Of UNESCO at Manama in Bahrain, India's Nomination of The "Victorian and Art Deco Ensembles of - " Was Inscribed On UNESCO's World Heritage List?

AC JULY (1-7)
1. On June 30, 2018, At the 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee
of UNESCO at Manama in Bahrain , India’s nomination of the
“Victorian and Art Deco Ensembles of _____” was inscribed on
UNESCO’s World Heritage list?
1.Bengaluru
2.Mumbai
3.Calicut
4.Goa
5.None of these
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 2.Mumbai
Explanation:
India has managed to get inscribed seven of its properties/sites on the World
Heritage List of UNESCO. India now has overall 37 World Heritage
Inscriptions with 29 Cultural, 07 Natural and 01 Mixed sites. In addition, 42
sites from the country figures in the Tentative List of World Heritage and the
Ministry of Culture would be recommending one property every year for
nomination to UNESCO. India stands second largest in number after China
in terms of number of World Heritage properties in ASPAC (Asia and
Pacific) region, it is overall sixth in the world.
2. On June 29, 2018, where was the fourth National Consultation Meeting
of Ministers of States & UTs, in-charge of Food, Civil Supplies and
Consumer Affairs held?
1.New Delhi
2.Mumbai
3.Hyderabad
4.Dehradun
5.None of these
Answer – 1.New Delhi

Explanation:
Discussion on measures required to maintain and manage prices of essential
food items at reasonable level through appropriate policy intervention.
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Improving the spread, coverage and strength of price reporting centres,
which report the prices of 22 essential food items daily for robust
submission of data. The need for setting up of State Level PSF for
addressing the state-specific concerns. Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) as an
instrument to tackle inflationary trends in important agri-horticultural
commodities.
3. Where was “AgriVikas 2018”, a conclave on agriculture and allied

sectors held on 29th June 2018?
1.Guwahati, Assam
2.Bhubaneswar, Odisha
3.Nagpour, Maharashtra
4.Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Explanation:
22,000 rural haats will be upgraded to Gramin Agricultural Markets and
linked with the e-National Agriculture Market to enable farmers sale directly
to potential buyers. 585 e-mandis were already connected to the e-NAM
under agricultural market reforms. This would helpin direct contact with the
buyers for the farmers and is also committed to realizing centre’s scheme of
doubling farmers income by 2022.
4. On 29th June 2018, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao

laid foundation stone for _____ in Jogulamba Gadwal district,
Telangana?
1.Gattu irrigation project
2.Godavari irrigation project
3.Marua irrigation project
4.Mauli irrigation project
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Gattu irrigation project

Explanation:
The Gattu irrigation project will provide water to 33,000 acres in 4 mandals
of Jogulamba Gadwal district. Nearly 2.8 tmc of water will be supplied to 41
tanks. K Chandrasekhar Rao said that, the government will spend Rs 554
crore for the project.
5. On 29th June 2018, which state government signed a Memorandum of

Understanding (MoU) with the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early
Warning System (RIMES) for effective management of disasters?
1.Gujarat
2.Arunachal Pradesh
3.Manipur
4.Odisha
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Odisha
Explanation:
The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) signed an
MoU with RIMES for improving early warning system for effective
management of all types of disasters in Odisha. This agreement will lead to
development and pilot implementation of decision support systems for
automating risk assessment, advisory generation and dissemination. This
will enable OSDMA to assess and manage risks from flood, tsunami,
drought, heat wave, lightning and road accidents. These tools will be built
with open-source software platforms and public domain data sets, with
complete involvement of OSDMA and its line departments and collaborating
agencies.
6. On June 29,2018, The Central Reserve Police Force launched ‘_____

Helpline’, a distress helpline for the people of Jammu and Kashmir?
1.Rescue101
2.Madadgaar
3.Samachar
4.Vyaan
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Madadgaar
Explanation:
The helpline number is : 14411. It is a 24 hour helpline giving assistance
ranging from medical help to financial help. This is the first one of a kind
helpline and mainly focuses to serve and protect children and women of the
region from any harassment or assault being faced by them. This is also
available to pilgrims and tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir and students
residing in the region.
7. On June 30,2018, The Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism Shri. K.J.
Alphons inaugurated the Institute of Hospitality Management in _____?
1.Ahmedabad
2.Jodhpur
3.Jaipur
4.Jaisalmer
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Jodhpur
Explanation:
On June 30,2018, The Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism Shri. K.J. Alphons
inaugurated the Institute of Hospitality Management in Jodhpur . India is
among the fastest growing Tourism economy in the world. In 2017, the
Indian tourism receipts went up by 20.8% against a global growth rate of
7%.It is expected that in three years India will be able to double the revenue
from foreign tourists.
8. Which National Park has become the largest habitat of the endangered
estuarine crocodiles in India with a record number of 101 nesting sites?
1.Bhitarkanika national park
2.Simplipal National Park
3.Gulf of Kutch National Park
4.Sulthanpur National Park
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Bhitarkanika national park

Explanation:
A total of 101 nesting sites of estuarine crocodiles were found by
enumerators. In 2017, 80 nesting sites were spotted. A 25 % increase in
nesting sites has been witnessed. A female crocodile lays 50 to 60 eggs. At
least 1698 crocodiles, including albino species, were counted in 2018 along
the water-bodies of Mahanadi delta region. In 2017, this count was 1682.
Estuarine crocodiles are also spotted in Sundarban areas of West Bengal.
This region has India’s largest mangrove cover.
9. Which Indian airport has been ranked as the fifth least punctual airport
in the world, as per a study conducted by OAG, a global leader in
providing flight information?
1.Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai
2.Indra Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
3.Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
4.Mangalore International Airport, Mangalore
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai

Explanation:
Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi, the 16th busiest airport in the
world, has secured 451st position among the 513 airports worldwide, in
flight punctuality. No major Indian airport appeared in the top 200 in ‘on-
time performance’ (OTP). But, Port Blair airport in the Andaman and
Nicobar Islands got the worldwide rank of 65, with punctuality rate of 84.6
%.OTP for Delhi was 70.7 %. Nagoya Komaki Airport in Japan has topped
the global ranking list with OTP rate of 94.5 %.OTP for Mumbai was 60 %.
Hyderabad airport was ranked 246, Bengaluru airport – 262 and Kolkata –
270.
10.On June 30,2018, which stock exchange entered into an agreement with
the Bombay Metal Exchange (BME) for the growth and systematic
development of commodity derivatives markets?
1.National Stock Exchange (NSE)
2.Kolkata Stock Exchange (KSE)
3.Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
4.Indian Stock Exchange (ISE)
5.None of these

Answer – 3.Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
Explanation:
With its domain knowledge and unique stakeholders ranging from importers,
traders to corporates, the BME will assist the BSE in designing new and
innovative deliverable products in commodities like aluminium, copper,
zinc, nickel and lead among others. The BSE can take advantage of the
expertise of the stock exchange’s educational programmes to enter the
commodities markets. The agreement will also help in launching new and
innovative products, adding more value to the existing commodities value
chain and ecosystem with the objective of developing and strengthening
commodity derivatives market.
11.On June 30,2018, which Indian company agreed to a 50-50 joint venture
with Germany’s Thyssenkrupp to create Europe’s second-largest steel
company after Lakshmi Mittal’s ArcelorMittal?
1.Tata Steel
2.Reliance Industries Limited
3.MSR Steels
4.Gupta Steels
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Tata Steel

Explanation:
The new steel company will have a total workforce of 48,000 employees
spread across 34 sites, producing about 21 million tonnes of steel a year with
revenues of around Euro 15 billion. The joint venture will create a strong
pan-European steel company that is structurally robust and competitive. In
case of an initial public offering (IPO) of the JV, Thyssenkrupp will receive
a higher share of the proceeds, reflecting an economic ratio of 55/45.
Thyssenkrupp said it also has the right to exclusively decide on the timing
for a potential IPO.
12.On 29th June 2018, Imran Khwaja, Mahinda Vallipuram and ____
were elected as the associate member directors on the International
Cricket Council (ICC) board at the ICC annual conference?
1.Gregor Mathew
2.Joe Mathew
3.Richard Sanders
4.Tony Brian
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Tony Brian

Explanation:
Imran Khwaja hails from Singapore. Mahinda Vallipuram is from Malaysia.
They both have retained their position as associate member directors. Tony
Brian from Scotland has been appointed the new associate member director.
He succeeds Namibia’s Francois Erasmus. The newly-elected directors will
be on the ICC board for a term of 2 years. They were elected by the voting
associate members of ICC and the regional representatives.
13.Name the Indian American who has been appointed the CEO of
Democratic National Committee (DNC) of United States?
1.Deepa Ambedkar
2.Seema Nanda
3.Ravi Wadia
4.Dhilip Kamlesh
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Seema Nanda

Explanation:
Democratic National Committee (DNC) is the decision-making body of the
Democratic Party in the United States. Seema Nanda has become the first
Indian American to be appointed as operational head of a major American
political party. She is at present the Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human
Rights, United States. As CEO of DNC, she will manage its day-to-day
operations. The DNC coordinates strategy to support Democratic Party’s
candidates for local, state and national office.
14.Who has become the first Sikh man to be hired as an anchor by a news
channel in Pakistan?
1.Harmeet Singh
2.Sushant Singh
3.Ravi Kumar Bhagat
4.Mahinder Singh
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Harmeet Singh

Explanation:
Harmeet Singh is a resident of Chakesar city, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province. He has joined the Public News channel. Recently, Manmeet Kaur
had become the first female Sikh reporter of Pakistan. Harmeet Singh
completed his masters in journalism from Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
He started his carrier as a reporter.
15.Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) MD and CEO _____ and executive

director R K Gupta have been divested of all their functional
responsibilities with immediate effect?
1.Mahesh Kumar Jain
2.Ravindra Marathe
3.Ravi Subramanian
4.Vishal Gupta
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Ravindra Marathe

Explanation:
This decision was taken in an emergency board meeting held on 29th June
2018. This decision has been taken following their arrests made by the
economic offences wing of the Pune police for allegedly violating RBI
norms in granting a loan to a real estate developer. They are currently on
bail. Another Executive Director A.C. Rout has been given the
responsibilities of MD and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra. MD and CEO
Ravindra Marathe, executive director R K Gupta and other top officials of
BoM were arrested in connection with a cheating case filed against D S
Kulkarni and his wife Hemanti. In May 2018, Pune police had filed a
37,000-page charge sheet against D S Kulkarni and Hemanti. As per the
charge sheet, the total scam is worth Rs 2,043.18 crore.

16.On 30th June 2018, who was appointed the Director and General
Manager of United India Insurance Company with effect from 1st July
2018?
1.K B Vijay Srinivas
2.Mahesh Kaushik
3.Mithali Patel
4.Priyan Sharma
5.None of these
Answer – 1.K B Vijay Srinivas

Explanation:
Before this, K B Vijay Srinivas was serving as Chief Marketing Officer and
General Manager of National Insurance Company Ltd. K B Vijay Srinivas
has over 37 years of experience. He has also written articles in journals of
insurance, tax and other subjects. He has received various awards. He is also
an associate member of Insurance Institute of India.
17.Where was the 58th National Inter-State Senior Athletics

Championships (NISSAC) held from June 26 to June 29, 2018?
1.Guwahati, Assam
2.Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
3.Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4.Thiruvananthapuram, Tamil Nadu
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Guwahati, Assam

Explanation:
The 58th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships (NISSAC)
was held at the Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati, Assam from June 26
to June 29. It had 52 events for men and women.
18.Who broke her 100m national record to become the fastest woman of
the meet, in the 58th National Inter-State Senior Athletics
Championships (NISSAC)?
1.Dutee Chand
2.Hima Das
3.Sudha Singh
4.Krithika Baskar
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Dutee Chand

Explanation:
Dutee Chand broke her 100m national record to become the fastest woman
of the meet. Dutee qualified in 100m and 200m in Asian Games. The 22-
year-old Dutee Chand, representing Odisha, ran 11.29 second in the
semifinal race from her national record of 11.30 and later clinched the gold
in 11.32 in the final to establish herself as a gold medal contender in the
upcoming Asian Games. The qualifying time in the event is 11.67 seconds.
19.What was the theme of National Doctors’ Day that was celebrated on
July 1, 2018?
1.zero tolerance against false medical practioners
2.zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical establishment
3.zero tolerance against unprofessional medical practioners
4.Equal facilities for all people seeking medical help
5.None of these
Answer – 2.zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical

establishment
Explanation:
In 1991, the Indian government declared July 1 as National Doctors day.
This day marks the birth and death anniversary of the most famous physician
of India Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (Dr. B C Roy). Dr. B C Roy was born on
1st July 1882. He had received the Bharat Ratna Award in 1961. He was the
second Chief Minister of West Bengal. Dr. B C Roy had played a major role
in the formation of Indian Medical Association in 1928 and also in the
formation of Medical Council of India (MCI).
20.When was International Joke Day celebrated all over the world?
1.June 30
2.July 1
3.July 2
4.June 28
5.None of these
Answer – 2.July 1
Explanation:
International Joke Day is celebrated every year on 1st July. International
Joke Day is said to have officially started in the United States. The first joke
is often attributed to the Greeks.
21.When did Indian Government celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the

Goods and Services Tax (GST) as GST day?
1.July 1
2.June 30
3.June 26
4.June 25
5.None of these
Answer – 1.July 1
Explanation:
GST was launched on the 1st July 2017 at a grand ceremony in the Central
Hall of Parliament. Union Minister for Railways, Coal, Finance & Corporate
Affairs Piyush Goyal presided over as the Chief Guest of the event. Minister
of State for Finance, Shiv Pratap Shukla was the Guest of Honour. The
Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill, 2014 was introduced in the
Parliament on 19th December 2014. It was enacted as Constitution (101st
Amendment) Act, 2016. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was
notified with effect from 12th September 2016.
22.On 21st June 2018, which online travel aggregator said that it has
acquired Saudi Arabia’s Flyin to expand their business in the Middle
East and North Africa (MENA) region?
1.Cleartrip
2.Makemytrip
3.Trivago
4.Goibibo
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Cleartrip
Explanation:
The combined company will have over 60 per cent market share throughout
the Middle East and improved profitability due to better unit economics and
larger scale of operations. The company, however, did not give any financial
details of the acquisition. The transaction, the largest in the travel space in
MENA region, will offer Cleartrip a wider outreach and a larger client base
in an adjacent market, providing economies of scale as well as enhanced
competencies and regional knowledge.
23.Environment Ministry has said that, the high pollution levels in Delhi
during this time of the year is primarily due to dust storms from which
state?
1.Gujarat
2.Rajasthan
3.Haryana
4.Punjab
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Rajasthan
Explanation:
The high pollution levels during this time of the year in Delhi are unusual
and primarily due to dust storms from Rajasthan. Rajasthan is facing
extremely dry weather conditions, with high temperatures and wind speeds.
The wind direction in Delhi since June 10 has changed to West and North
West and then since June 12 to West and South West, due to which hot air,
along with dust from Rajasthan has started moving into Delhi. According to
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the current surface winds in Delhi
are in the range of 5-6 m/sec and wind direction is West to South West,
which is likely to continue over the next three days. Therefore, it is expected
that dusty conditions will prevail in Delhi over the next three days.
24.Who was crowned the 55th Femina Miss India World 2018 title at the
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, in Mumbai?
1.Meenakshi Chaudhary
2.Anukreethy Vas
3.Shreya Das
4.Preethi Singh
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Anukreethy Vas

Explanation:
The 55th Femina Miss India World 2018 winner is Anukreethy Vas from
Tamil Nadu, while first runner-up is Meenakshi Chaudhary from Haryana
and second Shreya Rao from Andhra Pradesh. Miss World 2017 Manushi
Chhillar crowned her successor Anukreethy at the star-studded grand finale
on Tuesday night in Mumbai at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor
Stadium.
STATIC GK based on Current Affairs
1. Name the Chairman of Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs

(CBIC)?
Answer
S Ramesh
2. Who is the National President of Indian Medical Association (IMA)?
Answer
Dr Ravi Wankhedkar
3. Who is the President of Bombay Metal Exchange (BME)?
Answer
Rikab V.Mehta
4. Where is the headquarters of United India Insurance Company?
Answer
Chennai
5. What is the tag line of Indian Overseas Bank?
Answer
Good people to grow with
1. On July 2, 2018, the Income Tax Department has launched instant

Aadhaar-based e-PAN allotment service for individuals seeking PAN
(Permanent Account Number) service for the first time. How many
digits does the PAN contains?
1.9
2.11
3.10
4.12
5.None of these
Answer – 3.10
Explanation:
This facility is free of cost and is available for a limited period on first-come,
first-served basis. The e-PAN will be allotted on basis of one-time password
(OTP) sent on mobile number linked to Aadhaar number of a person. It will
have the same name, date of birth, gender, mobile number and address as in
Aadhaar card. Once e-PAN is allotted to applicant through his electronic
Aadhaar-based verification system in few seconds, the applicant will be sent
the PAN card by post.
2. On 3rd July 2018, “National Workshop on Skill Development for

Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)” was inaugurated by Minister
for Social Justice and Empowerment _____?
1.Thaawarchand Gehlot
2.Anant Geethe
3.Jual Oram
4.Rajnath Singh
5.None of these

Answer – 1.Thaawarchand Gehlot
Explanation:
The event will be inaugurated by Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister for
Social Justice and Empowerment. The guest of Honor will be: Shri
Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Krishan Pal Gurjar, MoS for M/o SJ&E will address at the workshop.
Representatives from Corporate Sectors (both in Private and Public), State
Governments and Empanelled Training Centres of DEPwD will also be
present.
3. On July 2, 2018, the “National Policy on Marine Fisheries, 2017” was

announced in the inter-session meeting of the consultative committee of
the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on “Marine
Fisheries-Mariculture in India” held in ____?
2.Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
3.Nagpur, Maharashtra
4.Mumbai, Maharashtra
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu

Explanation:
Under this scheme, traditional fishermen, their associations/organizations or
self-help groups are provided with central financial assistance upto 50% of
the cost of the vessels i.e. Rs 40 lakh for ‘Deep-Sea Fishing Vessels’. For
implementation of this scheme, Rs 312 crore of central share has been
released in the first year (2017-18). The government has also included a sub-
component namely, ‘Assistance for Deep-Sea Fishing’ under ‘Blue-
Revolution. It has decided to promote ‘marine culture fisheries’ and included
the sub-components of ‘Mariculture’ under ‘Blue Revolution’ Scheme.
4. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting a two-day

“National Consultation on Accessible Elections,” from the 3rd July,
2018 in ____?
1.Mumbai
2.Kolkata
3.Chennai
4.New Delhi
5.None of these

Explanation:
The “National Consultation on Accessible Elections,” will be having three
technical sessions over the course of the two days. The best practices on
‘Accessible Elections’ that were practiced in six states during their last
Assembly Elections will be shared in the meeting. The meet is expected to
contribute significantly to evolve a policy on “Accessible Elections,” that
will help in making electoral processes more accessible. The national event
is the culmination of a nearly three-month long series of district and state
level consultations aiming to identify the barriers or gaps in the inclusion of
PwD’s in the electoral process.
5. The government has set up a 13-member committee to upgrade the

norms for computation of economic data at states and districts level to
revise the base year for National Accounts or GDP calculation. The
committee will be headed by _____?
1.Ravindra H Dholakia
2.R D Burman
3.S Mahendra Reddy
4.Prathap Kumar
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Ravindra H Dholakia

Explanation:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) will
change the base year to 2017-18 for the calculation of GDP and IIP numbers
from the current 2011-12 with an aim to capture changes in the economy. It
would review the concepts, definitions, classifications, data conventions,
data sources and data requirements for preparation of State Domestic
Product (SDP) and District Domestic Product (DDP). It will also suggest
measures for improving SDP and DDP in the country, suggest state-level
annual/benchmark surveys.

6. On July 1,2018, The Government notified the Electoral Bond Scheme
2018 via Gazette Notification. State Bank of India (SBI), in the 3rd
phase of sale, has been authorised to issue and encash Electoral Bonds
through its ____ Authorised Branches?
1.15
2.10
3.11
4.14
5.None of these
Answer – 3.11
Explanation:
Electoral Bonds may be purchased by a person, who is a citizen of India or
incorporated or established in India. Electoral Bonds can be bought
individually or jointly with other individuals. Electoral Bonds shall be
encashed by an eligible Political Party only through a Bank account with the
Authorized Bank. Only the Political Parties registered under Section 29A of
Representation of People Act, 1951 & which secured not less than 1% of the
votes polled in last General Election or the Legislative Assembly of the
State, shall be eligible to receive Electoral Bonds.
7. On July 2, 2018, the 9th and final meeting of Eminent Persons Group
(EPG) on India-Nepal relations concluded in ____?
1.Kathmandu, Nepal
2.Guwahati, Assam
3.Bengaluru, India
4.New Delhi, India
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Kathmandu, Nepal

Explanation:
They discussed on various bilateral issues including 1950 Peace and
Friendship treaty, trade, transit and border. The Group will submit the joint
report prepared in the two day meeting to the respective Prime Ministers of
the countries involved.

8. On June 30,2018, The Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI) approved Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)
of India’s proposal to increase its stake to 51 % in which bank from
10.8 %?
1.Indian Bank
2.IDBI Bank
3.Bank of India
4.Canara Bank
5.None of these
Answer – 2.IDBI Bank

Explanation:
An additional 40.2 per cent stake for IDBI Bank will cost LIC Rs 9,229
crore at the current share price of nearly Rs 55. According to BSE, currently
the government holds 81% of the IDBI Bank. LIC-IDBI Bank deal will lead
to a series of exemptions to be given by three regulators — Irdai, the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI). LIC would be exempted from the provisions in the Insurance
Laws (Amendment) Act, 2015, and the Life Insurance Corporation Act,
1956, that bar insurers from holding more than 15% in any company.
9. On July 2, 2018, NSE signed an agreement with ______ for a suitable

platform and technology backbone to effectively tap post–trade delivery
capabilities?
1.NASSCOM
2.Nasdaq
3.BSE
4.Accenture
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Nasdaq
Explanation:
Earlier, NSE’s current clearing and settlement system operated by National
Securities Clearing Corporation Limited (NSCCL). Under this agreement,
Nasdaq will deliver a customised real-time clearing, risk management and
settlement technology to one of the world’s largest stock exchanges. It has
also sealed a deal with NSE IT to make use of its capability in
implementations and project augmentation globally. The state-of-the-art
architecture using Nasdaq Financial Framework, will enable all asset classes
to be cleared and settled in one system.
10.Which Bank has said that, its emPower app will get enhancements like
Chatbot and artificial intelligence based e-commerce payments?
1.Indian Overseas Bank
2.Oriental Bank of Commerce
3.Allahabad Bank
4.Punjab National Bank
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Allahabad Bank

Explanation:
Bank New AI/Technology deployed Uses
A smart chat
SBI Intelligent Assistant assistant that efficiently
(SIA). resolves queries of NRI
customers .
SBI
Will explore AI Robotic
Process Automation
Innovation Centre
(RPA) to make banking
process more efficient.
artificial intelligence
Baroda Brainy
robot.
Bank of Baroda hi-tech digital branch
Digital Lab equipped with advanced
gadgets.
App will have Chatbot

Allahabad Bank emPower app
and artificial

intelligence based e-
commerce payments.
11.On June 30,2018, The first three phase energy efficient Mainline
Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) coaches built with stainless steel bodies
were rolled out by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in ____?
2.Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
3.Mysore, Karnataka
4.Bengaluru, Karnataka
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Explanation:
The MEMU train consists of eight coaches and two driving motor coaches.
The carrying capacity of trailer coaches is 325 with 84 seats, while the motor
coaches which has 55 seats can carry upto 226 passengers. Thus, the rake
can carry about 2,402 passengers per trip. The first rake is to be sent to
Southern East Central Railway.
12.Name the refinery that has become the first oil public sector
undertaking (PSU) to adopt an online legal compliance system by
introducing ‘Legatrix’?
1.Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL), Assam
2.Mangalore Refineries Private Limited, Karnataka
3.Manali PetroChemicals Limited, Tamil Nadu
4.Reliance Refineries, Gujarat
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL), Assam

Explanation:
It is a onestop solution for effectively managing the organisations legal and
regulatory compliances through monitoring control at different levels. It
covers the requirements of laws like labour, taxation, IT, commercial,
export-import, corporate laws and other industry-specific laws.
13.On July 2, 2018, Bharti Airtel-owned telecom tower company Bharti
Infratel Limited got an approval from the Competition Commission of
India to merge with _____?
1.Bhoruka Towers
2.Indus Towers Limited
3.Videocon Towers Limited
4.Amoeba Towers
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Indus Towers Limited

Explanation:
It is the largest tower company in India with around 27 per cent market
share. Indus Towers is 42 per cent owned by Bharti Infratel and Vodafone
each, while Idea Cellular Limited holds 11.15 per cent. The rest is held by
private equity firm Providence.
14.On 30th June 2018, artist Anjolie Ela Menon received the National
Kalidas Samman in Delhi for visual arts from which government?
1.Madhya Pradesh
2.Maharashtra
3.Gujarat
4.Tamil Nadu
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
Anjolie Ela Menon is 78 years old. She has been awarded the Kalidas Award
for her sensitive portrayal of the identity and spirit of women in her
paintings. She made her first solo exhibition in Delhi in 1958. She has
received the Padma Shri award. She has received various national and
international awards. She had received a doctorate from Rabindra Bharati
University, recently. Artist A. Ramachandran was also awarded the Kalidas
Award.
15.Whic state has been named first among states for its performance under
the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritav Abhiyan (PMSMA) in India?
1.Madhya Pradesh
2.Himachal Pradesh
3.Tamil Nadu
4.Uttar Pradesh
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda prsesented the award and it was
received by Additional Chief Secretary, Health, BK Agarwal on behalf of
Himachal Pradesh, at an event in New Delhi. Himachal Pradesh has been
given this award for bringing maximum number of women for ante-natal
check-up to the PMSMA clinics. Himachal Pradesh government had
launched PMSMA in August 2016. Nearly 495 clinics were established in
which ante-natal check-ups were conducted by doctors. Out of 1,28,058
women registered between August 2016 to May 2018, 87,414 (68.26%)
were successfully brought to the special PMSMA clinics for antenatal check
up.
16.On 1st July 2018, who was elected as the new President of Mexico?
1.Enrique Peña Nieto
2.Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
3.David Theodre
4.Philip Mathew
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

Explanation:
On July 1,2018, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador won Mexico’s presidency
with the widest margin in a presidential election since the 1980s. He won 30
points ahead of his nearest rival. He replaced President Enrique Peña Nieto.
17.On July 2, 2018, The Banks Board Bureau (BBB) has recommended 15
executive directors to be elevated as managing directors (MD) at
various public sector banks. The panel was headed by ____?
1.Rahim Shah
2.B P Sharma
3.M V Muthiah
4.Ravi Selvam
5.None of these
Answer – 2.B P Sharma

Explanation:
Name Earlier post Appointed as Bank
Deputy Managing
Anushula Kant managing director SBI
Director and CFO
Managing Director
B Sriram MD and CEO IDBI
(SBI)
Padmaja Chunduru
Karnam Sekar
Mrutyunjay
Mahapatra Deputy Managing
SBI
Director
Pallav Mohapatra
J Packirisamy
C V Nageswar Managing Directors
Gopal Murli Corporation

Bhagat Bank
P V Bharathi Executive Canara Bank

Directors Union Bank of
Atul Kumar Goel
India
S Harisankar Allahabad Bank

Ashok Kumar United Bank of
Pradhan India
CH S S
Syndicate Bank
Mallikarjuna Rao
M K Bhattacharya
Indian Bank
A S Rajeev
18.On July 2, 2018, State Bank of India (SBI) named _____ as Managing
Director of the bank?
1.Arijit Basu
2.Ramjit Patel
3.Priyank Sharma
4.Sanjay Goel
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Arijit Basu

Explanation:
He will be in charge of commercial credit and IT, and will also hold
additional charge of stressed assets resolution group. He will fill in the post
vacated by Rajnish Kumar, who has been elevated as the chairman of the
bank. He will hold the post till 31 October, 2020, the date of his
superannuation, or until further orders. Prior to becoming deputy managing
director, he served as managing director of SBI Life Insurance.
19.Who was appointed the new chairman and managing director (CMD) of
SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited), on 30th June 2018?
1.P K Sharma
2.R K Agarwal
3.Saraswati Prasad
4.Rithvik Sharma
5.None of these

Answer – 3.Saraswati Prasad
Explanation:
Saraswati Prasad is the special secretary and financial advisor in the steel
ministry. He has been given additional charge of SAIL CMD. He succeeds
incumbent CMD P K Singh who has retired. P K Singh assumed office as
SAIL chairman in 2015. Earlier, he was the chief executive officer of
SAIL’s Durgapur Steel Plant.
20.Who took charge as the new director general and chairman of the
Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) with effect from 1st July 2018?
1.V M Shrinivas
2.P K Shrivastava
3.Rajesh Kumar
4.Amit Pawar
5.None of these
Answer – 2.P K Shrivastava

Explanation:
Earlier, P K Shrivastava was the additional director general of ordnance
factories and member of OFB. Also, he was in-charge of OFB’s Armoured
Vehicles headquarters at Avadi, Chennai. He joined Indian Ordnance
Factories’ Service in 1982. He has served in Ammunition Factory Khadki,
Vehicle Factory Jabalpur, Ordnance Factory Varangaon, Ordnance Factory
Khamaria, Armoured Vehicles headquarters and at OFB headquarters as
member of personnel division. He has also written a book named ‘Total
Quality Management’.
21.On July 2, 2018, Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) named
_____ as its president?
1.Rajat Sharma
2.Sumit Rawat
3.Amit Bharghav
4.Aman Mittal
5.None of these

Answer – 1.Rajat Sharma
Explanation:
He won by 54.40% of votes in his favour. Sharma’s tenure as the DDCA
President is for three years. Sharma’s team will consist of Rakesh Kumar
Bansal who has been elected as the vice-president with 48.87% votes in his
favour. Sharma is currently the Chairman and Chief Editor of Hindi news
channel INDIA TV.
22.India is currently in the process of inducting the first batch of its

intercontinental ballistic missile system _____?
1.Agni-V
2.Agni-II
3.Agni-VI
4.Agni-IV
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Agni-V
Explanation:
Agni-V will bring targets across China within its range. Agni-V missile
system has a strike range of 5,000 km. It has the capacity to carry nuclear
warhead. They are inducted into the elite Strategic Forces Command (SFC).
User trials are being conducted before it is handed over to the SFC. The
missile can bring targets across China including cities like Beijing,
Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong under its range. Agni-V was
successfully test-fired off the coast of Odisha recently. Very few countries
like US, China, Russia, France and North Korea have intercontinental
ballistic missiles.
23.Deepak Mathur, Executive Vice-President, Global Sales at SES Video,

said that, the successful launch of _____ satellite recently will help
India’s direct-to-home (DTH) TV market?
1.NES-8
2.SES-12
3.VSS-11
4.KHG-12
5.None of these

