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1. Where was the 19th Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) held on
October 30, 2018?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Chennai
4) Kolkata
5) None of these
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 1) New Delhi

Explanation:
On October 30, 2018, the 19th Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was
held under the Chairmanship of the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri ArunJaitley in
New Delhi. It was held to review the current global and domestic economic situation and financial sector
performance. The issues discussed in the meeting were:
• Issue of real interest rate, current liquidity situation, including segmental liquidity position in NBFCs and
mutual fund space,
• Developments regarding strengthening of Cyber Security in Financial Sector,
• Progress in setting up of a Computer Emergency Response Team in the Financial Sector (CERT-Fin),
• Challenges of Crypto Assets/Currency,
• Market developments and financial stability implications of the use of RegTech and SupTech by Financial
Firms and Regulatory and Supervisory Authorities,
• Implementing the Recommendations of the Sumit Bose Committee Report on measures, such as,
promoting appropriate disclosure regime for financial distribution costs,
• Reviewing activities undertaken by the FSDC Sub-Committee Chaired by Governor, RBI.
2. Which country will be India’s partner country in the 25th DST – CII Technology Summit to be
organized in 2019?
1) Ukraine
2) Hungary
3) United States
4) Netherlands
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Netherlands
Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences,
Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced that the Kingdom of Netherlands will be the Partner
Country 25th DST – CII Technology Summit to be organized in 2019. This was announced at the Silver
Jubilee edition of Technology Summit – 2019. This is due to the cooperation between India and
Netherlands in sectors such as affordable medical devices, urban water systems, big data and Internet of
Things (IoT). The 25th Technology Summit -2019 will be made a global event and the visit of their Prime
Minister to India in May 2018 has marked the 10th anniversary of Science, Technology & Innovation
collaboration between the two countries.
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3. India and Russia inked a _____ dollar deal for inducting two new warships equipped with Brahmos
missiles in the India Navy, on 31st October 2018?
1) $950 million
2) $1500 million
3) $569 million
4) $488 billion
5) None of these
Answer – 1) $950 million

Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, India and Russia inked a $950 million deal for inducting two new warships equipped
with Brahmos missiles in the India Navy. The two frigates of the Project 11356 class will be bought
directly from Russia and 2 more will be built in an Indian Shipyard. The two ships to be brought from
Russia are expected to be delivered by 2022 and have been designed to work with Ukraine-made gas
turbines. These are under a ‘2+2’ scheme which was under the works since 2015. The gas turbines will be
built at a local yard and the state-owned Goa Shipyard has been nominated for building the 2 more frigates.
4. Uttar Pradesh government will partner with which country to develop ‘Food Value Chain’ in the
state?
1) United States
2) Russia
3) Japan
4) France
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Japan
Explanation:
On October 30, 2018, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet presided over by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
cleared a proposal for the development of ‘Food Value Chain’ in the state. The ‘Food Value Chain’ will be
developed by: UP government and Japan’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries department. Under the
agreement, in the first five years, Japanese companies will invest in agri-related and food-related industries.
5. Which state launched ‘Soura Jalanidhi’ scheme to increase use of solar energy for helping farmers in
irrigation, on 30th October 2018?
1) Bihar
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Rajasthan
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Odisha
Explanation:
On October 30, 2018, Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik launched ‘Soura Jalanidhi’ scheme to
increase use of solar energy for helping farmers in irrigation. ‘Soura Jalanidhi’ is a dug well based solar
pump irrigation system in convergence mode. The total cost of the scheme allocated by the state
government is: Rs. 27.18 crore in the 2018-19 financial year. Under this scheme, 5,000 solar pumps will be

provided to farmers at a subsidy of 90 per cent to irrigate 2,500 acres of land. The Chief Minister
distributed four go-ahead orders for installation of solar pump to the farmers.
6. The Social Welfare Department of which state launched the Samruddhi scheme to boost employment
opportunities for SC/ST youth through entrepreneurship, on 31st October 2018?
1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, Karnataka Social Welfare Department launched the Samruddhi scheme to boost
employment opportunities for SC/ST youth through entrepreneurship. It aims to impart skill development
and benefit aspiring, young citizens from rural and tier II cities. The scheme, targeted at socially
marginalized communities to provide them with skill development and alternate means of employment has
a total cost of Rs.800 crore. For this, the government is partnering with private enterprises to train the youth
from backward communities. The training will include: retail management, taxation policies and GST,
inventory management, soft skills and logistics. To create industry owned private enterprise, the State
government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 30 retail companies.
7. Name the sail training ship of Indian Navy that returned from a seven-month sail across the world
named ‘Lokayan 18’?
1) INS Tarini
2) INS Tarangini
3) INS Bharath
4) INS Savitri
5) None of these
Answer – 2) INS Tarangini

Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, the sail training ship of Indian Navy, INS Tarangini based at Kochi, returned after a
seven-month sail across the world. The ship sailed over 22000 nautical miles across 15 ports in 13
countries in 205 days. The voyage named ‘Lokayan 18’ was flag-ged off on April 10 from Kochi to sail
acr-oss the Arabian Sea, Red Sea, Suez Canal, Mediterranean Sea, Strait of Gibraltar, North Atlantic
Ocean, Bay of Biscay, English Channel and North Sea, right up to Norway. It also participated in the
culminating event of the ‘Three Festival Tall Ships Regatta’ at Bordeaux, France, as well as the ‘Tall Ships
Races Europe 2018’. The ship was received by Rear Admiral RJ Nadkarni, VSM, Chief of Staff, Southern
Naval Command.
8. Which state is developing India’s first ‘Justice City’?

1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) None of these

Answer – 4) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh is building a world-class and India’s first ‘Justice City’ within its new capital Amaravati
with the vision to provide a state-of-the-art ecosystem built on latest technology for supporting the judicial
system in the state.
9. Where was 13th India-Japan Bilateral Summit held on 29th October 2018?
1) Tokyo, Japan
2) New Delhi, India
3) Mumbai, India
4) Osaka, Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Tokyo, Japan

Explanation:
13th India-Japan Bilateral Summit held on 29th October 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. PM Modi, along with his
Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, attended the Summit. After the summit the two sides exchanged 32
MoUs. India and Japan sign $75 billion currency swap agreement. The agreement will help bring greater
stability to foreign exchange and capital markets. Enhancing communication and connectivity, trade and
flow of people, technology and ideas, Cooperation for peace, stability and prosperity of Indo-Pacific.
Establishing the “Platform for Japan-India Business Cooperation in Asia-Africa Region”for exchanges
between Japanese and Indian businesses.
10. India and Japan signed a _____ dollar currency swap agreement, to help bring greater stability to
foreign exchange and capital markets, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to
Japan, on 29th October 2018?
1) $75 billion
2) $100 billion
3) $150 billion
4) $500 million
5) None of these
Answer – 1) $75 billion

Explanation:
On October 28, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his 2-day official visit to Japan. On October
29, 2018, PM Modi, along with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, attended 13th Annual Bilateral
Summit at the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo. After the summit the two sides exchanged 32
MoUs.
– India and Japan sign $75 billion currency swap agreement. The agreement will help bring greater
stability to foreign exchange and capital markets.
– Enhancing communication and connectivity, trade and flow of people, technology and ideas,
Cooperation for peace, stability and prosperity of Indo-Pacific.
– Establishing the “Platform for Japan-India Business Cooperation in Asia-Africa Region”for exchanges
between Japanese and Indian businesses.
– Development of India’s North Eastern Region through the India-Japan Act East Forum through
connectivity, sustainable forest and ecological management, disaster risk reduction and people-to-people
exchanges.
11. What is the rank of Indian passport in the latest ranking of the Global Passport Index?
1) 56
2) 66
3) 13
4) 89
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 66
Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, in the latest ranking of the Global Passport Index, The Indian passport was ranked
66th in the world. The position of 66 has been improved nine notches since the previous year and means
that the Indian passport holders has been granted visa-free access to 66 countries. Other than India,
Kyrgyzstan and Zimbabwe share the 66th rank. Singapore and Germany have the world’s “most powerful”
passport with access to 165 countries. In the last place of the list is Afghanistan, ranked 91 with a score of
22, followed by Iraq at 90, Pakistan at 89 and Syria at 88 and Somalia at 87.
12. Where was the fifth World Buddhist Forum held from 28th to 30th October 2018?
1) Kathmandu, Nepal
2) Colombo, Sri Lanka
3) Tokyo, Japan
4) Putian, China
5) None of these
Answer – 4) China
Explanation:
China has held the fifth World Buddhist Forum held from 28th to 30th October 2018. It was held in the
Chinese city of Putian. More than 1,000 participants from 55 countries and regions participated.
13. Who will be conferred the 2018 Gleitsman Award on 6th December 2018 by Harvard University?
1) Sherly Pearls
2) Malala Yousafzai
3) Elon Musk
4) PV Sindhu
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Malala Yousafzai

Explanation:
Nobel Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai will be conferred the 2018 Gleitsman Award on 6th December 2018.
This announcement was made by Harvard’s Kennedy School. Malala Yousafzai will be honoured by
Harvard University for her work in promoting girls’ education. Malala Yousafzai became the youngest
person to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. She was awarded for her global work in supporting schooling
for all children. When she was residing in Pakistan she survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban.
She founded the nonprofit Malala Fund. She is 20 years old. She is a student at Oxford University in
England.

14. Name the Founder, CEO, and Managing Director of InternationalCryptoX Pte. Ltd, INCX, who
received Excellence in FINEXT Award 2018 at the Finextcon conference held at Las Vegas, USA on
25th & 26th October 2018?
1) Mukesh Seth
2) Sanjoy Gaddipati
3) Ranjan Gogoi
4) Arpit Roy
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Sanjoy Gaddipati

Explanation:
Sanjoy Gaddipati, Founder, CEO, and Managing Director of InternationalCryptoX Pte. Ltd, INCX,
received Excellence in FINEXT Award 2018 at the Finextcon conference held at Las Vegas, USA on 25th
& 26th October 2018. The Finextcon 2018 awards recognize the innovative, creative and successful
projects in financial technology from various parts of the world. It honours companies in the financial
markets. FINEXT Tech conference awards committee finalizes the awardees after rating them on the
following parameters:
• Impact on the finance industry
• Integration of technology and finance
• Spirit of innovation
15. Who has been appointed as Associate Director, India, of PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC)?
1) Ashok Lahiri
2) Nitin Bhatnagar
3) Sunil Shetty
4) Maynard Johnson
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Nitin Bhatnagar

Explanation:
PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has appointed Nitin Bhatnagar as Associate Director, India, to
lead its India outreach efforts to promote PCI Security Standards. Nitin Bhatnagar will be responsible for
creating awareness and adoption of the PCI Security Standards for payment card security in India. He will
work with merchants, acquirers, financial institutions, security practitioners, law enforcement and other
stakeholders in the Indian payment Eco-system to promote PCI standards. Earlier, Nitin Bhatnagar was
AVP of India payment security firm SISA Information Security. PCI SSC is a set of security standards for
companies that accept, process, store or transmit credit card information to maintain a secure environment.
16. Who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court, on 30th October 2018?
1) Justice Satish Kumar Agnihotri
2) Justice Vijai Kumar Bist
3) Justice Kamal Nath Joshi
4) Justice Vidya Prasad
5) None of these

Answer – 2) Justice Vijai Kumar Bist
Explanation:
On 30th October 2018, Justice Vijai Kumar Bist was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court.
Sikkim Governor Ganga Prasad administered Justice Vijai Kumar Bist the oath of office at Ashirwad Hall,
Raj Bhavan. Justice Vijai Kumar Bist replaces Justice Satish Kumar Agnihotri, who superannuated on June
31, 2018. Justice Vijai Kumar Bist was a senior judge of the Uttarakhand High Court. He was made chief
justice of Sikkim High Court on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. He was born on 17
September 1957 at Powdi Garwal district in Uttarakhand. He practiced at Allahabad High Court till 2000.
Then he practiced at Nainital. He was appointed as one of the judges in Uttarakhand High Court in
November 2008.
17. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved re-appointment of _____ as managing director and CEO of
the HDFC bank for another 2 years, on 29th October 2018?
1) Aditya Puri
2) Sandeep Bakshi
3) Chandrasekhar Nair
4) MJ Mustafa
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Aditya Puri

Explanation:
On 29th October 2018, HDFC Bank announced that, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved re-
appointment of Aditya Puri as managing director and CEO of the bank for another 2 years. RBI has
approved the re-appointment of Aditya Puri, as MD & CEO of HDFC Bank from November 1, 2018 to
October 26, 2020 i.e. until he attains 70 years of age. Shareholders had approved his appointment in 2015
for a period of 5 years subject to RBI approval. Aditya Puri joined HDFC Bank in 1994. He is the longest-
serving head of any private bank in India.
18. Who resigned as the chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), on 31st October
2018?
1) Vivek Kumar Singh
2) Anupam Kher
3) Rishi Kapoor
4) Gajendra Chauhan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Anupam Kher

Explanation:
On 31st October 2018, actor Anupam Kher resigned as the chairman of the Film and Television Institute of
India (FTII). He has resigned due to his commitments to an international TV show for which he will be
staying in the U.S. His resignation letter has been accepted by Information and Broadcasting Minister
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. Anupam Kher Kher had replaced Gajendra Chauhan, as Chairman of FTII on
October 11, 2017.
19. Which company has acquired IDFC Infrastructure Finance (IDFC-IFL)?

