Gktoday March (22 31)

1.
Which country hosted the first G20 meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank
Governors of 2018?
[A] India
[B] Germany
[C] Argentina
[D] France
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Argentina]
Explanation:
The first G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors was held at
the Center of Exhibitions and Conventions (CEC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina on
March 19-20, 2018 with the presence of 57 delegations from countries and
institutions. The summit gathered 22 finance ministers, 17 central bank governors
and 10 heads of international organisations, including IMF Director-General
Christine Lagarde.
2.
Which city has topped the Mercer Quality of Living Survey 2018?
[A] Zurich
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Munich
[D] Vienna
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Vienna ]
Explanation:
According to Mercer’s 20th annual Quality of Living survey 2018, Vienna has
topped the ranking among 231 cities for the 9th consecutive year. It is followed by
Switzerland’s Zurich, while New Zealand’s Auckland and Germany’s Munich tied
for third place. In the 2018 survey, Hyderabad and Pune have been jointly ranked
at 142, making the best Indian cities to live in. They were closely followed by
Bengaluru (149), Chennai (151), Mumbai, (154), Kolkata (160), with New Delhi
(162) taking the last spot as it continues to battle rising traffic congestion and air
pollution. The quality of living survey is conducted to help governments and major
companies place employees on international assignments. The survey also
identifies those cities with the highest personal safety ranking based upon internal
stability, crime, effectiveness of law enforcement and relationships with other
countries.
3.
Who authored the book on Paramveer Chakra Awardees ‘Paramveer Parwane’?
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[A] Somnath Sharma
[B] Prabhakiran Jain
[C] Aman Anand
[D] Bipin Rawat
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Prabhakiran Jain]
Explanation:
General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, has released a book on Paramveer
Chakra Awardees – ‘Paramveer Parwane’ on 20 March 2018. The book illustrates
the bravery of Paramveer Chakra Awardees from 1947 to 1965 and is written by
Dr. Prabhakiran Jain published by Medha Books. The book has 11 short stories,
poems and songs highlighting the history of the battles in which the brave soldiers
sacrificed their lives and have shown the utmost courage & leadership while facing
the enemy during War to protect the motherland. The book is available in
paperback & coffee table book format and its second part will be released shortly.
4.
What is the theme of the 2018 World Down syndrome Day?
[A] My life, My Community
[B] What I bring to the workplace
[C] My friends, My Community
[D] What I bring to my community
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [What I bring to my community]
Explanation:
The World Down syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed every year on March 21 to
raise public awareness about the syndrome and well being of people with Down
syndrome. The 2018 theme “What I Bring To My Community” demonstrates that
how people with Down syndrome can and do make meaningful contributions
throughout their lives, whether in schools, workplaces, living in the community,
public and political life, culture, media, recreation, leisure and sport. The Down
syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been
a part of the human condition, exists in all regions across the globe and commonly
results in variable effects on learning styles, physical characteristics or health.
5.
The Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of the communities ‘Parivara and
Talawara’ as synonym of “Nayaka’ in the list of STs. Both the communities are
belong to which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has in principle
approved the inclusion of the communities ‘Parivara’ and Talawara’ as synonym of
“Nayaka’ at SI. No. 38 in the list of STs of Karnataka. With this, the persons
belonging to “Parivara’ and Talawara’ communities will be eligible to get the
Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate from the State of Karnataka and will also be
eligible for all benefits meant for the Scheduled Tribes in the State.
6.
The Union Cabinet has recently approved North-East Industrial Development
Scheme (NEIDS) 2017 with financial outlay of how much amount upto March
2020?
[A] Rs.4000 crore
[B] Rs.2000 crore
[C] Rs.3000 crore
[D] Rs.5000 crore
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Rs.3000 crore]
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the
North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS), 2017 with financial outlay of
Rs.3000 crores upto March, 2020. Government will provide necessary allocations
for remaining period of scheme after assessment before March 2020. NEIDS is a
combination of the incentives covered under the earlier two schemes with a much
larger outlay. In order to promote employment in the North East States,
Government is incentivising primarily the MSME Sector through this scheme and
is also providing specific incentive through it to generate employment. The newly
introduced scheme will promote industrialization in the States of the North Eastern
Region and will boost employment and income generation. All eligible industrial
units which are getting benefits of one or more components of other schemes of the
government will also be considered for benefits of other components of this
scheme. The overall cap for benefits under all components of incentives will be of
Rs 200 crores per unit.
7.

The Union Cabinet has recently approved the launch of Ayushman Bharat -
National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM). The meeting was chaired by
whom?
[A] Rajnath Singh
[B] Prakash Javadekar
[C] Narendra Modi
[D] Radha Mohan Singh
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Narendra Modi ]
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently
approved the launch of Ayushman Bharat -National Health Protection Mission
(AB-NHPM) in New Delhi on March 21, 2018. The scheme has the benefit cover
of Rs 5 lakh per family per year. The target beneficiaries under the scheme will be
over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families. The benefits of the scheme are portable
across the country. A beneficiary will be allowed to take cashless benefits from
any public and private empaneled hospitals across the country. The AB-NHPM
will subsume the ongoing centrally sponsored schemes- Rashtriya Swasthya Bima
Yojana (RSBY) and senior citizen health insurance scheme.
8.
The Union Government has constituted which task force to draft new Direct Tax
Law?
[A] Arun Jaitely
[B] Arvind Subramanian
[C] Pritam Das
[D] Arvind Modi
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Arvind Modi]
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) had constituted an 8-member task force under
CBDT member Arvind Modi in November 2017 to review the Income-tax Act of
1961 and to draft a new Direct Tax Law in consonance with the economic needs of
the country. Recently, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has invited
suggestions and feedback from stakeholders and general public in the format
provided on the departmental website. It stated that the format can be downloaded
from the website and suggestions may be sent through e-mail at rewriting-
itact@gov.in, latest by 2nd of next month. The task force will also study the direct
tax system in other countries and also keep in mind international best practices.
The committee will submit its report in May 2018.
9.
What is the theme of the 106th foundation day of Bihar?
[A] Centenary of Champaran Satyagraha and Elimination of Dowry and Child
Marriage
[B] Centenary of Champaran Satyagraha and Gandhi Jayanti
[C] Centenary of Champaran Satyagraha and Peaceful protest
[D] Centenary of Champaran Satyagraha and Empowerment of Women
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Centenary of Champaran Satyagraha and Elimination of
Dowry and Child Marriage]
Explanation:
Bihar has celebrated its 106th foundation day on March 22, 2018. A number of
programmes have been organized throughout the state on the occasion. Vice
President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated a 3-day Bihar Diwas celebrations in
Patna and also released 4 books- ‘Ek Tha Mohan’, ‘Bapu Ki Chiththi’,
‘Champaran Ki Kahani’ and ‘Neel Ke Dhabbe’ on this occasion. The 2018 theme
for this year’s celebrations is “Centenary of Champaran Satyagraha and
Elimination of Dowry and Child Marriage”. It was on this day when the British
carved out the state from Bengal Presidency in 1912. Before that Bengal, Bihar,
Jharkhand and Orissa were part of the Bengal province during the British rule.
10.
What is the theme of the 2018 World Water Day (WWD)?
[A] Why Waste Water?
[B] Nature for Water
[C] Water is Life
[D] Better Water, Better Jobs
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Nature for Water]
Explanation:
The World Water Day (WWD) is observed every year on 22 March to raise
awareness about the importance of water. The 2018 theme ‘Nature for Water’ is
exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges the world faces in the 21st
century. The day is about focusing on the importance of water and the need to
preserve it. The day encourages people not to waste one of the most important
elements that sustain life on the planet. An international day to celebrate freshwater
was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and
Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro. The United Nations General Assembly
responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day.

