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Surrogacy Bill Passed in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha has passed the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016 which is aimed at prohibiting commercial surrogacy and unethical practices relating to it. The Bill has provisions to constitute National Surrogacy Board, State Surrogacy Boards, and appointment of appropriate authorities for regulation of surrogacy.
It permits surrogacy only for couples who cannot conceive a child. The intending couple must be Indian citizens and married for at least five years with at least one of them being infertile. The surrogate mother has to be a close relative who has been married and has a child of her own.

26 to 31 December 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

26 to 31 December 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for December 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 26 to 31 December 2018:
Which city is hosting the 42nd Indian Social Science Congress (ISSC)?
A. Allahabad
B. Bhubaneswar
C. Bhopal
D. Ranchi
Answer: B
Explanation: The 42nd Indian Social Science Congress (ISSC) was inaugurated by Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla on December 27, 2018 at the KIIT campus in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.  The ISSC is an annual meet of social scientists organised by Indian Social Science Academy (ISSA). The event’s theme this year is 'Human Future in Digital Era'.

Which state government scraps education criteria for civic poll candidates?
A. Punjab
B. Bihar
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
Answer: D
Explanation: The new government of Rajasthan has abolished the condition of a minimum educational qualification to contest local body elections. The cabinet also decided on holding the election of mayors and chairman’s in corporations through the direct system instead of the indirect method introduced by the previous government. As per the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Amendment Bill 2015, Candidates were required to have passed Class X for contesting municipal elections, Class VIII for contesting panchayat polls for the post of a sarpanch, and Class X for contesting zila parishad or panchayat samiti elections. Construction of toilets in their homes as mandatory for contesting polls to the panchayati raj institutions in the state.

Who was named Balkan athlete of the year 2018?
A. Luka Modric
B. Novak Djokovic
C. Lionel Messi
D. Roger Federer
Answer: A
Explanation: The captain of the Croatian national football team, Luka Modric, who led his team to the World Cup final in July, has been named Balkan athlete of the year 2018. Men's tennis world number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia was second in the Balkan poll, while the Women's number one, Romania's Simona Halep, was third. .......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

21 to 25 December 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

21 to 25 December 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for December 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 21 to 25 December 2018:
India’s longest rail cum road Bridge Bogibeel Bridge is situated on which river?
A. Brahmaputra
B. Ganga
C. Kaveri
D. Indus
Answer: A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bogibeel Bridge in Assam on the birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Bogibeel Bridge connects the south bank of the Brahmaputra river in Assam's Dibrugarh district with Silapathar in Dhemaji district, bordering Arunachal Pradesh.

What is the name of the memorial of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee that was dedicated to the nation on 25 December 2018?
A. Atal Seva Sangha
B. Sadaiv Atal
C. Atal Sandesh
D. Seva Atal
Answer: B
Explanation: “Sadaiv Atal” is the name given to the memorial of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee that has been built in New Delhi. It is situated near the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, where his funeral took place on 17 August 2018. Vajpayee passed away on 16 August 2018 after a prolonged illness. Sadaiv (always) Atal memorial will be managed by a trust headed by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.

Which cricketer was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame of December 26, 2018?
A. Virendra Sehwag
B. Ricky Ponting
C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. AB de Villiers
Answer: B
Explanation: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was on December 26, 2018 formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Ponting was named in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame along with former India captain Rahul Dravid and England woman wicketkeeper-batter Claire Taylor during the ICC Annual Conference in Dublin in July, which Ponting could not attend.

P. V. Bharathi is appointed as MD and CEO of which Bank?
A. Dena Bank
B. IDBI Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. Corporation Bank
Answer: D
Explanation: According to an order issued by the Personnel Ministry on 24th December 2018, P.V Bharathi has been appointed as managing director and chief executive officer of the Corporation Bank. P.V. Bharathi is currently working as the Executive Director in the Canara Bank. She will take charge on or after 1st February 2019, and remain in the post till March 31, 2020. The ministry has also released another order as per which, Birupaksha Mishra and Balakrishna Alse S have been appointed as executive director in the Corporation Bank and the Oriental Bank of Commerce, respectively. Also, K Ramachandran has been appointed as executive director of the Allahabad Bank.......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