Answer – 2.SES-12
Explanation:
Deepak Mathur said that, in line with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of
India’s (TRAI) recent directive to allow mobile and Internet services in
Indian airspace, the satellite’s concentrated beams could also offer cost-
effective capacity to enable inflight connectivity services. SES-12 is
designed with advanced wide beams and high throughput beams. It was
successfully launched onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape
Canaveral in Florida, US, in June 2018. It would replace and augment the
services currently provided by SES NSS-6 satellite. Along with SES-8, SES-
12 will reach 18 million TV homes.
24.On 30th June 2018, which country won the six-nation Kabaddi Masters
Dubai title in Dubai?
1.Japan
2.India
3.Italy
4.France
5.None of these
Answer – 2.India
Explanation:
India defeated Iran 44-26 in the finals and became champions of the six-
nation Kabaddi Masters Dubai. Indian team was led by captain Ajay Thakur.
The six-nation invitational tournament was organised by International
Kabaddi Federation along with Star Sports and Dubai Sports Council.
25.On 1st July 2018, who won the Austrian Grand Prix in Austria?
1.Lewis Hamilton
2.Sebastian Vettel
3.Max Verstappen
4.Kimi Raikonen
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Max Verstappen

Explanation:
Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen finished in the second spot. Following him
Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel finished in the third spot. Mercedes’ Lewis
Hamilton retired from the race due to a mechanical issue in his car.
Mecredes’ Valtteri Bottas also retired from the race due to mechanical issues
with his Mercedes car.
26.From 26th June to 1st July 2018, the 2018 Malaysia Open, officially
named the CELCOM AXIATA Malaysia Open was held at Axiata
Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Who won the women’s single title?
1.P V Sindhu
2.Naomi Takota
3.Tai Tzu-ying
4.Min Shu Ying
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Tai Tzu-ying

Explanation:
• Men’s Singles – Lee Chong Wei (Malaysia)
• Women’s Singles – Tai Tzu-ying (Chinese Taipei)
• Men’s Doubles – Takeshi Kamura, Keigo Sonoda (Japan)
• Women’s Doubles – Misaki Matsutomo, Ayaka Takahashi (Japan)
• Mixed Doubles – Zheng Siwei, Huang Yaqiong (China)
27.When was World Sports Journalists Day celebrated all over the world?
1.July 1
2.July 2
3.June 30
4.July 3
5.None of these
Answer – 2.July 2
Explanation:
World Sports Journalists Day is celebrated on July 2 every year to honour
the services of sports journalists towards the promotion of sports. World
Sports Journalists Day was established by the International Sports Press
Association (AIPS) in 1994 to mark the 70th anniversary of its foundation.
The International Sports and Press Association (AIPS) was formed in 1924
during the Paris Summer Olympics.
28.<liWhen was World UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) day observed

all over the world?
1.June 25
2.June 26
3.July 4
4.July 2
5.None of these
Answer – 4.July 2
Explanation:
World UFO day is celebrated on 2nd July every year. The first World UFO
Day was celebrated in 2001. This day is dedicated to the existence of
Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO). This day is celebrated to create
awareness about the existence of UFO’s. This day is also observed for
encouraging governments to officially declare their knowledge about UFO
sightings.
Olympics.
29.On 3rd July 2018, the _____ Foundation Day celebration of Water and
Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS) will be held at Pravasi
Bhartiya Kendra, New Delhi?
1.61st
2.50th
3.52nd
4.75th
5.None of these
Answer – 2.50th
Explanation:
Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation, Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari will
be the chief guest of the event. Ambassadors, High Commissioners and
Water Resources and Energy Ministers from Burundi, Congo, Ghana,
Liberia, Afghanistan and other countries will also take part in the event. In
1969, WAPCOS was incorporated as a Public Sector Enterprise by the
Indian Government. It is a techno-commercial organization. It functions
under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation.
1. Name the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Water and Power

Consultancy Services (WAPCOS)?
Answer
R.K. Gupta
2. Who is the President of International Kabaddi Federation?
Answer
Janardan Singh Gehlot
3. Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Answer
Om Prakash Rawat
4. Who is the President of International Sports and Press Association

(AIPS) headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland?
Answer
Gianni Merlo
5. Where is Sanskriti Kendra Museum located?
Answer
Delhi

1. Ministry of Defence has approved the sanction for construction of 17
new baffle firing ranges in Military Stations/Cantonments/Training
Establishments at an estimated cost of _____?
1.Rs. 238 crores
2.Rs. 212 crores
3.Rs. 180 crores
4.Rs. 433 crores
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs. 238 crores

Explanation:
With this 7 additional ranges are added to the Southern Command, 3 to the
Eastern Command, 2 to the Northern Command, 1 to the South Western and
1 to the Central Command. The 1 range at Central Command is proposed for
the Officers Training Academy, Gaya. These 17 ranges are constructed in
addition to the 60 similar firing ranges existing in India. The proposed baffle
shooting ranges will facilitate firing from 300 to 500 meters. Baffle firing
ranges are covered shooting practice areas that prevent possible accidents
due to stray bullet injuries.
2. On 3rd July 2018, where was the “National Workshop on Skill

Development for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)” held?
1.New Delhi
2.Chennai
3.Mumbai
4.Kolkata
5.None of these

Explanation:
The workshop was organized by the Department of Empowerment of
Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment. The workshop acted as a platform to all stakeholders like
training partners, policy makers and employers. ThaawarchandGehlot,
Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment inaugurated the workshop.
Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
was the Guest of Honour. ThaawarchandGehlot said that the Right of
Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD), 2016 directs the Government to
frame schemes to promote Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities to
increase their scope of employability.
3. On July 3, 2018, Ministry of Power held a conference of state power

ministries at ______?
1.New Delhi
2.Coimbatore
3.Dehradun
4.Shimla
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Shimla
Explanation:
Issues like 100 per cent Household Electrification (under Saubhagya) by
December, 2018, UDAY performance assessment, shifting to prepaid system
in three years and 24X7 Power for All – From 1st April 2019 will be
discussed. They will also discuss : proposed draft amendments in the
provision of Captive Generating Plant in Electricity Rules, 2005 and
flexibility in utilization of Coal, promoting environment friendly measures
such as- setting up of Charging Infrastructure for E-vehicle, review of
progress on adoption of Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) by the
States and the UTs and establishment of standalone SDA for effective
implementation of Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency
Programmes.
4. On July 3, 2018, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the

“____ Curriculum” for students of nursery to Class 8 in government
schools?
1.Happiness
2.Creative
3.Collaborative
4.Inclusive
5.None of these

Answer – 1.Happiness
Explanation:
The new subject was designed and prepared by a team of 40 Delhi
government teachers, educators and volunteers over a period of six months.
According to the curriculum, Students across schools can expect a
‘happiness’ period of 45 minutes. Each class will begin with a five-minute
meditation. It would also include value education and mental exercises. It
would be beneficial for 10 lakh students with the help of around 50,000
teachers.
5. On July 2,2018, The first meeting of the Cauvery Water Management

Authority (CWMA) was held at Central Water Commission (CWC)
office in Delhi. Name the Chairman of CWC?
1.S Masood Hussain
2.Ravi Kumar
3.Naveenathan
4.Murali Baskar
5.None of these
Answer – 1.S Masood Hussain

Explanation:
The members of CWMA from Tamil Nadu demanded immediate release of
water as Karnataka dams have sufficient storage. The Authority discussed
the information on total residual storage in Banasura Sagar (Kerala);
Hemavathi, Harangi, Kabini, and Krishnarajasagara (Karnataka); Lower
Bhavani, Amaravathy and Mettur (Tamil Nadu), as on June 1. Discussions
on : Format for maintaining data of inflow, outflow, withdrawal, storage,
rainfall, cropped area and domestic and industrial requirement to be
maintained by the CWRC, requirement of data regarding actual yield in the
basin from June 1 to June 30. Data regarding withdrawals / release of water
in the basin during the above period and bringing out indications of distress,
if any, in the basin were also discussed.
6. On July 2, 2018, it was announced that which state will have the first
‘Khadi Mall’ of India?
1.Himachal Pradesh
2.Madhya Pradesh
3.Uttar Pradesh
4.Jharkhand
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Jharkhand
Explanation:
This was announced while addressing the ‘Karigar Panchayat’ organized by
the Khadi Board at the Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium . The mall will be built
in the land of the Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) campus. It will be
developed by Khadi Board. So far 1.13 lakh artisans have been registered to
be trained to make goods as per the needs of the market.
7. On July 1, 2018, The Chhattisgarh government set up a tribal museum

in the state’s upcoming new capital ____?
1.Naya Raipur
2.Bilaspur
3.Bhilai
4.Jagdalpur
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Naya Raipur

Explanation:
The tribal museum will be built at the cost of Rs 27 crore in an area of
around 22 acres in Naya Raipur . It will be named after Shaheed Veer
Narayan Singh, a freedom fighter from the state who had made a tremendous
contribution in the freedom struggle of 1857.
8. On July 3, 2018, An MoU has been signed between the Madhya Pradesh
government and National Health Agency for implementation of the
Ayushman Bharat Yojana under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya
Swasthya Suraksha Mission in the state from August 15,2018. An
annual Health Security Cover of ____ will be provided to each family
under the scheme?
1.Rs 5 lakh
2.Rs 3 lakh
3.Rs 2 lakh
4.Rs 4 lakh
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs 5 lakh

Explanation:
An expenditure of over Rs. 16 hundred crore at the rate of Rs. Twelve
hundred per family has been estimated. An amount of Rs. 600 crore in the
form of Grant-in-Aid will be provided by central government, whereas
around Rs. 400 crore will be shared by the state. A total of 84 lakh families
of deprived section have been included in the Ayushman Bharat scheme on
the basis of socio-economic caste census. An annual Health Security Cover
of 5 lakh rupees will be provided to each family under the scheme.
9. On July 3, 2018, the Centre announced a state-of-the-art e-waste

recycling unit for which city. This will be India’s first such unit in the
government sector?
1.Mumbai
2.New Delhi
3.Bengaluru
4.Hyderabad
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Bengaluru
Explanation:
It would be built by the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and
Technology (CIPET), a research institute under the Chemicals and
Fertilizers Ministry. Bengaluru produces an estimated one lakh tonne of
electronic waste a year. This would promote entrepreneurship opportunities
for strategic utilisation of high performance plastics and metal waste.
10.On July 3, 2018, the World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim
announced The World Bank’s support to the Bangladesh government in
managing the Rohingya crisis in a meeting with Finance Minister AMA
Muhith at the Secretariat in Dhaka. World Bank lent Bangladesh an
amount of over _____, which is the second largest among the countries
in the world that they had financed?
1.US$10 billion
2.US$3 billion
3.US$1 billion
4.US$5 billion
5.None of these
Answer – 2.US$3 billion

Explanation:
The WB lent Bangladesh amount of over US$3 billion, which is the second
largest among the countries in the world that they had financed. The officials
of the WB will visit the refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar where the refugees
are residing. More than 700,000 Rohingya refugees are residing in crowded
and flood-prone Bangladeshi refugee camps.
11.On July 3,2018, China approved _____ grant to Pakistan after it has
been placed in Financial Action Task Force FATF’s ‘grey list’?
1.USD 1 billion
2.USD 1.5 billion
3.USD 3 billion
4.USD 5 billion
5.None of these
Answer – 1.USD 1 billion

Explanation:
The idea behind putting Pakistan in the grey list is to tighten their economy
and curb terror financing. Earlier Saudi Arabia and China had pulled out
from any cooperation but this time around China is providing financial aid to
the nation. The move comes after Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves
dropped to $9.66 billion last week from $16.4 billion in May 2017. With this
loan, China’s lending to Pakistan in this financial year ending in June is set
to cross $5 billion.
12.On 1st July 2018, where was the 5th Regional Comprehensive Economic
Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial Meeting held?
1.Tokyo, Japan
2.Beijing, China
3.Paris, France
4.Dublin, Ireland
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Tokyo, Japan

Explanation:
Ministers from 16 countries: Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India,
Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand,
Philippines, Singapore and Thailand took part in the meeting. Japanese
Prime Minister Abe, Singapore Minister and Chairman of ASEAN, Mr.
Chan Chun Sing, and ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi led the
formal opening. Discussions were held on the developments since the 4th
RCEP Intersessional Ministerial Meeting on 3rd March 2018 in Singapore,
outcomes of the 22nd round of negotiations held on 28 April – 8 May 2018
in Singapore, intersessional meetings of selected working groups and sub-
working groups and the 4th RCEP Intersessional TNC and Related Meetings
held on 25-29 June 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.
13.On July 3, 2018, NABARD has announced that it has sanctioned ____ in
the first quarter of the current fiscal under the Rural Infrastructure
Development Fund (RIDF) for West Bengal?
1.Rs 456.55 crore
2.Rs 735.53 crore
3.Rs 980.56 crore
4.Rs 788.67 crore
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Rs 735.53 crore

Explanation:
The entire loan amount was provided to the state at a concessional rate.
These include 6 solar power, 1 medium irrigation, 5 minor irrigation and 12
flood protection projects, 57 projects for the widening and strengthening of
roads and 5 rural bridges. The grid connected solar power projects would
generate 88.61 MU of green energy per annum. The work on the irrigation
projects would benefit 11,554 hectares of land besides addressing the
problems of water wastage in the upstream areas, seepage loss, deposition of
silt and insufficient height of canal, which have been resulting in erratic and
short supply of water in the command area.
14.Which is India’s top investment bank for equity issuance by private

sector companies as per report of Prime Database Investment Bankers
League table for FY 2017-18?
1.IIFL
2.ICICI Lombard General Insurance
3.HDFC Life
4.Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management
5.None of these
Answer – 1.IIFL
Explanation:
During the financial year 2017-18, IIFL completed twenty seven investment
banking transactions including eleven IPOs (Initial Public Offers) and eight
follow-on transactions involving top listed companies. The list of IPOs
includes ICICI Lombard General Insurance, HDFC Life, Reliance Nippon
Life Asset Management, Future Supply Chain, Shalby Multi-Speciality
Hospitals, Indian Energy Exchange, Security & Intelligence Services, Dixon
Technologies and Capacite Infraprojects. IIFL has been among the top
investment bankers in India over the past few years in terms of capital raise.
It has helped in raising about Rs. 48,000 crores of capital in the year 2017-
18.
15.Allahabad Bank has increased its lending rates by how many basis
points with effect from July 1 ,2018?
1.15
2.5
3.10
4.20
5.None of these
Answer – 3.10
Explanation:
On June 30, 2018, State-owned Punjab National Bank and Allahabad Bank
have raised the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate, the floor rate at
which it lends to consumers, for select tenors by 0.05-0.10 per cent. This
will be effective from July 1,2018.
16.SoundLogic has named which Indian cricketer as a partner-evangelist?

1.Mahendra Singh Dhoni
2.Virat Kohli
3.R Ashwin
4.Yuvraj Singh
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Explanation:
Recently, SoundLogic appointed PointNine Lintas as its full-service agency.
PointNine Lintas is working with the team at SoundLogic and Mahendra
Singh Dhoni on the marketing roadmap for SoundLogic. Sagar Gwallani is
the CEO of SoundLogic. Vikas Mehta is the CEO of PointNine Lintas.
17.On 1st July 2018, Indian cricketer _____ and Australian Ricky Ponting
have been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame for their
achievements in international cricket, at an event in Dublin, Ireland?
1.Virat Kohli
2.Rohit Sharma
3.Rahul Dravid
4.Suresh Raina
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Rahul Dravid

Explanation:
Retired England woman wicket keeper-batter Claire Taylor has also been
inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’. Rahul Dravid has become the 5th player
from India to be inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’. Ricky Ponting is the 25th
player from Australia to be inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’. Former Indian
skippers Bishan Singh Bedi, Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev were inducted
into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2009. Anil Kumble was inducted in 2015.

