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  1. Where did Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singh inaugurate a two-day Agri-startup and Entrepreneurship event, on the occasion of World Food Day, on 16th October 2018?
    1) Mumbai
    2) Guwahati
    3) Kolkata
    4) New Delhi
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4) New Delhi
    Explanation:
    On 16th October 2018, on the occasion of World Food Day, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated a two-day Agri-startup and Entrepreneurship event, in New Delhi. The theme of the event was Unleashing potentials in agriculture for young agri-preneurs. More than 100 agri-preneurs participated in the event. Several issues faced by young agri-preneurs in production of seasonal crops were discussed in the conclave. Radha Mohan Singh announced that 45 models on integrated farming for 15 different climate zone in India have been developed. These models would help in increasing agricultural production and farmer’s income in spite of adversity of climate change.

  2. Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched the air quality early warning system for which state or union territory on 15th October 2018?
    1) Goa
    2) Gujarat
    3) Delhi
    4) Chandigarh
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Delhi
    Explanation:
    On October 15, 2018, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched the air quality early warning system for Delhi. It has been designed with the help of American and Finnish models to predict extreme air pollution levels. A 41 member-team constituted by the Central Pollution Control Board has been deployed in Delhi and NCR cities of Ghaziabad, NOIDA, Gurugram and Faridabad to monitor and supervise dust mitigation and other air pollution. It is a part of the new Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 1151.80 crore. Additionally, for the promotion of agricultural mechanization for in-situ management of crop residue, the Centre has already released Rs. 591.65 crore to Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi.

  3. Minister for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Radha Mohan Singh announced that ____ % of government’s policies have been formulated to enhance women participation in the agriculture sector?
    1) 25 %
    2) 30 %
    3) 50 %
    4) 75 %
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) 30 %
    Explanation:
    On October 15, 2018, Minister for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Radha Mohan Singh announced that 30% government’s policies have been formulated to enhance women participation in the agriculture sector. Speaking at the Mahila Kisan Diwas programme in New Delhi, he said that the involvement of women in the sector has risen to 18% according to a NSSO (National Sample Survey Office) report. Additionally, women have taken lead roles in horticulture, fisheries, animal husbandry, beekeeping and other allied sectors.

  4. Where was the 6th meeting of UAE-India High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments, held on 14th and 15thOctober 2018?
    1) New Delhi, India
    2) Mumbai, India
    3) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    4) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) Mumbai, India
    Explanation:
    The 6th meeting of UAE-India High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held on 14th and 15th October 2018 in Mumbai. It was co-chaired by Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan along with the Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu. It reviewed the progrees made based on the agreed actions of the previous meeting held in Abu Dhabi in January 2018. Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu announced setting up of a special UAE desk to facilitate investments and resolve any business issues between the two nations. The name of the UAE-desk is ‘UAE PLUS’.

  5. Which state launched ‘Khadya Sathi’ scheme to ensure food security to more than 8.5 crore people of the state, on the occasion of World Food Day, on 16th October 2018?
    1) Telangana
    2) Gujarat
    3) West Bengal
    4) Uttarakhand
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) West Bengal
    Explanation:
    On October 16, 2018, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on the occasion of World Food Day, launched ‘Khadya Sathi’ scheme. This would ensure food security to more than 8.5 crore people of the state. Special assistance will be given to the people of Jangalmahal and Hill areas besides Aila-affected areas and farmers of Singur, tea garden workers as well as the Toto tribe.

  6. Where was ‘Bharosa’, a 24 hour state-of-the-art centre to support women and children afflicted by violence, inaugurated on 15th October 2018?
    1) Mumbai
    2) Bengaluru
    3) Hyderabad
    4) Kolkata
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Hyderabad
    Explanation:
    On October 15, 2018, ‘Bharosa’, a 24 hour state-of-the-art centre to support women and children afflicted by violence was inaugurated by Hyberabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar. The centre would help these women along with dealing in POCSO cases. It has been set up on the instructions of the DGP, Telangana. It would ensure speedy justice to women in distress and has facilities to record statements of children in POCSO cases.

  7. Uttar Pradesh cabinet decided to change the name of Allahabad city to _____, on 15th October 2018?
    1) Rajghat
    2) Prayagraj
    3) Amarkunj
    4) Vistara
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) Prayagraj
    Explanation:
    On October 15, 2018, Uttar Pradesh cabinet decided to change the name of Allahabad city to Prayagraj. It was announced by the state Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh. It was renamed after proposal to do so ahead of 2019 Kumbh Mela during Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s trip to Allahabad.

