Important Current Affairs Questions for RRB Group-D Exam 2018: 2nd October

October 3, 2018    


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Q1. Legendary Chicago blues guitarist _______, whose passionate, a jazz-influenced sound influenced generations of musicians, has died.
उत्साही संगीत, संगीतकारों की पीढ़ियों को प्रभावित करने वाले प्रसिद्ध शिकागो ब्लूज़ गिटारवादक _______ का निधन हो गया है.
(a) Buddy Guy/ बडी गाए
(b) Chester Bennington/ चेस्टर बेन्निंगटन
(c) Otis Rush/ ओटिस रश
(d) Lennon/ लेनन
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Ans.(c)
Sol. Legendary Chicago blues guitarist Otis Rush, whose passionate, a jazz-influenced sound influenced generations of musicians, has died. He was 84. Otis Rush won a Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Recording in 1999 for "Any Place I'm Going." Rush was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1984.



Q2. Who has recently won the 25th Asian junior individual squash championship title?
हाल ही में 25 वां एशियाई जूनियर व्यक्तिगत स्क्वैश चैम्पियनशिप खिताब किसने जीता है?
(a) Ramit Wadhwani/ रमित वाधवानी
(b) Ritwik Bhattacharya/ ऋत्विक भट्टाचार्य
(c) Siddharth Suchde/ सिद्धार्थ सचदे
(d) Yuvraj Wadhwani / युवराज वाधवानी
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Ans.(d)
Sol. Yuvraj Wadhwani has won the 25th Asian junior individual squash championship title. He defeated Anas Ali Shah of Pakistan.

Q3. The International Day of Older Persons is observed on 1st October. What is the theme of IDOP- 2018? 
1 अक्टूबर को वृद्ध व्यक्तियों का अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दिवस मनाया जाता है. आईडीओपी-2018 का विषय क्या है?
(a) Human Rights For Older Person
(b) Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions
(c) Older Persons Are Human Rights Champions
(d) They Need Us
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Ans.(b)
Sol. The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year to recognize the contributions of older persons and to examine issues that affect their lives. The theme for the 2018 celebration is “Celebrating Older Human Rights champions”.


Q4. Assam Government will offer a Wage Compensation for pregnant women working in the tea gardens of the state. Under the scheme, an amount of ________ will be given to the pregnant women.
असम सरकार राज्य के चाय बागानों में काम कर रही गर्भवती महिलाओं के लिए मजदूरी मुआवजे की पेशकश करेगी. इस योजना के तहत गर्भवती महिलाओं को ________ की राशि दी जाएगी
(a) Rs 12,000
(b) Rs 4,000
(c) Rs 6,000
(d) Rs 10,000
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Ans.(a)
Sol. Under the scheme, an amount of Rs 12,000 will be given to the pregnant women so that they can take care of themselves and the unborn baby. The compensation of wages to pregnant women will be given in 4 instalments - Rs 2,000 in the first trimester, Rs 4,000 in the second trimester, Rs 3,000 for institutional delivery and Rs 3,000 for registration of the child's birth.

Q5. Government has constituted a Competition Law Review Committee to review the Competition Act. The Committee will be headed by _______.
केंद्र सरकार ने प्रतिस्पर्धा अधिनियम की समीक्षा के लिए प्रतिस्पर्धा अधिनियम समीक्षा समिति का गठन किया है. समिति का नेतृत्व _______ द्वारा किया जाएगा.
(a) Arun Jaitley/ अरुण जेटली
(b) Injeti Srinivas/ इंजेती श्रीनिवास
(c) Urjit Patel/ उर्जित पटेल
(d) Hasmukh Adhiya/ हस्मुख आधि

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Ans.(b)
Sol. In pursuance of its objective of ensuring that Legislation is in sync with the needs of strong economic fundamentals, the Government has constituted a Competition Law Review Committee to review the Competition Act. The Committee will be headed by Injeti Srinivas, Secretary of the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Q6. Economic Affairs Secretary SC Garg has announced a reduction in gross borrowing estimate for the current fiscal by ______ rupees.
आर्थिक मामलों के सचिव एससी गर्ग ने चालू वित्त वर्ष के लिए सकल उधार अनुमान में  ________ की कमी की घोषणा की है
(a) 7,000 crore
(b) 50,000 crore
(c) 10,000 crore
(d) 70,000 crore
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Ans.(d)
Sol. Economic Affairs Secretary SC Garg has announced a reduction in gross borrowing estimate for the current fiscal by 70,000 crore rupees and maintained that the government will contain fiscal deficit target at 3.3%.


