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

Explanation:
Discussion on measures required to maintain and manage prices of essential food items at reasonable level through
appropriate policy intervention. Improving the spread, coverage and strength of price reporting centres, which report
the prices of 22 essential food items daily for robust submission of data. The need for setting up of State Level PSF for
addressing the state-specific concerns. Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) as an instrument to tackle inflationary trends in
important agri-horticultural commodities.
3. Where was “AgriVikas 2018”, a conclave on agriculture and allied sectors held on 29th June 2018?
1.Guwahati, Assam
2.Bhubaneswar, Odisha
3.Nagpour, Maharashtra
4.Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Explanation:
22,000 rural haats will be upgraded to Gramin Agricultural Markets and linked with the e-National Agriculture Market
to enable farmers sale directly to potential buyers. 585 e-mandis were already connected to the e-NAM under
agricultural market reforms. This would helpin direct contact with the buyers for the farmers and is also committed to
realizing centre’s scheme of doubling farmers income by 2022.
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4. On 29th June 2018, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao laid foundation stone for _____ in
Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana?
1.Gattu irrigation project
2.Godavari irrigation project
3.Marua irrigation project
4.Mauli irrigation project
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Gattu irrigation project

Explanation:
The Gattu irrigation project will provide water to 33,000 acres in 4 mandals of Jogulamba Gadwal district. Nearly 2.8
tmc of water will be supplied to 41 tanks. K Chandrasekhar Rao said that, the government will spend Rs 554 crore for
the project.
5. On 29th June 2018, which state government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Regional
Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for effective management of disasters?
1.Gujarat
2.Arunachal Pradesh
3.Manipur
4.Odisha
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Odisha
Explanation:
The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) signed an MoU with RIMES for improving early warning
system for effective management of all types of disasters in Odisha. This agreement will lead to development and pilot
implementation of decision support systems for automating risk assessment, advisory generation and dissemination.
This will enable OSDMA to assess and manage risks from flood, tsunami, drought, heat wave, lightning and road
accidents. These tools will be built with open-source software platforms and public domain data sets, with complete
involvement of OSDMA and its line departments and collaborating agencies.
6. On June 29,2018, The Central Reserve Police Force launched ‘_____ Helpline’, a distress helpline for the people
of Jammu and Kashmir?
1.Rescue101
2.Madadgaar
3.Samachar
4.Vyaan
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Madadgaar
Explanation:
The helpline number is : 14411. It is a 24 hour helpline giving assistance ranging from medical help to financial help.
This is the first one of a kind helpline and mainly focuses to serve and protect children and women of the region from
any harassment or assault being faced by them. This is also available to pilgrims and tourists visiting Jammu and
Kashmir and students residing in the region.
7. On June 30,2018, The Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism Shri. K.J. Alphons inaugurated the Institute of
Hospitality Management in _____?
1.Ahmedabad
2.Jodhpur

3.Jaipur
4.Jaisalmer
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Jodhpur
Explanation:
On June 30,2018, The Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism Shri. K.J. Alphons inaugurated the Institute of Hospitality
Management in Jodhpur . India is among the fastest growing Tourism economy in the world. In 2017, the Indian
tourism receipts went up by 20.8% against a global growth rate of 7%.It is expected that in three years India will be
able to double the revenue from foreign tourists.
8. Which National Park has become the largest habitat of the endangered estuarine crocodiles in India with a
record number of 101 nesting sites?
1.Bhitarkanika national park
2.Simplipal National Park
3.Gulf of Kutch National Park
4.Sulthanpur National Park
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Bhitarkanika national park

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

Explanation:
Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi, the 16th busiest airport in the world, has secured 451st position among the
513 airports worldwide, in flight punctuality. No major Indian airport appeared in the top 200 in ‘on-time performance’
(OTP). But, Port Blair airport in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands got the worldwide rank of 65, with punctuality rate
of 84.6 %.OTP for Delhi was 70.7 %. Nagoya Komaki Airport in Japan has topped the global ranking list with OTP
rate of 94.5 %.OTP for Mumbai was 60 %. Hyderabad airport was ranked 246, Bengaluru airport – 262 and Kolkata –
270.
10. On June 30,2018, which stock exchange entered into an agreement with the Bombay Metal Exchange (BME) for
the growth and systematic development of commodity derivatives markets?
1.National Stock Exchange (NSE)
2.Kolkata Stock Exchange (KSE)
3.Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

4.Indian Stock Exchange (ISE)
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

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

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

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

Answer – 2.Seema Nanda

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

Explanation:
Harmeet Singh is a resident of Chakesar city, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. He has joined the Public News channel.
Recently, Manmeet Kaur had become the first female Sikh reporter of Pakistan. Harmeet Singh completed his masters
in journalism from Federal Urdu University, Karachi. He started his carrier as a reporter.
15. Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) MD and CEO _____ and executive director R K Gupta have been divested of all
their functional responsibilities with immediate effect?
1.Mahesh Kumar Jain
2.Ravindra Marathe
3.Ravi Subramanian
4.Vishal Gupta
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Ravindra Marathe

Explanation:
This decision was taken in an emergency board meeting held on 29th June 2018. This decision has been taken
following their arrests made by the economic offences wing of the Pune police for allegedly violating RBI norms in
granting a loan to a real estate developer. They are currently on bail. Another Executive Director A.C. Rout has been
given the responsibilities of MD and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra. MD and CEO Ravindra Marathe, executive director
R K Gupta and other top officials of BoM were arrested in connection with a cheating case filed against D S Kulkarni
and his wife Hemanti. In May 2018, Pune police had filed a 37,000-page charge sheet against D S Kulkarni and
Hemanti. As per the charge sheet, the total scam is worth Rs 2,043.18 crore.
16. On 30th June 2018, who was appointed the Director and General Manager of United India Insurance Company
with effect from 1st July 2018?
1.K B Vijay Srinivas
2.Mahesh Kaushik
3.Mithali Patel
4.Priyan Sharma
5.None of these

Answer – 1.K B Vijay Srinivas
Explanation:
Before this, K B Vijay Srinivas was serving as Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager of National Insurance
Company Ltd. K B Vijay Srinivas has over 37 years of experience. He has also written articles in journals of insurance,
tax and other subjects. He has received various awards. He is also an associate member of Insurance Institute of India.
17. Where was the 58th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships (NISSAC) held from June 26 to June
29, 2018?
1.Guwahati, Assam
2.Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
3.Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4.Thiruvananthapuram, Tamil Nadu
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Guwahati, Assam

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

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

Explanation:
In 1991, the Indian government declared July 1 as National Doctors day. This day marks the birth and death
anniversary of the most famous physician of India Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (Dr. B C Roy). Dr. B C Roy was born on
1st July 1882. He had received the Bharat Ratna Award in 1961. He was the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. Dr.
B C Roy had played a major role in the formation of Indian Medical Association in 1928 and also in the formation of
Medical Council of India (MCI).

20. When was International Joke Day celebrated all over the world?
1.June 30
2.July 1
3.July 2
4.June 28
5.None of these
Answer – 2.July 1
Explanation:
International Joke Day is celebrated every year on 1st July. International Joke Day is said to have officially started in
the United States. The first joke is often attributed to the Greeks.
21. When did Indian Government celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as GST day?
1.July 1
2.June 30
3.June 26
4.June 25
5.None of these
Answer – 1.July 1
Explanation:
GST was launched on the 1st July 2017 at a grand ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament. Union Minister for
Railways, Coal, Finance & Corporate Affairs Piyush Goyal presided over as the Chief Guest of the event. Minister of
State for Finance, Shiv Pratap Shukla was the Guest of Honour. The Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill, 2014 was
introduced in the Parliament on 19th December 2014. It was enacted as Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2016.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was notified with effect from 12th September 2016.
22. On 21st June 2018, which online travel aggregator said that it has acquired Saudi Arabia’s Flyin to expand their
business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region?
1.Cleartrip
2.Makemytrip
3.Trivago
4.Goibibo
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Cleartrip
Explanation:
The combined company will have over 60 per cent market share throughout the Middle East and improved profitability
due to better unit economics and larger scale of operations. The company, however, did not give any financial details of
the acquisition. The transaction, the largest in the travel space in MENA region, will offer Cleartrip a wider outreach
and a larger client base in an adjacent market, providing economies of scale as well as enhanced competencies and
regional knowledge.
23. Environment Ministry has said that, the high pollution levels in Delhi during this time of the year is primarily
due to dust storms from which state?
1.Gujarat
2.Rajasthan
3.Haryana
4.Punjab
5.None of these

Answer – 2.Rajasthan
Explanation:
The high pollution levels during this time of the year in Delhi are unusual and primarily due to dust storms from
Rajasthan. Rajasthan is facing extremely dry weather conditions, with high temperatures and wind speeds. The wind
direction in Delhi since June 10 has changed to West and North West and then since June 12 to West and South West,
due to which hot air, along with dust from Rajasthan has started moving into Delhi. According to Indian
Meteorological Department (IMD), the current surface winds in Delhi are in the range of 5-6 m/sec and wind direction
is West to South West, which is likely to continue over the next three days. Therefore, it is expected that dusty
conditions will prevail in Delhi over the next three days.
24. Who was crowned the 55th Femina Miss India World 2018 title at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor
Stadium, in Mumbai?
1.Meenakshi Chaudhary
2.Anukreethy Vas
3.Shreya Das
4.Preethi Singh
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Anukreethy Vas

Explanation:
The 55th Femina Miss India World 2018 winner is Anukreethy Vas from Tamil Nadu, while first runner-up is
Meenakshi Chaudhary from Haryana and second Shreya Rao from Andhra Pradesh. Miss World 2017 Manushi
Chhillar crowned her successor Anukreethy at the star-studded grand finale on Tuesday night in Mumbai at the Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium.
STATIC GK based on Current Affairs
1. Name the Chairman of Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC)?
Answer
S Ramesh
2. Who is the National President of Indian Medical Association (IMA)?
Answer
Dr Ravi Wankhedkar
3. Who is the President of Bombay Metal Exchange (BME)?
Answer
Rikab V.Mehta
4. Where is the headquarters of United India Insurance Company?
Answer

