Current Affairs Quiz December 2018

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1 1 1. Who won the World chess championship? a) Fabiano caruana b) Viswanathan Anand c) Magnus Carlsen d) Vladimir Kramnik Explanation:Magnus Carlsen beats Fabiano caruana in tie-breaker to retain the world Champion title. 2. December 1 is celebrated as? a) World Philosophy Day b) World Water Day c) World Aids Day d) World Water Day 3. Hornbill Festival celebrated at? a) Nagaland b) Arunachal Pradesh c) Manipur d) Tripura Explanation:Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the 19th Hornbill Festival at Kisama village near state capital Kohima in Nagaland. 4. Which Country celebrated its 100th birthday recently? a) Lithuania b) Finland c) Estonia d) Romania 5. CII Agro Tech India held at? a) Chandigarh b) New Delhi c) Bhopal d) Haryana 6. Armed Forces Week will be celebrated from? a) December last week b) January first week c) December first week d) January last week 7. Which State government announces hike of health insurance coverage? a) Odisha b) Karnataka c) Tamil Nadu d) Maharashtra Explanation: Tamil Nadu government has announced the hike of health insurance coverage from the existing two lakh rupees to 5 lakh rupees a year, at par with the Centre s Ayushman Bharat scheme. 8. Roerich Art Gallery by the International Roerich Memorial Trust(IRMT) is formed by collaboration between India and which country? a) France b) Greece c) Russia d) Germany 9. Cultural fest 'Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav' inaugurated in? a) Bhopal b) Pune c) Aurangabad d) Nagpur 10. Which North eastern State celebrated its 55th statehood day on December 1,? a) Arunachal Pradesh b) Meghalaya 1

2 c) Mizoram d) Nagaland Explanation: On this day, in 1963, Nagaland attains its statehood and was declared as the 16th state of the Indian Union 2,3 1. International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed on? a) December 1 b) December 2 c) December 3 d) December 4 2. Bhopal Gas Tragedy happened on? a) 1980 b) 1982 c) 1984 d) Who was elected as President of the Constituent Assembly of India? a) Rajendra Prasad b) Jawaharlal Nehru c) Lala Lajpat Rai d) Valla bhai Patel 4. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has begun at? a) Berlin b) Geneva c) Hague d) Poland 6. Cope India-18, Bilateral Joint exercise held between India and which country? a) UK b) France c) Australia d) USA 7. Shri Sunil Arora appointed as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)]? a) 21st b) 22nd c) 23rd d) 24th 8. 80th Session of Policy Commission of World Customs Organization held in? a) Belgium b) Canada c) America d) India 9. International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed on? a) December 1 b) December 2 c) December 3 d) December Atlawim Debebe of which country won the Pune International Marathon? a) Kenya b) Ethiopia c) South Africa d) Uganda 5. Asia Pacific Summit- began in? a) India b) Nepal c) Bhutan d) Indonesia Navy Day is observed on? a) December 1 b) December 2 2

3 c) December 3 d) December 4 2. Second meeting of the NITI Forum for the North East held at? a) Shillong b) Guwahati c) Gangtok d) Imphal 3. Which Country is the world's largest exporter of LPG? a) Australia b) USA c) Qatar d) Russia 7. Who won the Ballon d'or Award? a) Luka Modric b) Lionel Messi c) Cristiano Ronaldo d) Mohamed Salah Explanation: Croatian midfielder Luka Modric 8. Who has become the first Indian to be elected as a member of the Judges Committee of the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF)? a) Nita Ambani b) Narayana Ramachandran c) Pawan Singh d) Narinder Batra 4. Which Country to leave OPEC from January 2019? a) Qatar b) Saudi Arabia c) Iran d) Iraq 5. The new simplified GST return forms will be rolled out from? a) 1st January 2019 b) 1st February 2019 c) 1st March 2019 d) 1st April International conference on bears held at? a) US b) India c) Canada d) China Explanation: International conference on bears in Agra has been Hosted by Wildlife SOS in collaboration with Bear Care Group from the US and Canada. Explanation: Pawan Singh has become the first Indian to be elected one of seven members of the Judges Committee of the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF). 9. An advanced skill training centre, the World Skill Center (WSC) to be established in? a) Odisha b) Jharkhand c) Madhya Pradesh d) Bihar Explanation: An advanced skill training centre, the World Skill Center (WSC) will also be established in Bhubaneswar with the help of a Asian Development Bank (ADB) loan. 10. India and which country signed an agreement on Currency Swap and MoU for Development Cooperation in Africa? a) USA b) UK 3

4 c) UAE d) Canada Explanation: India and UAE signed an agreement on Currency Swap and MoU for Development Cooperation in Africa World Soil is day observed on? a) December 1 b) December 3 c) December 4 d) December 5 Explanation: December 5 World Soil Day Theme - 'Be the Solution to Soil Pollution' 2. Which State government has fixed 100 rupees as the charge for people to get their property registered after division of family s immovable assets? a) Assam b) Bihar c) Odisha d) Jharkhand 3. Which State has approved 50-crore rupees to Science & Technology Innovation (STI) Fund? a) Maharashtra b) Karnataka c) Gujarat d) Andhra Pradesh 4. New Caledonia is located on? a) Pacific Ocean b) Atlantic Ocean c) Indian Ocean d) Arctic Ocean Explanation:A powerful undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck off the east coast of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. 5. United States has reestablished a "permanent diplomatic presence" in which country? a) Somalia b) Yemen c) Nigeria d) Congo Explanation: The United States has reestablished a "permanent diplomatic presence" in Somalia for the first time in 27 years. 6. Delhi Daredevils was renamed as? a) Delhi Heroes b) Delhi Capitals c) Delhi Titans d) Delhi Dabang 7. Gautam Gambhir related to which Sports? a) Tennis b) Badminton c) Cricket d) Golf Explanation: Former India opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has announced his retirement from all forms of Cricket. 8. Guidelines for children's hostels is formulated by? a) NITI Aayog b) Ministry of Women and Child Development c) Ministry of Social Welfare d) Ministry of Public safety and Security 4

