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CBSE
Class 8 General Knowledge
Overview Of India
Quiz 13
Which state launched India's Integrated Control and Command Centre (ICCC) for its smart cities?
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Maharashtra
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Madhya Pradesh
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Assam
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Kerala
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Madhya Pradesh government launched India's first Integrated Control and Command Centre (ICCC) for its smart cities at the Bhopal Smart City Development Corporation Ltd. (BSCDCL) facility in the Berkheda area. The ICCC will enable Madhya Pradesh State Administration to monitor and administer multiple cities civic utilities and citizen services across seven smart cities include Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Indore, Ujjain, Satna, and Sagar. It will also enable statewide monitoring of these cities from central command view and result in significant cost savings as compared to deploying full-fledged data and discovery data along with the control centers in each center in every seven cities. ICCC is a cloud-based Universal Internet of Things (UIoT) platform developed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). It can run multiple city command centre operations through its multi-efficiency capabilities.
Who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) as of July 2018?
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Ashish Bahuguna
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K S Sharma
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Pawan Kumar Agarwal
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Nidhi Tiwari
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Pawan Kumar Agarwal, a $$1985$$-batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre, has been given $$3$$ months extension beyond May 15, 2018, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). He was appointed as the CEO of the FSSAI in December 2015. The FSSAI is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.
What was India's rank on the Global Optimism Index (Gol) in the first quarter of $$2018$$, as per latest Grant Thornton's International Business Report (IBR)?
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$$1$$st
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$$6$$th
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$$3$$rd
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$$2$$nd
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After topping the chart for four years, India slipped to the 6th position globally on the Global Optimism Index in the first quarter of $$2018$$, as per survey by Grant Thornton's International Business Report (IBR). The report says the business optimism in India has deteriorated while entering the last year of the current regime. Austria topped the index followed by Finland, Indonesia, the Netherlands and the US. The report was prepared on a quarterly global business survey of $$2,500$$ businesses in $$37$$ economies. With regard to India, Grant Thornton stated that the underlying pessimism is reflected in other parameters as well including revenue, selling prices, profitability, employment and exports expectations. Indian businesses have been citing regulations and red tape, availability of skilled workforce, lack of ICT infrastructure and
shortage
of finance as the biggest growth constraints.
Which Indian table tennis player has officially signed with German Bundesliga’s top division club ASV Grunwettersbach Tischtennis?
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Anthony Amalraj
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G. Soumyajit Ghosh
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G Sathiyan
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Kamlesh Mehta
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G Sathiyan,
India's
top table tennis player, has officially signed with German
Bundesliga's
top division club ASV Grunwettersbach Tischtennis for 2018/19 season. He won three medals at his Commonwealth Games debut on April 2018. Sathiyan won a team gold, a silver in
men's
doubles alongside Sharath Kamal, and a bronze in mixed doubles with Manika Batra at the 2018 Gold Coast Games.
Which country has become the largest remittance-receiving country in the world in $$2017$$, as per report 'RemitSCOPE-Remittance markets and opportunities- Asia and the Pacific?
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Bangladesh
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Philippines
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India
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Vietnam
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According to the report RemitSCOPE Remittance markets and opportunities Asia and the Pacific, India has become the largest remittance-receiving country in the world in $$2017$$, with migrant workers from the country sending home $$69$$ billion US dollars. The remittances to the Asia-Pacific region amounted to $$256$$ billion dollars last year. In $$2017$$, India with $$\$69$$ billion, China with $$\$64$$ billion and the Philippines with $$\$33$$ billion are the three largest remittance-receiving countries in the world. Worldwide, an estimated $$40\%$$ of the total values of remittances go to rural areas. However, in the Asia-Pacific region, remittances go dis-proportionally to countries with a majority of rural populations such as Nepal $$81\%$$, India $$67\%$$, Vietnam $$66\%$$, Bangladesh $$65\%$$, Pakistan $$61\%$$ and the Philippines $$56\%$$. As per report, cash-to-cash transactions remain by far the most common form of transfer.
The Kakolat waterfall is located in which state?
