www.ibpsguide.com Important Monthly Current Affairs Quiz – July 2017 (With Explanation) 1).Chartered Accountants‘ Day celebrated on which of the following day? a) June 30th b) July 2nd c) July 1st d) June 1st e) June 25th Answer: c) Explanation: Chartered Accountants‘ Day celebrated on July 1st 2).Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is now turned into a new name called _____? a) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj b) Chhatrapati Maharaj c) Maharaj Chhatrapati d) Guru Dev Chhatrapati e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: Mumbai‘s iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station has been rechristened with addition of an honorific ‗Maharaj‘ after ‗Shivaji‘ to its earlier name. The British-era landmark was called Victoria Terminus before it was named after the Maratha warrior king in1996. The Central Railway (CR) issued a notification to this effect on June 27. 3).Which of the following country extends ban on Western food imports for another 18 months? a) China b) Japan c) North Korea d) South Korea e) Russia Answer: e) Explanation: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to extend a ban on Western food imports for another 18 months after the European Union extended economic sanctions against Russia. Putin‘s office published a decree that keeps the food ban in place until December 31, 2018. 4).India has contributed how much amount to the UN Peace building Fund recently? a) $350,000 b) $200,000

c) $500,000 d) $400,000 e) $600,000 Answer: c) Explanation: India has contributed $500,000 to the UN Peace building Fund, expressing hope that more funding by nations will boost efforts by the world body to build and sustain peace. India has been a member of the Peace building Commission since its inception in December 2005 and has so far contributed $5 million to the Peacebuilding Fund. The fresh contribution of $500,000 to the fund will be affected over the coming days. The fund was launched to support activities, actions, programmes and organisations that seek to build a lasting peace in countries emerging from conflict. 5).The government has lowered interest rate on small saving schemes by what per cent for the July- September quarter? a) 0.2 b) 0.1 c) 0.5 d) 0.3 e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: The government has lowered interest rate on small saving schemes by 0.1 per cent for the July- September quarter. The move will prompt banks to lower deposit rates. The rates of small saving schemes like PPF, Kisan Vikas Patra and Sukanya Samriddhi have been lowered across the board compared to the April-June quarter. 6).Which of the following Two Indian-Americans to be honoured with Great Immigrants award recently? a) Shantanu Narayen & Krishna Murthy b) Bharatwaj apua & Vivek Murthy c) Shantanu Narayen & Vivek Murthy d) Arjun Narayen & Vivek Murthy e) None of the above Answer: c) Explanation: Two Indian-Americans, Adobe Chief Shantanu Narayen and former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy are among 38 immigrants to be honoured this year for their role in helping advance

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www.ibpsguide.com the country's society, culture and economy. Narayen and Murthy will be honoured with the prestigious 'Great Immigrants' annual award on US's Independence day. 7).S.N. Subrahmanyan takes charge as the CEO and MD of which of the following organization? a) Hyundai Motors b) Larsen & Toubro c) Maruti Motors d) TATA Communications e) Reliance Communications Answer: b) Explanation: S.N. Subrahmanyan takes charge as the CEO and MD of Larsen & Toubro, marking the end of an almost two-decade-long tenure of A.M. Naik at the helm. The appointment was approved by the board in April and marks a major change in leadership at L&T, where Naik served for more than 52 years, including as head for 17 years, said a statement. Subrahmanyan is currently the deputy managing director and president of L&T. 8).US President Donald Trump has nominated Krishna R. Urs to be the ambassador to which of the following country? a) Hungary b) Netherland c) Croatia d) Peru e) Uganda Answer: d) Explanation: US President Donald Trump has nominated Krishna R. Urs to be the ambassador to Peru, the White House announced. The appointment of Urs, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, would have to be approved by the Senate. He is currently Charge d‘Affaires of the US Embassy in Madrid. Urs took over after James Costos, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, resigned. Urs, a 30-year veteran of the Foreign Service was earlier the Deputy Chief of Mission in Spain. 9).Rahul Dravid has extended his contract as the coach of the U-19 and ‗A‘ teams for a year term of how many years? a) Two years b) One years

c) Three years d) Five years e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: Former India captain, Rahul Dravid, who has played a part in shaping the careers of India‘s junior teams from 2015 to 2017, has given his consent to continue as the coach of India under-19 and India ‗A‘ team for two more years (2017-2019). 10).BHEL has entered into a technology collaboration agreement with which of the following organization for manufacturing of stainless steel coaches and bogies for metros recently? a) Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd b) Kia Manufacturing industry c) Korean Stainless steel producers d) Russian Steel Producers Ltd e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has entered into a technology collaboration agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd (KHI) of Japan for manufacturing of stainless steel coaches and bogies for metros. The agreement covers establishing design, engineering and manufacturing facilities at BHEL using Japanese technology. It will also entitle BHEL for all technological advances and upgrades. 11).Which of the following institute has started a special helpline for girl students to increase their enrolment? a) IIT Bombay b) IIT Delhi c) IIT Chennai d) IIT Kharagpur e) IIT Kanpur Answer: d) Explanation: The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, has started a special helpline for girl students to increase their enrolment. It has also opened a website (jeewomen. iitkgp.ac.in/) for the purpose. A Facebook group ‗JEE Women Counselling 2017‘ has been created to help girls clear their doubts related to admission to the IITs.

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www.ibpsguide.com 12).Which of the following state will have a separate budget for Agriculture from next year? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Tamil Nadu c) Telengana d) Kerala e) Karnataka Answer: c) Explanation: Telengana will have a separate budget for Agriculture from next year. This was decided after Chief Minister, K. Chandrasekhar Rao met the Ministers and officials on Agriculture in Hyderabad. He said it has also been decided to enhance fund for agriculture sector. Mr. Rao said the State will provide training of modern and scientific methods of farming to increase the farm output. He urged the farmers associations at various levels to organize cultivators. 13).GST Council has reduced the tax rate on fertiliser to 5 percent from previously decided _______per cent? a) 18 b) 12 c) 28 d) 15 e) 16 Answer: b) Explanation: GST Council has reduced the tax rate on fertiliser to 5 percent from previously decided 12 per cent. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who heads the GST Council comprising representatives of states, states the decision to reduce the tax rate on fertiliser was taken because of apprehensions that price of the crop nutrient may go up. 14).The Reserve Bank stated the ongoing accelerated reform initiatives like Goods and Sevice Tax and continuing political stability will push the economic growth scale to ________ per cent in terms of Gross Value Added in fiscal 2017 – 2018? a) 7.2 b) 7.5 c) 7.7 d) 7.1 e) 7.3 Answer: e)

Explanation: The Reserve Bank stated the ongoing accelerated reform initiatives like Goods and Service Tax and continuing political stability will push the economic growth scale to 7.3 per cent in terms of Gross Value Added -GVA in the current fiscal year (2017-18). 15).The government has recently imposed how much per cent basic customs duty on mobile phones and certain parts with immediate effect to boost domestic manufacturing? a) 15% b) 12% c) 10% d) 28% e) 5% Answer: c) Explanation: The government has imposed 10 per cent basic customs duty on mobile phones and certain parts with immediate effect to boost domestic manufacturing. According to an official statement, 10 per cent customs duty, will be levied on imported cellular mobile phones and accessories such as charger, battery, wire headset, microphone and receiver, key pad, USB cable and other specified electronic goods. 16).Totally how many MoUs signed on second day of Textile India 2017 recently? a) 30 b) 65 c) 55 d) 45 e) 40 Answer: b) Explanation: Union textiles ministry has inked 62 Memorandum of Understanding MoUs on the second day of Textile India 2017 in GandhinagarGujarat. These include MoUs with Australia, China, and Bangladesh for silk research, fashion technologies and knowledge transfer. Apart from these, the Gujarat government has also signed three MoUs on textile sectors. The signing ceremony was presided over by Union textiles minister Smriti Irani and Union minister of state for textiles Ajay Tamta.

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www.ibpsguide.com 17).Which of the following chief minister recently has said the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) will create 10 lakh jobs in the country? a) Arvind Kejriwal b) Chandrababu Naidu c) K.Pazhanisamy d) Manohar Lal Khattar e) Manohar Parrikar Answer: d) Explanation: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has said the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) will create 10 lakh jobs in the country. Mr Khattar said this while speaking at a felicitation function organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India on the occasion of 68th Chartered Accountants Day at Gurugram. 18).Who is the Chairperson of National Green Tribunal? a) Justice Swatanter Kumar b) Justice Karnan c) Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta d) Justice Deepak Mishra e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: National Green Tribunal chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar. 19).Who is the union textiles minister in the PM Modi Cabinet? a) J P Nadda b) Maneka Gandhi c) Uma Bharathi d) Ram vilsa Paswan e) Smriti Irani Answer: e) Explanation: Union textiles minister in the PM Modi cabinet is Smriti Irani. 20).Canberra is the capital of which of the following country? a) Finland b) East Caribbean islands c) Western Caribbean islands d) Austria e) Australia Answer: e)

Explanation: Canberra is Australia‘s capital 21).Which of the following state recently conduct a massive plantation campaign to save the environment and conservation of the Narmada River? a) Haryana b) Gujarat c) Bihar d) Madhya Pradesh e) Uttar Pradesh Answer: d) Explanation: In Madhya Pradesh, a massive plantation campaign was undertaken to save the environment and conservation of the Narmada river. According to official sources over six crores, saplings were planted in 24 districts of Narmada basin in just 12 hours. Arrangements were made to record the whole event for the Guinness World Record. Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the plantation drive at Amarkantak of Anooppur district. Later he also took part in plantation drives in Jabalpur and Omkareshwar. 22).Which of the following two persons recently laid foundation stone of country‘s biggest Global Skill Park? a) Venkaiah Naidu & Shivraj Singh Chouhan b) Ram vilas Paswan & Shivraj Singh Chouhan c) Rajeev Pratap Rudy & Shivraj Singh Chouhan d) Venkaiah Naidu & Yogi Adityanath e) None of the above Answer: c) Explanation: Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajeev Pratap Rudy and MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone of the country‘s biggest Global Skill Park in Bhopal. Former Captain of Indian Cricket Team K. Shrikant was present on this occasion. 23).In which of the following city recently laid the foundation stone of country‘s biggest Global Skill Park? a) Imphal b) Bhopal c) Gurgaon d) Hyderabad e) Chennai Answer: b) Explanation: Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajeev Pratap Rudy and MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone of the country‘s biggest

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www.ibpsguide.com Global Skill Park in Bhopal. Former Captain of Indian Cricket Team K. Shrikant was present on this occasion. 24).Which of the following university has announced exemption of fees for its transgender students? a) Anna University b) IGNOU c) Madras University d) Manipal University e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced exemption of fees for its transgender students of all programmes. Vice Chancellor Ravindra Kumar announced the initiative during the 22nd Prof G Ram Reddy Lecture. 25).FINO Payments Bank has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from 30th June 2017 according to the Reserve Bank of India. Where is the Head Quarters of FINO Payments Bank? a) Hyderabad b) Chennai c) New Delhi d) Bengaluru e) Mumbai Answer: e) Explanation: FINO Payments Bank has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from 30th June 2017 according to the Reserve Bank of India. FINO PayTech Ltd, Mumbai, was one of the 11 applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank. Besides FINO, the other applicants which have launched payment bank operations are Airtel M Commerce Services, Department of Posts and Paytm Payments Bank. 26).Ana Brnabic has been elected as the new Prime Minister of which of the following country? a) Finland b) Belarus c) Serbia d) Uganda e) Austria Answer: c) Explanation: Serbian parliament voted in Ana Brnabic, an openly gay woman, as the country's prime minister in a landmark move for the patriarchal conservative country and the entire Balkans region. The 41-year old Brnabic and her cabinet were backed by 157 MPs in the 250-seat parliament after being

proposed by President Aleksandar Vucic. Brnabic becomes Serbia's first female prime minister and the first openly gay premier in the Balkans, where homophobia remains widespread. Serbia is home to about seven million people, most of them Orthodox Christians. 27).Which of the following country‘s new heavylift carrier rocket Long March-5 Y2 launch fails recently? a) USA b) UK c) Canada d) Japan e) China Answer: e) Explanation: China‘s ambitious space programme suffered a rare setback as its new heavy-lift carrier rocket, the Long March-5 Y2 failed to put the country‘s largest satellite into orbit. An anomaly occurred during the flight of the rocket, which blasted off from the Wenchang Space Launch Centre in Hainan. 28).The CISF security cover at which of the following airport has been rated as the best service in this domain by World Quality Congress, a global quality rating agency? a) Anna International Airport b) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport c) Indira Gandhi International Airport d) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport e) None of the above Answer: c) Explanation: The CISF security cover at the Delhi airport has been rated as the best service in this domain by World Quality Congress, a global quality rating agency. CISF chief O.P Singh said the award is ―recognition of the hard work‖ by his men and women at the airport. 29).Which of the following country has won their maiden Confederation Cup Football title recently? a) France b) Italy c) Russia d) Germany e) Brazil Answer: d) Explanation: Germany have lifted their maiden Confederation Cup Football title. In the final played at St Petersburg, the four-time World Cup winners defeated Chile by a solitary goal. Lars Stindl put

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www.ibpsguide.com Germany ahead in the first half against the run of play, and Germany then held on to the lead. 30).Who is the current chief of CISF (Central Industrial Security Force)? a) Vijay Sharma b) S. Bhalbir Singh c) R. Rajendra Dolakia d) O.P. Singh e) None of the above Answer: d) Explanation: the current chief of CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) is O.P. Singh 31).Recently the traditional slush-track buffalo race of which of the following state are cleared with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bill, 2017, successfully got the presidential approval? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Tamil Nadu c) Karnataka d) Telangana e) Haryana Answer: c) Explanation: The traditional slush-track buffalo race of coastal Karnataka — are cleared with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2017, finally getting the presidential approval. 32).TERI has been ranked ______, in the global climate think tank category? a) 3rd b) 5th c) 1st d) 2nd e) 4th Answer: d) Explanation: The Energy Resources Institute (TERI) has been ranked as the second best climate think tank in the world. The rankings were released by the International Center for Climate Governance, which focuses on the design of climate policy and related governance issues. 33).Recently TERI named as one of the top organizations in the climate think tank category. What is the full form of TERI? a) The Environment Resources Implementation b) The Environment Resources Institute c) The Energy Resources Institute d) The Energy Resources Implementation e) None of the above Answer: c)

Explanation: The Energy Resources Institute (TERI) has been ranked as the second best climate think tank in the world. The rankings were released by the International Center for Climate Governance, which focuses on the design of climate policy and related governance issues. 34).Which of the following person has released a photo book titled "President Pranab Mukherjee A Statesman" recently? a) PM Modi b) Hamid Ansari c) Venkaiah Naidu d) Sonia Gandhi e) Prathiba Patil Answer: a) Explanation: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released a photo book titled "President Pranab Mukherjee - A Statesman", at an event in Rashtrapati Bhawan. He presented the first copy of the book to the President. The book is a comprehensive photographic record of India's 13th president. It covers Mukherjee's presidency and documents his various roles, the statement said. Union ministers Arun Jaitley, Prakash Javadekar and Vijay Goel besides BJP veteran L K Advani were also present on the occasion. 35).Reliance Corporate Advisory Services Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Capital, has invested how much amount in Billionloans Financial Services recently? a) 7 crore rupees b) 70 crore rupees c) 17 crore rupees d) 700 crore rupees e) 7000 crore rupees Answer: a) Explanation: Reliance Corporate Advisory Services Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Capital, has invested 7 crore rupees in Billionloans Financial Services, a start-up that focuses on facilitating loans. V. Balakrishnan, former board member of Infosys, is currently the chairman of Billionloans. Billionloans would initially focus on facilitating loans for education and affordable housing and personal loans. 36).Nandan Nilekani and Helion Venture‘s Sanjeev Aggarwal have launched an investment fund called Fundamentum with a corpus of how much amount to back startups looking for growth capital? a) USD 500 million b) USD 100 million c) USD 300 million