1) National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
2) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
3) General Insurance Company

4) ICICI Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 1) National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)

Explanation:
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has acquired IDFC Infrastructure Finance (IDFC-
IFL). The acquisition is awaiting approval from authorities including from the Reserve Bank of India. For
the acquisition, IDFC Ltd, IDFC Financial Holding Company Ltd (IDFC FHCL) and IDFC Infrastructure
Finance Ltd (IDFC IFL) and NIIF II have entered into a MOU. The acquisition will allow NIIF to play a
meaningful role in the private debt space in Indian Infrastructure.
20. NASA’s “supersonic parachute” that will have a major role in landing its Mars 2020 rover has
created a world record by deploying in just four-tenths of a second and surviving _____ load?
1) 37,000 kg
2) 56,000 kg
3) 88,000 kg
4) 45,000 kg
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 37,000 kg
Explanation:
NASA’s “supersonic parachute” that will have a major role in landing its Mars 2020 rover has created a
world record by deploying in just four-tenths of a second and surviving 37,000 kg load. Following the
launch of a 17.7-metre Black Brant IX sounding rocket, in less than 2 minutes a payload separated and
started diving back through Earth’s atmosphere. When the payload had reached the appropriate height (38
km) and Mach number 1.8, the payload deployed a parachute. Within four-tenths of a second, the 180-
pound parachute fully inflated. It was the fastest inflation in history of a parachute of this size. It created a
peak load of nearly 70,000 pounds of force. The 37,000-kilogramme load was the highest ever load
survived by a supersonic parachute.
21. Which entity launched a ‘Digital Literacy Library’ providing safety tips for users in 6 Indian
languages, on 29thOctober 2018?
1) Google
2) Microsoft
3) Facebook
4) Yahoo
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Facebook
Explanation:
On 29th October 2018, Facebook launched a ‘Digital Literacy Library’ providing safety tips for users in 6
Indian languages. This launch is a part of Facebook’s efforts to train 3,00,000 people in India on digital
literacy by the end of 2018. Digital Literacy Library will help educators in addressing digital literacy and
young people in skill development regarding digital safety. The library will be available in 6 Indian
languages: Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Facebook is also organising a 2-day
child safety hackathon at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.

22. Which organization released the bi-annual Living Planet Report 2018, on 31st October 2018?
1) World Wide Fund (WWF)
2) Zoological Society of India (ZSI)
3) International Society for Wild Animals (ISWA)
4) World Health Organisation (WHO)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) World Wide Fund (WWF)

Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, the bi-annual Living Planet Report 2018 was released by World Wide Fund (WWF).
60% of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles from 1970 to 2014, have been wiped out by humanity. 83% of
mammals and half of plants have been destroyed by Human consumption and the worst hit is Freshwater
habitats. South and central America is the worst affected region globally with a 89% drop, among the most
affected are Giant otters and spider monkeys. The biggest cause of wildlife losses is the destruction of
natural habitats, much of it to create farmland followed by Killing for food.
23. Which company was named as official partner for the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2018 to be
held from November 28 to December 16, at the Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha?
1) ABB
2) Tata Steel
3) TCS
4) Siemens
5) None of these
24. Who won the 2nd leg of the Asian Snooker Tour title in Jinan, China, on 31st October 2018?
1) Pankaj Advani
2) Adhiban S
3) Ranjith Kumar
4) Debashish Banerjee
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Pankaj Advani

Explanation:
On 31st October 2018, Pankaj Advani won the 2nd leg of the Asian Snooker Tour title in Jinan, China.
Pankaj Advani beat China’s Ju Reti 6-1 in the final. Pankaj Advani has become the first Indian to win an
Asian Snooker Tour event. Pankaj Advani is a nineteen-time world champion. He is 33 years old. He hails
from Pune, Maharashtra.
25. When was Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel also known as the ‘Iron
Man of India’, was celebrated across India?
1) October 29
2) October 30
3) October 31
4) November 1
5) None of these
Answer – 3) October 31
Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel also known as the
‘Iron Man of India’, was celebrated across the Nation. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M
Venkaiah Naidu, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Housing and
Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Puri paid floral tributes at the statue of Sardar Patel at Patel Chowk in
Parliament Street. The Home Minister also flagged off the Run for Unity from Major Dhyanchand Stadium.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting telecasted the film ‘Sardar’ on Doordarshan, play radio and
TV jingles and ran features on the life and achievements of Sardar Patel. The Ministry of External Affairs
(MEA) organized pledge taking in Indian Missions as well as Essay and Quiz Competitions, debates, short
films, photo exhibition etc.
26. Where was the 182-metre high Statue of Unity unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on
October 31, 2018, on the eve of 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
1) Rajasthan
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, on the eve of 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Home
Minister, a 182-metre high Statue of Unity was unveiled by PM Narendra Modi. The Statue is twice the
Statue of Liberty and is the tallest in the world. It was built at a cost of Rs. 2989 crore and is located in
Gujarat, 3.2 kms downstream of Narmada Dam. The statue was designed by Padma-Bhushan winning
sculptor Ram V Sutar and was built by Larsen and Toubro and the state-run Sardar Sarovar Narmada
Nigam Ltd. It also has a 153-metre-high observation deck. It took about 250 engineers and 3,400 labourers
to construct the statue in 33 months. It stands 177 feet higher than the current world’s tallest, China’s
Spring Temple Buddha in the central Henan province.
27. ‘Clean Air Week’ will be organized from November 1-5, 2018 to control air pollution in _____ ?
1) Delhi
2) Kerala
3) Maharashtra
4) Odisha
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Delhi
Explanation:
‘Clean Air Week’ will be organized from November 1-5, 2018 to control air pollution in Delhi. ‘Clean Air
Week’ will be organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in

collaboration with the Delhi government and the 4 major NCR cities. 52 teams have been formed to make
sure compliance and safety and take quick action. The teams will be jointly flagged off by Union Minister
for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Harsh Vardhan and the Minister from Government of Delhi.
This decision was taken in a meeting held under the Chairmanship of C.K. Mishra, Secretary, MoEFCC.
28. Which insurance company launched the ‘Cyber Security Awareness Week’ from October 21 to
October 27, 2018?
1) General Insurance Company (GIC)
2) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company
3) National Insurance Company
4) Bajaj Alliance Limited
5) None of these
Answer – 2) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company

Explanation:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, launched the ‘Cyber Security Awareness Week’ from October
21 to October 27, 2018. ‘Cyber Security Awareness Week’ aimed to create awareness about cybercrime
and promote the need of cyber security among individuals under its theme ‘#HackSeLado’. Discussions
were held on the increasing number of cybercrimes in India and the on-going challenges faced by people.
STATIC GK based on Current Affairs
1. Who is the Chairman of HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company?
Answer
Mr. Deepak S. Parekh
2. Who is the CEO of Hockey India?
Answer
Elena Norman
3. Name the MD and CEO of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)?
Answer
Sujoy Bose
4. What is the tag line of HDFC Bank?
Answer
We understand your world
5. Where is Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary located?

Answer
Sikkim
1. Ministry of Home Affairs approved a Safe City project for Lucknow at a total cost of _____ rupees,
under the Nirbhaya Fund Scheme, on 1st November 2018?
1) Rs 194.44 crore
2) Rs 235.88 crore
3) Rs 678.90 crore
4) Rs 125.55 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 194.44 crore

Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved a Safe City project for Lucknow
at a total cost of Rs.194.44 crore. The project would be implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with
Centre and State sharing the funding in 60:40 ratio, under the Nirbhaya Fund Scheme. This is a part of
MHA’s plans to implement Safe City projects in 8 selected cities, under Nirbhaya Fund. These cities are:
Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Lucknow. The projects are to
be implemented in consultation with Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Urban
Development, Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology, respective Municipal & Police
Commissioners of the cities and civil society organizations. For Lucknow, The Safe city proposal will be
implemented by Uttar Pradesh Police.
2. Where was the 109th session of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive
Council held from 30th October to 1st November 2018?
1) Manila, Philippines
2) Manama, Bahrain
3) Jakarta, Indonesia
4) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Manama, Bahrain

Explanation:
the 109th session of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council in
Manama, Bahrain from 30th October to 1st November 2018. The UNWTO Executive Council discussed
various topics related to the development of global Tourism sector. K. J. Alphons chaired the ‘Programme
and Budget Committee’ meeting of UNWTO. He announced that for the first time, UNWTO had a surplus
budget and most of the arrears due have been paid. India will be the chair of Programme and Budget
Committee of UNWTO Executive Council till 2021. He also met the Secretary-General of UNWTO, Mr.
Zurab Pololikashvili. They discussed about involving UNWTO in developing tourism and establishing
Global Public Private Partnerships. The next UNWTO Executive Council will be held in Bahrain.
3. Where was the first ever India-US Dialogue on Intellectual Property held on 31st October 2018?
1) Mumbai
2) Kolkata
3) New Delhi

4) Chennai
5) None of these

Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, the first ever India-US Dialogue on Intellectual Property was held in New Delhi. The
dialogue was launched by US Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) and
FICCI in partnership with the US-India Business Council. It was decided to be convened annually,
alternating between New Delhi and Washington, DC. The main topics of discussion were: patent filing,
regulatory landscape, copyright and infringement, technology transfer, and enforcement. It would help
identify solutions, and also share technical knowledge and expertise.
4. Where was the seminar on ‘Emerging Trends in Aviation Engineering and Logistics’ (AVIAMAT-
2018) held on 31st October and 1st November 2018?
1) Dehradun
2) New Delhi
3) Kolkata
4) Bengaluru
5) None of these

Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, a two day seminar on ‘Emerging Trends in Aviation Engineering and Logistics’
(AVIAMAT-2018) concluded at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, in New Delhi. It was organized by
the Indian Air Force and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa delivered the
key note address. The focus of the seminar was usable emerging and futuristic innovative aviation
technologies. It saw participation of aviation experts from three services, Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO), Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) and start ups from the private
sector.
5. Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh approved release of _____ rupees from 2nd installment of
Central Share of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for Andhra Pradesh, in advance for 2018-19?
1) Rs 550.55 Crore
2) Rs 229.05 Crore
3) Rs 678.75 Crore
4) Rs 900 Crore
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rs 229.05 Crore

Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh approved release of 2nd installment of
Central Share of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) in advance for the year 2018-19, for Andhra
Pradesh, to help providing relief measures to the affected people. The amount approved was Rs. 229.05
crore. The first installment for the same amount was released to Andhra Pradesh in June 2018. This is a part
of the release for the effect of cyclone TITLI that landed in Andhra Pradesh on October 11, 2018. As par

report by IMCT(Inter-Ministerial Central Team), further assistance will be provided from the National
Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
6. Odisha has launched an early warning dissemination system (EWDS), developed as part of Central
and state government project with the assistance of which bank?
1) State Bank of India (SBI)
2) World Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 2) World Bank

Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched an early warning dissemination
system (EWDS). It has been developed as a part of the Central and state government project with the
assistance of World Bank. It aims to provide early and timely information on natural calamities to the
people of the state. It is a part of the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project and covers 6 coastal districts
namely– Balasore, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Puri and Ganjam. It has a State emergency centre
in Bhubaneswar. Under this, a total of 122 towers were installed in the coastal districts along the 480-km
long coastline , approximately at a distance of 1.5 km. It has a satellite based mobile data voice terminals,
digital mobile radio, universal communication interface and mass messaging system to provide timely
warning via alert messages on mobile phones.
7. Where was the 2nd edition of the Navy Commanders’ Conference of 2018 held from 31st October to
2nd November 2018?
1) New Delhi
2) Kolkata
3) Chennai
4) Bengaluru
5) None of these

Explanation:
The 2nd edition of the Navy Commanders’ Conference of 2018 was held from 31st October to 2nd
November 2018, in New Delhi. The themes for this conference were: ‘Optimisation’ and ‘Emerging
Technologies’. The Hon’ble Defence Minister would address the Navy Commanders in the conference.
This is a part of Pm Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region’ (SAGAR) and
providing an environment of stability and peace in the IOR. Discussions regarding challenges and threats to
maritime security and new ideas and concepts took place. Utilising emerging technologies such as Big-Data
Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the overall efficiency was also discussed.
8. Union Cabinet approved renaming of Jharsuguda Airport of which state as “Veer Surendra Sai
Airport, Jharsuguda”, on 1st November 2018?
1) Odisha
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) None of these

Answer – 1) Odisha
Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved
renaming of Jharsuguda Airport of Odisha as “Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda”. Veer Surendra Sai
is a well-known freedom fighter of Odisha. This was done as per demand of the Odisha Government for
giving tribute to the freedom fighter representing the state.
9. Union Cabinet approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and
South Korea for cooperation in which field, on 1st November 2018?
1) Defence
2) Tourism
3) Customs
4) Railways
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Tourism
Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved
signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Korea. The MOU seeks
cooperation in the field of Tourism. The MOU involves:
• Bilateral cooperation,
• Exchanges in personnel and information,
• Cooperation between tourism stakeholders including Hotels and Tour Operators,
• Investment in the Tourism and Hospitality sectors,
• Exchange Visit for promotion of two-way tourism,
• Participation in travel fairs/exhibitions in each other’s country,
• Promoting safe, honorable and sustainable tourism.
10. Fitch ratings affirmed IDBI Bank’s long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at ____ and its viability
rating (VR) at ‘ccc’, on 1st November 2018?
1) BB+
2) AA-
3) BB-
4) AA+
5) None of these
Answer – 1) BB+
Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, Fitch ratings affirmed IDBI Bank’s long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at ‘BB+’
and its viability rating (VR) at ‘ccc’. The IDR ratings reflects expectation of a moderate probability of
extraordinary state support given the bank’s market position, systemic importance and linkages to the state.
The agency also expects the bank’s core capital buffers to improve by FY19. It also removed the lender’s
VR from ‘rating watch evolving’. This reflects better visibility of IDBI Bank from its stake sale to LIC. In
August 2018, IDBI received Rs 2,100 crore as part of the stake sale and intents to receive another Rs
20,000 crore of fresh equity by March 2019.

11. What is the rank of India in Ease of Doing Business ranking as per the World Bank Group’s Doing
Business 2019 report?
1) 57
2) 77
3) 177
4) 123
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 77
Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, according to the World Bank Group’s Doing Business 2019 report, India has shot up
by 23 spots to reach the 77th position among 190 nations in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business ranking.
India is now recognized as among top ten improves for the 2nd consecutive year and has ranked first
among South Asian countries compared to 6th rank in 2014. In 2017, India progressed 30 positions to reach
the top 100. From 2014 to 2018, India moved from the 142nd place in the index to the 77th spot. According
to the report, India has improved on six of the 10 parameters on starting and doing business in a country.
This include: ease of starting a business, construction permits, getting electricity, getting credit, paying
taxes, trade across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency.
12. Policybazaar.com partnered with which data integration platform provider, to implement
blockchain solutions for secure purchase of insurance, on 31stOctober 2018?
1) Accrivis Network Pvt. Ltd
2) IBM Private Ltd
3) Informatica Pvt. Ltd
4) Oracle Pvt. Ltd
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Accrivis Network Pvt. Ltd

Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, Policybazaar.com partnered with Accrivis Network Pvt. Ltd., a data integration
platform provider, to implement blockchain solutions for secure purchase of insurance. It would simplify
the process of selling and buying insurance in a secured manner and will also help address consumer
queries and complaints in a time-bound manner. The technology will make the data indisputable and time-
stamped for reliability, which will result in highly secure, more efficient and transparent exchange of
information using a single network. The tie-up will enable Policybazaar.com to explore multiple use-cases
of blockchain technology.
13. Which company won 1st prize in ‘Swachhta’ awards presented by Union Minister of Food
Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal, on the last day of Swachhta Pakhwada, on 31st
October 2018?
1) Patanjali Food and Herbal Park (P) Ltd
2) Satara Mega Food Park (P) Ltd
3) Pagro Frozen Foods Pvt. (P) Ltd
4) Unilever F&B (P) Ltd
5) None of these

Answer – 1) Patanjali Food and Herbal Park (P) Ltd
Explanation:
On 31st October 2018, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal distributed
‘Swachhta’ awards on the last day of Swachhta Pakhwada. Harsimrat Kaur presented awards for
cleanliness to Mega Food Parks and Cold Chain Units for maintaining, promoting and encouraging
Swachhta Culture. The ‘Swachhta’ award winners are as follows:
• First prize – M/s. Patanjali Food and Herbal Park (P) Ltd. in Haridwar
• Second prize – Satara Mega Food Park (P) Ltd., Satara District, Maharashtra
• Third prize – Pagro Frozen Foods Pvt.(P) Ltd. (Cold Chain Project) in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab
14. Who took charge as Air Officer-in Charge Administration (AOA) of Indian Air Force, on 1st
November 2018?
1) Air Marshal Pradeep Padmakar Bapat
2) Air Marshal HN Bhagwat
3) Air Marshal Sukdhev Singh
4) Air Marshal Raghav Ranjan
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Air Marshal Pradeep Padmakar Bapat

Explanation:
On 1st November 2018, Air Marshal Pradeep Padmakar Bapat VSM took charge as Air Officer-in Charge
Administration (AOA) of Indian Air Force. Air Marshal Pradeep Padmakar Bapat VSM succeeds Air
Marshal HN Bhagwat AVSM VM who retired on 31 October 2018. Air Marshal PP Bapat was
commissioned in the Indian Air Force in the Administrative Branch on 28 May 1983. He was
commissioned as a Fighter Controller. Earlier, he carried out the responsibilities of Director General
(Works & Ceremonials). He was awarded ‘Vishisht Seva Medal’ by President of India in 2014. He
represented Madhya Pradesh twice in National Cycle Polo tournament.
15. Who took charge as the 21st General Officer Commander-in-Chief of Shimla-based Army Training
Command (ARTRAC) facility, on 1st November 2018?
1) Lieutenant General PC Thimmaya
2) Lieutenant General Ankush Agrawal
3) Lieutenant General S Saravanan
4) Lieutenant General Adharsh Mehta
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Lieutenant General PC Thimmaya

Explanation:
On 1st November 2018, Lieutenant General PC Thimmaya took charge as the 21st General Officer
Commander-in-Chief of Shimla-based Army Training Command (ARTRAC) facility. He was earlier
posted as the Commandant of Army War College in MHOW, Madhya Pradesh. He passed out from the
Indian Military Academy (IMA) with the Sword of Honour in 1981. He has officiated as Military Observer
in United Nations Angola Verification Mission. He has received the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM).
16. Name the person who was appointed as Director General of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), with
additional charge of the post of Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), on 31st October
2018?
1) S. S. Deswal
2) R K Pachnanda
3) P K Nand Kumar
4) Sharath Pandey
5) None of these
Answer – 1) S. S. Deswal
Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Shri S. S.
Deswal, as Director General, Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). He took charge from Shri R K
Pachnanda, the outgoing DG of ITBP. Shri Deswal will also hold the additional charge of the post of DG,
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
17. Who was appointed as 12th Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman, COSC, on 31st October
2018?
1) Lt Gen P S Rajeshwar
2) Lt Gen R K Singh
3) Lt Gen Amarnath Goel
4) Lt Gen Praneeth Reddy
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Lt Gen P S Rajeshwar

Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, Ministry of Defence announced the appointment of Lt Gen P S Rajeshwar as the 12th
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman, COSC. Prior to this, he was Director General (Perspective
Planning) at the Integrated HQ, Ministry of Defence. On assuming command, he paid homage to the
martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate and accorded the Tri-Services Guard of Honour at the South
Block lawns. He has 38 years of experience and has commanded an Artillery Regiment during Operation
Parakram, an Infantry Brigade at the Line of Control, a Counter Insurgency Force in Jammu and Kashmir.
18. Who was named as the brand ambassador of the 10th edition of AIBA Women’s World
Championship, which will be held from November 15-24, 2018, in New Delhi?
1) MC Mary Kom
2) Sushil Kumar
3) Vijendra Singh
4) Bajrang Punia
5) None of these
Answer – 1) MC Mary Kom

Explanation:
On 30th October 2018, Olympic bronze medalist boxer MC Mary Kom was named as the brand
ambassador of the 10th edition of AIBA Women’s World Championship, which will be held from
November 15-24, 2018, in New Delhi. Boxing Federation of India (BFI) also launched the logo and anthem
of the 10th AIBA Women’s World Championship. The logo depicted “fire and women’s empowerment”.
Theme of the anthem was: “Make some noise, scream and shout! We are here to knock you out!!!” Near
300 pugilists from 70 countries across 10 weight categories will take part in the tournament.

19. Name the person who has been appointed by Mahendra Singh Foundation (MSF) as its India brand
ambassador for #takethepowerback project?
1) Aishwarya Sharma
2) Priyanka Chopra
3) PV Sindhu
4) Sonam Kapoor
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Aishwarya Sharma

Explanation:
Mahendra Singh Foundation (MSF), a New York based organization, has appointed Aishwarya Sharma as
its India brand ambassador for #takethepowerback project. Aishwarya Sharma has a blog named
Figuramoda where she speaks on various topics through her fashion blog posts. She is a fashion activist.
The project #takethepowerback aims to provide girls who were affected by violence, Acid Attack and
Rape, with a platform to re-define themselves. Through this project, MSF will help these women achieve
their life’s mission, which they desired to pursue before becoming a victim.
20. Which country will host the 23rd edition of the World Corporate Games between 6th and 9th
November 2019?
1) Saudi Arabia
2) Qatar
3) India
4) Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Qatar
Explanation:
Qatar will host the 23rd edition of the World Corporate Games between 6 and 9 November 2019. This
event will be an opportunity for corporations throughout the world to exhibit their competitiveness through
sports. This is the first time the World Corporate Games will be held in the Middle East. It will be
organized by Sports for Life. This event takes place every one to two years. The last edition was held in
Houston, US in 2017. Nearly 8,000 international and local participants will take part. It will be the first
time, the World Corporate Games will have eSports and mindsports. It features both individual and team
competitions for women and men of all ages and abilities. It is an all-inclusive event with paragames for
various categories.
21. Where did National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and United Nations (UN) Habitat organize a
policy dialogue named ‘Urban Cafe: River for Habitat’, on World Cities Day 2018, on 31st October
2018?
1) Mumbai
2) Bengaluru
3) Kolkata
4) New Delhi
5) None of these

Explanation:
On 31st October 2018, National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) partnered with United Nations (UN)
Habitat and organized a policy dialogue named ‘Urban Cafe: River for Habitat’ in New Delhi, on World
Cities Day 2018. Experts discussed on the following topics:
• association of rivers with cities and economy
• various facets of our daily lives
• challenges to maintain healthy river ecosystems and ways to deal with them
• river and river basins should be seen as national capital or asset
• developing an Urban River Plan from where the river enters the city and where it exits
• importance of ghats – the ghats connect river to the people and enhance safety of the river and people
• public participation in restoring our river ecosystems
22. When did Madhya Pradesh celebrate its 63rd Foundation Day?
1) October 30
2) October 31
3) November 1
4) November 2
5) None of these
Answer – 3) November 1
Explanation:
On 1st November 2018, Madhya Pradesh celebrated its 63rd Foundation Day. Madhya Pradesh was
founded on November 1, 1956. Now it is the second largest state of India in terms of size with an area of 3
Lakh 8 thousand sq. km. The foundation day was celebrated in all the districts of Madhya Pradesh. The
theme for this year’s celebrations was: the heritage of MP. Special events were held at Ravindra Bhavan.
Folk dances like Dhimariya, Badhai, Naurata, Akhada, Matki and Gudumbajan were performed.
1. Name the President of South West Asian Football Federation (SWAFF)?
Answer
Adel Ezzat
2. Who is the President of Boxing Federation of India (BFI)?
Answer
Ajay Singh
3. Who is the Secretary General of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)?
Answer
Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili
4. Where is Dudhwa National Park located?

