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WITCH CRAFTING

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In our society, many women are tortured and even murdered in the name of many myths and superstitions. Every year thousands of women are tortured and executed in the name of witch crafting. Witch hunting involves branding of victims especially women as witches after an observation made by ‘ojha’ or local witch doctor. After being branded a witch, they are being subjected to many inhuman tortures like beatings, burning, forced to eat human excrement, paraded naked, cutting of their hairs, raped, socially isolated and even put to death.  The time of witch crafting began back in the 14th century across Europe, Asia and Africa. In India, witch hunting dates back hundreds of years. In many parts of the country elderly widows live with the fear of being killed as ‘witch’ when someone from her family or neighbour or livestock becomes ill or die expectedly. Our country is rapidly growing in terms of economy and but there are parts where the population is poor, educated or not often t...

CASHLESS INDIA: Are We Ready Yet?

A cashless society describes to the economic state of a place where financial transactions are not done by cash in terms of physical banknotes or coins instead electronic representation of money or its digital equivalent using cards or digital means is conducted between transacting parties. In a cashless economy, the transaction is done through the transfer of digital information using e-banking, credit cards, debit cards, POS machines, and digital wallets. Many banks and payment gateway companies are already using mobile networks as a channel for extending their transactions of services and goods. Nowadays even small retailers and almost every shop owners are using cashless models like Paytm for transactions. Talking about our country, our economy is still cash-based. Majority of our rural population are unaware of digital money and its transactions. India is the 4th largest user of cash in the world. We have two different worlds within the same nation. One world is equipped wit...

BRAIN DRAIN/GAIN

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Brain Drain or “Human Capital Flight” refers to the large-scale migration of educated, skilled, capable and talented people from less economically developed and countries with fewer opportunities to developed countries with higher and better standards of living. Brain drain occurs due to conflicting issues, political instability, and push and pulls factors between countries, lack of high paying jobs etc. Brain drain can occur due to factors like Geographical, Organisational and Industrial. Geographical brain drain occurs when capable skilled professionals flee one country or region within a country from their area of residence. Organisational brain drain involves the mass expulsion of highly qualified employees from a company or corporations because they sense a lack of opportunity and instability. Industrial brain drain occurs when skilled employees move from one sector of an industry to another. When a skilled, capable and educated individual moves to another country for better op...

Waste Management

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Waste can be of many forms like solid waste, liquid waste or gaseous waste. These waste products can cause pollution to the environment and hamper to all life forms. Hence waste management is crucial for the protection of the environment and health. Waste management is the activities that are put into actions to manage waste from its inception to its effective disposal. Waste management deals with all types of waste whether industrial, biological or households. It includes collection, transportation and disposal of garbage or sewage and treating solid waste and even recycling items that can be reused.                                  With increasing population and urbanisation, waste production has increased on a greater scale. The practice of uncontrolled dumping of waste on the outskirts of cities and towns without proper treatment creates a serious environment and human health problems. The...

GK

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Q.1. Which of the following has been awarded the ‘Marketer of the Year’ award by the International Advertising Association of India? A. Hindustan Unilever B. Amul C. LIC D. Nestle Ans. Amul Q.2. India’s first in-phone tourism guide and mobile application “Go whats That” has launched in which city? A. New Delhi B. Pune C. Chandigarh D. Lucknow Ans. Chandigarh Q.3. Who has become the first Asian to swim UK-France channel? A. Swapan Kumar B. Prabhat Koli C. Sharad Tiwari D. Sourabh Verma Ans. Prabhat Koli Q.4. Which state government will set up ‘iHub’ (the intelligent hub) for research and scientific learning? A. Himachal Pradesh B. Telangana C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh Ans. Andhra Pradesh Q.5. The first cow sanctuary of Rajasthan will come up in which district? A. Bikaner B. Jodhpur C. Jaipur D. Hanuman garh Ans. Bikaner Q.6. Which Indian film bagged the best film award at the 3rd edition of the BRICS Film Festival 2018? A. Village Rocksta...

