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1 APRIL 2018
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National
The foundation stone of 60 MW Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project (NMHEP) was laid in this state – Uttarkashi
This district of Haryana is the lowest-ranked district in the 101 most backward districts under NITI Aayog’s ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme – Mewat
This district of Andhra Pradesh is the best-ranked district in the 101 most backward districts under ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme – Vizianagaram
The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Act, 2018 came into force on – March 29, 2018
This research centre is leading the process to make Indian Brain Template – National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar
International
India and Pakistan are increasingly resorting to this code of 1992 to put a lid on envoys’ harassment – Code of Conduct (CoC)
This private space agency launched 10 satellites into earth's orbit on a reusable Falcon 9 rocket – SpaceX
This country has witnessed maximum rise in antibiotics usage among Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) between 2000 and 2015 – India
This country has witnessed maximum rise in antibiotics usage among High Income Countries (HIC) – United States (US)
NASA will send a stationery lander in the first ever mission dedicated to exploring the deep interiors of Mars – InSight
China on March 30, 2018 launched two satellites with a single rocket to strengthen its – BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS)
Person in News
Google Doodle on March 31, 2018 celebrated the birthday of India’s first female doctor named - Anandi Gopal Joshi
R K Dorendra Singh, who passed away recently at the age of 83, was the former Chief Minister of this state – Manipur
J C Daniel Award 2017 was given to this Malayalam cinema’s most prolific scriptwriter –Sreekumaran Thampi
Sports
Visually impaired athletes from this state won four medals in National Sports Climbing Championship - Karnataka
National Sports Climbing Championship was organised recently by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation in – Jammu
General Knowledge
The founder of private space agency SpaceX is – Elon Musk
This planet of the Solar System is known as Red Planet – Mars
China launched the first satellite for the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) in this year – 2000
Tons River is a tributary of - Yamuna River
This award is Kerala’s highest film honour given for lifetime achievement – J C Daniel Award
This organization is running the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme – NITI Aayog
2 APRIL 2018
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National
On this date the GST e-way bill system came into effect – April 1, 2018
This state celebrated its 82nd foundation day on April 1, 2018 – Odisha
The first Indian city to run on ultra-clean Euro-VI grade petrol and diesel – Delhi
First US shale gas reached at this terminal of Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) – Dabhol terminal
International
Scientists have discovered a new metabolic process in the body that can switch off inflammation. It is named – Itaconate
Neuro physical therapist Dr Asha J Gunmadi , the winner of National Geographic Chasing Genius Challenge in the US, developed this web application for helping patients with home exercise programmes in their native language – Therax Portal
Person in News
He has been appointed as the protem chairman of the Lalit Kala Akademi – M L Srivastava
This Indian-American entrepreneur has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based software that helps read and comprehend any material in English – Venkat Srinivasan
Sports
Indian women's cricket team captain was adjudged 'Sportsperson of the Year' at the Telangana Sports Journalists Association annual awards for 2017 – Mithali Raj
This ace shuttler bagged the best senior male award at the Telangana Sports Journalists Association annual awards for 2017 – Kidambi Srikanth
This ace shuttler bagged the best senior female award at the Telangana Sports Journalists Association annual awards for 2017 – P V Sindhu
This American tennis player defeated Latvian Jelena Ostapenko to win the Miami title – Sloane Stephens
General Knowledge
Lalit Kala Akaedmi was established by the Government of India in this year – 1954
The first state to be formed on linguistic basis in 1936 was – Odisha
The Bharat Stage (BS) fuel standards first introduced in 2000 were based on – European regulations
3 APRIL 2018
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National
This state got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kadaknath chicken – Madhya Pradesh
Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) signed a peace accord with this state on April 2, 2018 – Mizoram
