Prime Minister Narendra Modi Approved The Proposal For Ratification of Minamata Convention. This Convention Is Related To Which of The Following?

1.
On February 7, 2018, Union Cabinet chaired by the

Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal
for ratification of Minamata Convention. This
convention is related to which of the following?
1. Global Warming
2. Pollution
3. Mercury
4. Hydrocarbon
5. All the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 3. Mercury
Explanation :
Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for ratification of
Minamata Convention on Mercury and thereby enabling India
to become a Party to the Convention. The convention urges
enterprises to move to mercury-free alternatives in products
and non-mercury technologies in manufacturing processes.
Union Cabinet has approved ratification of this Convention
along with flexibility for using mercury-based products and
processes involving mercury compound up to 2025.The
Minamata Convention on Mercury is an international treaty
adopted to protect human health and environment from
anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and
mercury compounds. It has been named after the Japanese
city Minamata and was signed in October 2013.
2. To create international perspective among the Indian

Youth, the government had signed an MoU with which
country for next 5 years?
1. Morocco
2. Libya
3. Algeria
4. Egypt
5. Tunisia
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Answer – 5. Tunisia
Explanation :
Cabinet apprised of an MoU signed between India and
Tunisia for cooperation on Youth matters. This Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) was signed on October 30, 2017, in
New Delhi. It shall be valid for a period of five years.
Objective of this MoU is to create international perspective
among the Indian Youth.Activities under this MoU would
include organization of youth exchange programmes;
invitations to international conferences, seminars, youth
festivals and workshops.
3. Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has

formed Raksha Mantri’s Advisory Committee on
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Capital Projects (RMCOMP)
to monitor and expedite capital acquisition projects
for modernisation of armed forces. How many
members are there in this committee?
1. 11
2. 12
3. 13
4. 14
5. 15
Answer – 3. 13
Explanation :
Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has formed
Raksha Mantri’s Advisory Committee on Ministry of Defence
(MoD) Capital Projects (RMCOMP) to monitor and expedite
capital acquisition projects for modernisation of armed
forces. The Raksha Mantri’s Advisory Committee on Ministry
of Defence (MoD) Capital Projects (RMCOMP) is a 13-
member advisory committee. It will carry out independent
review and check the status of ongoing important projects
worth over Rs 500 crore. It will also recommend methods to
improve the capital acquisition process. The committee will
review various categories of projects like “Buy” (Indian) and
“Buy and Make” (Indian). This committee will be headed by
Vinay Sheel Oberoi, former secretary in the government.
Tenure of the committee is till end of August 2018.
4. Which is the first railway zone in India to achieve 100

% LED lighting at every station under its jurisdiction?
1. East Coast Railway
2. East Central Railway
3. South Central Railway
4. North Eastern Railway
5. Metro Railway
Answer – 3. South Central Railway

Explanation :
On 7th February 2018, South Central Railway (SCR)
announced that, it has become the first railway zone in India
to achieve 100 % LED lighting at every station under its
jurisdiction. South Central Railway (SCR) chief public
relations officer M Umashankar Kumar said that, SCR has
become the first zone in Indian Railways to accomplish 100
% LED lighting in all 733 stations under its jurisdiction. He
also said that, this LED lighting facility would save 32 lakh
units of electrical energy amounting to Rs 2.7 crore per
year.
5. Which state had appointed a committee that has

analysed and submitted a report on separate flag for
the state, suggesting an official three-coloured flag to
replace an unofficial two-coloured flag currently in
use?
1. Kerala
2. Gujarat
3. Goa
4. Odisha
5. Karnataka
Answer – 5. Karnataka
Explanation :
Karnataka committee to analyse possibility of a separate flag
for the state has submitted a report, suggesting an official
three-coloured flag to replace an unofficial two-coloured flag
currently in use. In June 2017, Karnataka’s Kannada and
Culture department appointed a committee to study the
possibility of having a separate flag for Karnataka. The
committee was headed by G S Siddaramaya, chairman of
Kannada Development Authority. This committee has
recommended a flag in yellow and red colour, with white
colour in the middle containing the state symbol. Karnataka
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that, this matter will be
forwarded for consideration by Karnataka cabinet. Then it
will be referred to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
for clearance. If this flag is approved by MHA, Karnataka will
be the second state to have an official flag after Jammu and
Kashmir. Karnataka has an unofficial state flag since 1960s.
6. On which National Highway, the National Highways

Authority of India (NHAI) has planned to launch a
pilot project, to analyse the feasibility of “Pay as you
use” tolling system in India?
1. Delhi Mumbai National Highway (NH8)
2. Srinagar Kanniyakumari National Highway (NH44)
3. Delhi Chennai National Highway (NH48)
4. Assam Arunachal Pradesh National Highway (NH15)
5. Jaipur Agra National Highway (NH21)

Answer – 1. Delhi Mumbai national highway (NH8)
Explanation :
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is launching a
pilot project on Delhi Mumbai national highway (NH8) to
analyse the feasibility of “Pay as you use” tolling system in
India. The pilot project includes developing a satellite based
electronic toll collection system that works on GPS/GSM
technology for nearly 500 commercial vehicles on the Delhi
Mumbai national highway. This project will be carried out for
1 year. It will work using mobile telecommunications
technology (GSM) and the satellite-based Global Positioning
System (GPS). This system will deduct money from a vehicle
account and credit money to the concessionaire in 1 day and
open the toll gate. In case of transaction failure, toll
operator will be alerted, and money will be collected
manually before opening the gate.
7. Which country launched a 10-million-dollar

Development Impact Bond (DIB) with an objective to
help improve education for over 200000 children in
India?
1. Japan
2. Britain
3. Russia
4. Australia
5. Canada
Answer – 2. Britain
Explanation :
Britain’s Prince Charles has launched 10-million-dollar
Development Impact Bond (DIB) with an objective to help
improve education for over 200000 children in India. DIB is
the latest fundraising initiative by the British Asian Trust
(BAT) and is considered as the largest bond of its type in
South Asia. BAT has launched this bond with the support of
the United Kingdom Government’s Department for
International Development (DfID), Comic Relief, the Mittal
Foundation and the UBS Optimus Foundation. Funds raised
through DIB will be provided to selected local not-for-profit
entities in India over four years period for delivering a range
of operational models including direct school management,
principal and teacher training and supplementary
programmes. Primary school students from marginalised
communities in India will be the direct beneficiaries of these
activities.
8. What are the two Indian institutions to feature among

Top 50 educational institutes of Asia in TIMES Higher
Education (THE) World University Ranking’s?
1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and IIT Bombay
2. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and IIT Delhi
3. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and IIT Kharagpur
4. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and IIT Kanpur
5. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and IIT Madras
Answer – 1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and IIT

Bombay
Explanation :
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT), Bombay are the only two Indian
institutions to feature among Top 50 educational institutes in
Asia in TIMES Higher Education (THE) World University
Ranking’s. Among Indian institutes, Indian Institute of
Science (IISc) ranked highest at 29th. IISc is followed by
IIT, Bombay at 44th. Total 17 institutes from India featured
in the list this year. Interestingly, although number of Indian
institutes featuring in the list has increased, rank of many
institutes has dropped as compared to last year. National
University of Singapore has been adjudged as Asia’s top
university for the third consecutive year. With 89
universities featuring in the list, Japan is the most-
represented nation.
9. Which is the first country in the world to legalise and

then repeal same-sex marriage, as Legislation
replacing same-sex marriage with domestic
partnerships?
1. Cuba
2. Bermuda
3. Haiti
4. Jamaica
5. Grenada
Answer – 2. Bermuda
Explanation :
On 7th February 2018, Bermuda has become the first
country in the world to legalise and then repeal same-sex
marriage, as Legislation replacing same-sex marriage with
domestic partnerships was signed by Governor John Rankin.
Now, couples in a registered domestic partnership will have
equivalent rights as those in heterosexual marriage. This
also includes the right to make medical decisions on behalf
of their partner. The same-sex marriages that were done in
Bermuda in the in-between period, when they were legalized
by a court order in May 2017 and then repealed, are
recognized by the new law.
10. What is India’s rank in the international

Intellectual Property (IP) index released by the US
Chambers of Commerce?
1. 30
2. 35
3. 38
4. 40
5. 44
Answer – 5. 44
Explanation :
On 8th February 2018, India has ranked 44 out of 50
countries in the international Intellectual Property (IP) index
released by the US Chambers of Commerce. As per the
annual report of Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of
the US Chambers of Commerce, India’s overall score has
increased from (8.75 out of 35) last year to 30 per cent
(12.03 out of 40) in the latest edition. India ranked 43rd out
of 45 countries last year and this year it ranks 44 out of 50
countries. The Index is topped by the US with 37.98 points.
Second position is occupied by United Kingdom with 37.97
points and third spot by Sweden with 37.03 points. This
report studies the intellectual property (IP) climate in 50
countries based on 40 indicators like patent, trademark,
copyright, and trade secrets protection.
11. From April 1, 2018, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

will link the ___________, for the loans given by
banks to the Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending
Rates (MCLR)?
1. Repo Rate
2. Base Rate
3. Call Rate
4. Marginal Standing Facility
5. Bank Rate
Answer – 2. Base Rate

Explanation :
From April 1, 2018, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will link the
base rate for loans given by banks to the Marginal Cost of
Funds based Lending Rates (MCLR). MCLR system was
introduced by RBI on April 1, 2016 to avoid the problems of
the Base Rate regime. MCLR is the minimum interest rate of
a bank, below which it cannot lend. It serves as an internal
benchmark for the bank. Interest rate on corporate and
retail loan products is fixed above this rate. As compared to
base rate, MCLR is more sensitive to changes in key policy
rates made by RBI. It increases or decreases in tandem with
policy rates.Even after nearly two years since introduction of
MCLR, large portion of corporate and retail loan portfolio of
banks have still not migrated to MCLR regime.
12. Which Bank launched its new Sonic Identity –

MOGO, a musical logo, as a part of branding initiatives
taken by the bank?
1. Yes Bank
2. SBI Bank
3. Indian Bank
4. IndusInd Bank
5. Axis Bank
Answer – 4. IndusInd Bank

Explanation :
IndusInd Bank launched its new Sonic Identity – MOGO, a
musical logo, as a part of branding initiatives taken by the
bank. The Sonic Identity has been introduced by IndusInd
Bank to build its brand image through music and sound for
brand experiences and audience connection. This music
piece was developed by Rajeev Raja, Founder of
brandmusiq. The musical logo is named MOGO™ (short for
musical LOGO). MOGO™ is a short, 4 note piece of 2-3
seconds. Surrounding this there is a longer (90 second
piece) called the MOGOSCAPE™. The sonic identity will be
used in ATMs, net banking, mobile apps, TV, radio, social
media etc. It has also introduced games and contests to
attract users. It has also created a microsite to highlight the
importance of sonic identity.
13. Who was appointed the Assistant Chief of Naval
Staff (Air) at New Delhi?
1. Rear Admiral S K Grewel
2. Rear Admiral Mukul Asthana
3. Rear Admiral Monty Khanna
4. Rear Admiral Sandeep Beecha
5. Rear Admiral Amit Bose
Answer – 2. Rear Admiral Mukul Asthana

Explanation :
Rear Admiral Mukul Asthana has been appointed as the
Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air) at New Delhi. Mukul
Asthana was commissioned in the Executive Branch of
Indian Navy in 1986. He commanded INS Rajali from August
2009 to December 2010. He commanded the 21 Mine
Counter Measure Squadron and the Guided Missile Destroyer
INS Rana. He has held positions like Command Aviation
Officer at Headquarters Eastern Naval Command
Visakhapatnam, Chief Staff Officer (Air) at Headquarters
Naval Aviation, Goa and Principal Director Naval Air Staff at
the Naval Headquarters, New Delhi. He was elevated to Flag
rank in January 2016. He is a recipient of the prestigious
Nausena Medal, Tenzing Norgay National Award etc. He was
involved in the commands of INS Nashak, INS Tarangini etc.
14. Who was re-elected as the Bangladesh President

for another five-year term?
1. Mohammad Shafiul Alam
2. M. Morshed Khan
3. Aminul Haqu
4. Saifur Rahman
5. Abdul Hamid

Answer – 5. Abdul Hamid
Explanation :
Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid was re-elected
unopposed for another five-year term. Abdul Hamid has
been re-elected as Bangladesh President for a second 5 year
term as no one else contested for the President post. Chief
Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda made this
announcement. The Awami League had nominated Abdul
Hamid as Presidential candidate. Abdul Hamid is 74 years
old. He was first elected as President of Bangladesh in 2013.
He has 60 years of experience in politics.
15. Who was appointed the Managing Director and

CEO of SBI Card?
1. Mustafa Jabbar
2. Hardayal Prasad
3. Sundar Prabhu
4. Kazi Keramat
5. Tajuddin Ahmad
Answer – 2. Hardayal Prasad

Explanation :
On 5th February 2018, Hardayal Prasad was appointed as
Managing Director and CEO of SBI Card. Hardayal Prasad
replaces Vijay Jasuja. Vijay Jasuja retired on 31st January
2018. Hardayal Prasad’s appointment as MD and CEO came
to effect from 1st February 2018. Hardayal Prasad joined
State Bank of India in 1983 as a Probationary Officer. He
has worked in various locations in different circles and
countries. He has vast experience in many areas of banking.
16. Who became the first Indian female cricketer to

score 200 ODI (One Day International) wickets?
1. Runa Basu
2. Smriti Mandhana
3. Jhulan Goswami
4. Diana Edulji
5. Anjali Sharma
Answer – 3. Jhulan Goswami

Explanation :
India’s Jhulan Goswami became the first female cricketer to
score 200 ODI (One Day International) wickets. Jhulan
Goswami made this record at the second ODI against South
Africa in the ICC Women’s Championship at Kimberley,
South Africa. She is 35 years old. She hails from Nadia
district of West Bengal. She started her cricketing career in
2002. It was her 166th ODI. She dismissed opener Laura
Wolvaardt and gained her 200th ODI wicket. She also
became the highest wicket-taker in women’s ODIs in May
2017. She has won ICC Women Cricketer of the Year in
2007. The first male cricketer to get 200 ODI wickets was
India’s Kapil Dev.
17. Who is the former president of BJP Arunachal

Pradesh unit, died after a long-time illness, at a
hospital in Guwahati, Assam?
1. Kangir Jamoh
2. Dilip Kumar
3. Girish Pawan
4. Hitendra Nath Swami
5. Ajith Kumar
Answer – 1. Kangir Jamoh

Explanation :
On 7th February 2018, Kangir Jamoh, former president of
BJP Arunachal Pradesh unit, died after a long-time illness, at
a hospital in Guwahati, Assam. Kangir Jamoh was also
president of Adi Baane Kebang, a high-level body of the Adi
tribe. He was president of BJP Arunachal Pradesh unit from
1998 to 2003. He was 67 years old. He is survived by his
wife, three sons and two daughters.
18. Madavoor Vasudevan Nair recently passed away.