Answer
Uttar Pradesh
5. Who is the President of US-India Business Council?
Answer
Nisha Biswal
1. Where was the 4th Dialogue of the NITI Aayog – Development Research Centre (DRC) of the State
Council, Peoples’ Republic of China, held on 1st November 2018?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) Hyderabad
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Mumbai
Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, the 4th Dialogue of the NITI Aayog – Development Research Centre (DRC) of the
State Council, Peoples’ Republic of China was held in Mumbai. The Chinese delegation was led by Mr. Li
Wei, President of DRC and The Indian delegation was led by Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman of NITI
Aayog. This is the second ministerial dialogue between China and India since the meeting of Chinese
President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Johannesburg during the BRICS summit
in July 2018. The Fifth edition of the NITI – DRC Dialogue will be held in Wuhan, China in November,
2019.
2. Where was the Inter-Session Meeting of Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers’ Welfare, held on 1st November 2018?
1) Mumbai
2) Bengaluru
3) Coimbatore
4) New Delhi
5) None of these

Explanation:
On 1st November 2018, the Inter-Session Meeting of Consultative Committee of the Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare in New Delhi. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare,
Radha Mohan Singh addressed the meeting focused on the “Climate Resilient Villages and their
Replication.” Details about Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)’s flagship programme
National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) was briefed. NICRA aims to develop
adaptation and mitigation practices to minimize the losses and improve resilience of Indian agriculture.
3. Where was the 1st ‘Annual Senior Care Conclave – Igniting Industry for India’s Ageing Sector’ held
on 2ndNovember 2018?
1) Mumbai
2) Guwahati
3) Jaipur
4) New Delhi
5) None of these

Explanation:
On November 2, 2018, 1st ‘Annual Senior Care Conclave – Igniting Industry for India’s Ageing Sector’
held at the Indian Habitat Centre in New Delhi. It was hosted by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in
collaboration with Columbia Pacific Communities as their Premium Partner. Hon’ble Minister of State for
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, Ms. Anupriya Patel delivered the key note
address and released the CII report- “Igniting Potential in Senior Care Services”. The conclave aimed to
discuss, debate and catalyze the growth of the sector by unlocking latent and potential opportunities.
4. Dharma Guardian – 2018, a 14-day joint military exercise between India and which country, started
at Mizoram, on 1st November 2018?
1) Singapore
2) Malaysia
3) Indonesia
4) Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Japan
Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, first-of-its-kind exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN – 2018, a joint military exercise
between Indian & Japanese Armies, commenced at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School,
Vairengete, Mizoram, India. It will be a 14 days long exercise continuing till November 14, 2018. The
exercise aims to build and promote army to army relations in addition to exchanging skills.
5. Name the chairperson of the industry expert committee formed by Internet and Mobile Association
of India (IAMAI) under its Emerging Technology Council, to promote Augmented and Virtual
Reality(AR/VR) technology?
1) Namrita Mahindro
2) Satyajeet Singh
3) Vaibhav Kumar Yadav
4) Ajit Kumar
Answer – 1) Namrita Mahindro

Explanation:
On October 29, 2018, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) formed a new industry expert
committee, under its Emerging Technology Council, to promote Augmented and Virtual Reality(AR/VR)
technology to drive economic growth, job creation, and skill development in the country. Namrita
Mahindro, Senior General Manager, – Digital Transformation, Mahindra Group will chair the committee
and Satyajeet Singh, Head –Strategic Product Partnership, India & South Asia, Facebook will be the co-
chair. Other members of the committee include Vaibhav Kumar Yadav, product head- JioCinema and GM,

Reliance JIO, Ajit Kumar, Partner, Deloitte Digital, Mahesh Prabhu, VP-Global Head of Innovation, ITC
Infotech.
6. Where was the 13th Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee Meet, held on 31st October to 2nd
November 2018?
1) Sikkim, Gangtok
2) Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
3) Imphal, Manipur
4) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Imphal, Manipur

Explanation:
On November 2, 2018, the 3-day 13th Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee Meet concluded at
Mantripukhari Garrison in north Imphal, Manipur. It was held under the aegis of Spear Corps of Indian
Army. A 19-member delegation consisting of officials of the Myanmar Army, police and bureaucratic
departments attended the meeting. The Indian delegation was headed by Lieutenant General Gopal R,
AVSM, SM, GOC Spear Corps and the Myanmar delegation was headed by Maj Gen Phone Myat,
Commander, North West Command.
7. Which city topped among all Indian metro cities in public transport, as per a study named ‘Ease of
Moving Index’ by Ola Mobility Institute?
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Kolkata
4) Chennai
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Kolkata
Explanation:
On November 2, 2018, according to a study named ‘Ease of Moving Index’ by Ola Mobility Institute, city
of Kolkata topped among all Indian metro cities in public transport. 80% of people in cities — would prefer
using public transport over personal vehicles. Kolkata secured the highest score while Patna and
Bhubaneswar topped the list for growing and emerging cities. Kolkata outscored the other metros in terms
of cleanliness and tops the charts when it comes to affordability of public transport. People in Chennai are
the heaviest users of public transport among the metro cities while Mumbai scores lowest.
8. Which State Tourism Department launched a ‘SMiLE Virtual Tour Guide’ site for boosting tourism,
on 31st October 2018?
1) Maharashtra
2) Mizoram
3) Kerala
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) None of these

Answer – 3) Kerala
Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, to give boost to Malabar tourism, the Kerala Tourism Department launched a
‘SMiLE Virtual Tour Guide’ site for the region in north Kerala. SMiLE is the acronym for: ‘Small and
Medium Industries Leveraging Experiential’ Tourism. It was conceived by and executed by Bekal Resorts
Development Corporation (BRDC) that focuses on eco-friendly and experiential tourism. For the concept
and execution, the government provided Rs 50 lakhs to BRDC.
9. Maharashtra Cabinet approved the conversion of the decommissioned carrier named _____ into a
floating museum, worth Rs. 852 crore, on 2nd November 2018?
1) INS Viraat
2) INS Vikrant
3) INS Apoorva
4) INS Lakshya
5) None of these
Answer – 1) INS Viraat

Explanation:
On November 2, 2018, the conversion of decommissioned carrier INS Viraat into a floating museum was
approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet. The project is worth Rs. 852 crore and will be implemented through
public-private-partnership (PPP). The decision was aimed to make the new generation familiar with the
glorious history of INS Viraat. The carrier will be housed on a concrete foundation near Nivati Rocks in
Sindhudurg in Konkan region of Maharashtra.
10. Where was the first-of-its-kind ‘Little India Gate’ inaugurated on 28th October 2018?
1) Medan, Indonesia
2) Wuhan, China
3) California, United States
4) London, United Kingdom
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Medan, Indonesia

Explanation:
On October 28, 2018, the first-of-its-kind ‘Little India Gate’ was inaugurated at Kampung Madras or
Madras Village area in Medan city, Indonesia. It was jointly inaugurated by India’s ambassador to
Indonesia and Timor Leste Pradeep Kumar Rawat and Mayor of Medan H T Dzulmi Eldin S. It was
developed to recognize the contribution of Indian community in the development of Medan city, the 4th
largest city of the country. It will be promoted as an iconic tourist spot in Medan city as it is the first such
structure in entire Indonesia. It represents Bhinneka Tunggal Ika’ or Unity in Diversity of Indonesia and of
the Indian belief in ‘Vasudev Kutubakam’, meaning the world is one family.
11. Where was the 1st Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health held from 30th October to 1st
November 2018?
1) Paris, France
2) New York, United States
3) Geneva, Switzerland
4) Moscow, Russia
5) None of these

Answer – 3) Geneva, Switzerland

Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, the 3-day long 1st Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health concluded at the
World Health Organisation’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Theme of the conference was:
“Improving Air Quality, Combatting Climate Change-Saving Lives”. Its objective was to combat one of the
world’s most significant causes of premature death: Air Pollution. It was held in collaboration with:
• The UN Environment,
• World Meteorological Organization (WMO),
• The Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),
• The Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC) and
• The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
12. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given licence to the Kirloskar group to launch a non-banking
finance company (NBFC) named Kirloskar Capital. Who has been named CEO of Kirloskar
Capital?
1) Atul Kirloskar
2) Vimal Bhandari
3) Ajay Doval
4) Murali Prasad
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Vimal Bhandari

Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, Reserve Bank of India gave licence to the Kirloskar group to launch a non-banking
finance company (NBFC) named Kirloskar Capital. Kirloskar group would invest Rs 1,000 crore over the
next three years in the proposed NBFC, which will be a fully-owned subsidiary of Kirloskar Oil Engines.
The NBFC would focus on providing growth capital to industry with an initial focus on small and medium
enterprises (SMEs). It will be headed by industry veteran Vimal Bhandari as CEO. Prior to joining
Kirloskar Capital, Bhandari was the chief executive of Indostar Capital.
13. Who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Uttrakhand High Court, on 2nd November 2018?
1) Justice Arokiasamy S
2) Justice Praneeth Roy
3) Justice Shibani Sircar
4) Justice Ramesh Ranganathan
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Justice Ramesh Ranganathan

Explanation:
On 2nd November 2018, Justice Ramesh Ranganathan was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Uttrakhand
High Court. Previously, he served as the senior-most judge of the Hyderabad High Court. He replaces
Justice KM Joseph who was promoted to the Supreme Court. Ramesh Ranganathan was administered the
oath by Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya in Raj Bhavan, Dehradun. Ramesh Ranganathan was
born in Delhi on July 28, 1958. He was a Government Pleader from 1996 to 2000. He was Additional
Advocate General from 2000 to 2004.