1.
Which union ministry has launched first Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary?
[A] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[B] Ministry of Human Resource Development
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[D] Ministry of Labour and Employment
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
Explanation:
Thaawarchand Gehlot, the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment,
has launched the first Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary of 3000 words at a
function in New Delhi on March 23, 2018. The basic aim of developing the ISL
Dictionary is to remove communications barriers between the deaf and hearing
communities as it is focused on providing more information in Indian sign
language. Its aim is to give deaf people the constitutional right to speech and
opportunity of freedom of expression and also bringing them into the mainstream
of the society. The dictionary has been developed by Indian Sign Language
Research and Training Centre under Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities.
2.
Which state has launched a multi-utility vehicle Naipunya Ratham (or World on
Wheels)?
[A] Kerala
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a multi-utility vehicle
“NAIPUNYA RATHAM (or World on Wheels)”, which aims to bring technology
to the remote corners. It was launched at the Secretariat in Amaravathi on March
22, 2018. As part of the Smart village Smart Ward Programme, the Naipunya
Rathaams will facilitate and look to improve digital literacy, digital skills and
create an awareness on various government schemes that are underway in the new
state of Andhra Pradesh. The state government will soon roll out 12 more
Naipunya Rathams by May 2018.
3.
The Union Government has decided to declare 2018 as National Year of which of
the following commodities?
[A] Rice
[B] Wheat
[C] Pulses
[D] Millets
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Millets]
Explanation:
The Union government has decided to declare 2018 as ‘National Year of Millets’
to boost the cultivation of millets like ragi and jowar on a mission mode to achieve
nutritional security. This was stated by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh
while addressing MPs in a consultative committee meeting in New Delhi on March
22, 2018. The Minister stated that millet cultivation has declined due to change in
dietary habits and unavailability of millets. As a result of this, level of nutrients
like proteins, Vitamin-A, iron and iodine fell in women and children. He said this
has led to a special focus on millets, which are being promoted under the National
Food Security Mission (NFSM). The push will promote cultivation of jowar, bajra,
ragi. Under NFSM, maize and jau are also promoted separately.
4.
Which state government has observed martyrdom day of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev
and Rajguru as ‘Youth Empowerment Day’?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Chattisgarh
[C] Punjab
[D] West Bengal
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Punjab ]
Explanation:
The Punjab Government is observing the martyrdom day of Shaheed-e-Azam
Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Sukhdev and Shaheed Rajguru as ‘Youth Empowerment
Day’ on March 23, 2018. In the state-level function organised at Khatkar Kalan,
the ancestral village of Bhagat Singh in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district,
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh paid homage to the three freedom
fighters. To mark the occasion, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh also
launched a state-wide programme to administer the oath to Drug Abuse Prevention
Officers (DAPOs). Programmes at the district level were presided by the state
ministers.
5.
Robert Langlands, who has won the 2018 Abel Prize, is belong to which country?
[A] Canada
[B] United States
[C] Brazil
[D] Australia
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Canada]
Explanation:
Canadian mathematician Robert P. Langlands has won the prestigious Abel Prize
2018 for his visionary programme connecting representation theory to number
theory. The 81-year-old mathematician would receive the award from Norway’s
King Harald V at an award ceremony in Oslo on May 22, 2018. The prize is
awarded by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and is worth 6 million
Norwegian krone (about £550,000). It is considered by many to be a maths
equivalent of the Nobel Prize, which has no prize for mathematics. The prize is
named after the 19th century Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel and is
awarded annually since 2003.
6.
The first-ever National Conference on Drug Law Enforcement has started in which
city?
[A] Chennai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bangaluru
[D] Jaipur
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Explanation:
The first-ever National Conference on Drug Law Enforcement has inaugurated by
Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, the Minister of State for Home Affairs, in New Delhi on
March 23, 2018. The 2-day conference is being organized by the Narcotics Control
Bureau (NCB), Ministry of Home Affairs. The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath
Singh will be the Chief Guest at the closing session. More than 50 State and
Central law enforcement agencies involved in combating drug trafficking have
confirmed their participation in this Conference. The conference working sessions
are focused on various topics such as ‘Wider context of drug trafficking in India’,
‘Financial Investigations’ and ‘Foreign & Cyber Investigations’. During these
sessions various agencies would give presentations while UN and other foreign law
enforcement agencies would share their experiences.
7.
Elavenil Valarivan has clinched gold in which women’s air rifle event at 2018
junior ISSF World Cup in Sydney?
[A] 50m air rifle event
[B] 25m air rifle event
[C] 10m air rifle event
[D] 20m air rifle event
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [10m air rifle event]
Explanation:
Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan (18) shattered the world record and claimed the
gold medal in 10m women’s air rifle event of the season’s first junior ISSF World
Cup in Sydney on March 22, 2018. She shot 249.8 in the women’s final to claim
the top individual honours. Her 631.4 in the qualification was a new world record.
Besides her individual podium finish, Elavenil also combined with Shreya Agrawal
and Zeena Khitta to claim the team gold medal.
8.
Les Payne, the renowned fearless journalist has passed away. He belonged to
which country?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] France
[C] Germany
[D] United States
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [United States]
Explanation:
Les Payne (76), a fervid and fearless Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, has passed
away in Manhattan, United States on March 18, 2018. He served as an editor and
columnist at Newsday and is a founder of the National Association of Black
Journalists (NABJ). Payne received a Pulitzer Prize for his investigative research
‘Heroin Trail’ in 1974.
9.
Which state government has declared Jackfruit as official fruit of the state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Nagaland
[C] Kerala
[D] Tripura
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: C [Kerala ]
Explanation:
The Kerala government has declared Jackfruit as the official fruit of the state to
promote the ‘Kerala Jackfruit’ as a brand in markets across the country and abroad.
The brand will showcase its organic and nutritious qualities. This would also help
in giving in the fruit’s production and sale, besides increasing its value-added
products. It is expected that the state can generate Rs 15,000 crore through sale of
jackfruit and its allied products through branding of the fruit. As per officials,
Kerala has been producing around 32 crore jackfruits every year, of which 30%
gets wasted. Elephant is the state animal of Kerala, while ‘great hornbill’ the bird
and ‘kanikkonna’ the official flower. The state had recently declared pearl spot,
popularly known as ‘karimeen’, as its official fish.
10.
Who has been conferred with the 2017 G.K. Reddy Memorial National Award for
journalism?
[A] K K Katyal
[B] G. Satheesh Reddy
[C] T Subbarami Reddy
[D] Karan Thapar
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Karan Thapar]
Explanation:
Karan Thapar, the veteran journalist and television presenter, has been honoured
with the 2017 G.K. Reddy Memorial National Award for journalism for his
contribution in the field of journalism. The award was presented to Thapar by
former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Teen Murti Bhawan in New Delhi
on March 22, 2018. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh, a gold medal and
a special trophy.
1.
Which Indian sportsperson has won the 2018 Asian Billiards Championships?
[A] Subhash Agarwal
[B] Manan Chandra
[C] Pankaj Advani
[D] Manan Chandra
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Pankaj Advani]
Explanation:
Pankaj Advani has defended his Asian Billiards Championships title. In the
summit clash at Yangon in Myanmar, Advani defeated his practice partner B
Bhaskar 6-1 on March 24, 2018. With this win, Advani remains the reigning
Indian, Asian and world champion in billiards for 2017-18. This is Advani’s 11th
gold medal at the Asian level of cue sports. His continental billiards title tally has
gone up to 7, in addition to the back-to-back Asian Games gold medals in 2006
and 2010, one 6-red snooker title and a snooker team gold. Meanwhile, in Snooker,
India’s Amee Kamani won the Asian Women’s title by blanking her Thai opponent
Siripaporn Nuanthakhamjan 3-0.
2.
Which Indian sportsperson has been named the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent
for the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast?
[A] Chinnaswamy Muniyappa
[B] Subrata Paul
[C] Suranjoy Singh
[D] P V Sindhu
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [P V Sindhu]
Explanation:
Star shuttler P V Sindhu has been named the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent
for the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games (CWG), which
scheduled to be held in Gold Coast, Australia on April 4. India will see
participation of 222 athletes from 15 different sports including aquatics, athletics,
badminton, basketball, boxing, cycling, gymnastics, hockey, lawn bowls, shooting,
squash, table tennis, weightlifting, wrestling and para sports in the quadrennial
sport. In the 2014 CWG in Glasgow, Sindhu bagged a bronze in Women’s Singles.
It must be noted that Pistol shooter Vijay Kumar was the flag-bearer in 2014
Commonwealth Games, while 2008 Olympic champion shooter Abhinav Bindra
had the honour when India hosted the Games in 2010. In the 2006 Melbourne
Games, India’s flag-bearer was double trap shooter Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore,
who is currently the Sports Minister.
3.
Which Indian shooter has bagged gold in the women’s 10-metre Air Pistol
Individual event at the 2018 ISSF Junior World Cup in Sydney?
[A] Mahima Agrawal
[B] Manu Bhaker
[C] Zeena Khitta
[D] Elavenil Valarivan
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Manu Bhaker]
Explanation:
India’s teen shooting sensation Manu Bhaker has bagged Gold in the Women’s 10-
metre Air Pistol Individual and Team events at the ISSF Junior World Cup in
Sydney, Australia on March 24, 2018. Manu shot 235.9 to finish at the top of the
podium. Hirunphoem settled for a Silver, while China’s Kaiman Lu won the
Bronze. Manu, Devanshi Rana and Mahima Agrawal also brought India on top of
the team podium. China was second, while Thailand took home the bronze. India
also tasted success in the Men’s 10 metre Air Pistol event, with Gaurav Rana
winning a Silver medal, and Anmol Jain grabbing the Bronze.
4.
What is the theme of the 2018 World Tuberculosis Day (WTD)?
[A] Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world
[B] Gear up to end TB
[C] Transforming the fight
[D] I am stopping TB
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world]
Explanation:
The World Tuberculosis Day (WTD) is observed every year on March 24 to help
spread awareness about the disease, communicate prevention measures as well as
to commemorate efforts undertaken against the disease. The 2018 theme is
“Wanted: Leaders for a TB-Free World”, which highlights the importance of
engaging people from all across the world to put efforts to eliminate TB. Although
TB is a serious disease, it is curable. It can occur in almost every part of the body
— the most commonly affected areas being lungs, lymph nodes, intestine, bone
and brain. Early diagnosis is crucial for the treatment of TB.
5.
Which Indian organisation has won the ‘Most Informative Pavilion’ award at the
105th Indian Science Congress (ISC-2018)?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] BARC
[D] VSSC
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Explanation:
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has received the
‘Most Informative Pavilion’ Award in Pride of India Expo organized as part of the
105th Indian Science Congress (ISC) held from 16 to 20 March 2018 at Manipur
University, Imphal. DRDO participated in the expo showcasing cutting-edge
indigenous defence technologies with over 150 exhibits and models from 18
DRDO laboratories. The DRDO pavilion at the Expo was a big attraction among
the visitors particularly students, who got opportunity to interact with DRDO
scientists. The scientists engaged the visitors in the lively discussions on science
and technologies.
6.
ISRO has tied up with which Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) company for the
production of space-grade lithium-ion cells?
[A] NTPC
[B] BHEL
[C] SAIL
[D] GAIL
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [BHEL]
Explanation:
ISRO has signed a Technology Transfer Agreement (TTA) with Bharat Heavy
Electricals Ltd (BHEL) to transfer the technology for the manufacture of space-
grade Li-Ion cells. The TTA was signed at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru on
23rd March 2018 in the presence of Dr K. Sivan, Chairman of ISRO, and Atul
Sobti, Chairman & Managing Director of BHEL. ISRO uses Li-Ion batteries as the
power source for satellite and launch vehicle applications due to their high energy
density, reliability and long cycle life. This Li-ion cell Technology Transfer will
enable BHEL to produce space grade Li-Ion cells which can meet the country’s
space programme requirements. This technology can also be adopted to cater to the
Li-Ion cell requirement for other national needs.
7.
The world’s longest sandstone cave has discovered in which state of India?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Karnataka
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Mizoram
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya]
Explanation:
The world’s longest sandstone cave named Krem Puri has discovered near the
village of Laitsohum in Mawsynram area of East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.
With a length of 24,583 metres, Krem Puri was discovered back in 2016 but the
actual length of the cave was obtained by the Meghalaya Adventurers’ Association
(MAA) during one of its recent expeditions. Krem Puri is over 6,000m longer than
the current listed sandstone cave in the world, Cueva El Samán, (18,200m) in
Venezuela. The cave system has fossils of dinosaurs, especially the Mosasaurus, a
giant reptile that lived 66-76 million years ago.
8.
Which of the following has become the North India’s first city to install digital
automatic speed gun cameras for traffic management?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Chandigarh
[C] Shimla
[D] Ranchi
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Chandigarh ]
Explanation:
Chandigarh has become the North India’s first city to install digital automatic
speed gun cameras for traffic management. The high-tech speed cameras are
equipped with night vision technology and will record the speed of oncoming
traffic, helping Chandigarh Police to issue challans to anyone driving above the
city speed limits. Not only this, the advanced cameras are installed with digital
display to beware motorists of overspeeding. If the speed is above the permissible
limit, the digital display will warn the driver with a white light. If, and when, a
motorist breaks the law, a Challan will be sent to the driver along with the image of
overspeeding.
9.
Which city hosted the 5th India Maize Summit 2018?
[A] Indore
[B] Udaipur
[C] New Delhi
[D] Jhansi
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Explanation:
The 5th India Maize Summit 2018 was held at FICCI in New Delhi to harness the
potential of maize and technological innovations. The purpose of the summit is to
promote producer aggregation and linkages that are required.
10.
The famous Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat has started in which of the following
districts?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Gandhinagar
[C] Anand
[D] Porbandar
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Porbandar]
Explanation:
The famous Madhavpur Mela has started at Madhavpur Ghed in Porbandar district
of Gujarat on March 25, 2018. In a unique initiative, the 4-day Mela will showcase
for the first time the cultural integration of the North-East with Gujarat. It will
share its connect to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. The Mishmi Tribe
traces its ancestry to the legendary King Bhishmak and through him to his daughter
Rukmini and Lord Krishna. For the first time ever, the festival will celebrate the
immortal journey which Rukmini undertook from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat
with Lord Krishna. The festival will see a vibrant cultural trail of art, dance, music,
poetry, story-telling and folk drama from the North-Eastern States with the aim to
integrate the rich cultures of the two regions.
1.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched an initiative ‘Videsh Aaya
Pradesh ke Dwaar’ in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Ranchi
[C] Guwahati
[D] Hyderabad
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Hyderabad]
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has recently launched the first of its kind
initiative titled ‘Videsh Aaya Pradesh ke Dwaar’ in Hyderabad, which is a key
centre for Telugu and Urdu media. The purpose of the initiative is to create a pool
of media professionals interested in foreign policy and guide them on connecting
with the MEA. The initiative involves MEA’s engagement with the regional media
based in different cities across India who have carved their own space and have a
unique and wide readership profile. The event was attended by around 40 Editors
and representatives from the main media organisations based in Hyderabad.
2.