DRUG ABUSE/DRUG ADDICTION

Drugs are substances which when ingested, inhaled, injected or consumed produces a physiological effect in the body. It is a chemical that interacts with the proteins in the body. When drugs are used repetitively whether legal or illegal or taking more than the prescribed amount or using someone else’s prescription is drug abuse. One may abuse drugs to feel good, avoid stress and tensions of life. Addiction is when one cannot stop using drugs even if the person wants to quit it. It is a chronic, relapsing disorder. There is an urge to get and use drugs every minute no matter how much harm the drugs may cause. It's overuse change how the brain works and makes lose self-control affecting the behaviour of a person. A drug is not just about cocaine or heroin or any other illegal drugs, even painkillers, alcohol and other legal substance can cause drug addiction. Drug abuse causes many social problems like violence, child abuse and stress and generally leads to crime, homelessness...

ANIMAL RIGHTS & ANIMAL ABUSE

Animal rights are important. Animal rights ensure that animals deserve certain kinds of consideration. The idea of animal rights is entitled to the possession of their own lives and their need to avoid suffering and abuse. In a balanced ecosystem, every living thing has their own place and contribution towards nature. We, humans, are at the top of the chain but do not mean we have all the rights and can exploit those at the bottom of the chain. Every animal has the right to live without suffering. Everything together makes a balanced and stable ecosystem. Since ages man has been using animals for various works, for foods, for clothes, research etc. One way or the other, animal products are being used by humans but that should be done in a way that minimizes unnecessary sufferings and pain and instead sees for alternatives available.         We see cases of animal abuse in news. In December 2016 a man chopped off the legs of a puppy in Dwarka because the pu...

URBAN MENTAL HEALTH IN INDIA

Mental illness has always been a taboo in our country. People living in urban and rural areas are suffering from mental illness from various factors. In a survey by the National Mental Health Survey, it shows that urban areas are most affected. An estimated one million Indians are in need of mental health treatment and care. Urbanisation and increasing competition in this fast-paced world have made people so busy and stressful that people ignore their mental well being. Urbanisation brings with it both advantages and disadvantages. Population growth, overcrowded, pollution, violence, less social and mental support, the breakdown of support systems, complexities of living and economic instability affects one's mental health. The way of living has got changed due to changing economic growth. Transformation from rural to urban societies is considered one of the reasons of psychological disorder and stress-related issues. When people move they need more facilities and infrastructure ...

OLD AGE PROBLEM IN INDIA

Our old aged elders are facing problems across the country. Population ageing is a global issue. Ageing is a universal irreversible process. WHO defines those aged 60-74 years as elderly. In India, the age of 60 years has been adopted by the census of India for classifying a person as old. There are around 81 million older people in our country. It has been estimated that around 40% of them living with their families face abuse in one way or other and one among six comes to light. In old age, a person’s physical strength lowers down and mental stability decreases. Alzheimer’s is common in old age which makes them even not recognising their own family sometimes. There arises isolation, economic insecurities, idleness, lowered self-esteem among them. They become dependent and require physical, mental and economical support. On becoming dependent, it is when the children began to see their parents as a burden. They start abusing them, humiliating them or are even thrown out of homes. So...

KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS

On 26th July 1999, Operation Vijay got succeeded. On this date, since 1999 Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated to commemorate India’s victory in Kargil War against Pakistan. After the victory, India successfully took command of the outposts across the Himalayas in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir which had been lost to Pakistani intruders. The war had been fought for more than 60 days between May and July in the Kargil district of Kashmir and along the Line of Control. It ended on 26th July 1999. The cause of Kargil War was the infiltration of Pakistani soldiers and Kashmiri militants into positions on the Indian side of the LOC and occupied outposts. The operation was to clear the Kargil sector from those intruders. The Pakistani intrusion was reported initially by local shepherds. Land, Air, Naval operations were held. The Indian Army launched ‘Operation Vijay’; a mobilisation of 200,000 troops was launched. The Indian Air Force launched ‘Operation Safed’. The Indian Navy...

