[GKmojo] April Questions 2018

1. Scientists have identified __________ in the human body, which could

understanding the spread of cancer within the body.
A. Interstitium
B. Lunkivitus
C. Pansitium
D. Intestinium

Answer: Option A
Scientists have identified a new organ "interstitium" in the human body, which
could help in understanding the spread of cancer within the body.
"Interstitium" is a series of fluid-filled compartments, found beneath the skin,
as well as lining of gut, lungs, blood vessels and muscles. These compartments
join together to form a network supported by a mesh of strong, flexible
proteins.

2. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the incumbent President of which country, got re-
elected for a second term?
A. Syria
B. Sudan
C. Egypt
D. Libya

Answer: Option C

3. Which become the first city to roll-out Euro VI fuel?

A. Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Bangalore
D. Pune

Answer: Option A
Delhi started supplying Ultra-clean Euro-VI or Bharat Stage (BS)-VI grade
petrol and diesel without any additional cost in order to curb air pollution. It
become the first city in India to switch from Euro-IV grade petrol and diesel to
Euro-VI grade petrol and diesel.

4. World Autism Awareness Day is observed on which date?

A. April 1st
B. April 2nd
C. March 31st
D. March 30th

Answer: Option B
World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on 2 April
every year. It is designated by United Nations to raise awareness about people
with autism throughout the world. The 2018 World Autism Awareness Day
observance will focus on the importance of 'empowering women and girls with
autism'. Autism is a lifelong neurological condition that manifests during early
childhood.

5. The 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games started at ___________.

A. Russia
B. Australia
C. Turkey
D. Singapore

Answer: Option B
The 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games started at Carrara Stadium in
Gold Coast, Australia. The Commonwealth Games 2018 will see participation
from more than 4,500 athletes from 71 countries. 275 gold medals in 23 events
are in store for the competitors. The Commonwealth Games 2018 will be held
till 15 April 2018. For the first time in the Commonwealth Games there will be
equal number of men's and women's medal events. The Indian contingent
consists of 227 athletes. PV Sindhu is the flag-bearer for India at the opening
ceremony. The Indian team consists of star players like Sushil Kumar, Mary
Kom, Saina Nehwal and Gagan Narang.

6. Which country to host the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Mid-Term

Ministerial Conference 2018?
A. Iraq
B. India
C. Qatar
D. Azerbaijan

Answer: Option D
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Mid-Term Ministerial Conference 2018
will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan on April 5-6 under the theme "Promoting
International Peace and Security for Sustainable Development". NAM
participating states, representatives of observer states and international
organizations, countries and institutions, invited as special guests, will take
part in the Mid-Term Ministerial Conference. The Indian delegation will be led
by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. The Non-Aligned Movement
includes 120 states. Seventeen states and 10 international organizations hold
observer status of NAM. In 2019, the Republic of Azerbaijan will host the 18th
Summit of the NAM and will chair NAM in 2019-2022.

7. Sanjeev Nautiyal was appointed as new MD and CEO of this company.

A. SBI Life Insurance
B. Exide Life Insurance
C. Birla Sun Life Insurance
D. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

Answer: Option A
SBI Life Insurance Company Limited appointed Sanjeev Nautiyal as its new
MD and CEO. Nautiyal started his career with State Bank of India (SBI) in
1985 as a probationary officer. During the course of this career with SBI,
Nautiyal held various important roles and responsibilities in areas of credit,
human resources, and international banking. Immediately before being
appointed as MD & CEO of SBI Life Insurance, he was chief general manager
at SBI's Ahmedabad circle. Sanjeev Nautiyal replaces Arijit Basu as MD & CEO
of SBI Life Insurance. Arijit Basu will be taking over a key role in the State
Bank of India Group.

8. Which payments bank Limited Commences Operations recently?

A. Jio Payments Bank
B. FinCorp Payments Bank
C. Airtel Payments Bank
D. IndusInd Payments Bank

Answer: Option A
Jio Payments Bank Limited commenced operations as a payments bank. The
Reserve Bank has issued a license to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the
Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of payments bank in
India. Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai was one of the 11 applicants which
were issued an in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank.