Which hockey team has won the 8th Hockey India Senior Men National
Championship 2018?
[A] Petroleum Sports Promotion Board
[B] Hockey Kerala
[C] Railway Sports Promotion Board
[D] Hockey Punjab
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Hockey Punjab]
Explanation:
Hockey Punjab has won the 8th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship
title at the Padma Shri Mohammad Shahid Synthetic Hockey Stadium in Lucknow
on March 25, 2018. In the final, they defeated Petroleum Sports Promotion Board
by 2-1. In the Bronze medal match, defending champions Railway Sports
Promotion Board (RSPB) defeated Air India Sports Promotion Board 5-3 on
penalties after the scores were tied at 1-1 after regulation time.
3.
Which state is hosting the 11th Rashtriya Rifles Biennial Conference 2018?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Explanation:
The 11th Rashtriya Rifles Biennial Conference is being conducted at Nagrota in
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from 26 to 27 March 18. The event chaired by Chief of
the Army Staff has been attended by Army Commander Northern Command,
Director General Rashtriya Rifles, Corps Commander 15 and 16 Corps and all
General Officers Commanding Counter Insurgency Forces. The Rashtriya Rifles
(RR) is a branch of the Indian Army under the authority of the Indian Ministry of
Defence. The RR is a counter-insurgency force made up of soldiers deputed from
other parts of the Indian Army. The force is currently deployed in the state of
Jammu and Kashmir. It has assisted the locals from inaccessible and far flung areas
of the state by providing assistance in diverse fields and has given an impetus to
development, growth, education, women empowerment, skill development and
communal harmony through its multifarious enabling civil action programs.
4.
The 2018 National Conference on Down Syndrome was organised under which
union ministry in New Delhi?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Minority Affairs
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
Explanation:
The ‘2018 National Conference on Down Syndrome’ was organised by the
National Trust under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in New Delhi
on March 25. A book entitled “Twilights Children” based on the lives of person
suffering from Down Syndrome was released on the occasion. The conference
brought intellectuals from all walks of life on one platform to spur ideas and
channelized knowledge on Down Syndrome which was very beneficial to enable a
positive change in the people with Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a
chromosomal condition associated with intellectual and learning disabilities.
5.
The first-ever International Exhibition of Graphic Prints ‘Print Biennale India
2018′ has started in which city?
[A] Kochi
[B] New Delhi
[C] Kolkata
[D] Chandigarh
Hide Answer
Explanation:
The first-ever International Exhibition of Graphic Prints ‘Print Biennale India
2018′ has started at the Rabindra Bhavan Galleries of the Lalit Kala Akademi in
New Delhi on March 25, 2018. The event, organized by Lalit Kala Akademi, is
aimed at discovering new artistic trends in printmaking nationally and
internationally. Artists from across the world have sent their works and are
showcasing their artwork in this international exhibition.The event comprising a
total of 200 original prints are created by Indian and international artists of
impeccable competence and is a window view into the giant strides in printmaking
that is taking place in India and the world. The exhibition will continue till 22nd of
next month.
6.
Who has been nomoinated as the India’s representative to Executive Board of
UNESCO?