This maharatna company has set 20 GW solar power generation target in next 10 years – Coal India Ltd
International
This country is the largest producer of mobile phones in the world in 2017 – China
Carlos Alvarado has been elected the new president of this Central American country – Costa Rica
This space station of China burned up over South Pacific Ocean - Tiangong-1
Person in News
She became the first female head of UN political affairs department – Rosemary DiCarlo
He has been appointed as the first Director General (DG) of the National Testing Agency (NTA) – Vineet Joshi
Sports
Kerala defeated this team to win the 72nd edition of Santosh Trophy Football title – West Bengal
The country of origin of John Isner who won the men’s singles title of Miami Open – United States (US)
This American pair won the men’s doubles title of the Miami Open tennis tournament – Mike and Bob Bryan
General Knowledge
The Geographical Indications (GI) registry is based at – Chennai
In this year the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 came into force – 2003 (15 September)
This product was the first in India to be given Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2004-05 – Darjeeling Tea
In this year the Santosh Trophy was started as a premier football tournament – 1941
The formation of National Testing Agency (NTA) was announced in this year’s budget – 2017-18
The capital of Central American country Costa Rica is – San Jose
The Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India Limited is – Gopal Singh
4 APRIL 2018
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National
A Multi Modal Logistics Park was inaugurated at this station near Madgaon in Goa – Balli Station
This Navratna Company has crossed Rs 10000 crore landmark in turnover – Bharat Electricals Limited (BEL)
This Indian archipelago has become open defecation free ahead of target date – Andaman Nicobar Islands
International
It is an American immigration policy that allows some individuals, under restrictive conditions, who entered the country as minors to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
China increased tariffs on these many American goods by up to 25% - 128
The United States (US) added Hafiz Saeed's political front to terrorist list – Milli Muslim League
The theme of International Mine Awareness Day observed on April 4, 2018 is – Advancing Protection, Peace and Development
Person in News
This folk singer from Bihar was conferred with the Padma Bhushan by President Ram Nath Kovind – Sharda Sinha
The name of the new President of NASSCOM is – Debjani Gosh
Google doodle celebrated the 115th birth anniversary of this social reformer dubbed as the "culture queen of India" – Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
South African anti-apartheid campaigner and former first lady died at the age of 81 on April 2, 2018 – Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Sports
This Spaniard tennis player reclaimed the World No 1 rank in latest ATP rankings – Rafael Nadal
General Knowledge
It is a trade association of Indian information technology (IT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry – NASSCOM
The third highest civilian award in India is – Padma Bhushan
In this year, the UN General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action – 2005
5 APRIL 2018
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National
A new plant species named Fimbristylis agasthyamalaensis was discovered by researchers in this biosphere reserve – Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment increased the income ceiling of parents for the purpose of Pre-Matric scholarship given to SC students to - Rs.2.5 lakh per annum
The trial run of the first container train to Dhaka was flagged off on April 3, 2018 from – Kolkata
The institution to top the INDIA RANKINGS 2018 for Higher Educational Institutions in overall category – Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
The institution to top the INDIA RANKINGS 2018 for Higher Educational Institutions in college category – Miranda House, Delhi
International
This place will host the two-day mid-term ministerial conference of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) – Baku
The phenomenon used to spot the farthest star ‘Icarus’ located 9.3 billion light years away from the Earth – Gravitational Lensing
This country has declared an emergency around a Balikpapan port on Borneo Island after a large oil spill and fire – Indonesia
Turkey's first nuclear power plant, for which construction was launched recently, will be built at – Akkuyu (Mediterranean coast)
This country’s military is rolling out a line of maternity uniform for pregnant soldiers following successful field tests last year - Germany
Person in News
The chairman of the panel constituted by the Union Human Resource Development Ministry to examine the process of conducting exam by CBSE – VS Oberoi
Chocolate and confectionery firm Hershey India has appointed this person as its new Managing Director – Herjit S Bhalla
