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1)India opened Zokhawthar immigration check-post in Mizoram on September 1, 2018. This check post
has been set up along the border of which country?
1) China
2) Bangladesh
3) Nepal
4) Myanmar
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Myanmar
Explanation:
On September 1, 2018, India opens Zokhawthar immigration check-post in Mizoram along Myanmar border. It is
the second immigration check-post in Mizoram, after Zorinpui chech post which was opened in 2017. It is one of
the largest trading centres after the state capital Aizwal. Myanmar also opened the land border crossing at
Zokhawthar-Rih.
2)Where was the 4th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
(BIMSTEC) Summit held on 30th and 31st August 2018?
1) Kathmandu, Nepal
2) Beijing, China
3) New Delhi, India
4) Moscow, Russia
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Kathmandu, Nepal
Explanation:
On August 30-31, 2018, the 4th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
(BIMSTEC) Summit was held for 2days in Kathmandu, Nepal. Nepal is the current chair of the BIMSTEC. The theme
of the 4th meeting was : “Towards a Peaceful, Prosperous and Sustainable Bay of Bengal Region”. The Nepalese
Prime Minister handed over the chairmanship of BIMSTEC to the President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena.
3)Which of the following urban co-operative bank’s license was cancelled by Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
on 1stSeptember 2018?
1) Apna Sahakari Co-operative Bank
2) Ahmedabad Mercantile Co-operative Bank
3) Kalupur Commercial Co-operative Bank
4) Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
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On September 1, 2018, RBI cancelled the licence of Rajasthan-based Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank.
This is with effect from the close of business on August 31, 2018. This was done due to inadequate capital and
earning prospects. It is thus prohibited from conducting business of banking which includes acceptance of deposits
and repayment of deposits.
4)Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) with capital of _____ billion
at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi?
1) Rs 14.35 billion
2) Rs 25.76 billion
3) Rs 56.78 billion
4) Rs 67.78 billion
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Rs 14.35 billion
Explanation:
On September 1, 2018, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
with capital of Rs 14.35 billion at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. IPPB branches have opened across 650 districts
and 3,250 access points. There are over 1.5 lakh post offices and over 3 lakh postmen or “grameen dak sevaks”. It
would enable financial inclusion. It will carry out most banking operations like accepting deposits but will be
enabled to advance loans or issue credit cards. It will accept deposits of up to Rs 100,000, offer remittance
services, mobile payments/transfers/purchases and other services like ATM/debit cards, net banking and third-
party fund transfers.
5)Who has become the first Indian poet to be invited to record his poems at the Library of Congress in
Washington D.C?
1) Rishi Sharma
2) Vinay Kumar
3) Ravindra Bhattacharya
4) Abhay K
5) None of these.
Answer – 4) Abhay K
Explanation:
On September 1, 2018, Indian poet-diplomat Mr. Abhay K became the first Indian poet invited to record his poems
at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. The prestigious reading series is called : ‘The Poet and the poem’. His
poems have appeared in over sixty international literary journals. He received the SAARC Literary Award 2013
and was nominated for Pushcart Prize in 2013. He is also the editor of poetry anthologies CAPITALS and 100 Great
Indian Poems. His first collection of poems Enigmatic Love was published in 2009.
6)Name the person who has been elected as the Chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for the year
2018-19?
1) Rajinish Kumar
2) Sunil Mehta
3) Mahesh Kumar Jain
4) R Gandhi
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Sunil Mehta
Explanation:
On September 1, 2018, Managing Director and CEO, Punjab National Bank, Sunil Mehta was elected as the
Chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for the year 2018-19. Dinabandhu Mohapatra, Managing Director and
CEO, Bank of India, has been elected as IBA’s Deputy Chairman. Madhav Nair, country head and chief executive,
Mashreqbank PSC, has been elected as the Honorary Secretary of the association for 2018-19. The other deputy
chairmen of IBA are: State Bank of India’s chairman, Rajnish Kumar, and Federal Bank’s managing director, Shyam
Srinivasan.
7)Who will take charge as the next Chief Justice of India on 3rd October 2018?
1) Manishankar Iyer
2) Ranjan Sanghvi
3) Justice Ranjan Gogoi
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4) Suresh Mahajan
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Justice Ranjan Gogoi
Explanation:
Justice Ranjan Gogoi will take charge as the next Chief Justice of India on 3rd October 2018. Current Chief Justice of
India Deepak Misra will retire on 2nd October 2018. As per convention, the senior-most judge is eligible to be the
Chief Justice of India. Ranjan Gogoi is expected to retire on November 17 as the Supreme Court judge. He has
served as a judge in Gauhati High Court and Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court.
8)India and which country have agreed to undertake the Indus Waters Treaty tours in the Indus basin on
both sides, to resolve issues on the various hydroelectric projects?
1) Afghanistan
2) Pakistan
3) China
4) Bangladesh
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Pakistan
Explanation:
On September 1, 2018, India and Pakistan agreed to undertake the Indus Waters Treaty tours in the Indus basin on
both sides. This agreement came after the two-day high-level bilateral talks on the Indus Waters Treaty in Lahore
in August 18, 2018. Important points regarding the treaty: Decision on strengthening the role of the Permanent
Indus Commission (PIC) for matters under the 1960 Treaty was taken. On implementation of the treaty on
hydroelectric projects including Pakal Dul (1000 MW) and Lower Kalnai (48 MW) in the state of Jammu and
Kashmir. India has invited Pakistani experts to visit sites of Pakal Dul and Lower Kalnai hydropower projects on
Chenab river in September 2018.
9)Where was the 6th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Trade Ministers’ Meeting
held on August 30-31st, 2018?
1) United States
2) China
3) South Korea
4) Singapore
5) None of these.
Answer – 4) Singapore
Explanation:
On August 30-31st, 2018, the 6th RCEP Trade Ministers’ Meeting was held in Singapore. 10 ASEAN countries and
six ASEAN FTA partners namely, India, China, Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand. From the Indian side:
Union Minister of Commerce& Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu took part in the meeting. Commerce
Minister Suresh Prabhu met Japan’s Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry, Seko Hiroshige in Singapore. Mr.
Suresh Prabhu met Minister of Trade Relations of Singapore, S Iswaran and launched the 3rd Review of India
Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) in Singapore.
10)External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated the 3rd Indian Ocean Conference. Where was the
conference held from 27-28 August 2018?
1) Colombo, Sri Lanka
2) Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Hanoi, Vietnam
4) Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Hanoi, Vietnam
Explanation:
From 27-30 August 2018, External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj went on a 2 nation ministerial visit to
Vietnam and Cambodia. India’s visit to the two key ASEAN nations is seen as India’s attempt to balance China’s
rising influence in the Southeast Asian region. She inaugurated 3rd Indian Ocean Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam.
11)SBI (State Bank of India) inaugurated its e-facilitation and e-corner facility for Indian army veterans at
the Army Complex near Fort William in which city, on 3rd September 2018?
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1) New Delhi
2) Pune
3) Dehradun
4) Kolkata
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Kolkata
Explanation:
On September 3, 2018, SBI inaugurated its e-facilitation and e-corner facility for Indian army veterans at the Army
Complex near Fort William in Kolkata. The key features are:
• to facilitate the process of resolution of pension cases
• Ability to fast-track pension issues by “on the spot” resolution of pension-related grievance of veterans/ veer
naris/ next of kin.
• Cash drawal and automated passbook updation.
12)Where is the ‘Rapid Trident’ joint military exercise among Ukraine, US and NATO (North Atlantic
Treaty Organization) nations held from September 2-15, 2018?
1) United States
2) Ukraine
3) Russia
4) France
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Ukraine
Explanation:
From September 2-15, 2018, Ukraine started conducting the annual joint military exercise called Rapid Trident in
Ukrainian village of Starychi along with the US and the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member
nations. It is a battalion-level field training exercise for a hybrid war situation. For 2018, for the first time
Ukrainian Border Guard Service and National Guard troops will participate in it. Along with that, around 2,200
soldiers from 14 countries are participating in it.
13)Name the Cyber Insurance Policy for individuals launched by HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company
on 4thSeptember 2018?
1) E@Secure
2) CyberSecure
3) EInsure
4) BESure
5) None of these
Answer – 1) E@Secure
Explanation:
On 4th September 2018, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company announced the launch of ‘E@Secure’, a Cyber
Insurance Policy for individuals. E@Secure policy offers comprehensive protection to individuals and their
families including children, against cyber-attacks, cyber frauds or digital threats that might cause financial loss or
reputational loss. This policy offers protection against cyber risks and frauds performed from any device and from
any location of the world.
14)Who was elected as the 13th President of Pakistan on 4th September 2018?
1) Imran Khan
2) Maulana Fazlur Rehman
3) Aitzaz Ahsan
4) Arif Alvi
5) None of these.
Answer – 4) Arif Alvi
Explanation:
On 4th September 2018, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Arif Alvi was elected the 13th President of
Pakistan. Arif Alvi succeeds outgoing President Mamnoon Hussain.He defeated Pakistan People Party candidate
Aitzaz Ahsan and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz nominee Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
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15)Which racer won the Italian Grand Prix on 2nd September 2018?
1) Sebstian Vettel
2) Lewis Hamilton
3) Kimi Raikkonen
4) Valterri Bottas
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Lewis Hamilton
Explanation:
On 2nd September 2018, Lewis Hamilton won the Italian Grand Prix held at Autodromo Nazionale Monza track, in
Italy. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton finished in the first place and won the Italian Grand Prix. He was followed
Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen in the 2nd place. Mercedes’ Valterri Bottas finished in the third spot and Ferrari’s
Sebastian Vettel finished in the fourth place. This is Lewis Hamilton’s 5th Italian Grand Prix title, with this he has
equaled Michael Schumacher record (of 5 Italian Grand Prix wins).
16)What was the theme for National Nutrition Week 2018 observed from 1st to 7th September 2018?
1) Better Nutrition: Key to Development
2) Life cycle approach for better Nutrition
3) Optimal Infant & Young Child Feeding Practices: Better Child Health
4) Go Further With Food
5) None of these.
Answer – 4) Go Further With Food
Explanation:
National Nutrition Week is observed every year from 1st to 7th September all over the country to spread
awareness regarding importance of nutrition. Theme of the year 2018 is – ‘Go Further With Food’. This week
observed to evaluate the appropriate techniques to prevent and control the nutritional problems through deep
research and monitor the condition of the country for the diet and nutrition.To aware people through the
orientation training about health and nutrition.
17)Name the Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Army Exercise held between the Indian and Kazakhstan Army from 10
to 23 September 2018 in Otar region, Kazakhstan?
1) IndKash
2) Kazind
3) IKash
4) Kazhand
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Kazind
Explanation:
On September 5, 2018, the Ministry of Defence announced the commencement of the Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Army
Exercise ‘KAZIND’ between the Indian and Kazakhstan Army from 10 to 23 Sep 2018 in Otar region, Kazakhstan.
