1. Which country’s team has won the boy’s title at the WSF-World junior squash team championship 2018?
[A] Czech Republic
[B] USA
[C] Egypt
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [Egypt]
Notes:
The Egypt squash team has won the boy’s title at the 6th WSF-World junior squash team championship 2018 by defeating England by 2-0 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on July 29. Egypt’s Marwan Tarek, who lost the individual championship final, defeated Nick Wall of England in straight games. Czech Republic and USA finished third and secured the bronze medal. Host India finished 11th overall.
2. Identify the Indian architecture with the help of given information:
- The temple was commissioned by king Vishnuvardhana of Hoysala dynasty and is a monument recognised by the ASI
- The temple is an excellent example of Vesara style of Indian architecture
- In April 2017, the 900th anniversary of the temple was celebrated
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] Chennakeshava Temple
[B] Virupaksha Temple
[C] Brihadisvara Temple
[D] Lingaraja Temple
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Correct Answer: A [ Chennakeshava Temple]
Notes:
All above given features are of Chennakeshava Temple, located at Belur in Karnataka. Chennakeshava is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu.
3. World’s First “Smart Train” based on Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) has been launched recently in which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Germany
[C] China
[D] Britain
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
World’s First “Smart Train” based on Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) has been launched in China. The train is currently only operating on a small 3.1-kilometre-long stretch with just four stations and will soon go into regular service from next year. The rail system is capable of carrying 300 passengers in its three carriages and has a top speed of 70 kilometres per hour.
4. Which country became the first country to make SMART commitments as part of the United Nations (UN) Decade of Action on Nutrition 2016–2025?
[A] Brazil
[B] India
[C] China
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: A [Brazil]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed a UN Decade of Action on Nutrition, paving the way for tackling child hunger and ending all forms of malnutrition once and for all. Every country in the world in 2015, agreed to eliminate malnutrition by 2030. Brazil became the first country to make SMART commitments as part of the United Nations (UN) Decade of Action on Nutrition 2016-2025.
5. The Economic Survey 2017-18 has identified four possible headwinds that are impeding India’s transformation from developing to developed economy. Which of following is not the one among them?
[A] Hyper globalization which reduces India’s exporting opportunities
[B] Difficulties of transferring resources from low productivity to higher productivity sectors
[C] Upgrading human capital as per the demands of a technology-intensive workplace
[D] Towering stress on banks due to large loans to the corporate sector turning into stressed and non-performing assets (NPAs)
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Correct Answer: D [Towering stress on banks due to large loans to the corporate sector turning into stressed and non-performing assets (NPAs)]
Notes:
The Economic Survey 2017-18 notes that India could face a “Late Converger Stall” when it comes to economic growth. The survey identified four major factors impeding India’s growth to developed economy viz. climate change-induced agricultural stress; hyper-globalization which reduces India’s exporting opportunities; difficulties of transferring resources from low productivity to higher productivity sectors; & upgrading human capital as per the demands of a technology-intensive workplace.
6. Recently, Central Government envisaged for nationwide conduct of “Operation Nirbheek”. What is the operation all about?
[A] To trace missing children and reunite them with their parents
[B] To make the school and college girls aware about sexual crimes
[C] Providing training for self defense in government schools
[D] Encouraging entrepreneurship among women to raise the status of economically downtrodden families
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Correct Answer: B [To make the school and college girls aware about sexual crimes]
Notes:
B is the correct option.
7. Recently, the term "Operation Tidal Wave-II" was making in news. Which of the following is a correct statement about the same?
[A] It was an Indian military operation carried out in Pathankot to destroy terrorist attack.
[B] It was a United States led operation to destroy ISIS-Controlled oil fields in Syria.
[C] It was a Pakistani military operation against Taliban terrorists and their affiliates.
[D] It was a joint military operation led by United States and South Korea in North Korea.
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Correct Answer: B [It was a United States led operation to destroy ISIS-Controlled oil fields in Syria.]
Notes:
Tidal Wave–II was the air campaign led by US military to destroy Islamic State oil Operation in Syria. The original Operation Tidal Wave was carried out in 1943, by US to destroy Hitler’s main oil supply in Ploesti, Romania during World War-II.
8. The Government of India recently approved Rs 5,369 crore for the Jal Vikas Marg Project (JVMP). The project involves the construction of three multi-modal terminals in the pathway. Which of the following is not the one among them?
[A] Haridwar in Uttarakhand
[B] Sahibganj in Jharkhand
[C] Haldia in West Bengal
[D] Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Haridwar in Uttarakhand]
Notes:
The government today recently approved Rs 5,369 crore for the Jal Vikas Marg Project (JVMP) to enhance the navigation on the Haldia-Varanasi stretch of National Waterway-1 (NW-1). The project falls in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and major districts under its ambit are Varanasi, Ghazipur, Ballia, Buxar, Chhapra, Vaishali, Patna, Begusarai, Khagaria, Munger, Bhagalpur, Sahibganj, Murshidabad, Pakur, Hooghly and Kolkata. The project involves the construction of three multi-modal terminals at Varanasi, Sahibganj and Haldia besides construction of inter-modal terminals at Kalughat and Ghazipur and construction of a new navigation lock at Farakka.
9. Why CAATSA was in news recently?
[A] It is a US legislation which aims to counter the aggression by Iran, Russia and North Korea through punitive measures
[B] It is a trade deal of EU with US.
[C] It is proposed deal of Iran with P5+1 to prevent sanctions on it due to its nuclear programmes.
[D] It is a proposed mega trade deal of ASEAN+6
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Correct Answer: A [It is a US legislation which aims to counter the aggression by Iran, Russia and North Korea through punitive measures]
Notes:
CAATSA is a specifically enacted legislation whose ultimate goal is to prevent revenue from flowing to the Iran, North Korean and Russian Governments. The act enables the U.S. government to sanction countries that engage in significant transactions with these countries.
10. Which nation had made its debut appearance in the World Cup Hockey 2018?
[A] Canada
[B] Ireland
[C] Poland
[D] China
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Correct Answer: D [China ]
Notes:
China had made its debut appearance in the Hockey World Cup 2018. Only one new team had entered in the year. The tournament was held at Bhubaneshwar, Indi