Sports
The new service rules in Badminton allows the shuttle to be kept exactly at this height above the ground at the time of service – 1.15 metres
The new service rules in Badminton was first tried at this championship in March 2018 – All England Badminton Championship
The opening ceremony of 21st Commonwealth Games was held on April 4, 2018 at this stadium in Gold Coast city, Australia – Carrara stadium
General Knowledge
The first Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit was held in 1961 in – Belgrade
The present presidency of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is with – Venezuela
Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is spread over these two states – Kerala and Tamil Nadu
The Commonwealth Games, held every four years, was first held in 1930 in this city of England – Hamilton
In 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, India had won these many medals – 64
This island is third largest island in the world and largest in Asia – Borneo Island
6 APRIL 2018
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National
Cabinet approved the closure of this loss making Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) –Burn Standard Company Limited
Cabinet approved rightsizing the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from present seven members to – Four members (1 Chairman + 3 Members)
This Ministry is implementing the Project JATAN for creating an online digital repository of museum collections – Ministry of Culture
10th edition of Defence Expo 2018 will be held in this city – Chennai
The Protection of Human Rights (Amendments) Bill, 2018 seeks to amend the Protection of Human Rights Act of this year – 1993
International
This place hosted the 9th tripartite talks between India, Japan and the United States – New Delhi
The name of the quiet supersonic plane being developed by the American space agency NASA – Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator (LBFD)
These three countries held the tripartite talks in Ankara to discuss the peace roadmap for Syria – Russia, Iran and Turkey
First cinema theatre in over 3 decades will open in this country – Saudi Arabia
Person in News
This person won the presidential election of Sierra Leone – Julius Maada Bio
Sports
She won the first Gold medal for India at the ongoing 2018 Commonwealth Games – Mirabai Chanu
He won the first medal for India at the ongoing 2018 Commonwealth Games – P Gururaja
This women boxer from Australia has been assured of first medal of 2018 Commonwealth Games – Taylah Robertson
General Knowledge
In this year the first tripartite talks between India, Japan and the United States was held – 2011
The capital of West African nation Sierra Leone is – Freetown
The capital of war-torn country Syria is – Damascus
Burn Standard Company Limited (BSCL) is a company that functions under this Ministry – Ministry of Railways
The first Chairman of Competition Commission of India was – Dhanendra Kumar
7 APRIL 2018
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National
This regulatory authority of India has mooted public W-Fi access grid to be set up in the country – Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
The Quit helpline number to be provided on tobacco and cigarette packs from September 2018 is – 1800-11-2356
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) signed an agreement with this country’s EDF for implementing six nuclear power plants in the country – France
The 21st airport under UDAN – Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) became operational on April 5, 2018 at this place – Pathankot
The name of the app launched for Coal Quality Monitoring is – UTTAM
According to the data released by Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), this State has topped the corporate fraud chart – Maharashtra
International
This country has introduced a new law providing for national service for women for the first time – Qatar
SAHYOG- HYEOBLYEOG 2018 is a joint exercise between Coast Guards of these two countries – India and South Korea
According to ‘Internet Security Threat Report’, this country has emerged as third most vulnerable country in terms of risk of cyber threats – India
Person in News
The chairman of the 5-member working group (committee) to examine taxation aspects related to High Net Worth Individuals set up by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is – Pragya Sahay Saxsena
Sports
She won the second Gold for India in the 53kg Women's Weightlifting category in Commonwealth Games 2018 – Sangita Chanu
General Knowledge
The system of conscription was first introduced by Qatar in the year – November 2013
The Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is – RS Sharma
France will be developing six nuclear power plants with total capacity of 10000 MW at this place – Jaitapur (Maharashtra)