Who was he?
1. Koodiyatam Artist
2. Oppana Artist
3. Kathakali Artist
4. Kummi Artist
5. Mohiniyattam Artist
Answer – 3. Kathakali Artist

Explanation :
Kathakali maestro Madavoor Vasudevan Nair died while he
was performing on stage, at Agasthyacodu Mahadeva
Temple, Anchal, in Kerala. Madavoor Vasudevan Nair
collapsed during a stage performance. He was taken to a
hospital where he was declared dead. He was 89 years old.
He was the principal of the Kalabharathi performing art
institute. He had received various awards like Padma
Bhushan, Sangeet Nataka akademi award and Kerala
Kalamandalam award. He is a native of Madavoor in
Thiruvananthapuram. He is survived by his wife Savithri
Amma, son Madhu, and daughters Mini and Ganga.
STATIC GK based on Current Affairs
1. Which is the capital city of Tunisia?
Answer
Tunis
2. Hilltop Kamakhya Temple is in which state?

Answer
Assam
3. Who is the chairman of Paytm?
Answer
Vijay Shekhar Sharma
4. In which state, Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary is

located?
Answer
Kerala
5. Who is the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)?
Answer
Admiral Sunil Lanba
6. Who is the CEO of IndusInd Bank?
Answer
Romesh Sobti
1. In which state, “PlastIndia 2018”, 10th edition of

international plastics exhibition was inaugurated?
1. Telangana
2. Gujarat
3. Odisha
4. Maharashtra
5. Punjab

Answer – 2. Gujarat
Explanation :
On 7th February 2018, PlastIndia, 10th edition of
international plastics exhibition, started in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat. PlastIndia 2018 is held for 6 days from 7th
February 2018 to 12th February 2018. It was inaugurated
by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. It is organized by
Plastindia Foundation. It has participation from buyers and
sellers from nearly 28 countries. New products and
technologies are displayed by national and international
sellers.
Plastindia 2018 hosts 3 special exhibitions:
1.Proplast – for processed plastics products
2.Plasticulture – display of plasticulture
3.Recycling Pavillion – for recycling products
2. Which city will host the National Meet on Grassroot

Informatics-VIVID 2018 from 8th – 10th February
2018?
1. Mumbai
2. Chennai
3. Kolkata
4. New Delhi
5. Bangalore
Answer – 4. New Delhi

Explanation :
National Meet on Grassroot Informatics- VIVID 2018 is being
held from 8th – 10th February 2018 in New Delhi. It has
been organised by National Informatics Centre (NIC). The
event was inaugurated by Union Minister of Electronics &
Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad. VIVID 2018
would serve as an extensive platform for knowledge sharing
among 240 NIC District officials from across India. During
the course of this event, NIC District officials would give
presentations on their portals, will showcase their
applications and contribution towards implementation of the
Digital India initiative of Central Government. Theme for
VIVID 2018 is “Cyber Security and Innovation”.
3. In which state the Union Minister of State for Finance

& Shipping, Pon Radhakrishnan inaugurated the two-
day Third Global Procurement Summit 2018?
1. New Delhi
2. Karnataka
3. Bihar
4. Assam
5. West Bengal

Explanation :
On February 8, 2018, Union Minister of State for Finance &
Shipping, Pon Radhakrishnan inaugurated the two-day Third
Global Procurement Summit in New Delhi. This Summit was
organized by Government of India, All India Management
Association (AIMA) and World Bank. Theme of Third Global
Procurement Summit was ‘New Frontiers faced in the
Transformation process of Procurement Today’. During the
course of this two-day Summit, various sessions focusing on
key facets of strategic sourcing, application of digital
technologies in procurement, prevention of contractual
disputes and project delays and the latest global innovations
in public procurement were conducted.
4. Central Government has constituted an Inter-

ministerial Committee (IMC) under whose
Chairpersonship to tackle the menace of trafficking?
1. Committee on the Status of Women in India
2. Indian Women and Child Welfare Trust
3. Child and Women Care Institution
4. Child Welfare Committee
5. Secretary, Women and Child Development
Answer – 5. Secretary, Women and Child Development

Explanation :
Central Government has constituted an Inter- ministerial
Committee (IMC) under the Chairpersonship of Secretary,
Women and Child Development to tackle the menace of
trafficking. The committee comprises representatives of
concerned stake holders, Ministries/ departments of Central
Government and State/UT Governments. As per National
Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) report 2015, 6877 cases of
Human trafficking were reported in 2015, which marks an
alarming rise by 25.8% as compared to 5466 cases in 2014.
Human trafficking (primarily done for sexual exploitation and
forced labour) is one of the largest organized crime violating
basic human rights.
5. In which state, President Ram Nath Kovind

inaugurated the 88th Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav
of Lord Gomateshwara?
1. Bihar
2. Maharashtra
3. Karnataka
4. Rajasthan
5. Goa
Answer – 3. Karnataka
Explanation :
On 7th February 2018, President Ram Nath Kovind
inaugurated the 88th Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav of
Lord Gomateshwara at Shravanabelagola in Hassan district,
Karnataka. President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the
Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav by unveiling an idol of
Bahubali. He also lit a lamp to kick start the event. The
Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav is held once in 12 years. It
has been celebrated for nearly 1,000 years. Karnataka
Governor Vajubha Vala, Karnataka Chief Minister
Siddaramaiah, Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami, Jain saint
Acharya Vardhamana Sagar, and Veerendra Heggade of
Dharmastala, were also present at the inauguration
ceremony.
6. Which Union Minister met Saudi King Salman bin

Abdulaziz and inaugurated ‘Janadriyah’, the national
heritage and cultural festival of Saudi Arabia at
Riyadh?
1. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
2. Home Minister Rajnath Singh
3. Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu
4. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitaraman
5. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
Answer – 5. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj

Explanation :
On February 7, 2018, Union External Affairs Minister Sushma
Swaraj met Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and
inaugurated ‘Janadriyah’, the national heritage and cultural
festival of Saudi Arabia at Riyadh. India was accorded the
‘Guest of Honour’ status at the Janadriyah Festival. The
Indian Pavilion at the Janadriyah Festival was based on the
theme “Saudi ka Dost Bharat”. It showcased the core values
and traditions of India and presented a kaleidoscope of
India’s vibrant culture through a colourful dance and music
extravaganza. Ms. Sushma Swaraj was on a three-day
official visit to Saudi Arabia, which concluded on February 8,
2018.

7. Who topped the Forbes list richest person in terms of
crypto currency ownership?
1. Rahul Naspreet
2. Sahil Bansal
3. Saurabh Agarwal
4. Jin Samuel
5. Chris Larsen
Answer – 5. Chris Larsen

Explanation :
Forbes has released its first ever list of richest people in
terms of cryptocurrency ownership. During 2017,
cryptocurrency garnered lot of attention owing to meteoric
price appreciation witnessed in popular cryptocurrencies viz.
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP. With an estimated crypto net
worth of $7.5-8 billion, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has
topped this inaugural list. Forbes report has outlined that
currently there are nearly 1500 cryptoassets in existence.
Combined valuation of all the cryptoassets stands at $550
billion. Average age of individuals in Forbes cryptocurrency
rich list is 42 years, while the threshold for featuring in the
list is crypto net worth equivalent to USD 350 million.
8. Which country has become the top source market for

Dubai, with 2.1 million visitors in 2017, as per data
published by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and
Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism)?
1. China
2. Russia
3. India
4. Cuba
5. Chile

Answer – 3. India
Explanation :
India has become the top source market for Dubai, with 2.1
million visitors in 2017, as per data published by Dubai’s
Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai
Tourism). The data regarding this was published by Dubai’s
Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai
Tourism). In 2017, Dubai had experienced 15 % growth in
tourist arrivals from India. India has also become the first
country to exceed 2 million visitors in a single year. This
increase has been credited to Dubai Tourism’s collaboration
with actor Shah Rukh Khan in the ‘BeMyGuest’ campaign. On
the whole, in 2017 Dubai faced 6.2 % year-on-year increase
in international overnight visitation. Total tourists Dubai
received in 2017 is 15.79 million. Saudi Arabia (KSA)
secured the second place with 1.53 million tourists in 2017.
UK secured third position with 1.27 million tourists.
9. Which country has temporarily banned imports of live

birds, hatching eggs and chicken from India after a
form of bird flu (that is highly lethal for poultry) was
found?
1. Saudi Arabia
2. USA
3. Bhutan
4. Srilanka
5. Myanmar
Answer – 1. Saudi Arabia

Explanation :
Saudi Arabia’s Agriculture Ministry announced that it has
temporarily banned imports of live birds, hatching eggs and
chicken from India after a form of bird flu (that is highly
lethal for poultry) was found. This ban has been imposed on
basis of World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) report,
which stated that an outbreak of a highly contagious bird flu
virus near Bengaluru in Karnataka was reported in
December 2017. As per OIE report, H5N8 virus was detected
in December 2017 among birds in the village of Dasarahalli,
Bengaluru killing nine out of 951 birds.
10. Competition Commission of India (CCI) has

imposed a fine of Rs 136 crore on which search engine
company for indulging in unfair business practices in
the Indian market for online search?
1. Google
2. Yahoo
3. UC Browser
4. Bing
5. Opera
Answer – 1. Google
Explanation :
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine
of Rs 136 crore on Google for indulging in unfair business
practices in the Indian market for online search. The fine has
been imposed after a detailed probe following complaints
filed by Matrimony.com and Consumer Unity & Trust Society
(CUTS) against Google LLC, Google India and Google Ireland
in 2012. CCI’s probe found Google to be guilty of “infringing
anti-trust conduct”. Rs 135.86 crore fine amount is 5 per
cent of Google’s average total revenue generated from
Indian operations for the financial years 2013, 2014 and
2015.
11. Who was appointed the non-executive chairman

of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for
the term of 2 years?
1. Chalu Pandey
2. Biswamohan Mahapatra
3. Kewal Handa
4. G. Padmanabhan
5. Atanu Kumar Das
Answer – 2. Biswamohan Mahapatra

Explanation :
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has
appointed Biswamohan Mahapatra as non-executive
chairman for two years. Biswamohan Mahapatra replaces B
Sambamurthy. B Sambamurthy was the interim chairman of
NPCI. Recently Dilip Asbe was appointed as Managing
Director of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
12. Which Indian Cricketer was appointed the new

brand ambassador of ‘Power’, Bata’s sport wear
brand?
1. M S Dhoni
2. Virat Kohli
3. Smriti Mandhana
4. Mithali Raj
5. Jhulan Goswami
Answer – 3. Smriti Mandhana

Explanation :
Smriti Mandhana, Indian cricketer, was appointed the new
brand ambassador of ‘Power’, Bata’s sport wear brand.
Smriti Mandhana is 21 years old. She is an Indian women’s
cricket team opener. From February 2018, she will start with
the promotion works for Power’s latest range of products.
Her performance at the ICC (International Cricket Council)
Women’s World Cup 2017 earned her fame and reputation.
13. Who took charge as the Chief Justice of Manipur

High Court on 9th February 2018?
1. Justice T S Thakur
2. Justice P Sathasivam
3. Justice Rajendra Lodha
4. Justice Ramesh Chandra
5. Justice Abhilasha Kumari
Answer – 5. Justice Abhilasha Kumari

Explanation :
On 9th February 2018, Justice Abhilasha Kumari took charge
as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court. Justice Abhilasha
Kumari’s oath ceremony was administered by Manipur
Governor Najma Heptulla. She was transferred from the
Gujarat High Court. She hails from Himachal Pradesh. Her
father is former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra
Singh. She started her practice in the Himachal Pradesh
High Court. She was appointed the additional advocate
general for Himachal Pradesh. In December 2005, she was
made the Gujarat High Court judge.
14. Who took charge as the Chief Justice of Kerala on

9th February 2018?
1. Justice Madan Mohan
2. Justice Patanjali Sastri
3. Justice Antony Dominic
4. Justice Gopal Ballav
5. Justice K Kapadia
Answer – 3. Justice Antony Dominic

Explanation :
On 9th February 2018, Antony Dominic, Acting Chief Justice
of the Kerala High Court, took charge as the Chief Justice of
Kerala. Justice Antony Dominic’s oath as Chief Justice of
Kerala was administered by Kerala Governor P. Sadasivam.
Justice Dominic hails from Kottayam district of Kerala. He
obtained his law degree from SDM Law College, Mangalore.
In 1981, He started his law practice in the Judicial First Class
Magistrate Court in Kanjirapally. In 2007, he became
additional judge of the Kerala High Court. Later he was
made the permanent judge of the Kerala High Court.
15. Who was appointed the International Cricket

