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    Which Indian cricketer had launched his autobiography "Imperfect"? 
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    Sanjay Manjrekar, the former India batsman-turned-commentator, had launched his autobiography Imperfect in Mumbai, Maharashtra on January 17, 2018. The book was released by Dilip Vengsarkar, Manjrekars first international captain. He had played 37 Test matches. His first Test match was in the Delhi against the West Indies. 
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    The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is located in which of the following cities?
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    The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is a multidisciplinary research laboratory in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh that employs scientific personnel from various areas of biomedical sciences. CDRI is among the 39 laboratories that are functioning under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of India. The CDRI was formally inaugurated on 17 Feb 1951 by the then Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru with a vision to strengthen and advance the field of drug research and development in the country.
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    Who lead the Indian delegation to 10th Global Forum for Food & Agriculture (GFFA-2018) in Germany? [Jan 2018]
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    Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, lead the Indian delegation to 10th Global Forum for Food & Agriculture (GFFA-2018) from 18-20 January, 2018 which included the 10th Berlin Agriculture Ministers Conference. The theme of the 2018 event was Shaping the future of livestock sustainably, responsibly, efficiently. The discussions focussed on sustainable and productive animal production among other issues. The GFFA is an international conference that focuses on central questions concerning the future of the global agri-food industry.
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    Which state government had signed a pact with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to set up biogas and bio-CNG plants? [Jan 2018]
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    The Punjab government had recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to set up biogas and bio-CNG plants in the state. The purpose of the MoU was to find sustainable solutions to paddy straw burning. The pact was part of the states concerted efforts to find sustainable solutions to paddy straw burning, which had emerged as a major environmental concern. 
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    Kashinath, the noted Kannada actor and producer had passed away. He hailed from which state? [Jan 2018]
    Solution
    Kashinath (67), the noted Kannada film actor, director and producer, had passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka on January 18, 2018. The senior actor had carved a niche for himself in the genre of comedy. He had not only acted but also directed and produced several Kannada films. Kashinath was recently seen in Chowka, released last year. 
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    What was India's economic growth forecast for FY19, as per the latest report by Indian Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)? [Jan 2018]
    Solution
    The India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) had projected India's economic growth to improve to $$7.1\%$$ for FY19 (2018-19) from $$6.5\%$$ this year, buoyed by robust consumption demand and low commodity prices. In its outlook for 2018-19, the India Ratings, a subsidiary of Fitch Ratings, stated that there will be a gradual pick up in growth momentum owing to structural reforms like GST and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in place. The projection was a tad lower than $$7.4\%$$ growth estimated by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) for FY19. 
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    Which of the following countries had recently joined the Australia Group export control regime? [Jan 2018]
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    India became the 43rd member of the Australia Group export control regime on January 19, 2018. The inclusion is expected to raise India's stature in the field of non-proliferation and help in acquiring critical technologies. With this, India has managed entry into Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), the Wassenaar Arrangement and Australia Group despite not being a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).The Australia Group is an informal forum which seeks to ensure that exports do not contribute to the development of chemical or biological weapons.
  • Question 8
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    Pt Buddhadev Dasgupta, who passed away recently, was a well-known maestro of which musical instrument? [Jan 2018]
    Solution
    Pt Buddhadev Dasgupta (84), the renowned Sarod maestro, had passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal on January 15, 2018. He will be remembered for his scholarly approach to music without getting dourly regimented. The doyen of the Senia Shahjahanpur gharana was born in Bhagalpur in Bihar on 1st February 1933. Dasgupta was one of the artists featured in Nimbus Records The Raga Guide.
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    Which state government had launched Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Yojna to promote climate-resilient agriculture? [Jan 2018]
    Solution
    The Maharashtra Government had approved a Rs 4,000-crore Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Yojna project to promote climate-resilient agriculture. It will be implemented in 5,142 villages across 15 districts. The purpose of the project is to improve soil quality, develop foodgrain varieties which can sustain climate variations and effect necessary changes in the crop pattern as per the availability of water in a particular region. The scheme would cover small- and medium- scale farmers, who are more vulnerable to the impact of climate change. About 70% of the projects cost will be borne by the World Bank while the state will contribute 30% over six years. The project will roll out in the upcoming financial year.
  • Question 10
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    The Union Government had set up how much amount of Solar Development Fund (SDF) for financing solar projects? [Jan 2018]
    Solution
    The Government of India (GoI) had set up a $350 million Solar Development Fund (SDF) for financing solar projects to achieve its ambitious target of adding 175 GigaWatts (GW) in renewable energy by 2022. This announcement was made by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh during the Future World Energy Summit (WFES) 2018. The WFES was organized by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The ISA is an alliance of sunshine-rich countries set up jointly by India and France on the sidelines of the historic Paris meeting on climate change in November 2015. So far, 19 countries have ratified and 48 signed the ISA Framework Agreement.
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