Chennai
5. What is the tag line of Indian Overseas Bank?
Answer
Good people to grow with
1. On July 2, 2018, the Income Tax Department has launched instant Aadhaar-based e-PAN allotment service for
individuals seeking PAN (Permanent Account Number) service for the first time. How many digits does the PAN
contains?
1.9
2.11
3.10
4.12
5.None of these
Answer – 3.10
Explanation:
This facility is free of cost and is available for a limited period on first-come, first-served basis. The e-PAN will be
allotted on basis of one-time password (OTP) sent on mobile number linked to Aadhaar number of a person. It will
have the same name, date of birth, gender, mobile number and address as in Aadhaar card. Once e-PAN is allotted to
applicant through his electronic Aadhaar-based verification system in few seconds, the applicant will be sent the PAN
card by post.
2. On 3rd July 2018, “National Workshop on Skill Development for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)” was
inaugurated by Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment _____?
1.Thaawarchand Gehlot
2.Anant Geethe
3.Jual Oram
4.Rajnath Singh
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Thaawarchand Gehlot

Explanation:
The event will be inaugurated by Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. The guest
of Honor will be: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Krishan Pal Gurjar,
MoS for M/o SJ&E will address at the workshop. Representatives from Corporate Sectors (both in Private and Public),
State Governments and Empanelled Training Centres of DEPwD will also be present.
3. On July 2, 2018, the “National Policy on Marine Fisheries, 2017” was announced in the inter-session meeting of
the consultative committee of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on “Marine Fisheries-
Mariculture in India” held in ____?
2.Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
3.Nagpur, Maharashtra
4.Mumbai, Maharashtra
5.None of these

Answer – 2.Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Under this scheme, traditional fishermen, their associations/organizations or self-help groups are provided with central
financial assistance upto 50% of the cost of the vessels i.e. Rs 40 lakh for ‘Deep-Sea Fishing Vessels’. For
implementation of this scheme, Rs 312 crore of central share has been released in the first year (2017-18). The
government has also included a sub-component namely, ‘Assistance for Deep-Sea Fishing’ under ‘Blue-Revolution. It
has decided to promote ‘marine culture fisheries’ and included the sub-components of ‘Mariculture’ under ‘Blue
Revolution’ Scheme.
4. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting a two-day “National Consultation on Accessible
Elections,” from the 3rd July, 2018 in ____?
1.Mumbai
2.Kolkata
3.Chennai
4.New Delhi
5.None of these

Explanation:
The “National Consultation on Accessible Elections,” will be having three technical sessions over the course of the two
days. The best practices on ‘Accessible Elections’ that were practiced in six states during their last Assembly Elections
will be shared in the meeting. The meet is expected to contribute significantly to evolve a policy on “Accessible
Elections,” that will help in making electoral processes more accessible. The national event is the culmination of a
nearly three-month long series of district and state level consultations aiming to identify the barriers or gaps in the
inclusion of PwD’s in the electoral process.
5. The government has set up a 13-member committee to upgrade the norms for computation of economic data at
states and districts level to revise the base year for National Accounts or GDP calculation. The committee will be
headed by _____?
1.Ravindra H Dholakia
2.R D Burman
3.S Mahendra Reddy
4.Prathap Kumar
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Ravindra H Dholakia

Explanation:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) will change the base year to 2017-18 for the
calculation of GDP and IIP numbers from the current 2011-12 with an aim to capture changes in the economy. It would
review the concepts, definitions, classifications, data conventions, data sources and data requirements for preparation of
State Domestic Product (SDP) and District Domestic Product (DDP). It will also suggest measures for improving SDP
and DDP in the country, suggest state-level annual/benchmark surveys.
6. On July 1,2018, The Government notified the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018 via Gazette Notification. State Bank
of India (SBI), in the 3rd phase of sale, has been authorised to issue and encash Electoral Bonds through its ____
Authorised Branches?
1.15
2.10
3.11
4.14
5.None of these

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

Explanation:
They discussed on various bilateral issues including 1950 Peace and Friendship treaty, trade, transit and border. The
Group will submit the joint report prepared in the two day meeting to the respective Prime Ministers of the countries
involved.
8. On June 30,2018, The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) approved Life
Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India’s proposal to increase its stake to 51 % in which bank from 10.8 %?
1.Indian Bank
2.IDBI Bank
3.Bank of India
4.Canara Bank
5.None of these
Answer – 2.IDBI Bank

Explanation:
An additional 40.2 per cent stake for IDBI Bank will cost LIC Rs 9,229 crore at the current share price of nearly Rs 55.
According to BSE, currently the government holds 81% of the IDBI Bank. LIC-IDBI Bank deal will lead to a series of
exemptions to be given by three regulators — Irdai, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI). LIC would be exempted from the provisions in the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act, 2015, and
the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956, that bar insurers from holding more than 15% in any company.
9. On July 2, 2018, NSE signed an agreement with ______ for a suitable platform and technology backbone to
effectively tap post–trade delivery capabilities?
1.NASSCOM
2.Nasdaq
3.BSE
4.Accenture
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Nasdaq
Explanation:
Earlier, NSE’s current clearing and settlement system operated by National Securities Clearing Corporation Limited
(NSCCL). Under this agreement, Nasdaq will deliver a customised real-time clearing, risk management and settlement

technology to one of the world’s largest stock exchanges. It has also sealed a deal with NSE IT to make use of its
capability in implementations and project augmentation globally. The state-of-the-art architecture using Nasdaq
Financial Framework, will enable all asset classes to be cleared and settled in one system.
10. Which Bank has said that, its emPower app will get enhancements like Chatbot and artificial intelligence based
e-commerce payments?
1.Indian Overseas Bank
2.Oriental Bank of Commerce
3.Allahabad Bank
4.Punjab National Bank
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Allahabad Bank

Explanation:
Bank New AI/Technology deployed Uses
A smart chat assistant that efficiently

SBI Intelligent Assistant (SIA).
resolves queries of NRI customers .
SBI
Will explore AI Robotic Process
Innovation Centre Automation (RPA) to make banking
process more efficient.
Baroda Brainy artificial intelligence robot.

Bank of Baroda
hi-tech digital branch equipped with
Digital Lab
advanced gadgets.
App will have Chatbot and artificial

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

Explanation:
The MEMU train consists of eight coaches and two driving motor coaches. The carrying capacity of trailer coaches is
325 with 84 seats, while the motor coaches which has 55 seats can carry upto 226 passengers. Thus, the rake can carry
about 2,402 passengers per trip. The first rake is to be sent to Southern East Central Railway.
12. Name the refinery that has become the first oil public sector undertaking (PSU) to adopt an online legal
compliance system by introducing ‘Legatrix’?
1.Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL), Assam

2.Mangalore Refineries Private Limited, Karnataka
3.Manali PetroChemicals Limited, Tamil Nadu
4.Reliance Refineries, Gujarat
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL), Assam

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation:
Name Earlier post Appointed as Bank
Deputy Managing Director

Anushula Kant managing director SBI
and CFO
B Sriram Managing Director (SBI) MD and CEO IDBI
Padmaja Chunduru
Karnam Sekar
Mrutyunjay Mahapatra
Deputy Managing Director Managing Directors SBI
Pallav Mohapatra
J Packirisamy
C V Nageswar

Gopal Murli Bhagat Corporation Bank
P V Bharathi Canara Bank
Atul Kumar Goel Union Bank of India
S Harisankar Allahabad Bank

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

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

Explanation:
Saraswati Prasad is the special secretary and financial advisor in the steel ministry. He has been given additional charge
of SAIL CMD. He succeeds incumbent CMD P K Singh who has retired. P K Singh assumed office as SAIL chairman
in 2015. Earlier, he was the chief executive officer of SAIL’s Durgapur Steel Plant.
20. Who took charge as the new director general and chairman of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) with effect
from 1st July 2018?
1.V M Shrinivas
2.P K Shrivastava
3.Rajesh Kumar

4.Amit Pawar
5.None of these
Answer – 2.P K Shrivastava

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

Explanation:
He won by 54.40% of votes in his favour. Sharma’s tenure as the DDCA President is for three years. Sharma’s team
will consist of Rakesh Kumar Bansal who has been elected as the vice-president with 48.87% votes in his favour.
Sharma is currently the Chairman and Chief Editor of Hindi news channel INDIA TV.
22. India is currently in the process of inducting the first batch of its intercontinental ballistic missile system _____?
1.Agni-V
2.Agni-II
3.Agni-VI
4.Agni-IV
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Agni-V
Explanation:
Agni-V will bring targets across China within its range. Agni-V missile system has a strike range of 5,000 km. It has
the capacity to carry nuclear warhead. They are inducted into the elite Strategic Forces Command (SFC). User trials are
being conducted before it is handed over to the SFC. The missile can bring targets across China including cities like
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong under its range. Agni-V was successfully test-fired off the coast of
Odisha recently. Very few countries like US, China, Russia, France and North Korea have intercontinental ballistic
missiles.
23. Deepak Mathur, Executive Vice-President, Global Sales at SES Video, said that, the successful launch of _____
satellite recently will help India’s direct-to-home (DTH) TV market?
1.NES-8
2.SES-12
3.VSS-11
4.KHG-12
5.None of these

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

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

Explanation:
• Men’s Singles – Lee Chong Wei (Malaysia)
• Women’s Singles – Tai Tzu-ying (Chinese Taipei)
• Men’s Doubles – Takeshi Kamura, Keigo Sonoda (Japan)
• Women’s Doubles – Misaki Matsutomo, Ayaka Takahashi (Japan)
• Mixed Doubles – Zheng Siwei, Huang Yaqiong (China)

27. When was World Sports Journalists Day celebrated all over the world?
1.July 1
2.July 2
3.June 30
4.July 3
5.None of these
Answer – 2.July 2
Explanation:
World Sports Journalists Day is celebrated on July 2 every year to honour the services of sports journalists towards the
promotion of sports. World Sports Journalists Day was established by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS)
in 1994 to mark the 70th anniversary of its foundation. The International Sports and Press Association (AIPS) was
formed in 1924 during the Paris Summer Olympics.
28. <liWhen was World UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) day observed all over the world?
1.June 25
2.June 26
3.July 4
4.July 2
5.None of these
Answer – 4.July 2
Explanation:
World UFO day is celebrated on 2nd July every year. The first World UFO Day was celebrated in 2001. This day is
dedicated to the existence of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO). This day is celebrated to create awareness about the
existence of UFO’s. This day is also observed for encouraging governments to officially declare their knowledge about
UFO sightings.
Olympics.
29. On 3rd July 2018, the _____ Foundation Day celebration of Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS)
will be held at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, New Delhi?
1.61st
2.50th
3.52nd
4.75th
5.None of these
Answer – 2.50th
Explanation:
Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Road Transport, Highways and
Shipping Nitin Gadkari will be the chief guest of the event. Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Water Resources
and Energy Ministers from Burundi, Congo, Ghana, Liberia, Afghanistan and other countries will also take part in the
event. In 1969, WAPCOS was incorporated as a Public Sector Enterprise by the Indian Government. It is a techno-
commercial organization. It functions under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation.
1. Name the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS)?