  8. Where did Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma and Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri lay the foundation stone for Museum on Prime Ministers of India on 15th October 2018?
    1) New Delhi
    2) Mumbai
    3) Kolkata
    4) Chennai
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) New Delhi
    Explanation:
    Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma and Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri laid the foundation stone for Museum on Prime Ministers of India at Teen Murti Estate in New Delhi on 15th October 2018. The museum will depict modern India through collections relating to Prime Ministers of India, their lives, works and significant contributions made towards nation building. It will bring India’s democratic experience alive to the visitors. The proposed museum will include an orientation space, souvenir shop, space for organising talks, seminar halls and auditorium. It will be constructed within one year.

  9. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dedicated which organiation’s website themed ‘The Kalam Vision – Dare to Dream’ to former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, on 15th October 2018?
    1) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
    2) Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
    3) NITI Aayog
    4) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
    Explanation:
    Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dedicated a Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) website themed ‘The Kalam Vision – Dare to Dream’ to former president and ‘Missile Man’ Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on 15th October 2018. The website was launched on the 87th birth anniversary of the former president and it focuses on subjects such as artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous systems and cyber security.

  10. India and which country announced to have enhanced citizen media avenues irrespective of the platforms in collaboration with Deakin University, on 15th October 2018?
    1) Egypt
    2) Australia
    3) China
    4) Germany
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) Australia
    Explanation:
    On October 15, 2018, India and Australia announced to have enhanced citizen media avenues irrespective of the platforms in collaboration with Australian University. The Mou has been signed by the Deakin University, Australia. This will allow implementing parallel initiatives in India and Australia, where citizens and students will receive media production training. Through this they would be able to report significant socio-economic issues in their respective communities, be it through community radio and/or online community media sites.

  11. Where was the 6th RCEP Inter-sessional Ministerial Meeting (IMM) held on 12th and 13th October 2018?
    1) Malaysia
    2) Singapore
    3) Saudi Arabia
    4) China
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) Singapore
    Explanation:
    On October 13, 2018, the 2-day 6th RCEP Inter-sessional Ministerial Meeting (IMM) concluded in Singapore. It was Ministers from 16 RCEP countries including the Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution C. R. Chaudhary, on behalf of India, attended the meeting. Here, comprehensive and mutually beneficial economic partnership agreement among ASEAN and ASEAN’s FTA partners was discussed. The Ministers reviewed developments since the 6th RCEP Ministerial Meeting held on 30-31st August, 2018 in Singapore. It was attended by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu from India.

  12. Which country has constituted a 8-10 member ‘Break Into India Strategy Committee’ to formulate strategy to help its businesses invest more into the Indian market?
    1) Bangladesh
    2) Myanmar
    3) Nepal
    4) Sri Lanka
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4) Sri Lanka
    Explanation:
    On October 16, 2018, Sri Lanka constituted a 8-10 member ‘Break Into India Strategy Committee’ to formulate strategy to help Sri Lankan businesses invest more into the Indian market. This was constituted by the Ministry of Development strategies and International trade of Sri Lanka. It would be led by Export Development Board (EDB) Chairperson Indira Malwatte and Former Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Suresh Shah. The committee is mandated with preparing an interim report and a market entry strategy by 2018.

  13. What is the rank of India globally, in data breach incidences, according to a report called Breach Level Index by digital security firm Gemalto?
    1) 3
    2) 1
    3) 2
    4) 5
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) 2
    Explanation:
    On October 15, 2018, according to a report called Breach Level Index by digital security firm Gemalto, data breach incidences in India were the second highest globally. It is due to compromises in the Aadhaar database. India is second to the US which represents more than 57 per cent of global breaches. 945 data breaches led to 4.5 billion data records being compromised worldwide in the first half of 2018. Out of this, India accounted for over 1 billion data during the first six months of 2018. Europe saw 36 per cent fewer incidents but a 28 per cent increase in the number of records breached with UK being the most breached of them all in the region.