This is the third joint military exercise between the two countries. The second edition was held in India in 2017.
18)Where was the 4th International Ayurveda Congress, held from 1st to 3rd September 2018?
1) Leiden, Netherlands
2) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
3) Bern, Germany
4) Paris, France
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Leiden, Netherlands
Explanation:
From September 1-3, 2018, Minister of state for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated the 4th International
Ayurveda Congress, IAvC atLeiden in the Netherlands. It is aimed at promotion and propagation of Ayurveda. This
Congress has been organized by International Maharishi Ayurveda Foundation, Netherlands; All India Ayurvedic
Congress, New Delhi and the International Academy of Ayurveda, Pune in association with the Indian Embassy in
the Netherlands.
19)Who has been re-elected as Regional Director for South-East Asian region of World Health Organization
(WHO) for another 5-year term beginning February 2019?
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1) Poornima Balakrishnan
2) Dr.Srishti Savarna
3) Aditi Bhatt
4) Dr.Poonam Khetrapal Singh
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Dr.Poonam Khetrapal Singh
Explanation:
On September 5, 2018, Dr.Poonam Khetrapal Singh was unanimously re-elected as Regional Director of WHO for
another five-year term beginning February 2019. She is the first woman to have been elected to the position of
Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia Region. She is an Indian civil servant and had worked with World Bank
and WHO.
20)India and which country announced a working group for Gaganyaan, ISRO’s first manned mission at the
sixth edition of Bengaluru Space Expo, on 6th September 2018?
1) Germany
2) France
3) Russia
4) China
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) France
Explanation:
On September 6, 2018, India and France announced a working group for Gaganyaan, ISRO’s first manned mission
at the sixth edition of Bengaluru Space Expo. India plans to send three humans to space before 2022. ISRO and
CNES, the French space agency, will be combining their expertise in fields of space medicine, astronaut health
monitoring, life support, radiation protection, space debris protection and personal hygiene systems for the
mission. ISRO plans to conduct experiments on microgravity through its astronauts.
21)What is the rank of India in the ‘Theft Ranking’ for countries with weapons usable nuclear materials, as
per the biennial Nuclear Security Index released by US-based Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), on 6th
September 2018?
1) 20
2) 15
3) 16
4) 19
5) None of these.
Answer – 4) 19
Explanation:
On September 6, 2018, according to the biennial Nuclear Security Index released by US-based Nuclear Threat
Initiative (NTI), India ranks 19th in the ‘Theft Ranking’ for countries with weapons usable nuclear materials. India
has improved its ranking by one spot from 2016. India got 19th rank and Pakistan ranked 20th. Australia (that
topped in 2012, 2014, 2016) shares the top spot with Switzerland in 2018. They are followed by Canada, Germany
and Japan.
22)Supreme Court decriminalised part of the law under Section _____ of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) which
criminalises consensual unnatural sex, on 6th September 2018?
1) Section 123
2) Section 234
3) Section 377
4) Section 256
5) None of these.
Answer – 3) Section 377
Explanation:
On 6th September 2018, the Supreme Court decriminalised part of the law under Section 377 of the IPC (Indian
Penal Code) which criminalises consensual unnatural sex. The constitution bench stated that, the part of Section
377 of the IPC which criminalises consensual unnatural sex, violated the right to equality and the right to live with
dignity. It has struck down Section 377 of the IPC which criminalises consensual unnatural sex. It has also set aside
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its 2013 verdict in which it had re-criminalised consensual unnatural sex. Other aspects of Section 377 of the IPC
related unnatural sex with animals and children remain in force.
23)Indian Air Force for the first time successfully conducted mid-air refuelling of which fighter jet by
Indian Air Force’s Russian built Il-78 tanker, on 6th September 2018?
1) Tejas MK I fighter jet
2) Sukhoi Su 30MKI fighter jet
3) Dassault Rafale fighter jet
4) Prabhat 6S fighter jet
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Tejas MK I fighter jet
Explanation:
On September 6, 2018, Indian Air Force for the first time successfully conducted mid-air refuelling of Tejas MK I
fighter jet by Indian Air Force’s Russian built Il-78 tanker. Dry link up means no fuel was transferred between the
2 aircrafts. The tanker was launched from IAF’s base in Agra while LCA Tejas fighter was launched from Gwalior.
Nine more tests will be held including the wet tests where the actual transfer of fuel will take place.
24)Name the book released on basic principles of Gandhi’s ‘Nai Talim’ by Union Minister of Human
Resource Development Prakash Javadekar, on 5th September 2018?
1) Experiential Learning – Gandhiji’s Nai Talim
2) Principles of Nai Talim
3) Nai Talim for Strong Foundation
4) Nai Talim – A Better Understanding
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Experiential Learning – Gandhiji’s Nai Talim
Explanation:
On 5th September 2018, a book named “Experiential Learning – Gandhiji’s Nai Talim” (basic education) was
released by Union Minister of Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar, on the occasion of National
Teachers’ Day. Contents: basic principles of Gandhi’s ‘Nai Talim’, work and education curriculum for schools, D.Ed,
B.Ed and faculty development programmes for teachers. Launched in 13 languages: Assamese, Tamil, Bengali,
Odiya, Kannada, Malyalam, Punjabi, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati, Urdu, Hindi and English.
25)Where was India-U.S. Ministerial 2+2 Dialogue held on September 6, 2018?

1) New York, United States
2) New Delhi, India
3) Washington DC, United States
4) Mumbai, India
5) None of these
Answer – 2) New Delhi, India
Explanation:
On September 6, 2018, Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and Minister of Defence Nirmala Sitharaman
welcomed Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis to India for the inaugural
India-U.S. Ministerial 2+2 Dialogue held in New Delhi. The next 2+2 meeting is to be held in the United States in
2019.
26)The government has made Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) an open-ended scheme, and has
doubled the over-draft limit for account holders to _____?
1) Rs 10,000
2) Rs 20,000
3) Rs 15,000
4) Rs 30,000
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Rs 10,000
Explanation:
On September 7, 2018, the government announced that it would make the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
(PMJDY) an open-ended scheme. It also added more incentives to encourage people to open bank accounts. The
added benefits are as follows:
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• The over-draft limit for account holders has now been doubled to Rs 10,000 and
• The free accident insurance cover for new accounts after August 28 has been doubled to Rs 2 lakh,
• No conditions will be attached for over-draft of up to Rs 2,000,
• The upper age limit for overdraft facility has been hiked to 65 from the earlier 60 years.
27)Minister of Railways & Coal, Piyush Goyal has launched a mobile app named ______ of ‘Indian Railways e-
procurement system’ (IREPS) that offers information and data related to e-tendering and e-auction
activities of Indian Railways?
1) Spoorthi
2) Aapoorti
3) RailMithra
4) RailShiksha
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Aapoorti
Explanation:
On 6th September 2018, Minister of Railways & Coal, Piyush Goyal launched a new mobile app named “AAPOORTI”
of ‘Indian Railways e-procurement system’ (IREPS), at the seminar on “Leveraging IT for Mobility” in New Delhi.
The seminar was organised by: Ministry of Railways and Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). Minister
of Railways & Coal, Piyush Goyal was the Chief Guest. The seminar had 4 sessions on: Mobility for Passenger
Business; Continuous Cargo Visibility; Network Optimisation; IoT (Internet of Things) and Mobile Data in
Maintenance, Repair and Operations.
28)Where is the 8th edition of joint exercise SLINEX-2018 between Indian and Sri Lanka Navy held from
7th to 13th September 2018?
1) Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
2) Vishakapatnam, India
3) Kochi, India
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Explanation:
On September 7, 2018, Indian navy ships and aircraft arrived in Sri Lanka to take part in the 8th edition of joint
exercise SLINEX-2018 with Sri Lankan navy at Trincomalee. It will conclude on September 13, 2018. It will have
three ships, two maritime patrol aircraft and one helicopter participating from the Indian side. Sri Lanka Air Force
will join the exercise for the first time. It will have 2 phases namely the Harbour and Sea Phase. This will involve:
joint training, exchange of expertise, helicopter and maritime patrol aircraft operations, search and rescue, and
maneuvers at sea.
29)Which payments bank announced that users can withdraw cash from ATMs, without the need for a
physical debit card, on 7th September 2018?
1) Fino Payments Bank
2) India Post Payment Bank
3) Airtel Payment Bank
4) Paytm Payment Bank
5) None of these.
Answer – 3) Airtel Payment Bank
Explanation:
On September 7, 2018, Airtel Payment Bank announced that users can withdraw cash from ATMs, without the
need for a physical debit card. For this Airtel has partnered with Empays to enable Instant Money Transfer (IMT)
for its account holders. 20,000 ATMs have been enabled with Empays IMT card-less cash technology which will
expand to over 100,000 ATMs by the end of 2018. This new service is available to both smartphone and feature
phone users through USSD (*400#) and MyAirtel app.
30)Which bank has retained its top spot for the 5th consecutive year, in the ‘WPP and Kantar Millward
Brown’s BrandZ 75 Most Valuable Indian Brands’ ranking, released on 6th September 2018?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
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3) HDFC Bank
4) State Bank of India (SBI)
5) None of these.
Answer – 3) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has retained its top spot for the 5th consecutive year, in the `WPP and Kantar Millward Brown’s
BrandZ 75 Most Valuable Indian Brands’ ranking, released on 6th September 2018. HDFC Bank has improved 21 %
in its brand value to USD 21.7 billion. The new 2018 ranking has widened from 50 to 75 brands. Top three
positions in the ranking:
• Rank 1 – HDFC Bank (USD 21.7 billion)
• Rank 2 – Life Insurance Corporation of India (USD 19.8 billion)
• Rank 3 – Tata Consultancy Services (USD 15 billion).
31)Who was appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBI Mutual Fund, on 7th
September 2018?
1) Ashwani Bhatia
2) Mukesh Kumar
3) Anuradha Rao
4) Poornima Rao
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Ashwani Bhatia
Explanation:
On September 7, 2018, SBI Mutual Fund appointed Ashwani Bhatia as Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer. She replaced Anuradha Rao who returned to State Bank of India (SBI) as Deputy Managing Director. Prior
to this Bhatia was in charge of revamping the credit structure and processes of the bank. He has also been
associated with SBI Capital Markets Limited, as President & Chief Operating Officer and Whole-Time Director.
32)Who was appointed the Managing Director of State Bank of India (SBI), on 7th September 2018?
1) Anshula Kant
2) B Sriram
3) Rahul Srivastava
4) Purushotam Das
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Anshula Kant
Explanation:
On September 7, 2018, State Bank of India appointed Anshula Kant as Managing Director of the Bank till the date
of her superannuation i.e. September 30, 2020. She replaced B Sriram, who took over as the MD and CEO of IDBI
Bank. Prior this appointment, Kant was the bank’s Deputy Managing Director. With this appointment SBI now has
four MDs – PK Gupta, DK Khara and Arijit Basu.