18 to 20 December 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

18 to 20 December 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for December 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 18 to 20 December 2018:
Who is nominated as New Chairman of the FTTI?
A. Sudhip Choudhary
B. B.P. Singh
C. Anushka Sharma
D. Rajat Sharma
Answer: B
Explanation: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has nominated current Vice Chairman of the FDilm and Television Institute of India (FTII) Brijendra Pal Singh (B.P. Singh) as the new President of the FTII Society and Chairman of Governing Council. Singh is the creator, director and producer of popular television series CID and Aahat. An alumnus of the institution, he replaces Anupam Kher, who announced in October 2018 that he will be stepping down owing to a “busy schedule”. The post of President of the FTII Society and Chairman of Governing Council has been mired in controversy since 2015 when Gajendra Chauhan was appointed to the position. The news sparked mass protests from students of the institution who felt that his appointment was politically motivated.

Tulsi Giri passes away recently. He was PM of which country?
A. Bhutan
B. Nepal
C. India
D. Srilanka
Answer: B
Explanation: Former Nepalese Prime Minister Tulsi Giri passed away in Kathmandu. He was 92. The veteran politician breathed his last in his residence at Budhanilkantha after suffering from liver cancer. Giri was politically active from 1960 to 2005.

Who has been named PETA India's Person of the Year for 2018?
A. Anushka Sharma
B. Aliaa Bhat
C. Sonam Kapoor
D. Priyanka Chopra
Answer: C
Explanation: Sonam Kapoor has been named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India's Person of the Year for 2018. The actress is known to be an advocate for animal rights. She keeps animal skin out of her handbag line for her fashion brand Rheson, apart from taking other action for the welfare of animals........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

16, 17 December 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

16, 17 December 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for December 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 16, 17 December 2018:
Rajapaksa steps down as Prime Minister of which country?
A. Nepal
B. Bhutan
C. Sri Lanka
D. Fizi
Answer: C
Explanation: In Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned to pave the way for the formation of new government under ousted Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe.  Earlier, the Supreme Court had refused to vacate interim order of lower court restraining Rajapaksa and his Cabinet from functioning. The political crisis began in the country on October 26 when the President appointed Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister replacing Wickremsinghe.

Kumbh Mela will begin in January 2019 in which city?
A. Allahabad
B. Varanasi
C. Lucknow
D. Haridwar
Answer: A
Explanation: The Kumbh Mela will begin in Allahabad from January 2019. This year, Indian Railways has commissioned 41 projects at a cost of Rs. 700 crore for Kumbh Mela. Out of these, 29 projects have already been completed and the rest are in an advanced stage and will be completed shortly.......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Amitav Ghosh wins Jnanpith Award for 2018

Noted English author Amitav Ghosh has been honoured with Jnanpith Award for 2018, an award for outstanding contribution to literature. The decision was taken in a meeting of Jnanpith Selection Board chaired by eminent novelist, scholar and Jnanpith laureate Pratibha Ray. Ghosh, one of the most prominent contemporary Indian writers, is known for a series of novels such as “Shadow Lines”, “The Glass Palace”, “The Hungry Tide”, and Ibis Trilogy — “Sea of Poppies”, and  “River of Smoke”. He has become the first English author to be honoured with the award.

11 to 15 December 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

11 to 15 December 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for December 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 11 to 15 December 2018:
Which public-sector undertaking will acquire the Centre’s 52.63% holding in REC on 6 December 2018?
A. NTPC
B. Power Grid
C. Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
D. Coal India
Answer: C
Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Thursday gave an in-principle approval to the strategic sale of the Centre’s 52.63% holding in Rural Electrification (REC. to the Power Finance Corporation (PFC), along with transfer of management control. The government has a total 58.3% stake in REC, remainder of which is part of Bharat 22 ETF and CPSE ETF. The move will help the Centre meet its disinvestment target of Rs. 800 billion for FY19. PFC, the power sector's leading financier, is battling threats from non-performing power assets that now close to 14,000 Mw. REC, on the other hand, has been at the helm of the Centre's key projects.

Who assumed charge as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A. Viral Acharya
B. Shaktikanta Das
C. Rajiv Mehrishi
D. Kaushik Basu
Answer: B
Explanation: Shaktikanta Das was on December 12, 2018 assumed charge as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, made his appointment within 24 hours of Urjit Patel’s sudden resignation as RBI Governor. Das will have a three-year term.