Q7. The Government constituted a seven-member ministerial panel headed by _______ to examine modalities for revenue mobilisation in case of natural calamities and disasters. 
प्राकृतिक विपत्तियों और आपदाओं के मामले में राजस्व संग्रहण के लिए तरीकों की जांच करने के लिए सरकार ने ____________ की अध्यक्षता में सात सदस्यीय मंत्रिस्तरीय पैनल का गठन किया है
(a) Uma Bharti/ उमा भारती
(b) Sushil Modi/ सुशील मोदी
(c) Nitish Kumar/ नीतीश कुमार
(d) Injeti Srinivas/ इंजेती श्रीनिवास
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Ans.(b)
Sol. The Government constituted a seven-member ministerial panel headed by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi to examine modalities for revenue mobilisation in case of natural calamities and disasters.




Q8. Which of the following states has topped the chart for state with the maximum penetration and Assets Under Management (AUM)?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा राज्य अधिकतम प्रवेश और संपत्ति प्रबंधन के तहत संपत्ति (एयूएम) के साथ चार्ट के शीर्ष पर है?
(a) Madhya Pradesh/ मध्य प्रदेश
(b) Uttar Pradesh/ उत्तर प्रदेश
(c) Maharashtra/ महाराष्ट्र
(d) Goa/ गोवा
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Ans.(c)
Sol. According to Association of Mutual Funds of India’s (AMFI) statistics, Maharashtra tops the chart for state with the maximum penetration and Assets Under Management (AUM). Also, as per August, average assets under management (AUM) of mutual funds rose to an all-time high of Rs 25.2 lakh crore across the country.

Q9. Which city recently got a Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System (FFEWS), India’s first comprehensive city-level FFEWS?
निम्नलिखित में से किस शहर को हाल ही में एक बाढ़ पूर्वानुमान और प्रारंभिक चेतावनी प्रणाली मिली है, भारत का पहला व्यापक शहर-स्तर FFEWS?
(a) Kolkata/ कोलकाता
(b) Delhi/ दिल्ली
(c) Kochi/ कोच्चि
(d) Mumbai/ मुंबई
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Ans.(a)
Sol. Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) launched a Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System (FFEWS) for Kolkata City. It is also India’s first comprehensive city-level FFEWS. It will reduce economic loss and impacts on livelihood and improve flood awareness and safety at the community level.

Q10. Goa Public Works Department (PWD) was signed an MoU with the environment ministry of _______ to help Goa manage its water resources better. 
गोवा लोक निर्माण विभाग (पीडब्ल्यूडी) ने गोवा को अपने जल संसाधनों को बेहतर तरीके से प्रबंधित करने में मदद के लिए _______ के पर्यावरण मंत्रालय के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए.
(a) Jordan/ जॉर्डन
(b) Germany/ जर्मनी
(c) Romania/ रोमानिया
(d) Portugal/ पुर्तगाल
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Ans.(d)
Sol. The MoU between the Portuguese Environment Ministry and Goa Public Works Department (PWD) was signed. It will help Goa manage its water resources better.

Q11. The three-day Kalahandi Dialogue, a global conclave on development has been launched by_______.
तीन दिवसीय कलाहांडी वार्ता, विकास पर एक वैश्विक सम्मेलन_______ द्वारा शुरू किया गया है.
(a) Mr. Biren Singh/ श्री बिरन सिंह
(b) Mr. Pinarayi Vijayan/ श्री पिनाराय विजयन
(c) Mr. Shivraj Singh Chauhan/ श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान
(d) Mr. Naveen Patnaik/ श्री नवीन पटनायक
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Ans.(d)
Sol. The three-day Kalahandi Dialogue, a global conclave on development has been launched by Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik. Using the platform, the Chief Minister launched several projects for the district of Kalahandi.


Q12. Ministry of AYUSH has set up an AYUSH Information Cell at the premises of the Indian Embassy in which of the following country?
आयुष मंत्रालय ने भारतीय दूतावास के परिसर में निम्नलिखित में से किस देश में एक आयुष सूचना कक्ष स्थापित किया है?
(a) Norway/ नॉर्वे
(b) Romania/ रोमानिया
(c) Germany/ जर्मनी
(d) USA/ अमेरीका
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Ans.(b)
Sol. Ministry of AYUSH has set up an AYUSH Information Cell at the premises of the Indian Embassy in Romania to disseminate authentic information about AYUSH system of medicine and encourage Ayurveda practice in Romania.



