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Q1. Who has been elected as the President of Finland?

Answer: Sauli Niinisto

Explanation: Finland has re-elected their popular and pragmatic president Sauli Niinisto, who is credited for maintaining a

balanced relationship with the nation s powerful neighbour Russia at a time of simmering relations between Moscow the

West.

Q2. What is the projected range of India s GDP growth for the fiscal 2018-19 as per the Economic Survey 2017-18?

Answer: 7-7.5 %

Explanation: India s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for 2018-19 has been projected at 7 to 7.5 percent as per the

Economic Survey 2017-18.

Q3. Name the winner of the Australian Open 2018 in the men s single category

Answer: Roger Federer

Explanation: Men s Singles – Roger Federer (Switzerland)

Women s Singles – Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark)

Mixed Doubles – Gabriela Dabrowski (Canada) – Mate Pavic (Croatia)

Q4. The best Album of the Year award has been won by which album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards?

Answer: 24K Magic

Explanation: Album Of The Year: 24K Magic by Bruno Mars

Song of the Year: Bruno Mars , That s What I Like

Record Of The Year: Bruno Mars, 24K Magic

Q5. Recently the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, released a book on his father titled The Tall Man Biju

Patnaik . Who is the author of the book?

Answer: Sundar Ganesan

Explanation: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik released a book on his father — The Tall Man Biju Patnaik — written by Sundar

Ganesan, who said his material on Biju Patnaik was found scattered all over the world in countries like Indonesia, France,

Germany, USA, Russia, Singapore, and other places .

Q6. As per the Economic Survey 2017-18, the GDP growth of India is pegged at _______ percent for the fiscal ending

March 31, 2017

Answer: 6.75 percent

Explanation: The Economic Survey sees GDP growth at 6.75 per cent in the current fiscal year, ending March 31, 2018.

Q7. Name the newly appointed Foreign Secretary of India to succeed Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Answer: Vijay Keshav Gokhale

Explanation: Senior diplomat Vijay Keshav Gokhale has assumed charges as the new Foreign Secretary of India. Gokhale

succeeds Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, as the latter completed his tenure on January 28.

Q8. Dinesh Nandan Sahay passed away recently. He served as the first governor of which state?

Answer: Chhattisgarh

Explanation: The first governor of Chhattisgarh and former governor of Tripura, Dinesh Nandan Sahay, has passed away.

Q9. The government of Assam has recently unveiled a postage stamp on legendary sportsperson Dr Talimeren Ao to

mark his birth centenary. He was a noted player of which sports?

Answer: Football

Explanation: Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi released a postage stamp on legendary footballer Dr Talimeren Ao during his

birth centenary. Ao was instrumental in popularising football in Assam. He was captain of the Indian football team in their

first official match in the 1948 London Olympics.







Q10. Name the word which has been chosen as the Hindi Word of the Year 2017 by the Oxford Dictionaries?

Answer: AADHAAR

Explanation: The Hindi Word of the Year as announced by Oxford Dictionaries for 2017 is AADHAAR . Aadhaar also

becomes the first Oxford Dictionaries Hindi Word of the Year. The accompanying shortlisted words include Notebandi,

Swachh, Vikaas, Yoga and Bahubali, reflect the social, cultural, political and economic trends and events that have been

part of 2017.

Q11. According to a recent survey conducted by GoBankingRates, what is the rank of India among 112 countries in terms

of cheapest country to live or retire?

Answer: Second

Explanation: According to a survey by GoBankingRates ranked nations, India is ranked second only to South Africa as the

cheapest country to live or retire. These rankings are based four key affordability metrics: Local purchasing power index,

rent index, Groceries index, and Consumer price index.

Q12. Which ministry has planned to set up a Social Media Communication Hub in different districts to get real-time

updates of the trending news of the districts?

