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  1. Which ministry of India has launched the integration of e-SANAD portal and NAD – National Academic Depository at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi?
    1. Ministry of Human Resource Development
    2. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
    3. Ministry of Home Affairs
    4. Ministry of External Affairs
    5. None of these
    Answer – 4. Ministry of External Affairs
    Explanation:
    On 18th April 2018, the integration of e-SANAD portal and NAD – National Academic Depository (of HRD Ministry) was launched by Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.Minister of State for HRD (Human Resource Development), Dr. Satyapal Singh said that the integration of e-SANAD and NAD – National Academic Depository, will improve transparency in the Indian education system.

  2. Where did the Two day Regional Conference on “Urban Development: Technological Solutions and Governance Challenges” begin?
    1. New D elhi
    2. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
    3. Bangalore , Karnataka
    4. Hyderabad, AndhraPradesh
    5. None of these
    Answer – 2. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
    Explanation:
    On 19th April 2018, the 2-day Regional Conference on “Urban Development: Technological Solutions and Governance Challenges” began in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Conference is a lead-up event to the 3rd Annual Meeting of AIIB that would be held on 25th and 26th June 2018 in Mumbai.

  3. Name the state of India that launched ‘Haemophilia Jagruti’, a magazine to create awareness on haemophilia, an inherited bleeding disorder.
    1. Rajasthan
    2. Gujarat
    3. Maharashtra
    4. Punjab
    5. None of these
    Answer – 2. Gujarat
    Explanation:
    On World Haemophilia Day (17th April 2018), Gujarat assembly Speaker Rajendra Trivedi launched ‘Haemophilia Jagruti, a magazine to create awareness on haemophilia, an inherited bleeding disorder. Haemophilia Jagruti is a tri-monthly magazine. It aims to share knowledge and the research done on Haemophilia. Hemophilia affects over 6,000 people in Gujarat.

  4. Which country has signed MoU with India on Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi?
    1. Somalia
    2. Ethiopia
    3. Djibouti
    4. Eritrea
    5. None of these
    Answer – 4. Eritrea
    Explanation:
    On April 20, 2018, India and Eritrea signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi. The MoU will facilitate a structured dialogue for strengthening bilateral corporation between both the countries.

  5. Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS), Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have come together to make Which state as Open Defecation Free (ODF)?
    1. Madhya Pradesh
    2. Rajasthan
    3. Uttar Pradesh
    4. Bihar
    5. none of these
    Answer – 3. Uttar Pradesh
    Explanation:
    To accomplish this feat, the ministries recently organised a training camp for nearly 1000 masons in Jhansi city for the construction of twin pit toilets.These masons will also go through skilling sessions under the guidance of NSDC. The plan is to impart training to 50000 masons in future.

  6. Name the country in a bid to promote trade with India, launched its Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) office at New Delhi on April 19, 2018.
    1. Taiwan
    2. Thailand
    3. Vietnam
    4. Macau
    5. None of these
    Answer – 1. Taiwan
    Explanation:
    In a bid to promote trade between India and Taiwan, Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) launched its office at New Delhi on April 19, 2018.Taipei World Trade Centre will serve as a single venue that combines consulting service on trade-related issues, trading partners, suppliers, and markets for international business.

  7. India is among four countries to pool into the _________million ‘Commonwealth Small States Trade Finance Facility’ which will enable small states to obtain easier access to international trade finance to diversify their economies and achieve the sustainable development goals.
    1. USD 5
    2. USD 6
    3. USD 4
    4. USD 7
    5. None of these
    Answer – 1. USD 5 million
    Explanation:
    India is among four countries to pool into the USD 5 million ‘Commonwealth Small States Trade Finance Facility’ which will enable small states to obtain easier access to international trade finance to diversify their economies and achieve the sustainable development goals. The fund was announced at the 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London, UK.

  8. Which country unveiled its first cinema in more than 35 years with a private screening of the mega hit Hollywood movie ‘Black Panther’, as a trial run before movie theaters are opened to the public?
    1. Egypt
    2. Saudi Arabia
    3. Yemen
    4. Kuwait
    5. Oman
    Answer – 2. Saudi Arabia
    Explanation:
    On 18th April 2018, Saudi Arabia unveiled its first cinema in more than 35 years with a private screening of the mega hit Hollywood movie ‘Black Panther’, as a trial run before movie theaters are opened to the public.The private screening was made in an invitation-only event. This has been done after Saudi Arabia lifted the ban on cinemas in 2017 as part of a liberalization initiative.

  9. Where the first meeting of the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings was held?
    1. Brasília ,Brazil
    2. Moscow,Russia
    3. Beijing,China
    4. Washington D.C, United states
    5. None of these
    Answer – 4. Washington D.C, United states
    Explanation:
    On 19th April 2018, the first meeting of the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors was held in the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., United States.Subhash Chandra Garg , Secretary , Department of Economic Affairs (EA) represented Ministry of Finance, India, in the meeting.

