Current Affairs Quiz: October 2, 2018

Current Affairs 2 October 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 1 October 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of October 1, 2018

1. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in New Delhi on his maiden visit to India as the head of the world body that coincides with the commencement of events marking which birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?
   A)165th
   B)145th
   C)150th
   D)140th
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in New Delhi on his maiden visit to India as the head of the world body that coincides with the commencement of events marking the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
   
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2. Who will head the committee to examine modalities for revenue mobilisation in case of natural calamities and disasters?
   A)Smriti Irani
   B)Bimal Jalan
   C)Sushil Modi
   D)Bibek Debroy
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The government constituted a seven-member ministerial panel headed by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi to examine modalities for revenue mobilisation in case of natural calamities and disasters.
   
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3. Union Health Minister JP Nadda has said that 1.5 lakh primary health centres(PHCs) and sub-centres will be converted into wellness centres by which year?
   
   A)2030
   B)2025
   C)2019
   D)2022
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Union Health Minister JP Nadda has said that 1.5 lakh primary health centres(PHCs) and sub-centres will be converted into wellness centres by 2022.
   
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4. Which state government unanimously passed a resolution to declare cow the “Rashtra Mata” or the mother of the nation?
   A)Haryana
   B)Uttar Pradesh
   C)Uttarakhand
   D)Maharashtra
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The Uttarakhand Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to declare cow the “Rashtra Mata” or the mother of the nation.
   
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5. Three-day conclave Kalahandi Dialogue was held in which state?
   A)Bihar
   B)Odisha
   C)Manipur
   D)Uttar Pradesh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Inaugurating the three-day conclave Kalahandi Dialogue, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that the Regional Research And Technology Transfer Station(RRTTS),Bhawanipatna will henceforth be the Centre of Excellence for cotton, tropical fruit, crops and aromatic rice.
   
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6. RBI will inject how much amount into the system through purchase of government bonds in October to meet the festival season demand for funds?
   A)36000 cr
   B)30000 cr
   C)25000 cr
   D)20000 cr
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: RBI announced that it will inject Rs. 36000 crore liquidity into the system through purchase of government bonds in October to meet the festival season demand for funds.
   
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7. With which country,India signed 17 agreements to boost connectivity and set an annual bilateral trade target of $1 billion?
   A)Afghanistan
   B)Uzbekistan
   C)China
   D)Ukraine
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: India and Uzbekistan set an annual bilateral trade target of $1 billion to be achieved within two years and agreed to boost connectivity as the two sides signed 17 agreements across a range of sectors following delegation-level talks led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in New delhi.
   
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8. According to RBI,India’s external debt declined by how much percent at end June 2018?
   A)2.5
   B)2.8
   C)3.5
   D)2.0
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: India’s external debt declined 2.8 per cent to USD 514.4 billion at June-end over the previous quarter on account of a decrease in commercial borrowings, short-term debt and non-resident Indian (NRI) deposits.
   
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9. Which application tops UPI payments with over 33% market share?
   A)Freecharge
   B)Paytm
   C)PhonePe
   D)Tez
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Alibaba and SoftBank-backed Paytm said it registered over 137 million UPI transactions in September, becoming the leading contributor to Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments with over 33 per cent of the overall market share.
   
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10. Who was appointed as special representative of young people by UNICEF?
    A)Ajay Singh
    B)Preeti Sharan
    C)Dilip Shenoy
    D)Ravi Venkatesan
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: The UNICEF has appointed Ravi Venkatesan has its special representative of young people.
    
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11. Who was appointed as Chief Economist by IMF?
    A)Sanjay Bhattarcharya
    B)Gita Gopinath
    C)Jayant Mathew
    D)Ajay Tyagi
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: IMF has appointed Gita Gopinath as its Chief economist.
    
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12. Who was elected as the president of the prestigious Indian Newspaper Society?
    
    A)Jayant Mammen Mathew
    B)Gita Saran
    C)Chuck Robbins
    D)Bimal Jalan
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: Jayant Mammen Mathew, Executive Editor of Malayala Manorama, was elected as the president of the prestigious Indian Newspaper Society.
    
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13. Who was appointed as first chief of National Financial Reporting Authority(NFRA)?
    
    A)Anil Khosla
    B)Ajit Mohan
    C)Abhirup Bhattarcharya
    D)Rangachari Sridharan
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Rangachari Sridharan was appointed as first chief of National Financial Reporting Authority(NFRA).
    
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14. Who were awarded the Noble Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their pioneering work in the fight against cancer?
    A)James P Allison
    B)Tasuko Honjo
    C)Both a and b
    D)Paul Rhymes
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: James P.Allison of the USA and Tasuko Honjo of Japan were jointly awarded the Noble Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their pioneering work in the fight against cancer.
    
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15. What is the theme of this year’s International Day of Older Persons ?
    A)Human and Ageism
    B) Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions
    C)Stepping into the Future
    D)Take a stand against Ageism
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1each year to raise awareness about issues affecting the elderly, such as senescence and elder abuse. It is also a day to appreciate the contributions that older people make to society.The theme this year is, “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions”.
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of Indian Newspaper Society?
   A)Pune
   B)Mumbai
   C)New Delhi
   D)Chennai
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2. Where is the HQ of International Monetary Fund?
   A)Paris
   B)London
   C)Washington DC
   D)New York
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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Daily Current Affairs 2nd October, 2018

Daily Current Affairs 2 October 2018 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

India releases commemorative stamps in Netherlands to mark Gandhi Jayanti

The Indian embassy in the Netherlands released commemorative stamps in honour of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary. The stamps were released in the country's iconic Peace Palace, home to the International Court of Justice, by the Indian Postal Department and were presented
by India's ambassador to the Netherlands, Venu Rajamony, to former Foreign Minister and Chairman of Carnegie Foundation, Dr. Bernard R. Bot, and Director General Erik de Baedts.