9. What is the theme of the 2018 World Health Day (WHD)?

A. Ageing and Health
B. Good health adds life to years
C. Move for health
D. Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere

Answer: Option D
The World Health Day (WHD) is observed every year on 7 April to mark the
anniversary of the founding of World Health Organization (WHO) and to
spread awareness about health and well being. As this year (2018) is WHO's
70th Anniversary year too, the organization has appealed the world leaders to
live up to the pledges they made and agreed to in the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDG) in 2015 and for taking concrete actions to progress towards
Health For All. The 2018 theme "Universal health coverage: everyone,
everywhere" is an indication that nations around the world are aspiring to
provide higher accessibility of healthcare to their citizens.

10. Who of the following become the most capped player in women's ODI
cricket?
A. Jhulan Goswami
B. Mithali Raj
C. Harmanpreet Kaur
D. Poonam Raut

Answer: Option B
Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj become the most capped
player in women's ODI cricket after turning out for the 192nd time against
England. Raj, who is also the highest run-getter in WODIs, overtook former
England captain Charlotte Edwards, who had appeared in 191 WODIs. Indian
fast bowler Jhulan Goswami is the third-most capped WODI player.
11. Who become the youngest Indian weightlifter to win medal at
Commonwealth Games (CWG)?
A. Aleena Reji
B. Saraswati Rout
C. Deepak Lather
D. P Gururaja

Answer: Option C
Deepak Lather from Haryana has become the youngest Indian weightlifter to
claim a Commonwealth Games medal by clinching a bronze in the men's 69kg
weightlifting category at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG-2018) in Gold
Coast, Australia on April 6. He lifted a total of 295kg (136kg+159kg). The
youngster, competing in his first Commonwealth Games, holds the distinction
of being the youngest to hold the national record as well. He held the 62kg
category national record at 15. Lather trained at the Army Sports Institute as a
diver before being pushed into weightlifting by the coaches there. Earlier,
Mirabai Chanu (48kg) and Sanjita Chanu (53kg) won gold medals in the
women's competition and P Gururaja claimed a silver in the men's 56kg
category. The Indian weightlifters have so far claimed four medals in the
event.

12. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to use ____ instead of Gross
Value Added (GVA) to measure economic activity in India.
A. Gross National Product (GNP)
B. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
C. Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI)
D. Non-Performing Asset (NPA)

Answer: Option B
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to use Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) instead of Gross Value Added (GVA) to measure economic activity in
India. Viral Acharya, deputy governor of RBI said that, this change has been
done to confirm with international practice and for ease of comparison.
Worldwide, the performance of economies is measured in terms of GDP.
Multilateral institutions, international analysts and investors also follow this
approach. GVA gives the picture of the state of economic activity from the
producers' side or the supply side. GDP provides the picture from the
consumers' side or the demand side. The Central Statistical Office has been
employing GDP as the main tool to measure economic activity since January
2015.
13. Project Dhoop is launched by ____________.
A. Ministry of Food & Public Distribution
B. FSSAI
C. Department of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs
D. Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers

Answer: Option B
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched Project
Dhoop to address rising incidence of Vitamin D deficiencies (VDD),
particularly amongst the young people. The project aims to encourage schools
to shift their morning assembly to around noon-time, mainly between 11 am to
1 pm to ensure maximum absorption of Vitamin D in students through natural
sunlight. It has been launched by FSSAI along with National Council of
Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi Municipal Council
(NDMC) as well as North MCD Schools. The concept of noon school assembly
under it is an innovative and effective concept to ensure that school students
get adequate Vitamin D through sunlight, while also opting to choose food
products like milk and edible oils that are fortified with Vitamins A and D.

14. Which team won the men's table tennis team event at the Commonwealth
Games for the first time?
A. Scotland
B. India
C. Malaysia
D. England

Answer: Option B
India defeated Nigeria to clinch gold in the men's table tennis team event at
the Commonwealth Games for the first time since 2006. With this, India
joined England to bag second-most table tennis gold medals (5) at CWG. This
is the first time that India have won both men's and women's TT team events
at a single CWG edition.

15. ___________ becomes India's Youngest CWG Gold Medalist.

