country and to ensure wider participation of the
general public. The event includes display of
Correct Answer: D [West Indies] Republic Day Parade Tableaux, Performances by the
Explanation: Armed Forces Bands, a Multi-Cuisine Food Court,
The 2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 will be Craft Mela, Cultural Performances from different
hosted by West Indies from 9 to 24 November 2018. regions of the country and Photo Exhibition by the
The preliminary round matches will be held at the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity
Guyana National Stadium and Daren Sammy (DAVP). The Cultural Performances include
Stadium in St Lucia, while Sir Vivian Richards choreographed Folk and Tribal Dances and Music
Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda will stage the two arranged through the North Zonal Cultural Centre as
semi-finals and the final. Hosts Windies will defend well as performances by cultural troupes from the
the title they won with an eight-wicket victory over different States and Union Territories. Bharat Parv
Australia in Kolkata in 2016. will be open for public from 12 Noon to 10 PM. The
event is open for public and entry is free. However,
299. Who has created a national record in the 63kg identity proof is to be carried for entry to the event.
women’s category at the 33rd Women Senior
National Weightlifting Championships? 301. The 2018 National Girl Child Day (NGCD) is
celebrated on which date in India?

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[A] January 24 304. What is the India’s rank in the 2018


[B] January 25 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)?
[C] January 23 [A] 168th
[D] January 26 [B] 155th
[C] 135th
Correct Answer: A [January 24] [D] 177th
Explanation:
The National Girl Child Day (NGCD) is celebrated Correct Answer: D [177th ]
every year on January 24 with an aim to raise Explanation:
awareness about sex ratio levels and promote the India has been ranked 177th out of 180 countries in
empowerment of girls. the 2018 Environmental Performance Index (EPI).
The report was released on the sidelines of the
ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos,
302. Which state government has signed sister-state Switzerland. The Index stated that deaths attributed
agreement with Canton of Zurich? to ultra-fine PM2.5 pollutants have risen over the
[A] Himachal Pradesh past decade and are estimated at 1,640,113 annually
[B] Andhra Pradesh in India. Switzerland has topped the index, followed
[C] Karnataka by France, Denmark, Malta and Sweden in the EPI,
[D] Kerala which found that air quality is the leading
Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh] environmental threat to public health. The 10th EPI
Explanation: report ranks 180 countries on 24 performance
The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a indicators across 10 categories covering
sister-state agreement with the Canton of Zurich in a environmental health and ecosystem vitality.
bid to strengthen the friendly ties and promote
mutual understanding. The Letter of Intent (LOI) 305. What is the theme of the 8th National Voters’
was signed by Finance Minister Yanamala Day (NVD-2018)?
Ramakrishnudu and Zurich Councillor and Head of [A] Ethical Voting
the Department for Economic Affairs Carmen [B] Empowering young and future events
Walker Späh in the presence of Chief Minister [C] Accessible Elections
Chandrababu Naidu. The purpose of LOI is to [D] Authentic Elections & Voting
achieve mutual prosperity and development. The
agreement will strengthen economic and scientific Correct Answer: C [Accessible Elections]
relations between the two governments in the areas Explanation:
such as information and communication technology, The National Voters’ Day (NVD) is observed every
environmental technology, life sciences and urban year by India on January 25 with an aim to increase
and regional Development. the enrolment of voters, especially of the newly
eligible ones. The day is also observed to mark the
303. The Central Institute of Brackishwater establishment of the Election Commission on this
Aquaculture (CIBA) is located in which city? day in 1950, a day before India became a republic.
[A] Kolkata The Election Commission of India (ECI) has
[B] Chennai celebrated the 8th National Voters’ Day 2018 with
[C] Hyderabad theme ‘Accessible Elections’ across the country,
[D] New Delhi which will be used to spread awareness among
voters regarding effective participation in the
Correct Answer: B [Chennai] electoral process.
Explanation:
The Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture 306. Which Indian bank has recently signed pact with
(CIBA) is the nodal agency for catering to the needs National Housing Bank (NHB) for Rural Housing
of the brackish water aquaculture research in India. Interest Subsidy Scheme (RHISS) scheme?
The institute is headquartered at Chennai, Tamil [A] State Bank of India
Nadu and works under the Ministry of Agriculture. It [B] Punjab National Bank
is one of the research institutes under Indian [C] Bank of India
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) New Delhi. [D] Indian Overseas Bank

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Correct Answer: D [Indian Overseas Bank] 309. Who has been honoured with the India’s highest
Explanation: peacetime military decoration “Ashoka Chakra”
The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has recently signed at the 69th Republic Day?
a MoU with National Housing Bank (NHB) for [A] Khairnar Milind Kishor
implementing the Rural Housing Interest Subsidy [B] Nilesh Kumar Narayan
Scheme (RHISS) of the Union Ministry of Rural [C] Devendra Mehta
Development (MoRD). The purpose of the RHISS is [D] Jyoti Prakash Nirala
to provide subsidy for housing loans taken by those
living in rural areas for construction and Correct Answer: D [Jyoti Prakash Nirala]
modifications of their dwelling units. The interest Explanation:
subsidy under the scheme is 3% for a loan amount Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala, an Indian Air Force
of Rs 2 lakh for 20-year tenure. With this MoU, IOB Garud commando, has been posthumously
will be able to extend the benefit of RHISS to its honoured with the India’s highest peacetime
rural home loan customers of its 923 rural branches military decoration “Ashoka Chakra” for service and
spread across India. exhibiting bravery in fighting the militants at the
69th Republic Day 2018. Nirala laid down his life
307. Which Union ministry has launched Rapid while gunning down two terrorists in Jammu and
Reporting System for Scheme for Adolescent Kashmir (J&K)’s Bandipora district in November
Girls (SAG)? 2017. He is the first airman to receive the award for
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development ground combat and only the third one to receive it
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting overall after Suhas Biswas and Rakesh Sharma.
[C] Ministry of Panchayati Raj Corporal Nirala was part of a Garud Special Forces
[D] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Unit of the IAF, a detachment of which was attached
to a Rashtriya Rifles battalion under the aegis of ‘Op
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Women and Child Rakshak’. Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime
Development] military decoration for valour, courageous action or
Explanation: self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.
Rakesh Srivastava, Secretary of Union Ministry of
Women and Child Development (MoWCD), has 310. Which International organisation will launch a
launched the Phase -1 i.e. the beneficiary module of new Global Centre for Cybersecurity to
the Rapid Reporting System for the Scheme for safeguard the world from hackers?
Adolescent Girls (SAG) in New Delhi on January 24, [A] World Economic Forum
2018. It is a web based on line monitoring for the [B] International Telecommunication Union
SAG. The RRS will facilitate the monitoring of the [C] UNICEF
scheme and taking corrective measures by ensuring [D] International Maritime Organization
faster flow of information, accurate targeting of the
beneficiaries and reduction of leakages. This Portal Correct Answer: A [World Economic Forum]
has been developed in collaboration with National Explanation:
Informatics Centre (NIC). The URL for the portal is On 25 January 2018, the World Economic Forum
http://sag-rrs.nic.in. Presently, MoWCD is (WEF) has announced to launch a new Global Centre
implementing the Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) for Cybersecurity in a bid to safeguard the world
in selected 508 districts across the country. from hackers and growing data breaches —
especially from nation-states. The centre will be
308. Who has authored the book ‘Staniya Svasasan headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and will
Mei Addhi Aabadhi’? become operational from March 2018. It will
[A] V K Singh function as an autonomous organisation under the
[B] Inderjit Singh auspices of WEF. The aim of the centre is to
[C] Thawar Chand Gehlot establish the first global platform for governments,
[D] Sadhana Pandey businesses, experts and law enforcement agencies to
collaborate on cybersecurity challenges. The global
Correct Answer: D [Sadhana Pandey] centre will be an excellent opportunity to safeguard
Explanation: verticals like automotive and health care where
wireless connectivity is the key.

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311. Which state government has launched Mahatma 313. Which of the following has become the India’s
Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojna (MGSVY) for first indigenously developed vaccine to be pre-
distressed sections? qualified by World Health Organisation (WHO)?
[A] Karnataka [A] Rabishield
[B] Punjab [B] Rotavac
[C] Meghalaya [C] Elovac-B
[D] Kerala [D] Abhay-Tag

Correct Answer: B [Punjab ] Correct Answer: B [Rotavac]


Explanation: Explanation:
The Punjab Government has launched Mahatma India’s first indigenously developed vaccine
Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojna (MGSVY) on the occasion “Rotavac” has been pre-qualified by the World
of 69th Republic Day 2018 for the distressed Health Organisation (WHO). To be “pre-qualified”
sections of the society across the state. The purpose means that the vaccine can be sold internationally to
of the programme is to give the distressed sections several countries in Africa and South America. The
of the society the help they need socially, vaccine was developed by the Hyderabad-based
economically and psychologically. This scheme will Bharat Biotech Limited (BBL) and was included in
be on the line of Antyodaya principles. The aim of India’s national immunisation programme. The
the programme is “Wipe every tear from every eye” Rotavac vaccine protects against childhood diarrhea
as envisioned by Mahatma Gandhiji. The main caused by the rotavirus. Rotavirus is the most
purpose of this scheme is to provide the benefit of common cause of severe diarrhoea and kills more
welfare schemes for debt stressed farmers, poor than 200,000 children every year.
families that have a woman as sole bread earner,
families of AIDS patients, out-of-school children, 314. The Union Government has recently allowed
martyred soldiers, differently-abled, abandoned old which scheme for Small Finance Banks and
persons, drug addicts among others. Payments Banks?
[A] Midday Meal Scheme
312. Which of the following has become the first [B] Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Indian Metro to get a floating market? [C] Soil Health Card Scheme
[A] Kolkata [D] Atal Pension Yojana
[B] Mumbai
[C] Delhi Correct Answer: D [Atal Pension Yojana]
[D] Chennai Explanation:
The Union Government has allowed Small Finance
Correct Answer: A [Kolkata] Banks and Payments Banks to offer Atal Pension
Explanation: Yojana (APY). Recently, 10 Small Finance Banks and
Kolkata has become the first Indian metro to get a 11 Payment Banks have got license from Reserve
floating market. The market will be located on a Bank of India to start banking operations in the
water-body with boats doubling up as shops. It was country. The Banks include Ujjivan Small Finance
inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bank, Janalakshmi Small Finance Bank, Suryoday
Banerjee on January 24, 2018. The purpose of this Small Finance Bank, India Post Payment Bank and
floating market is to rehabilitate over 200 Paytm Payment Bank. The social security scheme
shopkeepers from a nearby market that was “APY” was launched in 2015 and was the first ever
demolished for the widening of the Eastern dedicated Guaranteed Pension Product to the people
Metropolitan Bypass — an important road that of the country. The scheme is available to the people
connects the northern parts of the city to the eastern in the age group of 18 to 40 years. Under the
and southern tips. According to government scheme, a subscriber would receive a minimum
officials, the market will host at least 114 boats, each guaranteed pension of Rs 1,000 to 5,000 per month
one accommodating two shops. Shops will sell from the age of 60 years depending upon the
regular or daily-use items that include vegetables, contribution. At present, over 84 lacs subscribers
fruits, flowers, fish and meat and poultry. Shoppers are registered under the APY scheme with an asset
will approach the boats through wooden walkways. base of more than 3,194 crore rupees.

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315. Which state’s tableau has won the best tableau


award at the 69th Republic Day Parade 2018? Correct Answer: D [Roger Federer]
[A] Assam Explanation:
[B] Maharashtra Roger Federer, a Swiss professional tennis player,
[C] Karnataka has won the 2018 men’s Singles title in the
[D] Chhattisgarh Australian Open 2018. He successfully defended his
title by defeating 6th seeded Marin Cilic of Croatia
Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra] by 6-2,6-7, 6-3 3-6, 6-1. With this, Federer won his
Explanation: sixth title at the Australian Open equalling the
Maharashtra’s tableau titled “Chhatrapati Shivaji record held by Roy Emerson and Novak Djokovic.
Maharaj coronation” has won the best tableau The win has brought the Swiss to the elite group of
award at the 69th Republic Day Parade 2018. Margaret Court, Serena Williams and Steffi Graf, the
Assam’s tableau depicting traditional “masks and only players to have won 20 or more Grand Slam
sastras” bagged the second prize. The third prize singles titles.
went to Chhattisgarh’s display of Ramgarh’s ancient 318. What is the India’s GDP growth prediction for
amphitheatre and artistes performing dance based FY19, according to 2018 Economic Survey of
on Kalidasa’s Meghadootam. Among the tableaux by India?
Union Ministries and departments, the first prize [A] 6.5 to 7.25% [B] 7 to 7.5%
went to “Khelo India” of the Youth Affairs and Sports [C] 6.9 to 7.2% [D] 7.5 to 8.0%
[
Ministry. The Union Defence Minister Nirmala
Correct Answer: B [7 to 7.5%]
Sitharaman gave away the awards at Cariappa
Explanation:
Parade Ground in Delhi Cantonment on January 28,
The Economic Survey 2017-18 has tabled by Union
2018. Apart from this, the Punjab Regiment has
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Parliament on
bagged the award for the best marching contingent
January 29, 2018. The survey has predicted 7 to
among the three services and the Indo-Tibetan
7.5% of India’s GDP growth in FY 2018-19. It says
Border Police (ITBP) among the paramilitary and
that a series of major reforms undertaken over the
other auxiliary forces in the 69th Republic Day
past year will allow real GDP growth to reach 6.75%
parade.
this fiscal and will rise to 7.0 to 7.5% in 2018-19. It
stated that the employment, education and
316. The 2018 National Immunisation Day (NID) is
agriculture will be the focus areas in the midterm.
celebrated on which date in India?
The survey underlines that due to the launch of
[A] January 29
transformational Goods and Services Tax (GST)
[B] January 30
reform, resolution of the long-festering Twin
[C] January 28
Balance Sheet problem, implementing a major
[D] January 27
recapitalization package to strengthen the public
sector banks, further liberalization of FDI and the
Correct Answer: C [January 28]
export uplift from the global recovery, the economy
Explanation:
began to accelerate in the second half of the year
President Ram Nath Kovind has launched the
and can clock 6.75% growth this year.
countrywide Pulse Polio programme for 2018 by
administering polio drops to children below five
319. Who has taken charge as the new Foreign
years at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The
Secretary of India?
programme will cover around 17 crore children to
[A] Baldev Singh Dhillon
maintain the country’s polio-free status. The
[B] Manjit Singh Kang
president administered the drops on the eve of 2018
[C] K P S Sharma
National Immunisation Day (NID), which is
[D] Vijay Keshav Gokhale
observed on January 28.
Correct Answer: D [Vijay Keshav Gokhale]
317. Who has won the 2018 men’s Singles title in the
Australian Open 2018?
320. Dr. Gurcharan Singh Kalkat, the noted Indian
[A] Marin Cilic
agricultural scientist has passed away. He hailed
[B] Novak Djokovic
from which state?
[C] Rafael Nadal
[D] Roger Federer