• A social media campaign with the hashtag #FollowTheMahatma is also being conducted by the Embassy, inviting people to post messages reiterating their commitment to the principle of non-violence.

Petroleum Minister to launch SATAT initiative

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will kick off an innovative initiative in New Delhi with PSU Oil Marketing Companies.

• Titled SATAT, the initiative is aimed at providing a Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) as a developmental effort that would benefit both vehicle-users as well as farmers and entrepreneurs.


• It aims to set up Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) production plants and make available CBG in the market for use in automotive fuels.

Rajnath Singh Chairs 23rd Eastern Zonal Meeting In Kolkata

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the 23rd meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council in Kolkata.

• Government of India has issued advisory to all state governments on the Rohinga issue.
  He added that states have been asked to put Rohingas under biometry and government will take appropriate action through diplomatic channels with Mayanmar on the issue.

BCCI Brought Under RTI Act by Central Information Commission

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is covered under the RTI Act and answerable to the people of the country under its mechanism.

• The Central Information Commission, the top appellate body in RTI matters, concluded that the status, nature and functional characteristics of the BCCI fulfil required conditions of Section 2(h) of the RTI Act.

Govt releases agri census data for 2015-16

The government released agriculture census for 2015-16 that showed a 1.53 per cent decline in total operated area at 157.14 million hectare as compared to 2010-11 data, but a rise in both operational holdings and female participation.

•  The census is conducted every five years to collect data on structural aspects of operational holdings in the country. So far, nine censuses have been done and this is the 10th in series.


• The census found out that the percentage share of female operational holders has increased from 12.79 per cent in 2010-11 to 13.87 per cent in 2015-16. 

Sustainable mountain development summit from Oct 3-5

Deliberations on ecological, social and economic drivers of change will mark the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit VII to be held in Shimla from October 3 to 5.

• It will integrate viable recommendations for policies that enable sustainable agricultural development. The delegates will also discuss the role of mountain farmers in adding value to ecosystem services.

Assam, 1st State To Launch Wage Compensation Scheme For Pregnant Women In Tea Gardens

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

• The noble objective of this scheme is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in tea gardens across the state.


• Each one of them will get Rs 12,000 so that she can look after herself and her unborn baby without affecting the livelihood of her family.

Odisha CM launches own food security scheme

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik launched his government’s own food security scheme on Gandhi Jayanti that would cover 25 lakh people in the first phase, who were left out under the National Food Security Act (NFSA)-2013.

• Beneficiaries under the state food security scheme (SFSC) would receive 5 kg of rice at Re 1 per kg. The scheme will have an annual financial burden of Rs 444 crore on the coffer.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

NASA completes 60 years of space research

US space agency NASA has completed 60 years of human space exploration, discovering the world beyond Earth and developing new technologies.

• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) officially opened for business for the first time on October 1, 1958.

Multi-National Maritime Exercise 'IBSAMAR-VI' Starts In South Africa

The sixth edition of IBSAMAR, a joint Multi-National Maritime Exercise between the Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies, is being held at Simons Town, South Africa.

• The aim of the exercise is to undertake collective training for participating navies, building interoperability and mutual understanding as well as sharing of best practices.

Joint Exercises Between Coast Guards Of India, Vietnam

The Indian and Vietnamese Coast Guards will take part in joint exercises off Chennai to promote interoperability between the two maritime forces.

• The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) vessel Sagar Manjusha will participate in the exercise.

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BANKING & FINANCE

Asian Development Bank (ADB) and India sign $150 Million Loan to Improve Regional Connectivity

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it has approved a USD 150 million loan to finance road infrastructure and international trade corridor in West Bengal and north-eastern states.

• This is the second tranche loan agreement for the USD 500 million South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Road Connectivity Investment Programme.


• The programme aims to expand about 500 kilometres roads in north Bengal and north-eastern states to enable efficient and safe transport within India and regionally.

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SPORTS

World Boxing Council convention kicks off

The 56th annual convention of the World Boxing Council (WBC) kicked off in Kiev, Ukraine.

• The meeting, which is hosted by Ukraine for the first time, will last until October 5.

World Cup Veteran Mile Jedinak Retires From Australian National Team

Australian football captain Mile Jedinak has announced his retirement from international football after a stellar career that saw him reach three World Cups.

• With his career surging, in 2015, He also led the national team to one of its most historic victories.

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APPOINTMENTS

Facebook appoints Adam Mosseri as Instagram Head

Facebook has appointed Adam Mosseri, Vice President of Product, as new head of its photo-sharing app Instagram.

• Mosseri replaces Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger who abruptly announced their departure in September.

Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad elected as new Hockey India president

Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad was named as the new President of Hockey India (HI) following the 8th Hockey India Congress and Elections in New Delhi.

• He formerly held the post of Secretary General, takes over from outgoing President Rajinder Singh after being elected unopposed.