5 Explanation: Women and Child Development Ministry is formulating guidelines for children's hostels, prescribing the minimum standards of care that should be provided to children. 9. Policy review meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held at? a) New Delhi b) Chennai c) Hyderabad d) Mumbai The Reserve Bank to reduce the statutory liquidity ratio by 0.25 percent every quarter beginning next year? a) January b) February c) March d) April Explanation: The Reserve Bank said that it will reduce the statutory liquidity ratio by 0.25 percent every quarter beginning January next year. 2. Annual Startup India Venture Capital Summit held in? a) Mumbai b) Goa c) New Delhi d) Bengaluru Explanation: The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Government of Goa, is hosting the annual Startup India Venture Capital Summit in Goa. Mobilizing Global Capital for Innovation in India. 3. Cabinet approved the MoU between India and which country for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space? a) USA b) UK c) Morocco d) France Explanation:Cabinet approves MoU between India and Morocco for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. 4. Cabinet approved the MoU between India and which country for the Joint Activities under Human Spaceflight Programme? a) USA b) France c) UK d) Russia Explanation:Cabinet approves MoU between India and Russia on Joint Activities under Human Spaceflight Programmer 5. RBI proposes new method to benchmark floating rate of loans for MSMEs from? a) 1st April 2019 b) 1st March 2019 c) 1st February 2019 d) 1st January Which two countries agreed to verify withdrawal of guard posts? a) USA and Mexico b) India and Bangladesh c) North Korea and South Korea d) Sudan and South Sudan 5

6 Explanation: South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have agreed to verify the pilot withdrawal of guard posts in the inter- Korean border area. 7. Where did the foundation stone of Pusa Kisan Haat laid? a) Mumbai b) New Delhi c) Bhopal d) Lucknow Explanation: Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh Minister laid the foundation stone of Pusa Kisan Haat in ICAR s Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) in New Delhi. 8. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's 63rd Mahaparinirvan Diwas is on? a) December 4 b) December 5 c) December 6 d) December 7 Explanation: December 6 - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's 63rd Mahaparinirvan Diwas 9. Which is the India s second container cargo sector on Inland Waterways? a) Kolkata-Varanasi b) Kolkata-Patna c) Kolkata-Allahabad d) Kolkata-Bhubaneshwar Explanation: Kolkata-Patna becomes India s second container cargo sector on Inland Waterways. 10. Cabinet approved the MoU between India and which country in the field of energy efficiency / energy conservation? a) USA b) Russia c) Germany d) France Explanation: Cabinet approves MoU between India and France in the field of energy efficiency / energy conservation International Civil Aviation Day is observed on? a) December 6 b) December 7 c) December 8 d) December 9 Explanation: In 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that 7 December was to be the International Civil Aviation Day. Theme - Working Together to Ensure No Country is Left Behind. 2. International Film Festival of begins? a) Karnataka b) Maharashtra c) Odisha d) Kerala Explanation: The 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will begin at Thiruvananthapuram. 3. SMART initiative launched in? a) Madhya Pradesh b) Jharkhand c) Maharashtra d) Haryana 6

7 Explanation: CM Devendra Fadnavis has launched a unique initiative called "SMART", which stands for State of Maharashtra s Agribusiness and Rural Transformation. 4. Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has extended a credit facility of USD 500 million to which country? a) Tanzania b) Zambia c) Kenya d) Uganda Explanation: Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has extended a credit facility of USD 500 million to Tanzania for water supply projects in the country. 5. Who is the present Chief Economic Advisor to the government of India? a) Kaushik Basu b) Arvind Subramanian c) Urjit Patel d) Krishnamurthy Subramanian Explanation: Krishnamurthy Subramanian - New Chief Economic Advisor 6. Ministry of Shipping has approved development of a freight village in? a) Patna b) Varanasi c) Kolkatta d) Allahabad Explanation: Ministry of Shipping has approved development of a freight village in Varanasi adjoining the Inland Waterways Terminal on River Ganga. It will be developed at a cost 156 crore rupees. 7. India opposes move to declare Gilgit- Baltistan as fifth province of which country? a) China b) Afghanistan c) Bangladesh d) Pakistan Explanation: India has voiced strong opposition to Pakistan's reported move to declare Gilgit-Baltistan as its fifth province. 8. National Challenge Ideate for India - creative solutions using technology' launched at? a) Bengaluru b) New Delhi c) Hyderabad d) Mumbai Explanation: Minister for Electronics and IT Ravi Shankar Prasad today launched National Challenge - Ideate for India - creative solutions using technology' for school students in New Delhi. 9. December 7 is observed as? a) Armed Forces Flag Day b) Submarine Day c) Airforce Day d) Army Day Explanation: 7th December marks the Armed Forces Flag Day. It is a day to express gratitude to the martyrs as well as the men and women in uniform Which Country enacted a new law to bring more blue-collar foreign workers into the country? 7