Current affairs

Q.1. Which Indian destination has bagged the 4th best tourist spot in Lonely Planet’s top five “2018 Best in Asia” list? A. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park B. Ajanta Caves C. Western Ghats D. Bhimbetka Rock Shelters Ans. Western Ghats Q.2. What is the India’s rank in the 2018 Global Innovation Index (GII)? A. 85th B. 60th C. 44th D. 57th Ans. 57th Q.3. Which Indian naval ship has become the first-ever warship to enter port of Sabang in Indonesia? A. INS Vikramaditya B. INS Sumitra C. INS Sahyadri D. INS Viraat Ans. INS Sumitra Q.4. Which telecom company has become the India’s first Mobile operator to launch Internet Telephony Services in India? A. BSNL B. Reliance Jio C. Vodafone D. Idea Ans. BSNL Q.5. Which Indian University has discovered a pigment in wild edible mushroom that may help fight against cancer? A. Goa University B. IISC Bangalore C. IIT Roorkee D. University of Calcutta Ans. Goa University Q.6. Who has become the 2n...

Gk

Q.1. The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble of which Indian city has recently declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site? A. ‎Pondicherry B. Panaji C. Kochi D. Mumbai Ans. Mumbai Q.2. Which Indian journalist has authored the book “Eleventh Hour” to pay tribute to the men in uniform? A. Karan Thapar B. Arun Shourie C. Hussain Zaidi D. Madhu Trehan Ans. Hussain Zaidi Q.3. Which Indian cricketer has recently inducted into ICC Cricket Hall Of Fame? A. Sachin Tendulkar B. Saurav Ganguly C. V V S Laxman D. Rahul Dravid Ans. Rahul Dravid Q.4. Which country’s team has won the 2018 Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy? A. Belgium B. Argentina C. Australia D. India Ans. Australia Q.5. As per US State Department’s 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report, which country has been tagged “worst human trafficking nation”? A. Iraq B. Pakistan C. North Korea D. Myanmar Ans. North Korea Q.6. The Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) has become the India’s first oil Public ...

International Yoga Day

International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on 21 st June since its inception in 2015. Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi proposed the idea of International Yoga Day during his speech at the UNGA, on 27th September 2014. He in his speech stated about yoga and its importance in embodying the unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. In his UN address, Mr Narendra Modi suggested the date of 21 st June as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares special significance in many parts of the globe. Since then every year International Yoga Day is being celebrated with full enthusiasm in our country as well as around the world. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice which originated in ancient India. It is derived from Sanskrit root “Yuj” which means “union”. Yoga mainly focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. Its main aim is...

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

We, humans, are creatures of the environment. With the advancement and accelerated growth of human race in terms of science and technology, humans have found enormous power and numerous ways to transform the environment on a larger scale. It is the environment in which we exist, gives us physical sustenance to grow and explore it. But with the long-term of tortures exploitation of the environment, the environment is threatened to some big extent. World Environment Day is, therefore, a major day for encouraging awareness among the people about the environment and actions to protect it. Every 5th of June, this day is celebrated around the world with active participation from around 143 countries. It was first celebrated in 1974. It raised awareness on emerging environmental issues like marine pollution, human overpopulation and global warming. World Environment Day is the biggest annual event for environmental actions. Globally many people and organisations organised events like cl...

