29, 30, 31 August 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

29, 30, 31 August 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2018, 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, 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 29, 30, 31 August 2018:
Which company launched Project Navlekha to help Indian news publishers to take their content online?
A. Google
B. Facebook
C. Amazon
D. Instagram
Answer: A
Explanation: Search engine giant Google launched Project Navlekha to make online content relevant for more Indian users especially in local languages. It was unveiled along with host of upgrades of Google’s other products at fourth ‘Google for India’ event held in New Delhi.

Who was officially sworn-in as the new President of Zimbabwe?
A. Robert Mugabe
B. Emmerson Mnangagwa
C. Canaan Banana
D. Constantino Chiwenga
Answer: B
Explanation: Emmerson Mnangagwa was officially sworn-in as the new President of Zimbabwe on August 26, after narrowly winning the 2018 Zimbabwean general election. It was the country’s first election since the ousting of strongman Robert Mugabe. The President of Zimbabwe is the head of state of Zimbabwe, elected by direct universal suffrage using a two-round system. The President is also the head of government, as the office of Prime Minister was abolished in 1987. Zimbabwe is a landlocked country and its capital is Harare.

Who was appointed as India’s High Commissioner to United Kingdom?
A. Manoj Kumar
B. Rama Tyagi
C. Rajeev Kumar
D. Ruchi Ghanashyam
Answer: D
Explanation: Ruchi Ghanashyam, the 1982 batch IFS officer, was appointed as India’s High Commissioner to United Kingdom. She succeeded Y K Sinha. Prior to this post, she was the Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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27, 28 August 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

27, 28 August 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2018, 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, 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 27, 28 August 2018:
Who has become the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asiad gold?
A. Bajrang Punia
B. Muhammed Anas
C. Tajinder Pal Singh
D. Neeraj Chopra
Answer: D
Explanation: The highlight of Day 9 at the 18th Asian Games was when Neeraj Chopra, with a throw of 88.06m broke the national record and clinched the much-awaited gold. With the win, he became the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asiad gold.

Which city host 4th summit of Heads of State of BIMSTEC 2018 ?
A. Delhi
B. Kathmandu
C. Mumbai
D. Thimpu
Answer: B
Explanation: Nepalese capital Kathmandu hosted the 4th Summit of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) on 30-31 August 2018. The theme of this summit was 'Towards a Peaceful, Prosperous and Sustainable Bay of Bengal Region'. BIMSTEC comprises of seven countries lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The bloc brings together 1.5 billion people, or 21% of the world's population, and has a combined GDP of $2.5 trillion. It was established on 6 June 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration and its main objective is technical and economic cooperation among South Asian and Southeast Asian countries along the rim of the Bay of Bengal.

Which state has passed its Police (Amendment) Bill?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Punjab
C. Odisha
D. Bihar
Answer: B
Explanation: The Punjab Assembly on August 28, 2018 passed the Police (Amendment) Bill 2018, which would pave way for setting up of a State Security Commission for selection of the director general of police. The Punjab Police Act 2007, enacted on February 5, 2008, which this Bill amends, did not provide for selection of the DGP from the panel as prepared by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Who was appointed as Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?
A. G Satheesh Reddy
B. Sanjay Mitra
C. Jitendra Singh
D. K Sivan Ramakrishnan
Answer: A
Explanation: Renowned aerospace scientist Dr G Satheesh Reddy, who is scientific adviser to the Defence minister, was appointed as the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for a period of two years. He will also be secretary in the Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) for the same period....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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25, 26 August 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

25, 26 August 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2018, 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, 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 25, 26 August 2018:
Scott Morrison is elected New Prime Minister of which country?
A. USA
B. Japan
C. Germany
D. Australia
Answer: D
Explanation: Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison will become Australia's new Prime Minister after winning a Liberal party leadership vote on 24 August 2018. He emerged victorious from a three-way race with former home affairs minister Peter Dutton and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop. Morrison became country’s 30th Prime Minister. Incumbent Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who called the leadership meeting after losing the majority support of the party, opted not to contest the vote. The Liberal party is the senior partner in the ruling conservative coalition. The Liberal-National government has consistently trailed opposition Labor in opinion polls in recent months.