8 a) China b) France c) Japan d) USA Explanation: Japanese government enacted a new law to bring more bluecollar foreign workers into the country to address chronic labour shortages. a) Which Country is not the member of SAARC? b) China c) Pakistan d) Maldives e) Afghanistan Explanation: SAARC comprises of eight Member States- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 2. Which is the India's first submarine? a) INS Shalki b) INS Vikrant c) INS Chakra d) INS Kalvari Explanation: The Indian Navy is celebrating Submarine Day on December 8. The day commemorates the induction of the first submarine, the erstwhile INS Kalvari, into the Navy on this day in Who announced the Journalism AI project? a) Yahoo b) Google c) Facebook d) Youtube Explanation: To help news industry use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in more innovative ways, Google has announced a partnership with Polis, the international journalism think-tank at London School of Economics and Political Science, to create Journalism AI. 4. The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries [OPEC] is a group of how many nations? a) 8 b) 10 c) 12 d) 14 Explanation: The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) [the group of 14 nations] and its allies agreed to cut oil output by 12 lakh barrels a day to boost global oil markets. 5. Shahpurkandi Dam project in Punjab to be constructed on which River? a) Jhelum b) Chenab c) Ravi d) Sutlej Explanation: The Union Cabinet gave its nod to the implementation of Shahpurkandi Dam project in Punjab on the river Ravi. 6. Food and Agriculture organisation, FAO Council has approved to observe an International Year of Millets in? a) 2023 b) 2022 c) 2021 d) 2020 Explanation: Food and Agriculture organisation, FAO Council has approved 8

9 India s proposal to observe an International Year of Millets in Rishabh Pant took how many catches in an innings equalling M.S. Dhoni's record? a) 10 b) 8 c) 7 d) 6 Explanation: Rishabh Pant took six catches in the Australian first innings of the first test match thus equalling M.S. Dhoni's record 8. SAARC established in which year? a) 1965 b) 1975 c) 1985 d) 1995 Explanation: SAARC was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December , Human Rights Day is observed on? a) December 7 b) December 8 c) December 9 d) December 10 Explanation: Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December. In, Human Rights Day will mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 2. 1st International Conference on Sustainable Water Management held at? a) Punjab b) New Delhi c) Maharashtra d) Karnataka Explanation: The first International Conference under the aegis of National Hydrology Project, Union Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation is being organised at Indian School of Business (ISB), Mohali on the theme Sustainable Water Management. 3. What is the name of Russian parliament? a) Knesset b) Seimas c) Duma d) Sejm Explanation: 5th Meeting of India-Russia Parliamentary Commission. The Chairman of Duma of the Russian Parliament called for an enabling legislative framework to fully tap the immense potential of bilateral cooperation between India and Russia th All India Annual Conference of the Heads of Science Centre s and Museums began at? a) Guwahati b) Imphal c) Kohima d) Itanagar Explanation: The 18th All India Annual Conference of the Heads of Science Centre s and Museums began at Itanagar to tie up and collaborate with other scientific institutions across the country to promote science and technology in the state. 9

10 5. Khelo India Youth Games to be held in? a) New Delhi b) Kolkatta c) Pune d) Bangalore Explanation: Khelo India Youth Games to be held in Pune from 9th to 20th of January. 6. Who created world record for highest first-class debut score? a) Ajay Rohera b) Amol Mazumdar c) Prithvi Shaw d) Shubhman Gill Explanation: Madhya Pradesh opener Ajay Rohera creates world record for highest first-class debut score 267 not out, a world record. 7. Who won the Miss World? a) Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan b) Katarina Rodriguez c) Vanessa Poncede Leon d) Meenakshi Chaudhary Explanation: Miss World - Mexico's Vanessa Poncede Leon. Thailand's Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan was declared the runner-up. 8. Regional Conference on Good Governance- Focus on Aspirational Districts held at? a) Hyderabad b) Thiruvananthapuram c) Bhopal d) Mumbai Explanation: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India in association with Government of Kerala is organizing a Regional Conference on December 10-11, at Thiruvananthapuram on Good Governance - Focus on Aspirational Districts. 9. International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on? a) December 7 b) December 8 c) December 9 d) December 10 Explanation: International Anti- Corruption Day has been observed annually, on 9 December, since the passage of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on 31 October 2003 to raise public awareness for anti-corruption Home Ministry has launched a account in which social media to spread awareness about cybercrimes and normal precautions to be taken? a) Facebook b) Twitter c) Instagram d) WhatsApp Explanation: Home Ministry has launched a Twitter account to spread awareness about cybercrimes and normal precautions to be taken. 2. Central Government contribution to be raised to % from existing 10 per cent in National Pension Scheme[NPS]? 10

11 a) 11 b) 12 c) 13 d) 14 Explanation: Central Government contribution will be raised to 14 per cent from existing 10 per cent in National Pension Scheme[NPS] 3. Who is the present RBI Governor? a) Shaktikanta Das b) Urjit Patel c) Raghuram Rajan d) Amitabh Kant Explanation: Shaktikanta Das - New RBI Governor 4. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a fine of Rs.1 crore on which Bank for violating cyber security norms? a) Canara Bank b) Punjab National Bank c) ICICI Bank d) Indian Bank Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a fine of Rs.1 crore on Indian Bank for violating cyber security norms. 5. Nearly per cent of UN member states has agreed to ensure safe, orderly and humane migration a) 65 b) 75 c) 85 d) 90 Explanation: Nearly 85 per cent of UN member states has agreed on a sweeping yet non-binding accord to ensure safe, orderly and humane migration. 6. International Mountain Day is observed on? a) December 8 b) December 9 c) December 10 d) December 11 Explanation: International Mountain Day, held each year on 11 December, which was established by the UN General Assembly in 2003 to encourage sustainable development in mountains. theme: #MountainsMatter 7. Assam Movement was held against? a) Illegal citizens b) Terrorism c) Tribals d) Internal Armed Rebellion Explanation: Assam Movement was held in the 80s against illegal citizens staying in Assam. 8. Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated piped gas connection near? a) New Delhi b) Kolkatta c) Mumbai d) Patna Explanation: Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated piped gas connection near Mumbai. 9. Which Country promised an increase in minimum wages and tax concessions? a) Qatar b) France 11