Evolutionary Pressurized Reactors (EPRs) have been in operation in these two countries since last two decades – France & Germany
8 APRIL 2018
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9 APRIL 2018
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National
From this district of Haryana, the Centre will launch the GOBAR-Dhan Yojana – Karnal
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) successfully launched the RH300 sounding rocket from this city of Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram
In this city Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the PM Ujwala Yojana on April 7, 2018 – Delhi
This Indian state will provide free chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients from June 2018 – Maharashtra
This India city has topped in 4G connectivity among 20 largest cities, according to a report – Patna
This southern Indian state has launched a mobile app named Uzhavan for farmers – Tamil Nadu
International
India has agreed with this country for cooperation in key infrastructure and agriculture projects – Nepal
This space telescope of NASA has precisely measured the distance to ancient star cluster – Hubble Space Telescope
Person in News
This person has been given the additional charge of chairman of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) – Rakesh Kumar Vats
This noted film maker from Assam passed away at the age of 72 on April 7, 2018 – Munin Barua
Sports
This Indian tennis player became the most successful doubles player in the history of Davis Cup – Leander Paes
This 16-year old girl from India won the Gold medal in the women’s 10-m air pistol event at the Commonwealth Games 2018 – Manu Bhaker
She won the Gold of 69-kg women weightlifting at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Punam Yadav
This football club has won the Bundesliga title for the sixth consecutive time – Bayern Munich
General Knowledge
In May 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Prime Minister Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from this city – Ballia
By this year, Union Government seeks to provide LPG Connections to 8 crore households under PM Ujjwala Yojana – 2020
He is known as the Father of Indian Space Programme – Vikram Sarabhai
In this year , the men’s team event championship known by name Davis Cup was started – 1900
10 APRIL 2018
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National
The 8th Theatre Olympics was concluded in – Mumbai
The first state in the North East to implement the state component of PMKVY through Directorate of Skill Development (DSD) – Tripura
State govt. forms committee to commemorate 100 years of Bengali cinema - West Bengal
International
The country has banned exports to North Korea of 32 dual-use items that can be applied in the development of weapons of mass destruction – China
The country is organizing a three day event of Conference on Water, Environment and Climate Change – Nepal
The country has developed Novel method to generate stem cells developed - China
Person In News
The First-ever Indian head to visit Equatorial Guinea – Ram Nath Kovind
He will head the Panel for to commemorate 100 years of Bengali cinema - Goutam Ghose
Sports
The country on the top of the medal tally of Common Wealth Games 2018 – Australia
The India Player has claimed the gold medal in men's 10 meter air pistol event at the Common Wealth Games 2018 – Jitu Rai
General Knowledge
Cells that can self-renew or multiply while maintaining the potential to develop into other types of cells – Stem Cells
Every year International Roma Day is celebrated on - April 8
11 APRIL 2018
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National
The two-day Spring Festival began at the Manas National Park at – Assam
Home minister inaugurated new NSG complex in - Hyderabad
International
The country hosted 16th International Energy Forum Ministerial –India
India signed two MoUs to strengthen bilateral relations with – Swaziland
The country has launched the first group of China's Yaogan-31 remote sensing satellites into space - China
Person In News
He has assumed office of the President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2018-19 year – Rakesh Bharti Mittal
He has been conferred with Order of the Lion, King Mswati III of Swaziland – Ram Nath Kovind
UN World tourism has appointed him as an ambassador to promote responsible tourism - Lionel Messi
Sports
This country has won first mixed team badminton gold at any edition of the CWG - India
The third Indian woman tennis player to breach the top-200 rankings in singles – Ankita Raina
India’s weightlifter won gold in the Women’s 69kg weightlifting category - Punam Yadav
General Knowledge
Every year World Homoeopathy Day is observed on - 10 April
Capital of Equatorial Guinea - Malabo
12 APRIL 2018
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National
The First Meeting of the ‘NITI Forum for North East’ was held in – Agartala