[A] J S Rajput
[B] Ravish Kumar
[C] Suraj Gupta
[D] Priyank Sen
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [J S Rajput]
Explanation:
Professor J S Rajput, the former Director of NCERT, has been nominated as the
India’s representative to the Executive Board (EXB) of UNESCO. Professor
Rajput is an eminent educationist with rich experience in various fields including
UNESCO. He has recently completed the project aimed at achieving religious
amity through education and his edited book “Education of Muslims in India” was
released by the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on June 15, 2015.The
EXB has a 4-year term of office and 58 seats. It is one of the constitutional organs
of UNESCO and is elected by the General Conference. The executive board
examines the work for the organization and the corresponding budget estimates. In
practice, the executive board is the main organ responsible for all policies and
programmes of UNESCO.
7.
Which London-based organisation has received the 2017 Frederick Pincott Award
for promoting Hindi cinema?
[A] South Asian Cinema Innovation
[B] South Asian Cinema Organisation
[C] South Asian Cinema Association
[D] South Asian Cinema Foundation
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [South Asian Cinema Foundation]
Explanation:
The South Asian Cinema Foundation (SACF), a London-based organisation, has
received the Frederick Pincott Award for 2017 from the Indian High
Commissioner, Y K Sinha for promoting Hindi cinema in Britain for the last 18
years. The institution has been active in boosting original research and books on
Indian films, also inviting and honouring filmmakers from India, along with
documentary film making and producing classic silent films with live music at the
British Film Institute (BFI). The SACF has been doing commendable work for
nearly two decades to promote Hindi and regional Indian cinema in the UK and as
a result has served the cause of dissemination of the Hindi language. SACF
Director Lalit Mohan Joshi stated that the institution will continue exploring Hindi
cinema as it would launch a new six-week course at the BFI that will look into the
history of Indian cinema through literature. The SACF was set up in London in
January 2000 by Joshi, along with film archivist P K Nair, film critic Derek
Malcolm and social historian-researcher Kusum Pant Joshi.
8.
What is the theme of 2018 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of
Slavery and Transatlantic Slave Trade?
[A] Women and Slavery
[B] Breaking the Silence, Lest We Forget
[C] Remember Slavery: Triumphs and Struggles for Freedom and Equality
[D] Women and Slavery: Honour the African Diaspora
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Remember Slavery: Triumphs and Struggles for Freedom
and Equality]
Explanation:
The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and
Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed every year on March 25 to honour and
remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system.
The International Day also aims to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and
prejudice today. The 2018 theme is “Remember Slavery: Triumphs and Struggles
for Freedom and Equality”, which celebrates the gains of people of African descent
from slavery to present. It also acknowledges the challenges that have been
overcome in the movement towards freedom and equality in all professions.
9.
Who has been sworn-in as the new president of Peru?
[A] Marisol Espinoza
[B] Mercedes Araoz
[C] Martin Vizcarra
[D] Pablo Kuczynski
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Martin Vizcarra]
Explanation:
Martin Vizcarra, a Peruvian engineer and former regional governor, has been
sworn-in as the new president of Peru after his predecessor “Pedro Pablo
Kuczynski” became the latest of the country’s leaders to resign amid corruption
scandals and public repudiation.
10.
Which country’s team has won the U-17 Jockey Cup International Youth
Invitational Football Tournament 2018?