  14. Which is the world’s most depressed country according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report?
    1) China
    2) United States
    3) India
    4) France
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) India
    Explanation:
    On October 16, 2018, according to a World Health Organization report, India is the world’s most depressed country, closely followed by China and the US. Also according to the 2015-16 National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) implemented by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, every sixth person in India needs mental health help. At least 6.5 per cent of the Indian population suffer from some form of the serious mental disorder.

  15. RBI has laid down norms for the efficient functioning of Central Counterparties (CCPs), as per which, an applicant seeking authorisation as a CCP should have a minimum networth of _____ rupees at the time of submitting its application?
    1) Rs 300 crore
    2) Rs 100 crore
    3) Rs 500 crore
    4) Rs 200 crore
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) Rs 300 crore
    Explanation:
    On October 16, 2018, RBI laid down norms for the efficient functioning of Central Counterparties (CCPs). These norms provide framework for guaranteed settlement services in the markets offered by them and lessen counterparty risks. An applicant seeking authorisation/recognition as a CCP should have a minimum networth of Rs 300 crore at the time of submitting its application. This would be reviewed by RBI from time to time and at times RBI may increase the net worth. It must maintain effective written organisational and administrative arrangements so as to avoid potential conflicts of interest between itself and its members.

  16. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun, signed 2 MoUs with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) for a period of 10 years to launch the programme named _____?
    1) Sakhi
    2) Shakthi
    3) Prakriti
    4) Raksha
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Prakriti
    Explanation:
    On October 15, 2018, 2 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed between Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun, with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS). The MOUs are for a period of 10 years. The aim of the MOUs is to launch the programme “PRAKRITI”:
    • To promote awareness about forests and environment,
    • To stimulate interest among the students of NVS and KVS in maintaining balanced environment,
    • To provide a platform to school children to learn practical skills to practically use our resources.
    • To mobilize a cadre of youth for raising awareness to conserve environment and forests.

  17. Which company in partnership with Yescom Global Kart Pvt Ltd, launched their very own food delivery fleet brand named Railivery, on 15th October 2018?
    1) RailBhoj
    2) RailRestro
    3) Rail Yatri
    4) Foodies Spot
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) RailRestro
    Explanation:
    On October 15, 2018, RailRestro in partnership with Yescom Global Kart Pvt Ltd, launched their very own food delivery fleet brand named Railivery. Railivery is a brand of Patna-based parent firm, Yescom Global Kart Pvt Ltd. This will ensure proper food deliveries to people who order food online in trains via e-catering service modes. Initially, it would launch on a pilot run for 20 cities and has been running in 4 locations namely Mughalsarai, H. Nizamuddin, Raipur and Patna. Further, investment up to INR 20 million has been planned to be made in it to help deliver meals across 50 stations by March 2019.

  18. Who won the ‘Vimala V Pai Vishwa’ Konkani best book award for the year 2018?
    1) V C Paul
    2) H M Pernal
    3) Rajath Seth
    4) Ramon Roy
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) H M Pernal
    Explanation:
    On October 16, 2018, World Konkani Centre announced that writer, journalist and critic, H M Pernal bagged the prestigious ‘Vimala V Pai Vishwa’ Konkani best book award for the year 2018. He was conferred this award for ‘Beeg Ani Beegath’, a collection of short stories in Konkani. Other awardees are:
    • Konkani poet Sharathchandra Shenoyfrom Kochi won the Vishwa Konkani best poetry award for his book ‘Idam Na Mama,’
    • Vishwanath M Shet from Uttara Kannada bagged the Vishwa Konkani lifetime achievement award.

  19. Name the former Deputy Governor of RBI who was appointed as an advisor in BankBazaar on 15th October 2018?
    1) S S Mundra
    2) Amal Xavier
    3) Roshan Khanna
    4) Varun Karmakar
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) S S Mundra
    Explanation:
    On 15th October 2018, BankBazaar appointed former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor S S Mundra as an advisor. S S Mundra will help BankBazaar achieve 100 per cent paperless and presence-less financing in India. He was a deputy governor at the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) for three years till July 2017.

  20. Who was appointed the ‘face of Nokia phones’ in India, on 15th October 2018?
    1) Aishwarya Rai
    2) MS Dhoni
    3) Alia Bhatt
    4) Virat Kohli
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Alia Bhatt
    Explanation:
    On 15th October 2018, HMD Global, which designs and sells phones under the Nokia brand, appointed actress Alia Bhatt as the ‘face of Nokia phones’ in India. As part of the partnership, a print campaign featuring Alia Bhatt has already started to mark the festive season.