14. Who has taken charge as Director General (Wks & Cer) of Indian Air Force (IAF)?
1) Air Marshal MSG Menon
2) Air Marshal Vijay Tapas
3) Air Marshal Dhilip Chenoy
4) Air Marshal Vasuki Soni
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Air Marshal MSG Menon

Explanation:
Air Marshal MSG Menon VSM has taken charge as Director General (Wks & Cer) of Indian Air Force
(IAF). Previously, he was the Assistance Chief of Air Staff (AF Wks) at Air Headquarters. He is a Cat
‘AYE’ Air Traffic Controller. He was a member of the first United Nations Mission to Sudan. He was
Commandant of Air Force Administrative College, Coimbatore and Principal Director Ops (Air Traffic
Services). He served as Assistance Chief of Air Staff (Org & Ceremonial). He was awarded Vishisht Seva
Medal (VSM) in 2016.
15. Who took charge as Managing Director and CEO of UCO Bank, on 2nd November 2018?
1) Arpit Singh
2) Atul Kumar Goel
3) Chandra Kumar
4) Nalini Shekar
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Atul Kumar Goel

Explanation:
On 2nd November 2018, Atul Kumar Goel took charge as Managing Director and CEO of UCO Bank.
Earlier, Atul Kumar Goel was executive director of Union Bank of India. He has replaced R K Takkar who
completed his three-year term on November 1, 2018. He started his carrier as Chartered Accountant in
Allahabad Bank in 1992. He has worked in various segments like corporate credit, foreign exchange and
treasury.
16. Who resigned as Director of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS), with effect from
October 30, 2018?
1) GN Bajpai
2) Pallabh Chaudhary
3) Priyank Singh
4) Ravi Kishore
5) None of these
Answer – 1) GN Bajpai
Explanation:
GN Bajpai resigned as Director of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS), with effect from
October 30, 2018. GN Bajpai resigned from the board of IL&FS citing personal reasons. He is a former
chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). He was one of the 7 directors appointed on the
IL&FS board by the government, following National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) order, recently.
Following his resignation, the members remaining on IL&FS board are:

• Banker Uday Kotak, chairman
• ICICI Bank executive chairman GC Chaturvedi
• IAS officer and the director general of shipping Malini Shankar
• Mahindra group’s Vineet Nayyar
• Auditor Nandkishore
• CS Rajan, a former chief secretary of Rajasthan
17. Which country successfully launched a high orbit satellite to boost its BeiDou global satellite
navigation system, on 2nd November 2018?
1) Japan
2) China
3) Russia
4) South Korea
5) None of these
Answer – 2) China
Explanation:
On 2nd November 2018, China successfully launched a high orbit satellite to boost its BeiDou global
satellite navigation system, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan Province, China. This is
the first BeiDou-3 satellite in high orbit, nearly 36,000 km above the Earth. It will follow the Earth’s
rotation, in a geostationary orbit, and will view the same point on Earth continuously. The satellite will
serve countries in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). eiDou global satellite navigation
system will be the fourth global satellite navigation system after the US GPS system, Russia’s GLONASS
and the European Union’s Galileo. It is being developed to outsmart the United States Global Position
System (GPS).
18. Name India’s first indigenous microprocessor, designed and booted up by researchers at Indian
Institute of Technology-Madras (IITM)?
1) Sakshi
2) Srishti
3) Shakti
4) Anu
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Shakti
Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, India’s first microprocessor, Shakti, was designed and booted up by researchers at
Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IITM). This is India’s first indigenously-developed microprocessor
and can be used in mobile computing devices, embedded low-power wireless and network systems. The
Shakti processors were made at semi-conductor laboratory (SCL) of ISRO in Chandigarh. The project is
funded by Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
19. Name the 5th Indian cricketer who was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, on 1st
November 2018?
1) Rahul Dravid
2) Virat Kohli
3) Shikhar Dawan
4) MS Dhoni
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rahul Dravid

Explanation:
On 1st November 2018, former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid was formally inducted into the ICC
Cricket Hall of Fame. Rahul Dravid received his ICC Hall of Fame cap from fellow ICC Cricket Hall of
Famer Sunil Gavaskar in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Rahul Dravid was named in the ICC Cricket Hall of
Fame along with Australia’s Ricky Ponting and England’s Claire Taylor at the ICC Annual Conference in
Dublin in July 2018. Rahul Dravid is the 5th Indian cricketer to be formally inducted into the ICC Cricket
Hall of Fame after: Bishen Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and Anil Kumble. Rahul Dravid had
played 164 Tests and 344 ODIs for India from 1996 to 2012. He had scored 24,177 runs in Tests and ODIs.
20. When was International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists observed?
1) October 31
2) October 29
3) November 1
4) November 2
5) None of these
Explanation:
On 2nd November 2018, International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists was observed
throughout the world. The United Nations General Assembly declared 2 November as the ‘International
Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’. The date was chosen to commemorate the
assassination of two French journalists in Mali on 2nd November 2013. This day aims to promote a safe
and enabling environment for journalists to do their work independently and without interference.
21. When did the Indian Army Aviation Corps celebrate its 33rd Raising Day?
1) October 30
2) October 31
3) November 3
4) November 1
5) None of these
Explanation:
On 1st November 2018, Army Aviation Corps celebrated its 33rd Raising Day. On this day, a Wreath
Laying Ceremony was held at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, New Delhi. Wreath was laid by
Lieutenant General Kanwal Kumar, Colonel Commandant and Director General of Army Aviation and
other officials. Army Aviation Corps is the aerial manoeuvre arm of the Indian Army. It has played a major
role by providing air support to soldiers and also relief to people at times of natural calamity.
22. When was World Vegan Day celebrated throughout the world?
1) November 1
2) October 31
3) November 2
4) November 3
5) None of these

Explanation:
On 1st November 2018, World Vegan Day was celebrated throughout the world. This day was established
in 1994 by Louise Wallis, then Chair of The Vegan Society, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of
founding The Vegan Society and the coining of the terms: “vegan” and “veganism”. This day highlights the
benefits of veganism. Veganism is the practice of not consuming any animal products like milk, curd, eggs,
cheese, honey, meat etc. Also, the month of November is observed as World Vegan Month.
1. Who is the Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)?
Answer
Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra
2. Name the President and headquarters of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?
Answer
President – Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal; Headquarters – New Delhi
3. Where is Mathikettan National Park located?
Answer
Kerala
4. What is the tagline of UCO Bank?
Answer
Honors Your Trust
5. Who is the President of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)?
Answer
Subho Roy
1. Where was the preparatory meeting of the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Joint Exercise on
Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue- 2019” held on 1st and 2nd November 2018?
1) Mumbai
2) Kolkata
3) Chennai
4) New Delhi
5) None of these


Explanation:
On November 2, 2018, the two-day long preparatory meeting of the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue- 2019” concluded in New Delhi. It was the first
phase of the main exercise scheduled for 21-24 February, 2019 in Delhi which will be organized by the
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on behalf of Government of India. The key note address was
delivered by Shri R. K. Jain, Member, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The meeting
focused on chalking out the plan, discuss requirements, details and modalities of main exercise, which is
scheduled for February, 2019.
2. Which state/union territory government along with the Indian Railways launched the
‘Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana’ scheme to give free tourism package for senior citizens
travelling to 5 religious circuits?
1) Goa
2) Pondicherry
3) Chandigarh
4) Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Delhi
Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, the Delhi government along with the Indian Railways launched a scheme to give
free tourism package for senior citizens travelling to 5 religious circuits. The name of the scheme is:
Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana. The MOU was signed by:
• The Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation Ltd., Delhi government and
• The Indian Railways and Catering Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) in the presence of Deputy Chief
Minister Manish Sisodia at the Delhi Secretariat in New Delhi.
3. Where was the two-day Gyan Kumbh inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind on 3rd November
2018?
1) Haridwar, Uttarakhand
2) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) Jaipur, Rajasthan
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Haridwar, Uttarakhand

Explanation:
On November 3, 2018, a two-day Gyan Kumbh was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind at
Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. He also addressed the first convocation of the AIIMS at
Rishikesh. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat, Higher Education Minister Dhan Singh
Rawat and Swami Ramdev were also present on the occasion.
4. A 59 minute loan portal to enable easy access to credit for MSMEs and grant of loans upto ______
rupees through this portal, was launched at the launching ceremony of Government’s Support and
Outreach Initiative for MSME in New Delhi, on 2nd November 2018?

1) Rs. 1 crore
2) Rs. 2 crore
3) Rs. 50 lakh
4) Rs.10 lakh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs. 1 crore

Explanation:
On November 2, 2018, at the launching ceremony of Government’s Support and Outreach Initiative for
MSME at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi announced 12 key initiatives for the growth
and support of the MSME sector. The 12 initiatives would help address 5 aspects of growth for the sector,
including access to credit, access to market, technology upgradation, ease of doing business, and a sense of
security for employees. The 12 initiatives are as follows:
• Launch of the 59 minute loan portal to enable easy access to credit for MSMEs and grant of loans upto
Rs. 1 crore through this portal,
• 2 percent interest subvention for all GST registered MSMEs, on fresh or incremental loans. This would
include increase in interest rebate from 3 percent to 5 percent for exporters,
• Companies with a turnover more than Rs. 500 crore, to be brought on the Trade Receivables e-
Discounting System (TReDS).
• Public sector companies to compulsorily procure 25 percent, instead of 20 percent of their total purchases,
from MSMEs,
• 25 percent procurement mandated from MSMEs, 3 percent must now be reserved for women
entrepreneurs,
• All public sector undertakings of the Union Government must now compulsorily be a part of Government
E-marketplace (GeM),
• 20 technology hubs will be formed across the country, and 100 spokes in the form of tool rooms will be
established.
• 70 percent cost of establishing pharma company clusters will be borne by the Union Government,
• Return under 8 labour laws and 10 Union regulations must now be filed only once a year,
• Establishments to be visited by an Inspector will be decided through a computerised random allotment.
• Under air pollution and water pollution laws, an entrepreneur would now receive a merged environmental
clearance and consent. Hewill himself review the work of MSMEs in 100 districts.
• For minor violations under the Companies Act, the entrepreneur will no longer have to approach the
Courts, but can correct them through simple procedures.
5. Ministry of Finance announced loan agreement worth _____ rupees with Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the Construction of Turga Pumped Storage (I) to be done in West
Bengal, on 2nd November 2018?
1) Rs. 2345 crore
2) Rs. 1817 crore
3) Rs. 1245 crore
4) Rs. 3467 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rs. 1817 crore

Explanation:
On November 2, 2018, Ministry of Finance announced loan agreement worth Rs. 1817 crore with Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the Construction of Turga Pumped Storage (I) to be done in
West Bengal. The Agreement was signed between: Shri C.S. Mohapatra, Additional Secretary, Department

of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India and Mr. Katsuo Matsumoto, Chief
Representative, JICA, New Delhi on Japanese Official Development Assistance.
6. Indo-French Conclave was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 2nd November 2018, in which French
and Indian firms signed 12 agreements worth _____ euro?
1) 200 million euro
2) 180 million euro
3) 500 billion euro
4) 130 million euro
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 200 million euro

Explanation:
On 2nd November 2018, Indo-French Conclave was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, in which French and
Indian firms signed 12 agreements worth 200 million euro. The Indo-French Conclave was organized by
Indo French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) and the Embassy of France in India. The 12
agreements signed include:
• French multinational Thales Group signed agreements with 7 Indian firms: Godrej Precision Engineering,
Bharat Forge, Amphenol Interconnect India, Larsen & Toubro, Solar Explosives, Mahindra Defence
Systems and Coriolis.
• Agreement between energy firm Technique Solaire and the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency
• Agreement between aeronautical firm Turgis & Gaillard and the Maharashtra Airport Development
Company (MADC).
• French ropeway firm Poma gave letters of intent for 2 projects in Nagpur and Tadoba, in Vidarbha region.
• French hospitality major Accor Hotels exchanged a letter of intent with Gurugram-headquartered
Interglobe Hotels Limited.
7. National Green Tribunal has ordered a four-member committee to conduct an inspection and submit
report about the waste dumping issue at the Polavaram dam in which state?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
On November 3, 2018, the National Green Tribunal ordered a four-member committee to conduct an
inspection and submit report about the waste dumping issue at the Polavaram dam in Andhra Pradesh. The
decision of the committee was taken by a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel.
The committee would comprise of representatives of the Central Pollution Control Board, additional
principal chief conservator of forests, theState Pollution Control Board and the district magistrate. The
nodal agency for execution of this order would be Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board. The report for
this would be submitted to the NGT tribunal by 2 months.
8. Where was India-UAE Partnership Summit (IUPS) 2018 held on 30th and 31st October 2018?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Mumbai, India
3) Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
4) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Explanation:
On 30th and 31st October 2018, India-UAE Partnership Summit (IUPS) 2018 was held in Dubai, United
Arab Emirates (UAE). The summit aimed to promote investments from UAE to India and India to UAE. It
aimed to identify the investment areas, projects, funding needs and helped to raise investments to funds
vital infrastructure projects. The focus sectors for IUPS 2018 were: investments in Education and SME’s,
Skill Development and Placements. Focus Indian States were: Delhi, Assam, Punjab and West Bengal.
Focus UAE Emirate: Sharjah.
9. Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) ‘Be the Legacy’ internship programme was announced at the
end of the 18th IORA meeting in Durban, South Africa, on 2nd November 2018, to honour which
leader?
1) Mahatma Gandhi
2) Nelson Mandela
3) Jawaharlal Nehru
4) Martin Luther King
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Nelson Mandela

Explanation:
On 2nd November 2018, the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) ‘Be the Legacy’ internship programme
was announced at the end of the 18th IORA meeting in Durban, South Africa. The internship programme
will be launched on July 18, 2019, the 101st birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela. The programme has
been established by IORA members, including India, to honour former South African president Nelson
Mandela. The programme aims to empower people under the age of 30 from IORA member states with
work experience in their interested fields of study. IORA was established in March 1997 through the vision
of Nelson Mandela.
10. Chola MS General Insurance and which bank renewed their corporate agency arrangement for a
period of five years, on 3rd November 2018?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 1) IndusInd Bank

Explanation:
On November 3, 2018, Chola MS General Insurance and IndusInd Bank Ltd renewed their corporate
agency arrangement for a period of five years. This is a part of a decade-long partnership has garnered
around Rs 37 billion and serviced close to half a million customers during 2017-18. They will roll out more
innovative digital insurance solutions, especially in claims servicing, targeting to double its premium over
the next five years.

11. Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) cut listing time for an IPO to _____ days from 6 days
at present, on 1st November 2018?
1) 2
2) 3
3) 4
4) 5
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 3
Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) cut listing time for an IPO to 3
days from 6 at present. This will be done in a phased manner with the 1st phase starting from January 1,
2019. For the implementation, Unified Payments Interface was launched as an alternative payment option
for retail investors, buying shares in a public issue. After 3 months i.e., from April 1, 2019, in the 2nd phase
the physical submission mechanism of bid forms would be discontinued. For the implementation of this
procedure, it introduced the use of UPI as a payment mechanism with Application Supported by Block
Amount (ASBA) for applications in public issues by retail investors through intermediaries.
12. Name the writer who has been selected for 2018 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram award, the highest
literacy prize of the Kerala government?
1) Paramesh Nair
2) M Mukundan
3) S Sadasivam
4) Raoof Rahman
5) None of these
Answer – 2) M Mukundan
Explanation:
On November 3, 2018, 76-year old noted Malayalam writer M Mukundan has been selected for 2018
Ezhuthachan Puraskaram award, the highest literacy prize of the Kerala government. He will be conferred
for his overall contributions to the language and literature. The award carries a cash prize of Rs five lakh
and citation. Mukundan is popularly known as the writer of Mayyazhi and has been a recipient of the
Chevalier of Arts and Literature by the French Government in 1998. He also won many noted literary
awards including the Kendra Sahitya Akademy award, Kerala Sahitya Akademy award, Vayalar award, MP
Paul award, Muttathu Varkey award and NV Puraskaram.
13. Name the only Indian film that has been listed in BBC’s list of 100 best foreign language films?
1) Pather Panchali
2) Village Rockstars
3) Mother India
4) Dangal
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Pather Panchali

Explanation:
The film Pather Panchali has been listed in BBC’s list of 100 best foreign language films. It is the only film

from India to feature in the list. It was directed by Satyajit Ray and released in 1955. Pather Panchali is at
number 15 in the list. The list is topped by Akira Kurosawa’s film Seven Samurai. The list features 100
films from 67 different directors, from 24 countries, and in 19 languages.
14. Who was appointed CEO of Swadhaar Finserve, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the RBL Bank, on 1st
November 2018?
1) Vikas Muttoo
2) Vishwavir Ahuja
3) Kalyan Singh
4) Mahendra Singh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Vikas Muttoo

Explanation:
On November 1, 2018, RBL Bank announced appointment of Vikas Muttoo as CEO of Swadhaar Finserve.
Prior to this, Muttoo was the chief business officer of microlender Bharat Financial. Swadhaar Finserve
Private Limited, wholly-owned subsidiary of the RBL Bank.
15. Who was appointed president of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on 2nd November 2018?
1) Ian Lovett
2) Jeremy Reed
3) Peter Bradley
4) Orson Hodge
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ian Lovett

Explanation:
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) appointed deputy chairman Ian Lovett as the new president
of the board on 2ndNovember 2018. The position of the president was vacant since May after tenure of
former president Giles Clarke had ended.
16. Name the Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot that has been taught by researchers to identify galaxies in
deep space?
1) DotSpot
2) ClaRAN
3) DeTECT
4) Laura
5) None of these
Answer – 2) ClaRAN
Explanation:
Researchers have taught an Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot named “ClaRAN” to identify galaxies in deep
space. he AI bot named “ClaRAN” used to recognise faces on Facebook. It has been trained to scan images
taken by radio telescopes. It can spot radio galaxies – galaxies that emit powerful radio jets from
supermassive black holes at their centres. ClaRAN is the brainchild of big data specialist Dr Chen Wu and

astronomer Dr Ivy Wong from The University of Western Australia node of the International Centre for
Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR).
17. Name the third south-east Asian country that will host Formula 1 race, in April 2020?
1) India
2) Indonesia
3) Vietnam
4) China
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Vietnam
Explanation:
Vietnam will host Formula 1 race in its capital city Hanoi for the first time in April 2020. The Vietnamese
government has given its support for the race. But Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA),
Formula 1’s governing body, has not given the approval yet. he circuit for the Formula 1 race will be
unveiled soon. Funding for the race will be provided by the private sector, and not by the government. It
will be the third Formula 1 race to be hosted in south-east Asia following Singapore and Malaysia.
18. Which country won the 5th SAFF U-15 Championship 2018 title, held in Nepal from 25th October to
3rd November 2018?
1) Nepal
2) India
3) Pakistan
4) Bangladesh
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Bangladesh
Explanation:
From 25th October to 3rd November 2018, the 5th SAFF U-15 Championship 2018 was held at the ANFA
Complex, Kathmandu, Nepal. Bangladesh beat Pakistan 3-2 on penalties in the final, and won its 2nd SAFF
U-15 Championship title. Earlier, Bangladesh had won the title in 2016. Pakistan finished as the runner-up.
India beat Nepal 1-0 and finish in the third position.
Static Quiz based on Current Affairs
1. Who is the Secretary General of Indo French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI)?
Answer
Payal Kanwar
2. Who is the Director General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?
Answer
Mr. Sanjay Kumar

3. Where is Satpura National Park located?
Answer
Madhya Pradesh
4. Name the MD & CEO and headquarters of Ratnakar Bank Limiter (RBL Bank)?
Answer
MD & CEO – Vishwavir Ahuja; Headquarters – Mumbai
5. Where is Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Answer
Arunachal Pradesh
1. Where was the 78th annual conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics held from
November 1 to 3, 2018?
1) Mumbai
2) Kolkata
3) Chennai
4) New Delhi
5) None of these

Explanation:
From November 1 to 3, 2018, the 3-day 78th annual conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural
Economics was held in New Delhi. It was organized by:
• The Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi;
• International Food Policy Research Institute, Delhi; and
• Tata-Cornell Institute,Ithaca, USA.
3 broad based subjects were discussed. They were:
• 7 Year plan for agriculture-output and bio-waste management,
• Post-harvesting requirements for reducing the gap between what customers pay and farmers receive.
• Social and Community organizations for agricultural development and coping with limited non-renewable
resources.
2. Where was the 24th edition of the India-Italy Technology Summit held on 30th October 2018?
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Bengaluru
4) Hyderabad
5) None of these

Explanation:
On October 30, 2018, 24th edition of the India-Italy Technology Summit was held in New Delhi. It was co-
hosted by India and Italy. The Summit was organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST)
in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The summit focused on a number of areas
including healthcare, aerospace, education, clean technology, renewable energy and information and
communication technology.
3. Oil Marketing Companies (IOCL, HPCL & BPCL) and _____ signed an MOU for collaboration in
LPG services, on 3rdNovember 2018?
1) CSC e-Governance Services India Limited
2) NITI Aayog
3) State Bank of India
4) Indian Overseas Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 1) CSC e-Governance Services India Limited

Explanation:
On November 3, 2018, Oil Marketing Companies (IOCL, HPCL & BPCL) and CSC e-Governance
Services India Limited signed an MOU for collaboration in LPG services. This will be done under Pradhan
Mantri Ujjawala Yojana (PMUY). The MOU was signed in presence of: Minister of Law & Justice and
Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, and Minister of Petroleum &
Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan.
4. Where was the 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meeting, on 2nd
November 2018?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Durban, South Africa
3) Dhaka, Bangladesh
4) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Durban, South Africa

Explanation:
On November 2, 2018, the 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meeting was
held in Durban, South Africa. The Theme of the IORA meeting was: “IORA: Uniting the Peoples of
Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East through enhanced cooperation for Peace, Stability And
Sustainable Development”. South Africa is the current chairman of the IORA organization. The Meeting
was chaired by Honourable Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, Foreign Minister of International Relations and
Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, and Chair of the Association. Declaration on Guidelines for
Enhancing Interaction with Dialogue Partners in IORA was adopted. The eThekwini Communique was
produced as the final outcome document of the 18th COM.
5. Which city has been ranked as number one Asian city in the Sustainability Index by engineering firm
Arcadis?
1) Singapore
2) Kuala Lampur
3) Beijing

4) Tokyo
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Singapore
Explanation:
Singapore has maintained its rank as number one Asian city in the Sustainability Index by engineering firm
Arcadis. The Sustainability Index assessed cities based on 3 pillars: profit pillar, people pillar and planet
pillar. Singapore secured fourth place in global rankings. As per the study, Singapore ranked first for the
profit pillar that assesses the business environment and economic performance of cities. Singapore ranked
31st out of 100 cities, for the people pillar that tests social mobility and quality of opportunity and life.
Singapore secured 41st spot for the planet pillar that assesses the management of energy use, pollution and
emissions.
6. What is the rank of India globally in terms of web-borne threats, according to a recent report by
global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab?
1) 3
2) 6
3) 12
4) 10
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 12
Explanation:
India has ranked 12th in the world in terms of web-borne threats, according to a recent report by global
cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab. In the 3rd quarter (July- September), 32.8 % of users were
attacked by web-borne threats in India. Kaspersky Lab products detected 48,093,743 Internet-borne
malware incidents on computers of KSN participants in India. Regarding vulnerabilities in browsers and
their plugins (drive-by download), infection happened when visiting an infected website, without any
intervention from user and without their knowledge. This is the most used method by cybercriminals for
these kind of attacks.
7. Name the declaration that was signed for agricultural and rural development, at the end of a forum
on international development cooperation in Changsha, China, on 3rd November 2018?
1) Shanghai Declaration
2) Changsha Declaration
3) South-South Declaration
4) South Asian Declaration
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Changsha Declaration

Explanation:
On 3rd November 2018, over 20 countries committed to the Changsha Declaration at the end of a forum on
international development cooperation in Changsha, China. 26 countries and 11 international organisations
including Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World
Food Programme (WFP), and the World Health Organisation (WHO) signed the Changsha Declaration.
The Changsha Declaration focuses on agricultural and rural development. It aims to eliminate poverty and

hunger. It aims to enhance the efforts towards South-South Cooperation, an initiative for eliminating
hunger and malnutrition through mutual sharing and exchange of good practices, resources, and know-how
between countries of the global south.
8. Who was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Lao People’s Democratic Republic, on 1st
November 2018?
1) Ravi Parthiban
2) Dinkar Asthana
3) Randeep Singhal
4) Shraddha Sharma
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Dinkar Asthana

Explanation:
On 1st November 2018, Dinkar Asthana was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Lao People’s
Democratic Republic. Dinkar Asthana is an Indian Foreign Service Officer (IFS) of the 1990 batch.
Currently, he is Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. He has been appointed as the next
Ambassador of India to Lao People’s Democratic Republic. He replaces Mr. Ravi Shankar Aisola. He will
take up this assignment soon.
9. Who became the first ever gymnast to win 13 world championship gold medals, at the world
gymnastics championships in Doha, Qatar, on 2nd November 2018?
1) Simone Biles
2) Rachael Parker
3) Gabriel Sollis
4) Susan Mayer
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Simone Biles