Joint military exercise ‘Hand-in-Hand’ began between India and which country?
A. China
B. Japan
C. Malaysia
D. South Korea
Answer: A
Explanation: The armies of India and China started the 7th edition of joint military exercise ‘Hand-in-Hand 2018’ on December 11, 2018 at Chengdu in China. The purpose of the joint military drill is to improve the capabilities of the two armies in fighting terrorism and promote mutual understanding.

Who wins 54th Jnanpith Award 2018?
A. Amitav Ghosh
B. Sanjib Chattopadhyay
C. Anees Salim
D. Chitra Mudgal
Answer: A
Explanation: Noted English author Amitav Ghosh has been honoured with Jnanpith Award for 2018, an award for outstanding contribution to literature. The decision was taken in a meeting of Jnanpith Selection Board chaired by eminent novelist, scholar and Jnanpith laureate Pratibha Ray. Ghosh, one of the most prominent contemporary Indian writers, is known for a series of novels such as “Shadow Lines”, “The Glass Palace”, “The Hungry Tide”, and Ibis Trilogy — “Sea of Poppies”, and  “River of Smoke”. He has become the first English author to be honoured with the award.

What was India’s rank in the 2019 Climate Change Performance Index?
A. 10th
B. 11th
C. 12th
D. 13th
Answer: B
Explanation: India was ranked 11th out 56 nations & the European Union (EU) at the 2019 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI). The CCPI analysis shows that India has improved its standing by 3 places compared to the 2018 report. ......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

5 to 10 December 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

5 to 10 December 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for December 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 5 to 10 December 2018:
What is the name of India’s heaviest and most advanced communication satellite that was launched from Kourou in French Guiana on 5 December 2018?
A. GSAT-23
B. GSAT-11
C. CRAST-23
D. GEOSAT-11
Answer: B
Explanation: India’s heaviest and most advanced communication satellite GSAT-11 was launched from the European spaceport at Kourou in French Guiana in the early hours of 5 December 2018. It was placed into its orbit by Ariane 5 VA246 rocket of the European Space Agency. The 5,854-kg GSAT-11, built by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is expected to enable much faster Internet services than now to users down home over the next 15 years. It will play a vital role in providing broadband services across the country. It will also provide a platform to demonstrate new generation applications.

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been sworn in as 58th President of which nation?
A. Spain
B. Mexico
C. Egypt
D. Poland
Answer: B
Explanation: Veteran leftist leader Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been sworn in as the 58th President of Mexico. Obrador won a landslide victory in the July 1 Presidential Elections, the biggest win for any president and the first for a leftist since Mexico transitioned to multi-party democracy in 2000.

Who was appointed as the Finance Secretary of India?
A. Hasmukh Adhia
B. Suresh Modi
C. Jatin Pandey
D. Ajay Narayan Jha
Answer: D
Explanation: Ajay Narayan Jha, a 1982-batch IAS officer of Manipur Tripura cadre, was appointed as the new Finance Secretary of India. He succeeded Hasmukh Adhia. The Finance Secretary is the Permanent Secretary-level civil servant, who plays a leadership role in the bureaucracy of the Finance Ministry.

Who won the Sahitya Academy Award 2018 in Hindi Language in Novels category?
A. Chitra Mudgal
B. Sanjib Chattopadhyay
C. Anees Salim
D. Ramesan Nair
Answer: A
Explanation: India's national academy of letters, Sahitya Akademi on December 6, 2018 announced the annual ‘Sahitya Akademi Awards 2018’, recognising the literary works of 24 writers in 24 different Indian languages. To name a few, this year’s winners include Sanjib Chattopadhyay for Bengali, Anees Salim for English, Sharifa Vijliwala for her essays in Gujarati, Chitra Mudgal for Hindi, and  S Ramesan Nair for his poetry in Malayalam........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

3, 4 December 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

3, 4 December 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for December 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 3, 4 December 2018:
Ex Cope India 2018 Commence from 3rd December 2018 in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Goa
C. Karnataka
D. West Bengal
Answer: D
Explanation: Ex Cope India-18 is the fourth edition in the series of Bilateral Joint exercise held between IAF and USAF, which is conducted in India. This is the first time, the exercise is being planned at two Air Force bases, Kalaikunda and Panagarh (West Bengal) from 03-14 Dec 18. USAF is participating with 12 X, F15 C/D and 03 X C-130. IAF is participating with the Su-30 MKI, Jaguar, Mirage 2000 , C-130J & AWACS aircraft. The aim of exercise is to provide operational exposure and undertake mutual exchange of best practices towards enhancing operational capability.