33)Where was the 6th International Geriatric Orthopaedic Conference held which is Inaugurated on 7th
September 2018?
1) Bengaluru
2) Chennai
3) Mumbai
4) New Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 4) New Delhi
Explanation:
On September 7,2018, the Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 6th International Geriatric
Orthopaedic Society of India Conference at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. The theme of the
conference is: “Increased Longevity with Reduced Fragility and Enhanced Mobility”. This was organized by
Geriatric Orthopaedic Society of India. He acknowledged Ayushman Bharat scheme and announced that the
Government will establish around 1,50,000 Wellness Centres and Sub Centres across the country.
34)Where will the annual combat exercise “Yudh Abhyas” between Indian and the US armies be held from
September 16 to 29, 2018?
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1) Washington DC, United States

2) Chaubatia, Uttarakhand
3) Nagpur, Maharashtra
4) Wisconsin, United States
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Chaubatia, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
On September 8, 2018, after the 2+2 dialogue, the armies of India and the US decided to hold an annual combat
exercise “Yudh Abhyas” at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand from September 16 to 29, 2018. It aims to enhance inter-
operability between the two forces. Around 400 soldiers from each side are expected to participate in the exercise.
This happened after the agreement of ‘The Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA)’
was signed between the two countries.
35) India has decided to participate in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), after a
gap of 9 years. Which organization conducts PISA?
1) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
2) Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD)
3) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
4) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD)
Explanation:
India has decided to participate in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), after a gap of 9
years. PISA is conducted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) once in every 3
years. It tests the learning level of 15-year old students. India had participated in PISA in 2009 and secured 72nd
rank among 74 participating countries. After that low performance, Indian government had boycotted PISA citing
that, it contained out of context questions.
36) Who was appointed as head of the panel to select the next Chief Economic Adviser in the finance
ministry, on September 8, 2018?
1) Bimal Jalan
2) Rajiv Menon
3) Gautam Charan
4) Prithvi Raj
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Bimal Jalan
Explanation:
On September 8, 2018, the government appointed former Reserve Bank of India governor Bimal Jalan to head
panel to select the next Chief Economic Adviser in the finance ministry. Other members: secretary of the
department of personnel and training C Chandramouli and economic affairs secretary Subhash Chandra Garg. The
final approval will be given by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The government is seeking applications for the post after previous CEA Arvind Subramanian resigned from office.
37) Which country successfully launched a new marine satellite called HY-1C aboard a Long March-2C
rocket, on 8thSeptember 2018?
1) Russia
2) France
3) United States
4) China
5) None of these.
Answer – 4) China
Explanation:
On September 8, 2018, China successfully launched a new marine satellite called HY-1C aboard a Long March-2C
rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China’s Shanxi Province. It aims to better monitor its
maritime waters and study the impact of climate change. The satellite was developed by the China Spacesat Co.,
Ltd. under the China Academy of Space Technology. It has a design life of five years and can detect chlorophyll and
suspended sediment concentrations and dissolved organic matter.
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38) Where was MOVE: India’s first ever Global Mobility Summit organized by NITI Aayog, held on 7th and
8thSeptember 2018?
1) Pune
2) Mumbai
3) New Delhi
4) Chennai
5) None of these
Answer – 3) New Delhi
Explanation:
On September 7, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated MOVE: India’s ever first Global Mobility
Summit organized by NITI Aayog at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The summit focused on five themes:
electrification, alternative fuels, reinventing public transport, goods transport and logistics through data analytics.
From 31 August to 6 September 2018, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr.Rajiv Kumar, and Chief Executive Officer Shri.
Amitabh Kant, started the ‘Mobility Week’.
39) India and which country signed an implementation agreement on “MOBILISE YOUR CITY” (MYC) to
reduce their Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, on 9th September 2018?
1) Germany
2) United States
3) France
4) Australia
5) None of these.
Answer – 3) France
Explanation:
On September 9, 2018, India and France have signed an implementation agreement on “MOBILISE YOUR CITY”
(MYC) to reduce their Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. It aims at implementing sustainable urban planning. It
was signed between: Shri Mukund Kumar Sinha, OSD & Ex-Officio Joint Secretary, M/o Housing and Urban Affairs
for India, and Shri Nicolas Fornage, Regional Director, Agence Française de Développement (AfD).
40) Who was appointed as the new CEO and MD of Axis Bank, on 9th September 2018?
1) Amitabh Chaudhry
2) Manish Chaurasia
3) Vineet Kumar
4) Madhan Raj
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Amitabh Chaudhry
Explanation:
On September 9, 2018, Amitabh Chaudhry, current MD of HDFC Standard Life was appointed the new CEO and MD
of Axis Bank. He will replace Shikha Sharma the current MD & CEO who will leave office on December 31. He will
take over as MD & CEO for 3 years from January 1, 2019 till December 31, 2021. He has been associated with HDFC
Standard Life since January 2010 and had held senior management positions in Bank of America, Calyon Bank and
Infosys BPO.
41) Where is the 1st edition of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic
Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Military Exercise (MILEX-18), held from 10th to 16th September 2018?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Pune, India
3) Dhaka, Bangladesh
4) Kathmandu, Nepal
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Pune, India
Explanation:
On 10th September 2018, BIMSTEC Military Exercise (MILEX-18), the first edition of Military Field Training
Exercise for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
nations, started at Aundh in Pune. It will be held from 10 to 16 September 2018. Major General Sanjeev Sharma,
General Officer Commanding, Golden Katar Division, India, was the Chief Guest for the Opening Ceremony. Aim of
MILEX-18: to practice the BIMSTEC Nations in planning and conduct of counter terrorist operations.
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42) National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), the first of its kind university on the transport
sector in India, has started functioning from which city?
1) Bengaluru
2) Chennai
3) Vishakapatnam
4) Vadodara
5) None of these.
Answer – 4) Vadodara
Explanation:
National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), the first of its kind university on the transport sector in India,
started has started functioning. National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI): India’s first railway varsity
starts operations in Vadodara.At present it is functioning at the National Academy of Indian Railways, Vadodara. It
is funded by Ministry of Railways. University of California, Berkeley and Cornell University are its international
partners. It offers two undergraduate courses: BSc Transportation Technology and BBA Transportation
Managements.
43) Which state/union territory launched the doorstep delivery of 40 services on 10th September 2018?
1) Pondicherry
2) Delhi
3) Telangana
4) Maharashtra
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Delhi
Explanation:
On 10th September 2018, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the doorstep delivery of 40 services in
Delhi. To avail the services, citizens have to dial 1076 and place a request. They will be informed of the documents
required. They can specify a time for a “Mobile Sahayak” to come and collect them. The services will be offered for
an extra fee of Rs. 50. The services include: Passport help, caste certificates, income certificates, driving licence,
ration card, marriage certificates, domicile and duplicate registration papers, water connection documents, etc.
44) Who won the men’s singles title at the US Open (tennis) 2018, that was held in New York City, United
States, from 27th August to 9th September 2018?
1) Novak Djokovic
2) Juan Martín del
3) Roger Federer
4) Rafael Nadal
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Novak Djokovic
Explanation:
US Open (tennis) 2018 winners:
Category Winner Runner-up Highlight
Men’s Singles Novak Djokovic Juan Martín del Novak Djokovic has leveled with
(Serbia) Potro (Argentina) Pete Sampras’s mark of 14 Grand
Slams. Also, this is 3rd US Open
title
Women’s Singles Naomi Osaka Serena Williams Naomi Osaka has become Japan’s
(Japan) (United States) 1st Grand Slam singles champion
Men’s Doubles Mike Bryan (United Łukasz Kubot Mike Bryan won record 18th Slam
States), Jack Sock (Poland), Marcelo doubles title with Jack Sock
(United States) Melo (Brazil)
Women’s Doubles Ashleigh Barty Tímea Babos
(Australia), CoCo (Hungary), Kristina
Vandeweghe Mladenovic
(United States) (France)
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Mixed Doubles Bethanie Mattek- Alicja Rosolska This is Jamie Murray’s 4th Grand
Sands (United (Poland), Nikola Slam mixed doubles title and his
States), Jamie Mektić (Croatia) 6th title overall. It is Mattek-
Murray (United Sands’ 8th Slam title
Kingdom)
45) Where was the 2nd World Hindu Congress 2018, organized by the World Hindu Foundation (WHF),
held on 9thSeptember 2018?
1) Illinois, Chicago, US
2) New Delhi, India
3) Washington DC, US
4) Vancouver, Canada
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Illinois, Chicago, US
Explanation:
On September 9, 2018, the 2nd World Hindu Congress 2018, was held in Illinois, Chicago, US. Vice President of
India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu went for a 2 day visit to United States of America to attend the 2nd World Hindu
Congress. This has been organized on the occasion of 125th Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s Historic Speech
at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in 1893. The 2018 WHC was organized by the World Hindu Foundation
(WHF). The theme of the WHC 2018 was: Sumantrite Suvikrante – THINK COLLECTIVELY, ACHIEVE VALIANTLY.
46) Name the web portal that has been launched by Minister of Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal to enable
Corporates and PSUs to contribute to upgradation through Corporate Social Responsibility funds?
1) Rail Samskari
2) Rail Sahyog
3) Rail Fund
4) Rail Promo
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Rail Sahyog
Explanation:
On September 11, 2018, the Minister of Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal launched a web portal called ‘Rail
Sahyog’ to enable Corporates and PSUs to contribute to upgradation through Corporate Social Responsibility
funds. The Webportal is : www.railsahyog.in. This has been made for the Indian Railway stations for upgrading its
infrastructure, technology, hygiene among other things. Corporates and PSUs willing to contribute can register
themselves in the portal. The shortlisted applicants would deposit their funds with Railways/nominated agencies
like RITES/RAILTEL etc.
47) External Affairs Ministry of India has signed an agreement with Telecommunications Consultants India
Ltd. (TCIL) to launch a new digital bridge between India and which country through e-VidyaBharati and e-
ArogyaBharati Network Project?
1) Africa
2) Sri Lanka
3) Nepal
4) Seychelles
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Africa
Explanation:
On 10th September 2018, External Affairs Ministry signed an agreement with the Telecommunications
Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL) in New Delhi, to set up a pan-African e-network between India and Africa. The
project is named e-VidyaBharati and e-ArogyaBharati Network Project. It will serve as a digital bridge between
India and Africa and promote capacity building in education and health services. This e-network aims to offer
quality tele-education and tele-medicine facility by connecting select Indian Universities, Institutions and Super
Specialty Hospitals to African educational institutions and hospitals.
48) Where was the 150-year old Marbat festival celebrated on 11th September 2018?