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www.ibpsguide.com d) USD 450 million e) USD 550 million Answer: b) Explanation: Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani and Helion Venture‘s Sanjeev Aggarwal have launched an investment fund called Fundamentum with a corpus of $100 million to back startups looking for growth capital. The corpus may be extended to $200 million if the fund sees more opportunities, the two founders said. The fund, which has so far closed $50 million, will see one-third of the corpus coming from Nilekani and Aggarwal. Fundamentum has already brought on board six entrepreneurs who will also invest in the fund. 37).The Centre and which of the following organization has signed a 220 million dollar loan for improving connectivity as well as transport efficiency and safety on State Highways of Rajasthan? a) IMF b) World Bank c) AIIB d) ADB e) Soft Bank Answer: d) Explanation: The Centre and Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a 220 million dollar loan for improving connectivity as well as transport efficiency and safety on State Highways of Rajasthan. 38).The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully test fired an indigenously developed QRSAM. What is QRSAM? a) Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air-Missile b) Quick Response Surface-to-Air-Missile c) Quick Real-Time Surface-to-Air-Missile d) Quick Range Surface-to-Air-Missile e) None of these Answer: a) Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully test fired an indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-toAir-Missile (QRSAM). It was flight tested from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, off Odisha Coast. 39).Which of the following persons has been appointed as Tata Global Beverages Ltd. (TGBL) chairman recently? a) Ratan TATA b) V Nandha Gopal c) Amitra Sharma

d) N. Chandrasekaran e) V Venu Gopal Answer: d) Explanation: Tata Global Beverages Ltd. (TGBL) on appointed Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran as chairman with immediate effect. TGBL‘s board in a meeting held approved the ―appointment of N. Chandrasekaran as an additional director and as chairman of the board of the company in place of Mr. Harish Bhat, who expressed a desire to step down as chairman,‖ the company said in a filing with the BSE. 40).Who is the current Chairman of SEBI? a) Ajay Shikka b) Rajendra Mathur c) Ajay Tyagi d) Ratan P Watal e) Tapan Ray Answer: c) Explanation: The chairman of SEBI is Ajay Tyagi. 41).Which of the following state has become the last state to pass the GST bill in the state? a) Haryana b) Jammu and Kashmir c) Tamil Nadu d) Andhra Pradesh e) Telangana Answer: b) Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly adopted a resolution to implement the goods and services tax (GST), bringing the state‘s indirect taxation into the new unified tax regime that the rest of the country adopted on 1 July at a landmark ceremony in Parliament. With this Jammu and Kashmir has become the last state to pass the GST bill in the state. 42).The 10TH India-Jordan Trade and Economic Joint Committee (TEJC) Meeting was held in which of the following city? a) Bengaluru b) Chennai c) Hyderabad d) Mumbai e) New Delhi Answer: e) Explanation: The 10TH India-Jordan Trade and Economic Joint Committee (TEJC) Meeting was held in New Delhi under the co-chairs of Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce and Industry, (India) and Mr. Yarub Qudah, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply (Jordan). The two leaders also inked the revised Economic and Trade Cooperation Agreement between

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www.ibpsguide.com India and Jordan, aiming at boosting and diversifying bilateral trade relations, in addition to promote economic, trade and investment cooperation based on the principle of equity, non-discrimination. 43).Which of the following person has inaugurated the 9th edition of Delhi Dialogue recently? a) Pranab Mukerjee b) Rajiv Pratap Rudy c) Sushma Swaraj d) PM Modi e) Venkaiah Naidu Answer: c) Explanation: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has inaugurated the 9th edition of Delhi Dialogue. Under this program, the premier annual track 1.5 event to discuss politico-security, economic and socio-cultural engagement between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Delhi. The theme for Delhi Dialogue 9 is 'IndiaASEAN relations: Charting the Course for the Next 25 Years'. 44).What is the theme for 9th edition of Delhi Dialogue? a) India-ASEAN relations: Charting the Course for the Next 25 Years b) India-ASEAN relations: Charting the Course for the Next generation c) India-ASEAN relations: Charting the Course for the poor people d) India-ASEAN relations: Charting the Course for the agriculture e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has inaugurated the 9th edition of Delhi Dialogue. Under this program, the premier annual track 1.5 event to discuss politico-security, economic and socio-cultural engagement between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Delhi. The theme for Delhi Dialogue 9 is 'IndiaASEAN relations: Charting the Course for the Next 25 Years'. 45).5th Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Education was held recently in which of the following city? a) Delhi, India b) Pune, India c) Beijing, China d) Shangai, China e) Moscow, Russia Answer: c)

Explanation: Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Education was held in Beijing, China. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Human Resource Development, India. The delegation of all the five BRICS countries participated in the two-day deliberations. Javadekar highlighted some of the initiatives of the Govt. of India in education. He specifically spoke about the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), SWAYAM platform which has already hosted over 480 courses online, research initiative IMPRINT and Smart India Hackathon. 46).The Employees‘ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) signed an agreement with four private banks recently.Which of the following is not the one in the agreement? a) ICICI Bank b) HDFC Bank c) YES Bank d) Axis Bank e) Kotak Mahindra Bank Answer: c) Explanation: The Employees‘ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) signed an agreement with four private banks and Bank of Baroda for collection of provident fund dues from employers and payments to its subscribers. This is the first time that the EPFO has tied up with private banks – namely, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Earlier, only State Bank of India was authorised to collect contributions from employers and make payment to employees. The move will help the EPFO save about 300 crore rupees annually as the five banks have agreed to zero transaction charges. 47).China based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced how much loan amount to build access roads across 4,000 villages in Gujarat recently? a) USD329 million b) USD300 million c) USD257 million d) USD276 million e) USD427 million Answer: a) Explanation: China based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) announced its approval to a $329 million loan to build access roads across 4,000 villages in Gujarat. The funds have been approved to construct road linkages for last-mile connectivity to schools and tribal areas in 33 districts of the state.

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www.ibpsguide.com 48).Which of the following person has appointed as Himachal Pradesh DGP recently? a) Dinesh Milangi b) Veera Kumar Purohit c) Rakesh Rakkani d) Somesh Goyal e) None of the above Answer: d) Explanation: Somesh Goyal, a 1984-batch IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the State‘s Director General of Police (DGP). He replaces Sanjay Kumar who has been appointed as director general of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). 49).Pradeep Kumar Rawat appointed as the next Ambassador of India to which of the following country recently? a) Sri Lanka b) Qatar c) Cuba d) Ghana e) Indonesia Answer: e) Explanation: Pradeep Kumar Rawat has presently a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Indonesia. Rawat, an Indian ForeignService (IFS) officer of the 1990 batch, is expected to take up his assignment shortly.

Answer: b) Explanation: The taxation system under GST will soon be part of the commerce and management curriculum in Uttar Pradesh‘s higher education institutes, Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma said. Mr. Sharma said, ―GST is a major step in the direction of economic reforms and besides apprising the common man of the new tax regime, there is also a need to include it in the syllabus.‖ ―It will be included in the management and commerce curriculum,‖ he said. 52).Which of the following state government recently signs Expression of Intent (EOI) with IAAF & AFI to establish High Performance Academy? a) Bihar b) Kerala c) Odisha d) Manipur e) Assam Answer: c) Explanation: The Odisha government signed an Expression of Intent (EOI) with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to establish a High-Performance Academy in Bhubaneswar.

50).India won the Asian snooker team championship held at which of the following country? a) Tajikistan b) Turkmenistan c) Tanzania d) Kyrgyzstan e) Kazakhstan Answer: d) Explanation: India‘s leading cueist Pankaj Advani teamed up with Laxman Rawat to demolish Pakistan in the final of the Asian Team Snooker championship held at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

53).Anti-hijacking law comes into effect a notification issued by which of the following ministry? a) External Affairs Ministry b) Defence Ministry c) Tourism Ministry d) Home Ministry e) Civil Aviation Ministry Answer: e) Explanation: The Centre notified the anti-hijacking law that entails capital punishment in case hijacking an aircraft leads to death of ―any person,‖ including ground staff, flight crew, passengers and security personnel. The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016 came into force, a notification issued by the Civil Aviation Ministry said.

51).The taxation system under GST will soon be part of the commerce and management curriculum in which of the following state‘s higher education institutes? a) Madhya Pradesh b) Uttar Pradesh c) Haryana d) Gujarat e) Maharashtra

54).Which of the following country has declared itself free from highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 and H5N8) recently? a) Kenya b) Libya c) Yemen d) India e) Sri Lanka Answer: d)

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www.ibpsguide.com Explanation: India has declared itself free from highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 and H5N8) after surveillance in the states showed no evidence of its presence. It has been notified to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). The surveillance was carried out throughout the country since completion of the operation including culling, disinfection and clean-up and surveillance in the states showed no evidence of the presence of Avian Influenza Virus. India had reported outbreaks of influenza at various epicenters in different states across the country between October 2016 and February 2017. 55).What is the rank of India among 165 nations in cyber security index released recently? a) 25th b) 33rd c) 23rd d) 30th e) 40th Answer: c) Explanation: India is ranked a high 23rd out of 165 nations in a global index that measures the commitment of nations across the world to cyber security. The second Global Cyber security Index (GCI) was released by the UN telecommunications agency International Telecommunication Union (ITU). India is ranked 23rd on the index with a score of 0.683 and has been listed in the maturing category. The index has been topped by Singapore with a 0.925 score. 56).The European Parliament has approved a first-ever cooperation deal between the EU and which of the following country? a) Brazil b) Turkey c) Cuba d) Portugal e) Argentina Answer: c) Explanation: The European Parliament overwhelmingly approved a first-ever cooperation deal between the EU and Cuba. MEPs in the eastern French city of Strasbourg approved the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement which was signed in December 2016. With the deal, Cuba joins other Latin American countries with similar agreements with the EU, whose relations with the island had previously been conducted in the so-called Common Position that linked ties to improvements in human rights.

57).Indus OS partners with which of the following banks to launch OS-integrated UPI platform? a) YES Bank b) Axis Bank c) Vijaya Bank d) HDFC Bank e) ICICI Bank Answer: a) Explanation: Indus OS has partnered with YES Bank to launch OS-integrated UPI (Unified Payment Interface) payment platform in India. Users with Indus OS will be able to use this UPI payment platform on SMS, dialler interface, and on third party apps like WhatsApp. This means P2P transactions, as well as utility payments, can be made via SMS or messaging. The platform is expected to launch in this quarter. 58).Pakistan has successfully test-fired short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile recently. Which of the following is the name of that missile? a) Babar II b) Akbar II c) Akbar III d) Nasr e) None of the above Answer: d) Explanation: Pakistan has successfully test-fired short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Nasr'. NASR is a high-precision weapons system with the ability for quick deployment and a range of 70 kilometers, or 43.5 miles. Pakistan Army has conducted a series of training launches and tests during the current week for validation of new technical parameters of 'NASR' with an enhanced range of 60-70 kilometers and flight maneuverability. 59).India has moved four places up to the ______ position in the FIFA World Ranking recently? a) 77th b) 96th c) 87th d) 97th e) 76th Answer: b) Explanation: India has moved four places up to the 96th position in the FIFA World Ranking released recently. This is the country‘s second-best ranking and its previous best was the 94th position in February 1996. 60).Manpreet Kaur, Govindan Laxmanan win gold in Asian Athletics Championships 2017. Which of the following is the venue?

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www.ibpsguide.com a) Bihar, India b) Odisha, India c) Beijing, China d) Jakarta, Indonesia e) Tokyo, japan Answer: b) Explanation: India‘s Manpreet Kaur claimed the gold medal in the women‘s shot put on the opening day of the Asian Athletics Championships 2017 at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Govindan Laxmanan emerged triumphant in the men‘s 5,000 meters and has also won Gold Medal. 61).What is the name of the student- scientist connect program was jointly launched by CSIR & KVS in New Delhi recently? a) JIGYASA b) JAGYASA c) JIGNASA d) JIGYARA e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: Jigyasa, a student- scientist connect program was officially launched in New Delhi recently. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has joined hands with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) to implement this program. MoU signing ceremony was held in the presence of Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Science & Technology and Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister of HRD. The focus is on connecting school students and scientists so as to extend student‘s classroom learning with that of a very well planned research laboratory based learning. ―JIGYASA‖ is one of the major initiative taken up by CSIR at the national level, during its Platinum Jubilee Celebration Year. 62).Twelfth G20 Summit was held recently in which of the following city? a) Moscow, Russia b) Beijing, China c) Hamburg, Germany d) Shangai, China e) Berlin, Germany Answer: c) Explanation: Hamburg is hosting the twelfth G20 Summit on the 7th and 8th of July, 2017. The G20, or group of 20, is an international meeting between heads of states, finance ministers and central bank governors from the world‘s leading economies. 63).France will end sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by ______? a) 2020

b) 2025 c) 2030 d) 2040 e) 2035 Answer: d) Explanation: France will end sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040 as part of an ambitious plan to meet its targets under the Paris climate accord, Emmanuel Macron‘s government has announced. 64).Which of the following organization/department has allowed systematically important non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) to sell and market the new pension scheme (NPS)? a) SEBI b) RBI c) Finance Ministry d) EPFO e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has allowed systematically important non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) to sell and market the new pension scheme (NPS). NBFCs with asset size of Rs500 crore and above that have made a net profit in the preceding financial year be permitted to sell NPS to their clients after registration with the pension regulator. 65).India has slipped by one spot to become the ________largest foreign investor into the UK? a) Fourth b) Third c) Fifth d) Tenth e) Second Answer: a) Explanation: India has slipped by one spot to become the fourth-largest foreign investor into the UK, according to the official figures released. The US remains on the top, investing in 577 projects in the UK, with China (including Hong Kong) remaining in second place with 160 projects. India set up 127 new projects in Britain last year and safeguarded 7,645 existing jobs as a result and created 3,999 new jobs in 2016-17. India shares the fourth spot with Australia and New Zealand, which also set up 127 projects collectively. 66).Finance Minister has launched an app to verify the accurate tax rate on commodity and services under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. What is the name of the app?

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www.ibpsguide.com a) GST Calculator b) GST helper c) GST for India d) GST Rates Finder e) None of the above Answer: d) Explanation: Centre has launched an app – GST Rates Finder to verify the accurate tax rate on commodity and services under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley launched the app in New Delhi. Through this app, user can determine GST rate by entering the name of the commodity or service. The search result will list all the Goods and Services containing the name which was typed in the search box. A taxpayer can search for applicable CGST, SGST, UTGST rate and Compensation Cess on a supply. This mobile app can be downloaded on any smartphone and can work in offline mode, once downloaded. 67).Oracle picks which of the following city for its first digital hub in Asia-Pacific? a) Chennai b) Hyderabad c) Pune d) New Delhi e) Bengaluru Answer: e) Explanation: American tech giant Oracle has said it is opening its first digital hub in Asia Pacific, which will be based in Bengaluru. The company, with annual revenue of more than $37 billion, said the hub would provide cloud computing technology and resources to small and medium businesses to empower them in their digital transformation. 68).Which of the following person has been appointed as WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Autism in South Asia recently? a) Vaima Wahab b) Rima Chatterji c) Sima Sengupta d) Saima Wazed Hossain e) Junaima Begam Mehrusa Answer: d) Explanation: Saima Wazed Hossain, a globally renowned champion for the cause of autism spectrum disorder has been appointed as the WHO's goodwill ambassador for autism in the world body's Southeast Asia region. Her appointment is for a period of two years. As WHO Goodwill Ambassador, Hossain will be promoting the Thimphu Declaration which emphasizes on integrating the needs of autism

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69).Which of the following country topped the foreign investor into the UK? a) Hong Kong b) Singapore c) United States of America d) Japan e) Canada Answer: c) Explanation: The US remains on the top, investing in 577 projects in the UK, with China (including Hong Kong) remaining in second place with 160 projects. 70).Who is the current chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India? a) Tapan Roy b) B.Manjunath c) T.S.Vijayan d) A.R.John Mathew e) None of the above Answer: c) Explanation: T.S.Vijayan is the current chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India 71).The inaugural flight of SriLankan Airlines from which of the following city to Colombo was flagged off by the Union Civil Aviation Minister? a) Kannur b) Visakhapatnam c) Trichy d) Madurai e) Guntur Answer: b) Explanation: The inaugural flight of SriLankan Airlines from Visakhapatnam to Colombo was flagged off by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju at Visakhapatnam International Airport. A total of 103 passengers travelled on the inaugural flight. 72).Which of the following Indian city has been declared as a World Heritage City at the 41st session of UNESCO's world heritage committee recently? a) Madurai b) Tirupathi c) Goa d) Ahmedabad e) Chennai Answer: d)

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www.ibpsguide.com Explanation: Ahmedabad has been declared as a World Heritage City at the 41st session of UNESCO's world heritage committee being held at Krakow in Poland. 73).41st session of UNESCO's world heritage committee being held at which of the following country? a) Germany b) France c) Poland d) Croatia e) Belarus Answer: c) Explanation: 41st session of UNESCO's world heritage committee being held at Krakow in Poland. 74).Recently India and Bangladesh have decided to construct a bridge over which of the following river? a) Khawthlangtuipui b) Bhramaputra c) Beas d) Chenab e) Ganga Answer: a) Explanation: To facilitate trade and to improve communication between the two countries, India and Bangladesh have decided to construct a bridge over Mizoram‘s Khawthlangtuipui river (also known as Karnaphuli river). 75).Canara, HSBC, Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance ties up with which of the following bank for marketing bancassurance? a) Federal Bank b) Lakshmi Vilas Bank c) Karur vysya Bank d) Dhanlaxmi Bank e) South Indian Bank Answer: d) Explanation: Canara, HSBC, Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance ties up with Dhanlaxmi Bank for marketing bancassurance. 76).Recently China's biggest banks, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and Agricultural Bank of China, lost a combined of how much amount in value in a week? a) 15 billion USD b) 10 billion USD c) 12 billion USD d) 20 billion USD e) 10 million USD