A. Anish Bhanwala
B. Anjum Moudgil
C. Neeraj Kumar
D. Divya Kakran
Answer: Option A
Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala from Haryana has created history by
becoming the country's youngest ever gold medal winner in the
Commonwealth Games (CWG) at the age of just 15. He achieved the feat after
winning gold medal with a Games record in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol
event at the Belmont Shooting Centre. He created a Games record with a score
of 30 to finish at the top of the podium in the Gold Coast Commonwealth
Games on April 13, 2018. Beside him, Tejaswini Sawant also made a Games
record to claim the Women's 50-metre Rifle-3 Positions Gold. Anjum Moudgil
won the Silver in the event. It was Tejaswini's second medal as she had
clinched a Silver in the 50-metre Rifle Prone event earlier.

16. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh has been re-appointed as MD & CEO of this bank.
A. Bandhan Bank
B. Mudra bank
C. RBL Bank
D. Catholic Syrian Bank

Answer: Option A
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh has been re-appointed as managing director and CEO
of Bandhan Bank for a three year term from 10thJuly 2018. Chandra Shekhar
Ghosh's re-appointment is subject to regulatory clearances. It was approved by
Bandhan Bank board recently. Bandhan Bank was listed on 27 March 2018.
Mr. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh was appointed to this post in July 2015. Bandhan
Bank had recently announced the resignation of its part-time, non-executive
chairman Ashoke Kumar Lahiri.

17. Which Assamese Film bagged the best film award at the 65th National Film
Awards for 2017?
A. Newton
B. Village Rockstar
C. Nagarkirtan
D. Water Baby

Answer: Option B
The 65th National Film Awards for 2017 were announced at PIB Conference
Room, Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi on April 13, 2018. In it, Assamese Film
'Village Rockstar' bagged the best film award, while 'Newton' has been selected
as the Best Hindi Film. The National award for Best Actress is given to Sri Devi
posthumously for her role in the film 'Mom' and the Best Actor (Male) award
goes to Riddhi Sen for his role in Bengali film 'Nagarkirtan'. 'Water Baby'
directed by Pia Shah, won the Best Debut Film of a Director in the Non
Feature Film category. The award ceremony for the 65th National Film
Awards will be held on May 3, 2018. The National Film Awards will be
presented by President Ram Nath Kovind.

18. Who has been conferred with the Best Actress in the 65th National Film
Awards?
A. Jaya Prada
B. Hema Malini
C. Sridevi
D. Aishwarya Rai

Answer: Option C
The late Sridevi was named Best Actress posthumously for her role as a
vengeful mother in the Hindi film Mom. The actress was given the honour by
the 65th National Film Awards of India. In the movie, Sridevi played a mother
who sets out to avenge her step-daughter, essayed by Pakistani actress Sajal
Ali.

19. Union Government raises NABARD's authorised capital to

____________ Billion to increase its lending to the rural economy.
A. Rs 500
B. Rs 300
C. Rs 200
D. Rs 100

Answer: Option B
As part of the drive to double the income of farmers by 2022, the government
has raised the authorized capital of NABARD by six times from 50 billion to Rs
300 billion to help it increase its lending to the rural economy. A bill in this
regard was approved by Parliament earlier this year. The increase in
authorized capital will enable Nabard to respond to commitments it has
undertaken particularly in respect of the Long Term Irrigation Fund and on-
lending to cooperative banks.
20. Which state distributing free smartphones to over 50 lakh people across
the state under the Sanchar Kranti Yojana (SKY)?
A. Jharkhand
B. Odisha
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Assam

Answer: Option C
In a bid to reduce the digital divide, from May 2018, Chhattisgarh State
Government will start distributing free smartphones to over 50 lakh people
across the state under the Sanchar Kranti Yojana (SKY). Distribution of
smartphones will start during the 'Vikas Yatra' campaign of Chief Minister
Raman Singh. The Yatra has been organised to create awareness about
developmental activities undertaken by the incumbent BJP Government under
Mr. Raman Singh. Distribution of smartphones would be taken up in two
phases - 30 lakh in first phase and remaining in the second phase. Women
heads of households will be the priority recipients of the smartphones as out of
50 lakh smartphones, 40 lakh will be given to women heads of households in
villages having population of more than 1000, 5 lakh phones will be given to
women heads belonging to poor families living in urban areas and 5 lakh
phones will be given to college students. Proving smartphones will facilitate
reach of citizen-centric services to the people in remote area through 11000
common service centres (CSCs) of Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society
(CHiPS), will apprise people of government's welfare schemes and will also
help in cashless payments through digital transactions.