2) Kozhikode, Kerala
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3) Kolkata, West Bengal

4) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Explanation:
On September 11, 2018, Marbat festival was celebrated in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It comprises burning of effigies
that represent evil forces called ‘Marbats’ of Kali (black) and Pivli (Yellow). It is a 150-year old festival and is
celebrated only in Nagpur.
49) Where did the 12-day long 13th Indo-Mongolia annual, bilateral joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-
2018, start on 10th September 2018?
1) Pune, India
2) Dehradun, India
3) Ullanbaatar, Mongolia
4) Darkhan, Mongolia
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Ullanbaatar, Mongolia
Explanation:
On September 10, 2018, the 12-day long 13th Indo-Mongolia annual, bilateral joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-
2018 commenced at Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) Five Hills Training Area, Ullanbaatar, Mongolia. It aims to
strengthen the partnership between Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces. The Focus of the exercise would
be in joint counter insurgency and counter terrorist operations in rural and urban scenario under United Nations
mandate. The Indian contingent comprises of 17 PUNJAB Regimen while the Mongolian contingent is represented
by Unit 084 of the Mongolian Armed Forces.
50) Where did the 5day Vostok 2018 military exercise including contingents from China and Mongolia,
start on 11thSeptember 2018?
1) Japan
2) Russia
3) Germany
4) France
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Russia
Explanation:
On September 11, 2018, the 5day Vostok 2018 commenced in central and eastern Russia. It is the dubbed as the
largest military drills in almost four decades since 1981. It will involve nearly 300,000 troops, more than 1,000
planes, helicopters and drones, and up to 36,000 tanks and 80 ships. It would also include contingents from China
and Mongolia.
51) Name the new swimming pool type research reactor that became operational at Bhabha Atomic
Research Centre (BARC), in Trombay, Maharashtra, on 10th September 2018?
1) Apsara- U (upgraded) reactor
2) Brahma II reactor
3) Rishi IV reactor
4) Shakthi V reactor
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Apsara- U (upgraded) reactor
Explanation:
On 10th September 2018, Apsara- U (upgraded) reactor became operational at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
(BARC),at Trombay, in Mumabi, Maharashtra. Apsara, the first research reactor in Asia, became operational in
BARC, Trombay, in August 1956. It was shut down in 2009, after more than 50 years of service. Apsara- U
(upgraded) reactor is a swimming pool type research reactor, with higher capacity. It has been developed
indigenously. It uses plate type dispersion fuel elements made of Low Enriched Uranium (LEU). Since it has higher
neutron flux, it will increase indigenous production of radio-isotopes for medical application by nearly 50 %.
52) Name the triple jumper who became the first Indian to win a medal at the IAAF Continental Cup, by
winning bronze medal, at Ostrava, Czech Republic, on 9th September 2018?
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1) Arpinder Singh
2) Neeraj Chopra
3) Vijendra Singh
4) Manveer Singh
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Arpinder Singh
Explanation:
On 9th September 2018, triple jumper Arpinder Singh became the first Indian to win a medal at the IAAF
Continental Cup, by winning bronze medal, at Ostrava, Czech Republic. Arpinder Singh, who is a 25-year-old triple
jumper, represented the Asia-Pacific team in the IAAF Continental Cup 2018. He won bronze medal in the men’s
triple jump event with a jump of 16.59m. Reigning Olympic and world champion Christian Taylor of the United
States, won gold medal with a jump of 17.59 m. This is the first time an Indian has won a medal in the Continental
Cup which was known as the IAAF World Cup before 2010.
53) HIV AIDS (prevention and control) Act 2017 has been implemented from September 10, 2018. This act
punishes propagation of hatred against the protected person with a minimum jail term of 3 months to a
maximum of 2 years and can be fined up to ______ rupees?
1) Rs 2 lakh
2) Rs 1 lakh
3) Rs 3 lakh
4) Rs 5 lakh
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rs 1 lakh
Explanation:
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced that, the HIV AIDS (prevention and control) Act 2017 has
been implemented from September 10, 2018. The bill empowers a person living with HIV to report discrimination
against them. It punishes propagation of hatred against the protected person with a minimum jail term of 3
months to a maximum of 2 years and can be fined up to 1 lakh rupees. It makes Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) a
legal right for all HIV/AIDS patients. It has also adopted test and treat policy. It provides for confidentiality of HIV-
related information. It mandates state governments to appoint an Ombudsman to inquire into complaints related
to the violation of the Act. If a person or an institution fails to comply with any order given by the Ombudsman
within the stipulated period of time, they could be fined a maximum of Rs 10,000. A continuous failure could lead
to an additional fine of up to Rs 5000 every day until the they comply. It has provisions to safeguard the property
rights of HIV positive people.
54)Where was the ASEAN World Economic Forum held from 11th to 13th September 2018?
1) Manilla, Philippines
2) Jakarta, Indonesia
3) Bangkok, Thailand
4) Hanoi, Vietnam
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Hanoi, Vietnam
Explanation:
On September 11, 2018, Asean World Economic Forum commenced in Hanoi, Vietnam. ASEAN World Economic
Forum began in Hanoi, Vietnami. The 2018 World Economic Forum on ASEAN is in the context of the 4.0 era
themed: “ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.” The ASEAN nations participating in
the event are: Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand. Over 1, 000 representatives from 43
countries are set to take part in 53 sessions and 35 discussions over the two days of the event.
55) India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has tied up with which payments technology company for providing
banking solutions to unorganized sector especially rural households, small and medium enterprises and
women?
1) PayPal
2) Paytm
3) Financial Software and Systems (FSS)
4) Citrus Pay
5) None of these
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Answer – 3) Financial Software and Systems (FSS)

Explanation:
On September 12, 2018, India Post Payments Bank has tied up with Financial Software and Systems (FSS) for
providing banking solutions to unorganized sector especially rural households, small and medium enterprises and
women. IPPB ties up with FSS to create payments network for unorganized retaili. The product of the tie up is FSS’
Payments-in-a-Box solution which will help provide affordable, quality banking and payment services to its
customers digitally.
56) Who has been appointed as new Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Life, for 3 years with effect from
12thSeptember 2018?
1) Ramya Parameshwar
2) Srikanth Parthasarathy
3) Mandeep Singh
4) Vibha Padalkar
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Vibha Padalkar
Explanation:
HDFC Life, has appointed Vibha Padalkar as its new Managing Director and CEO for 3 years with effect from
12thSeptember 2018. Vibha Padalkar joined HDFC Life in August 2008. She was conferred the ‘CFO-Woman of the
year’ award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2011. She also received “Excellence in Financial
Control, Compliance and Corporate Governance” award by IMA, India in 2013. HDFC Life also appointed Suresh
Badami as a Whole-time Director for a period of 3 years with effect from September 17, 2018.
57) Union Cabinet has approved new umbrella scheme ‘PM-AASHA’, which aims to ensure remunerative
prices to farmers for their produce as announced in the Union Budget for 2018. Expand PM-AASHA?
1) Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan
2) Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Samriti Abhiyan
3) Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Subiksha Abhiyan
4) Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Suraksha Abhiyan
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan
Explanation:
On September 13, 2018, the Union Cabinet approved new umbrella scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay
Sanrakshan Abhiyan, PM-AASHA. It is aimed at ensuring remunerative prices to farmers for their produce as
announced in the Union Budget for 2018.
58) Name India’s first ocean surveillance and missile tracking ship which will undertake its first sea trial in
the first week of October 2018?
1) VC 11184
2) INS G456
3) BC 6788
4) UI 7890
5) None of these
Answer – 1) VC 11184
Explanation:
On September 13, 2018, Hindustan Shipyard Limited announced that India’s first ocean surveillance and missile
tracking ship VC 11184, will undertake its first sea trial in the first week of October 2018. This has been built for
the National Technical Research Organisation under PMO and National Security Adviser. The cost of the project is
Rs. 750 crore. It would be inducted in the Indian Navy.
59) Sardar Singh, former Indian captain, has announced his international retirement from which game?
1) Cricket
2) Football
3) Hockey
4) Basket Ball
5) None of these
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Answer – 3) Hockey
Explanation:
Sardar Singh, former Indian hockey captain, has announced his retirement from international hockey. Sardar Singh
has made this decision after India’s disappointing performance at the Asian Games where it failed to defend the
title and won only a Bronze medal. As a result, India did not get direct qualification to the 2020 Olympic Games.
Sardar Singh is 32 years old. He hails from Sirsa in Haryana. He made his senior debut for India against Pakistan in
2006.
60) Name the app developed by e-commerce company DestaGlobal and launched on July 1, 2018, that has
brought over 40,000 farmers and buyers under one roof?
1) Kisan
2) Maitri
3) Sidhhi
4) Bhoomi
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Sidhhi
Explanation:
On September 14, 2018, Sidhhi app has brought over 40,000 farmers and buyers under one roof for developing
agri market on the go. It was developed by Mumbai-based agri start up e-commerce company DestaGlobal and was
launched in July 1, 2018. The app is available in English and Marathi.
61) What is the rank of India out of 189 countries in the latest human development rankings released by
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on 14th September 2018?
1) 142
2) 110
3) 130
4) 150
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 130
Explanation:
On September 14, 2018, India climbed one spot to 130 out of 189 countries in the latest human development
rankings released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). India’s HDI value for 2017 is 0.640,
which put the country in the medium human development category. India’s HDI value is above the South Asian
average of 0.638. Its neighbours Bangladesh and Pakistan ranked 136 and 150 respectively. Norway, Switzerland,
Australia, Ireland and Germany lead the ranking.
62) Name India’s first underwater robotic drone that has been launched and handed over to the Naval
Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO (Defence Research and Development
Organization)?
1) EyerovTUNA
2) MarineEye
3) SeaWatch
4) WaterSpy
5) None of these
Answer – 1) EyerovTUNA
Explanation:
On September 15, 2018, India’s first underwater robotic drone –EyerovTUNA was launched and handed over to
the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO. It was developed by EyeROV Technologies at
Maker Village. It is the first commercial Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)/ underwater drone and was supported
by Kerala Start up Mission (KSUM). It would be used by NPOL for research and development activities for defence
purposes.
63)External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated
the website for the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2019 that will be held in Varanasi. What is the
theme for PBD 2019?
1) Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India
2) Indian Diaspora – Pride of India
3) India’s growth and support of Indian Diaspora
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4) Indian Diaspora and Indian Culture

5) None of these
Answer – 1) Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India
Explanation:
On 15th September 2018, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath inaugurated the website for the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2019 that will be held in Varanasi,
Uttar Pradesh. As the website has been launched, the online registration for participation in PBD Convention 2019
has started. Uttar Pradesh government is the partner state for the convention. The website is available at:
https://pbdindia.gov.in/en. Keeping in mind the people who will be attending the Kumbh Mela and Republic Day,
the date for the PBD 2019 has been shifted from January 9 to January 21 to 23, 2019. PBD is usually celebrated on
January 9 every year, that commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa on 9thJanuary, 1915.