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AWARDS

Nobel Prize in Physics Goes To Arthur Ashkin, Gerard Mourou And Donna Strickland

American scientist Arthur Ashkin, French engineer Gerard Mourou and Canadian professor Donna Strickland have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their work in the field of laser physics.

• Dr. Ashkin has been awarded the Prize “for the optical tweezers and their application to biological systems.


• Dr. Mourou and Dr. Strickland have been awarded “for their method of generating high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses.

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OBITUARIES

Musician Balabhaskar passes away

Kerala musician and violinist Balabhaskar, who was seriously injured along with his wife in a road accident last week, passed away in Thiruvananthapuram.

Veteran Malayalam film personality Thampi Kannanthanam passes away

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

• He was a producer, director and have also acted in a few films.

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IMPORTANT DAYS

World Habitat Day 2018

World Habitat Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday of October. The event focuses on the state of human settlements and people’s right to sufficient shelter.

• This year theme is "Municipal Solid Waste Management".

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Current Affairs Quiz: October 1, 2018

Current Affairs 1 October 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 30 September 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of September 30, 2018

1. Who will head the committee which has been formed to ensure that the legislation is in tune with the changing business environment?
   A)Dipak Misra
   B)Subash Chandra Khuntia
   C)Ajay Tyagi
   D)Injeti Srinivas
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The government has formed a Competition Law Revire Committee to ensure that the legislation is in tune with the changing business environment. The Committee will be headed by Injeti Srinivas, Secretary of the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
   
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2. International Art Summit 2018 is to be held in which city?
   A)New Delhi
   B)Bhopal
   C)Pune
   D)Lucknow
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Over 20 artists from across the globe will showcase their works at a week-long International Art Summit in NewDelhi starting from October 4-10, and are open for public participation.
   
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3. Which state government announced the creation of a new district “Niwari”?
   A)Maharashtra
   B)Sikkim
   C)Madhya Pradesh
   D)Uttar Pradesh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh government announced the creation of a new district “Niwari”. The new district would include three tehsils of the present Tikamgarh district – Niwari, Orchha and Prithvipur. The government’s decision will come into effect from October 1.
   
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4. Recently,a massive earthquake hit island Sulawesi.Where is this island located?
   A)Australia
   B)Indonesia
   C)Japan
   D)South Korea
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Nearly 400 people were killed when a powerful quake sent a tsunami barrelling into the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
   
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5. Which organization released SAFER , a new initiative and technical package outlining five high-impact strategies that can help governments reduce the harmful use of alcohol?
   A)United Nations
   B)Ministry of Health
   C)World Health Organization(WHO)
   D)World Bank
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The WHO released SAFER a new initiative and technical package outlining five high-impact strategies that can help governments reduce the harmful use of alcohol and related health, social and economic consequences.
   
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6. Who won the boys under 13 title in the 25th Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship in Chennai?
   A)Deepak Mishra
   B)Yuvraj Wadhwani
   C)Anas Ali Shah
   D)Pankaj Kapoor
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: India’s Yuvraj Wadhwani defeated Anas Ali Shah of Pakistan in the final to win the boys under 13 title in the 25th Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship in Chennai.
   
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7. Who won Russian Grand Prix 2018?
   A)Valtteri Bottas
   B)Sebastian Vettel
   C)Nico Rosberg
   D)Lewis Hamilton
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Formula One defending champion Lewis Hamilton of Britain (Mercedes) won the Russian Grand Prix after Mercedes’ other driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland at the Sochi Autodrom circuit in Sochi, Russia.
   
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8. Who was unanimously elected Chairman of Press Trust Of India?
   A)Ajay Sharma
   B)Vijay Kumar Chopra
   C)N.Ravi
   D)Abhay Kumar
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: N.Ravi,Publisher and former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, has been unanimously elected Chairman of Press Trust Of India. Also,Vijay Kumar Chopra Chief Editor of the Punjab Kesari Group of newspapers, was elected Vice Chairman.
   
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9. Elon Musk agreed to step down as chairman.He was the former chairman of which company?
   
   A)Bajaj
   B)IBM
   C)General Motors
   D)Tesla
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Tesla chief executive Elon Musk agreed to step down as chairman of the electric car maker he founded.
   
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10. Recently, Manoharsinh Jadeja passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Politics
    B)Actor
    C)Journalist
    D)Singer
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: Veteran politician Manoharsinh Jadeja who had served as finance minister in the erstwhile Congress government in Gujarat has passed away. He was 83.
    
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11. What is the theme of this year’s International Translation Day on Sep 30 ,2018?
    A) Translation :”Promoting Cultural Heritage in Changing Times”.
    B)Connecting Worlds
    C)Translation and Diversity
    D)Diversity in Translation
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: International Translation Day is celebrated every year on 30 September on the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators. The theme of International Translation Day 2018 is “Translation :Promoting Cultural Heritage in Changing Times”.
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of Tesla?
   A)Paris
   B)London
   C)New York
   D)California
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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2. Where is the HQ of Press Trust Of India?
   A)Ahmadabad
   B)Pune
   C)Mumbai
   D)New Delhi
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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Current Affairs Quiz: September 30, 2018

Current Affairs 30 September 2018 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 29 September 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of September 29, 2018

1. Which city municipal corporation launched the country’s first flood forecasting and early warning system?
   A)Nashik
   B)Pune
   C)Kolkata
   D)Lucknow
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation, with the support of the Asian Development Bank launched the country’s first flood forecasting and early warning system.
   
