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

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Current Affairs Questions on 26 to 31 March 2018:
Union Government launched the ‘Videsh Aaya Pradesh ke Dwaar’ initiative in which city?
A. Jaipur
B. Patna
C. Hyderabad
D. Chandigarh
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently launched the first of its kind initiative titled ‘Videsh Aaya Pradesh ke Dwaar’ in Hyderabad, which is a key centre for Telugu and Urdu media. The purpose of the initiative is to create a pool of media professionals interested in foreign policy and guide them on connecting with the MEA.

What was the name of the India’s newest communication satellite that was launched on 29 March 2018 and ISRO’s contact with which was lost later?
A. GSAT-i1
B. GSAT-6A
C. PLSV-4C
D. GSTA-4C
Answer: B
Explanation: GSAT-6A is the name of India’s newest communication satellite. It was successfully launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 29 March 2018. Built to last 10-12 years, it was to be a standby for its three-year-old replica GSAT-6. However, the communication with this satellite was lost. Communication from the satellite was lost after the second firing of the on-board engine on 31 March 2018. ISRO is hopeful that it will be able to recover the satellite.

Who has been appointed as the CEO of Ayushman Bharat mission?
A. Meera Puri
B. Indu Bhushan
C. Rajeev Kumar
D. Narendra Shah
Answer: B
Explanation: Indu Bhushan was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Union Government’s ambitious Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Mission (ABNHPM). Bhushan, the Director General of East Asia Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila, Philippines, has been appointed to the post for a period of two years. The Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Mission has the benefit cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year.

Kadaknath is breed of which animal?
A. Cow
B. Goat
C. Chicken
D. Cat
Answer: C
Explanation: Six years after it applied for the Geographical Indications (GI) tag for Kadaknath, a chicken breed whose black meat is in demand in some quarters, Madhya Pradesh has got the coveted label. The protein-rich meat of Kadaknath, chicks, and eggs are sold at a much higher rate than other varieties of chicken. Chennai-based GI Registry accepted the application of Gramin Vikas Trust, Jhabua, which was filed in 2012.
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21 to 25 March 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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Current Affairs Questions on 21 to 25 March 2018:
Who has been appointed as the new National Security Adviser to US President Donald Trump?
A. Rex Tillerson
B. Mike Pence
C. Joe Biden
D. John R Bolton
Answer: D
Explanation: Former US Ambassador to the United Nations John R Bolton has been appointed as the new National Security Adviser to US President Donald Trump. Bolton would be assuming his role from April 9, 2018, replacing Lt Gen H R McMaster.

Which district figured at the bottom of the Niti Aayog’s recent list of 101 most backward districts in the country that was released during March 2018?
A. Katch
B. Sheopur
C. Nuh
D. Chapra
Answer: C
Explanation: Haryana’s Nuh district (earlier known as Mewat) figured at the bottom of the Niti Aayog’s recent list of 101 most backward districts in the country. The list was released by Aayog during March 2018. Based on 49 indicators from five identified thematic areas, namely education, health, agriculture, financial inclusion and skill development and basic infrastructure, Nuh has finished at the bottom of the table with a score of just 26.02%. Nuh’s backwardness is surprising as it is just two hours’ drive from national capital Delhi and shares its border with IT hub Gurugram.

Robert Langlands, who won the 2018 Abel Prize, is a renowned Mathematician of which country?
A. Japan
B. Canada
C. United States
D. Germany
Answer: B
Explanation: Canadian mathematician Robert P Langlands won the prestigious Abel Prize 2018 for his visionary programme connecting representation theory to number theory. He will receive the award from Norway’s King Harald V at an award ceremony in Oslo on May 22, 2018.

Which state has the Highest Number of Tribal Habitations in Country?
A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Jharkhand
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: D
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of  55770  fully covered tribal habitations with the safe drinking water in the country followed by Odisha and Jharkhand. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has informed that under the Scheme ‘National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP), 10% of the total allocation of funds is earmarked to be used for the supply of drinking water to Scheduled Tribe (ST) dominated habitations.