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[A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Haryana contribution to the Hindi film industry. The award
[C] Punjab [D] Himachal Pradesh will be presented to her on February 16. The
previous recipients are Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh
Correct Answer: C [Punjab] Bachchan, Rekha and Shah Rukh Khan. The award
321. Who has been chosen for 5th edition of Yash has been instituted by the TSR Foundation of T.
Chopra Memorial Award 2018? Subbarami Reddy in memory of producer-director
[A] Shah Rukh Khan Yash Chopra, who died in 2012. Asha Bhosle has
[B] Amitabh Bachchan officially acknowledged by the Guinness Book of
[C] Asha Bhosle World Records as the most recorded artist in music
[D] Lata Mangeshkar history. In her illustrious music career spanning
nearly seven decades she has recorded over 11,000
Correct Answer: C [Asha Bhosle] songs in 20 different languages. The Government of
Explanation: India (GoI) has honoured her with the Dadasaheb
Asha Bhosle, the legendary playback singer, will be Phalke Award (2000) and the Padma Vibhushan
awarded with the 5th edition of Yash Chopra (2008).
Memorial Award 2018 for her outstanding

322. India’s first ever ‘Khadi Haat’ has launched in a better platform as well as source of earning for the
which city? artisans.
[A] Lucknow [B] Patna
[C] Ahmedabad [D] New Delhi 323. Who has won the 2018 women’s singles title in
the Australian Open 2018?
Correct Answer: D [New Delhi ] [A] Caroline Wozniack
Explanation: [B] Serena Williams
To mark the 69th Republic Day 2018, Khadi and [C] Elina Svitolina
Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and New [D] Simona Halep
Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) have launched the
India’s first-ever ‘Khadi Haat’ in Connaught Place, Correct Answer: A [Caroline Wozniack]
New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Union Minister of Explanation:
State Giriraj Singh. In this Khadi Haat, entrepreneurs Caroline Wozniack, a Danish professional tennis
under Prime Minister Employment Generation player, has won the 2018 women’s Singles title in
Program (PMEGP) will get an opportunity to display the Australian Open 2018. With this, she became the
and sell their exquisite products. It will also provide first Danish player to win a Grand Slam singles title

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by defeating Simona Halep in the final by 7–6, 3–6, [A] Himachal Pradesh [B] Punjab
6–4. [C] Haryana [D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
324. The first-ever India-Vietnam Bilateral Army
Explanation:
Exercise (VINBAX-2018) has started in which
Jai Ram Thakur, the Chief Minister of Himachal
state?
Pradesh, has launched the ‘Shakti’ app to ensure
[A] Madhya Pradesh [B] Karnataka
safety and protection of women in the state. The app
[C] Kerala [D] Gujarat
was developed by the National Informatics Centre
(NIC) of the Himachal Pradesh government. It would
Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
be available in both Hindi and English languages and
Explanation:
would not require internet connectivity. The app,
The first-ever India-Vietnam Bilateral Army
once triggered, would automatically send a message
Exercise, christened as ‘VINBAX-2018″, has started
to the nearest police control room and start
in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh on January 29, as part
recording audio and video after 20 seconds. The
of joint training undertaken with friendly foreign
state government has also launched the ‘GUDDIYA’
countries by Indian Army. It is the first-ever military
helpline number 1515 and the ‘Hoshiyar Singh’
exercise between the two countries. The 6-day-long
helpline number 1090. The app and the helpline
Table Top military exercise has been especially
were part of an initiative to fight crimes against
designed to enable and train officers from Vietnam
women in the state. The ‘Hoshiyar Singh’ helpline
in United Nations Peace Keeping Operations.
would be monitored by the CM’s office in a 24×7
325. The 2018 International Bird Festival will be held basis, and the government would use information
in which National park of India? gathered on this helpline to come down heavily on
[A] Dudhwa National Park the drug, forest and mining mafias.
[B] Kaziranga National Park
[C] Dudhwa National Park 328. Which state is hosting the 2018 National
[D] Bandhavgarh National Park Handloom Expo (NHE)?
[A] Manipur
Correct Answer: C [Dudhwa National Park]
[B] Assam
Explanation:
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
The 2018 International Bird Festival will be held at
[D] Jharkhand
the Dudhwa National Park in Lakhimpur Kheri,
Uttar Pradesh from February 9 to 11 with nearly
Correct Answer: B [Assam ]
200 leading ornithologists expected to attend. The
Explanation:
purpose of the bird fest is to promote eco-tourism in
The National Handloom Expo (NHE) has been
Dudhwa and to give it a distinct international
inaugurated by Assam Handloom and Textile
identity besides highlighting its traditional Tharu
Minister Ranjit Dutta at Guwahati, Assam on January
arts, culture, and heritage. Eminent documentary
29, 2018. The event is sponsored by Development
maker Mike Pandey will be the brand ambassador of
Commissioner of Handloom, Govt of India and
the festival. During the three-day event, the bird
organized by ARTFED. Total 130 stalls have been set
experts would visit various parts of Dudhwa to
up. 12 states are participating in the event, which
gather information about the 450 bird species
will continue till 11 February.
existing there.
326. Sandeep Lamichhane has become the first Nepal 329. Which union minitry has launched “Stree
cricketer to get IPL contract. He will play under Swabhiman” initiative?
which IPL team? [A] Ministry of Electronics and Information
[A] Kolkata Knight Riders Technology
[B] Kings XI Punjab [B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Delhi Daredevils [C] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Chennai Super Kings [D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Electronics and
Correct Answer: C [Delhi Daredevils ] Information Technology]
327. Which state government has launched ‘Shakti’ Explanation:
app for women’s safety in the state? The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeITY) has launched “Stree

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Swabhiman” initiative. The aim of the initiative is to Explanation:


create a sustainable model for providing adolescent The Anti-Leprosy Day is observed every year in
girls and women an access to affordable sanitary India on the Martyrdom Day of Mahatma Gandhi on
products by leveraging Common Services Centres January 30, remembers his selfless efforts and care
(CSCs). Under the ‘Stree Swabhiman’ project, for the people affected by leprosy. The day aims to
sanitary napkin micro manufacturing units are make people aware of the real need to fight the
being set up at CSCs across India, particularly those infectious disease. On this day, a campaign named
operated by women entrepreneurs. The initiative is ‘Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign (SLAC)” has
driven by awareness and personalised outreach by been organised in all the Gram Sabhas throughout
women entrepreneurs who produce and market the country by the Central Leprosy Division of the
sanitary napkins themselves. Health Ministry. The campaign carries important
information about the disease to help affected
330. Who has won the men’s singles title at the 2018 people. It includes free of cost multidrug therapy
11Even Sports National Senior Table Tennis that is available at all government dispensaries,
Championship? health centres and hospitals to provide complete
[A] Sharath Kamal [B] G. Sathiyan treatment. The facility is given to all the affected
[C] Manav Thakkar [D] Anthony Amalraj people as only timely treatment prevents disability
caused due to the disease. Some important
Correct Answer: A [Sharath Kamal]
symptoms of leprosy are light colour patches,
331. The Anti-Leprosy Day is observed on which date redness, swelling and nodule formation over the
in India? skin.
[A] January 28 [B] January 30
[C] January 29 [D] January 31

Correct Answer: B [January 30]

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NATIONAL: Union Cabinet. Nirmala Sitharaman assumes


M. Venkaiah Naidu is elected the 15th Vice- charge as the nation’s •rst full-time woman Defence
President of India. Minister.

Economist Dr. Rajiv Kumar is ap- pointed NITI Sept. 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his
Aayog Vice-Chairman. Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe lay the foundation
Aug. 9: The Lok Sabha holds a special setting to stone in Ahmedabad for the country’s •1st
mark the 75th anniversary of the Quit India •1,10,000 crore, 508 km high-speed rail project
movement. between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Sept. 17: Prime Minister Naren-
Aug. 12: The U.P. government in- dra Modi dedicates to the nation the
itiates probe into the death of 60 Sardar Sarovar Dam at Kevadiya in
children since August 7 in the neo- Narmada district, Gujarat, at a func-
natal ICU and the encephalitis ward tion at Dabhoi, 55 km from the dam
at the BRD Medical College Hospital site, in Vadodara.
in Gorakhpur. Oct. 11: The Supreme Court holds that sexual
Aug. 22: Instant triple talaq is intercourse by a man with his wife, who is below
“manifestly arbitrary”, declares a 18 years of age, with or without her consent is
historic 3:2 majority judgment by a rape.
multi-faith Constitution Bench of
the Supreme Court. Oct. 22: Prime Minister Naren-
Aug. 24: Privacy is an inherent dra Modi, inaugurates the •1st
part of fundamental rights en- phase of the ‘roll-on-roll-o•’ (Ro-Ro)
shrined in the statute, declares a ferry service between Ghogha in
nine-judge Constitution Bench of Bhavnagar district, Saurashtra, and
the Supreme Court in a unanimous Dahej, near Bharuch in south Guja-
verdict. However, it is not an abso- rat, at a rally in Ghogha.
lute right. Overrules Emergency-era
habeas corpus verdict. Oct. 23: The Centre appoints former IB chief
Aug. 27: India and China agree to Dineshwar Sharma as a “special representative” to
disengage from the 73-day stando• hold talks on J&K.
on the Doklam plateau, disputed
between China and Bhutan. Nov. 3:Hindi litterateur Krishna Sobti is
Justice Dipak Misra takes oath as chosen for the 2017 Jnanpith Award.
the 45th Chief Justice of India at the Nov. 9:The Kolkata-Khulna Bandhan Ex-
Rashtrapati Bhavan. press is •agged o• at the Kolkata sta-
Aug. 31: ISRO’s PSLV-C39 mis- tion by Prime Minister Narendra
sion carrying the replacement navi- Modi, his Bangladeshi counterpart
gation satellite IRNSS-1H fails, after Sheikh Hasina and West Bengal
launch from the Satish Dhawan Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Space Centre at Sriharikota. through video-conferencing.
Nov. 18: Former Prime Minister
Rajiv Mehrishi is appointed the Manmohan Singh is chosen for the
CAG. 2017 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace,
. Disarmament and Development.
Sept. 3: Nirmala Sitharaman be-
comes the •1st woman in India to Nov. 22: In a •1st, India success-
hold charge of the Defence portfolio fully test-•res the air-launched version of the
full time in a massive reshu•e of the Brahmos supersonic air-to-surface cruise missile
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Sept. 3: North Korea tests a hydrogen bomb at its
The Union Cabinet gives nod for Punggye-ri Nuclear Weapons Institute generating a
the setting up of the 15th Finance 6.8 magnitude tremor felt in South Korea and China.
Commission. NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson returns to Earth
Nov. 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls upon aboard a Soyuz capsule and lands in Kazakhstan
entrepreneurs from across the globe to “come, after spending 665 days in space, setting a record
make in India, invest in India, for India and for the for the longest time in orbit by any woman.
world”, inaugurating the Global Entrepreneurship
Summit in Hyderabad. Sept. 4: The ninth BRICS sumit
in Xiamen, China, declares Pakis-
Morocco-born French director tan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad and
Robin Campillo’s drama 120 BPM LeT as terror organisations.
wins the Golden Peacock Award at
the 48th IFFI in Panaji, Goa. Sept. 7: At least 21 persons are
Nov. 30: Cyclone Ockhi wreaks killed as Hurricane Irma, the lon-
havoc in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. gest-lasting superstorm on record,
Infosys names Capgemini veteran roars through the Caribbean.
Salil Parekh as CEO and MD.
Dec. 4: The Madhya Pradesh As- After 20 years in space, NASA’s
sembly passes a Bill awarding death Cassini spacecraft makes its death plunge into
to those found guilty of raping girls Saturn.
aged 12 and below.
Dec. 6: India’s global initiative, Sept. 24: German Chancellor Angela Merkel wins
the International Solar Alliance, a fourth term in OFFICE. Her conservative bloc’s
comes into existence. support slumps to its lowest since 1949.
Dec. 14: Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi commissions INS Kalvari, Catalans cast votes in indepen-
the •rst of six Scorpene submarines dence referendum.
into the Navy in Mumbai.
Tamil poet and dramatist Inqui- Oct. 2: Americans Je•rey C. Hall,
lab is selected posthumously for the Michael Rosbash and Michael W.
Sahitya Akademi Award for 2017. Young are awarded the Nobel Prize
But his family declines it. in Physiology or Medicine.
Dec. 26: Vijay Rupani is sworn in
as Gujarat’s 16th Chief Minister. Oct. 3: U.S. astrophysicists Rain-
er Weiss, Barry Barish and Kip
Dec. 27: Jairam Thakur is sworn Thorne are awarded the Nobel Phys-
in Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister. ics Prize.
Dec. 28: The Lok Sabha passes Oct. 4: A trio of Swiss, American
The Muslim Women (Protection of and British scientists — Jacques Du-
Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 that bochet, Joachim Frank and Richard
makes instant talaq a criminal of- Henderson — is awarded the Nobel
fence, with a jail term up to three Chemistry Prize.
years.
INTERNATIONAL Oct. 5: British author Kazuo Ishi-
Aug 1: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is guro is named winner of the Nobel
sworn in as Pakistan’s Prime Minis- Literature Prize.
ter.
Aug. 3: Iranian President Hus- Oct. 6: Nuclear disarmament
sain Rouhani is sworn into o•ce for campaign group, the International
the second term Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Wea-
Aug. 8: ASEAN turns 50. pons (ICAN), wins the Nobel Peace
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Oct. 9: U.S. economist Richard Nov. 20: U.S. President Donald
H. Thaler wins the Nobel Prize for Trump declares North Korea a state
Economics. sponsor of terrorism at the start of a
White House Cabinet meeting.
Oct. 12: The U.S. and Israel an-
nounce withdrawal from the India’s Dalveer Bhandari is re-
UNESCO. elected a judge of the ICJ at The
Hague.
Oct. 13: U.S. President Donald
Trump announces his decision to Nov. 22: ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Rat-
disavow the Iran nuclear deal. ko Mladic is found guilty of genocide
and war crimes in the 1992-1995 Bal-
Oct. 17: U.S. author George Saun- kan con•icts and sentenced to life
ders wins Britain’s Man Booker imprisonment by U.N. judges at the
Prize for 2017 for his •1st full-length International Criminal Tribunal for
novel Lincoln in the Bardo. the former Yugoslavia at The Hague.