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World No Tobacco Day

We all are familiar with the caption “ Tobacco Kills ”. Nearly 7 million deaths occur annually worldwide, including 900,000 of which are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Tobacco has taken many lives and is harmful to health. Lung cancer and lung diseases are caused by tobacco. Its use has a predominantly negative impact on human health. It is a global epidemic among the young people. It is one of the most abused and addictive substances used in the world. The chemical Nicotine in tobacco is an addictive substance. Tobacco was first discovered by the native people of South America and Mesoamerica. Tobacco has long been used in America with some cultivation sites in Mexico during 1400-1000 BC. Soon after that, it got its popularisation as a trade item in Europe and various parts of the world. Tobacco is prepared from the leaves of the tobacco plant. The leaves are dried and fermented before being put in tobacco products. There are more than 70 specie...

General knowledge

Q.1. What is the theme of the 2018 World Earth Day (WED)? A. Save Your Earth from Plastic B. Environmental and Climate Literacy C. Beware from Plastic Pollution D. End Plastic Pollution Ans. End Plastic Pollution Q.2. Nabi Tajima, the world’s oldest person has passed away. She belonged to which country? A. Japan B. China C. South Korea D. Taiwan Ans. Japan Q.3. Which football team has won the 2018 Indian Super Cup Football tournament? A. East Bengal FC B. Kerala Blasters FC B. Bengaluru FC D. Churchill Brothers FC Ans. Bengaluru FC Q.4. Which country has officially changed its name to the ‘Kingdom of eSwatini’? A. Swaziland B. Switzerland C. Sweden D. Suriname Ans. Swaziland Q.5. Which company has become the first listed Indian IT firm to hit $100 billion market capitalisation (m-cap)? A. ITC B. Acenture C. Reliance Industries Ltd D. TCS Ans. TCS Q.6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in which distr...

Current Affairs

Q.1. The Government of India (GoI) has launched the web-based application e-FRRO scheme for foreigners. What does ‘FRRO’ stands for? A. Foreigners Regional Registration Office B. Foreigners Registry Registration Office C. Foreigners Reacceptance Registration Office D. Foreigners Regaining Registration Office Ans. Foreigners Regional Registration Office Q.2. Which state government will introduce Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) for undergraduate education? A. Kerala B. Haryana C. Odisha D. Assam Ans. Haryana Q.3. The 2018 Island Tourism Festival has started in which state / Union Territory of India? A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands B. Gujarat C. Daman and Diu D. Lakshadweep Ans. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Q.4. The first meeting of National Council on India’s Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN Abhiyaan has started in which city? A. Jaipur B. Indore C. New Delhi D. Lucknow Ans. New Delhi Q.5. Which of the following have won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for P...

Commonwealth Games

Q.1. Bajrang Punia has won gold medal in which men’s freestyle wrestling category at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018? A. 68 kg B. 57 kg C. 60 kg D. 65 kg Ans. 65 kg Q.2. Who has become the India’s youngest-ever gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games (CWG)? A. Anjum Moudgil B. Neeraj Kumar C. Divya Kakran D. Anish Bhanwal Ans. Anish Bhanwala Q.3. Who has become the first-ever Indian woman table tennis player to win a singles gold at the Commonwealth Games? A. Manika Batra B. Mouma Das C. Madhurika Patkar D. Seresthi Das Ans. Manika Batra Q.4. Who has become the first Indian javelin thrower to claim a gold at the Commonwealth Games? A. Devendra Jhajharia B. Neeraj Chopra C. Davinder Singh Kang D. Kashinath Naik Ans. Neeraj Chopra Q.5. Who has become first Indian woman boxer to win a Commonwealth Gold? A. Sarjubala Devi B. Sarita Devi C. Mary Kom D. Pinki Jangra Ans. Mary Kom Q.6. Rahul Aware clinched gold in which men’s freestyle...