Which Indian sportsperson was named as the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast?
A. Sushil Kumar
B. P V Sindhu
C. Dipa Karmakar
D. Saina Nehwal
Answer: B
Explanation: Shuttler P V Sindhu was named as the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent for the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games (CWG), which is scheduled to be held in Gold Coast, Australia on April 4, 2018.
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19, 20 March 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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Current Affairs Questions on 19, 20 March 2018:
The 2018 Krishi Unnati Mela has started in which city?
A. Kochin
B. Pune
C. Lucknow
D. New Delhi
Answer: D
Explanation: The 3-day annual Krishi Unnati Mela has started at Indian Agricultural Research Institute , on its Pusa campus, in New Delhi on March 16 with a focus on doubling farmers’ income. The objective of the event is to create awareness among farmers about the latest agriculture-related technological developments. During the mela, latest agriculture and allied sector technologies will be displayed at more than 800 stalls.

Cricket team of which country in March 2018 gains ODI Status?
A. USA
B. Nepal
C. Bhutan
D. China
Answer: B
Explanation: After Afghanistan’s rapid rise to prominence in limited-overs cricket, Nepal took a massive step forward after achieving One-day International.............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who inaugurated Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2018?
A. PM, Narendra Modi
B. President, Ramnath Kovind
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Sushma Swaraj
Answer: B
Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind on 19th March 2018 inaugurated a Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and presented the Gandhian Young Technological Innovation awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan. ............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which state to recommend separate religion status for Lingayats, Veerashaivas?
A. Kerala
B. Tamilnadu
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
Answer: D
Explanation: In a significant move, the Congress government in poll-bound Karnataka on 19th March decided to recommend to the Centre to grant religious minority tag to the numerically strong Lingayat and Veerashaiva Lingayat community. Briefing reporters after a Cabinet meeting, Law Minister T.B. Jayachandra said it had accepted the recommendations of an expert panel set up by the State government on the issue.............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Vladimir Putin wins fourth presidential term for which country?
A. Russia
B. France
C. Germany
D. China
Answer: A
Explanation: Vladimir Putin on 19th March 2018 set for another six years in power after his landslide victory in Russia’s presidential election. Putin, who has ruled Russia for almost two decades, recorded his best election performance with 76.67 percent of the vote but rejected the possibility of staying in power indefinitely. Putin, who has extended his power until at least 2024 and is already Russia’s longest-serving leader since Stalin, ruled out remaining president for life.............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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17, 18 March 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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Current Affairs Questions on 17, 18 March 2018:
India’s tallest Flag has been unfurled in which city of Karnataka?
A. Trishur
B. Belagavi
C. Bengaluru
D. Ballari
Answer: B
Explanation: India’s tallest national flag has been unfurled in Belagavi (also known as Belgaum) in Karnataka. The 9,600 sq.ft flag on a 110 m flag pole was unfurled by Ramesh Jarkiholi, District in-charge Minister. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Angela Merkel elected 4th times chancellor of which country?
A. Germany
B. USA
C. France
D. Japan
Answer: A
Explanation: Germany's parliament has elected Angela Merkel for her fourth term as Chancellor, putting an end to nearly six months of political drift in Europe's biggest economy on 14th March 2018. Politicians voted 364-315 to re-elect Ms Merkel, Germany's leader since 2005, who ran unopposed. The coalition of Ms Merkel's conservative Christian Democratic Union, its Bavaria-only sister party, the Christian Social Union and the centre-left Social Democrats have 399 of the 709 seats in parliament.

Which city host the 105th session of the Indian Science Congress (ISC)?
A. Delhi
B. Jaipur
C. Imphal
D. Mumbai
Answer: C
Explanation: The 105th session of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) will be hosted by Manipur Central University in Imphal from 16 to 20 March 2018. The focal theme of the ISC is “Reaching the Unreached Through Science & Technology”.  .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Xi Jinping Re-Elected president of which country?
A. Japan
B. Lagos
C. China
D. USA
Answer: C
Explanation: Xi Jinping was re-elected as President for a second five-year tenure by China's rubber-stamp parliament. The Parliament has recently allowed Xi to have a life-long tenure. Xi was also elected as the head of the powerful Central Military Commission, the overall high command of the Chinese military.  .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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