Council (ICC) Board’s first independent female
director?
1. Mira Nair
2. Aparna Sen
3. Deepa Mehta
4. Indra Nooyi
5. Kiran Rao
Answer – 4. Indra Nooyi

Explanation :
PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi has been appointed
as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board’s first
independent female director. Indra Nooyi Nooyi will join ICC
Board as Independent Director in June 2018. Appointment of
a female Independent Director was approved by ICC Full
Council in June 2017. Generally an Independent Director is
appointed for a two-year term. But she can be re-appointed
for two more terms not exceeding a consecutive period of 6
years. Indra Nooyi has made to the World’s Most Powerful
Women list of Fortune Magazine several times.
16. Who was appointed the next Ambassador of India

to Timor-Leste?
1. Jaideep Sarkar
2. Pradeep Kumar Rawat
3. Navtej Sarna
4. Pankaj Saran
5. Debnath Shaw
Answer – 2. Pradeep Kumar Rawat

Explanation :
On 8th February 2018, Pradeep Kumar Rawat was appointed
the next Ambassador of India to Timor-Leste. Pradeep
Kumar Rawat is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of
1990 batch. He is currently the Ambassador of India to
Jakarta. He has been concurrently appointed the next
Ambassador of India to Timor-Leste. His residence is in
Jakarta. He will soon take up this new assignment.
17. Name the Web based monitoring System and a

Fly Ash mobile application recently launched by R.K
Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New
& Renewable Energy?
1. Fly Ash
2. Ash App
3. WebAsh App
4. WebAsh Track
5. Ash Track
Answer – 5. Ash Track

Explanation :
R.K Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New &
Renewable Energy, launched a Web based monitoring
System and a Fly Ash mobile application called ASH TRACK.
ASH TRACK has been introduced to improve ash
management. It creates an interface between fly ash
producers (Thermal Power Plants) and ash users (road
contractors, cement plants etc). The ASH TRACK is available
in Google Play Store and App Store. The ASH TRACK app has
various features for consumers, power stations and also
provides ash utilization data. It provides plant-wise, utility-
wise and State-wise ash utilization data in India. It can
manage 200 million tonnes of fly ash. It tracks coal based
power plants located within 100 km and 300 km of the given
location and provides ash availability details.
18. Jarrod Bannister recently passed away. Who was

he?
1. Athlete
2. Dietician
3. Doctor
4. Actor
5. Teacher
Answer – 1. Athlete
Explanation :
Athletics Australia announced that, Jarrod Bannister,
champion javelin thrower of Australia died in the
Netherlands. Jarrod Bannister was 33 years old. He had a
sudden death. He had won gold medal at the 2010 Delhi
Commonwealth Games. He had participated in the final of
the world championships in Daegu, South Korea, and the
Beijing Olympics. The record of 89.02m he created in
Brisbane in 2008, is the current Australian record in javelin
throw.
1. Institute for Development and Research in Banking

Technology (IDRBT) was established by?
Answer
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
2. Silent Valley National Park is in which state?
Answer
Kerala
3. Who is the chairman of Indian Banks’ Association

(IBA)?
Answer
Usha Ananthasubramanian
4. What are the Neighbouring Countries of Saudi Arabia?
Answer
Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates,

Oman and Yemen
5. Gokarnanatheshwara Temple is in which state?
Answer
Karnataka
1. In which Indian city Union Minister of Drinking Water

and Sanitation, Ms. Uma Bharti inaugurated Swachh
Bharat Sanitation Park?
1. Mumbai
2. Kolkata
3. Pune
4. New Delhi
5. Patna

Explanation :
On February 9, 2018, Union Minister of Drinking Water and
Sanitation, Ms. Uma Bharti inaugurated Swachh Bharat
Sanitation Park in Delhi. This park has been developed by
Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in
collaboration with the Environmental Sanitation Institute and
Tata Trust. Objective behind developing this park is to
create awareness on various safe technological options
related to Sanitation. Various options pertaining to toilet
technologies and solid and liquid waste management
technologies are being demonstrated at this Sanitation Park.
Information regarding various interventions undertaken
under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and its impact
across India has also been displayed at the Park.
2. Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) scheme,

how many total houses are approved by the
Government for the urban poor people?
1. 40.25 lakhs
2. 39.25 lakhs
3. 38.25 lakhs
4. 37.75 lakhs
5. 36.50 lakhs
Answer – 2. 39.25 lakhs

Explanation :
On February 8, 2018, Central Government announced that it
has approved the construction of over 1.86 lakh more
houses for urban poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas
Yojana (Urban) scheme. With this approval, total number of
affordable houses sanctioned under this scheme has reached
39.25 lakhs. Construction of these 1.86 lakh affordable
houses entails a total investment of Rs 11169 crore, in
which, Rs 2797 crore will come as central assistance. In this
latest round of approval, Haryana has been sanctioned the
maximum number of houses (53290 houses). Haryana is
followed by Tamil Nadu (40623 houses) and Karnataka
(32656 houses).

3. In which state, the Minister of State (Independent
Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the two-day
International conference on Unani Medicine on 10th
February 2018?
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Maharashtra
3. New Delhi
4. Punjab
5. West Bengal

Explanation :
On February 10, 2018, Minister of State (Independent
Charge) for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the two-day International
conference on Unani Medicine in New Delhi. This conference
has been organised by Central Council for Research in Unani
Medicine (CCRUM), under the Ministry of AYUSH as part of
celebration of Unani Day. Unani Day will be celebrated on
11th February, to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of
Hakim Ajmal Khan, an eminent Indian Unani
physician/researcher. Theme of this two-day International
conference on Unani Medicine is “Integration of Unani
System of Medicine in main stream healthcare”. The
conference will serve as a platform for academia, regulators,
researchers, industry and students to develop visions,
linkages and initiate projects aimed at promoting Unani
system of medicine as one of the preferred systems of
medicine across the globe.
4. India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) will enable Digital

Payments in Post Offices by ________?
1. July 2018
2. June 2018
3. May 2018
4. April 2018
5. March 2018
Answer – 4. April 2018

Explanation :
On February 10, 2018, Department of Posts stated that
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) will start pan-India roll out
of its network from April 2018. Post completion of expansion
plan, IPPB will have India’s largest financial inclusion
network, covering both urban as well as rural areas. This will
enable IPPB to provide digital payment services at the
doorstep with the help of Postmen and Gramin Dak Sewaks
(GDS). 17 crore existing account of Post Office Savings Bank
will be made interoperable for conducting digital payments
including National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), Real
Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) and bill payment services. Besides, IPPB will enable
acceptance of digital payments across 1.55 lakh post offices
across India in line with the digital payments initiative of
Central Government.
5. Paisabazaar.com, an online marketplace for loans and

cards has entered into a partnership with which
company to drive an ‘industry first’ technology
innovation on its platform?
1. Microsoft
2. Google
3. Facebook
4. Apple
5. TCS
Answer – 1. Microsoft
Explanation :
Paisabazaar.com, an online marketplace for loans and cards
has entered into a partnership with Microsoft to drive an
‘industry first’ technology innovation on its platform. As per
the terms of the tie-up, entire infrastructure of
paisabazaar.com will be moved to Microsoft Azure. Microsoft
Azure is a cloud computing service. It is used for creating,
testing, deploying, and managing applications and services
through Microsoft-managed data centers. Through Microsoft
Azure, paisabazaar.com will work extensively on futuristic
technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning
to offer customized, tailor-made and secure solutions for
each consumer coming to its platform.
6. Name the eight year old Indian-origin school girl who

has entered into the UK’s Mathletics Hall of Fame?
1. Jessica Jude
2. Angeline Jerald
3. Simran Nia Roy
4. Suhaelina Suresh
5. Sohini Roy Chowdhury
Answer – 5. Sohini Roy Chowdhury

Explanation :
Sohini Roy Chowdhury, an eight year old Indian-origin
school girl has made it to the UK’s Mathletics Hall of Fame.
UK’s Mathletics Hall of Fame is a mathematics-based
competitive online platform. It engages primary school
students. Sohini Roy Chowdhury solved mathematic puzzles
with high speed and accuracy on the platform. She has
outsmarted various kids from all over the world and has
entered the top 100 World Hall of Fame. Her father is
Mainak Roy Chowdhury, an accountant. Mathletics is an
online learning platform that enables children to play live
arithmetic games and compete with children from across the
world.

7. Which company has been awarded the Golden
Peacock Award 2017 for corporate social
responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
1. Godrej Industries
2. Coal India
3. Reliance Industries
4. Maruti Suzuki
5. Asian Paints
Answer – 3. Reliance Industries

Explanation :
Reliance Industries Ltd. announced that it has been awarded
the Golden Peacock Award 2017 for corporate social
responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Reliance Industries Ltd.’s
CSR initiatives are undertaken through Reliance Foundation,
which is headed by Nita Ambani. One of the several
initiatives of Reliance Foundation, which has been
recognised by the Golden Peacock jury was about creating
positive impact on farmers’ livelihoods through water and
food security interventions. Golden Peacock Awards were
instituted in 1991 by the Institute Of Directors (IOD) – an
apex association of directors to improve their professional
competence. These awards are regarded as a benchmark of
Corporate Excellence worldwide.
8. Who was appointed the private banking head of HDFC

Bank?
1. Ravindra Prabhakar Marathe
2. T C A Ranganathan
3. Mukesh Kumar Jain
4. Rajeev Rishi
5. Rakesh Singh

Answer – 5. Rakesh Singh
Explanation :
Rakesh Singh has been appointed as private banking head of
HDFC Bank. In this role, Rakesh Singh will head the HDFC
Bank’s investment banking, capital markets and financial
institutions businesses. HDFC Bank’s private banking is a
premium service catering to high net worth (‘HNW’) and
ultra-HNW individuals, families and entities. Private banking
service is geared towards successfully managing and
growing wealth of such individuals/entities. It is to be noted
that, as on December 31, 2017, HDFC Bank’s private
banking service had assets under advice of over Rs 93000
crore which belonged to over 16000 families in India and
abroad.
9. Who became the brand ambassador of All India Chess

Federation for the Blind (AICFB)?
1. Sunil Mehta
2. Vidit Gujrathi
3. Melwyn Rego
4. Ravi Krishan Takkar
5. Pawan Kumar Bajaj
Answer – 2. Vidit Gujrathi

Explanation :
Grand Master Vidit Gujrathi has been named the brand
ambassador of All India Chess Federation for the Blind
(AICFB). Vidit Gujrathi is 23 years old. His current rating is
2718. He said that, along with AICFB he aims to spread
awareness about blind chess and give recognition to Indian
players who perform well at global level. He had broken the
2700 rating mark and became the fourth Indian to achieve
this feat. Other three Indians who reached this mark are
Viswanathan Anand, Sasikiran and P Harikrishna. He had
recently won the Tata Steel Chess Challengers 2018.
10. The Muthoot Group has appointed whom as its
Brand Ambassador?
1. Ajith Kumar
2. Amitabh Bachchan
3. Kamal Hassan
4. Amir Khan
5. Salman Khan
Answer – 2. Amitabh Bachchan

Explanation :
The Muthoot Group has appointed Amitabh Bachchan as its
Brand Ambassador. Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan will
represent Muthoot Group in its national campaigns. Amitabh
Bachchan is a recipient of Padma Vibhushan award. He has
acted in more than 190 Indian films. He has worked in films
for nearly five decades.
11. Who took charge as the Flag Officer Naval

Aviation (FONA)?
1. Rear Admiral Ravneet Singh
2. Rear Admiral Puneet Kumar Bahl
3. Rear Admiral Kishore Kumar Sasural
4. Rear Admiral G Narayanan
5. Rear Admiral Philipose George Pynumootil
Answer – 5. Rear Admiral Philipose George Pynumootil

Explanation :
Rear Admiral Philipose George Pynumootil took charge as
Flag Officer Naval Aviation (FONA). Rear Admiral Philipose G
Pynumootil is an alumnus of the Lawrence School, Lovedale
and the National Defence Academy. He was commissioned
into the Indian Navy in 1986. He has commanded INAS 330
and Carrier borne ASW Sea King Squadron. He was the
commissioning Commanding Officer of INS Shikra. He has
commanded the 1241 RE corvette, INS Nashak, the Missile
Corvette INS Kirpan and INS Brahmaputra. He had received
the Nao Sena Medal for command of INS Brahmaputra.
12. Which state hosted the 1st Khelo India School

Games from 31st January 2018 to 8th February 2018?
1. Punjab
2. New Delhi
3. Haryana
4. Maharashtra
5. Gujarat

Explanation :
1st Khelo India School Games were held in New Delhi from
31st January 2018 to 8th February 2018.The inaugural
Khelo India School Games were a part of revamped ‘Khelo
India’ Programme, the National Programme for development
of sports in India. Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
held Khelo India School Games in collaboration with the
School Games Federation of India and National Sports
Federation. This event served as an avenue for identification
of budding sporting talents in 16 sports disciplines including
athletics, boxing, badminton, football, judo, hockey,
kabaddi, shooting, kho kho, swimming, weightlifting,
volleyball and wrestling. Mascots of Khelo India School
Games were ‘Vijay the tiger’ and ‘Jaya the black buck’. “Aur
khelna chahte hain hum……” was the official anthem of Khelo
India School Games.
13. Which country hosted the 23rd Olympic Winter

Games on 9th February 2018?
1. China
2. North Korea
3. South Korea
4. USA
5. Australia
Answer – 3. South Korea