  10. On 20th April 2018, India and which country held bi-lateral talks to discuss issues related to illicit drug trafficking and narcotics abuse, in New Delhi.
    1. Kazhakstan
    2. Bangladesh
    3. Iran
    4. Turkey
    5. None of these
    Answer – 5. None of these
    Explanation:
    On 20th April 2018, India and Afghanistan held bi-lateral talks to discuss issues related to illicit drug trafficking and narcotics abuse, in New Delhi. The Indian side was led by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Director General Abhay. The Afghan side was led by Director (International Affairs) of the Ministry of Counter Narcotics Abdul Qayyom Samer.

  11. India is world’s ________largest economy in the world with a GDP of 2.6 trillion in 2017, according to the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook (WEO) for April 2018.
    1.7th
    2.5th
    3.6th
    4. 8th
    5. None of these
    Answer – 3. 6th
    Explanation:
    India has been declared as the 6th largest economy in the world with a GDP of 2.6 trillion in 2017, according to the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook (WEO) for April 2018. India has replaced France on the 6th position. United States of America, China, Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom are ahead of India in the ranking. India has improved from 6.7 % in 2017 to 7.8 % in 2018.

  12. Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed Rahul Kulshreshth as the next Ambassador of India to which country?
    1. Egypt
    2. Saudi Arabia
    3. Yemen
    4. Kuwait
    5. Oman
    Answer – 1. Egypt
    Explanation:
    Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed Rahul Kulshreshth as the next Ambassador of India to Egypt He is currently serving as Ambassador of India to the Republic of Turkey.

  13. Sanjay Bhattacharya appointed as the next Ambassador of lndia to _______.
    1. Israel
    2. Turkey
    3. Libya
    4. Kuwait
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2. Turkey
    Explanation:
    Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed Sanjay Bhattacharya as the next Ambassador of India to Turkey. He is currently serving as Ambassador of India to Egypt.

  14. Ravi Thapar appointed as the next Ambassador of India to ___________.
    1. Panama
    2. Colombia
    3. Nicaragua
    4. Ecuador
    5. None of these
    Answer – 3. Nicaragua
    Explanation:
    Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed Ravi Thapar as the next Ambassador of India to Nicaragua.He is currently serving as Ambassador of India to Panama.

  15. Which entity has appointed Dilip Chenoy as its new Secretary General?
    1.NASSCOM
    2. IMC
    3.TiE
    4.COAI
    5.None of these
    Answer – 5.None of these
    Explanation:
    On 17th April 2018, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) informed that, it has appointed Dilip Chenoy as its new Secretary General. Dilip Chenoy replaces Sanjaya Baru as the Secretary General of FICCI. Sanjaya Baru had decided to step down from his position.

  16. Zoom, part of the Times Network has announced a partnership with which India’s leading online fashion e-tailer.
    1. Nykaa
    2. Voonik
    3. CraftsVilla
    4. Myntra
    5. Koovs
    Answer – 4. Myntra
    Explanation:
    Zoom, part of the Times Network has announced a partnership with India’s leading online fashion e-tailer, Myntra.This partnership is slated to be one of the biggest-ever brand partnerships in the television history in India.

  17. Which of the following as unveiled as official Mascot of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019, in Beijing, China on 18th April 2018?
    1. ‘Speed Tiger’
    2. ‘Qiu Qiu’
    3. ‘Son of Dream’
    4. ‘Shiny’
    5. None of these
    Answer – 3. ‘Son of Dream’
    Explanation:
    On 18th April 2018, Son of Dreams was unveiled as official Mascot of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019, in Beijing, China. Son of Dreams was born in China on 8th August 2015. Son of Dreams’ magical horns give him the power to see in the future, visualizing plays and moves before they happen in real.

  18. Bhimsain Khurana passed away in Mumbai belongs to which field?
    1. Indian Musician
    2. Indian Animation Expert
    3. Indian Film maker
    4. Indian Editor
    5. None of these
    Answer – 2. Indian Animation Expert
    Explanation:
    On 17th April 2018, Indian animation expert Bhimsain Khurana passed away at a hospital in Mumbai while undergoing dialysis. Bhimsain Khurana was 82 years old. His first animation short film was “The Climb”. He won the Silver Hugo Award in the Chicago Film Festival for that movie.

  19. ____________ Day observed on 19th April all over the world.
    1. World Liver Day
    2. World Hemophilia Day
    3. World Health Day
    4. World Earth Day
    5. None of these
    Answer – 1. World Liver Day
    Explanation:
    World Liver Day is observed every year on 19th April to create awareness on importance of liver to our body and how liver ailments can be treated and managed. Theme for World Liver Day 2018: “Riding new waves in liver diagnosis, staging and treatment.”

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

  1. Name the capital and currency of Eritrea.
    Asmara and Eritrean nakfa

  2. he World Economic Outlook (WEO) is a survey conducted and published by the ______________.
    International Monetary Fund

  3. Find S in NSDC.
    Skill – National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

  4. Name the CEO & headquarters of Catholic Syrian Bank.
    Anand Krishnamurthy and Thrissur

  5. Who is a Governor of Uttar Pradesh?
    Ram Naik





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