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Q1. Who will head the committee to examine modalities for revenue mobilisation in case of natural calamities
and disasters?
Answer: Sushil Modi
Explanation: The government constituted a seven-member ministerial panel headed by Bihar Deputy Chief
Minister Sushil Modi to examine modalities for revenue mobilisation in case of natural calamities and disasters.

Q2. Which state government unanimously passed a resolution to declare cow the “Rashtra Mata” or the mother
of the nation?
Answer: Uttarakhand
Explanation: The Uttarakhand Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to declare cow the “Rashtra Mata” or
the mother of the nation.

Q3. According to RBI, India’s external debt declined by how much percent at end June 2018?
Answer: 2.8%
Explanation: India’s external debt declined 2.8 per cent to USD 514.4 billion at June-end over the previous quarter
on account of a decrease in commercial borrowings, short-term debt and non-resident Indian (NRI) deposits.

Q4. Who was appointed as Chief Economist by International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
Answer: Gita Gopinath
Explanation: IMF has appointed Gita Gopinath as its Chief economist.

Q5. Who was appointed as special representative of young people by UNICEF?

Answer: Ravi Venkatesan
Explanation: The UNICEF has appointed Ravi Venkatesan has its special representative of young people.

Q6. What is the theme of this year’s International Day of Older Persons?
Answer: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions
Explanation: The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1each year to raise awareness about
issues affecting the elderly, such as senescence and elder abuse. It is also a day to appreciate the contributions
that older people make to society.The theme this year is, “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions”.

Q7. Who were awarded the Noble Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their pioneering work in the fight against
cancer?
Answer: James P Allison and Tasuko Honjo
Explanation: James P.Allison of the USA and Tasuko Honjo of Japan were jointly awarded the Noble Prize in
Physiology or Medicine for their pioneering work in the fight against cancer.

Q8. What is the theme of this year’s World Habitat Day?

Answer: Municipal Solid Waste Management
Explanation: World Habitat Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday of October. The event focuses on the
state of human settlements and people’s right to sufficient shelter. This year theme is “Municipal Solid Waste
Management”.

Q9. Recently, Thampi Kannanthanam passed away. He is related to which field?

Answer: Film industry
Explanation: Veteran Malayalam film personality Thampi Kannanthanam passed away at a private hospital in Kochi
after several days of illness.

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Q10. For which work is the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to American Scientist Arthur Ashkin, French
Engineer Gerard Mourou and Canadian Professor Donna Strickland?
Answer: for groundbreaking inventions in the field of laser physics
Explanation: The Nobel Prize in Physics 2018 was awarded "for groundbreaking inventions in the field of laser
physics" with one half to Arthur Ashkin "for the optical tweezers and their application to biological systems", the
other half jointly to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland "for their method of generating high-intensity, ultra-
short optical pulses."

Q11. Who was named as the new President of Hockey India ?

Answer: Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad
Explanation: Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad was named as the new President of Hockey India following the 8th Hockey
India Congress and Elections in New Delhi.

Q12. Football captain Mile Jedinak has announced his retirement from international football. He was the former
football team captain of which country?
Answer: Australia
Explanation: Australian football captain Mile Jedinak has announced his retirement from international football
after a stellar career that saw him reach three World Cups.

Q13. Asian Development Bank approved how much loan to finance road infrastructure and international trade
corridor in West Bengal and north-eastern states?
Answer: $150 million
Explanation: ADB said it has approved a USD 150 million loan to finance road infrastructure and international
trade corridor in West Bengal and north-eastern states.

Q14. The 6th edition of IBSAMAR, a joint Multi-National Maritime Exercise between the Indian, Brazilian and
South African Navies is being held in which country?
Answer: South Africa
Explanation: The 6th edition of IBSAMAR, a joint Multi-National Maritime Exercise between the Indian, Brazilian
and South African Navies, is being held at Simoes Town,South Africa.

Q15. Which became the first state to offer financial assistance under a special scheme for pregnant tea garden
workers?
Answer: Assam
Explanation: Assam became the first state to offer financial assistance under a special scheme for pregnant tea
garden workers. They will also not be engaged in work from the third trimester of pregnancy to three months
after delivery. Women form the bulk of the workforce in the state’s 800-odd tea gardens.