  21. Name the Vice Admiral who took charge as Director General Naval Projects (DGNP) at Visakhapatnam, on 15thOctober 2018?
    1) Rajashekhar Das
    2) Narayan Prasad
    3) Mani Sharma
    4) Prathap Gangolli
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) Narayan Prasad
    Explanation:
    On 15th October 2018, Vice Admiral Narayan Prasad took charge as Director General Naval Projects (DGNP) atVisakhapatnam. Earlier, he worked as the Assistant Chief of Material (Nuclear Systems Maintenance) at Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy) at New Delhi; Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam and Chief Staff Officer (Technical), ENC. He has received Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Nausena Medal.

  22. RBI (Reserve Bank of India) approved whose appointment as Managing Director and CEO of ICICI Bank on 16thOctober 2018?
    1) Chanda Kocchar
    2) R Gandhi
    3) Sandeep Bakshi
    4) Sharmila Seth
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Sandeep Bakshi
    Explanation:
    On 16th October 2018, ICICI Bank announced that the RBI has approved Sandeep Bakshi’s appointment as Managing Director and CEO of the bank for three years. After resignation of Chanda Kochhar, the bank’s board had elevated Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sandeep Bakshi as the new managing director and CEO.

  23. Which company announced that it has acquired Cashier Prepaid Cards, a financial technology services company based in Bangalore?
    1) Ewire Softtech Private Limited
    2) Colrich Software Private Limited
    3) Infosys
    4) TCS
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) Ewire Softtech Private Limited
    Explanation:
    Ewire Softtech Private Limited announced that it has acquired Cashier Prepaid Cards, a financial technology services company based in Bangalore. Amount involved in the deal was not revealed. Through this acquisition Ewire Softtech will gain access to 100,000 Prepaid Card users in India and various corporate groups and establishments for payments and other financial services. Ewire is a digital app that acts as a complete virtual bank. Ewire’s user-friendly application powered by Cashier Cards will attract a large number of customers.

  24. Name National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Observatory that went into safe mode on 10th October 2018, possibly due to a gyroscope problem?
    1) Chandra X-ray Observatory
    2) Huber X-ray Observatory
    3) Shulman Telescope
    4) Robin Planet Observatory
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) Chandra X-ray Observatory
    Explanation:
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced that its Chandra X-ray Observatory went into safe mode on 10th October 2018, possibly due to a gyroscope problem. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope also went offline on 5th October 2018 due to a gyroscope failure. Flight controllers are trying to bring back both to operation. Hubble and Chandra were launched by space shuttles in the 1990s. They are part of NASA’s Great Observatories series.

  25. Which country successfully launched twin BeiDou-3 navigation satellites into space from a Long March-3B carrier rocket, on 15th October 2018?
    1) Japan
    2) United States
    3) South Korea
    4) China
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4) China
    Explanation:
    On 15th October 2018, China successfully launched twin BeiDou-3 navigation satellites into space from a Long March-3B carrier rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan province of China. The satellites were launched to strengthen China’s satellite navigation network which aims to surpass the US’ Global Positioning System (GPS). The satellites entered their planned orbit after flying for more than 3 hours. They will work with the 14 BeiDou-3 satellites that are already in orbit. These satellites are the 39th and 40th of the BeiDou navigation system, and the 15th and 16th of the BeiDou-3 family.

  26. Where was 2018 Asian Para Games held from 6th to 13th October 2018?
    1) Seoul, South Korea
    2) Jakarta, Indonesia
    3) New Delhi, India
    4) Manila, Philippines
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) Jakarta, Indonesia
    Explanation:
    From 6th to 13th October 2018, 2018 Asian Para Games was held in Jakarta, Indonesia. This was the third edition of Asian Para Games. It was organized by Indonesia Asian Para Games Organizing Committee (INAPGOC) along with the APC (Asian Paralympic Committee).43 Nations Participated in this event. Logo: This year’s concept was ‘Harmony’. The circle shaped logo represented harmony that is formed by nations throughout Asia, harmoniously shining to the world as ‘The Energy of Asia’. Collection of pieces forming a circle represented the silhouette of Gelora Bung Karno Stadium from top view. The 3 curves in 3 colors surrounding the man’s silhouette represented diversified nations of Asia. Mascot: is MOMO (motivation and mobility). It is a graphic visualization of Bondol Eagle (Haliastur Indus). Motto: The Inspiring Spirit and Energy of Asia. 302 members participated from India. Rio Paralympic gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu was the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent.

