2 nd September, 2018 Current Affairs Questions for Bank (IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk & SBI PO) and Railways Exams

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2 2 nd September, 2018 Current Affairs Questions for Bank (IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk & SBI PO) and Railways Exams September GA Quiz 2 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. Who among the following has recently been appointed as new Chairman of Indian Bank s Association for ? A. Sunil Mehta B. Raghuram Rajan C. Ashok Mitra D. Shyam Srinivasan E. None of these 2. According to Index of Eight Core Industries released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, eight core sectors have grown by in July 2018 pushed by healthy output in coal, refinery products, cement and fertilizer sectors. A. 6.9 percent B. 7.1 percent C. 6.6 percent D. 6.8 percent E. None of these 3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharamshala in. A. Bharatpur B. Kathmandu C. Pokhara D. Butwal E. None of these 4. and Nepal have recently exchanged MoU on Raxaul- Kathmandu railway line. A. Bhutan B. Tibet C. China D. India E. None of these 5. Who among the following has recently been named for 2018 Dr B.C. Roy National Award as eminent medical person of the year? A. Dr. Vrajesh Udani B. Dr. Atul Goel C. Dr. B. K. Mishra D. Dr. K. C. Shah E. None of these 6. Vodafone has recently completed merger with to create India's largest mobile operator. A. Airtel B. BSNL C. Idea D. Jio E. None of these

3 7. India and have recently agreed to undertake the Indus Waters Treaty mandated tours by their commissioners in the Indus basin on both sides. A. Tibet B. Nepal C. Pakistan D. China E. None of these 8. Which of the following women s hockey team has recently defeated India to won the gold medal in Asian Games 2018? A. China B. Japan C. Pakistan D. Malaysia E. None of these 9. Who among the following has recently assumed charge as the Steel Secretary? A. Binoy Kumar B. Sanjay Mongia C. Mohit Bhatt D. Anil Chakor E. None of these 10. Who among the following has recently won the gold medal in boxing at the 2018 Asian Games? A. Amit Panghal B. Shiva Thapa C. Vikas Krishan Yadav D. Devendro Singh E. None of these

4 Correct answers: A C B D C C C B A A Explanations: 1. Who: Sunil Mehta What: has been named as new Chairman of Indian Bank s Association for When: published on 31st August 2018 Sunil Mehta, Managing Director and CEO, Punjab National Bank, was elected as the Chairman of Indian Banks Association (IBA) for the year at the association s managing committee meeting held on August 31. Dinabandhu Mohapatra, Managing Director and CEO, Bank of India, has been elected as IBA s Deputy Chairman. The association, in a statement, said Shyam Srinivasan, Managing Director and CEO, Federal Bank, and Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, State Bank of India, will continue to be deputy chairmen Who: Eight core industries What: output up 6.6% in July 2018 When: published on 31st August 2018 Cumulative growth at 5.8% in April-July 2018.

5 The production of eight core infrastructure industries comprising 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) increased 6.6% in July 2017 over July The cumulative output improved 5.8% in April-July Coal production (weight: 10.33%) increased by 9.7% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index increased by 12.3% during April to July over corresponding period of the previous year. Crude Oil production (weight: 8.98%) declined by 5.4% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index declined by 3.2% during April to July over the corresponding period The Natural Gas production (weight: 6.88%) declined by 5.2% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index declined by 1.1% during April to July over the corresponding period Petroleum Refinery production (weight: 28.04%) increased by 12.3% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index increased by 8.0% during April to July over the corresponding period Fertilizers production (weight: 2.63%) increased by 1.3% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index increased by 3.7% during April to July over the corresponding period Steel production (weight: 17.92%) increased by 6.0% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index increased by 3.2% during April to July over the corresponding period of previous year. Cement production (weight: 5.37%) increased by 10.8% in July 2018over July Its cumulative index increased by 14.7% during April to July over the corresponding period Electricity generation (weight: 19.85%) increased by 4.8% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index increased by 4.8% during April to July over the corresponding period

