1. Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state:
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] West Bengal
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. In the year 2018, it received the status of national park. It was selected as a probable location to implement the Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project, with an objective of establishing a second lion population in India.
2. Which of the following organisations recently released the report titled “South Asia Economic Focus- Globalisation Backlash” praising the demonetization move in India?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] World Bank
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
In recent report of World Bank titled “South Asia Economic Focus – Globalisation Backlash”, it said eliminating tax evasion and corruption-the most talked objectives of junking old 500 and 1000 rupee notes. The report said that the demonetisation move will limit tax evasion and corruption, will help to curb black money, to eliminate counterfeit notes, increase transparency and promote the use of electronic payments in India.
3. Identify the Tiger Reserve with the help of given information:
- Government is going to organise an international bird festival in this tiger reserve from February 9 to 11 this year
- The area is a vast alluvial floodplain traversed by numerous rivers and streams flowing in south-easterly direction
- The vegetation here is North Indian Moist Deciduous type
- Of the nearly 1300 birds found in the Indian subcontinent, over 450 species can be seen in this Reserve.
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Sundarban Tiger Reserve
[B] Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
[C] Valmiki Tiger Reserve
[D] Corbett Tiger Reserve
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Correct Answer: B [Dudhwa Tiger Reserve ]
Notes:
Recently, Government has planned to organise an international bird festival in this Dudhwa tiger reserve. The bird festival is being organized jointly by the state forest department and Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). This region is home to 450 bird species, including the endangered Bengal florican and vulnerable bird species like swamp partridge, also called swamp francolin, sarus crane and herons.
4. Who has been appointed the new Director-General of Border Security Force (BSF)?
[A] K K Sharma
[B] Rajni Kant Mishra
[C] S S Deswal
[D] P S Munshi
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Correct Answer: B [Rajni Kant Mishra]
Notes:
Rajni Kant Mishra, a 1984 batch Indian Police Service officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed the new Director-General of Border Security Force (BSF). He will succeed K.K. Sharma, who is superannuating on September 30, 2018. Mr. Mishra has been shifted from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). He will head the BSF till August 31, 2019. Special D-G (BSF) S.S. Deswal, will replace Mr. Mishra in SSB.
5. Who was the winner of Javelin Throw in 2018 Diamond League for women?
[A] Gong Lijiao
[B] Sally Pearson
[C] Laura Muir
[D] Tatsiana Khaladovich
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Correct Answer: D [Tatsiana Khaladovich ]
Notes:
Tatsiana Khaladovich is a Belarusian track and field athlete who competes in Javelin Throw. She won the 2018 Diamond League and also gold at the 2016 European Championships. Who was the winner of Discus Throw in 2018 Diamond League for women?
6. Who is the captain of Maldives National Football Team which won the 2018 SAFF Championship?
[A] Rilwan Waheed
[B] Ali Fasir
[C] Ali Ashfaq
[D] Hamza Mohamed
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Correct Answer: C [Ali Ashfaq ]
Notes:
Ali Ashfaq is the Maldivian professional footballer who plays for Maldivian club TC Sports Clu
7. Which Indian men’s swimmer holds the record for shortest time in 50m freestyle in 2018 Asian Games?
[A] Virdhawal Khade
[B] Sajan Prakash
[C] Srihari Natraj
[D] Sandeep Sejwal
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Correct Answer: A [Virdhawal Khade ]
Notes:
Virdhawal Khade is an Indian swimmer and competes in the 50,100 and 200 m freestyle events. In Asian Games 2018, he finished in 50m freestyle events in 22.43.
8. Which nation had won the 2018 UCI Africa Tour circuit?
[A] Tunisia
[B] Morocco
[C] Eritrea
[D] Namibia
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Correct Answer: C [Eritrea ]
Notes:
Eritrea had won the 2018 UCI Africa Tour circuit. It was the third consecutive victory of the country.
9. Who has won the maximum number of medals in the World Wrestling Championships Women’s freestyle category?
[A] Kaori Icho
[B] Hitomi Obara
[C] Saori Yoshida
[D] Nikola Hartmann
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Correct Answer: C [Saori Yoshida ]
Notes:
Saori Yoshida from Japan has won the maximum number of medals in the World Wrestling Championships Women’s freestyle category. She has won a total of 13 medals all of which are Gold Medals. Which country has topped the Wrestling World Cup in 2018 conducted by UWW in Men’s Freestyle?
10. Which team is the current champion of SAFF Championship?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Bhutan
[C] Maldives
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [Maldives ]
Notes:
Maldives National Football team represents Maldives in football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Maldives. The team won the 2018 SAFF Championship, beating India in finals.