Answer: a) Explanation: China's biggest banks, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and Agricultural Bank of China, lost a combined $15 billion (nearly 97,000 crore rupees) in value in a week. 77).RBI is considering setting up of Public Credit Registry (PCR), an extensive database of bank loans. What is PCR stands for? a) Public Cash Repository b) Private Company Registration c) Private Cash Repository d) Public Credit Range e) Public Credit Registry Answer: e) Explanation: RBI is considering setting up of Public Credit Registry (PCR), an extensive database of bank loans. 78).Which of the following Indian-origin man who got the Australia‘s highest civilian award recently? a) Jai Shankar b) Srinivas Ramanujam c) Shankar Sundararaman d) Guruswamy Jayraman e) None of the above Answer: d) Explanation: Guruswamy Jayraman, a 69-year-old Glenwood resident who migrated from Delhi to Australia in 1991, has been awarded Order of Australia for community work, the highest civilian award in Australia. 79).Which of the following organization has bagged Prime Minister‘s trophy for ‗Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant‘? a) Adani Steel Pvt Ltd b) Godrej Steel Ltd c) Reliance Steel Company d) Mittal Steel Company Ltd e) TATA Steel Ltd Answer: e) Explanation: For the third consecutive year, Tata Steel Ltd has bagged Prime Minister‘s trophy for ‗Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant‘. 80).Which of the following player won the South Australian Open squash title recently? a) Harinder Pal Sandhu b) Sai Praneeth c) Deepika Pallikal d) Rohan Bhopana e) None of the above

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www.ibpsguide.com Answer: a) Explanation: India‘s Harinder Pal Sandhu has defeated Rhys Dowling of Australia to lift South Australian Open squash title. 81).First Edition of WINGS 2017 – ―Sab Uden, Sab Juden‖- Expanding Regional Connectivity Hosted in which of the following city? a) Bengaluru b) New Delhi c) Chennai d) Mumbai e) Kolkata Answer: b) Explanation: The First edition of WINGS 2017 – ―Sab Uden, Sab Juden‖- Expanding Regional Connectivity was hosted in New Delhi by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The Plenary session was chaired by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju. 82).Anti-Copying bill will be introduced by which of the following state government? a) Madhya Pradesh b) Karnataka c) Tamil Nadu d) Uttar Pradesh e) Andhra Pradesh Answer: d) Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to introduce an 'Anti-Copying' Bill in the upcoming assembly session to check for cheating in the state examinations. 83).President Pranab Mukherjee has launched digital initiatives over e-education. Which of the following is not the initiative? a) Swayam b) Swayam Seva c) Swayam Prabha d) National Academic Depository e) Both a) & c) Answer: b) Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee has launched digital initiatives - Swayam, Swayam Prabha and National Academic Depository - in New Delhi to push e-education in the country. The aim of the initiatives is to raise the Gross Enrollment Ratio in the higher education from 24.5 to 30 by 2020. 84).Who has been organized the First International Aviation Security seminar recently? a) National Security Guard b) Reliance Aviation sector

c) TATA arms & Aviation Ltd d) ISRO e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: The Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (I/C) Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy attended the second day of the first International Aviation Security Seminar in Manesar Haryana. National Security Guard (NSG) has organized the seminar, with the aim of bringing all major stakeholders under one roof and facilitate them sharing views/opinion, discussions, brainstorming with the matters concerning Aviation Security. Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy also hoisted the National Flag at NSG Campus, during the National Flag Foundation program. It is the India's 67th Flagpole and 26th highest Monumental Flagpole. 85).First International Aviation Security seminar recently held at which of the following place? a) Mumbai b) Bengaluru c) Guntur d) Hyderabad e) Haryana Answer: e) Explanation: The Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (I/C) Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy attended the second day of the first International Aviation Security Seminar in Manesar Haryana. 86).India is going to invite the 10 leaders of ASEAN for which of the following function? a) 2018 Independence day b) 2017 Independence day c) 2018 New year d) 2018 Republic day e) Either a) or Either b) Answer: d) Explanation: India is going to invite the 10 leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as Chief Guests for 2018 Republic Day celebrations. If this happens, the Republic Day 2018 would be the first Republic Day event that will have so many leaders as the chief guests. 87).Nepal SBI launches first paperless Banking services recently. What is the name of the service? a) SBI PAPERLESS b) SBI DIGITAL c) SBI INTOUCH d) SBI PAPER FREE e) SBI DIGITOUCH

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www.ibpsguide.com Answer: c) Explanation: Nepal SBI Bank, a subsidiary of the State Bank of India, launched its fully automatic digital banking services in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu. This is for the first time the State Bank of India has expanded the paperless banking system outside India. Digital banking provides various services including cash deposit, the opening of new accounts, distribution of debit card, ATM and online banking information on the touch of the screen. Customers can avail the services from SBI Intouch Bank. The digital banking unit also has a robot, which provides important information to customers in an interactive manner. 88).Who has been appointed as Director General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DG GSTI)? a) James Joseph b) James Mathew c) John Joseph d) Rakesh Rakkani e) None of the above Answer: c) Explanation: A key intelligence agency tasked with checking evasion of Goods and Services Tax (GST) has got its new chief. Senior bureaucrat John Joseph has been appointed Director General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DG GSTI). 89).Who has won the Austrian Grand Prix 2017? a) Lewis Hamilton b) Valtteri Bottas c) Sebastian Vettel d) Daniel Ricciardo e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: Valtteri Bottas won the Austrian Grand Prix for Mercedes with Ferrari‘s Sebastian Vettel finishing a mere 0.6 of a second. 90).Lewis Hamilton is the formula 1 driver, he drives for which of the following company recently? a) Ferrari b) Audi c) Mercedes d) RED BULL Racing e) KIA motors Answer: c) Explanation: Lewis Hamilton is the formula 1 driver, he drives for Mercedes.

91).World Population Day is being observed globally on which of the following date? a) 10th July b) 12th July c) 11th July d) 10th June e) 11th June Answer: c) Explanation: World Population Day is being observed globally on 11th July. The objective of the day is to increase the awareness of the people towards the worldwide population issues. The theme of this year is 'Family Planning- Empowering People, Developing Nations'. The Day was first marked on 11 July 1990 in more than 90 countries. 92).What is the theme of the World Population Day 2017? a) Family Planning- Empowering People, Developing Nations b) Empowering Nation, Empowering People c) Unity in Nations, Empowering People d) Developing Nations, Population growth e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: World Population Day is being observed globally on 11th July. The objective of the day is to increase the awareness of the people towards the worldwide population issues. The theme of this year (2017) is 'Family Planning- Empowering People, Developing Nations'. The Day was first marked on 11 July 1990 in more than 90 countries. 93).Recently which of the following state has announced the implementation of strict ban on sale of tobacco? a) Tamil Nadu b) Kerala c) Karnataka d) Punjab e) Uttar Pradesh Answer: d) Explanation: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh directed the Health and Family Welfare Department to ensure strict implementation of the ban on sale of tobacco laced products such as ‗gutkha‘ and ‗paan masala‘ in the State. The source of manufacture and sale of banned products should be identified and plugged with no delay to stop the problem from escalating, the CM said, adding he noted the blatant violation of the ban.

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www.ibpsguide.com 94).Which of the following state government has announced a 3-day global conference on social justice recently? a) Karnataka b) Andhra Pradesh c) Telangana d) Madhya Pradesh e) Uttar Pradesh Answer: a) Explanation: The Karnataka government has announced a 3-day global conference on social justice from July 21-23 at the University of Agricultural Sciences in Bengaluru. It is aimed at commemorating the 126th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar. As many as 83 international and 149 national speakers are expected to address 2,000 participants in this conference. Theme of this conference: 'Reclaiming Social Justice, Revisiting Ambedkar'.

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95).The government of India will organize a global food fair in which of the following month? a) August 2017 b) August 2018 c) November 2017 d) November 2018 e) September 2017 Answer: c) Explanation: The government of India will organize a global food fair in November this year to provide a platform to Indian farmers and manufacturers to showcase their products and explore partnerships with foreign companies. The three-day international level fair 'World Food India 2017' is being organized on November 3-5 by the Food Processing Ministry, where industry body CII will be an event partner. The World Food India is a step aimed at creating India a 'Global Food Factory' and 'Global Food Retail Market'.

98).The Reserve Bank of India has amends order on bankruptcy action on how many NPAs? a) 12 b) 10 c) 11 d) 9 e) 17 Answer: a) Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended its earlier order asking banks to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against 12 companies which have outstanding loans amounting to over Rs 5,000 crore as on March 2016. The amendment, made through a notification, comes after the Gujarat High Court asked the RBI to remove the stipulation on its order last month that the 12 non-performing assets (NPAs), or bad loans, would be granted priority at the National Company Law Tribunal. Essar Steel, one of the 12 large NPAs identified by the RBI, had approached the Gujarat High Court for the RBI proceedings.

96).Which of the following person‘s Blue-Bordered Sari declared as an Intellectual Property recently? a) Sonia Gandhi b) Sarojini Naidu c) Mother Teresa d) Mamata Banerjee e) Indira Gandhi Answer: c) Explanation: The famous blue-bordered sari of Mother Teresa, who has been canonized as Saint Teresa of Calcutta by the Vatican, has been recognized as an Intellectual Property of the Missionaries of Charity. After a series of strict legal proceedings, it was granted. This is the first time that a uniform has been made intellectual property. It has

97).External Affairs Ministry is going to make its website available in which of the following language? a) Germany b) Russian c) Korean d) Japanese e) Arabic Answer: e) Explanation: Expanding its outreach to the Arab world, External Affairs Ministry is going to make its website available in Arabic. The portal will include speeches, briefings and other documents of the ministry, and articles written in Arabic on India and its foreign relations.

99).Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Launches 'Aaykar Setu' To Enhance which of the following facility/functions? a) E-Access of government employees b) E-Access of Taxpayers c) E-Access of complaint against black money d) E-Access of Subsidies e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley launched 'Aaykar Setu', an e-initiative for the Income tax Department to directly communicate with the taxpayers and aimed at providing information on

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www.ibpsguide.com useful tax services. To enhance mobile access experience, a mobile responsive Android version was also released along with the desktop version. The module compiles various tax tools, live chat facility, dynamic updates, and important links to various processes within the Income Tax Department in a single module. 100).Recently Venezuela is in news. What is the currency of Venezuela? a) Venezuela Dinar b) Euro c) Peso d) Venezuela CFA Franc e) Bolivar Answer: e) Explanation: The currency of Venezuela is Bolivar. 101).Malala day is celebrated on which of the following date? a) July 10th b) June 10th c) July 12th d) June 12th e) June 11th Answer: c) Explanation: Malala day is celebrated on July 12th. 102).GMR Goa International Airports Ltd gets how much amount loan for developing Mopa airport recently? a) Rs. 2000 cr b) Rs. 1550 cr c) Rs. 2170 cr d) Rs. 1,330 cr e) Rs. 1000 cr Answer: d) Explanation: GMR Goa International Airports Ltd, a subsidiary of GMR Airports Ltd, has executed a debt facility agreement for the development of Greenfield airport at Mopa. The foundation stone for the project was subsequently laid by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on November 13, 2016. The entire debt of Rs. 1,330 crore was underwritten by Axis Bank on a long tenor door to door basis of 18 years on competitive terms. 103).GMR Goa International Airports Ltd recently gets loan from which of the following bank for developing Mopa airport? a) ICICI Bank b) World Bank c) Axis Bank d) ADB

e) SBI Answer: c) Explanation: GMR Goa International Airports Ltd, a subsidiary of GMR Airports Ltd, has executed a debt facility agreement for the development of Greenfield airport at Mopa. The foundation stone for the project was subsequently laid by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on November 13, 2016. The entire debt of Rs. 1,330 crore was underwritten by Axis Bank on a long tenor door to door basis of 18 years on competitive terms. 104).The next tranche of sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme was launched by which of the following person? a) PM Modi b) Urjit Patel c) SEBI Chairperson d) Finance Ministry e) Home Secretary Answer: d) Explanation: The next tranche of sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme was launched by Finance Ministry 105).The next tranche of sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme was launched recently. This time how much percentage of annual interest will be provided to investors? a) 5% b) 3% c) 2% d) 1.5% e) 2.5% Answer: e) Explanation: The next tranche of sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme was launched recently by the Government. This time, providing a 2.5 percent annual interest to investors. 106).Which of the following company has been conferred with the ‗Golden Peacock Award‘ for Environment Management recently? a) Ikea India b) Ford India c) Danfoss India d) KIA Motors e) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Answer: c) Explanation: Climate and energy efficiency solutions company Danfoss India has been conferred with the ‗Golden Peacock Award‘ for Environment Management. The award was presented in Hyderabad during the 19th World Congress on Environment

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www.ibpsguide.com Management‘ in the presence of Supreme Court Justice Kurien Joseph. Danfoss has been committed to developing energy efficient solutions to compliment the growing need for sustainable technology in the fields of infrastructure, food supply and climate friendly solutions. Acknowledging its commitment towards the environment, the company has been recognized for its LEED Platinum rated constructed the manufacturing facility in Chennai. 107).Which of the following person who died recently, he is the former Indian Ambassador to U.S? a) Susil Chandra b) Naresh Chandra c) Rama Chandra d) Gajapathi Sivanesh e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: Former Indian Ambassador to U.S., and Padma Vibhushan awardee, Naresh Chandra (82) died at Manipal hospital at Dona Paula near Panaji on night due to multiple organ failure. 108).President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates ‗Ashiana Annexe‘ in which of the following state recently? a) Uttarakhand b) Uttar Pradesh c) Rajasthan d) Andhra Pradesh e) New Delhi Answer: a) Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the annexe of the presidential retreat Ashiana which has accommodation facilities for accompanying officers and staff of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The Ashiana retreat was built originally as a bungalow of the commandant of the President's Bodyguard and was revived by Mukherjee after long years of disuse. K R Narayanan, in March 1998, was the last president to stay here. 109).Which of the following became the first state in the country to launch free injectable contraceptive for women? a) Telangana b) Andhra Pradesh c) Sikkim d) Mizoram e) Maharashtra Answer: e)

Explanation: Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to provide women an injectable contraceptive for free. The state‘s public health department launched a program called Antara to offer women an injection of Medroxy progesterone acetate (MPA), a birth-control hormone. The announcements were made on the occasion of World Population Day (11th July). According to state health officials, the injection, a safe means of birth control, is effective for three months. The injection will be given intramuscularly to women in the age bracket of 18-45 years. 110).Which of the following state government recently constituted a 9-member committee to study the possibility of designing a separate state flag? a) Kerala b) Tamil Nadu c) Karnataka d) Uttar Pradesh e) Madhya Pradesh Answer: c) Explanation: Karnataka Government constituted a 9member committee to study the possibility of designing a separate state flag and providing it a statutory standing. This committee was constituted following representation of social activists from the state urged the government to design a separate flag for Kannada ‗naadu‘ and accord statutory standing for it. This committee will be headed by Principal Secretary, Department of Kannada and Culture. 111).Ornamental fish hatchery to be set up in which of the following state? a) Odisha b) Karnataka c) Kerala d) Haryana e) Madhya Pradesh Answer: d) Explanation: The Haryana government has decided to set up a modern ornamental fish hatchery in Jhajjar district at a cost of Rs 13.68 crore. ―This will be the first-of-its-kind project in the country,‖ Agriculture and Fisheries minister Om Prakash Dhankar said. 112).Which of the following state becomes the first state in the country to fix minimum educational qualification for contesting cooperative body polls? a) Tamil Nadu b) Kerala c) Rajasthan d) Sikkim

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www.ibpsguide.com e) Mizoram Answer: c) Explanation: Rajasthan becomes the first state in the country to fix minimum educational qualification for contesting cooperative body polls. 113).Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has recently launched an ambitious flagship program titled ―LIFE‖. What is an ―E‖ stand for? a) Energy b) Entrepreneurship c) Economy d) Environment e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has recently launched an ambitious flagship program titled ―Livelihood Intervention and Facilitation of Entrepreneurship‖ (LIFE) at Songsak. LIFE will focus on capacity building, Under the program, every 10 SHGs (Self-Help Groups) will be motivated to act like a bank and help each other. LIFE aims to bring all the poor and vulnerable women into the SHGs movement. 114).Which of the following minister will lead a high-level Central team to assess the rescue and relief operations in the flood-affected areas of the north-east? a) Rajnath Singh b) Venkaiah Naidu c) Kiren Rijiju d) Uma Bharathi e) Jual Oram Answer: c) Explanation: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju will lead a high-level Central team to assess the rescue and relief operations in the flood-affected areas of the northeast. During the three day tour, beginning, the delegation will visit Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur, where more than 15 lakh people have been marooned by flood water. 115).Which of the following country will host 8th edition of Theatre Olympics in 2018? a) India b) Brazil c) China d) Japan e) Germany Answer: a) Explanation: India will host 8th edition of Theatre Olympics in 2018, the biggest theatre celebration of the world. The greatest carnival will start from

