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The article CA December 2018 Quiz section aims to help every aspirant for the preparation of different competitive exams to revise the day at ease. Every date of CA December 2018 quiz in the article covers the topics like International, National, Banking and sports etc.

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Q1. Three islands belonging to which union territory have been renamed after legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose?
    A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands B. Lakshadweep C. Daman and Diu D. Dadra and Nagar Haveli Answer: A

Q2. The loan subsidy for the middle-income group under PMAY has been extended till when?
    A. March 2019 B. September 2019 C. January 2020 D. March 2020 Answer: D

Q3. The Table Tennis Federation of India has revoked the suspension of which former national champion?
    A. Soumyajit Ghosh B. Sharath Kamal C. Mouma Das D. Anthony Arputaraj Answer: A

Q4. Which legendary filmmaker, known primarily for paving the way for the birth of parallel cinema in India passed away on December 30, 2018?
    A. Ritwick Ghatak B. Bimal Roy C. Mrinal Sen D. Tapan Sinha Answer: C

Q5. Which party emerged victorious in the Bangladesh national elections 2018?
    A. Bangladesh Nationalist Party B. Bangladesh Awami League C. The Gano Forum D. The Communist Party Answer: B

Q6. Who was named Balkan athlete of the year 2018?
    A. Luka Modric B. Novak Djokovic C. Lionel Messi D. Roger Federer Answer: A

Q7. India submitted the Second Biennial Update Report to which UN body?
    A. UNHRC B. ECOSOC C. UNSC D. UNFCCC Answer: D

Q8. Which Indian cricketer was named the captain of the ICC women’s T20I team of the year?
    A. Mithali Raj B. Harmanpreet Kaur C. Poonam Yadav D. Smriti Mandhana Answer: B

Q9. Which country has successfully tested a new hypersonic nuclear weapon delivery system ‘Avangard’?
    A. China B. US C. North Korea D. Russia Answer: D

Q10. Which two tennis greats among the following will face off across the net for the first time on January 1, 2018?
    A. Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic B. Roger Federer and Serena Williams C. Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal D. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer Answer: B

Q11. Which was the first state to adopt the Mahila Police Volunteer Scheme (MPVs) which aims to engage MPVs as a link between police and community and help women in distress?
    A. Maharashtra B. Haryana C. Madhya Pradesh D. Kerala Answer: B

Q12. India will provide grant assistance of _____ rupees towards Bhutan’s 12th Five Year Plan, and a transitional Trade Support Facility of INR 400 Crore over a period of 5 years to strengthen bilateral trade and economic linkages, as announced on 27th December 2018?
    A. INR 2500 Crore B. INR 3000 Crore C. INR 4000 Crore D. INR 4500 Crore Answer: D

Q13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched pension management software SAMPANN for pensioners of telecom department, on 29th December 2018 in Varanasi. Expand SAMPANN?
    A. System for Authority and Management of Pension B. System for Automated Management of Pension C. Scheme for All-India Management of Pension D. Systematic Allocation of Monthly Pension Answer: A

Q14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a ground station will be developed in which country by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to reap the benefits of the South Asian Satellite, on 27th December 2018?
    A. Myanmar B. Bhutan C. Sri Lanka D. Bangladesh Answer: B

Q15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the One District, One Product Regional Summit held in _____ on 29thDecember 2018?
    A. Ghaziabad B. Varanasi C. Kanpur D. Lucknow Answer: B

Q16. Name the Rajbhar community icon on whom Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative postage stamp on 29th December 2018, in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh?
    A. Maharaja Suheldev B. Rajnath Sachdeva C. Maharaj Phogat D. Virendra Seghal Answer: A

Q17. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicate the 6th International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre campus to the nation, on 29th December 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Varanasi C. Guwahati D. Kolkata Answer: B

Q18. Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar said that the Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) of Public sector bank has gone up from 46.04 % as of March 2015 to what percent, as of September 2018?
    A. 66.85 % B. 54.78 % C. 23.45 % D. 78.65 % Answer: A

Q19. Government has decided to infuse ____ rupees in Bank of India as part of Rs 28,615 crore capital infusion to be done in nearly six public sector banks?
    A. Rs 10,086 crore B. Rs 5,789 crore C. Rs 12,789 crore D. Rs 9,890 crore Answer: A

Q20. Banks recovered _____ rupees worth of bad loans in the fiscal ended March 2018, as per RBI (Reserve Bank of India) report titled ‘Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2017-18’?
    A. Rs 40,400 crore B. Rs 38,500 crore C. Rs 45,700 crore D. Rs 53,800 crore Answer: A

Q21. Which state government has succeeded in increasing the state revenue generation in the past 2 years with a record revenue collection of Rs 1598.49 crore during 2017-18 which is a new high in the last 30 years?
    A. Himachal Pradesh B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Kerala D. Punjab Answer: B

Q22. Name the Indian-American teenager who has won the inaugural “Digital Transformation Hackathon” at Cornell University, New York, USA?
    A. Sharon Sebastian B. Mahum Siddiqi C. Ashwin Muralidaran D. Raghav Sanghvi Answer: B

Q23. Keonjhar Police of which state in collaboration with India Post issued 10 postage stamps of Rs 5.00 denomination, each featuring the Ashok Chakra Awardees from Police Department across India, under the “My Stamp” scheme, on 29th December 2018?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan C. Odisha D. Assam Answer: C

Q24. Swachh Surveksahan 2018 award for Best Capital City in the Solid Waste Management was conferred to _____, on 28th December 2018?
    A. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) B. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) C. Greater Chennai Municipal Corporation (GCMC) D. Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Answer: A

Q25. Who was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Liberia on 28th December 2018, who is also the ambassador of India to the Republic of Cote d’ Ivoire?
    A. Mayuri Singh B. Y.K. Sailas Thangal C. S.K. Sinthya Thomas D. Manoj Prathap Answer: B

Q26. _____ who is presently the High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Kenya was concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Somalia, on 28th December 2018?
    A. Sameer Khan B. Rahul Chhabra C. Manish Chandra D. Vinay Sudeep Answer: B

Q27. Which country successfully launched the first test communication satellite of Hongyan constellation and 6 Yunhai-2 atmospheric environment research satellites in its 297th Long March-2D rocket mission, on 29thDecember 2018?
    A. Japan B. South Korea C. China D. United States Answer: C

Q28. Scientists of which university have developed a virtual reality (VR) 3D model of cancer cell?
    A. Oxford University, England B. Cambridge University, England C. Harvard University, United States D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States Answer: B

Q29. Mrinal Sen, passed away in Kolkata, on 29th December 2018. He was a ______?
    A. Politician B. Businessman C. Journalist D. Film maker Answer: D

Q30. Which Union Ministry has released a booklet titled “A Handbook for Students on cyber Safety” to inform the school children about the different aspects of cyber safety?
    A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Information Technology C. Ministry of Women and Child Development D. Ministry of Human Resource Development Answer: A

Q31. Who is the author of the book “Early Indians: The Story of Our Ancestors and Where We Came From” released on 29th December 2018?
    A. Tony Joseph B. Anjali Shekhar C. Roopa Malik D. Satyendra Das Answer: A
Q1. Where did President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurate the 12th Global Healthcare Summit on 28th December 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Mysuru C. Kolkata D. Mumbai Answer: D

Q2. Name the head of the single-member panel that has recommended creation of new specialised units for information warfare in areas where the counter-insurgency operations are being conducted?
    A. Sanjay Mitra B. DS Hooda C. Arindam Chaudhary D. Ravi Handa Answer: B

Q3. Ministry of Railways announced its plan to build India’s first lift bridge at an estimated cost of Rs. 250 crore, to reconnect ______ in Arabian Sea with mainland India in the next 4 years?
    A. Rameswaram B. Lakshadweep C. Nedungad D. Padangal Answer: A

Q4. Where is the world’s oldest yoga institute, whose centenary celebrations were inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind, on 28th December 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Ahmedabad C. Chennai D. Mumbai Answer: D

Q5. Central Government has given an extension of 6 months to complete the ongoing exercise for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in which state by 30th June, 2019?
    A. Bihar B. Assam C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Meghalaya Answer: B

Q6. Where was the three-day Rosogolla fest known as “Bagbazar-O-Rasogolla” launched on 28th December 2018?
    A. Raipur, Chhattisgarh B. Kolkata, West Bengal C. Bhubaneswar, Odisha D. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Answer: B

Q7. Name the inventor of Rosogolla, in whose honour a postal stamp was dedicated and a statue was also unveiled, at the inauguration of “Bagbazar-O-Rasogolla” fest on 28th December 2018?
    A. Satyarupa Das B. Nabin Chandra Das C. Azeem Banerjee D. Binod Roy Answer: B

Q8. What will be the theme of the 8-day 11th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES) that will start on February 7, 2019?
    A. Freeze the moment B. Revelation of an Era C. Nature’s Fury D. Joy of Creating Answer: D

Q9. Which state/union territory police has become the first police force in India to digitise all malkhanas across every police station under the e-malkhana project?
    A. Maharashtra B. Chandigarh C. Delhi D. Rajasthan Answer: C

Q10. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) launched toll-free number _____ and a facility to file complaints through Common Service Center (CSC), on 28th December 2018?
    A. 18121 B. 14433 C. 15567 D. 17552 Answer: B

Q11. Where was ALIMCO’s 6th Auxiliary Production Unit and State-of-the-Art Limb Fitting Center inaugurated on 29thDecember 2018?
    A. Dehradun, Uttarakhand B. Faridabad, Haryana C. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh D. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Answer: B

Q12. Chariot festival was celebrated in Madurai Meenakshi temple of which state on 29th December 2018?
    A. Andhra Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu C. Telangana D. Kerala Answer: B

Q13. Where was an International Seminar to commemorate the 200th Birth Anniversary of Sikh philosopher, reformer and freedom fighter , Sri Satguru Ram Singhji inaugurated on 28th December 2018?
    A. Chandigarh B. New Delhi C. Varanasi D. Haridwar Answer: B

Q14. United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted two Russian Resolutions on _____ and has been backed by India regarding the same, on 28th December 2018?
    A. International Information Security (IIS) B. International Maritime Security (IMS) C. International Cyber Security (ICS) D. International Data Security (IDS) Answer: A

Q15. Name the small finance bank that has received the Reserve Bank approval to operate as scheduled bank making it the fifth scheduled bank that operates from Kerala?
    A. Jana Small Finance Bank B. AU Small Finance Bank C. ESAF Small Finance Bank D. Manapuram Small Finance Bank Answer: C

Q16. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the relaxation offered to banks for offering liquidity support to non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) until _____?
    A. March 31, 2019 B. July 1, 2019 C. January 31, 2019 D. April 1, 2019 Answer: A

Q17. System-wide Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) of banks rose to what percent amounting to Rs 10.39 trillion in FY18 from 9.3 % a year ago, as per the ‘Trends & Progress of Banking in 2017-18’ report released by Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
    A. 12.3 % B. 15.4 % C. 14.6 % D. 11.2 % Answer: D

Q18. Public sector banks have approved more than 1.12 lakh loan applications of MSMEs worth _____ rupees under the government’s ’59 minutes’ loan scheme, as on 25th December 2018?
    A. Rs 37,412 crore B. Rs 45,890 crore C. Rs 67,455 crore D. Rs 25,133 crore Answer: A

Q19. Which country approved the issuance of its one-of-its-kind Panda Bonds in Chinese Currency, on 28th December 2018?
    A. Bangladesh B. Myanmar C. Thailand D. Pakistan Answer: D

Q20. Government of India doubled export incentives for onion farmers to what percent due to the sharp decline in the onion prices in the recent weeks, on 28th December 2018?
    A. 20 % B. 10 % C. 15 % D. 25 % Answer: B

Q21. India’s fiscal deficit for April-November stood at _____ rupees which is 114.8 % of earlier full-year estimates of fiscal deficit that was predicted to be Rs 6.24 lakh crore, or 3.3 % of the GDP, for FY19
    A. Rs 7.16 lakh crore B. Rs 4.67 lakh crore C. Rs 3.45 lakh crore D. Rs 5.67 lakh crore Answer: A

Q22. Name the film produced, directed and scripted by Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Officer Satyamam Dutta that received the Best Short documentary film award in Asia South East International Short Film Festival at Phnom Penh in Cambodia, on 28th December 2018?
    A. Finding Beauty in Garbage B. How Far Can You Run C. Two minutes into the Future D. Unseen Mystery Answer: A

Q23. Which institute entered Guinness Book of World Records ‘for organising the largest men’s Health Awareness programme on prostate cancer on a single day’ on 28th December 2018?
    A. MNJ Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Centre, Telangana B. Manipal Institute of Medicine and Sciences, Karnataka C. Adayar Cancer Institute, Tamil Nadu D. Jeevan Sathya Institute of Health and Medicine, Maharashtra Answer: A

Q24. Government of India will award “Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar” for excellence in which field, on 23rd January 2019, on the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose?
    A. Disaster management B. Financial management C. Scientific Inventions D. Peace Propagation Answer: A

Q25. India’s total Greenhouse emissions grew by more than ____ % between 2010 and 2014, as per official data released by the Government that will be submitted to the secretariat of the UN Framework Convention of Climate change?
    A. 45 % B. 22 % C. 34 % D. 15 % Answer: B

Q26. Union Environment Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan submitted India’s 6th National Report (NR6) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at the 13th National Meeting of the State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) held in _____, on 29th December 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Guwahati Answer: A

Q27. Shehu Shagari passed away on 29th December 2018. He was the former 2nd President of which country?
    A. Egypt B. Turkey C. Nigeria D. Kenya Answer: C

Q28. Norman Gimbel died on 29th December 2018. He was a ____?
    A. Politician B. Scientist C. Wrestler D. Lyricist Answer: D

Q29. Which country announced 2019 as the ‘Year of Active Investment and Social Development’ in the backdrop of proposed investments from India to boost its economy?
    A. Bangladesh B. Australia C. Uzbekistan D. Afghanistan Answer: C

Q30. Who has been elected as the new President of Liberia?
    A. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf B. George Weah C. Joseph Boakai D. Alex J. Tyler Answer: B

Q31. Name the first ever foreign investment management company that has received the RBI’s nod to start the first foreign owned asset reconstruction company (ARC) in India
    A. KKR & Co B. JPMorgan Chase & Co C. BlackRock, Inc. D. Fidelity Investments Answer: A

Q32. Based on the data by the IMF, India which remained the fastest growing major economy in 2016 became the _______fastest growing major economy in 2017
    A. Fourth B. Fifth C. Third D. Second Answer: D

Q33. The eighth edition of the Indo-Maldives joint military exercise, ‘Ekuverin’ being conducted in ______concluded on December 28, 2017
    A. Maharashtra B. Goa C. Karnataka D. Telangana Answer: C

Q34. Who has won the 2017 World Rapid Chess Championship?
    A. Vladimir Fedoseev B. Viswanathan Anand C. Magnus Carlsen D. Murali Karthikeyan Answer: B

Q35. What is the rank of India among the list of countries having the highest level of non-performing assets (NPA) according to the latest report by CARE Ratimgs?
    A. 2nd B. 10th C. 7th D. 5th Answer: D

Q36. As per the recent data of the Comptroller General of Accounts (CGA), India’s fiscal deficit for the first eight months (April-November) of 2017-18 was pegged at _____ percent of the full year’s target.
    A. 112 percent B. 98 percent C. 122 percent D. 86 percent Answer: A

Q37. Which state is set to inaugurate the first ever International Sweet Festival in January 2018?
    A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu C. Telangana D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: C

Q38. The 2017-18 budgetary fiscal deficit had been pegged at Rs _______ lakh crore
    A. Rs 6.12 lakh crore B. Rs 5.46 lakh crore C. Rs 5.34 lakh crore D. Rs 6.46 lakh crore Answer: B

Q39. Who among the following has been honored with the 2017 Golden Peacock Award for Risk Management under the Sector – “Insurance (General)?
    A. HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company B. Future Generali India Insurance Company C. DHFL General Insurance Limited D. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited Answer: D
Q1. Which Indian business tycoon has been conferred with the highest French civilian honour?
    A. Mukesh Ambani B. Lakshmi Mittal C. Azim Premji D. Dilip Shanghvi Answer: C

Q2. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of UPSC?
    A. M. Sathiyavathy B. Pradeep Kumar Joshi C. Sujata Mehta D. Arvind Saxena Answer: D

Q3. Which CPSU became a Miniratna in November 2018?
    A. BHEL B. NPCC C. OIL D. BSNL Answer: B

Q4. Which bloc among the following has set its goal to be ‘carbon neutral' by 2050?
    A. NATO B. ASEAN C. EU D. SAARC Answer: B

Q5. Who was awarded the prestigious Swarnajayanti Fellowship 2017-18?
    A. Rahul Oberoi B. Salil Bhattacharjee C. Punyasloke Bhaduri D. AS Kumar Answer: C

Q6. Which country is the partner country at the 2018 International Gita Festival?
    A. Mauritius B. Nepal C. Bhutan D. Maldives Answer: A

Q7. Who was conferred with the 2018 Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi LTA for Classical Music?
    A. Pandit Rakesh Chaurasia B. Pandit Keshav Ginde C. Pandit Ram Sharma D. Pandit Saurav Kishan Answer: B

Q8. Which nation has launched a social security scheme for its formal sector workers?
    A. India B. Nepal C. Bangladesh D. China Answer: B

Q9. A section of stairs belonging to which world-class monument got sold for 170,000 euros?
    A. Qutub Minar B. Eiffel Tower C. The Colosseum D. Machu Picchu Answer: B

Q10. India has signed a protocol on hygiene requirements for the export of fish meal, fish oil with which nation?
    A. Russia B. China C. UK D. France Answer: B

Q11. The 49th International Film Festival was held in which state?
    A. Goa B. Delhi C. Maharashtra D. Rajasthan Answer: A

Q12. Mohammed Aziz passed away recently. He belonged to which field?
    A. Films B. Sports C. Literature D. Music Answer: D

Q13. Where was the 5-day long 42nd Indian Social Science Congress inaugurated by Governor of Manipur, Dr. Najma A. Heptulla, on 27th December 2018?
    A. Imphal, Manipur B. Bhubaneswar, Odisha C. Raipur, Chhattisgarh D. New Delhi, Delhi Answer: B

Q14. Government banned the Khalistan Liberation Force under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act on 27thDecember 2018, for its involvement in terror activities, aimed at secession of which state?
    A. West Bengal B. Punjab C. Haryana D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: B

Q15. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified that it is mandatory to fit High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) for all vehicles from _____?
    A. April 1, 2019 B. June 1, 2019 C. August 1, 2019 D. February 1,2019 Answer: A

Q16. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari laid foundation stones for how many projects for Yamuna Rejuvenation under the Namami Gange Programme in New Delhi, on 27th December 2018?
    A. 15 B. 21 C. 18 D. 11 Answer: D

Q17. Union Cabinet approved Framework Agreement between India and which country for Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes, on 28th December 2018?
    A. Sao Tome & Principe B. Nauru C. San Marino D. Marshall Islands Answer: A

Q18. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Indian Human Spaceflight Initiative named Gaganyaan Programme on 28th December 2018, for which the expenditure for first phase amounts to ______?
    A. Rs 9023 crores B. Rs 8027 crores C. Rs 7899 crores D. Rs 4587 crores Answer: A

Q19. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal for amendment of which act that aims at providing stringent punishment for committing sexual assault crime on a child, on 28th December 2018?
    A. Sexual Offenders Punishment (SOP) Act, 2016 B. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 C. Child Abusers Punishment (CAP) Act, 2015 D. Protection of Children and Women from Sexual Offenders (PCWSO) Act, 2014 Answer: B

Q20. Western Railway (WR) introduced a special heritage train on the Patalpani-Kalakund section in Ratlam district of _____, on 25th December 2018?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan C. Gujarat D. Goa Answer: A

Q21. A Nepali citizen will not be able to spend more than _____ rupees per month while paying for goods and services in India, as per the new restrictions imposed by Nepal government, on 25th December 2018?
    A. Rs 50,000 B. Rs 1 lakh C. Rs 2 lakh D. Rs 90,000 Answer: B

Q22. Name the bank that penalised the highest number of employees for defrauding bank assets in the last 3 years out of 60 scheduled commercial banks operating in India?
    A. Axis Bank B. ICICI Bank C. HDFC Bank D. State Bank of India Answer: B

Q23. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed norms for City Co-operative Bank, allowing its depositors to withdraw a sum not exceeding _____ rupees of the total balance in any deposit account, against the earlier limit of Rs 1,000?
    A. Rs 5,000 B. Rs 10,000 C. Rs 15,000 D. Rs 2,000 Answer: A

Q24. Which group became India’s largest conglomerate in terms of market capitalization with a total worth of Rs. 10.40 lakh crore, as per Bloomberg data, on 28th December 2018?
    A. Tata Group B. HDFC Group C. Reliance Group D. Adani-Wilmar Group Answer: B

Q25. Reserve Bank of India cleared a proposal to give existing _____ rupees corpus to Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for funding micro finance institutions (MFIs), on 27th December 2018?
    A. Rs 1000 crore B. Rs 2100 crore C. Rs 3000 crore D. Rs 4300 crore Answer: A

Q26. State Bank of India (SBI) has been authorized to issue and encash Electoral Bonds through its 29 Authorized Branches, in the 7th Phase of sale, from 1st to 10th January 2019. The electoral bond is valid for how many days?
    A. 30 B. 15 C. 10 D. 25 Answer: B

Q27. Union Government has decided to infuse ____ rupees in the United Bank of India as a part of Rs 28,615 crore capital infusion to be done in 7 public sector banks through recapitalisation bonds in near future?
    A. Rs 2,159 crore B. Rs 6,788 crore C. Rs 5,223 crore D. Rs 3,890 crore Answer: A

Q28. Which PSU (Public Sector Undertakings) emerged as the most profitable PSU in 2017-18 according to a survey titled ‘The Public Enterprises Survey 2017-18’ prepared by the Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises?
    A. Indian Oil Corporation B. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation C. National Thermal Power Corporation D. Power Grid Corporation Answer: A

Q29. India has been getting foreign investment of over ____ dollars, and has surpassed China for the first time in two decades, as per data from Dealogic, a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets data provider?
    A. $32 billion B. $38 billion C. $43 billion D. $52 billion Answer: B

Q30. Who won the Balkan Athlete of the year award on 27th December 2018?
    A. Simona Halep B. Novak Djokovik C. Luka Modric D. Roger Federer Answer: C

Q31. Name the person who has been named as the most admired man by Americans for the 11th year in a row according to a gallup poll?
    A. Donald Trump B. Hillary Clinton C. Barack Obama D. Brad Pitt Answer: C

Q32. Who was elected as the new President of Madagascar, on 27th December 2018?
    A. Andry Rajoelina B. Marc Ravalomanana C. Ramon Miguel D. Oliver Mandrova Answer: A

Q33. ___ was appointed as acting Chief Justice of Andhra High Court, with effect from January 1, 2019?
    A. Justice Chagari Praveen Kumar B. Justice Mathur Srinivasan C. Justice Amarnath Payal D. Justice Rushyanth Singh Answer: A

Q34. Name the person who was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), on 27th December 2018?
    A. Sathya Kumar S B. Mahendra Prathap C. Vinesh Balki D. Ambika Prasad Panda Answer: D

Q35. Which country successfully tested Russia’s S-400 missile air defence system worth USD 3 billion, on 27thDecember 2018?
    A. China B. Japan C. India D. United States of America (USA) Answer: A

Q36. Name the country that successfully test fired a new hypersonic missile dubbed “Avangard” with a speed of more than 30,000 kilometres per hour, on 26th December 2018?
    A. France B. Germany C. United Kingdom D. Russia Answer: D

Q37. BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) of _____, which is claimed to be a rival to the American Global Positioning System (GPS), started providing global services, on 27th December 2018?
    A. India B. South Korea C. Japan D. China Answer: D

Q38. Name the Indian cricketer who scored 1138 runs in 2018 and surpassed former Indian Captain Rahul Dravid’s 16 year-record of highest runs in overseas Tests?
    A. Shikhar Dawan B. Prithvi Shaw C. Virat Kohli D. Mahendra Singh Dhoni Answer: C

Q39. Who became the first person to complete a solo journey across Antarctica, unaided and unsupported, after finishing a two-month expedition in frigid temperatures and winds of 30 mph, on 26th December 2018?
    A. Russell Steve B. Colin O’Brady C. Mike Delfino D. Orson Hodge Answer: B
Q1. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 was passed by which body on December 27, 2018?
    A. Lok Sabha B. Rajya Sabha C. Parliament D. President Answer: A

Q2. Which state in December 2018 agreed to implement the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission?
    A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra C. Haryana D. Telangana Answer: B

Q3. ‘Train 18’ officially became fastest train of which country recently?
    A. Japan B. Russia C. India D. Italy Answer: C

Q4. Which organisation recently launched the Survey on Retail Payment Habits of Individuals (SRPHi)?
    A. Securities Exchange Board of India B. NITI Aayog C. Ministry of Commerce D. Reserve Bank of India Answer: D

Q5. Which state will get its own High Court from January 2019?
    A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana C. Goa D. Puducherry Answer: A

Q6. The Indian Railways has decided to give how much concession in fares to Transgender senior citizens?
    A. 50 percent B. 80 percent C. 40 percent D. 60 percent Answer: C

Q7. Which Arab nation has resumed diplomatic services in its embassy in Syria after 6 years of suspension?
    A. Saudi Arabia B. UAE C. Qatar D. Bahrain Answer: B

Q8. Who was appointed as India’s new chief boxing coach?
    A. CA Kuttappa B. Vijender Singh C. Mohammed Ali Qamar D. Akhil Kumar Answer: A

Q9. Which Indian cricketer has surpassed Rahul Dravid’s Indian record of scoring most overseas runs in a calendar year?
    A. Karun Nair B. Suresh Raina C. Rohit Sharma D. Virat Kohli Answer: D

Q10. Which city is hosting the 42nd Indian Social Science Congress (ISSC)?
    A. Allahabad B. Bhubaneswar C. Bhopal D. Ranchi Answer: B

Q11. Where is the 12th Annual Indian Subcontinent Decision Sciences Institute (ISDSI) conference held from 27th to 30th December 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Kolkata C. Mumbai D. Chennai Answer: C

Q12. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) proposed to establish a governing council to ensure efficient delivery of export-related interventions on 25th December 2018. Who will be the Chairperson of the council?
    A. Ram Mohan Mishra B. Dr. Arun Kumar Panda C. Dr. Athish Gupta D. Rafeek Hussain Answer: B

Q13. The 3rd ‘Dwijing Festival’ celebrations is held from 27th December 2018 to 7th January 2019, on the banks of which river in Chirang district of Assam?
    A. Aie River B. Manas River C. Kopili River D. Barak River Answer: A

Q14. Name the district that has topped the Second Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Districts Programme, released by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, on 26th December 2018?
    A. Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu B. Nuapada, Odisha C. Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh D. Aurangabad, Bihar Answer: A

Q15. Which is the least improved district in the Second Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Districts Programme, released by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, on 26th December 2018?
    A. Hailakandi, Assam B. Pakur, Jharkhand C. Kiphire, Nagaland D. Koraput, Odisha Answer: B

Q16. The 26th National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) themed “Science, Technology and Innovations for a clean, Green and Healthy Nation” is held from 27th to 31st December 2018, in _____?
    A. Mumbai, Maharashtra B. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh C. Panaji, Goa D. Bhubaneswar, Odisha Answer: D

Q17. K J Alphons, Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism, handed over a MoU under the ‘Adopt a Heritage’ project to which company for development of a mobile Audio Guide App for five iconic sites, on 27th December 2018?
    A. M/s Resbird Technologies B. Can Do Automation Pvt. Ltd. C. M/s Bluechip Technologies D. Rexxit Electronics Pvt. Ltd. Answer: A

Q18. A total of 864 projects at a cost of _____ rupees was approved under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), at the 41st meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee, in New Delhi on 27th December 2018?
    A. Rs 14,662 crore B. Rs 11,567 crore C. Rs 15,899 crore D. Rs 10,789 crore Answer: A

Q19. The mechanical branch of which Central Railways division has introduced a new advanced technology called Automated Train Examination System (ATES) for the enhancement of train safety?
    A. Nagpur B. Mumbai C. Pune D. Solapur Answer: A

Q20. Name the country whose parliament called the Knesset, approved of a law to permit exports of medical marijuana, on 26th December 2018?
    A. Spain B. Mexico C. Israel D. Egypt Answer: C

Q21. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in consultation with the government has set up a 6-member committee to review the economic capital framework of the central bank. Who is the head of the committee?
    A. Bimal Jalan B. Sanjay Gupta C. Rana Singh D. Manas Karath Answer: A

