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Tajinder Mukherjee was very recently appointed as the new Chairman and Managing
Director of which of the following organisation?
The Mysuru city police have launched 'Mysuraksha' app to ensure the safety and
security of auto and cab passengers. The passengers can scan the QR (Quick Response)
code printed on autos and cabs that will have the details of the vehicle and the driver. If the
passengers encounter any trouble, they can transmit the details to the police control room
just by pressing the SOS button.
“International Day of Sign Languages” was celebrated by Indian Sign Language
Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on
23 September 2018. International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually across the
world on 23 September every year. The theme of International Day of Sign Languages is
"With Sign Language, Everyone is Included !"
4
Who won the Maldives' presidential election on 24th September 2018 ?
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won the Maldives' presidential election on 24th September 2018. He defeated Maldives President Abdulla Yameen. Mr Solih entered the
Parliament for the first time after defeating a ruling party candidate in 1994. He has been
representing 'Lhaviyani Atoll' in the Maldivian Parliament.
5
Who is heading India's First Human Space Flight Project ie., Gaganyaan mission?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has chosen veteran scientist Dr VR Lalithambika to head its Gaganyaan mission to put an Indian in space by 2022.
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Who is appointed as goodwill ambassador for Nepal tourism ?
India and Food and Agriculture Organisation have launched an agriculture project
with US$33.5 million grant from the Global Environment Facility. India has signed a loan
agreement with the World Bank for US$74 million for Uttarakhand Workforce Development Project. The New Development Bank of the BRICS countries has approved a $525-million
loan to Madhya Pradesh for infrastructure projects.
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Which state scored 1st place in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)?
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state has scored the first position in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) by providing houses to 11 lakh poor families.
9
In which of the following states Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated its first own airport on 24th September 2018?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Sikkim’s first own airport at Pakyong
on 24 September 2018. The airport, perched between the Himalayan ranges at a height of
4,500 ft, is India’s 100th functional airport. The airport has been constructed by the Airports
Authority of India. The first commercial flight from Pakyong would begin from October 4
2018.
10
Which of the following districts of Gujarat has been recently declared as 'scarcity affected
area'?
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani declared the entire Kutch district as 'scarcity affected
area'. Chief Election Commissioner said voters will be using C-Vigil mobile app to check poll code violations and voters can also file a complaint against misconduct. The Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C42) of ISRO successfully launched two satellites,
'NovaSAR and S1-4' on 16th September 2018.