12 c) America d) Germany Explanation: French President Emmanuel Macron has promised an increase in minimum wages and tax concessions in response to weeks of violent protests Who was selected as the Time magazine's "Person of the Year"? a) Donald Trump b) Moon Jae-in c) Robert Mueller d) Jamal Khashoggi Explanation: Time magazine's "Person of the Year" - Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi 2. ROSCOSMOS is an space organization belongs to which country? a) Romania b) Rwanda c) Russia d) None of the above 3. The government has formulated a Crisis Management Plan to counter? a) Cyber attacks b) Disaster reduction c) Cyclone safety d) All of the above Explanation: The government has formulated a Crisis Management Plan to counter cyber-attacks and cyber terrorism. 4. All India Institute of Ayurveda organized a National conference AYUSHCHARYA for public health promotion at? a) Rajasthan b) Telangana c) Kerala d) New Delhi Explanation: All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi organized a National conference AYUSHCHARYA on Dinacharya (Daily Regimen) and Ritucharya (Seasonal Regimen) for public health promotion on 10th and 11th of December,. 5. GSAT-7A is the th Indian Communication satellite built by the ISRO? a) 34 b) 35 c) 36 d) 37 Explanation: GSAT-7A is the 35th Indian Communication satellite built by the ISRO 6. Which state government has decided to establish an umbrella university to control all the medical and dental colleges and nursing institutions in the state? a) Punjab b) Madhya Pradesh c) Uttar Pradesh d) Uttarakhand Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to establish an umbrella university to control all the medical and dental colleges and nursing institutions in the state. The university will be named after former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 12

13 7. International Day of Neutrality is observed on? a) December 12 b) December 11 c) December 10 d) December 09 Explanation: International Day of Neutrality is a United Nations observance held on December 12 each year. 8. International Universal Health Coverage Day is observed on? a) December 09 b) December 10 c) December 11 d) December 12 Explanation: Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated annually on December 12 and is promoted by the World Health Organization. 9. Which is the first Country whose complete neutrality was formally recognized by the United Nations? a) India b) Norway c) Switzerland d) Turkmenistan Explanation: Although Switzerland was the first country to declare permanent neutrality in 1815, Turkmenistan was the first state whose complete neutrality was formally recognized by the United Nations. a) Cambodia b) Nepal c) Myanmar d) Bhutan Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 5th Enterprise India show in Yangon, Myanmar which was hosted by Confederation of Indian Industry and the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce. 2. British Prime Minister Theresa May belongs to? a) Conservative Party b) Labour Party c) Liberal Democrats d) Scottish National Party Explanation: British Prime Minister Theresa May has won a vote of confidence in her leadership of the Conservative Party. 3. Which Country is to ban outdoor smoking? a) Norway b) Denmark c) Switzerland d) Sweden Explanation: Sweden is banning outdoor smoking in certain public places including playgrounds and train station platforms. According to the new law, the goal is to make the Scandinavian country smokefree by President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 5th Enterprise India show in? 4. Revised Guidelines for Ground Water Extraction Notified, to be Effective from? a) 1st January 2019 b) 1st June

14 c) 1st March 2019 d) 1st May 2019 Explanation: Revised Guidelines for Ground Water Extraction Notified, to be Effective From 1st June Who is the first female Divyang to climb Mount Everest? a) Arunima Sinha b) Malavath Poorna c) Jordan Romero d) Santosh Yadav Explanation: Arunima Sinha is the first female Divyang to climb Mount Everest. c) Ujjain d) Nashik Explanation: Railways has commissioned 41 projects at a cost of 700 crore rupees for the Kumbh Mela that will begin in Allahabad from January next year th WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices held at? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Vishakhapatnam d) Hyderabad 6. Mount Vinson is a large mountain in which continent? a) Asia b) North America c) South America d) Antarctica Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the tricolour flag to Arunima Sinha, marking the beginning of her expedition to Mount Vinson, Antarctica. 7. Which Fee had Introduced for the First Time? a) Forest Conservation Fee b) Carbon Fee c) Water Conservation Fee d) Coal Fee Explanation: Water Conservation Fee Introduced for the First Time 8. Where Kumbh Mela is to be held in January 2019? a) Haridwar b) Allahabad Explanation: 4th WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices held at Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone, in Vishakhapatnam 2. Bilateral annual Haj 2019 agreement signed between India and which Country? a) UAE b) Saudi Arabia c) Qatar d) Oman Explanation: India has requested Saudi Arabia to increase its annual Haj quota in Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi made this request to Saudi Arabia Haj and Umrah Minister. 3. Ministry of Railways has decided to give % discount in haulage rate on transport of empty containers and empty flat wagons? a) 10% b) 15% c) 20% d) 25% 14