Oct. 18: The FDA gives nod for a Emmerson Mnangagwa is sworn
second gene therapy for blood can- in Zimbabwe President at a ceremo-
cer using the CAR-T technology, in ny in the capital Harare.
which T cells from patient’s blood
are reprogrammed to ghtlymphoma. Nov. 26: Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters
is crowned Miss Universe 2017 at the
Oct. 22: Japanese Prime Minister 66th Miss Universe competition in
Shinzo Abe sweeps to a resounding Las Vegas, U.S.
victory in snap elections.
Dec. 6: U.S. President Donald
Nov. 15: Zimbabwe’s military Trump recognises Jerusalem as the
seizes power and con•nes President capital of Israel.
Robert Mugabe to his home in the
capital Harare. Dec. 8: Britain and the EU reach
a historic deal on Brexit divorce
Nov. 16: Puerto Rican singer Luis terms after talks in Brussels.
Fonsi’s viral dance hit Despacito The plenary meeting of the Was-
bags four major awards at the Latin senaar Arrangement in Vienna, Aus-
Grammys at the MGM Grand Garden tria decides to admit India as the
Arena in Las Vegas, U.S. 42nd member of the elite club.
\
Nov. 18: India’s Manushi Chhillar Dec. 9: Sri Lanka formally hands
is crowned Miss World 2017 in Sanya over Hambantota port to China on a
on the Chinese island of Hainan. 99-year lease.

Sri Lankan writer Anuk Arudpra- Dec. 10: Beatrice Fihn, leader of
gasam wins the 2017 DSC Prize for the ICAN is presented the Nobel
South Asian Literature for his debut Peace Prize won by the coalition at a
novel, The Story of a Brief Marriage function in Oslo.
at the Dhaka Lit Fest.
Dec. 11: Saudi Arabia lifts a de-
Nov. 19: The Central Committee cades-long ban on cinemas.
of ZANU-PF sacks President Robert
Mugabe as the party leader and re- The 11th ministerial meeting of
places him with former Vice-Presi- the WTO in Argentina ends in
dent Emmerson Mnangagwa. discord.

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Dec. 17: Sebastian Pinera wins The U.S. vetoes the UN Security
Chile’s presidency in the runo• Council call for the Trump declaraion on
vote. Jerusalem to be withdrawn,
even as 14 members vote in favour of
French sailor Francois Gabart the Egypt-drafted resolution.
completes the fastest non-stop solo
navigation of the world in 42 days Austria’s far-Right is sworn in part
and 16 hours. of the new government under Chan-
cellor Sebastian Kurz.

Dec. 21: The U.N. General Assembly adopts a OBTIUARY:


motion rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s AUGUST
declaration of Jerusalem as Israel capital. Aug. 1: P.M. Bhargava, 89, vete-
ran molecular biologist , in
Hyderabad.
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singer, in Kolkata. 3: Virat Kohli hits his sixth double
Dec. 4: Shashi Kapoor, 79, vete- hundred, surpasses Brian Lara for
ran actor, at the Kokilaben Dhirub- most double tons by a Test captain.
hai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai.
7: Cristiano Ronaldo wins •fIFth
Dec. 10: Lalji Singh, 70, ‘father of Ballon d’Or, pulling level with Lionel
Indian DNA •FIngerprinting,’ in Messi.
Varanasi.
8: The visually-impaired swim-
SPORTS: mer, Kanchanmala Pande, wins
gold in the 200m medley event in
AUGUST the S-11 category at the World para
6: Justin Gatlin pips Usain Bolt in championship, the •rst Indian to
the World athletics championship in achieve the feat.
London.
13: Rohit Sharma scores his third
26: Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa bag the ODI double century in the second
men’s and women’s National squash titles. match against Sri Lanka in Mohali,
becomes the •1st batsman to do so.
September
9: American Sloane Stephens beats Venus 17: P.V. Sindhu wins silver in the
Williams in the U.S. Open IN FInal to win her BWF World Super Series •nal, los-
1st Grand Slam. ing to Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in
10: Rafael Nadal beats Kevin An- the title clash in Dubai.
derson in straight sets to win his
third U.S. Open title, and 16th Grand 28: Viswanathan Anand wins the
Slam. World rapid chess championship tit-
16: P.V. Sindhu defeats Nozomi le in Riyadh.
Okuhara of Japan to win the Korea
Open Super Series. SUMMITS:
BRICS SUMMIT 2018
OCTOBER Core Brics Members (5) - Brazil, Russia, India,
22: India beats Malaysia 2-1 in the China and South Africa
•nal in Dhaka to clinch its third Asia Recently Held/Future BRICS Summits and
Cup hockey title. Venues
o 9th BRICS Summit 2017 -- xiamen, china
22: K. Srikanth beats Korean Lee o 10th BRICS Summit 2018 --- johnnesberg, south
Hyun II to win the Denmark Open africa
Super Series title.
G-20 Summit 2018
28: England beats Spain 5-2 in the Headquarters - Cancún, Mexico
•nal to win the FIFA u-17 World Cup Establishment - 20 August 2003
in Kolkata. Chairperson - Mauricio Macri
Total Members – 20 (Argentina, Australia, Brazil,
29: K. Srikanth bags the French Open Super Series. Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia,
Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South
NOVEMBER Africa, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom United
5: The Indian women’s hockey team regains States, European Union)
the Asia Cup after 13 years. Recently held G-20 Summits and Venues
o 12th G 20 Meeting 2017 – Germany
8: Mary Kom clinches gold in the o 13th G 20 Meeting 2018 – Argentina, Buenos
Asian women’s boxing championship. Aires

DECEMBER

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G-7 Summit 2018
approximately every eighteen months.
Temporarily so called as G7. Headquarters – Kathmandu, Nepal
Establishment - 1975 Formation - 16 January, 1987
Group of Seven Countries – France, Germany, Countries (8) - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan,
Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
America, Canada. Recently Held SAARC Summits
Recently Held G7 Summits o 19th SAARC Summit 2016 – Islamabad, Pakistan
o 43rd G7 Summit 2017 – Italy (cancelled)
o 44th G7 Summit 2018 – Canada
ASEAN Summits (Important as it completed 50
NATO Summit yrs)
NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization ASEAN - Association of South East Asian Nation
Head Office : Brussels, Belgium Headquarters - Jakarta, Indonesia
Members : 28 Establishment - 8 August 1967
Recent NATO Summits : Total Countries – 10 (Brunei, Cambodia,
o NATO Summit 2017 : Belgium (25th May) Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma (Myanmar),
o NATO Summit 2018 : Belgium (11th-12th july) Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Recently held ASEAN Summits
BIMSTEC Summit o 30th ASEAN Summit 2017 (April) -
BIMSTEC – Bay of Bengal Initiative for Philippines,Metro Manila
Multisectoral Technical and Economic cooperation o 31st ASEAN Summit 2017 (November) –
– India – Myanmar – Philippine, Clark, Freeport Zone
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AFCAT (I) 2018
MATHEMATICS (BY: MOKSH GOYAL)

1. The average weight of 3 men A, B and C is 84 kg. known that the distance from Ranchi to Patna is
Another man D joins the group and the average 420 kilometers.
now becomes 80 kg. If another man E, whose (a) 64.615 kmph (b) 64.5 kmph
weight is 3 kg more than that of D, replaces A (c) 63.823 kmph (d) 64.82 kmph
then the average weight of B, C, D and E becomes (e) None of these
78 kg. The weight of A is
(a) 70 kg (b) 72 kg (c) 79 kg 7. In a management entrance test, a student scores
(d) 78 kg (e) 80 kg 2 marks for every correct answer and loses 0.5
marks for every wrong answer. A student
2. Three years ago, the average age of A, B and C attempts all the 100 questions and scores 120
was 27 years and that of B and C 5 years ago was marks. The number of questions he answered
20 years. A’s present age is correctly was
(a) 30 years (b) 35 years (c) 40 years (a) 50 (b) 45 (c) 60
(d) 48 years (e) None of these (d) 68 (e) None of these

3. The average monthly expenditure of a family 8. If 5 kg of salt costing Rs. 5/kg and 3 kg of salt
was Rs.2750 for the first 3 months, Rs. 3150 for costing Rs. 4/kg are mixed, find the average cost
the next three months and Rs. 6750 for the next of the mixture per kilogram.
three months. Find the average income of the (a) Rs. 4.5 (b) Rs. 4.625 (c) Rs. 4.75
family for the 9 months, if they save Rs. 650 per (d) Rs. 4.125 (e) Rs. 4.25
month.
(a) 4866.66 (b) 5123.33 (c) 4666.66 9. How many kilograms of sugar worth Rs. 3.60 per
(d) 4216.66 (e) None of these kg should be mixed with 8 kg of sugar worth Rs.
4.20 per kg, such that by selling the mixture at
4. The average temperature for Wednesday, Rs. 4.40 per kg, there may be a gain of 10%?
Thursday and Friday was 40 0C. The average for (a) 6 kg (b) 3 kg (c) 2 kg
Thursday, Friday and Saturday was 41 0C. if the (d) 5 kg (e) 4 kg
temperature on Saturday was 42 0C, what was
the temperature on Wednesday? 10. In what ratio should two qualities of coffee
(a) 39 0C (b) 44 0C (c) 38 0C powder having the rates of Rs. 47 per kg and Rs.
(d) 41 0C (e) None of these 32 per kg be mixed in order to get a mixture that
would have a rate of Rs. 37 per kg?
5. The average age of the Indian cricket team (a) 1 : 2 (b) 2 : 1 (c) 1 : 3
playing the Nagpur test is 30. The average age of (d) 3 : 1 (e) 4 : 1
5 of the players is 27 and that of another set of 5
players, totally different from the first five, is 29. 11. The average salary per head of all employees of
If it is the captain who was not included in either a company is Rs. 600. The average salary of 120
of these two groups, then find the age of the officers is Rs. 4000. If the average salary per
captain. head of the rest of the employees is Rs. 560, find
(a) 75 (b) 55 (c) 50 the total number of workers in the company?
(d) 58 (e) Cannot be determined (a) 1020 (b) 1032 (c) 1050
(d) 1068 (e) 1080
6. A bus goes to Ranchi from Patna at the rate of 60
km per hour Another bus leaves Ranchi for 12. Mr. Abhimanyu Banerjee is worried about the
Patna at the same time as the first bus at the rate balance of his monthly budget. The price of
of 70 km per hour. Find the average speed for petrol has in-creased by 40%. By what percent
the journeys of the two buses combined if it is