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Bihar
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Punjab
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Odisha
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The Kakolat waterfall is located in the Nawada district of Bihar and is one of the most visited and renowned Bihar getaway, where tourists come from all over the state and adjoining areas to witness the sheer beauty of Mother Nature cascading marvelously. According to legend, during the Treta Yuga epoch a king was cursed by a rishi and had to take the shape of a python and lived in Kakolat. The place was visited by the great Pandavas during their exile and the accursed king got salvation from damnation. The king after getting rid of the curse proclaimed that one who would bath in the waterfall will not take the yoni of snake, and that is why a large number of people from far and near bathe in the falls.
The world's second oldest rock has discovered from which district of Odisha?
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Kendujhar
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Nuapada
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Cuttack
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Kendrapara
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Scientists have discovered the worlds second oldest grain of magnetic zircon from the Singhbhum rock at the Champua in Kendujhar district of Odisha. The zircon is a mineral that contains traces of radioactive isotopes. It is an estimated that the magnetic zircon in the rock is $$4, 240$$ million years old that will offer fresh clues about the earths origins. It must be noted that this rock sample was recovered nearly $$8$$ years ago from Champua that has put India at the forefront of geological research in the world. The geologists from the University of Calcutta and Curtin University, Malaysia, along with researchers from the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (Beijing) made the discovery, which was recently published in the journal Scientific Reports.
Who has been conferred with the $$11$$th KISS Humanitarian Award $$2018$$?
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Dalai Lama
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Alejandro Toledo
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R.N. Dash
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Muhammad Yunus
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Prof. Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate and noted economist, has been conferred with the $$11$$th KISS Humanitarian Award $$2018$$ on May $$11$$ for his unwavering commitment to eradicate global poverty and foster economic and social development. He is the founder of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh and is widely known as the Father of Microfinance. The KISS Humanitarian Award is a prestigious international award given to someone who has made exceptional contribution to the society in various fields relating to social issues and who has distinguished himself or herself as a true humanitarian. It was instituted in $$2008$$ by Dr Achyuta Samanta, the founder of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Bhubaneswar.
What was India's GDP growth rate for $$2018$$, as per IMF's latest report "Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook"?
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$$7.4\%$$
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$$7.5\%$$
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$$7.6\%$$
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$$7.8\%$$
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In its latest report Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reaffirmed that India will be the fastest-growing major economy in $$2018$$, with a growth rate of $$7.4\%$$ that rises to $$7.8\%$$ in $$2019$$ with medium-term prospects remaining positive. Overall, the report stated that Asia continues to be both the fastest-growing region in the world and the main engine of the world's economy.
What will be India's economic growth rate in FY$$19$$, as per Fitch's second-quarter Sovereign Credit Overview for Asia Pacific region?
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$$7.5\%$$
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$$7.3\%$$
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$$7.4\%$$
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$$7.6\%$$
The Parliamentary panel to study the recovery of black money performance of public sector banks for $$2018-19$$. The panel will be headed by whom?
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Shashi Tharoor
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Arun Jaitley
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L.K. Advani
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Murali Manohar Joshi
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On May 11, the parliamentary panel headed by veteran BJP MP Murali Manohar Joshi has decided to study the recovery of black money and performance of public sector banks among a host of subjects. The 30-member Estimates Committee has decided to study a host of subjects related to various ministries in the year 2018-19. The panel on estimates, which is also called the continuous economy committee, suggests changes in policy or administrative framework to bring efficiency in expenditure. Besides the panel on estimates, the Public Accounts Committee has been looking into the issue of black money after the implementation of demonetisation.
Anne V Coates, Oscar-winning film editor has passed away. She belonged to which country?
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England
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Italy
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Germany
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France
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Anne V Coates $$(92)$$, a British film editor, has passed away in Los Angeles, California on May $$8, 2018$$. She was best known as the editor of David Leans epic film Lawrence of Arabia in $$1962$$, for which she won an Oscar. During her incredible career, Anne was BAFTA-nominated four times for work including The Elephant Man and Erin Brockovich, and received the BAFTA Fellowship in $$2007$$. She also received an Academy Honorary Award, known as a Lifetime Achievement Oscar, in November $$2016$$ by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She continued working up to the time of her death. She was currently in pre-production as an editor on A Dolphin In Our Lake and as executive producer on Off The Leash.