Q22. Which entity has launched a ‘Survey on Retail Payment Habits of Individuals (SRPHi)’ in 6 cities, for which fieldwork was carried out by Sigma Research & Consulting Pvt Ltd?
    A. Finance Ministry B. NITI Aayog C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Answer: C

Q23. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of security-service SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) would be at 18-____% over the next 2 financial years, as per a research by CRISIL?
    A. 26 % B. 20 % C. 30 % D. 35 % Answer: B

Q24. Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) has reviewed guidelines for Foreign Direct Investment in E- commerce companies to protect the interests of domestic players which will be effective from _____?
    A. 1 February 2019 B. 1 April 2019 C. 1 August 2019 D. 1 July 2019 Answer: A

Q25. Who was crowned with the Mrs. India 2018 title at the Mrs. India My Identity Beauty Pageant 2018 finale held in New Delhi, on 26th December 2018?
    A. Divya Patidar Joshi B. Shefali Nadu C. Charulatha Jain D. Nirupama Sen Answer: A

Q26. Which state was chosen for its all-round development in all its ‘aspirational’ districts, and its Chief minister was conferred the ‘Champions of Change’ award by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu in Delhi, on 26th December 2018?
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Telangana C. Meghalaya D. Manipur Answer: D

Q27. Who was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defense Staff (Operations), on 26th December 2018?
    A. Air Marshal Rajeev Sachdeva B. Air Marshal Virendra Singh C. Air Marshal Anshul Agarwal D. Air Marshal Murali Kumar Answer: A

Q28. Name the person who was appointed as India’s chief boxing coach at the ongoing national camp, on 10thDecember 2018?
    A. SR Singh B. C A Kuttappa C. Rakesh Bhattacharya D. Nilkanth Das Answer: B

Q29. The mechanical branch of Central Railway‘s Nagpur division has developed a new AI-powered robot named USTAAD to examine parts of the coach in real time. What does “U” represent in USTAAD?
    A. Unmanned B. Universal C. Undergear D. Union Answer: C

Q30. Scientists from which Indian university have developed the world’s Thinnest Material by making use of Magnesium Diboride?
    A. Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar B. College of Engineering, Guindy C. Manipal University D. National Institute of Technology, Raipur Answer: A

Q31. Odisha is starting a new Olive Ridley mass nesting site at ____ River mouth in Odisha’s Ganjam district to lure Olive Ridley turtles to come over for mass nesting in 2019?
    A. Mahanadi B. Bahuda C. Baitarani D. Vamsadhara Answer: B

Q32. Which cricketer became South Africa’s leading Test wicket-taker by taking his 422nd wicket, on the first day of the test series against Pakistan, held in South Africa on 26th December 2018?
    A. Dale Steyn B. AB de Villiers C. Faf du Plessis D. Hashim Amla Answer: A

Q33. Hamidi Kashmiri passed away at his residence in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir on 26th December 2018. He was a writer, educationalist, poet and _____?
    A. Journalist B. Dancer C. Professor D. Businessman Answer: C
Q1. Which organisation released the Second Delta Ranking under Aspirational District Programme?
    A. NITI Aayog B. DIPP C. RBI D. SEBI Answer: A

Q2. Which district was ranked as the most improved district in the Second Delta Ranking under Aspirational District Programme?
    A. Nuapada B. Virudhunagar C. Siddharthnagar D. Aurangabad Answer: B

Q3. Who will head the Expert Committee on Economic Capital Framework constituted by the RBI recently?
    A. Bimal Jalan B. Rakesh Mohan C. Bharat Doshi D. Sudhir Mankad Answer: A

Q4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will rename three islands of Andaman and Nicobar after which freedom fighter?
    A. Shaheed Bhagat Singh B. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose C. Lala Lajpat Rai D. Chandrashekhar Azad Answer: B

Q5. Which state launched the ‘Bharat Ratna Atal Bihar Vajpayee International Schools’ for students in rural areas?
    A. Maharashtra B. Haryana C. Bihar D. Rajasthan Answer: A

Q6. Which state has declared that it will apply for full UN membership in January 2019?
    A. Indonesia B. North Korea C. Palestine D. Syria Answer: C

Q7. Which state’s police has banned namaz in public places?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Haryana C. Delhi D. Bihar Answer: A

Q8. Which state decided to rename Child Care Institutes as Jagannath Ashrams?
    A. Odisha B. Haryana C. Bihar D. Rajasthan Answer: B

Q9. India’s 25th high court will start functioning from January 1, 2019 in which city?
    A. Visakhapatnam B. Raipur C. Amravati D. Hyderabad Answer: C

Q10. Which cricketer was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame of December 26, 2018?
    A. Ricky Ponting B. Sachin Tendulkar C. Saurav Ganguly D. AB de Villiers Answer: A

Q11. The Baduga tribal community of which state celebrated their annual Heddaiyamman festival, on 26th December 2018?
    A. Karnataka B. Himachal Pradesh C. Goa D. Tamil Nadu Answer: D

Q12. ____ in Madhya Pradesh, was notified as ‘national park’, on 24th December 2018, enabling translocation of lions from Gir in Gujarat?
    A. Chhatarpur B. Ujjain C. Kuno D. Satna Answer: C

Q13. Which state cabinet announced the approval of an online system for mutation of property, on 24th December 2018?
    A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka C. Madhya Pradesh D. West Bengal Answer: D

Q14. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat launched the ‘Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana’ on 25thDecember 2018, under which, each household in the state can avail medical treatment of up to _____ rupees annually?
    A. Rs 5 lakh B. Rs 2 lakh C. Rs 3 lakh D. Rs 4 lakh Answer: A

Q15. Name the state cabinet that has approved Flipkart’s proposal to set up a logistic hub at Haringhata, in Nadia district, at an estimated investment of Rs 991 crore?
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Gujarat C. Maharashtra D. West Bengal Answer: C

Q16. Which state is the first to have launched 4,000 Atal Seva Kendras in rural areas, 22 at district headquarters, 51 at sub-divisional level and 20 Antyodya Saral Kendras at Tehsil level, simultaneously?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Punjab C. Haryana D. Kerala Answer: A

Q17. Union Ministry for Electronics and Information Technology has announced draft rules of _____ to end the complete encryption system to trace ‘unlawful’ activities for better national security?
    A. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2018 B. Information Security (Amendment) Rules 2018 C. Cyber Encryption (Updating) Rules 2018 D. Software Encryption (Restriction) Rules 2018 Answer: A

Q18. Which state renamed all the childcare institutes currently run in the state as ‘Jagannath Ashram’, on 25thDecember 2018?
    A. Haryana B. Jharkhand C. Assam D. Bihar Answer: A

Q19. Power Ministry has mandated the use of smart prepaid electricity meters in the India from which month?
    A. April 2019 B. March 2019 C. June 2019 D. August 2019 Answer: B

Q20. Which country became the first country in Southeast Asia to approve the licensed use of marijuana and kratom for medical use and research, on 25th December 2018?
    A. China B. Thailand C. Vietnam D. Singapore Answer: C

Q21. Name the country that withdrew from International Whaling Commission (IWC), in order to pursue commercial whaling in its adjacent waters, including its Exclusive Economic Zone, from July 2019?
    A. Australia B. Indonesia C. Japan D. China Answer: A

Q22. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon introduce a new currency note of what denomination with additional features?
    A. Rs 20 B. Rs 50 C. Rs 10 D. Rs 5 Answer: A

Q23. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced extension of ban on import of milk and its products, including chocolates, from which country for 4 months till April 23, 2019?
    A. China B. United States C. Malaysia D. Singapore Answer: A

Q24. Who became the first Indian to win the Junior Debate Championship at the World Scholar’s Cup held at Yale University, USA from November 16-21, 2018?
    A. Aadi Sai Vijaykaran B. Parul Mehta C. Vikranth Sharma D. Reema Charan Answer: A

Q25. Name the late music composer who was awarded the Mohammed Rafi Lifetime Achievement Award in Mumbai, on 24th December 2018?
    A. Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar B. Shantaram Pallikal C. Surjit Aluwalia D. Mithali Singh Answer: A

Q26. Playback singer ______ was awarded the Mohammed Rafi Award in Mumbai on 24th December 2018?
    A. Usha Timothy B. Ranjani Srivats C. Maria Sebastian D. Arpit Mohanty Answer: A

Q27. Name the sitar player who was awarded the 2018 Tansen Samman, at the Tansen Music Festival in Gwalior, by Madhya Pradesh government, on 26th December 2018?
    A. Sanket Pandit B. Manju Mehta C. Roopali Sen D. Vijay Sagar Answer: B

Q28. The photo division of which Union Ministry will organise the 7th National Photography Awards in February 2019?
    A. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting B. Ministry of Human Resource Development C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment D. Ministry of Home Affairs Answer: A

Q29. Who was appointed the deputy managing director of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Ltd on 26thDecember 2018?
    A. Vinod Seth B. Bijay Kumar C. Sathya Batra Das D. Vishwanath S Answer: B

Q30. _____ was appointed as a non-executive director of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Ltd on 26th December 2018?
    A. Sharmila Kataria B. Kunal Kashyap C. Sandeep Vaishnav D. N Srinivasan Answer: D

Q31. Which state’s marketing board has become the first in India to appoint out-of-state representatives?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Himachal Pradesh D. Maharashtra Answer: D

Q32. Name the isolated central Asian country that launched its own and the first messaging app BizBarde in its official language, on 24th December 2018?
    A. Kazakhstan B. Turkmenistan C. Uzbekistan D. Tajikistan Answer: B

Q33. Indian Coast Guard deployed 2 new hovercrafts, 3 Interceptor Vessels and a new hoverport at the Jakahu base, to provide security to the Sir Creek area, on 25th December 2018. The Sir Creek area lies on the border of which Indian state and Pakistan?
    A. Punjab B. Jammu and Kashmir C. Gujarat D. Haryana Answer: C

Q34. Europe’s highest and most active volcano Mount Etna located in ____ erupted leading to an earthquake of magnitude 4.8 on Richter scale on 26th December 2018?
    A. Indonesia B. Italy C. Egypt D. Mexico Answer: B

Q35. Name the Indian junior golfer who won the U.S. Kids Junior Golf World Championship held in Malaysia, on 21stDecember 2018?
    A. Arjun Bhati B. Kartik Singh C. Gurnavjeet Singh Bhatia D. Sanjeev Kumar Answer: A

Q36. Jyoti Randhawa was arrested on charges of poaching in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve’s protected area in Uttar Pradesh, on 26th December 2018. Which sport does he belong to?
    A. Cricket B. Hockey C. Kabaddi D. Golf Answer: D

Q37. Sulagitti Narasamma passed away following a chronic lung disease in Bengaluru, on 25th December 2018. He was a _____?
    A. Scientist B. Cricketer C. Journalist D. Social Worker Answer: D

Q38. The book ‘Prince, Patron and Patriarch Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala’, released in Chandigarh, on 24thDecember 2018, has been co-authored by the Maharaja’s grandson, Brigadier (Retd) Jagjit Singh and _____?
    A. Rahul Singh B. Cynthia Frederick C. Amith Phangal D. Surjit Bhalla Answer: B
Q1. Recently, to mark the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, his Samadhi was dedicated to the nation. What name is ascribed to Vajpayee’s Samadhi?
    A. Saudharm Atal B. Atal Sahej C. Sadaiv Atal D. Atal Sadaa Answer: C

Q2. Asia's second longest rail-cum-road bridge was inaugurated recently in which state of India?
    A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Odisha C. Andhra Pradesh D. Assam Answer: D

Q3. India’s longest rail cum road Bridge Bogibeel Bridge is situated on which river?
    A. Brahmaputra B. Ganga C. Kaveri D. Indus Answer: A

Q4. PM Modi recently inaugurated Lalitgiri Museum in which state?
    A. Maharashtra B. Odisha C. Gujarat D. Assam Answer: B

Q5. Which country has expanded economic sanctions on Ukraine?
    A. Russia B. US C. Japan D. China Answer: A

Q6. Which country has decided to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission (IWC)?
    A. Australia B. New Zealand C. Malaysia D. Japan Answer: D

Q7. Which country has become the first one in Southeast Asia to legalise the medical use of marijuana?
    A. Singapore B. Malaysia C. Thailand D. Indonesia Answer: C

Q8. Veteran politician Nirupam Sen passed away on December 24. He belonged to which political party?
    A. CPI(M) B. TMC C. CPI D. INC Answer: A

Q9. Which Indian zoo had to be closed indefinitely after deaths of peacocks due to H5N1 Virus?
    A. Delhi Zoo B. Lucknow Zoo C. Patna Zoo D. Jaipur Zoo Answer: C

Q10. Which nation, liberated from the Islamic State terrorists declared Christmas Day as a public holiday for the first time this year?
    A. Iran B. Iraq C. Saudi Arabia D. Oman Answer: B

Q11. Which state houses India’s longest railroad bridge named Bogibeel bridge, over River Brahmaputra which is 4.94 km long and built at a cost of Rs. 5900 crores by Indian Railways, and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, 2018?
    A. Odisha B. Assam C. Biharu D. Chhattisgarh Answer: B

Q12. Name Indian Navy’s 10th Naval Hospital Ship that was commissioned at the Naval station Karanja in Uran, Maharashtra, on 24th December 2018?
    A. INHS Sandhani B. INHS Pratham C. INHS Nakshatra D. INHS Drakshi Answer: A

Q13. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting organized an India-China Film festival during the 1st India-China High Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges in ____ that concluded on 24th December 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Bengaluru D. Mumbai Answer: B

Q14. Where was International Gita Mahotsav 2018 held from 7th to 23rd December 2018?
    A. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh B. Kurukshetra, Haryana C. Guwahati, Assam D. Rajkot, Gujarat Answer: B

Q15. The 1st meeting of the Follow-up Committee for implementation of the Trilateral Chabahar Agreement between India, Iran and which country was held in Chabahar, Iran, on 24th December 2018?
    A. Afghanistan B. Turkey C. Pakistan D. Kazakhstan Answer: A

Q16. Where was the 24th meeting of Conference of Parties (COP-24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held from 2nd to 14th December 2018?
    A. Katowice, Poland B. Paris, France C. Hague, Netherland D. Bern, Switzerland Answer: A

Q17. Women’s group from which Indian state won the Gender Just Climate Solutions Award of the Women and Gender Constituency in the technical category, for a technology named Bhungroo, at the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24) held from 2nd to 14th December 2018?
    A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra C. Uttar Pradesh D. Gujarat Answer: D

Q18. World Bank promised _____ dollars in climate action loans for the period 2021-2025, at the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24) held from 2nd to 14th December 2018?
    A. $200 billion B. $150 billion C. $300 billion D. $400 billion Answer: A

Q19. Any retired RBI (Reserve Bank of India) official intending to take over the position of CEO or Chairman of any other entity would have to wait for how many years, as per guidelines issued by RBI on 23rd December 2018?
    A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 1 Answer: B

Q20. Kalu police station located in _____, emerged as the top police station in the list of top 10 performing police stations across India for 2018, released at the Inaugural Session of the DGPs or IGPs Conference in Gujarat?
    A. Nettapakkam, Puducherry B. Murshidabad, West Bengal C. Munsyari, Uttarakhand D. Bikaner, Rajasthan Answer: D

Q21. Who was appointed the MD and CEO of Corporation Bank, effective from February 1, 2019?
    A. Rakesh Jain B. P V Bharathi C. Ashish Raheja D. Sayesha Singh Answer: B

Q22. Name the person who was appointed the next High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, on 20th December 2018?
    A. Ankita Agrawal B. Riva Ganguly Das C. Aman Mittal D. Sakshi Patel Answer: B

Q23. _____ was appointed as the third member of Competition Commission of India (CCI)’s 4-member council, on 24th December 2018?
    A. Sunil Shetty B. Anu Chhabra C. Sangeeta Verma D. Ashok Kumar Gupta Answer: C

Q24. Who was appointed as executive director in Corporation Bank, on 25th December 2018?
    A. Birupaksha Mishra B. Sameer Khan C. Vishal Singh D. Rahul Saini Answer: A

Q25. Name the person who was appointed as executive director in Oriental Bank of Commerce, on 25th December 2018?
    A. Balakrishna Alse S B. Sunita Iyer C. Parmesh S D. Runa Khatri Answer: C

Q26. ____ was appointed as the Executive Director of Allahabad Bank, on 25th December 2018?
    A. Manish Chandan B. Rujuta Dev C. K Ramachandran D. Shikha Sharma Answer: C

Q27. Researchers of which country made the world’s smallest tic-tac-toe game board using dynamic DNA microscopic organic structures, on 23rd December 2018?
    A. Japan B. China C. United States of America (USA) D. Russia Answer: C

Q28. Which team won its third straight FIFA (The Federation Internationale de Football Association) Club World Cup, in Abu Dhabi, UAE (United Arab Emirates), on 22nd December 2018?
    A. Real Madrid B. Al-Ain C. Barcelona D. Liverpool Answer: A

Q29. Who won the Maharashtra Kesari 2018 title, at the 62nd Maharashtra Kesari Wrestling Championship held at Jalna, Maharashtra, on 23rd December 2018?
    A. Abhijeet Katke B. Bala Rafique Shaikh C. Ranjan Kumar D. Prithvi Jain Answer: B

Q30. _____ won the men’s title in the CCI Western India Squash Championship organized by Squash Rackets Federation of India in Mumbai, on 23rd December 2018?
    A. Rutvik Rau B. Mahesh Mangaonkar C. Tushar Shahani D. Sumit Rawat Answer: B

Q31. Name the American woman who became the youngest woman to win 50 World Cup ski races with victory in the slalom in the French Alps, on 22nd December 2018?
    A. Mikaela Shiffrin B. Julie Mayer C. Gabriel Sollis D. Steffi George Answer: A

Q32. Paddy Ashdown of United Kingdom died on December 22, 2018. He was a _____?
    A. Football Player B. Singer C. Script Writer D. Politician Answer: D

Q33. Nirendranath Chakraborty died following a cardiac arrest in Kolkata on 25th December 2018. What was his profession?
    A. Journalist B. Cricketer C. Scientist D. Poet Answer: D

Q34. Name the first female speaker of Fiji’s Parliament, who died on 22nd December 2018?
    A. Dr. Jiko Luveni B. Dr. Maria Jude C. Anne Benard D. Edie Van De Camp Answer: A

Q35. When was the 55th anniversary of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) celebrated at its 25th Battalion, Ghitorni, in New Delhi?
    A. December 23 B. December 24 C. December 25 D. December 22 Answer:

Q36. Name the former Prime Minister of India whose 94th birth anniversary was celebrated as Good Governance Day in India on 25th December 2018?
    A. PV Narasimha Rao B. Rajiv Gandhi C. Indira Gandhi D. None of these Answer: D

Q37. Sadaiv Atal, the Samadhi of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, constructed at a cost of Rs 10.51 crore, located in ____ , was dedicated to the nation, on 25th December 2018?
    A. Varanasi B. Kanpur C. Ahmedabad D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q38. Where was Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Schools inaugurated on 25th December 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. Jaipur C. Dehradun D. Mumbai Answer: D
Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the highest denomination in the form of a coin worth _____ rupees, on commemoration of the birth anniversary of late prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on 25th December 2018?
    A. Rs 50 B. Rs 75 C. Rs 100 D. Rs 200 Answer: C

Q2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative stamp on the National Police Memorial, at the Conference of Director Generals of Police, held in Narmada district, Gujarat, on 23rd December 2018. Where is National Police Memorial located?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Ahmedabad Answer: B

Q3. India’s first music museum will be set up with assistance from the Central government in ______?
    A. Mysuru, Karnataka B. Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu C. Indore, Madhya Pradesh D. Nashik, Maharashtra Answer: B

Q4. Which state houses the Lalitgiri Archaeological Museum inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24thDecember 2018?
    A. Gujarat B. Odisha C. Jharkhand D. Himachal Pradesh Answer: B

Q5. Where was the 6th edition of Yuva Natya Samaroh, a theatre festival of five young directors, held from 22nd to 26th December 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Chennai D. Mumbai Answer: B

Q6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated the new campus of IIT-Bhubaneswarat built at a cost of 1660 crore rupees at _____
    A. Aragul, Odisha B. Sambalpur, Odisha C. Berhampur, Odisha D. Balasore, Odisha Answer: A

Q7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative stamp and coin on the Paika Rebellion (Paika Bidroha) fought against British rule in which state in 1817, as this year marks the 200th anniversary of the rebellion?
    A. Karnataka B. Uttar Pradesh C. Odisha D. Kerala Answer: C

Q8. Where was the Centre for Agricultural Research and Training set up by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in collaboration with Eklavya foundation inaugurated on 23rd December 2018?
    A. Goa B. Telangana C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: B

Q9. Punjab National Bank (PNB) in collaboration with which state government launched a special card called PNB Rupay card, for Kumbh Mela 2019?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Himachal Pradesh C. Uttarakhand D. Rajasthan Answer: A

Q10. Who was awarded Drivers’ Driver of the Year award after claiming the 5th World Drivers’ Championship, on 22nd December 2018?
    A. Sebastian Vettel B. Lewis Hamilton C. Fernando Alonso D. Max Verstappen Answer: B

Q11. Which organisation won 17 awards, which is the highest number of awards won by a single organisation in the ‘National Energy Conservation awards 2018’ held in New Delhi, on 14th December 2018?
    A. Indian Railways B. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) C. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) D. Powergrid Answer: A

Q12. Who will replace United States Defence Secretary Jim Mattis as acting Pentagon chief on January 1, 2019?
    A. Frank Gallagher B. Patrick Shanahan C. Mike Delfino D. Arthur Peres Answer: B

Q13. Name the new exotic planet discovered by researchers outside our solar system in the constellation Cassiopeia, which is called “super-Earth”, and is five times the mass of Earth?
    A. HD219134 b B. SD687999 s C. GY789700 d D. FX126888 r Answer: A

Q14. _____ launched the U.S. Air Force’s newest ‘Global Positioning System (GPS) III’ satellite nicknamed “Vespucci,” on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, USA, on 23rd December 2018?
    A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) B. SpaceX C. European Space Agency (ESA) D. Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Answer: B

Q15. A tsunami following a volcanic eruption hit the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra islands of which country and caused heavy damage to the people, on 22nd December 2018?
    A. Philippines B. Indonesia C. Japan D. Vietnam Answer: B

Q16. How many weightlifters were provisionally suspended by International Weightlifting Federation on 24thDecember 2018, after the reanalysis of weightlifters’ urine samples collected during 2012 London Olympics?
    A. 10 B. 5 C. 12 D. 16 Answer: B

Q17. Jai Narain Prasad Nishad died after a prolonged illness in Delhi on 24th December 2018. He was a _____?
    A. Singer B. Politician C. Journalist D. Businessman Answer: B

Q18. Dwijen Mukhopadhyay died at his residence in Salt Lake following various age-related ailments. What was his profession?
    A. Football Player B. Singer C. Actor D. Doctor Answer: B

Q19. Nana Chudasama died in Mumbai on 23rd December 2018. He was a former Mumbai Mayor, a jurist and a _____?
    A. Writer B. Social worker C. Actor D. Cricketer Answer: B

Q20. Nirupam Sen passed away at a city Hospital in Kolkata following a cardiac arrest on 24th December 2018. What was his occupation?
    A. Politician B. Engineer C. Mathematician D. Film maker Answer: A

Q21. When was National Farmer’s Day (NFD) also known as Kisan Diwas celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Indian farmer’s leader and 5th Prime Minister of India Chaudhary Charan Singh?
    A. December 22 B. December 23 C. December 24 D. December 25 Answer: B

Q22. Where was the statue of Indian farmer’s leader and 5th Prime Minister of India Chaudhary Charan Singh, inaugurated on National Farmer’s Day (NFD)?
    A. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh B. Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh C. Jaipur, Rajasthan D. Patiala, Punjab Answer: B

Q23. What was the theme of National Consumer Day 2018 celebrated in India on 24th December 2018?
    A. Timely Disposal of Consumer Complaints B. Making digital marketplaces fairer C. Building a Digital World D. Consumer Protection Answer: A

Q24. P V Bharathi has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the ________ on 24 December 2018.
    A. Allahabad Bank B. UCO Bank C. Corporation Bank D. Yes Bank Answer: C

Q25. Who among the following has joined the Competition Commission of India (CCI) as its member on 24 December 2018?
    A. Aruna Sundarajan B. Sangeeta Verma C. Mugdha Sinha D. Durga Shakti Nagpal Answer: B

Q26. Former Union Minister Captain Jai Narayan Prasad Nishad passed away on 24 December 2018. He had represented the Bihar's ________ parliamentary constituency in Lok Sabha.
    A. Minapur B. Keoti C. Muzaffarpur D. Sakra Answer: C

Q27. Which country has ended the year at the top of the FIFA rankings for December 2018?
    A. Belgium B. Argentina C. France D. Germany Answer: A

Q28. Which bank has launched a special Rupay card for Kumbh Mela 2019?
    A. HDFC B. ICICI C. PNB D. YES Answer: C

Q29. A commemorative coin worth Rs ________ in honour of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was launched on 24 December 2018.
    A. 50 B. 100 C. 200 D. 500 Answer: B

Q30. Which state has become the first state in the country to appoint out-of-state trade representatives?
    A. Punjab B. Haryana C. Rajasthan D. Maharashtra Answer: D

Q31. Which country launched its first messaging app 'BizBarde', on 24 December 2018?
    A. Turkmenistan B. Sudan C. Kenya D. Yemen Answer: A

Q32. Where will the 106th edition of the Indian Science Congress be held on 3 January 2019?
    A. Delhi B. Punjab C. Maharashtra D. Gujarat Answer: A

Q33. Amarinder Singh released a book on Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala on 24 December 2018, co-authored by Brigadier (Retd) Sukhjit Singh and ________.
    A. Varun Agarwal B. Cynthia Meera Frederick C. Vandana Shiva D. Rajiv Malhotra Answer: B

Q34. Where was 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, inaugurated on 25 December 2018?
    A. Delhi B. Gujarat C. Uttar Pradesh D. Bihar Answer: A

Q35. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet gave its approval for setting up of development boards for Bundelkhand and Purvanchal. It will be chaired by ________.
    A. Satish Mahana B. Rajesh Aggrawal C. Yogi Adityanath D. Rita Bahuguna Answer: C

Q36. When is Good Governance Day observed every year?
    A. 24 December B. 22 December C. 23 December D. 25 December Answer: D

Q37. Ministry of Power, Government of India has decided to make all meters smart prepaid in ________ years from 1st April 2019
    A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 Answer: B

Q38. Where was the first meeting of the Follow-up Committee for implementation of the Trilateral Chabahar Agreement between India, Afghanistan, and Iran held on 24 December 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Chabahar C. Istanbul D. Chennai Answer: B

Q39. In which state was India's longest rail-cum-road bridge - Bogibeel Bridge inaugurated on 25 December 2018?
    A. Assam B. Manipur C. Mizoram D. Nagaland Answer: A
Q1. GST rate on which item was recently changed to ‘Nil’ against earlier slab of 12 percent?
    A. Marble rubble B. Music Books C. Frozen vegetables D. Walking Stick Answer: B

Q2. When is the National Consumer Day observed across India?
    A. 22 December B. 23 December C. 24 December D. 25 December Answer: C

Q3. When is the National Mathematics Day observed in India?
    A. 21 December B. 22 December C. 23 December D. 24 December Answer: B

Q4. The National Green Tribunal banned all mining activities within 10 km radius of which Tiger Reserve?
    A. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve B. Rajaji Tiger Reserve C. Orang Tiger Reserve D. Sariska Tiger Reserve Answer: D

Q5. Who was appointed as Indian ambassador to United States recently?
    A. Riva Ganguly Das B. Harsh Vardhan Shringla C. Navtej Sarna D. Sohan Tejwani Answer: B

Q6. Who has been selected to be the new acting US Secretary of Defence?
    A. Ryan Zinke B. Robert Wilkie C. Wilbur Ross D. Patrick Shanahan Answer: D

Q7. Which Indian state’s film "Xhoixobote Dhemalite" won the award for best narrative feature at the Erie International Film Festival (EIFF) in the United States?
    A. Mizoram B. Assam C. West Bengal D. Karnataka Answer: B

Q8. Who among the following was denied the opportunity to be the head coach of the Indian national women’s cricket team due to conflict of interest?
    A. Ramesh Powar B. Rahul Dravid C. Gary Kirsten D. Venkatesh Prasad Answer: C

Q9. Who has become the fastest Asian to cycle the globe?
    A. Bikram Singh B. Amrit Singh C. Rameshwori Devi D. Vedangi Kulkarni Answer: D