The e-way Bill system for intra-state movement of goods will be implemented in five states Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Telengana and Uttar Pradesh from – April 15
8th Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific will be held in - Madhya Pradesh
Union home minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the regional hub complex of the elite anti-terror force National Security Guard in – Hyderabad
The state has launched an initiative for tribal welfare 'Quest' – Maharashtra
The Airlines opts out of Air India disinvestment process - Jet Airways
International
This country has signed participant contract for its pavilion in the prestigious World Expo 2020 Dubai held once in 5 years – India
The country launched the first group of Yaogan-31 remote sensing satellites into space – China
The Country is hosting the 2018 International Conference on Human Rights in South Asia - Nepal
Person In News
He has been appointed as the Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – Balram Bhargava
He has been elected as the new chairman of Boao forum for Asia – Ban Ki -moon
Sports
Indian shooter smashed Games record to clinch Gold for India in Women’s 25-meter Pistol in the final – Heena Sindhu
Asia Cup Cricket tournament shifted from India to - UAE
General knowledge
The Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific was launched with the objective of integrating the 3Rs in policy, planning and development in 2009 in - Tokyo, Japan
13 APRIL 2018
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National
Chudasama Committee constituted on alleviating fear among students of the subject – Maths
An Indian Consortium and Saudi Aramco signed a MoU to jointly develop and build an integrated refinery and petrochemicals complex, Ratnagiri Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd. (RRPCL) in – Maharashtra
India has ranked in Index of economic freedom at – 130th position
International
India has signed 4 Agreements to strengthen bilateral ties with – Zambia
The country has decided to scrap quota system in govt. jobs - Bangladesh
India has signed MoU to Promote Mineral Exploration with – Morocco
The country is hosting the 11th World Hindi Conference to be held in august this year - Mauritius
Person in News
He has been appointed as the new Nasscom chairman – Rishad Premji
She has taken charge as the new secretary of the Press Council of India – Anupama Bhatnagar
Sports
Indian player who has won the women's double trap gold medal in the 21st Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast –Shreyasi Singh
General Knowledge
The country is known for being one of the oldest democracies with an uninterrupted and peaceful transition of power - Zambia
14 APRIL 2018
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National
PM inaugurated Dr. Ambedkar National Memorial in - New Delhi
AIIB decided to improve Rural Connectivity in India by investing - $ 140 M
The eighth 3R regional forum in Asia and pacific was held in – Indore
The state is hosting the 10th edition of a Biennial exhibition of weapons and Military hardware “ Defexpo India -2018” – Tamil Nadu
International
US announced eligibility review for the Generalized System of Preferences of India, Indonesia and – Kazakhstan
At least 5 people were killed and dozens injured in a bomb attack in - Somalia
Person In News
He will head task force constituted for fast roll out of UAV technology -Jayant Sinha
She has won the best Actress Award in 65th National Film Awards 2018 – Sri Devi
He bagged the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 65th National Film Awards 2018 – Vinod Khanna
Sports
Two Indian athletes Race walker KT Irfan and Triple Jumper V Rakesh Babu were ordered out of the Commonwealth Games for breaching the - 'No Needle Policy'
The Ace Indian shuttler became World number 1 in men’s singles category - Kidambi Srikanth
General knowledge
It is the largest and oldest US trade preference program and is designed to promote economic development by allowing duty-free entry for thousands of products from designated beneficiary countries - Generalized System of Preferences
15 APRIL 2018
National
Prime Minister to launch first health centre under Ayushman Bharat in – Bijapur, Chattisgarh
India is going to organize second Edition of The India Mobile Congress 2018 in – New Delhi
World's Largest Solar Park to Come Up in - Gujarat
International
3rd India-Russia Military Industrial Conference is held in – Thiruvidanthai (South Chennai)
The country has announced a ban on all new offshore oil exploration- a decision as a transition towards a zero-carbon economy - New Zealand
Person in News
He has been appointed as the new chairman of Bank Board Bureau - Bhanu Pratap Sharma
He has become the India’s youngest-ever gold medallist at the Common Wealth games – Anish Bhanwala
Sports
No. of gold medals India has bagged in CWG 2018 – Eighteen
Indian player won the gold medal in her maiden Commonwealth Games appearance in Gold Coast – MC Mary Kom