The $$2018$$ National Technology Day (NTD) is celebrated on which date in India?
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May $$11$$
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May $$10$$
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May $$13$$
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May $$12$$
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The National Technology Day (NTD) is celebrated every year in India on May $$11$$. On this day in $$1998$$, India successfully tested its nuclear bombs in Pokhran, Rajasthan. The tests were conducted under the leadership of Former President Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who was then DRDO Chief, and Dr R Chidambaran, then Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission. A team of more than $$100$$ scientists, technicians and soldiers were involved in the successfully conducted tests.
Who is the author of the book "Across the Bench - Insight into the Indian Military Judicial System"?
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Sachin Singh Rawat
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Gyan Bhushan
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Bipin Rawat
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Birender Singh Dhanoa
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The book 'Across the Bench Insight into the Indian Military Judicial System' has been authored by Lt Gen Gyan Bhushan, former Army Commander and Member 'A', Armed Forces Tribunal of Lucknow Bench. The book deals with military judicial system vis-a-vis command and management issues within the military establishments besides the whole gamut of issues relating to veterans, their families and dependents. It was released by Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army the Staff on May $$11, 2018.$$
What is the theme of the $$2018$$ International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated on which date?
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Nurses: A voice to lead - Safe Motherhood
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Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Health is a Human right
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Nurses: Working with the Poor; Against Poverty
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Nurses: A Force for Change - A Vital resource for health
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The International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated every year across the world on May $$12$$ to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The day is also mark to recognize the strong commitment, compassion and dedication that nurses display in the practice of their profession. The $$2018$$ theme is Nurses A Voice to Lead Health is a Human right.
Which Bollywood personality has been honour with the Swara Mauli award?
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Jeetendra
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Lata Mangeshkar
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Amitabh Bachchan
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Sridevi
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Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has been honoured with the Swara Mauli title by Shankarcharya Vidyanarsimha Bharati Swami at her residence Prabhu Kunj in Mumbai on May $$13, 2018$$. The veteran singer has several awards to her credit in her over $$7$$-decade-long career, including three National Awards. Mangeshkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country, in $$2001$$ the second vocalist, after MS Subbulakshmi to receive the honour.
The Dabhol Power Station is located in which state?
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Karnataka
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Rajasthan
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Maharashtra
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Madhya Pradesh
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The Dabhol Power Station is located near Anjanwel village in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The power station was a built by the Dabhol Power Company (DPC), which was a joint venture of Enron, General Electric, Bechtel and Maharashtra Power Development Corporation.
Kalasala Babu, the noted Malayalam film-theatre actor has passed away. He belonged to which state?
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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Telangana
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Kalasala Babu $$(68)$$, the noted Malayalam film-theatre actor, has passed away in Koc
hi, Kerala on May $$14, 2018$$. He is known for his drama troupe Kalasala Kalasala in Tripunithura, which had artists such as Thilakan and Surasu among others. Born to noted Kathakali artiste Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair and Mohiniyattam exponent Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma, Babu was active in theatre before making his foray into television and cinema. He had acted in various television serials in his career spanning over four decades. He won the hearts of moviegoers through roles in movies like Kastooriman, Runway, Lion, Perumazhakalam, Two Countries and Mallusinghto name a few. He has acted in over $$60$$ Malayalam films.
Mansoor Ahmed, the legendary hockey player has passed away. He belonged to which country?
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Iran
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India
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Pakistan
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Bangladesh
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Mansoor Ahmed $$(49)$$, Pakistans World Cup-winning hockey goalkeeper, has passed away in Karachi on May $$12, 2018$$. He was known as the $$1994$$ World Cup hero for Pakistan. Mansoor has been a sporting icon in Pakistan, and played a key hand in the teams win in the $$1994$$ World Cup in Sydney. He was considered the best hockey goalkeeper in the world during his playing days. He has played $$338$$ international matches, participated in three Olympics and various other high-profile events in a career spanning from $$1986$$ to $$2000$$. In addition to being named the worlds best goalkeeper on four occasions, Ahmed was bestowed with a presidential award in $$1988$$ and the Pride of Performance in $$1994$$.
