| A. | New Delhi |
| B. | Pune |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Kochi |
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 19th edition of FICCI Frames has inaugurated by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smiriti Irani in Mumbai, Maharashtra on March 5, 2018. The 3-day global convention covering the entire gamut of Media and Entertainment Industry will attract not only the industry stakeholders from across the world but also the government policy makers from India and abroad. The event will have more than 35 knowledge sessions by experts besides having over 200 high profile speakers from across the world. This year a first edition of Content Market has been added with over 70 buyers for a curated slate of new Indian Films. A special screening facility has also been set up to introduce festival programmers and key buyers to selected new Indian films. It is attended by nearly 2000 Indian and 800 foreign delegates encompassing the entire universe of media and entertainment.
| 2. |
This Indian state introduces a robot to eradicate manual scavenging.
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| A. | Telangana |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Maddhya Pradesh |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Bandicoot Robot, developed by a start-up in Kerala, GenRobotics, is a semi-automatic robotic system for manhole and sewer line cleaning. Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), a start-up incubator under the Kerala government, funded the project proposed by GenRobotics to find a solution for manual scavenging. Kerala will become the first state in India to be manual scavenging-free.
| 3. |
Which bank launches home loans linked to Treasury bills?
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| A. | Citi Bank |
| B. | Axis Bank |
| C. | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
| D. | Yes Bank |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Citibank introduced a new variable interest rate mortgage product that will be linked to the 90-day Treasury bills and will change every quarter.
| 4. |
Who become the brand ambassador of gaming platform Dream 11?
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| A. | M S Dhoni |
| B. | Yuvraj Singh |
| C. | Saurab Ganguli |
| D. | Sachin Tendulkar |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the noted an Indian cricketer, has become a brand ambassador of gaming platform Dream11 on March 5, 2018. Dhoni, who had led the country to a famous triumph in the inaugural World T20 Championship in 2007, would be the new face of the gaming platform's multi-channel marketing campaigns and brand engagement activities. Dhoni captained the Indian team in limited-overs formats from 2007 to 2016 and in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014. Currently, the gaming platform has a user base of 2 crore sports fans playing fantasy cricket, football, kabaddi and NBA.
| 5. |
Who has clinched the 2018 Tal Memorial Rapid Chess tournament in Moscow?
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| A. | Tania Sachdev |
| B. | Koneru Humpy |
| C. | Parimarjan Negi |
| D. | Viswanathan Anand |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Viswanathan Anand, the five-time world champion, has won the 11thTal Memorial Chess tournament (rapid section) 2018 with a score of 6.0/9 in Moscow on March 4. The win came after an easy final round draw against Boris Gelfand of Israel. The trophy adds to Anand's world rapid title won in Riyadh over two months ago. The Tal Memorial Rapid is a 10-player single round-robin taking place in the Museum of Russian Impressionism in Moscow. The ten top players were competing for a $130,000 prize fund, with $25,000 for 1st place.
| 6. |
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs announced to set up Steering Committee for analysis of which area has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Secretary?
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| A. | Micro Finance |
| B. | Fintech |
| C. | MSMEs |
| D. | Agriculture |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
As per the announcement made by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri ArunJaitley in his Budget Speech 2018-19, a Steering Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance. The objective of this committee is to consider various issues relating to development of fintech space in India with a view to make fintech related regulations more flexible and generate enhanced entrepreneurship in an area where India has distinctive comparative strengths vis-vis other emerging economies. The Steering Committee will also focus on how fintech can be leveraged to enhance financial inclusion of MSMEs. The committee will be headed by Economic Affairs Secretary.
| 7. |
How many crores did Union government Sanctioned Under Swadesh Darshan Scheme And Rs. 687.92 Crore Under PRASHAD Scheme?
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| A. | 5638 |
| B. | 8512 |
| C. | 1509 |
| D. | 2800 |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A total amount of Rs. 5638.87 crore was sanctioned with the release of Rs. 2148.17 crore since 2014-15 till date under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism. Under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, thirteen thematic circuits have been identified for development. Meanwhile, under the PRASHAD scheme, 23 projects have been sanctioned to 15 States for a total amount of Rs.687.92 crore with the release of Rs.241.28 crore since 2015-16 till date. The main objective of the 'National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) is of holistic development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destination.
| 8. |
Who inaugurated 2018 edition of FICCI Frames in Mumbai?
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| A. | Prakash Javadekar |
| B. | Arun Jaitley |
| C. | Smriti Irani |
| D. | Manohar Parrikar |
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Smiriti Irani inaugurated 2018 edition of FICCI Frames in Mumbai. 2018 edition of FICCI Frames, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's (FICCI's) annual convention on the film and entertainment market is a three-day global convention covering the entire gamut of Media and Entertainment Industry viz. films, broadcasts (TV & Radio), Print Media etc. Nearly 2000 Indian and 800 foreign delegates from Media and Entertainment sector will be attending this event. 35 knowledge sessions will be conducted during the course of this event and 200 high profile speakers from across the world will share their views
| 9. |
The 2018 International Yoga Festival held in?
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| A. | Rishikesh |
| B. | Surat |
| C. | Jaipur |
| D. | Secunderabad |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the week-long 29th edition of annual International Yoga Festival (IYF) at Parmarth Niketan ashram in Rishikesh. However, 29th International Yoga Festival was officially inaugurated by Vice President, Venkaiah Naidu on March 3, 2018. The International Yoga Festival has been organised by Parmarth Niketan Ashram in association with Union Ministry of AYUSH, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board and Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. In addition to daily yoga classes, 200 sessions on topics such as Ashtanga yoga, Bhakti yoga, Kundalini yoga and Ganga yoga will be conducted during the course of this event. More than 80 saints, yogacharyas, presenters and experts from nearly 20 countries will take part in these sessions. Over 1500 yoga practitioners from 94 countries have gathered in Rishikesh for this week-long festival.
| 10. |
Recently this country overtakes Saudi Arabia to become India's top crude oil supplier.
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| A. | Iran |
| B. | Iraq |
| C. | Nigeria |
| D. | Kuwait |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Iraq overtook Saudi Arabia to become India's top crude oil supplier by supplying 38.9 million tonnes (MT) crude oil in the current financial year. It was fifth of India's oil needs. India is 80% dependent on imports to meet its oil needs. India had imported 184.4 MT of crude oil during April. Saudi Arabia traditionally has been India's top oil source but Iraq dethroned it. Saudi Arabia supplied 30.9 MT of crude oil in first 10 months.
| 11. |
Chaina sets 2018 GDP target at around __________.
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| A. | 7.0% |
| B. | 6.5% |
| C. | 6.9% |
| D. | 7.2% |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
China has set its GDP growth target at around 6.5% for 2018, unchanged from that for 2017. The projected growth rate reflects China's position of not over-emphasizing speed but stressing improvements in the quality and effect of development. Chinese economy outperformed its annual growth target by expanding 6.9 percent last year, picking up for the first time in seven years.
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