[A] Chinese Taipei
[B] India
[C] Hong Kong
[D] Singapore
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [India ]
Explanation:
India Under-16 team has won the 2018 U-17 Jockey Cup International Youth
Invitational Football tournament by defeating hosts Hong Kong in the final by 4-2
on March 25, 2018. For India, Bekey Oram netted twice in the first half. The other
two goals came through Rohit Danu and Lalrokima in the second session. This was
India’s third consecutive victory in as many days. They had earlier defeated
Chinese Taipei (4-0) and Singapore (3-1). The tournament was an Under-17 event
where India fielded their Under-16 national team. The Indian team have already
qualified for the AFC Under-16 Finals from where the top four teams will make it
to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
1.
Which state has topped the list of states with most number of beggars, as per data
released by Union ministry of Social Justice?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [West Bengal]
Explanation:
As per the data released by Union ministry of Social Justice, a total number of
4,13,670 beggars are residing in India, including 2,21,673 males and 1,91,997
females beggars in the country. The data, based on 2011 census, revealed that West
Bengal has topped the chart with 81,224 beggars, followed by Uttar Pradesh
(65,835), Andhra Pradesh (30,218), Bihar (29,723), Madhya Pradesh ( 28,695) and
Rajasthan (25,853). The figures were given by Social Justice Minister Thawar
Chand Gehlot in a written reply to Lok Sabha. The government data show that
Lakshadweep, a union territory, has only two people begging for their livelihood.
Among the northeastern states, Assam topped the chart with 22,116 beggars, while
Mizoram ranked low with 53 beggars.
2.
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has recently signed the Host Country
Agreement with which country?
[A] France
[B] India
[C] Australia
[D] Russia
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [India]
Explanation:
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
has signed the Host Country Agreement in New Delhi on March 26, 2018. The
Agreement will give ISA a juridical personality and gives it power to contract, to
acquire and dispose off movable and immovable properties, to institute and defend
legal proceedings. Under this agreement, ISA shall enjoy such privileges,
applicable tax concessions and immunities as are necessary for ISA’s Headquarter
to independently discharge its function and programmes. ISA shall be deriving its
status, privileges and immunities as per Article 10 of Framework Agreement.
3.
Which district has become the India’s first district to have 100% solar powered
health centres?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Chennai
[C] Bangaluru
[D] Surat
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Surat ]
Explanation:
The Surat district of Gujarat has become the India’s first district to have 100%
solar powered Primary Health Centers (PHCs) to combat the issue of global
warming. There are a total of 52 PHCs in the district and all of them are now
powered by solar system. This initiative will not only bring down the electricity
bill by 40% but also help fight global warming.
4.
The Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation of India (TRIFED) works under
which union ministry?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[C] Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
[D] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Tribal Affairs]
Explanation:
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)
under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched “E-Tribes India” in New Delhi
on March 27, 2018. It was launched by the Union Tribal Affairs Minister, Jual
Oram. The Launch of e-Tribes, TRIFED’s websites includes www.tribesindia.com,
www.trifed.in and Retail Inventory Software and M-commerce app. Besides, the
occasion also marked the launch of ‘Tribes India’ Banners at Amazon, Snapdeal,
Paytm & GeM. TRIFED’s Handbook for Retail Trade and TRIFED’s quarterly
magazine ‘Tribes Haat’ was also inaugurated.
5.
The 2018 World Theatre Day (WTD) is celebrated on which date?
[A] March 26
[B] March 27
[C] March 28
[D] March 29
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [March 27]
Explanation:
The World Theatre Day (WTD) was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre
Institute (ITI). The first World Theatre Day Message was written by Jean Cocteau
in 1962. Ever since, it is celebrated all over the world on 27th March to draw
attention to the power of the stage. The day is a celebration for those who can see
the value and importance of the art form “theatre”, and acts as a wake-up-call for
governments, politicians and institutions which have not yet recognised its value to
the people and to the individual and have not yet realised its potential for economic
growth. This year, in 2018, Playwright Nina Lee Aquino will deliver the WTD
message.
6.
Which union ministry has launched 2018 Saras Aajeevika Mela in New Delhi?
[B] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Rural Development]
Explanation:

Narendra Singh Tomar, the Union Minister of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj
and Mines , has inaugurated Saras Aajeevika Mela at Pragati Maidan in New
Delhi. The SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2018 in New Delhi is an endeavour of
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission. It aims to
provide a national platform and an opportunity to the rural women producers to
showcase their products and seek buyers, either individuals or bulk buyers for sale
nationally or internationally. As part of the 2018 mela, 700 women from 28 states
are selling their products in over 350 stalls in the Mela. The Ministry has also
released a directory of the products of all the women who will be showcasing their
products in the Aajeevika Mela 2018.
7.
Which campaign has been launched by WWF-India at the 12th edition of Earth
Hour 2018?
[A] Give Up to Give Back
[B] Save Earth for Future
[C] Connect to Earth
[D] Nature calling you, Listen!
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Give Up to Give Back]
Explanation:
The 12th edition of Earth Hour was observed across the world by turning off non-
essential electric lights for one hour from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on March 24, 2018.
It is the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment where people
around the globe unite to take a stand against climate change by turning off non-
essential lights for one hour. It is a global initiative of the World Wide Fund for
Nature India or WWF-India. This year, in 2018, WWF-India has launched the
“Give Up to Give Back” initiative to inspire organisations, institutions and
individuals to make the choice to curb some habits, practices and lifestyles that
burden lives and environment. The campaign includes taking steps like giving up
single-use plastics, fossil fuels and e-waste among others.
8.
Which Indian sportsperson has bagged gold in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
event at the 2018 ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup in Sydney?
[A] Rajkanwar Singh
[B] Anhad Jawanda
[C] B Sainath
[D] Anish Bhanwala
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Anish Bhanwala]
Explanation:
Rising shooter Anish Bhanwala from India has bagged gold medal in the men’s
25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup in Sydney,
Australia on March 27, 2018. With this, he secured 3rd individual gold medal for
India in the tournament.
9.
Which state government has signed pact with Airport Authority of India (AAI) to
develop villages in Kamrup?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Mizoram
[C] Nagaland
[D] Assam
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Assam]
Explanation:
The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has recently signed a MoU with Assam
government under its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) initiative for
sustainable development of human settlements at villages in Kamrup district. The
AAI would provide financial assistance under its CSR initiative of Rs 4.58 crore
for the Kamrup district as per the estimates prepared by the UNDP to improve the
resilience of communities around Guwahati Airport. The AAI through its CSR
policy supports such initiatives for promoting infrastructure for convenience of the
population with a view to improve the resilience of communities.
10.
Who has won the 2018 Formula One Australian Grand Prix tournament?
[A] Kimi Raikkonen
[B] Max Verstappen
[C] Lewis Hamilton
[D] Sebastian Vettel
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Sebastian Vettel]
Explanation:
Sebastian Vettel, a German racing driver currently driving in Formula One for
Scuderia Ferrari, has won the 2018 Formula One Australian Grand Prix
tournament on March 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Victoria. He is a four-time Formula
One World Champion, having won the championship in 2010, 2011, 2012 and
2013 with Red Bull Racing. He is regarded by fellow and former drivers as one of
the greatest Formula One drivers in the history of the sport.