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2. Which government would set up a flute performance research institute to take out the traditional musical act?
   A)Tripura
   B)Uttar Pradesh
   C)Haryana
   D)Mizoram
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Tripura Government would set up a flute performance research institute to take out the traditional musical act and its eminence as a traditional musical instrument across the world.
   
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3. Which state government signed MoU with Portugal for water and sewage management?
   A)Bihar
   B)Goa
   C)Sikkim
   D)Haryana
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The Goa government inked an MoU with Portugal and said that the coastal state was looking at the European nation, with which it has a historical link, for its model of development.
   
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4. Which state government is constructing India’s biggest war memorial?
   A)Jharkhand
   B)Bihar
   C)Maharashtra
   D)TamilNadu
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar das said their government is constructing India’s biggest war memorial.
   
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5. The first corn festival of the country was held in which state?
   A)Madhya Pradesh
   B)Mizoram
   C)Uttar Pradesh
   D)Sikkim
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: In Madhya Pradesh, the first corn festival of the country is being held in Chhindwara.
   
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6. Which country’s president arrived in India recently on his maiden state visit to the country, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost bilateral strategic partnership?
   
   A)Turkey
   B)Pakistan
   C)Afghanistan
   D)Uzbekistan
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will arrive in India on his maiden state visit to the country, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost bilateral strategic partnership.
   
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7. Recently,RBI barred which bank to open new branches and it can now do so only with prior approval of the central bank?
   A)Yes Bank
   B)Karur Vsyga Bank
   C)Bandhan Bank
   D)ICICI Bank
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The RBI has withdrawn the general permission given to Bandhan bank to open new branches and it can now do so only with prior approval of the central bank.
   
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8. The Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs, under the aegis of Swachh Bharat Mission, has partnered with which company to launch the Loo Review Campaign?
   A)IBM
   B)TCS
   C)Google
   D)Microsoft
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs, under the aegis of Swachh Bharat Mission, has partnered with Google to launch the Loo Review Campaign to encourage all local guides in India to rate and review public toilets on Google Maps.
   
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9. The GST Council decided to set up a seven-member Group of Ministers to look into which state’s demand for imposing an additional cess over GST to meet the financial requirements in case of a natural calamity?
   
   A)Odisha
   B)Haryana
   C)Kerala
   D)Bihar
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The GST Council decided to set up a seven-member Group of Ministers to look into Kerala’s demand for imposing an additional cess over GST to meet the financial requirements in case of a natural calamity.
   
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10. Typhoon Trami hit which country recently?
    A)Japan
    B)China
    C)USA
    D)Indonesia
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: Typhoon Trami hit Japan’s southern island of Okinawa with a maximum speed of 216 kilometres per hour.
    
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11. ADB will provide how much million loan for establishing the first multi skills park in central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh?
    
    A)$120
    B)$110
    C)$150
    D)$155
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: ADB will provide USD 150 million loan for establishing the first multi skills park in central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
    
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12. Recently,RBI imposed Rs 5 crore penalty on which bank for non-compliance of its directives?
    A)Dena Bank
    B)Karur Vysys Bank
    C)Yes Bank
    D)ICICI Bank
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 crore on Karur Vysya Bank for non-compliance of its directives.
    
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13. The country’s foreign exchange reserves increased by how much billion in the week to September 21?
    A)$1 billion
    B)$2.5 billion
    C)$1.3 billion
    D)$1.2 billion
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: The country’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.3 billion to $401.790 billion in the week to September 21, helped by a rise in foreign currency assets.
    
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14. Fitch placed which bank viability rating on “rating watch negative” following the government announcement to merge it with Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank?
    A)Bank of Baroda
    B)Indian Bank
    C)IDBI Bank
    D)Oriental Bank of Commerce
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: Fitch Ratings placed Bank of Baroda’s viability rating on “rating watch negative” following the government announcement to merge it with Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank.
    
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15. Which country clinched Asia Cup 2018 title ?
    A)SriLanka
    B)India
    C)Pakistan
    D)Bangladesh
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: India clinched the Asia Cup 2018 title by beating Bangladesh by three wickets in a last-ball thriller at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
    
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16. Who has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to China?
    A)Navtej Sarna
    B)Sanjeev Bhattarcharya
    C)Preeti Shenoy
    D)Vikram Misri
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Senior diplomat Vikram Misri has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to China, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced. He will replace Gautam Bambawale.
    
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17. National Tourism Awards 2016-17 were held in which city?
    A)Lucknow
    B)Chennai
    C)New Delhi
    D)Pune
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Tourism Minister KJ Alphons presented National Tourism Awards 2016-17 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The awards were given in various segments of the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
    
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18. Who has bagged the prestigious “BW 40 under 40” award in BW Business World’s second edition of 40 Under 40 Summit and awards held in Gurugram.?
    
    A)Binoy Singh
    B)Sanjeev Singh
    C)Chiranjiv Patel
    D)Chirag Sharma
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Prominent entrepreneur and achiever from Gujrat, Chiranjiv Patel has bagged the prestigious “BW 40 under 40” award in BW Business World’s second edition of 40 Under 40 Summit and awards held in Gurugram.
    