Which country recently begins registration for drone operators?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Srilanka
D. Bhutan
Answer: A
Answer: A
Explanation: Civil Aviation Ministry announced it has started the registration process for drone operators in the country, to be done through a portal called 'Digital Sky'.The government, in August, had put in place regulations for operations of remotely piloted aircraft.......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

1, 2 December 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

1, 2 December 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for December 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 1, 2 December 2018:
Who took charge as new Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A. Ranjan Kumar
B. Sunil Arora
C. Rishi Mishra
D. Deepak Sharma
Answer: B
Explanation: Sunil Arora took charge as the Chief Election Commissioner of India . He succeeded OP Rawat who retired on 2nd Deceber 2018. Arora was appointed as election commissioner in September 2017.  He will have a nearly two-and-a-half-year tenure as Chief Election Commissioner with 2019 General Elections to be conducted under his stewardship. Sunil Arora has served in several key positions as a bureaucrat, including as information and broadcasting secretary, secretary in the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship and chairman and managing director of Indian Airlines.

The bilateral naval exercise ‘Konkan 18’ has started between India and which country?
A. Japan
B. Singapore
C. Indonesia
D. United Kingdom
Answer: D
Explanation: Naval cooperation between India and the United Kingdom is based on the long term strategic relationship between both countries. Both Navies have, over the years, undertaken bilateral activities such as training exchanges and technical cooperation. The Bilateral KONKAN exercise provides a platform for the two Navies to periodically exercise at sea and in harbour, so as to build interoperability and share best practices. The KONKAN series of exercises commenced in 2004, and since then has grown in scale. KONKAN-2018 will be conducted from 28 Nov to 06 Dec 18 off Goa with units participating from both navies.

Who wins World Chess Championship title 2018?
A. Magnus Carlsen
B. Vladimir Kramnik
C. Fabiano Caruana
D. Viswanathan Anand
Answer: A
Explanation: Magnus Carlsen convincingly retained his world chess champion title by beating Fabiano Caruana 3-0 in the rapid match at today's tiebreak in London.  Carlsen's first reaction after winning today's tiebreak emphasized what had been critical for his victory: having a good day when everything is decided on just one afternoon. Caruana, who had played such great chess—definitely not worse than his opponent in the classical portion—couldn't say the same. Carlsen, who has won the championship three times before and was the favourite to win the game, took a two-match lead and needed only a draw in the third tie-breaker to seal his victory.

What is theme of World AIDS Day 2018?
A. Know Your Status
B. Lets discuss AIDS
C. Right to health
D. Right to speak
Answer: A
Explanation: World AIDS Day is designated on 1 December every year since 1988. The day provides an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. More than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. The theme for the World AIDS Day 2018 is “Know Your Status”. This will also be an occasion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of WAD. .......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

India to host G20 Summit 2022

G20 nations accepted India's proposal to allow the world's fastest growing economy to celebrate 75 years of independence in a very special way. Italy, the designated host for the G20 meet in 2022 gracefully stepped aside accepting Prime Minister's proposal for India to be the host in 2022 instead of 2021.
PM Modi's call for collective performance on sustainable development agenda and transforming the new global economic world order was also prominently featured in the G20 Leaders declaration. A sustainable food future was also a key focus of the summit.Prime Minister's pitch for inclusive financing of businesses through schemes like India's Mudra Yojana and the Start up mission too found recognition. G20 leaders agreed to include innovative financial mechanisms and partnerships, such as impact investment for inclusive and sustainable growth. This is also in line with the G20 Call on Financing for Inclusive Business. G-20 nations also adopted India's pitch for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.G20 leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring climate justice for all which is an essential part of PM Modi's vision.