1.
Who has been appointed as the new acting chairperson of the National Green
Tribunal (NGT)?
[A] Jawad Rahim
[B] Mohit Arora
[C] Dipak Misra
[D] R S Rathore
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Jawad Rahim ]
Explanation:
The Supreme Court has appointed Justice Jawad Rahim as the new acting
chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The new acting chairperson
will discharge his duties until a regular appointment is made and will take part in
selection process of other members of the NGT. However, the Chief Justice Dipak
Misra bench made it clear that this appointment is an interim arrangement and shall
not be construed to be a final determination of the seniority between Justice Rahim
and Justice R S Rathore by the apex court. The bench was informed that Justice
Rahim and Justice R S Rathore are the judicial members of the NGT and both were
appointed to the NGT on the same date that was 12 January 2016.
2.
India’s first Insect Museum has opened in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Assam
[D] Odisha
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Explanation:
India’s first Insect Museum has inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K
Palaniswamy at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore. The
museum, established at a 6,691 sqft area, is fully dedicated to insects and claimed
to be the first of its in the country. It would display insects preserved as specimens
as also live ones depicting their different developmental stages, images, videos and
models of their unique behaviour, habits and habitats. The uniqueness of the
museum is visible in the lobby, which depicts the theme, “Bugs are kings” while
the exhibiting area comprises seven radial walls (bay) on the right side and an
undivided wall on the left side.
3.
Who has been appointed as the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to Government
of India (GoI)?
[A] K Vijay Raghavan
[B] Mukesh Maheshwari
[C] Trilok Nath Das
[D] R Chidambaram
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [K Vijay Raghavan]
Explanation:
Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan, one of the most distinguished biologists of the
country, has been appointed as the new Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the
Government of India (GoI). He will succeed 81-year-old nuclear physicist R
Chidambaram, who has been in the position for more than 16 years. The PSA, post
created by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government in 1999, is the topmost advisor to
the government on all matters related to scientific policy. The office of the PSA is
one of the three scientific bodies the government relies on for advice on matters
relating to science and which act as the interface between scientific institutions and
the government. The other two are Science Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
(SAC-PM) and Science Advisory Council to the Cabinet (SAC-C).
4.
The Department of Posts has launched Cool EMS Service between India and
which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] United States
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Explanation:
The Department of Posts under Ministry of Communications has launched Cool
EMS Service between India and Japan, which will come into force from
29.03.2018. It is one-way service from Japan to India which allows customers in
India to import Japanese food items for personal use which is allowed under Indian
regulations. Initially, Cool EMS Service will be available in Delhi only. Food
items will be carried by Japan Post in special cool boxes containing refrigerant to
preserve the quality of the food items and addressee will collect them from Foreign
Post office, Kotla Road, New Delhi in-person or through a messenger in the

prescribed time frame. All other features like track and trace, etc of Express Mail
Service (EMS) will be available for Cool EMS service as well.
5.
India has signed how much amount of loan agreement with ADB to help boost
youth employability in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] $100 million
[B] $180 million
[C] $60 million
[D] $80 million
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [$80 million]
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has signed $80 million loan agreement with the
Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help modernize technical and vocational
education and training (TVET) institutions and improve the skills ecosystem in the
State of Himachal Pradesh. The Project will establish a polytechnic for women, six
city Livelihood Centers, and seven Rural Livelihood Centers, and upgrade 11
employment exchanges into model career Centers. These efforts will result in
improved TVET awareness among youth, modernizing training equipment,
implementing a training information system, forging partnerships with private
sector, and creating better access to quality market-relevant TVET and livelihood
development opportunities for youth in Himachal Pradesh.
6.
Which state has highest number of fully covered tribal habitations with the safe
drinking water?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Jharkhand
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of 55770 fully covered tribal habitations
with the safe drinking water in the country followed by Odisha 52427 , Jharkhand
53476 numbers of habitations. This information was given by the Union Minister
of Tribal Affairs Jastwantsinh Bhabhor in Lok Sabha on March 28, 2018. Beside
this, the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS) has informed that
under the ‘National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) Scheme, 10% of
the total allocation of funds is earmarked to be used for the supply of drinking
water to Scheduled Tribe (ST) dominated habitations. States have been directed to
take special care for implementation of its scheme / programme in tribal areas and
progress thereof is monitored through online integrated management information
system (IMIS) of MDWS. The status of availability of drinking water to tribal
habitations is available in public domain at www.indiawater.gov.in/IMISReports/.
7.
Aleksandra Liashkova, who crowned the Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2018, is
belong to which country?
[A] Uzbekistan
[B] Belarus
[C] Russia
[D] Thailand
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Belarus ]
Explanation:
Aleksandra Liashkova from Belarus was crowned Miss Supermodel Worldwide
2018 at a grand finale in Gurugram on March 26, 2018. Ekaterina Evdokimova of
Russia was declared 1st runner-up, Uzbekistan’s Zarina Andirjanova was crowned
second runner-up and Chantarachota Paphattanun from Thailand took the third
runner-up spot at the event here on Monday night. Shweta Parmar from India was
awarded Miss Congeniality.
8.
Which union ministry holded the first-ever National conclave on Psychological
Trauma, Child Protection and Mental Illnesses?
[B] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of Women & Child Development
[D] Ministry of Human Resource Development
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Women & Child Development ]
Explanation:
The first-ever National conclave on Psychological Trauma, Child Protection and
Mental Illnesses was held at J L N Auditorium in AIIMS, New Delhi on March 27-
28, 2018. The purpose of the conclave was to provide a comprehensive synthesis
of research, service provision, and clinical practice in addressing psychological
trauma and subsequent mental illnesses in Indian children and adolescents. The
National conclave was organised by the Ministry of Women & Child Development
(WCD) in collaboration with the Dept. of Psychiatry of AIIMS. The conclave
provided a common platform for all stakeholders (Academicians, Clinicians,
Government and NGOs) working in this area in the direction of robust evidence
based research, better service provision, and capacity building of professionals.
9.
The Murrum Silli Dam is located in which state?
[A] Punjab
[B] Mizoram
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Chhattisgarh]
Explanation:
The Murrum Silli Dam is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Sillari River, a
tributary of the Mahanadi River. It is located in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh.
It is one of the most prominent architectural marvels in Chhattisgarh.
10.
Which Indian sportsperson has bagged gold in the women’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
event at the 2018 ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup in Sydney?
[A] Anisha Bhanwala
[B] Devanshi Rana
[C] Manu Bhaker
[D] Muskan
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Muskan ]
Explanation:
Indian shooter Muskan has clinched the gold medal in women’s 25m pistol event
at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Sydney, Australia on March 28, 2018. The 16-
year-old Muskan bested China’s Qin Sihang and Thailand’s Kanyakorn
Hirunphoem. The team gold was won by Muskan, Manu Bhaker and Devanshi
Rana, adding to India’s rich medal haul. Muskan’s medal was India’s fourth
individual gold in the prestigious tournament. Indian trio of Anantjeet Singh
Naruka, Ayush Rudraraju and Gurnilal Singh Garcha bagged the team silver in
men’s junior skeet with a total of 348. Beside Muskan, Anish Bhanwala from India
bagged gold medal in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event on March 27. Hence,
thus upstaged China with 22 medals, including 9 gold. India have also five silver
and eight bronze medals.
1.
The first mega food park of Rajasthan has come up in which city?
[A] Kota
[B] Ajmer
[C] Jaipur
[D] Udaipur
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Ajmer]
Explanation:
The first mega food park of Rajasthan has inaugurated by Union Minister for Food
Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal at Roopangarh village near Ajmer.
The Food Park is set up at an investment of Rs 113.57 crore and will benefit
around 25 thousand farmers in Ajmer and neighbouring districts. Center has given
the Rs 50 crore subsidy for this project. The mega food park would attract an
additional investment of about Rs. 250 crore in about 30 food processing units in
the park and to a turnover of about Rs 500 crore per annum. The Park is expected
to provide employment to around 5 thousand persons. Rajasthan is the fourth
largest producer of food grains in India and leader in mustard, guar seed, coriander,
groundnut, fennel, soybean, gram, and oilseeds.
2.
Who has been appointed as chairman of the central panel of the 65th National Film
Awards (NFA)?
[A] Shekhar Kapur
[B] Imtiaz Hussain
[C] Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury
[D] P Sheshadri
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Shekhar Kapur]
Explanation:
Veteran director Shekhar Kapur has been appointed as chairman of the central
panel of the 65th National Film Awards (NFA). Mr Kapur is known for his work in
Hindi cinema and International cinema. The central panel comprises a chairperson
and 10 other members, including five regional chairpersons who head the
respective regional panels. Film writer Imtiaz Hussain, known for his works in
films like Astitva and Parinda will be the regional chairperson of South 1- panel.
Mehboob, who is a writer of Bollywood film songs lyrics has been appointed as
the regional chairperson of South -2 panel. Film actress Gautami Tadimalla, who is
known for her work in Tamil films, is the regional chairman of the North panel,
while Director Rahul Rawail known for films like Love Story and Betaab has been
appointed as the regional chairperson of the Western panel. Director P Sheshadri,
who works in Kannada cinema, is the regional chairperson of Eastern panel. The
other members of the panel include Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Tripurari Sharma,
Rumi Jaffery, Ranjit Das and Rajesh Mapuskar.
3.
Who has been appointed as the new Director General Border Roads (DGBR)?
[A] SK Shrivastava
[B] Deepak Jain
[C] Harpal Singh
[D] Sanjeev Kumar
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Harpal Singh]
Explanation:
Lt Gen Harpal Singh, an alumni of National Defence Academy (NDA) of
Khadakwasla, has been appointed Director General Border Roads (DGBR) . He
was commissioned into the Corps of Engineers on 1982. He later commanded a
Border Roads Task Force in Jammu and Kashmir valley. He has also been the
Chief Engineer of Project Dantak at Bhutan, Chief Engineer (Navy), Mumbai and
Chief Engineer HQ Eastern Command.The General is a graduate of the Defence
Services Staff College, Wellington, the Higher Command and National Defence
College courses. During his 34 years of distinguished career, the General Officer
has held several prestigious assignments.
4.
Which state is hosting the 17th Sub-junior National Wushu Championship 2018?
[A] Himchal Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Sikkim
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Jammu & Kashmir]
Explanation:
The 17th Sub-junior National Wushu Championship has started in Jammu on
March 29, 2018.The national level sports event is being organised in the winter
capital city of Jammu by the the Wushu Association of India in collaboration with
J&K State Sports Council at MA Stadium. About 37 teams comprising of over one
thousand boys and girls from across the country and 12 boys from Army are
participating in the national championship.
5.
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ayushman
Bharat – National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM)?

