Current Affairs-October-2018





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India current Affairs

1. The centre recently appointed which committee as an institutional framework to curb sexual harassment at workplaces following #MeToo campaign social media?


2. Which state has been recently awarded UN Food and agricultural Organisation future policy Gold award (Gold prize) for its achievement in becoming the world's first totally organic agricultural state? (b)


3. In which place the Central Pollution Control Board has decided to implement an emergency plan with the Air Quality Index (or) AQI moving to the poor quality? (b)


4. Which scheme was introduced for employees for achieving 100% household electrification in their area, including cash prize and certificates of appreciation? (a)


5. For which Act, recently the Government has clarified that there is no time bar on reporting crimes related to child sexual abuse?


6. Which country is in the process of creating artifical moon to replace street lights.


7. The Indian wrestler who won silver medal in Wrestling World Championships held at hungary.


8. New name proposed by Himachal Pradesh Govt. to rename its state capital is


9. Who is Appointed as Additional director, designated as Independent Director of Reliance Industries Limited


10. The Minister of State for External Affairs, resigned recently because if allegation of Sexual Harassment


11. Which agreement was signed by Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) to provide a platform for the school children to learn practical skills towards sustainable use of the resources?


12. Which country has recently launched an artificial moon project, as an illuminated satellite for the streetlights?
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13. Which state in India recently,has got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Shahi litchiand has become an exclusive brand in the national and international market? (C)


14. Which is the first place in India to come up with Railway station inside the tunnel? (D)


15. Which commission has come out with a dedicated e-mail address to report instances of sexual harassment at workplace for women under the #Metoo movement on social media?


16. Recently Scientists at CSIR-NPL which maintains Indian Standard Time, have published a research article describing the necessity of two time zones, with the new one an hour ahead of the existing time zone. Choose the correct time zone. (B)


17. In which city, India's First Bitcoin ATM Kiosk has been recently set up? (D)


18. Which lone judge among the five-judge constitution bench gave a dissenting opinion in the SC's 4: 1 majority verdict allowing women's entry in Kerala's Sabarimala temple?


19. Which state topped the 'Ease of Living Index' rankings launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?


20. Which movie has been chosen as the India's official entry to Oscars 2019? (A)