15 Explanation: Ministry of Railways has decided to give 25 % discount in haulage rate on transport of empty containers and empty flat wagons. 4. India lost to which country in Men's Hockey World Cup? a) Netherlands b) Belgium c) Germany d) Australia Explanation: India lost to Netherlands in Men's Hockey World Cup at Bhubaneswar. 5. ECO Niwas Samhita is related to? a) Pollution control code for Industries b) Hazardous Waste Management code c) Energy conservation building code for residential buildings d) Air purity code for cities Explanation: ECO Niwas Samhita - an Energy Conservation Building Code for Residential Buildings launched. 6. Which State Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to hasten enactment of Women's Reservation Bill? a) Rajasthan b) Punjab c) Maharashtra d) Kerala Explanation: Punjab Assembly unanimously passed the resolution moved by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh urging Central government to hasten enactment of Women's Reservation Bill providing for the reservation of one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies for women. 7. Who is the Chief Minister of Rajasthan? a) Sachin Pilot b) Kamal Nath c) Ashok Gehlot d) Bhupesh Baghel Explanation: Ashok Gehlot will be the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Sachin Pilot will be his Deputy. 8. Who is the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh? a) Sachin Pilot b) Kamal Nath c) Ashok Gehlot d) Bhupesh Baghel Explanation: Senior Congress leader Kamal Nath will be the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. 9. Which State has already reserved 50 per cent seats in Urban Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions for women? a) Rajasthan b) Kerala c) Tamil Nadu d) Punjab Explanation: Punjab has already reserved 50 per cent seats in Urban Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions for women. 10. Red Corner Notice is issued by? a) Interpol b) World Bank c) International Court of Justice d) World Trade Organization Explanation: The Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice (RCN) against absconding billionaire Mehul Choksi, who is accused of cheating state-run Punjab 15

16 National Bank to the tune of over 13,000 crore rupees Nigerian military lifts ban on operations? a) UNICEF b) UNESCO c) UN Peace Keeping Force d) UN Human Rights Council Explanation: The Nigerian military has lifted a ban on UNICEF operations in the ravaged northeast. The Nigerian army has accused UNICEF of 'aiding Boko Haram' 2. Who is the world s biggest oil importer? a) United States b) India c) China d) Russia Explanation: Oil prices slipped after China reported slower economic growth, pointing to lower fuel demand in the world s biggest oil importer st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) held at? a) Mumbai b) Pune c) Bengaluru d) New Delhi Explanation: Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad was addressing the 91st Annual General Meeting of FICCI and said India will become a trillion dollar digital economy in the next two to three years. 4. First National Workshop on Explosives Detection inaugurated at? a) New Delhi b) Pune c) Secunderabad d) Nagpur Explanation: The first National Workshop on Explosives Detection was inaugurated at High Energy Materials Research Laboratory Pune. 5. Who stormed into the summit clash of Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals? a) PV Sindhu b) Saina Nehwal c) Tai Tzu-ying d) Carolina Marin Explanation: PV Sindhu has stormed into the summit clash of Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals at Guangzhou in China. 6. Women Transforming India awards is organized by? a) Women and Child Development Ministry b) NITI Aayog c) Ministry of Education d) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Explanation: NITI Aayog is organising the third edition of the Women Transforming India Awards. The event will also mark launching of the upgraded portal of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP). theme is Women and Entrepreneurship 7. Who won the Jnanpith Award? 16

17 a) Ashapoorna Devi b) Krishna Sobti c) Shankha Ghosh d) Amitav Ghosh Explanation: English writer Amitav Ghosh has been honoured with this year's Jnanpith Award. 8. Foundation stone of New ultra modern Railway Station laid at Kevadia in state? a) Rajasthan b) Gujarat c) Uttar Pradesh d) Maharashtra Explanation: President Ramnath Kovind today laid the foundation stone of new ultra modern Railway Station at Kevadia in Narmada district of Gujarat. 16,17 3. India s first Railway University opened at? a) Varanasi b) Manipur c) Visakhapatnam d) Vadodara Explanation: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal dedicated India s first Railway University to the nation in Vadodara. 4. Which country named the Cyclone Phethai which is likely to hit Andhra Pradesh? a) Thailand b) Sri Lanka c) Pakistan d) Bangladesh Explanation: Cyclone Phethai to hit Andhra Pradesh coastal belt and is likely to cross between MachiliPatnam and Kakinada in the coming 24 hours. 1. Vijay Diwas is celebrated on? a) July 26 b) December 16 c) September 14 d) November 16 Explanation: The nation celebrated Vijay Diwas on December 16 to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in 1971 war. 2. Who is the Chief Minister of Chattisgarh? a) Sachin Pilot b) Kamal Nath c) Ashok Gehlot d) Bhupesh Baghel Explanation: Chhattisgarh Congress president Bhupesh Baghel will be sworn-in as the chief minister. 5. Watan ko Jano programme is related to? a) Maharashtra b) Jammu and Kashmir c) Arunachal Pradesh d) Jharkhand Explanation: The Ministry of Home Affairs has been organising Watan ko Jano programme to give exposure to the youth and children of Jammu and Kashmir about the cultural and socio-economic development taking place in other parts of the country. 6. Who became the Miss Universe? a) Catriona Gray b) Manushi Chhillar c) Vanessa Ponce 17

18 d) Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Explanation: Miss Universe - Catriona Gray of Philippines[4th Filipina to be named Miss Universe] 7. Who won the Men s Hockey World Cup? a) Netherlands b) Germany c) Belgium d) England Explanation: Belgium has claimed their first ever World Cup title defeating Netherlands. 8. Who won the Badminton World Tour Finals Trophy? a) Nozomi Okuhara b) P V Sindhu c) Tai Tzu-ying d) Carolina Marin Explanation: Ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu lifted the prestigious season-ending World Tour Finals trophy at Guangzhou, China. She defeated Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-19, in the summit clash 9. Who has become the second fastest to score 25 Test centuries? a) Joe Root b) Steve Smith c) Hashim Amla d) Virat Kohli Explanation: Indian skipper Virat Kohli has became the second fastest to score 25 Test centuries, only behind Sir Don Bradman 10. Special marathon 'Soldierathon' held at? a) Jammu & Kashmir b) Uttarakhand c) New Delhi d) Himachal Pradesh Explanation: On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, Sports Minister Col Rajyavardhan Rathore flagged off a special marathon 'Soldierathon' at JLN Stadium in New Delhi. The marathon was organised in the honour of Martyrs and wounded Soldiers International Migrants Day is observed on? a) December 18 b) December 17 c) December 16 d) December 15 Explanation: International Migrants Day is observed on 18 December in accordance with Resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, adopted on 4 December Which is not the official language of UN? a) Chinese b) French c) Arabic d) Greek Explanation: The U.N. has only six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. 3. Which state cabinet decided to waive 25 percent of loan amount to the farmers? a) Chattisgarh b) Rajasthan c) Assam 18