Answer: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Explanation: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has planned to set up a Social Media Communication Hub that

would help it keep a tab on trending news in districts and gather feedback on the Centre s flagship schemes. Under the

project, media persons would be employed on contractual basis in each district to be the eyes and ears of the government

and provide real-time updates from the ground.

Q13. Who has been selected to be honored with the fifth Yash Chopra Memorial Award in February 2018?

Answer: Asha Bhosle

Explanation: Bollywood playback doyenne Asha Bhosle will be given the Yash Chopra Memorial Award .She will be the fifth

winner of the award. Previous recipients are Asha Bhosale s elder sister and Bollywood playback singer Lata Mangeshkar,

and actors Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, and Shah Rukh Khan.

Q14. Name the documentary movie to win the US Grand Jury Prize at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival

Answer: Kailash

Explanation: A film on the life of Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi has won the US Documentary Grand Jury Award at the

Sundance Film Festival being held at Park City in Utah. The documentary, titled Kailash has been directed by debutante

Derek Doneen. It traces the journey of Satyarthi and his efforts to eliminate child trafficking and child labour. The film has

been produced by Davis Guggenheim and Sarah Anthony, and co-produced by Purnima Raghunath.

Q15. The tableau of which state bagged the best tableau award for the 69th Republic Day Parade?

Answer: Maharashtra

Explanation: Out of 23 tableaux participated in this year Republic Day Parade, the tableau from Maharashtra depicting

coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj won the first prize, while tableau from Assam depicting traditional masks and

sastras bagged second and Tableau of Chhattisgarh,depicting Ramgarh s ancient amphitheatre was awarded third prize.

Q16. Recently, Gurcharan Singh Kalkat passed away. He was an eminent __________

Answer: Agricultural Scientist

Explanation: Eminent agricultural scientist and Padma Bhushan awardee Gurcharan Singh Kalkat has passed away. Kalkat

was actively involved as an agricultural scientist during the Green Revolution in Punjab in the 1950s and 1960s to make the

country self-reliant in foodgrain.

Q17. Who is the author of the newly launched book titled, Dilli Meri Dilli: Before and After 1998?

Answer: Sheila Dikshit

Explanation: Book titled Dilli Meri Dilli: Before and After 1998 , written by Sheila Dikshit, who was Chief Minister of Delhi







for an uninterrupted 15 years, the book, with the help of rare and carefully curated photographs, offers an engrossing

narrative about the journey of India s capital city and its evolution over the centuries.

Q18. Yesteryear ace _______actor Chandrashekhar passed away recently.

Answer: Kannada

Explanation: Noted Kannada actor Chandrashekhar popularly known as Edakallu Guddada Mele Chandrashekhar, 63, has

passed away.

Q19. Name the winner of the women s single title at the Australian Open 2018

Answer: Caroline Wozniacki

Explanation: Caroline Wozniacki lifted her first Grand Slam title as she beat Simona Halep 7-6, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Australian

Open Tennis women s singles title.

Q20. Which state government has launched the Shakti App recently in a bid to ensure the safety of women population of

the state?

Answer: Himachal Pradesh

Explanation: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched the Shakti app, which comes with a panic button, for women s safety

here. The app was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) of the Himachal Pradesh government. Once

triggered, the app would automatically send a message to the nearest police control room and start recording audio and

video after 20 seconds.

Q21. Which team has won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2018?

Answer: Delhi

Explanation: Delhi won their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after beating Rajasthan by 41 runs in the final at Eden

Gardens in Kolkata.

Q22. The 21st edition of India International Seafood Show (IISS) 2018 has been organised in which state of India?

Answer: Goa

Explanation: India s best marine products will be showcased for buyers from around the world at the 21st edition of India

International Seafood Show (IISS) in Goa from January 27-29, while industry leaders and experts will deliberate on policies,

market trends, technology and roadmaps to achieving an export target of US$10 billion by 2022.