Answer
R.K. Gupta
2. Who is the President of International Kabaddi Federation?
Answer
Janardan Singh Gehlot
3. Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Answer
Om Prakash Rawat
4. Who is the President of International Sports and Press Association (AIPS) headquartered in Lausanne,
Switzerland?
Answer
Gianni Merlo
5. Where is Sanskriti Kendra Museum located?
Answer
Delhi
1. Ministry of Defence has approved the sanction for construction of 17 new baffle firing ranges in Military
Stations/Cantonments/Training Establishments at an estimated cost of _____?
1.Rs. 238 crores
2.Rs. 212 crores
3.Rs. 180 crores
4.Rs. 433 crores
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs. 238 crores

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

4.Kolkata
5.None of these

Explanation:
The workshop was organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The workshop acted as a platform to all stakeholders like training
partners, policy makers and employers. ThaawarchandGehlot, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment
inaugurated the workshop. Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was the Guest
of Honour. ThaawarchandGehlot said that the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD), 2016 directs the
Government to frame schemes to promote Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities to increase their scope of
employability.
3. On July 3, 2018, Ministry of Power held a conference of state power ministries at ______?
1.New Delhi
2.Coimbatore
3.Dehradun
4.Shimla
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Shimla
Explanation:
Issues like 100 per cent Household Electrification (under Saubhagya) by December, 2018, UDAY performance
assessment, shifting to prepaid system in three years and 24X7 Power for All – From 1st April 2019 will be discussed.
They will also discuss : proposed draft amendments in the provision of Captive Generating Plant in Electricity Rules,
2005 and flexibility in utilization of Coal, promoting environment friendly measures such as- setting up of Charging
Infrastructure for E-vehicle, review of progress on adoption of Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) by the
States and the UTs and establishment of standalone SDA for effective implementation of Energy Conservation and
Energy Efficiency Programmes.
4. On July 3, 2018, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the “____ Curriculum” for students of nursery
to Class 8 in government schools?
1.Happiness
2.Creative
3.Collaborative
4.Inclusive
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Happiness
Explanation:
The new subject was designed and prepared by a team of 40 Delhi government teachers, educators and volunteers over
a period of six months. According to the curriculum, Students across schools can expect a ‘happiness’ period of 45
minutes. Each class will begin with a five-minute meditation. It would also include value education and mental
exercises. It would be beneficial for 10 lakh students with the help of around 50,000 teachers.
5. On July 2,2018, The first meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) was held at Central
Water Commission (CWC) office in Delhi. Name the Chairman of CWC?
1.S Masood Hussain
2.Ravi Kumar
3.Naveenathan

4.Murali Baskar
5.None of these
Answer – 1.S Masood Hussain

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

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

Answer – 1.Rs 5 lakh

Explanation:
An expenditure of over Rs. 16 hundred crore at the rate of Rs. Twelve hundred per family has been estimated. An
amount of Rs. 600 crore in the form of Grant-in-Aid will be provided by central government, whereas around Rs. 400
crore will be shared by the state. A total of 84 lakh families of deprived section have been included in the Ayushman
Bharat scheme on the basis of socio-economic caste census. An annual Health Security Cover of 5 lakh rupees will be
provided to each family under the scheme.
9. On July 3, 2018, the Centre announced a state-of-the-art e-waste recycling unit for which city. This will be
India’s first such unit in the government sector?
1.Mumbai
2.New Delhi
3.Bengaluru
4.Hyderabad
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Bengaluru
Explanation:
It would be built by the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), a research institute under
the Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry. Bengaluru produces an estimated one lakh tonne of electronic waste a year.
This would promote entrepreneurship opportunities for strategic utilisation of high performance plastics and metal
waste.
10. On July 3, 2018, the World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim announced The World Bank’s support to the
Bangladesh government in managing the Rohingya crisis in a meeting with Finance Minister AMA Muhith at
the Secretariat in Dhaka. World Bank lent Bangladesh an amount of over _____, which is the second largest
among the countries in the world that they had financed?
1.US$10 billion
2.US$3 billion
3.US$1 billion
4.US$5 billion
5.None of these
Answer – 2.US$3 billion

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

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

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

Explanation:
The entire loan amount was provided to the state at a concessional rate. These include 6 solar power, 1 medium
irrigation, 5 minor irrigation and 12 flood protection projects, 57 projects for the widening and strengthening of roads
and 5 rural bridges. The grid connected solar power projects would generate 88.61 MU of green energy per annum. The
work on the irrigation projects would benefit 11,554 hectares of land besides addressing the problems of water wastage
in the upstream areas, seepage loss, deposition of silt and insufficient height of canal, which have been resulting in
erratic and short supply of water in the command area.
14. Which is India’s top investment bank for equity issuance by private sector companies as per report of Prime
Database Investment Bankers League table for FY 2017-18?
1.IIFL
2.ICICI Lombard General Insurance
3.HDFC Life
4.Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management
5.None of these

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation:
ISFC lends to educational institutions like private schools, vocational colleges and institutes, coaching centres etc. to
build infrastructure. Manappuram Finance has also signed a transfer restrictions agreement with Indian School Finance
Company and some continuing shareholders of ISFC. Manappuram Finance said that the total cost of acquisition is Rs
212.20 crore. This acquisition is subject to approval of the Reserve Bank of India and other customary conditions
precedent.
19. On July 3, 2018, Fleet Space Technologies, an IoT (Internet of Things) startup, disclosed last week that its first
10-kg nano-satellite _____ would fly to space on a PSLV later this year?
1.Centauri I
2.Galaxy I
3.Limelight II
4.Spot Light II
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Centauri I
Explanation:
Co-founder and CEO Flavia Tata Nardini said that it is developing a series of 10-kg nano-satellites about the size of a
shoe box. PSLV was chosen because of : Lighter Payload, Low Cost connectivity. The PSLV’s three versions can lift
satellites of 1,000-1,750 kg to distances of around 600 km in pole-to-pole orbits. This would enable low-cost
connectivity for agriculture, logistics, mining and other industries.
20. On 2nd July 2018, Indigenous fighter aircraft ____ of No 45 Squadron ‘The Flying Daggers’ formally started
operations from the Air Force Station at Sulur near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, under Group Captain S
Dhankhar?
1.Vijay
2.Tejas
3.Suraj
4.Saras
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Tejas
Explanation:
The Southern Air Command base at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala has been given the responsibility to integrate Tejas in
Air Force’s Concept of Operations. ir Officer Commanding-in-Chief (Southern Air Command) RKS Bhadauria
formally participated in the inaugural ceremony. jas is the first advanced Fly-by-wire fighter aircraft designed,
developed and manufactured in India by HAL. It features a satellite-aided Inertial Navigation System. he aircraft has a
digital computer-based attack system and autopilot mode. It can fire Air to Air Missiles, carry bombs and Precision
Guided ammunition.
21. On 25th June 2018, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time approved the use of _____ , an
oral solution made from marijuana, for the treatment of seizures related to 2 rare and severe forms of epilepsy?

1.Marua
2.Epidiolex
3.Repmex
4.Raymax
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Epidiolex
Explanation:
Epidiolex is a plant-derived oral solution of cannabidiol (CBD). Cannabidiol (CBD) is the main ingredient of marijuana
that does not cause intoxication or a euphoric high. The drug will be used to cure 2 severe forms of epilepsy namely
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. It was the first time the FDA approved a drug to treat Dravet
syndrome. Dravet syndrome is a rare genetic condition that occurs during the first year of life characterized by frequent
fever-related seizures. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome starts in childhood, usually between 3 to 5 years of age. It is
characterised by multiple types of seizures.
22. On July 3, 2018, Natco Pharma announced that they have launched fixed dose combination of Sofosbuvir-
Daclatasvir tablets for the treatment of Hepatitis C under the brand name _____, in India?
1.Hepitome
2.Hepcinat Plus
3.Hepitab
4.Hepitam
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Hepcinat Plus

Explanation:
The product is a generic fixed dose combination of Sofosbuvir 400 mg and Daclatasvir 60mg tablets. It is used for the
treatment of patients with chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The company has launched the drug at a
maximum retail price of Rs 17,500 for a bottle of 28 tablets.
23. Scientists of Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia have identified
the gene that strengthens the human immunity system. The gene has not yet been named. It is currently referred
to as ____ or f106?
1.F6
2.C6
3.R4
4.T6
5.None of these
Answer – 2.C6
Explanation:
This gene plays a major role in regulating the body’s immune response to infection including cancer and diabetes. The
gene has not yet been named. It is currently referred to as C6 or f106. It has existed for over 500 million years. It has
been preserved and passed down from simple organisms to humans. This identification could lead to the development
of new treatments for various diseases including cancer, diabetes and inflammatory disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.
24. On 1st July 2018, which country won the Champions Trophy hockey 2018 in Breda, the Netherlands?
1.India
2.France
3.Brazil

4.Australia
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Australia
Explanation:
In the finals, India lost 1-3 to Australia in shootout in the finals of Champions Trophy hockey. Australia won their 15th
gold medal at Champions Trophy. India won their second silver medal. In the 2016 edition also, India had lost to
Australia and settled for silver medal.
25. On 2nd July 2018, Admiral JG Nadkarni died at naval hospital in Mumbai. He was a former ____?
1.Chief of Naval Staff
2.Director General of Border Roads Organisation
3.Director Roads of Indian Coast Guard
4.Chief of Air Staff
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Chief of Naval Staff