21. India ranks World's __________ largest unbanked population as per the
report of World Bank.
A. 2nd
B. 5th
C. 7th
D. 10th

Answer: Option A
According to World Bank, India has 19 crore adults without a bank account,
making it the world's 2nd largest unbanked population. India's adult
population with a bank account has more than doubled to 80% since 2011.
Jan-Dhan Yojana has brought an additional 310 million Indians into formal
banking system by March 2018. China has world's largest unbanked
population, followed by India & Pak
22. The next head of the Commonwealth is __________.
A. Andrew Parker Bowles
B. Prince Andrew
C. Prince Charles
D. Prince William

Answer: Option C
Prince Charles will be the next head of the Commonwealth, succeeding, his
mother Queen Elizabeth. The Queen has been head of the Commonwealth
since coming to the throne in 1952, but the position is not automatically held
by the British monarch. As the Queen no longer goes abroad, the current
summit in London in all likelihood will be her last.

23. The theme for World Earth Day 2018 is __________.

A. Save Earth
B. Control Pollution
C. Environmental and Climate Literacy
D. End Plastic Pollution

Answer: Option D
The World Earth Day (WED) is celebrated on 22nd April not only to spread
awareness of the need for conservation but also to take action to protect the
environment. Earth Day is considered to be the largest secular world event.
This day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970 and has ever since been an
annual event. The theme for World Earth Day 2018 is 'End Plastic Pollution'.
Earth Day 2018 is dedicated to providing the information and inspiration
needed to fundamentally.

24. Which country tops in the 2018 World Press Freedom Index a report
released by Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF)?
A. New Zealand
B. Switzerland
C. Netherlands
D. Norway

Answer: Option D
Norway topped in the 2018 World Press Freedom Index for second
consecutive year followed by Sweden, Netherlands. India's 138th rank in the
2018 'World Press Freedom Index' marks a drop of two places as compared to
136th rank in 2017. The methodology to compile the index is based on
qualitative inputs (responses of experts to a questionnaire) and quantitative
inputs (data on abuses and acts of violence against journalists).

25. Who of the following released a book My Journey from Marxism-Leninism

to Nehruvian Socialism by Economist C H. Hanumantha Rao?
A. Shri L. K. Advani
B. Shri Manmohan Singh
C. Shri Pranab Mukherjee
D. Shri Narendra Modi

Answer: Option B
Former PM Manmohan Singh recently released a book by Economist C H.
Hanumantha Rao. The book is titled 'My Journey from Marxism-Leninism to
Nehruvian Socialism'. C H Hanumantha Rao was the former Planning
Commission and Finance Commission member.

26. Who is sworn as the New US Secretary Of State?

A. Mike Pompeo
B. Ryan Zinke
C. Wilbur Ross.
D. R. Alexander Acosta

Answer: Option A
Mike Pompeo was sworn in as the secretary of state, shortly after the Senate
confirmed the former CIA director's nomination as America's top diplomat at
a crucial time when the US is involved in several high stakes negotiations
around the world. Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito administered the oath
to Pompeo in the West Conference Room of the Supreme Court. He replaced
Rex Tillerson.

27. Who has been chosen for the 2017 Saraswati Samman?
A. Vijay Tendulkar
B. Sitanshu Yashaschandra
C. Ramakanta Rath
D. Sri Ramayana Mahanveshanam

Answer: Option B
Sitanshu Yashaschandra, the Gujarati poet, playwright and academic, has
been selected for the 2017 Saraswati Samman for his collection of verses titled
'Vakhar'. The award is presented by the KK Birla Foundation, a literary and
cultural organisation that also gives the Vyas Samman for Hindi and Bihari
Puraskar for Hindi and Rajasthani writers of Rajasthan. It is the highest
recognition in the field of Indian literature in the country and carries a
citation, a plaque and award money of Rs 15 lakh.