18.____ has agreed to buy 85.39 % stake in Indian School Finance (ISFC)
for Rs 212 crore?
1.Muthoot Finance
2.Manappuram Finance
3.Bajaj Alliance
4.Sun Life Insurance
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Manappuram Finance

Explanation:
ISFC lends to educational institutions like private schools, vocational
colleges and institutes, coaching centres etc. to build infrastructure.
Manappuram Finance has also signed a transfer restrictions agreement with
Indian School Finance Company and some continuing shareholders of ISFC.
Manappuram Finance said that the total cost of acquisition is Rs 212.20
crore. This acquisition is subject to approval of the Reserve Bank of India
and other customary conditions precedent.
19.On July 3, 2018, Fleet Space Technologies, an IoT (Internet of Things)

startup, disclosed last week that its first 10-kg nano-satellite _____
would fly to space on a PSLV later this year?
1.Centauri I
2.Galaxy I
3.Limelight II
4.Spot Light II
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Centauri I
Explanation:
Co-founder and CEO Flavia Tata Nardini said that it is developing a series
of 10-kg nano-satellites about the size of a shoe box. PSLV was chosen
because of : Lighter Payload, Low Cost connectivity. The PSLV’s three
versions can lift satellites of 1,000-1,750 kg to distances of around 600 km
in pole-to-pole orbits. This would enable low-cost connectivity for
agriculture, logistics, mining and other industries.

20.On 2nd July 2018, Indigenous fighter aircraft ____ of No 45 Squadron
‘The Flying Daggers’ formally started operations from the Air Force
Station at Sulur near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, under Group Captain S
Dhankhar?
1.Vijay
2.Tejas
3.Suraj
4.Saras
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Tejas
Explanation:
The Southern Air Command base at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala has been
given the responsibility to integrate Tejas in Air Force’s Concept of
Operations. ir Officer Commanding-in-Chief (Southern Air Command) RKS
Bhadauria formally participated in the inaugural ceremony. jas is the first
advanced Fly-by-wire fighter aircraft designed, developed and manufactured
in India by HAL. It features a satellite-aided Inertial Navigation System. he
aircraft has a digital computer-based attack system and autopilot mode. It
can fire Air to Air Missiles, carry bombs and Precision Guided ammunition.
21.On 25th June 2018, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the
first time approved the use of _____ , an oral solution made from
marijuana, for the treatment of seizures related to 2 rare and severe
forms of epilepsy?
1.Marua
2.Epidiolex
3.Repmex
4.Raymax
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Epidiolex
Explanation:
Epidiolex is a plant-derived oral solution of cannabidiol (CBD). Cannabidiol
(CBD) is the main ingredient of marijuana that does not cause intoxication
or a euphoric high. The drug will be used to cure 2 severe forms of epilepsy
namely Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. It was the first
time the FDA approved a drug to treat Dravet syndrome. Dravet syndrome is
a rare genetic condition that occurs during the first year of life characterized
by frequent fever-related seizures. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome starts in
childhood, usually between 3 to 5 years of age. It is characterised by
multiple types of seizures.
22.On July 3, 2018, Natco Pharma announced that they have launched
fixed dose combination of Sofosbuvir-Daclatasvir tablets for the
treatment of Hepatitis C under the brand name _____, in India?
1.Hepitome
2.Hepcinat Plus
3.Hepitab
4.Hepitam
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Hepcinat Plus

Explanation:
The product is a generic fixed dose combination of Sofosbuvir 400 mg and
Daclatasvir 60mg tablets. It is used for the treatment of patients with chronic
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The company has launched the drug at a
maximum retail price of Rs 17,500 for a bottle of 28 tablets.
23.Scientists of Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research

Organisation (CSIRO), Australia have identified the gene that
strengthens the human immunity system. The gene has not yet been
named. It is currently referred to as ____ or f106?
1.F6
2.C6
3.R4
4.T6
5.None of these
Answer – 2.C6
Explanation:
This gene plays a major role in regulating the body’s immune response to
infection including cancer and diabetes. The gene has not yet been named. It
is currently referred to as C6 or f106. It has existed for over 500 million
years. It has been preserved and passed down from simple organisms to
humans. This identification could lead to the development of new treatments
for various diseases including cancer, diabetes and inflammatory disorders
like rheumatoid arthritis.
24.On 1st July 2018, which country won the Champions Trophy hockey
2018 in Breda, the Netherlands?
1.India
2.France
3.Brazil
4.Australia
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Australia
Explanation:
In the finals, India lost 1-3 to Australia in shootout in the finals of
Champions Trophy hockey. Australia won their 15th gold medal at
Champions Trophy. India won their second silver medal. In the 2016 edition
also, India had lost to Australia and settled for silver medal.
25.On 2nd July 2018, Admiral JG Nadkarni died at naval hospital in

Mumbai. He was a former ____?
1.Chief of Naval Staff
2.Director General of Border Roads Organisation
3.Director Roads of Indian Coast Guard
4.Chief of Air Staff
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Chief of Naval Staff

Explanation:
JG Nadkarni was 86 years old. He was the Navy chief from December 1987
to November 1990. He was the 14th Chief of Naval Staff. He was the
founding member of the Maritime History Society.

26.On 3rd July 2018, Rajmata of the erstwhile ____ principality and
former MP, Krishna Kumari, passed away following a heart attack in
Jodhpur, Rajasthan?
1.Mathura
2.Marwar
3.Karwar
4.Ambala
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Marwar
Explanation:
Krishna Kumari was 92 years old. She was born in 1926. She was the
princess of Dharangdhra in Gujrat. She married the then ruler of Marwar,
Hanwant Singh, in 1943. After the death of Hanwant Singh in 1952, she
took the responsibility of campaigning for the elections, managing the
family and other responsibilities.
27.On 29th June 2018, Liliane Montevecchi, died after fighting colon
cancer, at her residence in Manhattan, United States. What was her
profession?
1.Politician
2.Journalist
3.Writer
4.Actress
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Actress
Explanation:
Liliane Montevecchi was 85 years old. She was born in Paris in 1932. She
started dancing at the age of 8. She entered Hollywood in the 1950s. In
2013, she was honored by the French Minister of Culture as an “Officer of
Arts and Culture” to France and the world.
1. Who is the President of Hockey India?

Answer
Rajinder Singh
2. Name the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of HAL

(Hindustan Aeronautical Limited) headquartered in Bengaluru?
Answer
T. Suvarna Raju
3. Who is the President of Financial Action Task Force?
Answer
Roger Wilkins
4. Where is Ranthambore National Park located?
Answer
Rajasthan
5. Which is the First Small Finance Bank in India?
Answer
Capital Local Area BanK
1. NITI Aayog announced that it is organising ‘MOVE: Global Mobility

Summit’ in ____ on 7th and 8th September, 2018 in association with
various ministries and industry partners?
1.Mumbai
2.New Delhi
3.Chennai
4.Bengaluru
5.None of these

Explanation:
This summit will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi. The Conclave would include global CEOs and transport
ministers from across the world. It will also see participation from countries
like Netherlands, Slovakia, USA, UK, Netherlands, China, South Korea,
Australia etc. and special Track sessions with Mayors and Governors from
various major cities and capitals.
2. On July 4, 2018, which state government set up a seven-member expert

panel to prepare guidelines for surrogacy centres in the state?
1.Kerala
2.Maharashtra
3.Madhya Pradesh
4.Gujarat
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Maharashtra
Explanation:
The committee members include health and education officials. The
committee will submit its report within three months. The GR states that the
guidelines of the expert panel will be followed until the Regulation of
Surrogacy Bill-2016 is passed by Parliament, which can then be
implemented. The committee will draft guidelines on registration of ART
clinics, hospitals, surrogate mothers and couples opting for surrogacy,
regulation of babies born through the method and their care.
3. The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) in

association with Indian National Science Academy (INSA) announced
the 5-day 19th edition of World Congress of Food Science and
Technology to be held in which city from October 23-27, 2018?
1.Hyderabad
2.Pune
3.Navi Mumbai
4.Lucknow
5.None of these

Answer – 3.Navi Mumbai
Explanation:
The focal theme for this edition of the prestigious congress is 25 Billion
Meals a Day by 2025 with Healthy, Nutritious, Safe and Diverse Foods. It
would focus on concepts of recent advances in food sciences, food
processing and agriculture technologies. It will have more than 350 Speakers
through 66 plus parallel scientific and industry sessions, special addresses,
Oral Presentations and Workshops. Keynote speeches will be delivered on
topics like Nutritionals, Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Food
Engineering, Food Chain Logistics and Food Packaging, Food Analysis,
Food Quality and Safety, Food Composition, Nutrition, Health and
Wellness, Sustainable Food Security, Prevention of Food Losses & Wastes
and Future Foods, Capacity Building & Leadership, Training, Informatics
and Networking and many more.
4. On 4th July 2018, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari flagged off ____ ‘s taxi
ambulance services in New Delhi?
1.Meru Cab
2.Wagon Cab
3.Uber
4.Ola
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Wagon Cab

Explanation:
Wagon Cab claims to be India’s first road emergency cab services provider.
Wagon Cab provides medically-trained drivers in its ambulance-taxis. In the
initial phase, Wagon Cab will launch 200 cabs. The drivers will be trained to
handle critical situations and provide first-aid. They will be paid additional
Rs 500 for this. NGO Das Foundation supports this initiative. After
implementation in Delhi NCR, Wagon Cab is planning to launch this
initiative throughout India.
5. On July 4, 2018, the Rajasthan government approved what per cent

reservation for five communities, including the Gujjar community,
against their demand of 5 %?
1.2 %
2.3.5 %
3.1 %
4.4 %
5.None of these
Answer – 3.1 %
Explanation:
This is under the Most Backward Classes (MBC) category. The five
communities who benefit from the order of the Rajasthan government are –
Godia Lohar, Banjara, Gujjar, Raika and Gadaria. This included providing
1% reservation under MBC category in recruitments held from December 9
,2016 to December 21,2017. Earlier in 2008, Supreme Court has prescribed
50% limit for reservations under SC/ST and OBC or special categories.
6. “Behdienkhlam”, a 4-day Annual Cultural Festival was recently held in

a small town named Jowai, in which state?
1.Meghalaya
2.Arunachal Pradesh
3.Assam
4.Uttar Pradesh
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Meghalaya
Explanation:
On July 4, 2018, The Union Minister of State for Development of North
Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances
& Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh attended the 4-
day Meghalaya Annual Cultural Festival, “Behdienkhlam”, held every year
at the small peripheral town of Jowai, Meghalaya. He emphasized the
importance given by the present government to this region. He also added
that the Prime Minister has visited Northeast over 30 times in a short span of
four years.
7. On July 4, 2018, which state government announced Mukhyamantri

Jan Kalyan (Sambal) Yojana 2018 (a scheme to provide subsidized
power)?
1.Maharashtra
2.Madhya Pradesh
3.Tamil Nadu
4.Rajasthan
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
Power connection under the Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan (Sambal) Yojana
would be provided free of cost to the beneficiaries. Over 1 crore 83 lakh
workers registered under Sambal Yojana in the state till now. Registered
labourers of the unorganised sector and Below Poverty Line (BPL) families
would be provided electricity at a cost of Rs 200 per month. In case the bill
is lower than Rs 200, the beneficiary will have to pay the actual bill amount
and in instance of the bill amount crossing Rs 200, the difference amount
would be subsidised by the state government.
8. On July 4, 2018, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched

‘Poshan Abhiyan’–a statewide mission to eradicate malnutrition among
children by providing them nutritious food through Anganwadi centres.
This mission would ensure that every newborn and mother get
nutritious food for the first ____ days of the birth?
1.1000
2.500
3.365
4.900
5.None of these
Answer – 1.1000
Explanation:
The nationwide Poshan Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi from Rajasthan on March 8 this year. This mission would ensure that
every newborn and mother get nutritious food for the first 1000 days of the
birth. As many as 60 lakh beneficiaries would be covered across the state
through a network of 53,000 Anganwadi centres under this mission.

9. On 4th July 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi decided to name the Agartala airport in Tripura after
_____, the erstwhile ruler of Tripura?
1.Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore
2.Maharaja Raghuvir Krishna Das
3.Sulthan Mujeeb Mohammed
4.Maharaja Jaidev Chturvedi
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore

Explanation:
The airport was constructed in 1942. Land for the airport was donated by
Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore. People of Tripura and the Tripura
government were demanding since a long time to rename the airport to
honour Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore. Maharaja Bir Bikram
Manikya Kishore came to the throne of the erstwhile Tripura princely state
in 1923. This airport is the second busiest airport in the north east. It offers
main air connectivity to Tripura.
10.Odisha’s ST and SC Development Minister Ramesh Chandra Majhi

said that, the government has decided to increase the inter-caste
marriage incentive from Rs 1 lakh to _____?
1.Rs 2 lakh
2.Rs 3 lakh
3.Rs 2.5 lakh
4.Rs 3.5 lakh
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Rs 2.5 lakh

Explanation:
This will be implemented with retrospective effect from September 2017.
Ramesh Chandra Majhi said that the marriage in which one of the spouses
belonged to the SC community and the other to an upper caste, will be
considered for the incentive. The incentive amount will be deposited in a
joint account of the couple in any nationalised bank. They can withdraw the
amount only after 3 years of marriage. The amount would be provided to the
beneficiaries, irrespective of their economic background. They can buy land
or household articles with that amount.
11.On 4th July 2018, Maharashtra government allocated _____ for the
implementation of a pension scheme for senior journalists, called
Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar Sanman Yojana?
1.Rs 15 crore
2.Rs 12 crore
3.Rs 30 crore
4.Rs 14 crore
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs 15 crore

Explanation:
Maharashtra government has made a provision of Rs 15 crore for
implementing the Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar Sanman Yojana. The
provision has been made under the grants-in-aid (non salary) to the Director
of Publicity. It has also allocated Rs 250 crore to National High Speed Rail
Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) as the state’s share to the special purpose
vehicle of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. It has been decided to
offer additional funds of Rs 159.63 crore for the purchase of two helicopters
for the air travel of very very important persons (VVIPs).
12.On July 3, 2018, The Chief Election Commissioner Shri. O.P. Rawat,
along with the Election Commissioners Shri Sunil Arora and Shri
Ashok Lavasa launched a mobile app aimed at citizens to report any
violation of the model code of conduct during elections. Name the app?
1.cVIGIL
2.iVIGIL
3.eVIGIL
4.rVIGIL
5.None of these
Answer – 1.cVIGIL
Explanation:
The app requires an Android smartphone equipped with a camera, good
internet connection and GPS access. The operating system should be
Android Jellybean and above. The application supports all the latest Android
smartphones. The report of violations of Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
that comes into effect from the date of announcement of elections and goes
on till a day after the polls. To prevent misuse the app will not allow
uploading of the pre-recorded or old images and videos. The app will not
facilitate saving of the photos or videos recorded using the ‘cVIGIL’ app
into the phone gallery either.
13.Name the American think tank that has announced a fellows exchange
programme to enable India and the US to utilise technology in a better
manner to improve the lives of their citizens?
1.New America
2.United America
3.Innovate America
4.Think Big
5.None of these
Answer – 1.New America

Explanation:
The Exchange programme is funded by the Ford Foundation. It will bring
fellows from India to the United States, and fellows from the United States
to India. The Exchange programme aims to develop novel technology-based
solutions to policy challenges. This programme also aims to improve and
strengthen the bilateral relationship between India and the United States.
14.On July 4, 2018, World Bank group member International Finance

Corporation (IFC) invested _____ in Mahindra & Mahindra Financial
Services Ltd. (M&M)?
1.$100 million
2.$50 million
3.$120 million
4.$245 million
5.None of these