Explanation:
JG Nadkarni was 86 years old. He was the Navy chief from December 1987 to November 1990. He was the 14th Chief
of Naval Staff. He was the founding member of the Maritime History Society.
26. On 3rd July 2018, Rajmata of the erstwhile ____ principality and former MP, Krishna Kumari, passed away
following a heart attack in Jodhpur, Rajasthan?
1.Mathura
2.Marwar
3.Karwar
4.Ambala
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Marwar
Explanation:
Krishna Kumari was 92 years old. She was born in 1926. She was the princess of Dharangdhra in Gujrat. She married
the then ruler of Marwar, Hanwant Singh, in 1943. After the death of Hanwant Singh in 1952, she took the
responsibility of campaigning for the elections, managing the family and other responsibilities.
27. On 29th June 2018, Liliane Montevecchi, died after fighting colon cancer, at her residence in Manhattan, United
States. What was her profession?
1.Politician
2.Journalist
3.Writer
4.Actress
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Actress
Explanation:
Liliane Montevecchi was 85 years old. She was born in Paris in 1932. She started dancing at the age of 8. She entered

Hollywood in the 1950s. In 2013, she was honored by the French Minister of Culture as an “Officer of Arts and
Culture” to France and the world.
1. Who is the President of Hockey India?
Answer
Rajinder Singh
2. Name the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of HAL (Hindustan Aeronautical Limited) headquartered
in Bengaluru?
Answer
T. Suvarna Raju
3. Who is the President of Financial Action Task Force?
Answer
Roger Wilkins
4. Where is Ranthambore National Park located?
Answer
Rajasthan
5. Which is the First Small Finance Bank in India?
Answer
Capital Local Area BanK
1. NITI Aayog announced that it is organising ‘MOVE: Global Mobility Summit’ in ____ on 7th and 8th
September, 2018 in association with various ministries and industry partners?
1.Mumbai
2.New Delhi
3.Chennai
4.Bengaluru
5.None of these

Explanation:
This summit will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Conclave would include
global CEOs and transport ministers from across the world. It will also see participation from countries like
Netherlands, Slovakia, USA, UK, Netherlands, China, South Korea, Australia etc. and special Track sessions with
Mayors and Governors from various major cities and capitals.
2. On July 4, 2018, which state government set up a seven-member expert panel to prepare guidelines for
surrogacy centres in the state?
1.Kerala
2.Maharashtra
3.Madhya Pradesh
4.Gujarat
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Maharashtra
Explanation:
The committee members include health and education officials. The committee will submit its report within three
months. The GR states that the guidelines of the expert panel will be followed until the Regulation of Surrogacy Bill-
2016 is passed by Parliament, which can then be implemented. The committee will draft guidelines on registration of
ART clinics, hospitals, surrogate mothers and couples opting for surrogacy, regulation of babies born through the
method and their care.
3. The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) in association with Indian National Science
Academy (INSA) announced the 5-day 19th edition of World Congress of Food Science and Technology to be
held in which city from October 23-27, 2018?
1.Hyderabad
2.Pune
3.Navi Mumbai
4.Lucknow
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Navi Mumbai

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

Explanation:
Wagon Cab claims to be India’s first road emergency cab services provider. Wagon Cab provides medically-trained

drivers in its ambulance-taxis. In the initial phase, Wagon Cab will launch 200 cabs. The drivers will be trained to
handle critical situations and provide first-aid. They will be paid additional Rs 500 for this. NGO Das Foundation
supports this initiative. After implementation in Delhi NCR, Wagon Cab is planning to launch this initiative throughout
India.
5. On July 4, 2018, the Rajasthan government approved what per cent reservation for five communities, including
the Gujjar community, against their demand of 5 %?
1.2 %
2.3.5 %
3.1 %
4.4 %
5.None of these
Answer – 3.1 %
Explanation:
This is under the Most Backward Classes (MBC) category. The five communities who benefit from the order of the
Rajasthan government are – Godia Lohar, Banjara, Gujjar, Raika and Gadaria. This included providing 1% reservation
under MBC category in recruitments held from December 9 ,2016 to December 21,2017. Earlier in 2008, Supreme
Court has prescribed 50% limit for reservations under SC/ST and OBC or special categories.
6. “Behdienkhlam”, a 4-day Annual Cultural Festival was recently held in a small town named Jowai, in which
state?
1.Meghalaya
2.Arunachal Pradesh
3.Assam
4.Uttar Pradesh
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Meghalaya
Explanation:
On July 4, 2018, The Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office,
Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh attended the 4-day Meghalaya
Annual Cultural Festival, “Behdienkhlam”, held every year at the small peripheral town of Jowai, Meghalaya. He
emphasized the importance given by the present government to this region. He also added that the Prime Minister has
visited Northeast over 30 times in a short span of four years.
7. On July 4, 2018, which state government announced Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan (Sambal) Yojana 2018 (a
scheme to provide subsidized power)?
1.Maharashtra
2.Madhya Pradesh
3.Tamil Nadu
4.Rajasthan
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
Power connection under the Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan (Sambal) Yojana would be provided free of cost to the
beneficiaries. Over 1 crore 83 lakh workers registered under Sambal Yojana in the state till now. Registered labourers
of the unorganised sector and Below Poverty Line (BPL) families would be provided electricity at a cost of Rs 200 per

month. In case the bill is lower than Rs 200, the beneficiary will have to pay the actual bill amount and in instance of
the bill amount crossing Rs 200, the difference amount would be subsidised by the state government.
8. On July 4, 2018, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched ‘Poshan Abhiyan’–a statewide mission to
eradicate malnutrition among children by providing them nutritious food through Anganwadi centres. This
mission would ensure that every newborn and mother get nutritious food for the first ____ days of the birth?
1.1000
2.500
3.365
4.900
5.None of these
Answer – 1.1000
Explanation:
The nationwide Poshan Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Rajasthan on March 8 this year.
This mission would ensure that every newborn and mother get nutritious food for the first 1000 days of the birth. As
many as 60 lakh beneficiaries would be covered across the state through a network of 53,000 Anganwadi centres under
this mission.
9. On 4th July 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to name the Agartala
airport in Tripura after _____, the erstwhile ruler of Tripura?
1.Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore
2.Maharaja Raghuvir Krishna Das
3.Sulthan Mujeeb Mohammed
4.Maharaja Jaidev Chturvedi
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore

Explanation:
The airport was constructed in 1942. Land for the airport was donated by Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore.
People of Tripura and the Tripura government were demanding since a long time to rename the airport to honour
Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore. Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore came to the throne of the erstwhile
Tripura princely state in 1923. This airport is the second busiest airport in the north east. It offers main air connectivity
to Tripura.
10. Odisha’s ST and SC Development Minister Ramesh Chandra Majhi said that, the government has decided to
increase the inter-caste marriage incentive from Rs 1 lakh to _____?
1.Rs 2 lakh
2.Rs 3 lakh
3.Rs 2.5 lakh
4.Rs 3.5 lakh
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Rs 2.5 lakh

Explanation:
This will be implemented with retrospective effect from September 2017. Ramesh Chandra Majhi said that the
marriage in which one of the spouses belonged to the SC community and the other to an upper caste, will be considered
for the incentive. The incentive amount will be deposited in a joint account of the couple in any nationalised bank.
They can withdraw the amount only after 3 years of marriage. The amount would be provided to the beneficiaries,
irrespective of their economic background. They can buy land or household articles with that amount.

11. On 4th July 2018, Maharashtra government allocated _____ for the implementation of a pension scheme for
senior journalists, called Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar Sanman Yojana?
1.Rs 15 crore
2.Rs 12 crore
3.Rs 30 crore
4.Rs 14 crore
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs 15 crore

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

Explanation:
The Exchange programme is funded by the Ford Foundation. It will bring fellows from India to the United States, and
fellows from the United States to India. The Exchange programme aims to develop novel technology-based solutions to
policy challenges. This programme also aims to improve and strengthen the bilateral relationship between India and the
United States.

14. On July 4, 2018, World Bank group member International Finance Corporation (IFC) invested _____ in
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. (M&M)?
1.$100 million
2.$50 million
3.$120 million
4.$245 million
5.None of these
Answer – 1.$100 million

Explanation:
This would be through secured non-convertible debentures. This would enhance financial support towards tractor
finance which in turn will improve mechanized farming by cutting costs by 25% and raising productivity by 20%.This
is in line of the Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farmers income by 2022.
15. On July 4, 2018, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has announced the
successful commissioning of two solar projects of 50 MW each in Ananthapuramu Solar Park, located in which
state?
1.Telangana
2.Andhra Pradesh
3.Kerala
4.Tamil Nadu
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
These projects are under a 25 year power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with Solar Energy Corporation of India
(SECI). These two grid connected solar power projects have been developed under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar
Mission (JNNSM) Phase II, Batch-III and have been implemented through Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Mode. The
total renewable power operating capacity is around 2.2 GW, out of which, 1.3 GW consists of solar projects and 931
MW comprises wind projects. Earnings from this project is Rs.26.79 billion (~$0.39 billion) for FY 2017-18 mainly
due to a 46 percent increase in its renewable business.
16. Which Life Insurance Company, has announced its tie-up with Oxigen Services India Pvt. Ltd., to enable
distribution of its insurance products at Oxigen retail outlets?
1.Aditya Birla Life Insurance Limited
2.IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited
3.Sun Life Insurance Limited
4.General Insurance Company Limited
5.None of these
Answer – 2.IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited

Explanation:
IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited will offer PoS Insurance Khata. This product enables a customer to
increase his life cover and create savings in a ways that suits his budget. Also, a digitalized customer interface with
eKYC, will provide best value for money to the customers and a fully integrated technology support. This product is
also economical. IndiaFirst Life Insurance and Oxigen Services, aim to create access to customers in remotest areas of
India. It will also help retailers, to create a new segment of POS agents in India.
17. On 4th July 2018, the government increased the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy by a record Rs 200
per quintal amounting it to ____ per quintal?