Q10. Where was the 55th SKOCH Summit held on 22nd December 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Guwahati Answer: B

Q11. Who won the SKOCH Chief Minister of the Year Award at the 55th SKOCH Summit held on 22nd December 2018?
    A. Chandrababu Naidu B. Raman Singh C. Vasundara Raje D. Mamata Banerjee Answer: D

Q12. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) at Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) in ______, on 22nd December 2018?
    A. Noida, Uttar Pradesh B. Gurugram, Haryana C. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh D. Rajkot, Gujarat Answer: B

Q13. Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and which state topped the charts as the best performing states under the maternity benefit programme named Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, on 21st December 2018?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. Bihar Answer: A

Q14. Where did President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurate the Centre of Excellence for Genetic Blood Disorders on 22ndDecember 2018?
    A. Karimnagar, Telangana B. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh C. Karimpuzha, Kerala D. Conoor, Tamil Nadu Answer: A

Q15. National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned all mining activities within 10 km radius of the Sariska Tiger Reserve, on 20th December 2018. Which state houses Sariska Tiger Reserve?
    A. Arunachal Pradesh B. West Bengal C. Sikkim D. Rajasthan Answer: D

Q16. What is the rank of Indians in the “misperception index” as per MORI Perils of Perception Survey 2018, done by Ipsos India, an independent market research company?
    A. 10 B. 12 C. 36 D. 48 Answer: B

Q17. Which city was confirmed as the new political capital of Burundi, on 22nd December 2018?
    A. Bujumbura B. Gitega C. Muyinga D. Kabezi Answer: B

Q18. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shortlisted how many major IT companies to set up a wide-based digital Public Credit Registry (PCR) to capture details of all borrowers and willful defaulters, on 23rd December 2018?
    A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10 Answer: B

Q19. ICICI Bank has projected the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) to increase to what percent in 2019-20 and 7.2% in 2018-19?
    A. 7.4 % B. 7.6 % C. 7.7 % D. 7.9 % Answer: A

Q20. Who received the South Indian Education Society (SIES) Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati National Eminence Award as part of the Kanchi Mahaswami festival, on 23rd December 2018?
    A. Arun Jaitley B. P Chidambaram C. Dr Manmohan Singh D. Dr Rajinish Kumar Answer: C

Q21. Name India’s national accreditation body that became the 3rd one in Asia- Pacific region to get recognition for its accreditation programme for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) Certification Bodies?
    A. National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) B. Indian Standards Institute (ISI) C. Board of Indian Standards (BIS) D. Indian Board of Certification (IBC) Answer: A

Q22. Who was elected the President of Archery Association of India(AAI), on 22nd December 2018?
    A. S Y Quarashi B. B V P Rao C. Chandrasekar N D. Ratna Prabha S Answer: B

Q23. India successfully test fired its nuclear capable long range ballistic missile _____ with a strike range of 4,000 km, off Odisha coast, on 23rd December 2018?
    A. Prithvi 1 B. Agni-IV C. Prithvi 2 D. Agni-VI Answer: B

Q24. Name the asteroid that made its closest approach to Earth in more than 400 years on 22nd December 2018?
    A. 2003 SD220 B. 2005 SD567 C. 2015 VX950 D. 2022 BC456 Answer: A

Q25. Where was the 37th Senior National Rowing Championship held from December 17 to 23, 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Pune C. Darjeeling D. Jaipur Answer: B

Q26. _____ became the fastest Asian to cycle the globe on 23rd December 2018, as she had spent 159 days peddling up to 300 km a day in 14 countries?
    A. Vandhana Venkat B. Roopa Seth C. Vedangi Kulkarni D. Amrutha Balki Answer: C

Q27. Name the Assamese singer popularly known as ‘Nightingale of Assam’, who died on 21st December 2018?
    A. Dipali Borthakur B. Gitali Kakoti C. Rishita Palkar D. Neelam Kapoor Answer: A

Q28. The 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meeting 2018 was held recently in ___________.
    A. Shanghai B. Durban C. Beijing D. Tokyo Answer: B

Q29. Name the Indian Badminton player who has won the SaarLorLux Open at Saarbrucken in Germany.
    A. Ajay Jayaram B. Pullela Gopichand C. Subhankar Dey D. Parupalli Kashyap Answer: C

Q30. Taking forward the National IPR Policy 2016, a ‘Scheme for IPR Awareness – Creative India; Innovative India’ has been launched by Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM) under the aegis of the-
    A. Department of Commerce - Export Products (Agriculture) B. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion C. Department of Economic Affairs D. Department of Revenue Answer: B

Q31. IPR are the rights given to persons over the creations of their minds. IPR stands for-
    A. International Property Rights B. Intellectual Person Rights C. Increment Property Rights D. Intellectual Property Rights Answer: D

Q32. The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion was established in ____________ and has been reconstituted in the year 2000 with the merger of the Department of Industrial Development.
    A. 1999 B. 1993 C. 1995 D. 1997 Answer: C

Q33. Name the gymnast who had recently made history by picking up her record 13th career gold medal at the world gymnastics championships in Doha, Qatar.
    A. Simone Biles B. Nastia Liukin C. Gabby Douglas D. Aly Raisman Answer: A

Q34. In a first for India, HSBC Holdings Plc has executed a trade finance transaction using blockchain for an export by ____________ to US-based Tricon Energy.
    A. Tata Steels B. Reliance Industries Ltd C. Jindal and Sons D. HDFC Bank Answer: B
Q1. How much loan was received by India from Japan for various development projects that will be used to build Chennai Metro Project?
    A. Rs 5000 crore B. Rs 6668.46 crore C. Rs 6515.25 crore D. Rs 6251.21 crore Answer: B

Q2. The 15th edition of a two day Global SME Business Summit was organized in which city?
    A. Pune B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q3. Union Minister Dr Harsh vardhan inaugurated Atal Complex for the International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography(ITCOocean) in which city?
    A. Lucknow B. Hyderabad C. Mumbai D. New Delhi Answer: B

Q4. According to a report titled “In the Dark:How much do power sector distortions cost South Asia” by World Bank, efficiency gap in India’s power sector will cost the Indian economy how much percent every year?
    A. 5% B. 3% C. 2% D. 4% Answer: D

Q5. According to a report MORI Perils of Perception Survey 2018,what is the rank of India in the “misperception index”?
    A. 10th B. 11th C. 12th D. 15th Answer: C

Q6. When is National Mathematics Day observed?
    A. Dec 21 B. Dec 22 C. Dec 20 D. Dec 25 Answer: B

Q7. Name the chairman of the Logistics Development Committee constituted by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) on December 21, 2018?
    A. Dr. Bibek Debroy B. Dr. Hasmukh Adhia C. N.K. Singh D. Arvind Veermani Answer: A

Q8. National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) signed a MoU with which institute for facilitating Skill Development Training to the target group of NBCFDC, on 21st December 2018?
    A. BSE Institute Ltd. B. NSE Institute Ltd. C. Indian Business School D. National Skill Development Institute Answer: A

Q9. A new generation Mainline Electrical Multiple Unit (MEMU) with a speed of _____, having underslung equipment and some features of the Train 18, was launched by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, on 19th December 2018?
    A. 120 kilometres an hour B. 130 kilometres an hour C. 140 kilometres an hour D. 150 kilometres an hour Answer: B

Q10. Where was the 1st meeting of India China High-Level Mechanism on Cultural & People-to-people exchanges, held on 21st December 2018?
    A. Mumbai, India B. Shanghai, China C. New Delhi, India D. Beijing, China Answer: C

Q11. The ____ edition of India- China High Level Media Forum was held in New Delhi on 20th and 21st December 2018?
    A. 2nd B. 3rd C. 4th D. 5th Answer: B

Q12. Where was the newly constructed UNESCO Category 2, International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean) Complex inaugurated and dedicated to the Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on 22nd December 2018?
    A. Chennai, Tamil Nadu B. Hyderabad, Telangana C. Mumbai, Maharashtra D. Panaji, Goa Answer:B

Q13. Which state government introduced a Rs 2250 crore worth scheme named “Mukhya Mantri Krishi Yojana” to help around 22.76 lakh medium and marginal farmers to double their income by 2022?
    A. West Bengal B. Chhattisgarh C. Jharkhand D. Haryana Answer:C

Q14. “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” field level awareness campaign for Maharashtra, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and _____ will be organized from the first week of January 2019?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Gujarat C. Goa D. Rajasthan Answer: C

Q15. 28% slab rate of GST (Goods and Services Tax) will be applicable for how many items with effect from 1st January 2019, as decided in the 31st Meeting of the GST Council held in New Delhi, on 22nd December 2018?
    A. 28 B. 34 C. 45 D. 50 Answer: A

Q16. New GST (Goods and Services Tax) return filing system will be implemented mandatorily by _____?
    A. July 1, 2019 B. August 1, 2019 C. September 1, 2019 D. March 1, 2019 Answer: A

Q17. Which state government announced the Rs 10,000 crore worth Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme to empower small, marginal & landless farmers and labourers, on 21st December 2018?
    A. Assam B. Odisha C. Bihar D. Jharkhand Answer: B

Q18. Where was the “Rashtriya Balrang-2018”, a cultural festival for school students from across India, held from 19th to 21st December 2018?
    A. Mumbai, Maharashtra B. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh C. Ranchi, Jharkhand D. Ahmedabad, Gujarat Answer: B

Q19. The GST (Goods and Services Tax) rate reduction decided in the 31st Meeting of the GST Council held on 22nd December 2018, will have an overall impact of _____ rupees on revenue?
    A. Rs 5500 crore B. Rs 2800 crore C. Rs 4850 crore D. Rs 7690 crore Answer: A

Q20. Where was the annual conference of Directors General of Police (DGPs) and Inspectors General of Police (IGPs) held from 20th to 22nd December 2018?
    A. Narmada district, Gujarat B. Chamoli district, Uttarakhand C. Fazilka district, Punjab D. Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu Answer: A

Q21. India became the world’s _____ largest stock market by overtaking Germany for the first time in seven years, on 22nd December 2018?
    A. Third B. Second C. Fourth D. Seventh Answer: D

Q22. India’s foreign exchange reserves declined to _____ in the week that ended by December 14, 2018, on account of a fall in foreign currency assets?
    A. USD 393.12 billion B. USD 456.67 billion C. USD 234.54 billion D. USD 678.90 billion Answer: A

Q23. Which country launched its first communication satellite of the Hongyun project, from a Long March 11 carrier rocket, to provide broadband internet services worldwide, on 22nd December 2018?
    A. Japan B. China C. Australia D. India Answer: B

Q24. Name National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s lander that deployed its first instrument Seismometer (SEIS) onto the surface of Mars, allowing scientists to study ground motion known as marsquakes, on 19th December 2018?
    A. InOrbit B. InSight C. Mars Rover D. Red Rider Answer:B

Q25. Which country topped the Global football ranking released by Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), on 20th December 2018?
    A. France B. Belgium C. Argentina D. Brazil Answer: B

Q26. International Cricket Council (ICC) Dispute Resolution Panel ordered Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to pay _____% of the cost demanded by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after ICC rejected PCB’s claim of compensation which blamed India for the lack of bilateral series?
    A. 60 % B. 50 % C. 40 % D. 70 % Answer: A

Q27. Name the Afghanistan cricketer, who created a record of the most runs scored by a number 11 batsman in an innings in T20s, as he scored 27 runs, in the opening match of Australia’s Big Bash League on 19th December 2018?
    A. Rashid Khan B. Mujeeb Ur Rahman C. Amjat Ali D. Zaheer Abbas Answer: B

Q28. Prabhanjan died due to Cancer in Puducherry, on 21st December 2018. He was a _____?
    A. Writer B. Politician C. Business man D. Spiritual leader Answer: A

Q29. Who is the author of the book “A Rural Manifesto – Realising India’s Future through her Villages” that was released in Bengaluru, on 19th December 2018?
    A. Manohar Joshi B. Veena Joy C. Manoj Kishan D. Varun Gandhi Answer: D

Q30. When did India celebrate National Mathematics day honouring the 131st birth anniversary of Great Indian Mathematician Srinivasan Ramanujan?
    A. December 21 B. December 20 C. December 19 D. December 22 Answer: D
Q1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched the ‘Asiatic Lion Conservation Project’ to protect and conserve the world’s last ranging free population of Asiatic Lion, with a total budget of ____ rupees for the next 3 years?
    A. Rs 97.84 crore B. Rs 112.56 crore C. Rs 67.66 crore D. Rs 50.50 crore Answer: A

Q2. Ministry of Home Affairs has authorized 10 security and intelligence agencies of India to access any computer in India for monitoring, decrypting and interception, as per sub section (1) of section 69 of which act?
    A. Cyber Security Act, 2016 B. Information Act, 2000 C. Computer Security Act, 2003 D. Internet Surveillance Act, 2012 Answer: B

Q3. Where was the 15th edition of Global SME Business Summit organised by Ministry of MSME, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Government e-marketplace, on 19th and 20th December 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Chennai Answer: B

Q4. Patanjali’s World Herbal Forest Project, was inaugurated in _____, on 20th December 2018, which is a collaboration between Patanjali and the state Government?
    A. Dehradun, Uttarakhand B. Sonavali, Himachal Pradesh C. Patiala, Punjab D. Morni Hill, Haryana Answer: D

Q5. India and Japan Exchanged notes on Japanese Official Development assistance loan of _____ for Chennai Metro Project (Phase 2), Program for Japan-India Cooperative Actions towards sustainable Development goals in India and Project for Dairy Development, on 21st December 2018?
    A. Yen 105.497 billion B. Yen 122.57 billion C. Yen 159.78 billion D. Yen 198.50 billion Answer: C

Q6. Government introduced the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2018 to amend which act to improve the ease of doing business, ease burden of the special courts and modify punishments, on 21st December 2018?
    A. Companies Act, 2013 B. Industries Regulation Act, 2015 C. Factories Act, 2000 D. Industry Codes Act, 2005 Answer: C

Q7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial assistance up to _____ US Dollars, in the form of budgetary support, currency swap and concessional lines of credit for socio-economic development of the Maldives, on 17th December 2018?
    A. USD 1.4 billion B. USD 2.5 billlion C. USD 5.6 billion D. USD 2.8 billion Answer:C

Q8. How many MoUs were signed between India and the Maldives during President of the Maldives, H.E. Mr Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s 3-day visit to India, that concluded on 18th December 2018?
    A. 2 B. 6 C. 4 D. 7 Answer: C

Q9. Which entity released the SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) India Index: Baseline Report 2018, in New Delhi, 21st December 2018?
    A. United Nations B. NITI Aayog C. World Health Organisation (WHO) D. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Answer: B

Q10. Kerala and _____ emerged as toppers among the states in the ‘Front Runners’ category with a composite score of 69, in the SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) India Index 2018?
    A. Himachal Pradesh B. Karnataka C. Maharashtra D. Gujarat Answer: A

Q11. Which union territory ranked the highest among union territories in the ‘Front Runner’ category with a composite score 68 in the SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) India Index 2018?
    A. Puducherry B. Chandigarh C. Delhi D. Andaman & Nicobar Islands Answer: B

Q12. What was India’s average score in the SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) India Index 2018?
    A. 25 B. 76 C. 38 D. 57 Answer: D

Q13. Name the first-ever negotiated global framework on a common approach to international migration in all its dimensions, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, on 10th December 2018, in Marrakesh, Morocco?
    A. Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration B. Global Compact for Migrant Safety C. Global Compact for Migrant Regulation D. Global Compact for Protection and Support of Migrants Answer: A

Q14. US Federal Reserve has raised the interest rate from 2.25 per cent to what per cent which will result in increase of borrowing costs for individuals and businesses?
    A. 2.5 % B. 2.75 % C. 3.00 % D. 3.25 % Answer: A

Q15. India’s power sector has an “efficiency” gap that costs the Indian economy ____ % of GDP a year, as per “In the Dark: How Much Do Power Sector Distortions Cost South Asia,” report released by Senior Economist Fan Zhang of World Bank?
    A. 5.67 % B. 4.13 % C. 3.45 % D. 6.20 % Answer: B

Q16. How many workers employed in the Departmental Undertakings & Public Sector Undertakings of the Central and State Governments and Private Sector Units employing 500 or more workers, were honoured with the Prime Minister’s Shram Awards 2017?
    A. 50 B. 100 C. 40 D. 60 Answer: C

Q17. Which company won the National Energy Conservation Award 2018 in the pumps category for the fourth time, on 14th December 2018?
    A. Grundfos Pumps India B. C.R.I. Pumps C. Dencil Pumps D. Shakti Pumps Answer: B

Q18. Who was appointed as LinkedIn’s Country Manager for India with effect from January 7, 2019?
    A. Ritesh Agarwal B. Mahesh Narayanan C. Surya Chaabra D. Vinay Singhania Answer: B

Q19. Name the Secretary General of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) who has been elected the President of South Asian Fencing Federation (SAFF) for 4 years?
    A. Rahul Singhvi B. Gautam Sharma C. Mithun Vijay D. Rajeev Mehta Answer: D

Q20. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) re-issued safety guidelines regarding the use of which oral drug, on 20th December 2018?
    A. Isotretinoin B. Tryptophanin C. Allegra D. Deryphlin Answer: A

Q21. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the iGOT and RTI Portal on Judgments/Orders of Supreme Court, High Courts and CIC, in New Delhi, on 20th December 2018. What does “T” represent in iGOT?
    A. Tax B. Training C. Terminal D. True Answer: B

Q22. When was Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year observed in the Northern Hemisphere and Summer Solstice, the Longest Day of the year observed in the Southern Hemisphere?
    A. December 19 B. December 20 C. December 21 D. December 22 Answer: C

Q23. Which app was launched by civil aviation ministry along with the Airports Authority of India at Global Aviation Summit 2019?
    A. AVIATE 2019 B. SHIKHAR 2019 C. GAS 2019 D. INDIA AVIATION 2019 Answer: C

Q24. The Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change has launched conservation Project with an aim to protect which range of species?
    A. Tiger B. Asiatic Lion C. Crocodile D. Penguin Answer: B

Q25. According to a report by Reporters Without Borders(RSF),which place is worst in the world?
    A. Iraq B. Iran C. India D. Afghanistan Answer: D

Q26. How much amount was sanctioned by Maharashtra government for the Tembhu lift irrigation scheme in Satara district?
    A. Rs 4089 crore B. Rs 4000 crore C. Rs 3952 crore D. Rs 4151 crore Answer: A

Q27. How much amount was sanctioned by Odisha state cabinet for Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation scheme?
    A. Rs 15000 cr B. Rs 10000 cr C. Rs 11000 cr D. Rs 9000 cr Answer: B

Q28. Recently,RBI limits total outstanding External Commercial Borrowings(ECB) to how much percent of GDP?
    A. 6.2 percent B. 7.0 percent C. 6.8 percent D. 6.5 percent Answer: D

Q29. Recently,writer Prabhanjan passed away.He was the writer of which language?
    A. Marathi B. Urdu C. Hindi D. Tamil Answer: D

Q30. Recently,Dipali Borthakur passed away.She was related to which field?
    A. Poet B. Singer C. Actor D. Writer Answer: B
Q1. Which Department released the States’ Start-up Ranking 2018?
    A. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion B. Department of Economic Affairs C. Department of Revenue D. Department of Taxation Answer: A

Q2. Which state was ranked as the "Best Performer" in the States’ Start-up Ranking 2018?
    A. Rajasthan B. Gujarat C. Karnataka D. Kerala Answer:B

Q3. Which organisation released the SDG India Index 2018?
    A. United Nations B. WHO C. NITI Aayog D. World Bank Answer: C

Q4. Which Union Territory was ranked as the ‘Top Performer’ in the SDG India Index 2018
    A. Delhi B. Dadra & Nagar Haveli C. Goa D. Chandigarh Answer: D

Q5. Which Indian film was shortlisted for the 91st Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category?
    A. Period. End of Sentence B. Pihu C. The School Bag D. Mulk Answer: A

Q6. Who was appointed as the new head coach of Indian national women’s cricket team on December 20, 2018?
    A. Gary Kirsten B. WV Raman C. Venkatesh Prasad D. Ravi Shastri Answer: B

Q7. Who recently resigned from his post of Defence Secretary of the United States?
    A. Mike Pompeo B. John F Kelly C. Jim Mattis D. Dan Coats Answer: C

Q8. Which state’s government approved the release of Chah Bahgicha Dhan Puraskar Mela?
    A. Bihar B. Assam C. West Bengal D. Tripura Answer: B

Q9. Who laid the foundation stone for several national highway projects worth Rs 28000 crore in Arunachal Pradesh?
    A. Nitin Gadkari B. Rajnath Singh C. Narendra Modi D. M Venkaiah Naidu Answer: A

Q10. Which nation has fined Uber 400000 euros over huge data breach?
    A. Germany B. UK C. US D. France Answer: D

Q11. President’s rule is set to be imposed on which state, based on union cabinet’s ruling and the governor’s report, after a gap of 22 years?
    A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Jammu and Kashmir C. Rajasthan D. Gujarat Answer: B

Q12. Meghalaya has launched Meghalaya Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS-IV) in convergence with Centre’s Ayushman Bharat scheme. MHIS-IV aims to cover over 8 lakh households offering over 2300 medical and surgical packages and up to ____ rupees per family, from February 1, 2019?
    A. Rs 5 lakh B. Rs 2 lakh C. Rs 3 lakh D. Rs 4 lakh Answer: A

Q13. National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) partnered with which institute to provide re-skilling/upskilling of 4 million people on digital skills through its FutureSkills Platform, on 16th December 2018?
    A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras B. Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bengaluru C. National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar D. Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode Answer: A

Q14. Name the state that ranked as Best Performer in the first ever States Start-up Ranking 2018 released by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) at an event in New Delhi, on 20th December 2018?
    A. Maharashtra B. Madhya Pradesh C. Gujarat D. Rajasthan Answer: C

Q15. Maharashtra government approved a sum of _____ rupees for the Tembhu lift irrigation scheme in Tembhu village of Satara district, on 20th December 2018?
    A. Rs 3280 crore B. Rs 4,089 crore C. Rs 5677 crore D. Rs 6788 crore Answer: B

Q16. 10 monuments were adopted under the ‘Adopt A Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’ scheme, on 17thDecember 2018. The Red Fort in Delhi was adopted by which organisation?
    A. Dalmia Bharat Ltd. B. Apeejay Park Hotels C. Adventures Tour Operators Association of India D. Yatra Online Answer: A

Q17. How many monuments have been identified as “Adarsh Smarak” for upgradation of existing facilities/amenities by Archaeological Survey of India?
    A. 50 B. 125 C. 100 D. 60 Answer: C

Q18. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation for 472 km of national highways costing _____ rupees in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, on 20th December 2018?
    A. Rs 5583.92 crore B. Rs 4567.78 crore C. Rs 2377.56 crore D. Rs 6783.23 crore Answer: A

Q19. Which state government has approved the release of second instalment of the Chah Bagicha (tea estate) Dhan Puraskar Mela, as per which beneficiaries will receive Rs 2,500 by 15th of January 2019?
    A. Kerala B. Assam C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Bihar Answer: B

Q20. ‘Strategy for New India @75’ launched by NITI Aayog, defining clear objectives for 2022-23, aims to establish a New India by _____ and to propel India towards a USD 5 trillion economy by _____?
    A. 2022, 2030 B. 2020, 2025 C. 2025, 2030 D. 2023, 2025 Answer: A

Q21. ‘Strategy for New India @75’, the national Strategy for New India released by NITI Aayog, aims to achieve a GDP growth rate of what percent on average during 2018-23?
    A. 9 % B. 8.5 % C. 8 % D. 7.5 % Answer: C

Q22. ‘Strategy for New India @75’, the national Strategy for New India released by NITI Aayog, aims to complete Bharat Net programme in which year and to complete all 2.5 lakh gram panchayats digitally?
    A. 2019 B. 2020 C. 2021 D. 2022 Answer: A

Q23. ‘Strategy for New India @75’, the national Strategy for New India released by NITI Aayog, aims to increase gross enrolment ratio in higher education from 25% in 2016-17 to _____ in 2022-23?
    A. 50 % B. 45 % C. 60 % D. 35 % Answer: D

Q24. What is the name of the new autonomous body that has been recommended by NITI Aayog’s ‘Strategy for New India @75’, to make the arbitration process cost effective and speedy, and to pre-empt the need for court intervention?
    A. Arbitration Court of India B. Arbitration Council of India C. Arbitration Committee of India D. Arbitration Panel of India Answer: B

Q25. India is the _____ most deadliest place to be a journalist, as per the annual worldwide round-up of deadly violence and abusive treatment of journalists released by Reporters without Borders (RSF), on 20th December 2018?
    A. Third B. Sixth C. Fifth D. Second Answer: C

Q26. United States of America (USA) withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with which country on December 19, 2018?
    A. Germany B. France C. Russia D. Italy Answer: C

Q27. Name the country that has announced regulations for mandatory phase-out of single-use plastic shopping bags with effect from July 1, 2019?
    A. Australia B. France C. China D. New Zealand Answer: D

Q28. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) imposed a fine of ______ rupees each on Iffco Tokio General Insurance and Royal Sundaram General Insurance for violating motor tariff claims and file & use guidelines, on 20th December 2018?
    A. Rs 2 lakh B. Rs 3 lakh C. Rs 4 lakh D. Rs 5 lakh Answer: D

Q29. Paisabazaar.com, online marketplace for financial products, partnered with which bank to offer the bank’s home loan product to customers on the Paisabazaar platform, on 20th December 2018?
    A. Canara Bank B. Federal Bank C. Karnataka Bank D. DBS Bank Answer: C

Q30. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in consultation with the government of India has decided to have “rule-based dynamic limit” for total Outstanding External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) to ____ Pc of GDP?
    A. 6.5 B. 7.2 C. 5.7 D. 8.2 Answer: A

Q31. India’s International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) rating remains in which category, as per the US regulator Federation of Aviation Administration (FAA)?
    A. Category 2 B. Category 1 C. Category 3 D. Category 4 Answer: B

Q32. Who was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the United States, on 20th December 2018?
    A. Harsh Vardhan Shringla B. Riva Ganguly Das C. Ajay Bisaria D. Ram Naik Answer: A

Q33. Name the person who has been appointed the chief financial officer (CFO) of Infosys, with effect from March 1, 2019?
    A. Nilanjan Roy B. Anu Chhabra C. Vikranth Sharma D. Ishita Sen Answer: A

Q34. Scientists of which country have found evidence of water on 17 asteroids for the first time using data from the infrared satellite Akari?
    A. China B. United States of America C. France D. Japan Answer: D

Q35. Name National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s first flight to moon that marked its 50th anniversary on 21st December 2018?
    A. Apollo 1 B. Apollo 8 C. Colombia 2 D. Colombia 11 Answer: B

Q36. Which state government provided 80 fishing boat groups with 200 ISRO developed satellite, NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), enabled communication devices free of cost, on 17th December 2018?
    A. Kerala B. Odisha C. Gujarat D. Tamil Nadu Answer: D

Q37. Indian Navy inducted the ship named _____, the fifth ship of Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV class, on 19th December 2018?
    A. IN LCU L55 B. IN LCU B12 C. IN LCU S11 D. IN LCU TH2 Answer: A

Q38. Name the app launched by the Civil aviation ministry and Airport Authority of India (AAI) ahead of Global Aviation Summit to be held on January 15-16, 2019 at Mumbai?
    A. AAV 2019 B. GAS 2019 C. AIR 2k19 D. FLY 2k19 Answer: B

Q39. Anup Kumar announced his retirement from which sport on 19th December 2018?
    A. Cricket B. Football C. Hockey D. Kabaddi Answer: D
Q1. Which organisation released the ‘Strategy for New India @75’?
    A. NITI Aayog B. RBI C. Supreme Court D. CBEC Answer: A

Q2. As per the NITI Aayog’s ‘Strategy for New India @75’, Government aims to propel India towards a USD 5 trillion economy by which year?
    A. 2023 B. 2025 C. 2028 D. 2030 Answer: D

Q3. What was India’s rank at the WEF’s Global Gender Gap Index 2018?
    A. 89th B. 95th C. 108th D. 117th Answer: C

Q4. Who was elected as Vice President of FICCI for 2018-19?
    A. Ayaan Khan B. Uday Shankar C. Sushil Verma D. Arun Khosla Answer: B

Q5. Which among the following is an online health consulation app that has been launched in UP to provide healthcare to people living in the countryside?
    A. UMANG B. BHIM C. Saathi D. MyGov Answer: C

Q6. This former captain of the Indian National Kabaddi team announced his retirement on December 19, 2018?
    A. Rahul Chaudhari B. Pardeep Narwal C. Manjeet Chillar D. Anup Kumar Answer: D