Theme for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2019 is: ‘Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India’.
64) The first ever dedicated dog park in India has been set up in which city?
1) Bengaluru
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Hyderabad
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Hyderabad
Explanation:
On September 12, 2018, for the first time in India a dedicated dog park has been set up in Hyderabad. The park is
spread across an area of 1.3 acres. It was developed by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) at a cost
of Rs 1.1 crore. It has also been certified by the Kennel Club of India.
65) Where was the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) held on 14th and 15th September 2018?
1) Sydney, Australia
2) Houston, United States
3) Jaipur, India
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Houston, United States
Explanation:
On 14th and 15th September 2018, Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) was held in Houston, Texas, United States.
Jaipur Literature Festival which is conducted since 2006, is held in Jaipur every year. This is the first time it is held
in Houston. At Houston, JLF is conducted in partnership of Teamwork Arts, Asia Society Texas Center, Inprint, and
the Consulate General of India. Congress leader and writer Shashi Tharoor and Indian ambassador to the US,
Navtej Sarna, took part in the festival. Renowned authors and thinkers participated in the festival and discussions
on various topics and other cultural events were also held.
66) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has approved ____ rupees loan so far,
to 93 prioritised irrigation projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)?
1) Rs 26,563.45 crore
2) Rs 65,634.93 crore
3) Rs 78,563.65 crore
4) Rs 45,453.25 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rs 65,634.93 crore
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has approved Rs 65,634.93 crore loan so far to
93 prioritised irrigation projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY). NABARD is funding the
central and state share of 99 prioritised irrigation projects under PMKSY through long term irrigation fund (LTIF).
It is mandated to provide Rs 70,000 crore loan to these projects to be finished by 2019. Out of the 99 prioritised
irrigation projects NABARD has sanctioned Rs 65,634.93 crore loan for 93 projects so far. Already, Rs 23,402.72
crore was disbursed for 86 projects, which includes the central share of 15,242.02 crore and state share of Rs
8,160.70 crore.
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67)Which space agency launched Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESAT-2) to estimate the
annual height change of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, on 15th September 2018?
1) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
2) Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities
3) China National Space Administration (CNSA)
4) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Explanation:
On September 15, 2018, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched it’s Ice, Cloud and land
Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESAT-2) successfully from California on United Launch Alliance’s final Delta II rocket. It
will estimate the annual height change of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets to within four millimeters. It will
be orbiting the globe, from pole to pole, at 17,069 mph from an average altitude of 290 miles. It carries a single
instrument, the Advanced Topographic Laser Altimeter System (ATLAS) that would help in gathering data for the
mission.
68)Name the Indian who won gold medal in 10m Air Pistol Men Junior event and also beat his own world
record with a score of 245.5, at the 52nd ISSF World Championship held in Changwon, Republic of Korea?
1) Arjun Singh Cheema
2) Vijayaveer Singh
3) Udayaveer Singh
4) Saurabh Chaudhary
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Saurabh Chaudhary
Explanation:
From 31st August to 15th September 2018, the 52nd ISSF World Championship was held in Changwon, Republic of
Korea. In the 10m Air Pistol Men Junior event, Saurabh Chaudhary beat his own world record with a score of 245.5
and also won a gold medal in the event.
69)Where was the G-20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting, held on 14th and 15th September
2018?
1) Metro Manila, Philippines
2) Mar del Plata, Argentina
3) Hanoi, Vietnam
4) Jakarta, Indonesia
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Mar del Plata, Argentina
Explanation:
On September 14-15, 2018, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu participated
in the 2-day G-20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting, held in Mar del Plata in Argentina. The objective was
to discuss developments in international trade and its implications for the global economy. The theme for the G-20
Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting was: “Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development”. It was
held under the chairmanship of: H.E. Amb. Jorge Faurie, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Argentine
Republic, and H.E. Mr. Dante Sica, Minister of Production and Labor of the Argentine Republic.
70) Name the person who was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of State Bank of India (SBI),
1) Anshula Kant
2) Anshul Agarwal
3) Prashant Kumar
4) Sandeep Vaishnav
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Prashant Kumar
Explanation:
On September 17, 2018, State Bank of India appointed Prashant Kumar as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the
Bank. He replaced Anshula Kant who has been promoted as Managing Director of SBI. Prior to this appointment,
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Kumar was designated as Deputy Managing Director (HR) & Corporate Development Officer of SBI. Earlier he has
worked as DMD and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Bank.
71) Name the rocket launched by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) that carried two U.K.
satellites named NovaSAR and S1-4 into space on 16th September 2018?
1) PSLV-C-42
2) PSLV-C-21
3) PSLV-C-16
4) PSLV-C-34
5) None of these
Answer – 1) PSLV-C-42
Explanation:
On September 16, 2018, ISRO launched its first night flight launch of PSLV-C-42 with two U.K. satellites named
NovaSAR and S1-4 of Surrey Satellite Technology Limited. This launch was a collaboration between Surrey
Satellite Technologies Limited and Antrix Corporation Limited, ISRO’s commercial arm which earned Rs.220 crore
for this launch. This mission made India launch 239 foreign satellites of 28 nations so far. It also marks the 44th
launch of the Indian rocket the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
72) Where did Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test a low-weight
indigenously developed man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) on 16th September 2018?
2) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
3) Rohtak, Haryana
4) Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Explanation:
On September 16, 2018, the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested a low-weight
indigenously developed man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) at its Ahmednagar range, Maharashtra.
It was the second MPATGM test as the DRDO tested the first one on September 15 in Maharashtra. MPATGM is yet
to get a formal name and is a major boost to the Make-in-India initiative. The key features are:
• A strike range of 2.5km,
• Weight of 14.5 kgs,
• Effective against both stationary and moving target and
• Can be used in day and night.
73) Which country launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered train, on 17th September 2018?
1) China
2) Japan
3) Germany
4) United States
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Germany
Explanation:
On 17th September 2018, Germany launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered train with costlier but eco-
friendly technology.The two Coradia iLint trains were built by French train-maker firm Alstom. It started
operating on a 100 km (62-mile) route between Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervoerde and Buxtehude in
northern Germany. The Coradia iLint trains can run for nearly 1,000 km on a single tank of hydrogen. It can carry
up to 300 passengers. It runs at a speed of 140 km/h. Hydrogen will be pumped into the trains from a 40-foot high
steel hydrogen gas container at Bremervoerde station.
74) Which country approved a draft agreement with India for port usage of Chittagong and Mongla ports,
1) Nepal
2) Myanmar
3) Bangladesh
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4) China
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Bangladesh
Explanation:
On September 18, 2018, Bangladesh Cabinet approved a draft agreement with India for port usage of Chittagong
and Mongla ports. This would enable New Delhi to use the ports for the movement of goods to and from northeast
India. It would be according to the rules of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Nepal and Bhutan has
also been approved to join the team. Also, under the agreement only Bangladeshi vehicles and vessels would be
used to carry the goods inside Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi authorities would use tracking systems like global
positioning system (GPS), e-lock and e-seal to identify the goods carrying vessels.
75) Which of the following payment company received approval from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to
operate its own non-banking financial company (NBFC), on 17th September 2018?
1) PayU India
2) Indi Pay
3) Money Pay
4) Naggle Pay
5) None of these
Answer – 1) PayU India
Explanation:
On September 17, 2018, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved PayU India to operate its own non-banking
financial company (NBFC). The approval from the central bank is subject to “certain pending RBI compliance”. It
has already crossed Rs 100 crore ($16 million) mark for credit issuance. The company has spent about $265
million over the past five years in India. Its payment facility called LazyPay witnessed around 10,000-11,000
transactions per day. In September 2016, the company had acquired Citrus Pay for $130 million.
76) Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved the
procurement of equipment for the Defence Forces worth _____ rupees, on 18th September 2018?
1) Rs 9,100 crores
2) Rs 5,690 crores
3) Rs 8,900 crores
4) Rs 7,907 crores
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 9,100 crores
Explanation:
On September 18, 2018, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
approved the procurement of equipment for the Defence Forces worth Rs 9,100 crores. This would include:
• An procurement of two Regiments of Akash Missile Systemsunder ‘Buy (Indian)’ category from M/s BDL,
• Design and Development of Individual Under Water Breathing Apparatus (IUWBA) for T 90 Tanks and
• Design and Development of Test Equipment for Guided Weapons System of T 90 Tank.
The Akash Missile is an upgraded version of Akash missiles and will have 360 degree coverage and seeker
technology. The IUWBA has been developed by DRDO Lab DEBEL.
77) Name the two Indians who created history by climbing Asia’s highest volcanic peak Mount Damavand
in Iran, on 10th September 2018?
1) Satyarup Siddhanta and Bhaswati Chatterjee
2) Bhaswati Chatterjee and Mousumi Khatua
3) Mousumi Khatua and Arunima Rao
4) Satyarup Siddhanta and Mousumi Khatua
5) None of these.
Answer – 4) Satyarup Siddhanta and Mousumi Khatua
Explanation:
On 10th September 2018, mountaineers Satyarup Siddhanta and Mousumi Khatua created history by climbing
Asia’s highest volcanic peak Mount Damavand in Iran. Mount Damavand has an altitude of 5,609 metres. Sulphur
discharge near its peak can cause irreparable damage if exposed for a longer duration.
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78) Who took charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of National Insurance Company
Limited (NIC), on 14th September 2018?
1) Girish Radhakrishnan
2) Tajinder Mukherjee
3) Amrita Sen
4) Preethi Patil
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Tajinder Mukherjee
Explanation:
On 14th September 2018, Tajinder Mukherjee took charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of
National Insurance Company Limited (NIC). Previously, she was the General Manager and Chief Underwriting
Officer of New India Assurance. She has more than 33 years of experience. She joined the United India Insurance
Company in 1983.
79) Which city has been confirmed as the host of the 4th edition of Asian Para Games in 2022?
1) Tokyo, Japan
2) Doha, Qatar
3) Hangzhou, China
4) Hanoi, Vietnam
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Hangzhou, China
Explanation:
On 16th September 2018, Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) confirmed that Hangzhou in China will host the 4th
edition of Asian Para Games in 2022. Already, Hangzhou was confirmed as the host of 2022 Asian Games. Now, it
has also been announced as the host of Asian Para Games 2022. The confirmation has been done following the visit
of APC officials to Hangzhou in July 2018 when they met Zhong Wenjing, Chairman of Hangzhou Disabled
Federation and other officials and also visited the sports facilities. Nearly, 5.5 % of the total population of 9.5
million people in Hangzhou city are said to have an impairment.
80) Ganpatrao Andalka passed away in Pune, on 18th September 2018. He was a _____?