Q16. Which country’s board of Cricket was recently brought under the RTI Act and made answerable to the
people of the country under its mechanism?
Answer: India
Explanation: The Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI) is covered under the RTI Act and answerable to the
people of the country under its mechanism.

Q17. How much percent decline in total operated area was shown in the government’s agriculture census 2015-
16?
Answer: 1.53 percent
Explanation: The government released agriculture census for 2015-16 that showed a 1.53 per cent decline in total

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operated area at 57.14 million hectare as compared to 2010-11 data, but a rise in both operational holdings and
female participation.

Q18. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill Development launched
the initiative SATAT that is aimed at providing a developmental effort that would benefit both vehicle-users as
well as farmers and entrepreneurs.What is “S” in SATAT?
Answer: Sustainable
Explanation: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship will kick off an innovative initiative in New Delhi with PSU Oil Marketing Companies.Titled
SATAT, the initiative is aimed at providing a Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation(SATAT) as
a developmental effort that would benefit both vehicle-users as well as farmers and entrepreneurs.

Q19. According to Canadian Cancer Society report,what is India’s rank in terms of the largest pictorial warning
on cigarette packs?
Answer: Services
Explanation: India ranks fifth, jointly with Hong Kong and Thailand, in terms of the largest pictorial warning on
cigarette packs with 85 percent of both sides of the packets covered, a Canadian Cancer Society report said.

Q20. India signed how much million loan agreement with Asian Development Bank to provide safe drinking
water to about 1.65 million people in three districts of West Bengal?
Answer: $240 million
Explanation: India and Asian Development Bank signed a $240 million loan agreement to provide safe drinking
water to about 1.65 million people in three districts of West Bengal.

Q21. India launched a massive operation “Samudra Maitri” for which country to provide assistance to the
earthquake and tsunami victims?
Answer: Indonesia
Explanation: India has launched a massive operation to provide assistance to the earthquake and tsunami victims
in Indonesia, dispatching two aircraft and three naval ships carrying relief material to the country.

Q22. India’s first National Dolphin Research Centre will soon be opened in which city?
Answer: 158th
Explanation: With the population of the endangered Gangetic river dolphin decreasing and its habitat changing,
the much-awaited National Dolphin Research Centre, India’s and Asia’s first, would be a reality in Patna on
October 5.

Q23. Who was elected as President of Iraq?

Answer: Barham Salih
Explanation: Veteran Kurdish leader Barham Salih has been elected as the President of Iraq.

Q24. Australia Mile Jedinak announced his retirement. He was related to which profession?
Answer: Sports
Explanation: Australian midfielder Mile Jedinak announced his retirement from international football.

Q25. Russia's Igor Akinfeev announced his retirement recently from sports. He was related to which sport?
Answer: Football
Explanation: Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev is retiring from international soccer after leading the national side as
captain to this year’s World Cup quarter-finals on home soil.

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Q26. Frances H Arnold and George P Smith and who other were awarded the Noble Prize in Chemistry for the
year 2018?
Answer: Gregory P Winter
Explanation: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2018 was divided, one half awarded to Frances H. Arnold from US "for
the directed evolution of enzymes", the other half jointly to George P. Smith from US and Sir Gregory P.
Winter from UK "for the phage display of peptides and antibodies."

Q27. What is the theme of this year’s International Coffee Day?

Answer: Women in Coffee
Explanation: October 1 is celebrated as International Coffee Day. International Coffee Day is an occasion that is
used to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events now occurring in places across the world. The
first official date was 1 October 2015, as agreed by the International Coffee Organization.The theme of this year’s
International Coffee Day is “Women in Coffee”.

Q28. National Khadi Festival 2018 held in which city?

Answer: Mumbai
Explanation: A month-long National Khadi Festival 2018 to promote Khadi products has been inaugurated on the
occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2018, by Union Minister for Micro Small & Medium Enterprises, Shri Giriraj Singh.

Q29. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the establishment of National
Institute of Mental health Rehabilitation in which district?
Answer: Sehore
Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the establishment of National
Institute of Mental health Rehabilitation in Sehore district instead of earlier approved Bhopal location.