Q13. As per the RBI, India's external debt declined _______to USD 514.4 billion at June-end
आरबीआई के अनुसार, जून के अंत में भारत का बाहरी ऋण _______ 514.4 अरब अमेरिकी डॉलर हो गया.
(a) 2.8%
(b) 3.8%
(c) 1.8%
(d) 2.2%
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Ans.(a)
Sol. As per the RBI, India's external debt declined 2.8% to USD 514.4 billion at June-end over the previous quarter on account of a decrease in commercial borrowings, short-term debt and non-resident Indian (NRI) deposits

Q14. The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 crore on which of the following banks for non-compliance of its directives?
भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक ने निर्देशों के अनुपालन न करने के लिए निम्नलिखित में से किस बैंक पर 5 करोड़ रुपये का जुर्माना लगाया है?
(a) Bandhan Bank/ बंधन बैंक
(b) Allahabad Bank/ इलाहाबाद बैंक
(c) Karur Vysya Bank/ करूर वैश्य बैंक
(d) Bank of Baroda/ बैंक ऑफ बड़ौदा
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Ans.(c)
Sol. The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 crore on Karur Vysya Bank for non-compliance of its directives. According to RBI statement, the penalty was imposed for non-compliance with its directions on "Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms, reporting of frauds, and on the need for discipline at the time of opening of current accounts".

Q15.  What is the theme for International Translation Day 2018?
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय अनुवाद दिवस 2018 के लिए विषय क्या है?
(a) Translation: Cultural Diversity and Cultural Heritage
(b) Universal translation on Cultural Diversity
(c)  Changing times, securing heritage
(d) Translation: promoting cultural heritage in changing times
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Ans.(d)
Sol. The theme for International Translation Day 2018 is “Translation: promoting cultural heritage in changing times”. It is celebrated on 30 September.

Q16. Recently, Pandit Tulsidas Borkar passed away in Mumbai at the age of 84. hewas a noted______. 
हाल ही में, पंडित तुलसीदास बोरकर का 84 वर्ष की आयु में मुंबई में निधन हो गया है. वह एक उल्लेखनीय______ थे.
(a) Tabla player/ तबला वादक
(b) Harmonium player/ हार्मोनियम प्लेयर
(c) Sitar player/ सितार वादक
(d) Flute Player/ बांसुरी वादक
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Ans.(b)
Sol. Renowned harmonium player Pandit Tulsidas Borkar passed away in Mumbai. He was 84. He was being treated for chest infection.

Q17. The theme for World Habitat Day 2018 is _______.
विश्व आवास दिवस 2018 के लिए विषय _______ है.
(a) Save your city
(b) Let’s visit our villages
(c) Municipal Solid Waste Management
(d) Plastic Waste Management
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Ans.(c)
Sol. The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day. The theme for World Habitat Day 1 October 2018 is Municipal Solid Waste Management.


Q18. The Nobel Medicine or Physiology Prize 2018 has been awarded to _________.
नोबेल मेडिसिन या फिजियोलॉजी पुरस्कार 2018 से _________ को सम्मानित किया गया है।
(a) Michael W. Young, Michael Rosbash, Jeffrey C. Hall/ माइकल डब्ल्यू यंग, माइकल रोसबाश, जेफरी सी हॉल
(b) Tasaku Honjo and Michael W. Young/ तसाकू होन्जो और माइकल डब्ल्यू यंग
(c) James P Allison and Tasaku Honjo/ जेम्स पी एलिसन और तसाकू होन्जो
(d)  Michael Rosbash and Jeffrey C. Hall/ माइकल रोसबाश और जेफरी सी हॉल
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Ans.(c)
Sol. The Nobel Medicine or Physiology Prize has been awarded to James P Allison and Tasaku Honjo “for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation.”.




Q19. The Nobel Literature Prize 2018 has been awarded to _______.
नोबेल साहित्य पुरस्कार 2018 _______ को दिया गया है.
(a) George Saunders / जॉर्ज सॉंडर्स
(b) Bob Dylan/ बॉब डिलन
(c) Kazuo Ishiguro/ काजुओ इशिगुरो
(d) No one/ कोई नहीं
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Ans.(d)
Sol. This is for the first time that no Literature Prize will be given in 70 years because of a #MeToo scandal

Q20. Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, has launched an innovative initiative titled SATAT. What does S stands for in SATAT?
श्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान ने सैटैट नामक एक अभिनव पहल की शुरुआत की है. SATAT में S का अर्थ क्या है?
(a) Sagarmala
(b) Simulating
(c) Securing
(d) Sustainable
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Ans.(d)
Sol. Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched an innovative initiative titled SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation).



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