28. What is the India’s rank in the 2018 World Press Freedom Index (WPFI)?
A. 136th
B. 138th
C. 135th
D. 137th
Answer: B. 138th
India has been ranked 138th out of 180 countries in the 2018 World Press
Freedom Index (WPFI), which is compiled by Reporters Without Borders. As
per index, India fared poorly on indicators such as hate speeches, attacks on
journalists on social media, trolling them and targeting their reputation. The
report also mentions that at least 4 journalists have been gunned down in
India in the previous year. As per the annual report of Reporters without
Borders (RSF), the index reflects increasing hostility towards journalists in
democratic countries. The index that evaluates press freedom in 180 countries
showed that “media phobia” has become more pronounced. Norway topped
the list of having the world’s freest press for the second year in a row, followed
by Sweden and The Netherlands. On the other hand, North Korea remained
the most repressive country followed by Eritrea, Turkmenistan, Syria and then
China.

29. Dudhsagar Waterfalls is located in which state?

A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Haryana
D. Goa
Answer: D. Goa
The Dudhsagar Waterfalls is amongst India’s tallest waterfalls with a height of
310 m and an average width of 30 metres. It is a four-tiered waterfall located
on the Mandovi River in Goa. It is 60 km from Panaji by road and is located in
the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park among the
Western Ghats. The waterfall forms the border between Karnataka and Goa
states. The area is surrounded by a deciduous forests with a rich biodiversity.
30. The Sipat Super Thermal Power Station is located in which state?
A. Punjab
B. Karnataka
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Assam

Answer: C. Chhattisgarh
The Sipat Super Thermal Power Station is located at Sipat in Bilaspur district,
Chhattisgarh. The power plant, which is also known as Rajiv Gandhi Super
Thermal Power Station, is one of the coal based power plants of NTPC. The
coal for the power plant is sourced from Dipika Mines of South Eastern
Coalfields Limited. The project has an installed capacity of 2980 MW
consisting of two stages, stage one which got commissioned late was of 3 units
of 660 MW each involving super-critical boilers technology and stage two
consisted of 2 units of 500 MW each.
31. Which of the following smart cities has become the India’s first city to run
on 100% Renewable Energy during Daytime?
A. Bengaluru
B. Jaipur
C. Indore
D. Diu
Answer: D. Diu
Diu Smart City has become the first city in India that runs on 100% renewable
energy during daytime setting a new benchmark for other cities to become
clean and green. Diu had been importing 73% of its power from Gujarat until
last year. It has now adopted a two-pronged approach whereby a 9 MW solar
park spread over 50 hectares rocky barren land has been developed besides
installing solar panels on the roof tops on 79 government buildings thereby
generating 1.3 MW annually. To further enhance its solar capacity, Diu also
offers its residents a subsidy of Rs 10, 000-50,000 for installing 1-5 -KW
rooftop solar panels. The city is saving about 13,000 tonnes of carbon
emissions every year and due to low-cost solar energy, power tariffs have been
cut in residential category by 10% last year and 15% this year.

32. What is the theme of the 2018 World Malaria Day (WMD)?
A. Ready to beat malaria
B. Sustain Gains, Save Lives: Invest in Malaria
C. Invest in the future: defeat malaria
D. Malaria: A disease without borders

Answer: A [Ready to beat malaria]

The World Malaria Day (WMD) is observed every year on April 25 to recognize
global efforts to control malaria, which affects and claims millions of lives
annually. Malaria is caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through
the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. According to the World
Malaria Report 2017 released by World Health Organisation (WHO), there
were an estimated 216 million cases of malaria in 91 countries in 2016, an
increase of 5 million cases over 2015. Also, deaths caused by the vector-borne
disease were estimated around 445 000 in 2016, a similar number (446 000)
to 2015. The 2018 theme “Ready to beat malaria” mark the importance of
collective responsibility and commitment of global community in bringing
together people on working towards making world free of malaria.

33. Mahmoud Abu Zeid has won the 2018 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World
Press Freedom Prize. He hails from which country?
A. Israel
B. Iraq
C. Iran
D. Egypt

Answer: D. Egypt
Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, known as Shawkan, has won
the 2018 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Press Freedom Prize. Shawkan has been
in jail since 14 August 2013 when he was arrested while covering a
demonstration at Rabaa Al-Adawiya Square in Cairo. In early 2017, the
prosecutor in his case reportedly called for the death penalty..
34. Who has won the 2018 Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament?
A. Marin Cilic
B. Rafael Nadal
C. Grigor Dimitrov
D. Diego Schwartzman