February 17-April 08, 2018. India is hosting this event for the first time. Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma stated in New Delhi that the Theatre Olympics will put India firmly among the top nations in the world theatre map. The Theatre Olympics will take place simultaneously in various cities across the country. There will be five hundred plays and seven hundred ambiance performances from across the world. 116).The Telecom department has made GPS mandatory for all phones from ______? a) July 1 2017 b) August 1 2018 c) September 1 2018 d) July 1 2018 e) January 1 2018 Answer: e) Explanation: The Telecom department has made it mandatory for all phones, including feature phones, to install Global Positioning System (GPS) from January 1, 2018. The order aims to ensure consumers' safety as GPS can help locate them in emergency situations. 117).The government has started a story-telling contest named 'Aadhaar Hai To Aasaani Hai‘ to create awareness about Aadhaar number.What is the prize money for top five winners each? a) 50,000 Rs b) 10,000 Rs c) 25,000 Rs d) 20,000 Rs e) No prize has been announced Answer: d) Explanation: To create awareness about Aadhaar number, the government has started a story-telling contest named 'Aadhaar Hai To Aasaani Hai '. People willing to participate can send a 200-500 word-long story about Aadhaar till August 8 midnight. The top five stories will be awarded Rs 20,000 each, while the next 20 stories will be awarded Rs 5,000 each. 118).A Model United Nations (MUN) Regional Conference is being held at which of the following city recently? a) Tokyo b) Kathmandu c) Beijing d) Shangai e) Mumbai Answer: b) Explanation: A Model United Nations (MUN) Regional Conference is being held at Kathmandu. The event is organised by the US Embassy in partnership with the Youth Thinker‘s Society. Youths from 12

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www.ibpsguide.com South and Central Asian countries including India are participating in 5-day conference. The basic aim of the MUN is to provide a platform to young minds to channelize energy and resources for a more prosperous and peaceful world. The conference simulate four UN committees-United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Economic and Financial Committee (ECOFIN), United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). 119).Which of the following bank recently waives charge on IMPS fund transfer of up to Rs 1,000? a) ICICI b) AXIS c) Indian Bank d) HDFC e) SBI Answer: e) Explanation: Country's largest bank SBI has waived charges for fund transfer of up to Rs 1,000 through its IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) to promote small transactions. State Bank of India had been charging Rs 5 along with the applicable service tax for IMPS fund transfer of up to Rs 1,000. IMPS is an instant interbank electronic fund transfer service through mobile phones as well as internet banking. For IMPS, the charge will be Rs 5 along GST for fund transfer in the range of Rs 1,000 to Rs 1 lakh. The charge will go up to Rs 15 for transactions of Rs 1-2 lakh. GST at the rate of 18 per cent is applicable on all financial transactions. 120).Which of the following country recently appoints female CEO named Farzaneh Sharafbani to lead airline for the first time since 1940? a) Iraq b) Saudi Arabia c) Qatar d) Iran e) Afghanistan Answer: d) Explanation: Iran has appointed a female CEO to lead its national airline Iran Air for the first time since it was established in the 1940s. The state owned IRAN daily reported that the Transport Minister appointed Farzaneh Sharafbani, 44, who holds a PhD in aerospace engineering. 121).World youth skills day is observed on which of the following day? a) July 12th b) July 10th c) July 15th

d) July 16th e) July 14th Answer: c) Explanation: World youth skills day is observed on July 15th 122).What is the theme for the world youth skills days 2017? a) Skills of youth b) Skills for all c) Skillful Youth d) Skillful Nation e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: ‗Skills for all‘ is the theme of the world youth skills day. 123).The Centre has released advance grant-in-aid of how many crore to Arunachal Pradesh for rescue and relief operations on account of flash floods? a) 20 crore b) 21 crore c) 41.75 crore d) 21.75 crore e) 51.30 crore Answer: e) Explanation: The Centre has released advance grantin-aid of Rs 51.30 crore to Arunachal Pradesh for rescue and relief operations on account of flash floods. 124).Which of the following Airport Ranked First in Customer Satisfaction Index Survey? a) Chennai Airport b) New Delhi Airport c) Mumbai Airport d) Raipur Airport e) Udaipur Airport Answer: d) Explanation: Raipur's Swami Vivekananda Airport was once again ranked first in Customer Satisfaction among 49 airports in the country. 125).What is the India‘s rank on a global index that assesses the performance of countries towards achieving the ambitious sustainable development goals (SDGs)? a) 110th b) 106th c) 112th d) 116th e) 120th Answer: d)

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www.ibpsguide.com Explanation: India is ranked 116 out of 157 nations on a global index that assesses the performance of countries towards achieving the ambitious sustainable development goals (SDGs). The SDG Index and Dashboards Report produced by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the Bertelsmann Stiftung shows that world leaders need to strengthen their joint efforts to realise the 17 global goals. 126).Which of the following country recently Launches 73 satellites in one go? a) China b) USA c) India d) Russia e) Japan Answer: d) Explanation: Russian space agency Roscosmos successfully launched 'Kanopus-V-IK' Earthimaging satellite and 72 microsatellites into orbit on a single rocket. This comes after ISRO launched a world record 104 satellites at once earlier this year, breaking Russia's previous record of 37 satellites. The microsatellites include 62 CubeSats developed by US and others made by Japan, Germany, and Canada. 127).Which of the following bank gets $150 mn from OPIC to fund SME lending? a) ICICI Bank b) AXIS Bank c) YES Bank d) HDFC Bank e) Federal Bank Answer: c) Explanation: Yes Bank has received $ 150 million funding from the US government and Wells Fargo to increase lending to support women entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in India. OPIC will provide $ 75 million in financing and up to $ 75 million in syndicated financing jointly arranged by Wells Fargo Bank to Yes Bank. 128).Which of the following person recently receives Honorary Membership from Jodhpur Guide Association? a) Aamir Khan b) Salman Khan c) Amithab Bhachan d) Shah Rukh Khan e) None of the above Answer: d) Explanation: Shah Rukh Khan receives Honorary Membership from Jodhpur Guide Association

129).Sundar Singh wins gold at World Para Athletics Championships 2017. He belongs to which sport? a) Shot Put b) Swimming c) Javelin Throw d) 100m Running e) Slow Walk Answer: c) Explanation: India‘s Sundar Singh Gurjar claimed gold medal in men‘s javelin throw event at the World Para Athletic Championships taking place in London. He attempted his personal best, an effort of 60.36m in the men‘s javelin throw F46, which was enough for him to take the top spot and open India‘s medal tally. 130).World Para Athletic Championships 2017 held in which of the following city? a) Tokyo b) London c) Odisha d) Kochi e) Berlin Answer: b) Explanation: World Para Athletic Championships 2017 held in London. 131).Which of the following railway station becomes India's first railway station run by women? a) Patiala b) Hyderabad c) Guntur d) Matunga e) Ranchi Answer: d) Explanation: Central Railway has taken a step towards women empowerment by appointing an allfemale work staff at the suburban Matunga station, Mumbai. Matunga station has now become the first such ladies special station. According to the official, women have been manning this station, which falls on the Central Railway, since the past two weeks. A total of 30 women staffers, including 11 booking clerks, five RPF personnel, seven ticket checkers are working under the supervision of station manager Mamta Kulkarni since last two weeks. 132).Which of the following city railway is going to introduce a software to book tickets through USSD? a) New Delhi b) Pune

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www.ibpsguide.com c) Mumbai d) Chennai e) Noida Answer: c) Explanation: The Mumbai railway is going to introduce software which will help commuters‘ book tickets through Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes. The software will make use of SMS services, which will allow commuters without smart phones to book tickets. 133).Government decided to setting up passport Centre in every _____ kilometers in the country? a) 100 b) 50 c) 25 d) 200 e) 75 Answer: b) Explanation: Union Minister MJ Akbar said that the government is working towards setting up a passport centre every 50 kilometres in the country. 134).The 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards was held recently in which of the following city? a) London b) Berlin c) Paris d) New York e) Mumbai Answer: d) Explanation: The 18th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards was held in New York 135).Which of the following film won the best film award in the 18th edition of IIFA 2017? a) Pink b) Neerja c) Udta Punjab d) MS Dhoni: The untold Story e) Payanam Answer: b) Explanation: Neerja won the best film award 136).Who won the best playback singer male award in IIFA 2017? a) Shankar Mahadevan b) Amit Mishra c) A R Rahman d) S P Balasubramaniam e) Unni Krishnan Answer: b)

Explanation: Amit Mishra won the best playback singer male award in IIFA 2017 137).San Miguel de Allende has been named the World's Best City in a survey by Travel and Leisure magazine. In which of the following country the city is located? a) Mexico b) Cuba c) Brazil d) Portugal e) Argentina Answer: a) Explanation: San Miguel de Allende in Mexico has been named the World's Best City in a survey by Travel and Leisure magazine. 138).Which of the following person will be the new Chief Justice of Nepal? a) Ram Kumar Prasad Shah b) Gopal Prasad Parajuli c) Kedar Nath Upadhyaya d) Trilok Pratap Rana e) Dhanendra Bahadur Singh Answer: b) Explanation: Justice Gopal Prasad Parajuli will be the new Chief Justice of Nepal. The Parliamentary Hearing Special Committee (PHSC) unanimously endorsed Justice Parajuli‘s name for the post of Chief Justice of Supreme Court. After endorsement by PHSC the President will now appoint him as the Chief Justice. He will head the judiciary till April 28, 2018. Justice Parajuli is the senior most judge of the Supreme Court and officiating as acting Chief Justice after the retirement of Chief Justice Sushila Karki. 139).Which of the following person appointed as UNICEF‘s Global Goodwill Ambassador recently? a) Lilly Singh b) Laila Singh c) Lilly Sharma d) Lilly Sharmili e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: UNICEF appointed Indian- origin Canadian YouTube star Lilly Singh as its newest Global Goodwill Ambassador at a special event in New Delhi. Lilly was in the capital to support UNICEF‘s Youth4Change initiative, a programme for youth that brings them together to support their peers and communities in taking action on issues such as health, hygiene, child labour and gender equality.

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www.ibpsguide.com 140).Roger Federer won the Wimbledon title 2017. He belongs to which of the following country? a) Spain b) Britain c) Switzerland d) USA e) France Answer: c) Explanation: Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player. 141).Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on which of the following day? a) July 15th b) July 16th c) July 17th d) July 18th e) July 19th Answer: d) Explanation: Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on July 18th every year. 142).Which of the following state government launches weekly festival ‗Cultrue of Cruise' at Dal Lake recently? a) Punjab b) Himachal Pradesh c) Jammu & Kashmir d) Arunachal Pradesh e) Nagaland Answer: c) Explanation: The spectacular Dal Lake here hosted first ever 'Cultrue of Cruise', a weeekly cultural programme organised by the Jammu and Kashmir government aimed to bring artists from various fields on one stage. The innovative programme series brings writers, performance artistes, musicians, poets and academics together and offers a program of performances, workshops, talks, forums and debates. 143).The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in association with which of the following state government is going to host global business meet in November 2017? a) West Bengal b) Andhra Pradesh c) Haryana d) Punjab e) Sikkim Answer: a) Explanation: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in association with the West Bengal government, will host Horasis Asia Meeting, a global business meet, in the city in November. The two-day

business meet, starting November 26, will focus on sustainable business practices in various areas, including power and energy. 144).Madhya Pradesh government is setting up _______ in Bhopal where astrologers and such soothsayers will provide consultation to patients facing diverse problems? a) astro-OPDs b) astro-app c) astro-service d) astro-Kiosk e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: Madhya Pradesh government is setting up 'astro-OPDs' in Bhopal where astrologers and such soothsayers will provide consultation to patients facing diverse problems. 145).A museum in honour of late President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam will be inaugurated on July 27 in Rameshwaram. In which state/UT the place Rameshwaram is located? a) Kerala b) Karnataka c) Tamil Nadu d) Andhra Pradesh e) Puducherry Answer: c) Explanation: A museum in honour of late President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam will be inaugurated on July 27 in Tamil Nadu's Rameshwaram. The museum will come up on a 3.45-acre site and will also house a planetarium. 146).Which of the following person released a book titled "Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives" recently? a) Pranab Mukerjee b) Amartya Sen c) Raj Sarena d) Om Prakash Kohli e) PM Modi Answer: b) Explanation: Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen released a book titled "Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives" at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Pranab Mukherjee, who received the first copy of the book. The book ‗Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives‘ has been complied by Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor of JGU University and is published by Oxford University Press.

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www.ibpsguide.com 147).Which of the following person gets the additional charge of the Urban Development Ministry, which was being handled by Venkaiah Naidu? a) Narendra Singh Tomar b) Harsh Vardan c) Uma Bharathi d) Smriti Irani e) Amithab Chaudry Answer: a) Explanation: Narendra Singh Tomar gets the additional charge of the Urban Development Ministry, which was being handled by Venkaiah Naidu. 148).Which of the following person gets the additional charge of the Information & Broadcasting Ministry, which was being handled by Venkaiah Naidu? a) Narendra Singh Tomar b) Harsh Vardan c) Uma Bharathi d) Smriti Irani e) Amithab Chaudry Answer: d) Explanation: Smriti Irani gets the additional charge of the Information & Broadcasting Ministry, which was being handled by Venkaiah Naidu 149).Which of the following country has renamed part of South China Sea recently? a) Philippines b) Indonesia c) Thailand d) North Korea e) South Korea Answer: b) Explanation: Indonesia has named waters in its exclusive economic zone that overlap with China‘s expansive claim to the South China Sea as the North Natuna Sea. The part of the renamed area falls in China‘s ―nine-dash line‖ waters extending hundreds of miles to the south and east of China‘s island province Hainan. 150).Which of the following person won the men‘s single Wimbledon title 2017? a) Rafael Nadal b) Roger Federer c) Andy Murray d) Marin Cilic e) Stanwawrinka Answer: b)

Explanation: Roger Federer won the men‘s single Wimbledon title 2017. 151).Which of the following state government has approved a revised policy of the 'Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree' scheme? a) Maharashtra b) Karnataka c) Uttar Pradesh d) Madhya Pradesh e) Haryana Answer: a) Explanation: The Maharashtra government has approved a revised policy of the 'Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree' scheme, according to which families who have a yearly income of upto Rs 7.5 lakh will be benefited. 152).TR Zeliang has been recently appointed as the Chief Minister of which of the following state? a) Manipur b) Meghalaya c) Nagaland d) Sikkim e) Arunachal Pradesh Answer: c) Explanation: TR Zeliang has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland by Governor PB Acharya. This will be the second term for Zeliang, his earlier term was from 2014 to 2017. 153).The people of which of the following country among top asylum-seekers, according to the International Migration Outlook 2017? a) Japan b) China c) India d) Australia e) South Korea Answer: c) Explanation: According to the International Migration Outlook 2017 report on Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries, Indians are among top asylumseekers in other countries such as New Zealand, Australia, Finland, Japan, Latvia, Slovak Republic, United Kingdom and the United States of America. According to the report on OECD member-nations, top asylum-seekers to New Zealand between 2012 and 2016 were from China, India, Fiji, and Iraq. Among these, India and China were the largest source countries of asylum-seekers (11% and 9%), followed by Fiji (8%), Iraq (7%) and Pakistan (6%).

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www.ibpsguide.com 154).State Bank of India launches website for home buyers recently. What is the name of the website? a) www.sbihome.in b) www.sbireal.in c) www.sbihouse.in d) www.sbirealty.in e) www.sbihomeloan.in Answer: d) Explanation: State Bank of India, the country‘s largest commercial bank, has launched 'SBI Realty' - a one-stop integrated website www.sbirealty.in for home buyers. SBI Realty will help customers to choose their dream home from 3,000 SBI approved projects across the country. These projects are spread across 13 states and Union Territories covering 30 cities, including metros, semi metro and towns. The site is developed by SBICAP Securities in association with PropEquity in terms of data support, project information. 155).What is the rank of India among world's fastest growing economies? a) 1st b) 2nd c) 3rd d) 4th e) 5th Answer: d) Explanation: India has ranked 4th among world's fastest growing economies. According to recently released World Bank's Global Economic Prospects. India has been placed behind smaller economies of Estonia, Uzbekistan, and Nepal in growth rate. 156).Which of the following company has recently added two new independent directors (James Murdoch & Linda Johnson Rice) to its board? a) Microsoft b) Toyota c) Google d) Nestle e) Tesla Answer: e) Explanation: Tesla has added two new independent directors to its board, namely James Murdoch, CEO of 21st Century Fox, and Linda Johnson Rice, Chairman of Johnson Publishing.