Which city hosted the first-ever joint conference of Indian Customs and Department of India Posts?
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Kochi
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Pune
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Bengaluru
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New Delhi
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On May $$11$$, the first-ever joint conference of Indian Customs and Department of India Posts at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi to deliberate on streamlining of imports and exports by post. Commissioners of Customs from all the States having Foreign Post Offices (FPOs) were present along with their counterpart Post Master Generals. Imports and exports by post are the $$6$$th highest cited citizen grievances under under Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMs). Customs and Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) have worked together since a year to liberalise, reform and align laws relating to imports by India Post.
Which country to host the $$2018$$ meeting of the BIMSTEC Sub-Group on Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and precursor Chemicals?
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Nepal
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India
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Thailand
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Bhutan
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The $$5$$th meeting of the BIMSTEC Sub-Group on Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and precursor Chemicals to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal on $$23$$ May $$2018$$. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an international organisation of $$7$$ nations of South Asia and South East Asia, including Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan, and Nepal.
The UNDP has proposed to set up skill development centre in which Indian city to empower vulnerable and marginalised women?
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New Delhi
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Chennai
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Hyderabad
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Benguluru
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will set up a skill development centre at Bharosa, an integrated support centre for distressed women and children in Hyderabad, Telangana. The purpose of the centre is to empower vulnerable and marginalized women by imparting skills training. Bharosa, is a state-of-the-art centre set up by the Hyderabad City Police to support women and children who are victims of violence. Bharosa provides under one roof, $$24\times 7$$ services related to police, medical, legal, prosecution, psycho-therapeutic counselling and relief and rehabilitation services in completely private counselling rooms to maintain confidentiality and privacy. The centre is equipped with well-trained staff and modern gadgets, including facilities like video conferencing, so that the victims need not go to the court.
Which of the following is the China's first home-built aircraft carrier that recently started sea trials?
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Type $$003$$A
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Type $$007$$A
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Type $$005$$A
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Type $$001$$A
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Chinas first domestically developed aircraft carrier Type-$$001$$A has recently started sea trials. The aim of trials is to demonstrate the reliability and capability of the ships propulsion systems. The $$50,000$$-metric tonne vessel will become the countrys second aircraft carrier, and the first to be entirely built and designed inside of China, when it joins the navy before $$2020$$. Few countries in the world have aircraft carriers. Besides India, the US, Russia, the UK, France, Italy, Thailand and China operate a total of $$18$$ aircraft carriers.
India and Peru have recently signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy. Who is the Prime Minister of Peru?
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Cesar Villaneuva Arevalo
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Ollanta Humala
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Mercedes Araoz
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Rene Cornejo
Explanation
India and Peru signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy at Lima on May $$11, 2018.$$ The pact was signed in the presence of Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and the Prime Minister Cesar Villanueva Arevalo. Beside thi
s, Perus External Affairs Ministry organized a special programme in Lima to commemorate the $$55$$ years of diplomatic ties with India. Peru is a founder member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), established with India taking the initiative.
Nandram Das Bairagi, the noted Hindi Film Lyricist has passed away. He hailed from which state?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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Maharashtra
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Nandram Das Bairagi $$(87)$$, the noted Hindi film lyricist, poet and politician, has passed away in Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh on May $$13, 2018$$. The multi-faceted personality, who was also MP minister in the Congress government earlier, was born in Manasa on February $$10,1931$$. He was popularly known as Balkavi Bairagi as he wrote some classic poems in his childhood. He wrote lyrics for more than two dozen Hindi films and some like Tu Chanda Main Chandni from the film Reshma aur Shera are considered classics. He wrote several Hindi poems, among which, Jhar gaye paat, bisar gayi tehni is considered a gem by many Hindi poets. Bairagi was a Lok Sabha member between $$1984$$ and $$1989$$ and also a former Rajya Sabha MP.
The Rehala Watefalls is located in which state?
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Andhra Pradesh
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Punjab
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Assam
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Himachal Pradesh
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The Rehala Falls is a tourist attraction on the LehManali Highway in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is a Cascade and Punchbowl type of a waterfall located $$16$$ km from Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass. The fall is surrounded by dense forest cover. The best time to visit the waterfall is between the months of March and November.