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should he reduce the consumption of petrol so now becomes 80 kg. If another man E, whose
that he is able to balance his budget? weight is 3 kg more than that of D, replaces A
(a) 33.33 (b) 28.56 (c) 25 then the average weight of B, C, D and E becomes
(d) 14.28 (e) None of these 78 kg. The weight of A is
(a) 70 kg (b) 72 kg (c) 79 kg
13. Ram sells his goods 25% cheaper than Shyam (d) 78 kg (e) 80 kg
and 25% dearer than Bram. How much
percentage is Bram’s goods cheaper than 20. The average monthly expenditure of a family
Shyam’s? was Rs.2750 for the first 3 months, Rs. 3150 for
(a) 33.33% (b) 50% (c) 66.66% the next three months and Rs. 6750 for the next
(d) 40% (e) None of these three months. Find the average income of the
family for the 9 months, if they save Rs. 650 per
month.
14. In a medical certificate, by mistake a candidate (a) 4866.66 (b) 5123.33
gave his height as 25% more than normal. In the (c) 4666.66 (d) 4216.66
interview panel, he clarified that his height was (e) None of these
5 feet 5 inches. Find the percentage correction
made by the candidate from his stated height to 21. The average age of the Indian cricket team
his actual height. playing the Nagpur test is 30. The average age of
(a) 20 (b) 28.56 (c) 25 5 of the players is 27 and that of another set of 5
(d) 16.66 (e) None of these players, totally different from the first five, is 29.
If it is the captain who was not included in either
15. A number is mistakenly divided by 5 instead of of these two groups, then find the age of the
being multiplied by 5. Find the percentage captain.
change in the result due to this mistake. (a) 75 (b) 55 (C) 50
(a) 96% (b) 95% (c) 2400% (d) 58 (e) Cannot be determined
(d) 200% (d) None of these
22. A group of 78 people watch Zee TV, Star Plus or
16. In a mixture of 80 litres of milk and water, 25% Sony. Of these, 36 watch Zee TV, 48 watch Star
of the mixture is milk. How much water should Plus and 32 watch Sony. If 14 people watch both
be added to the mixture so that milk becomes Zee TV and Star Plus, 20 people watch both Star
20% of the mixture? Plus and Sony, and 12 people watch both Sony
(a) 20 litres (b) 15 litres (c) 25 litres and Zee TV. Find the ratio of the number of
(d) 24 litres (e) None of these people who watch only Zee TV to the number of
people who watch only Sony.
17. On a shelf, the first row contains 25% more (a) 9 : 4 (b) 3 : 2
books than the second row and the third row (c) 5 : 3 (d) 7 : 4
contains 25% less books than the second row. If
the total number of books contained in all the 23. A ladder leans against a vertical wall. The top of
rows is 600, then find the number of books in the ladder is 8m above the ground. When the
the first row. bottom of the ladder is moved 2 m farther award
(a) 250 (b) 225 from the wall, the top of the ladder rests
(c) 300 (d) None of these against the foot of the wall. What is the length of
the ladder ?
18. A journey between Mumbai and Pune (192 km (a) 10 m (b) 15 m
apart) takes two hours less by a car than by a (c) 20 m (d) 17 m
truck. Determine the average speed of the car if
the average speed of the truck is 16 km/h less 24. In a management entrance test, a student scores
than the car. 2 marks for every correct answer and loses 0.5
(a) 48 km/h (b) 64 km/h (c) 16 km/h marks for every wrong answer. A student
(d) 24 km/h (e) None of these attempts all the 100 questions and scores 120
marks. The number of questions he answered
19. The average weight of 3 men A, B and C is 84 kg. correctly was
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(d) 68 (e) None of these such that each line consists of 70 characters. The
percentage reduction in number of sheets is
25. How many kilograms of sugar worth Rs. 3.60 per closest to :
kg should be mixed with 8 kg of sugar worth Rs. (a) 20 (b) 5
4.20 per kg, such that by selling the mixture at (c) 30 (d) 35
Rs. 4.40 per kg, there may be a gain of 10%?
(a) 6 kg (c) 3 kg (d) 2 kg 31. The number of votes not cast for the Praja Party
(d) 5 kg (e) 4 kg increased by 25% in the National General
Election over those not cast for it in the previous
26. Mr. Abhimanyu Banerjee is worried about the Assembly Polls, and the Praja Party lost by a
balance of his monthly budget. The price of majority twice as large as that by which it had
petrol has in-creased by 40%. By what percent won the Assembly Polls. If a total 2,60,000
should he reduce the consumption of petrol so people voted each time, how many voted for the
that he is able to balance his budget? Praja Party in the previous Assembly Polls?
(a) 33.33 (b) 28.56 (c) 25 (a) 1,10,000 (b) 1,50,000
(d) 14.28 (e) None of these (c) 1,40,000 (d) 1,20,000

27. In a medical certificate, by mistake a candidate 32. A person who has a certain amount with him
gave his height as 25% more than normal. In the goes to market. He can buy 50 oranges or 40
interview panel, he clarified that his height was mangoes. He retains 10% of the amount for taxi
5 feet 5 inches. Find the percentage correction fares and buys 20 mangoes and of the balance,
made by the candidate from his stated height to he purchases oranges. Number of oranges he can
his actual height. purchase is:
(a) 20 (b) 28.56 (c) 25 (a) 36 (b) 40
(d) 16.66 (e) None of these (c) 15 (d) 20

28. Recently, while shopping in Patna market in 33. The price of a Maruti car rises by 30% while the
Bihar, I came across two new shirts selling at a sales of the car comes down by 20%. What is the
discount. I decided to buy one of them for my percentage change in the total revenue?
little boy Sherry. The shopkeeper offered me the (a) –4% (b) –2%
first shirt for Rs. 42 and said that it usually sold (c) +4% (d) +2%
for 8/7 of that price. He then offered me the
other shirt for Rs. 36 and said that it usually sold 34. A man earns x% on the first Rs. 2,000 and y% on
for 7/6th of that price. Of the two shirts which the rest of his income. If he earns Rs. 700 from
one do you think is a better bargain and what is Rs. 4,000 and Rs. 900 from Rs. 5,000 of income,
the percentage discount on it? find x%.
(a) first shirt, 12.5% (a) 20% (b) 15%
(b) second shirt, 14.28% (c) 25% (d) None of these
(c) Both are same
(d) None of these 35. One bacteria splits into eight bacteria of the next
generation. But due to environment, only 50% of
29. A music system when sold for Rs. 4500 gives a one generation can produce the next generation.
loss of 16.66% to the merchant who sells it. If the seventh generation number is 4096
Calculate his loss or gain per cent, if he sells it million, what is the number in first generation?
for Rs. 5703.75. (a) 1 million (b) 2 million
(a) Loss of 5.625% (c) 4 million (d) 8 million
(b) Profit of 8.33%
(c) Loss of 7% Directions (Qs. 106-108) Answer the questions based
(c) Profit of 5.625% on the following information.
(e) Profit of 7% Alphonso, on his death bed, keeps half his property
for this wife and divides the rest equally among his
30. A report consists of 20 sheets each of 55 lines three sons : Ben, Carl and Dave. Some years later, Ben
and each such line consists of 65 characters. This dies leaving half his property to his brothers Carl and
report is reduced onto sheets each of 65 lines Dave together, sharing equally. When Carl makes his

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will, he keeps half his property for his widow and the 42. I sold two watches for Rs. 300 each, one at the
rest he bequeaths to his younger brother Dave. When loss of 10% and the other at the profit of 10%.
Dave dies some years later, he keeps half his property What is the percentage of loss (–) or profit (+)
for his widow and the remaining for his mother. The that resulted from the transaction?
mother now has Rs. 1, 575,000. (a) (+) 10 (b) (–) l
(c) (+) 1 (d) (–) 10
36. What was the worth of the total property?
(a) Rs. 30 lakh (b) Rs. 8 lakh 43. You can collect rubies and emeralds as many as
(c) Rs. 18 lakh (d) Rs. 24 lakh you can. Each ruby is of Rs. 4 crore and each
emerald is of Rs. 5 crore. Each ruby weighs 0.3
37. What was Carl's original share? kg. And each emerald weighs 0.4 kg. Your bag
(a) Rs. 4 lakh (b) Rs. 12 lakh can carry at the most 12 kg. What you should
(c) Rs. 6 lakh (d) Rs. 5 lakh collect to get the maximum wealth?
(a) 20 rubies and 15 emeralds
38. What was the ratio of the property owned by the (b) 40 rubies
widows of the three sons, in the end? (c) 28 rubies and 9 emeralds
(a) 7 : 9 :13 (b) 8 : 10 : 15 (d) None of these
(c) 5 : 7 : 9 (d) 9 : 12 : 13
44. Mayank, Mirza, Little and Jaspal bought a
39. A stockist wants to make some profit by selling motorbike for $60,000. Mayank paid one half of
sugar. He contemplates about various methods. the sum of the amounts paid by the other boys,
Which of the following would maximise his Mirza paid one third of the sum of the amounts
profit? paid by the other boys; and Little paid one
I. Sell sugar at 10% profit. fourth of the sum of the amounts paid by the
II. Use 900 g of weight instead of 1 kg. other boys. How much did Jaspal has to pay?
III. Mix 10% impurities in sugar and selling (a) 15 (b) 13
sugar at cost price. (c) 17 (d) None of these
IV. Increase the price by 5% and reduce weights
by 5%.
(a) I or III (b) II 45. Three friends, returning from a movie, stopped
(c) II, III and IV (d) Profits are same to eat at a restaurant. After dinner, they paid
their bill and noticed a bowl of mints at the front
Directions (Qs. 110-111) Answer the questions based counter. Sita took 1/3 of the mints, but returned
on the following information. four because she had a monetary pang of guilt.
A company purchases components A and B from Fatima then took 1/4 of what was left but
Germany and USA, respectively. A and B form 30% returned three for similar reasons. Eswari then
and 50% of the total production cost. Current gain is took half of the remainder but threw two back
20%. Due to change in the international scenario, into the bowl. The bowl had only 17 mints left
cost of the German mark increased by 30% and that when the raid was over. How many mints were
of USA dollar increased by 22%. Due to market originally in the bowl?
conditions,, the selling price cannot be increased (a) 38 (b) 31
beyond 10%. (c) 41 (d) None of these

40. What is the maximum current gain possible? 46. Anita had to do a multiplication. Instead of
(a) 10% (b) 12.5% taking 35 as one of the multipliers, she took 53.
(c) 0% (d) 7.5% As a result, the product went up by 540. What is
the new product?
41. If the USA dollar becomes cheap by 12% over its (a) 1050 (b) 540
original cost and the cost of German mark (c) 1040 (d) 1590
increased by 20%, what will be the gain? (The
selling price is not altered) 47. A rich merchant had collected many gold coins.
(a) 10% (b) 20% He did not want any body to know about him.
(c) 15% (d) 7.5% One day, his wife asked, "How many gold coins
do we have?" After pausing a moment, he

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replied, "Well ! if I divide the coins into two If the seventh generation number is 4096
unequal numbers, then 48 times the difference million, what is the number in first generation?
between the two numbers equals the difference (a) 1 million (b) 2 million
between the squares of the two numbers. "The (c) 4 million (d) 8 million
wife looked puzzled. Can you help the
merchant's wife by finding out how many gold 54. A student bought 4 books for Rs. 120 from one book
coins the merchant has? shop and 6 books for Rs. 150 from another. The
(a) 96 (b) 53 average price (in rupees), he paid per book was :
(c) 43 (d) None of these (a) 27 (b) 27.50
(c) 135 (d) 138
48. The owner of a local jewellery store hired 3
watchmen to guard his diamonds but a thief still
got in and stole some diamonds. On the way out, 55. The average weight of a group of 20 boys was
the thief met each watchman, one at a time. To calculated to be 89.4 kg and it was later discovered
1 that one weight was misread as 78 kg instead of the
each he gave of the diamonds he had then, correct one of 87 kg. The correct average weight is
2
:
and 2 more besides. He escaped with one
(a) 88.95 kg (b) 89.25 kg
diamond. How many did he steel originally?
(a) 40 (b) 36 (c) 89.55 kg (d) 89.85 kg
(c) 25 (d) None of these
49. Each family in a locality has at most two adults, 56. Average daily wages for 250 workers in a factory is
and no family has fewer than 3 children. Rs. 30 and that of 200 workers in another factory is
Considering all the families together, there are Rs. 35. The average daily wages (in rupees) of the
more adults than boys, more boys than girls, and workers of the two factories combined is :
more girls than families. Then the minimum (a) Rs. 36.05 (b) Rs. 32.22
possible number of families in the locality is:
(a) 4 (b) 5 (c) Rs. 29.85 (d) Rs. 31.72
(c) 2 (d) 3
57. The average age of a committee of 8 members is 40
50. The sum of four consecutive two-digit odd years. A member aged 55 years retired and his
numbers, when divided by 10, becomes a perfect place was taken by another member aged 39 years.
square. Which of the following can possibly by The average age of the present committee is :
one of these four numbers? (a) 35 years (b) 36 years
(a) 21 (b) 25 (c) 41 (c) 38 years (d) 39 years
(d) 67 (e) 73

51. The number of employees in Obelix Menhir Co. 58. The average of 6 numbers is 30. If the average of
is a prime number and is less than 300. The ratio first four is 25 and that of the last three is 35, the
of the number of employees who are graduates fourth number is :
and above, to that of employees who are not, can (a) 35 (b) 30
possibly be (c) 25 (d) 40
(a) 101 : 88 (b) 87 : 100 59. What must be added to each term of the ratio 49 :
(c) 110 : 111 (d) 85 : 98 68 so that it becomes 3 : 4 ?
(e) 97 : 84 (a) 3 (b) 5
52. The price of a Maruti car rises by 30% while the (c) 8 (d) 9
sales of the car comes down by 20%. What is the
percentage change in the total revenue? 60. Rs. 1980 are divided among A, B, C so that half of
(a) –4% (b) –2% A’s part, one-third of B’s part and one-sixth of C’s
(c) +4% (d) +2% part are equal. Then, B’s part is :
(a) Rs. 660 (b) Rs. 360
53. One bacteria splits into eight bacteria of the next (c) Rs. 1080 (d) Rs. 540
generation. But due to environment, only 50% of
one generation can produce the next generation.
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61. A bag contains Rs. 600 in the form of one-rupee, 63. 20 litres of a mixture contain milk and water in-the
50-paise and 25-paise coins in the ratio 3 : 4 : 12. ratio 5 : 3. If 4 litres of this mixture are replaced by
The number of 25-paise coins is : 4 litres of milk, the ratio of milk to water in the new
(a) 600 (b) 900 mixture will become :
(c) 1200 (d) 1376 (a) 2 : 1 (b) 6 : 3
(c) 7 : 3 (d) 8 : 3
62. A boy 1.4 m tall casts a shadow 1.2 m long at the
time when a building casts a shadow 5.4 m long. 64. If (a + b) : (a – b) = 1 : 5, then (a2 – b2) : (a2 + b2)
The height of the building is : equals :
(a) 4.63 m (b) 3.21 m (a) 2 : 3 (b) 3 : 2
(c) 6.3 m (d) 5.6 m (c) 5 : 13 (d) 13 : 5