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19. Recently,Kavita Mahajan passed away.She was litterateur of which language?
    A)Odia
    B)Tamil
    C)Marathi
    D)Telugu
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Eminent Marathi litterateur and translator Kavita Mahajan winner of a 2011 Sahitya Akademi translation award, passed away in Pune.
    
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20. Recently,Pandit Tulsidas Borkar passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Writer
    B)Politician
    C)Cricketer
    D)Harmonium exponent
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Legendary harmonium exponent Pandit Tulsidas Borkar passed away in a private hospital after a brief illness.
    
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21. What is the theme of this year’s World Heart Day on Sep 29,2018?
    A)Empower Your Heart
    B)Light your Heart
    C)Share the power
    D)Your Heart,My Heart
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: World Heart Day is celebrated every year September 29, Organised by the World Heart Federation.”Your Heart,my heart” is this year’s theme.
    
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22. What is the theme of this year’s World Rabies Day 2018?
    A)Save One’s life
    B) Share the message,save a life
    C)Educate and Vaccinate
    D)End Rabies Together
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: World Rabies Day is celebrated every year on 28 September to raise awareness about rabies prevention.The theme for World Rabies Day 2018 is “Share the message,save a life”.
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23. What is the theme of this year’s World Maritime Day 2018?
    A)Connecting ships
    B)IMO 50:Training and Living
    C)IMO 70:Our Heritage –Better Shipping for a better future
    D)Maritime-Education and Training
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Every year the International Maritime Organization (IMO) celebrates World Maritime Day on Sep 27.The year 2018 marks 70 years of the IMO, and the theme for the Day is “IMO 70:Our Heritage –Better Shipping for a better future”.
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. What is the currency of China?
   A)Rupee
   B)Dollar
   C)Renminbi
   D)Euro
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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2. Where is the HQ of Fitch Ratings?
   A)New York
   B)London
   C)Paris
   D)California
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   
   
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Daily Current Affairs 1st October, 2018

Daily Current Affairs 1 October 2018 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrives in Delhi on 4-day visit

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in New Delhi on his maiden visit to India as the head of the world body that coincides with the commencement of events marking the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

• The UN chief will meet the top leadership of the country including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is likely to discuss key global issues such as climate change and terrorism during his three-day visit.


• On October 3, Guterres will attend the 'Champions of Earth' ceremony in New Delhi.

Sushil Modi-led GoM to examine modalities for 'calamity tax' under GST

The Government constituted a seven-member ministerial panel headed by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi to examine modalities for revenue mobilisation in case of natural calamities and disasters.

• The panel would submit its report to the GST Council by October 31.

Govt to convert 1.5 lakh Primary Health Centers into Wellness Centers

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has said that 1.5 lakh Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and sub-centres will be converted into wellness centers by 2022.

• These centres will facilitate screening of every individual aged 30 for blood pressure, diabetes, tuberculosis, breast cancer and leprosy among others.

Uttarakhand House nod to declare cow 'Rashtra Mata'

The Uttarakhand Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to declare cow the ‘Rashtra Mata’ or the mother of the nation.

• State Animal Husbandry Minister Rekha Arya, who moved the resolution in the Assembly, said that considering it a request from Uttarakhand Assembly, the Centre must grant the status of mother of nation to the cow.

CM Naveen inaugurates 'Kalahandi Dialogue' conclave

Inaugurating the three-day conclave Kalahandi Dialogue, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that the Regional Research & Technology Transfer Station (RRTTS), Bhawanipatna, will henceforth be the Centre of Excellence for cotton, tropical fruit, crops and aromatic rice.

• He also announced opening of five PG departments on Agronomy, Soil Science & Agriculture, Chemistry, Entomology, Plant Physiology and Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture.

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BANKING & FINANCE

RBI to inject Rs. 36,000 cr into system through purchase of govt bonds

The Reserve Bank of India announced that it will inject Rs 36,000 crore liquidity into the system through purchase of government bonds in October to meet the festival season demand for funds.

• The auctions to purchase government bonds as part of the Open Market Operations (OMO) to manage liquidity in the system will be conducted in the second, third and fourth week of October.

India, Uzbekistan set $1-bn bilateral trade target

India and Uzbekistan set an annual bilateral trade target of $1 billion to be achieved within two years and agreed to boost connectivity as the two sides signed 17 agreements across a range of sectors following delegation-level talks led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in New delhi.

• 17 agreements were signed between the two sides, including in the areas of tourism, military training, law and justice, agriculture, science and innovation, health, and pharmaceuticals.


• Extra info.:
  Uzbekistan President: Shavkat Mirziyoyev
  Capital: Tashkent
  Currency: Uzbekistani som

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ECONOMY

India's external debt declines 2.8 per cent $514.4 billion at end-June: RBI

India's external debt declined 2.8 per cent to USD 514.4 billion at June-end over the previous quarter on account of a decrease in commercial borrowings, short-term debt and non-resident Indian (NRI) deposits.

• At end-June 2018, the external debt was placed at USD 514.4 billion, recording a decrease of USD 14.9 billion over its level at end-March 2018.

Paytm tops UPI payments with over 33% market share

Alibaba and SoftBank-backed Paytm said it registered over 137 million UPI transactions in September, becoming the leading contributor to Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments with over 33 per cent of the overall market share.

• The company also announced the launch of its Spam-proof "SMS Inbox" as part of its "Paytm Inbox".
  The "Spam-proof SMS Inbox" uses Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to classify SMS into personal, transactional and promotional categories.