Which unheralded Indian athlete surprised everyone by winning the gold medal in men’s 800m race on 28 August 2018?
A. Rajender Singh
B. Manvinder Dhaka
C. Manjit Singh
D. Ramjit Singh
Answer: B
Explanation: Haryana’s Manjit Singh gave a huge surprise to the Indian contingent by winning the men’s 800m final and pushing the more-fancied Jinson Johnson to second spot. The 31-year-old Manjit, an unheralded runner who till now had not even won a gold medal in nationals in India, ran an incredible final lap to leave the more fancied athletes behind. In fact, he snatched it from the seasoned Jinson Johnson with a personal best of 1:46.15sec. Johnson finished second for a silver medal, a rare 1-2 for India in the Games. The bronze was won by Qatar’s Abubaker Abdalla.

John McCain passed away on August 25, He served as the senator and a two- time contender for presidency in which nation?
A. Japan
B. Canada
C. United States
D. United Kingdom
Answer: C
Explanation: US Senator John McCain, a prisoner of war in Vietnam and a two-time contender for the presidency, died on August 25, 2018 at his home in Arizona at the age of 81. McCain had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, called a glioblastoma, in 2017 and was being treated periodically with radiation and chemotherapy. ...Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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23, 24 August 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

23, 24 August 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2018, 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, 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 23, 24 August 2018:
Which is first Indian Company to Cross Rs 8 Trillion Market Capital?
A. TCS
B. Coal India
C. Reliance Industries
D. Adani Enterprise
Answer: C
Explanation: Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) became the first Indian company to cross Rs 8 trillion market capitalization after its shares surged nearly 37% in 2018....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

The book “281 and Beyond” is the autobiography of which Indian cricketer?
A. Rahul Dravid
B. Sourav Ganguly
C. Sunil Gavaskar
D. VVS Laxman
Answer: D
Explanation: The book “281 and Beyond” is the autobiography of veteran cricketer VVS Laxman, which will be launched by Westland Sport in November 2018.....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Esala Maha Perehera is Festival of which country?
A. Japan
B. Indonesia
C. China
D. Sri Lanka
Answer: D
Explanation: In Sri Lanka, the ten-day festival of the historic Esala Maha Perehera began in Kandy with a grand procession. The procession set off from the biggest Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka,  Sri Dalada Maligawa at an auspicious time.  The Esala Perahera is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, featuring dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers and lavishly decorated elephants. ....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who was author of book ‘India after Nehru’?
A. Kuldip Nayar
B. Ramnath Goenka
C. Gurudas Kamat
D. Rajeev Sinha
Answer: A
Explanation: Eminent Indian writer and journalist Kuldip Nayar passed away in New Delhi following a brief illness. He was 95.....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Saurabh Chaudhary wins 10m Air Pistol Gold in Asian Games 2018

Shooter Saurabh Chaudhary (16) has clinched gold in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol event at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games in Indonesia on August 21. It is India’s first shooting gold in the ongoing event. While another Indian shooter, Abhishek Verma won bronze in the same event. 
India have won five medals in shooting at the Games so far. He had earlier won a gold medal and set a new junior world record in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl ,Germany.
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21, 22 August 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

21, 22 August 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2018, 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, 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, 22 August 2018:
Which Indian shooter has clinched India’s 1st shooting gold at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games?
A. Abhishek Verma
B. Saurabh Chaudhary
C. Lakshay Sheron
D. Deepak Kumar
Answer: B
Explanation: Shooter Saurabh Chaudhary (16) has clinched gold in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol event at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games in Indonesia on August 21.....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Rahi Sarnobat is associated with which sports?
A. Boxing
B. Hockey
C. Shooting
D. Rowing
Answer: C
Explanation: Shooter Rahi Sarnobat won the women's 25m Pistol event at Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia. With this, she becomes the first ever Indian female shooter to win gold in the history of Asian Games. Manu Bhaker who had won gold at Commonwealth Games 2018, finished sixth in the event. India have now two gold medals in shooting at the Asiad 2018.