Explanation:
On 2nd Friday 2018, Simone Biles became the first ever gymnast to win 13 world championship gold
medals, by winning her 13th gold medal at the world gymnastics championships in Doha, Qatar. Simone
Biles has surpassed the previous all-time record of 12 world championship gold medals by Belarusian
Vitaly Scherbo, made in 1996. She won her 13th career gold medal in the individual vault competition. She
won a total of the 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal, in the championship at Doha. She won gold in the team
and all-around events. She won silver medal in the uneven bars event. She is 21 years old and hails from
America. She has become the first American gymnast to win a world championship medal on all four
events. Now she has 18 world championship medals overall.
1. Who is the Director General of Indian Coast Guard?
Answer
Rajendra Singh
2. Who is the Director General of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)?
Answer
Jose Graziano da Silva
3. What is the capital and currency of Lao People’s Democratic Republic or Laos?
Answer
Capital – Vientiane; Currency – Kip
4. Who is the Secretary General of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?
Answer
Dr. Nomvuyo N. Nokwe
5. Who is the Prime Minister of Italy?
Answer
Giuseppe Conte
1. Bihar cabinet has approved redevelopment of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) into
world’s largest 5462-bed hospital at an estimated cost of _____?
1) Rs 3466.89 crore
2) Rs 5540.07 crore
3) Rs 6560.85 crore
4) Rs 7300.50 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rs 5540.07 crore

Explanation:
On November 4, 2018, the Bihar cabinet, chaired by CM Nitish Kumar, approved redevelopment of Patna
Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) into world’s largest 5462-bed hospital. It also took 33 more
decisions in the cabinet. The estimated cost for the project is: Rs. 5540.07 crore. Established in 1925, the
hospital would be redeveloped by Bihar Medical Services & Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (BMSICL) and
would be redeveloped in three phases in seven years. It would be world’s largest hospital having 5462 bed,
as against the present 1754 bed, with 36 super speciality departments against the present eight super
speciality department. Also, the number of MBBS seats would be increased to 250 against the existing 150.
2. Where did National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), HCL Foundation and German development
agency GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) organize “Bal Ganga Mela”
on November 5, 2018?
1) Mumbai
2) Kolkata
3) Noida
4) Hyderabad
5) None of these

Answer – 3) Noida
Explanation:
On November 5, 2018, National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) partnered up with HCL Foundation and
German development agency GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) to organize
“Bal Ganga Mela” at HCL’s campus in Noida. It encouraged students to become ambassadors of change.
Important achievements in the “Bal Ganga Mela”:
NMCG signed an MoU with the HCL Foundation for the following:
• To work on tributaries of Ganga, – Hindon and Yamunaand
• Increase forest cover in parts of UP and Uttarakhand.
The MOU consists of Sensitization/awareness programs on Forest and Environment Conservation.
3. Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has approved the strategy for operationalisation of
Operation Greens, as per which MoFPI will provide ____% of subsidy for transport and storage of
TOP (Tomato, Onion, Potato)?
1) 60 %
2) 50 %
3) 40 %
4) 35 %
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 50 %
Explanation:
On November 5, 2018, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) under Union Minister Smt
Harsimrat Kaur Badal approved the strategy for operationalisation of Operation Greens. The strategy
consists of the following:
• Short term Price Stabilisation Measures,
• Long Term Integrated value chain development projects.
The Short term Price Stabilisation measures would be implemented by the Nodal agency NAFED and
MoFPI will provide 50% of the subsidy for transport and storage of TOP (Tomato, Onion, Potato).
4. South Korea and which country resumed their battalion-level marine exercises “Korea Marine
Exercise Program (KMEP)”, in Pohang, South Korea, on 5th November 2018?
1) United States
2) North Korea
3) China
4) Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 1) United States

Explanation:
On 5th November 2018, South Korea and the United States resumed their battalion-level marine exercises
“Korea Marine Exercise Program (KMEP)”, in Pohang, South Korea. KMEP was suspended in May 2018
for 6 months in the middle of peace efforts with North Korea by South Korea and United States. US and
South Korea were supposed to conduct 19 rounds of training as part of the exercise in fiscal 2018 (from
October 2017 to September 2018). So far only 11 rounds have been performed. 500 troops from the South
Korean Marine Corps and the US III Marine Expeditionary Force are participating.

5. Where was the ‘Sharjah-India Business Roundtable’ held on November 5, 2018?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3) Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
4) Mumbai, India
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Explanation:
On November 5, 2018, India and Sharjah decided to boost economic ties at The ‘Sharjah-India Business
Roundtable’, that was held in Sharjah, UAE. It was organized by Sharjah FDI Office, Invest in Sharjah. It
was held on the sidelines of the Indian-UAE Partnership Summit that was held in October 30-31, 2018 in
Dubai. The conference focused on addressing the investment opportunities spanning across emerging
sectors such as technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy, in a bid to expand the number
of businesses in Sharjah.
6. ICICI Bank announced partnership with ‘Amazon Pay’ to launch a co-branded credit card,
‘Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card’ on which platform?
1) Visa
2) Master Card
3) American Express
4) PayPal
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Visa
Explanation:
On October 30, 2018, ICICI Bank announced partnership with ‘Amazon Pay’ to launch a co-branded credit
card, ‘Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card’. This co-branded card is available on Visa platform. This
move is expected to help significantly expand the credit card customer base for the bank. This will make
online shopping more affordable and provide the best value to Amazon Pay customers.
7. US International Trade Commission (USITC) ruled against anti-dumping duty on the imports of a
synthetic fluoropolymer, from China and which other country?
1) Japan
2) India
3) Australia
4) Egypt
5) None of these
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
On November 5, 2018, the US International Trade Commission (USITC) ruled against anti-dumping duty
on the imports of a synthetic fluoropolymer, a key ingredient in non-stick coating for pans and other
cookware, from India and China. PTFE has a variety of end-use applications including gaskets, seals,
linings, packing materials, tubing, pipe liners, and pipe coatings due to its chemical inertness, heat
resistance, electrical insulation properties and functionality over a wide temperature range (-40C to 260C).

8. Which was the only Asian film that was screened at the 13th Rome Film Festival held from 18th to
28th October 2018 in Rome?
1) Mere Pyaare Prime Minister
2) Dangal
3) Tumhari Sulu
4) Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Mere Pyaare Prime Minister

Explanation:
“Mere Pyaare Prime Minister” was the only Asian film that was screened at the 13th Rome Film Festival
held from 18th to 28th October 2018 in Rome. On 23 October 2018, the Official Selection of the Rome
Film Fest presented 3 productions from 3 different continents. From Asia, filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash
Mehra’s upcoming film “Mere Pyaare Prime Minister” was screened. The film is produced by Bharathi
Mehra. The film speaks about the social issue of open defecation.
9. Who has been awarded the IPI (International Press Institute) India Award for excellence in
journalism 2018?
1) Ramya Nambiar
2) Prem Gowda
3) Namrata Biji Ahuja
4) David Sebastian
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Namrata Biji Ahuja

Explanation:
Namrata Biji Ahuja of The Week magazine has been awarded the IPI (International Press Institute) India
Award for excellence in journalism 2018. Namrata Biji Ahuja is a senior special correspondent with The
Week magazine. She has received this award for her exclusive story on Nagaland underground camps. The
award consisted of a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh, a trophy and a citation. The jury was headed by former
Attorney-General of India Soli Sorabjee. IPI India had instituted the award in 2003. It is awarded annually
to honour the best work done by an Indian media organisation or journalist working in print, radio,
television and internet mediums.
10. Name the person who was awarded ‘Lifetime Achievement Award 2018’ by the Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), in New Delhi, on 30th October 2018?
1) Dr. Ramdas M Pai
2) Dr. H Vinod Bhat
3) Arpit Sharma
4) Reena Ted
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Dr. Ramdas M Pai

Explanation:
On 30th October 2018, Dr. Ramdas M Pai, Chancellor and President of Manipal Academy of Higher
Education (MAHE), was awarded ‘Lifetime Achievement Award 2018’ by the Federation of Indian

Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), in New Delhi. Dr. Ramdas M Pai is also Chairman Emeritus,
Manipal Education and Medical Group. He has been awarded for his contributions in the fields of
education and healthcare. The award was received by Dr. H Vinod Bhat, Vice Chancellor, Manipal
Academy of Higher Education, from Secretary, Ministry of Human Resources Development (HRD) as Dr.
Ramdas M Pai was unable to attend the function.
11. Name the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President who was one of the recipients of
President’s Award at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Honorary Awards 2018 ceremony
in New Delhi, on 1st November 2018?
1) Dr Thomas Bach
2) Nii Quay Kumar
3) Brigadier Mussarat Ullah Khan
4) Choi-Cho Yoon
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Dr Thomas Bach

Explanation:
On 1st November 2018, International Hockey Federation (FIH) Honorary Awards 2018 ceremony was held
at the Lalit Hotel in New Delhi. The FIH Honorary Awards honours individuals or National Associations
who have made an outstanding contribution to the sport of hockey. The award winners are listed below:
President’s Award:
Dr Thomas Bach (International Olympic Committee (IOC) President)
Marijke Fleuren
Pam Elgar
Alberto Budeisky
Marc Coudron
Yokoyama Hide
Sheikh Al-Fahad Al-Sabah Ahmad
Naveen Patnaik
Raj Kumar Singh
HRH Prince Abdullah Shah
The Hockey Museum
Germany Men’s U21 Hockey Team
12. Who was appointed President of India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on
November 5, 2018?
1) Anil Kumar Muniswamy
2) Rajesh Ram Mishra
3) Pawan Kumar
4) Sathish Reddy
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rajesh Ram Mishra

Explanation:
On November 5, 2018, India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), announced appointment
of Rajesh Ram Mishra as its new President. The appointment is effective from October 29, 2018. IESA is
the trade body representing the Indian Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) industry.

13. Who was elected president of International Boxing Association (AIBA), on 5th November 2018?
1) Gafur Rakhimov
2) Rashid Alimov
3) CK Wu
4) Serik Konakbayev
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Gafur Rakhimov

Explanation:
On November 5, 2018, Gafur Rakhimov, an Uzbek businessman, was elected president of International
Boxing Association (AIBA), the amateur boxing federation. He replaced previous president CK Wu. He
won 86 out of 134 second-round votes against his only opponent, former boxer Serik Konakbayev. He was
a former boxer and coach and has been involved in AIBA since 1995. In January 2018, he became AIBA
Interim President. Rahimov was awarded with the Honorary Order of the Olympic Council of Asia in 2003,
after being a member of its Council since 1999.
14. Who was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Congo, on November 5,
2018?
1) Nina Tshering La
2) Preethi Sharma
3) Mahmood Hussain
4) Rafael Davidson
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Nina Tshering La

Explanation:
On November 5, 2018, Ms Nina Tshering La, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the
Republic of Congo. She is currently the Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Congo. She
will be provided with residence in Kinshasa.
15. Name the person who was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Japan, on 2nd November
2018?
1) Nazia Arshath
2) Sanjay Kumar Verma
3) Arjun Ram Prasad
4) Veer Sampath
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Sanjay Kumar Verma

Explanation:
On November 2, 2018, Shri Sanjay Kumar Verma (IFS: 1988) was appointed as the next Ambassador of
India to Japan. He is presently the Additional Secretary at Headquarter of Foreign Affairs Ministry.
16. Name India’s Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarines (SSBN) that completed its first deterrence patrol,
on 5thNovember 2018?
1) INS Vikram
2) INS Arihant
3) INS Agni
4) INS Vashisht
5) None of these
Answer – 2) INS Arihant

Explanation:
On November 5, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced successful completion of first deterrence
patrol of India’s Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarines (SSBN) INS Arihant. INS Arihant, is a 6,000-tonne
ship that comes under the direct control of the Nuclear Command Authority headed by PM Modi. It has
been under development for three decades. It will now act as a fully functional underwater ballistic missile
delivery platform. It now has a maritime strike capability to land- and air-based delivery platforms thus
completing India’s nuclear triad. All the big five nuclear nations — the US, Russia, France, China and the
UK — are already full-fledged nuclear triad powers.
17. Name the Indian who won the SaarLorLux Open 2018 badminton tournament, held in Saarbrücken,
Germany, from 30th October to 4th November 2018?
1) Subhankar Dey
2) Sathya Kumar
3) Manish Sinha
4) Rahul Agrawal
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Subhankar Dey