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Current Affairs Questions on 15, 16 March 2018:
Festival of Democracy was held in which city of Rajasthan?
A. Ajmer
B. Kota
C. Udaipur
D. Jaipur
Answer: D
Explanation: The Festival of Democracy begins in Jaipur, Rajasthan on March 17, 2018 to discuss developmental dialogues relevant to democracy in the country. It is being organised by Anjaneya Seva Samiti in collaboration with Talk India Foundation. It will hold discussions about vivid aspects of the nation ranging from politics to cinema. The 2-day festival will be a platform to discuss substantive dialogue about vivid aspects of the nation, including politics, literature, art, health, sports, education, cinema and others. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Stephen Hawking was associated with which field?
A. Politics
B. Science
C. Sports
D. None of above
Answer: B
Explanation:  Stephen Hawking, the legendary British scientist, had dedicated his life to unlocking the secrets of the Universe. His genius and wit won over fans from far beyond the rarified world of astrophysics. Born on 9 January 1942, Stephen William Hawking became one of the world’s most well-regarded scientists, earning comparisons.............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who is the newly elected President of Nepal?
A. Bidya Devi Bhandari
B. Kumari Laxmi Rai
C. Ram Baran Yadav
D. Bhimsen Thapa
Answer: A
Explanation: Bidya Devi Bhandari has been re-elected as President of Nepal for second term in office with an overwhelming majority. She defeated her Nepali Congress rival Kumari Laxmi Rai in the election held on March 13, 2018. Ms Bhandari secured 39,275 votes while the NC’s Rai garnered 11,730 votes. She became Nepal’s first woman President in 2015. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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

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Current Affairs Questions on 13, 14 March 2018:
What is name of first ever Multi-Nation Naval Exercise at sea in Andaman Sea?
A. RAKSHAK-10
B. MILES-18
C. PRAHAR-18
D. KM-10
Answer: B
Explanation: The first-ever multi-nation naval exercise at sea, MILES-18, began at the Andaman sea. 11 naval ships of 8 countries and nine Indian ships are participating in the three-day exercise.  Apart from enhancing inter-operability, the exercise aims to hone search and rescue procedures, maritime interdiction operations, core operational skills and exercise a variety of maritime security scenarios..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

PM Modi, French President Macron Jointly inaugurate Solar Power Plant in which state?
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron on 12th March 2018 inaugurated 101 megawatt solar power plant at Dadar Kala village in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Union Government has launched TB-free India Campaign from which city to eradicate TB from India by 2025?
A. Jaipur
B. Delhi
C. Lucknow
D. Varanasi
Answer: B
Explanation: The Delhi End TB Summit has started in New Delhi on 13th March 2018, which is co-hosted by the Union Health Ministry, WHO South East Asia Regional Office and Stop TB Partnership. In it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a TB-free India Campaign to eradicate Tuberculosis (TB) from India by 2025, five years ahead of a globally-set deadline. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Resigns as president of which country?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Mauritius
D. South Africa
Answer: C
Explanation: Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim has resigned after being embroiled in a scandal over the use of a credit card to buy luxury personal items. she will leave office on 23rd of this month..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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11, 12 March 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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Current Affairs Questions on 11, 12 March 2018:
GST Council approves rollout of e-way bill from which day?
A. 1st May 2018
B. 1st April 2018
C. 1st July 2018
D. 1st December 2018
Answer: B
Explanation: For intra-State movement, the e-way bill will be rolled out in a phased manner beginning April 15, and will cover all the States by June 1, 2018. Businesses will continue to file summary sales return GSTR-3B till June as the GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council on Saturday extended the present system of return-filing by three months. Briefing reporters after the council meeting, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said electronic way or e-way bill for movement of goods between States would be implemented from April 1. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which Bollywood personality has been honoured with the ‘Godavari Gaurav’ award?
A. Hema Malini
B. Amol Palekar
C. Shahrukh Khan
D. Sridevi
Answer: B
Explanation: Amol Palekar, the well known actor and director, has been honoured with the ‘Godavari Gaurav’ award at an event in Nasik on March 10, 2018. He is known for his performance in films like “Gol Maal” , “Choti Si Baat”, “Chitchor” among others. The award, which carries a prize of Rs 21,000 and a memento, has been instituted by city-based ‘Kusumagraj Prathishthan’. The award was given by noted Marathi writer Madhu Mangesh Karnik, who is the chairperson the Prathishthan. Classical singer Pandit Satyasheel Deshpande also received the ‘Godavari Gaurav’ award.