General Knowledge
It is India's highest award in cinema. The recipient is honoured for their outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema – Dadasaheb Phalke Award
A data bank that seeks to preserve and promote a country’s natural resources data, particularly data related to the petroleum exploration and production (E&P) sector – National Data Repository
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16 APRIL 2018
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
17 APRIL 2018
National
Odisha Chief Minister inaugurated a bridge, connecting Jharsaguda district with Sambalpur constructed over the -River Ib
The delhi has govt. has launched a mission to Improve Students' Learning Skills – Mission Buniyaad
International
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 has begun in – London
The world's first long-distance electric bus line was inaugurated in – Paris
A new planet-hunting spacecraft, has been launched by NASA - TESS
Person In News
The veteran actors has been chosen for the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award – Dharmendra
He has been elected as the new international president of New Hindu Parishad – Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje
Sports
The player has won his first singles Challenger title of 2018 season – Yuki Bhamri
She is the India’s flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the 21st common wealth games 2018 – MC Mary Kom
General Knowledge
Institution set up in 1982 to promote sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development - NABARD
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
18 APRIL 2018
National
The city has been reported as one of the highest paying city in India – Bengaluru
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has announced development of a new highway alignment between Delhi and – Mumbai
The World Bank has projected a growth rate of for India for the year 2018-19 - 7.3 per cent
A new association formed by Global and domestic seed companies to take up the policy issues related to the sector and promote new farm technologies - Alliance for Agri Innovation
International
This magazine has won Pulitzer for Weinstein reporting that triggered #MeToo – New Yorker
The country is expected to get "normal" monsoon rains for the third straight year – India
The country has announced 50 million euro humanitarian aid for Syria – France
First-ever India-Nordic Summit began in - Sweden
Person in News
He authored the book “Matmagi Manipur” – the first Manipuri feature film – Bobby Wahengbam
Sports
The Indian Swimmer Double Crosses Bangla Channel, Sets World Record - Sampanna Ramesh Shelar
General Knowledge
An award given for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States – Pulitzer Prize
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
19 APRIL 2018
National
The International Monetary Fund reported in 2018, India is expected to grow at - 7.4 per cent
Post the successful launch of e-way bill, six more states have decided to rollout the same for intra-state movement of goods from - April 20, 2018
The city hosting Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC), 2018 - New Delhi
International
The country leading with maximum no. of heritage sites with it i.e. 53 – Italy
The country hosted the India Wiesbaden Conference 2018 – India
Theme of the World Haemophilia Day 2018 - Sharing Knowledge Makes Us Stronger
Person In News
Armenia's Parliament voted to appoint former President as Prime Minister - Serge Sargisyan
He has assumed charge as the new Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) - Lt Gen PP Malhotra
The veteran journalist passed away recently in New Delhi – Surendra Nihal Singh
Sports
The 2018 Indian Super Cup is the inaugural edition of the Super Cup is taking place in one stadium, the Kalinga Stadium in - Bhubaneswar
General knowledge
Every year World heritage Day is observed on – 18 April
This is the capital and largest city of Armenia as well as one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities – Yerevan
Every year World Haemophilia Day 2018 is observed on – 17 April
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20 APRIL 2018
National
The new program launched by Govt. in India, to attract foreign students – Study in India
To provide an extra layer of privacy to Aadhaar, UIDAI has introduced an updated – QR code
No. of districts to be to be covered in the second phase of POSHAN Abhiyaan – 235
The first meeting of National Council of India’s Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN abhiyaan started in – New Delhi
International
The US will place "reciprocal restrictions" on the movement of Pakistani diplomats in the country from - May 1
The 2018 Island Tourism festival has started in – Andaman and Nicobar Island
The country has recently become the signatory member of International solar alliance – United kingdom
Person in News