Explanation:
From 30th October to 4th November 2018, SaarLorLux Open 2018 badminton tournament, was held in
Saarbrücken, Germany. 2018 SaarLorLux Open was the 10th Super 100 tournament of the 2018 BWF
World Tour. The tournament was organized by German Badminton Association and was sanctioned by the
BWF (Badminton World Federation). Total prize money for the tournament was $75,000.
Winners:
Event Winners
Men’s Singles Subhankar Dey (India)
Women’s Singles Cai Yanyan (China)
Men’s Doubles Marcus Ellis, Chris Langridge (England)
Women’s Doubles Gabriela Stoeva, Stefani Stoeva (Bulgaria)
Mixed Doubles Marcus Ellis, Lauren Smith (England)
18. Who won the Men’s Singles title of Rolex Paris Masters 2018 tennis tournament that was held in
Paris, France, from 27th October to 4th November 2018?
1) Karen Khachanov
2) Novak Djokovic
3) Marcel Granollers
4) Rajeev Ram
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Karen Khachanov

Explanation:
From 27th October to 4th November 2018, Rolex Paris Masters 2018 was held on the hard surfaces of
AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. Paris Masters is an annual tennis tournament for male tennis players
held in Paris, France. It is a part of the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) World Tour Masters
1000 on the ATP Tour. 2018 Paris Masters is the 47th edition of the tournament.
Winners:
Event Winner Runner-up
Men’s Singles Karen Khachanov (Russia) Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Marcel Granollers (Spain), Rajeev Ram Jean-Julien Rojer (Netherlands), Horia

Men’s Doubles
(United States) Tecău (Romania)
19. Who won the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix 2018 at Sepang, Malaysia on 4th November 2018?
1) Marc Marquez
2) Valentino Rossi
3) Alex Rins
4) Johann Zarco
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Marc Marquez

Explanation:
On 4th November 2018, world champion Marc Marquez won the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix 2018 at
Sepang, Malaysia. Honda’s Marc Marquez won the race inspite of starting in seventh position. Suzuki’s
Alex Rins finished second in the race. Yamaha’s Johann Zarco finished in third spot.
20. Which country won the title of 2018 FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship for Women held in
Bengaluru from 28 October to 3 November 2018?
1) India
2) Sri Lanka
3) China
4) South Korea
5) None of these
Answer – 3) China
Explanation:
The 2018 FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship for Women was held in Bengaluru from 28 October to 3
November 2018. It was the 24th edition of the biennial competition. China won the title of 2018 FIBA Asia
Under-18 Championship for Women.
21. What was the theme of 3rd Ayurveda Day observed on November 5, 2018 by Ministry of AYUSH?
1) Ayurveda for Better Life
2) Ayurveda for Public health
3) Ayurveda and Health
4) Ayurveda for a Healthy Life
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Ayurveda for Public health

Explanation:
On November 5, 2018, Ministry of AYUSH observed the 3rd Ayurveda Day. The theme of 2018 Ayurveda
Day was: “Ayurveda for Public health”. It is annually celebrated on the eve of on Dhanawantari Jayanti
(Dhanteras).
22. When was World Tsunami Awareness Day observed?

1) November 2
2) November 4
3) November 5
4) November 6
5) None of these
Explanation:
On 5th November 2018, World Tsunami Awareness Day was observed all over the world. In 2015, the
United Nations (UN) General Assembly declared November 5 as World Tsunami Awareness Day. This
date was chosen in honour of the Japanese story of “Inamura-no-hi”, which means the “burning of the rice
sheaves”. In 1854, during an earthquake, a farmer set fire to his entire harvest to warn villagers about
Tsunami. This day aims to create awareness about tsunami and share innovative approaches to risk
reduction. World Tsunami Awareness Day 2018 aligns with the International Day for Disaster Reduction
and the “Sendai Seven Campaign”. It will focus on Target “C” of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk
Reduction which aims to reduce direct disaster economic loss in relation to Gross Domestic Product
(GDP).
1. Where is Valmiki Tiger Reserve located?
Answer
Bihar
2. Name the MD & CEO and headquarters of ICICI Bank?
Answer
MD& CEO – Mr. Sandeep Bakshi; Headquarters – Mumbai
3. Who is the Chairperson of IPI (International Press Institute) based in Vienna, Austria?
Answer
Markus Spillmann
4. What is the capital and currency of Republic of Congo?
Answer
Capital – Brazzaville; Currency – CFA franc, Central African CFA franc
5. Name the Chief of Naval Staff of India?
Answer
Admiral Sunil Lanba
1. Where was the Signature bridge worth Rs. 1,594 crore inaugurated on 4th November 2018?
1) Delhi
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) West Bengal
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Delhi
Explanation:
On November 4, 2018, Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated the iconic ‘Signature Bridge’.
It is being dubbed as ‘Delhi’s Eiffel Tower’. The estimated cost of the project is: Rs. 1,594 crore. Built over
Yamuna River, it will reduce the travel time between north and northeast Delhi and share the burden of the
Wazirabad Bridge. It will also connect the Outer Ring Road on the western bank of the Yamuna river with
Wazirabad Road on the eastern side.
2. Union Minister for Tourism, K.J. Alphons, inaugurated the Tourist Facilitation and Information
Counter at Indira Gandhi International Airport in _____, on 5th November 2018?
1) Hyderabad
2) Bengaluru
3) Mumbai
4) New Delhi
5) None of these

Explanation:
On November 5, 2018, Union Minister for Tourism, Shri K.J. Alphons, inaugurated the Tourist Facilitation
and Information Counter at Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi. 24×7 information to both
domestic and international visitors arriving into IGI Airport, New Delhi. The is first of its kind facilitation
centre is located at the T3 terminal arrival gates of the IGI Airport. The counter will be connected to the
24×7 Helpline – ‘1363’ of the Tourism Ministry where the non-English speaking tourists can speak directly

to agents and get guidance. The languages represented by the helpline no are: French, German, Italian,
French, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Arabic.
3. Where is China’s 1st International Import Expo (CIIE) held from 5th to 10th November 2018?
1) Shanghai, China
2) Beijing, China
3) Wuhan, China
4) Xichuan, China
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Shanghai, China

Explanation:
India participated in China’s 1st International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and
Convention Center in Shanghai. It is held from 5th to 10th November 2018. Chinese President Xi Jinping
inaugurated 6-day China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. It is considered to be the world’s
first import-themed national-level expo. Leaders of 18 countries, including Pakistan Prime Minister Imran
Khan took part in it. 12 countries – Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Mexico,
Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, Vietnam and the UK will be the “Guest of Honour” at the mega business
event. The Indian delegation was led by Commerce Secretary Anup Wadhawan.
4. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited expression of interest (EOI) from companies with a turnover
of over _____ in the last 3 years to set up a wide-based digital Public Credit Registry (PCR)?
1) Rs 100 crore
2) Rs 500 crore
3) Rs 1000 crore
4) Rs 200 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 100 crore

Explanation:
On November 7, 2018, the Reserve Bank initiated steps to set up a wide-based digital Public Credit
Registry (PCR). This will enable the banks and financial institutions to get 360 degree profile of existing
and prospective borrowers on a real-time basis. For developing the registry the RBI has invited expression
of interest (EOI) from companies with a turnover of over Rs 100 crore in the last three years.
5. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of _____ rupees on FINO Payments
Bank for contravention of the direction to stop opening of new accounts until further instructions, on
31st October 2018?
1) Rs 1 crore
2) Rs 2 crore
3) Rs 3 crore
4) Rs 5 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 1 crore
Explanation:
The RBI has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1 crore on FINO Payments Bank for contravention of the
direction to stop opening of new accounts until further instructions. This penalty was imposed on October
31, 2018, in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act,
1949.
6. Who will be awarded the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award by the Press Council of India (PCI) on 16th
November 2018?
1) N Ram
2) Ruby Sarkar
3) VS Rajesh
4) Mihir Singh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) N Ram
Explanation:
Journalist and the Hindu Group of Publications Chairman N Ram has been chosen for the Raja Ram Mohan
Roy Award, presented by the Press Council of India (PCI), for his contribution to journalism. The award
will be presented on November 16, 2018, on the occasion of the National Press Day. PCI has also
announced other winners of the National Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2018. Award winners under
various categories are listed below:
• Rural Journalism: Ruby Sarkar, Chief Correspondent, Deshbandhu, Bhopal & Rajesh Parshuram Joshte,
Daily Pudhari, Ratnagiri
• Developmental Reporting: VS Rajesh, Deputy Editor, Kerala Kaumudhi
• Photo Journalism-Single News: Subhash Paul, Rashtriya Sahara, Delhi
• Photo Journalism-Photo Feature: Mihir Singh of the Punjab Kesari, Delhi
• Best Newspaper Art: covering cartoons, caricature and illustrations: P Narasimha, Cartoon Editor, Nava
Telangana, Hyderabad
7. Who was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Iran, on 5th
November 2018?
1) Gaddam Dharmendra
2) Saurabh Kumar
3) Nikhil Mishra
4) Anil Chakraborthy
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Gaddam Dharmendra

Explanation:
On 5th November 2018, Gaddam Dharmendra was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the
Islamic Republic of Iran. Gaddam Dharmendra is an Indian Foreign Service Officer (IFS) of 1990 batch. At
present, he is Additional Secretary at Headquarters of Ministry of External Affairs. He has been appointed
as the next Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Iran. He will succeed Saurabh Kumar, who was
appointed India’s ambassador to Myanmar in October 2018. He will take up the assignment soon.
8. Name Cricket Australia’s (CA) longest-serving director who resigned from Cricket Australia’s (CA)
board of directors, on 5th November 2018?
1) Mark Taylor
2) Earl Eddings
3) Kevin Roberts
4) Susan Mayer
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Mark Taylor

Explanation:
On 5th November 2018, former Australia captain Mark Taylor resigned from Cricket Australia’s (CA)
board of directors. Mark Taylor is 54 years old. He was the CA board’s longest-serving director. He has
resigned amid the release of findings of Longstaff review that was commissioned following the Cape Town
ball-tampering scandal. He is the third member of the Cricket Australia board to resign in the last six
months. Recently, David Peever resigned as Chairman of the board of Cricket Australia. CA board is
currently chaired on an interim basis by Earl Eddings, till a permanent chairman is selected.
9. V. Rathinam passed away following a short term illness at Chathirakudi, Ramanathapuram, in

Tamil Nadu, on 3rdNovember 2018. He was a ____?
1) Freedom fighter
2) Scientist
3) Doctor
4) Journalist
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Freedom fighter

Explanation:
On 3rd November 2018, V. Rathinam, freedom fighter and member of Indian National Army (INA), passed
away following a short term illness at Chathirakudi, Ramanathapuram, in Tamil Nadu. V. Rathinam was 99
years old. He was born on August 16, 1919. He hailed from S. Kodikulam in Paramakudi block,
Ramanathapuram. He had gone to Burma and joined the INA led by Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose, during
the Second World War in 1940s. After inducted into the INA, he had fought against the British. He was
imprisoned by the British and had served jail terms in various prisons.
10. Name the author of the book ‘The Fire Burns Blue: A History of Women’s Cricket in India’ that will
be launched on November 30, 2018?
1) Karunya Keshav & Sidhanta Pathak
2) Sunil Goenker & Rahul Parrikhar
3) Mukhil Joshi
4) Praveen Singh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Karunya Keshav & Sidhanta Pathak

Explanation:
‘The Fire Burns Blue: A History of Women’s Cricket in India’, a book on history of women’s cricket in
India, will be launched on November 30, 2018. The book is co-authored by sports journalists Karunya
Keshav and Sidhanta Pathak. It is published by Westland Sport, a new imprint of Westland Publications. It
will provide a detailed narrative of cricket, from its origin to present day. It will also have rare photographs
to show the highs and lows of the early years of women’s cricket.

1. Where is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport located?
Answer
Guwahati, Assam
2. Who is the chairman of Press Council of India (PCI)?
Answer
Chandramauli Kumar Prasad
3. What is the capital and currency of Iran?
Answer
Capital – Tehran; Currency – Rial
4. Name the CEO of Cricket Australia (CA)?
Answer
Kevin Roberts
5. Where is Chilla National Park located?
Answer
Delhi


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1. Who is the Chairman of HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company?

Mr. Deepak S. Parekh

2. Who is the CEO of Hockey India?

4. What is the tag line of HDFC Bank?

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5. Where is Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary located?

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Answer – 1) Rs 194.44 crore

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