1. If the orthocentre and the centroid of a triangle are the same, then the triangle is:
[A] Obtuse angled
[B] Right angled
[C] Scalene
[D] Equilateral
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Correct Answer: D [Equilateral]
Notes:In equilateral triangle orthocentre and centroid lie at the same point.
Hence option [D] is the right answer.
2. Advanced Ultra Supercritical (AUSC) technology, sometimes seen in news, is associated with:
[A] Coal-fired power plants
[B] Solar power generation
[C] Hydro-electric power generation
[D] Power Generation from Agricultural Waste
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Correct Answer: A [ Coal-fired power plants]
Notes:
The Advanced Ultra Supercritical technology is an indigenous technology for coal-fired power plants, which requires less fuel, delivers greater efficiency and is a tad cleaner. The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) is designing phases of the 800 MW advanced ultra supercritical (AUSC) boiler for coal power plant will be ready by 2019-2020.
3. Khasi Mandarin Orange, which has been recently issued GI certificate, is native to which state of India?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Jammu & Kashmir
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
The renowned Khasi Mandarin of Meghalaya has a tight and smooth skin. It has been recently issued GI certificate.
4. Recently, the government launched the National Water Quality Sub-Mission (NWQSM) to deal with which two pollutants present in water?
[A] DDT and Chlorine
[B] Arsenic and Fluoride
[C] Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and Detergents
[D] Insecticides and herbicides
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Correct Answer: B [Arsenic and Fluoride]
Notes:
Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation launched the National Water Quality Sub Mission on Arsenic and Fluoride to provide safe drinking water to about 28,000 affected habitations in the country by March 2021. With this, Government will also fulfil its goal to provide tap water on a sustained basis in every household by 2030 as per the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal.
5. In Budget 2018, government announced the construction of tunnel under the Sela Pass. The Sela Pass is located in which state?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Sikkim
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Sela Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. It is highly prone to landslides or snow cover during winters. To facilitate easy mobilisation of army and vehicles on this route, government announced the construction of tunnel under the Sela Pass.
6. 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.
7. Which of the following is the erstwhile name of Swaraj Dweep in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
[A] Ross Island
[B] Neil Island
[C] Havelock Island
[D] Viper Island
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Correct Answer: C [Havelock Island]
Notes:
The Central government has decided to rename three popular islands of Andaman and Nicobar to mark the 75th anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s historic visit to the islands. The names of Ross Island, Neil Island and Havelock Island will be changed to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep, respectively. On 30th December 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Port Blair to make the announcement of name change. He will also release a commemorative stamp and a coin on the occasion. On 30th December 1943, Bose had hoisted the national flag at the Gymkhana Ground (now Netaji Stadium) in Port Blair and announced that the islands were the first Indian Territory to be freed from British rule. This was done after the Japanese captured the islands during the time of World War II. At that time, Bose reportedly suggested renaming Andaman and Nicobar islands as Shaheed and Swaraj Dweep.
8. Who is the Chairperson of IOC Coordination Commission Beijing 2022?
[A] Danka Bartekova
[B] Ban Ki-moon
[C] Ng Ser Miang
[D] Juan Antonio Samaranch, Jr.
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Correct Answer: D [Juan Antonio Samaranch, Jr. ]
Notes:
Juan Antonio Samaranch, Jr. from Spain is the Chairperson of IOC Coordination Commission Beijing 2022.
9. Who was the final runner of the Queen’s Baton in the 2018 Gold Coast Games?
[A] Sally Pearson
[B] Karen Murphy
[C] Busby Marou
[D] Nigel Chamier
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Correct Answer: A [Sally Pearson ]
Notes:
Sally Pearson is an Australian athlete. She is a 2011 and 2017 World Champion and a 2012 Olympic Champion. She was the final runner of the Queen’s Baton in the 2018 Gold Coast Games.
10. Who was awarded the WTA’s Player of the Year 2018?
[A] Serena Williams
[B] Garbine Muguruza
[C] Victoria Azarenka
[D] Simona Halep
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Correct Answer: D [Simona Halep ]
Notes:
Simona Halep was the most active player after 2017 Wimbledon Championships. She stayed in Top 10 for most consecutive weeks. Halep also won the WTA’s Fan Favorite Singles Player in 2017 and also WTA’s Player of the Year 2018.