Explanation :
On 9th February 2018, the 23rd Olympic Winter Games
started with a grand ceremony at Pyeongchang in South
Korea. The opening ceremony of the 23rd Olympic Winter
Games was directed by South Korea’s Song Seung-whan.
The ceremony was named “Peace in Motion”. A faux dove
was released into the sky as a symbol of peace. South
Korea’s flag was hoisted into the air. North and South
Korean teams marched together with a “unification flag”.
The Olympic Winter Games 2018 Torch was white and gold
in colour. The Olympic torch was designed by South Korea’s
Kim Young-se. “Let Everyone Shine” was the song for the
Pyeongchang Olympic Winter Games 2018 Torch Relay.
Nearly 35,000 spectators were seen at the opening
ceremony. They were provided with seat warmers, wind
shields, hats and gloves due to the cold climate
14. Bevan Congdon recently passed away. To which

Sport he was associated with?
1. Hand ball
2. Basket ball
3. Wrestling
4. Cricket
5. Hockey
Answer – 4. Cricket
Explanation :
Bevan Congdon, former New Zealand Test cricket captain
passed away after a long term illness in Auckland, New
Zealand. Bevan Congdon has died one day before his 80th
birthday. He was born on 11th February 1938. He had
played 61 Tests and earned 3448 runs with an average of
32.22. He was the captain of New Zealand in its first official
limited-overs fixture against Pakistan. After his retirement
he was on the New Zealand selection panel in the 1990s. He
is survived by his wife, two daughters and grand-children.
15. Chandrasekhar Rath passed away recently after a

long term illness in Odisha. Who was he?
1. Author
2. Doctor
3. Teacher
4. Politician
5. Dietician
Answer – 1. Author
Explanation :
On 9th February 2018, Chandrasekhar Rath, Odia litterateur,
died at a private hospital after a long term illness, in Odisha.
Chandrasekhar Rath was 89 years old. He was a well-known
Odia author and poet. He had received the Sahitya Akademi
Award and Sarala Award. He was selected for the Padma
Shri award this year. He was born on 17th October 1929, in
Malpada in Balangir district of Odisha. He was an expert in
both fiction and non-fiction. His important works are
Yantrarudha, Asurya Upanivesh, Nav Jatak, etc.
16. John Gavin passed away at his residence in

Beverly Hills, California, US. To which Profession he
belonged to?
1. Engineer
2. Pharmacist
3. Lawyer
4. Actor
5. Mechanic
Answer – 4. Actor
Explanation :
American actor John Gavin passed away at his residence in
Beverly Hills, California, US. John Gavin was 86 years old.
He had been suffering from pneumonia. He had combated
with leukemia for a long time. His important works are
“Psycho”, “Spartacus” and “Imitation of Life.” He had
received the Golden Globe award. He is survived by his wife,
4 children and 3 grandchildren.
17. Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali Tendulkar

launched ‘Even When There Is A Doctor’, a book on
child health care. Who is the author of the book?
1. Dr Yashwant Amdekar
2. Dr Rajesh Chokhani
3. Krishnan Sivaramakrishnan
4. All the above
5. 1&3 only
Answer – 4. All the above

Explanation :
On 8th February 2018, Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali
Tendulkar launched ‘Even When There Is A Doctor’, a book
on child health care. ‘Even When There Is A Doctor’ was
written by Dr Yashwant Amdekar, Dr Rajesh Chokhani and
Krishnan Sivaramakrishnan. This book explains the role of
individuals and parents in improving the health of children.
It helps parents identify and solve simple problems.
1. When is Unani Day celebrated in India?
Answer
11th February
2. Who is the Current MD & CEO of Punjab National

Bank?
Answer
Sunil Mehta
3. What is the Tagline of HDFC Bank?
Answer
‘We Undertand Your World’
4. Where is the headquarters of International Cricket

Council (ICC) located at?
Answer
Dubai
5. SBI was renamed in the year?
Answer
1955
1. On February 9, 2018, ‘Integrated Automatic Aviation

Meteorological System (IAAMS)’ was inaugurated at
INS Garuda, aiming at modernising the Meteorological
infrastructure of the nine Naval Air Stations. Where is
INS Garuda located at?
1. Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala
2. Bangalore, Karnataka
3. Kochi, Kerala
4. Mysore, Karnataka
5. Panaji, Goa

Answer – 3. Kochi, Kerala

Explanation :
On February 9, 2018, ‘Integrated Automatic Aviation
Meteorological System (IAAMS)’ was inaugurated at INS
Garuda, a naval air station located in Kochi, Kerala. INS
Garuda has become the fourth Naval Air Station to be the
part of this integrated system. IAAMS is Indian Navy’s
project aimed at modernising the Meteorological
infrastructure of the nine Naval Air Stations. IAAMS
comprises state of the art Meteorological Sensors viz.,
Transmissometer, Radar Vertical Wind Profiler, Ceilometer
and Automatic Weather Observation System which
automatically records relevant weather parameters (that are
vital for accurate weather forecasting) on continuous basis.
On detecting any abnormal change of weather parameters
that may affect safe flying operations, the system raises an
alarm to alert the duty staff about the same.
2. How many times in a year, the National Deworming

Day is observed by the Union Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare to treat intestinal worm infections in
all children aged 1- 19 years?
1. 2 days (10th February and 10th August)
2. 3 days (10th February, 10th April and 10th August)
3. 4 days (10th &11th February and 10th &11th August)
4. 5 days (10th February, 10th April, 10th June, 10th July
and 10th August)
5. 6 days (10th to 12th February and 10th to 12th August)
Answer – 1. 2 days (10th February and 10th August)

Explanation :
On February 10, 2018, Union Minister of Health and Family
Welfare, J P Nadda launched National Deworming Day. Since
2015, National Deworming Day is held on 10 February and
10 August to treat intestinal worm infections in all children
aged 1- 19 years. This mass deworming programme is
implemented by reaching out to children at schools and
anganwadis and administering Albendazole tablets. NDD
mobilizes health personnel, state governments and other
stakeholders to focus on controlling Soil Transmitted
Helminth (STH) infections, which is one of the most common
infections. For National Deworming Day launched on
February 10, 2018, Government is aiming to reach more
than 32.2 crore children.
3. In which state, the Union Home Minister Rajnath

Singh launched Centre for Spoken Sanskrit, which will
provide a spoken Sanskrit course?
1. Kerala
2. Gujarat
3. Karnataka
4. Maharashtra
5. Bihar
Answer – 2. Gujarat
Explanation :
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched Gujarat
University’s Centre for Spoken Sanskrit that will provide a
spoken Sanskrit course. The Gujarat University has
introduced a spoken Sanskrit course for six-month duration.
This course will teach people how to speak Sanskrit. This
course is said to be the first of its kind in India. This course
has been introduced to familiarize Sanskrit in India. Co-
ordinator of this course is Atul Unagar. The spoken Sanskrit
classes will be held on Saturday and Sunday. The course fee
is Rs.500. This course doesn’t require any prior knowledge
of Sanskrit. Also an advanced course on sanskrit grammar

will be launched for interested students helping them to read
and understand ancient scriptures.
4. India Health Fund (launched by Tata Trusts in

association with The Global Fund) will financially
support innovations and technologies aimed at
combating _________ and _________ diseases.
1. Tuberculosis & Diabetes
2. Tuberculosis & Cancer
3. Tuberculosis & Asthma
4. Tuberculosis & Malaria
5. Tuberculosis & HIV
Answer – 4. Tuberculosis & Malaria

Explanation :
India Health Fund (launched by Tata Trusts in association
with The Global Fund) will financially support innovations
and technologies aimed at combating tuberculosis and
malaria. Indian Health Fund (IHF) will be supporting
individuals and organisation that are already involved in
developing new products and strategies that impact the
entire lifecycle (from prevention to post-cure recovery) of TB
and Malaria. IHF’s role will be to make such solutions
sustainable and scalable. In the context of this news, it is
important to note that TB and Malaria, together account for
over 4.23 lakh deaths and around 15 million cases every
year.
5. What is the total amount allocated by the Central

Government to the state of Andhra Pradesh for
various projects?
1. Rs. 1009 crore
2. Rs. 1064 crore
3. Rs. 1160 crore

4. Rs. 1269 crore
5. Rs. 1365 crore
Answer – 4. Rs. 1269 crore

Explanation :
In last few days, Central Government has released a sum of
Rs. 1269 crore to Andhra Pradesh for various projects. Out
of Rs. 1269 crore, Rs. 417.44 crore has been given as grant
for the Polavaram multipurpose project across the Godavari
River. Andhra Pradesh State Government has claimed that it
has already spent over Rs. 7200 crore on the Polavaram
multipurpose project. As this project has been accorded the
status of National Project, it is eligible to receive grant from
Central Government. However, Central Government has so
far released grant of only Rs. 4329 crore. Amount of Rs.
417.44 crore which has been recently granted is a small
portion towards filling up the gap. Out of Rs. 1269 crore
released in last few days, Rs. 369.16 crore is post-
devolution revenue deficit grant, as per the recommendation
of 14th Finance Commission.
6. What is the total amount sanctioned by the Union

Defence Ministry to the Indian Army to fortify its
bases in Jammu and Kashmir, North East and several
other sensitive places?
1. Rs 1427 crore
2. Rs 1487 crore
3. Rs 1500 crore
4. Rs 1589 crore
5. Rs 1681 crore
Answer – 2. Rs 1487 crore

Explanation :
Union Defence Ministry has sanctioned Rs 1487 crore to
Indian Army to fortify its bases in Jammu and Kashmir,
North East and several other sensitive places. The funds will
be used to plug security gaps at the bases and thereby
building protection against any terror attacks. This project
for strengthening perimeter security at army bases was
cleared by Union Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman. A
deadline of 10 months has been set to carry out this project
and Army headquarters has been directed to monitor the
implementation. In recent years, there have been several
terrorist attacks targeting military installations. After the
attack on the Pathankot air force base in 2016, committee
headed by Lt Gen Philip Campose had recommended
carrying out security audit of military bases.
7. According to a report by New World Wealth, which

city of India holds a place in the top 15 wealthiest
cities globally?
1. Pune
2. Agra
3. Kolkata
4. Bangalore
5. Mumbai
Answer – 5. Mumbai
Explanation :
According to a report by New World Wealth, Mumbai has
ranked 12th out of 15 wealthiest cities globally. New World
Wealth is a global market research group, based in
Johannesburg, South Africa. It specializes in ratings,
surveys, country reports and wealth statistics. In context of
this report, total wealth, refers to the private wealth held by
all the individuals living in each city. Government funds are
not included in total wealth. Private Wealth includes assets
(property, equities, cash, and business stakes) less any
liabilities.
8. A consortium of the Indian oil companies and UAE-
based Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
signed a concessional agreement for the acquisition of
____% participating interest in the offshore Lower
Zakum Concession?
1. 5%
2. 10%
3. 15%
4. 20%
5. 25%
Answer – 2. 10%
Explanation :
On February 10, 2018, a consortium of the Indian oil
companies and UAE-based Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
(ADNOC) signed a concessional agreement for the
acquisition of 10% participating interest in the offshore
Lower Zakum Concession. This is the first time ever that an
Indian Consortium has received concession in the Gulf. The
concessional agreement between Indian oil companies and
ADNOC is for 40 years from 2018 to 2057 and the
participation fees are valued at $600 million. For this
agreement, the Indian consortium is led by Oil and Natural
Gas Corp (ONGC), while Indian Oil Corporation and Bharat
Petro Resources Ltd. are the other members.
9. Scientists have successfully accomplished growing of

_______ eggs in a laboratory environment for the first
time.
1. Human
2. Mammal
3. Dinosaurs
4. Hippopotamus
5. Angel Shark

Answer – 1. Human
Explanation :
Scientists have successfully accomplished growing of human
eggs in a laboratory environment for the first time.
Scientists have achieved successful growth of human egg
from the earliest stage in ovarian tissue till maturity for the
first time in laboratory. Earlier, this process had been
achieved in mice. The results of this process were published
in the journal Molecular Human Reproduction. Scientists
from two research hospitals in Edinburgh and the Center for
Human Reproduction in New York were involved in this
research. Earlier, human eggs were grown in laboratory only
from later stage of development. This process will help in
regenerative medicine therapies and developing new
infertility treatments.
10. Which country’s new generation J-20 stealth

fighters have been commissioned into air force
combat service?
1. Japan
2. USA
3. Canada
4. India
5. China
Answer – 5. China
Explanation :
China’s new generation J-20 stealth fighters have been
commissioned into air force combat service. Chinese
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force has announced that
the J-20 has been commissioned into combat units. J-20 is
the fourth generation medium and long-range fighter jet of
China. Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force said
that, the J-20 will help to increase the air force’s combat
capabilities and to defend the country. J-20 entered service
in 2017. It was displayed to the public for the first time in
2016 at the Zhuhai airshow.
11. Which Government Entity launched the

“Voluntary Safety Reporting” website for its
employees to anonymously report internal safety
issues and hazards?
1. SBI
2. Indian Airways
3. Indian Railways
4. ONGC
5. HAL
Answer – 3. Indian Railways

Explanation :
Indian Railways launched the “Voluntary Safety Reporting”
website for its employees to anonymously report internal
safety issues and hazards. The Voluntary Safety Reporting
system has two features. Using the first one, employees can
report issues anonymously. Through the second one,
employees can mention their contact details for confidential
feedback. In this case also, the identity of employees will
not be disclosed.
12. Who has become the first Indian golfer to qualify

the China Ladies PGA Tour 2018?
1. Saaniya Sharma
2. Neha Tripathi
3. Smriti Mehra
4. Sharmila Nicollet
5. Tvesa Malik