Q30. Exercise Sahyog Hop Tac 2018 is between India and which country?
Answer: Vietnam
Explanation: The Indian and Vietnamese Coast Guards will take part in joint exercise Sahyog Hop Tac 2018 off
Chennai to promote interoperability between the two maritime forces.

Q31. India and ADB signed how much million loan agreement to strengthen capacity of Kolkata Municipal
Corporation (KMC) for resilient urban services?
Answer: $100 million
Explanation: India and ADB signed $100 million loan agreement to strengthen capacity of Kolkata Municipal
Corporation (KMC) for resilient urban services.

Q32. Which state became the 23rd state to become Open Defecation Free in India?
Answer: Manipur
Explanation: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh declared Manipur as the 23rd state to become Open Defecation
Free in India. It is the 5th state in the North East to get the ODF tag.

Q33. Which wallet player launched the breakthrough product called “Boost”, that offers instant loan approval
and disbursal to its users?
Answer: Mobikwik
Explanation: Mobikwik announced the launch of its breakthrough product called “Boost”, that offers instant loan
approval and disbursal to MobiKwik users.

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Q34. Which state claimed victory in the final of the 24th Senior Women’s National Football Championships?
Answer: Manipur
Explanation: Manipur claimed victory in the final of the 24th Senior Women’s National Football Championships,
defeating hosts Odisha in the summit clash by a 2-1 margin in Cuttack.

Q35. The 89th FIDE Congress 2018 was held at which place?
Answer: Georgia
Explanation: Arkady Dvorkovich, former Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, was crowned as the new King of FIDE,
the world body governing chess at the 89th FIDE Congress held at Batumi in Georgia.

Q36. Who received the prestigious 2018 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award?
Answer: Evan Atar Adaha
Explanation: Evan Atar Adaha, a surgeon who runs a remote hospital in South Sudan, received the prestigious
2018 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award.

Q37. What is the theme of this year’s International Teachers Day?

Answer: The right to education means the right to a qualified teacher
Explanation: World Teachers Day also known as International Teachers Day, is observed on Oct 5 every year.
World Teachers’ Day focuses on “appreciating, assessing and improving the educators of the world” and to
provide an opportunity to address issues related to teachers and teaching.This year’s World Teachers’ Day theme
is : “The right to education means the right to a qualified teacher”.

Q38. Recently, Will Vinton passed away. He was related to which profession?
Answer: Animator
Explanation: Oscar-winning animator Will Vinton passed away at the age of 70. He was battling with multiple
myeloma for 12 years.

Q39. Who was awarded noble peace prize for their efforts to end sexual violence as a weapon of war?
Answer: Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad
Explanation: The Noble Peace Prize has been awarded to a Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and an Iraqi woman
Nadia Murad for their efforts to end sexual violence as a weapon of war.

Q40. Who assumed the role of CEO of global beverage giant PepsiCo?
Answer: Ramon Laguarta
Explanation: Ramon Laguarta assumed the role of CEO of global beverage giant PepsiCo, succeeding India-born
Indra Nooyi who had helmed the American company for 12 years.

Q41. According to World Bank, developing countries of the East Asia and Pacific Region will grow at how much
percent in 2018?
Answer: 6.3%
Explanation: Developing countries of the East Asia and Pacific Region will grow at 6.3 per cent in 2018, the World
Bank has said.The outlook for the region remained positive despite a lower growth prospect than in 2017 owing to
a moderation in China’s growth.

Q42. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in its Trade and Development Report predicted
the GDP growth of India for 2018 at how much percent?
Answer: 70000 cr

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Explanation: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in its Trade and Development Report
predicted the GDP growth of India for 2018 to be at 7 percent. Previously in 2017, it was 6.2%.

Q43. According to a survey by The Economist Intelligence Unit commissioned by payments company Visa, what
is India’s rank in government e-payment adoption?
Answer: 28
Explanation: India’s overall ranking on the government’s adoption of e-payments has moved up to 28th in 2018,
from 36th in 2011.Norway leads the pack in the 73-country ranking, followed by France and Denmark.