Q7. Scientists belonging to which space exploration agency have detected the evidence of water in 17 asteroids?
    A. JAXA B. NASA C. Roscosmos D. CNSA Answer: A

Q8. The President’s rule was imposed on which Indian state on December 20, 2018?
    A. Telangana B. Assam C. Gujarat D. Jammu and Kashmir Answer: D

Q9. ISRO launched which communication satellite on December 19, 2018?
    A. GSAT-7A B. GSAT- 29 C. GSAT-11 D. GSAT-9B Answer: A

Q10. Which state has emerged as the best performing state in start-up ranking 2018?
    A. Telangana B. Odisha C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra Answer: C

Q11. The Postage Stamp on Rajkumar Shukla was released by India Postto mark which historical event?
    A. Champaran Satyagraha B. Dandi March C. Quit India Movement D. Non-Cooperation Movement Answer: A

Q12. Which State launched ‘Shiksha Setu’ app to ensure better connectivity with college students?
    A. Punjab B. Haryana C. Rajasthan D. Gujarat Answer: B

Q13. Where did Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurate a three-day conference on Soft Power, on 17th December 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Bengaluru Answer: B

Q14. Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed a MoU with which company for training rural youth for skill development under Deendayal upadhyaya grameen kaushalya yojana (Ddu-Gky), on 19th December 2018?
    A. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd B. Infosys Limited C. Google India Limited D. Tata Motors Limited Answer: A

Q15. Name the author of the book “Timeless Laxman”, written on famous cartoonist RK Laxman, released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maharashtra, on 18th December 2018?
    A. Usha Srinivas Laxman B. Jayanti Laxman C. Manish Chawla D. Suchampa Bhaji Answer: A

Q16. Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, announced financial aid of Rs 10 Crore for the establishment of Odiya Cultural Centre, in which city on 17th December 2018?
    A. Cuttack, Odisha B. Surat, Gujarat C. Mumbai, Maharashtra D. New Delhi, Delhi Answer: B

Q17. Where did the high-level meeting between Indian and Indonesian Coast Guard conclude on 17th December 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Ahmedabad C. New Delhi D. Visakhapatnam Answer: C

Q18. Which Union Ministry has released the drafts of a new child protection policy, which would be the first policy dedicated to the protection of children which was earlier under National Child Policy 2013?
    A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare C. Ministry of Women and Child Development D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Answer: C

Q19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ‘Republic’ Summit, organized by Republic TV, in _____, on 18th December 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad C. Bengaluru D. Mumbai Answer: D

Q20. Where was National Cancer Institute (NCI), the largest cancer hospital of India, built at a cost of Rs 2035 crore, opened for public, on 18th December 2018?
    A. Mohali, Punjab B. Jhajjar, Haryana C. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh D. Haridwar, Uttarakhand Answer: B

Q21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the Foundation Stone of Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Metro and the Dahisar-Mira-Bhayander Metro, worth ____ rupees in Kalyan, Maharashtra, on 18th December 2018?
    A. Rs 45,000 crores B. Rs 33,000 crores C. Rs 28,000 crores D. Rs 67,000 crores Answer: B

Q22. The Central Government has set up National Medical Devices Promotion Council (NMDPC) to tackle patient safety and pricing on Medical Devices, under which Union Ministry?
    A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare B. Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Human Resource Development Answer: C

Q23. Manoj Sinha, Union Minister of state (Independent charge) for communication and Minister of state for Railways, released a postage stamp on Rajkumar Shukla in ____, on 18th December 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Patna C. New Delhi D. Rajkot Answer: C

Q24. NeVA Project implemented by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs aims to introduce Paperless Assembly or e-Assembly. What does “A” represent in NeVA?
    A. Assembly B. Act C. Application D. Association Answer: C

Q25. The _____ round of India – South Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations, was held from 11th to 13th December 2018, in South Korea?
    A. Fifth B. Second C. Fourth D. Seventh Answer: D

Q26. Name the compact adopted by United Nations General Assembly on 17th December 2018, as it agreed upon a framework affirming international solidarity and cooperation for refugee protection and host community development?
    A. Compact for Refugee Protection B. Compact for Migrant Workers’ Protection C. Global Compact on Refugees D. Global Compact on Migrant population and refugees Answer: C

Q27. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has announced to raise the quantum of bilateral trade between India and South Korea to ____ by 2030, as decided in the 9th India-Korea Joint Commission Meeting held in New Delhi?
    A. 90 billion dollars B. 50 billion dollars C. 70 billion dollars D. 35 billion dollars Answer: B

Q28. Name Pakistan’s human rights activist who was posthumously awarded the UN (United Nations) Human Rights Prize for 2018, in New York, on 18th December 2018?
    A. Munizae Kalam B. Safia Al Hamid C. Asma Jahangir D. Razia Samir Answer: C

Q29. Who was appointed as the new Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) with effect from January 1, 2019?
    A. Rajiv Mishra B. Anita Nair C. S Paramesh D. Pranab Kumar Das Answer: D

Q30. Name the interim chief of Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) who was promoted to the rank of Additional Director with immediate effect, on 18th December 2018?
    A. Atul Kulkarni B. Aryan Sharma C. Manpreet Singh D. M Nageswara Rao Answer: D

Q31. ___ was appointed the first full-time Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) for an initial period of 3 years, on 17th December 2018?
    A. Arti Chhabra Srivastava B. Veena Naik C. Subash Mukthi Singh D. Lal Chandra Nath Answer: A

Q32. Who was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Djibouti, on 19th December 2018?
    A. Sheena Prakash B. Ashok Kumar C. Surya Dev Nath D. Rashmi Mondal Answer: B

Q33. Name the Belgium Prime Minister who resigned amid pressure on his government because of his support for the UN global pact on migration, on 18th December 2018?
    A. Rufus Mikovich B. Charles Michel C. Marshal Gallagher D. Daniel Silverado Answer: B

Q34. _____ was appointed the next Ambassador of India to Mongolia, on 19th December 2018?
    A. Asraful Khan B. Mohinder Pratap Singh C. Sreeram Kumar R D. Vijay Mittal Answer: B

Q35. IDFC Bank merged with non-banking financial company Capital First resulting in a merged entity IDFC First Bank to be headquartered in Mumbai. Who will the MD and CEO of IDFC First Bank?
    A. V Vaidyanathan B. Rajiv Lall C. Mahesh Kumar D. R Srinivasan Answer: A

Q36. Name the 2250 kg military communication satellite launched by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on 19th December 2018, which is also the 39th Indian Communication satellite?
    A. GSAT-7A B. GSAT-6A C. GSAT-29C D. GSAT-11C Answer: A

Q37. Which state government launched ‘Shiksha Setu’ mobile App to provide information on attendance, fee, online admission and scholarships of the state’s government colleges to students, on 18th December 2018?
    A. Maharashtra B. Goa C. Tamil Nadu D. Haryana Answer: D

Q38. Researchers at _____ institute have developed a new technique to produce high value graphene with 88 % graphene yield from discarded dry cell batteries?
    A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi B. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur C. MS Ramiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru D. Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (IGIT), New Delhi Answer: B

Q39. Who is the author of the book ‘Changing India’ that was released on December 19, 2018?
    A. Arun Jaitley B. Narendra Modi C. Manmohan Singh D. Sachin Tendulkar Answer: C

Q40. When was 57th Goa Liberation Day celebrated?
    A. December 17 B. December 18 C. December 19 D. December 20 Answer: C
Q1. Assam Government approved to waive off what per cent of loan of farmers of maximum upto Rs.25000 under the state’s Debt Relief Scheme, on 18th December 2018?
    A. 25 % B. 45 % C. 50 % D. 60 % Answer: A

Q2. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) ordered creation of a 12 member committee of senior officials chaired by _____ for a fresh cadre review and restructuring of the Income Tax Department, on 17th December 2018?
    A. S Ramesh B. S K Dash C. Virendra Singh D. Rahul Dawan Answer: B

Q3. Union Cabinet was apprised of joint issue of postage stamps by India and which country on the theme “125th Year of Mahatma Gandhi’s Pietermaritzburg Station Incident and Birth Centenary of Nelson Mandela”, on 17thDecember 2018?
    A. South Africa B. Australia C. United Kingdom D. United States of America Answer: A

Q4. Union Cabinet approved a MoU signed between India and Australia for cooperation in which field, on 17thDecember 2018?
    A. Maritime Defence B. Disability Sector C. Women Empowerment D. Solar Energy Answer: B

Q5. Union Cabinet approved signing of a MoU between India and _____ on cooperation in Human Resource Development (HRD) which will facilitate students and faculty in that country to use SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active –Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) courses, on 17th December 2018?
    A. Afghanistan B. Nepal C. Sri Lanka D. Myanmar Answer: A

Q6. Union Cabinet approved a MoU between Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), India and Commissariat a l energieatomique et aux energies alternatives (CEA) and BlueStorage SAS of which country for cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy, on 17th December 2018?
    A. Germany B. Russia C. France D. Spain Answer: C

Q7. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved setting up of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in every block with more than 50% ST population and at least 20000 tribal persons, at a financial cost of ____ rupees during 2018-19 and 2019-20?
    A. Rs 5678.89 crore B. Rs 2242.03 crore C. Rs 4500.06 crore D. Rs 7878.56 crore Answer: B

Q8. Union Cabinet approved establishment of two new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Tamil Nadu and Telangana under which scheme on 17th December 2018?
    A. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana B. Ayushman Bharat – National Health Protection Scheme C. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana D. Central Government Health Scheme Answer: C

Q9. Name the state that received Geographical Indication (GI) Tag for its sweet delicacy named ‘Silao Khaja’, on 11thDecember 2018?
    A. Assam B. Bihar C. Andhra Pradesh D. West Bengal Answer: B

Q10. Indian Air Force flew India’s first military flight using Blended Bio-Jet Fuel on which aircraft in Chandigarh, on 17th December 2018?
    A. An-32 transport aircraft B. An-49 transport aircraft C. Bn-67 transport aircraft D. Tn-11 transport aircraft Answer: A

Q11. Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Telegraph Act and _____ act, to provide legal backing for seeding of Aadhaar with mobile number and bank accounts as an optional KYC(Know your customer), on 17th December 2018?
    A. Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) B. Right To Information (RTI) Act C. Data Privacy and Protection (DPP) Act D. Customer Information Protection (CIP) Act Answer: A

Q12. The governments of India, Nepal and which other country are planning to form a joint task force that would allow free movement of wildlife across political boundaries and check smuggling of wildlife across the Kanchenjunga Landscape?
    A. Myanmar B. Bhutan C. Bangladesh D. Taiwan Answer: B

Q13. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved construction of a new 4 lane bridge across river Ganga on NH-19 at Patna parallel to existing MG Setu, with a capital cost of _____, on 17th December 2018?
    A. Rs 2926.42 crores B. Rs 5678.99 crores C. Rs 1335.50 crores D. Rs 3400.80 crores Answer: A

Q14. What is the rank of India in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Global Gender Gap Report 2018?
    A. 55 B. 27 C. 145 D. 108 Answer: D

Q15. Who was named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India’s person of the year 2018?
    A. Anushka Sharma B. R Madhavan C. Sachin Tendulkar D. Sonam Kapoor Answer: D

Q16. Name the Indian movie that has been shortlisted for the 91st Oscars 2019 awards, in the Documentary Short Subject category?
    A. Black sheep B. Period. End of Sentence C. Women of the Gulag D. A Nigh at the Garden Answer: B

Q17. Which Oscar-winning Hollywood actor will be awarded the ‘2019 Cecil B. deMille Award’ which is a lifetime achievement award, at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards on 6th January 2019 in United States?
    A. Jeff Bridges B. Brad Pitt C. Robert De Niro D. Harrison Ford Answer: A

Q18. Who became the third woman to be appointed the additional solicitor general (ASG) in the Supreme Court, on 18th December 2018?
    A. Indu Malhotra B. Shivani Sircar C. Arushi Sharma D. Madhavi Goradia Divan Answer: D

Q19. India launched _____ system to improve data relay and communication links with its remote sensing earth observation satellites, on 16th December 2018?
    A. Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS) B. Indian Remote Sensing Communication System (IRSCS) C. Indian Satellite Communication System (ISCS) D. Indian Satellite Data Transfer System (ISDTS) Answer: A

Q20. Name the most distant object ever observed in our solar system, that has been discovered by scientists in the United States?
    A. 2018 VG18 B. 2018 SN34 C. 2018 NW23 D. 2018 RT11 Answer: A

Q21. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) research confirms which planet is losing its iconic rings at the maximum rate estimated from Voyager 1 & 2 observations made before several years?
    A. Venus B. Jupiter C. Saturn D. Neptune Answer: C

Q22. Where did Indian Armed Forces inaugurate the Tri Services Cycling and Trekking Expedition, on 17th December 2018?
    A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Meghalaya D. Sikkim Answer: D

Q23. The Corbett Foundation in collaboration with Conservation India and Sanctuary Nature Foundation has launched a campaign to save the bird ‘Great Indian Bustard’. Which Indian state has the largest population of Great Indian Bustard?
    A. Gujarat B. West Bengal C. Rajasthan D. Himachal Pradesh Answer: C

Q24. Which word has been chosen by Merriam-Webster as its 2018 word of the year?
    A. Toxic B. Mis-information C. Justice D. Travel Answer: C

Q25. What was the theme of International Migrants Day 2018 celebrated on December 18, 2018?
    A. Social Inclusion of Migrants B. Migration with Dignity C. Integrity and Respect for Migrants D. Role of Migrants in Social Evolution Answer: B

Q26. When was Minorities Rights Day observed in India?
    A. December 17 B. December 15 C. December 16 D. December 18 Answer: D

Q27. _____ was the theme of World Arabic Language Day 2018 celebrated on 18th December 2018?
    A. Arabic in Science and Technology B. Arabic Language and Youth C. Arabic language and the World D. Uniqueness of Arabic Answer: B

Q28. Geeta Iyengar passed away on 16th December 2018. She was related to which field?
    A. Hindustani Music B. Yoga C. Bharatanatiyam Dance D. Basket Ball Answer: B

Q29. Dr.Tulsi Giri died on 18th December 2018. He was a former two-time prime minister of ____?
    A. Bangladesh B. Sri Lanka C. Nepal D. Maldives Answer: C

Q30. Which Indian state became the first one to have a law against sextortion?
    A. Jammu & Kashmir B. Uttar Pradesh C. West bengal D. Tamil Nadu Answer: A

Q31. Who was appointed as Additional Solicitor General of India in Supreme Court?
    A. Indira Jaising B. Madhavi Divan C. Pinky Anand D. Shikha Ahlawat Answer: B

Q32. Which country recently declared 2019 as ‘Year of Tolerance’?
    A. US B. Israel C. UAE D. Russia Answer: C

Q33. Which country banned all Indian currency notes above Rs 100?
    A. Bhutan B. Sri Lanka C. India D. Nepal Answer: D

Q34. Which nation’s Prime Minister, Charles Michel has resigned over a spat on global compact on migration?
    A. France B. Belgium C. Austria D. Norway Answer: B

Q35. India’s International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) has been rated under which category by US regulator Federal Aviation Administration?
    A. Category 1 B. Category 2 C. Category 4 D. Category 3 Answer: D

Q36. Which among the following blocs has decided to reduce new car emissions by 37.5 per cent by 2030?
    A. SAARC B. ASEAN C. E U D. NATO Answer: C

Q37. Which among the following countries, besides the US, voted against the UN’s Global Compact on Refugees?
    A. Australia B. Sweden C. Finland D. Hungary Answer: D

Q38. When was International Migrants Day observed?
    A. December 16 B. December 17 C. December 18 D. December 19 Answer: C

Q39. Who has been promoted to the post of additional director of CBI?
    A. Santosh Kumar, B. Raghvendra Vatsa C. Nagendra Prasad D. M Nageswara Rao Answer: D
Q1. India and France are celebrating the _____ anniversary of their strategic partnership in 2018?
    A. 25th B. 20th C. 30th D. 45th Answer: B

Q2. Which District Court has become the first court in India to allow e-payments of court fee, judicial deposits, fines and penalties?
    A. Indore District Court B. Mangaluru District Court C. Visakhapatnam District Court D. Pune District Court Answer: D

Q3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the 900th Coach and a Humsafar Rake at the Modern Coach Factory in which state, on 16th December 2018?
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Madhya Pradesh C. Uttar Pradesh D. Rajasthan Answer: C

Q4. Name the Indian Naval Ship (INS) that successfully carried out a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) operation off the coast of Somalia in the Horn of Africa, on 13th December 2018?
    A. INS Savitri B. INS Kalvari C. INS Sunayna D. INS Prithvi Answer: C

Q5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new Airport Complex, an Integrated Command and Control Centre for the Kumbh Mela at _____, on 16th December 2018?
    A. Haridwar, Uttarakhand B. Nashik, Maharashtra C. Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh D. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Answer: D

Q6. India and France announced that, there will be an exchange of 10,000 students between the two countries by which year, on 15th December 2018?
    A. 2020 B. 2022 C. 2021 D. 2025 Answer: A

Q7. Indian government signed a deal with France-based European Information Technology Corporation Atos to procure the Bull Sequana, the high-performance supercomputers, worth ____ rupees, on 15th December 2018?
    A. Rs 4,500 crore B. Rs 9,500 crore C. Rs 5,600 crore D. Rs 3,200 crore Answer: A

Q8. The military of which country lifted a ban on United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) operations from the northeast part of the country, that was imposed based on accusations of training “spies” supporting Boko Haram jihadists, on 14th December 2018?
    A. Kenya B. Nigeria C. South Sudan D. Syria Answer: B

Q9. Where did National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog organize the 3rd edition of the Women Transforming India Awards 2018 and launched the upgraded portal of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform 2.0, on 16th December 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Bengaluru D. Hyderabad Answer: B

Q10. Singers Shaan and ____ were given the “Sangeet Mahasamman” award by the West Bengal government at the inaugural session of the Bangla Sangeet Mela (Bengal Music Festival) and Biswa Bangla Lok Sanskriti Utsav (Folk Culture Festival), in Kolkata, on 15th December 2018?
    A. Shreya Ghoshal B. Arijit Singh C. Asha Bhosle D. Sonu Nigam Answer: B

Q11. Who won the Miss Universe 2018 title at the Miss Universe 2018 event, held in Thailand, on 16th December 2018?
    A. Tamaryn Green B. Catriona Elisa Gray C. Angela Ponce D. Nehal Chudasama Answer: B

Q12. Name the person who took oath as the 18th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, on 17th December 2018, in Kanpur, Madhya Pradesh?
    A. Kamal Nath B. Vishwanath Seth C. Mahinder Singh D. Amarnath Patil Answer: A

Q13. _____ took oath as the third Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, on 17th December 2018, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh?
    A. Raman Singh B. Bhupesh Baghel C. Prithvi Singh D. Anupam Biswas Answer: B

Q14. Who took oath as the Rajasthan Chief Minister in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 17th December 2018?
    A. Vasundara Raje B. Rajeev Singhania C. Ashok Gehlot D. Arjun Singh Answer: C

Q15. Name the person who has been elected as the new President of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) for the year 2018-19?
    A. Sangeetha Reddy B. Shadja Chaudhary C. Sandip Somany D. Chaitanya Prasad Answer: C

Q16. Which politician took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan on 17th December 2018, in Jaipur?
    A. Vijay Mathur B. Sachin Pilot C. Mathuri Merchant D. Sonam Sharma Answer: C

Q17. World’s oldest plant virus dating back 1,000 years has been discovered by scientists at an archaeological site in _____?
    A. Egypt B. South Africa C. United States of America D. Japan Answer: C

Q18. Mount Sopurat Volcano of which country erupted twice on Sulawesi Island sending ash about 7.5 km high in the sky, on 16th December 2018?
    A. Malaysia B. Indonesia C. Vietnam D. Philippines Answer: B

Q19. Name the squash player who won record-equalling 16th national title by winning the women’s singles title at the National Squash Championships in New Delhi, on 16th December 2018?
    A. Dipika Pallikal B. Joshna Chinappa C. Janet Joseph D. Rushmita Sehgal Answer: B

Q20. Who won the men’s singles title at the National Squash Championships in New Delhi, on 16th December 2018?
    A. Vijay Ram B. Mahesh Mangaonkar C. Ritwik Bhattacharya D. Saurav Ghosal Answer: B

Q21. Which country won their First Men’s Hockey World Cup Championship at the 14th edition of the Hockey World Cup, held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from 28th November to 16th December 2018?
    A. Belgium B. France C. India D. Netherlands Answer: A

Q22. What was the anthem of the 14th edition of the Hockey World Cup held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from 28th November to 16th December 2018?
    A. Hockey Anthem B. Jai Hind C. Fire Ball D. Rock the Ground Answer: B

Q23. India finished at _____ place in the 14th edition of the Hockey World Cup held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from 28th November to 16th December 2018?
    A. Fourth B. Ninth C. Sixth D. Eighth Answer: B

Q24. Who was awarded the Best Player award at the 14th edition of the Hockey World Cup held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from 28th November to 16th December 2018?
    A. Arthur Van Doren B. Primin Blaak C. Thijs Van Dam D. Rex Van De Camp Answer: A

Q25. Tulsi Ramsay, passed away in Mumbai, on 14th December 2018. What was his profession?
    A. Journalist B. Cartoonist C. Fashion Designer D. Film maker Answer: D

Q26. Arun Bhaduri died in Kolkata, on 17th December 2018. He was a ____?
    A. Athlete B. Cricketer C. Business man D. Singer Answer: D

Q27. Ajayan, the son of legendary writer and communist leader Thoppil Bhasi, passed away on 14th December 2018, in Kerala. What was his occupation?
    A. Kathakali Dancer B. Film Director C. Doctor D. Football Player Answer: B

Q28. Name the author of the book “God of Sin: The Cult, The Clout and Downfall of Asaram Bapu” released on 16thDecember 2018?
    A. Rashi Sinha B. Ushinor Majumdar C. Sonal Doomra D. Shruthi Gandhi Answer: B

Q29. Which country has declared 2019 as the “Year of Tolerance” with focus on “Five Pillars”, to highlight the country as the Global Capital of Tolerance?
    A. United States of America (USA) B. United Arab Emirates (UAE) C. China D. South Korea Answer: B

Q30. Which state government has waved off farm loans of over 16 lakh farmers?
    A. Chhattisgarh B. Rajasthan C. Madhya Pradesh D. Telangana Answer: A

Q31. Which Indian satellite will be launch on December 19, 2018?
    A. GSAT-61 B. GSAT-29 C. GSAT-7A D. GSAT-11 Answer: C

Q32. The UN members adopted which global compact on December 17, 2018?
    A. Global Compact on Refugees B. Global Compact on Migration C. Global Compact on Security D. Global Compact on Terrorism Answer: A

Q33. According to NASA, which planet is rapidly losing its iconic rings?
    A. Jupiter B. Uranus C. Venus D. Saturn Answer: D

Q34. Who has been named PETA India's Person of the Year for 2018?
    A. Aliaa Bhat B. Sonam Kapoor C. Priyanka Chopra D. Parineeti Chopra Answer: B

Q35. India signed four MoUs and released a Joint Statement with which nation on December 17, 2018?
    A. Mauritius B. Australia C. Germany D. Maldives Answer: D

Q36. Two new AIIMS are going to be set up in which of the following states?
    A. Tamil Nadu, Telangana B. Assam, Jharkhand C. Odisha, Meghalaya D. Mizoram, Tripura Answer: A

Q37. The Union Cabinet has approved construction of a new 4 - Lane bridge across which river in Patna?
    A. Ganga B. Yamuna C. Brahmaputra D. Koshi Answer: A

Q38. The Cabinet has approved expansion of beneficiaries list under which central scheme?
    A. PMAA B. PYAAY C. PMYA D. PMUY Answer: D

Q39. Which nation has banned Indian currency notes above Rs 100?
    A. Bangladesh B. Sri Lanka C. Nepal D. Pakistan Answer: C
Q1. Who has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh?
    A. Kamal Nath B. Jyotiraditya Scindia C. Ashok Gehlot D. Sachin Pilot Answer: A

Q2. Who was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Rajasthan?
    A. Ashok Gehlot B. Sachin Pilot C. Girija Vyas D. Kailash Meghwal Answer: A

Q3. Who was sworn-in as Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan?
    A. Ashok Gehlot B. Sachin Pilot C. Vasundhara Raje D. Kamal Nath Answer: B

Q4. Who was crowned Miss Universe 2018?
    A. Miss Vietnam B. Miss Puerto Rico C. Miss Philippines D. Miss South Africa Answer: C

Q5. Who has claimed maiden BWF World Tour Finals Title?
    A. Saina Nehwal B. Carolina Marin C. Nozomi Okuhara D. PV Sindhu Answer: D

Q6. Which state has become the first one to have a law against ‘sextortion’?
    A. Haryana B. Uttar Pradesh C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: C

Q7. Who represented India in the Miss Universe 2018 pageant?
    A. Nehal Chudasama B. Manushi Chillar C. Aditi Hundia D. Roshni Sheoran Answer: A

Q8. Which country has agreed to compensate hundreds who fled Nazi Germany as children?
    A. Germany B. Britain C. Poland D. France Answer: A

Q9. Who was honoured with Jnanpith Award 2018?
    A. Krishna Sobti B. Durjoy Dutta C. Amitav Ghosh D. Shobha De Answer: C

Q10. Which country recently signed an ascension pact to the 30-member Trans Regional Maritime Network?
    A. Nepal B. Sri Lanka C. Bangladesh D. India Answer: D

Q11. The world's first Floating Nuclear Power Plant became operational in which country?
    A. Russia B. France C. Japan D. United States Answer: A

Q12. Who was nominated for the post of President of the Film and Television Institute of India?
    A. Naseeruddin Shah B. Brijendra Pal Singh C. Jaya Bachchan D. Sharmila Tagore Answer: B

Q13. Government has notified the Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules 2018 as per which, In-Flight and Maritime Connectivity (IFMC) services will be activated once the aircraft attains a minimum height of ____ metres in Indian airspace?
    A. 3,000 metres B. 2,000 metres C. 4,000 metres D. 5,000 metres Answer: A

Q14. Where was the first ever National Workshop on Explosive Detection (NWED -2018) held on 14th and 15thDecember 2018?
    A. Pune, Maharashtra B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand C. Hyderabad, Telangana D. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Answer: A

Q15. Ministry of Railways has decided to give a discount of what per cent on existing haulage rate per Twenty Feet Equivalent Unit (TEU) on the transport of empty containers and empty flat container wagons, with effect from 1 January 2019?
    A. 45 % B. 25 % C. 56 % D. 14 % Answer: B

Q16. Where was the Institute of High Altitude Medicinal Plants (IHAMP) inaugurated with an estimated cost of Rs. 100 crore, on 15th December 2018?
    A. Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir B. Boleng, Arunachal Pradesh C. Ravangla, Sikkim D. Sarkhaghat, Himachal Pradesh Answer: A

Q17. Australia became one of the few countries to formally recognize which city as the capital of Israel, on 15thDecember 2018?
    A. West Jerusalem B. Tel Aviv C. Haifa D. Eilat Answer: A

Q18. Who was crowned as Miss India Worldwide 2018 at 27th annual global pageant held in the Fords City of New Jersey, United States, on 15th December 2018?
    A. Sakshi Sinha B. Shree Saini C. Anusha Sareen D. Roopa Hebbar Answer: B

Q19. Name the person who won the Mrs.India Worldwide 2018 title at the 27th annual global pageant held in the Fords City of New Jersey, United States, on 15th December 2018?
    A. Jeya Priya Pandian B. Kavita Malhotra Pattani C. Mandeep Kaur Sandhu D. Anjali Menon Answer: C

Q20. Indian Film Producer _____ was honoured with the French Knight of the National Order of Merit for his contribution to the world of cinema and Indo-French film industry, on 14th December 2018?
    A. Rishi Kapoor B. Ashok Amritraj C. Vishal Chakraborthy D. Mahesh Bhatt Answer: B

Q21. Who was appointed as the Director of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), on 14th December 2018?
    A. Ramphal Pawar B. Aman Mittal C. Rakesh Agarwal D. Varun Mathur Answer: A

Q22. Name Sri Lanka’s ousted Prime Minister who was sworn into office again, two months after being removed by the President Maithripala Sirisena, on 16th December 2018?
    A. Ranil Wickremesinghe B. Mahinda Rajapaksha C. Arjuna Ranatunga D. Sanath Jayasuriya Answer: A

Q23. ____ assumed charge as Secretary of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), on 14th December 2018?
    A. Naresh Sinha B. Ashok Kumar Singh C. Prabhu Kant D. Rakesh Jayant Answer: B