Answer – 4. Sharmila Nicollet
Explanation :
Sharmila Nicollet has become the first Indian golfer to
qualify for the China Ladies PGA Tour. Sharmila Nicollet is 26
years old. She hails from Bengaluru. In the CLPGA Tour
Qualifying School, she played three rounds in 77-73-72 and
completed in tied 21st. She has qualified for the China
Ladies PGA Tour. The performance in the China LPGA Tour
will earn players the Women’s World Golf Rankings points.
13. Who is the world’s youngest and first Asian

swimmer to complete the Ocean Seven Challenge?
1. Sri Chand Bajaj
2. Bijoy Barman
3. Hakimuddin Habibulla
4. Rohan More
5. Virdhawal Khade
Answer – 4. Rohan More

Explanation :
Rohan More, a Pune-based swimmer, has become the
world’s youngest and first Asian swimmer to complete the
Ocean Seven Challenge. The Ocean Seven Challenge is to
cross seven of the world’s toughest ocean channels
comprising a distance of nearly 200 km. The Ocean Seven
Challenge covers the North Channel, the Cook Strait, the
Molokai Channel, the English Channel, the Catalina Channel,
the Tsugaru Strait and the Strait of Gibraltar. Rohan More is
32 years old. He is the ninth swimmer on the whole to
complete the Ocean 7 Challenge.
14. Asma Jehangir, the Iron lady of which country

passed away recently?
1. China
2. Pakistan
3. Afghanistan
4. England
5. Switzerland
Answer – 2. Pakistan
Explanation :
Asma Jehangir, Pakistan’s reputed lawyer and human rights
activist, died following a cardiac arrest in Lahore, Pakistan.
Asma Jehangir was known as Pakistan’s Iron Lady. She was
the head of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. She was
also the chairperson of the Supreme Court Bar Association.
She was a UN Rapporteur in the 1990s. In 1983, she was
jailed for supporting the democrats during the rule of
General Zia-ul Haq. She raised her voice against military
dictators and law evaders.
15. Johann Johannsson recently passed away. Who

was he?
1. Lawyer
2. Musician
3. Singer
4. Doctor
5. Teacher
Answer – 2. Musician
Explanation :
Johann Johannsson, musician and producer from Iceland,
passed away at his apartment, in Berlin, Germany. Johann
Johannsson was 48 years old. The cause of his death is
unknown and is being investigated. He had won Golden
Globe award for his work in “The Theory of Everything”. His
work in the movie “Arrival,” which was screened in 2016,
earned him Golden Globe, BAFTA and Grammy nominations.

16. When is the “International Day of Women and
Girls in Science” celebrated all over the world?
1. 9th February
2. 10th February
3. 11th February
4. 12th February
5. 13th February
Answer – 3. 11th February

Explanation :
On 11th February 2018, International Day of Women and
Girls in Science was celebrated all over the world. United
Nations General Assembly declared 11th February as the
International Day of Women and Girls in Science in order to
gain access and participation for women and girls in science.
This day also aims to work towards gender equality and
empowerment of women and girls. On this day, celebrations
are organized by UNESCO and UN-Women, jointly with
institutions and organisations that promote women and girls’
participation in science.
1. Who is the Union Minister of Railways?
Answer
Piyush Goyal
2. Which is the wealthiest city in the world?
Answer
New York
3. Papikonda National Park is in which state?

Answer
Andhra Pradesh
4. Which is the smallest country in the world?
Answer
Vatican City (Holy See)
5. When is National Youth day celebrated?
Answer
January 12
1. Which state Government will set up a “Dada-Dadi

Park” for senior citizens?
1. Bihar
2. Karnataka
3. Maharashtra
4. Gujarat
5. Jharkhand
Answer – 5. Jharkhand
Explanation :
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das announced that
“Dada-Dadi Park” for senior citizens will soon be set up in all
cities of Jharkhand. Raghubar Das said that, the Dada-Dadi
park will be set up to relieve people from the summer heat.
He made this announcement, while laying the foundation for
three projects worth Rs 300 crore at Jaiprakash Udyan,
Adityapur. The three projects are: Adityapur Sewerage
Yojna for Rs 255.15 crore, Urban Water Project for Rs 49.30
crore in Chakradharpur, West Singhbhum district and Multi-
purpose Convention Hall for Rs 9.81 crore in Jamshedpur.

2. Which city hosted the 12th International Conference
on corporate social responsibility (CSR) on 9th and
10th February, 2018?
1. Mumbai
2. Chennai
3. Bengaluru
4. Ahmadabad
5. Bhagalpur
Answer – 3. Bengaluru, Karnataka

Explanation :
12th International Conference on corporate social
responsibility (CSR) was held on 9th and 10th February,
2018 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This conference was
organised by Institute Of Directors (IOD), an association of
company directors, committed to improving the
competitiveness of businesses through development of its
leadership. The event was inaugurated by T. M. Vijay
Bhaskar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, and Government of
Karnataka. Several dignitaries comprising senior
government officials and corporate heads addressed the
conference. During the course of the event, prestigious
Golden Peacock Award 2017 was presented to several Indian
and International companies for their work towards the
society and Human Resource (HR) Excellence.
3. Which state government and the Union Ministry of

Environment and Forests and Climate Change
(MoEF&CC) together launched the ‘Clean Air Campaign
2018?’
1. Maharashtra
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Bihar
4. Delhi
5. Kerala
Answer – 4. Delhi
Explanation :
Delhi government and the Union Ministry of Environment
and Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) together
launched the ‘Clean Air Campaign’ for Delhi. The ‘Clean Air
Campaign’ campaign will be carried out for two weeks till
23rd February 2018. This campaign will focus on
improvement of air quality in Delhi. 70 teams have been
formed as a part of the campaign. The teams consist of one
senior officer from MoEF&CC and one official from Delhi
government as co-leaders. Also, one member from CPCB
(Central Pollution Control Board), one from Delhi Pollution
Control Committee (DPCC) and one from concerned
Municipal Corporation will also be present in the teams. As a
part of the campaign, interactions will be held with Non-
Government Organisations (NGOs), civil society citizens,
academic and R&D institutions.
4. Which is the first country to host the first

International Solar Alliance (ISA) Summit on March
11th 2018?
1. Nepal
2. Canada
3. India
4. Sweden
5. China
Answer – 3. India
Explanation :
India is to host the first International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Summit on 11th March 2018, in Delhi. French President
Emanuel Macron will participate in the First International
Solar Alliance Summit. Leaders of African countries,
Presidents of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, leaders of South
American countries and Pacific Islands are expected to
attend the summit. Heads of World Bank, ADB (Asian
Development Bank), BRICS Bank and European Investment
Bank are also expected to participate in the summit. The
International Solar Alliance is a treaty based inter-
governmental alliance. It comprises of 121 solar energy
abundant nations located between the Tropic of Cancer and
Tropic of Capricorn. The aim of ISA is to make solar energy
affordable, develop solar grids and solar credit mechanism.
5. Who was conferred the ‘Grand Collar of the State of

Palestine’ by Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas?
1. APJ Abdul Kalam
2. Narendra Modi
3. Sushma Swaraj
4. Arun Jaitley
5. Barack Obama
Answer – 2. Narendra Modi

Explanation :
On February 10, 2018, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
was conferred the ‘Grand Collar of the State of Palestine’ by
Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas. Grand Collar is
Palestine’s Highest order given to foreign dignitaries —
Kings, Heads of State/Government and persons of similar
rank. PM Modi was conferred Grand Collar in recognition for
his key contribution to promote relations between India and
Palestine. Heads of Government, who have been conferred
Grand Collar in the past include King Salman of Saudi
Arabia, King Hamad of Bahrain and Chinese President Xi
Jinping.
6. As per a report published in Water Resources

Research, Phosphorus levels in freshwater bodies
across the world are escalating and this could pose a
serious threat to the ecosystem. Which country ranks
first in global phosphorus pollution by human activity?
1. USA
2. India
3. China
4. Japan
5. Canada
Answer – 3. China
Explanation :
As per a report published in Water Resources Research,
Phosphorus levels in freshwater bodies across the world are
escalating and this could pose a serious threat to the
ecosystem. The report outlined that globally, on account of
human activities, about 1.5 teragrams of phosphorus (one
teragram is equal to one billion kilograms) was dumped into
the freshwater systems every year. Breaking it down by
country, China contributed the most with 30%, followed by
India (8%), the USA (7%) and Spain and Brazil (6% each).
The researchers also assessed the phosphorus-related water
pollution levels in 20 river basins across the world. In the
assessment, Huang He river basin of China was found to be
having highest phosphorus-related water pollution. Ganges
basin (in India) ranked fourth in this list.
7. Which city of Nepal hosted the 4th Nepal Buildcon and

Wood International Expo 2018 from 8th – 11th
February, 2018?
1. Pokhara
2. Kathmandu
3. Lalitpur
4. Butwal
5. Bharatpur

Answer – 2. Kathmandu
Explanation :
4th Nepal Buildcon and Wood International Expo 2018 was
held in Kathmandu from 8th – 11th February, 2018. The
expo was inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal
Kamal Thapa, while Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev
Sibgh Puri was the guest of honour for the event. This event
served as a single platform for various stakeholders of
construction industry viz. builders, architects, engineers,
construction material suppliers, interior decorators, furniture
suppliers and equipment manufacturers. More than 80
Indian companies participated in the expo through an Indian
Pavilion. The Indian pavilion was jointly set up by Ministry of
Commerce, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and
Commerce Wing of Indian Embassy.
8. Name the Indian-born engineer, who won the

scientific and engineering award along with 3 others,
at the Oscars 2018 Scientific and Technical Awards in
Beverly Hills, United States?
1. Thomas Kailath
2. Salim Ali
3. Ananda Theertha Suresh
4. Paul Baran
5. Vikas Sathaye
Answer – 5. Vikas Sathaye

Explanation :
Vikas Sathaye, an Indian-born engineer, along with three
other people won the scientific and engineering award, at
the Oscars 2018 Scientific and Technical Awards in Beverly
Hills, United States. The four-member team that included
Vikas Sathaye was awarded for the concept, design,
engineering and implementation of the Shotover K1 Camera
system. Other members of the team are Brad Hurndell, John
Coyle and Shane Buckham. It is a 6 axis stabilised aerial
camera mount. The camera mount can be attached to the
base of a helicopter. It eliminates vibration to provide a
steady footage. The mount can move the camera head in
required direction by the operator who is inside the
helicopter. A joystick is used to control the camera
movement.
9. Which emirate of UAE launched the first tests of the

world’s first autonomous pods?
1. Dubai
2. Sharjah
3. Abu Dhabi
4. Ajman
5. Fujairah
Answer – 1. Dubai
Explanation :
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched the
first tests of the world’s first autonomous pods. Dubai’s
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched these
autonomous pods in collaboration with Next Future
Transportation. Autonomous pods commute in dedicated
lanes and are designed to travel short and medium
distances. Depending on riders’ destination, the pods can be
coupled together. Coupling takes about 15 seconds time
while detaching the same takes five seconds. The pods can
commute at an average speed of 20 kilometres per hour. It
operates on a rechargeable battery that supports three
hours of operation. Each pod measures 2.87 metres in
length, 2.24 metres in width and 2.82 metres in height. It
weighs about 1,500 kilograms. Each pod can carry 10 riders
at a time.
10. As per India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017
released by Union Environment Minister Harsh
Vardhan on February 12, 2018, tree and forest cover
in India increased by ______% in two years since
2015.
1. 0.5%
2. 1%
3. 1.5%
4. 2%
5. 2.5%
Answer – 2. 1%
Explanation :
As per India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017 released by
Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on February 12,
2018, tree and forest cover in India increased by 8021 sq
km (by 1%) in two years since 2015. Forest and tree cover
combined is 802088 sq km (24.39 per cent of the total
geographical area). Increase in the forest cover has been
observed as 6,778 sq km and that of tree cover as 1,243 sq
km, compared to the previous assessment in 2015. Much of
the increase in forest cover has been observed in very dense
forest (VDF) category. From an environmental standpoint,
this is a positive sign as VDF category absorbs maximum
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
11. As per India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017

released by Union Environment Minister Harsh
Vardhan on February 12, 2018, What is the total % of
forest cover in India?
1. 18.4%
2. 19.5%
3. 20 %
4. 21.54%
5. 21.94%
Answer – 4. 21.54%
Explanation :
As per ISFR 2017, total forest cover in India is 708273 sq
km, which is 21.54 per cent of the total geographical area.
In terms of area, Madhya Pradesh (77414 sq km) has the
largest forest cover among all Indian states and Union
Territories. In terms of forest cover as percentage of total
geographical area, Lakshadweep has topped with 90.33 per
cent geographical areas under forest cover. Mizoram (531 sq
km), Nagaland (450 sq km), Arunachal Pradesh (190 sq
km), Tripura (164 sq km) and Meghalaya (116 sq km) are
the five states where forest cover has decreased most.
Shifting cultivation, diversion of forest lands for
developmental activities and agriculture expansion have
been identified as main reasons for decrease in forest cover
in these states. It is to be noted that ISFR is released every
two years. ISFR 2017 has been prepared by physically
surveying 18000 points with the help of scientific tools.
12. Scientists have discovered three new species of

namely Gymnothorax pseudotile, Gymnothorax
visakhaensis and Enchelycore propinqua in the
northern Bay of Bengal coast recently. These species
belongs to which of the following Variety of fishes?
1. Catfish
2. Eel
3. Salmon
4. Unagi
5. Shark
Answer – 2. Eel
Explanation :
Scientists have discovered three new species of eel namely:
Gymnothorax pseudotile, Gymnothorax visakhaensis and
Enchelycore propinqua, in the northern Bay of Bengal coast
recently. Gymnothorax pseudotile was discovered at the
Digha coast of the Bay of Bengal. It was dark brown in
colour with white dots on it. It was 1 to 1.5 feet in length.
Gymnothorax visakhaensis was discovered in the
Visakhapatnam coast of the Bay of Bengal. It had a
uniformly brown coloured body. It was 1 foot in length.
Enchelycore propinqua was also discovered in the
Visakhapatnam coast of the Bay of Bengal. It had a reddish
brown body with irregular white spots. It was less than 1
foot in length. It is relatively rare compared to the other two
species. David G. Smith, Subhrendu Sekhar Mishra, Swarup
Ranjan Mohanty, Dipanjan Ray and Prasad C. Tudu were
also part of these discoveries.
13. Which Australian Cricketer won the Allan Border