Q44. According to the RBI's 4th bi monthly Monetary Policy Review announced in October, what is the current
Repo Rate?
Answer: 6.5%
Explanation: RBI has maintained status quo on all key policy rates in the 4th bi-monthly Monetary policy review.
The six member monetary policy committee, MPC headed by Governor Urjit Patel decided to keep the policy repo
rate unchanged at 6.5 percent and the reverse repo rate at 6.25 percent.

Q45. 36th National Games in 2019 will be held in which state?

Answer: Goa
Explanation: The much-delayed 36th National Games in Goa will be held from March 30 to April 14 next year.
Opening and Closing ceremonies will be held at PJN Stadium, Fatorda.

Q46. Which city stood first in the all-India cleanliness ranking in a survey of 685 districts across the country?
Answer: Satara
Explanation: Satara in Maharashtra stood first in the all-India cleanliness ranking in a survey of 685 districts across
the country.

Q47. How much amount was allocated by the government for the revival of closed NEPA mill in Madhya
Pradesh?
Answer: Rs 469.41 crore
Explanation: The government has approved a Rs 469.41 crore package for the revival of closed NEPA mill in
Madhya Pradesh, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Q48. The fourth edition of the India International Science Festival began in which city?
Answer: Lucknow
Explanation: The fourth edition of the India International Science Festival began in Lucknow. A number of
conferences and exhibitions showcasing of the work of young scientists were held.The theme is “Science for
Transformation”.

Q49. The government took how much loan from World Bank to implement the scheme ‘Status of India
Nutrition” report which will cover all districts across various states and union territories?
Answer: $200 million
Explanation: The government said that it will come up with ‘Status of India Nutrition” report in March next year
where states will be ranked according to their performance under the Poshan Abhiyaan.The National Institute on
Nutrition(NIN) will come out with the report which deals with various parameters of nutrition.The government
also took a loan of $200 million from World Bank for implementing the scheme which will cover all districts across
various states and union territories.

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Q50. The Centre and ADB have signed a 110 million dollar loan agreement for the upgradation of 2800 km
kilometers all-weather rural roads for which state?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: The Centre and ADB have signed a 110 million dollar loan agreement for the upgradation of 2800 km
kilometers all-weather rural roads in Madhya Pradesh.

Q51. India’s first “Methanol Cooking Fuel Program” is to be launched in which state?
Answer: Assam
Explanation: Northeast and Assam Petro Chemicals, a state-owned company launched Asia’s first canister based
and India’s first “Methanol Cooking Fuel Program”.

Q52. Which state launched “Nirman Kumsuma Yojana” to provide financial assistance to children of
construction workers for pursuing technical education?
Answer: Odisha
Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the “Nirman Kumsuma Yojana” to provide financial
assistance to children of construction workers for pursuing technical education.

Q53. Odisha government launched a common city payment card system “Odyssey City Card” for which city?
Answer: Bhubaneswar
Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched a common city payment card system “Odyssey City
Card” for Bhubaneshwar.

Q54. The 3rd Youth Olympic Games began in which country?

Answer: Argentina
Explanation: The 3rd Youth Olympic Games has officially begun at Buenos Aires,Argentina.India is represented
with a contingent of 68 members, including 46 athletes, will compete in 13 sports during the prestigious event.

Q55. Who has been appointed as the ambassador and India’s permanent representative to the United Nations
Conference on Disarmament in Geneva?
Answer: Pankaj Sharma
Explanation: Pankaj Sharma has been appointed as the ambassador and India’s permanent representative to the
United Nations Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.

Q56. Which country won tourism award at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual
International travel Awards 2018?
Answer: Nepal
Explanation: Nepal won tourism awards at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International
travel Awards 2018 which was held in New Delhi.

Q57. Which state was ranked the best state as per the ranking undertaken by Swachh Survekshan Grameen
2018?
Answer: Haryana
Explanation: Haryana was ranked as the best state while Satara district of Maharashtra was ranked as the best
district as per the ranking undertaken by Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018. Uttar Pardesh was rewarded for
maximum citizens participation.