Current affairs

Q.1. The world’s largest solar park will come up in which Indian state? A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra C. Punjab D. Rajasthan Ans. Gujarat Q.2. What is the theme of the 2018 National Safe Motherhood (NSM)? A. Safe Motherhood B. Care for Child C. Aware for Safe Motherhood D. Respectful Maternity Care Ans. Respectful Maternity Care Q.3. What is the India’s rank in the latest 2018 Index of Economic Freedom? A. 120th B. 125th C. 130th D. 119th Ans. 130th Q.4. Which state is hosting the 10th edition of a biennial exhibition of weapons and military hardware “DefExpo India- 2018”? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Karnataka C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu Ans. Tamil Nadu Q.5. ISRO has successfully launched navigation satellite IRNSS-1I into the orbit from which launch vehicle? A. PSLV-C41 B. PSLV-C43 C. PSLV-C42 D. PSLV-C44 Ans. PSLV-C41 Q.6. Which Indian-origin scientist has launched the world’s first microfactory to help tackle e-waste hazard? A. Subhash Khot B...

General Knowledge

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Casio Edifice Analog Black Dial Men's Watch - EF-130D-1A2VDF (ED417) Q.1. Who has become the youngest Indian weightlifter to win a medal at Commonwealth Games (CWG)? A. Aleena Reji B. Saraswati Rout C. Deepak Lather D. P Gururaja Ans. Deepak Lather Q.2. The joint anti-piracy, search and rescue exercise ‘Sahyog – Hyeoblyeog 2018’ was held between India and which country? A. Japan B. South Korea C. South Africa D. Brazil Ans. South Korea Q.3. Which city hosted the Global Logistics Summit (GLS-2018)? A. New Delhi B. Jaipur C. Hyderabad D. Chennai Ans. New Delhi Q.4. Sanjita Chanu has clinched India’s second gold at which weightlifting category in the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG-2018)? A. 45 kg B. 53 kg C. 55 kg D. 69 kg Ans. 53 kg Q.5. Which state has become the first Indian state to adopt a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for determining brain death cases? A. Assam B. Jharkhand C. Odisha D. Kerala Ans. Kerala Q.7. Which state has ba...

Current Affairs

Q.1. Which of the following cities has become the India’s first city to switch from BS-IV grade fuels to BS-VI (equivalent to fuel meeting Euro-VI emission norms)? A. Chennai B. Kolkata C. Chandigarh D. New Delhi Ans. New Delhi Q.2. Which football team has won the 72nd edition of Santosh Trophy Football tournament 2018? A. Services B. West Bengal C. Kerala D. Hyderabad Ans. Kerala Q.3. According to recent data released by Indian Cellular Association (ICA), India has acquired what position in the world in producing mobile phones? A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th Ans. 2nd Q.4. Who has been chosen for the prestigious J.C. Daniel Award for 2017? A. Satyan Anthikkad B. K.G. George C.  Sreekumaran Thampi D. Adoor Gopalakrishnan Ans. Sreekumaran Thampi Q.5. Which airport has been adjudged as India’s cleanest airport, as per the latest survey conducted by the Airports Authority of India (AAI)? A. Indira Gandhi International Airport B. Goa International Air...

WORLD HEALTH DAY

“ Health is Wealth ”, we all are aware of this famous quotation. A good nutrition, good sleep, physical activities are very necessary to maintain a good health and a healthier life. These will help in fighting illness and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Staying healthy physically helps a person stay healthy emotionally too.  It is truly said that a ‘ Good health is the greatest blessing of life’. World Health Day reminds us of the importance of health for everyone. The World Health Organisation in 1948 held the first World Health Assembly and decided to celebrate 7 th of April every year with effect from 1950, as World Health Day. The aim is to draw attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year. The WHO organizes international, regional and local events on 7 th April related to a particular theme. This year’s theme of World Health Day is “ Universal Health Coverage ”, for everyone, everywhere. Man makes history. Things that were once impossible ...