Q23. Name the India s first indigenously developed vaccine which has received the pre-qualified tag by the World

Health Organisation

Answer: Rotavac vaccine

Explanation: For the first time, a vaccine conceived and developed from scratch in India has been pre-qualified by the

World Health Organisation. The Rotavac vaccine, developed by the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech Limited last year, was

included in India s national immunisation programme. To be pre-qualified means that the vaccine can be sold

internationally to several countries in Africa and South America.

Q24. The government of India has recently signed an MoU worth $168 million with which institution to raise incomes

and food security for tribal farming households in northeast India?

Answer: UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Explanation: The UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Indian government signed a $168

million pact to sustainably raise incomes and food security for tribal farming households in northeast India. The six-year

project will help 201,500 rural highland farming households in tribal villages in 12 districts located in the uplands of

Mizoram and Nagaland States.

Q25. The government of which state has launched the release of benefits under Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana

(MGSVY) for the inclusive growth of the distressed sections of the society?







Answer: Punjab

Explanation: Punjab Chief Minister launched Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana , to release benefits and aimed at the

inclusive growth of the distressed sections of the society. He appealed to the farmers not to resort to suicide since his

government is committed to the total implementation of its farm debt waiver programme by November 2018.

Q26. Padma Shri awardee Supriya Devi passed away recently. She was a veteran ______

Answer: Actor

Explanation: Veteran Bengali actress and Padma Shri awardee Supriya Devi has passed away.

Q27. The Agra Municipal Corporation has released the logo of Smart City Agra featuring Taj Mahal along with ______

Answer: Peacock Feather

Explanation: The Agra Municipal Corporation has released a logo of Smart City Agra, showing the Taj Mahal and a peacock

feather. The attractive design will be visible all over the city in a few days to build up a hype for involving the locals to

participate in the Smart City race.

Q28. In a bid to boost outreach of subscribers under Atal Pension Yojana (APY) the government of India has decided to

include which group of entity as a new channel of distribution of the APY scheme?

Answer: Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks

Explanation: The Central government has announced that the Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks will now offer

social security scheme Atal Pension Yojana (APY) to their subscribers. The Ministry of Finance said, To strengthen the

existing channels of APY distribution, it is felt that these new Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks will provide a boost

to the outreach of subscribers under APY .

Q29. Name the newly appointed Election Commissioner (EC) of India

Answer: Ashok Lavasa

Explanation: Ashok Lavasa has assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India. Born on 21st October,

1957, Shri Lavasa a 1980 batch IAS officer from Haryana cadre, superannuated on 31st October, 2017 as Finance Secretary

of India. During 37 years of his long active service he held various crucial positions in State Government of Haryana and in

the Central Government.

Q30. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Indian Banks Association (IBA)?

Answer: Usha Ananthasubramanian

Explanation: Usha Ananthasubramanian, MD and CEO, Allahabad Bank, has been elected the first woman chairman of

Indian Banks Association (IBA).

Q31. What is the rank of India in the 2018 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)?

Answer: 177

Explanation: India ranks 177 among 180 countries in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2018, according to a

biennial report by Yale and Columbia Universities along with the World Economic Forum. The report was released on the

sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Switzerland leads the list, followed by France, Denmark and

Malta.

Q32. NASA has launched its first science mission named _______to study the region where Earth s uppermost

atmosphere meets the outer space.

Answer: Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD)

Explanation: NASA has launched Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk, or GOLD, mission to study the dynamic

region where space and Earth s uppermost atmosphere meet. It is the first NASA science mission to fly an instrument as a

commercially hosted payload. The mission will fly aboard SES-14, a commercial communications satellite.







Q33. Name the first Indian metro city to unveil first-of-its-kind floating market of the country.

Answer: Kolkata

Explanation: Kolkata is now witness to a floating market, the first of its kind across any metro. The market, as the name

suggests, will be located on a water-body with boats doubling up as shops. The aim is to rehabilitate over 200 shopkeepers

from a nearby market that was demolished for the widening of the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass — an important road that

connects the northern parts of the city to the eastern and southern tips.