Q58. Recently, which veteran Journalist and former News Editor of Press Trust of India passed away?
Answer: Pradip Chowdhury

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Explanation: Veteran Journalist and former News Editor of Press Trust of India (PTI) Pradip Chowdhury has passed
away in Kolkata following a cardiac arrest. He was 64.

Q59. Which pair of girls has won the Under 15 girls double titles in the Badminton Asia Junior Under-17 and
Under-15 championships?
Answer: Meghana Reddy and Tasnim Mir
Explanation: The Indian pair of Meghana Reddy and Tasnim Mir has won the Under 15 girls double titles in the
Badminton Asia Junior Under-17 and Under-15 championships.

Q60. Who has won the girls’ title in the IBSF World Under 16 Snooker Championship?
Answer: Keerthana Pandian
Explanation: India’s Keerthana Pandian has won the girls’ title in the IBSF World Under 16 Snooker Championship,
her maiden international crown.

Q61. Who was appointed as new head of IDBI Bank?

Answer: Rakesh Sharma
Explanation: The government appointed former Canara Bank managing director Rakesh Sharma as head of IDBI
Bank for a period of six months.

Q62. Who won the Japanese Grand Prix 2018?

Answer: Lewis Hamilton
Explanation: Lewis Hamilton won the Japanese Grand Prix in a Mercedes one-two to take a 67-point lead in the
Formula One championship.

Q63. Which country won Under 19 Asia Cup 2018?

Answer: India
Explanation: India clinched the Under 19 Asia Cup, beating Sri Lanka by 144 runs in the final. This is India’s sixth
title in seven editions of the U-19 continental tournament.

Q64. Recently,RBI approved the proposal of which state’s bank having Rs 650 bn in deposits and which will be
formed by consolidating State Cooperative Bank and the 14 district cooperatives?
Answer: Kerala
Explanation: RBI approved the proposal of Kerala government for the formation of Kerala Bank. RBI approved
formation of ‘Kerala Bank’ having Rs 650 bn in deposits. The decision was taken by special task force headed by
Chairman MS Sriram. The bank will be formed by consolidating State Cooperative Bank and the 14 district
cooperatives.

Q65. JIMEX -18, a bilateral maritime exercise is between India and which other country?
Answer: Japan
Explanation: JIMEX -18, a bilateral maritime exercise between India and Japan,began in Vishakapatnam.

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Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs

Q1. Where is HQ of Asian Development Bank?
Answer: Philippines

Q2. Where is HQ of World Bank?

Answer: Washington DC

Q3. Where is the HQ of Flipkart?

Answer: Bengaluru

Q4. What is the tagline of IDBI Bank?

Answer: Aao Sochein Bada

Q5. Where is the HQ of IDBI Bank?

Answer: Mumbai

Q6. What is the currency of Russia?

Answer: Ruble

Q7. What is the currency of Mexico?

Answer: Peso

Q8. What is the capital of Spain?

Answer: Madrid

Q9. Where is the HQ of World Chess Federation?

Answer: Greece

Q10. What is the currency of Georgia?

Answer: Lari

Q11. Where is the HQ of World Federation of Exchanges?

Answer: London

Q12. In which state is Kishanganga dam situated?

Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
Recently Pakistan has asked India to immediately share the data showing inflow and discharge of water at the
Kishanganga hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir

Q13. In which country is Mount Soputan situated?

Answer: Indonesia
Recently Mount Soputan erupted on Sulawesi island in Indonesia. Earlier earthquake and tsunami last week killed at
least 1,400 people on Sulawesi island.

Q14. In which state is RAPS Nuclear Reactor situated?

Answer: Rajasthan
Recently the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station Unit 3 (RAPS-3) has set a new record of continuous 766 days of
operations, breaking the earlier record of the RAPS-5 of 765 days of non-stop operations in 2014

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Q15. Where is HQ of UNICEF?

Answer: New York

Q16. Where is HQ of International Coffee Organization?

Answer: London

Q17. Where is the HQ of World Boxing Council?

Answer: Mexico City

Q18. Where is HQ of Facebook?

Answer: California

Q19. Where is the HQ of International Monetary Fund?

Answer: Washington DC

Q20. Where is the HQ of Indian Newspaper Society?

Answer: New Delhi

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