157).BCCI has appointed which of the following person as Team India bowling coach recently? a) Bharat Arun b) Bharatwaj c) Srikanth d) Venkatesh Prasad e) Heman Pathani Answer: a) Explanation: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Bharat Arun as the Indian Cricket team‘s bowling coach. BCCI‘s acting Secretary Amitabh Chaudhary announced that the cricket body has also decided to retain Sanjay Bangar as an assistant coach and R Sridhar as fielding coach till the 2019 ODI World Cup. The confirmation of their appointment came after newly appointed Indian coach Ravi Shastri met the four-member committee comprising of acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji in Mumbai. 158).Which of the following player won the Silver medal in the club throw event in the F-51 category at the World Para Athletics Championships 2017? a) Hamanpreet Singh b) Rakesh Saroha c) Amit Saroha d) Bindeshwar Saroha e) Hamanpreet Senghal Answer: c) Explanation: Former national-level hockey player Amit Saroha, who met with an accident in 2007, clinched the Silver medal in the club throw event in the F-51 category at the World Para Athletics Championships. 159).World Para Athletics Championships 2017 has been held at which of the following city? a) Rome b) London c) Tokyo d) Paris e) Berlin Answer: b) Explanation: World Para Athletics Championships 2017 held at London.

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www.ibpsguide.com 160).Which of the following two countries jointly launched multimillion hypersonic missile – HIFiRE recently? a) Germany & India b) Australia & US c) UK & Canada d) India & Israel e) China & Russia Answer: b) Explanation: The US and Australia have jointly testfired a hypersonic missile capable of moving at a speed eight times faster than sound as part of a $54million research project. The test was part of a project called the Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation Program (HIFiRE) involving the US and Australian militaries, Queensland University, Australia‘s Defence Science and Technology Group. A hypersonic glider capable of moving at a speed eight times faster than sound has launched from a rocket range in the town of Woomera, South Australia.

a) Austria b) Japan c) Iran d) Australia e) Iraq Answer: d) Explanation: Australia became the 35th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA)

161).Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dedicated to the nation the state's longest bridge and named it after which of the following person? a) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose b) Mahatma Gandhi c) Jawaharlal Nehru d) Indira Gandhi e) Mother Teresa Answer: a) Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dedicated to the nation the state's longest bridge and named it after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The 2.88 km bridge over the river Kathajodi will connect the state capital of Bhubaneswar with Cuttack reducing the distance between the two cities by 12 km. Although the construction work of the bridge started after Mr. Patnaik laid the foundation in February 2011, the completion missed the deadline by over three years.

163).According to forbes, which of the following women has topped a poll of the most powerful Arab women in government for 2017? a) Sheikha Hasina b) Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi c) Nawal El-Saadawi d) Assia Djebar e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, the UAE Minister of State for Tolerance has topped a poll of the most powerful Arab women in government for 2017, according to Forbes Middle East. Ms. Qasimi was followed by two women from Egypt - Sahar Nasr, the country‘s minister of investment and international cooperation and Ghada Wali, the minister of social solidarity. Forbes has also released a list of the top 100 most powerful Arab business women for 2017, and the UAE represents the highest number of women, with 18, followed by Egypt, with 16. 164).Lahore High Court lifted a ban on the airing of which country‘s television serials in Pakistan? a) United States of America b) China c) India d) Canada e) United Kingdom Answer: c) Explanation: Lahore High Court lifted a ban on the airing of Indian television serials in Pakistan. The court noted that instead of a blanket ban, Indian content with "objectionable" or "anti-Pakistan" content could still be censored.

162).Which of the following country became the 35th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?

165).Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been partially blocked in which of the following country?

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www.ibpsguide.com a) North Korea b) China c) Russia d) Syria e) Afghanistan Answer: b) Explanation: Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been partially blocked in China following a censorship crackdown by the government. China operates world's largest censorship system, called the 'Great Firewall', blocking platforms like Facebook, Google, and Instagram. 166).Which of the following country‘s central bank unveiled a new polymer bank note featuring 19th century novelist Jane Austen? a) United States of America b) Canada c) Australia d) France e) United Kingdom Answer: e) Explanation: The Bank of England unveiled a new polymer £10 note featuring 19th century novelist Jane Austen, in a move to replace paper £5, £10 and £20 with secure plastic notes. This makes Austen the only woman other than Queen Elizabeth to be featured on a polymer British bank note. This note's introduction marks the 200th anniversary of Austen's death. 167).Which of the following person recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions in Lok Sabha? a) L.K. Advani b) Venkaiah Naidu c) Sushma Swaraj d) Sharad Yadav e) Murali Manohar Joshi Answer: a) Explanation: BJP leader L.K. Advani received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions as a parliamentarian in the Lok Sabha. 168).Which of the following person recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions in Rajya Sabha? a) L.K. Advani

b) Venkaiah Naidu c) Sushma Swaraj d) Sharad Yadav e) Murali Manohar Joshi Answer: d) Explanation: JD-U leader Sharad Yadav received the Lifetime Achievement Award as a Rajya Sabha representative from Vice President Hamid Ansari at a function organized by the Lokmat Media Group to honor distinguished Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members. 169).World football's governing body FIFA lifted the ban on which of the following country? a) Iran b) Sudan c) Ghana d) Croatia e) India Answer: b) Explanation: World football's governing body FIFA lifted the ban on the Sudan Football Association (SFA) imposed on it for the failure to abide by agreements mentioned in articles 14 and 19 of the FIFA statute. The SFA and its member officials are now eligible to benefit from the FIFA development program, course or training. 170).Headquarters of FIFA is located in which of the following place? a) Berlin, Germany b) Paris, France c) Madrid, Spain d) Zürich, Switzerland e) London, UK Answer: d) Explanation: Headquarters of FIFA is located in Zürich, Switzerland. 171).Which of the following state government recently launched a special portal called ―Janahitha‖ to receive complaints from the public? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Haryana c) Telangana d) Madhya Pradesh

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www.ibpsguide.com e) Bihar Answer: c) Explanation: The Telangana government launched a special portal called ―Janahitha‖ to receive complaints from the public. 172).India's first Eco-bridges for the movement of tigers will be constructed in which of the following state? a) Karnataka b) Kerala c) Andhra Pradesh d) Odisha e) Telangana Answer: e) Explanation: In a first of its kind, Telangana State will have eco-friendly bridges over a canal cutting across the tiger corridor linking the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra with the forests in Telangana's Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. The ‗eco-bridges‘ will be constructed at key spots along the 72 km-long, and at some places over a kilometre wide, right flank canal of the Pranahita barrage in the Bejjur and Dahegaon mandals. 173).Which of the following person recently inaugurated the Bicentenary celebration of Paika Rebellion of Odisha? a) PM Modi b) Makesh Sharma c) Venkaiah Naidu d) Jual Oram e) Pranab Mukherjee Answer: e) Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Bicentenary celebration of Paika Rebellion of Odisha organised by the Union Ministry of Culture in New Delhi. Many scholars, researchers and historians have opined that the Paika Rebellion of 1817 was India‘s first organised armed rebellion against British Raj. 174).Which of the following tech giant recently has launched 'Hire', a recruiting app for small- and medium-sized businesses? a) Microsoft

b) IBM c) Google d) Oracle e) Apple Answer: c) Explanation: Google has launched 'Hire', a recruiting app for small- and medium-sized businesses that also integrates seamlessly with G Suite. It is an move to compete with Microsoft-owned LinkedIn. "Hire makes it easy to identify talent, build strong candidate relationships and efficiently manage the interview process end-to-end". 175).Which of the following Bank offers up to Rs 15 lakh instant personal loan via ATMs? a) AXIS Bank b) SBI c) HDFC Bank d) ICICI Bank e) Punjab National Bank Answer: d) Explanation: Largest private sector lender ICICI Bank will be selling personal loans of up to Rs 15 lakh through its ATMs that can be availed of by select salaried customers even if they haven't previously applied for one. The facility offers a bouquet of features - swift application in simple steps, multiple eligible loan amount options up to Rs. 15 lakh based on pre-checked CIBIL scores and instant transfer of the money to the customer‘s account. 176).MoU between Indian Army and DRDO to raise MRSAM defence system. What is MRSAM? a) Minimum Range Surface to Air Missiles b) Medium Range Superfast Air Missiles c) Medium Range Surface to Air Missiles d) Minimum Range Superfast Air Missiles e) None of the above Answer: c) Explanation: The Indian Army has signed MoU with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to raise one regiment of the advanced Medium Range Surface to Air Missiles (MRSAM) defence system.

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www.ibpsguide.com 177).Indian Navy‘s second LCU Mark IV L52 ship was formally launched in which of the following city? a) Chennai b) Goa c) Pune d) Vishakapatnam e) Kolkata Answer: e) Explanation: Indian Navy‘s second LCU Mark IV L52 ship was formally launched in Kolkata, West Bengal. 178).Which of the following person has been appointed as brand icon of Pro Kabaddi League franchise Tamil Thalaivas? a) Kamal Haasan b) M S Dhoni c) Abhishek Bhachan d) Ravichandran Ashwin e) Virat Kohli Answer: a) Explanation: Kamal Haasan has been appointed brand icon of Pro Kabaddi League franchise Tamil Thalaivas. 179).Chester Bennington who died recently. He belongs to which of the following filed? a) Politics b) Athletics c) Vocalist d) Football e) Baseball Answer: c) Explanation: American rock band Linkin Park's lead vocalist Chester Bennington (41) died by committing suicide. 180).Additional charge of information & broadcasting ministry has been given to which of the following person, after the resignation of venkaiah Naidu? a) Harsh Vardan b) Smriti Irani c) Sadananda Gowda d) Narendra Singh Tomar e) Makesh Sharma

Answer: b) Explanation: Additional charge of information & broadcasting ministry has been given to Smriti Irani. 181).Which of the following state will host the fifth edition of South India Writers Ensemble (SIWE)? a) Karnataka b) Telangana c) Kerala d) Tamil Nadu e) Andhra Pradesh Answer: c) Explanation: Kerala will be hosting the fifth edition of South India Writers Ensemble (SIWE) at Chengannur, a town in Kerala‘s coastal Alappuzha district from 24 July 2017. The core theme of the festival this year is ‗tolerance‘. So creative writers, journalists, theatre and film personalities from across the industry will be seen deliberating on the theme at a time when the country as a whole is witnessing raging debates over intolerance. 182).First child-friendly police station will be coming up at which of the following state? a) Rajasthan b) Haryana c) Madhya Pradesh d) Andhra Pradesh e) Karnataka Answer: a) Explanation: Rajasthan‘s first ―childfriendly‖ police station will come up shortly in Dholpur, with the provision for spreading awareness about laws against child labour, child marriage and sexual offences and establishment of a colourful and attractive child cell. 183).The government of which of the following country recently appointed Baroness Brenda Marjorie Hale, 72, as the first woman president of the Supreme Court? a) Canada b) United States of America c) Australia d) Israel e) United Kingdom Answer: e)

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www.ibpsguide.com Explanation: The U.K. government appointed Baroness Brenda Marjorie Hale, 72, as the first woman president of the Supreme Court, the seniormost judge in the country. She will take charge in September. 184).Which of the following person recently resigns as White House Press Secretary? a) Prasad Gokulae b) Ramachandra Acharya c) Sean Spicer d) John Mcmillian e) William Sanders Answer: c) Explanation: White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer resigned, ending a difficult tenure during which the conventional Republican sought to defend and explain President Donald Trump, with limited success. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Mr. Spicer‘s deputy, will succeed him. 185).Which of the following person recently appointed as White House Press Secretary? a) Sean Spicer b) John Mcmillian c) William Sanders d) William Acworth sanders e) Sarah Huckabee Sanders Answer: e) Explanation: White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer resigned, ending a difficult tenure during which the conventional Republican sought to defend and explain President Donald Trump, with limited success. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Mr. Spicer‘s deputy, will succeed him. 186).Finance Minister Arun Jaitley formally launched PMVVY. What is the first ―V‖ stands for in the PMVVY? a) Visa b) Vision c) Varuna d) Vaya e) Varam Answer: d) Explanation: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley formally launched Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana

(PMVVY), a pension scheme exclusively for senior citizens with 8% fixed rate of interest on their savings. 187).Bank of Baroda has entered into an agreement with ―DGS&D‖. What is ―S‖ stands for in ―DGS&D‖? a) Services b) Salary c) Supplies d) Safe e) Sanitation Answer: c) Explanation: Bank of Baroda has entered into an agreement with Directorate General of Supplies & Disposal (DGS&D) for extending various banking services to Government e-Marketplace (GeM). 188).Gopal Baglay appointed as Joint Secretary in which of the following office? a) Prime Minister‘s Office b) President‘s Office c) Finance Minister‘s Office d) Home Minister‘s Office e) Defence Minister‘s Office Answer: a) Explanation: Senior diplomat and External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay appointed as Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister‘s Office. Baglay, a 1992 batch Indian Foreign Service Officer. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Baglay's appointment to the post for three years. 189).Who has been appointed as the Secretary to new President? a) Gopal Baglay b) Sanjay Kothari c) Vinay Mohan Kwatra d) Vinay Kumar Jain e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: Sanjay Kothari, Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board, has been appointed as Secretary to President-elect Ram Nath Kovind. Senior journalist Ashok Malik has been named as Press Secretary to Kovind, by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). Senior Gujarat-cadre forest

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www.ibpsguide.com service officer Bharat Lal will be Joint Secretary to Kovind. 190).Karamjyoti Dalal has won bronze medal at the World Para Athletics Championships 2017. She belongs to which of the following sports? a) Swimming b) Javelin Throw c) Wheelchair race d) Discus-throw e) Shooting Answer: d) Explanation: India‘s Karamjyoti Dalal has won bronze medal at the World Para Athletics Championships 2017 in the discus-throw. In the women‘s F55 category of discus-throw, she managed a throw of 19.02 m. Earlier, Sundar Singh Gurjar had opened India‘s account at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships by winning gold medal in the men‘s javelin throw event. Later, Amit Saroha won silver medal in the club throw event in the F-51 category. 191).Which of the following person has inaugurated the Research Institution of World Ancient, Traditional, Culture & Heritage (RIWATCH) Museum recently? a) Nitin Gadkari b) Kiren Rijiju c) Nirmala Sitharaman d) Narendra Modi e) Narendra Singh Tomar Answer: b) Explanation: Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju has inaugurated the Research Institution of World Ancient, Traditional, Culture & Heritage (RIWATCH) Museum at Roing in Arunachal Pradesh. Later, on the sideline of his visit to Roing, Rijiju also inaugurated the 235-meter long Chimari Bridge, which would serve as a life line between the National Highway 52 of Roing-Tezu. 192).Research Institution of World Ancient, Traditional, Culture & Heritage (RIWATCH) Museum was inaugurated in which of the following state? a) Sikkim

b) Manipur c) Meghalaya d) West Bengal e) Arunachal Pradesh Answer: e) Explanation: Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju has inaugurated the Research Institution of World Ancient, Traditional, Culture & Heritage (RIWATCH) Museum at Roing in Arunachal Pradesh. Later, on the sideline of his visit to Roing, Rijiju also inaugurated the 235-meter long Chimari Bridge, which would serve as a life line between the National Highway 52 of Roing-Tezu. 193).Which of the following persons flag off 10th 'Slum Yuva Daud' at Khichripur in New Delhi recently? a) Vijay Goel b) Narendra Singh Tomar c) Nitin Gadkari d) Both a) & c) e) Both a) & b) Answer: d) Explanation: Sports Minister Vijay Goel and Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari flagged off the 10th Slum Yuva Daud at Khichripur in New Delhi. The Slum Yuva Daud is a part of the Adopt a Slum campaign of the Sports Ministry and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan. Thousands of youth from Delhi slums participated in the run which started from Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, Khichripur and ended at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Stadium, Trilokpuri. 194).Radio broadcasting in country completes how many years as of July 23rd 2017? a) 75 years b) 80 years c) 90 years d) 100 years e) 125 years Answer: c) Explanation: Radio broadcast completes 90 years in country and first ever radio broadcast in the country went on the air from the Bombay Station on July 23, 1927 under a private company, the Indian Broadcasting Company. On 8th of June, 1936, the Indian State Broadcasting Service became All India