65. A man loses Rs. 20 by selling some toys at the rate (a) Rs. 50 (b) Rs. 94
of Rs. 3 per piece and gain Rs. 30, if he sells them (c) Rs. 100 (d) Rs. 106
at Rs. 3.25 per piece. The number of pieces sold by
him are :
(a) 100 (b) 120 67. A man sells an article at a gain of 10%. If he had
(c) 200 (d) 300 bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 132 less, he
would have still gained 10%. The cost price of the
article is :
66. If an article is sold at a gain of 6% instead of at a (a) Rs. 1200 (b) Rs. 1188
loss of 6%, then the seller gets Rs. 6 more. The cost (c) Rs. 1320 (d) Rs. 1336.40
price of the article is :

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68. 6% more is gained by selling a radio for Rs. 1425 the larger, the quotient is 2 and the remainder is 3.
than by selling it for Rs. 1353. The cost price of the The smaller number is
radio is : (a) 6 (b) 7
(a) Rs. 1200 (b) Rs. 1302 (c) 8 (d) 9
(c) Rs. 1339.50 (d) Rs. 1444.28
76. A man purchases 47 stamps of 20 paise and 15
paise. The total amount he spent was Rs. 8.80. The
69. A merchant marks his goods at Rs. 300 and allows number of 20 paise and 15 paise stamps which he
a discount of 25%. If he still gains 12.5%, then the purchased
cost of article is : (a) is 12 and 35 respectively
(a) Rs. 220 (b) Rs. 240
(b) is 10 and 37 respectively
(c) Rs. 200 (d) Rs. 260
(c) is 35 and 12 respectively
(d) can’t be determined from the given data
70. On an article with marked price Rs. 20000, a
customer has a choice between three successive 77. A gardener plants 17956 trees in such a way that
discounts of 20%, 20% and 10% and three there are as many rows as there are trees in a row.
successive discounts of 40%, 5% and 5%. By The number of trees in a row are :
choosing the better offer, he can save : (a) 136 (b) 134
(a) nothing (b) Rs. 690 (c) 144 (d) 154
(c) Rs. 715 (d) Rs. 785 78. If 90% of A = 30% of B and B = x % of A, then the
value of x is :
71. While selling a watch, a shopkeeper gives a (a) 300 (b) 600
discount of 5%. If he gives a discount of 7%, he (c) 800 (d) 900
earns Rs. 15 less as profit. The marked price of the 79. The value of a machine depreciates at the rate of
watch is : 10% per annum. It was purchase 3 years ago. If its
(a) Rs. 697.50 (b) Rs. 712.50 present value is Rs. 26389.80, the purchase price of
(c) Rs. 787.50 (d) Rs. 750 the machine (in rupees), was :
(a) 32000 (b) 36200
(c) 37500 (d) 35600
72. Ten pipes of the same type fill a tank in 24 minutes.
If two pipes go out of order, how long will the 80. A student bought 4 books for Rs. 120 from one
remaining pipes take to fill the tank ? book shop and 6 books for Rs. 150 from another.
(a) 40 min. (b) 45 min. The average price (in rupees), he paid per book
1
was:
(c) 19 min. (d) 30 min. (a) 27 (b) 27.50
5
(c) 135 (d) 138
81. The average of 8 readings is 24.3, out of which the
73. A garrison of 750 men ahs provision for 20 weeks. average of first two is 18.5 and that of next three is
If at the end of 4 weeks they are reinforced by 450 21.2 If the sixth reading is 3 less than seventh and 8
men, how long will the remaining provision last ? less than eight, what is the sixth reading ?
(a) 10 weeks (b) 15 weeks (a) 24.8 (b) 26.5
(c) 11 weeks (d) 16 weeks (c) 27.6 (d) 29.4
82. The ratio of zinc and copper in a brass piece is 13 :
74. If 3 chairs and 2 tubes cost Rs. 1200 and 5 chairs 7. How much zinc will be there in 100 kg of such a
and 3 tubes cost Rs. 1900, then the cost of 2 chairs piece?
and 2 tubes (in Rs.) is : (a) 20 kg (b) 35 kg
(c) 55 kg (d) 65 kg
(a) 700 (b) 900
(c) 1000 (d) 1100 83. An alloy contains zinc and copper in the ratio 5 ; 8
and another alloy contains zinc and copper in the
75. If three times the larger of two numbers is divided ratio 5 : 3. If equal amounts of both the alloys are
by the smaller, the quotient and the remainder, each melted together, then the ratio of zinc and copper in
is equal to 6. If five times the smaller is divided by the resulting alloy is :

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(a) 25 : 24 (b) 3 : 8 (a) 81 (b) 9
(c) 103 : 105 (d) 105 : 103 1
(c) 40 (d) 20
84. A, B, C start a business. If A invests 3 times as 2
much as B invests and B invests two-third of what 91. Two cyclists start from the same place in opposite
C invests, then the ratio of capitals of A, B, C is : direction. One goes towards north at 18 kmph and
(a) 3 : 9 : 2 (b) 6 : 10 : 15 the other goes towards south at 20 kmph. What
(c) 5 : 3 : 2 (d) 6 : 2 : 3 time will they take to be 47.5 km apart?
85. Mona, Sona and Rupa rented a video cassette for (a) 2
1
hrs (b) 1
1
hrs
one week at a rent of Rs. 350. If they used it for 6 4 4
hours, 10 hours and 12 hours respectively, what is 1
the rent to be paid by Rupa ? (c) 2 hrs 23 min (d) 23 hrs
4
(a) Rs. 35 (b) Rs. 75
(c) Rs. 125 (d) Rs. 150 92. Two buses travel to a place at 45 kmph and 60
1
86. A radio is sold at a gain of 16%. If it had been sold kmph respectively. If the second bus takes 5
for Rs. 20 more 20% would have been gained. The 2
cost price of the radio is : hours less than the first for the journey, the length
(a) Rs. 350 (b) Rs. 400 of the journey is :
(c) Rs. 500 (d) Rs. 600 (a) 900 km (b) 945 km
(c) 990 km (d) 1350 km
87. If 18 pumps can raise 2170 tonnes of water in 10
days, working 7 hours a day, in how many days 93. A man travels 35 km partly at 4 kmph and partly at
will 16 pumps raise 1736 tonnes, working 9 hours a 5 kmph. If he covers the former distance at 5 kmph
day ? and the later distance at 5 kmph, he could cover 2
(a) 6 (b) 7 km more in the same time. The time taken to cover
(c) 8 (d) 9 the whole distance at the original rate (in hours) is:
1
88. A and B working separately can do a piece of work (a) 4 (b) 7
in 9 and 12 days respectively. If they work for a 2
day alternately, A beginning, in how many days, (c) 8 (d) 9
the work will be completed ? 94. Three years ago, the average age of A and B was 18
1 1
(a) 10 (b) 10 years. With C joining them, the average becomes
2 4 22 years. How old is C now ?
2 1 (a) 24 years (b) 27 years
(c) 10 (d) 10
3 3 (c) 28 years (d) 30 years
89. A certain number of men complete a piece of work 95. Kanak lent Rs. 600 to Monika for 2 years and Rs.
in 60 days. If there were 8 men more, the work 150 to Anil for 4 years and received altogether
could be finished in 10 days less. How many men from both Rs. 90 as simple interest. The rate of
were originally there ? interest is
(a) 30 (b) 32 (a) 4% (b) 5%
(c) 36 (d) 40 (c) 10% (d) 12%
90. Pipe A can fill a tank in 45 hours and pipe B can
empty it in 36 hours. If both the pipes are opened in
the empty tank, in how many hours will it be full ?

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ANSWER KEY

1. c 11. a 21. c 31. c 41. b 51. e 61. b 71. d 81. c 91. b


2. c 12. b 22. c 32. d 42. b 52. c 62. c 72. d 82. d 92. c
3. a 13. d 23. d 33. c 43. b 53. a 63. c 73. a 83. d 93. c
4. a 14. a 24. c 34. b 44. b 54. a 64. c 74. c 84. d 94. a
5. c 15. a 25. c 35. a 45. d 55. d 65. c 75. b 85. d 95. b
6. a 16. a 26. a 36. d 46. d 56. b 66. a 76. c 86. c
7. d 17. a 27. a 37. a 47. d 57. c 67. a 77. b 87. b
8. b 18. a 28. b 38. b 48. b 58. c 68. a 78. a 88. b
9. e 19. b 29. d 39. b 49. d 59. c 69. c 79. b 89. d
10. a 20. c 30. a 40. a 50. c 60. d 70. b 80. a 90. d

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REASONING (PART – I)

REASOING

Directions : (1 to 2) Each questions below has three


items having certain relationship among them. The
same relationship is expressed by sets of circles, each
circle representing one item irrespective of its size.
Match the item with right set of circles.
5. Find out the number of families which have all the
four things mentioned in the diagram.
(A) 40 (B) 30 (C) 35 (D) 20

6. Find out the number of families which have


scoters
(A) 145 (B) 100 (C) 188 (D) 240
1. Women, Married persons, Wives who work.
(A) A (B) C (C) D (D) B 7. Find out the number of families which have V.C.R.
and T.V. both
2. Computer skilled, Graduates, Employed. (A) 84 (B) 24 (C) 104 (D) 100
(A) C (B) D (C) B (D) A
8. Find out the number of families which have only
Directions : (3 to 4) Out of the four alternatives in each one thing, that is, either V.C.R. or T.C. or Scooter or
of the following questions, three alternatives are such Maruti.
that the three words in each are related among (A) 160 (B) 184 (C) 225 (D) 254
themselves in one of the five ways represented by (A), 9. Find out the number of families which have T.V.
(B), (C), (D) and (E) below, And one of the alternative and scooter both but have neither V.C.R. nor
represented a relationship which is not represented Maruti.
by any of the figures given below. The relationship (A) 15 (B) 30 (C) 4 (D) 50
that complies this condition is your answer.
Directions : (10 to 12) Each questions below
contains three groups of things. You are to choose
from the following five numbered diagrams, the
diagram that depicts the correct relationship among
the three groups of thins in each question.

3. (A) Animal, Mammal, Cow


(B) Colour, Cloth, Merchant
(C) Colour, Red, Blue
(D) Male, Horse, Mare

4. (A) Periodicals, Weekly, Book


(D) Mineral, Copper, Wood
10. Vegetable, Apple, Spinach
(C) Doctors, Human beings, Married people
(D) Army, Doctors, Engineers
11. Clever, Punctual, Poor
Directions : (5 to 9) Study the figure below and
12. Copper, Cobalt, Silver
answer the following questions.
Directions : (13 to 15) in each of the following
questions, select the diagram out of the five that best
represents the relationship among the items given in
the questions.

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represents those who help in the family business. Each
13. Doctor, Lawyer, Male section of the diagram is numbered.

14. Man, Husband, Son 21. Which number represents those poor boys who
help in family business but are not educated or
15. Female, Medicine, Physician employed elsewhere ?
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5
Directions :L (16 to 20) Out of the four alternatives in
each of the following questions, three alternatives are 22. Which number represents the group of educated
such that the three words in each are related among poor boys who are employed somewhere but do
themselves in one of the five ways represented by (A), not help in family business ?
(B), (C), (D) and (E) below, And one of the alternatives (A) 3 (B) 11
represents a relationship which is not represented by (C) 2 (D) None of these
any of the figures given below. The relationship that
complies this conditions is your answer. 23. Which section does number 12 represent ?
(A) Uneducated poor boys who do not help in
16. (A) Army, General, Colonel family business
(B) Boy, Student, Player (B) Educated poor boys employed in service
(C) Painter, Scholar, Table (C) Uneducated boys who help in family business
(D) Man, Typist, Peon (D) Educated poor boys who help in family
business.
17. (A) Hen, Dog, Cat
(B) Body, Ear, Mouth 24. Which number represents that section of poor
(C) Bed, Ward, Nurse boys who are neither educated nor are in any
(D) Tiger, Animal, Carnivorous employment or have any family business ?
(A) 5 (B) 1 (C) 11 (D) 12
18. (A) Mineral, Iron, Copper
(B) Dean, Painter, Singer 25. Which numbered space in the figure, represents
(C) Seed, Leaf, Root doctors who are players as well as artists ?
(D) Piston, Engine, Wheel (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) 7

19. (A) Direction, Engineer, Musician Directions : (26 to 29) Study the following figure
(B) Apple, Orange, Mango carefully and answer the questions : The triangle
(C) Fruit, Mango, Grass represented doctors. The circle represents players and
(D) Oxygen, Air, Water the rectangle represents artists.

20. (A) Atmosphere, Air, Oxygen 26. How many doctors are both players and artists ?
(B) Boy, Girl, Student (A) 6 (B) 8 (C) 4 (D) 3
(C) Man, Worker, Garden
(D) Animal, Dog, Cat 27. How many artists are players ?
(A) 30 (B) 29 (C) 25 (D) 17
Directions : (21 to 24) Read the following
information carefully and answer the questions based 28. How many artists are neither players nor doctors ?
on them : The circle represents poor boys, the square (A) 29 (B) 30 (C) 22 (D) 8
educated boys, the triangle represents the boys who
are employed somewhere and the rectangle 29. How many doctors are neither players nor artists ?
(A) 17 (B) 30 (C) 8 (D) 19

ANSWER KEY
1. d 4. c 7. d 10. c 13. d 16. c 19. b 22. d 25. d 28. b
2. b 5. d 8. c 11. a 14. c 17. a 20. c 23. a 26. d 29. a
3. b 6. c 9. b 12. b 15. b 18. c 21. d 24. d 27. c

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REASONING (PART – II)

Directions : (1 to 11) Figures 1’ and 2 are related in a particular manner. Establish the same relationship between
figures 3 and 4 by choosing a figure from amongst the five alternatives, which would replace the questions mark in
figure (4).