Balakumaran, the veteran novelist has passes away. He belonged to which state?
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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Karnataka
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Balakumaran $$(71)$$, the veteran Tamil novelist, has passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on May $$15, 2018$$. He was famous for his novels like Mercury Pookal and Irumbu Kuthiraigal which earned him a good fan following. He created strong women characters, probably cast in the mould of his mother, whom he adored. Balakumaran in a way also liberated women in his works. He had a strained relationship with his father. He also published a number of short stories and later entered Tamil cinema through script and dialogue writing. He had worked with top two stars Rajinkanth (film Baasha) and Kamal Haasan (Nayagan and Guna). Balakumaran was a recipient of a number of awards, including the state governments Kalaimamani honour.
Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani, the veteran writer & novelist has passed away. She was associated with which literacy language?
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Telugu
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Malayalam
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Hindi
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Odia
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Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani (78), the veteran Telugu writer & novelist, has passed away at California, United States on May 21, 2018. She hailed from Kaza village of Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. She was considered among the top fiction writers of her time. An author of over 40 novels, her works mainly centered on human relationships. Some of her famous novels include Murali Krishna, Radha Krishna, Aagamana, Aathmeeyulu, Abhijata, Secretary, Jeevana Tarangalu and Kalala Kougili. Many of her literary works have been adapted to film and TV screenplays. Her last notable contribution for films has been Trivikram Srinivass A..Aa, inspired by her novel Meena.
Which Indian shooter has won gold in the women's $$10$$m air pistol event at the International Shooting Competitions of Hannover in Germany?
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P Shri Nivetha
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Manu Bhaker
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Apurvi Chandela
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Heena Sidhu
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Indian Shooter Heena Sidhu clinched the gold medal while compatriot P Shri Nivetha settled for bronze in the womens $$10$$m air pistol event at the International Shooting Competitions of Hannover, Germany. Heena was in a rollicking form in the final where she was tied with Frances Mathilde Lamolle on $$239.8$$ points. She won the tie to win the gold ahead of Mathilde. Shri Nivetha finished on $$219.2$$. The finish marks a strong build-up to next weeks ISSF World Cup in Munich.
Which Indian organisation has recently signed a pact with ABB India to benefit country from AI & robotics?
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TRAI
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ISRO
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NITI Aayog
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DRDO
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On May 23, NITI Aayog and ABB India have signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to work together in preparing key sectors of the economy for digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and industrial automation. Jointly, NITI Aayog and ABB will work with government ministries, solicit feedback for areas critical to them and discuss solutions using industrial automation, and digitalization technologies. The initiative also covers the fast growing segment of electric mobility. The first workshop for senior government officials, under this collaboration, would be organised in June 2018 at ABB Ability Innovation Centre in Bengaluru. Given the importance of the food processing sector, the workshop will focus on digital and automation technologies in this sector. NITI Aayog, in collaboration with ABB, will come out with a report on policy recommendations based on the feedback received in the workshops, by December 2018.
Who has been closen for the $$2018$$ RedInk award for lifetime achievement in journalism?
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Faye D'Souze
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Boris Johnson
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William Mark Tully
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Hu Shuli
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Sir William Mark Tully, the veteran British journalist and former BBC India correspondent, has been chosen for $$2018$$ RedInk award for lifetime achievement in journalism. Tully worked with the BBC for $$30$$ years before resigning in July $$1994$$. He held the position of Chief of Bureau, BBC, Delhi, for $$20$$ years. The lifetime achievement award to Tully is the recognition of his long and outstanding contribution to Indian journalism. Meanwhile, Faye DSouze, the executive editor of Mirror Now channel, has been selected as the winner of the RedInk award for journalist of the year. Apart from these two awards, the Redink awards for excellence in journalism are given in $$13$$ competitive categories to $$32$$ journalists after a process of selection by a jury appointed for each category. The RedInk awards for excellence in journalism are instituted by the Mumbai Press Club. The awards will be presented to the winners at a ceremony here on May $$18$$ in Mumbai.
What is the theme of the $$2018$$ World Thalassaemia Day (WTD)?