19 d) Madhya Pradesh Explanation: Assam state cabinet decided to waive 25 percent of loan amount to the farmers. 4. Rajkumar Shukla is related to? a) Dandi March b) Champaran Satyagraha c) Ahmedabad Mill Strike d) Poorna Swaraj Explanation: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communications and Minister of State for Railways Shri Manoj Sinha released a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Rajkumar Shukla at New Delhi. Rajkumar Shukla made a seminal contribution culminating in the launch of the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917 by Mahatma Gandhi. 5. Which State CM has announced to waive off farm loans of more than 16 lakh farmers? a) Chhattisgarh b) Bihar c) Assam d) Telangana Explanation: In New Zealand, regulations for mandatory phase-out of single-use plastic shopping bags will take effect from July 1, GSAT 7A is all set to provide communication services in which band? a) C-band (4 8 GHz) b) X-band (8 12 GHz) c) Ku-band (12 18 GHz) d) Ka-band (26 40 GHz) Explanation: GSAT 7A, a geo stationary communication satellite weighing 2250 kilogram is all set to provide communication services in Ku band over the Indian region. 8. National Register of Citizens, NRC is related to which state? a) Assam b) Jammu&Kashmir c) Sikkim d) None of the above Explanation: The Central government said that there is no proposal to extend the National Register of Citizens, NRC to States other than Assam. Explanation: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has announced to waive off farm loans to the tune of 6,100 crore rupees of more than 16 lakh farmers. 6. Regulations for mandatory phase-out of single-use plastic shopping bags will take effect from July 1, 2019 in which Country? a) Australia b) New Zealand c) Dubai d) Canada 9. The Union Cabinet has approved a new bridge across the Ganga river at Patna in Bihar on NH-? a) NH-2 b) NH-7 c) NH-19 d) NH-39 Explanation: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the project for construction of km 19

20 long new 4 lane bridge parallel to the existing MG Setu on NH Goa was liberated on? a) 19th December, 1960 b) 19th December, 1961 c) 19th December, 1962 d) 19th December, 1963 Explanation: Goa Liberation Day is being celebrated. Goa was liberated on 19th December1961, from around 450 years of Portuguese rule. 2. Which State has ordered to constitute an official panel to screen and identify new tourism projects in the state? a) Maharashtra b) Odisha c) Jammu & Kashmir d) Uttar Pradesh Explanation: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered to constitute an official panel to screen and identify new tourism projects in the state under the Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP) th Global SME Business Summit held at? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Hyderabad d) Chennai Explanation: Union Minister of Commerce &Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu attended the inaugural session of the 15th Global SME Business Summit in New Delhi. 4. The Third Roadshow on Competition Law was organised in? a) New Delhi b) Ahmedabad c) Kolkata d) Guwahati Explanation: The Third Roadshow on Competition Law was organised in Ahmedabad on 18th December, by the Competition Commission of India with a thematic focus on Public Procurement, Trade Associations, Cartels and Leniency. 5. IPL 2019 auction takes place in? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Jaipur d) Hyderabad Explanation: IPL 2019 auction takes place in Jaipur. 6. IN LCU L55 is the ship of Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV class to be inducted into the Indian Navy? a) First b) Third c) Fourth d) Fifth Explanation: IN LCU L55 is the fifth ship of Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV class to be inducted into the Indian Navy. 7. Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed MOU with for training rural youth for skill development? a) Hyundai b) Ashok Leyland c) Tata Motors 20

21 d) Maruti Suzuki Explanation: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed MOU with Maruti Suzuki India Ltd for training rural youth for skill development 8. NITI Aayog unveiled its comprehensive national Strategy for New India, which defines clear objectives for the year? a) b) c) d) Explanation: NITI Aayog unveiled its comprehensive national Strategy for New India, which defines clear objectives for As per the World Development Indicators database, the share of the Indian economy in the world is? a) 2.6% b) 2.8% c) 3.0% d) 3.2% Explanation: The share of the Indian economy in the world increased from 2.6 percent in 2014 to 3.2 percent in 2017 as per the World Development Indicators database Which state has emerged as the best performing state in the Startup Ranking? a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra c) Uttar Pradesh d) Karnataka Explanation: Gujarat has emerged as the best performing state in the Startup Ranking. The National Report on States' Startup Ranking was unveiled by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi. 2. Government to infuse how much crore in Public Sector Banks in the current fiscal? a) 63,000 b) 73,000 c) 83,000 d) 93,000 Explanation: The government to infuse crore in Public Sector Banks in next few months in the current fiscal. 3. Chah Bagicha (tea estate) Dhan Puraskar Mela related to which state? a) West Bengal b) Assam c) Karnataka d) Kerala Explanation: The Assam government has approved the release of second instalment of the Chah Bagicha (tea estate) Dhan Puraskar Mela. 4. International Human Solidarity Day is observed on? a) December 18 b) December 19 c) December 20 d) December 21 Explanation: The United Nations' (UN) International Human Solidarity Day is annually held on December 20 to celebrate unity in diversity. It also aims to remind 21