Medal for the second time, in Melbourne, Australia?
1. Steve Smith
2. David Warner
3. Mitchell Starc
4. Glenn Maxwell
5. Shane Watson
Answer – 1. Steve Smith

Explanation :
Steve Smith, Australia cricket captain, won his second Allan
Border Medal in Melbourne, Australia. Stevan Smith won 246
votes, surpassing David Warner who obtained 162 votes and
Nathan Lyon who scored 156 votes. He had already won the
Australia Border Medal in 2015. Other Australian cricketers
who had won Australia’s Border medal are: Ricky Ponting,
Michael Clarke, Shane Watson and David Warner. Ellyse
Perry won the Belinda Clark Award for the second time that

makes her the best female cricketer of Australia in the past
12 months. She had earlier won the award in 2016.
14. Who won the National ‘A’ Chess Championship for

Blind for the 5th consecutive time, at the Andheri
Sports Complex in Mumbai, Maharashtra?
1. Subhendu Kumar Patra
2. Soundarya Kumar
3. Kishan Gangolli
4. Ashvin Makwana
5. Aryan Joshi
Answer – 3. Kishan Gangolli

Explanation :
Kishan Gangolli of Karnataka won the National ‘A’ Chess
Championship for Blind for the 5th consecutive time, at the
Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The 13th
edition of the National ‘A’ Chess Championship was
organised by the All India Chess Federation for the Blind
(AICFB). In the 13th round, Kishan Gangolli finished in a
draw against Odisha’s Prachurya Kumar Pradhan. Kishan
Gangolli won the National ‘A’ Chess Championship for Blind.
Ashvin Makwana of Gujarat finished second and Soundarya
Kumar Pradhan of Odisha finished third in the
championship.After the 13 rounds, Kishan Gangolli (Rating
1996) secured 10.5 points. Ashvin Makwana (Rating 1744)
scored 9.5 points. Soundarya Kumar Pradhan (Rating 1753)
secured 9 points.
15. Parbati Ghosh recently passed away. Who was

she?
1. Lawyer
2. Actress
3. Politician

4. Teacher
5. Researcher
Answer – 2. Actress
Explanation :
On 12th February 2018, Parbati Ghosh, Odia actress,
producer and director, died following a long-term illness, in
Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Parbati Ghosh was 85 years old. She
was born in Manasinghpatana in Cuttack, in 1933. She had
received national film award for her performances in movies
‘Laxmi’, ‘Kaa’ and ‘Stree’.
16. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh released

“Mere Sapno Ka Bharat”, a book on best interviews of
former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the
Parliament premises. Who compiled this book?
1. Vikram Seth
2. Salman Rushdie
3. Jhumpa Lahiri
4. Tarun Vijay
5. Kiran Desai
Answer – 4. Tarun Vijay

Explanation :
On 8th February 2018, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh
released “Mere Sapno Ka Bharat”, a book on best interviews
of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the
Parliament premises. The book was compiled by Tarun Vijay,
former BJP MP and Editor of journal Panchjanya. The book
contains some of the best interviews of former Prime
Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. BJD (Biju Janata Dal) leader
Bhartruhari Mahtab, RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh)
Joint President of Delhi unit Alok Kumar, national vice-
president of BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) Shyam Jaju and
Rajya Sabha MP from Telangana, Anand Bhaskar Rapolu
were present during the release. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was
fondly rememberes as ‘Ajaatshatru’ (who has no enemies)
by them.
17. When is the National Productivity Day observed

all over India?
1. 10th February
2. 11th February
3. 12th February
4. 13th February
5. 14th February

Explanation :
On 12th February 2018, National Productivity Day was
observed in India by National Productivity Council. National
Productivity Week is observed from 12th to 18th February
2018. National Productivity Day 2018 marks the 60th
Anniversary of the National Productivity Council. This year is
celebrated as Diamond Jubilee Year. The theme for the
National Productivity Week 2018 is: Industry 4.0 Leapfrog
Opportunity for India. Industry 4.0 includes improving
digitization and interconnection of products, value chains
and business models. Industry 4.0 will combine the real and
virtual worlds. This will lead to the formation of “Smart
Factory”. Smart Factory will have increased versatility,
resource efficiency, ergonomic design and direct integration
with business partners.
1. What are the Top five states where maximum forest

cover has increased since 2015?
Answer
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, Telanagana
2. What is the capital of Oman?
Answer
Muscat
3. What is the currency of UAE?
Answer
UAE dirham
4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a project

for the construction of the first Hindu temple in
__________?
Answer
Abu Dhabi
5. In which year the Central Pollution Control Board

(CPCB) was established?
Answer
1974
1. Which city inaugurated the India-Russia Agriculture

Business Summit 2018?
1. Moscow
2. Vladivostok
3. Mumbai
4. New Delhi
5. Kolkata

Explanation :
On 13th February 2018, India-Russia Agriculture Business
Summit was held in New Delhi. India-Russia Agriculture
Business Summit was organized by the Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Gajender Singh Shekhawat,
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Sergey Beletskiy,
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Russia, spoke at the
summit. Heads of various business associations in
agriculture sector of India and Russia attended the summit.
This summit would strengthen business ties between India
and Russia. Presentations were made by India and Russia
highlighting agricultural trade opportunities.
2. Which state government issued a notification

announcing ban on the sale of loose cigarettes in the
state?
1. Jharkhand
2. Bihar
3. Punjab
4. West Bengal
5. Karnataka
Answer – 2. Bihar
Explanation :
Bihar government issued a notification announcing ban on
the sale of loose cigarettes in Bihar. The notification
regarding this ban was issued by Bihar’s health department’s
special secretary Lokesh Kumar Singh. Lokesh Kumar Singh
is also the executive director of Bihar Health Society. Bihar
has become the 12th state in India to ban the sale of loose
cigarettes. The notification specifies that as per Section 7 of
the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA),
2003, pictorial warnings of harmful effects of tobacco
consumption should be made on the packets of tobacco
products. Section 20 of COTPA, 2003, mentions that sale,
purchase, distribution and promotion of tobacco products
without these pictorial warnings is a punishable offence.
Since, loose cigarettes don’t contain these pictorial
warnings, its sale is banned.
3. Which state government in collaboration with UNICEF

launched “Dastak Campaign against Japanese
Encephalitis (JE) and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome
(AES)?”
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Gujarat
3. Odisha
4. Himachal Pradesh
5. Punjab
Answer – 1. Uttar Pradesh

Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh government in collaboration with UNICEF
launched “Dastak Campaign against Japanese Encephalitis
(JE) and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)”. Uttar Pradesh
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inauguratred the “Dastak
Campaign against Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Acute
Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)”. Also, he released a CD,
sanitary kit and publicity material during the inauguration.
Yogi Adityanath said that, the encephalitis affects children
up to 15 years old. He said that 38 districts of Uttar Pradesh
are affected with AES and JE. He said that, in order to
control encephalitis, health department has been made the
nodal agency. Departments such as urban development,
Panchayati Raj, Women and Child Welfare, Rural
Development, Medical Education, Animal Husbandry and
basic education departments will work under the health
department.

4. As per a report by Association for Democratic Reforms
(ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW), _____% of
incumbent chief ministers in India have criminal cases
against them and 81% of them are crorepatis.
1. 30%
2. 35%
3. 40%
4. 45%
5. 50%
Answer – 2. 35%
Explanation :
As per a report by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)
and National Election Watch (NEW), 35% of incumbent chief
ministers in India have criminal cases against them and 81%
of them are crorepatis. The report is based on analysis of
self-sworn affidavits of current chief ministers (CMs), filed
immediately before the latest elections of respective state
assemblies and Union territories. 25 CMs (81%) , are
crorepatis and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu
Naidu is the richest among all chief ministers. Mr. Naidu has
declared assets worth over Rs 177 crore. Tripura CM Manik
Sarkar has the lowest declared assets, worth Rs 27 lakh.
The report outlined that there are only three (10 per cent)
women Chief Ministers – Mamta Banerjee (West Bengal),
Vasundhara Raje (Rajasthan), Mehbooba Mufti (J&K).
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu (age 35
years) is the youngest Chief Minister. In terms of
educational qualification, 10% of 31 chief ministers are 12th
pass, 39% are graduates, 32% are graduate professionals,
16% are post graduates and 3% have doctorates.
5. The Ultimate goal of ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak

Yojna’ is to provide all-weather road connectivity to
unconnected villages all over India. Earlier the target
year was 2022 and now it has been advanced to
_______?
1. 2018
2. 2019
3. 2020
4. 2021
5. None of the above
Answer – 2. 2019
Explanation :
Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Ram Kripal
Yadav has stated that Central Government is working
towards connecting all villages through a road network by
next year as part of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna’.
Mr. Yadav added that earlier target of linking all villages by
roads by 2022 has been advanced to 2019. ‘Pradhan Mantri
Gram Sadak Yojna’ is a centrally sponsored scheme
launched in December 2000. Ultimate goal of this scheme is
to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected
villages all over India.
6. In which city, the Union Minister of State (IC) for

Power and New and Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh
inaugurated the ‘Indian Power Stations 2018’, a
three-day International Conference on Operations and
Maintenance?
1. Kolkata
2. Dispur
3. Ahmadabad
4. New Delhi
5. Darjeeling

Explanation :
On February 13, 2018, Union Minister of State (IC) for
Power and New and Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh
inaugurated the ‘Indian Power Stations 2018’, a three-day
International Conference on Operations and Maintenance.
This conference is being held from 13th – 15th February
2018, in New Delhi. It is being hosted by NTPC Limited to
commemorate synchronization of its first Thermal plant at
Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station, on February 13,
1982. Theme of the Conference is “Technological
Challenges: Risks and Challenges in Power Generation”. The
Conference will serve as a platform for sharing best
practices for Operation and Maintenance of power plants.
During the course of this conference, discussions will be held
on safety measures, strategies for enhancing efficiency and
reliability, environment management, renewable generation
and other recent technological developments.
7. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin

Gadkari released India’s first ever Highway Capacity
Manual (HCM) which will guide road engineers and
policy makers about road expansion. This manual is
developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute
(CRRI) and is known as _______________?
1. Indo-CSIR
2. Indo-CRRI
3. Indo-Guide
4. Indo-Policy
5. Indo-HCM
Answer – 5. Indo-HCM
Explanation
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin
Gadkari released India’s first ever Highway Capacity Manual
(HCM) which will guide road engineers and policy makers
about road expansion. This manual is known as ‘Indo-HCM’
and has been developed by CSIR-Central Road Research
Institute (CRRI). CRRI was established in 1952 and is a
constituent laboratory of India’s Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research. The manual has been developed on the
basis of an extensive, country-wide study of the traffic
characteristics on different categories of roads like single
lane, two-lane, multi-lane urban roads, inter- urban
highways and expressways. ‘Indo-HCM’ contains guidelines
as to when and how to expand or manag:e different types of
roads and their intersections and which services should be
put in place.
8. Indian Army announced that about 2300 Indian Army

personnel are leaving to which country to join the UN
peace keeping mission?
1. South Sudan
2. Angola
3. Syria
4. Somalia
5. Yemen
Answer – 1. South Sudan

Explanation :
Indian Army announced that about 2300 Indian Army
personnel are leaving for South Sudan to join the UN peace
keeping mission. South Sudan is a war-torn African country.
Indian Army personnel, joining this UN mission, are from
Infantry battalion of Garhwal Rifles regiment. India is the
largest cumulative troop contributor to UN Peacekeeping
Operations. Over the past six decades, India has provided
almost 200000 troops in nearly 50 of the 71 UN
peacekeeping missions.
9. Which Emirate city of UAE hosted the 6th edition of

World Government Summit (WGS) 2018?
1. Abu Dhabi
2. Ajman
3. Sharjah
4. Ras al Khaimah
5. Dubai
Answer – 5. Dubai
Explanation :
6th edition of World Government Summit (WGS) 2018 was
held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 11th – 13th
February, 2018. World Government Summit is a platform
through which, prominent leaders from the public and
private sectors, international thought leaders and pioneers
engage in an inspirational, thought-provoking and future-
focused dialogues, aimed to shape the future of
governments and help improve the lives of citizens across
the world. This summit was attended by over 4000
participants from 140 countries, including heads of
governments and representatives of 16 international
organisations. On February 11, 2018, Indian Prime Minister
Narendra Modi delivered a keynote address at the 6th World
Government Summit on the theme: ‘Technology for
development’.
10. Which country announced that it will withdraw

from the UN’s comprehensive refugee response
framework because of security issues and lack of
funds?
1. Tanzania
2. Guatemala
3. Kenya
4. Zambia
5. Belize