Q34. Which year has been proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be declared as the ASEAN-India Year of

Tourism?

Answer: 2019

Explanation: PM Modi has proposed the ASEAN countries during the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit to declare 2019

as the ASEAN-India Year of Tourism.

Q35. Name the Bollywood actor who has been honored with the 24th Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum (WEF)

in Davos?

Answer: Shah Rukh Khan

Explanation: Global icon Shah Rukh Khan received the 24th Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos,

Switzerland for his leadership in championing children s and women s rights in India . Shah Rukh has also been responsible

for creating specialised children s hospital wards and has supported childcare centres with free boarding for children

undergoing cancer treatment.

Q36. Recently, Connie Sawyer died at the age of 105. She was a renowned__________

Answer: Actress

Explanation: Hollywood s oldest working actress Connie Sawyer passed away at the age of 105. She has more than 140 TV

and film credits to her name, began her career in entertainment at the age of 8.

Q37. Who has been elected as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve by the United States Senate?

Answer: Jerome H Powell

Explanation: The United States Senate confirmed Jerome H Powell as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, a powerful

post having an influence on global economy.Powell (64) will replace Janett Yellen, whose term ends in February.

Q38. What is the rank of India in the 2018 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI)?

Answer: 81

Explanation: India has moved up on a global index of talent competitiveness to the 81st position, but remains a laggard

among the BRICS nations, according to an annual study while warning that the country faces serious risk of worsening

brain drain .

Q39. The 48th World Economic Forum Summit was held in which country?

Answer: Switzerland

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned India after concluding his visit to Davos, Switzerland for World

Economic Forum Summit. During this visit the Prime Minister delivered a keynote address at the plenary session of 48th

Annual meeting of world economic forum. He became the first Indian Prime Minister in two decades to join the world s top

business leaders in the Swiss report town of Davos.

Q40. Which temple has been awarded the 2017 UNESCO Award of Merit?

Answer: Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tiruchirapalli

Explanation: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanichamy received UNESCO Award of Merit awarded to the iconic

Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple in Tiruchirapalli. The award of merit was awarded by UNESCO Asia Pacific region for

the reconstruction activities undertaken in the temple without in the least affecting its traditional splendor and Vedic

rituals.It is considered as one of the most important of the 108 main Vishnu temples (Divyadesams).







Q41. Which country has achieved the top position in the 2018 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI)?

Answer: Switzerland

Explanation: Switzerland has topped the list followed by Singapore and the US. European countries dominate the top

ranks, with 15 out of the top 25 places.

Q42. Krishna Kumari who died recently was a veteran ___________

Answer: Actor

Explanation: Yesteryear actor Krishna Kumari (84), who has acted in over 200 Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films and

dominated the south Indian film industry for more than two decades has passed away.

Q43. A.E. Manoharan passed away recently. He was a well known__________

Answer: Singer

Explanation: Pop singer and actor A.E. Manoharan, popularly known as Ceylon Manohar has passed away. He was best

known for the song Surangani.

Q44. The government of India has announced a capital infusion of over Rs ______ crore in public sector banks before

March 31 under the bank recapitalisation plan

Answer: Rs 1,00,000 crore

Explanation: Seeking to perk up public sector banks that have been hit by huge non-performing assets (NPAs), the

government announced plans to infuse over Rs. one lakh crore including Rs 80,000 crore through recap bonds and Rs 8,139

crore as budgetary support during the current fiscal. Of the recap amount, among others the government will give Rs

10,610 crore to IDBI, Rs 8,800 crore to State Bank of India, Rs 5,375 crore to Bank fo Baroda, Rs 4,865 crore to Canara Bank

and Rs 4,524 crore to Union Bank.

Q45. Which ministry has launched the Stree Swabhiman Initiative to ensure and maintain Women Health and Hygiene?

Answer: Union Ministry of Information Technology and Electronics

Explanation: Union Information Technology and Electronics Ministry launched the Stree Swabhiman Initiative to ensure

and maintain perfect health for Women and maintain Health Hygiene. The initiative was launched in partnership with

Common Service Centres (CSCs).