• Extra info.:
  Paytm CEO: Renu Satti
  Founder: Vijay Shekhar Sharma
  Parent organization: One97 Communication

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APPOINTMENTS

Ravi Venkatesan appointed UNICEF'S special representative of young people

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

• His new role will provide strategic guidance and support UNICEF globally with high-level outreach, partnerships and scaling innovations.

India-born Harvard professor becomes chief economist of IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Gita Gopinath as its chief economist.

• India-born Gopinath will succeed Maurice Obstfeld, who announced in July that he would retire at the end of 2018, as Economic Counsellor and Director of the IMF’s Research Department.

Jayant Mammen Mathew elected president of Indian Newspaper Society

Jayant Mammen Mathew, Executive Editor of Malayala Manorama, was elected as the president of the prestigious Indian Newspaper Society.

• Indian Newspaper Society acts as a central organisation of the print media industry in India.

Rangachari Sridharan named chief of National Financial Reporting Authority

Rangachari Sridharan was appointed as first chief of National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).

• Besides him, Prasenjit Mukherjee has been appointed as full-time member of the authority.

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AWARDS

Nobel Prize for Medicine goes to cancer researchers from US, Japan

James P. Allison of the US and Tasuku Honjo of Japan were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their pioneering work in the fight against cancer.

• The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute recognised the pair "for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation.

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IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day for Older Persons 2018

The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year to raise awareness about issues affecting the elderly, such as senescence and elder abuse. It is also a day to appreciate the contributions that older people make to society.

• The theme this year is, 'Celebrating Older Human Rights champions'.

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Current Affairs Quiz: September 29, 2018

Current Affairs 29 September 2018 Quiz

Read our Current Affairs and Newspaper Quiz daily to excel in General Awareness section of upcoming Competitive Exams.

Quiz from Current Affairs 28 September 2018 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of September 28, 2018

1. India signed MoU with which organization for sustainable development framework?
   A)ADB
   B)United Nations
   C)World Bank
   D)AIIB
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: CEO NITI Aayog,Amitabh Kant and United Nations Resident Coordinator in India, Yuri Afanasiev, will sign the Government of India-United Nations Sustainable Development Framework(UNSDF) for 2018-2022.
   
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2. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Monument was inaugurated by Amit Shah at which place?
   A)Satna
   B)Panna
   C)Dhankya
   D)Bilaspur
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: BJP president Amit Shah asked the Railways and the Rajasthan Government to set up a research centre at Dhankya, where Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya spent his early years, to explore the principles of integral humanism and upliftment of weakest sections.
   
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3. The 2nd Global REINVEST 2018 will be held in which place?
   A)Bihar
   B)New Delhi
   C)Haryana
   D)Uttar Pradesh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The 2nd Global REINVEST will be held in New Delhi from 3rd to 5th October.
   
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4. “Smart City Expo India 2018” will be held in which city?
   A)Bhopal
   B)Satna
   C)Jaipur
   D)Surat
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The city is all decked up to host a three-day international conference, “Smart City Expo India 2018” at Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) in Sitapura.
   
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5. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated a national literary and intellectual conference- “Lok Manthan 2018’ at which place?
   A)Lucknow
   B)Bhopal
   C)Ranchi
   D)Surat
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated a national literary and intellectual conference- “Lok Manthan 2018”at Khel Gaon in Ranchi.
   
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6. Who will head the committee that will make recommendations in identifying opportunities and addressing challenges in the contemporary global trade scenario?
   A)Surajit S Bhalla
   B)Dipak Mishra
   C)Dilip Tyagi
   D)Bimal Jalan
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Minister for Commerce and Industry, Suresh Prabhu, approved constitution of a High Level Advisory Group to make recommendations in identifying opportunities and addressing challenges in the contemporary global trade scenario.The HLAG will be headed by Surajit S Bhalla, Director of Oxus Research and
   Investments.
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7. Recently,the Centre cut borrowing estimates for the current fiscal by how much amount?
   A)80000 cr
   B)45000 cr
   C)70000 cr
   D)50000 cr
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Economic affairs secretary SC Garg announced reduction in gross borrowing estimate for the current fiscal by Rs 70,000crore and maintained that the government will contain fiscal deficit target at 3.3 percent.
   
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8. According to Counterpoint Research,India to have 700 million smartphone users by which year?
   A)2025
   B)2019
   C)2020
   D)2022
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: More than a billion smartphones will be sold in India over the next five years, taking the number of users to surpass 700 million by 2022, Counterpoint Research said.
   
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9. The centre announced to enhance its contribution to the State Disaster Response Fund(SDRF) from 75 per cent to how much percent with effect from April 1 this year?
   A)95
   B)85
   C)80
   D)90
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The centre announced to enhance its contribution to the State Disaster Response Fund(SDRF) from 75 per cent to 90 percent with effect from April 1 this year.
   
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10. Who launched Centre of Excellence for Data Analytics and Digivaarta?
    A)Amit Shah
    B)Narendra Modi
    C)Ravi Shankar Prasad
    D)Smriti Irani
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: National Informatics Centre(NIC) and National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated(NICSI) have jointly set up a Centre of Excellence for data analytics to support Government departments to unlock the hidden potential of the data that they are generating as part of the governance processes and use it to improve the overall governance.
    