Which Indian city is renamed as Atal Nagar?
A. Bilaspur
B. Udaipur
C. Naya Raipur
D. Greter Noida
Answer: C
Explanation: In the memory of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Chhattisgarh Government has decided to rename Naya Raipur as Atal Nagar. This was announced by Chief Minister Raman Singh on 21 August 2018.....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed the new Governor of Bihar?
A. Satya Pal Malik
B. Lalji Tandon
C. Satyadev Narayan Arya
D. Baby Rani Maurya
Answer: B
Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind appointed governors for seven states — Bihar, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Meghalaya, and Tripura. Governor Satya Pal Malik has been transferred from Bihar to Jammu and Kashmir to replace NN Vohra, while senior BJP leader Lalji Tandon has been appointed the Governor of Bihar, replacing Malik.
1. Satya Pal Malik - Jammu & Kashmir (Replaced NN Vohra)
2. Tathagata Roy - Meghalaya (Replaced Ganga Prasad)
3. Lalji Tandon - Bihar (Replaced Satya Pal Malik)
4. Ganga Prasad - Sikkim (Replaced Shriniwas Patil)
5. Kaptan Singh Solanki -Tripura (Replaced Tathagata Roy)
6. Satyadev Narayan Arya - Haryana (Replaced Kaptan Singh Solanki)
7. Baby Rani Maurya - Uttarakhand (Replaced K K Paul)

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19, 20 August 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

19, 20 August 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2018, 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, 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 19, 20 August 2018:
Which Indian sportsperson has clinched India’s first Gold in the 18th Jakarta Asian Games 2018?
A. Mary Kom
B. Bajrang Punia
C. Apurvi Chandela
D. Neeraj Chopra
Answer: B
Explanation: Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia bagged country’s first gold medal of the 18th Asian Games on 19 August 2018. He defeated Japanese wrestler Takatani Daichi in the 65 kg final by 11-8 in a fascinating bout. Bajrang, the 24-year old wrestler from Haryana, is India’s fastest, most powerful and focused wrestler at the moment. His fitness has been a revelation over the past few seasons, something that keeps him in the game until the last second. The medal is Bajrang's second in Asian Games history, after having clinched silver in the 2014 edition. However, India’s first medal in these games came in the form of a bronze medal that was won in mixed team rifle event (shooting) by Apurvi Chandela and Ravi Kumar.

Kofi Annan was from which African country?
A. Ghana
B. Kango
C. Nigeria
D. South Africa
Answer: A
Explanation: Kofi Annan (80), the former UN secretary-general and a Ghanaian diplomat, has passed away in Switzerland on August 18, 2018. Kofi Annan was a national of African country Ghana and was the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organisation (UNO) from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2006. He was the 7th Secretary-General of the body and was the first black African to be appointed to this prestigious post. He shared the 2001 Nobel Prize for Peace with the UN "for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world”. Under his leadership, the UN introduced the Millennium Development Goals in 2000, in which countries of the world committed to ending poverty within 15 years. In September 2016, Annan was appointed to lead a UN commission to investigate the Rohingya crisis.

Who has become first Indian woman wrestler to bag gold at the 18th Asian Games 2018?
A. Shagun Choudhary
B. Sakshi Malik
C. Vinesh Phogat
D. Priyanka Phogat
Answer: C
Explanation: Vinesh Phogat has created history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. in the final match in freestyle 50 kg category, she defeated Japan’s Yuki Irie in Jakarta, Indonesia on August 20, 2018 .....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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17, 18 August 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

17, 18 August 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2018, 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, 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 17, 18 August 2018:
Which telecom company has launched a VOIP based phone service “WINGS”?
A. Vodafone
B. Airtel
C. Reliance
D. BSNL
Answer: D
Explanation: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has launched BSNL WINGS a VOIP based service. In WINGS, there is no SIM or cable wiring as is a VOIP service through an app. The WINGS service offers unlimited free audio/video calling for one year. .....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on August 16, 2018. He became India’s prime minister for first time?
A. 1997
B. 1996
C. 1998
D. 1995
Answer: D
Explanation: Atal Bihari Vajpayee (93), the veteran leader, prolific writer and former Prime Minister of India, has passed away in New Delhi on 16th August 2018. Born on 25th December 1924 in Gwalior, he was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1957 and had a long parliamentary experience spanning over four decades......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who becomes 53rd Chess Grandmaster from India?
A. Shruti Saran
B. Nihal Sarin
C. Manu Bhaskar
D. Nischit Singh
Answer: B
Explanation: International Master Nihal Sarin became the 53rd Grandmaster of India despite losing his final round game to Richard Rapport of Hungary in the ninth and final round of Abu Dhabi Masters. .....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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15, 16 August 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