Current Affairs for competitive exam

Q.1. Which state has topped the list of states with most number of beggars, as per data released by Union ministry of Social Justice? A. West Bengal B. Andhra Pradesh C. Bihar D. Uttar Pradesh Ans. West Bengal Q.2. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched an initiative ‘Videsh Aaya Pradesh ke Dwaar’ in which city? A. New Delhi B. Ranchi C. Guwahati D. Hyderabad Ans. Hyderabad Q.3. Which campaign has been launched by WWF-India at the 12th edition of Earth Hour 2018? A. Give Up to Give Back B. Save Earth for Future C. Connect to Earth D. Nature calling you, Listen! Ans. Give Up to Give Back Q.4. Which London-based organisation has received the 2017 Frederick Pincott Award for promoting Hindi cinema? A. South Asian Cinema Innovation B. South Asian Cinema Organisation C. South Asian Cinema Association D. South Asian Cinema Foundation Ans. South Asian Cinema Foundation Q.5. Which district has become India’s first district to have 100% solar po...

APRIL FOOLS’ DAY

1st of April is the time of the time of the year where we spend the day on playing tricks and pranks and spreading hoaxes on our friends and family. It is certainly a day of celebrating foolishness. Practices include having someone look for things that don’t exist or trying to get someone to believe ridiculous fake things. It is an annual celebration worldwide. The victims of these jokes and pranks are called ‘‘April fool’’.  April Fools’ Day is also called All Fools’ Day, April Noddy Day, Gowkie Day, St. All-Fools Morn etc. The pranks and hoaxes are meant to be completely safe and harmless and funny. This day is most popular in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Europe and Australia. The custom of April Fools ’ Day has existed since Roman times when practical jokes were played on each other during a festival called Hilaria. The thing about this day is that nobody is offended. It is good to have a light-hearted day of the year.  The exact origins, however, remain...

Famous personality

Q.1. Who is the architect of the world's longest constitution? A. BR Rao B. BR Ambedkar C. C Rajagoplachari D. Jawaharlal Nehru Ans. BR Ambedkar Q.2. Which famous scientist and former Indian president had a bacteria named after him? A. President Abdul Kalam B. President Pratibha Patil C. President Pranab Mukherjee D. None of the above Ans. President Abdul Kalam Q.3. Which journalist broke the news of WWII? A. Clare Hollingworth B. Claire Hollingsworth C. Clara Hollingsworth D. None of the above Ans. Clare Hollingworth Q.4. Who became the first person to complete the Indian Golden Quadrilateral on foot in July 2016? A. Michelle Kakkad B. Michelle Kakade C. Anushka Kakade D. None of the above Ans. Michelle Kakade Q.5. Which world leader had his statue placed at Madam Tussauds? A. Narendra Modi B. Sardar Vallabhai Patel C. VP Singh D. Jawaharlal Nehru Ans. Narendra Modi Q.6. Business tycoon Vijay Mallya has resigned from which of the follo...

General Awareness

Q.1. The Government of India (GoI) has approved to set up a Plastic Park in which district of Jharkhand A. Jamtara B. Godda C. Deoghar D. Sahebganj Ans. Deoghar Q.2. The National Cultural Audiovisual Archives (NCAA) project of India has become the world’s first trusted digital repository. The NCAA project is implemented by which union ministry? A. Ministry of Culture B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting C.  Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Ans. Ministry of Culture Q.3. Which city has topped the Mercer Quality of Living Survey 2018? A. Zurich B. Hyderabad C. Munich D. Vienna Ans. Vienna Q.4. The Union Government has constituted which task force to draft new Direct Tax Law? A. Arun Jaitely B.Arvind Subramanian C. Pritam Das D. Arvind Modi Ans. Arvind Modi Q.5. What is the theme of the 2018 World Water Day (WWD)? A. Why Waste Water? B. Nature for Water C. Water is Life D. Better Wat...