Q46. Who has been conferred with the Badminton Association of India (BAI) Lifetime Achievement Award 2018?

Answer: Prakash Padukone

Explanation: Vice President Venkiah Naidu conferred Badminton Association of India (BAI) Lifetime Achievement Award to

1983 World Championship medallist Prakash Padukone.

Q47. The Ministry of Environment has recently launched a new 2.8 PetaFlops capacity high-performance computer

system to predict weather and climate accurately. Name the newly launched supercomputer.

Answer: Mihir

Explanation: Environment Minister Harshvardhan launched a 2.8 PetaFlops capacity high-performance computer system

Mihir in Noida. The system will be able to predict weather and climate accurately. This will be helpful in addressing the

various issues of agriculture operations and fishing in the country.

Q48. The Delhi Soccer Association (Football Delhi) has announced to celebrate which legendary football players birthday

as Football Day in Delhi as a mark of honor?

Answer: Sunil Chhetri

Explanation: Celebrating the game, Football Delhi honoured the Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri, announcing

his birthday to be celebrated as Delhi s Football Day. Chhetri s birthday falls on August 3. The 33-year-old, who had spent

his initial football days in Delhi, has appeared in 97 International matches for India and scored 56 goals for the national

team since his first appearance in 2005. He is currently leading Bangaluru in their ISL 2018 campaign and is the top third

goalscorer in the tournament this season.







Q49. What is the rank of India among the list of the most wealthiest countries of the world as per the report by New

World Wealth?

Answer: Sixth

Explanation: India has been ranked sixth in the list of wealthiest countries with total wealth of 8,230 billion US dollars,

while the United States topped the chart. According to a report by New World Wealth, India was the best performing

wealth market globally in 2017 as its total wealth swelled from 6,584 billion dollars in 2016 to 8,230 billion dollars in 2017,

registering a 25 per cent growth.

Q50. The 2018 Asian Champions Trophy will be hosted by which country?

Answer: Oman

Explanation: The Asian Champions Trophy 2018 will be hosted by the Oman Hockey Association in Muscat between

October 18 and 28, confirmed the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF). Oman is holding the event for the first time.

Q51. The maiden military exercise named VINBAX between the Armies of India and Vietnam is being held in which state

of India?

Answer: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Explanation: Armies of India and Vietnam have begun a six-day-long military exercise in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. The

exercise named VINBAX is the first military exercise between the two countries.

Q52. How much amount of loan agreement has recently been signed between the Government of India and the Asian

Development Bank (ADB) for the construction of 6,254 kilometres rural roads in five states under the Prime Minister s

Rural Roads Program (PMGSY)?

Answer: $250 million

Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $250 million loan to finance the

construction of 6,254 kilometres all-weather rural roads in the States of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and

West Bengal under the Prime Minister s Rural Roads Program (PMGSY).

Q53. Who has been appointed as the Chef de Mission for the 21st Commonwealth Games?

Answer: Vikram Singh Sisodia

Explanation: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) appointed Vikram Singh Sisodia as the Chef de Mission for the 21st

Commonwealth Games to be held at Gold Coast in Australia. Sisodia is currently the Joint Secretary of the IOA.

Q54. According to the Economic Survey 2017-18, the Indian IT sector saw a growth of _______ percent in the fiscal 2016-

17 as compared to the previous fiscal

Answer: 8 Percent

Explanation: According to the Economic Survey for the current fiscal 2017-18, the Indian IT industry grew 8 per cent to

$140 billion (Rs 8,91,700 crore) in fiscal 2016-17 from $129 billion (Rs 8,256 crore) in the previous fiscal (2015-16).