  27. How many medals did India win in the 2018 Asian Para Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 6th to 13th October 2018?
    1) 55
    2) 72
    3) 89
    4) 34
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) 72
    Explanation:
    From 6th to 13th October 2018, 2018 Asian Para Games was held in Jakarta, Indonesia. China topped the medal tally with 319 medals including 172 gold medals. Second place was occupied by Korea with 144 medals and third position by Iran with 136 medals. India occupied 9th Place by winning a total of 72 medals with: 15 gold, 24 silver and 33 bronze medals. India won 72 medals, the highest number of medals in the Asian Para Games ever. In 2014 India won 33 Medals and in 2010 India won 14 Medals.

  28. Name the Indian who won the Men’s Archery Individual Recurve Open, in the 2018 Asian Para Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia?
    1) Harvinder Singh
    2) Bhagat Pramod
    3) Parmar Parul Dalsukhbhai
    4) Kishan Gangolli
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) Harvinder Singh
    Explanation:
    Indian gold medal winners:
    [table]
    Sl. No. Event Name Highlights
    1 Men’s Archery Individual Recurve Open Harvinder Singh
    2 Men’s Badminton Singles (SL3) Bhagat Pramod
    3 Men’s Badminton Singles (SL4) Tarun Tarun
    4 Women’s Badminton Singles (SL3) Parmar Parul Dalsukhbhai
    5 Men’s Chess Individual Rapid VI Kishan Gangolli
    6 Women’s Chess Individual Rapid P1 Kanickai Irudayaraj Jennitha Anto
    7 Men’s Para athletics 100M T35 Narayan Thakur
    8 Men’s Club Throw F51 Amit Kumar
    9 Men’s High Jump T42/63 Sharad Kumar Asian record with jump of 1.90m
    10 Men’s Javelin Throw F42-44/61-64 Sandeep Chaudhary World record with throw of 60.01m
    11 Men’s Javelin Throw F55 – Men Neeraj Yadav
    12 Women’s Para athletics 1500M T11 Raju Rakshitha
    13 Women’s Club Throw F32/51 Ekta Bhyan
    14 Men’s Para Swimming 50M Butterfly S7 Jadhav Suyash Narayan
    15 Men’s Para Shooting 10M Air Pistol Manish Narwal

    [/table]


  29. Name the co-founder of Microsoft who passed away after suffering from Hodgkin’s lymphoma in United States, on 15th October 2018?
    1) Allen Huffman
    2) Ray Shulman
    3) Steven McMahen
    4) Paul G. Allen
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4) Paul G. Allen
    Explanation:
    On 15th October 2018, billionaire philanthropist Paul G. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates, passed away after suffering from Hodgkin’s lymphoma in United States. Paul G. Allen was 65 years old. He was born on January 21, 1953, in Seattle, Washington, US. Paul G. Allen and Bill Gates established Microsoft in 1975. They founded Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Paul G. Allen served as Microsoft’s executive vice president of research and new product development till 1983. In 1986, along with his sister Jody Allen, he founded an investment firm named “Vulcan”.

  30. When was International Day for the Eradication of Poverty themed “Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity” observed?
    1) October 13
    2) October 15
    3) October 16
    4) October 17
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4) October 17
    Explanation:
    On 17th October 2018, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was observed all over the world. In 1992, United Nations General Assembly declared 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. In 17 October 1987, more than a hundred thousand people gathered at the Trocadéro in Paris , where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948, to honour the victims of extreme poverty, violence and hunger. 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This day acknowledges the efforts and struggles of people living in poverty and provides an opportunity to listen to their issues. Theme for International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2018 is “Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity”.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

  1. Who is the Director General of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)?
    Answer
       Dr. S. C. Gairola

  2. Where is Bir Mehaswala Wildlife sanctuary located?
    Answer
       Punjab

  3. Name the Chairman and headquarters of Central Pollution Control Board?
    Answer
       Chairman – S. P. Singh Parihar; Headquarters – New Delhi

  4. Who is the CEO of BankBazaar?
    Answer
       Adhil Shetty

  5. Who is the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?
    Answer
       Jim Bridenstine





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