1.Rs 1,750
2.Rs 1,650
3.Rs 1,950
4.Rs 2,100
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs 1,750

Explanation:
This decision was made by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) headed by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi. Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that, the cabinet has approved the MSP of 14 kharif (summer-sown) crops for
the 2018-19 season. CACP (Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices) has calculated production cost of paddy at
Rs 1,166 per quintal. The government has increased the MSP of paddy (common grade) by Rs 200 to Rs 1,750 per
quintal for 2018-19 season.
18. Name the fisherman of Palghar district, Maharashtra, who has been selected for 2018 National Maritime Search
and Rescue Award?
1.Milan Shankar Tare
2.Mansoor Khan
3.Ratan Singh
4.Anshul Sharma
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Milan Shankar Tare

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

Explanation:
Vishwas Patel is the Director of Infibeam Avenues. He replaces Naveen Surya, who has been promoted as Chairman
Emeritus. Vishwas Patel has been associated with the Payments Council of India since 2013. He was serving as Co-
Chairman of Payments Council of India. Also, Loney Antony, Managing Director, Hitachi Payment Services has been
appointed the new Co-Chairman of Payments Council of India.
20. Name the Indian-American White House lawyer, took charge as Acting Director of the Drug Enforcement
Agency (DEA), United States, on 3rd July 2018?
1.Uttam Dhillon
2.Mahesh Bhatt
3.Ravi Shankar

4.Shiva Reddy
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Uttam Dhillon

Explanation:
Uttam Dhillon succeeds Robert Patterson. Robert Patterson retired recently. Till recently Uttam Dhillon worked in the
White House as deputy counsel and deputy assistant to US President Donald Trump. Uttam Dhillon has served in the
White House, the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, Congress, and as a career federal
prosecutor. In 2006, he was confirmed by the Senate as the first Director of the Office of Counter narcotics
Enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
21. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed a Uruguay Army general Major General _____ as the
chief military observer of the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP)?
1.Jacob Sebastian
2.Jose Eladio Alcain
3.Jerald Alwin
4.Robert Felcin
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Jose Eladio Alcain

Explanation:
Major General Jose Eladio Alcain will succeed the incumbent UNMOGIP chief Major General Per Gustaf Lodin of
Sweden. Per Gustaf Lodin will finish his 2 year agreement this month. Jose Eladio Alcain joined the Uruguayan Army
in 1977. He was the Director of the National Health Service of the Armed Forces. The UN Military Observer Group in
India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) was established in January 1949. The first team of unarmed military observers came to
Jammu and Kashmir to monitor the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and to assist the Military Adviser to the UN
Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP).
22. International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced stricter sanctions for ball-tampering. Ball-tampering has
been upgraded from level 2 to ____ offence?
1.level 5
2.level 4
3.level 3
4.level 6
5.None of these
Answer – 3.level 3
Explanation:
The new regulations were introduced at its annual conference held in Dublin, Ireland. Ball-tampering has been
upgraded from a level 2 to a level 3 offence. Tampering with the ball will be now penalized with a ban of up to 6 Tests
or 12 ODIs. ICC also added obscenity and personal abuse to the list of offences to bring better behaviour on the field.
Also, even the concerned member board could be held responsible for its players’ behaviour.
23. When was America Independence Day celebrated?

1.July 5
2.July 2
3.July 4
4.July 3
5.None of these

Answer – 3.July 4
Explanation:
On 4th July 1776 the 13 colonies that were at war with the British, announced the US Declaration of Independence that
stated that they regarded themselves as 13 independent states that are not ruled by the British. This day is celebrated
every year as America Independence Day. This day is a federal holiday in the United States. The 13 colonies were:
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Providence, Connecticuit, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Carolina, Georgia.
24. Name the IPS officer who assumed charge as Puducherry Director General of Police on 2nd July 2018,
becoming the first woman to head the force in Puducherry?
1.Sundari Nanda
2.Ramya Vasudev
3.Krishna Kumari
4.Mythily Manickam
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Sundari Nanda

Explanation:
IPS officer Sundari Nanda assumed charge as Puducherry Director General of Police, becoming the first woman to
head the force in the Union Territory. A 1988 batch officer, she was transferred to Puducherry from the National
Capital Territory of Delhi. After assuming charge, she met Lt Governor Kiran Bedi, herself a former IPS officer, and
Chief Minister V Narayanasamy at their respective offices.
25. On July 4, 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the
extension of the scheme of recapitalization of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) for the next three years upto ____?
1.2020-21
2.2019-20
3.2022-23
4.2021-22
5.None of these
Answer – 2.2019-20
Explanation:
On July 4, 2018, The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the extension of
the scheme of recapitalization of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) for the next three years i.e. upto 2019-20. This will
enable the RRBs to maintain the minimum prescribed Capital to Risk Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 9 per cent.
There are 56 RRBs functioning in the country. As on 31st March, 2017(Prov.), the total credit given by RRBs is
Rs.2,28,599 crore.
26. On July 4, 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing of a
MoU between India and United Kingdom on ____ and to set up a Joint Consultative Committee?
1.Defence
2.Medicine
3.Law & Justice
4.Science and Technology
5.None of these

Answer – 3.Law & Justice
Explanation:
On July 4, 2018, The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Kingdom on Law & Justice and to set up a Joint
Consultative Committee. This would help in exchange of experience by legal professionals, government functionaries
and their training and effective legal aid mechanismfor resolution of disputes before various Courts, Tribunals, etc. and
proposes establishment of Joint Consultative Committees.
1. Who is the Chairman of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)?
Answer
Prof. Vijay Paul Sharma
2. What is the tag line of Syndicate Bank?
Answer
Faithful. Friendly
3. Name the President and headquarters of The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST)?
Answer
FHeadquarters – Toronto Canada, President – Dr. Dietrich Knorr
4. Who is the MD and CEO of IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited?
Answer
R. M. Vishakha
5. Name the CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd?
Answer
Anand Mahindra
1. On July 5, 2018, Union Minister of Coal, Railways, Finance & Corporate Affairs, Shri Piyush Goyal launched
the Coal Mine Surveillance & Management System (CMSMS) and Mobile Application _____ on Swami
Vivekananda’s death anniversary in New Delhi to pay tribute to integrity?
1.Khan Prahari
2.c-surveillance
3.Unnat
4.Prahar
5.None of these

Answer – 1.Khan Prahari
Explanation:
The CMSMS is a web based GIS application through which location of sites for unauthorised mining can be detected.
The platform used in the system is of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology’s (MeiTY) map which
provides village level information. The boundary of all the coal mines are displayed on this map. The system will use
satellite data to detect changes by which unauthorised mining activity can be detected. The complaint originating from
coal mines allotted to Coal India will go to Coal India Offices and those originating from coal blocks not allotted to
Coal India will go straight to the State Government Officers.
2. On June 30, 2018, External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated a three day 9th Heads of Mission
Conference of all Indian ambassadors and high commissioners in _____?
1.Mumbai
2.Kolkata
3.New Delhi
4.Pune
5.None of these

Explanation:
The theme of this year’s conference is : Unprecedented Outreach: Unparalleled Outcomes. Prime Minister Narendra
Modi is scheduled to address the heads of missions. The conference will brief the top diplomats on economic reform
initiatives and measures taken for improving ease-of-doing business. Discussions on key foreign policy issues and
goals will also take place.
3. On July 5, 2018, _____, the apex body for implementation of the Centre’s ambitious Ayushman Bharat-National
Health Protection Scheme, has launched a formal process to empanel public and private hospitals to achieve
universal health coverage?
1.National Health Agency (NHA)
2.Indian Health Agency (IHA)
3.Central Health Organisation (CHO)
4.Universal Health Organisation (UHO)
5.None of these
Answer – 1.National Health Agency (NHA)

Explanation:
The State Health Agencies (SHA) through State Empanelment Committees (SEC) will start empaneling private and
public health care service providers and facilities in States and UTs. At the ground level, district, sub-district and block
level workshops will be held to brief details of empanelment criteria, packages, processes and address any queries.
Thereafter, hospitals interested to get empaneled can do so by visiting the web portal, www.abnhpm.gov.in where
complete details of the process can be accessed. If the applicants meet the essential criteria , the State Health Agencies
shall ensure empanelment.
4. On July 5, 2018, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into how many Unilateral Advance
Pricing Agreements (UAPA) in May and June 2018?
1.4
2.3
3.5
4.1
5.None of these

Answer – 2.3
Explanation:
On July 5, 2018, The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into three Unilateral Advance Pricing
Agreements (UAPA) in May and June 2018. The total number of APAs entered into by the CBDT has gone up to 223,
which inter alia include 20 Bilateral APAs. The UAPAs entered pertain to consumer industry, automobile and precious
stones & metals sectors of the economy. The international transactions covered in the agreements pertain to provision
of corporate guarantee, purchase of brand, availing of grading services, availing of management services and payment
of royalty.
5. On July 5, 2018, The Centre and the state governments of Tripura and Mizoram signed an agreement for
repatriation of thousands of people belonging to the ____ community from Tripura to Mizoram?
1.Bohra
2.Bru
3.Baduga
4.Coorgi
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Bru
Explanation:
The Mou was signed among the Government of India, Governments of Mizoram and Tripura and Mizoram Bru
Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) in New Delhi. The pact was signed in the presence of Home Minister Rajnath
Singh, Tripura Chief Minister Beb and Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla. A committee under the Special
Secretary (Internal Security) in the Home Ministry, Rina Mitra, will coordinate the implementation of this agreement.
32,876 people belonging to 5,407 families living in the refugee camps in the Jampui Hills of Tripura for two decades
are being replaced to their home state.
6. On 4th July 2018, IRCTC said that, ______ will be the first central paramilitary force to opt for e-ticketing
instead of the railway warrant as per a MoU signed with the IRCTC?
1.Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
2.National Security Guard (NSG)
3.Indo Tibetian Police Force (ITPF)
4.Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
5.None of these
Answer – 2.National Security Guard (NSG)

Explanation:
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
(IRCTC) and the NSG at the headquarters of NSG in New Delhi. With this system the NSG personnel don’t have to
carry railway warrants. Buying tickets through railway warrant system is a lengthy process. The NSG staff have to go
to a railway reservation counter and exchange a railway warrant to reserve tickets. Railway warrant is a voucher issued
for train travel for certain government employees, security force personnel and retirees at subsidised rates or free of
charge. It can be exchanged for a ticket.
7. On July 3,2018, the UP Government announced a new Defence Manufacturing policy named ‘UP Defence
Aerospace Unit and Employment Generating Policy, 2018’. Under this scheme, the government will provide
____ % subsidy on circle rate of land purchased by investors?
1.50 %
2.25 %
3.45 %
4.30 %
5.None of these