Problem Figures Answer Figures

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Directions : (12 to 16) In each of the following problems, a related pair of figures is followed by five numbered
pairs of figures. Select the pair that has a relationship similar to that in the original pair.

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Directions : (17 to 21) In each of the following questions, in four out of the given five pairs of figures, the first
element is related to the second element in the same particular manner. Spot out the pair in which this
relationship does not exist between the figures.

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Directions : (22 to 26) Each of the following questions bears four figure numbered 1,2,3 and 4 which constitute
the Problem Set and four other figures numbered A,B,C and D which continue the Answer Set. Figures 1 and 2 are
related in a particular way/ Establish a similar relationship between figures 3 and 4 by choosing a figure from the
Answer set that would best substitute figure (4) in the Problem set. In case if none of the figures of the Answer set
is suitable then answer is E.
Problem Answer Figures

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Directions: (27 to 41) Out of the five figures (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E), given in each problem, four are similar in a
certain way. However, one figure is not like the other four. Choose the figure which is different from the rest.

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Directions : (42 to 46) The following problems contain four numbered figures (1,2,3 and 4) forming the Problem
Set and five numbered figures (A,B,C,D & E) forming the Answer Set. The four Problem figures have certain
common features. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which is similar to the Problem Figures.

Problem Figures Answer Figures

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ANSWER KEY
1. c 6. b 11. a 16. c 21. c 26. c 31. d 36. d 41. e 46. c
2. b 7. e 12. d 17. b 22. d 27. a 32. c 37. b 42. d
3. c 8. e 13. a 18. d 23. c 28. d 33. b 38. a 43. a
4. c 9. d 14. a 19. d 24. a 29. d 34. e 39. b 44. d
5. b 10. a 15. b 20. c 25. d 30. c 35. d 40. b 45. e

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REASONING (PART – III)

Directions : (1 to 12) Fill the blanks in the following 14.


questions from the choice given below. Which are
based on pyramids.

1. 192021 : 213241 :: 414243 : ?


(A) 433023 (B) 435871 (C) 414039 (D) 435773

2. 494852 : 818084 :: 101123 : ?


15.
(A) 131221 (B) 494852 (C) 252428 (D) 262747

3. 432946 : 443241 :: ? : 706267


(A) 725675 (B) 695972 (C) 705873 (D) 696366

4. 171210 : 31311 :: 19415858 : ?


(A) 335957 (B) 333342 (C) 333460 (D) 325961
16.
5. 151933 : 425774 :: 132131 : ?
(A) 435675 (B) 445576 (C) 455477 (D) 304554

6. 3812 : 3614 :: 284753 : ?


(A) 284654 (B) 282930 (C) 294456 (D) 284555

7. 151835 : 193439 :: 274655 : ?


(A) 274654 (B) 465674 (C) 475475 (D) 455673 17.

8. 324356 : 324160 :: 425774 : ?


(A) 425970 (B) 425971 (C) 423122 (D) 322112

9. 474849 : 495277 :: 777879 : ?


(A) 795149 (B) 795247 (C) 527978 (D) 525377
18.
10. 56443022 : 131415 :: 18344060 : ?
(A) 604132 (B) 595857 (C) 717273 (D) 606162

11. 252845 : 274655 :: 264754 : ?


(A) 102330 (B) 495277 (C) 485376 (D) 262510

12. 767574 : 564430 :: 899091 : ?


(A) 929394 (B) 917357 (C) 765446 (D) 735743 19.

Directions : (13 to 20) Select a figure form the


alternative which when placed in the blank space of
(x) would complete the pattern ?

13.

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20.
26.

Direction : (21 to 25) A square transparent sheet with a


pattern is given in figure X. Find out form amongst the
alternatives as to how the pattern would appear when
the transparent sheet is folded at the doted line.

21. 27.

22.

28.
23.

24.

29.
25.

Directions : (26 to 32) A sheet has been folded in the


manner as shown in X, Y and Z respectively and
punched. You have to choose from the alternatives
how it will look when unfolded.

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30. 33.

34.

31.

35.

32.

36.

Directions : (33 to 36) In each of the following


questions, choose the alternative figure in which the
questions figure (X) is embedded.

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ANSWER KEY

1. b 7. c 13. c 19. c 25. b 31. b


2. d 8. a 14. d 20. a 26. b 32. a
3. b 9. b 15. b 21. d 27. b 33. b
4. a 10. c 16. a 22. b 28. d 34. d
5. b 11. c 17. d 23. d 29. a 35. a
6. d 12. d 18. a 24. a 30. a 36. d

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AFCAT EKT (I) 2018 (Practice Set)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING : BY (Priyank Prateek,IIT-KGP)

1. Unit of thermal conductivity in SI unit is: 9. What is the critical radius of insulation for a sphere
(a) J/m2-sec (b) J/m 0K-sec equal to?
0
(c) W/M K (d) Both (b) and (c) (a) 2kh (b) 2k/h
(c) k/h (d) 2 kh
2. For a general two dimensional stress system, what
are the coordinates of the centre of Mohr’s circle? 10. Newton’s law of viscosity depends upon the
x y x y (a) stress and strain in a fluid
(a) ,0 (b) 0,
2 2 (b) shear stress, pressure and velocity
x  y x y (c) shear stress and rate of strain
(c) ,0 (d) 0, (d) viscosity and shear stress
2 2

3. If  is the rake angle of the cutting tool,  is the 11. The detonation in diesel engine occurs due to
shear angle and V is the cutting velocity, then the (a) Instataneous and rapid burning of the first part
velocity of chip sliding along the shear plane is of the charge
given by (b) Instataneous auto ignition of the last part of the
V cos  V sin  charge
(a) (b) (c) Delayed burning of the first part of the charge
cos(    ) cos(    )
(d) Reduction of delay period
V cos  V sin 
(c) (d)
sin(    ) cos(    ) 12. If the annular wheel of an epicyclic gear train has
100 teeth and the planet wheel has 20 teeth, the
4. Which of the following is/are related to measure the number of teeth on the sun wheel is
discharge by rectangular notch? (a) 80 (b) 60
2 2 (c) 40 (d) 20
A. Cdb 2g h B.
3
C. D. 13. Density of water is maximum at
Select the correct answer using the codes given (a) 0 0C (b) 0 0K
below: (c) 4 0C (d) 100 0C
(a) A and C (b) B and C
(c) B only (d) D only 14. Addition of magnesium to cast iron increases its
(a) hardness
5. Dimensions of surface tension are: (b) ductility and strength in tension
(a) M1L0T–2 (b) M1L1T–2 (c) Corrosion resistance
1 0 1
(c) M L T (d) M1L2T–2 (d) creep strength

6. In PERT, the distribution of activities times is 15. A closed system is one in which
assumed to be (a) Neither masses nor energy crosses the boundary
(a) Normal (b) Gamma of the system
(c) Beta (d) Exponential (b) Mass does not cross the boundaries of the
system, though energy may do so
7. A gas turbine works on which one of the following (c) Both energy and mass crosses the boundary of
cycles? the system
(a) Brayton (b) Rankine (d) Energy does not cross the boundaries of the
(c) Stirling (d) Otto system, though mass may do so

8. Carnot cycle has maximum efficiency for 16. The constant volume cycle is also called
(a) Reversible engine (b) Irreversible engine (a) Carnot cycle (b) Otto cycle
(c) Petrol engine (d) Diesel Engine (c) Joule Cycle (d) Diesel Cycle

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17. According to Chovrinov’s equation, the N Q
solidification time of a casting is proportional to (c) 2
(d) None of these
(where, V = volume of casting) H 3

(a) V2 (b) V
(c)
1
(d)
1 24. The stretch in a steel rod of circular section, having
V V
2
a length L subjected to a tensile load P and tapering
uniformly from a diameter d1 at one end to a
18. Economic Order Quantity is the quantity at which diameter d2 at the other end is given by
the cost of carrying is: PL PL 
(a) (b)
(a) Minimum 4 Ed 1 d 2 Ed 1 d2
(b) Equal to the cost of ordering
PL  4 PL
(c) Less than the cost of ordering (c) (d)
4 Ed 1 d 2  Ed 1 d 2
(d) Cost of overstocking

19. For the network shown in the given figure, the 25. A ball is thrown upwards and it returns to the
earliest expected completion time of the project is- ground describing a parabolic path which of the
following remains constant?
(a) Kinetic energy of the ball
(b) Speed of the ball
(c) Horizontal component of velocity
(d) Vertical component of velocity

26. Which one of the following represents open


(a) 26 days (b) 27 days thermodynamic system?
(c) 30 days (d) indeterminable (a) Manual ice cream freezer
(b) Centrifugal pump
20. The point of contra flexure is a point where: (c) Pressure cooker
(a) Shear force changes sign (d) Bomb calorimeter
(b) Bending moment changes sign
(c) Shear force is maximum 27. What is the unit of dynamic viscosity of a fluid
(d) Bending moment is maximum termed ‘poise’ equivalent to?
(a) dyne/cm2 (b) gm-s/cm2
2
21. The Force of buoyancy is dependent on (c) dyne-s/cm (d) gm-cm/s
(a) Mass of liquid displaced
(b) Centre of pressure 28. Octane number of is o-octane is:
(c) Viscosity of the fluid (a) 0 (b) 80
(d) None of these (c) 100 (d) 50

22. Effect of a force on a body depends upon 29. If x = a( + sin) and y = a (1 = cos ) then
dy
will
(a) Magnitude dx
(b) Direction be equal to
(c) Position or Line of action  
(d) All of the above (a) sin (b) cos
2 2
 
23. Specific speed of the turbine is indicated as (c) tan (d) cot
2 2
N Q N P
(a) 3
(b) 5 30. Diesel cycle efficiency is maximum when the
H 2
H 4
cutoff is
(a) Increased (b) Decreased
(c) maximum (d) Zero

1. d 4. c 7. a 10. c 13. c 16. b 19. c 22. d 25. c 28. c


2. c 5. a 8. a 11. a 14. b 17. a 20. b 23. b 26. b 29. c
3. b 6. c 9. b 12. b 15. b 18. b 21. a 24. d 27. c 30. d

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AFCAT EKT (I) 2018 (Practice Set)
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: Er. Mithilesh, GATE Expert)

31. A circuit consisting of two resistors a capacitor and (d) None of the above
a battery is shown in the figure. In the steady state,
the voltage across the capacitor would be 36. An ideal power supply consist of
(a) Very small output resistance
(b) Zero internal resistance
(c) Very large input resistance
(d) Very large output resistance

s
(a) Zero Volts (b) V volts 37. The transfer function, T(s) = is that of a
sa
(c) Infinite value (d) (V/2) volts
(a) Low – pass filter (b) Notch filter
32. The value of resistance R shown in the given figure (c) High – pass filter (d) Band – pass filter
is
38. Laplace transform of e–at f(t) is
(a) F(s)e–at (b) F(s-a)
F (s )
(c) F(S+a) (d) a
s

(a) 3.5 (b) 2.5


z  a
(c) 1 (d) 4.5 39. The region of the z plane for which = 1(Re a
za

33. The approximate equivalent resistance at the points  0) is


X1 and X2 in the circuit shown below is (a) x-axis
(b) y-axis
(c) The straight line z = |a|
(d) None of the above

40. Use of a series shunt negative feedback in an


amplifier will
(a) 60 (b) 40
(a) increase input impedance & decrease output
(c) 80 (d) 20
impedance
(b) Decrease input impedance & decrease output
34. The equivalent capacitance across ‘ab’ will be impedance
(c) decrease input impedance & increase output
impedance
(d) increase input impedance & increase output
impedance

41. The voltage gain of a common emitter amplifier is


(a) 0.2F (b) 0.1 F (a) directly proportional to collector bias current
(c) 0.5 F (d) 0 (b) inversely proportional to collector bias current
(c) independent of collector bias current
35. A practical current source is usually represented by (d) proportional to square of collector bias current
(a) A resistance in series with an ideal current
source 42. If the emitter bypass capacitor in a common emitter
(b) A resistance in parallel with an ideal current amplifier is removed, then
source (a) input resistance will decrease
(c) A resistance in parallel with an ideal voltage (b) voltage gain will increases
source (c) voltage gain will decreases

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(d) voltage gain will remain unaffected (c)Flash memory (d) None of these

43. For a voltage follower circuit using an op-amp, 51. E2 PROM storage element is
which of the following is true? (a) Cross-coupled latch
(a) both input and output impedance are very large (b) Isolated gate transistor
(b) input impedance is very large and the output (c) Capacitor
impedance is very small. (d) Flip flop
(c) input impedance is very small and the output
impedance is very large. 52. Boolean algebra is based on
(d) Both input and output impedance are very (a) numbers (b) switch logic
small. (c) truth (d) symbols

44. Oscillator requires 53. Number of address lines required to address 8 R


(a) No feedback bytes of memory is.
(b) Negative feed back (a) 13 (b) 14
(c) Positive feedback (c) 15 (d) 16
(d) Either positive or negative feedback
54. A servomotor is mainly used for
45. Class A amplifier is used when (a) position control
(a) No phase inversion is required (b) velocity control
(b) Highest voltage gain is required (c) acceleration control
(c) dc voltage are to be amplified (d) both velocity and acceleration control.
(d) Minimum distortion is desired.
55. The use of PI controllers
46. The ripple factor in an LC filter (a) reduces oscillations
(a) Increases with the load current (b) results in zero steady-states error for stop input
(b) Increases with the load resistance (c) lower peak over shoot
(c) Remains constant with the load current (d) improve relative stability
(d) Has the lowest value
56. A compared to a BJT amplifier, an amplifier an
47. The oscillator with the best frequency stability and amplifier made using a JFET is likely to have
accuracy is (a) very high voltage gain
(a) Hartley oscillator (b) very high bank width
(b) Colpitts oscillator (c) very high voltage swing
(c) Tickler feedback oscillator (d) very high input resistance
(d) Crystal controlled oscillator
57. Which of the following statements is true for
48. As compared to a full-wave rectifier using two bipolar junction transistor?
diodes, the four diode bridge rectifier has the (a) Cut-off mode operation if emitter-base junction
dominant advantage of is forward biased and collector base junction is
(a) Higher current carrying capacity reverse biased.
(b) lower peak inverse voltage (b) Cut-off mode operation if emitter-base junction
(c) lower ripple factor is forward biased and collector base junction is
(d) higher efficiency reverse biased.
(c) Cut-off mode operation if emitter-base junction
49. A programmable device (PROM) is is reverse biased and collector
(a) programmable OR and fixed AND array (d) Cut-off mode operation if emitter-base junction
(b) programmable AND and fixed OR array is reverse biased and collector base junction is
(c) programmable AND and programmable OR reverse biased.
array
(d) None 58. Silicon has a preference in IC technology because
(a) it is an indirect semiconductor
50. Which type of memory has fast erase and write (b) it is a covalent semiconductor
times (c) it is an elemental semiconductor
(a) EPROM (b) EEPROM (d) of the available of nature oxide Sio2

