Q1.
In which of the
following capital cities, the International Women Entrepreneurs
Summit 2018 was held recently under theme of “Equality begins with
Economic Empowerment”?
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Manila
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Amsterdam
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New Delhi
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Kathmandu
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Paris
Solution:
The
International Women Entrepreneurs Summit 2018 is being held in
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Vice President of Nepal Nanda
Bahadur Pun inaugurated the summit. The theme of the 3-day event is
“Equality begins with Economic Empowerment”.
Q2.
Name the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate who was recently
elected as the 13th President of Pakistan.
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Mamnoon Hussain
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Arif-ur-Rehman Alvi
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Shahbaz Sharif
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Maryam Nawaz
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Altaf Hussain
Solution:
Pakistan
Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Arif-ur-Rehman Alvi was elected as
the 13th President of Pakistan, the result data from the Election
Commission of Pakistan (ECP) confirmed. The elections were held
simultaneously at the Parliament House and the four provincial
assemblies, with 27 of the total votes cast being annulled.
Q3.
Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Army Exercise will be conducted between the
Indian and Kazakhstan Army in Otar region, Kazakhstan. This exercise
has been named as _______________.
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KAZIA
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Scorpion Exercise
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KAZIND
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Operation Black Shakti
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BHAKAZ Exercise
Solution:
Indo-Kazakhstan
Joint Army Exercise 'KAZIND' will be conducted 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
which have a history of extensive cooperation in the defence arena.
The second edition of the exercise was held in India.
Q4.
A Conference on “E-Mobility in Indian Railways” organized by
Ministry of Railways through Institution of Railways Electrical
Engineers (IREE) in association with NITI Aayog concluded in
____________.
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New Delhi
-
Mumbai
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Kolkata
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Chennai
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Pune
Solution:
A
Conference on “E-Mobility in Indian Railways” organized by
Ministry of Railways through Institution of Railways Electrical
Engineers (IREE) in association with NITI Aayog concluded in New
Delhi. The one-day conference was inaugurated by the Minister of
State of Communication (I/C) and Minister of State of Railways, Shri
Manoj Sinha.
Q5.
The International Day of Charity is observed globally on
_____________ with an aim to recognise the role of charity in
alleviating human suffering within and among nations.
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15 September
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05 September
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25 September
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12 September
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02 September
Solution:
The
International Day of Charity is observed globally on September 5 with
an aim to recognise the role of charity in alleviating human
suffering within and among nations, as well as to recognise the
efforts of charitable organisations and individuals such as Mother
Teresa.
Q6.
The Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
approved a proposal by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission
(KVIC) to increase the wages of artisans by over how much percent?
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26%
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46%
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56%
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36%
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16%
Solution:
The
Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) approved
a proposal by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to
increase the wages of artisans by over 36%. Out of this 30%, 40% goes
to artisans as wage incentives and the remaining 60% goes to the
Khadi institutions.
Q7.
Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh
Prabhu has recently launched two technology initiatives for coffee
stakeholders at a function in New Delhi. Name those two initiatives
_________________.
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Coffee Crash App and Coffee CashTharanga
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Coffee Cash App and Coffee CashTharanga
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Coffee Connect App and Cash KrishiTharanga
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Coffee Connect App and Coffee KrishiTharanga
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None of the given options is true
Solution:
Minister
for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu
launched Coffee Connect - India coffee field force app and Coffee
KrishiTharanga - digital mobile extension services for coffee
stakeholders at a function in New Delhi.
Q8.
Name the governing body that has sanctioned an amount of Rs 335 crore
under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) to West Bengal
in the month of August 2018.
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NABARD
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World Bank
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IMF
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SEBI
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SIDBI
Solution:
National
Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned an
amount of Rs 335 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development
Fund (RIDF) to West Bengal. The fund, alloted in August, would be
used for 158 minor irrigation projects and 23 flood protection
projects.
Q9.
Name the non-life insurance provider that has recently announced the
launch of 'E@Secure', a Cyber Insurance Policy for individuals.
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Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
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HDFC ERGO
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Bharti AXA General Insurance
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ICICI Lombard
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Reliance General Insurance
Solution:
HDFC
ERGO, India's third-largest non-life insurance provider in the
private sector, announced the launch of 'E@Secure', a Cyber Insurance
Policy for individuals. This policy aims at providing comprehensive
protection to individuals and their families against any
cyber-attacks, cyber frauds or digital threats that could lead to a
financial loss and or reputational loss.
Q10.
Name the Indian Pacer who has recently announced his retirement from
International Cricket, exactly 13 years after making his
international debut.
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Ashish Nehra
-
Zaheer Khan
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Munaf Patel
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RP Singh
-
S Sreesanth
Solution:
Indian
Pacer RP Singh announced his retirement from International Cricket,
exactly 13 years after making his international debut. The
32-year-old, who was a part of India's 2007 World T20-winning team,
played 82 international matches and picked up over 100 wickets
between 2005 and 2011.
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