Answer – 2.25 %
Explanation:
The government would provide 25 per cent subsidy on circle rate of land purchased by investors while transport
subsidy of 50 per cent or Rs 2 crore per year would be given for importing equipment. The Government would provide
subsidy on technology transfer, setting up of effluent treatment plant, setting up labs for quality control and patenting.
It will provide 100 per cent subsidy on quality certification and trade mark, 100 per cent subsidy for stamp duty in
Bundelkhand and Poorvanchal, 75 per cent in other areas while in Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida) and Ghaziabad, it
will be 50 per cent. There would be additional 70 per cent rebate on State Government Sales Tax.
8. On 5th July 2018, Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy presented the Congress-JD(S) coalition
government’s first budget, announcing farm loan waiver worth _____?
1.Rs 34,000 crore
2.Rs 50,000 crore
3.Rs 45,000 crore
4.Rs 50,000 crore
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Rs 34,000 crore

Explanation:
The budget has raised the rate of tax on petrol from the present 30% to 32%. This increases petrol prices by Rs 1.14 a
litre. Rate of tax on diesel has been increased from the present 19% to 21%. It has increased the price of diesel by Rs
1.12 a litre. During the Assembly elections campaign, the JD(S) party had promised to waive farm loans borrowed
from both cooperative and nationalised banks within 24 hours of coming to power.
9. The main custodian banks shared a list of how many countries named as “high-risk jurisdictions” with
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently?
1.20
2.25
3.15
4.35
5.None of these
Answer – 2.25
Explanation:
China, UAE, Cyprus and Mauritius, along with 21 other countries have been named as “high-risk jurisdictions” by
global banks acting as custodians for foreign funds. Large investors and beneficial owners of these funds entering India
through high-risk jurisdictions will be highly scrutinized. Non-resident Indians and persons of Indian origin will face
more obstacles in participating in funds set up in these countries for trading on Indian exchanges. HSBC, Deutsche
Bank, Citi, Standard Chartered and JP Morgan are some of the banks that prepared the list.
10. On July 5, 2018, RBI issued licence to which Chinese Bank to launch operations in India?
1.Bank of China
2.Investment Bank of China
3.Industrial and Construction Bank of India
4.Chinese National Bank
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Bank of China

Explanation:
This was done in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made a commitment to Chinese President Xi

Jinping to allow Bank of China to set up branches in India when they met on the sidelines of the SCO summit in
Chinese city of Qingdao. This is the second Chinese lender to secure a licence to open a branch in India. In 2011, RBI
gave approval to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to open a branch in India. It currently has a branch
in Mumbai. This agreement comes after China agreed to relax tariffs on non-Basmati rice,sugar and other commodities
from India.
11. On July 3, 2018, The Finance Ministry announced that it has kept the interest rates on small savings schemes.
What is the interest rate of National Savings Certificate (NSC)?
1.7.6
2.7.7
3.8.3
4.8.5
5.None of these
Answer – 1.7.6
Explanation:
Schemes Interest rate
5 yr Senior citizen Savings Scheme (paid quarterly) 8.3
Savings Deposits 4%
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.6
National Savings Certificate (NSC) 7.6
Kisan Vikas Patra (maturity in 11 months) 7.3
Sukanya Samriddhi Account 8.1
Term Deposit (1-5 years) 6.6-7.4
5 year Recurring Deposit 6.9
12. On July 5, 2018, Bank of Baroda has increased the marginal cost based lending rates (MCLR) by what per cent
for various tenors of loans?
1.1 %
2.0.05 %
3.2 %
4.1.5 %
5.None of these
Answer – 2.0.05 %
Explanation:
Tenors New Rates (in %)

Overnight 8
One Month 8.5
Three Months 8.15
Six Months 8.35
One Year 8.50
13. On July 5, 2018, which credit card issuer, announced the launch of ELA’ (Electronic Live Assistant), a virtual
assistant for customer support and services?
1.SBI Card
2.Axis Card
3.ICICI Card
4.Canara Card
5.None of these
Answer – 1.SBI Card

Explanation:
On July 5, 2018, SBI Card, the country’s second largest credit card issuer, announced the launch of ELA’ (Electronic
Live Assistant), a virtual assistant for customer support and services. It is designed to enhance customer experience by
providing relevant and instant responses to customer queries. Additionally, Customers can communicate with ELA in
conversational language. The virtual assistant is currently hosted on the SBI Card website and will soon be integrated
on the mobile app as well.
14. On July 5, 2018, Indian Bank revised the interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (banking) term
deposits with immediate effect. As per these changes, what is the interest rate for term deposit of 5 years?
1.3.93 %
2.4.45 %
3.5.56 %
4.2.25 %
5.None of these
Answer – 1.3.93 %
Explanation:
Term Deposits Rates (in %)
>=1 year and < 2 years 3.59
>=2 years and <3 years 3.77
=5 years 3.93

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

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

18. International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) has issued the first BS-VI certification for a heavy duty
engine model for which firm?
1.M/s Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicle Limited
2.Maruti Automobiles
3.Nissan Automotives
4.Ford Private Limited
5.None of these
Answer – 1.M/s Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicle Limited

Explanation:
The engine was developed and manufactured indigenously by Volvo Eicher in India. The compliance test of the engine
has been successfully completed much earlier than the implementation date of 1 April 2020. The Indian Government
has made a jump from the conventional BS-IV to directly adopt BS-VI emission norms as the next level for regulatory
framework in India. The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) is a division of NATRiP
implementation society (NATIS).
19. On 4th July 2018, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Giriraj Singh
distributed the Swachhata Awards 2018 of MSME Ministry at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in ____?
1.New Delhi
2.Jaipur
3.Indore
4.Bhopal
5.None of these

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

Explanation:
The Ironman is an international triathlon comprising 3 consecutive events: 3.8 km of swimming, 180 km cycling and
42.2 km of running (a full marathon). It is considered the toughest one day sport event in the world. The competitors
have to finish the events in sequence within 17 hours to win ‘Ironman’ title. Major General VD Dogra finished the
event in 14 hours and 21 minutes. The Ironman Austria was held on 1st July in Klagenfurt. Over 3000 athletes took
part in the event. Major General VD Dogra is posted as Director General Resettlement.

21. Who was elected the President of Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on 2nd July 2018?
1.Ravi Varma
2.Rajat Sharma
3.Ravi Shastri
4.Amal Thomas
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Rajat Sharma

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

Explanation:
Justice L Narasimha Reddy is the former Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. He retired as the Chief Justice of the
Patna High Court in July 2015. He succeeds C Rangarajan. The president in his capacity as Visitor of the University
appointed Justice L Narasimha Reddy as Chancellor of UoH for a term of 3 years. Justice L Narasimha Reddy is also
the Chairman of the Central Administrative Tribunal. He was the Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court from 2001
to 2015.
23. Wipro has promoted its head of digital business ____ as a president?
1.Navjot Roy
2.Rajan Kohli
3.Kavin Murali
4.Larry Thomas
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Rajan Kohli

Explanation:
Rajan Kohli has joined 7 other presidents of Wipro now. He will report to chief executive Abidali Neemuchwala. He
will continue as the global head of Wipro Digital. Wipro also promoted 4 other executives as senior vice presidents.
Other presidents at Wipro include: Bhanumurthy B M, chief operating officer, Saurabh Govil, chief human resources
officer, Anand Padmanabhan, head of strategic sales.
24. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that, the first ____ test was performed successfully on
5th July 2018 at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota?
1.pad abort
2.mission abort
3.mission restart

4.safe abort
5.None of these
Answer – 1.pad abort

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

Explanation:
Inderjeet Singh was one of the first athletes to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. But he was provisionally
suspended on 26th July 2016 after he tested positive for banned substances: androsterone and etiocholanolone. The
panel said that he has violated article 2.1 of anti-doping code. However the panel said that, NADA (National Anti-
Doping Agency) and NDTL (National Dope Testing Laboratory) did not follow well known and established procedures
while collecting the sample.
27. On 4th July 2018, Nagpur, the second capital of Maharashtra, hosted the Monsoon session of the state
Legislature after a gap of how many years?
1.25
2.20
3.15

4.47
5.None of these
Answer – 4.47
Explanation:
This will be the fourth time that the monsoon session of the state Legislature, normally held in Mumbai, will take place
in Nagpur, which has been hosting the winter session. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hosted a customary tea party
for political parties on the eve of the session, which will conclude on 20th of this month.
1. What is the tag line of Corporation Bank?
Answer
A premier public sector bank
2. Name the CEO and headquarters of Indian Bank?
Answer
CEO – Kishor Kharat, Headquarters – Chennai
3. Who is the CEO of Bank Of China headquartered in Beijing?
Answer
Gao Yingxin
4. Name the Chairperson of CBDT?
Answer
Sushil Chandra
5. Where is Duler Stadium located?
Answer
Mapusa, Goa
1. On 5th July 2018, Union Minister of State for Culture (I/c), Dr. Mahesh Shrama, inaugurated an exhibition
named “Arth – art for earth” by _____ at IGNCA, New Delhi?
1.Sudharshan
2.Ankita Agrawal
3.Manav Gupta
4.R K Bansal
5.None of these

Answer – 3.Manav Gupta

Explanation:
‘Arth – Art For Earth’ by Manav Gupta comprises “Excavations in Hymns of Clay”. It is a suite of environmental art
installations created by Manav Gupta with a storyline and poetry. Manav Gupta has used Indian potter’s produce of
clay objects like the earthen lamps (diyas), local cigar (chilam), earthen cups (kullar) etc. The exhibition will be
available for public view till 22nd October 2018.
2. On July 6, 2018, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) entered into
an agreement with Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) for setting up a ‘Design University
for Gaming’ in which city?
1.Amravati
2.Anantapur
3.Visakhapatnam
4.Guntur
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Visakhapatnam
Explanation:
This MoU will help in developing the city as ‘International Gaming and Digital Learning Hub’. The hub would be
established on a land of 100 acres in Vishakhapatnam. Gaming Technology will be the best source of income in future
and IT giants like UBSoft, Samsung, Microsoft etc are ready to establish their centres in Visakhapatnam. This will help
develop edutech gaming in the state, with the target of providing 50,000 jobs in 10 years.
3. On July 6, 2018, the Health Department of which state announced the launch of an intensive diarrhoea control
campaign from July 15 to 30?
1.Punjab
2.Haryana
3.Bihar
4.Odisha
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Haryana
Explanation:
Under this scheme, ORS and zinc packets would be distributed to about 26.5 lakh children below five years of age
across the state. High risk areas such as construction sites, slums and far flung areas are the focus areas. A special
inspection and monitoring plan would be framed for the campaign’s success. Officers of Panchayati Raj institutions,
Women and Child Development and Education and Public Health Engineering are involved in the campaign.
4. On July 6, 2018, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has said, under Sagarmala project, Centre will
provide _____ to Shipping Corporation of India(SCI) to lease out cruises to promote cruise tourism?
1.Rs 1000 crore
2.Rs 500 crore
3.Rs 200 crore
4.Rs 300 crore
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Rs 500 crore