Q24. Which cricketer became the second fastest player to score 25 Test Centuries after scoring 123 runs on the third day of the Second Test against Australia at Perth, on 16th December 2018?
    A. Shikhar Dawan B. Virat Kohli C. Rohit Sharma D. Prithvi Shaw Answer: B

Q25. Who became the first Indian to win gold in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour, at the BWF World Tour 2018, that was held in Tianhe, Guangzhou, China, from 12th to 16th December 2018?
    A. Saina Nehwal B. PV Sindhu C. Ashwini Ponnappa D. Jwala Gutta Answer: B

Q26. Name the tennis player who has been named as the 2018 ITF (International Tennis Federation) World Champion under Men’s Singles category, and will be awarded at the 2019 ITF World Champions Dinner, in Paris?
    A. Novak Djokovic B. Roger Federer C. Rafael Nadal D. Dominic Thiem Answer: A

Q27. ___ has been named as the 2018 ITF World Champion under Women’s Singles category and will be awarded at the 2019 ITF World Champions Dinner, in Paris?
    A. Serena Williams B. Simona Halep C. Barbora Krejcikova D. Katerina Siniakova Answer: B

Q28. When did India celebrate Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971 war, the war for the Independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan?
    A. December 12 B. December 14 C. December 16 D. December 13 Answer: C

Q29. Where did Sports Minister Col Rajyavardhan Rathore flag off a special marathon ‘Soldierathon’ in the honour of Martyrs and wounded Soldiers, on Vijay Diwas?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Indore D. Ahmedabad Answer: B

Q30. Satkosia Tiger Reserve is in which state
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan C. Odisha D. Jharkhand Answer: C

Q31. Who among the following was named as the '2018 ITF World Champion' by the International Tennis Federation?
    A. Rafael Nadal B. Roger Federer C. Andy Murray D. Novak Djokovic Answer: D

Q32. Where was Soldierathon flagged off, by sports minister Col Rajyavardhan Rathore on 16 December 2018?
    A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat C. Delhi D. Haryana Answer: C

Q33. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced $1.4 billion financial assistance to ________ on 17 December 2018.
    A. Indonesia B. Nepal C. Bhutan D. Maldives Answer: D

Q34. Geographical Indications Registry at Chennai has granted GI tag to Silao Khaja on 11 December 2018. Silao Khaja is the traditional delicacy of ________.
    A. Haryana B. Madhya Pradesh C. Bihar D. Assam Answer: C
Q1. Where was the 4th WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices “Increasing access to medical devices” held from 13thto 15th December 2018?
    A. Patna, Bihar B. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh C. Guwahati, Assam D. Kolkata, West Bengal Answer: B

Q2. A National Medical Devices Promotion Council will be set up under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Who will be the head of the Council?
    A. Ramesh Abhishek B. Arthika Chaudhary C. Ramesh Seth D. Sindhya Johnson Answer: A

Q3. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has approved registration of a record number of how many new breeds of livestock and poultry in 2018?
    A. 12 B. 25 C. 15 D. 20 Answer: C

Q4. Water Conservation Fee (WCF) will be levied on water extraction, to discourage misuse of water by industries from _____, as per the guidelines notified by Central Ground Water Authority?
    A. June 1, 2019 B. April 1, 2019 C. January 1, 2019 D. August 1, 2019 Answer: A

Q5. Which state has become the first state in India to enact a law banning sexual exploitation of women by those in positions of authority, having a fiduciary relationship or a public servant?
    A. Maharashtra B. Telangana C. Haryana D. Jammu and Kashmir Answer: D

Q6. Name the Energy Conservation Building Code for Residential Buildings (ECBC-R) launched by Ministry of Power on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day 2018, on 14th December, in New Delhi?
    A. National Building Code of India 2018 B. Green Building Guidelines 2018 C. ECO Niwas Samhita 2018 D. ECO Imaarat Niyam 2018 Answer: C

Q7. The _____ edition of India’s largest contemporary art exhibition Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) was held in Kochi, on 12th December 2018?
    A. 2nd B. 3rd C. 4th D. 5th Answer: C

Q8. Which state/union territory launched a community policing scheme named “Prahari’’, to prevent crime, and maintain law and order, on 14th December 2018?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Goa C. Puducherry D. Delhi Answer: D

Q9. Where did Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal and Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani dedicate India’s first National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), on 15th December 2018?
    A. Vadodara, Gujarat B. Nagpur, Maharashtra C. Chennai, Tamil Nadu D. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Answer: A

Q10. What is the name of the first-of-its-kind reality show launched by DD Kisan, on 14th December 2018, which will showcase the impact women have had on Indian agriculture?
    A. Mahila Desh B. Mahila Kisan Awards C. Mahila Shakthi D. Mahila Puraskar Answer: B

Q11. How many MoUs were signed between India and Myanmar, during President of India, Ram Nath Kovind’s 5-day maiden visit to Myanmar, from 10th to 14th December 2018?
    A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 Answer: A

Q12. Where was the 5th Enterprise India Show held on 13th December 2018?
    A. Bangladesh B. Nepal C. Sri Lanka D. Myanmar Answer: D

Q13. Customers will be covered under standalone compulsory personal accident (CPA) from _____, as per notification of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)?
    A. January 1, 2019 B. April 1, 2019 C. March 1, 2019 D. August 1, 2019 Answer: A

Q14. Where did Minister of State (Independent Charge) for communications, Manoj Sinha launch India Post’s Internet banking facility for post office savings bank (POSB) customers, on 14th December 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Kochi Answer: B

Q15. Indian Ordnance Factories, Bharat Electronics, Bharat Dynamics and _____ are the 4 companies listed in the world’s top 100 arms producers in 2017, by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)?
    A. Hindustan Aeronautics B. Tata Aviation C. MRL Ordinance Factories D. Essar Electronics Answer: A

Q16. What is the rank of India in the list of countries by arms sales, as per the report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)?
    A. 2 B. 5 C. 7 D. 10 Answer: D

Q17. European Parliament approved the world’s largest free trade agreement between which country and the EU, on 12th December 2018?
    A. China B. Japan C. Russia D. France Answer: B

Q18. Which entity relaxed norms pertaining to setting up of cyber security operation Centre for small market intermediaries citing that they lack knowledge in cyber security, on 14th December 2018?
    A. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) C. Finance Ministry D. Indian Banks Association (IBA) Answer: A

Q19. Korean Won and _____ are the two new currencies added to the List of Currencies for Exchange Rate, by Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC), on 12th December 2018?
    A. Turkish Lira B. Japanese Yen C. Chilean Peso D. Brazilian Real Answer: A

Q20. Name the English writer who has been selected for the Jnanpith Award 2018?
    A. Prathiba Ray B. Amitav Ghosh C. Amelia James D. Rishi Chander Answer: B

Q21. Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Mizoram for the third time, on 15th December 2018?
    A. Zoramthanga B. Kummanam Rajasekharan C. Min Hoi D. Anshal Sen Answer: A

Q22. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and North Tamil Nadu are expected to receive heavy rainfall on 16th and 17th December 2018 due to a severe cyclone named ____, as per India Meteorological Department (IMD)?
    A. Phethai B. Feity C. Jaggo D. Rishu Answer: A

Q23. Which country will host the 2020 Asia cricket cup, as approved by Asian Cricket Council (ACC)?
    A. Afghanistan B. Pakistan C. Sri Lanka D. Bangladesh Answer: B

Q24. When was International Tea Day celebrated to draw global attention on the impact of global tea trade on workers and growers?
    A. December 12 B. December 15 C. December 17 D. December 18 Answer: B

Q25. International Universal Health Coverage Day is observed on which day?
    A. 12 December B. 11 December C. 14 December D. 10 December Answer: A

Q26. The maritime exercise 'Indra Navy 2018' was held between India and ________.
    A. USA B. Japan C. Russia D. China Answer: C

Q27. Which is the first state in India to have 4 International Airports?
    A. Maharashtra B. Uttar Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala Answer: D

Q28. Which of the following companies announced a partnership with Polis to create 'Journalism Artificial Intelligence (AI)' project?
    A. Facebook B. Yahoo C. Google D. Amazon Answer: C

Q29. The 1st International Conference on 'Sustainable Water Management' was held in ________ on 10-11 December 2018.
    A. Shimla B. New Delhi C. Gurugram D. Mohali Answer: D

Q30. The United Nations adopted the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration' in which country?
    A. Netherlands B. Russia C. Morocco D. Israel Answer: C

Q31. SWIFT India appointed ________ as the new chairman of its board.
    A. Rajnish Kumar B. Shikha Sharma C. Arundhati Bhattacharya D. Naina Lal Kidwai Answer: C
Q1. Name the head of the 7-member panel constituted by the government to select managing directors of public sector insurance companies, on 13th December 2018?
    A. G N Bajpai B. Mathew Varghese C. T Bhargava D. B P Sharma Answer: D

Q2. Indian Coast Guard has launched ‘Operation Oliver’ to ensure safe breeding of Olive Ridley sea turtles in which state?
    A. Odisha B. Assam C. Bihar D. West Bengal Answer: A

Q3. Indian Railways announced commission of 41 projects worth _____ rupees for Kumbh Mela which will be held from 15th January to 4th March 2019 in Allahabad?
    A. Rs 700 crore B. Rs 900 crore C. Rs 1200 crore D. Rs 1500 crore Answer: B

Q4. Where was the 18th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-MTC), held on 13th December 2018?
    A. Dehradun B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Kochi Answer: B

Q5. Which state has emerged as the largest beneficiary of Ayushman Bharat scheme, with a total of Rs 193.34 crore allotted for the state, till November 2018?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh C. Karnataka D. West Bengal Answer: D

Q6. India and _____ signed a revised Inter-Governmental Agreement on restructuring the existing IRIGC-MTC to the IRIGC on Military and Military Technical Cooperation, on 13th December 2018?
    A. United States of America B. Nepal C. Russia D. Japan Answer: C

Q7. The Dam Safety Bill 2018 was introduced in Lok Sabha, on 12th December 2018. The bill was drafted by which ministry?
    A. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways C. Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry of Urban Development Answer: A

Q8. Where is the Pratibha Parva programme to nurture talent in school children, organized from 13th to 15thDecember 2018?
    A. Delhi B. Maharashtra C. Madhya Pradesh D. Goa Answer: C

Q9. Nepal government banned Indian currency above the denomination of ____ rupees on 14th December 2018?
    A. Rs 100 B. Rs 500 C. Rs 200 D. Rs 1000 Answer: A

Q10. Japan has selected a Chinese character(Symbol) to define the year 2018. What does the character mean?
    A. Success B. Disaster C. Glory D. Downfall Answer: B

Q11. India and _____ signed the bilateral annual Haj agreement 2019,at Jeddah,Saudi Arabia on 13th December 2018?
    A. United Arab Emirates (UAE) B. Saudi Arabia C. Qatar D. Oman Answer: B

Q12. Name the country which announced that it will organise a Gita festival in February 2019?
    A. Sri Lanka B. Nepal C. Mauritius D. Maldives Answer: C

Q13. Global financial technology company OBOPAY, announced the launch of a new generation pre-payment instrument called OBOPAY Card in partnership with Mastercard and which bank, on 14th December 2018?
    A. Axis Bank B. Canara Bank C. Federal Bank D. ICICI Bank Answer: C

Q14. International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that global debt has reached an all-time high of _____ dollars compared to the earlier estimate of USD 182 trillion, on 14th December 2018?
    A. USD 184 trillion B. USD 250 trillion C. USD 125 trillion D. USD 375 trillion Answer: A

Q15. Where was India’s first private sector unit for manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) inaugurated on 14th December 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Mangaluru C. Ghaziabad D. Hyderabad Answer: D

Q16. Name the e-commerce company that partnered with the Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME) to encourage MSMEs to sell products online through e-commerce, on 13th December 2018?
    A. Flipkart B. Amazon India C. Snapdeal D. Pepperfry Answer: B

Q17. Which company won the Prime Minister’s Trophy for the ‘Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant’ in India for the performance year 2016-17?
    A. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) B. Tata Steel Limited C. JSW Steel Limited D. Essar Steel Limited Answer: B

Q18. Who won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) that concluded in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on 13th December 2018?
    A. Majid Majidi B. Ram Gopal Verma C. Sean Austin D. Lijo Jose Pellissery Answer: A

Q19. Which state has been selected by the Union Ministry of Agriculture for “Krishi Karman” award in the rice category, that will be awarded in February 2019?
    A. West Bengal B. Kerala C. Jharkhand D. Karnataka Answer: C

Q20. Who was appointed as the new president of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society and Chairman of Governing Council, on 13th December 2018?
    A. Brijendra Pal Singh B. Bhupendra Kainthola C. RS Kannaiha D. Vinod Chaudhary Answer: A

Q21. _____ was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Guinea, on 14th December 2018?
    A. Manoj Kumar B. T.C. Barupal C. Ashutosh Sharma D. Manish Chandan Answer: B

Q22. Name the Intelligence Bureau Director who received an extension of tenure for six months, on 14th December 2018?
    A. Rajiv Jain B. PK Singh C. RK Malhotra D. Anuj Singh Answer: A

Q23. Who was re-designated from Advisor to Principal Advisor in NITI Aayog, on 14th December 2018?
    A. Suresh Mathur B. Jitendra Singh C. Anil Srivastava D. Roopan Mehta Answer: C

Q24. Chief of Research and Analysis Wing _____ received an extension of tenure for six months, on 14th December 2018?
    A. Anil K Dhasmana B. P Madhavan Nair C. Anjali Menon D. Suvarna Raj Answer: A

Q25. Who was named the first woman CEO of the French unit of Air France-KLM Group, on 12th December 2018?
    A. Anne Rigail B. Lynette Scavo C. Edie Regan D. Susan Mayer Answer: A

Q26. NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has found evidence of water on which asteroid?
    A. Apophis B. Bennu C. Seres D. Vesta Answer: B

Q27. Name the new human protein discovered by researchers to fight the Ebola virus?
    A. ERPT7 B. RBBP6 C. THUL9 D. ZAUN4 Answer: B

Q28. Where was the 21st Usha National Athletics Sports Championship for the Blind that concluded on 13th December 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. Mumbai C. New Delhi D. Pune Answer: C

Q29. Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) announced that it is rebranding its Allan Border Medal to ____ from 2019 onwards?
    A. Australian Cricket Awards B. International Cricket Awards C. Annual Cricket Awards D. Allan Cricket Awards Answer: A

Q30. Nancy Wilson passed away on 14th December 2018 in California, United States. What was her profession?
    A. Doctor B. Journalist C. Politician D. Singer Answer: D

Q31. Sondra Locke, died in Los Angeles, United States, in November 2018. She was a _____?
    A. Athlete B. Social Activist C. Scientist D. Actress Answer: D

Q32. Thoppil Ajayan, passed away, on 13th December 2018. What was his occupation?
    A. Cricketer B. Animator C. Film Director D. Journalist Answer: C

Q33. When was National Energy Conservation Day 2018 celebrated throughout India?
    A. December 12 B. December 14 C. December 9 D. December 11 Answer: B
Q1. Which Ministry announced setting up of National Medical Devices Promotion Council under DIPP?
    A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry B. Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D. Ministry of AYUSH Answer: A

Q2. What was India’s rank in the 2019 Climate Change Performance Index?
    A. 10th B. 11th C. 12th D. 13th Answer: B

Q3. Which country recently became a full member of the Financial Action Task Force?
    A. Syria B. Namibia C. Israel D. Myanmar Answer: C

Q4. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) included which currency in the list of exchange rate in December 2018?
    A. Congolese Franc B. Mauritian rupee C. Namibian dollar D. Korean Won Answer: D

Q5. Kumbh Mela will begin in January 2019 in which city?
    A. Allahabad B. Varanasi C. Lucknow D. Haridwar Answer: A

Q6. Which city hosted the Partners’ Forum 2018?
    A. Chennai B. New Delhi C. Hyderabad D. Chandigarh Answer: B

Q7. Which state has been selected for the Agriculture Ministry’s "Krishi Karman" award in rice category?
    A. Jharkhand B. Odisha C. Chhattisgarh D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: A

Q8. According to IMF, the global debt has risen to how much currently?
    A. USD 164 trillion B. USD 158 trillion C. USD 184 trillion D. USD 173 trillion Answer: C

Q9. Who has been selected to be the next Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh?
    A. Ashok Gehlot B. Kamal Nath C. Digvijay Singh D. Jyotiraditya Scindia Answer: B

Q10. Which court has said directed the employers to be considerate and sympathetic towards pregnant employees?
    A. Madras HC B. Allahabad HC C. Bombay HC D. Delhi HC Answer: D

Q11. India has signed the bilateral annual Haj 2019 agreement with which nation?
    A. Saudi Arabia B. Qatar C. UAE D. Oman Answer: A

Q12. Who has dismissed all petitions alleging irregularities in Rafale Deal?
    A. Prime Minister B. President C. Parliament D. Supreme Court Answer: D

Q13. Where was the fourth Partners’ Forum to improve the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents, held on 12th and 13th December 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. Mumbai C. New Delhi D. Pune Answer: C

Q14. Name the Multi-Disciplinary Training Centre (MTDC) of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), that was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (I/C), Giriraj Singh, in New Delhi, on 13th December 2018?
    A. Srishti B. Samridhi C. Samadhan D. Sahyadhri Answer: C

Q15. How many states have achieved complete household electrification under the PM Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) scheme, as per Ministry of Power’s announcement on 12th December 2018?
    A. 15 B. 12 C. 7 D. 9 Answer: B

Q16. Who is the head of the Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted by the government on 13th December 2018, to check on the recommendations on stressed power projects given by the high-level panel headed by Cabinet Secretary P. K. Sinha?
    A. Anil Kumar Jha B. Arun Jaitley C. Injeti Srinivas D. Ram Naik Answer: D

Q17. Which high court ordered a ban on sale of online medicines by e-pharmacists across India, on 12th December 2018?
    A. Madhya Pradesh High Court B. Delhi High Court C. Maharashtra High Court D. Uttar Pradesh High Court Answer: B

Q18. India’s Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was on a 5-day visit to the United States from 3rd to 7th December 2018, at the invitation of the United States Secretary of Defence _____?
    A. James N Mattis B. Mike Pompeo C. Kenneth Juster D. Philip S Davidson Answer: A

Q19. Where was the 39th annual Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit held on 9th December 2018?
    A. Doha, Qatar B. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia C. Dubai, United Arab Emirates D. Amman, Jordan Answer: B

Q20. The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a ____ dollar loan agreement to reduce floods and riverbank erosion in flood prone areas along the Brahmaputra river in Assam, on 13th December 2018?
    A. $60 million B. $40 million C. $50 million D. $70 million Answer: A

Q21. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed which Bank to open 40 new branches, by the end of December 2018, releasing the restriction it had put on the bank for opening new branches in September 2018?
    A. Jana Small Finance Bank B. Federal Bank C. Corporation Bank D. Bandhan Bank Answer: D

Q22. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has renamed the Institutional Trading Platform as _____?
    A. Innovators Growth Platform B. Growth Induction Platform C. Trade Development Platform D. Companies Trading Platform Answer: A

Q23. Name the new facility introduced for Mutual funds, by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), that involves separation of distressed or illiquid assets from other healthier securities in a debt mutual fund portfolio?
    A. Saturating B. Side-Pocketing C. Security-Treasuring D. Safe-Banking Answer: B

Q24. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) board has approved a proposal to expand the offer-for-sale (OFS) mechanism to cover more listed companies. Companies with a market-cap of more than _____ rupees are eligible for OFS mechanism?
    A. Rs 1,000 crore B. Rs 2,000 crore C. Rs 3,000 crore D. Rs 4,000 crore Answer: A

Q25. What is the rank of India in the AT Kearney FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) Confidence Index 2018?
    A. 15 B. 8 C. 11 D. 13 Answer: C

Q26. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to South and South-West Asia decreased by 6% to _____ dollars in 2017, as per UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) report?
    A. USD 63 billion B. USD 42 billion C. USD 55 billion D. USD 38 billion Answer: A

Q27. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in its Monthly Oil Market Report predicted the global economic growth to be what per cent for 2018 and 3.5% for 2019?
    A. 3.7 % B. 3.9 % C. 3.6 % D. 3.4 % Answer: A

Q28. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved the proposal of clubbing of investment limits for foreign portfolio investors on the basis of common ownership of more than ____ % of common control, excluding the case of regulated public retail funds?
    A. 50 % B. 44 % C. 76 % D. 25 % Answer: A

Q29. Name the Uttar Pradesh based startup that won 2018 UN Climate Action Award at the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP 24) in Katowice, Poland, on 11th December 2018?
    A. GreenTouch B. HelpUsGreen C. GreenUs D. GrowGreen Answer: B

Q30. Sharad Pawar and _____ received the Lokmat Parliamentary Award under the category of ‘Lifetime achievement award’ at Lokmat National Conclave 2018, in New Delhi, on 13th December 2018?
    A. Murli Manohar Joshi B. Gulam Nabi Azad C. Nishikant Dubey D. Rama Devi Answer: A

Q31. Which state/union territory police has entered the Limca Book of Records for training 2,08,125 women and girls in 989 self-defence programme in 2017?
    A. Andaman & Nicobar Islands B. Delhi C. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: B

Q32. Who became the first ever Indian Table Tennis player to be awarded the ‘Breakthrough Table Tennis Star’ award, at the 2018 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Star Awards, held in Korea, on 12th December 2018?
    A. Manika Batra B. Soumyajith Ghosh C. Poulomi Ghatak D. Mouma Das Answer: A

Q33. Name the minor boy from Odisha who has been selected for the National Bravery Award for saving his uncle from a crocodile attack, and will be awarded in 2019?
    A. Satyabatra Das B. Situ Malik C. Vimal Gogoi D. Sajin Paul Answer: B

Q34. Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Telangana for the second term, on 13th December 2018?
    A. Chandrababu Naidu B. K. Chandrashekhar Rao C. E.S.L. Narasimhan D. R Mahendra Reddy Answer: B

Q35. Name the IAS (Indian Administrative Service) Officer who took Oath of Office and Secrecy as Member of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 13th December 2018?
    A. Bharat Bhushan Vyas B. Rujuta Dev C. Sita Raman S D. Vinay Mittal A K Answer: A

Q36. _____ was appointed as the presiding officer in the Securities Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai, on 12th December 2018?
    A. Justice Pranay Tilak B. Justice Tarun Agarwala C. Justice Varshani Mohak D. Justice Mohit Aluwalia Answer:B

Q37. Which country announced the installation of the world’s first “floating” nuclear power plant (FNPP), on 11thDecember 2018?
    A. China B.Japan C. Russia D. United States of America Answer: C

Q38. International Cricket Council (ICC) has signed a contract with ____, the makers of whisky brand Royal Stag, for a 5-year global partnership as an official sponsor?
    A. Pernod Ricard India Pvt Ltd B. Bagpiper India Pvt Ltd C. Imperial Blue India Pvt Ltd D. Original Choice India Pvt Ltd Answer: A

Q39. Where was the 19th All India Police (AIPDM) Shooting Competition 2018 held from 6th to 11th December 2018?
    A. Manesar, Haryana B. Mohali, Punjab C. Manali, Himachal Pradesh D. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand Answer: A

Q40. Which Indian city will host the second event of the Hockey Series Finals from June 6 to 16 2019?
    A. Mumbai B. Raipur C. Bhubaneswar D. Kolkata Answer: C

Q41. Anshuman Gaekwad, Shantha Rangaswamy and _____ comprise the ad-hoc committee formed by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to select head coach of the national women’s senior cricket team?
    A. Kapil Dev B. Saurav Ganguly C. Anil Kumble D. Virendra Sehwag Answer: A
Q1. Who assumed charge as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
    A. Viral Acharya B. Shaktikanta Das C. Rajiv Mehrishi D. Kaushik Basu Answer: B

Q2. Who has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Telangana?
    A. N Chandrababu Naidu B. K T Rama Rao C. T Harish Rao D. K Chandrasekhar Rao Answer: D

Q3. Which High Court has ordered a ban over online sale of medicines across India?
    A. Madras HC B. Delhi HC C. Allahabad HC D. Bombay HC Answer: B

Q4. Which Indian sportswoman has been honoured with the ‘Meethoileima’ title?
    A. Mary Kom B. PV Sindhu C. Saina Nehwal D. Vinesh Phogat Answer: A

Q5. The Union Government has signed a 31 million dollar loan agreement with ADB to develop tourism and boost jobs in which state?
    A. Chhattisgarh B. Odisha C. Madhya Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu Answer: D

Q6. Which state’s government has decided to establish an Umbrella University named after former PM late Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
    A. Gujarat B. Bihar C. Uttar Pradesh D. Jharkhand Answer: C

Q7. Murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been named as the "Person of the Year" by which magazine?
    A. The Wall Street Journal B. Time C. Forbes D. The New Yorker Answer: B

Q8. In December 2018, the Assembly Elections were not held for which state?
    A. Karnataka B. Rajasthan C. Madhya Pradesh D. Chhattisgarh Answer: A

Q9. The Union Government launched which Twitter handle to spread awareness about cyber crimes?
    A. @CyberGyan B. @CyberSakha C. @CyberDost D. @CyberSuraksha Answer: C

Q10. Who was appointed as Vice-Chair of UN Panel of Auditors for 2019?
    A. Siddharth Kumar B. Anand Awasthi C. Rohan Joshi D. Rajiv Mehrishi Answer: D

Q11. Joint military exercise ‘Hand-in-Hand’ began between India and which country?
    A. China B. Japan C. Malaysia D. South Korea Answer: A

Q12. Which country selected the Chinese character for ‘disaster’ as its defining symbol for 2018?
    A. USA B.Japan C. India D. Indonesia Answer: B

Q13. Where was the third exhibition of the 2nd series of collection titled “Uncrowned Glory – An exhibition of Ethnic Ornaments of Himachal Pradesh” inaugurated on 11th December 2018?
    A. Shimla B. Manali C. New Delhi D. Mumbai Answer: C

Q14. Which state government announced the creation of an umbrella university named after former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on 12th December 2018?
    A. Gujarat B. Uttar Pradesh C. Himachal Pradesh D. Karnataka Answer: B

Q15. The Ambassador of the European Union to India, H.E. Mr. Tomasz Kozlowski inaugurated India’s first Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in _____, on 8th December 2018?
    A. Surat, Gujarat B. Manipal, Karnataka C. Kota, Rajasthan D. Raipur, Chhattisgarh Answer: B

Q16. Where was the National conference ‘AYUSHCHARYA’ on Dinacharya (Daily Regimen) and Ritucharya (Seasonal Regimen) for public health promotion, held on 10th and 11th December 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Puducherry D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q17. Ministry of Commerce and Industry released India’s 1st Agriculture Export Policy 2018, aimed to propel India to become a USD 5 trillion economy before ____?
    A. 2023 B. 2025 C. 2031 D. 2028 Answer: B

Q18. Which state hosted the AdventureNext 2018 event from 3rd to 5th December 2018?
    A. Maharashtra B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Madhya Pradesh D. Jammu and Kashmir Answer: C

Q19. India’s 1st Agriculture Export Policy 2018, released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, would boost India’s agricultural exports to _____ dollar by 2022?
    A. USD 60 billion B. USD 50 billion C. USD 25 billion D. USD 75 billion Answer: A

Q20. India signed an ascension pact to the 30-member Trans Regional Maritime Network (T-RMN), on December 10, 2018. T-RMN is led by which country?
    A. France B. Russia C. United States D. Italy Answer: D

Q21. Where was Vivah Panchami, the wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, celebrated on 12th December 2018?
    A. Dhaka, Bangladesh B. Janakpur, Nepal C. Uttar Pradesh, India D. Colombo, Sri Lanka Answer: B

Q22. Which country topped in the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)’s report on the world’s 100 biggest armaments groups, released on 10th December 2018?
    A. United States B. China C. Japan D. Russia Answer: A

Q23. Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its supplement report “Asian Development Outlook (2018)” has retained India’s growth forecast at ____% for FY19 and 7.6% for FY20?
    A. 7.5 % B. 7.3 % C. 7.7 % D. &.2 % Answer: B

Q24. ‘PCS1x’, a cloud based new generation technology, to increase ease of doing business was launched by Indian Ports Association (IPA), on 11th December 2018. What does “C” represent in PCS?
    A. Cloud B. Communication C. Code D. Community Answer: D

Q25. Name the sportsperson who was honoured with the Meethoileima (Outstanding Queen) title by Manipur government, on 12th December 2018?
    A. Manu Bhaker B. Hima Das C. MC Mary Kom D. Saina Nehwal Answer: C

Q26. _____ is the first deceased journalist to be honoured with the Time Magazine’s 2018 Person of the Year award?
    A. Jamal Khashoggi B. Yasin Azeem C. Rustum Daffne D. Mike Delfino Answer: A