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Access to Safe & Effective Drugs in Thalassaemia
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Economic Recession: Observe - Joint Forces - Safeguard Health
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Enhancing partnership towards patient- centred health systems
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Thalassaemia past, present and future: Documenting progress and patient's needs worldwide
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The World Thalassaemia Day (WTD) is observed every year on May $$8$$ to raise awareness about this deadly disease and the importance of blood donation. Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in the blood in which the body produces abnormally low Red Blood Cells (RBCs) which are the protein carriers. The disease causes a number of complications such as bone deformities, heart palpitations, jaundice and delayed puberty, among others. As the disease is inherited, it cannot be cured but can be managed or treated through blood transfusion and bone-marrow cell transplantation if diagnosed at the right time. The $$2018$$ theme is Thalassaemia past, present and future: Documenting progress and patients needs worldwide.
Which Indian city hosted the first meeting of the BIMSTEC Working Group on Customs Cooperation?
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Jaipur
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New Delhi
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Patna
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Pune
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The first meeting of the BIMSTEC Working Group on Customs Cooperation was held in New Delhi, India on $$10-11$$ May $$2018$$. Delegates from all the BIMSTEC Member States, i.e., Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand attended the meeting. The meeting reviewed the progress in matters of BIMSTEC customs cooperation and finalized the draft text of the Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters for BIMSTEC Free Trade Area for submission to the $$21$$st Meeting of the BIMSTEC Trade Negotiating Committee.
Which country has launched the world's first floating nuclear power station?
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United States
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Russia
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China
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France
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Russia has launched the worlds first floating nuclear power station Akademik Lomonosov at a ceremony in the port of the far northern city of Murmansk, where it will be loaded with nuclear fuel before heading to eastern Siberia. The 21,500-tonne ship was named after Academician Mikhail Lomonosov. Akademik Lomonosov, which is constructed by the state nuclear power firm Rosatom, has a length of 144 metres and width of 30 metres (98 ft). It has a displacement of 21,500 tonnes and a crew of 69 people. It will be primarily used to power oil rigs as Russia pushes further north into the Arctic to drill for oil and gas and needs electricity in far-flung locations.
The $$2018$$ Ambubachi Mela has started in which state?
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Manipur
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Mizoram
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Assam
Explanation
On 22nd June 2018, the annual Ambubachi Mela has started at Nilachall hillock where the Kamakhya temple is situated in Assam. The temple will remain close from this evening and re-opened for public in the morning of 26th this month. Over 10 lakh devotees are expected to attend the mela. Temporary camps have been set up in and around the temple. Special thrust is being given in maintaining cleanliness. Around three thousand security personnel have been deployed. 80 buses have been pressed into services by the Assam State Transport Corporation to ferry passengers.
Charles Krauthammer, the legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist passed away. He belonged to which country?
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Italy
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Germany
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Japan
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United States
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Charles Krauthammer (68), the Pulitzer Prize-winning American columnist and political commentator, has passed away on June 21, 2018. He received acclaim for his writing on foreign policy, among other matters. He lived his life telling others exactly what he thought. Krauthammer was best known for his nightly appearance as a panelist on Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier” and as a commentator on various Fox news shows. He came to be known as the dean of conservative commentators.
The $$2018$$ World Music Day (WMD) is observed on which date?
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June $$21$$
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June $$22$$
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June $$20$$
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June $$23$$
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The World Music Day (WMD) is observed on June 21 every year across the world to sheds light on the importance of music. The day is also known as ‘Fete de la Musique’ after a music festival that began in France in 1982. Several singers enthrall listeners by playing their instruments in public or recreational areas. On this day, the citizens of a city or country are allowed and urged to play music outside in their neighbourhoods or in public spaces and parks. Free concerts are also organized, where musicians play for fun and not for payment.
Under which anti-terror law, the Government of India (Gol) has banned Al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP)?
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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of $$1968$$
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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of $$1964$$
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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of $$1967$$
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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of $$1965$$
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has banned the Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Afghanistan-based Islamic State in Khorasan Province (or ISIS Wilayat Khorasan) under the anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of $$1967$$ (UAPA). The outfit, which has now been banned, considers India and Indian interests as its targets and is engaged in activities of radicalising and recruiting Indian youth for terror activities. The main purpose of anti-terror law is to make powers available for dealing with activities directed against the integrity and sovereignty of India. It has strict penal provisions to deal with banned organisations and their members. There are $$39$$ banned outfits under UAPA, including the Islamic State, Lashkar-e-Toiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and others.