1) Spiritual Leader
2) Politician
3) Freedom Fighter
4) Wrestler
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Wrestler
Explanation:
On September 18, 2018, former Asian Games champion wrestler Ganpatrao Andalka (83), passed away in Pune. He
participated in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and had bagged the coveted “Hind Kesari” title in 1960. He also won Gold
and Silver medals in two different weight categories in the 1962 Jakarta Asian Games. He was a recipient of the
Arjuna award (1964) and the Maharashtra government’s ‘Shiv Chhatrapati Award’ in 1982 for his contribution to
wrestling.
81) Name the portal launched by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba to grant security clearance, on 18th
September 2018?
1) e – Clear
2) e – Sahaj
3) e – Approve
4) e – Sign
5) None of these
Answer – 2) e – Sahaj
Explanation:
On September 18, 2018, the Union Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba launched an online ‘e-Sahaj’ portal in New
Delhi. Its objective is to grant Security Clearance. An applicant can: Submit application online and View the status
of his application from time to time. This will provide an easier, faster and transparent way to monitor
applications.
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82) Where was the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Technology Incubation Centre, inaugurated
1) Kolkata
2) Mumbai
3) Pune
4) Agartala
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Agartala
Explanation:
On 18th September 2018, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb inaugurated the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) Technology Incubation Centre in Agartala, through video-conferencing from Bengaluru. The
ISRO Technology Incubation Centre has been developed at the campus of National Institute of Technology (NIT),
Agartala. It was launched at the 1st edition of ‘SPACETRONICS’ organised by the India Electronics and
Semiconductor Association (IESA). ISRO would incubate start-ups that could build applications, provide services
and products that can be used internally and utilise opportunities globally.
83) India and World Bank signed a loan agreement for International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (IBRD) Credit of _____ dollars for Uttrakhand Workforce Development Project (UKWDP), on
18th September 2018?
1) USD 67 million
2) USD 150 million
3) USD 74 million
4) USD 55 million
5) None of these
Answer – 3) USD 74 million
Explanation:
On September 18, 2018, India and World Bank signed a loan agreement for IBRD Credit of USD 74 million for
Uttrakhand Workforce Development Project (UKWDP). Its objective is to improve the quality and relevance of
training at priority Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). Additionally, Project Agreement was also signed by: Dr.
Iqbal Ahmed, Additional Secretary, Skill Development and Employment, Government of Uttrakhand and Mr. Jorge
Coarasa, Acting Country Director, World Bank. It has a 5-year grace period, and a maturity of 17 years. The closing
date for the Project is 30th June, 2023.
84) Which insurance company signed a 5-year Corporate Agency Agreement with India Post Payments
Bank (IPPB) to sell life insurance products to its consumers, on 18th September 2018?
1) Max Life Insurance Limited
2) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (BALIC)
3) Sun Life Insurance Limited
4) Life Insurance Coporation of India (LIC)
4) None of these
Answer – 2) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (BALIC)
Explanation:
On 18th September 2018, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) signed a 5-year Corporate Agency Agreement with
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (BALIC) to offer life insurance products to its consumers. BALIC is the first life
insurer to tie up with IPPB since its launch on 1st September 2018. Initially, simple term and Point of Sale (POS)
products of BALIC will be sold through IPPB. Postmen and ‘Grameen Dak Sevaks’ will be involved in selling
insurance solutions. These products will be initially available in 3250 access points in IPPB’s network. Later it will
be extended to 155,000 post offices throughout India.
85) Name the new portal launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, that will have information on
budget, expenditure and Bill Payment position?
1) My Budget
2) Make Budget
3) Budget Dashboard
4) Budget Map
5) None of these
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Answer – 3) Budget Dashboard

Explanation:
On September 19, 2018, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched a new web portal ‘Budget Dashboard’,
incorporating features of Ministry of AYUSH and Department of Health Research. It will have information on
budget, expenditure and Bill Payment position. It will consist of the following:
• Details of Budget and expenditure,
• Details of flagship schemes, Central sector expenditure, North East, SC/ST, Centrally Sponsored Schemes, etc.
• A Unique feature of Bill Position for All India Pay & Accounts Offices (PAOs),
• SMS facility of information on demand and SMS alerts for shortfall in expenditure.
86) Name the monthly e-newsletter launched by Union Ministry of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises on 19th September 2018?
1) MSME Alert
2) MSME Insider
3) MSME News
4) MSME Circular
5) None of these
Answer – 2) MSME Insider
Explanation:
On September 19, 2018, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises, Giriraj Singh, launched MSME Insider – a monthly e-newsletter of the Ministry. The e-newsletter
would be distributed to about 50 lakh MSMEs registered on the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum Portal. It will act as
a bridge between the Ministry and MSME units and stakeholders. It will also help in creating the awareness about
the schemes and propagate the agenda of the ministry.
87) Name the new scheme approved by Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) through which it
will pay cash relief to insured persons during the period of unemployment?
1) Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna
2) Atal Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
3) Atal Suraksha Bima Yojana
4) Life Cover under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna
Explanation:
On September 20, 2018, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) approved a new scheme- Atal Bimit
Vyakti Kalyan Yojna for Insured Persons covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act. The decision was
taken at the ESIC board meeting chaired by the Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar in New Delhi. A relief will be
payable in cash directly to Bank Account of insured person in case of unemployment. It would benefit insured
persons covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948.
88) Name the Joint Air Force exercise of India and Russia that is held in Lipetsk, Russia from 17th to 28th
September 2018?
1) Aviaindra – 18
2) Indra – 18
2) Indrus – 18
3) Rustum – 18
4) None of these.
Answer – 1) Aviaindra – 18
Explanation:
On September 17, 2018, India and the Russian Federation commenced their joint Air Force level exercise called
Exercise Aviaindra till September 28, 2018. Its objective is to work on anti-terrorist operations in a bi-lateral
scenario. It is being conducted at Lipetsk, Russia. It will be again conducted in Jodhpur, India from 10 Dec to 22
Dec 18. The Indian contingent comprises of 30 officers including four women officers of Flying, Admin and Medical
Branch. The aircraft that would participate in the exercise include Su-30 SM, Mig-29, Su-25, Mi-8 and An-26.
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89) The government appointed MD and CEOs for 10 state-run banks, on 19th September 2018. Who has
been appointed as MD and CEO of Syndicate Bank?
1) Mrutyunjay Mahapatra
2) Padmaja Chundru
3) Pallav Mohapatra
4) J Packirisamy
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Mrutyunjay Mahapatra
Explanation:
Bank MD and CEO
Syndicate Bank Mrutyunjay Mahapatra
Indian Bank Padmaja Chundru
Central Bank of India Pallav Mohapatra
Andhra Bank J Packirisamy
Dena Bank Karnam Shekhar
Allahabad Bank SS Mallikarjuna Rao
Bank of Maharashtra AS Rajeev
UCO Bank Atul Kumar Goel
Punjab & Sind Bank S Harisnakar
United Bank of India Ashok Kumar Pradhan
90) Name the indigenously developed surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile successfully test
fired by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Chandipur in Odisha, on 20th
September 2018?
1) Vihar
2) Prahar
3) Kiran
4) Surya
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Prahar
Explanation:
On 20th September 2018, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the
indigenously developed surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile ‘Prahar’, from Launch Complex-III,
Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. Prahar was developed by DRDO. It was launched from a
mobile launcher. It is a contemporary weapon system. It can carry various types of warheads and neutralise a wide
range of targets. It is a solid fuelled short-range missile. It is equipped with inertial navigation system. It is a quick
reaction, all-weather, all-terrain, highly accurate battlefield support tactical weapon system.
91) Name the weightlifter who will be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna 2018 on 25th September
2018 in Delhi?
1) Vijay Sharma
2) Pooja Kadian
3) Chougale Dadu Dattatray
4) S. Mirabai Chanu
5) None of these
Answer – 4) S. Mirabai Chanu
Explanation:
National Sports Awards for 2018 has been announced. The awardees will receive their awards from the President
at a special event at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi on 25th September 2018. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is
given for the most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of 4 years. It
includes a cash prize of Rs. 7.5 lakh. Selection Committee head: Justice Indermeet Kaur Kochhar
S. No. Name of the Sportsperson Discipline
1 Ms. S. Mirabai Chanu Weightlifting
2 Shri Virat Kohli Cricket
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92) Fitch Ratings in its Global Economic Outlook report has increased India’s growth forecast for the
current fiscal (FY 19) to _____ per cent from 7.4per cent?
1) 7.6 %
2) 7.8 %
3) 8.3 %
4) 8.0 %
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 7.8 %
Explanation:
On September 21, 2018, Fitch Ratings in its Global Economic Outlook report increased India’s growth forecast for
the current fiscal to 7.8 per cent, from 7.4per cent. According to the report: India’s growth likely peaked in 2Q 18
(April-June) to 8.2 percent, Interest rates have been raised, inflation is increasing within reach on relatively high
demand-pull pressures and INR depreciation. However, the demotivating parameters of growth are: tightening of
financial conditions, rising oil bill and weak bank balance sheets. The growth forecasts for FY 2019-2020 and FY
2020-2021 has been cut by 0.2 percentage points to 7.3 per cent.
93) Which movie has been selected to represent India in the Best Foreign Language category at the 91st
Academy Awards 2019?
1) Dangal
2) Village Rockstars
3) Newton
4) Tumhari Sulu
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Village Rockstars
Explanation:
On 21st September 2018, Film Federation of India (FFI) announced that, Assamese movie “Village Rockstars” has
been selected to represent India in the Best Foreign Language category at the 91st Academy Awards 2019. This
announcement was made by SV Rajendra Singh Babu, Chairman, Selection Committee for Oscar Award, FFI. The
91st Academy Awards will be held on 24th February 2019. “Village Rockstars” features Bhanita Das in the lead
role. It was directed by Rima Da. It had won the Best Feature Film trophy at the 65th National Film Awards. It had
also received Best Child Artist, Best Location Sound Recordist and Best Editing awards.
94) Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the Jharsuguda airport (renamed after noted
freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai), on 22nd September 2018?
1) Karnataka
2) Odisha
3) Assam
4) Bihar
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Odisha
Explanation:
On September 22, 2018, PM Modi visited Odisha. He inaugurated and revived the Talcher Fertilizer Plant located at
Talcher, Angul district in Odisha. It will start production in 36 months. It is a Rs 13,000 crore-project that would
for the first time see coal being converted into gas for use as a feedstock and for producing neem-coated urea. He
inaugurated local Jharsuguda airport (renamed after noted freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai) worth Rs.210
crores which will work under the regional air connectivity UDAN Scheme. It is the second airport located in
Jharsuguda, western Odisha. It has been developed by the Airports Authority of India, in collaboration with Govt.
of Odisha with a contribution of Rs. 75 Crores from the State Govt.