15, 16 August 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2018, 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, 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 15, 16 August 2018:
Which station was ranked as the cleanest in A Category as per Report on Station Cleanliness?
A. Kishangarh
B. Warangal
C. Marwar
D. Rajkot
Answer: C
Explanation: In A category stations, Marwar was placed at 1st position, followed by Phulera station at 2nd position. Both the stations are from North Western Railway in Rajasthan. The 3rd place goes to Warangal station of South Central Railway in Telangana......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

PM Modi announces which Healthcare Insurance 15th August 2018?
A. Jan Aarogya Abhiyan
B. PM Aarogya Abhiyan
C. Pandit Deendayal Aarogya Abhiyan
B. Pandit Deendayal Ayushman Bharat
Answer: A
Explanation: With an aim to provide country’s poor access to quality and affordable healthcare, government on announced the launch of Ayushman Bharat (now Jan Aarogya Abhiyan) on September 25, covering 50 crore people. .....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who among following will be awarded with Kirti Chakra posthumously?
A. Rifleman Aurangzeb
B. Major Aditya Kumar
C. Sepoy Vrahma Pal Singh
D. NB Sub Anil Kumar Dhayia
Answer: C
Explanation: Sepoy Vrahma Pal Singh of Rajput Regiment, who heroically laid down his life in a fierce counter-insurgency operation in which three terrorists were killed at Pulwama in J&K last November, has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, the country’s second-highest peacetime bravery medal. Rifleman Aurangzeb of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, who was abducted, video-taped during interrogation and then killed by terrorists while on way to his home at village Salani in Poonch for Eid in June, in turn, is among the 18 Shaurya Chakra in this year’s Independence Day gallantry list. .....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed India’s new ambassador to Russia?
A. Partha Satpathy
B. Swetanshu Bora
C. Pankaj Saran
D. D Bala Venkatesh Varma
Answer: D
Explanation: D Bala Venkatesh Varma, a 1988 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has been appointed India’s new ambassador to Russia, which is considered a high-profile posting due to expanse of strategic cooperation between the two countries. Currently, he is serving as Indian envoy in Spain......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Ajit Wadekar was associated with which sports?
A. Hockey
B. Cricket
C. Football
D. Boxing
Answer: B
Explanation: Former India cricket captain Ajit Wadekar, who led the team to path-breaking Test wins in England and the West Indies, passed away on 15th August 2018 after prolonged illness. Ajit Wadekar played for the Indian national team between 1966 and 1974.....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Vrahma Pal Singh gets Kirti Chakra 2018

Sepoy Vrahma Pal Singh of Rajput Regiment, who heroically laid down his life in a fierce counter-insurgency operation in which three terrorists were killed at Pulwama in J&K last November, has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, the country’s second-highest peacetime bravery medal.
Rifleman Aurangzeb of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, who was abducted, video-taped during interrogation and then killed by terrorists while on way to his home at village Salani in Poonch for Eid in June, in turn, is among the 18 Shaurya Chakra in this year’s Independence Day gallantry list from Indian Army. 
KIRTI CHAKRA  
1. SEP VRAHMA PAL SINGH, RAJPUT, 44 RR (POSTHUMOUS)  