What is the theme of the $$2018$$ International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict?
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The Plight and Rights of Children Born of War
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Leave No One Behind: Support Rights of Children
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Prevent Sexual Violence Crime through Justice
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End Violence Against Women and Girls
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The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed every year on June 19 to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world and to pay tribute to all those who have courageously devoted their lives to and lost their lives in standing up for the eradication of these crimes. The date was chosen to commemorate the adoption on June 19, 2008 of UN Security Council resolution 1820 (2008), in which the 15-nation council condemned sexual violence as a tactic of war and an impediment to peace-building. The 2018 Theme is “The Plight and Rights of Children Born of War”.
What is the theme of the $$2018$$ International Yoga Day (IYD)?
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Yoga for Peace
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Yoga for Health
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Yoga for Harmony and Peace
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Yoga for Peaceful Mind
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The International Yoga Day (IYD) is celebrated every year on June 21 to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice which is very useful for curing many diseases and health disorders. The theme for the 2018 celebration, organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the U.N. is “Yoga for Peace”. In India, the main event of 4th IDY-2018 was held at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The importance of 21st June is that it is the summer solstice – the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares special significance in many parts of the world.
Which country hosted the 3rd annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?
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China
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India
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Brazil
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New Zealand
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India hosted the 3rd annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Mumbai on June 25-26, 2018. It was jointly hosted by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and AIIB. The theme for 2018 meeting was Mobilizing Finance for Infrastructure: Innovation and Collaboration that will see leaders from varied organizations and levels of government to share ideas and experiences for creating a sustainable future through sound infrastructure investment.
Mushtaq Ahmed Yousufi, the renowned Urdu satirist passed away. He belonged to which India's neighbouring country? [June 2018]
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Afghanistan
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Myanmar
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Bangladesh
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Pakistan
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Mushtaq Ahmed Yousufi (94), the renowned Urdu satirist and humourist of the Indian subcontinent, has passed away in Karachi, Pakistan on June 20, 2018. He was widely admired in the literary circles for his unique way of writing and subtle satire. Born in Jaipur (Rajasthan ) in 1923 and educated at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Yousafi migrated to Pakistan in 1956 and became a career banker. Some of his most popular works include Chiragh Talay, Khakam-ba-dahan, Zarguzasht, Aab-E-gum and Sham-e-Shair-e-Yaaraan. In recognition of his contributions to Urdu literature, the Government of Pakistan conferred upon him two highest literary awards Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Hilal-i-Imtiaz in 1999 and 2002, respectively. The Hilal-i-Imtiaz is the highest literary honour given by the Pakistan government to civilians.
Which Indian sportsperson has won the Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson Of The Year award of $$217$$?
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Kidambi Srikanth
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Manav Thakkar
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Jitu Rai
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Shubhankar Sharma
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Kidambi Srikanth , who is the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games gold-medal winning shuttler, has been adjudged as the Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson Of The Year award for 2017 in New Delhi. Beside this, renowned hockey player Dhanraj Pillay was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Other winners included the women’s cricket team, which bagged the ‘Team of the Year’ award while the national football team coach Stephen Constantine clinched the ‘Coach of the Year’ title. Tennis veteran Leander Paes was awarded ‘Outstanding contribution to Sport’ while I-League side Aizawl FC were named Editor’s Choice for Excellence (Team) and Commonwealth gold medallist Jitu Rai―Editor’s Choice for Excellence (Male). Young paddler Manav Thakkar and golfer Shubhankar Sharma were named ‘Young Sportsperson of the Year’ and ‘Gamechanger of the Year’ respectively.
Prabhakar Choubey, who passed away recently, was the veteran personality of which field? [June 2018]
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Prabhakar Choubey (83), the veteran journalist and litterateur, has passed away in Raipur, Chhattisgarh on June 21, 2018.