6 3. Who: Prime Minister Narendra Modi What: inaugurated the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharamshala in Kathmandu When: published on 1st September 2018 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart K P Sharma Oli today jointly inaugurated a 400-bed Nepal-Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharamshala - a rest house for pilgrims - build with the Indian assistance in Kathmandu. "I am glad to inaugurate the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharamshala in Kathmandu," Prime Minister Modi said as he handed over the rest house to the Pashupati Area Development Trust. The Dharmashala has provision for family rooms, kitchen, dining hall, library and some multipurpose halls to meet the requirements of the travellers and families on pilgrimage to Pashupatinath Temple - located on the banks of the Bagmati River. 4. Who: India and Nepal What: exchanged MoU on Raxaul-Kathmandu railway line When: published on 31st August 2018 India and Nepal have exchanged an MoU to build a strategic railway line connecting Bihar's Raxaul city to Kathmandu after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on all aspects of the bilateral ties with his Nepalese counterpart KP Sharma Oli. This was the third meeting between Modi and Oli this year. They met earlier during Oli's visit to India in April and the subsequent visit of Prime Minister Modi to Nepal in May.

7 5. Who: Dr. B. K. Mishra What: have been named for 2018 Dr B.C. Roy National Award as eminent medical person of the year When: published on 31st August 2018 Basant Kumar Misra, Head of the Department of Surgery & Head of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Radiosurgery at P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre will be honoured with the Dr. B. C. ROY National Award in the most prestigious category of Eminent Medical Person of the year, the highest award in the field of medicine in India. Dr. Misra will receive the award from the President of India, Shri. Ram Nath Kovind. Dr. Misra is one of the leading Neurosurgeons in India and has been attached to P. D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC since Under his guidance P. D. Hinduja Hospital was the first hospital in South Asia to acquire Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Facility. Dr. B. K Misra has many 'firsts' to his credits. He was the first in the world to do Image Guided Aneurysm microsurgery and the first in South Asia to perform Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He was also the first neurosurgeon in India to do Awake Craniotomy for brain tumors. Dr. B. K. Misra's expertise in neurosurgical patient care includes Acoustic Neuroma Surgery, Vascular Neurosurgery (Aneurysm, AVM), Skull Base Surgery, Pituitary Surgery, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Awake Craniotomy, Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery and Surgery of Complex Brain and Spine Disorder Who: Vodafone What: completes merger with Idea, creates India's largest mobile operator When: published on 31st August 2018 The merger of Idea Cellular and Vodafone India has been completed, creating India's biggest telecom service provider with over 408 million subscribers, the two companies said today.

8 A new board has been constituted for the merged entity "Vodafone Idea Ltd' with 12 directors (including six independent directors) and Kumar Mangalam Birla as its Chairman. The board has appointed Balesh Sharma as the CEO, the companies said in a joint statement. The combination will have all India revenue market share of 32.2 percent and take the numero uno slot in nine telecom circles, it said adding that both Vodafone and Idea brands will continue. 7. Who: India and Pakistan What: agreed on official visits to both sides of Indus basin When: published on 31st August 2018 India and Pakistan have agreed to undertake the Indus Waters Treaty mandated tours by their commissioners in the Indus basin on both sides to resolve issues on the various hydroelectric projects, including the Pakal Dul and Lower Kalnai in Jammu and Kashmir. After the conclusion of the two-day high-level bilateral talks on the Indus Waters Treaty here, the first official engagement between India and Pakistan since Imran Khan became Prime Minister on August 18, the external affairs Ministry said deliberations were held on further strengthening the role of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) for matters under the 1960 Treaty. As per the provisions of the treaty, technical discussions were held on implementation of various hydroelectric projects under the provisions of Indus Waters Treaty including Pakal Dul (1000 MW) and Lower Kalnai(48 MW) in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

9 8. Who: Japan What: defeated India to won the gold medal in Asian Games 2018 When: published on 31st August 2018 The Indian women's hockey team kept expectations on a high when they entered the finals of the Asian Games for the first time since 1998 by defeating world No. 11 China. Today, with a silver medal to its name, the Indian contingent has successfully placed India on the global women's hockey map. India faced lost to formidable opponent Japan. A few minutes in the game, the two countries were neck-to-neck with 1-1. Here's how the game went. India went down 1-2 after the two were locked at 1-1 at half time. Japan took the lead in the first quarter courtesy Shimizu before Neha Goyal drew with Japan in the second quarter. In the third quarter, Motomi put Japan ahead in the final 15 minutes to win their first Asian Games gold. Japan played a brilliant defensive structure; Mayumi Ono keeping the side together says Hindustan Times Who: Binoy Kumar What: has assumed charge as the Steel Secretary When: published on 1st September 2018 Telengana cadre Indian Administrative Services officer, Binoy Kumar, on Saturday took over as the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel. He had been posted as Officer on Special Duty in the Steel Ministry since May 21, 2018.

10 He succeeds Aruna Sharma, an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, who superannuated on August 31, Prior to this, Kumar held the post of Special Secretary, Logistics, in the Department of Commerce, where he continued to hold additional charge till July 31, Who: Amit Panghal What: has won the gold medal in boxing at the 2018 Asian Games When: published on 1st September 2018 India added four gold medals in its tally, to record their highest ever medal haul at the Asian Games. Boxer Amit Panghal got past the Olympic Champion Hasanboy Dusmatov to win a gold medal in Boxing in Men s 49kg category. Pranab Bardhan and Shibhnath Sarkar struck the second gold in Bridge Men s Pair event. India Women s Squash team settled for a silver medal after losing 2-0 against Hong Kong in the Final. Meanwhile, after the disappointment of losing out on the chance to fight for gold, India won the Bronze medal after beating Pakistan

11 Top 10 News of the Day : 2 nd September, Amit Panghal has won the gold medal in boxing at the 2018 Asian Games. (2 nd September 2018 Current Affairs) India added four gold medals in its tally, to record their highest ever medal haul at the Asian Games. Boxer Amit Panghal got past the Olympic Champion Hasanboy Dusmatov to win a gold medal in Boxing in Men s 49kg category. Pranab Bardhan and Shibhnath Sarkar struck the second gold in Bridge Men s Pair event. India Women s Squash team settled for a silver medal after losing 2-0 against Hong Kong in the Final. Meanwhile, after the disappointment of losing out on the chance to fight for gold, India won the Bronze medal after beating Pakistan Binoy Kumar has assumed charge as the Steel Secretary. (Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2 nd September 2018) Telengana cadre Indian Administrative Services officer, Binoy Kumar, on Saturday took over as the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel. He had been posted as Officer on Special Duty in the Steel Ministry since May 21, He succeeds Aruna Sharma, an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, who superannuated on August 31, Prior to this, Kumar held the post of Special Secretary, Logistics, in the Department of Commerce, where he continued to hold additional charge till July 31, Japan defeated India to won the gold medal in Asian Games (Top Current Affairs Questions 2 nd September 2018) The Indian women's hockey team kept expectations on a high when they entered the finals of the Asian Games for the first time since 1998 by defeating world No. 11 China. Today, with a silver medal to its name, the Indian contingent has successfully placed India on the global women's hockey map. India faced lost to formidable opponent Japan. A few minutes in the game, the two countries were neck-to-neck with 1-1. Here's how the game went. India went down 1-2 after the two were locked at 1-1 at half time. Japan took the lead in the first quarter courtesy Shimizu before Neha Goyal drew with Japan in the second quarter.

12 In the third quarter, Motomi put Japan ahead in the final 15 minutes to win their first Asian Games gold. Japan played a brilliant defensive structure; Mayumi Ono keeping the side together says Hindustan Times. 4. India and Pakistan agreed on official visits to both sides of Indus basin. (latest Current Affairs Questions 2 nd September 2018) India and Pakistan have agreed to undertake the Indus Waters Treaty mandated tours by their commissioners in the Indus basin on both sides to resolve issues on the various hydroelectric projects, including the Pakal Dul and Lower Kalnai in Jammu and Kashmir. After the conclusion of the two-day high-level bilateral talks on the Indus Waters Treaty here, the first official engagement between India and Pakistan since Imran Khan became Prime Minister on August 18, the external affairs Ministry said deliberations were held on further strengthening the role of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) for matters under the 1960 Treaty. As per the provisions of the treaty, technical discussions were held on implementation of various hydroelectric projects under the provisions of Indus Waters Treaty including Pakal Dul (1000 MW) and Lower Kalnai(48 MW) in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. 5. Vodafone completes merger with Idea, creates India's largest mobile operator. (Top 10 MCQs on Current Affairs of 2 nd September 2018) The merger of Idea Cellular and Vodafone India has been completed, creating India's biggest telecom service provider with over 408 million subscribers, the two companies said today. A new board has been constituted for the merged entity "Vodafone Idea Ltd' with 12 directors (including six independent directors) and Kumar Mangalam Birla as its Chairman. The board has appointed Balesh Sharma as the CEO, the companies said in a joint statement. The combination will have all India revenue market share of 32.2 percent and take the numero uno slot in nine telecom circles, it said adding that both Vodafone and Idea brands will continue. 6. Dr. B. K. Mishra have been named for 2018 Dr B.C. Roy National Award as eminent medical person of the year. (top 10 Current Affairs Questions of 2 nd September 2018)

13 Basant Kumar Misra, Head of the Department of Surgery & Head of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Radiosurgery at P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre will be honoured with the Dr. B. C. ROY National Award in the most prestigious category of Eminent Medical Person of the year, the highest award in the field of medicine in India. Dr. Misra will receive the award from the President of India, Shri. Ram Nath Kovind. Dr. Misra is one of the leading Neurosurgeons in India and has been attached to P. D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC since Under his guidance P. D. Hinduja Hospital was the first hospital in South Asia to acquire Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Facility. Dr. B. K Misra has many 'firsts' to his credits. He was the first in the world to do Image Guided Aneurysm microsurgery and the first in South Asia to perform Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He was also the first neurosurgeon in India to do Awake Craniotomy for brain tumors. Dr. B. K. Misra's expertise in neurosurgical patient care includes Acoustic Neuroma Surgery, Vascular Neurosurgery (Aneurysm, AVM), Skull Base Surgery, Pituitary Surgery, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Awake Craniotomy, Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery and Surgery of Complex Brain and Spine Disorder. 7. India and Nepal exchanged MoU on Raxaul-Kathmandu railway line. (2 nd September 2018 Important Current Affairs Quiz) India and Nepal have exchanged an MoU to build a strategic railway line connecting Bihar's Raxaul city to Kathmandu after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on all aspects of the bilateral ties with his Nepalese counterpart KP Sharma Oli. This was the third meeting between Modi and Oli this year. They met earlier during Oli's visit to India in April and the subsequent visit of Prime Minister Modi to Nepal in May. 8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharamshala in Kathmandu. (Daily Current Affairs Capsule of 2 nd September 2018) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart K P Sharma Oli today jointly inaugurated a 400-bed Nepal-Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharamshala - a rest house for pilgrims - build with the Indian assistance in Kathmandu. "I am glad to inaugurate the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharamshala in Kathmandu," Prime Minister Modi said as he handed over the rest house to the Pashupati Area Development Trust.

14 The Dharmashala has provision for family rooms, kitchen, dining hall, library and some multipurpose halls to meet the requirements of the travellers and families on pilgrimage to Pashupatinath Temple - located on the banks of the Bagmati River. 9. Eight core industries output up 6.6% in July (Current Affairs in Short 2 nd September 2018) Cumulative growth at 5.8% in April-July The production of eight core infrastructure industries comprising 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) increased 6.6% in July 2017 over July The cumulative output improved 5.8% in April-July Coal production (weight: 10.33%) increased by 9.7% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index increased by 12.3% during April to July over corresponding period of the previous year. Crude Oil production (weight: 8.98%) declined by 5.4% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index declined by 3.2% during April to July over the corresponding period The Natural Gas production (weight: 6.88%) declined by 5.2% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index declined by 1.1% during April to July over the corresponding period Petroleum Refinery production (weight: 28.04%) increased by 12.3% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index increased by 8.0% during April to July over the corresponding period Fertilizers production (weight: 2.63%) increased by 1.3% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index increased by 3.7% during April to July over the corresponding period Steel production (weight: 17.92%) increased by 6.0% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index increased by 3.2% during April to July over the corresponding period of previous year. Cement production (weight: 5.37%) increased by 10.8% in July 2018over July Its cumulative index increased by 14.7% during April to July over the corresponding period

15 Electricity generation (weight: 19.85%) increased by 4.8% in July 2018 over July Its cumulative index increased by 4.8% during April to July over the corresponding period 10. Sunil Mehta has been named as new Chairman of Indian Bank s Association for (2 nd September 2018 Objective Current Affairs) Sunil Mehta, Managing Director and CEO, Punjab National Bank, was elected as the Chairman of Indian Banks Association (IBA) for the year at the association s managing committee meeting held on August 31. Dinabandhu Mohapatra, Managing Director and CEO, Bank of India, has been elected as IBA s Deputy Chairman. The association, in a statement, said Shyam Srinivasan, Managing Director and CEO, Federal Bank, and Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, State Bank of India, will continue to be deputy chairmen.

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