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60. Measurement of Hall coefficient enables the
59. Which of the following parameters of a Silicon determination of
Schottky Diode is higher than that of a (a) Temperature coefficient and thermal
corresponding p-n junction diode? conductivity
(a) Forward voltage drop (b) Mobility and concenration of charge carriers
(b) Reverse recovery current (c) Fermi level and forbidden energy gap
(c) Reverse recovery time (d) None of these above
(d) Reverse leakage current

ANSWER KEY
1. d 4. b 7. c 10. a 13. b 16. c 19. a 22. b 25. b 28. d
2. a 5. b 8. c 11. a 14. c 17. d 20. c 23. a 26. d 29. d
3. b 6. b 9. b 12. c 15. d 18. b 21. b 24. a 27. d 30. b

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AFCAT (I) 2018
Practice Set-1 [English]

Directions (1 – 5): Read the following passage


carefully and then answer the questions based on 1. The passage is primarily concerned with
what is stated or implied therein. a) The possibility of life on Mars
If life exists on Mars, it is most likely to be in the b) Selecting sites for landers on Mars
form of bacteria buried deep in the planet’s c) Research on Mars
permafrost or lichens growing within rocks, say d) Findings of Christopher Mckay
scientists form NASA. There might even be
fossilized Martian algae locked up in ancient lake 2. Lichens survive in the extreme cold conditions
beds, waiting to be found. of Antarctica on Earth for all the following
Christopher Mckay of NASA’s Ames Research reasons, except
Centre in California told the AAAS that a) Some Antarctic rocks protect lichens
exobiologists, who look for life on other planets, beneath their surface
should look for clues among the life forms of Earth’s b) Bacteria in the Antarctic frost protect lichen
ultra-cold regions, where conditions are similar to from the residual cold after the rock absorbs
those on Mars. water
Lichens, e.g. are found within some Antarctic rocks, c) Sunlight penetrates the surface of the
just beneath the surface where sunlight can still Antarctic rock where lichen grows
reach them. The rock protects the lichen from cold d) The Antarctic rocks protect the lichen from
and absorbs water, providing enough for the lichen’s cold by absorbing water and leaving enough
needs, said Mckay. for lichen’s needs
Bacteria have also been found in 3-million-year-old
permafrost dug up from Siberia. If there are any 3. Which of the following statements is not true?
bacteria alive on Mars today, they would have had to a) If any bacteria are alive today on Mars, they
survived from the time before the planet cooled more must have survived from the time before
than 3 billion years ago. Nevertheless, Mckay is planet cooled
optimistic: “It may be possible that bacteria frozen in b) Space photographs of Martian craters should
to the permafrost at the Martian South Pole, may be reveal to the explorers signs of life there
visible. c) Bacteria frozen into permafrost at the
Mckay said algae are found in Antarctica lakes with Martian South Pole may be viable
permanently frozen surfaces. Although, no lakes are d) On digging up, more than 3 million years
thought to exist on Mars, they might have existed old Siberian permafrost has revealed
long ago. Is so, the dried out Martian lake beds may bacteria
contain the fossilized remains of algae. On Earth,
masses of microscopic algae from large, layered 4. The most primitive forms of life likely to exist
structures known as stromatolites, which survive as on Mars are all the following except
fossils on lake beds, said Jack Farmer, one of a) Villus and spare b) Bacteria
Mckay’s colleagues. c) Algae d) Lichen
The researchers are compiling a list of promising
Martian lake beds to be photographed from 5. Exobiologists might find on Marsalgae similar
spacecraft, said Farmer. Those photographs could to stromatolites on Earth because
help to select sites for landers that would search for a) On our planet, stromatolites are formed by
signs of life, past or present. “If we find algae on microscopic algae
Mars, I would say the universe is lousy with algae”, b) Martian lake beds may contain fossilized
Mckay said, “intelligence would be another remains of algae similar to stromatolites on
question.” Earth

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c) There is evidence that photosynthesis which your answer, and if there is no error, mark (d)
takes place in Earth’s algae can be found in as your answer.
Martian algae too 11. Suppose, if you were left alone (a)/ to live on a
d) All of the above desert island (b)/ what would you do? (c)/ No
error (d)
Directions (6 – 10): Given below are four
alternatives against each idiom/ phrase in 12. He wondered that what (a)/ would be the next
underlined, in the sentence. Choose the one move of his opponents (b)/ who had vowed to
which best expresses its meaning. see him dislodged from power. (c)/ No error (d)
6. I am pissed off with the behavior of my
employer. 13. The nation should be grateful (a)/ to the armed
a) In a very delicate state forces (b)/ for protection them. (c)/ No error (d)
b) Annoyed or bored
c) To delay inordinately 14. The chancellor (a)/ was present (b)/ on both
d) Very pleased or happy occasions. (c)/ No error (d)

7. He is really up in the creek without his friends 15. The deliberations by (a)/ the committee (b)/ are
and family members. completely confidential. (c)/ No error (d)
a) In serious difficulties
b) Forced to do very hard work 16. The call of the seas (a)/ have always (b)/ found
c) In a situation of failure an echo in me. (c)/ No error (d)
d) Shy or mosdest
17. Hardly, I had left home for Mumbai (a)/ when
8. On seeing the police, the thieves took to their my son who is settled in Kolkata arrived (b)/
heels. without any prior information. (c)/ No error (d)
a) Ran away
b) Moved back 18. Seldom if ever (a)/ nature does operate (b)/ in
c) Put on the shoes closed and separate compartments. (c)/ No
d) Put off their shoes error (d)

9. He is a silver tongued doctor and patients listen 19. You need not tell a lie (a)/ when the judge asks
to him. you where you were (b)/ when the crime was
a) Speaking in a helpful but authoritative committed. (c)/ No error (d)
language
b) Speaking in a way that makes people angry 20. Shakespeare has written (a)/ many plays (b)/ as
c) Speaking in a way that annoys or bores the well as some poetries. (c)/ No error (d)
people
d) Speaking in a way that charms or persuade 21. Although Ram is very intelligent and sincere
people (a)/ to his dealing, he (b)/ often tells lies. (c)/
No error (d)
10. Every piece of furniture in her house is an
apple-pie order. 22. A year has been gone by (a)/ since he left us
a) Very neatly arranged (b)/ and we never hear any news of him. (c)/
b) Painted in light colors No error (d)
c) Kept in a disorganized way
d) Very delicately arranged 23. He asked her that (a)/ whether she knew (b)/
what had happened last week when she was on
Directions (11 – 30): Read each sentence to find leave. (c)/ No error (d)
out whether there is any error in it. The error, if
any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark

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24. Until you do not go to the station (a)/ to receive 35. Forthrightness on speech may not always be a
him (b)/ I can hardly feel at ease. (c)/ No error (d) desirable quality.
a) Outspokenness b) Obliqueness
25. I did not know where they were going (a)/ nor c) Mendacity d) Equivocation
could I understand (b)/ why had they left so
soon. (c)/ No error (d) Directions (36 – 40): Fill in the blanks, choosing
appropriate word from the options given below.
26. If you will work hard (a)/ you will (b)/ always 36. My windows look ___ the garden.
succeed. (c)/ No error (d) a) Upon b) Out on
c) In d) At
27. She has been teaching (a)/ the same lesson (b)/
since five days. (c)/ No error (d) 37. I have made a rough ___ of the report
a) Drapht b) Draught
28. Many a boy were happy (a)/ dancing at the c) Drough d) Draft
victory (b)/ of our cricket team in Australia.
(c)/ No error (d) 38. The reward was not commensurate ___ the
work done by us.
29. Imaging living (a)/ with someone (b)/ who a) For b) On
never stops talk. (c)/ No error (d) c) With d) Upon

30. The ministry has directed banks (a)/ to do away 39. I don’t care ___ the expense; I want the party
with their (b)/ separate promotion policies, a to be a real success.
move strongly opposed by the officers’ union. a) Of b) With
(c)/ No error (d) c) About d) At

Directions (31 – 35): In the following sentences, 40. Vinay does not play cricket and ___ does
a word is underlined. Choose the word nearest Yeshwant.
in meaning to the underlined word. a) So b) Either
c) Also d) Neither
31. Graduation day is a momentous day for most
students. 41. The chairman is ill and we’ll have to ___ the
a) Memorable b) Melancholy meeting for a few days.
c) Important d) Hectic a) Put on b) Put of
c) Put away d) Put off
32. The two opposing parties have reached a
stalemate. 42. He told me that he ___ the movie.
a) Dilemma b) Deadlock a) Is finished b) Was finished
c) Exhaustion d) Settlement c) Had finished d) Not finished

33. The Prime Minister delivered an impromptu 43. I do my work ___ carefully to make mistakes.
speech to the students. a) So b) Very
a) Important b) Impressive c) Too d) More
c) Inspiring d) Offhand
44. The cat and the dog have a ___ enemy in the rat.
a) Same b) Common
c) Mutual d) Similar
34. This is a lucrative business.
a) Profitable b) Dangerous 45. He is very good ___ making stories.
c) Challenging d) Questionable a) In b) About
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c) Languid d) Deteriorating
Directions (46 – 50): Choose the word from the
given options that is exactly opposite in meaning 49. CESSATION
to the given word. a) Commencement
46. DREARY b) Renewal
a) Drab b) Dangerous c) Interruption
c) Beautiful d) Bright d) Stoppage

47. CONSANGUINITY 50. LACK


a) Affinity b) Corpulent a) Presence b) Sufficient
c) Estrangement d) Anarchy c) Charisma d) Adequacy

48. LUSCIOUS
a) Fickle b) Insipid

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Answer Key
1. A 11. A 21. B 31. C 41. D
2. C 12. A 22. C 32. B 42. C
3. B 13. A 23. A 33. D 43. C
4. A 14. C 24. A 34. A 44. B
5. D 15. A 25. C 35. A 45. C
6. B 16. B 26. A 36. B 46. D
7. A 17. A 27. C 37. D 47. C
8. A 18. B 28. A 38. C 48. B
9. D 19. A 29. C 39. C 49. A
10. A 20. C 30. D 40. A 50. D

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AFCAT (I) 2018
Practice Set-II [English]

Directions (1 – 10) : In the following passage, you d) a new language


have one brief passage with 5 questions 4. It is true that
following the passage. Read the passage a) various professions and occupations often
carefully and choose the best answer to each
interchange words
question out of the four alternatives.
PASSAGE b) there is always a non-technical word that
Every profession or trade, every art and every may be substituted for a technical word
science has its technical vocabulary, the function of c) the average man often uses in his own
which is partly to designate things or processes vocabulary what was once technical
which have no names in ordinary English and partly language not meant for him
to secure greater exactness in nomenclature. Such d) everyone is interested in scientific findings
special dialects or jargons are necessary in technical
discussion of any kind. Being universally understood
5. In recent years, there has been a marked
by the devotees of the particular science or art, they
have the precision of a mathematical formula. increase in the number of technical terms in the
Besides, they save time, for it is much more nomenclature of
economical to name a process than to describe it. a) Farming
Thousands of these technical terms are very b) Fishing
properly included in every large dictionary, yet, as a c) Sports
whole, they are rather on the outskirts of the English d) Government
language than actually within its borders.
Different occupations, however, differ widely in the
6. The synonym of the word JARGON is
character of their special vocabularies. In trades and
handicrafts and other vocations like farming and a) Quiet
fishing that have occupied great numbers of men b) Standard
from remote times, the technical vocabulary is very c) Idiom
old. An average man now uses these in his own d) Conundrum
vocabulary. The special dialects of law, medicine,
divinity and philosophy have become familiar to 7. The word that is similar in meaning with
cultivated persons.
NOMENCLATURE
1. Special words used in technical discussion a) Separation
a) may become part of common speech b) Classification
b) never last long c) Catalogue
c) should resemble mathematical formula d) Appearance
d) should be confined to scientific fields
8. The word opposite in meaning to PRECISION
2. The writer of this article is a) Negligence
a) A scientist b) Truthfulness
b) A politician c) Boredom
c) A linguist d) Ecstasy
d) A businessman
9. Dialect is
3. This passage is primarily concerned with a) An art
a) various occupations and professions b) A ritual
b) technical terminology c) Culture
c) scientific undertakings d) Local speech
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18. No sooner did the jeep arrive (a) / at the station
10. Choose the word in the 1st paragraph which is (b) / than a young police officer jumped out of it
similar in meaning to ‘SUBURB’ (c) / No error (d).
a) Trade
b) Outskirts 19. Neither the famine (A) / or the subsequent fire
c) Jargon (b) / was able to destroy the spirit of the people
d) Precision (c)/ No error (d).