Gautam Kanjilal, who passed away recently, was pioneer in which field? [June 2018]
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Hockey
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Rock climbing
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Judo
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Mimicry
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Gautam Kanjilal (68), who was one of the pioneers in rock climbing in India and veteran mountaineer, has passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal on June 22, 2018. An engineer by profession and a member of city-based mountaineering club Himalayan Association, Kanjilal began his outward bound activities way back in 1970 when he attended a rock climbing course at Susunia Hills. Subsequently he underwent training at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling and took part in the expedition to hitherto unclimbed Sudarshan in 1978. He also acted as an instructor and course commandant in various rock climbing and adventure courses till a few years back. A keen rock climber, Kanjilal explored quite a few rock routes in the hills of Bankura and Purulia districts and one of them is named after him ( Kanjimal ) which he pioneered along with three other rock climbers during late 1970s.
The Central Government has launched the Mohanpura Irrigation Project in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
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Rajgarh
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Bhopal
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Indore
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Jabalpur
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On June 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mohanpura Irrigation Project in Rajgarh district in Madhya Pradesh. The Rs 3,866-crore project includes a dam and a canal system. This project will facilitate irrigation of agricultural land in Rajgarh district. It will also provide drinking water to villages in the area. It will benefit 727 villages in the state and would irrigate 1.25 lakh hectares of land.
The $$2018$$ International Widows' Day (IWD) is observed on which date?
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June $$23$$
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June $$24$$
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June $$21$$
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The International Widows’ Day (IWD) is observed every year on June $$23 $$ to give special recognition to the situation of widows of all ages and across regions and cultures. The day is an opportunity for action towards achieving full rights and recognition for widows - too long invisible, uncounted and ignored. Empowering widows through access to adequate healthcare, education, decent work, full participation in decision-making and public life, and lives free of violence and abuse, would give them a chance to build a secure life after bereavement. Importantly, creating opportunities for widows can also help to protect their children and avoid the cycle of inter-generational poverty and deprivation.
The $$22$$nd edition of Sindhu Darshan Festival (SDF) has started in which district of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)?
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Anantnag
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Baramulla
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Leh
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Srinagar
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The 22nd edition of Sindhu Darshan Festival (SDF) has started on the bank of Indus River in Leh district of Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 24, 2018. The 3-day annual fest is organised by Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti and Ladakh Phandey Tsogspa (Leh). It will be inaugurated by RSS General Secretary Bhaiya Ji Joshi. The programme is focused at national integration, communal harmony and national pride. It will be marked by holy dip in the Indus River, hosting of national flag and cultural programme of different areas of the country. The festival was started by the former Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani in 1997. The fest is a celebration of River Sindhu, also known as the Indus. The main reason behind the celebration of the festival is to endorse the Indus River as an icon of the communal harmony and unity of India.
Which country's researchers have developed the world's smallest computer "Michigan Micro Mote"?
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United States
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China
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Japan
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Germany
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Researchers at the University of Michigan (UM) in the US have developed the world’s smallest computer “Michigan Micro Mote”. It measures just 0.3 mm and could help find new ways to monitor and treat cancer. In addition to the RAM and photovoltaics, the new micro computing device has processors and wireless transmitters and receivers. Since they are too small to have conventional radio antennae, they receive and transmit data with visible light. A base station provides light for power and programming, and it receives the data. Designed as a precision temperature sensor, the computer can report temperatures in minuscule regions – such as a cluster of cells – with an error of about 0.1 degrees Celsius. The system is very flexible and could be re-imagined for a variety of purposes. The device can help in oncology research. The study was presented at the 2018 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits on June 21.
Kim Jong-pil, who passed away recently, was the former Prime Minister of which country?
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Mongolia
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Japan
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North Korea
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South Korea
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Kim Jong-pil (92), the founder of South Korea’s spy agency, has passed away in Seoul, South Korea on June 23, 2018. The spy agency is widely-known as the “perennial No. 2 man” in modern Korean politics. He also served as prime minister twice from 1971–1975 and from 1998–2000. A retired lieutenant colonel, Kim was a key member of a 1961 coup that put army, Maj. Gen. Park Chung-hee in power until his 1979 assassination. After Park seized power, Kim created and headed the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, a predecessor of the current National Intelligence Service.
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