95) Who was appointed the new chairman of the Steel Authority of India on 21st September 2018?
1) Surendra Chaudhary
2) Rohit Chauhan
3) Pradeep Tanvir
4) Anil Kumar Chaudhary
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Anil Kumar Chaudhary
Explanation:
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On September 21, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
appointed Anil Kumar Chaudhary as the new chairman of the Steel Authority of India till his superannuation in
December, 2020. Presently, he is serving as the Director (Finance) in SAIL. Earlier P K Singh was the chairman of
SAIL.
96)Which state has topped the “Ease of Living Index” rankings launched by the Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs (MoHUA) under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) on 24th
September 2018?
1) Telangana
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Karnataka
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On September 24, 2018, the “Ease of Living Index” rankings were launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs (MoHUA) under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) at the National
Dissemination Workshop on Ease of Living Index, 2018 in New Delhi. Andhra Pradesh has topped the charts
followed by Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. The first round of Ease of Living covered 111 cities. Gurugram was
subsequently included in the assessment. Four cities of West Bengal – Howrah, New Town Kolkata, Kolkata and
Durgapur did not participate in the competition. Naya Raipur of Chhattisgarh and Amravati of Andhra Pradesh did
not fulfill the parameters as they are green-field cities.
97)Name Sikkim’s first airport and India’s 100th operational airport that was inaugurated by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi on September 24, 2018?
1) Pelling Airport
2) Pakyong Airport
3) Yuksom Airport
4) Gyalshing Airport
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Pakyong Airport
Explanation:
On September 24, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Sikkim and was received by Governor Ganga
Prasad, Chief Minister Pawan Chamling. He inaugurated Sikkim’s first airport and nation’s 100th operational
airport: Pakyong Airport in Sikkim. This was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 605 crore under UDAN
scheme. It will provide regional connectivity and would initially only cater to domestic flights, the first of which
would begin from October 4, 2018. This will also provide international flight services connecting Sikkim with other
countries like Paro in Bhutan, Kathmandu in Nepal and Dhaka in Bangladesh.
98)According to a new report by TransUnion Cibil, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and which other state make
up for nearly 40 per cent of all retail loans in India?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Karnataka
Explanation:
On September 24, 2018, according to a new report by TransUnion Cibil, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
make up for nearly 40 per cent of all retail loans in the country. The increase in retail balances were due to
economic development and urbanization. The 3 states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka represent about
20% of the population of the country and 32 per cent of the credit active population. Overall, the 10 largest Indian
states represented Rs 21.27 lakh crore in balances, which comprised almost 76 per cent of the total balance share.
99)Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has inked a pact with which bank and NTT Communications to
roll out 5G and internet of things technology in India?
1) State Bank of India (SBI)
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2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) Softbank
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Softbank
Explanation:
On September 24, 2018, BSNL has inked a pact with Japan’s Softbank and NTT Communications to roll out 5G and
internet of things technology in India. Under this, BSNL and Softbank will work on satellite constellation which will
have around 900 satellites to provide high speed internet services. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has
recommended auction of about 8,644 MHz of telecom frequencies at an estimated base price of Rs 4.9 lakh crore.
100)Who was elected the new President of Maldives, on 24th September 2018?
1) Abdulla Yameen
2) Hashim Mohammed
3) Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
4) Rasheed Al Hamidi
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Explanation:
On 24th September 2018, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was elected the new President of Maldives. Ibrahim Mohamed
Solih will be 6th President of Maldives. He replaces Abdulla Yameen. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is 56 years old. He
belongs to the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). He is one of the founding members of MDP. He has been
representing Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldivian Parliament since 1994. In 2011, he became the leader of MDP’s
parliamentary group.
101)Which country has become the only South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
country to have a quit-line number on tobacco products?
1) Malaysia
2) Sri Lanka
3) Singapore
4) India
5) None of these
Answer – 4) India
Explanation:
On September 25, 2018, India became the only SAARC country to have a quit-line number on tobacco products.
The Quit call number is: ‘1800-11-2356’. Union Health Ministry along with the 85% pictorial warning has involved
the number in the packaging of tobacco products from September 1, 2018. India is the 4th such country in Asia
after Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia to have a helpline number dedicated for helping people quit tobacco
products. Around 46 countries globally have quit line numbers as part of health warning.
102)YES Bank has partnered with which online financial services company for integration of its chat bot
based platform YES mPower BOT?
1) Paytm
2) PayPal
3) RupeeBoss.com
4) Google Pay
5) None of these
Answer – 3) RupeeBoss.com
Explanation:
On September 25, 2018, YES Bank, India’s fourth largest private sector bank announced its partnership with
RupeeBoss.com, an online financial services company. This partnership would enable integration of YES mPower
BOT, the Bank’s chat bot based platform. It can be accessed across platforms like the online portal RupeeBoss.com
for the customers, Magic Finmart , RupeeBoss Business Associate app etc. It would be used to support instant loan
eligibilities for its several loan products. YES BANK would be able to leverage RupeeBoss.com’s wide network of
agents and employees to offer the Bank’s asset products to a larger customer base. Hence, it will be able to provide
its loan applicants with instant information without needing to know all the details about the customers.
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103)Which has become the world’s first country to land 2 robotic rovers MINERVA-II1 Rover-1A and
Rover-1B in asteroid Ryugu?
1) United States
2) China
3) Japan
4) Russia
5) None of these.
Answer – 3) Japan
Explanation:
On September 25, 2018, Japan became the world’s first country to land 2 robotic rovers in asteroid Ryugu. It is also
the first man made robot to have landed in an asteroid. The name of the rover that has landed is: MINERVA-II1.
The MINERVA-II1 consists of two rovers, Rover-1A and Rover-1B. The rovers were aboard the Hayabusa2
spacecraft. It has been developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
104)Who won the Best FIFA Men’s Player 2018 award in London, England, on 24th September 2018?
1) Luka Modrić
2) Didier Deschamps
3) Thibaut Courtois
4) Mohamed Salah
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Luka Modrić
Explanation:
On 24th September 2018, the Best FIFA Football Awards 2018 ceremony, was held in London, England.
Award Winner
The Best FIFA Men’s Player Luka Modrić (Croatia)
The Best FIFA Women’s Player Marta (Brazil)
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Didier Deschamps (France)
The Best FIFA Women’s Coach Reynald Pedros (France)
The Best FIFA Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (Belgium)
FIFA Puskás Award Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
FIFA Fair Play Award Lennart Thy (Germany)
FIFA Fan Award Peru fans
FIFA FIFPro World11 2018 David De Gea, Dani Alves, Marcelo, Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane,
Eden Hazard, N’Golo Kante, Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian
Mbappe, Lionel Messi
105)Jasdev Singh passed away at the age of 87, on 25th September 2018. He was a _____?
1) Journalist
2) Former Election Commissioner
3) Cricket commentator
4) Scientist
5) None of these.
Answer – 3) Cricket commentator
Explanation:
On September 25, 2018, commentator Jasdev Singh passed away at the age of 87. He was primarily a cricket
commentator and had started his career in All India Radio in 1955. He was the voice of Indian sports on
Doordarshan and was conferred with the Padma Shri in 1985 and the Padma Bhushan in 2008. He had covered 9
editions of Olympics from 1968 to 2000 and was also honoured with the ‘Olympic Order’ in 1988 in Seoul by IOC.
He also covered 6 editions each of both Asian Games and Hockey World Cups.
106) Name the mobile application launched by Finance Ministry, which will act as a locator app guiding
common people to find financial service touch point at a given location in India?
1) Jan Dhan Seva
2) Jan Dhan Darshak
3) Fin Serv Locator
4) Fin Point Locator
5) None of these
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Answer – 2) Jan Dhan Darshak

Explanation:
On September 26, 2018, Finance Ministry launched mobile application “Jan Dhan Darshak”. The mobile app has
been developed by: Department of Financial Services(DFS), Ministry of Finance and National Informatics
Centre(NIC). It will act as a locator app guiding common people to find financial service touch point at a given
location in the country. Over 5 lakh FI touch points (Bank branches, ATMs, Post Offices) have been mapped on this
App out of which 1.35 lakh Bank Mitras would be included by 01.12.2018.
107) Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley launched web
portalwww.psbloansin59minutes.com. This will ensure seamless loan approval up to ____ rupees within 59
minutes from SIDBI and 5 Public Sector Banks (PSBs)?
1) Rs 1 crore
2) Rs 1 lakh
3) Rs 50 lakh
4) Rs 2 lakh
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Rs 1 crore
Explanation:
On September 25, 2018, the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley launched a web
portal for a transformative initiative in MSME credit space. The web portal is: www.psbloansin59minutes.com.
This is a first one of a kind MSME credit space which will ensure seamless loan approval up to Rs. 1 crore within 59
minutes from SIDBI and 5 Public Sector Banks (PSBs). The approved loan will be disbursed in 7-8 working days
reducing the turnaround time from 20-25 days to 59 minutes. It processes details of borrower from various
sources such as IT returns, GST data, bank statements, MCA21 etc. in less than an hour.
108) Name the head of the three-member committee constituted by Supreme Court for suggesting jail
reforms across India?
1) Justice Ajay Mishra
2) Justice Amit Payal
3) Justice Amitava Roy
4) Justice Rangaraj Desai
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Justice Amitava Roy
Explanation:
On September 25, 2018, the Supreme Court constituted a three-member committee headed by its former judge
Justice Amitava Roy for suggestive jail reforms across the country. This decision was taken by a bench headed by
Justice M B Lokur. The scope of the discussion would involve:
• Issues concerning women prisoner,
• Issues including over-crowding in prisons,
• To tackle the issue of human rights of prisoners in jails.
109) Where was the 4-day “Lok Manthan 2018”, a national literary and intellectual conference,
inaugurated by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, on 27th September 2018?
1) Ranchi, Jharkhand
2) Raipur, Chhattisgarh
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) Kochi, Kerala
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ranchi, Jharkhand
Explanation:
On September 27, 2018, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated a national literary and intellectual
conference- “Lok Manthan 2018” at Khel Gaon in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The four-day event was organised by
Department of Culture of Jharkhand Government in association with a NGO. The event witnessed discussions on
present social and cultural issues facing the country.
110) Which metro rail network has become India’s second largest metro rail network after Delhi?
1) Bengaluru Metro Rail
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2) Mumbai Metro Rail

3) Hyderabad Metro Rail
4) Chennai Metro Rail
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Hyderabad Metro Rail
Explanation:
On September 27, 2018, Hyderabad Metro Rail became India’s second-largest metro network after Delhi, with the
completion of Hyderabad Metro Rail’s (HMR) 46-km Corridor One. It is also the world’s largest metro project
under the public-private-partnership (PPP) worth over Rs 20,000 crore. It is originally a 72 km of elevated metro
line which is being built by L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad in the three dense traffic corridors of the city, of which 46
km is now operational.
111) Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved financing of up to _____ million for a multitranche financing
facility (MFF) infrastructure project in at least 10 cities of Tamil Nadu, on 25th September 2018?
1) USD 250 million
2) USD 500 million
3) USD 750 million
4) USD 235 million
5) None of these
Answer – 2) USD 500 million
Explanation:
On September 25, 2018, Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved financing of up to USD 500 million for a
multitranche financing facility (MFF) infrastructure project in at least 10 cities of Tamil Nadu. ADB’s financing will
be provided in 3 tranches between September 2018 and March 2022. The first tranche of the program amounting
to $169 million will target the cities of Chennai, Coimbatore, Rajapalayam, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, and Vellore.
The Second one would be a $2 million grant from the Asian Clean Energy Fund, established by the Government of
Japan, to fund the solar energy pilot project. ADB technical assistance grant of $1 million to support capacity
building. This is a part of a project worth $766.4 million by The Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu,
Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
112) Name the Indian who is to receive the United Nation’s Champions of the Earth Award in the Policy
Leadership category?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Man Mohan Singh
3) Narendra Modi
4) Arun Jaitley
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
On September 26, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with 5 other individuals and organisations are
recipients of UN’s highest environmental honour: Champions of the Earth Award. He along with French President
Emmanuel Macron have been conferred this award in the Policy Leadership category. They have been awarded for
their joint effort to: Promote environmental policies through the International Solar Alliance and Eliminate all
single-use plastic in India by 2022. Cochin International Airport has also been awarded this year under the
‘Entrepreneurial Vision’ category for its leadership in the use of sustainable energy. These awards would be
presented during the Champions of the Earth Gala in New York City, on the sidelines of the ongoing 73rd UN
General Assembly in New York.
113) Who was announced as Brand Ambassador of “Tribes India”, on 27th September 2018?
1) Manu Bhaker
2) Hima Das
3) Mary Kom
4) MS Dhoni
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Mary Kom
Explanation:
On 27th September 2018, Jual Oram, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs launched “Punch Tantra Diwali collection”
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and announced World Boxing Champion Mary Kom as Brand Ambassador of “Tribes India” in Vigyan Bhawan, New
Delhi. The event was organised by Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) and
Tribes India under Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The Punch Tantra range of tribal arti-facts consists of handlooms and
handicrafts inspired and promoted by Mary Kom. The collection is like the powerful punch of Mary Kom, as the
name suggests. It has been specially introduced for the festive season.
114) Name the indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) that was
successfully test fired by Indian Air Force (IAF) near Chandipur in Odisha on 27th September 2018?
1) Vastra
2) Vajra
3) Astra
4) Artha
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Astra
Explanation:
On September 27, 2018, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully test fired the indigenously developed Beyond
Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) Astra from a Su-30 aircraft over the Bay of Bengal near Chandipur in
Odisha. It has been developed by: IAF and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) primarily.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited modifying the aircraft for weapon integration along with 50 other private and
public industries. It was part of the series of final pre-induction trials and had already undergone more than
twenty developmental trials.
115) Name the chairperson of the High Level Advisory Group (HLAG) constituted by Commerce Ministry to
look into the challenges of global trade, on 28th September 2018?
1) S Jaishankar
2) Surjit S Bhalla
3) Sanjeev Sanyal
4) Rajiv Bansal
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Surjit S Bhalla
Explanation:
On September 28, 2018, the Commerce Ministry Friday said it has constituted a High Level Advisory Group (HLAG)
to look into the challenges of global trade. The High Level Advisory Group (HLAG) would be chaired by Surjit S
Bhalla, Director of Oxus Research and Investments. Other members would include: former foreign secretary S
Jaishankar, Principal Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal. It will meet regularly over the next two months and make
recommendations to facilitate the formulation of future trade policies. It would focus on boosting India’s share and
importance in global merchandise and services trade and management of bilateral trade relations.
116)Who is the chairman of the eight-member Lokpal Search Committee formed by the government on
28thSeptember 2018?
1) Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
2) A Surya Prakash
3) Arundhati Bhattacharya
4) Justice Sukha Ram Singh Yadav
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Explanation:
On September 28, 2018, the Ministry of Personnel announced that the government set up an eight-member Lokpal
Search Committee under the Chairmanship of former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai. Other
members include: Prasar Bharati Chairman A Surya Prakash, former SBI Chief Arundhati Bhattacharya and Justice
Sukha Ram Singh Yadav. The panel will recommend the names for the Chairperson and Members of the Lokpal to
the Lokpal Selection Committee. The proposed Lokpal will have a chairman and eight members to enquire into
offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act against the Prime Minister (with specified safeguards).
117)Which bank tied-up with MakeMyTrip to launch a range of co-branded credit cards on 28th
September 2018?
1) Axis Bank
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2) State Bank of India

3) Canara Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 4) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On September 28, 2018, ICICI Bank ties-up with MakeMyTrip to launch a range of co-branded credit cards. This
includes 2 types of credit card – MakeMyTrip ICICI Bank Platinum Credit Card and MakeMyTrip ICICI Bank
Signature Credit Card. These can convert their daily spends on the card to MakeMyTrip ‘MyCash’ as reward
currency. The rewards points have the validity of upto one year from the date of issuance and there is no
maximum limit for reward points that can be accumulated in ‘MyCash’.
118) Which monument bagged the Differently-abled friendly monument award at the National Tourism
Awards 2016-17 ceremony in New Delhi, on 27th September 2018?
1) Taj Mahal
2) Red Fort
3) Qutub Minar
4) Ellora Caves
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Qutub Minar
Explanation:
On 27th September 2018, Union Minister for Tourism (IC), K.J. Alphons, presented the National Tourism Awards
2016-17 on the World Tourism Day, in New Delhi. Some important awards are listed below:
Name of the award Winners
Best Heritage City UNESCO World Heritage City Ahmedabad in Gujarat
and Mandu in Madhya Pradesh
Differently-abled friendly monument Qutub Minar
Best Heritage Walk INTACH Heritage Walks Delhi chapter and Indore
Heritage Walk
Most Innovative & Unique Tourism Product 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Really and
Concourse Show and ‘Coral Safari’ of Chennai
119) What was the theme of World Rabies Day 2018 celebrated on 28th September 2018?
1) Rabies: Share the message. Save a life
2) Zero by 2030
3) TogetherAgainstRabies
4) Rabies: Educate. Vaccinate. Eliminate
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rabies: Share the message. Save a life
Explanation:
On 28th September 2018, World Rabies Day was observed all over the world. World Rabies Day is observed every
year on 28 September which marks the death anniversary of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist and microbiologist,
who developed the first vaccine for rabies. It aims to create awareness about rabies prevention and to share the
progress in fighting this disease. Theme: for World Rabies Day 2018 is – “Rabies: Share the message. Save a life”.
120) The Centre has increased its contribution in the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) from 75 % to
______ % with effect from April 1, 2018?
1) 85 %
2) 80 %
3) 90 %
4) 95 %
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 90 %
Explanation:
On 27th September 2018, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced that, the Centre has increased its contribution
in the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) from 75 % to 90 % with effect from April 1, 2018. The Centre will
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contribute 90 % and states will contribute 10 % to the relief fund. The additional contribution by the central
government in SDRF regarding this will be Rs 1,690.35 crore for 2018-19 and Rs 1,774.67 crore for 2019-20.
121) Name the chairman of the High Level Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility – 2018 (HLC-
2018) formed by the government to review the existing framework and formulate the roadmap for a
coherent policy on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
1) Rajiv Gauba
2) Injeti Srinivas
3) Ranjan Gauba
4) Amit Pandey
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Injeti Srinivas
Explanation:
A High Level Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility – 2018 (HLC-2018) has been constituted under the
Chairmanship of Shri. Injeti Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to review the existing
framework and guide and formulate the roadmap for a coherent policy on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Other members of the committee are: DG, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs; Chairman, SEBI or his
representative; N. Chandrasekharan, Chairman Tata Sons; Amit Chandra, MD, Bain Capital Private Equity; P. S.
Narasimha, Additional Solicitor General; Anil K Gupta, Founder Honey Bee Network and Prof. IIM-A; Prakash
Padukone, Former World Badminton Champion; S Santhanakrishnan, Chartered Accountant; Mathew Cherian, CEO
Helpage India; and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
122)Where did India’s first corn festival begin on 29th September 2018?
1) Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
2) Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
4) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
5) None of these.
Answer – 1) Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On 29th September 2018, India’s first corn festival began in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. This festival is a one-of-
its-kind international event. Madhya Pradesh is one of the largest corn producing states in India. Chhindwara is the
highest corn producing district.
123) Which country won the Asia Cup for a record-extending 7th time, at the Dubai International Cricket
Stadium in Dubai, on 28th September 2018?
1) Bangladesh
2) India
3) Pakistan
4) Sri Lanka
5) None of these
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
On 28th September 2018, India won the Asia Cup for a record-extending 7th time, at the Dubai International
Cricket Stadium in Dubai. India defeated Bangladesh by 3 wickets in the final and won the Asia Cup 2018 title.
Bangladesh’s Liton Das was named man of the match. Bangladesh was the first to bat and had set a target of 223
runs for India to win. The Indian team was captained by Rohit Sharma.
124)Which city launched India’s first comprehensive city-level flood forecasting and early warning system
(FFEWS) with $1 million assistance from Asian Development Bank (ADB) on September 27, 2018?
1) Mumbai
2) Kolkata
3) Bengaluru
4) Chennai
5) None of these.
Answer – 2) Kolkata
Explanation:
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On September 27, 2018, Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) launched a flood forecasting and early warning
system (FFEWS) for Kolkata City. It is also India’s first comprehensive city-level FFEWS. It aims to help city
officials and citizens act decisively to minimize damage before and during disasters. Asian Development Bank
(ADB) from its Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund under the Urban Financing Partnership Facility,
funded this project with technical assistance of a $1 million to KMC. The system has been designed to provide
forecasts as well as real-time information on inundation, temperature, air quality, and other climate-related data
through 400 sensor nodes.
125) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) withdrew permission of Bandhan Bank to open new branches and put a
freeze on the remuneration of its MD & CEO _____, on 28th September 2018?
1) CS Ghosh
2) Rana Kapoor
3) Anil Sharma
4) Vimal Nath
5) None of these
Answer – 1) CS Ghosh
Explanation:
On September 28, 2018, RBI withdrew permission of Bandhan Bank to open new branches. It also put a freeze on
the remuneration of the MD & CEO, CS Ghosh. This happened because of the bank’s failure to bring down
shareholding of Non-Operative Financial Holding Company (NOFHC) or promoter share holding to 40 per cent as
instructed by RBI.
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3) Kolkata, West Bengal

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