Q55. The Government of India has signed a loan agreement worth $_____ million with the World Bank on January 30 to

boost rural economy of Tamil Nadu

Answer: $100 million

Explanation: The Government of India and the World Bank signed a $100 million Loan Agreement that is expected to

promote rural enterprises, facilitate their access to finance, and create employment opportunities for youth, particularly

women, in selected blocks of Tamil Nadu across 26 districts, directly benefitting over 400,000 people.

Q56. Which country has topped the Global Democracy Index 2018?

Answer: Norway

Explanation: Norway has again topped the list in the annual Global Democracy Index, followed by Iceland and Sweden,

compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), India has moved down from 32nd place last year and remains classified

among flawed democracies .







Q57. Well known ________film director Dharmasena Pathiraja passed away recently.

Answer: Sri Lankan

Explanation: Renowned Sri Lankan filmmaker Dharmasena Pathiraja, fondly referred to as a rebel with a cause and

acclaimed for his compelling portrayals of urban underclasses has passed away.

Q58. According to recent report published by World Steel Association (WSA), India has surpassed United States to

become _________ largest steel producer in the world in 2018

Answer: Third

Explanation: According to a recent report published by World Steel Association (WSA), India overtook the US to become

the world s third-largest steel producer in 2018. China has remained world leader by producing 831.7 MT in 2017, up 5.7%

from 786.9 MT in the year-ago period.Japan is second largest global steel producer.

Q59. Name the new mobile App launched by the three municipal corporations of Delhi to improve civic services in the

city

Answer: Mobile App 311

Explanation: Mobile App 311 was launched by Delhi s Lt Governor Anil Baijal. It is a mobile application of the three

municipal corporations of Delhi (MCD) that was launched in a bid to enhance engagement of citizens in resolution of

grievances and improvement of civic services in the city. Once a complaint is submitted by citizens in via the 311 App, it will

be resolved by the designated officers of that locality identified by the geo-tagged photo.

Q60. What is the estimated rate of India s GDP growth for the fiscal 2016-17 as predicted by Central Statistics Office

(CSO)?

Answer: 7.1 Percent

Explanation: According to Central Statistics Office (CSO) data, in line with the earlier official estimate of the country s GDP

growth in the last fiscal, India s gross domestic product during 2016-17 grew at 7.1 per cent.

Q61. Tech giant Google has recently acquired the mobile arm of which smartphone manufacturing company under USD

1.1 billion deal?

Answer: HTC

Explanation: Tech giant Google has announced the closure of a USD 1.1 billion deal with smartphone maker HTC, following

which the former is set to acquire the latter s design talent.

Q62. What is the rank of India in the 2018 Global Democracy Index?

Answer: 42

Explanation: India has slipped to 42nd place on an annual Global Democracy Index amid rise of conservative religious

ideologies and increase in vigilantism and violence against minorities as well as other dissenting voices.

Q63. The 19th India International Watch and Clock Fair Samaya Bharati 2018 was held in which Indian city?

Answer: Mumbai

Explanation: The 19th India International Watch & Clock Fair Samaya Bharati 2018 was held in Mumbai. The Fair, a grand

horological event, was organized by India s leading watch & clock magazine Trade Post under the auspices of Watch

Trade Federation and supported by other trade bodies.

Q64. The state government of Uttar Pradesh under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Mahesra over bridge

on January 29. The bridge would connect which country to Gorakhpur and other east UP districts?

Answer: Nepal

Explanation: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the long-awaited Mahesra over bridge at Sonauli-Gorakhpur

National highway (NH80). The bridge would connect Gorakhpur and other east UP districts to Nepal. It will also become a

major route for people going from Gorakhpur to Balrampur, Maharajganj and Gonda.







Q65. In a bid to expand its reach into the hyperlocal news, Google has introduced a new app named ______ to enable

the users to submit stories for and about their communities.

Answer: Bulletin

Explanation: Google has introduced a new app named Bulletin that allows anybody to submit stories for and about their

communities. This is a free, lightweight app for telling a story by capturing photos, video clips and text right from your

phone, published straight to the web.The app is made for contributing hyperlocal stories about your community.

Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs

Q1. When is the National Girl Child Day observed?

Answer: January 24

Explanation: Every year on the 24th of January, the National Girl Child Day is celebrated as a national observance day for

the girl child. The theme for this year was A girl is flower, not a thorn .

Q2. The Global Talent Competitiveness Index is published by which University?

Answer: INSEAD

Explanation: The Global Talent Competitiveness Index report is published by INSEAD.

Q3. The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is a public sector undertaking having its headquarter in______

Answer: Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Q4. The headquarter of ASEAN is located in _____________

Answer: Jakarta, Indonesia

Explanation: Founded- 8 August 1967

Q5. Where is the headquarter of the World Economic Forum located?

Answer: Cologny, Switzerland

Q6. Who is the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises?

Answer: Giriraj Singh

Q7. Who is the Administrator of NASA?

Answer: Robert M. Lightfoot Jr.

Q8. Usha Ananthasubramanian serves as the MD & CEO of which bank?

Answer: Allahabad Bank

Q9. The Prime Minister s Shram Awards is given in how many categories?

Answer: Four

Explanation: Shram Awards are given in four categories — Shram Ratna Award, Shram Bhushan Award, Shram Vir/Shram

Virangana and Shram Shree/Shram Devi Awards.

Q10. Who is the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)?

Answer: Gilbert F. Houngbo

Q11. The headquarter of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is located in which country?

Answer: Rome, Italy

Q12. What is the minimum age of joining Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?

Answer: 18 years







Explanation: The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years. The age of exit and start of pension

would be 60 years. Therefore, minimum period of contribution by the subscriber under APY would be 20 years or more.

Q13. Who is the Prime Minister of Nepal?

Answer: Sher Bahadur Deuba

Q14. What is the currency of Vietnam?

Answer: Vietnamese Dong

Explanation: Capital-Hanoi

Q15. Who is the Director General of the World Health Organization?

Answer: Tedros Adhanom

Explanation: Headquarter-Geneva, Switzerland

Q16. Where is the headquarter of the rating agency CRISIL located?

Answer: Mumbai

Q17. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is given for which sports?

Answer: Cricket

Explanation: The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a Twenty20 cricket domestic championship in India, organized by Board of

Control for Cricket in India, among the teams from Ranji Trophy

Q18. The Republic Day 2018 marked the ______year of celebration of the day

Answer: 69th

Explanation: The Republic Day is celebrated every year on January 26 to honour the date on which the Constitution of India

came into effect in 1950. The celebration is held in grandeur in national capital s India Gate. This year marks the 69th

Republic Day of India

Q19. Who is the Union Cabinet Minister of Information and Broadcasting?

Answer: Smriti Irani

Q20. Who appoints the Foreign Secretary of India?

Answer: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet

Q21. The noted tennis champion Roger Federer hails from which country?

Answer: Switzerland

Q22. What is the currency of Finland?

Answer: Euro

Explanation: Capital-Helsinki

Q23. The Dudhwa National Park is in which state?

Answer: Uttar Pradesh

Q24. Name the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Answer: Alphons Kannanthanam

Q25. Who is the Minister of State for Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change?

Answer: Mahesh Sharma

Q26. Who is the President of Vietnam?

Answer: Tran Dại Quang







Q27. The Indian Olympic Association was founded in which year?

Answer: 1927

Explanation: President– Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra

Q28. The headquarter of the Asian Hockey Federation is located in which country?

Answer: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Q29. Where is the headquarter of World Steel Association located?

Answer: Brussels, Belgium

Explanation: World Steel Association, often abbreviated as worldsteel, is the international trade body for the iron and steel

industry. Founded-10 July 1967

Q30. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) was established in which year?

Answer: 2016

Explanation: It was established on 1 October 2016 and given statutory powers through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Code, which was passed by Lok Sabha on 5 May 2016.

Q31. Name the current Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Answer: Anil Baijal







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