Which state in March 2018 passes Bill To Award Death Penalty For Those Who Rape Girls Under 12 Years Of Age?
A. Bihar
B. Punjab
C. Rajasthan
D. Kerala
Answer: C
Explanation: Rajasthan assembly has passed an amendment bill awarding death penalty for convicts involved in the rape of girls below 12 years of age. State Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria introduced 'The Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2018' in the assembly, which was passed in the House by a voice vote following a debate. The new amendment added sections 376-AA and 376-DD to the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The amendment says that a person who is convicted of raping/gang-raping a girl up to twelve years of age will be given a death sentence or rigorous imprisonment, which shall not be less than fourteen years and 20 years, respectively.


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9, 10 March 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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Current Affairs Questions on 9, 10 March 2018:
Who has been sworn in as the 10th Chief Minister of Tripura?
A. Biplab Kumar Deb
B. Prabhash K Devvarman
C. Pradyot Kishore Manikya
D. Jishnu Debbarma
Answer: A
Explanation: Biplab Kumar Deb, a member of the royal family, has been sworn-in as 10th chief minister in Agartala on March 9, 2018. He is the state president of BJP in Tripura. Jishnu Debbarma took oath as the deputy chief minister. With this, BJP ended the 25-year Left Front rule in the State by winning 35 out of the 59 seats. Its ally, the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura, won eight seats, taking the tally to 43. As per the Constitution of India, the Governor of Tripura is the state’s de jure head, but de facto executive authority rests with the chief minister.

PM inaugurates two-day National Legislators Conference in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Jaipur
D. Chennai
Answer: B
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10th March inaugurated a two-day National Legislators Conference in Delhi. The motive of the conference is to bring MPs and MLAs on a single platform where ideas and plans for development can be exchanged. Role of public representatives in development and optimum use of resources will be the subjects on agenda for discussions.

Emmanuel Macron is President of which country?
A. Japan
B. UK
C. France
D. Grece
Answer: C
Explanation: India and France exchange 14 agreements in key strategic areas including defence, maritime security and technology following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on 10th March 2018. Both the leaders hold joint press briefing highlighting joint vision for Indian Ocean. Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the warmth of relations between the two countries. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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6, 7, 8 March 2018 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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Current Affairs Questions on 6, 7, 8 March 2018:
Which state government has launched ‘Ama Gaon, Ama Vikas’ programme?
A. Manipur
B. Kerala
C. Odisha
D. West Bengal
Answer: C
Explanation: The Odisha government has launched a programme “Ama Gaon, Ama Vikas (Our Village, our development)” to reach out to the people in rural areas and involve themselves in the developmental activities. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has flagged off mobile video vans for ‘Ama Gaon Ama Vikas’ programme that will move across the State to highlight various welfare schemes at villages in the state. Through these Wi-Fi enabled latest technology video wall vans, people can directly send their grievances to the Chief Minister’s Office at the Secretariat in Bhubaneswar. This initiative will help people in solving their grievances instantly.

Conrad Sangma has been sworn-in as the 12th Chief Minister of Meghalaya. He is MP from which Lok Sabha constituency?
A. Shillong
B. Tura
C. Mawlai
D. Nongkrem
Answer: B
Explanation: Conrad Sangma, the President of National People’s Party (NPP) & currently a Member of Parliament (MP) from Tura Lok Sabha constituency, has been sworn-in as the 12th Chief Minister of Meghalaya. He is the son of former Lok Sabha Speaker late PA Sangma. NPP won 19 seats in the recently held Assembly polls and cobbled up a coalition government in the state with the support of other regional parties, the BJP and an Independent MLA. P A Sangma was a former Union minister and Lok Sabha speaker. He was also the Meghalaya chief minister from 1988 to 1990.

Which pan-India telecom operator filed for bankruptcy during February 2018?
A. Airtel
B. Idea
C. Reliance Communication
D. Aircel
Answer: D
Explanation: The country’s sixth largest telecom operator Aircel along with its units – Aircel Cellular and Dishnet Wireless – on 28 February 2018 filed for bankruptcy in the National Companies Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai. It filed for bankruptcy after its Malaysian promoter Maxis Communications decided against pumping additional funds into the company. It thus became the fourth telecom firm to wind up its operations mainly due to fierce competition and high levels of debt. It is worth mentioning that prior to Aircel the three other telecom operators who had decided to wind-up their operations are – Anil Ambani-run Reliance Communications, Norway-based Telenor and the wireless business of Tata Teleservices. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Current Affairs Questions on 3, 4 ,5 March 2018:
Manu Bhaker won gold in 10m air pistol women event at the 2018 ISSF World Cup in Mexico. She hails from which Indian state?
A. Punjab
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Haryana
Answer: D
Explanation: India’s shooter Manu Bhaker from Haryana won the gold medal in 10 metre Air Pistol Women event at the 2018 ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico on March 4. She shot 237.5 points to bag top honour at the ongoing event. Meanwhile, in the men’s 10-metre Air Rifle event, Ravi Kumar won a Bronze, which was his first World Cup medal. India has so far bagged 4 medals – two gold and two bronze at the event. A total of 404 athletes from 50 National Olympic Committees are participating in the in the 12-day competition, which will have 15 medal events including three mixed team events. India has fielded a 33-member squad.