[A] Suraj Gupta
[B] Deepankar Singhvi
[C] Kirti Pal Saxena
[D] Indu Bhushan
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Indu Bhushan]
Explanation:
Indu Bhushan has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the
Centre’s ambitious Ayushman Bharat – National Health Protection Mission (AB-
NHPM) for a period of two years, Currently, he is Director General (DG) of East
Asia Department of Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila, Philippines. The
Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently approved the
centrally-sponsored Ayushman Bharat mission, which will provide a health
insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year. The intended beneficiaries of the
proposed scheme will be more than 10 crore poor and vulnerable families, based
on the Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) database.
6.
Who is the newly elected President of Myanmar?
[A] Win Myint
[B] Htin Kyaw
[C] Myint Swe
[D] Henry Van Thio
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Win Myint]
Explanation:
Win Myint, a loyalist of Aung San Suu Kyi, has been elected as the new President
of Myanmar after the resignation of his predecessor ‘Htin Kyaw’. Myint is a
stalwart member of National League for Democracy (NLD). He has been a
Speaker in the Lower House since 2012 and was widely tipped for the top job. But
his role will be essentially ceremonial, with Ms Suu Kyi acting as de facto
President.
7.
ISRO has successfully launched GSAT-6A satellite from which rocket vehicle?
[A] GSLV-F07
[B] GSLV-F09
[C] GSLV-F05
[D] GSLV-F08
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: D [GSLV-F08]
Explanation:
ISRO has successfully launched GSAT-6A telecommunication satellite using the
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F08) from the Satish Dhawan
Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, about 110km from Chennai on March 29,
2018. The 49.1-metre tall GSLV F 08 is a three-stage rocket weighing 415.6 ton.
The core of first stage is fired with solid fuel while the four strap-on motors by
liquid fuel. The second is the liquid fuel and the third is the cryogenic engine. The
purpose of the satellite is to provide mobile communication applications in S-band
in five spot beams and C-band in one beam during its 10-year life span. This is also
the first GSLV rocket launch after Director Sivan took over as Chairman of ISRO.
8.
The 114th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC)between India and
Pakistan has started in which city?
[A] Islamabad
[B] New Delhi
[C] Karachi
[D] Shimla
Hide Answer
Explanation:
The 114th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) between India and
Pakistan has started in New Delhi on March 29, 2018. Representatives from both
the sides are expected to discuss Water Treaty dispute and resolution of
outstanding issues. The PIC is mandated to establish and maintain cooperative
arrangements for the implementation of the treaty and to promote cooperation
between the two sides in developing the Indus water systems. The Indus Waters
Treaty (IWT) was signed in 1960 and involves six rivers – the Beas, Ravi, Sutlej,
Indus, Chenab and Jhelum. The PIC had last met in March 2017 in Islamabad. The
meeting of the PIC is held alternately in India and Pakistan at least once every year
as mandated by the Treaty. India’s Indus water commissioner PK Saxena and the
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officials will be part of the Indian delegation
for the annual meeting. Pakistan’s six-member delegation will be led by Syed
Muhammad Mehar Ali Shah.
9.
What is the theme of the 2018 International Day of Forests?
[A] Forests and Water
[B] Forests and Energy

