1. What is “Maxo Military” , released recently by DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organzation?
[A] A hand carried weapon
[B] Rifle cartridges
[C] Rifle cartridges
[D] Mosquito Repellent
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Correct Answer: D [Mosquito Repellent]
2. Who has been appointed new Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP)?
[A] Stephanie T. Williams
[B] Jose Eladio Alcain
[C] Per Gustaf Lodin
[D] Antony K Luce
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Correct Answer: B [Jose Eladio Alcain]
Notes:
Major General Jose Eladio Alcain of Uruguayan Army has been appointed new Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). He will succeed Major General Per Gustaf Lodin of Sweden, who will complete his two year assignment in July 2018. In 1948, the UN Security Council (UNSC) established the UN Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) to investigate the dispute between India and Pakistan regarding the disputed state of Kashmir. In 1949, UNCIP was absorbed into the UNMOGIP, which supervises the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and to monitor the peace in Kashmir.
3. The Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav for the year 2018 was held at which of the following places?
[A] Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
[B] Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
A week long diversified cultural carnival ‘Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav’ was held in February, 2018 in Madhya Pradesh beginning at Maan Mandir Fort, Gwalior.
4. The term “Dipam” which was recently in news is associated to _?
[A] Demonetisation
[B] Deflation
[C] Disinvestment
[D] Disinflation
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Correct Answer: C [ Disinvestment ]
Notes:
The Department of Disinvestment has been renamed as Department of Investment and Public Asset Management or ‘Dipam’. This step is aimed at proper management of Centre’s investments in equity including its disinvestment in central public sector undertakings. The new department has been mandated to "advise the government in the matters of financial restructuring of central public sector enterprises and for attracting investment through capital markets".
5. The recently released World Bank’s analytical report classifies India as which of the following economies?
[A] High-income group
[B] Upper-middle-income group
[C] Lower-middle-income group
[D] Low-income group
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Correct Answer: C [Lower-middle-income group]
Notes:
World Bank’s analytical report classifies the economies into four groups’ viz. high-income group; upper-middle- income group; lower-middle-income group and low-income group. This classification is made on the basis of Gross National Income per capita (GNI per capita). India’s GNI per capita was $1670 in 2016.
6. The term TRAPPIST-1, which was frequently in news, is a newly discovered:
[A] Continent
[B] Invasive Species
[C] Dwarf Satellite
[D] Solar System
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Correct Answer: D [Solar System]
Notes:
TRAPPIST-1 is a newly discovered solar system that is 39 light years from Earth. It has been discovered by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
7. As per the Gramin Swachh Survekshan report released in May 2016, which two districts have been named as cleanest districts in the “Hills” and in “Plains” categories?
[A] Sikkim and Mysuru
[B] Shimla and Madhubani
[C] Mandi and Sindhudurg
[D] Chandigarh and Uttarkashi
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Correct Answer: C [Mandi and Sindhudurg]
Notes:
Mandi in Himachal Pradesh and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra have emerged the cleanest districts in India according Gramin Swachh Survekshan. Sindhudurg was judged as the cleanest in the ‘Plains’ category and Mandi in the cleanest district in ‘Hills’ category. The Gramin Swachh Survekshan report was released by the Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.
8. Recently, the place "Diyarbakir" was frequently making news for various revolutionary activities. In which country is it located?
[A] Iran
[B] Turkey
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Syria
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Correct Answer: B [Turkey]
Notes:
Diyarbakir is one of the largest cities of Turkey. It is situated on the banks of the Tigris River. The city was in news for in news for revolutionary activities led by Kurdish militants for self-rule.
9. The recently launched SATYAM programme aims to strengthen research in the areas of which field?
[A] Arbitration and Conciliation
[B] Non communicable diseases
[C] Yoga and Meditation
[D] Research in Indology
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Correct Answer: C [Yoga and Meditation]
Notes:
The ministry of science and technology has launched a new programme called SATYAM-Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation. The programme aims to strengthen research in the areas of Yoga and Meditation. An objective of SATYAM is to harness knowledge obtained in academic institutions and other related agencies for finding science and technology led solutions that would enable us to cope with stress and strain associated with fast changing social, economic, environmental and professional circumstances.
10. Who was the Torch Lighter in the 2018 Asian Games?
[A] Susy Susanti
[B] Wahyana
[C] Arki Dikania Wisnu
[D] Lilyana Natsir
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Correct Answer: A [Susy Susanti ]
Notes:
Susy Susanti was a retired Indonesian badminton player. She is the first Indonesian Olympic Gold Medalist.