Q27. Who was appointed as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on 11th December 2018?
    A. Ravi Handa B. Shaktikanta Das C. S Krishnamoorthy D. Arjun Rishab Answer: B

Q28. Comptroller and Auditor General _____ has become the Vice-Chair of the UN (United Nations) Panel of Auditors for a term of 2 years ending on June 30, 2020?
    A. Rajiv Mehrishi B. Vishwanath Sridhar C. Anika Singh D. Lagnajith Desai Answer: A

Q29. Name Flipkart’s CFO (Chief Financial Officer) who has been given additional charge as COO (Chief Operating Officer)?
    A. Sriram Venkataraman B. Nitin Seth C. Kalyan Krishnamoorthy D. Ananth Narayanan Answer: A

Q30. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)’s indigenously developed Light Utility Helicopter achieved an important milestone of flying at _____ kilometer altitude in Bengaluru, on 11th December 2018?
    A. 6 Km B. 7 Km C. 8 Km D. 9 Km Answer: A

Q31. Indian Navy’s first flyaway Deep Sea Submarine Rescue System was inducted by Chief of Naval staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba. It will be operated and deployed by Submarine Rescue Unit (West) from its base in which city?
    A. Mumbai B. Mangaluru C. Kochi D. Vishakapatnam Answer: A

Q32. What is the rank of India in the Climate Change Performance Index released on the sidelines of COP24 UN Summit in Katowice, Poland, on 10th December 2018?
    A. 4 B. 6 C. 9 D. 11 Answer: D

Q33. Which animal possesses the fastest animal movement on record, as per a study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, on 12th December 2018?
    A. Jack Rabbit B. Pronghorn Antelope C. Dracula Ant D. Peregrine Falcon Answer: C

Q34. Name the team that won the 115th Aga Khan Gold Cup hockey tournament held in New Delhi, on 10th December 2018?
    A. Army XI Danapur B. Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy C. Steel Authority of India’s Hockey Academy D. Punjab Panthers Answer: C

Q35. What was the theme of International Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day) 2018 celebrated on 12thDecember 2018?
    A. Health for All – Rise for our Right B. Unite for Universal Health Coverage: Now is the Time for Collective Action C. Health Coverage for all by 2025 D. Universal Health Coverage for a healthy future Answer: B

Q36. When was the 2nd International Day of Neutrality 2018 observed throughout the world?
    A. December 10 B. December 11 C. December 9 D. December 12 Answer: D
Q1. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced the rise in contribution of the government in National Pension Scheme (NPS) to ____ % from existing 10 %, burdening the government by Rs 2,840 crore for 2019-20?
    A. 15 % B. 16 % C. 14 % D. 12 % Answer: C

Q2. Where was the Regional Conference on ‘Good Governance – Focus on Aspirational Districts’ held on 10th and 11thDecember 2018?
    A. Bengaluru, Karnataka B. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala C. Pune, Maharashtra D. Hyderabad, Telangana Answer: B

Q3. Which state/union territory government launched a 10-day special inspection drive named “Operation Minimum Wage” on 10th December 2018, to check implementation of minimum wage rules?
    A. Puducherry B. Delhi C. Telangana D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: B

Q4. Lepa Rada became _____ district of Arunachal Pradesh, on 11th December 2018?
    A. 28th B. 26th C. 24th D. 30th Answer: C

Q5. Where was the first International Conference, on the theme- ‘Sustainable Water Management’, held on 10th and 11th December 2018?
    A. Rohtak, Haryana B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand C. Mohali, Punjab D. Kochi, Kerala Answer: C

Q6. Which country became the 38th member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body to combat money laundering, terrorist financing etc., on 10th December 2018?
    A. Egypt B. Pakistan C. Israel D. Afghanistan Answer: C

Q7. The 14-day 7th Sino-India joint exercise Hand-in-Hand 2018, commenced at ____, on 10th December 2018?
    A. Arunachal Pradesh, India B. Chengdu, China C. Wuhan, China D. Sikkim, China Answer: B

Q8. Jana Small Finance Bank launched Jana Bankable Debit Card in association with which entity, on 11th December 2018?
    A. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) B. Hockey India (HI) C. Indian Olympics Association (IOA) D. Badminton Association of India (BAI) Answer: A

Q9. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a fine amounting to ____ rupees on Indian Bank for violating cyber security norms, on 11th December 2018?
    A. Rs 2 crore B. Rs 5 crore C. Rs 3 crore D. Rs 1 crore Answer: D

Q10. Government of India and which bank signed a loan agreement of 31 million dollars to develop Tourism and boost Jobs in Tamil Nadu, on 11th December 2018?
    A. Asian Development Bank (ADB) B. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) C. World Bank D. European Investment Bank Answer: A

Q11. The number of countries with strong policy frameworks for sustainable energy increased from 17 to ____ in the eight years till 2017, according to ‘Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy (RISE) 2018 report’ released by World Bank?
    A. 23 B. 45 C. 59 D. 62 Answer: C

Q12. Who became the first-ever recipient of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Coach of the Year Award, on 11thDecember 2018?
    A. Sascha Bajin B. Petra Kvitora C. Bethani Mattek-Sands D. Ashley Peterson Answer: A

Q13. Which basketball team was named the 2018 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year, at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Awards Show in Los Angeles, United States, on 11th December 2018?
    A. Golden State Warriors B. Los Angeles Lakers C. Boston Celtics D. Toronto Raptors Answer: A

Q14. Name the Indian Railway employee who has been conferred the Sahitya Akademi Award 2018 for his novel “Marom” in Santhali language?
    A. Anuj Kumar B. Shyam Sundar Besra C. Sajin Vohra D. Ram Nath Bhalla Answer: B

Q15. _____ was appointed as the new Chairman of Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) India, on 10th December 2018?
    A. Amrita Rao B. Arundhati Bhattacharya C. Rujuta Singh D. Shivkumar Shukla Answer: B

Q16. Who resigned from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC), on 11th December 2018?
    A. K Veermani B. Surjit Bhalla C. Shaktikanta Das D. Bibek Debroy Answer: B

Q17. Which Indian power station created a world record for the longest uninterrupted operation for 941 days, on 10thDecember 2018?
    A. Bokaro Power Station-1, Jharkhand B. Kaiga Power Station-1, Karnataka C. Durgapur Power Station-2, West Bengal D. Barauni Power Station-2, Bihar Answer: B

Q18. Name NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)’s probe that became the second human-made object in history to reach the edge of our solar system, on 10th December 2018?
    A. Voyager 2 B. Soyus 3 C. Galaxy 2 D. Star Rider 2 Answer: A

Q19. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh launched the portal ENSURE- National Livestock Mission-EDEG. This portal has been developed by which entity?
    A. National Informatics Centre (NIC) B. NITI Aayog C. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi Answer: C

Q20. Where was Nishidhi stone inscription from the 12th century, issued to commemorate Jain ascetics who perform Sallekhana vratha, found?
    A. Pelling, Sikkim B. Udaipur, Rajasthan C. Shivamogga, Karnataka D. Namakkal, Tamil Nadu Answer: C

Q21. CN Balakrishnan passed away in Kochi, Kerala, on 11th December 2018. He was a _____?
    A. Politician B. Journalist C. Actor D. Athlete Answer: A

Q22. Name the author of the book ‘Of Counsel: The Challenges of the Modi-Jaitley Economy’ that was launched in Mumbai, on 9th December 2018?
    A. Rajini Pallikal B. Arvind Subramanian C. Veena JaiSingh D. Rishab Mehta Answer: B

Q23. When did UNICEF (United Nations International Children Emergency Fund) celebrate its 71st foundation day?
    A. December 9 B. December 10 C. December 11 D. December 12 Answer: C

Q24. What was the theme of the International Mountain Day 2018 celebrated on 11th December 2018?
    A. #SavetheMountains B. #MountainsMatter C. #MountainsunderPressure D. #Climatechanges&Mountains Answer: B

Q25. Which political party won the Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2018?
    A. Indian National Congress B. Bharatiya Janata Party C. Coalition of Congress and BSP D. Coalition of BJP and Rashtriya Loktantrik Party Answer: A

Q26. Which party claimed majority in Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2018?
    A. Bharatiya Janata Party B. Indian National Congress C. Bahujan Samaj Party D. Coalition of Congress and BJP Answer: A

Q27. Which party has won in the Telangana Assembly Elections 2018?
    A. TRS B. INC C. BJP D. TDP Answer: A

Q28. Which party has emerged as the single largest party in the Madhya Pradesh legislative assembly elections 2018?
    A. BJP B. BSP C. TRS D. INC Answer: A

Q29. Which party won majority in the Mizoram state elections 2018?
    A. MPC B. ZPM C. MNF D. INC Answer: C

Q30. India has resumed military drills with which nation after a gap of one year?
    A. Russia B. North Korea C. Pakistan D. China Answer: D

Q31. Which state has moved the Supreme Court for full-time Chairman for Cauvery Water Management Authority?
    A. Karnataka B. Andhra Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala Answer: C

Q32. Which state hosted the 18th All India annual conference of heads of science centres, museums?
    A. Mizoram B. Assam C. Tripura D. Arunachal Pradesh Answer: D

Q33. The Central Government contribution in National Pension Scheme (NPS) was raised to how much percentage recently?
    A. 14 percent B. 15 percent C. 16 percent D. 17 percent Answer: A

Q34. Which district Court will become the first in India to accept e-payments?
    A. Chandigarh B. Pune C. Kolkata D. Chennai Answer: B
Q1. NITI Aayog has launched ‘AI 4 All Global Hackathon’ to develop AI (Artificial Intelligence) Applications to make positive social and economic impact in India, in partnership with which Singapore based AI startup?
    A. iRobot B. Thoughtworks C. Perlin D. Freshwork Answer: C

Q2. Kazakhstan opened a consulate, under the leadership of the managing director of Chandan Steel Limited _____, in Gujarat to further business partnership, on 10th December 2018?
    A. Dilip Chandan B. Ram Kishan Maurya C. Vishwas Chandan D. Shyam Kumar Answer: A

Q3. Name the 2nd edition of the 11-day exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Russian Federation Aerospace Force (RFSAF) that commenced at Air Force Station Jodhpur, on 10th December 2018?
    A. INDRAAIR 2018 B. AIRINDRA 2018 C.AVIAINDRA 2018 D. AVIONICS 2018 Answer: C

Q4. Which district became the 23rd district of Arunachal Pradesh on 9th December 2018?
    A. Shi Yomi B. Min Shu C. Sei Jong D. Jeo Rada Answer: A

Q5. Tamil Nadu Government launched 24-hour toll free helpline number ____ for women facing domestic violence and sexual harassment to get assistance such as police help, legal aid or medical services, on 10th December 2018?
    A. 108 B. 181 C. 193 D. 175 Answer: B

Q6. Which entity conducted the largest ever Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) at 2144 centres in 92 cities across India, on 9th December 2018?
    A. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) B. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) C. Indian Certificate of Secondary Education D. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Answer: A

Q7. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) launched the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, on 8thDecember 2018, which will tour for _____ days, across several cities?
    A. 24 B. 12 C. 16 D. 30 Answer: C

Q8. United Nations Conference adopted a global pact “The Global compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration”, on 10th December 2018. Where was the United Nations conference held?
    A. Marrakesh, Morocco B. Philadelphia, United States C. Sri Lanka, Colombo D. Budapest, Hungary Answer: A

Q9. Which entity announced that it will implement an ‘Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions’ covering services provided by entities falling under Reserve Bank’s regulatory jurisdiction?
    A. Union Ministry of Finance B. State Bank of India (SBI) C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) Answer: C

Q10. Where was the 54th SKOCH Summit on the State of Power, Oil and Gas held on 5th December 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Dehradun C. Raipur D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q11. Who became the first Asian/Indian to win the 2018 Mister Supranational title in the 3rd edition of the competition held in Krynica-Zdroj, Poland, on 9th December 2018?
    A. Rakesh Shetty B. Prathamesh Maulingkar C. Manish Jain D. Pramod Karmakar Answer: B

Q12. Name the Indian who won the ‘Best entertainment host/presenter’ award at the Asian Academy Creative Awards, held on 8th and 9th December 2018, in Singapore?
    A. Amitabh Bacchan B. Salman Khan C. Kapil Sharma D. Karan Johar Answer: B

Q13. Which politician will be awarded as “Best Woman Parliamentarian – Rajya Sabha” by Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, in New Delhi, on 13th December 2018?
    A. Sushma Swaraj B. Vasundhara Raje C. Mamta Banerjee D. Kanimozhi Answer: D

Q14. Name the 24th Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) who resigned on 10th December 2018?
    A. Dr. Raghuram Rajan B. Dr. Urjit Patel C. Dr. Arvind Subramaniam D. Dr. Surjit Bhalla Answer: A

Q15. Who was appointed as the Managing Director of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on 6th December 2018?
    A. Wasim Khan B. Abbas Mohammed C. Rashid Khan D. Hashim Ahmed Answer: A

Q16. ____ resigned as Chief Executing Officer (CEO) of online Fashion Retailer Myntra, on 10th December 2018?
    A. Ananth Narayanan B. Vivek Kumar Singh C. Himanshu Singh D. Abhishek Singhania Answer: B

Q17. Name the Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) president who resigned from the position of Minister of State for Human Resource and Development, on 10th December 2018?
    A. Manoj Sinha B. Upendra Kushwaha C. Rajiv Menon D. Debashish Banerjee Answer: B

Q18. What is the codename of the exercise conducted by Indian Air Force (IAF), as part of which, combined guided weapons firing of Surface-to-Air Missiles, was performed from the Air Force Station at Suryalanka in Andhra Pradesh, from 5th to 7th December 2018?
    A. FIRE PRO-18 B. CROSS BOW-18 C. INGNITE-18 D. INDFIRE-18 Answer: B

Q19. Scientists from Fujian Normal University of which country have developed a “rewritable” paper that can be drawn or printed on over and over again by changing the temperature?
    A. Japan B. China C. South Korea D. Indonesia Answer: B

Q20. Name the three-stage nuclear capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile successfully test fired by India, from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast, on 10th December 2018?
    A. Agni-5 B. Agni-2 C. Vishal-3 D. Dhanush-4 Answer: A

Q21. Where will the 2nd edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2019 be held from January 9 – January 20, 2019?
    A. New Delhi, Delhi B. Indore, Madhya Pradesh C. Guwahati, Assam D. Pune, Maharashtra Answer: D

Q22. Which Indian cricketer became the first Indian Captain to win a Test in South Africa, England and Australia, on 10th December 2018?
    A. Rohit Sharma B. Virat Kohli C. Mahendra Singh Dhoni D. Shikhar Dawan Answer: B

Q23. Jagdish Thakkar passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences due to multiple organ failure, on 10th December 2018. He was Public Relations Officer (PRO) in the Prime Minister’s office and a ____?
    A. Journalist B. Lawyer C. Writer D. Social Activist Answer: A

Q24. Former vice-chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, Professor Mushirul Hasan died on 10th December 2018. What was his profession?
    A. Doctor B. Historian C. Mathematician D. Scientist Answer: B

Q25. Name the campaign launched for International Day of Human Rights 2018 or Human Rights Day 2018 celebrated on 10th December 2018?
    A. #StandUp4Human Rights B. Let’s stand up for equality, justice and human dignity C. Stand up for someone’s rights today D. Our Rights. Our Freedoms. Always Answer: A

Q26. Which nation’s government is battling with the yellow vest protests against rising fuel prices and cost of living?
    A. Greece B. Brazil C. France D. Spain Answer: C

Q27. A court in which nation has order extradition of Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya?
    A. US B. UK C. Japan D. Russia Answer: B

Q28. Who is the first RBI Governor since 1990 to resign before completion of term?
    A. Urjit Patel B. Raghuram Rajan C. Viral Acharya D. Swaminathan Gurumurthy Answer: A

Q29. Which country’s President has signed a legislation to end a two-decade-old friendship treaty with Russia?
    A. India B. Ukraine C. Israel D. Belgium Answer: B

Q30. Who among the following is going to step down as the Chief of Staff of the United States by the end of December 2018?
    A. John F. Kelly B. Mike Pompeo C. Jim Mattis D. Dan Coats Answer: A

Q31. Which state has launched the toll-free helpline ‘181’ for domestic violence victims?
    A. Maharashtra B. Odisha C. Delhi D. Tamil Nadu Answer: D

Q32. Which city will host the Khelo India Youth Games 2019?
    A. Mumbai B. Pune C. Delhi D. Chennai Answer: B

Q33. Who won the 2018 Asian Tour Order of Merit?
    A. Jeev Milkha Singh B. Aditi Ashok C. Shubhankar Sharma D. Anirban Lahiri Answer: C

Q34. Which city hosted the 2018 Military Literature Festival?
    A. Jaipur B. Amritsar C. Shimla D. Chandigarh Answer: D

Q35. Who won the Glinka World Soil Prize 2018?
    A. Rattan Lal B. Sid Thomas C. Richard Pax D. Konstantin Mathews Answer: A
Q1. According to a report by International Labour Organization(ILO),which country has the highest gender wage gap in the world?
    A. Japan B. Nepal C. Norway D. India Answer: B

Q2. According to the Global Status Report on Road Safety,which country tops in the list of highest road deaths?
    A. Pakistan B. Russia C. India D. China Answer: C

Q3. Which state became the only state to have four international airports in India?
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala C. Karnataka D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: B

Q4. The 18th All India Annual Conference of the Heads of Science Centre’s and Museums began in which city?
    A. Itanagar B. Dispur C. Gangtok D. Bhopal Answer: A

Q5. According to latest edition of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Belief,India is expected to receive how much remittance in 2018?
    A. $ 60 billion B. $ 70 billion C. $80 billion D. $ 75 billion Answer: C

Q6. Which player etched his name in the record books by slamming the highest first class score of 267 on debut in Ranji Trophy?
    A. Sabir Khan B. Sameer Chaudhary C. Ayush Badoni D. Ajay Rohera Answer: D

Q7. Vanessa Ponce de Leon was crowned as Miss World 2018.She belongs to which country?
    A. Austria B. Russia C. Mexico D. USA Answer: C

Q8. Who became the first Indian to win the title of Mister Supranational?
    A. Prathamesh Maulingkar B. Punit Beniwal C. Sandeep Malviya D. Sunil Mann Answer: A

Q9. Who has won the ‘Glinka World Soil Prize 2018’?
    A. Aapresid B. Rattan Lal C. Augustin Codazzi D. Konstantin Glink Answer: B

Q10. Ajay Rohera, who has created world record for highest first-class debut score in cricket history, is from which state?
    A. Rajasthan B. Uttar Pradesh C. Madhya Pradesh D. Jharkhand Answer: C

Q11. Which of the following states has become the India’s first state to have four international airports?
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Maharashtra C. WestBengal D. Kerala Answer: D

Q12. Who has won the trophy of Mister Supranational 2018?
    A. Prathamesh Maulingkar B. Jitesh Singh Deo C. Vishnu Raj Menon D. KawaljitAnand Singh Answer: A

Q13. On which date India Navy celebrated the Submarine Day?
    A. December 10 B. December 11 C. December 8 D. December 9 Answer: C

Q14. What is the name of China mission launched to the far side of the Moon recently?
    A. Chang ‘e-4’ B. Tang ‘e-9’ C. Karman D. Lunar ‘e-4’ Answer: A

Q15. Which IIT has won the DSCI Excellence Award 2018 for cyber security education?
    A. IITKanpur B. IITKharagpur C. IIT Indore D. IITBombay Answer: B

Q16. Which city is the venue of the 2018 Military Literature Festival (MLF)?
    A. Chandigarh B. Dehradun C. Hyderabad D. NewDelhi Answer: A

Q17. Who has become the youngest Indian golfer to win Asian Tour Order Of Merit?
    A. Shubhankar Sharma B. ShivKapur C. AditiAshok D. Arjun Atwal Answer: A

Q18. Dr. Rajanish Giri has been awarded the DBT Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award (IYBA) 2018 for his proposed innovative idea on______?
    A. Ebola virus B. Chikungunya C. HIV D. Zika virus Answer: D

Q19. When the Human Rights Day is celebrated every year?
    A. 10 December B. 11 December C. 12 December D. 13 December Answer: A

Q20. Who was crowned as Miss World 2018?
    A. Manushi Chhillar, India B. Vanessa Ponce De Leon, Mexico C. Quiin Abenakyo, Uganda D. Nicolene Limsnukan, Thailand Answer: B

Q21. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) approved to observe which year as the International Year of Millets?
    A. 2021 B. 2022 C. 2023 D. 2024 Answer: C

Q22. Which former Indian diplomat was elected to an Asia Pacific seat on the UN's Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)?
    A. Chandrashekhar Dasgupta B. Meera Shankar C. Sohan Kumar D. Preeti Saran Answer: D

Q23. Which state will host the 2018 Startup India Venture Capital Summit?
    A. Goa B. Kerala C. Manipur D. Pondicherry Answer: A

Q24. Which is the first Indian state to have 4 international airports?
    A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: C

Q25. India recently started the offer of visa on arrival for the nationals belonging to which nation?
    A. France B. Israel C. Russia D. South Korea Answer: D

Q26. Member of Parliament Upendra Kushwaha has resigned from the Union Council of ministers. Kushwaha is the leader of which among the following parties?
    A. RLSP B. RJD C. JDU D. RML Answer: A

Q27. Which nation has decided to double women’s representation in its Federal National Council to 50 per cent?
    A. Germany B. UAE C. Saudi Arabia D. Japan Answer: B

Q28. Which city hosted the first International Conference on ‘Sustainable Water Management’?
    A. Dehradun B. Shimla C. Mohali D. Bhopal Answer: C
Q1. The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has decided to observe which year as the International Year of Millets?
    A. 2021 B. 2024 C. 2023 D. 2022 Answer: C

Q2. Which country’s government has recently enacted controversial law to accept foreign blue-collar workers?
    A. Indonesia B. South Korea C. North Korea D. Japan Answer: D

Q3. Which country is set become the world’s first country to make all its public transport free by 2019?
    A. Laos B. Venezuela C. Vietnam D. Luxembourg Answer: D

Q4. What is the theme of the 2018 International Volunteer Day (IVD)?
    A. Volunteers build ResilientCommunities B. VolunteersActFirst C. GlobalApplause – give volunteers a hand D. Your world is changing Answer: A

Q5. Which union ministry has been conferred the Skoch Award for National Signicance?
    A. Ministry of Newand RenewableEnergy B. Ministry of DrinkingWater and Sanitation C. Ministry ofWomen and Child Development D. Ministry of Railways Answer: A

Q6. Which state is the venue of the 2018 Startup India Venture Capital Summit?
    A. Andhra Pradesh B. Goa C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu Answer: B

Q7. Which of the following has become the India’s 2nd container cargo sector on Inland Waterways (IW)?
    A. Kochi-Mumbai B. Kolkata-Patna C. Kolkata-Dispur D. Kochi-Chennai Answer: C

Q8. ‘AI 4 All Global Hackathon’ has been launched by NITI Aayog in partnership with which county’s AI start up?
    A. Singapore B. Japan C. France D. South Korea Answer: A

Q9. PRASAD Scheme, which is in news recently, was launched on behalf of which union ministry?
    A. Ministry of Human ResourceDevelopment B. Ministry of Tourism C. Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry ofWomen and Child Development Answer: B

Q10. Which state government has launched ‘Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana’ for senior citizens?
    A. Odisha B. Jharkhand C. Delhi D. Punjab Answer: C

Q11. Which of the following has recently launched India’s first ‘Chance of Approval’ feature for Lending Products?
    A. Paytm.com B. Paisabazaar.com C. Flipkart.com D. FreeCharge.com Answer: B

Q12. Passport of which country was recently ranked most powerful globally?
    A. USA B. Japan C. UAE D. Switzerland Answer: C

Q13. Dharmesh Mehta has recently stepped down as CEO of which of the following capital firms?
    A. ICICI Capital B. HDFC Capital C. Axis Capital D. EXIM Capital Answer:C

Q14. The 2nd Meeting of NITI Forum for North East was recently held in which of the following cities?
    A. Guwahati B. Shillong C. Silchar D. Dispur Answer: A

Q15. The 2018 Armed Forces Flag Day was observed on which of the following days?
    A. December 4 B. December 8 C. December 7 D. December 5 Answer: C

Q16. According to the study by Microsoft, what is the cost inccured to the large-sized organisation in India due to cyberattacks?
    A. $5.1 million B. $10.3 million C. $17.8 million D. $16.5 million Answer: B

Q17. What policy did the Union Cabinet approve recently with an aim to increase India’s exports to $60 billion by 2022?
    A. Agriculture Import Policy B. Agriculture Export Policy C. Fertilizers Export Policy D. Fertilizers Import Policy Answer: B

Q18. Who is the Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister of India?
    A. Ravi Shankar Prasad B. Ananth Kumar C. Piyush Goyal D. Sadananda Gowda Answer: D

Q19. According to Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), what is the reason for the risk of disappearing of the polar bears in Arctic landscape?
    A. Pollution B. Chemicalization C. Melting of ice D. All the above Answer: C

Q20. Central government has approved Anti-Smuggling National Coordination Centre (SCord). Its member/s would be _______.
    A. BSF B. ITBP C. Assam Rifles D. All of the above Answer: D

Q21. Which of the following District Court becomes first in India to accept e-payments?
    A.Lucknow District Court B.Bhopal District Court C.Jaipur District Court D. Pune District Court Answer: D

Q22. Maharashtra CM launched 'SMART' initiative, will entail an investment of 300 million US dollars of which World Bank would contribute _______ million US dollars.
    A. 200 B. 210 C. 240 D. 230 Answer: B

Q23. NASA's 'OSIRIS-REx' spacecraft’s mission involves a close-up survey of the asteroid ________.
    A. Bennu B. Vesta C. Ceres D. Eros Answer: A

Q24. The Centre recently approved additional assistance of Rs _____________ crore to Kerala, Nagaland and Andhra Pradesh that were affected by floods, landslides and cyclone over the past few months.
    A. 3,036.39 B. 3,052.39 C. 3,048.39 D. 3,029.39 Answer: C

Q25. Which bank Extends USD 500 mn Loan To Tanzania?
    A. Exim Bank B. Federal Bank C. Bank of America D. HSBC Bank Answer: A

Q26. Which country won Admirals Cup Sailing Regatta 2018?
    A. Italy B. Russia C. Angola D. Bahrain Answer: A

Q27. Startup India venture capital summit 2018 to be held in
    A. Goa B. Bihar C. TamilNadu D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: A

Q28. Which state Tourism first in Asia hosts AdventureNext 18 ?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Kerala C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: A
Q1. Union Cabinet approved implementation of Shahpurkandi Dam Project on river Ravi in Punjab, with central Assistance of ____ rupees for irrigation component, for over 5 years from 2018-19 to 2022-23?
    A. Rs 567.77 crore B. Rs 485.38 crore C. Rs 985.65 crore D. Rs 679.90 crore Answer: B

Q2. Union Cabinet approved the strategic sale of what per cent of the Government of India’s equity shareholding in Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) to Power Finance Corporation (PFC) along with transfer of management control, on 6th December 2018?
    A. 44.58 % B. 67.56 % C. 41.50 % D. 52.63% Answer: D

Q3. Union Cabinet approved the launch of National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), at a total outlay of ____ rupees for a period of 5 years, on 6th December 2018?
    A. Rs 3660 crore B. Rs 4235 crore C. Rs 1296 crore D. Rs 5678 crore Answer: A

Q4. Union Cabinet approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the United States of America (USA) focused on Scientific and Technical Cooperation in which field, on 6th December 2018?
    A. Earth Sciences B. Maritime Defence C. Genetic Engineering D. Food Processing and Technology Answer: A

Q5. Union Cabinet approved a MoU between India and which country, that was signed in June 2018, focused on postage stamp, and following which Commemorative Postage Stamps including depiction of “Manipuri Dance” of India were released?
    A. South Korea B. Armenia C. Egypt D. Kazakhstan Answer: B

Q6. Radha Mohan Singh, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, laid foundation stone of Pusa Kisan Haat in Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s (ICAR) Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) in _____, on 6th December 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Chennai Answer: A

Q7. Where was the annual India Water Impact Summit 2018 held from 5th to 7th December 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad C. Lucknow D. Guwahati Answer: A

Q8. The Supreme court approved the draft of India’s First Witness Protection Scheme 2018 to ensure security to the witness, on 5th December 2018. This Scheme was drafted by which Union Ministry?
    A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment D. Ministry of Home Affairs Answer: D

Q9. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified amendments to central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, and announced that all new vehicles will be sold pre-fitted with the high-security registration plates from _____?
    A. 1 April 2019 B. 1 January 2019 C. 1 March 2019 D. 1 July 2019 Answer: A