22 people on the importance of solidarity in working towards eradicating poverty. 5. Which state has announced short term crop loans from cooperative banks and loans of up to two lakh rupees from nationalised and other banks will be waived? a) Bihar b) Tamil Nadu c) Rajasthan d) Madhya Pradesh Explanation: In Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has announced that short term crop loans from cooperative banks and loans of up to two lakh rupees from nationalised and other banks will be waived. 6. Which Country fines Uber 400,000 euros over huge data breach? a) UK b) China c) Hungary d) France Explanation: France's data protection agency had fined the US ride-hailing group Uber 400,000 euros over a 2016 data breach that exposed the personal data of some 57 million clients and drivers worldwide. 7. Which Country voted in favour of the UNGA's global framework on International migration resolution? a) Poland b) India c) US d) Israel Explanation: UNGA adopts global framework on International migration. India voted in favour of the resolution while, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Poland, and US voted against it. 8. Lok Sabha passed the Consumer Protection Bill, which seeks to replace the Consumer Protection Act,? a) 1966 b) 1976 c) 1986 d) 2002 Explanation: Lok Sabha passed the Consumer Protection Bill, which seeks to replace the Consumer Protection Act, It seeks to establish Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions at District, State and National levels. 9. Anup Kumar related to which Sports? a) Badminton b) Kabaddi c) Athletics d) Wrestling Explanation: Renowned Kabaddi Player, Anup Kumar announced his retirement from Kabaddi UN Security Council to vote on sending observers to which country? a) Syria b) Yemen c) Iraq d) Afghanistan 22

23 Explanation: UN Security Council to vote on sending observers to Yemen 2. Who is the present Indian women's cricket team coach? a) Ravi Shastri b) Ramesh Powar c) Anil Kumble d) WV Raman Explanation: WV Raman - India women's cricket team coach 3. Which organization is all set to expand its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU)? a) ICC b) ISA c) BCCI d) None of the above Explanation: PV Sindhu has climbed 3 spots to Number 3 in the latest world badminton rankings. 6. U.S. plans to withdraw troops from which country? a) Afghanistan b) Syria c) Yemen d) Iraq Explanation: U.S. plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan 7. Fog PASS Device is a? a) Global Navigation Satellite System b) Global Positioning System c) High-power radio signals d) Low frequency wave Explanation: The BCCI is all set to expand its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) 4. Sustainable Development Goal, SDG India Index to be released by the? a) NITI Aayog b) UNDP c) Sustainable Development Solutions Network d) United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Explanation: NITI Aayog to release the Sustainable Development Goal, SDG India Index 5. PV Sindhu has climbed to Number in the latest world badminton rankings? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 Explanation: Fog PASS Device is a Global Positioning System (GPS) based hand held portable device which serves as an aid for the crew during foggy weather through audio visual alarm, whenever any landmark comes within the Geo-fence range. 8. Soyuz capsule belongs to which country? a) China b) Japan c) USA d) Russia Explanation: Three astronauts returned to Earth after more than six months aboard the International Space Station Russian Soyuz capsule Which Country ranks First in the FIFA global rankings? 23

24 a) Germany b) Belgium c) France d) Brazil Explanation: 1) Belgium 2) France 3) Brazil 2. GST of which item reduced from 28 percent to 18 percent slab recently? a) Cement b) AC c) Auto parts d) TV Explanation: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said GST of 6 items reduced from 28 percent to 18 percent slab. These items include TV, tyre, power bank and video games. 28 percent slab rate is applicable only on 28 items, which are luxury items like cement, auto parts, AC and dishwasher. 3. Which country launched its first communication satellite to provide broadband internet services worldwide? a) China b) Japan c) France d) Russia Explanation: China launched its first communication satellite to provide broadband internet services worldwide in an apparent bid to rival Google and other international firms. 4. The Premier Badminton League begins in? a) New Delhi b) Kolkata c) Mumbai d) Thiruvananthapuram Explanation: The Premier Badminton League begins in Mumbai 5. Who named as the captain for the Indian Women's ODI team? a) Mithali Raj b) Harmanpreet Kaur c) Veda Krishnamurthy d) Anjum Chopra Explanation: Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur were retained as captains for the Indian Women's ODI and T20 team for the New Zealand tour beginning next month th Skoch Summit held at? a) Mumbai b) Hyderabad c) New Delhi d) Kolkata Explanation: Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu has conferred the Skoch Golden Jubilee Challenger Award at the 55th Skoch Summit in New Delhi. 7. For construction of a wall on the US border with Mexico Trump demanded how much? a) 3 billion dollars b) 5 billion dollars c) 7 billion dollars d) 10 billion dollars Explanation: Trump demand for 5 billion dollars for construction of a wall on the US border with Mexico 8. Which Assembly has passed a resolution demanding that Bharat Ratna awarded to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi 24