December 2018 Current Affairs Quiz, GK Objective Questions

December 2018 GK, Current Affairs 1st to 31 December 2018 Daily Quiz, Pdf, Objective Questions: Current Affairs Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Air force, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates.
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26 to 30 November 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

26 to 30 November 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 26 to 30 November 2018:
Who becomes first indian woman boxer to win record 6th gold medal at the World Boxing Championships?
A. M.C. Mary Kom
B. Geeta Phogat
C. Sakshi Malik
D. Sunita Kumari
Answer: A
Explanation: Mary Kom struck her record 6th gold medal at the World Boxing Championships as she defeated Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota via a 5-0 unanimous decision on 24 November 2018. In doing so, the Manipur boxer became the joint most successful boxer (Men and Women) in the history of World Championships, tied with the Cuban legend Felix Savon, who had also won six gold medals at the World Championships. It is Kom’s 7th medal overall in the tournament – 6 gold and 1 silver. Mary Kom won a silver medal in the inaugural edition in 2001, and then went on to win a gold medal in the next five consecutive editions – 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2010.

Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner?
A. Bimal Jalan
B. Anil Goswami
C. Sunil Arora
D. Nandan Nilekani
Answer: C
Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Sunil Arora as the new Chief Election Commissioner. He would be succeeding OP Rawat who retired on November 24. The 62-year-old Arora was appointed to the Election Commission on August 31, 2017......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who was appointed the new Chairman of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) on 28 November 2018?
A. Sunil Malik
B. A.M. Naik
C. Sujata Mehta
D. Pradip Joshi
Answer: B
Explanation: Engineering and construction major Larsen and Toubro’s (L&T’s) group chairman A.M. Naik was on 28 November 2018 appointed as chairman of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). NSDC, the body that oversees the short-term skill development programmes of the government and executes, among others, the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), had been functioning without a full-time chairman since November 2016, when then chairman S. Ramadorai resigned from both NSDC and the national skill development agency.

Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of UPSC?
A. M. Sathiyavathy
B. Pradeep Kumar Joshi
C. Sujata Mehta
D. Arvind Saxena
Answer: D
Explanation: The President on 28 November 2018 appointed UPSC-member Arvind Saxena as Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).  Saxena was a student of civil engineering at the Delhi College of Engineering. Later he pursued M.Tech. in Systems Management from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi. He was selected for the Civil Services and joined the Indian Postal Service in 1978. His tenure will begin from the date he enters the UPSC office as the chairman. The term of his appointment will be till 7 August 2020 when he attains the age of 65 years or till further orders whichever is earlier. He joined the UPSC as a member in May 2015.

Which country hosted the G20 summit 2018?
A. Australia
B. Argentina
C. Russia
D. Denmark
Answer: B

Explanation: The G20 summit 2018 was held at Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 30 under the theme ‘Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development’. The annual meeting was attended by leaders of the top 20 economies of the world including India PM Narendra Modi..Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

21 to 25 November 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

21 to 25 November 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 21 to 25 November 2018:
India’s first multi-modal terminal was inaugurated on which river?
A. Yamuna
B. Brahmaputra
C. Kaveri
D. Ganga
Answer: D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first multi-modal terminal on the Ganga river in Varanasi and received the country’s first container cargo transported on inland waterways from Kolkata. This is the first of the four multi-modal terminals being constructed on the National Waterway-1 (River Ganga) as part of the World Bank-aided ‘Jal Marg Vikas Project’.

Name the Partner Country of the 9th Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2019.
A. United Arab Emirates
B. United States
C. United Kingdom
D. Saudi Arabia
Answer: A
Explanation: The 9th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019 is scheduled to be held in Gandhinagar in January 2019 with theme `Shaping of a New India’. The `Youth Connect Forums’. United Arab Emirates (UAE) will participate in the summit as a partner country for the second consecutive year.

Who was appointed the first-ever India head of messaging service WhatsApp on 21 November 2018?
A. Rajan Binni
B. Ansul Singh
C. Abhijit Bose
D. Ranjan Bhatt
Answer: C
Explanation: Facebook Inc.-owned messaging service WhatsApp on 21 November 2018 appointed Abhijit Bose as head of WhatsApp India. He will work to establish WhatsApp India, expected to begin its operations next year. Bose is the co-founder and chief executive officer of enterprise payments solutions firm Ezetap. He will build WhatsApp’s first full country team outside of California.