Answer – 1.$100 million
Explanation:
This would be through secured non-convertible debentures. This would
enhance financial support towards tractor finance which in turn will improve
mechanized farming by cutting costs by 25% and raising productivity by
20%.This is in line of the Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farmers
income by 2022.
15.On July 4, 2018, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL), a

subsidiary of Tata Power, has announced the successful commissioning
of two solar projects of 50 MW each in Ananthapuramu Solar Park,
located in which state?
1.Telangana
2.Andhra Pradesh
3.Kerala
4.Tamil Nadu
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
These projects are under a 25 year power purchase agreement (PPA) signed
with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). These two grid connected
solar power projects have been developed under the Jawaharlal Nehru
National Solar Mission (JNNSM) Phase II, Batch-III and have been
implemented through Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Mode. The total
renewable power operating capacity is around 2.2 GW, out of which, 1.3
GW consists of solar projects and 931 MW comprises wind projects.
Earnings from this project is Rs.26.79 billion (~$0.39 billion) for FY 2017-
18 mainly due to a 46 percent increase in its renewable business.
16.Which Life Insurance Company, has announced its tie-up with Oxigen
Services India Pvt. Ltd., to enable distribution of its insurance products
at Oxigen retail outlets?
1.Aditya Birla Life Insurance Limited
2.IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited
3.Sun Life Insurance Limited

4.General Insurance Company Limited
5.None of these
Answer – 2.IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited

Explanation:
IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited will offer PoS Insurance Khata.
This product enables a customer to increase his life cover and create savings
in a ways that suits his budget. Also, a digitalized customer interface with
eKYC, will provide best value for money to the customers and a fully
integrated technology support. This product is also economical. IndiaFirst
Life Insurance and Oxigen Services, aim to create access to customers in
remotest areas of India. It will also help retailers, to create a new segment of
POS agents in India.
17.On 4th July 2018, the government increased the minimum support price
(MSP) for paddy by a record Rs 200 per quintal amounting it to ____
per quintal?
1.Rs 1,750
2.Rs 1,650
3.Rs 1,950
4.Rs 2,100
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs 1,750

Explanation:
This decision was made by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
(CCEA) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Home Minister Rajnath
Singh said that, the cabinet has approved the MSP of 14 kharif (summer-
sown) crops for the 2018-19 season. CACP (Commission for Agricultural
Costs and Prices) has calculated production cost of paddy at Rs 1,166 per
quintal. The government has increased the MSP of paddy (common grade)
by Rs 200 to Rs 1,750 per quintal for 2018-19 season.
18.Name the fisherman of Palghar district, Maharashtra, who has been

selected for 2018 National Maritime Search and Rescue Award?
1.Milan Shankar Tare
2.Mansoor Khan
3.Ratan Singh
4.Anshul Sharma
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Milan Shankar Tare

Explanation:
Milan Shankar Tare saved the lives of 12 people from a sinking fishing boat
named Shivneri in May 2018. He used his judgement to locate the sinking
boat in the dark. He also urged other boats to join the rescue operation off
the Satpati coast. The National Maritime Search and Rescue Award honours
his brave act at sea and selfless duty with the highest traditions of maritime
fraternity. The award consists of a commendation certificate and cash prize.
It will be presented to Milan Shankar Tare in New Delhi on 5th July 2018.
19.On 2nd July 2018, who was appointed the new Chairman of the
Payments Council of India?
1.Mahat Vishwanath
2.Vishwas Patel
3.Rajyvardhan Singh
4.Sumit Rawat
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Vishwas Patel

Explanation:
Vishwas Patel is the Director of Infibeam Avenues. He replaces Naveen
Surya, who has been promoted as Chairman Emeritus. Vishwas Patel has
been associated with the Payments Council of India since 2013. He was
serving as Co-Chairman of Payments Council of India. Also, Loney Antony,
Managing Director, Hitachi Payment Services has been appointed the new
Co-Chairman of Payments Council of India.
20.Name the Indian-American White House lawyer, took charge as Acting

Director of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), United States, on 3rd
July 2018?
1.Uttam Dhillon
2.Mahesh Bhatt
3.Ravi Shankar
4.Shiva Reddy
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Uttam Dhillon

Explanation:
Uttam Dhillon succeeds Robert Patterson. Robert Patterson retired recently.
Till recently Uttam Dhillon worked in the White House as deputy counsel
and deputy assistant to US President Donald Trump. Uttam Dhillon has
served in the White House, the Department of Justice, the Department of
Homeland Security, Congress, and as a career federal prosecutor. In 2006,
he was confirmed by the Senate as the first Director of the Office of Counter
narcotics Enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
21.UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed a Uruguay

Army general Major General _____ as the chief military observer of the
UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP)?
1.Jacob Sebastian
2.Jose Eladio Alcain
3.Jerald Alwin
4.Robert Felcin
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Jose Eladio Alcain

Explanation:
Major General Jose Eladio Alcain will succeed the incumbent UNMOGIP
chief Major General Per Gustaf Lodin of Sweden. Per Gustaf Lodin will
finish his 2 year agreement this month. Jose Eladio Alcain joined the
Uruguayan Army in 1977. He was the Director of the National Health
Service of the Armed Forces. The UN Military Observer Group in India and
Pakistan (UNMOGIP) was established in January 1949. The first team of
unarmed military observers came to Jammu and Kashmir to monitor the
ceasefire between India and Pakistan and to assist the Military Adviser to the
UN Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP).

22.International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced stricter sanctions
for ball-tampering. Ball-tampering has been upgraded from level 2 to
____ offence?
1.level 5
2.level 4
3.level 3
4.level 6
5.None of these
Answer – 3.level 3
Explanation:
The new regulations were introduced at its annual conference held in
Dublin, Ireland. Ball-tampering has been upgraded from a level 2 to a level 3
offence. Tampering with the ball will be now penalized with a ban of up to 6
Tests or 12 ODIs. ICC also added obscenity and personal abuse to the list of
offences to bring better behaviour on the field. Also, even the concerned
member board could be held responsible for its players’ behaviour.
23.When was America Independence Day celebrated?

1.July 5
2.July 2
3.July 4
4.July 3
5.None of these
Answer – 3.July 4
Explanation:
On 4th July 1776 the 13 colonies that were at war with the British,
announced the US Declaration of Independence that stated that they
regarded themselves as 13 independent states that are not ruled by the
British. This day is celebrated every year as America Independence Day.
This day is a federal holiday in the United States. The 13 colonies were:
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Providence,
Connecticuit, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, Carolina, Georgia.

24.Name the IPS officer who assumed charge as Puducherry Director
General of Police on 2nd July 2018, becoming the first woman to head
the force in Puducherry?
1.Sundari Nanda
2.Ramya Vasudev
3.Krishna Kumari
4.Mythily Manickam
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Sundari Nanda

Explanation:
IPS officer Sundari Nanda assumed charge as Puducherry Director General
of Police, becoming the first woman to head the force in the Union Territory.
A 1988 batch officer, she was transferred to Puducherry from the National
Capital Territory of Delhi. After assuming charge, she met Lt Governor
Kiran Bedi, herself a former IPS officer, and Chief Minister V
Narayanasamy at their respective offices.
25.On July 4, 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the scheme of
recapitalization of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) for the next three
years upto ____?
1.2020-21
2.2019-20
3.2022-23
4.2021-22
5.None of these
Answer – 2.2019-20
Explanation:
On July 4, 2018, The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the scheme of recapitalization
of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) for the next three years i.e. upto 2019-20.
This will enable the RRBs to maintain the minimum prescribed Capital to
Risk Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 9 per cent. There are 56 RRBs

functioning in the country. As on 31st March, 2017(Prov.), the total credit
given by RRBs is Rs.2,28,599 crore.
26.On July 4, 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has approved signing of a MoU between India and
United Kingdom on ____ and to set up a Joint Consultative Committee?
1.Defence
2.Medicine
3.Law & Justice
4.Science and Technology
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Law & Justice

Explanation:
On July 4, 2018, The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) between India and United Kingdom on Law & Justice and to set up a
Joint Consultative Committee. This would help in exchange of experience
by legal professionals, government functionaries and their training and
effective legal aid mechanismfor resolution of disputes before various
Courts, Tribunals, etc. and proposes establishment of Joint Consultative
Committees.
1. Who is the Chairman of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices

(CACP)?
Answer
Prof. Vijay Paul Sharma
2. What is the tag line of Syndicate Bank?
Answer
Faithful. Friendly

3. Name the President and headquarters of The International Union of
Food Science and Technology (IUFoST)?
Answer
FHeadquarters – Toronto Canada, President – Dr. Dietrich Knorr
4. Who is the MD and CEO of IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company

Limited?
Answer
R. M. Vishakha
5. Name the CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd?
Answer
Anand Mahindra
1. On July 5, 2018, Union Minister of Coal, Railways, Finance &

Corporate Affairs, Shri Piyush Goyal launched the Coal Mine
Surveillance & Management System (CMSMS) and Mobile Application
_____ on Swami Vivekananda’s death anniversary in New Delhi to pay
tribute to integrity?
1.Khan Prahari
2.c-surveillance
3.Unnat
4.Prahar
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Khan Prahari

Explanation:
The CMSMS is a web based GIS application through which location of sites
for unauthorised mining can be detected. The platform used in the system is
of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology’s (MeiTY) map which
provides village level information. The boundary of all the coal mines are
displayed on this map. The system will use satellite data to detect changes
by which unauthorised mining activity can be detected. The complaint
originating from coal mines allotted to Coal India will go to Coal India
Offices and those originating from coal blocks not allotted to Coal India will
go straight to the State Government Officers.
2. On June 30, 2018, External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj

inaugurated a three day 9th Heads of Mission Conference of all Indian
ambassadors and high commissioners in _____?
1.Mumbai
2.Kolkata
3.New Delhi
4.Pune
5.None of these

Explanation:
The theme of this year’s conference is : Unprecedented Outreach:
Unparalleled Outcomes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to
address the heads of missions. The conference will brief the top diplomats
on economic reform initiatives and measures taken for improving ease-of-
doing business. Discussions on key foreign policy issues and goals will also
take place.
3. On July 5, 2018, _____, the apex body for implementation of the

Centre’s ambitious Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection
Scheme, has launched a formal process to empanel public and private
hospitals to achieve universal health coverage?
1.National Health Agency (NHA)
2.Indian Health Agency (IHA)
3.Central Health Organisation (CHO)
4.Universal Health Organisation (UHO)
5.None of these
Answer – 1.National Health Agency (NHA)

Explanation:
The State Health Agencies (SHA) through State Empanelment Committees
(SEC) will start empaneling private and public health care service providers
and facilities in States and UTs. At the ground level, district, sub-district and
block level workshops will be held to brief details of empanelment criteria,
packages, processes and address any queries. Thereafter, hospitals interested
to get empaneled can do so by visiting the web portal, www.abnhpm.gov.in
where complete details of the process can be accessed. If the applicants meet
the essential criteria , the State Health Agencies shall ensure empanelment.
4. On July 5, 2018, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered
into how many Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (UAPA) in May
and June 2018?
1.4
2.3
3.5
4.1
5.None of these
Answer – 2.3
Explanation:
On July 5, 2018, The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered
into three Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (UAPA) in May and June
2018. The total number of APAs entered into by the CBDT has gone up to
223, which inter alia include 20 Bilateral APAs. The UAPAs entered pertain
to consumer industry, automobile and precious stones & metals sectors of
the economy. The international transactions covered in the agreements
pertain to provision of corporate guarantee, purchase of brand, availing of
grading services, availing of management services and payment of royalty.
5. On July 5, 2018, The Centre and the state governments of Tripura and
Mizoram signed an agreement for repatriation of thousands of people
belonging to the ____ community from Tripura to Mizoram?
1.Bohra
2.Bru
3.Baduga
4.Coorgi
5.None of these

Answer – 2.Bru
Explanation:
The Mou was signed among the Government of India, Governments of
Mizoram and Tripura and Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum
(MBDPF) in New Delhi. The pact was signed in the presence of Home
Minister Rajnath Singh, Tripura Chief Minister Beb and Mizoram Chief
Minister Lal Thanhawla. A committee under the Special Secretary (Internal
Security) in the Home Ministry, Rina Mitra, will coordinate the
implementation of this agreement. 32,876 people belonging to 5,407
families living in the refugee camps in the Jampui Hills of Tripura for two
decades are being replaced to their home state.
6. On 4th July 2018, IRCTC said that, ______ will be the first central
paramilitary force to opt for e-ticketing instead of the railway warrant
as per a MoU signed with the IRCTC?
1.Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
2.National Security Guard (NSG)
3.Indo Tibetian Police Force (ITPF)
4.Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
5.None of these
Answer – 2.National Security Guard (NSG)

Explanation:
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by the Indian Railway
Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the NSG at the
headquarters of NSG in New Delhi. With this system the NSG personnel
don’t have to carry railway warrants. Buying tickets through railway warrant
system is a lengthy process. The NSG staff have to go to a railway
reservation counter and exchange a railway warrant to reserve tickets.
Railway warrant is a voucher issued for train travel for certain government
employees, security force personnel and retirees at subsidised rates or free of
charge. It can be exchanged for a ticket.
7. On July 3,2018, the UP Government announced a new Defence

Manufacturing policy named ‘UP Defence Aerospace Unit and
Employment Generating Policy, 2018’. Under this scheme, the
government will provide ____ % subsidy on circle rate of land
purchased by investors?
1.50 %
2.25 %
3.45 %
4.30 %
5.None of these
Answer – 2.25 %
Explanation:
The government would provide 25 per cent subsidy on circle rate of land
purchased by investors while transport subsidy of 50 per cent or Rs 2 crore
per year would be given for importing equipment. The Government would
provide subsidy on technology transfer, setting up of effluent treatment
plant, setting up labs for quality control and patenting. It will provide 100
per cent subsidy on quality certification and trade mark, 100 per cent subsidy
for stamp duty in Bundelkhand and Poorvanchal, 75 per cent in other areas
while in Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida) and Ghaziabad, it will be 50 per
cent. There would be additional 70 per cent rebate on State Government
Sales Tax.
8. On 5th July 2018, Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy

presented the Congress-JD(S) coalition government’s first budget,
announcing farm loan waiver worth _____?
1.Rs 34,000 crore
2.Rs 50,000 crore
3.Rs 45,000 crore
4.Rs 50,000 crore
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs 34,000 crore

Explanation:
The budget has raised the rate of tax on petrol from the present 30% to 32%.
This increases petrol prices by Rs 1.14 a litre. Rate of tax on diesel has been
increased from the present 19% to 21%. It has increased the price of diesel
by Rs 1.12 a litre. During the Assembly elections campaign, the JD(S) party

had promised to waive farm loans borrowed from both cooperative and
nationalised banks within 24 hours of coming to power.
9. The main custodian banks shared a list of how many countries named
as “high-risk jurisdictions” with Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI) recently?
1.20
2.25
3.15
4.35
5.None of these
Answer – 2.25
Explanation:
China, UAE, Cyprus and Mauritius, along with 21 other countries have been
named as “high-risk jurisdictions” by global banks acting as custodians for
foreign funds. Large investors and beneficial owners of these funds entering
India through high-risk jurisdictions will be highly scrutinized. Non-resident
Indians and persons of Indian origin will face more obstacles in participating
in funds set up in these countries for trading on Indian exchanges. HSBC,
Deutsche Bank, Citi, Standard Chartered and JP Morgan are some of the
banks that prepared the list.
10.On July 5, 2018, RBI issued licence to which Chinese Bank to launch
operations in India?
1.Bank of China
2.Investment Bank of China
3.Industrial and Construction Bank of India
4.Chinese National Bank
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Bank of China

Explanation:
This was done in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made a
commitment to Chinese President Xi Jinping to allow Bank of China to set
up branches in India when they met on the sidelines of the SCO summit in
Chinese city of Qingdao. This is the second Chinese lender to secure a
licence to open a branch in India. In 2011, RBI gave approval to Industrial
and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to open a branch in India. It
currently has a branch in Mumbai. This agreement comes after China agreed
to relax tariffs on non-Basmati rice,sugar and other commodities from India.
11.On July 3, 2018, The Finance Ministry announced that it has kept the
interest rates on small savings schemes. What is the interest rate of
National Savings Certificate (NSC)?
1.7.6
2.7.7
3.8.3
4.8.5
5.None of these
Answer – 1.7.6
Explanation:
Schemes Interest rate
5 yr Senior citizen Savings Scheme (paid

8.3
quarterly)
Savings Deposits 4%
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.6
National Savings Certificate (NSC) 7.6
Kisan Vikas Patra (maturity in 11

7.3
months)
Sukanya Samriddhi Account 8.1
Term Deposit (1-5 years) 6.6-7.4
5 year Recurring Deposit 6.9

12.On July 5, 2018, Bank of Baroda has increased the marginal cost based
lending rates (MCLR) by what per cent for various tenors of loans?
1.1 %
2.0.05 %
3.2 %
4.1.5 %
5.None of these
Answer – 2.0.05 %
Explanation:
Tenors New Rates (in %)
Overnight 8
One Month 8.5
Three Months 8.15
Six Months 8.35
One Year 8.50
13.On July 5, 2018, which credit card issuer, announced the launch of
ELA’ (Electronic Live Assistant), a virtual assistant for customer
support and services?
1.SBI Card
2.Axis Card
3.ICICI Card
4.Canara Card
5.None of these
Answer – 1.SBI Card

Explanation:
On July 5, 2018, SBI Card, the country’s second largest credit card issuer,
announced the launch of ELA’ (Electronic Live Assistant), a virtual assistant
for customer support and services. It is designed to enhance customer
experience by providing relevant and instant responses to customer queries.
Additionally, Customers can communicate with ELA in conversational
language. The virtual assistant is currently hosted on the SBI Card website
and will soon be integrated on the mobile app as well.
14.On July 5, 2018, Indian Bank revised the interest rates on Foreign
Currency Non-Resident (banking) term deposits with immediate effect.
As per these changes, what is the interest rate for term deposit of 5
years?
1.3.93 %
2.4.45 %
3.5.56 %
4.2.25 %
5.None of these
Answer – 1.3.93 %
Explanation:
Term Deposits Rates (in %)
>=1 year and < 2 years 3.59
>=2 years and <3 years 3.77
=5 years 3.93
15.On July 5, 2018, Yes Bank said it has received approval from SEBI to
start mutual fund business after RBI’s approval. The name of the
Mutual Fund business is Yes Asset Management (India) Limited
(YAMIL). It will have its Headquarters in which city?
1.Hyderabad
2.Lucknow

3.Mumbai
4.New Delhi
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Mumbai
Explanation:
The name of the Mutual Fund business is Yes Asset Management (India)
Limited (YAMIL). It will have its Headquarters in Mumbai. The operational
set up of YAMIL will include technology architecture, partnerships for fund
accounting ,custodian services, registrar services and transfer agent services.
It will leverage YES BANK’s Knowledge Banking expertise and
relationship capital across retail, corporate and institutional investors. It will
further complement Yes Bank’s retail liabilities and wealth management
strategy. This will allow YAMIL to build on the bank’s distribution network
to provide customers a seamless investment and banking experience.
16.On July 4, 2018, Fusion Microfinance has reduced the interest rate for
its existing customers by how many basis points?
1.100
2.150
3.140
4.50
5.None of these
Answer – 3.140
Explanation:
On July 4, 2018, Fusion Microfinance has reduced the interest rate for its
existing customers by 140 basis points to 23 per cent from 24.4 per cent. The
new rate of interest will be effective from June 1, 2018. This will allow new
customers to avail loans at 23.5 per cent now instead of previous 24.6 per
cent rate. The company had last reduced its rate in November, 2016 by 100
basis points.
17.On July 4, 2018, ICICI Bank announced that its mortgage loan portfolio
crossed the _____ milestone, making it the largest private player in the
segment?
1.Rs 1.5 trillion
2.Rs 7 million
3.Rs 3.5 trillion
4.Rs 2 billion
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs 1.5 trillion

Explanation:
It is targeting to grow it to Rs 2 trillion by FY20. At Rs 1.5 trillion, the
mortgage loan-book is half of the bank’s overall retail loan portfolio of
around Rs 3 trillion which constitute 52 per cent of its total assets of USD
172.5 billion. It has also enabled an online repository of 30,000 approved
projects across 40 cities to achive its target of 2 trillion. The bank will add
50 per cent more loan processing centres from the present 1,050 to many
new locations in tier II and III towns as well as micro-markets of the major
metros.
18.International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) has issued the

first BS-VI certification for a heavy duty engine model for which firm?
1.M/s Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicle Limited
2.Maruti Automobiles
3.Nissan Automotives
4.Ford Private Limited
5.None of these
Answer – 1.M/s Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicle Limited

Explanation:
The engine was developed and manufactured indigenously by Volvo Eicher
in India. The compliance test of the engine has been successfully completed
much earlier than the implementation date of 1 April 2020. The Indian
Government has made a jump from the conventional BS-IV to directly adopt
BS-VI emission norms as the next level for regulatory framework in India.
The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) is a division of
NATRiP implementation society (NATIS).

19.On 4th July 2018, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Micro, Small
and Medium Enterprises Giriraj Singh distributed the Swachhata
Awards 2018 of MSME Ministry at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in ____?
1.New Delhi
2.Jaipur
3.Indore
4.Bhopal
5.None of these

Explanation:
Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) celebrated
Swachhata Pakhwada from 16th to 30th June 2018. Industrial Clusters,
Industry Associations and field offices of National Small Industries
Corporation Limited (NSIC), Khadi and Village Industries Commission
(KVIC), DC(MSME), Coir Board were honoured for their contribution to
Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. This is the second year the MSME Ministry has
given Swachhata Awards and held a healthy competition among industrial
clusters and estates and its field offices for Swachhata. During the
Swachhata Pakhwada, MSME Ministry and its subordinate organisations
like KVIC, NSIC, National Institute for MSME and MSME-Development
Institutes performed activities like rain-water harvesting, construction of
garbage pits for conversion to manure, adoption of toilets in government
schools for maintenance.
20.On 1st July 2018, who became the first serving Indian Army officer and
the only General in the world to have completed ‘Ironman’ competition
held in Austria?
1.Major General VD Dogra
2.Major General Amit Bhatia
3.Major General Tanmoy Singh
4. Major General Praful Bhattacharya
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Major General VD Dogra

Explanation:
The Ironman is an international triathlon comprising 3 consecutive events:
3.8 km of swimming, 180 km cycling and 42.2 km of running (a full
marathon). It is considered the toughest one day sport event in the world.
The competitors have to finish the events in sequence within 17 hours to win
‘Ironman’ title. Major General VD Dogra finished the event in 14 hours and
21 minutes. The Ironman Austria was held on 1st July in Klagenfurt. Over
3000 athletes took part in the event. Major General VD Dogra is posted as
Director General Resettlement.
21.Who was elected the President of Delhi & District Cricket Association
(DDCA) on 2nd July 2018?
1.Ravi Varma
2.Rajat Sharma
3.Ravi Shastri
4.Amal Thomas
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Rajat Sharma

Explanation:
Rajat Sharma won 54.40 % of the total votes recorded. The DDCA elections
were conducted between June 27 and June 30, 2018. Rakesh Kumar Bansal
was elected as the Vice President with 48.87% votes. Former sports
committee head Vinod Tiharawith 1374 votes became secretary. Rajan
Manchanda with 1402 votes was made the joint secretary. Treasurer post
was won by Om Prakash Sharma. Coach Sanjay Bhardwaj was elected for
the director’s post (first-class cricketer). Renu Khanna was named
thewoman director.
22.Name the person who has been appointed the Chancellor of the
University of Hyderabad (UoH) by President Ram Nath Kovind?
1.Justice P K Naidu
2.Justice L Narasimha Reddy
3.Justice Alok Sharma
4.Justice Ranjit Bhargav
5.None of these

Answer – 2.Justice L Narasimha Reddy
Explanation:
Justice L Narasimha Reddy is the former Chief Justice of the Patna High
Court. He retired as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court in July 2015.
He succeeds C Rangarajan. The president in his capacity as Visitor of the
University appointed Justice L Narasimha Reddy as Chancellor of UoH for a
term of 3 years. Justice L Narasimha Reddy is also the Chairman of the
Central Administrative Tribunal. He was the Judge of the Andhra Pradesh
High Court from 2001 to 2015.
23.Wipro has promoted its head of digital business ____ as a president?

1.Navjot Roy
2.Rajan Kohli
3.Kavin Murali
4.Larry Thomas
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Rajan Kohli

Explanation:
Rajan Kohli has joined 7 other presidents of Wipro now. He will report to
chief executive Abidali Neemuchwala. He will continue as the global head
of Wipro Digital. Wipro also promoted 4 other executives as senior vice
presidents. Other presidents at Wipro include: Bhanumurthy B M, chief
operating officer, Saurabh Govil, chief human resources officer, Anand
Padmanabhan, head of strategic sales.
24.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that, the
first ____ test was performed successfully on 5th July 2018 at the Satish
Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota?
1.pad abort
2.mission abort
3.mission restart
4.safe abort
5.None of these

Answer – 1.pad abort
Explanation:
The Pad Abort Test showed safe recovery of the crew module in case of any
exigency at the launch pad. The PAT (pad abort test) is the first in a series of
tests to qualify a crew escape system technology of a manned mission in the
future. The Crew Escape System is an emergency escape method to quickly
pull the crew module, the astronaut cabin, along with astronauts to a safe
distance from the launch vehicle in case of a launch abort. The teams also
tried out at least 5 new secondary technologies associated with satellite
communication, navigation and telemetry during the test.
25.The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved to include how
many species recently in the recovery programme for critically
endangered species?
1.5
2.6
3.4
4.2
5.None of these
Answer – 3.4
Explanation:
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved to include 4 species:
Northern River Terrapin (riverine turtle), Red Panda, Clouded Leopard and
Arabian Sea Humpback Whale in the recovery programme for critically
endangered species. This will enable targeted conservation of these species
whose population is reducing. They are under the critically endangered to
vulnerable categories according to the International Union for Conservation
of Nature (IUCN). The species recovery programme of the Union
Environment Ministry is executed under Integrated Development of Wildlife
Habitats.
26.Name the shot putter who was given a 4 year suspension by anti-doping
disciplinary panel of NADA for testing positive for anabolic steroids in a
dope test before the 2016 Rio Olympic Games?
1.Inderjeet Singh
2.Ravinder Singh
3.Kavinder Sharma
4.Amool Yadav
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Inderjeet Singh

Explanation:
Inderjeet Singh was one of the first athletes to qualify for the 2016 Rio
Olympic Games. But he was provisionally suspended on 26th July 2016
after he tested positive for banned substances: androsterone and
etiocholanolone. The panel said that he has violated article 2.1 of anti-
doping code. However the panel said that, NADA (National Anti-Doping
Agency) and NDTL (National Dope Testing Laboratory) did not follow well
known and established procedures while collecting the sample.
27.On 4th July 2018, Nagpur, the second capital of Maharashtra, hosted
the Monsoon session of the state Legislature after a gap of how many
years?
1.25
2.20
3.15
4.47
5.None of these
Answer – 4.47
Explanation:
This will be the fourth time that the monsoon session of the state
Legislature, normally held in Mumbai, will take place in Nagpur, which has
been hosting the winter session. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hosted a
customary tea party for political parties on the eve of the session, which will
conclude on 20th of this month.
1. What is the tag line of Corporation Bank?
Answer
A premier public sector bank
2. Name the CEO and headquarters of Indian Bank?
Answer
CEO – Kishor Kharat, Headquarters – Chennai
3. Who is the CEO of Bank Of China headquartered in Beijing?
Answer
Gao Yingxin
4. Name the Chairperson of CBDT?
Answer
Sushil Chandra
5. Where is Duler Stadium located?
Answer
Mapusa, Goa
1. On 5th July 2018, Union Minister of State for Culture (I/c), Dr. Mahesh
Shrama, inaugurated an exhibition named “Arth – art for earth” by
_____ at IGNCA, New Delhi?
1.Sudharshan
2.Ankita Agrawal
3.Manav Gupta
4.R K Bansal
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Manav Gupta

Explanation:
‘Arth – Art For Earth’ by Manav Gupta comprises “Excavations in Hymns
of Clay”. It is a suite of environmental art installations created by Manav
Gupta with a storyline and poetry. Manav Gupta has used Indian potter’s
produce of clay objects like the earthen lamps (diyas), local cigar (chilam),
earthen cups (kullar) etc. The exhibition will be available for public view till
22nd October 2018.
2. On July 6, 2018, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural

Organisation (UNESCO) entered into an agreement with Andhra
Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) for setting up a
‘Design University for Gaming’ in which city?
1.Amravati
2.Anantapur
3.Visakhapatnam
4.Guntur
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Visakhapatnam
Explanation:
This MoU will help in developing the city as ‘International Gaming and
Digital Learning Hub’. The hub would be established on a land of 100 acres
in Vishakhapatnam. Gaming Technology will be the best source of income
in future and IT giants like UBSoft, Samsung, Microsoft etc are ready to
establish their centres in Visakhapatnam. This will help develop edutech
gaming in the state, with the target of providing 50,000 jobs in 10 years.
3. On July 6, 2018, the Health Department of which state announced the

launch of an intensive diarrhoea control campaign from July 15 to 30?
1.Punjab
2.Haryana
3.Bihar
4.Odisha
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Haryana
Explanation:
Under this scheme, ORS and zinc packets would be distributed to about 26.5
lakh children below five years of age across the state. High risk areas such as
construction sites, slums and far flung areas are the focus areas. A special
inspection and monitoring plan would be framed for the campaign’s success.
Officers of Panchayati Raj institutions, Women and Child Development and
Education and Public Health Engineering are involved in the campaign.
4. On July 6, 2018, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has said,

under Sagarmala project, Centre will provide _____ to Shipping
Corporation of India(SCI) to lease out cruises to promote cruise
tourism?
1.Rs 1000 crore
2.Rs 500 crore
3.Rs 200 crore
4.Rs 300 crore
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Rs 500 crore

Explanation:
No GST may be applied for first 5 years in order to give a boost to cruise
tourism business. The Government is promoting use of methanol and ethanol
fuels to be used in cruise to bring down fuel cost. For that state-run
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers is setting up a dedicated facility in Thal
in Maharashtra. For the sea trade to shift to the cleaner fuels, Cochin
Shipyard is setting up a facility in the financial capital where such
reconstruction will be carried out. Cruise tourist companies were suggested
to bring cruises from abroad and refurbish them in India which will be cost-
effective for them.
5. On July 6, 2018, The Airport authority of India has allocated _____,

spread over 12 years for the establishment of Civil Aviation Research
Organization (CARO) at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad?
1.Rs 1500 crores
2.Rs 1200 crores
3.Rs 2100 crores
4.Rs 2500 crores
5.None of these

Answer – 2.Rs 1200 crores
Explanation:
CARO will cater to Air Navigation Systems (ANS) and Airport Engineering
research to keep in pace with the exponential growth in Air Traffic in India.
The foundation stone of the organization was laid by the Civil Aviation
Minister Suresh Prabhu. This would enable air travel accessibility and
affordability with special focus on the safety and convenience of passengers.
6. On 6th July 2018, which state government allotted 200 acres to 3 women
entrepreneurs’ associations in the state?
1.Telangana
2.Andhra Pradesh
3.Maharashtra
4.Madhya Pradesh
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Telangana
Explanation:
This announcement was made by Telangana Industries and IT Minister K T
Rama Rao at an event in which the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure
Corporation offered allotment letters to 18 women entrepreneurs of FICCI
Ladies Organisation (FLO) at the FLO TSIIC Industrial Park, Sultanpur near
Hyderabad. 50 acres has been allotted to FLO at Sultanpur. 30 acres has
been allotted to Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs (COWE) at
Toopran. 120 acres has been allotted to the Association of Lady
Entrepreneurs of India (ALEAP). Also 10 % of land in all the 140 industrial
parks in Telangana were earmarked for women entrepreneurs.
7. MORI Building Digital Art Museum in _____, has become the world’s
first all-digital museum?
1.Beijing, China
2.Berlin, Germany
3.Tokyo, Japan
4.California, United States
5.None of these

Answer – 3.Tokyo, Japan
Explanation:
The MORI Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo is a collaboration
between the developer and art collective TeamLab. In this museum light and
space is the art. There are no guide maps, no descriptions, and no signs
warning viewers to not touch the art work. Visitors walk through darkness
and empty rooms. There are nearly 50 kaleidoscopic installations that are
triggered by motion sensors and projected across every surface of the
museum. The museum has 100,000-square-foot exhibit space. Without lights
the museum will look like empty halls with black walls.
8. India has received a joint submarine design and construction proposal

from which country to build on the technology transfer acquired while
building the nuclear fleet which will also reduce the cost of Indian
Navy’s next-generation vessel plan?
1.United States
2.Russia
3.Japan
4.France
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Russia
Explanation:
The proposal is said to have been discussed during the Sochi summit in May
2018. It provides an alternative to an upcoming $10 b P 75I tender for 6 new
diesel electric submarines required by the Indian Navy. They will be fitted
with an Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system that will increase their
ability to stay underwater. Russia has offered to transfer all intellectual
property for the design and prototype construction. This official proposal
from Moscow is for a government-to-government deal for joint design with
the Advanced Technology Vessel Project (ATVP).
9. On July 6, 2018, India entered a joint venture to operate the loss-

making ____ airport in southern Sri Lanka with the Sri Lankan
government?
1.Colombo International Airport
2.Mattala International Airport
3.Bandaranaike International Airport
4.Anuradhapura Airport
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Mattala International Airport

Explanation:
Mattala airport, named after former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was a
China-supported infrastructure project in his home district of Hambantota. It
is a USD 210 million facility and is named the ‘world’s emptiest airport’ due
to a lack of flights. The only international flight operating from there was
halted in May due to recurrent losses and flight safety issues. The
government in 2017 invited investors to turn the airport into a profit-sharing
joint venture. However no proposals were received to operate, manage and
maintain the airport. Currently it is running a massive loss of Rs.20 billion.
10.On July 6, 2018, According to RBI data in the fortnight ending in June
22, the bank credit grew by 12.84 per cent to _____ and bank deposits
had risen by 7.59 per cent to Rs 113,53,525 crore?
1.Rs 86,16,408 crore
2.Rs 85,56,678 crore
3.Rs 78,78,799 crore
4.Rs 90,00,787 crore
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs 86,16,408 crore

Explanation:
In the year-ago fortnight, bank loans stood at Rs 76,35,689 crore. In June 22
it had risen by 12.67 per cent to Rs 85,98,703 crore from June 8. In May,
non-food bank credit increased by 11.1 per cent year-on-year, compared
with an increase of 4.1 per cent in May last year.
11.Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will get a major upgrade with new
features and a doubling of the transaction limit to ___ and is awaiting
RBI’s approval?
1.Rs 2 lakh
2.Rs 1 lakh
3.Rs 3 lakh
4.Rs 4 lakh
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs 2 lakh

Explanation:
Consumers will get a range of new features on UPI, starting with an
overdraft facility to getting invoices attached with payment requests. One
prominent feature on the upgraded UPI application would be the ‘block
payment’ option, which consumers can adopt for cab rides, ecommerce
deliveries, buying stocks during IPOs and other transactions. With this the
service providers can block a certain amount in the customer’s bank account
and debit it on successful completion of the service. Doubling of limit of
transaction to Rs.2 lakh.
12.On July 6, 2018, HDFC Bank overtook Russia’s ____ to become the
most valuable bank in the emerging market outside China?
1.United National Bank
2.Russian International Bank
3.Sberbank
4.New Assurance Bank
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Sberbank
Explanation:
Position of Banks on a global level:
Bank name M-Cap
JPMorgan Chase (USA) $353 billion
Bank of America $282 billion.
Industrial & Commercial Bank of

$273.4 billion
China (China)

China Construction Bank (China) $225.1 billion
13.On July 6, 2018, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani at the

Reliance Industries’ 41st Annual General Meeting said that Reliance is
India’s largest payer of Goods and Services Tax (GST), Excise and
Customs Duty, and Income Tax in the private sector paying ____ in
FY18?
1.Rs.9844 crore
2.Rs.7890 crore
3.Rs.5676 crore
4.Rs.5977 crore
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs.9844 crore

Explanation:
RIL’s consolidated net profit for the fourth-quarter (January-March) of fiscal
2017-18 stood at Rs 9,435 crore, up by 17.3 percent on a year-on-year basis.
The company’s consolidated revenue stood at Rs 1,29,120 crore, up 39
percent during Q4 FY 18, compared to the Rs 92,889 crore posted in the
corresponding quarter a year ago. Reliance has become the first Indian
company to record PBDIT (Profit Before Depreciation Interest and Taxes)
of over $10 billion. Other Businesses Reliance Industries have are: refining,
petrochemicals, retail and digital services.
14.On July 6, 2018, Integral Coach Factory (ICF) of Chennai announced

the launch of indigenously manufactured semi high-speed train, code-
named ____ in September 2018?
1.Train 17
2.Train 23
3.Train 12
4.Train 18
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Train 18
Explanation:
The train has been built in record time of 16 months which usually takes
about 2 to 3 years . Train 18 doesn’t require an engine to run as it will be
self-propelled on electric traction like the metro trains. It will replace
existing intercity express trains including Shatabdis. ICF will make six such
train sets, out of which two will have sleeper coaches.
15.On July 6, 2018, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is setting up a

joint venture (JV) in India with which manufacturer to overhaul turbines
in India?
1.Greenesol Power Solutions
2.Alstom Turbines Limited
3.Enerzea Power Systems
4.Zorya Mashproekt
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Zorya Mashproekt

Explanation:
The navy will soon have 34 warships driven by Zorya turbines, with four
turbines per vessel, adding up to 136 in-service turbines. There will also be a
stock of six-eight spare turbines. A turbine is overhauled after running
30,000 hours. This is currently a costly and time-consuming process since it
involves sending the turbine back to Ukraine. A propulsion package of four
Zorya turbines powers each of the following Indian Navy warships: 5
Rajput-class destroyers, 3 Delhi-class destroyers , 16 fast missile corvettes
of the 1241RE class,6 Russian-built Talwar-class 1135.6 frigates and 4
Talwar-class frigates are being purchased.
16.On July 6, 2018, which software firm said that it has partnered with
Siemens PLM Software to develop applications and services for the
open cloud-based IoT operating system called MindSphere?
1.Accenture
2.Wipro
3.TCS
4.Infosys
5.None of these

Answer – 4.Infosys
Explanation:
The partnership would help customers to use the power of data generated by
their devices and improve competitiveness in the digital world. The initial
focus will be on customers in the manufacturing, energy, utilities,
healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation and logistics industries. Data
analytics will enhance efficiencies through capabilities like predictive
maintenance and end-to-end factory visibility.
17.On 6th July 2018, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

announced the winners for the logo design contest and slogan/tagline
contest conducted regarding the ____ year anniversary celebrations of
NHRC?
1.50th
2.45th
3.25th
4.30th
5.None of these
Answer – 3.25th
Explanation:
Various contests were conducted online through the MyGov portal involving
people’s participation in the promotion and protection of human rights,
commemorating the 25th year anniversary celebrations of NHRC. Bansi Lal
Ketki of Mumbai, Maharashtra bagged the first prize of Rs 50,000 and a
certificate in the logo design contest. His design adds the numerals ’25’ to
the existing logo of the NHRC, using the tricolor theme. Tabrej Qureshi of
Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh won the first prize in the slogan/tagline
contest.
18.Scientists of the University of Warwick have produced a new method of

microscopy that enables to view proteins under human cells. They have
procured a tagging device called ____ that utilizes a protein shell used to
contain iron cells in human bodies?
1.Attachetag
2.FerriTag
3.Magnetotag
4.InsillTag
5.None of these
Answer – 2.FerriTag
Explanation:
Scientists have procured a tagging device called FerriTag. FerriTag utilizes a
protein shell used to contain iron cells in human bodies. This device uses
electron microscopy to enable proteins to be viewed at a precise scale. This
device is helpful in allowing the cell to tag itself without creating any
unnecessary harm by placing it outside the cell. The scientists experimented
on clathrin-coated pits. They narrowed down the location of the protein in
the pit and on the inside of the cell’s surface. This study is published in the
journal Nature Communications.
19.Scientists have warned that rising sea levels would cost ____ worldwide
annually by 2100?
1.$14 trillion
2.$27 trillion
3.$54 trillion
4.$23 trillion
5.None of these
Answer – 1.$14 trillion

Explanation:
Scientists have warned that failing to limit global warming to 2 degree
Celsius will lead to global economic consequences. Researchers from UK
National Oceanographic Centre (NOC) also stated that upper-middle income
countries like China will witness the largest increase in flood costs. The
highest income countries will suffer the least due to existing high levels of
protection infrastructure. Over 600 million people live in low-elevation
coastal areas, less than 10 metres above sea level.
20.Who will lead the Indian women’s hockey team at the Asian Games that
will be held in Indonesia from 18th August to 2nd September 2018?
1.Rani Rampal
2.Namita Toppo
3.Lilima Minz
4.Monika
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rani Rampal

Explanation:
Indian women’s hockey team for Asian Games:
• Goalkeepers: Savita (Vice-Captain), Rajani Etimarpu
• Defenders: Deep Grace Ekka, Sunita Lakra, Deepika, Gurjit Kaur, Reena
Khokhar
• Midfielders: Namita Toppo, Lilima Minz, Monika, Udita, Nikki Pradhan,
Neha Goyal
• Forwards: Rani Rampal (Captain), Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami,
Navneet Kaur, Navjot Kaur.
21.On 5th July 2018, which wrestler won gold medal in the 65kg category
at the Tbilisi Grand Prix in Georgia?
1.Deepak Punia
2.Bajrang Punia
3.Vijender Singh
4.Sushil Kumar
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Bajrang Punia

Explanation:
Bajrang Punia defeated Iranian wrestler Mehran Nasiri in the finals and won
gold medal in the 65kg category. Bajrang Punia recorded a 9-3 win over
Mehran Nasiri. Bajrang Punia will represent India in the 65kg after
Wrestling Federation of India exempted him from trials. In the 86kg
category, Deepak Punia won a bronze medal with 5-3 win over Osman
Gosen of Turkey. India’s Sushil Kumar faced his first defeat in over 4 years
and moved out of 74kg category.
22.Which cricketer will replace Jasprit Bumrah in India’s One-Day

International squad for the upcoming ODI series against England?
1.Shardul Thakur
2.Vijay Anmol
3.Prathik Singh
4.Sree Kamal
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Shardul Thakur

Explanation:
Shardul Thakur is a fast bowler. This decision was made by All-India Senior
Selection Committee after Jasprit Bumrah injured his left thumb during the
first Twenty-20 International match against Ireland in Dublin. Jasprit
Bumrah was moved out of the ongoing T20I series against England. He has
undergone surgery. The ODI series will start on 12th July 2018 in
Nottingham. India’s squad for ODIs against England consists of:
Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Shreyas
Iyer, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (wicket-keeper), Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra
Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shardul Thakur,
Hardik Pandya, Siddarth Kaul, Umesh Yadav.
23.When was World Zoonoses Day observed all over the world?
1.July 3
2.July 5
3.July 6
4.July 7
5.None of these
Answer – 3.July 6
Explanation:
World Zoonosis Day is observed on 6th July every year. It commemorates
6th July 1885, the day on which Louis Pasteur successfully administered the
first vaccine against, a zoonotic disease, to Joseph Meister after he was
attacked by a rabid dog. World Zoonoses Day aims to create awareness on
the zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases can be spread from animals to
humans. Zoonoses are viral diseases like rabies and influenza, bacterial
diseases like Lyme disease and brucellosis, or parasitic diseases like
tapeworms. These diseases can be transmitted from animals to humans.

1. Who is the President of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)?
Answer
Brijbhushan Sharan Singh
2. Name the Secretary General of National Human Rights Commission

(NHRC)?
Answer
Ambuj Sharma
3. Name the CEO and headquarters of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd

(BHEL)?
Answer
Headquarters – New Delhi, CEO – Atul Sobti
4. Where is Kalesar National Park located?
Answer
Haryana
5. Who is the President of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of

Commerce and Industry)?
Answer
Rashesh Shah
1. On 7th July 2018, which Indian cricketer reached the milestone of

playing 500 international matches during the second T20 International
against England?
1.Mahendra Singh Dhoni
2.Shikhar Dhawan
3.Rohit Sharma
4.R Ashwin
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Explanation:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has become the 3rd Indian after Sachin Tendulkar
(664) and Rahul Dravid (509) to reach this milestone of playing 500
international cricket matches. This T20 International match against England
was Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s 92nd T20 match. He has played 90 Test
matches and 318 One Day International matches.
2. Who has been appointed the chairperson of National Green Tribunal?