Directions (11 – 30): In the following questions, 20. Hardly had he arrived (a)/ when the house
some of the sentences have errors and some caught fire (b) / and everything was reduced to
have none. Find out which part of the sentence
ashes (c) / No error (d).
has an error. The number of that part is your
answer.
11. (A) However, water contamination issues 21. No sooner did (a)/ the Chairman begin speaking,
especially that related to natural some(b) / participants started shouting slogans
constitution/(B) like salinity, fluoride, arsenic (c) / no error (d)
and iron have been reported from isolated
pockets in/(C) various parts of the country./(D) 22. It is easy to see that (a) / a lawyer's demeanor in
No error
court (b) / may be prejudicial against the
12. (A) The government is working with/(B) a interests of his client (c) / No error (d).
mission of sustainable agriculture production
with minimum cost of cultivation,/(C) eventually 23. To transport goods (a) / via sea is cheaper (b) /
enhances the return on income to the than land (c) / No error (d).
farmer./(D) No error
24. I am pleased to sanction (a) / one special
13. (A) The news channel is accused for airing
sensitive/(B) information that compromised/(C) increment (b) / to all the employees with this
the safety of military personnel and civilians month (c) / No error (d).
even as/(D) operations were on to neutralize
the attack./(E) No error 25. He was honorably (a) / acquitted from (b) / the
charge (c) / No error (d).
14. (A) Had the police not/(B) reached here on time,
he would have killed/(C) by criminals. /(D) No
26. Several prominent figures (a) / involved in the
error.
scandal (b)/ are required to appear to the
15. (A) The cricketers did not came out investigation committee (c)/ No error (d).
victorious/(B) yet they were not
disappointed/(C) rather satisfied because they 27. Mr. Smith was accused for murder (a) / but the
had played well./(D) No error court found him not guilty (b)/ and acquitted
him (c) / No error (d)
16. Sooner than he had arrived (a) / his friends
arranged a reception (b) / in his honor in the
28. (a) None of the/(b) two sisters has/(c) paid her
best hotel in town (c) / No error (d).
tuition fees. /(d) No error
29. (a) When it comes to comparison between the
two/(b) quality is most/(c) important than
17. The managing director well as the Board
quantity./(d) No error
members (a) / was the favor to taking strict
action (b) / against the workers on strike (c) /
30. (a) He ran so fastly that/(b) he reached the
No error (d)
destination/(c) in just two minutes./(d) No
error

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Directions ( 31 – 35 ): The sentences given in E. No one can say what was the mutual
each question, when properly sequenced, form a magnetism that brought the deathless
coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled partnership of these wholesome and
with a letter. Choose the most logical order of palatable foodstuffs about.
sentences from among the given choices to a) ACBED b) CEDBA
construct a coherent paragraph. c) ACEBD d) CEABD
31. A. Too much of the Labour movement, it
symbolizes the brutality of the upper classes. 34. A. Events intervened, and in the late 1930s and
B. And to everybody watching, the current mess 1940s, Germany suffered from “over-
over foxhunting symbolizes the government’s branding”.
weakness. B. The British used to be fascinated by the home
C. To foxhunting’s supporters, Labor’s 1991 of Romanticism.
manifesto commitment to ban it symbolizes C. But reunification and the federal
the party’s metropolitan roots and hostility to government’s move to Berlin have prompted
the countryside. Germany to think again about its image.
D. Small issues sometimes have large symbolic D. The first foreign package holiday was a tour
power. of Germany organized by Thomas Cook in
E. To those who enjoy thundering across the 1855.
countryside in red coats after foxes, E. Since then, Germany has been
foxhunting symbolises the ancient roots of understandably nervous about promoting
rural lives. itself abroad.
a) DEACB b) ECDBA a) ACEBD b) DECAB
c) CEADB d) DBAEC c) BDAEC d) DBAEC

32. A. In the case of King Merolchazzar’s courtship 35. A. The wall does not simply divide Israel from a
of the Princess of the Outer Isles, there occurs putative Palestinian state on the basis of the
a regrettable hitch. 1967 borders.
B. She acknowledges the gifts, but no word of a B. A chilling omission from the road map is the
meeting date follows. gigantic ‘separation wall’ now being built in
C. The monarch, hearing good reports of a the West Bank by Israel.
neighboring princess, dispatches messengers C. It is surrounded by trenches, electric wire
with gifts to her court, beseeching an and moats; there are watchtowers at regular
interview. intervals.
D. The princess names a date, and a formal D. It actually takes in new tracts of Palestinian
meeting takes place; after that everything land, sometimes five or six kilometers at a
buzzes along pretty smoothly. stretch.
E. Royal love affairs in olden days were E. Almost a decade after the end of South
conducted on the correspondence method. African apartheid, this ghastly racist wall is
a) ACBDE b) ABCDE going up with scarcely a peep from Israel’s
c) ECDAB d) ECBAD American allies who are going to pay for most
of it.
a) EBCAD b) BADCE
33. A. Who can trace to its first beginnings the love c) AEDCB d) ECADB
of Damon for Pythias, of David for Jonathan, Directions (36 – 40) : Choose the appropriate
of Swan for Edgar? words from the following.
B. Similarly with men. 36. In many countries poor children face a grim ___
C. There is about great friendships between for existence.
man and man a certain inevitability that can (a) Struggle
only be compared with the ageold association (b) Attempt
of ham and eggs.
D. One simply feels that it is one of the things (c) Efforts
that must be so. (d) Toil

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37. He went to the prison for his ___. 44. BATED
(a) Sin a) Diminished
(b) Vice b) Increased
(c) Crime c) Lessened
(d) Guilt d) Crossed
38. At the traffic light, there were poor people ___ 45. EMACIATE
for money. a) Slim
(a) Urging b) Fatten
(b) Requesting c) Weaken
(c) Pleading d) Display
(d) Begging
Directions (46 – 50): In the following questions
39. The boy was cured ___ typhoid. out of the four alternatives, choose the one word
(a) Off which best expresses the meaning of the given
(b) Of word.
(c) From 46. LUXURIANT
(d) With (a) Luxury-loving
40. The king ___ the rebel. (b) Lovely
(a) Excused (c) Rich
(b) Forgave (d) Abundant
(c) Pardoned 47. CANTAKEROUS
(d) None of these (a) Cancerous
(b) Ferocious
Directions (41 – 45): Find the word opposite in
meaning to the following. (c) Quarrelsome
41. LEGIBLE (d) Fissiparous
a) Unreadable
b) Legal 48. ONUS
c) Unlawful (a) Sadness
d) Readable (b) Happiness
(c) Responsibility
42. CONCORD (d) Criticism
a) Powerful
b) Discord 49. DERISION
c) Harmony (a) Humiliation
d) Bravery (b) Embarrassment
43. METICULOUS (c) Ridicule
a) Painstriking (d) Condemnation
b) Efficient
c) Drab 50. GNAWING
d) Sloppy (a) Worrying
(b) Clever
(c) Soothing
(d) Impudent

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ANSWER KEY
1. c 9. d 17. a 25. b 33. b 41. a 49. c
2. c 10. b 18. d 26. c 34. c 42. b 50. a
3. b 11. a 19. b 27. a 35. b 43. d
4. c 12. c 20. d 28. a 36. a 44. b
5. d 13. a 21. b 29. b 37. c 45. b
6. c 14. b 22. d 30. a 38. d 46. c
7. b 15. a 23. c 31. a 39. b 47. c
8. a 16. a 24. c 32. c 40. c 48. c

MESPELLED FULL WORD LIST TO KEEP IN MIND

Gracious Discern Entirety Contestant Reminiscence Renunciation Recollection


Relaxation Scenery Granary Visionary Luminary Collaborate Cooperate
Collocate Fulfil Fabulous Useful Reciprocate Receive Recitation
Receipt Travelling Remittance Kidnapping Equitable Necessary Temporary
Itinerary Sanguinary Psychology Apology Criminology Archaeology Associate
Appropriate Integrate Exhilarate Forfeited Conceived Relieved Achieved
Voltage Cabbage Voyage Achieved Voltage College Resistant
Defiant Buoyant Irrelevant Simultaneous Unanimous Spontaneous Poisonous
Cotton Woollen Fibre Silk Benefitting Beginning Belittling
Bidding Magnificent Omniscient Efficient Sufficient Immerse Commerce
Diverse Converse Preparation Separation Respiration Narration Commute
Destitute Pollute Dissolute Chronology Scintillating Nemeses Anomaly
Perseverance Competent Repentant Penitent Consistent Assure Insure
Censure Ensure Siege Seize Receive Believe Responsibility
Opportunity Possibility Generosity Courageous Stampede Temple Soliloquy
Obediently Disease Convenor Deception Honourable Conscience Magnificent
Renaissance Irreparable Superfluous Pharmaceutical Recommendation Necessity Address
Refrigerator Execution Excitement Expedition Extraction External Extrovert
Introvert Exact Expect Impact Excite Impede Entertaining
Interesting Supremacy Suppressor Surfeit Surrender Spectacular Spectroscope
Spinaches Splendid Sacrosanct Sacrificial Sacrilege Sabotage Description
Discretion Dissemination Dissertation Occasion Occurrence Occupancy Octogenarian
Humorous Humanitarianism Hullabaloo Hurricane Grandly Effectively Generally
Normally Trickery Uproar Commotion Argument Benevolent Compassionate
Generous Sympathetic Associate Traipse Breuer Manhandle Despatch
Attack Detach Catch Attendance Preference Providence Evidence
Acquire Aquatic Acquittal Acquiesce Bureaucratic Therapeutic Thermometer
Idyllic Barricade Idiotic Prolific Myopic Emergency Delegate
Mandatory Appreciate Bruer Ameliorate Zealot Penetrate Stain
Preposterous Disastrous Murderous Onerous Severity Cruelty Sincerity
Superiority Beginning Winning Mining Running Complement Compliment
Supplement Requirement Efficient Sufficient Magnificent Proficient Transferred
Referred Suffered Deferred Proceed Exceed Succeed Supersede
Admonish Aborigine Aberration Agrarian Confident Confiscate Conjecture
Conversant Mischievous Miscarriage Misdemeanour Misnomer Harassment Commitment
Bereavement Temperament Capricious Auspicious Fallacious Delicious Ineffable
Inaccessible Infallible Invincible Camouflage Tableau Milieu Mirage
Existence Occurrence Persistence Dependence Sponsorship Sovereign Subservient
Sepulchre Handicapped Frolicked Kidnapped Developed Coercion Precision
Negotiation Explosion Delinquency Frequency Discrepancy Hesitancy Metaphor
Expletive Allegory Parody Neurosurgeon Homeopath Bureaucrat Veterinary
Variety Anxiety Gaiety Society Assessment Assignment Alignment
Inherent Synonymous Synonymous Unanimous Pseudonymous Condom Condemn
Contempt Content Accumulate Challenge Beginning Tolerant Peruse
Persuade Pursuit Pursue Wattage Baggage Luggage Village
Receive Conceive Perceive Deceive Lapped Murmured Deterred
Worshiped Sergeant Silhouette Session Somnambulist Facade Inept

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Quotation Persuasive Demeanour Deodorize Demonstrator Demoralize Courageous
Outrageous Languorous Spacious Prioritise Pictures Visualise Individualise
Mendacious Obnoxious Pernicious Ferocious Penetrate Ferocious Pernicious
Penetrate Irritate Hesitate Perforate Passageway Causeway Subway
Straightway Rapport Support Purport Stationary Dictionary Revolutionary
Voluntary Temperature Temperament Tempestuous Temptation Whether Weather
Whither Wither Legible Communicable Incorrigible Eligible Audacious
Auspicious Capricious Credulous Disease Dieting Extempore Obsolete
Skilful Accomplice Accompaniment Accomplishment Accommodation Replacement Replaced
Relieve Protein Relieve Deceit Freight Replacing Labyrinth
Laboratory Laborious Library Commit Comedian Committee Communication
Poignant Relevant Prevalent Malignant Seize Achieve Wired
Leisure Repent Serpent Flagrant Reverent Dining Shining
Determining Beginning Vendetta Verisimilitude Vicarious Vociferate Despondent
Detrimental Diaphanous Dilatability Separate Confidence Reference Prosperous
Reprimand Resplendent Repository Requisite Nectar Necessary Punctuation
Pungent Irrelevance Maintenance Exuberance Acquaintance Column Autumn
Condemn Symptom Premier Precarious Precede Preparation Correspondent
Commandant Superintendent Attendant Imaginary Dictionary Itinerary Stationary
Pronunciation Repercussion Rehabilitation Tuition Quadruple Quagmire Quadrangle
Quadrant Poster Pastor Posture Pasture Reference Preference
Difference Performance Agreeably Cruelly Doubtfully Fatally Nomenclature
Non- Nonchalant Non- Insolvency Legitimacy Hypocrisy Idiosyncrasy
interference commissioned
Anniversary Bureaucracy Heresy Secrecy Embankment Deliberately Preceding
Proliferous Inexplicable Inevitable Inextinguishable Representation Verification Amplification
Liberalisation Cataract Protract Refract Retract Mischievous Voluptuous
Dangerous Glorious Commemoration Accommodation Assassination Association Additives
Performance Controversy Feasibility Bountiful Useful Beautiful Merciful
Communiqué Comptroller Conduit Confidence Deceive Believe Perceive
Receive Pseudonym Questionnaire Raffle Syringe Puncture Announcement
Pungent Permanent Spontaneity Tranquillity Tournament Superintend Camouflage
Ambiguous Encyclopaedia Renaissance Expeditious Itinerary Masquerade Perseverance
Contemptuous Proprietor Unalloyed Unaccompanied Unaccustomed Unadopted BoutiqueT
Physique Opaque Oblique Admitting Budgeting Preferring Travelling
Torpedoes Mosquitoes Pianos Tomatoes Malignity Malodours Malfeasance
Malevolent

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