SHAURYA CHAKRA  
1. LT COL ARJUN SHARMA, 6 JAT 
2. MAJ PAWAN GAUTAM, ENGRS, 44 RR 
3. MAJ ADITYA KUMAR, 10 GARH RIF 
4. MAJ PAWAN KUMAR, JAT, 34 RR 
5. CAPT KANINDER PAUL SINGH, RAJPUT, 44 RR
6. CAPT VARMA JAYESH RAJESH, RAJPUT, 44 RR 
7. NB SUB ANIL KUMAR DHAYIA, 1 PARA 
8. NB SUB VIJAY KUMAR YADAV, 15 MARATHA LI 
9. HAV KUL BAHADUR THAPA, 9 PARA (SF) 
10. HAV JAWEED AHMAD BHAT, SM, 9 PARA (SF) 
11. GNR RANJIT SINGH, ARTY, 13 RR 
12. RFN AURANGZAB, JAK LI, 44 RR (POSTHUMOUS) 
13. RFN JAIPRAKASH ORAON, 4 ASSAM RIF (POSTHUMOUS) 
14. RFN RATHVA LILESH BHAI, 4 ASSAM RIF

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13, 14 August 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

13, 14 August 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2018, 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, 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 13, 14 August 2018:
Which nation’s former President has been nominated to be the next UN human rights chief?
A. Venezuela
B. Canada
C. Colombia
D. Chile
Answer: D
Explanation: The United Nations on August 8, 2018 announced that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has chosen former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the UN’s new human rights chief. She was the first woman in her country to occupy the top position and is known to be a strong advocate for women’s rights.

Which rescue operation has been launched by Indian Army in the flood-hit areas of Kerala?
A. Operation Madad
B. Operation Sahyog
C. Operation Surya Hope
D. Operation Surya Hope
Answer: B
Explanation: The Indian Army has launched the major rescue and relief operation “Operation Sahyog” at Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Idukki after incessant rain and landslides hit various northern districts of Kerala........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court (MHC)?
A. Aniruddha Bose
B. Mukesh R Shah
C. R Rajagopal
D. Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani
Answer: D
Explanation: Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani has been sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of the Madras High Court (MHC) by Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit at a ceremony in Raj Bhavan in Chennai on August 12........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who becomes Brand Ambassador For Road Safety Campaigns in August 2018?
A. Anupam kher
B. Akshay Kumar
C. Salman Khan
D. Gajendra Chouhan
Answer: B
Explanation: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari launched three short films for generating public awareness towards road safety.  Film actor Shri Akshay Kumar has featured in these films, which are directed by Shri R.Balki. Mr Gadkari announced the appointment of Shri Akshay Kumar as Road Safety Brand Ambassador.

Which station was ranked as the cleanest in A1 Category as per Report on Station Cleanliness?
A. Bikaner
B. Jodhpur
C. Indore
D. Kalka
Answer: B
Explanation: Minister of Railways, Coal, Finance & Corporate Affairs, Piyush Goyal on August 13, 2018 released the Third Party Survey Report on Station Cleanliness. The rankings depict that in A-1 category stations, two important tourist stations, that is, Jodhpur (1st place) and Jaipur (2nd place) of North Western Railway in Rajasthan have made their mark. .......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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9 to 12 August 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

9 to 12 August 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2018, 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, 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 9 to 12 August 2018:
Who has been appointed the new Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)?
A. Ram Sewak Sharma
B. Vikram Limaye
C. Rajan Mathews
D. D. Shivalingaiah
Answer: A
Explanation: Dr. Ram Sewak Sharma has been reappointed the Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) till 30th September 2020. He was in July 2015 named as the TRAI chief for a three-year period. Recently, he triggered a debate around safety of Aadhaar by tweeting his Aadhaar number and challenging........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

The Article 35A of the Indian Constitution pertains to which state?
A. Bihar
B. Nagaland
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: D
Explanation: The Article 35A of the Indian Constitution was in news recently as the Supreme Court on August 6, 2018 adjourned the hearing on pleas challenging Constitutional validity of Article 35A pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

Who will be India’s flag-bearer in the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games?
A. Hima Das
B. Neeraj Chopra
C. Manika Batra
D. Manu Bhaskar
Answer: B
Explanation: Javelin thrower star Neeraj Chopra from Haryana will be India’s flag bearer in the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. He will lead India’s contingent in the multi-sport event. So far, Chopra won gold in 2018 Gold Coast ........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Rajan Nanda, who passed away on 6 August 2018, was a noted industrialist associated with which group?
A. Tata group
B. Videocon group
C. Escorts Group
D. Reliance Group
Answer: C
Explanation: 76-year old Rajan Nanda was Chairman & Managaing Director (CMD) of the Escorts Group, the noted engineering company that operates in the sectors of agri-machinery, construction and material handling equipment, and railway equipment. Rajan Nanda had been at the helm of Escorts since 1994. He was married to Hindu cinema icon Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu. He was Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter Shweta's father-in-law.