25 be withdrawn over the 1984 anti-sikh riots? a) Punjab b) Haryana c) Delhi d) None of the above Explanation: Delhi Assembly has passed a resolution demanding that Bharat Ratna awarded to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi be withdrawn over the 1984 anti- Sikh riots. 23,24 1. National Farmers Day (Kisan Diwas) is observed on? a) December 21 b) December 22 c) December 23 d) December 24 Explanation: December 23 National Farmers Day (Kisan Diwas) 2. India s first music museum to be set up in? a) Tamil Nadu b) Kerala c) Karnataka d) Uttar Pradesh Explanation: India s first music museum to be set up in Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu 3. Archie Schiller, the seven-year-old legspinner inducted into which cricket team? a) South Africa b) New Zealand c) West Indies d) Australia Explanation: Archie Schiller, the sevenyear-old leg-spinner inducted into the Australian team earlier this month, is set to co-captain the side alongside Tim Paine in the in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 4. Information Fusion Centre Indian Ocean Region, IFC-IOR launched in? a) Guwahati b) Gurugram c) Gandhi Nagar d) Kanpur Explanation: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Information Fusion Centre Indian Ocean Region, IFC-IOR at the Information Management and Analysis Centre, IMAC in Gurugram. 5. Anak Krakatau volcano is located at? a) Iceland b) Italy c) Japan d) Indonesia Explanation: A tsunami killed at least 280 people and injured hundreds on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra following an underwater landslide believed caused by the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano. 6. National Consumer Day is observed on? a) December 22 b) December 23 c) December 24 d) December 25 Explanation: December 24 National Consumer Day 25

26 7. Inter Continental Ballistic Missile Agni- IV has a strike range of km? a) 4000 b) 3000 c) 2000 d) 5000 Explanation: India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable long-range Inter Continental Ballistic Missile Agni-IV, with a strike range of 4,000 km. 8. Who becomes the fastest Asian to cycle the globe? a) Parto Azar b) Zhang Nan c) Vedangi Kulkarni d) Lee Min-Hye Explanation: Indian woman Vedangi Kulkarni has become the fastest Asian to cycle the globe. Hailing from a suburb of Pune, 20-year old Vedangi cycled into Kolkata in the wee hours, completing the 29,000 kilometers' distance required to qualify as bicycling across the globe. 9. Sino-India military exercise takes place between? a) India and China b) India and Myanmar c) India and Vietnam d) India and Cambodia Explanation: The seventh edition of joint Sino-India military exercise Hand in Hand concluded on 23 December. 25,26 1. Which Country declared Christmas Day a public holiday? a) Iraq b) Saudi Arabia c) Iran d) Syria Explanation: Iraq declares Christmas Day a public holiday 2. Vajpayee International Schools launched in? a) Uttar Pradesh b) New Delhi c) Madhya Pradesh d) Maharashtra Explanation: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Schools in Mumbai on the occasion of 94th birth anniversary of the late Prime Minister. 3. Which Country approved medical use of marijuana? a) India b) Thailand c) Ireland d) Saudi Arabia Explanation: Thailand approves medical use of marijuana 4. Good Governance Day is observed on? a) December 23 b) December 24 c) December 25 d) December 26 Explanation: In Uttar Pradesh, the 95th birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is being observed as Good Governance Day. 26

27 5. Which Country has decided to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission (IWC)? a) China b) USA c) Spain d) Japan Explanation: Japan has decided to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) 6. What is the minimum visibility required for flight takeoff? a) 100 metres b) 110 metres c) 125 metres d) 150 metres Explanation: The minimum visibility required for flight takeoff is 125 metres 7. Which Country expanded economic sanctions on Ukraine? a) Russia b) China c) USA d) France Explanation: Russia expands economic sanctions on Ukraine 8. Which tribal community celebrates annual Heddaiyamman festival? a) Bhil b) Gond c) Kodava d) Baduga Explanation: The tribal Baduga community in the Nilgiris district of Tamil nadu is celebrating their annual Heddaiyamman festival. The Badagas are an indigenous tribal group in the Nilgiris. 9. The first meeting of the Follow-up Committee for implementation of the Trilateral Chabahar Agreement held at? a) India b) Iran c) Afghanistan d) Nepal Explanation: The first meeting of the Follow-up Committee for implementation of the Trilateral Chabahar Agreement between India, Afghanistan and Iran was held in the port city of Chabahar in Iran. 10. 'Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana' is related to? a) Education b) Pension c) Skill Training d) Medical Treatment Explanation: 'Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana' has been launched in the hill state. Under the scheme, each household in the state will be able to avail medical treatment of up to 5 lakh rupees annually Andhra Pradesh High Court will be the High Court in the country? a) 24 b) 25 c) 26 d) 27 Explanation: Andhra Pradesh High Court will be the 25th High Court in the country 27

28 2. Mount Etna is located in which country? a) Spain b) Argentina c) Japan d) Italy Explanation: A 4.8-magnitude earthquake has hit Sicily near Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna, injuring at least 28 people. The epicentre was located north of Catania th National Children's Science Congress inaugurated in? a) Bhubaneswar b) Kanpur c) Bhopal d) Kolkata Explanation: The 26th National Children's Science Congress has been inaugurated by the Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar. 4. Dwijing Festival is celebrated in which state? a) Arunachal Pradesh b) Meghalaya c) Nagaland d) Assam Explanation: In Assam, the third Dwijing Festival has begun today on the bank of Aye river at Chirang district. 5. Which Country to apply for full UN membership in January? a) South Sudan b) Palestine c) Taiwan d) Kosovo Explanation: Palestinian foreign minister Riyad al-malki declared that Palestine would apply for full state membership at the United Nations in January. 6. Central government has increased allocation of annual budget of which state to Rs 72 thousand crores from 21 thousand crores? a) Assam b) Bihar c) Himachal Pradesh d) Sikkim Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Centre has increased allocation of annual budget of Himachal to Rs 72 thousand crores from 21 thousand crores. 7. Who formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame recently? a) Virat Kohli b) Ricky Ponting c) Shane Warne d) Glenn McGrath Explanation: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. 8. Central Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore released the administrative handbook of which ministry? a) Information and Broadcasting b) Sports & Youth Affairs c) Education d) Foreign Affairs Explanation: Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore released the administrative 28