1.Justice Sambasiva Rao
2.Justice Sadasiva Reddy
3.Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel
4.Justice Akhilesh Yadav
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel

Explanation:
Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel retired as Supreme Court judge on 6th July
2018. The post of the chairperson of National Green Tribunal was vacant for
the last 8 months following Justice Swatanter Kumar’s retirement on 19th
December 2018. Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel was elevated to Supreme Court
on 7th July 2014. Earlier he was Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court and
the Gauhati High Court. He was born on July 7, 1953. He had also served as
executive chairman of the Haryana State Legal Services Authority.
3. Who received the Knowledge Excellence Award from Secretary,

Ministry of Mines, Anil Gopishankar Mukim, for Outstanding
Contribution in Aluminium Knowledge domain, at the 22nd
International Conference on Non-Ferrous Minerals and Metals 2018 at
Ranchi, Jharkhand?
1.Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand
2.B Sriram
3.Anupam Chaudhary
4.Sanjay Mitra
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand

Explanation:
The Conference was organized by Corporate Monitor. It was inaugurated by
Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Anil Gopishankar Mukim. Industry leaders
and policy makers, including from major Non Ferrous producers like
NALCO, Aditya Birla, Vedanta and HCL took part in the conference. A
special NALCO (National Aluminium Company Limited) booklet on
Sustainable Mining named ‘Mine with Mind’ was released.
4. The Muthoot Pappachan Group has named actress _____ as its brand
ambassador?
1.Priyanka Chopra
2.Sonam Kapoor
3.Vidya Balan
4.Aishwarya Rai
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Vidya Balan

Explanation:
Vidya Balan has been appointed the brand ambassador for 2 years. The
Muthoot Pappachan group will launch a new ad campaign, including TV
commercials. A senior official of the Group said that, Rs 50 crore has been
allotted for marketing campaign for this fiscal. Muthoot Pappachan Group is
mainly involved in the financial services business. It is into two-wheeler
finance, micro-finance, affordable housing finance, health, life and general
insurance, precious metals, automotive, realty, hospitality and IT businesses,
etc.
5. When was World Chocolate Day celebrated all over the world?
1.July 6
2.July 5
3.July 7

4.July 3
5.None of these
Answer – 3.July 7
Explanation:
World Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on 7th July 2018. This day is
said to be commercially celebrated since 2009. Cocoa is obtained from the
fruit of cocoa trees that are native to Central and South America. It is said
that chocolate was introduced in Europe in 1550. Until then it was known
only to the natives of Mexico and parts of central and South America. World
Chocolate Day is celebrated by consuming chocolate and performing other
fun activities.
6. On 7th July 2018, Kabutari Devi died following a heart attack, at a

hospital in Uttarakhand. She was a ____?
1.Kumaoni folk singer
2.Kathak dancer
3.Politician
4.Film Director
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Kumaoni folk singer

Explanation:
Kabutari Devi was 70 years old. Her songs expressed the struggles in the life
of Pahari women. She made her first performance at All India Radio,
Lucknow in the 1980s. She has received various awards including from the
Ministry of Culture, Government of Uttarakhand.
7. What was the theme of International Co-operative Day or International

Day of Co-operatives that was celebrated on 7th July 2018?
1.Consumer Protection
2.Sustainable consumption and production of goods and services
3.Better Production and Useful Consumption
4.Growth of co-operative societies
5.None of these

Answer – 2.Sustainable consumption and production of goods and

services
Explanation:
International Day of Cooperatives was celebrated for the first time in July
1923 by the international cooperative movement and the International Co-
operative Alliance. It was celebrated as the UN International Day of Co-
operatives for the first time in 1995. The aim of this day is to create
awareness on cooperatives and promote international solidarity, economic
efficiency, equality, and world peace. This day also aims to strengthen and
extend partnerships between the international cooperative movement and
governments, at local, national and international levels. The theme for
International Day of Cooperatives 2018 is: “sustainable consumption and
production of goods and services”. The Slogan is: Sustainable societies
through cooperation.
8. NASA’s _____, the mission that aims to get the closest to the Sun than
ever by any human-made object has got its revolutionary heat shield
“Thermal Protection System or TPS” permanently attached to the
spacecraft?
1.Heather Solar Probe
2.Parker Solar Probe
3.Aviator Solar Probe
4.Minius Solar Probe
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Parker Solar Probe

Explanation:
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will be launched in August 2018. The probe’s
heat shield is called the Thermal Protection System or TPS. It was
reinstalled on the spacecraft on 27th June 2018. The reinstallation of the heat
shield was attached to the spacecraft during testing in 2017. This mission has
been in the making for 60 years. Parker Solar Probe will travel to the Sun’s
corona, a region of the solar atmosphere. The spacecraft’s orbit will carry it
to within 4 million miles of the Sun’s surface with the help of its heat shield.
There the spacecraft will collect data about the inner workings of the corona.

9. On 5th July 2018, The Law Commission recommended that gambling
and betting on sports, including cricket, to be allowed as regulated
activities taxable under the direct and indirect tax regimes and used as a
source for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). Name the
Chairman of Twenty-First Law Commission?
1.Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan
2.Justice Nasir Malik
3.Justice Surdeep Singh
4.Justice Sunil Mittal
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan

Explanation:
The commission’s report, Legal Framework: Gambling and Sports Betting
including Cricket in India has recommended various changes in the law for
regulating betting and generating tax revenues from it. The Parliament might
also enact a model law for regulating gambling that would be adopted by the
states or Parliament might legislate in exercise of its powers under Articles
249 or 252 of the Constitution. If legislation is made under Article 252,
states other than the consenting states can freely adopt the same. The
commission has also recommended linking Aadhar or PAN card of an
individual indulging in betting and gambling. This would make the
transaction cashless and regulate illegal activities like money laundering.
10.On July 6, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressed the 8th
International Convention of Saurashtra Patel Cultural Samaj through
video conference which was held in ____?
1.California, United States of America
2.New York, United States of America
3.Toronto, Canada
4.Colombo, Sri Lanka
5.None of these
Answer – 1.California, United States of America

Explanation:
Prime Minister said that India would celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of
Mahatma Gandhi, beginning from 2nd of October. A mammoth Statue of
Unity in the name of the Iron Man of India is being constructed on River
Narmada and it will be completed on 31st October 2018.This would be the
highest statue in the world.
11.On July 5, 2018, The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
(CBIC) has developed a mobile app _____ to protect interest of
consumers?
1.GST Verify
2.GST Check
3.GST Collect
4.GST Track
5.None of these
Answer – 1.GST Verify

Explanation:
The app has been developed by B Raghu Kiran joint commissioner GST
Hyderabad and is operational all across the country. Through this app the
person collecting GST from consumers can be verified. It also provides the
details of the person/ company collecting GST. Additionally, CBIC
announced that a Composition Tax Payer should not collect the tax from his
consumer.
12.On 5th July 2018, India’s first biofortified sorghum (jowar) named
_____ containing higher iron and zinc than regular sorghum was
formally launched?
1.Parbhani Shakti
2.Param Shakti
3.Parbhani Chakra
4.Indra Shakthi
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Parbhani Shakti

Explanation:
This improved sorghum variety has been developed by International Crops
Research Institute for the Semi-Arid-Tropics (ICRISAT). It was released for
cultivation by Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV),
Maharashtra. The improved variety ICSR 14001 has been released as
‘Parbhani Shakti’ by VNMKV. Parbhani Shakti is cost-effective. It has been
introduced as a sustainable solution to rectify micronutrient deficiency.
13.On July 7, 2018, The Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Hansraj
Gangaram Ahir launched the first Cyber Forensic van of ____ Police
and an online cyber crime portal where people can file complaint online
regarding such crimes?
1.Tamil Nadu
2.Maharashtra
3.Rajasthan
4.Delhi
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Delhi
Explanation:
It was also announced that the Ministry has earmarked Rs 25,000 crore for
Police modernization and to deal with increasing rate of cyber crime in the
country. Delhi Police has established Cyber Cells in 14 districts of Delhi
working under the command of a Special Cyber Unit at Headquarter level.
800 Police officers have already been trained specially to deal with cyber
crimes. About 2,500 senior citizens participated in the programme.
14.On July 7, 2018, Commerce Secretary _____ chaired the first meeting of
the task force set up to recommend the framework for a national policy
on e-commerce?
1.Rita Teaotia
2.Imara Johnson
3.Hari Kumar Narayanan
4.Jasjeet Kaur
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rita Teaotia

Explanation:
This is done on the decision of a think-tank constituted on the issue under
the chairmanship of Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu in
April 2018. The issues to be discussed on this meeting will cover areas of :
cross-border data flows, taxation, trade facilitation and logistics, consumer
confidence, IPR and future tech, FDI and competition. The task force was
further divided into nine sub-groups for preparing recommendations for the
national policy on e-commerce by the Commerce ministry. The suggestions
and recommendations emerging from the task force meeting will be
submitted to the think tank for consideration by August 2018.
15.On July 5, 2018, East Coast Railway launched highest ever 6 (six)
Limited Height Subways (LHS) in which Division and completed it in a
single block of four and half hours?
1.Sambalpur
2.Jabalpur
3.Muzaffarpur
4.Ganga Nagar
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Sambalpur
Explanation:
It is a first of its kind not only in East Coast Railway, but also in the entire
Indian Railways. Due to this seven unmanned Level Crossing gates will be
totally closed in Bhawanipatna-Lanjigarh Road Section of Kalahandi area of
Odisha.
16.On July 5, 2018, which entity launched a Centre of Excellence for Data
Science and Artificial Intelligence (CoE – DSAI) in collaboration with
the Government of Karnataka, in Bengaluru?
1.Google
2.Microsoft
3.National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM)
4.National Informatics Centre (NIC)
5.None of these
Answer – 3.National Association of Software and Services Companies

(NASSCOM)
Explanation:
The Centre of Excellence for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence will
create a platform wherein stakeholders ranging from industry to academia
can co-create digital solutions for Industry 4.0. NASSCOM will facilitate
collaboration between NITI Aayog and CoEs and will include NITI Aayog
as a knowledge partner. NASSCOM has partnered with Intel and IBM as its
founding members and technology advisors for augmenting and accelerating
the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence ecosystem in the country.
FutureSkills, NASSCOM and Niti Aayog will join hands to innovate and
cultivate skilling in India.
17.On July 5,2018, which high court declared the entire animal kingdom,
including birds and aquatic animals, as a legal entity having rights of a
“living person”?
1.Uttarakhand
2.Uttar Pradesh
3.Madhya Pradesh
4.Gujarat
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Uttarakhand
Explanation:
This decision was taken by a division bench of justices Rajiv Sharma and
Lok Pal Singh. Invoking Article 21 of the Constitution, the court said that
the animals can no longer be treated as properties and will be conferred with
the status of “legal entity/legal person”. Earlier, similar rights were given to
corporations, Hindu gods, holy scriptures and rivers. The court also declared
all citizens of Uttarakhand “persons in loco parentis” (in the place of a
parent) giving them the responsibility to protect animals and ensure their
welfare.
18.On July 7, 2018, the chief minister of which state set a “one person one
car” policy for ministers and bureaucrats?
1.Madhya Pradesh
2.Maharashtra
3.West Bengal

4.Sikkim
5.None of these
Answer – 3.West Bengal

Explanation:
According to the policy, In case of domestic travels, ministers and
bureaucrats must avail low-cost airline and travel economy class. Foreign
travels if any would be sanctioned only by her. She also ordered cuts on
hospitality, food and refreshments on an emergency basis. Ministers and
bureaucrats handling more than one department were cautioned against
using multiple government vehicles from these departments.
19.On July 6, 2018, the 2nd meeting of the joint working group on tourism
cooperation between India and Nepal concluded in ____?
1.New Delhi, India
2.Bengaluru, India
3.Kathmandu, Nepal
4.Mumbai, India
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Kathmandu, Nepal

Explanation:
Both sides agreed to jointly promote Buddhist and Ramayana circuits and
Adventure tourism. This is first of its kind cooperation mechanism in the
region wherein any two countries have agreed to promote each other’s’
tourist destinations. The group also decided to establish Indo-Nepal Tourism
Forum which would be an industry-led cooperation forum with support of
the two Governments. Also, agreement was made on improving critical
tourism & enabling infrastructures such as overland road connectivity,
further streamline of scheduled bus route operations including luxury bus
coaches.
20.On July 7, 2018, the UN member states approved a _____ budget for 13
peacekeeping operations from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019 and
implementation of other reforms for the first time in more than 40
years?
1.USD 6.69 billion
2.USD 8.67 billion
3.USD 9.45 billion
4.USD 5.45 billion
5.None of these
Answer – 1.USD 6.69 billion

Explanation:
The contribution of USD 6.69 billion dollars from member states would be
invested in UN Peacekeeping missions. The missions include MINUJUSTH
(United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti), MINURSO (Mission
for the Referendum in Western Sahara), MINUSCA (Multidimensional
Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic),
MONUSCO (Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo) and UNIFIL (Interim Force in Lebanon). The committee also
approved of major management reforms, including the creation of two new
departments focused on political and peace building affairs. They are:
Departments of Political and Peace building Affairs and the Department of
Peace Operations. This was announced on a draft resolution titled ‘Special
subjects relating to the programme budget for the biennium 2018-2019’.
21.On July 7, 2018, Shareholders of Reliance Industries have approved

giving Mukesh Ambani another ____ years as the Chairman and
Managing Director of the company?
1.4
2.5
3.6
4.3
5.None of these
Answer – 2.5
Explanation:
As many as 50,818 crore (98.5 %) shares out of a total share base of 616.45
crore voted on the resolution of his appointment taken during the 41st annual
general meeting held on July 5,2018 in Mumbai. Mukesh Ambani ,61, has
been on the board of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) since 1977. He was
nominated the Chairman of the company after the death of Dhirubhai
Ambani in 2002. He will be given an annual salary of Rs. 4.17 crore and
Rs.59 lakhs of perquisites and allowances.
22.On July 7, 2018, which drug firm announced that it has got tentative
nod from the US health regulator USFDA to market Deferasirox
tablets?
1.Cipla
2.Novartis
3.Cipla
4.Zydus Cadila
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Zydus Cadila

Explanation:
The tablet is used to treat high levels of iron in the body caused by multiple
blood transfusions or non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia. It would be
available in the strengths of 125 mg, 250 mg and 500 mg. The product will
be manufactured at the group’s facility at SEZ, Ahmedabad. The estimated
sale os Deferasirox tablets is USD 150.3 million.
23.Which city has got Indian Railway’s first state-of-the-art air-

conditioned mainline electrical multiple unit (MEMU)?
1.Chennai
2.Nagpur
3.Mumbai
4.New Delhi
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Nagpur
Explanation:
The Railways has dispatched its first state-of-the-art air-conditioned
commuter train to Nagpur after Union minister Nitin Gadkari had mooted a
proposal to bring them to his constituency, officials said. Rolled out on June
29 by the Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, the stainless steel-bodied
mainline electrical multiple unit (MEMU) features 3-phase on-board
electrics and modular toilets in every coach. As many as 139 people can sit
in each coach, while the ‘standing capacity’ is 412. This MEMU train can
carry upto 2,402 passengers. In April, the road transport & highways
minister had said that the Regional Rapid Transit System with the modern
MEMU would replace the existing passenger trains in Nagpur.
24.Which country boycotted an informal UN Security Council meeting to

mark the 20th anniversary of the statute that created the International
Criminal Court (ICC)?
1.Russia
2.China
3.United States
4.Germany
5.None of these
Answer – 3.United States

Explanation:
The United States boycotted an informal UN Security Council meeting to
mark the 20th anniversary of the statute that created the International
Criminal Court, ICC. Russia, China and other council members that don’t
support the ICC attended yesterday’s meeting. A US official said, Trump
administration decided not to participate after careful consideration. He said,
US noted concerns about any potential ICC investigation of American
personnel related to the situation in Afghanistan.
25.On 7th July 2018, who was sworn in as new Chief Justice of the
Hyderabad High Court for the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
in Hyderabad?
1.Justice Thottathil Bhaskaran Nair Radhakrishnan
2.Justice Balakrishna Achari
3.Justice Muralidhara Nair
4.Justice Paneer Selvam
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Justice Thottathil Bhaskaran Nair Radhakrishnan

Explanation:
Justice Thottathil Bhaskaran Nair Radhakrishnan was sworn in as new Chief
Justice of the Hyderabad High Court for the states of Telangana and Andhra
Pradesh in Hyderabad. Governor of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh ESL
Narasimhan administered the oath at a function in the Raj Bhavan.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and Andhra Pradesh
Deputy Chief Minister K E Krishna Murthy were present on the occasion.
Justice Radhakrishnan was Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court
before being shifted to Hyderabad. He was the Acting Chief Justice of the
Kerala High Court for a brief period.
26.On 29th June 2018, Steve Ditko passed away at his apartment in
Manhattan, United States. He was a ___?
1.Football player
2.Business man
3.Comics Artist
4.Journalist
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Comics Artist

Explanation:
Ditko was found June 29 in his Manhattan apartment and was pronounced
dead at the scene, police Lt. Paul Ng said. No further details were
immediately available. Ditko, along with writer Stan Lee, introduced the
world to Peter Parker and his alter-ego Spider-Man in 1962 in an issue of
“Amazing Fantasy.” A year later, Ditko introduced the world to surgeon-
turned-metaphysical superhero Doctor Strange.
1. Name the Director General of International Crops Research Institute

for the Semi-Arid-Tropics (ICRISAT)?
Answer
Dr. David Bergvinson
2. Where is Jaldapara National Park located?

Answer
West Bengal
3. Name the CMD of Muthoot Pappachan Group?
Answer
Thomas John Muthoot
4. Where is Moin-ul-Haq Stadium located?
Answer
Patna, Bihar
5. Name the director general and headquarters of International Labour

Organization (ILO)?
Answer
Director-General – Guy Ryder; Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland


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