Q10. Where was the Global Venture Capital Summit held on 7th December 2018? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. Goa D. Tamil Nadu Answer: C
Q11. Ministry of shipping approved a Freight Village worth _____ rupees in Varanasi adjoining Inland Waterways Terminal at River Ganga, on 6th December 2018?
    A. Rs 156 crore B. Rs 250 crore C. Rs 345 crore D. Rs 400 crore Answer: A

Q12. Which pair has become India’s Second Inland Water Transport origin destination pair for containerized cargo movement on National Waterway-1?
    A. Paradip-Cuttack B. Kolkata-Patna C. Mumbai-Chennai D. Panaji-Kochi Answer: B

Q13. Where was the 1st International Conference on Bears held from 3rd to 6th December 2018?
    A. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh B. Agra, Uttar Pradesh C. Darjeeling, West Bengal D. Nagpur, Maharashtra Answer: B

Q14. Indian Coast Guard conducted the Regional Level Marine Oil Pollution Response Exercise named ‘Clean Sea – 2018’ at the sea off _____, on 6th December 2018?
    A. Chandipur, Odisha B. Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands C. Mumbai, Maharashtra D. Calicut, Kerala Answer: B

Q15. Central Government has approved Anti-Smuggling National Coordination Centre (SCord) under _____ to tackle Smuggling?
    A. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) B. Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) C. Directorate of Defence Trade Controls (DDTC) D. Directorate of Maritime Safety (DMS) Answer: A

Q16. Where was Regional Customs Enforcement Meeting (RCEM) conducted by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on 4th and 5th December 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Bhopal C. Chandigarh D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q17. The top 10 fastest growing cities in the world from 2019 to 2035 are in India, as per Oxford Economics report. Which Indian city tops this list?
    A. Mumbai, Maharashtra B. Surat, Gujarat C. Agra, Uttar Pradesh D. Bengaluru, Karnataka Answer: B

Q18. India is the _____ highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, accounting for 7 % of global emissions in 2017, according to a study by Global Carbon Project?
    A. Second B. Third C. Fourth D. Fifth Answer: C

Q19. Which country has become the first Latin American Country to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative?
    A. Mexico B. Costa Rica C. Panama D. Argentina Answer: C

Q20. Where was the 12th session of India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) for Economic and Technical Cooperation, held on 3rd and 4th December 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Mumbai, India C. Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) D. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Answer: D

Q21. A Currency Swap Agreement was signed between which Indian bank and the Central Bank of the UAE (United Arab Emirates), 0n 4th December 2018?
    A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) C. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) D. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Answer: B

Q22. India signed a MoU on Development Cooperation in Africa with which country for establishing a Centre of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) in Ethiopia, on 4th December 2018?
    A. United Arab Emirates (UAE) B. Japan C. United States of America (USA) D. South Korea Answer: A

Q23. Where did External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj co-inaugurate Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum, on 4th December 2018?
    A. Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE) B. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) C. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia D. Doha, Qatar Answer: B

Q24. India signed an agreement with which country to pay for the crude oil it imports from the country in rupees, on 6th December 2018?
    A. Iran B. Iraq C. Qatar D. Saudi Arabia Answer: A

Q25. Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed its first Alternative Procurement Arrangement (APA) with ____ to allow procedures on co-financed projects to follow a single procurement framework, on 6th December 2018?
    A. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) B. World Bank C. European Investment Bank (EIB) D. State Bank of India (SBI) Answer: B

Q26. Which airlines became the first Indian carrier to have 200 aircraft in its fleet, on 6th December 2018?
    A. IndiGo B. SpiceJet C. Jet Airways D. GoAir Answer: A

Q27. Who won the 2018 Turner Award, Britain’s prestigious contemporary art award, at Tate Britain in London, United Kingdom, on 5th December 2018?
    A. Evangeline Hodge B. Charlotte Prodger C. Caleb Richard D. Rufus Huffman Answer: B

Q28. Name the person who won the Glinka World Soil Prize 2018, at a ceremony in Rome, the headquarters of United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), on 6th December 2018?
    A. Hadley De Silva B. Rattan Lal C. Amarnath Puri D. Harriet Granger Answer: B

Q29. Who was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of New India Assurance (NIA) for a five year period, on 4th December 2018?
    A. G Srinivasan B. Atul Sahai C. Manish Joshi D. Anshal Sarin Answer: B

Q30. Which software company has announced that it will shut down its messaging app Allo in March 2019 after 2.5 years of debut?
    A. Microsoft B. Yahoo C. Google D. Ubisoft Answer: C

Q31. Which country won the 9th edition of International Admiral’s Cup Regatta 2018 held in Ettikulam Beach at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala?
    A. France B. India C. Bangladesh D. Italy Answer: D

Q32. Arun Kumar Shaw passed away following a prolonged illness in Kolkata, on 6th December 2018. He was a National Champion and first ____ to win Arjuna Award from Bengal?
    A. Cricketer B. Swimmer C. Shooter D. Hockey Player Answer: B

Q33. Mohammad Asrarul Haque passed away on 7th December 2018. What was his profession?
    A. Singer B. Actor C. Journalist D. Politician Answer: D

Q34. When was Indian Armed Forces Flag Day observed throughout India?
    A. December 4 B. December 5 C. December 6 D. December 7 Answer: D

Q35. What was the theme of International Civil Aviation Day 2018 celebrated on 7th December 2018?
    A. Working Together to Ensure No Country is Left Behind B. Setting a whole new standard for Aviation C. Sky is the Limit D. Technological Development is the Key Answer: A
Q1. Which state/union territory government launched a 3 day, 2 night free pilgrimage scheme, consisting of five religious circuits, for senior citizens named- the ‘Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana’, on 6th December 2018?
    A. Manipur B. Delhi C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: B

Q2. The Cooperative department of Punjab decided to merge how many District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) with the Punjab State Cooperative Bank (PSCB), on 3rd December 2018?
    A. 20 B. 35 C. 70 D. 55 Answer: A

Q3. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched SMART (State of Maharashtra’s Agribusiness and Rural Transformation) initiative, on 6th December 2018, for which World Bank has provided financial assistance of ____ dollars?
    A. $210 million B. $370 million C. $450 million D. $180 million Answer: A

Q4. Swedish firm Spowdi and Indian firm EMVEE signed a MoU, on 3rd December 2018, to set up local manufacturing and assembly unit in which city?
    A. Bengaluru B. Mumbai C. New Delhi D. Chennai Answer: A

Q5. Which museum signed a MoU with Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, New Delhi, on 4th December 2018, to provide an amazing discount offer to Delhi NCR tourists?
    A. Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum B. National Rail Museum C. National Handicrafts Museum D. National Science Museum Answer: B

Q6. Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio, inaugurated the first ever Swadesh Darshan Project in Nagaland named “Development of Tribal Circuit: Peren-Kohima-Wokha Project” worth ____rupees, on 5th December 2018?
    A. Rs 97.36 crore B. Rs 123.56 crore C. Rs 67.98 crore D. Rs 80.55 crore Answer: A

Q7. HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company announced tie-up with which bank on 5th December 2018, for distribution of HDFC ERGO’s non-life insurance offerings to the customers of the bank through its network branches?
    A. Canara Bank B. DBS Bank C. Axis Bank D. Federal Bank Answer: D

Q8. Large borrowers having working capital of Rs. 150 crores and above can draw a minimum loan component of ____% of the capital, as per guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with effect from April 1, 2019?
    A. 50 % B. 40 % C. 60 % D. 25 % Answer: B

Q9. Fitch Ratings, in its Global Economic Outlook report, has lowered India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth forecast to what per cent for current fiscal?
    A. 7.4 % B. 7.2 % C. 7.1 % D. 7.0 % Answer: B

Q10. Name the professor who has been awarded the Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award (IYBA) 2018?
    A. Dr. Rajanish Giri B. Dr. Prathiksha Patil C. Dr. Anuprada Biswas D. Dr. Kiran Rao Answer: A

Q11. Who topped Forbes India rich list 2018, released on 6th December 2018?
    A. Azim Premji B. Mukesh Ambani C. Lakshmi Mittal D. Pallonji Mistry Answer: B

Q12. Forbes India 2018 Celebrity 100, released on 6th December 2018, was topped by ____?
    A. Deepika Padukone B. Salman Khan C. Shah Rukh Khan D. Virat Kohli Answer: B

Q13. Name the writer who has been selected for Sahitya Akademi Award 2018 under novel category in Hindi language?
    A. Inderjeet Kesar B. Anees Salim C. Chitra Mudgal D. Mushtaq Ahmed Answer: C

Q14. Which writer has been selected for Sahitya Akademi Award 2018 under Poetry category in Sanskrit language?
    A. Sananta Tanti B. Paresh Narendra Kamat C. S Ramesan Nair D. Dr Rama Kant Shukla Answer: D

Q15. Who was elected to the Asia Pacific seat on the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) of the United Nations for 4 years, on 6th December 2018?
    A. Preeti Saran B. Chandrashekhar Dasgupta C. Raghuram Sivan D. Vinay Khosla Answer: A

Q16. Name the Indian-origin lawyer who became the first woman to be appointed as the National Director of South Africa’s National Public Prosecutions (NDPP), on 5th December 2018?
    A. Urmila Singh B. Ruhi Wadia C. Shamila Batohi D. Anita Gupta Answer: C

Q17. Nand Kishore and ____ were appointed as Nominee Directors of (IL&FS) Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Service Investment Managers, on 6th December 2018?
    A. Randeep Singh B. Kaushik Modak C. Akash Mehra D. Ajit Dubey Answer: B

Q18. Who was appointed as the new government nominee on private sector ICICI Bank, on 5th December 2018?
    A. Lalit Kumar B. Madhav Narayanan C. Akhil Pandey D. Sanjay Pandit Answer: A

Q19. Which city has been officially confirmed as the host city of the 2023 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships?
    A. Nairobi, Kenya B. Budapest, Hungary C. New Delhi, India D. Islamabad, Pakistan Answer: B

Q20. Who became the fastest cricketer to take 200 Test wickets breaking an 82-year-old record, on 6th December 2018?
    A. Rohit Sharma B. Yasir Shah C. Rashid Khan D. Will Somerville Answer: B

Q21. Jayaraman passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 6th December 2018. He was a renowned ____?
    A. Pianist B. Agriculturalist C. Singer D. Actor Answer: B

Q22. Who won the Sahitya Academy Award 2018 in Hindi Language in Novels category?
    A. Chitra Mudgal B. Sanjib Chattopadhyay C. Anees Salim D. Ramesan Nair Answer: A

Q23. The US recently re-established its diplomatic mission in which country after 27 years?
    A. North Korea B. Somalia C. Serbia D. Uganda Answer: B

Q24. India’s longest rail-road bridge Bogibeel Bridge has been built over which river?
    A. Ganga B. Kaveri C. Brahmaputra D. Alaknanda Answer: C

Q25. Which Ministry signed pact with Madame Tussauds Wax Museum to foster tourism? (Marks: 0)
    A. Ministry of Tourism B. Ministry of Culture C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting D. Ministry of Railways Answer: D

Q26. Kandhamal Haldi will get GI tag soon. It is produced in which state?
    A. Odisha B. Jharkhand C. Tripura D. West Bengal Answer: A

Q27. The Union Cabinet has approved an MoU between India and which nation on scientific and technical cooperation in earth sciences?
    A. US B. UK C. China D. Germany Answer: A

Q28. US President Trump has agreed to reach a trade deal with which nation within 90 days?
    A. Mexico B. China C. UK D. India Answer: B

Q29. What was the theme of World Soil Day 2018?
    A. Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground B. Soils and pulses, a symbiosis for life C. Soils, a solid ground for life D. Be the Solution to Soil Pollution Answer: D

Q30. Sitting Member of Parliament from Kishanganj seat in Bihar, Maulana Asrarul Haq Qasmi has passed away. Which political party did he belong to?
    A. BJP B. INC C. RJD D. JD(U) Answer: B

Q31. Which renowned artist has won the Turner Prize for 2018?
    A. Naeem Mohaiemen B. Charlotte Prodger C. Luke Willis Thompson D. Forensic Architecture Answer: D
Q1. Where was the 223rd meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) held on 4th December 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Indore Answer: A

Q2. Finance ministry has approved _____ rupees investment for FY19 and FY20 to upgrade Doordarshan (DD) and All India Radio (AIR)?
    A. Rs 850 crore B. Rs 670 crore C. Rs 450 crore D. Rs 980 crore Answer: A

Q3. Where was “Conference on EU-India Partnership for Cultural Heritage Conservation” held on 4th and 5thDecember 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. Guwahati C. New Delhi D. Kochi Answer: C

Q4. Which state government launched a new programme for transparency and awareness on various government schemes, called PEETHA (Peoples Empowerment Enabling Transparency and Accountability), on 4th December 2018?
    A. Telangana B. Gujarat C. Assam D. Odisha Answer: D

Q5. The ____ session of Policy Commission of World Customs Organisation was held in Mumbai from 3rd to 5thDecember 2018?
    A. 80th B. 75th C. 68th D. 91st Answer: A

Q6. Where was the second meeting of the newly constituted ‘NITI Forum for North East’ held on 4th December 2018?
    A. Guwahati, Assam B. Imphal, Manipur C. Shillong, Meghalaya D. Itanagar, Arunchal Pradesh Answer: A

Q7. Central government announced the inclusion of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Amarkantak and _____ under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) scheme, on 4th December 2018?
    A. Kanyakumari B. Parasnath C. Coorg D. Anantapur Answer: B

Q8. Which nation has the most powerful passport, according to Global Passport Power Rank 2018, launched by Arton Capital?
    A. United States B. Singapore C. United Arab Emirates (UAE) D. United Kingdom Answer: C

Q9. What is the repo rate as per 5th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy released by Reserve Bank Of India (RBI), on 5thDecember 2018?
    A. 6 % B. 6.25 % C. 6.75 % D. None of these Answer: D

Q10. GDP (Gross domestic product) of India has slowed down to ____ % in the 2nd quarter of 2018-19, as per 5th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy released by Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)?
    A. 7.1 % B. 7.4 % C. 7.5 % D. 7.2 % Answer: A

Q11. Index of industrial production (IIP) slowed down to what per cent in September 2018, as per 5th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy released by Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)?
    A. 3.8 % B. 4.5 % C. 5.2 % D. 2.75 % Answer: B

Q12. The total durable liquidity injection was ____ rupees for 2018-19, as mentioned in the 5th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy released by Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)?
    A. Rs 2.85 trillion B. Rs 4.55 trillion C. Rs 3.60 trillion D. Rs 1.36 trillion Answer: D

Q13. What was the GDP (Gross domestic product) prediction for India for 2018-19, as mentioned in the 5th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy released by Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)?
    A. 7.6 % B. 7.9 % C. 7.4% D. 7.7 % Answer: C

Q14. Digital lending company CASHe has partnered with which mobile Point-of -Sale (POS) payment services provider, to launch the CASHe emi Mcards for a smooth loan experience at the point-of-sale?
    A. Mswipe B. MPay C. QuickPay D. SwipePay Answer: A

Q15. Name the online financial products marketplace that has launched a first of its kind feature ‘Chance of Approval’, to help loan applicants choose their most-suited lender on its platform in India?
    A. PayPal.com B. Paisabazaar.com C. PayTM.com D. MoneyBhai.com Answer: B

Q16. ICICI Securities (ISec) launched the _____ instant fund credit feature to enable real-time payments in bank accounts upon selling stocks in Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), on 3rd December 2018?
    A. eATM B. ePAy C. StockPay D. SharePay Answer: A

Q17. The number of patents granted by India increased by what per cent in 2017, as per WIPO’s “World Intellectual Property Indicators 2018” report released in Geneva?
    A. 50 % B. 25 % C. 40 % D. 30 % Answer: A

Q18. India has the ____ highest FinTech adoption rate among digitally active consumers at 52 %, according to EY FinTech Adoption Index, released on 4th December 2018?
    A. Third B. Fifth C. Fourth D. Second Answer: D

Q19. Credit to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) has increased 5 times to what amount, in the post-GST period, according to a SBI research report, released on 4th December 2018?
    A. Rs 1.23 lakh crore B. Rs 5.67 lakh crore C. Rs 3.45 lakh crore D. Rs 4.89 lakh crore Answer: A

Q20. Name the Tamil Writer who was honoured with Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel “Sancharam”, on 5thDecember 2018?
    A. Rajesh Kumar B. S Ramakrishnan C. Bala Kumaran D. Jaya Kumar S Answer: B

Q21. Who was awarded with Male World athlete of the year award for the first time at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Athletics Awards 2018 in Monaco, on 4th December 2018?
    A. Eliud Kipchoge B. Atlawim Debebe C. Teshome Getachew D. Bekele Asefa Answer: A

Q22. _____ was awarded with the Female World athlete of the year award for the first time at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Athletics Awards 2018 in Monaco, on 4th December 2018?
    A. Pascalia Chepkogei B. Caterine Ibarguen C. Belew Mekonnen D. Fekede Tilahun Answer: B

Q23. Name the person who stepped down as MD and CEO of Axis Capital, on 4th December 2018?
    A. Ajay Khuntia B. Dharmesh Mehta C. Ramesh Parekh D. Vikas Singh Answer: B

Q24. Chirag Negandhi and ____ have been made Joint Managing Directors and Co-Chief Executive Officers of Axis Capital?
    A. Suraj PS B. Salil Pitale C. Nitesh Lade D. Arushi Sharma Answer: B

Q25. Name Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) heaviest and most-advanced high throughput communication satellite that was successfully launched from the Spaceport in French Guiana, 5th December 2018?
    A. GSAT-11 B. GSAT-29 C. GSAT-14 D. GSAT-40 Answer: A

Q26. BigRep and NOWlab firms of which country have produced the world’s first fully functioning e-motorbike NERA using a 3D printer?
    A. China B. Japan C. United Sttaes D. Germany Answer: D

Q27. Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Daredevils were renamed as _____, on 4th December 2018?
    A. Delhi Patriots B. Delhi Capitals C. Delhi Rebels D. Delhi Warrior Answer: B

Q28. Indian sportsman Gautam Gambhir announced his retirement from which sport on 4th December 2018?
    A. Hockey B. Cricket C. Football D. Shooting Answer: B

Q29. Who is the author of the book ‘Blue Waters Ahoy!’, chronicling the Indian Navy’s history from 2001-10, released by Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Sunil Lamba, in New Delhi, on 4th December 2018?
    A. Vice Admiral Anup Singh B. Lieutenant Karan Shukla C. Vice Admiral Suhas Malik D. Lieutenant Veer Prathap Singh Answer: A

Q30. Name the author of ‘Confusion of Confusions’, the first book known to be written about a stock exchange, that went on sale at Sotheby’s Rare Books and Manuscripts online auction, on 4th December 2018?
    A. Robert Castellano B. Joseph Penso de la Vega C. Regan Thomas D. Brett Van De Camp Answer: B

Q31. When was World Soil Day 2018 celebrated all over the world?
    A. December 1 B. December 3 C. December 5 D. December 2 Answer: C

Q32. What was the theme of International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 2018 observed on 5thDecember 2018?
    A. Volunteers build Resilient Communities B. Volunteers Act First C. Global Applause – give volunteers a hand D. Volunteers: A step ahead Answer: A
Q1. Where was the first 2-day India-ASEAN InnoTech Summit held on 29th and 30th November 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. Pune C. Dehradun D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q2. Which state/union territory government announced the launch of a common mobility card called ‘One’, for easy commute on public transport, on 4th December 2018?
    A. Gujarat B. Delhi C. Chandigarh D. Jharkhand Answer: B

Q3. The 8th session of the foreign Office Consultation between India and Sudan was held in ____ to review bilateral relations?
    A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. New Delhi D. Hyderabad Answer: C

Q4. Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba announced the conduct of the TROPEX exercise, from January to March 2019. What does “T” represent in TROPEX?
    A. Tropical B. Theatre C. Trial D. Traditional Answer: B

Q5. “SHINYUU Maitri-18”, the first 5-day bilateral air exercise between India and which country started in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on 3rd December 2018?
    A. China B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Japan Answer: D

Q6. Where was the 13th G-20 Summit held on 30th November and 1st December 2018?
    A. Johannesburg, South Africa B. Buenos Aires, Argentina C. Cairo, Egypt D. Istanbul, Turkey Answer: B

Q7. Which country will host the G20 Summit in 2022?
    A. Japan B. Saudi Arabia C. Qatar D. India Answer: D

Q8. The _____ edition of RIC (Russia, India and China) Trilateral Meeting was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 30th November 2018?
    A. First B. Fourth C. Sixth D. Second Answer: D

Q9. The 1st JAI trilateral meeting between Japan, India and which country was held on 30th November 2018 in Argentina?
    A. Argentina B. Afghanistan C. Australia D. America Answer: D

Q10. Where was the BRICS (Brazil Russia India China and South Africa) Leaders Informal Meeting held on 30thNovember 2018?
    A. Bern, Switzerland B. Hamburg, Germany C. Buenos Aires, Argentina D. New Delhi, India Answer: C

Q11. US, Mexico and Canada signed the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to replace the 24-year old _____ agreement, on 30th November 2018?
    A. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) B. North Atlantic Trade Agreement (NATA) C. Pacific Region Free Trade Agreement (PRFTA) D. American Trade Treaty (ATT) Answer: A

Q12. Name the country that will host the 11th BRICS (Brazil Russia India China and South Africa) Summit in 2019?
    A. South Africa B. Russia C. India D. Brazil Answer: D

Q13. Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a ____ dollar loan in New Delhi, under the Odisha Skill Development Project to promote skill development in Odisha, on 3rd December 2018?
    A. $85 million B. $45 million C. $60 million D. $35 million Answer: A

Q14. CRISIL has cut India’s growth forecast for current fiscal to what per cent citing weakening global GDP and trade growth as the reasons for the decline?
    A. 7.4 % B. 7.6 % C. 7.7 % D. 7.3 % Answer: A

Q15. Economic Development Board (EDB), the investment promotion arm of the Kingdom of Bahrain signed a MoU with which state Government to promote FinTech in their respective markets, on 4th December 2018?
    A. West Bengal B. Karnataka C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: C

Q16. Who became the first Indian to climb three Peaks in the Sahayadri mountain range in 12 days, from November 16 to 28, 2018?
    A. Tushar Raheja B. Anil Sharma C. Tuhin Satarkar D. Abhishek Misra Answer: C

Q17. Name the footballer who won the 2018 Ballon d’Or Award held in Paris, France, on 3rd December 2018?
    A. Christiano Ronaldo B. Luka Modric C. Neymar D. Antoine Griezmann Answer: B

Q18. Who was the First Recipient of 2018 Ballon d’Or Féminin award,which was introduced in the year 2018 held in Paris,France on 3rd December 2018?
    A. Pernille Harder B. Jodie Taylor C. Dzsenifer Marozsán D. Ada Hegerberg Answer: D

Q19. Which Indian cricketer’s signed jersey has been placed next to Sachin Tendulkar’s portrait at the Bradman Museum in Australia?
    A. Mahendra Singh Dhoni B. Virat Kohli C. Rohit Sharma D. Shikhar Dhawan Answer: B

Q20. _____ was appointed the new CEO of International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), on 3rd December 2018?
    A. Olivier Gers B. Jon Ridgeon C. Nigel Garfitt D. Simon Sanders Answer: B

Q21. Who was appointed as the new finance secretary, by the Union Government, on 3rd December 2018?
    A. Sumit Sehgal B. Hasmukh Adhia C. Ajay Narayan Jha D. Rajeev Kapoor Answer: C

Q22. Name the former IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) chief who was appointed as Additional Director (Independent) on YES Bank board, on 3rd December 2018?
    A. Surjit Agrawal B. Ramesh Vinayak C. Amarnath Payal D. TS Vijayan Answer: D

Q23. _____ was appointed as group Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Infrastructure Leasing and Finance Company (IL&FS) on 3rd December 2018?
    A. Ankush Agarwal B. Shruthi Gandhi C. N Sivaraman D. Sapna Mittal Answer: C

Q24. Which Indian cricketer was signed as brand ambassador for Navneet Education Limited’s stationery brand Youva, on 4th December 2018?
    A. Rohit Sharma B. Prithvi Shaw C. Virat Kohli D. R Ashwin Answer: B

Q25. Name the Asian Games gold medalist who was made brand ambassador of State Bank of India (SBI)’s YONO(You only need one) digital app on 3rd December 2018?
    A. Hima Das B. Manu Bhaker C. Swapna Barman D. Deepak Punia Answer: C

Q26. Which company has decided to merge with GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH India) through an-all equity deal?
    A. PepsiCo B. Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) C. Dabur D. ITC India Limited Answer: B

Q27. SpaceX launched India’s first privately built satellite _____ along with 63 other satellite from 18 countries from California, USA, on 3rd December 2018?
    A. ExseedSAT 1 B. KalamSat 1 C. Xplorer 2 D. RainSat 3 Answer: A

Q28. The first manned Soyuz spacecraft since the failure of 11th October launch, carrying astronauts from Russia, America and which other country, arrived at the International Space Station (ISS), on 3rd December 2018?
    A. India B. Japan C. China D. Canada Answer: D

Q29. Which Union Ministry released a booklet titled “A Handbook for Students on Cyber Safety” to create awareness among the Students and Adolescents about cyber safety?
    A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Science and Technology C. Ministry of Human Resource Development D. Ministry of Urban Development Answer: A

Q30. When did India celebrate its 47th Navy Day to honour the maritime force’s role during the war with Pakistan in 1971?
    A. December 2 B. November 30 C. December 4 D. November 29 Answer: C

Q31. India’s heaviest satellite GSAT 11 was launched recently by ISRO. GSAT 11 belongs to which category of satellites?
    A. Communication satellite B. Remote Sensing Satellite C. Earth observation satellites‎ D. Navigation system satellites‎ Answer: A

Q32. What is the name of India’s first made-in-India engineless train?
    A. Train 18 B. Fastrack 18 C. Quix 18 D. Bullet 18 Answer: A

Q33. Which country will conduct the theatre level maritime war exercise TROPEX?
    A. Indonesia B. Malaysia C. India D. Singapore Answer: C

Q34. When the Indian Navy Day is celebrated every year?
    A. 3 December B. 4 December C. 5 December D. 6 December Answer: B

Q35. World Bank announced how much Climate Action Investment for 2021-25?
    A. USD 100 billiion B. USD 200 billiion C. USD 300 billiion D. USD 400 billiion Answer: B

Q36. India’s economy grew by how much per cent in the 2nd quarter of 2018-19?
    A. 7.2 per cent B. 7.1 per cent C. 6.7 per cent D. 6.9 per cent Answer: B

Q37. India has signed an agreement on currency swap with which nation?
    A. Qatar B. UAE C. Saudi Arabia D. Russia Answer: B

Q38. The United States has given which nation 60 days to comply with 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty?
    A. Russia B. North Korea C. South Korea D. China Answer: A

Q39. When was World Soil Day observed?
    A. 5th December B. 4th December C. 2nd December D. 3rd December Answer: A

Q40. Footballer Luka Modric, who bagged the 2018 Ballon d'Or, plays for which country’s national football team?
    A. France B. Croatia C. Portugal D. Argentina Answer: B
Q1. Which country decided to withdraw from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in January 2019?
    A. Qatar B. Indonesia C. Iran D. Israel Answer: A

Q2. Who will represent India at 24th meeting of Conference of Parties (COP24)?
    A. President Ram Nath Kovind B. Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan C. Prime Minister Narendra Modi D. Home Minister Rajnath Singh Answer: B

Q3. Which country became the first to recognise 'orphanage trafficking' as a form of modern slavery?
    A. Canada B. Spain C. Australia D. Japan Answer: C

Q4. Which leader was recently stripped off the Freedom of Paris award?
    A. US President Donald Trump B. Maldives President Abdulla Yameen C. Saudi Arabia prince Mohammed bin Salman D. Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Answer: D

Q5. Which country is the biggest exporter of Liquefied Natural Gas in the world?
    A. Qatar B. Russia C. Saudi Arabia D. UAE Answer: A

Q6. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been sworn in as 58th President of which nation?
    A. Spain B. Mexico C. Egypt D. Poland Answer: B

Q7. The National Commission for Women has decided to support livelihood programmes for women in which region?
    A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Tamil Nadu C. Northeast D. Konkan coast Answer: C

Q8. The Union Government has signed an $85 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank to support skill development in which state?
    A. Bihar B. Jharkhand C. Andhra Pradesh D. Odisha Answer: D

Q9. Who among the following has become the first Indian to be elected to the ISSF's judges committee?
    A. Gagan Narang B. Abhinav Bindra C. Pawan Singh D. Ronjan Sodhi Answer: C