Who has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW)?
A. Lalitha Kumaramangalam
B. Jayanti Patnaik
C. Alphons Kannanthanam
D. Rekha Sharma
Answer: D
Explanation: NCW member Rekha Sharma from Haryana has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW). She was recently embroiled in a controversy after she recommended abolishing the practice of “confessions” in churches ........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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5 to 8 August 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

5 to 8 August 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2018, 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, 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 8 August 2018:
Which Indian biosphere reserve has become the 11th one to be added to UNESCO’s WNBR list?
A. Thar National Park
B. Agasthyamalai
C. Great Rann of Kutch
D. Khangchendzonga
Answer: D
Explanation: UNESCO has included the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (KBR) in the list of World Network of Biosphere Reserve (WNBR) at the 30th Session of the Man and Biosphere International Coordinating Council (ICC) in Palembang, Indonesia. With this, KBR has now become the India’s 11th internationally designated WNBR.......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


Joint Military exercise 'Maitree 2018 will be conducted between India and which country?
A. Myanmar
B. Malaysia
C. Nepal
D. Thailand
Answer: D
Explanation: India and Thailand will conduct joint army exercise Maitree 2018 in the month of August 2018. It is scheduled to take place in Mueang, Chachoengsao Province, Thailand between the forces of Indian Army and Royal Thai Army.

Who has been elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
A. Harivansh Narayan Singh
B. B K Hariprasad
C. Ananth Kumar
D. Ram Gopal Yadav
Answer: A
Explanation: NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh has been elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha after defeating opposition nominee B K Hariprasad on 9th August 2018. Mr Harivansh, a veteran journalist, represents the state of Bihar in the House as a JD(U) member........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who will replace Indra Nooyi as CEO of PepsiCo ?
A. Ramon Laguarta
B. Satya Nadella
C. Arundhati Bhattacharya
D. Sundar Pichai
Answer: A
Explanation: PepsiCo Inc. on 6 August 2018 announced that Indra Nooyi would step down as its long-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO), handing over the reins to company veteran Ramon Laguarta. This change is being done at a time the beverage maker navigates a shrinking global soda market. Under India-born Nooyi's 12-year tenure as CEO, the sales of Mountain Dew and Gatorade boosted to $63.5 billion .......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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1 to 4 August 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

1 to 4 August 2018 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2018, 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, 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 to 4 August 2018:
What is the current repo rate, as per 3rd bi-monthly monetary policy review for of 2018-19 of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A. 6.50%
B. 6.00%
C. 6.25%
D. 6.75%
Answer: A
Explanation: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hiked policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.50% in its third bi-monthly monetary policy review of 2018-19. Repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks in the event of any shortfall of funds.........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which company on 2 August 2018 became the first U.S. company to surpass $1 trillion in market value?
A. Google
B. Microsoft
C. Apple
D. IBM
Answer: C
Explanation: American technology giant Apple Inc. became the first-ever U.S. company to surpass $1 trillion in market capitalization on 2 August 2018. On this day, the shares of the world’s most valuable public company rose $5.89, or 2.9%, to $207.39, making it worth slightly more than $1 trillion. ........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country has launched the high-resolution earth observation satellite- Gaofen-11?
A. Japan
B. India
C. South Korea
D. China
Answer: D
Explanation: China on July 31, 2018 launched Gaofen-11, an optical remote sensing satellite, as part of the country's high-resolution Earth observation project. The satellite can be used for land survey, urban planning, road network design, agriculture, and disaster relief. Its data will also be used for the Belt and Road Initiative.........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

What is the India’s rank in the United Nation’s E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2018?
A. 100th
B. 88th
C. 75th
D. 96th
Answer: D
Explanation: India has been ranked 96th in the United Nation’s E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2018. The survey, released by UN every two years, noted that India has scored 100% in the first stage of the E-Participation sub-index, followed by 95.65% in the second stage ........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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