Q1. India has been projected to be the second fastest growing country in the world for air passenger traffic, according to the Airports Council International (ACI). Which among the following country is fastest growing in terms of air passenger traffic?
(a) Iran
(b) China
(c) Vietnam
(d) Japan
(e) Saudi Arabia
S1. Ans.(c)
Sol. India has been projected to be the second fastest growing country in the world for air passenger traffic. As per the Airports Council International (ACI), by 2022 passenger traffic in emerging economies like India will surpass advanced economies. The ACI, a global trade body representing airports across the globe, has put Vietnam at the top position with an 8.5% growth rate, followed by India at 7.5% and Iran at 7.3%.
Q2. The Indian government has launched a Pilot Scheme for procurement of aggregate power of _______________ on the competitive basis for three years under medium term from commissioned power plants without power purchase agreements.
(a) 3000 MW
(b) 3500 MW
(c) 4500 MW
(d) 2500 MW
(e) 4000 MW
S2. Ans.(d)
Sol. The Indian government has launched a Pilot Scheme for procurement of aggregate power of 2500 MW on the competitive basis for three years under medium term from commissioned power plants without power purchase agreements.
Q3. Name the WhatsApp Co-founder and CEO who has recently announced his resignation from the parent company Facebook.
(a) Sheryl Sandberg
(b) Jan Koum
(c) Dave Wehner
(d) Chris Cox
(e) Mike Schroepfer
S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. WhatsApp Co-founder and CEO Jan Koum has announced his resignation from the parent company Facebook. This comes shortly after a report claimed Koum would leave due to disagreements over data privacy and weakening encryption.
Q4. India is ranked joint-sixth in the list of doping violations with 69 cases, same as that of ___________, according to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report for samples collected in 2016.
(a) France
(b) Italy
(c) Russia
(d) Portugal
(e) China
S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. India is ranked joint-sixth in the list of doping violations with 69 cases, same as that of Russia, according to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report for samples collected in 2016. India improved its position to sixth after being joint-third for three consecutive years from 2013 to 2015.
Q5. Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation, Uma Bharti, launched the GOBAR-DHAN scheme at the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) Auditorium, Karnal, Haryana. GOBAR stands for _____________.
(a) Gypsum Organic Bio-Agriculture Resources
(b) Graphically Organized Bio-Agricultural Resources
(c) Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources
(d) Geological Organization of Bio-Agro Resources
(e) None of the given options is true
S5. Ans.(c)
Sol. Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation, Uma Bharti, launched the GOBAR (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources) - DHAN scheme at the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) Auditorium, Karnal, Haryana. The scheme was launched in the presence of the Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar. The scheme aims to positively impact village cleanliness and generate wealth and energy from cattle and organic waste.
Q6. India and Pakistan will be part of a multi-nation counter-terror exercise in Russia under the framework of ______________ in September 2018.
(a) UNSC
(b) SCO
(c) World Bank
(d) NATO
(e) NSG
S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. India and Pakistan will be part of a multi-nation counter-terror exercise in Russia under the framework of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in September 2018. This is the first time the two neighbouring countries will be coming together for counter-terrorism exercise, even though soldiers of India and Pakistan work together under the umbrella of United Nations Peacekeeping Forces.
Q7. The International Buddhist Conference 2018 was held recently in ____________.
(a) India
(b) Bhutan
(c) Tibet
(d) Nepal
(e) Sri Lanka
S7. Ans.(d)
Sol. The International Buddhist Conference 2018 concluded in Lumbini, Nepal, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. The concluding speech was given by the Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Oli. Participants from more than 20 countries including India attended 2-day conference. It was organised as part of 2562nd Buddha Jayanti celebrations.
Q8. Name the India's CA who won a silver medal in the sabre event of the Tournoi World Cup Satellite Fencing Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland.
(a) Karan Singh
(b) SN Siva Magesh
(c) Bhavani Devi
(d) Sandeep Jha
(e) Mukesh Kharyal
S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. India's CA Bhavani Devi won a silver medal in the sabre event of the Tournoi World Cup Satellite Fencing Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Q9. In which of the following city, the 9th India Japan Energy Dialogue was held, recently?
(a) Tokyo
(b) New Delhi
(c) Kyoto
(d) Pune
(e) Yokohama
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. The 9th India Japan Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi. Minister of State(IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R.K Singh, and Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Hiroshige Seko signed a Joint Statement at the conclusion of the meeting.
Q10. Dong is the currency of which of the following country?
(a) Vietnam
(b) Iran
(c) Denmark
(d) Iraq
(e) Saudi Arabia
S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. Hanoi is the Capital of Vietnam and its Currency is Vietnamese dong.
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