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www.ibpsguide.com Radio. All India Radio (AIR) has been serving to inform, educate and entertain the masses since it's inception, truly living up to its motto - Bahujan Hitaya Bahujan Sukhaya. 195).The United States announced that the government will ban citizens from traveling to which of the following country? a) China b) Iran c) Afghanistan d) North Korea e) Russia Answer: d) Explanation: The United States announced that the government will ban citizens from traveling to North Korea due to "the serious risk of arrest". 196).Which of the following company has topped the 2017 Fortune Global 500 list? a) Amazon b) Walmart c) Microsoft d) Google e) Apple Answer: b) Explanation: For a 4th consecutive year, US retail giant Walmart has topped the 2017 Fortune Global 500 list with revenue of $486 billion. 7 Indian companies were featured in this list. Indian Oil, with revenues of over $53 billion in previous fiscal, is the highest ranked Indian company and placed 168th globally. 197).Which of the following bank has partnered with PNB MetLife, has launched Met Loan and Life Suraksha (MLLS)? a) ICICI Bank b) AXIS Bank c) Karnataka Bank d) Lakshmi Vilas Bank e) State Bank of India Answer: c) Explanation: Karnataka Bank, in association with its PNB MetLife, has launched Met Loan and Life Suraksha (MLLS), a single premium plan covering the loan liability of a customer. The bank has also

introduced KBL MLLS, an app for its employees to instantly calculate the insurance cover and premium based on loan liability of the borrowers. 198).Which of the following person has been appointed as the next spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs? a) Gopala Krishnan b) Amit Goel c) Sharvesh Ranjan d) Dinesh Milani e) Raveesh Kumar Answer: e) Explanation: Raveesh Kumar, a 1995-batch IFS officer who is currently posted in Frankfurt, Germany as Consul General of India, is understood to be the next spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs. Raveesh Kumar will replace Gopal Baglay, who was appointed the joint secretary in the Prime Minister‘s Office. The IFS officer started his career at the Indian Mission in Jakarta. It was followed by a stint in Thimphu and London. 199).Who is the minister of External Affairs? a) Rajnath Singh b) Sushma Swaraj c) Ram Vilas Paswan d) Vijay Goel e) Uma Bharathi Answer: b) Explanation: Sushma Swaraj is the union minister of External Affairs. 200).What is the capital of Iran? a) Tehran b) Baghdad c) Tel Aviv d) Jerusalem e) Cairo Answer: a) Explanation: Capital of Iran is Tehran. 201).Income tax day is observed on which of the following day? a) July 22nd b) July 23rd c) July 24th

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www.ibpsguide.com d) July 25th e) June 23rd Answer: c) Explanation: July 24th Income tax day. 202).Which of the following person recently launched ‗Mission Football‘ at a grand ceremony at JN Sports Complex, Shillong? a) Vijay Goel b) Mukul Sangma c) Sarbananda Sonwal d) Narendra Modi e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr. Mukul Sangma launched ‗Mission Football‘ at a grand ceremony at JN Sports Complex, Shillong recently. 203).Which of the following country is going to host Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) 2017? a) China b) United Kingdom c) United States of America d) Canada e) India Answer: e) Explanation: For the first time India is going to host Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) 2017, the world‘s largest conference on cyber space and related issues in New Delhi in November 2017. This is the 5th edition of the conference. This is for the first time GCCS is taking place outside Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nations. Theme of GCCS 2017: ‗Cyber4All : An Inclusive, Sustainable, Developmental, Safe and Secure Cyberspace'. 204).Which of the following union ministry is going to launch Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY)? a) Union Ministry of Railways b) Union Ministry of Road Transport c) Union Ministry of Rural development d) Both a) & b) e) None of the above Answer: c)

Explanation: The Union Ministry of Rural Development is going to launch Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY), a sub-scheme under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). This scheme aims to provide an alternative source of livelihood to members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) by facilitating them to operate public transport services in backward rural areas. 205).The Lok Sabha has passed The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2017 recently. Who is the speaker of Lok Sabha? a) Prime Minister b) President c) PJ Kurien d) Sumitra Mahajan e) Alok Verma Answer: d) Explanation: The current speaker is Sumitra Mahajan of the Bharatiya Janata Party, who is presiding over the 16th Lok Sabha. She is the second woman to hold the office, after her immediate predecessor Meira Kumar. 206).Vondaraguppe village in which of the following state has recently transitioned to a completely cashless system? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Karnataka c) Odhisa d) Telangana e) Kerala Answer: b) Explanation: Vondaraguppe village in Karnataka's Ramanagara district has transitioned to a completely cashless system. Around 350 families, 90% of which are involved in the silk-rearing business, have deposited their cash in banks and carry their business transactions through cheques. The villagers are using RuPay, an Indian domestic card scheme, for everyday transactions. 207).India and which of the following country have signed a pact to connect both the countries by waterways?

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www.ibpsguide.com a) Bangladesh b) Nepal c) Sri Lanka d) Tibet e) Bhutan Answer: a) Explanation: India and Bangladesh have signed a pact to connect both the countries by waterways. The waterways will facilitate movement of passengers and goods between India‘s northeast and West Bengal with Bangladesh. Union Minister of State for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya stated in Agartala that infrastructure for the services would be set up along the major rivers in Bangladesh, West Bengal and the Brahmaputra in Assam. As per the official reports, the services are expected to start by the end of this year. 208).Which of the following country recently appointed Brenda Marjorie Hale as the first female President of the Supreme Court? a) Canada b) US c) UK d) France e) Australia Answer: c) Explanation: The UK government appointed Brenda Marjorie Hale as the first female President of the Supreme Court, the senior-most judge of the country. Hale, 72, will take charge as the head of Britain‘s top judging panel in September following the retirement of current President, Lord Neuberger. She has served as Neuberger‘s deputy since 2013. Three new justices have also been appointed to the Supreme Court – Lady Justice Black, Lord Justice Lloyd Jones and Lord Justice Brigg – who will take up the role when Lady Hale is sworn in officially as President on 2nd October. 209).Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba had begun an eight-day-long two-nation tour of which of the following countries? a) Mozambique b) Israel c) Tanzania d) Both a) & c)

e) Both b) & c) Answer: d) Explanation: Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba had begun an eight-day-long two-nation tour of Mozambique and Tanzania with an aim of exploring new avenues of bilateral defence cooperation. Admiral Lanba, who also heads the powerful Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC), will visit first Mozambique. Later on his tour, Admiral Lanba will begin his five-day-long visit to Tanzania on July 26. He is scheduled to meet President of Tanzania John Magufuli, Defence Minister Hussein Mwinyi and other higher delegations. India and Mozambique have a Joint Defence Working Group (JDWG) for defence and security cooperation. 210).India loses to England by 9 runs in ICC Women's World Cup final 2017 held at which of the following stadium? a) Oval, London b) St John's Wood, London c) Kennington, London d) Lord‘s, London e) Bridgetown, London Answer: d) Explanation: Indian eves lost to England by a narrow margin of nine runs in the ICC Women's World Cup final at Lord's in London. 211).Which of the following state government recently launched free power connection schemes for BPL families at 624 places across the state? a) Punjab b) Uttar Pradesh c) Madhya Pradesh d) Haryana e) Bihar Answer: b) Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Power Minister Shrikant Sharma launched free power connection schemes for BPL families at 624 places across the state. 212).Which of the following state government has lifted the ban on the sale of paan masala recently? a) Maharashtra b) Punjab c) Tamil Nadu

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www.ibpsguide.com d) Sikkim e) Andhra Pradesh Answer: a) Explanation: The Maharashtra government has lifted the ban on the sale of paan masala until a singlemember committee decides on the matter. Maharashtra had banned paan masala in 2014. 213).Union Government has launched the Mobile App for Road Maintenance recently. What is the name of the app? a) shuddhSadak b) GramSadak c) GramSadakKalyaan d) Aarambh e) None of the above Answer: d) Explanation: Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Drinking Water & SanitationShri Narendra Singh Tomar and Deputy Director General (Policy) of International Labour Organization (ILO) Ms. Deborah Greenfield have launched the Mobile App for Road Maintenance ―Aarambh‖. 214).What is India‘s rank in Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index? a) 135th b) 152nd c) 147th d) 132nd e) 137th Answer: d) Explanation: India has ranked 132nd out of 152 countries on the inaugural ―Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index‖ released by international NGO Oxfam in association with Developmental Finance International. Sweden led the index while Nigeria remained the worst performer. Among India‘s neighboring countries, China‘s rank is 87; Pakistan fared worse than India at 146 while Bangladesh ranked at 148. 215).Amitabh Bachchan's role as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador has been extended for how many years? a) Two years b) One Year

c) Three Years d) Four Years e) Six Years Answer: a) Explanation: Actor Amitabh Bachchan's role as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador has been extended for two more years. He will now be working on spreading awareness regarding vaccination for MR (measles and rubella) infections for children. 216).World's first floating wind farm emerges off in the coast of which of the following country? a) Spain b) China c) Japan d) Scotland e) Russia Answer: d) Explanation: The world‘s first floating wind farm has taken to the seas in a sign that a technology once confined to research and development drawing boards is finally ready to unlock expanses of ocean for generating renewable power in Scotland. The £200m Hywind project is unusual not just because of the pioneering technology involved, which uses 78-metretall underwater ballast and three mooring lines that will be attached to the seabed to keep the turbines upright. It will bring power to 20,000 homes. 217).UN has selected which of the following city as the data hub for the Middle East North Africa and South Asia (MENASA)? a) New Delhi b) Dubai c) London d) Tokyo e) Beijing Answer: b) Explanation: The UN has selected Dubai as the data hub for the Middle East North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region for the city‘s integrated initiatives to mine and manage its data. The work is already under way to prepare Dubai as the regional city data hub. The designation will be part of a portfolio of local and regional data portals, analytics and reports to engage stakeholders and help accelerate progress. It will also serve as a dedicated platform for city-to- city

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www.ibpsguide.com learning and ‗solutions transfer‘ across metropolitan, national and global contexts. 218).Sachin Siwach wins Gold at Commonwealth Youth Games 2017. He belongs to which of the following sport? a) Shooting b) Wrestling c) Boxing d) Swimming e) Race Walking Answer: c) Explanation: World Youth Champion Sachin Siwach clinched a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games, Bahamas after defeating Welsh boxer James Nathan Prober 4-1 in the final. Siwach, who won gold last year, was the only one of the 103 boxers to have clinched a gold so far in the tournament, taking place in Bahamas. He had stormed into the finals after defeating SA Kuse 5-0. The World Youth Champion was also the flag bearer of India for the tournament. 219).Which of the following country recently commissioned world‘s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford? a) United Kingdom b) Canada c) Australia d) United States of America e) New Zealand Answer: d) Explanation: US Navy commissioned world‘s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford into the fleet. The commissioning ceremony was held at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia in presence of US President Donald Trump. USS Gerald R. Ford is the first ship in this new class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers for the U.S. Navy. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States Gerald Ford and has been built by Newport News Ship Building Company. The massive 1,106-foot-long carrier displaces a staggering 100,000 tons fully loaded and is powered by two new generation nuclear reactors. 220).Commonwealth Youth Games 2017 held at which of the following country?

a) Chile b) Spain c) Bahamas d) Cuba e) India Answer: c) Explanation: Commonwealth Youth Games 2017 held at Bahamas. 221).Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on which of the following day? a) July 24th b) July 25th c) July 26th d) July 27th e) July 23rd Answer: c) Explanation: Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July, commemorates India‘s emphatic victory against Pakistan and honors the war heroes. 222).Which states High Court recently directed that National Song Vande Mataram should be sung in all educational institutions in their state? a) Allahabad High court b) Madras High court c) Kolkata High Court d) Hyderabad High court e) Maharashtra High court Answer: b) Explanation: Madras High Court directed that National Song Vande Mataram should be sung in all Tamil Nadu educational institutions at least once a week. It further mandated all government and private offices sing or play it at least once a month. 223).Which of the following person chaired the first meeting of the newly constituted Islands Development Agency (IDA)? a) Harsh Vardhan b) Arun Jaitley c) Jual oram d) Rajnath Singh e) Ravi Shankar Prasad Answer: d) Explanation: The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh chaired the first meeting of the newly

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www.ibpsguide.com constituted Islands Development Agency (IDA). The Union Home Minister presented the vision for developing India‘s maritime economy while preserving the natural eco-system and addressing the security concerns. He emphasized upon the need for sustainable development of Islands with people‘s participation. 224).FSSAI has banned the use of stapler pins in tea bags from January 2018. What is the ―A‖ stands for in FSSAI? a) Administration b) Association c) Authority d) Agency e) None of the above Answer: c) Explanation: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned the use of stapler pins in tea bags from January 2018. 225).BRICS Youth Forum 2017 opened in which of the following city? a) Beijing b) New Delhi c) Kolkata d) Moscow e) Bengaluru Answer: a) Explanation: The 2017 BRICS Youth Forum opened in Beijing, China to discuss the development of the youth in the countries of the grouping. The theme of three-day forum is 'Enhance BRICS Partnership, Promote Youth Development'. It gathered 50 youth representatives working as civil servants, scholars, entrepreneurs, artists and journalists from the BRICS countries. The five BRICS countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — first came up with the idea of establishing a dialogue mechanism for BRICS youth in 2014 during a meeting between BRICS leaders in South Africa. 226).Aurionpro Solutions recently termed in news. Where is the corporate headquarters of Aurionpro Solutions? a) New Delhi b) Chennai

c) Kolkata d) Mumbai e) Hyderabad Answer: d) Explanation: Corporate headquarters of Aurionpro Solutions is in Mumbai. 227).Which of the following bank has launched a Multi-currency Forex Card for overseas travelers recently? a) HSBC b) State Bank of India c) ICICI Bank d) Citi Bank e) Standard Chartered Bank Answer: e) Explanation: Standard Chartered Bank has launched a Multi-currency Forex Card for overseas travelers. The card will allow customers the convenience of loading up to 20 widely used currencies on one card with an online reload facility during overseas travel. The card will offer travelers protection against the frequent currency fluctuations by locking in the currency exchange rate they availed during the time of loading the card, and not pay different rates every time they use the card. 228).Which of the following country recently has declared "total independence" from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank? a) Sweden b) Bolivia c) Latvia d) Hungary e) Ghana Answer: b) Explanation: Bolivia's President Evo Morales has declared "total independence" from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. Last year, Bolivia has announced that it will no longer respond to their demands. 229).Which of the following country is going to hold its 'first and biggest' military exercise in over 20 years? a) India

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www.ibpsguide.com b) Canada c) Sweden d) Russia e) China Answer: c) Explanation: Sweden is going to hold its 'first and biggest' military exercise in over 20 years, involving all of its military branches as well as troops from several NATO countries. The drills are aimed at strengthening Sweden's defence capabilities and creating a "credible and visible" deterrent to warn potential enemies against the risks of attacking Sweden. 230).What is the constituency of Union Minister Sushma Swaraj? a) Bhopal b) Vidisha c) Gujarat d) Bihar e) Raipur Answer: b) Explanation: Union Minister Sushma Swaraj belongs to vidisha (Madhya Pradesh) Constituency. 231).Which of the following person recently inaugurated the former President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam‘s memorial at Pei Karumbu in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu? a) Arun Jaitley b) Vidyasagar Rao c) Pranab Mukerjee d) Narendra Modi e) E.K.Palanisamy Answer: d) Explanation: Narendra Modi inaugurated the former President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam‘s memorial at Pei Karumbu in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. 232).Which of the following state Chief Minister recently resigned and again take oath as CM immediately? a) Odisha b) Rajasthan c) Tamil Nadu d) Bihar e) Karnataka

Answer: d) Explanation: Less than a day after resigning as Bihar chief minister, Nitish Kumar took oath at 10 am at Raj Bhawan in Patna as the head of the government that would include BJP and its allies. Prior to this, the party of Nitish Kumar, JD-(U) was supported by Mahagathbandhan allies with Lalu Yadav led RJD. Kumar met Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi with NDA leaders and staked claim to form a new government with the support of 132 MLAs. He has been asked by the governor to prove his majority in the Assembly within two days of taking the oath. Nitish Kumar took oath as chief minister of Bihar. Sushil Kumar Modi took oath as deputy chief minister. Ex-Deputy CM of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav meets Bihar governor Keshri Nath Tripathi in Patna to register protest over Nitish Kumar being invited to form his government ahead of RJD. 233).Which of the following state records second highest tiger count in India based on a recent report? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Uttarakhand c) Jammu & Kashmir d) Karnataka e) Tamil Nadu Answer: b) Explanation: The count of tigers in Uttarakhand shot up to 242 with an increase of 63 big cats in the year 2017. The news was announced by Trivendra Singh Rawat, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. In addition, 11 cubs were also found in the two tiger reserves, the Corbett Tiger Reserve and the Rajaji Tiger Reserve, in the state. Uttarakhand is the second state in terms of tiger count behind Karnataka, which has 400 big cats. According to the latest statistics, at least 208 tigers have been identified in Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve, up from last year's 163. Also six cubs were identified there. 234).Which of the following state records first highest tiger count in India based on a recent report? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Uttarakhand c) Jammu & Kashmir