Explanation:
No GST may be applied for first 5 years in order to give a boost to cruise tourism business. The Government is
promoting use of methanol and ethanol fuels to be used in cruise to bring down fuel cost. For that state-run Rashtriya
Chemicals and Fertilisers is setting up a dedicated facility in Thal in Maharashtra. For the sea trade to shift to the
cleaner fuels, Cochin Shipyard is setting up a facility in the financial capital where such reconstruction will be carried
out. Cruise tourist companies were suggested to bring cruises from abroad and refurbish them in India which will be
cost-effective for them.
5. On July 6, 2018, The Airport authority of India has allocated _____, spread over 12 years for the establishment
of Civil Aviation Research Organization (CARO) at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad?
1.Rs 1500 crores
2.Rs 1200 crores
3.Rs 2100 crores
4.Rs 2500 crores
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Rs 1200 crores

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

Explanation:
The MORI Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo is a collaboration between the developer and art collective
TeamLab. In this museum light and space is the art. There are no guide maps, no descriptions, and no signs warning

viewers to not touch the art work. Visitors walk through darkness and empty rooms. There are nearly 50 kaleidoscopic
installations that are triggered by motion sensors and projected across every surface of the museum. The museum has
100,000-square-foot exhibit space. Without lights the museum will look like empty halls with black walls.
8. India has received a joint submarine design and construction proposal from which country to build on the
technology transfer acquired while building the nuclear fleet which will also reduce the cost of Indian Navy’s
next-generation vessel plan?
1.United States
2.Russia
3.Japan
4.France
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Russia
Explanation:
The proposal is said to have been discussed during the Sochi summit in May 2018. It provides an alternative to an
upcoming $10 b P 75I tender for 6 new diesel electric submarines required by the Indian Navy. They will be fitted with
an Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system that will increase their ability to stay underwater. Russia has offered to
transfer all intellectual property for the design and prototype construction. This official proposal from Moscow is for a
government-to-government deal for joint design with the Advanced Technology Vessel Project (ATVP).
9. On July 6, 2018, India entered a joint venture to operate the loss-making ____ airport in southern Sri Lanka
with the Sri Lankan government?
1.Colombo International Airport
2.Mattala International Airport
3.Bandaranaike International Airport
4.Anuradhapura Airport
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Mattala International Airport

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

Explanation:
In the year-ago fortnight, bank loans stood at Rs 76,35,689 crore. In June 22 it had risen by 12.67 per cent to Rs

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

Explanation:
Consumers will get a range of new features on UPI, starting with an overdraft facility to getting invoices attached with
payment requests. One prominent feature on the upgraded UPI application would be the ‘block payment’ option, which
consumers can adopt for cab rides, ecommerce deliveries, buying stocks during IPOs and other transactions. With this
the service providers can block a certain amount in the customer’s bank account and debit it on successful completion
of the service. Doubling of limit of transaction to Rs.2 lakh.
12. On July 6, 2018, HDFC Bank overtook Russia’s ____ to become the most valuable bank in the emerging market
outside China?
1.United National Bank
2.Russian International Bank
3.Sberbank
4.New Assurance Bank
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Sberbank
Explanation:
Position of Banks on a global level:
Bank name M-Cap
JPMorgan Chase (USA) $353 billion
Bank of America $282 billion.
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (China) $273.4 billion
China Construction Bank (China) $225.1 billion
13. On July 6, 2018, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani at the Reliance Industries’ 41st Annual
General Meeting said that Reliance is India’s largest payer of Goods and Services Tax (GST), Excise and
Customs Duty, and Income Tax in the private sector paying ____ in FY18?
1.Rs.9844 crore
2.Rs.7890 crore
3.Rs.5676 crore
4.Rs.5977 crore
5.None of these

Answer – 1.Rs.9844 crore

Explanation:
RIL’s consolidated net profit for the fourth-quarter (January-March) of fiscal 2017-18 stood at Rs 9,435 crore, up by
17.3 percent on a year-on-year basis. The company’s consolidated revenue stood at Rs 1,29,120 crore, up 39 percent
during Q4 FY 18, compared to the Rs 92,889 crore posted in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Reliance has
become the first Indian company to record PBDIT (Profit Before Depreciation Interest and Taxes) of over $10 billion.
Other Businesses Reliance Industries have are: refining, petrochemicals, retail and digital services.
14. On July 6, 2018, Integral Coach Factory (ICF) of Chennai announced the launch of indigenously manufactured
semi high-speed train, code-named ____ in September 2018?
1.Train 17
2.Train 23
3.Train 12
4.Train 18
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Train 18
Explanation:
The train has been built in record time of 16 months which usually takes about 2 to 3 years . Train 18 doesn’t require an
engine to run as it will be self-propelled on electric traction like the metro trains. It will replace existing intercity
express trains including Shatabdis. ICF will make six such train sets, out of which two will have sleeper coaches.
15. On July 6, 2018, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is setting up a joint venture (JV) in India with which
manufacturer to overhaul turbines in India?
1.Greenesol Power Solutions
2.Alstom Turbines Limited
3.Enerzea Power Systems
4.Zorya Mashproekt
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Zorya Mashproekt

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

Answer – 4.Infosys
Explanation:
The partnership would help customers to use the power of data generated by their devices and improve competitiveness
in the digital world. The initial focus will be on customers in the manufacturing, energy, utilities, healthcare,
pharmaceutical, transportation and logistics industries. Data analytics will enhance efficiencies through capabilities like
predictive maintenance and end-to-end factory visibility.
17. On 6th July 2018, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) announced the winners for the logo design
contest and slogan/tagline contest conducted regarding the ____ year anniversary celebrations of NHRC?
1.50th
2.45th
3.25th
4.30th
5.None of these
Answer – 3.25th
Explanation:
Various contests were conducted online through the MyGov portal involving people’s participation in the promotion
and protection of human rights, commemorating the 25th year anniversary celebrations of NHRC. Bansi Lal Ketki of
Mumbai, Maharashtra bagged the first prize of Rs 50,000 and a certificate in the logo design contest. His design adds
the numerals ’25’ to the existing logo of the NHRC, using the tricolor theme. Tabrej Qureshi of Chhindwara, Madhya
Pradesh won the first prize in the slogan/tagline contest.
18. Scientists of the University of Warwick have produced a new method of microscopy that enables to view
proteins under human cells. They have procured a tagging device called ____ that utilizes a protein shell used to
contain iron cells in human bodies?
1.Attachetag
2.FerriTag
3.Magnetotag
4.InsillTag
5.None of these
Answer – 2.FerriTag
Explanation:
Scientists have procured a tagging device called FerriTag. FerriTag utilizes a protein shell used to contain iron cells in
human bodies. This device uses electron microscopy to enable proteins to be viewed at a precise scale. This device is
helpful in allowing the cell to tag itself without creating any unnecessary harm by placing it outside the cell. The
scientists experimented on clathrin-coated pits. They narrowed down the location of the protein in the pit and on the
inside of the cell’s surface. This study is published in the journal Nature Communications.
19. Scientists have warned that rising sea levels would cost ____ worldwide annually by 2100?
1.$14 trillion
2.$27 trillion
3.$54 trillion
4.$23 trillion
5.None of these
Answer – 1.$14 trillion

Explanation:
Scientists have warned that failing to limit global warming to 2 degree Celsius will lead to global economic

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

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

Explanation:
Bajrang Punia defeated Iranian wrestler Mehran Nasiri in the finals and won gold medal in the 65kg category. Bajrang
Punia recorded a 9-3 win over Mehran Nasiri. Bajrang Punia will represent India in the 65kg after Wrestling Federation
of India exempted him from trials. In the 86kg category, Deepak Punia won a bronze medal with 5-3 win over Osman
Gosen of Turkey. India’s Sushil Kumar faced his first defeat in over 4 years and moved out of 74kg category.
22. Which cricketer will replace Jasprit Bumrah in India’s One-Day International squad for the upcoming ODI
series against England?
1.Shardul Thakur
2.Vijay Anmol
3.Prathik Singh
4.Sree Kamal
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Shardul Thakur

Explanation:
Shardul Thakur is a fast bowler. This decision was made by All-India Senior Selection Committee after Jasprit Bumrah
injured his left thumb during the first Twenty-20 International match against Ireland in Dublin. Jasprit Bumrah was
moved out of the ongoing T20I series against England. He has undergone surgery. The ODI series will start on 12th
July 2018 in Nottingham. India’s squad for ODIs against England consists of:
Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (wicket-

keeper), Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shardul Thakur,
Hardik Pandya, Siddarth Kaul, Umesh Yadav.
23. When was World Zoonoses Day observed all over the world?
1.July 3
2.July 5
3.July 6
4.July 7
5.None of these
Answer – 3.July 6
Explanation:
World Zoonosis Day is observed on 6th July every year. It commemorates 6th July 1885, the day on which Louis
Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against, a zoonotic disease, to Joseph Meister after he was attacked
by a rabid dog. World Zoonoses Day aims to create awareness on the zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases can be
spread from animals to humans. Zoonoses are viral diseases like rabies and influenza, bacterial diseases like Lyme
disease and brucellosis, or parasitic diseases like tapeworms. These diseases can be transmitted from animals to
humans.
1. Who is the President of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)?
Answer
Brijbhushan Sharan Singh
2. Name the Secretary General of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?
Answer
Ambuj Sharma
3. Name the CEO and headquarters of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)?
Answer
Headquarters – New Delhi, CEO – Atul Sobti
4. Where is Kalesar National Park located?
Answer
Haryana
5. Who is the President of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry)?
Answer