Answer – 1. Tanzania
Explanation :
Tanzanian President John Magufuli announced that Tanzania
will withdraw from the UN’s comprehensive refugee
response framework. Reasons for the withdrawal of Tanzania
from UN refugee programme has been stated as security
issues and lack of funds. The UN refugee programme
provides solutions for refugees and integration into host
communities. In January 2018, Tanzania informed the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
that it was withdrawing the grant of citizenship to some
Burundian refugees. Also, it said that, it would not
encourage new asylum applications.
11. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) tightened norms for

bad loan resolution by setting timelines for resolving
large Non-performing assets (NPAs). Which of the
following is/are the existing frameworks which has
been removed with the immediate effect?
1. Corporate Debt Restructuring Scheme
2. Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme
3. Flexible Structuring of Existing Long Term Project Loans
4. Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets
5. All the above

Explanation :
On February 12, 2018, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
tightened norms for bad loan resolution by setting timelines
for resolving large Non-performing assets (NPAs). Along with
setting new norms to be followed for identifying, reporting
and resolving stressed assets, RBI has also withdrawn the
existing resolution frameworks and the Joint Lenders’ Forum
(JLF). The existing resolution frameworks which have been
withdrawn with immediate effect include Corporate Debt
Restructuring Scheme, Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme
(SDR), Flexible Structuring of Existing Long Term Project
Loans and Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed
Assets (S4A).
12. Which of the below given ports has received

‘Good’ score in a new ‘Port Performance Index’
compiled by Dun & Bradstreet?
1. Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Maharashtra)
2. Kamarajar Port (Tamil Nadu)
3. Visakhapatnam Port (Andhra Pradesh)
4. All the above
5. 1&3

Explanation :
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Maharashtra), Kamarajar Port (Tamil
Nadu) and Visakhapatnam Port (Andhra Pradesh) have
received ‘Good’ score in a new ‘Port Performance Index’
compiled by Dun & Bradstreet. ‘Port Performance Index’
bench-marks performance of 13 Indian ports which handle
around 67% of country’s maritime trade. It has been
compiled on basis of a study conducted by Dun & Bradstreet
and was handed over to Union Commerce and Industry
Minister Suresh Prabhu on February 12, 2018. The study
looked into the issues and challenges pertaining to the ports
sector in India by seeking feedback (on qualitative and
quantitative aspects) from 700 respondents including
government officials, trade associations,
exporters/importers, cargo handling agents and freight
forwarders.
13. Name the company which has been honoured the

World’s Most Ethical Company for the year 2018 by
Ethisphere Institute?
1. Tata Motors
2. Tata Chemicals
3. Tata Power
4. Tata Steel
5. Tata Consultancy Services
Answer – 4. Tata Steel

Explanation :
Tata Steel has been honoured as the World’s Most Ethical
Company for the year 2018 by Ethisphere Institute. Tata
Steel has been conferred with the Most ethical Company
award for the sixth time in the ‘Metals, Minerals and Mining’
category. The award will be presented to Tata Steel on 13th
March 2018. The World’s Most Ethical Company assessment
is done with reference to the Ethisphere Institute’s Ethics
Quotient (EQ) framework. This year about 135 entities from
23 countries are honoured.
14. Who will be awarded the first ‘Raj Kapoor Award

for Excellence in Cinema’ 2018?
1. Ritwik Ghatak
2. Rituporno Ghosh
3. Ramesh Sippy
4. Mani Ratnam
5. Ram Gopal Varma
Answer – 3. Ramesh Sippy

Explanation :
It was announced that filmmaker Ramesh Sippy will be
awarded the first ‘Raj Kapoor Award for Excellence in
Cinema’. The ‘Raj Kapoor Award for Excellence in Cinema’ is
instituted by the Asian Centre for Entertainment Education
(ACEE) along with international organisations like World
Bank, UNICEF, USC Annenberg Normal Lear Cenre,
Hollywood Health and Society, Cinepolis Foundation and
CMS. These awards are given in memory of film maker Raj
Kapoor. Ramesh Sippy will be presented with the ‘Raj
Kapoor Award for Excellence in Cinema’ at the ‘Elevate
2K18’ in Mumbai. ‘Elevate 2K18’ is a two-day conclave. It
will be conducted bi-annually. Ramesh Sippi’s popular work
is “Sholay”. He is a recipient of Padma Shri award.
15. Who was elected the president of Sahitya

Akademi 2018?
1. Prathibha Ray
2. Bhalachandra Nemade
3. Kula Saikia
4. Chandrashekhara Kambar
5. Chandana Goswami
Answer – 4. Chandrashekhara Kambar

Explanation :
Chandrashekhara Kambar was elected as the president of
Sahitya Akademi. Chandrashekhar Kambar is a Kannada
writer. He has also received the Jnanpith award. Madhav
Koushik, a Hindi poet, has been elected as the vice-
president of Sahitya Akademi. Chandrashekhar Kambar has
become the third Kannada writer to be the President of
Sahitya Akademi. He obtained 56 out of 89 votes and
surpassed his competitors Odiya writer Prathibha Ray and
Marathi writer Bhalachandra Nemade. Chandrashekhar
Kambar was the former vice president of Sahitya Akademi.
He was also the first vice-chancellor of Kannada University in
Hampi.
16. Name the India’s first online radio station that

was launched recently?
1. Radio Peace
2. Radio Station
3. Radio Web
4. Radio Happy
5. Radio Umang
Answer – 5. Radio Umang

Explanation :
Radio Umang, claimed to be India’s first online radio station,
was launched recently. Users can listen to Radio Umang
through web streaming or by downloading the mobile app.
Radio Umang app is available in Google Play Store. It will be
soon made available for Appstore also. It provides
programmes for 24 hours. It has gained a good reach in
Hindi speaking states of India and in more than 60
countries. Theme of Radio Umang is love, peace and
happiness. It features various talk shows apart from music.
Vidhi Maheshwari has been made Creative Director of Radio
Umang.
17. In which country, the world’s first robot ski

competition “The Edge of Robot: Ski Robot Challenge”
was held at?
1. China
2. South Africa
3. South Korea
4. North Korea
5. Canada
Answer – 3. South Korea

Explanation :
World’s first robot ski competition “The Edge of Robot: Ski
Robot Challenge” was held near PyeongChang at Welli Hilli
ski resort in South Korea. Eight humanoid robots from
universities and other organisations participated in this robot
ski competition. The robots had sensors, batteries and deep
learning algorithms to move and ski on their own. Prize
money of the competition was said to be $10,000.
18. When is the World Radio Day celebrated all over

the world?
1. 10th February
2. 11th February
3. 12th February
4. 13th February
5. 15th February

Explanation :
On 13th February 2018, World Radio Day was celebrated all
over the world. UNESCO proposed the observation of World
Radio Day. Later, UN General Assembly, adopted a
resolution to make 13 February as World Radio Day marking
the day on which United Nations Radio was established in
1946. The World Radio Day is celebrated to spread
awareness among public about the importance of radio and
to promote the use of radio in various sectors. The theme
for World Radio Day 2018 is: Radio and Sports. UNESCO has
asked all radio stations to highlight the importance of sports
as per this year’s theme.
19. In which Indian city, Darwin Week begun on 12th

February 2018?
1. Baroda
2. Pune
3. Patna
4. Kolkata
5. Mumbai

Answer – 4. Kolkata
Explanation :
On 12th February 2018, Darwin Week began in Kolkata. The
Darwin Week is observed by the India March for Science
Organising Committee, Kolkata and Breakthrough Science
Society, West Bengal Chapter. The Darwin Week will spread
awareness about Darwin’s contributions to the science of
evolution. It will also work to clear confusions about his
theories. Seminars and discussions will be held as part of
this event. The Darwin week will be conducted till 18th
February 2018.
1. Who is the youngest Chief Minister in India?
Answer
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu (age 35

years)
2. Mundra Port is in which state?
Answer
Gujarat
3. Who is the Current MD & CEO of Bank of Baroda?
Answer
P. S. Jayakumar
4. What are the currencies of Russia?
Answer
Russian ruble, Ruble sign

5. Who is the Minister of Agriculture?
Answer
Radha Mohan Singh
1. Which is the first state to launch “Modicare”, a

National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS)?
1. Assam
2. Bihar
3. Jharkhand
4. West Bengal
5. Gujarat
Answer – 4. West Bengal

Explanation :
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced
that, West Bengal has opted out of National Health
Protection Scheme (NHPS) also known as ‘Modicare’. The
National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) also known as
‘Modicare’ was announced in the Union Budget 2018-19. The
NHPS would cover 10 crore poor families. It provides
insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh per annum. It is said to be
the world’s largest government healthcare scheme. Mamata
Banerjee said that, the NHPS is similar to West Bengal’s
existing ‘Swasthya Sathi’ scheme. The ‘Swasthya Sathi’
scheme has already covered 45 lakh families amounting to
2.5 crore people of West Bengal. She said that, now
contributing to NHPS would be a wastage of West Bengal’s
resources and West Bengal opts out of NHPS. West Bengal
has become the first state in India to opt out of NHPS.
2. Chinese army celebrated the Chinese spring festival

with which country’s army on 13th February 2018?
1. Pakistan
2. India
3. USA
4. Afghanistan
5. Ira
Answer -2. India

Explanation :
On 13th February 2018, on the occasion of Chinese spring
festival, Indian and Chinese armies held a Border Personnel
Meeting (BPM) in Chushul sector of Ladakh region. The
Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) was held at Chinese BPM
hut in Moldo garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)
in Chushul sector of eastern Ladakh. Indian delegation was
led by Colonel Deependra Jasrotia and Chinese delegation
was led by Senior Lieutenant Colonel Bu Hong Dong. The
national flag of China was saluted by both the delegations.
The Indian and Chinese delegation leaders presented their
ceremonial addresses. Both the delegation leaders
exchanged wishes and after a vote of thanks, cultural
programmes were conducted. The cultural programmes
exhibited Chinese culture and traditions.
3. Which State Government has issued notification to

attach Super Straw Management System while using
the combine harvester machines for harvesting the
paddy (rice) crop?
1. Haryana
2. Rajasthan
3. Kerala
4. Punjab
5. Karnataka
Answer – 4. Punjab
Explanation :
On February 12, 2018, Punjab State Government has issued
notification to attach Super Straw Management System
while using the combine harvester machines for harvesting
the paddy (rice) crop. Super straw management system,
attached to self propelled combine harvesters, cuts the
paddy straw into small pieces and spreads the same. By
following this method of harvesting, farmers are not
required to burn the paddy straw, before sowing the next
crop. Burning the paddy straw, before sowing the next crop
(referred to as stubble burning), has been identified as a
major cause of air pollution in North India during winter
months. In context of this news, it is important to note that
local harvesters are not keen on using super straw
management system as it is priced at around Rs 1.20 lakh
and attaching it to the combine harvester increases fuel
consumption.
4. In which Indian state, India-Bangladesh ‘Friendship

Gate’ was inaugurated?
1. Meghalaya
2. Assam
3. Mizoram
4. West Bengal
5. Manipu
Answer – 1. Meghalaya
Explanation :
Meghalaya Governor Ganga Prasad inaugurated the
‘Friendship Gate’ for Indian and Bangladesh border guards.
This “Friendship Gate” has beenconstructed with an aim to
have a Wagah-like beating retreat ceremony for India’s
Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh.
At Wagah Border (Amritsar, Punjab on Indian side), India’s
Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers, jointly
conduct beating retreat ceremony (lowering of flags) on
daily basis in a synchronised manner. This venue has
become a popular tourist destination. ‘Friendship Gate’ has
been constructed near an Integrated Check post, 90 km
South of Meghalaya’s capital Shillong on border with
Bangladesh. Mr. Ganga Prasad has assured that he will take
up necessary steps to promote tourism in the area.
5. Which state recently issued the Right of Way (RoW)

guidelines for telecom service providers, thereby
became the 4th country to issue the same?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Assam
5. Telangana
Answer – 4. Assam
Explanation :
Assam has become the fourth state in the country to issue
the Right of Way (RoW) guidelines for telecom service
providers. A legal right, established by usage or grant is
referred to as Right of Way (RoW). Assam State Cabinet had
approved these RoW guidelines on January 28, 2018, and
State Chief Secretary V K Pipersenia held a meeting with
telecom service providers and other stakeholders on
February 12, 2018 to review the current mobile and internet
connectivity status.These guidelines will regulate the
establishment of underground and overground telecom
infrastructure in Assam. The entire process of seeking
Government approval and required rights will be made
online within a period of one year and all operators will have
to compulsorily register in the ease of doing business portal
of the Assam government.
6. Punjab State Government has formed a revenue

commission to revisit the existing land Acts to make
them relevant with the changed land use situation.
This commission has how many members?
1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8
5. 9
Answer – 2. 6
Explanation :
Punjab State Government has formed a six-member revenue
commission to revisit the existing land Acts to make them
relevant with the changed land use situation. The
commission will be headed by Justice (Retd) SS Saron of
Punjab and Haryana high court. NS Sangha – Advisor in
Punjab Land Records Society (PLRS) will be the member
secretary of this commission, while NS Kang – Chairman of
RERA, Dr. SS Gill – Former head of Economics department
at Punjabi University, Jaswant Singh – Ex PCS Officer and
GS Mangat – MD of State Co-operative Bank (Retd) are the
other members of this commission. The commission will
examine the need for new Acts or the amendment of the
existing ones to legalize the land lease practices in the state.
Besides, it will also review the existing policies with regard
to disposal and utilization of government lands. Primary
objective of this commission is to streamline the existing
laws, procedures and processes relating to land
administration by taking in to consideration the
requirements of modern agricultural and non-agricultural
uses. The commission will have a term of one-year.
7. South African Government declared _______ as a

“national disaster”?
1. Hurricanes
2. Floods
3. Drought
4. Tornadoes
5. Earthquakes
Answer -3. Drought