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www.ibpsguide.com d) Karnataka e) Tamil Nadu Answer: d) Explanation: The count of tigers in Uttarakhand shot up to 242 with an increase of 63 big cats in the year 2017. The news was announced by Trivendra Singh Rawat, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. In addition, 11 cubs were also found in the two tiger reserves, the Corbett Tiger Reserve and the Rajaji Tiger Reserve, in the state. Uttarakhand is the second state in terms of tiger count behind Karnataka, which has 400 big cats. According to the latest statistics, at least 208 tigers have been identified in Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve, up from last year's 163. Also six cubs were identified there. 235).Which of the following technology giant has officially launched ‗Kaizala‘, a productivity app that has been designed to enhance the collaboration and communication experience for Indian enterprises? a) Google b) Microsoft c) Facebook d) IBM e) Apple Answer: b) Explanation: Technology giant Microsoft has officially launched ‗Kaizala‘, a productivity app that has been designed to enhance the collaboration and communication experience for Indian enterprises. The ‗Made for India‘ app is designed for large group communications and work management and works even on 2G networks. The product will make it possible for organizations to interact with people within the organization as well as outside like partners and vendors in a seamless manner. 236).SIDBI has started full-fledged merchant banking operations to benefit MSMEs. What is an ―S‖ stand for in MSME? a) Security b) Small c) Scale d) Sales e) Solvency Answer: b)

Explanation: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) 237).Which of the following company has recently announced that it will stop updating and distributing Flash Player plug-in by the end of 2020? a) Google b) Adobe c) Microsoft d) YouTube e) Facebook Answer: b) Explanation: Adobe announced that it will stop updating and distributing Flash Player plug-in by the end of 2020. Flash technology was once one of the most widely used ways to watch videos and play games online. In recent years, browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari have been deprecating Flash in favour of its alternative HTML5. 238).Ajay Kanwal has been appointed recently as the new CEO of which of the following financial organisation? a) AU Financiers Ltd b) Airtel Payment Bank c) Paytm Payment Bank d) Malapuram Financial Services e) Janalakshmi Financial Services Answer: e) Explanation: Janalakshmi Financial Services (JFS), the largest microfinance company, has announced the appointment of its new CEO Ajay Kanwal. Kanwal, a veteran banker having 27 years of experience in both consumer and commercial banking sector, will take charge of office from August 1. 239).Which of the following person has been appointed as Indias Alternate Governor on the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)? a) Vikram Limaye b) Shasikant Sharma c) Subhash Chandra Garg d) Sunil Mehta e) None of the above

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www.ibpsguide.com Answer: c) Explanation: Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg has been appointed as Indias Alternate Governor on the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Finance Ministry announced recently. Garg has been appointed in place of former DEA Secretary Shaktikanta Das. The appointment came into effect from July 12. 240).Axis Bank acquires Snapdeal-owned mobile payments provider FreeCharge for how many crore? a) 285 crore rupee b) 385 crore rupee c) 485 crore rupee d) 185 crore rupee e) 685 crore rupee Answer: b) Explanation: Axis Bank announced the acquisition of Snapdeal-owned mobile payments provider Freecharge in an all-cash deal worth Rs385 crore. 241).World Hepatitis Day is observed on which of the following date? a) July 25th b) July 26th c) July 27th d) July 28th e) July 29th Answer: d) Explanation: World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July and brings the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. 242).What is the theme of world Hepatitis Day 2017? a) Eliminate Hepatitis b) Demolish Hepatitis c) Abolish Hepatitis d) Hepatitis against the world e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July and brings the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of

the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. The Theme for World Hepatitis Day 2017 is 'Eliminate Hepatitis'. 243).Which of the following Metro recently announced the launch of India's first Mobile Ticketing System 'OnGo'? a) Delhi Metro b) Kolkata Metro c) Lucknow Metro d) Mumbai Metro e) Chennai Metro Answer: d) Explanation: Mumbai Metro announced the launch of India's first Mobile Ticketing System 'OnGo' which will help commuters pass the AFC gates using their mobile phones. Commuters will be able to generate a QR Code through 'OnGo' service for current or future journeys up to a week in advance by clicking the mobile app wherein they would pay for their journey. 244).India's first bullet train project will be inaugurated this September between which of the following cities? a) Mumbai – Thane b) Chennai – Vijayavada c) New Delhi – Noida d) Mumbai-Ahmedabad e) Kolkata – Jharkhand Answer: d) Explanation: India's first bullet train project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail, will be inaugurated this September by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe . A Loan agreement of over 76,900 crore rupee is expected to be signed between the two nations during Abe's India visit. Japan's Shinkansen technology will be used in construction of the line. 245).Jeff Bezos briefly overtakes Bill Gates to the top of a list of the world‘s richest individuals—for less than a day recently. He belongs to which of the following company? a) Twitter b) Alibaba c) Amazon d) Tesla

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www.ibpsguide.com e) Ikea Answer: c) Explanation: A rally in e-retail behemoth Amazon‘s share price propelled founder Jeff Bezos to the top of a list of the world‘s richest individuals—for less than a day. Mr Bezos, who is also chairman and chief executive of the Seattle-based company, was worth almost $91bn (£70bn) after Amazon‘s share price rose more than 1 per cent in morning trading in New York. That put his fortune ahead of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates'. The latter has a net worth of around $90.7bn and has been at the top of Bloomberg‘s rich list since 2013. But Mr Bezos slipped back into second place later in the day. 246).Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and which of the following bank have signed an agreement for the distribution of insurance products through the branches? a) BOB b) BOM c) BOI d) PNB e) SBI Answer: d) Explanation: Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance have signed an agreement for the distribution of insurance products through the branches. Under this agreement, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance will offer personal lines of insurance products such as health, personal accident, home, motor and travel along with commercial line of insurance products such as property, marine and engineering insurance, etc to the bank's customers. 247).Which of the following Bank has re-appointed Shikha Sharma as MD & CEO of their bank recently? a) ICICI Bank b) Axis Bank c) HDFC Bank d) Dena Bank e) YES Bank Answer: b) Explanation: Axis Bank has re-appointed Shikha Sharma as MD & CEO of Axis Bank for the threeyear term from June 2018. Her current term was to

end in June 2018. Axis Bank informed Bombay Stock Exchange that board of directors has approved the reappointment. Sharma began her career with the erstwhile infra lender ICICI Ltd in 1980 and played a key role in setting up the group's investment banking business. 248).Ajay Singh has won the bronze medal in Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2017 recently held at which of the following country? a) Indonesia b) Malaysia c) Nepal d) Azerbaijan e) Turkey Answer: c) Explanation: India‘s Ajay Singh has won the bronze medal in Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships at Kathmandu, Nepal. 249).Ajay Singh has won the bronze medal in Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2017 recently in which of the following category? a) 65 KGs Men‘s junior Category b) 60 KGs Men‘s junior Category c) 68 KGs Men‘s junior Category d) 70 KGs Men‘s junior Category e) 77 KGs Men‘s junior Category Answer: e) Explanation: India‘s Ajay Singh has won the bronze medal in Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships at Kathmandu, taking India‘s tally to three. Ajay got third place in 77 kgs men‘s junior category lifting 143 kgs in snatch and 172 kgs in clean and jerk. 250).Inder Kumar who passed away recently. He belongs to which of the following field? a) Sand Artist b) Football Player c) Politician d) Actor e) Formula one Driver Answer: d) Explanation: Bollywood actor Inder Kumar passed away recently. He was 44. Inder Kumar suffered a

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www.ibpsguide.com heart attack at his residence in Andheri‘s Four Bungalows. He has worked in more than 20 films. He also shared the screen space with Salman Khan in Wanted and Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge among others. 251).The International Tiger Day is observed globally on which of the following date? a) July 25th b) July 26th c) July 27th d) July 28th e) July 29th Answer: e) Explanation: The 7th International Tiger Day is observed globally on 29 July. This year‘s International Tiger Day would be celebrated with the slogan ‗Fresh Ecology For Tigers‘ Protection‘. The conference of the heads of 13 countries – where tigers are available – held at Saint Petersburg of Russia in 2010 took the decision to mark the world tiger day on July 29 every year. 252).What is the theme of International Tiger Day 2017? a) Fresh Ecology For Tigers‘ Protection b) Save Tiger, Save Animal c) Protect Tiger d) Tiger protection and ecology e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: The 7th International Tiger Day is observed globally on 29 July. This year‘s International Tiger Day would be celebrated with the slogan ‗Fresh Ecology For Tigers‘ Protection‘. 253).Union Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Dr. Harshvardhan launched an app for Earthquake Parameter Dissemination. What is the name of the app? a) Quake meter b) India Quake c) Earthquake meter d) Detect Quake e) Quake in India Answer: b)

Explanation: Union Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Dr. Harshvardhan launched an app ―India Quake‖ for Earthquake Parameter Dissemination on the occasion of Foundation Day of Ministry of Earth Sciences. The App will make information dissemination faster with no restrictions on the number of recipients. Any citizen can download this App and get the real time earthquake location information on his/her mobile. 254).Niti Aayog has cleared how many proposals of the transport ministry to improve public transport? a) 4 proposals b) 5 proposals c) 6 proposals d) 9 proposals e) 10 proposals Answer: c) Explanation: Mass rapid transportation technologies such as hyperloop, metrino and pod taxis could soon be a reality in India after Niti Aayog cleared 6 proposals of the transport ministry exploring options to improve public transport. 255).Harshvardhan launched an app to disseminate ocean related information and alerts to the user community in timely manner for their safety. What is the name of the app? a) Samar Vani b) Samudar c) Sagar Vani d) Saraswat e) None of the above Answer: c) Explanation: Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Dr. Harshvardhan launched an app ―Sagar Vani‖ on the occasion of Foundation Day of Ministry of Earth Sciences. ‗Sagar Vani‘ has been launched to disseminate ocean related information and alerts to the user community in timely manner for their safety. 256).Nawaz Sharif has resigned as prime minister of which of the following country? a) Afghanistan

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www.ibpsguide.com b) Iraq c) Pakistan d) Iran e) Bangladesh Answer: c) Explanation: Nawaz Sharif has resigned as prime minister of Pakistan following a decision by the country's Supreme Court to disqualify him from office. The ruling came after a probe into his family's wealth following the 2015 Panama Papers dump linking Mr Sharif's children to offshore companies. 257).Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up Supervisory Colleges for how many Scheduled Commercial Banks? a) 4 b) 7 c) 5 d) 10 e) 6 Answer: e) Explanation: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up Supervisory Colleges for six Scheduled Commercial Banks which have sizeable international presence: State Bank of India, ICICI Bank Ltd., Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Axis Bank Ltd. and Punjab National Bank. The objectives of the colleges are to enhance information exchange and cooperation among supervisors, to improve understanding of the risk profile of the banking group and thereby facilitate more effective supervision of internationally active banks. 258).BSE joined hands recently with which of the following country‘s stock exchange for cooperation in exchange of information across business areas? a) Malaysia b) Cuba c) Egypt d) Croatia e) Sri Lanka Answer: c) Explanation: Leading bourse BSE joined hands with Egyptian Exchange (EGX) for cooperation in exchange of information across business areas. Through this MoU a range of opportunities has been explored for the development of their businesses,

products and markets to share knowledge and strengthen international connectivity. 259).Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu has been appointed as a Group-I officer in which of the following states recently? a) Telangana b) Andhra Pradesh c) Haryana d) Madhya Pradesh e) West Bengal Answer: b) Explanation: Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu has been appointed a Group-I officer in Andhra Pradesh. Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu handed over the government order to the Rio Olympics silver winning shuttler. Chandrababu Naidu had promised a Group-I post to Sindhu when she won the silver medal in Olympics. Accordingly, she was appointed the deputy collector. The 21-year-old shuttler has been working with Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) since 2013 and is currently an assistant manager (sports) at its Hyderabad office. 260).Which of the following country recently launched its most advanced satellite-carrying rocket called ‗Simorgh‘ into space? a) Egypt b) Russia c) Iraq d) Israel e) Iran Answer: e) Explanation: Iran successfully launched its most advanced satellite-carrying rocket called ‗Simorgh‘ into space. The launch took place at the Imam Khomeini National Space Station in Semnan. The development marks a significant step forward for the Islamic Republic's young space program. It also raises alarm among the nation‘s adversaries who fear that the same technology could be used to produce longrange missiles. The U.S. State Department has termed the launch as "provocative." 261).World Day against Trafficking in Persons is observed across the world on which of the following date?

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www.ibpsguide.com a) July 30th b) July 29th c) July 28th d) July 27th e) July 26th Answer: a) Explanation: The United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2017 is observed across the world on 30 July. This year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) selected ‗Act to Protect and Assist Trafficked Persons‘ as the focus of the Day. 262).The theme of World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2017 is? a) Protect Trafficked Persons b) Assist Trafficked persons c) Act to Save Trafficked Persons d) Act to Protect and Assist Trafficked Persons e) Act to Shelter and help Trafficked Persons Answer: d) Explanation: The United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2017 is observed across the world on 30 July. This year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) selected ‗Act to Protect and Assist Trafficked Persons‘ as the focus of the Day. 263).Which of the following metro became the first Metro system to become completely green in the world? a) Chennai Metro b) Delhi Metro c) Tokyo Metro d) Kochi Metro e) Mumbai Metro Answer: b) Explanation: Delhi Metro is the first Metro system to become completely green in the world announced on 28th of July 2017. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had earlier received the green certificates for its Phase-3 stations, depots, and sub-stations. Delhi Metro has also secured the platinum rating for adherence to green building norms for its 10 residential colonies from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). DMRC has generated new solar power facilities that produce 2.6 MW across the

Metro network. DMRC also announced it is now generating 20 megawatt (MW) of solar power. The DMRC also mentioned ‗Swachh Chetna – An Eco Club‘, a joint initiative of the DMRC and Shri Ram School, Gurugram. It has been initiated to ―encourage school children to participate in the more environment friendly projects and activities‖. Energy consumption has increased by 700% in the last four decades in the country and this will increase further three times by 2030. It is necessary to focus on Metro systems and talk of green Metro. 264).Which of the following state government recently announced no integrated coaching from next academic year? a) Maharashtra b) Tamil Nadu c) Andhra Pradesh d) Jammu & Kashmir e) Punjab Answer: a) Explanation: Maharashtra government announced that integrated coaching will not be allowed in the state from the next academic year. It will be compulsory to attend college lectures and attendance will be marked through bio-metric system. Integrated coaching is an arrangement between colleges and coaching centres, in which students don't need to attend college lectures. 265).2017 BRICS National Security Advisors (NSAs) meeting held in which of the following country? a) Brazil b) Russia c) India d) China e) South Africa Answer: d) Explanation: 2017 BRICS National Security Advisors (NSAs) meeting was held in Beijing, China. 266).Which of the following bank has recently offered Bharat Bill Payment System, introduced by NPCI? a) Indian Bank b) Canara Bank

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www.ibpsguide.com c) Indian Overseas Bank d) Bank of India e) Allahabad Bank Answer: c) Explanation: Public sector Indian Overseas Bank has offered Bharat Bill Payment System, introduced by the National Payments Corporation of India, for its customers. BBPS is an integrated bill payment system that offers inter-operable online bill payments to customers. The services include online payments of electricity, telecommunication, DTH, water and gas bills, the Chennai headquartered bank said in a statement. Indian Overseas Bank is one of the three public sector banks (apart from Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India) to get the approval from RBI for providing the service.

The court disqualified Sharif under Article 62 and 63 of the Constitution.

267).Canara Bank launched its first ‗Digital Banking Branch‘ at Bengaluru. What is the name of the branch? a) CANDIGI b) CANDI c) DIGICAN d) CANARADIGI e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: Canara Bank, which has set an ambitious target of moving to ‗paperless‘ futuristic banking, launched its first ‗Digital Banking Branch‘ at Bengaluru. Titled ‗CANDI‘, the branch will provide an end-to-end digital experience to customers.

270).Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed India's first unmanned tank recently. What is the name of the tank? a) MITHRA b) MUDRA c) MUNTRA d) MINTRA e) MUTHRA Answer: c) Explanation: Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed India's first unmanned tank, which has three variants – surveillance, mine detection and reconnaissance in areas with nuclear and bio threats. It is called Muntra (Mission UNmanned TRAcked) and has been rolled out of the Chennai lab. The tanks will facilitate Indian Armed forces in conducting unmanned surveillance missions. Muntra-S has been developed for unmanned surveillance missions, whereas Muntra-M is built for detecting mines. Muntra-N will be deployed in areas where nuclear radiation or bio weapon risk is high. The Muntra tanks have surveillance radar and can be used to spy on ground target about 15 kilometres away.

268).Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has been selected as the interim Prime Minister of which of the following country? a) Afghanistan b) Iran c) Iraq d) Egypt e) Pakistan Answer: e) Explanation: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League has selected Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to be the interim prime minister of Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif had recently resigned as Pakistan Prime Minister after the Supreme Court disqualified him from holding public office.