Answer: B. Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal, a Spanish professional tennis player, has won the 2018 Monte-
Carlo Masters tennis tournament by defeating Kei Nishikori in the final by 6–
3, 6–2 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. With this, he became the first man
to win a single tournament 11 times in the Open era with his 76th ATP Tour
title. By winning the title, Nadal also retained the ATP no. 1 singles ranking.
Apart from this, Nadal also overtook Serbia’s Novak Djokovic to clinch most
Masters 1000 titles (31).
35. What is the India’s position in the world in terms of economy, as per IMF’s
World Economic Outlook (WEO) for April 2018?
A. 10th
B. 6th
C. 8th
D. 11th

Answer: B. 6th
As per the database of IMF’s World Economic Outlook (WEO) for April 2018,
India is the world’s 6th largest economy with record Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) of $2.6 trillion for 2017. The five economies ahead are the United
States, China, Japan, Germany and United Kingdom. This is the first time
India crossed the $2.5 trillion yardstick used to distinguish between the big
economies and the rest if the world. Further, the IMF has said that India is
expected to grow at 7.4% in 2018 and 7.8% in 2019, up from 6.7% in 2017.
Apart from this, the World Bank has also forecasted India’s GDP growth from
6.7% in 2017 to 7.3% in 2018 and to subsequently stabilise at 7.5% in 2019 and
2020.
36. Who is the India’s flag-bearer at the closing ceremony of the 21st
Commonwealth Games 2018?
A. Manika Batra
B. Saina Nehwal
C. Mary Kom
D. Heena Sidhu

Answer: C. Mary Kom

Veteran Boxer M C Mary Kom, who claimed a Gold on debut at the
Commonwealth Games (CWG), is the India’s flag-bearer at the closing
ceremony of 21st Gold Coast CWG on April 15, 2018. In the overall analysis,
the Indian contingent will return with 66 medals, just two medals more than
the total of 64 they won in the last Games held in 2014 at Glasgow. But the
Gold medal tally of 26 this time is significantly higher than the figure of 15
won in the last edition.
37. The Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) is situated in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala

Answer: C .Andhra Pradesh

The Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) is one of the rarest eco-regions of the
world because it harbors vast tracts of pristine mangrove forests. The
sanctuary is a part of the mangrove wetland in Andhra Pradesh and are
located in the coastal plain of Krishna delta. It is in news because the four
kingfisher species sighted in the sanctuary are ‘wetland dependents’. The
species have been identified as White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon
smyrnensis), Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Black-capped kingfisher (Halcyon
pileate) and the Common kingfisher. The birds are thriving as the sanctuary is
an ideal habitation for prey.
38. Who has been conferred with the 2017 Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
A. Shatrughan Sinha
B. Amitabh Bachchan
C. Vinod Khanna
D. Sri Devi

Answer: C [Vinod Khanna]

Vinod Khanna, the veteran Hindi film actor, has been conferred the 2017
Dadasaheb Phalke Award posthumously for his immense contribution to
Indian cinema. Khanna is the 49th recipient of the Award, which is Indian
cinema’s highest honour.
39. What is the India’s rank in the latest 2018 Index of Economic Freedom?
A. 120th
B. 125th
C. 130th
D. 119th
Answer: C. 130th
India with an economic freedom score of 54.5 points has been ranked 130th in
the latest annual Index of Economic Freedom released by a top American
think-tank the Heritage Foundation. As per 2018 Index, India is developing
into an open-market economy, but traces of its past autarkic policies remain.
The Index covers 12 freedoms – from property rights to financial freedom – in
186 countries. It is a helpful tool for a variety of audiences, including
academics, policymakers, journalists, students, teachers, and those in business
and finance. The index is topped by Hong Kong, followed by Singapore, New
Zealand, Switzerland and Australia.

40. Which football team has won the 72nd edition of Santosh Trophy Football
tournament 2018?
A. Services
B. West Bengal
C. Kerala
D. Hyderabad

Answer: C [Kerala]
The Kerala football team has won the 72nd edition of Santosh Trophy Football
tournament 2018 by defeating West Bengal in the final by 4-2 via penalties at
the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on April 1. It is their sixth Santosh Trophy
Football title. The Kerala team is led by Rahul Raj in the 2018-19 season.
Kerala have not won the trophy since 2005 and lost on penalties to Services in
the final five years ago at home in Kochi.

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