Q10. Who among the following footballers has won the 2018 Ballon d'Or honour?
    A. Luka Modric B. Cristiano Ronaldo C. Lionel Messi D. Kylian Mbappe Answer: A

Q11. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has put the imports of ____ dore in restricted category, which means that an importer now, needs a license to import this commodity?
    A. Gold B. Silver C. Zirconium D. Titanium Answer: A

Q12. Government has constituted a 6-member committee to look at selling 149 small and marginal oil and gas fields of state-owned ONGC and Oil India to private and foreign companies to boost domestic output. Who is the head of the committee?
    A. Rajiv Kumar B. Sanjay Arora C. Rithuparna Sen D. Deeksha Sashant Answer: A

Q13. Name India’s first locomotive-less train that crossed the 180 kmph speed limit during a test run in the Kota-Sawai Madhopur section, on 2nd December 2018?
    A. Train 18 B. Bolt C. Train 98 D. Train FX Answer: A

Q14. Nagaland government signed a 5-year MoU with e-Governance Academy of which country to provide advisory and technical knowledge for setting up of e-Governance Academy of Nagaland (e-GAN), on 30th November 2018?
    A. Estonia B. Ireland C. Greece D. Australia Answer: A

Q15. Where was the international workshop on “Developing a Ganga Museum Concept: Exchanging Experiences and Ideas between India and Europe”, held on 29th and 30th November 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q16. Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik launched AB-PMJAY in Jammu, on 1st December 2018. What does “B” represent in AB-PMJAY?
    A. Bima B. Bandan C. Bharat D. Bhujal Answer: C

Q17. Which state government has issued a government resolution allowing citizens to inspect records in district-level offices and local bodies throughout the state under the Right To Information (RTI) for 2 hours every Monday?
    A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan C. Maharashtra D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: C

Q18. Name the country which has announced that, it will quit from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in January 2019, to concentrate on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export?
    A. Saudi Arabia B. United States C. Iraq D. Qatar Answer: D

Q19. World Bank unveiled _____ dollars in climate action investment for 2021-25, adding which amounts to a doubling of its current five-year funding, on 3rd December 2018?
    A. USD 200 billion B. USD 370 billion C. USD 450 billion D. USD 150 billion Answer: A

Q20. Moody’s expects the real gross domestic product (GDP) in India to grow at what per cent in the year ending March 2019 and 7.4 per cent in the following year?
    A. 7.2 % B. 7.3 % C.7.5 % D.7.6 % Answer: A

Q21. Name the Disabilities’ Advocate from Bangladesh who won the UNESCO/Emir Jaber al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in the Individual Category in Paris, France, on 3rdDecember 2018?
    A. Jalaludin Shah B. Vashkar Bhattacharjee C. Ruban Singhal D. Arindam Chaudhary Answer: A

Q22. Who was awarded “Hero to Animals” by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for banning Chinese Manjha ( A thread use in Kites) in Delhi, on 1st December 2018?
    A. Rajath Seth B. Imran Hussain C. Savithri Ben D. Vanitha Das Answer: B

Q23. _____ became the first Indian to be elected as one of the 7 members of the Judges Committee of the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF), on 2nd December 2018?
    A. Rudhra Kumar B. Pawan Singh C. Vijay Mahath D.Randeep Singh Answer: B

Q24. Who has taken charge as Technical Member in the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), Ministry of Power, for a period of 3 years?
    A.Vijendra Yadav B. Sushil Kumar C.Sarthak Jain D. Ravindra Kumar Verma Answer: D

Q25. ____ is the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered robot to fly in Space, which made an interaction with the spacefaring crew of International Space Station (ISS), on 15th November 2018?
    A.CIMON (Crew Interactive Mobile Companion) B.SFIB (Space Flight Interactive Bot) C.RAID (Real-time Artificial Intelligence Dexter) D.IE (Intelligent Explorer) Answer: A

Q26. Name the Indian who won gold in the Senior Women’s Sabre event of the Commonwealth Senior Fencing Championships held in Canberra, Australia, from 23rd to 28th November 2018, by which she has become the first Indian to win a gold in the Commonwealth Championship?
    A. Rushmita Roy B. Avantika Sen C. Bhavani Devi D. Vimala Ranjan Answer: C

Q27. Who won the Men’s Singles title of the Tata Open India International Challenge 2018 (badminton) held in Mumbai, from 28th November to 2nd December 2018?
    A. Lakshya Sen B. Arjun M.R. C. B. Sumeeth Reddy D. Mahindra Singh Answer: A

Q28. ____ became the first Indian individual medal winner in an international ultra running event by winning bronze in the 2018 International Association of Ultra Running (IAU) 24 Hour Asia & Oceania Championships in Taipei, Taiwan, on 2nd December 2018?
    A. Sunil Sharma B. Vineet Chandra C. Ullas Narayan D. Mithun Desai Answer: C

Q29. Which Ethiopian athlete won the Full Marathon with the timing of 2 hours 17 minutes 17 seconds in Pune International Marathon, on 2nd December 2018?
    A. Atlawim Debebe B. Teshome Getachew C. Bekele Asefa D. Dekebe Tafa Answer: A

Q30. Name the authors of the book “Architecture of Justice: A pictorial walk-through of the supreme court and High courts of India” released by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi in New Delhi, on 30th November 2018?
    A. Kunal Kashyap, Vasuki Soni B.Vinay Thakur, Amogh Thakur C.Vivek Kumar Singh, Himanshu Singh D.Aman Mittal, Viddhanth Sharma Answer: B

Q31. “Modiraj Main Kisan, Double Aamad Ya Double afat”, a book authored by ____ was launched in New Delhi, on 26th November 2018?
    A. Sushil Modi B. Suresh Mathur C. Yogendra Yadav D. Shiv Kumar Answer: C

Q32. When was International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2018 or World Disability Day 2018, themed “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”, observed?
    A. December 3 B. December 2 C. November 29 D. November 30 Answer: A
Q1. Which state has become the first north-eastern state to launch single emergency number ‘112’?
    A. Assam B. Meghalaya C. Nagaland D. Manipur Answer: C

Q2. Which nation has amended its weapons bill to ensure right to possession of kirpans by Sikhs?
    A. Australia B. UK C. US D. Canada Answer: B

Q3. Which Indian President’s 134th birth anniversary was celebrated on December 3, 2018?
    A. Dr Rajendra Prasad B. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan C. Zakir Husain D. V V Giri Answer: A

Q4. Which nation’s football federation is set to launch a school-level project by April 2019 along with FIFA?
    A. Nepal B. India C. Bangladesh D. Pakistan Answer: B

Q5. Which nation will Chair the Kimberley Process from January 2019?
    A. Poland B. France C. UK D. India Answer: D

Q6. When was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities observed?
    A. 1st December B. 2nd December C. 4th December D. 3rd December Answer: D

Q7. Which country will host the G20 Summit in 2022?
    A. India B. Italy C. Japan D. China Answer: A

Q8. Asia Pacific Summit 2018 was held in which country?
    A. Nepal B. India C. Singapore D. Bhutan Answer: B

Q9. The 24th meeting of Conference of Parties (CoP) is being held in which country?
    A. Austria B. Denmark C. Poland D. Fiji Answer: C

Q10. The naval exercise ‘Konkan 18’ began between India and which country?
    A. Mauritius B. Sri Lanka C. Indonesia D. United Kingdom Answer: D

Q11. When the World AIDS Day is celebrated every year?
    A. 1 December B. 2 December C. 3 December D. 4 December Answer: A

Q12. Who became the first Indian to win the ISSF's highest shooting honour ‘Blue Cross’?
    A. Rajyavardhan Singh B. Abhinav Bindra C. Jitu Rai D. Vijay Kumar Answer: B

Q13. President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the ____ International Ambedkar Conclave in New Delhi as part of the commemoration of Constitution Day, on 30th November 2018?
    A. First B. Second C.Twenty fifth D. Tenth Answer: B

Q14. Where did Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Shipping, Surface Transport and Ganga Rejuvenation inaugurated the second edition of Khasdar Mahotsav cultural fest?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Bengaluru D. Nagpur Answer: D

Q15. The Global Agriculture and Food summit was held on 29th and 30th November 2018 in _____?
    A. Guwahati, Assam B. Darjeeling, West Bengal C. Ranchi, Jharkhand D. Cuttack, Odisha Answer: C

Q16. Which entity launched a new mass media campaign named “Heart Attack Rewind,” for the elimination of industrially produced trans-fat in the food supply, on 30th November 2018?
    A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare B. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) C. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) D. National Health Portal (NHP) Answer: C

Q17. Defence Acquisition Committee (DAC) approved military procurements worth _____ rupees for the Indian armed forces which include BrahMos missiles for two Indian Navy ships, and Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) for the Indian Army’s main battle tank Arjun, on 1st December 2018?
    A. Rs 3,000 crore B. Rs 2,000 crore C. Rs 1,600 crore D. Rs 4,000 crore Answer: A

Q18. Special Forces of India and which country completed the three-day tactical exercise called ‘Vajra Kayaa’ which is part of their joint military drill ‘Vajra Prahar 2018’ in Jaipur, on 1st December 2018?
    A. United States B. Bangladesh C. France D. Sri Lanka Answer: A

Q19. President Ram Nath Kovind, presented Standards to 118 Helicopter Unit and Colours to Air Defence College in _____, on 29th November 2018?
    A. Guwahati, Assam B. Kolkata, West Bengal C. Dehradun, Uttarakhand D. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Answer: A

Q20. Where did Bureau of Police Research and Development organise the 2nd National Conference of Heads of Investigating Agencies, on 29th November 2018?
    A. Hyderabad B. Pune C. Chennai D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q21. Asia Pacific Summit-2018 was held in _____ on 1st and 2nd December 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Seoul, South Korea C. Dhaka, Bangladesh D. Kathmandu, Nepal Answer: D

Q22. Where was the first entirely online Heads of Government level intergovernmental meeting of Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) held on 22nd November 2018?
    A. Morocco B. France C. Marshall Islands D. Vietnam Answer: C

Q23. Which bank launched a new pan-European smartphone payment system called TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) in Rome, on 30th November 2018?
    A. European Investment Bank (EIB) B. European Central Bank (ECB) C. Barclays D. Societe Generale (SG) Answer: B

Q24. Name the institute that was awarded the “Outstanding Case Writer award” at the inaugural Case Collection Managers Meet held in Hyderabad on 16th November 2018?
    A. Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode B. Indian Business School C. ICFAI Business School D. St Xavier Institute of Management Answer: C

Q25. Pawan Hans Ltd, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) and ____ are the 3 best performing organisations that were awarded by Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Civil Aviation, at the conclusion of Swachhta Pakhwada, on 15th November 2018?
    A. NITI Aayog B. Airport Authority of India (AAI) C. National Informatics Centre (NIC) D. National Aeronautics Institute (NAI) Answer: B

Q26. Who became the first Indian to be elected as the vice-president of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), on 1st December 2018?
    A. Narinder Batra B. Raninder Singh C. Rajendra Prasad D. Akanksha Sharma Answer: B

Q27. Name the person who was sworn in as President of Mexico on 1st December 2018?
    A. Nicholas Andrews B. Andrés Manuel López Obrador C. Rex Van De Camp D. Audre’ Wildred Mathew Answer: B

Q28. National Green Tribunal (NGT) appointed _____ as the head of the three-member committee to oversee rejuvenation work of the Ganga River, on 30th November 2018?
    A. Justice U C Dhyani B. Justice V K Mehta C. Justice Sita Raman D. Justice Rajveer Yadav Answer: A

Q29. Who became Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Maharashtra, on 1st December 2018?
    A. A S Rajeev B. Arun Prathap C. Manish Kataria D. Roger Rodrigues Answer: A

Q30. State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) group has been granted license by Reserve Bank of India to merge with SBM Bank (India) Limited through _____ mode under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with effect from December 1, 2018?
    A. Strategic Alliance (SA) B. Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) C. Joint Venture (JV) D. Consortia Answer: B

Q31. Which state announced about ‘SHOUT’ feature exclusively for women in the ‘112 India’, a pan India single mobile app, on 1st December 2018?
    A. Haryana B. Kerala C. Manipur D. Nagaland Answer: D

Q32. Name the portal for online registration of drone operators in India, which was announced by Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu, on 1st December 2018?
    A. Drone Cloud B. Digital Sky C. Digital Fly D. Drone Book Answer: B

Q33. International Olympic Committee (IOC) has set up an advisory committee on human rights chaired by _____, which will start functioning in 2024?
    A. Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein B. Ghazid Hussain C. Bob Huffman D. Leo Castillo Answer: A

Q34. Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has rolled out its revolutionary contracts system for Wrestlers, as per which contracts will be reviewed after one year and the wrestlers have been placed in how many grades?
    A. Four B. Three C. Five D. Six Answer: A

Q35. Name the Indian golfer who won her maiden professional title in the 17th leg of the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Noida Golf Course, on 30th November 2018?
    A. Ridhima Dilawari B. Shashi Talwar C. Srishti Savarna D. Pallavi Singh Answer: A

Q36. Vinesh Phogat and ____ won Gold medals in 57 kg and 62 kg category respectively at the Tata Motors Senior Women’s National Championship hosted by Uttar Pradesh, on 1st December 2018?
    A. Sakshi Malik B. Ruksana Khan C. Apoorvi Singh D. Pinky Reddy Answer: A

Q37. Which state won the 2018-19 BC Roy Junior National Championships (Tier II) held in Rajkot on 28th November 2018?
    A. Manipur B. Haryana C. Himachal Pradesh D. Maharashtra Answer: B

Q38. UK’s Cambridge Dictionary has confirmed _____ as the inaugural People’s Word of the Year (2018)?
    A. Gender Pay B. Ecocide C. No-Platforming D. Nomophobia Answer: D

Q39. World Computer Literacy Day was celebrated on 2nd December 2018. This day was founded by which Indian computer company in 2001 to mark its anniversary?
    A. NIIT B. CSC C. Infosys D. HCL Answer: A

Q40. When was International Day for Abolition of Slavery observed all over the world?
    A. November 30 B. December 1 C. December 2 D. December 3 Answer: C
Q1. Name the software launched by Indian Railways that will enable the Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal to keep track of punctuality of trains and freight and passenger earnings from anywhere in India?
    A. eDiary B. RailDairy C. eDrishti D. RailMoney Answer: C

Q2. Dr Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC) and which university signed a MoU for Socio-economic Transformation and Sustainable Development, on 30thNovember 2018?
    A. Jawaharlal Nehru University B. Madras Institute of Technology C. Delhi University D. Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology Answer: A

Q3. Where did Confederation of Indian industry (CII) organise its 15th India Health Summit-2018, on 29th and 30th November 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. New Delhi D. Chennai Answer: C

Q4. The _____ edition of Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Agro Tech India-2018 was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind on 1st December 2018 in Chandigarh?
    A. Fifth B. Ninth C. Fifteenth D. Thirteenth Answer: D

Q5. Which state celebrates the 19th Hornbill Festival 2018 from 1st to 10th December 2018?
    A. Manipur B. Nagaland C. Meghalaya D. Arunachal Pradesh Answer: B

Q6. When was the 55th Nagaland Statehood Day celebrated, that commemorates Nagaland’s formal inception as a state in 1963?
    A. December 2 B. December 1 C. December 3 D. December 4 Answer: B

Q7. Name the large scale tri-service exercise involving the Navy, the Army and the Air Force of India, that was conducted at sea off Goa and Karwar coasts from 17th November to 23rd November 2018?
    A. Madad 2018 B. Cope India 2018 C. Shakthi 2018 D. Tricolour 2018 Answer: A

Q8. Where will India’s first international indigenous film festival be held in February 2019?
    A. Assam B. Maharashtra C. Kerala D. Odisha Answer: D

Q9. Tamil Nadu government hiked the health insurance cover under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) from Rs 2 lakh to ____ lakh , on 30th November 2018?
    A. Rs 5 lakh B. Rs 6 lakh C. Rs 3 lakh D. Rs 4 lakh Answer: A

Q10. Which state had the most number of beneficiaries under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)?
    A. Maharashtra B. Madhya Pradesh C. Uttar Pradesh D. Gujarat Answer: D

Q11. Where did NITI Aayog organise Development Dialogue on “Health Systems for A New India: Building Blocks”, on 30th November 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Pondicherry Answer: B

Q12. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has approved formula for compensation to the patients who had received faulty Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) hip implants manufactured by M/s. DePuy International Limited. This decision was taken by a Central Expert Committee under the Chairmanship of _____?
    A. Dr. R.K. Arya B. Dr. M. Mathan Kumar C. Dr. Sudeep Singhla D. Dr. Anjal Singh Answer: A

Q13. Which country took over the chairmanship of Kimberley Process from European Union during the 15th Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) Plenary 2018, held in Brussels, Belgium, from 12th-16thNovember 2018?
    A. United States B. France C. India D. Germany Answer: C

Q14. India has almost a _____ of the world’s stunted children, according to the Global Nutrition Report 2018?
    A. One Third B. One Fourth C. Half D. Quarter Answer: A

Q15. Name the country that has the highest number of children and teens with HIV in South Asia, as per the ‘Children, HIV and AIDS: The World in 2030’ report released by UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund)?
    A. Thailand B. China C. India D. Malaysia Answer: C

Q16. Which will be the focal country of the 12 day 43rd International Kolkata Book Fair that will begin from January 30, 2019, in Kolkata?
    A. Mexico B. Czech Republic C. Croatia D. Guatemala Answer: D

Q17. Where will the two-day Global Aviation Summit be organised by the Government and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on 15th and 16th January 2019?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Bengaluru Answer: C

Q18. _____ became the first country in the world to criminalize the act of falsely inducing children into orphanages as a form of slavery, on 30th November 2018?
    A. Canada B. United States C. Australia D. Saudi Arabia Answer: C

Q19. Name the country that amended the Offensive Weapons Bill 2018 to ensure the right to possession of kirpans by Sikhs, on 30th November 2018?
    A. United States B. United Kingdom C. Germany D. France Answer: B

Q20. Ebola outbreak in which country was declared the second largest in history, by World Health Organization, on 29th November 2018?
    A. Nigeria B. Congo C. Libya D. Zambia Answer: B

Q21. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) code mandatory for all market transactions regulated by RBI. How many characters does the LEI contain?
    A. 16 B. 12 C. 20 D. 11 Answer: C

Q22. State Bank of India (SBI) revised its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates on select maturities by 5 to ___ basis points for deposits below Rs. 1 crore, on 28th November 2018?
    A. 8 B. 10 C. 15 D. 12 Answer: B

Q23. RBI (Reserve Bank of India) announced the date of its implementation of the Net Stable Funding Ration (NSFR) norms to be from _____?
    A. April 1, 2020 B. July 1, 2020 C. February 1, 2020 D. June 1, 2020 Answer: A

Q24. Indian Economy grows at what per cent in the second quarter (July-September) of 2018-19, as per the report released by Central Statistics Office (CSO)?
    A. 7.5 % B. 7.6 % C. 7.1 % D. 7.3 % Answer: C

Q25. A double taxation avoidance agreement between India and which Special Administrative Region of People’s Republic of China, came into effect on 30th November 2018?
    A. Macau B. Hong Kong C. Wuhan D. Xichuan Answer: B

Q26. Mayor Anne Hidalgo of Paris, France revoked the honour of Freedom of Paris Award from _____, on 30th November 2018?
    A. Aung San Suu Kyi B. Vladimir Putin C. Donald Trump D. Emmanuel Macron Answer: A

Q27. Who was the First Indian,conferred with the Blue Cross, the ISSF’s (International Shooting Sport Federation) highest award at the General Assembly in Munich, on 30thNovember 2018?
    A. Deepak Punia B. Sumit Rawat C. Rahul Singh D. Abhinav Bindra Answer: D

Q28. Padmasree Warrior, Komal Mangtani, Neha Narkhede and _____ are the 4 Indian-origin women named by Forbes among America’s top 50 female technology moguls?
    A. Kiran Rao B. Sunita Sharma C. Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan D. Avni Singh Answer: C

Q29. Name the person who took over as the Revenue Secretary in the Finance Ministry, on 30th November 2018?
    A. Hasmukh Adhia B. Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey C. Dr. Rajinish Kumar D. Mansoor Ahmed Answer: B

Q30. Who has become the first woman President of Georgia?
    A. Salome Zurabishvili B. Lynette Brian C. Susanne Mayer D. Rufina Thomas Answer: A

Q31. ____ will succeed Paul Polman who will step down as CEO of Unilever, in December 2018?
    A. Alan Jope B. Mark Jeffery C. Caleb Hudson D. Andrew Gilbert Answer: A

Q32. Internet Technology firm Link Sure Network of which country has unveiled a plan to provide free worldwide WiFi service with a constellation of 272 satellites by 2026?
    A. Japan B. United States C. Russia D. China Answer: D

Q33. 2018 is the _____ hottest year recorded, as per the report by World Meteorological Organization (WMO), released on 29th November 2018?
    A. Second B. Third C. Fourth D. Fifth Answer: C

Q34. Who has become the first woman to win the Greg Norman Medal as the best Australian golfer on the international stage?
    A. Minjee Lee B. Asha Louie C. Sabrina James D. Sheena Weinstein Answer: A

Q35. Which football player claimed the Champions League Record of having the most goals for a club, on 28th November 2018?
    A. Lionel Messi B. Cristiano Ronaldo C. Neymar D. Mohammed Salah Answer: A

Q36. George HW Bush passed away on 1st December 2018. He was the former president of which country?
    A. France B. United States C. Russia D. Spain Answer: B

Q37. Mohammed Aziz passed away on 29th November 2018. What was his profession?
    A. Scientist B. Politician C. Singer D. Tennis Player Answer: C

Q38. What was the theme of the 30th World AIDS Day observed on 1st December 2018?
    A. Prevention is better than cure B. Know Your Status C. Right to health D. Stop AIDS Answer: B

Q39. Armed Forces week is celebrated from December 1 to 7, 2018 in India. When will 70th Armed Forces Flag Day be celebrated in India?
    A. December 3 B. December 2 C. December 4 D. December 7 Answer: D

Q40. Border Security Force (BSF) of India, along with Pakistan and Bangladesh celebrated its ____ Raising Day, on 1st December 2018?
    A. 54th B. 59th C. 45th D. 38th Answer: A
Q1. How many Indian states have achieved 100 % household electrification as on 29th November 2018?
    A. 12 B. 15 C. 18 D. 10 Answer: B

Q2. Government has launched ‘Bhasha Sangam’, a unique initiative to introduce school students to _____ Indian languages, on 22nd November 2018?
    A. 25 B. 26 C. 22 D. 18 Answer: C

Q3. The Air forces of India and which country will take part in a joint exercise ‘Cope India 2019’ (CI19) at two air force stations in West Bengal from December 3 to 14, 2018?
    A. United Kingdom B. United States C. Russia D. France Answer: B

Q4. Where did India-Mozambique Joint Commission on Economic, Cultural, Scientific and Technical Cooperation held its 4th session on 29th November 2018?
    A. Mumbai, India B. New Delhi, India C. Maputo, Mozambique D. Vilankulo, Mozambique Answer: B

Q5. National Archives of India and National Documentation and Information Center of Mozambique, signed a MoU to improve cooperation in the field of ____?
    A. Linguistic Research B. Archival Management C. Historic Documentation D. Information Technology Answer: B

Q6. Which state celebrated “Sangai Festival”, an annual cultural festival to promote tourism, from 21st November to 30th November 2018?
    A. Meghalaya B. Manipur C. Assam D. Odisha Answer: B

Q7. Where was India’s first owl fest named “Indian Owl Festival” held on 29th and 30th November 2018?
    A. Pune, Maharashtra B. Shillong, Meghalaya C. Jalandhar, Punjab D. Kochi, Kerala Answer: A

Q8. Maharashtra assembly approved what percentage reservation for the Maratha community in jobs and educational institutes in Maharashtra, on 29th November 2018?
    A. 10 % B. 16 % C. 12 % D. 21 % Answer: B

Q9. Central Water Commission (CWC) has given approval to which state for Rs.5912 worth Makedatu Project on river Cauvery?
    A. Telangana B. Karnataka C. Maharashtra D. Tamil Nadu Answer: B

Q10. National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of _____ rupees on thermal power plants which do not meet 100% fly ash disposal criteria during electricity generation?
    A. Rs 2 crore B. Rs 5 crore C. Rs 3 crore D. Rs 4 crore Answer: B

Q11. India and which country signed a protocol on hygiene and inspection requirements for the exports, on 28thNovember 2018 in New Delhi?
    A. China B. Japan C. Qatar D. United Arab Emirates Answer: A

Q12. Where was the first India Indonesia Business forum (IIBF) held on 29th November 2018?
    A. Nagpur, Maharashtra B. Guwahati, Assam C. Kavaratti, Lakshadweep D. Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Answer: D

Q13. ‘South Asia Regional Youth Peace Conference’ was organized by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) along with UNESCO- MGIEP and Standing Together to Enable Peace Trust, in _____, from 28th to 30th November 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. Gandhinagar C. Ahmedabad D. Delhi Answer: D

Q14. Name the Union Ministry that organized “Hausla 2018”, the national festival for Children of Child Care Institutions (CCIs), from 26th to 29th November 2018?
    A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Ministry of Human Resource Development C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Answer: A

Q15. National Green Tribunal imposed a fine of _____ rupees on West Bengal for non-compliance with the 2 years old directive to improve air quality in Kolkata and Howrah?
    A. Rs 2 crore B. Rs 3 crore C. Rs 5 crore D. Rs 7 crore Answer: C

Q16. Which institute launched “Empowering People Against Hepatitis: The Empathy Campaign” to create awareness about Hepatitis B and C disease throughout India, on 26th November 2018?
    A. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) B. Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) C. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) D. National Institute of Homeopathy (NIH) Answer: B

Q17. European Union has set a goal to become the first major economy to be ‘Climate Neural’ by ____?
    A. 2050 B. 2020 C. 2035 D. 2025 Answer: A

Q18. Where was the 3rd ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) India Business Summit held on 27thNovember 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Jakarta, Indonesia C. Beijing, China D. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Answer: D

Q19. Name the Indian who was awarded the special ASEAN – India Achievement award for the businessman of year, at the 3rd ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) India Business Summit held on 27th November 2018?
    A. Sunil Kumar B. Rakesh Vadwani C. Pardeep Batra D. Rai Kamal Answer: C

Q20. Reserve Bank of India has relaxed the securitisation norms by relaxing the Minimum Holding Period (MHP) requirement. Relaxation on MHP will be allowed when the NBFC retains _____% of the book value of these loans?
    A. 10 % B. 40 % C. 55 % D. 20 % Answer: D

Q21. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that, the interest subsidy that exporters get under the ‘Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit’ has been increased to what percent from 3%?
    A. 7 % B. 5 % C. 8 % D. 10 % Answer: B

Q22. National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has stated that Indian economy is projected to grow at 7% -____ % in the current fiscal year?
    A. 7.3 % B. 7.5 % C. 7.4 % D. 7.2 % Answer: C

Q23. Bain & Company’s latest report states that, India has the fastest growing online retail market among top global economies, with India’s online retail market having a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of what percentage from 2013 to 2017?
    A. 53 % B. 67 % C. 48 % D. 76 % Answer: A

Q24. Vijay Varma and _____ are the two Indian Navy officers who were honoured with the 7th ‘Asian of The Year’ awards, at the Straits Times Global Outlook Forum 2019, in Singapore, on 28th November 2018?
    A. Ravi Sharma B. P Rajkumar C. Shiv Ganesh D. Ranjan Rao Answer: B

Q25. Which organization has added Jamaican reggae, Georgian wrestling, Japanese raiho-shin rituals etc. to its list of “intangible heritage”?
    A. UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Fund) B. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) C. WHO (World Health Organization) D. AIBA (International Boxing Association) Answer: B

Q26. Who was appointed the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Gold Council, on 28th November 2018?
    A. Russell Steve B. David Tait C. Orson Hodge D. Carlos Sollis Answer: B

Q27. United Nations World Meteorological Organization’s annual report states that Global temperature may rise by 3-___ degree Celsius by the end of this century?
    A. 6 degree Celsius B. 5 degree Celsius C. 4 degree Celsius D. 8 degree Celsius Answer: B

Q28. International Boxing Association (AIBA) has announced that it will introduce a “Protest System” for coaches and boxers in 2019 Mens World Championship to be held in which location?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Tokyo, Japan C. Bangkok, Thailand D. Moscow, Russia Answer: D

Q29. When was the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare observed across the world?
    A. November 28 B. November 29 C. November 30 D. November 26 Answer: C

Q30. The International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People is observed by United Nations on 29th November as a reminder to the unresolved unrest caused after which country occupied East Jerusalem in the 1967 war?
    A. Iran B. Israel C. United States D. Iraq Answer: B