GK

Q.1. As part of the 10th edition of MILAN 2018, which first-ever multi-nation naval exercise at sea has started? A. COAST-18 B. MILES-18 C. NAVAL MEET-18 D. SEA-18 Ans. MILES-18 Q.2. Which of the following countries have co-chaired the first founding conference of the International Solar Alliance (ISA-2018)? A. India and Bangladesh B. India and Russia C. India and France D. India and Germany Ans. India and France Q.3. The first-ever crime-free zone along the international border between India and which county has launched? A. Sri Lanka B. Bhutan C. Myanmar D. Bangladesh Ans. Bangladesh Q.4. Which online payment service provider has become the official umpire partner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for 5 years? A. PhonePe B. Flipkart C. JioMoney D. Paytm Ans. Paytm Q.5. The Union Government has launched TB-free India Campaign from which city to eradicate TB from India by 2025? A. Lucknow B. Varanasi C. New Delhi D. Gandhi Nagar Ans. New Delh...

General Knowledge

Q.1. What is the Zero Discrimination Day campaign for the year 2018? A. What never B. What not … C. What if … D. What sure … Ans. What if … Q.2. The world’s largest solar park has launched in which state? A. Odisha B. Kerela C. Rajasthan D. Karnataka Ans. Karnataka Q.3. Which country’s team has won the 2018 IBSF Snooker Team World Cup? A. China B. India C. Pakistan D. Japan Ans. India Q.4. Which Indian woman wrestler has clinched India’s first gold at the 2018 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships? A. Navjot Kaur B. Vinesh Phogat C. Sakshi Malik D. Sangeeta Phogat Ans. Navjot Kaur Q.5. Which Bollywood personality has won the lifetime achievement award at the 2018 ‘Political and Public Life Awards’ in the UK? A. Amitabh Bachchan B. Boman Irani C. Jackie Shroff D. Shatrughan Sinha Ans. Shatrughan Sinha Q.6. India has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which countries for civil nuclear cooperation? A. USA & Nepal B...

Current Affairs

Q.1. The Tamil Nadu government has tied up with which software company to accelerate cloud technology adoption? A.  Alphabet B. Tata C. Infosys D. Microsoft Ans. Microsoft Q.2. Which country has recently declared to impose a ‘carbon tax’ from 2019 to cut its greenhouse gas emissions? A. India B. Singapore C. Malaysia D. Japan Ans. Singapore Q.3. Which committee has been constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to look into bank frauds? A. Y H Malegam committee B. A.K. Misra committee C. Nandkumar Saravade committee D. S Raman committee Ans. Y H Malegam committee Q.4. What is the India’s rank in the global Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for 2017, which is recently released by the Transparency International (TI) A. 76th B. 93rd C. 55th D. 81st Ans. 81st Q.5. Which state government has recently made vaccinations compulsory for school admissions? A. Karnataka B. Punjab C. Uttar Pradesh D. Kerala Ans. Kerala Q.6. Which state govern...

Current affairs

Q.1. Which Indian swimmer has become the first Asian to swim across Ocean Seven? A. Bhakti Sharma B. Ashwin Menon C. Rehan Poncha D. Rohan More Ans. Rohan More Q.2. What is the theme of the 2018 World Radio Day (WRD)? A. Radio and Sports B. Radio and Peace C. Radio and World D. Radio is You Ans. Radio and Sports Q.3. Which Indian city has been named in the list of 15 wealthiest cities globally, as per the latest report by New World Wealth? A. Delhi B. Hyderabad C. Mumbai D. Chennai Ans. Mumbai Q.4. Who has been conferred with the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Award for Assamese literature? A. Vyakaranna Baso Varsh B. Urmi Ghanshyam Desai C. Afsar Ahmed D. Jayant Madhab Bora Ans. Jayant Madhab Bora Q.5. Which country to host the 8th edition of Theatre Olympics 2018? A. Russia B. Brazil C. India D. China Ans. India Q.6. Which of the following is India’s first online radio station? A. Radio Sansar B. Radio Umang C. Radio Aadhaar D. Radio Teacap Ans. Radi...