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1
Research report of which organization predicts that the rising fuel prices could fetch States a
substantial windfall gain of around Rs. 22,700 crore.
A research report of the State Bank of India (SBI) predicts that the rising fuel
prices could fetch States a substantial windfall gain of around Rs. 22,700 crore.
Alternatively, a $1/barrel increase in oil prices translates, on an average, into Rs. 1,513
2
which state Chief Minister has announced the launch of 'Yuva Nestam Scheme' on October 2,
2018?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the launch of 'Yuva Nestam Scheme' on October 2, 2018. Under the scheme, unemployment allowance
of Rs 1000 would be given to unemployed youth of the state. The scheme's major motive is
to empower the youth by providing skill development, self-employment opportunities.
Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami became the first bowler in women's cricket to pick 300 international wickets after reaching the landmark figure in India's nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka on September 11.
4
Who is the author of the book 'The Rule Breakers' ?
Justice Mukul Mudgal was named the chairman of the 11-member selection
committee to select Dronacharya and Dhyanchand awardees for 2018. The retired judge
was previously appointed to probe into the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal. Mukul Mudgal is
currently the deputy chairman of the FIFA Governance Committee and Review Committee.
6
Which organization will undertake sea trials of India’s first missile tracking ship in October 2018?
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) will undertake sea trials of India’s first missile
tracking ship in October 2018.The keel of the ship was laid on June 30, 2014.It will be
named after its induction into the Indian Navy. For now, it is simply referred as VC
11184.This would put India in the elite of club of a few countries that have such a
sophisticated ocean surveillance ship.
7
On which topic the UN Security Council (UNSC) held its first-ever meeting on September 10 ?
NITI Aayog, Intel and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research are collaborating to
set up a Model International Center for Transformative Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI). The
collaboration aims to bring together fundamental and applied research, innovation and
technology to solve important problems. The initiative is part of NITI Aayog’s 'National
Strategy for Artificial Intelligence'.
9
On 11th September 2018,bus services between Nepal and which state have been started for the first time?
For the first time, bus services between Bihar and Nepal have started on 11
September 2018. The bus services have been commissioned following the agreement
between India and Nepal. Four Bihar-Nepal buses connecting Bodhgaya to Kathmandu via
Patna, Raxaul and Beerganj have started. Similar four buses will ply from Patna to
Janakpur that will go via Muzaffarpur and Sitamarhi.
10
Which research reactor has been recommissioned on September 10, 2018, with a higher
capacity?
The country’s oldest research reactor ‘Apsara’ has been recommissioned on
September 10, 2018, with a higher capacity. The reactor was shut down permanently in
2009. The reactor came into existence in August 1956 and was utilised for various
experiments including neutron activation analysis, radiation damage studies, forensic
research, neutron radiography, and shielding experiments.