269).Which of the following person has been appointed as the Administrative Manager of the Indian Cricket Team? a) Sunil Subramaniam b) Arun Balaji c) Balaji Subramaniam d) Sunil Mehta e) Sunil Arora Answer: a) Explanation: The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) appointed former Tamil Nadu Ranji team captain Sunil Subramaniam as the Administrative Manager of the Indian Cricket Team.

271).Which of the following state government has recently launched its flagship 'Apni Gaddi Apna Rozgar' scheme? a) Haryana

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www.ibpsguide.com b) Madhya Pradesh c) Karnataka d) Punjab e) Uttar Pradesh Answer: d) Explanation: The Punjab government has recently announced the launch of its flagship 'Apni Gaddi Apna Rozgar' scheme by flagging off over 100 uber MOTO bikes. Under the scheme, the state government will be providing commercial two wheelers and four wheelers to unemployed youth at subsidized rates. The scheme aims to generate job opportunities for youth and providing better mobile transport in Punjab. Uber target is to create 10,000 entrepreneurial opportunities in one year and 45,000 in next five years. 272).'Apni Gaddi Apna Rozgar' scheme has been launched recently with joining hands with which of the following organization? a) Uber b) Ola c) TaxiCal d) Taxion e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: The Punjab government has recently announced the launch of its flagship 'Apni Gaddi Apna Rozgar' scheme by flagging off over 100 uber MOTO bikes. Under the scheme, the state government will be providing commercial two wheelers and four wheelers to unemployed youth at subsidized rates. The scheme aims to generate job opportunities for youth and providing better mobile transport in Punjab. Uber target is to create 10,000 entrepreneurial opportunities in one year and 45,000 in next five years. 273).Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has directed the Art, Culture and Languages department to prepare a proposal for the formation of how many language academies promoting the language and culture of different regions? a) 6 b) 7 c) 10

d) 12 e) 15 Answer: d) Explanation: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has directed the Art, Culture and Languages department to prepare a proposal for the formation of 12 language academies promoting the language and culture of different regions. The languages include Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Assamese, Kumaoni and Kashmiri among others. In it's earlier budget, the Delhi government had promised promotion of languages. 274).Which of the following person has released the book ‗Mann Ki Baat – A Social Revolution on Radio‘ recently? a) C. Vidyasagar Rao b) Ram Nath Kovind c) Devendra Fadnavis d) None of the above e) Both a) & c) Answer: e) Explanation: C. Vidyasagar Rao and Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis has released the book ‗Mann Ki Baat – A Social Revolution on Radio‘ at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai The book includes transcripts of the first 23 episodes of Prime Minister‘s monthly address on radio ‗Mann Ki Baat‘. This book will enable citizens to read and understand Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s vision and his ideas of development. 275).Which of the following ministry has released Operational Guidelines for Planning and Implementation of Family Participatory Care (FPC) recently? a) Ministry of Human Resource Development b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare c) Ministry of Women & Child Development d) Ministry of Rural Development e) None of the above Answer: b) Explanation: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released Operational Guidelines for Planning and Implementation of Family Participatory Care (FPC). These guidelines are aimed at improving newborn health. The guidelines will serve as a guiding

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e) Thailand Answer: a) Explanation: Gethsie Shanmugam, a Sri Lankan teacher who counseled war widows and orphans to overcome their nightmares, are among the six winners of this year‘s Ramon Magsaysay Awards.

276).The 7th edition of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Artists Camp and Exhibition of Paintings has started at which of the following country? a) Sri Lanka b) Bangladesh c) India d) Nepal e) Bhutan Answer: d) Explanation: The 7th edition of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Artists Camp and Exhibition of Paintings has begun at Kathmandu. Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal, Jitendra Narayan Devhas inaugurated the event. These events provide platform to artists for exchanging ideas with fellow artists and helping in creating special bonding among them and 40 artists from SAARC member countries except Afghanistan taking part in the 4 day camp.

279).Breakthrough Starshot successfully launch world's smallest spacecraft. What is the name of the satellite? a) Short shot b) Sprites c) Spikes d) Smallcraft e) Shortcraft Answer: b) Explanation: Breakthrough Starshot successfully launch world's smallest spacecraft ―Sprites‖.

277).Which of the following person has been appointed as the part-time member on IRDAI board recently? a) Sanjay Mehta b) Ravi Mittal c) Rajeev Shukla d) Sanjay Mohan e) Rajesh Mohan Answer: b) Explanation: Ravi Mittal has been appointed as the part-time member on IRDAI board. 278).Gethsie Shanmugam who won this year‘s Ramon Magsaysay Awards, he belonging to which of the following country? a) Sri Lanka b) India c) Nepal d) Indonesia

280).Caeleb Dressel becomes first ever Swimmer to win three gold medals in one night at worlds Championship. He belongs to which of the following country? a) UK b) Canada c) Australia d) Russia e) US Answer: e) Explanation: The 20-year-old Caeleb Dressel established himself as America‘s newest star of the pool recently, becoming the first swimmer to win three gold medals on a single night at either the worlds or the Olympics. Caeleb Dressel accomplished this feat at 2017 FINA World Aqatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. 281). which of the following are the Head Quarters of Moody the Credit rating agency? a) New York b) Washington D.C c) London d) Basel e) Bern Answer: a) Explanation: The Head Quarters of Moody the Credit rating agency is New York.

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www.ibpsguide.com 282).Which of the following electronic giant recently plans to launch a standalone smart speaker powered by its own voice assistant technology 'Bixby'? a) Sony b) Motorola c) Samsung d) Nokia e) None of the above Answer: c) Explanation: South Korean electronics maker Samsung plans to launch a standalone smart speaker powered by its own voice assistant technology 'Bixby', according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The speaker, codenamed Vega, has been in the works for over a year. If launched, the speaker will compete with Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod, and Google Home. 283).Which of the following Tech Giant recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Independent Schools Alliance (NISA) to equip 55,000 schools across 23 Indian states with digital classrooms? a) IBM b) Microsoft c) Oracle d) Apple e) Google Answer: b) Explanation: Microsoft India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Independent Schools Alliance (NISA) to equip 55,000 schools across 23 Indian states with digital classrooms. This partnership aims to create an enabling ecosystem for schools to improve accessibility, affordability, and quality of education. NISA currently caters to over 90 lakh students across the country. 284).Which of the following player has been named the Test captain by the Pakistan Cricket Board recently? a) Sarfraz Ahmed b) Azhar Ali c) Mohammad Amir d) Mohammad Hafeez

e) Shoaib Malik Answer: a) Explanation: Pakistan's limited-overs captain Sarfraz Ahmed has been named the side's Test captain by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Sarfraz recently led the Pakistani cricket team to its maiden Champions Trophy title. The 30-year-old wicketkeeper will take over from Misbah-ul-Haq, who stepped down as the Test side's skipper after Pakistan's series. 285).What is the full form of NDRF? a) National Disaster Response Force b) National Defence Response Force c) National Defence Research Facility d) National Defence Research Foundation e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: National Disaster Response Force is the full form of NDRF. 286).Manpreet Kaur is belonging to which of the following sport? a) Javelin Throw b) Shooting c) Boxing d) Shot Put e) Wrestling Answer: d) Explanation: Manpreet Kaur is an Indian Shot Put Player. 287).MoU between Ministry of Health, Family Welfare and which of the following state Government has been signed recently to set up Centre of Excellence in Transfusion Medicine? a) Andhra Pradesh b) West Bengal c) Kerala d) Punjab e) Madhya Pradesh Answer: b) Explanation: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare signed an MoU with the Government of West Bengal to formalize its support to set up a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence in Transfusion Medicine at Kolkata. The Centre of Excellence in Transfusion Medicine will be set up in Kolkata. The initiative

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www.ibpsguide.com helps in strengthening the blood transfusion services in the State and the surrounding region. The government of India has approved this important initiative with an outlay of approximately Rs.200 Crores towards equipment, manpower and running costs. The land for this initiative will be provided free of cost by the State government. 288).Khaltmaa Battulga has been elected as the new president of which of the following country recently? a) Nepal b) Indonesia c) Bangladesh d) Mongolia e) Uganda Answer: d) Explanation: Mongolian Business man and Martial Arts expert Khaltmaa Battulga was sworn in as president, vowing to revive the flagging economy and pursue relations with countries outside its giant neighbors Russia and China. Battulga replaces Tsakhia Elbegdorj after the outgoing president served the maximum four-year terms for two times. Battulga inherits a $5.5 billion International Monetary Fundled bailout intended to stabilize the economy of the debt-laden country and lessen its dependence on China, which purchases 80 percent of Mongolia's exports. 289).Which of the following Bank recently has entered into collaboration with Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) to facilitate trade with Latin America and the Caribbean? a) ICICI Bank b) AXIS Bank c) YES Bank d) State Bank of India e) Punjab National Bank Answer: b) Explanation: Axis Bank has entered into collaboration with Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) to facilitate trade with Latin America and the Caribbean. Axis Bank becomes the first Indian bank to participate in the Trade Finance Facilitation Programme as a confirming bank. IIC, a member of the Inter-American Development Bank

Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to supporting the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. 290).The Ministry of Defence has signed an MoU for the financial year 2017-18 with which of the following organization? a) ISRO b) DRDO c) NASA d) HAL e) SpaceX Answer: d) Explanation: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed an MoU for the financial year 2017-18 with the Ministry of Defence. The annual MoU was signed between Ashok Kumar Gupta, Secretary, Department of Defence Production and T Suvarna Raju, CMD-HAL. The MoU has outlined targets on various performance parameters of the company during the year 2017-18. The revenue from operations has been targeted at Rs. 17,900 crore, the highest ever. HAL has also laid specific emphasis on capacity building, modernization, solar power plants, aiming to achieve capital expenditure of Rs. 1,300 crore. 291).Leslie Thng has been appointed as the new CEO of which of the following airlines? a) Qatar Airways b) Lufthansa c) Vistara d) Spicejet e) Indigo Answer: c) Explanation: The board of TATA SIA Airlines Ltd, which owns and operates the full-service airline Vistara, has appointed former Silk Air head Leslie Thng as Vistara‘s new chief executive officer (CEO), effective from October 2017. Singapore-based regional air carrier SilkAir is a wholly- owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), which owns a 49 percent stake in TATA SIA Airlines Ltd. 292).Who has been appointed as the new head coach of Indian cricket team recently? a) Virender Shewag b) Sourav Ganguly

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www.ibpsguide.com c) Sachin Tendulkar d) Ravi Shastri e) Venkatesh Prasad Answer: d) Explanation: Ravi Shastri has overcome Virender Sehwag to become Indian cricket team‘s new head coach. The appointment was confirmed by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Shastri will take charge from India‘s upcoming three-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting July 26. Shastri, was chosen by the BCCI‘s Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) that included former captains Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and veteran batting star VVS Laxman. Zaheer Khan has been appointed as the bowling coach of Indian Cricket Team.

Answer: b) Explanation: Nar Bahadur Bhandari, one of the longest-serving chief ministers of Sikkim has died recently.

293).Which of the following player won the Victorian Open squash tournament held at Melbourne, Austraila recently? a) Rex Hedrick b) Harinder Pal Sandhu c) Saurav Ghosal d) Siddharth Suchde e) Ritwik Bhattacharya Answer: b) Explanation: Harinder Pal Sandhu wins Victorian Open squash tournament held at Melbourne, Austraila

297).Neel Joshi, Ananya Dabke win Dutch Open Junior Squash Championship 2017. It was held in which of the following country? a) Switzerland b) Ireland c) Poland d) Netherland e) Austria Answer: d) Explanation: Mumbai‘s Neel Joshi and Ananya Dabke bagged the under-15 boys and girls titles respectively in the Dutch Open Junior Squash Championship in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

294).Which of the following formula one driver won the British Grand Prix title 2017? a) Lewis Hamilton b) Sebastian Vettel c) Valtteri Bottas d) Daniel Ricciardo e) None of the above Answer: a) Explanation: Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix title 2017 295).Nar Bahadur Bhandari who passed away recently. He is the former CM of which of the following state? a) Mizoram b) Sikkim c) Arunachal Pradesh d) Manipur e) Meghalaya

296).Which of the following person won the women‘s single Wimbledon title 2017? a) Venus Williams b) Garbine Muguruza c) Serena Williams d) Elena Vesnina e) Ekaterina Makarova Answer: b) Explanation: Garbine Muguruza won the women‘s single Wimbledon title 2017.

298).Francesco Totti a famous football player who anounced his retirement recently. He belongs to which of the following country? a) Germany b) Spain c) France d) Italy e) Portugal Answer: d) Explanation: Italian football legend Francesco Totti anounced his retirement from football after spending his 25- year-long playing career with Seria A club Roma. 299).Udupi Ramachandra Rao passed away recently. He was the former chairman of which of the following Department/Organization?

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www.ibpsguide.com a) DRDO b) Air India c) AAI d) ISRO e) IISc Answer: d) Explanation: Eminent space scientist and former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Udupi Ramachandra Rao passed away due to age related ailments. He was 85. He was currently serving as the chairman of the governing council of the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad and the chancellor of the Indian institute of science and technology in Thiruvananthapuram. Rao served as the chairman of ISRO for 10 years from 1984-1994. 300).AIBA has announced that which of the following country will host their first Men‘s Boxing World Championship in 2021? a) Malaysia b) Singapore c) Sri Lanka d) India e) Nepal Answer: d) Explanation: The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has announced that India will host their first Men‘s World Championship in 2021. 301).N. Dharam Singh, who passed away recently. He is the former Chief Minister of which of the following state? a) Punjab b) Haryana c) Sikkim d) Andhra Pradesh e) Karnataka Answer: e) Explanation: N. Dharam Singh, former Chief Minister of Karnataka, passed away following a heart attack. He was 80. He was the 17th Chief Minister of the state. He headed the Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government from May 2004 to February 2006. Dharam Singh represented the Karnataka Legislative Assembly seven times without a defeat and was a member of the Lok Sabha from Bidar constituency once (2009).

302).The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competition Committee officially awarded which of the following country as host of the AFC Under19 championship 2018? a) India b) Malaysia c) Singapore d) Bangladesh e) Indonesia Answer: e) Explanation: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competition Committee officially awarded Indonesia the hosting of the AFC Under-19 championship 2018. The AFC U-19 championship is scheduled to be held from October 18 to November 4 of 2018. 303).Indian golfer Diksha Dagar won a Silver medal in Deaflympics in Samsun. Samsun is located in which of the following country? a) Japan b) Turkey c) China d) Taiwan e) Indonesia Answer: b) Explanation: Indian golfer Diksha Dagar won a Silver medal in the women's individual golf event at the Deaflympics in Samsun, Turkey. Diksha is the only Indian golfer (Under-18) to be ranked in the top 500 worldwide. 304).K.E. Mammen who passed away recently. He belongs to which of the following filed? a) Singer b) Dancer c) Cricketer d) Freedom fighter e) None of the above Answer: d) Explanation: Freedom fighter K.E. Mammen (96), who had participated in the Quit India Movement, passed away. He was a pacifist and adherent follower of Mahatma Gandhi.

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www.ibpsguide.com 305).Shiva Thapa and Manoj Kumar won gold at the 48th Grand Prix at Czech Republic recently. They belong to which of the following sport? a) Swimming b) Javelin Throw c) Wrestling d) Boxing e) Weightlifting Answer: d) Explanation: Indian boxers have bagged a total of 8 medals at the 48th Grand Prix at Usti Nad Labem in Czech Republic. In the tournament out of the eight, five were gold medals. The three other medals are two silver and one bronze. The five gold medals for India were bagged by world championships bronzemedallist Shiva Thapa(60kg), former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar(69kg), Amit Phangal, Gaurav Bidhuri(52kg) and Satish Kumar(+91kg). The two boxers who finished with silver medals were Kavinder Bisht in the 52kg category and Manish Panwar in the 81kg category. Sumit Sangwan has awarded bronze medal at 91 kg. 306).Adam Peaty broke the 50m breaststroke world record for the second time. He belongs to which of the following country? a) UK b) Canada

c) Australia d) Russia e) US Answer: a) Explanation: Britain‘s Adam Peaty broke the 50m breaststroke world record for the second time in a day as he reached the World Aquatics Championships final in Budapest, Hungary. In medal tally US topped with 39 medals (17 Gold, 12 Silver and 10 Bronze). 307).Kylie Masse of Canada won women‘s 100m backstroke gold in a new world-record time at the world aquatics championships. How many seconds she took for this record? a) 55.10 seconds b) 58.10 seconds c) 59.10 seconds d) 60.10 seconds e) 68.10 seconds Answer: b) Explanation: Kylie Masse of Canada won women‘s 100m backstroke gold in a new world-record time at the world aquatics championships. Masse locked 58.10 seconds, breaking Gemma Spofforth‗s previous mark of 58.12 seconds from the 2009 championships.

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