Which state has passed the Maratha Reservation Bill?
A. Rajasthan
B. Goa
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Answer: D
Explanation: The state cabinet of Maharashtra on November 18, 2018 passed the Maratha Reservation Bill, approving reservation for the Maratha community. The state government made the decision based on the recommendations of the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission. The move follows months of massive protests by members of the community demanding reservation in education and jobs. ......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

16 to 20 November 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

16 to 20 November 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 16 to 20 November 2018:
The 33rd edition of ASEAN Summit was held from 11 to 15 November 2018 in which country?
A. India
B. USA
C. Singapore
D. China
Answer: C
Explanation: Singapore hosted the 33rd edition of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit from 11 to 15 November 2018. The theme of this Summit was 'Resilient and innovative ASEAN'. ASEAN is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten Southeast Asian countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the East Asia Summit and Associated meetings of ASEAN that were held on 14th and 15th November in Singapore on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit.

The first-ever bilateral naval exercise ‘Samudra Shakti 2018’ began between India and which country?
A. Cuba
B. Indonesia
C. Philippines
D. Maldives
Answer: B
Explanation: The first-ever bilateral naval exercise ‘Samudra Shakti 2018’ began between Indian and Indonesian Navy at the port of Surabaya in Indonesia from November 12, 2018. From Indian side, INS Rana of the Eastern Fleet based at Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command is participating in the exercise.

During November 2018 which public sector bank entered 100th year of its formation?
A. SBI
B. PNB
C. Union Bank of India
D. Allahabad Bank
Answer: C
Explanation: Union Bank of India on 11 November 2018 celebrated its 100th Foundation Day in Mumbai. Established on 11 November 1919, the bank’s corporate office in Mumbai was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The bank presently has assets of US$ 13.45 billion and around 4,300 branches including 4 overseas branches in Hong Kong, Dubai, Antwerp and Sydney.......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

11 to 15 November 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

11 to 15 November 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2018Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 11 to 15 November 2018:
What is the theme of the 33rd ASEAN summit 2018?
A. Partnering for change, engaging the world
B. Resilient and Innovative Asean
C. One ASEAN at the Heart of Dynamic Asia
D. Strengthening ASEAN Maritime Cooperation
Answer: B
Explanation: The 33rd edition of ASEAN summit 2018 has started in the city-state of Singapore on November 11 with theme ‘Resilient and innovative Asean’. The main event is being held at Suntec Singapore Convention Centre, wherein the ten ASEAN members will be discussing key issues on economic, security and cultural cooperation. The summit is being chaired by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Besides the main event, several related meetings like Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), East Asia Summit (EAS) and Fintech Festival are also taking place during the 5-day event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the East Asia Summit and Associated meetings of ASEAN on 14th and 15th November in Singapore.

Which Indian wrestler was ranked world No. 1 rank in 65 Kg category?
A. Sushil Kumar
B. Pawan Kumar
C. Yogeshwar Dutt
D. Bajrang Punia
Answer: D
Explanation: Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia touched a new high in his career by achieving the number one rank in the world in the 65kg category. The 24-year-old Bajrang, who has won five medals this season, including CWG and Asian Games gold and a silver at the World Championship, was placed atop the ranking table with 96 points in the UWW list. It has turned out to be a remarkable season for Bajrang, who was also the only Indian grappler to be given a seeding at the Budapest World Championship. Bajrang is comfortably leading the table and Cuban Alejandro Enrique Vlades Tobier is a distant second with 66 points.

Who resign as CEO of Flipkart Group?
A. Ruchit Bansal
B. RP Sharma
C. Binny Bansal
D. Naman Singh
Answer: C
Explanation: Co-founder Binny Bansal has resigned as CEO of Flipkart Group. This was announced by Walmart, the new owner of the e-commerce company. Kalyan Krishnamurthy will continue to be CEO of Flipkart, which will now include Myntra and Jabong, continuing to operate as separate platforms within the Flipkart business.

ISRO Launches GSAT-29 on 14th November 2018. It is a ----- Satellite ?
A. Weather
B. Communication
C. Education
D. Farm mapping
Answer: B
Explanation: ISRO’s heavy-lift rocket GSLV-MkIII-D2 blasted off from Sriharikota on November 14 carrying India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-29 on board. The 27-hour countdown for the launch began at 2.50 p.m. ......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK