Current Affairs Questions for IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk, SBI PO and Railways Exams

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2 Current Affairs Questions for IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk, SBI PO and Railways Exams October GA Quiz 2 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. Name the persons who were awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine? A. James P Allison and Tasuku Honjo B. Michael W. Young and Michael Rosbash C. Jeffrey C. Hall and Yoshinori Ohsumi D. Tu Youyou and Satoshi Omura E. None of these 2. The Mahatma Gandhi s 150th birth year celebrations were launched on October 2, 2018, marking the beginning of the final year of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). The mission was launched in: A B C D E. None of these 3. Which of the following cities has recently hosted the 8th Asian Yoga Sports Championship? A. Pune B. Bengaluru C. Hyderabad D. Thiruvananthapuram E. None of these 4. The International Day of Non-Violence was recently celebrated across the world on: A. October 2 B. September 29 C. October 1 D. September 30 E. None of these 5. The 2018 World Habitat Day was observed on: A. 29 September B. 30 September C. 1 October D. 2 October E. None of these

3 6. Who among the following was recently elected as the new Chairman of the Press Trust of India? A. N Ravi B. Vijay Kumar Chopra C. Rajat Sharma D. Vinod Dua E. None of these 7. Which of the following states has recently launched a new wage compensation scheme for pregnant women in tea gardens? A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Assam C. Himachal Pradesh D. Meghalaya E. None of these 8. Who among the following has recently won the 2018 Russian Grand Prix? A. Valtteri Bottas B. Sebastian Vettel C. Nico Rosberg D. Lewis Hamilton E. None of these 9. Who among the following has recently won the boys under 13 title in the 25th Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship in Chennai? A. Deepak Mishra B. Yuvraj Wadhwani C. Anas Ali Shah D. Pankaj Kapoor E. None of these 10. Which of the following state governments has recently announced the creation of a new district Niwari? A. Maharashtra B. Sikkim C. Madhya Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh E. None of these

4 Correct answers: A B D A C A A D B C Explanations: 1. Who: James P Allison and Tasuku Honjo What: were awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine When: published on 1st October 2018 The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to James P. Allison of the United States and Tasuku Honjo of Japan for their work on unleashing the body s immune system to attack cancer, a breakthrough that has led to an entirely new class of drugs and brought lasting remissions to many patients who had run out of options. Their success, which came after many researchers had given up on the idea, brought immunotherapy out from decades of skepticism, said Dr. Jedd Wolchok, a cancer specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. It has, he said, led to human applications that have affected an untold number of people s health. Before Dr. Allison s and Dr. Honjo s discoveries, cancer treatment consisted of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and hormonal treatments. A statement from the Nobel committee hailed their accomplishments as establishing an entirely new principle for cancer therapy. The drugs based on their work belong to a class called checkpoint inhibitors, with tonguetwisting names that have nonetheless become familiar to many patients. The first ones approved were ipilimumab (brand name Yervoy), nivolumab (Opdivo) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda). Others have since come to market.

5 2. Who: Mahatma Gandhi s 150th birth year celebrations What: were launched on October 2, 2018, marking the beginning of the final year of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) When: published on 1st October 2018 On October 2, 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an ambitious cleanliness programme the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan with an aim to fulfill the dream of Clean India as envisaged by Mahatma Gandhi. A deadline was set of making India 100 percent open defecation free (ODF) by October 2, 2019 by Mahatma Gandhi s 150th birth anniversary. Since then a lot has changed, Swachh Bharat Mission has achieved significant milestones in both the rural and urban front and has triggered a nationwide flurry of activity to improve sanitation and cleanliness in the country. The government has repeatedly described it as one of the biggest people s movement. In last four years, 9 crore toilets have been constructed in India and more than 4.5 lakh villages, 450 districts, 20 states and Union Territories have been declared open defecation free successfully. Moreover, every year Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 is celebrated as Rashtriya Swachhta Diwas, and on the occasion more regions of the country are declared ODF Who: Thiruvananthapuram What: hosted the 8th Asian Yoga Sports Championship When: published on 30th September 2018

6 Eighth Asian Yoga Sports Championship was held in southern Indian coastal city of Thiruvananthapuram. Around 500 participants from 15 Asian countries were seen taking part in the four-day Championship which started on September 27. Children of all age groups performed various forms of Yoga and incorporated dance moves and acrobatics in their moves. India is said to be birthplace of yoga and the country s government is now spreading this yogic tradition with vigour across the country and the world Who: International Day of Non-Violence What: was celebrated across the world on 2nd October 2018 The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. This day is referred to in India as Gandhi Jayanti. In January 2004, Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi had taken a proposal for an International Day of Non-Violence from a Hindi teacher in Paris teaching international students to the World Social Forum in Mumbai. The idea gradually attracted the interest of some leaders of India's Congress Party ("Ahimsa Finds Teen Voice", The Telegraph, Calcutta) until a Satyagraha Conference resolution in New Delhi in January 2007, initiated by Indian National Congress President and Chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance Sonia Gandhi and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, called upon the United Nations to adopt the idea. On 15 June 2007 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish 2 October as the International Day of Non-Violence. The resolution by the General Assembly asks all members of the UN system to commemorate 2 October in "an appropriate manner and disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness."

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8 5. Who: World Habitat Day What: was observed across the world World Habitat Day is observed every year on the first Monday of October throughout the world. It was officially designated by the United Nations and first celebrated in The purpose of the day is to reflect on the state of our cities and towns and the basic human right to adequate shelter. It also aims to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the habitat of future generations Who: N Ravi What: was elected as the new Chairman of the Press Trust of India When: published on 29th September 2018 N. Ravi, Publisher and former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, was unanimously elected Chairman of the Press Trust of India (PTI). Vijay Kumar Chopra, Chief Editor of the Punjab Kesari Group of newspapers, was elected Vice-Chairman. Mr. Ravi succeeds Viveck Goenka, chairman and managing director of the Express Group. The elections took place at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the news agency following the company s 70th annual general meeting here.

9 7. Who: Assam What: launched a new wage compensation scheme for pregnant women in tea gardens When: published on 1st October 2018 The Assam government has launched Wage Compensation scheme for Pregnant Women in tea gardens of the state. Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal formally launched the scheme in Guwahati in presence of Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other dignitaries. Under the scheme, an amount of Rs. 12,000 is to be given to the pregnant woman so that she could take care of herself and her unborn baby without compromising the livelihood of her family. Over 60,000 women are likely to be benefited. The compensation of wages to pregnant women would be given in 4 instalments. The scheme is likely to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in the tea growing areas Who: Lewis Hamilton What: won the 2018 Russian Grand Prix When: published on 30th September 2018 Lewis Hamilton stands by Mercedes decision to manufacture his controversial win in Russia that took him ever closer to a fifth world championship.

10 Hamilton will head into the final five rounds of the season with a 50-point lead over Ferrari s Sebastian Vettel after team-mate Valtteri Bottas was ordered out of his way at the Sochi Autodrom. Bottas was in complete control of Sunday s race only for Mercedes to instruct him to step aside with 30 laps remaining. Mercedes have avoided using team orders in their recent history, but with Vettel still in striking range of Hamilton, they changed tack here, denying Bottas his first win of 2018 and handing their star driver seven extra, and potentially, critical points Who: India's Yuvraj Wadhwani What: clinches U-13 title in Asian junior squash When: published on 29th September 2018 India's Yuvraj Wadhwani defeated Anas Ali Shah of Pakistan 13-11, 11-5, 6-11, in the final Saturday to win the boys under-13 title in the 25th Asian junior individual squash championship here. He became the second Indian to win the U-13 title after Veer Chotrani had won in 2014 in Iran. The Mumbai schoolboy, seeded number one, came up with some spectacular volleys to win a close first game. With his confidence up after going one game up, Wadhwani stroked his way to a 2-0 lead, wrapping up the second His Pakistani rival was not the one to give up as he returned stronger in the third, hit winners and forced Yuvraj into making errors.

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12 10. Who: Madhya Pradesh What: has announced the creation of a new district Niwari When: published on 29th September 2018 Madhya Pradesh government announced the creation of a new district named 'Niwari'. It will take the number of districts in the state to 52. The new district would include three tehsils of the present Tikamgarh district - Niwari, Orchha and Prithvipur. The decision will come into effect from October 1. The development comes barely months ahead of the state assembly elections.

13 Top 10 news of the day : 2 nd October, Madhya Pradesh has announced the creation of a new district Niwari. (2 nd October 2018 Current Affairs) Madhya Pradesh government announced the creation of a new district named 'Niwari'. It will take the number of districts in the state to 52. The new district would include three tehsils of the present Tikamgarh district - Niwari, Orchha and Prithvipur. The decision will come into effect from October 1. The development comes barely months ahead of the state assembly elections. 2. India's Yuvraj Wadhwani clinches U-13 title in Asian junior squash. (Current Affairs Questions of 2 nd October 2018) India's Yuvraj Wadhwani defeated Anas Ali Shah of Pakistan 13-11, 11-5, 6-11, in the final Saturday to win the boys under-13 title in the 25th Asian junior individual squash championship here. He became the second Indian to win the U-13 title after Veer Chotrani had won in 2014 in Iran. The Mumbai schoolboy, seeded number one, came up with some spectacular volleys to win a close first game. With his confidence up after going one game up, Wadhwani stroked his way to a 2-0 lead, wrapping up the second His Pakistani rival was not the one to give up as he returned stronger in the third, hit winners and forced Yuvraj into making errors. 3. Lewis Hamilton won the 2018 Russian Grand Prix. (2 nd October 2018 Daily Current Affairs Quiz) Lewis Hamilton stands by Mercedes decision to manufacture his controversial win in Russia that took him ever closer to a fifth world championship. Hamilton will head into the final five rounds of the season with a 50-point lead over Ferrari s Sebastian Vettel after team-mate Valtteri Bottas was ordered out of his way at the Sochi Autodrom. Bottas was in complete control of Sunday s race only for Mercedes to instruct him to step aside with 30 laps remaining. Mercedes have avoided using team orders in their recent history, but

14 with Vettel still in striking range of Hamilton, they changed tack here, denying Bottas his first win of 2018 and handing their star driver seven extra, and potentially, critical points. 4. Thiruvananthapuram hosted the 8 th Asian Yoga Sports Championship. (Important Current Affairs Questions 2 nd October 2018) Eighth Asian Yoga Sports Championship was held in southern Indian coastal city of Thiruvananthapuram. Around 500 participants from 15 Asian countries were seen taking part in the four-day Championship which started on September 27. Children of all age groups performed various forms of Yoga and incorporated dance moves and acrobatics in their moves. India is said to be birthplace of yoga and the country s government is now spreading this yogic tradition with vigour across the country and the world. 5. International Day of Non-Violence was celebrated across the world on 2 nd October (Current Affairs in Short 2 nd October 2018) The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. This day is referred to in India as Gandhi Jayanti. In January 2004, Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi had taken a proposal for an International Day of Non-Violence from a Hindi teacher in Paris teaching international students to the World Social Forum in Mumbai. The idea gradually attracted the interest of some leaders of India's Congress Party ("Ahimsa Finds Teen Voice", The Telegraph, Calcutta) until a Satyagraha Conference resolution in New Delhi in January 2007, initiated by Indian National Congress President and Chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance Sonia Gandhi and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, called upon the United Nations to adopt the idea. On 15 June 2007 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish 2 October as the International Day of Non-Violence. The resolution by the General Assembly asks all members of the UN system to commemorate 2 October in "an appropriate manner and disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness." 6. Assam launched a new wage compensation scheme for pregnant women in tea gardens. (Top Current Affairs Questions 2 nd October 2018) The Assam government has launched Wage Compensation scheme for Pregnant Women in tea gardens of the state. Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal formally launched the scheme in Guwahati in presence of Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other dignitaries.

15 Under the scheme, an amount of Rs. 12,000 is to be given to the pregnant woman so that she could take care of herself and her unborn baby without compromising the livelihood of her family. Over 60,000 women are likely to be benefited. The compensation of wages to pregnant women would be given in 4 instalments. The scheme is likely to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in the tea growing areas. 7. N Ravi was elected as the new Chairman of the Press Trust of India. (Top 10 Current Affairs Questions and Answers 2 nd October 2018) N. Ravi, Publisher and former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, was unanimously elected Chairman of the Press Trust of India (PTI). Vijay Kumar Chopra, Chief Editor of the Punjab Kesari Group of newspapers, was elected Vice-Chairman. Mr. Ravi succeeds Viveck Goenka, chairman and managing director of the Express Group. The elections took place at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the news agency following the company s 70th annual general meeting here. 8. World Habitat Day was observed across the world. (Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2 nd October 2018) World Habitat Day is observed every year on the first Monday of October throughout the world. It was officially designated by the United Nations and first celebrated in The purpose of the day is to reflect on the state of our cities and towns and the basic human right to adequate shelter. It also aims to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the habitat of future generations. 9. Mahatma Gandhi s 150 th birth year celebrations were launched on October 2, 2018, marking the beginning of the final year of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). (Top 10 Current Affairs MCQs of 2ndd October 2018) On October 2, 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an ambitious cleanliness programme the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan with an aim to fulfill the dream of Clean India as envisaged by Mahatma Gandhi. A deadline was set of making India 100 percent open defecation free (ODF) by October 2, 2019 by Mahatma Gandhi s 150th birth anniversary. Since then a lot has changed, Swachh Bharat Mission has achieved significant milestones in both the rural and urban front and has triggered a nationwide flurry of activity to improve sanitation and cleanliness in the country. The government has repeatedly described it as one of the biggest

16 people s movement. In last four years, 9 crore toilets have been constructed in India and more than 4.5 lakh villages, 450 districts, 20 states and Union Territories have been declared open defecation free successfully. Moreover, every year Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 is celebrated as Rashtriya Swachhta Diwas, and on the occasion more regions of the country are declared ODF. 10. James P Allison and Tasuku Honjo were awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. (Daily Current Affairs Capsule 2 nd October 2018) The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to James P. Allison of the United States and Tasuku Honjo of Japan for their work on unleashing the body s immune system to attack cancer, a breakthrough that has led to an entirely new class of drugs and brought lasting remissions to many patients who had run out of options. Their success, which came after many researchers had given up on the idea, brought immunotherapy out from decades of skepticism, said Dr. Jedd Wolchok, a cancer specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. It has, he said, led to human applications that have affected an untold number of people s health. Before Dr. Allison s and Dr. Honjo s discoveries, cancer treatment consisted of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and hormonal treatments. A statement from the Nobel committee hailed their accomplishments as establishing an entirely new principle for cancer therapy. The drugs based on their work belong to a class called checkpoint inhibitors, with tonguetwisting names that have nonetheless become familiar to many patients. The first ones approved were ipilimumab (brand name Yervoy), nivolumab (Opdivo) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda). Others have since come to market.

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