Rashesh Shah
1. On 7th July 2018, which Indian cricketer reached the milestone of playing 500 international matches during the
second T20 International against England?
1.Mahendra Singh Dhoni
2.Shikhar Dhawan
3.Rohit Sharma
4.R Ashwin
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Mahendra Singh Dhoni

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

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

Explanation:
Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel retired as Supreme Court judge on 6th July 2018. The post of the chairperson of National
Green Tribunal was vacant for the last 8 months following Justice Swatanter Kumar’s retirement on 19th December
2018. Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel was elevated to Supreme Court on 7th July 2014. Earlier he was Chief Justice of the
Orissa High Court and the Gauhati High Court. He was born on July 7, 1953. He had also served as executive chairman
of the Haryana State Legal Services Authority.
3. Who received the Knowledge Excellence Award from Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Anil Gopishankar Mukim,
for Outstanding Contribution in Aluminium Knowledge domain, at the 22nd International Conference on Non-
Ferrous Minerals and Metals 2018 at Ranchi, Jharkhand?
1.Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand
2.B Sriram
3.Anupam Chaudhary
4.Sanjay Mitra
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand

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

Explanation:
Vidya Balan has been appointed the brand ambassador for 2 years. The Muthoot Pappachan group will launch a new ad
campaign, including TV commercials. A senior official of the Group said that, Rs 50 crore has been allotted for
marketing campaign for this fiscal. Muthoot Pappachan Group is mainly involved in the financial services business. It
is into two-wheeler finance, micro-finance, affordable housing finance, health, life and general insurance, precious
metals, automotive, realty, hospitality and IT businesses, etc.
5. When was World Chocolate Day celebrated all over the world?
1.July 6
2.July 5
3.July 7
4.July 3
5.None of these
Answer – 3.July 7
Explanation:
World Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on 7th July 2018. This day is said to be commercially celebrated since
2009. Cocoa is obtained from the fruit of cocoa trees that are native to Central and South America. It is said that
chocolate was introduced in Europe in 1550. Until then it was known only to the natives of Mexico and parts of central
and South America. World Chocolate Day is celebrated by consuming chocolate and performing other fun activities.
6. On 7th July 2018, Kabutari Devi died following a heart attack, at a hospital in Uttarakhand. She was a ____?
1.Kumaoni folk singer
2.Kathak dancer
3.Politician
4.Film Director
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Kumaoni folk singer

Explanation:
Kabutari Devi was 70 years old. Her songs expressed the struggles in the life of Pahari women. She made her first
performance at All India Radio, Lucknow in the 1980s. She has received various awards including from the Ministry of
Culture, Government of Uttarakhand.
7. What was the theme of International Co-operative Day or International Day of Co-operatives that was
celebrated on 7th July 2018?
1.Consumer Protection
2.Sustainable consumption and production of goods and services
3.Better Production and Useful Consumption
4.Growth of co-operative societies
5.None of these

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

Explanation:
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will be launched in August 2018. The probe’s heat shield is called the Thermal Protection
System or TPS. It was reinstalled on the spacecraft on 27th June 2018. The reinstallation of the heat shield was attached
to the spacecraft during testing in 2017. This mission has been in the making for 60 years. Parker Solar Probe will
travel to the Sun’s corona, a region of the solar atmosphere. The spacecraft’s orbit will carry it to within 4 million miles
of the Sun’s surface with the help of its heat shield. There the spacecraft will collect data about the inner workings of
the corona.
9. On 5th July 2018, The Law Commission recommended that gambling and betting on sports, including cricket, to
be allowed as regulated activities taxable under the direct and indirect tax regimes and used as a source for
attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). Name the Chairman of Twenty-First Law Commission?
1.Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan
2.Justice Nasir Malik
3.Justice Surdeep Singh
4.Justice Sunil Mittal
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan

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

Answer – 1.California, United States of America

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

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

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

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

Explanation:
The Centre of Excellence for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence will create a platform wherein stakeholders
ranging from industry to academia can co-create digital solutions for Industry 4.0. NASSCOM will facilitate
collaboration between NITI Aayog and CoEs and will include NITI Aayog as a knowledge partner. NASSCOM has
partnered with Intel and IBM as its founding members and technology advisors for augmenting and accelerating the

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence ecosystem in the country. FutureSkills, NASSCOM and Niti Aayog will join
hands to innovate and cultivate skilling in India.
17. On July 5,2018, which high court declared the entire animal kingdom, including birds and aquatic animals, as a
legal entity having rights of a “living person”?
1.Uttarakhand
2.Uttar Pradesh
3.Madhya Pradesh
4.Gujarat
5.None of these
Answer – 1.Uttarakhand
Explanation:
This decision was taken by a division bench of justices Rajiv Sharma and Lok Pal Singh. Invoking Article 21 of the
Constitution, the court said that the animals can no longer be treated as properties and will be conferred with the status
of “legal entity/legal person”. Earlier, similar rights were given to corporations, Hindu gods, holy scriptures and rivers.
The court also declared all citizens of Uttarakhand “persons in loco parentis” (in the place of a parent) giving them the
responsibility to protect animals and ensure their welfare.
18. On July 7, 2018, the chief minister of which state set a “one person one car” policy for ministers and
bureaucrats?
1.Madhya Pradesh
2.Maharashtra
3.West Bengal
4.Sikkim
5.None of these
Answer – 3.West Bengal

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

Explanation:
Both sides agreed to jointly promote Buddhist and Ramayana circuits and Adventure tourism. This is first of its kind
cooperation mechanism in the region wherein any two countries have agreed to promote each other’s’ tourist
destinations. The group also decided to establish Indo-Nepal Tourism Forum which would be an industry-led
cooperation forum with support of the two Governments. Also, agreement was made on improving critical tourism &
enabling infrastructures such as overland road connectivity, further streamline of scheduled bus route operations
including luxury bus coaches.

20. On July 7, 2018, the UN member states approved a _____ budget for 13 peacekeeping operations from July 1,
2018, to June 30, 2019 and implementation of other reforms for the first time in more than 40 years?
1.USD 6.69 billion
2.USD 8.67 billion
3.USD 9.45 billion
4.USD 5.45 billion
5.None of these
Answer – 1.USD 6.69 billion

Explanation:
The contribution of USD 6.69 billion dollars from member states would be invested in UN Peacekeeping missions. The
missions include MINUJUSTH (United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti), MINURSO (Mission for the
Referendum in Western Sahara), MINUSCA (Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African
Republic), MONUSCO (Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo) and UNIFIL (Interim Force in
Lebanon). The committee also approved of major management reforms, including the creation of two new departments
focused on political and peace building affairs. They are: Departments of Political and Peace building Affairs and the
Department of Peace Operations. This was announced on a draft resolution titled ‘Special subjects relating to the
programme budget for the biennium 2018-2019’.
21. On July 7, 2018, Shareholders of Reliance Industries have approved giving Mukesh Ambani another ____ years
as the Chairman and Managing Director of the company?
1.4
2.5
3.6
4.3
5.None of these
Answer – 2.5
Explanation:
As many as 50,818 crore (98.5 %) shares out of a total share base of 616.45 crore voted on the resolution of his
appointment taken during the 41st annual general meeting held on July 5,2018 in Mumbai. Mukesh Ambani ,61, has
been on the board of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) since 1977. He was nominated the Chairman of the company after
the death of Dhirubhai Ambani in 2002. He will be given an annual salary of Rs. 4.17 crore and Rs.59 lakhs of
perquisites and allowances.
22. On July 7, 2018, which drug firm announced that it has got tentative nod from the US health regulator USFDA
to market Deferasirox tablets?
1.Cipla
2.Novartis
3.Cipla
4.Zydus Cadila
5.None of these
Answer – 4.Zydus Cadila

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

23. Which city has got Indian Railway’s first state-of-the-art air-conditioned mainline electrical multiple unit
(MEMU)?
1.Chennai
2.Nagpur
3.Mumbai
4.New Delhi
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Nagpur
Explanation:
The Railways has dispatched its first state-of-the-art air-conditioned commuter train to Nagpur after Union minister
Nitin Gadkari had mooted a proposal to bring them to his constituency, officials said. Rolled out on June 29 by the
Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, the stainless steel-bodied mainline electrical multiple unit (MEMU) features 3-phase
on-board electrics and modular toilets in every coach. As many as 139 people can sit in each coach, while the ‘standing
capacity’ is 412. This MEMU train can carry upto 2,402 passengers. In April, the road transport & highways minister
had said that the Regional Rapid Transit System with the modern MEMU would replace the existing passenger trains in
Nagpur.
24. Which country boycotted an informal UN Security Council meeting to mark the 20th anniversary of the statute
that created the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
1.Russia
2.China
3.United States
4.Germany
5.None of these
Answer – 3.United States

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

Explanation:
Justice Thottathil Bhaskaran Nair Radhakrishnan was sworn in as new Chief Justice of the Hyderabad High Court for
the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in Hyderabad. Governor of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh ESL
Narasimhan administered the oath at a function in the Raj Bhavan. Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K E Krishna Murthy were present on the occasion. Justice Radhakrishnan was
Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court before being shifted to Hyderabad. He was the Acting Chief Justice of the
Kerala High Court for a brief period.

26. On 29th June 2018, Steve Ditko passed away at his apartment in Manhattan, United States. He was a ___?
1.Football player
2.Business man
3.Comics Artist
4.Journalist
5.None of these
Answer – 3.Comics Artist

Explanation:
Ditko was found June 29 in his Manhattan apartment and was pronounced dead at the scene, police Lt. Paul Ng said.
No further details were immediately available. Ditko, along with writer Stan Lee, introduced the world to Peter Parker
and his alter-ego Spider-Man in 1962 in an issue of “Amazing Fantasy.” A year later, Ditko introduced the world to
surgeon-turned-metaphysical superhero Doctor Strange.
1. Name the Director General of International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid-Tropics (ICRISAT)?
Answer
Dr. David Bergvinson
2. Where is Jaldapara National Park located?
Answer
West Bengal
3. Name the CMD of Muthoot Pappachan Group?
Answer
Thomas John Muthoot
4. Where is Moin-ul-Haq Stadium located?
Answer
Patna, Bihar
5. Name the director general and headquarters of International Labour Organization (ILO)?
Answer
Director-General – Guy Ryder; Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland


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