Who has won the best actress award at the 90th Academy Awards 2018?
A. Allison Janney
B. Sally Hawkins
C. Frances McDormand
D. Saoirse Ronan
Answer: C
Explanation: Frances McDormand has won the best actress award at the 90th Academy Awards 2018 for her performance as a grieving mother in movie “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”, at the award ceremony held at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 5. It is the second time McDormand has picked up the best actress statuette, following a 1996 win for her performance in Fargo. Beside her, Gary Oldman won the Oscar for the Best actor for portraying the role of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the period drama in movie ‘Darkest Hour’. Allison Janney took home the coveted Best Supporting Actress award for ‘I, Tonya’, while Sam Rockwell won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

90th Academy Awards were presented on 4 March 2018 at Dolby Theatre (Los Angeles). Which film won the highest 4 Oscars including the award for ‘Best Picture’?
A. The Shape of Water
B. Darkest hour
C. Call me by your name
D. None of above
Answer: A
Explanation: “The Shape of Water”, the 2017 American fantasy drama directed by Guillermo del Toro, won the highest 4 Oscar Awards (including the ‘Best Picture’ award) in the 90th Academy Awards. The award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) was held on 4 March 2018, rather than its usual late-February date to avoid conflicting with the 2018 Winter Olympics. Guillermo del Toro won the ‘Best Director’ award for this film. Best Actor award was won by Gary Oldman for his role in ‘Darkest Hour’ as Winston Churchill while Frances McDormand won the ‘Best Actress’ award for the film ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Current Affairs Questions on 1, 2 March 2018:
The world’s largest solar park has launched in which state?
A. Odisha
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Karnataka
Answer: D
Explanation: The Karnataka government has launched the world’s largest solar park ‘Shakti Sthalaon’ at Pavagada in Tumakuru district, about 180km from Bengaluru. The solar park has a capacity of 2,000 MW and has set up at an investment of Rs16,500 crore. The first phase of the park will generate 600MW, while the balance 1,400MW is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2018. The park will create employment and act as an incentive for natives and farmers to explore new opportunities of socio-economic growth in the region.

T. Thomas, who passed away on 2 March 2018, was the former Chairman of which corporate entity?
A. ITC
B. HLL
C. TCS
D. IDBI
Answer: B
Explanation: T.Thomas, former Chairman of Hindustan Unilever Limited (then Hindustan Lever Limited or HLL), passed away on 2 March 2018 at the age of 90 in Mumbai. He was Chairman of the company from 1973-1980 and later he served as Unilever Director. Thomas led the company through the difficult price control era and laid the foundation for Unilever to retain the majority holding under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) at the time. He was also instrumental in recasting the company’s then management trainee programme whereby trainees were given an exposure of working in rural areas for their all-round development. Thomas was also a Non-Executive Chairman of other big companies like Glaxo and Lafarge.

Which Indian woman wrestler has clinched India’s first gold at the 2018 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships?
A. Navjot Kaur
B. Vinesh Phogat
C. Sakshi Malik
D. Sangeeta Phogat
Answer: A
Explanation: Navjot Kaur has scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a Gold medal at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships. She clinched the coveted yellow metal in the 65 kg freestyle category at the tournament held at Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan on March 2, 2018. Navjot defeated Japan’s Miya Imai, 9-1 in a one-sided final bout yesterday to give India’s its first Gold of the ongoing Championships. Rio Olympics Bronze medallist Sakshi Malik won a bronze in the 62 kg division after getting the better of Kazakhstan’s Ayaulym Kassymova, 10-7.The two medals took India’s medals tally to six – 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze. .............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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