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11. Which union minister presented the National Tourism Awards 2016-17 and launched the “Incredible India’ mobile app?
    A)Ravi Shankar Prasad
    B)KJ Alphons
    C)Smriti Irani
    D)Amit Shah
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Union KJ Alphons presented the National Tourism Awards 2016-17 and launched the “Incredible India’ mobile app and the “Incredible India Tourist Facilitators Certification” programme on the occasion of World Tourism Day.
    
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12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Parakram Parv at the Combined Commanders’ Conference in which city?
    A)Jodhpur
    B)Surat
    C)Vadodara
    D)Bhopal
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: To mark the 2nd anniversary of the Surgical Strikes, carried out by the Indian army, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Parakram Parv at the Combined Commanders’ Conference in Jodhpur.
    
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13. 2nd Ministrial Meeting of Indian Ocean Rim Association held in which place?
    A)Chennai
    B)Jabalpur
    C)New Delhi
    D)Bhopal
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is organising the First Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA); the 2nd Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA) Renewable Energy Ministerial Meeting and the 2nd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and Expo from 2nd to 5th October 2018 in New Delhi.
    
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14. Who will head the panel that will review the enforcement of CSR provisions under the companies law as well as look at having a centralised scrutiny and prosecution mechanism to deal with violations?
    A)Ranjan Gogai
    B)Manmohan Juneja
    C)Manmohan Singh
    D)Dipak Mishra
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: The government has set up a 12-member panel to review the enforcement of CSR provisions under the companies law as well as look at having a centralised scrutiny and prosecution mechanism to deal with violations.The 12-member panel is headed by Regional Director Manmohan Juneja.
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15. Ministry of Railways signed with which company to launch a project that aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the Indian Railways?
    A)Cisco
    B)Microsoft
    C)Google
    D)TCS
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: In a first-of-its-scale heritage mapping and digitisation project, Google and Ministry of Railways launched a project that aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the Indian Railways.
    
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16. NITI Aayog has joined hands with which company against counterfeit drugs usage in India?
    A)Google
    B)TCS
    C)IBM
    D)Oracle
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: In a bid to battle the issue of counterfeit drugs in India,NITI Aayog joined hands with Cloud major Oracle,Apollo Hospitals and global pharmaceutical manufacturer strides Pharma Sciences to pilot a real drug supply chain, using Blockchain decentralised ledger and Internet of Things (IoT) software.
    
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17. Recently,the Supreme Court lifted the ban on the entry of women in Sabarimala Temple.Where is this temple located?
    A)Bihar
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Karnataka
    D)Kerala
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: In a verdict which only strengthens the concept of ‘gender equality’, the Supreme Court lifted the ban on the entry of women in Sabarimala Temple,Kerala.
    
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18. Recently,a joint border conference was held between India and Bangladesh at which place regarding border issues?
    A)Gorakhpur
    B)Aizawl
    C)Gandhinagar
    D)Chennai
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: A joint border conference was held between india and Bangladesh at aizawl and delegates from both sides deliberated on the border issues between the two countries.
    
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19. Which state government will launch Universal Pension scheme in the state on the 2nd October?
    A)Bihar
    B)Karnataka
    C)Mizoram
    D)Assam
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: The Assam Government will launch the Universal Pension scheme in the state on the 2nd October, the birth anniversary of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi.
    
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20. Which state government will provide electricity connection to all households by Dec 31 this year under SOUVAGYA Scheme?
    
    A)West Bengal
    B)Bihar
    C)Assam
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: The Assam government will provide electricity connection to all households by Dec 31 this year under SOUVAGYA Scheme.
    
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21. The famous Indra Jatra Festival is celebrated in which country?
    A)SriLanka
    B)Bhutan
    C)India
    D)Nepal
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: In Nepal, the famous Indra Jatra Festival is being celebrated in Kathmandu with gaiety and religious fervor.
    
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22. What was India’s rank in Economic Freedom index Report 2018?
    A)92nd
    B)96th
    C)90th
    D)88th
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: India’s rank improved by a couple of notches, but it was still placed 96th among 162 countries in this year’s report on Economic Freedom in the World.
    
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23. Which country will host Interfaith Alliance Forum 2018?
    A)India
    B)UAE
    C)USA
    D)UK
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: The UAE will host the interfaith Alliance Forum in Abu Dhabi on 19th and 20th November.
    
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24. Which country will host 5th World Internet Conference 2018?
    A)China
    B)India
    C)USA
    D)France
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: China will hold the 5th World Internet Conference in its river town of Wuzhen in November.
    
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25. Asian Development bank (ADB) will provide how much loan to build climate resilient infrastructure in several cities of Tamil Nadu?
    A)330 million
    B)200 million
    C)550 million
    D)500 million
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: ADB will provide a USD 500 million loan to build climate resilient infrastructure in several cities of Tamil Nadu.
    
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26. Which bank board approved a proposal for capital infusion of Rs 5431 crore from the Central government by way of preferential issue of equity shares?
    A)BOB
    B)OBC
    C)PNB
    D)SBI
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: State-run PNB board approved a proposal for capital infusion of Rs 5431 crore from the Central government by way of preferential issue of equity shares.
    
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27. Who was chosen as captain of Indian’s women cricket team for the upcoming Women’s World T20 tournament 2018?
    A)Jhulan Goswami
    B)Mithali Raj
    C)Harmanpreet Kaur
    D)Smriti Mandhana
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: The BCCI’s All-India Women Selection Committee announced the squad for the upcoming Women’s World T20 tournament 2018. The committee picked Harmanpreet Kaur as the captain of the side, while Smriti Mandhana was selected as the vice captain.
    
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28. Which city is set to host first two new-format Davis Cup finals in 2019 and 2020?
    A)Paris
    B)London
    C)New York
    D)Madrid
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Madrid has been chosen to host the first two new-format Davis Cup finals in 2019 and 2020.
    
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29. 58th National Open Athletics Championship 2018 held in which city?
    A)Shillong
    B)Guwahati
    C)Pune
    D)Bhubaneshwar
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Railways athlete Sharmila Kumari produced the first upset in the 58th National Open Athletics Championship by pipping national record holder Annu Rani to the gold medal in the women’s javelin thow.
    
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30. Who was appointed as brand ambassador of Tribes India?
    A)Sharukh Khan
    B)Akshay Kumar
    C)Mary Kom
    D)Virat Kohli
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Tribes India and TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched “Punched Tantra Collection” and “Ms.Mary Kom as brand ambassador of Tribes India.
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31. Who will be conferred with Maharashtra Government's prestigious “Lata Mangeshkar Award 2018”?
    A)Anil Kumar Singh
    B)Vijay Patil
    C)Vikash Chaturvedi
    D)Smriti Chauchan
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: The Maharashtra Goverenment prestigious “Lata Mangeshkar Award 2018” will be conferred on Vijay Patil of the music director duo Raam-Laxman.
    
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Chennai
   C)New Delhi
   D)Pune
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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2. What is the capital of Spain?
   A)Paris
   B)London
   C)Madrid
   D)New York
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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3. What is the currency of Spain?
   A)Yuan
   B)Rupee
   C)Dollar
   D)Euro
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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4. Davis Cup is related to which sports?
   A)Volleyball
   B)Tennis
   C)Cricket
   D)Baseball
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   
   
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Daily Current Affairs 30th September, 2018

Daily Current Affairs 30 September 2018 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

Government sets up Competition Law Review Committee

The government has formed a Competition Law Review Committee to ensure that the legislation is in tune with the changing business environment. The Committee will be headed by Injeti Srinivas, Secretary of the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

• The committee will review the competition regulations in view of changing business environment and suggest the necessary changes.

Jaipur Art Summit to open in Delhi

Over 20 artists from across the globe will showcase their works at a week-long international art summit in New Delhi starting from October 4-10, and are open for public participation.

• Currently in its sixth edition, the Jaipur Art Summit Metro Edition will open to the public at the Triveni Kala Sangam in an exhibition titled “Cross Border Art Connect”, along with talk shows and an art competition.

MP announces 52nd district, decision to come into effect from Oct 1

The Madhya Pradesh government announced the creation of a new district ‘Niwari’. The new district would include three tehsils of the present Tikamgarh district – Niwari, Orchha and Prithvipur. The government’s decision will come into effect from October 1.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Tsunami and earthquake in Indonesia kill over 400

Nearly 400 people were killed when a powerful quake sent a tsunami barrelling into the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

• In Palu, about 17,000 people have been evacuated, scattered across centers in 24 locations.

WHO launches 'SAFER', a new initiative to reduce harmful use of alcohol

The World Health Organization (WHO) released SAFER, a new initiative and technical package outlining five high-impact strategies that can help governments reduce the harmful use of alcohol and related health, social and economic consequences.

• SAFER is the newest WHO-led roadmap to support governments in taking practical steps to accelerate progress on health, beat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) through addressing the harmful use of alcohol, and achieve development targets.

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SPORTS

Yuvraj Wadhwani clinches Asian Junior Squash title

India's Yuvraj Wadhwani defeated Anas Ali Shah of Pakistan in the final to win the boys under-13 title in the 25th Asian junior individual squash championship in Chennai.

• He became the second Indian to win the U-13 title after Veer Chotrani had won in 2014 in Iran.

Hamilton wins Russian Grand Prix 

Formula One defending champion Lewis Hamilton of Britain (Mercedes) won the Russian Grand Prix after Mercedes’ other driver  Valtteri Bottas of Finland at the Sochi Autodrom circuit in Sochi, Russia.

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APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNS

N. Ravi, former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, elected PTI chairman

N. Ravi, Publisher and former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, has been unanimously elected Chairman of the Press Trust of India (PTI). Also, Vijay Kumar Chopra, Chief Editor of the Punjab Kesari Group of newspapers, was elected Vice-Chairman.

Elon Musk to Step Down as Tesla Chairman

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk agreed to step down as chairman of the electric car maker he founded.

• An unexpected resolution to a lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission 48 hours earlier that threatened to throw Tesla into unprecedented chaos.

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OBITUARIES

Ex-Gujarat finance minister Manoharsinh Jadeja passes away

Veteran politician Manoharsinh Jadeja who had served as finance minister in the erstwhile Congress government in Gujarat has passed away. He was 83.

• Manoharsinh, popularly known as ‘Dada’, was the descendant of the royal family of Rajkot.

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IMPORTANT DAYS

International Translation Day

International Translation Day is celebrated every year on 30 September on the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators. The celebrations have been promoted by International Federation of Translators (FIT) ever since it was set up in 1953.

• The theme of International Translation Day 2018 is “Translation: Promoting Cultural Heritage in Changing Times”.

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