Explanation :
South African Government declared the ongoing drought as
a “national disaster”. The drought has afflicted southern and
western regions of South Africa including Cape Town.
According to experts, this drought that began two years ago
was triggered by El Nino (a complex phenomenon,
developing in Pacific region, that causes global changes in
temperature and rainfall). Declaring the ongoing drought as
‘national disaster’ implies that South African central
government will now take responsibility for relief efforts. The
drought is so severe that, April 12, 2018, was predicted as
‘Day Zero’ (date when its taps are expected to run dry) for
Cape Town. However, due to water saving measures
announced by the local authorities and duly adopted by the
residents, “Day Zero” has now been pushed to June 4, 2018.
8. Name the country which has secured access to the key

Port of Duqm in Oman for military use and logistical
support?
1. China
2. Pakistan
3. Japan
4. Russia
5. India
Answer – 5. India
Explanation :
India has secured access to the key Port of Duqm in Oman
for military use and logistical support. This development was
the highlight of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official
visit to Oman on 11th and 12th February, 2018. Port of
Duqm is situated on the southeastern seaboard of Oman,
overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean and is in
close proximity to the Chabahar port in Iran. Access to Port
of Duqm in Oman for military use will help India to expand
its footprint in the Indian Ocean region and thereby counter
Chinese influence and activities in the region.
9. To make implementation easier for the depositors,

Government of India merged Government Savings
Certificates Act, 1959 and Public Provident Fund Act,
1968 with the Government Savings Banks Act, 1873
under one umbrella act called _______?
1. Government Savings Certificates Act
2. Government Savings Promotion Act
3. Government Savings Bank Act
4. Government Provident Promotion Act
5. Government Savings Act, 2018
Answer – 2. Government Savings Promotion Act

Explanation :
In a bid to remove existing ambiguities due to multiple Acts
and rules for Small Saving Schemes Government of India
has proposed merger of Government Savings Certificates
Act, 1959 and Public Provident Fund Act, 1968 with the
Government Savings Banks Act, 1873. Consequentially,
Government has proposed ‘Government Savings Promotion
Act’, a new amended umbrella Act which subsumes the
relevant provisions of above stated acts. The main objective
of this proposed act is to make implementation easier for
the depositors as they need not go through different rules
and Acts for understanding the provision of various small
saving schemes. The new act also seeks to introduce certain
clarifications, flexibilities and benefits for the investors. It is
to be noted that no change in interest rate or tax policy on
small savings scheme is being made through this
amendment.
10. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), wholly-

owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited has won a tender to
supply 300 megawatts (MW) of electricity to which
country for 15 years?
1. Bhutan
2. Myanmar
3. Srilanka
4. South Africa
5. Bangladesh
Answer – 5. Bangladesh
Explanation :
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), wholly-owned
subsidiary of NTPC Limited has won a tender to supply 300
megawatts (MW) of electricity to Bangladesh for 15 years.
Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) had invited
tenders for supply of 500 MW power from India for short
term (June 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019) and long term
(January 1, 2020 to May 31, 2033). NVVN won the order for
both, short term and long term for 300 MW power. Besides
NVVN, Adani Group, PTC and Singapore-bases Sembcorp
were also in the fray to bag the order.
11. Who won the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement 2018

in African Leadership?
1. R. Satynarayana
2. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
3. R.N. Tharanathan
4. Sierra Leone
5. Chidima Taylor

Answer – 2. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Explanation :
On 12th February 2018, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former
Liberian president, won the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in
African Leadership. The Ibrahim prize for African Leadership
is awarded to a democratically-elected African leader who
had proved to be an outstanding leader, served their
stipulated term and finished their term within the last 3
years. The award consists of $5 million, which will be paid
over 10 years, and $200,000 every year for the rest of the
recipient’s life. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is the first elected
female head of state in Africa. She served as Liberian
President for 12 years. She is the first female leader to
receive this award. Her term ended in 22 January 2018.
12. Who was appointed the next Ambassador of India

to the Federative Republic of Brazil?
1. Jaideep Sarkar
2. Mukta Tomar
3. Ashok Das
4. Pankaj Saran
5. Timur Bhagat
Answer – 3. Ashok Das

Explanation :
Ashok Das was named the next Ambassador of India to the
Federative Republic of Brazil. Ashok Das is an Indian Foreign
Service (IFS) Officer of the 1987 batch. Currently he is
Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. He
has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the
Federative Republic of Brazil. He will soon take charge as the
Ambassador of India to the Federative Republic of Brazil.
13. Who is the first female Hindu lawmaker in

Pakistan since 1947 from Pakistan’s Hindu minority
community?
1. Bhagya Lakshmi
2. Soundarya Rajan
3. Sharanya Mohan
4. Sathya Priya
5. Krishna Kumari
Answer –5. Krishna Kumari

Explanation :
Krishna Kumari is to become the first female Hindu
lawmaker in Pakistan since 1947. Krishna Kumari is a 38
year old woman from Pakistan’s Hindu minority community.
She is a member of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). She
has been nominated by the opposition Pakistan People’s
Party for the upcoming Senate elections. The elections will
be conducted on 3rdMarch 2018. She hails from a very poor
family and was married at the age of sixteen. She is to
become the first Hindu woman lawmaker in Pakistan since
1947.
14. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by

Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved
capital acquisition proposals of the defence services,
valued at Rs ______ crore?
1. Rs 13939 crore
2. Rs 14937 crore
3. Rs 15935 crore
4. Rs 16930 crore
5. Rs 17930 crore
Answer – 3. Rs 15935 crore

Explanation :
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Union Defence
Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved capital acquisition
proposals of the defence services, valued at Rs 15935 crore.
Light Machine Guns for the three services at an estimated
cost of over Rs 1819 crore. Seven lakh forty thousand
assault rifles for the three services at an estimated cost of
Rs 12,280 crore. These rifles will be made by the Ordnance
Factory Board and a private company. 5719 sniper rifles for
the army and the air force at an estimated cost of Rs 982
crore. DAC has also approved the procurement of Advanced
Torpedo Decoy Systems for enhancing the anti-submarine
warfare capabilities of the Indian naval ships.
15. Which country launched the unmanned cargo ship

called ‘Progress’ which carried 2.7 metric tons of food,
fuel and other supplies to the International Space
Station?
1. Russia
2. USA
3. India
4. China
5. UK
Answer – 1. Russia
Explanation :
On 13th February 2018, the ‘Progress’ unmanned cargo ship
was launched from the Russian space complex in Baikonur,
Kazakhstan. The Progress capsule carries 2.7 metric tons of
food, fuel and other supplies to the International Space
Station. It reached the orbit eight minutes after it lifted off
from the Russian space complex. The International Space
Station houses six astronauts: three Americans, two
Russians and one Japanese. The Russian Soyuz 2.1a rocket
launched the Progress ship. The spacecraft will dock at the
Zvezda Service Module on 15th February 2018. The
spacecraft is referred to as Progress MS-08 or Progress 69.

16. Which country is working on developing a “soft
power matrix” to foster better diplomatic traction
with neighbouring countries and rest of the world?
1. India
2. USA
3. China
4. Germany
5. Japan
Answer – 1. India
Explanation :
Indian Government is working on developing a “soft power
matrix” to foster better diplomatic traction with neighbouring
countries and rest of the world. Soft power is country’s
ability to persuade other countries to do what it wants
without resorting to force or coercion. Country’s unique
culture, its political values and its foreign policies are the
three resources that builds a country’s ‘Soft Power’.
Currently, India’s Soft Power is articulated in foreign
countries through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations
(ICCR). ICCR works to promote India’s artistic and cultural
traditions through a range of activities such as organising
‘Festivals of India’ abroad. Besides, Indian Government’s
outreach efforts such as the propagation of Gandhian values
and philosophy, extending educational scholarships to
foreign students, showcasing the strength of the Mumbai
film industry, extending humanitarian assistance to foreign
countries affected by natural disasters and evenmementos
offered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Heads of
Government during his foreign visits are perceived as
attempts to inform the world about Indian artistic and
cultural heritage.
17. Which country introduced a new technology to

remove extremist material from social media?
1. Cuba
2. Pakistan
3. China
4. UK
5. South Sudan
Answer – 4. UK
Explanation :
British government introduced a new technology to remove
extremist material from social media. Home Secretary
Amber Rudd made an announcement about this new
technology to remove extremist material from social media.
The software has been developed by ASI Data Science. It
was funded by the UK government. This system is said to
use advanced machine learning to study the sound and
visual of videos for “subtle signals” to check if they are
extremist content like Islamic State propaganda. This
software will be provided to small companies that are not
able to develop such technologies.
18. According to India State of Forest Report (ISFR)

2017, India holds which position in terms of land area
under forest and tree cover?
1. 6th
2. 7th
3. 8th
4. 9th
5. 10th
Answer – 5. 10th
Explanation :
At the time of releasing India State of Forest Report (ISFR)
2017 on February 12, 2018, Union Minister for Environment,
Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan stated that in
terms of land area under forest and tree cover, India has
ranked 10th in the world. As per ISFR 2017, Forest and tree
cover in India is 802088 sq km i.e. 24.39 per cent of the
total geographical area. In terms of land area under forest
and tree cover, India is a stand out case as none of the
other 9 countries in the Top 10 has a population density of
more than 150 persons per sq km, compared to India. Mr.
Harsh Vardhan added that as per the latest Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) report, India is placed 8th in
the list of Top Ten nations reporting the greatest annual net
gain in forest area. As per ISFR 2017, Andhra Pradesh,
followed by Karnataka and Kerala have shown the maximum
increase in forest cover since 2015.
19. Which country will host the 8th edition of

‘Theatre Olympics’ for the first time from 17th
February 2018 – 8th April 2018?
1. China
2. Russia
3. India
4. Germany
5. Sweden
Answer – 3. India
Explanation :
The 8th edition of ‘Theatre Olympics’ will be held in India for
the first time. The 8th edition of Theatre Olympics will be
inaugurated by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu at the Red
Fort, Delhi, on 17th February 2018. It will end in Mumbai on
8th April 2018. Nearly 25,000 artistes from 30 countries will
take part in the Theatre Olympics. The event will feature
450 shows, 600 ambient performances and 250 youth forum
shows. Out of that, 65 shows will be done by international
artistes. Culture minister Mahesh Sharma said that, the 65
foreign shows will be condcuted in 17 cities of India. India
will display its theatre forms like: Swang, Rasleela,
Nautanki, Bhand Pather, Jatra etc., under the theme of ‘Ek
Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’. National School of Drama (NSD)
director Waman Kendre said that, the theme of Theatre
Olympics is “Flag of Friendship”.
20. Which team won the 8th Senior National

Women’s Hockey Championship title, at the Astro Turf
Hockey Stadium in Ranchi?
1. Vidarbha Hockey Association
2. Railway Sports Promotion Board
3. Steel Plant Sports Control Board
4. Sports Authority of Gujarat
5. Association of Indian Universities
Answer – 2. Railway Sports Promotion Board

Explanation :
Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) won the 8th Senior
National Women’s Hockey Championship title, at the Astro
Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi. Railway Sports Promotion
Board (RSPB) won over Madhya Pradesh 4-0 in the final and
won the 8th Senior National Women’s Hockey Championship
title. Vandana Katariya and Priyanka Wankhede scored goals
for the RSPB team. In the bronze medal match, Haryana
defeated Jharkhand team 2-0.
21. Hafizbhai Dhature recently passed away. He was

the former MLA of which state?
1. Karnataka
2. Goa
3. Odisha
4. Gujarat
5. Maharashtra

Answer – 5. Maharashtra
Explanation :
Hafizbhai Dhature, former Maharashtra MLA, passed away
due to heart failure in Miraj, Maharashtra. Hafizbhai Dhature
was 77 years old. He is survived by his wife, a son and three
daughters. He belonged to the Congress party. He
represented Miraj in the Maharashtra Assembly for one
term.
22. Muzaffar Hussain recently died. Who was he?

1. Doctor
2. Journalist
3. Lawyer
4. Teacher
5. Athlete
Answer – 2. Journalist
Explanation :
Muzaffar Hussain, writer and journalist, passed away due to
a long term illness, at Hiranandani Hospital in Vikhroli,
Maharashtra. Muzaffar Hussain was 78 years old. He is
survived by his wife, a daughter and a son. He was born on
20th March 1940 in Madhya Pradesh. He was awarded
Padmashree award in 2002 and Lokamanya Tilak Jeevan
Gaurav award for journalism in 2014. He was proficient in
many languages. He has written several books. He was also
a columnist.
23. Bolla Bulliramaiah, who passed away recently

belonged to which profession?
1. Dietician
2. Magician
3. Doctor
4. Politician
5. Designer
Answer – 4. Politician
Explanation :
On 14th February 2018, Bolla Bulliramaiah, former Union
minister, passed away due to age related ailments at
Tanuku, in Andhra Pradesh. Bolla Bulliramaiah was 92 years
old. In 1984, Bolla Bulliramaiah became an MP. He was then
elected to the Lok Sabha from the Eluru constituency: in
1991, 1996 and 1999. He was the Union minister of state for
commerce in the 1996-98 period. Earlier, he was chairman
and managing director of Andhra Sugars. He belonged to the
TDP (Telugu Desam Party).
1. Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary is in which state?
Answer
Maharashtra
2. Indian National Congress was formed in the year?
Answer
1885
3. Which state has shown the maximum increase in

forest cover since 2015?
Answer
Andhra Pradesh
4. Roscosmos is which country’s space station?
Answer

Russia
5. Who is the current chairman & MD of NTPC?
Answer
Gurdeep Singh


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