[C] Forests and Sustainable Cities
[D] Forests and Life
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Forests and Sustainable Cities]
Explanation:
The International Day of Forests is observed every year on March 21 to provide a
platform to raise awareness of the importance of all types of woodlands and trees
and celebrate the ways in which they sustain and protect us. The 2018 theme
“Forests and Sustainable Cities” focuses on how forests and trees in urban areas
regulate temperature and water flows, provide nutritious foods and shelter, cleanse
the air and foster community cohesion and individual well-being, among other
benefits.
10.
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has signed how much amount of
Line of Credit (LoC) with ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development
(EBID?
[A] $500 million
[B] $100 million
[C] $200 million
[D] $800 million
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [$500 million]
Explanation:
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has signed a $500 million Line of
Credit (LoC) agreement with ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development
(EBID) to fund various development projects in the western-south Africa. The LoC
of $500 million to EBID is an umbrella limit for financing developmental projects
in 15-member countries of EBID in West African region — Benin, Burkina Faso,
Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali,
Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. With the signing of this LoC
agreement, Exim Bank till date has extended four LoCs to EBID, with the support
of the government, taking the total value of LOCs to $1,000 million. The
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has a mandate to
promote economic integration in all fields of activity of the constituting countries.
1.
Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the National Testing
Agency (NTA)?
[A] Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey
[B] B Kishore
[C] Vineet Joshi
[D] Nitishwar Kumar
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Vineet Joshi]
Explanation:
Vineet Joshi, a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Manipur cadre, has been appointed as
the new Director-General of the National Testing Agency (NTA) for a period of 5
years. The NTA under the Department of Higher Education is an autonomous and
self-sustained premier testing organisation, which will conduct entrance
examinations for higher educational institutions organised by the CBSE, AICTE
and other bodies. The NTA will take over majority of the examinations conducted
by the CBSE from 2019 in phased manner. NTA will start its operations with the
Joint Engineering Entrance (JEE) and National Eligibility and Entrance Test
(NEET UG) for admissions to medical/ dental programmes from 2019. The Union
Cabinet had approved the setting up of the NTA in November 2017.
2.
The Union Cabinet has approved formulation of a new Integrated Scheme for
School Education by subsuming which of the following schemes?
[A] Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
[B] Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
[C] Teacher Education
[D] All of the above
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved formulation
of a new Integrated Scheme for School Education (ISSE) by subsuming Sarva
Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) , Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and
Teacher Education (TE) from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020. An estimated
allocation of Rs 75,000 crore over the period has been approved which is a 20%
increase over the current allocations. The vision of the scheme is to ensure
inclusive and equitable quality education from nursery to senior secondary stage in
accordance with the (United Nations’) Sustainable Development Goal for
Education. The main emphasis of the integrated scheme is on improving quality of
school education by focussing on the two T’s — Teacher and Technology.
3.

The Union Cabinet has approved MoU between India and SACEP for cooperation
on oil and chemical pollution in the South Asian Seas Region. What does ‘SACEP’
stands for?
[A] South Asian Campatibility Environment Programme
[B] South Asian Cooperative Environment Programme
[C] South Asian Connectivity Environment Programme
[D] South Asian Coercive Environment Programme
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [South Asian Cooperative Environment Programme]
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Asian
Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) for cooperation on the response to
Oil and Chemical Pollution in the South Asian Seas Region. The MoU intends to
promote closer cooperation between India and other maritime nations comprising
the South Asian seas region namely Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
for protection and preservation of marine environment in the region. Indian Coast
Guard (ICG) will be the Competent National Authority and national operational
contact point for implementation of “Regional Oil Spill Contingency Plan” under
the MoU and shall respond to oil and chemical spills on behalf of Government of
India. The SACEP is an inter-governmental organisation established in 1982 by the
South Asian governments to promote and support protection, management and
enhancement of the environment in the region.
4.
Who has been elected as the new President of Egypt?
[A] Moussa Mostafa Moussa
[B] El-Sayyid el-Badawi
[C] Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
[D] Ahmed Shafik Sisi
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Abdel Fattah al-Sisi]
Explanation:
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been re-elected for a second term with
a sweeping majority in the 2018 Egyptian presidential election. Sisi got nearly 92%
of the total votes. The President of Egypt is the head of state of Egypt. Under the
various iterations of the Constitution of Egypt, the president is also the Supreme
Commander of the Armed Forces and head of the executive branch of the Egyptian
government.
5.
Which union ministry has recently joined hands with Ministry of Power to support
household electrification scheme ‘Saubhagya’?
[A] Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship]
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Power has partnered with the Ministry of Skill
Development & Entrepreneurship to train the manpower in six states – Assam,
Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh – for speedy
implementation of its household electrification scheme ‘SAUBHAGYA’ on March
27, 2018. The scheme is undertaken as a special project under the government’s
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). Around 47,000 Distribution
Lineman-Multi Skills and 8,500 Technical Helpers will be trained to meet the
requirement of power sector. The purpose of the SAUBHAGYA (Pradhan Mantri
Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojna) scheme is to achieve universal household
electrification in all parts of the country in a time bound manner. Around 4 crore
households are expected to get electricity connections under the scheme.
6.
R K Dorendra Singh, who passed away recently, was the former Chief Minister of
which state?
[A] Punjab
[B] Manipur
[C] Assam
[D] Nagaland
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Explanation:
Raj Kumar Dorendra Singh (83), the former Chief Minister of Manipur, has passed
away at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital in Imphal on
March 31, 2018. In the past, he represented a number of political parties; currently
he was with Manipur People’s Party (MPP). He had been chief minister of the state
four times between 1974 to 1993. Before becoming the chief minister, he was the
Speaker of Manipur Assembly.
7.
Who has been appointed as the new Deputy Election Commissioner of India?

[A] Anurag Agarwal
[B] Mukul Ratra
[C] Girish C Hosur
[D] Chandra Bhushan Kumar
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Chandra Bhushan Kumar]
Explanation:
Chandra Bhushan Kumar, a 1995 batch IAS officer of union territories cadre, has
been appointed as the new Deputy Election Commissioner as part of a major
bureaucratic reshuffle affected today by the government. As per order issued by the
Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), he will hold the post for five years.
8.
Which state government has recently raised retirement age of state govt employees
from 60 to 62 years?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Explanation:
The Madhya Pradesh government has raised the retirement age of state government
employees to 62 years from the current age of retirement is 60 years. The
announcement was made by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The MP Chief
Minister cited promotion of general category employees as a reason to raise the age
limit of these employees. The state already has bigger retirement age limit in case
of teachers and doctors. The retirement age is 65 years for university/ college
teachers and doctors (specialists), while for the school teachers it is 62.
9.
Who has been appointed as the new Joint Secretary of 15th Finance Commission
of India?
[A] Krishna Bahadur Singh
[B] Ravi Kota
[C] Anoop Singh
[D] Sanjay Adlakha
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Ravi Kota]
Explanation:

Ravi Kota, the 1993 batch IAS officer of Assam- Meghalaya, has been appointed
Joint Secretary of 15th Finance Commission under the Department of Economic
Affairs (DEA). Presently, he is posted as Principal Secretary in Government of
Assam-Meghalaya. The Finance Commission, set up in 1951 under Article 280 of
the Constitution, basically decides how revenue has to be distributed between the
Centre and the States. In addition, the Commission also decides the principles on
which grants-in-aid will be given to the States. The 15th Finance Commission was
constituted on November 27, 2017 and is headed by former Revenue Secretary
Rajya Sabha MP N.K. Singh. The panel also includes Shaktikanta Das, former
Economic Affairs Secretary and Anoop Singh, adjunct professor at Georgetown
University. This Commission is slated to submit its recommendations by October
31, 2019. The recommendations, to be observed for a period of five years, will
kick in from April 1, 2020.
10.
The Rangit dam is build across which tributary of Tista River in Sikkim?
[A] Rangpo River
[B] Rangit River
[C] Lachung River
[D] Ringyong Chhu River
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Rangit River]
Explanation:
The Rangit Dam is a run-of-the-river power project on the Ranjit River, a major
tributary of the Tista River, in the South Sikkim district of Sikkim. The dam is 45
metres high concrete gravity structure of 100 metres length. The reservoir created
behind the dam has a storage capacity of 1,175,000 cubic metres. The average
annual power generation from the 60 MW (3×20 MW) project is 340 GWh with
firm power of 39 MW.


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