He is the Author of the book Winning Like Sachin: Think & Win Like Tendulkar – Devendra Prabhudesai
The Veteran filmmaker and animation pioneer passed away recently in Mumbai - Bhimsain
Sports
The country will host the 2018 SAFF Championship - Bangladesh
General Knowledge
It is the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world, with its Headquarters at New Delhi, India - National Cadet Corps (NCC)
An Act of the Parliament of India to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to 1information for citizens, Right to information Act was introduced in - 2005
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21 APRIL 2018
National
Vice President launched Atal Amrit Abhiyan in – Assam
The state has been conferred Most Film Friendly state Award – Madhya Pradesh
International
The newest planet-hunting spacecraft successfully launched by NASA on 18th April 2018 – TESS
The country unveiled its first cinema in over 35 years – Saudi Arabia
Theme of the World Liver Day 2018 - Riding New Waves in Liver Diagnosis, Staging & Treatment
Person In News
He will head the overarching defence planning committee - National Security Adviser (NSA), Ajit Doval
She has been conferred with the Dadsaheb Phalke Excellence Award 2018 for best leading lady Critics Award – Aditi rao Hydari
Sports
16th Federation Cup Jr National athletics championship begins in – Coimbatore
General Knowledge
Every year World liver day is observed on – 19 April
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22 APRIL 2018
National
The Health Ministry has decided to roll out an initiative for prevention and control of - Viral Hepatitis
Centre extends ceasefire for one more year with - NSCN/NK and NSCN/R
The city will become the first city to have a policy to compensate consumers for unscheduled outages – Delhi
International
The country has hosted the 2018 Global Malaria Summit – United Kingdom
Person In News
He has been named as the New Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister - Mukhammedkaliy Abylgaziyev
He is Cuba's new president - Diaz-Canel
He has become the first-ever Bollywood filmmaker to get a place at the famous Madame Tussauds – Karan Johar
Sports
The team has won Super Cup Football tournament 2018 – Bengaluru FC
The player has been recommended by TTFI for Arjuna Award – Manika Batra
General knowledge
Every year Civil Services Day 21 April in India is observed on - 21 April
To embrace the idea that innovation is essential for harnessing the economic potential of nations The 21 April is observed as the - World Creativity and Innovation Day
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23 APRIL 2018
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24 APRIL 2018
National
The theme for the road safety week for the 2018 is - 'Sadak Suraksha - Jeevan Raksha'.
Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) launched its office in - Delhi
International
The 6th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium is being hosted in – Iran
Political party in Germany has elected its first woman leader – Social Democratic Party
The country’s National Assembly has passed the controversial immigration law – France
Person in News
The first woman leader elected of the 155-year-old party, Social Democratic Party in Germany - Andrea Nahles
He has won the Paraguay presidential poll - Abdo Benitez
The Noted Telugu poet-composer, musicologist and artist died in Vijayawada recently, at the age of 98 - Balantrapu Rajanikantha Rao
Sports
Indian golfer clinched the Panasonic Open title - Rahil Gangjee
This has been declared as the official mascot of the FIBA Basketball world cup 2019 – Chinese Dragon ‘Son of dreams’
General knowledge
Every year 23 April is observed as the – English Language day
The first BRICS Film Festival was held in - New Delhi, India
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National
It has become the first to run on 100% Renewable Energy – Diu
On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh to launch the - Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
The northeast state from which the Armed Forces Special Powers Act has been taken off – Meghalaya
This Aircraft would be inducted shortly into the Vintage Aircraft Flight of the Indian Air Force - Dakota DC-3
First ever International SME Convention was held in – New Delhi
International
The country has officially changed its name to the kingdom of eSwatni – Swaziland
The country is hosting the meeting of the Council of foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization - China
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The chief editor of leading Malayalam daily ‘Kerala Kaumadi’ passed away recently in Thiruvananthapuram – MS Ravi
One of the world’s biggest dance music star passed away in Muscat – Tim Bergling
She has been conferred with the All India Management Association’s annual award for the lifetime contribution to media – Indu Jain
Sports
He has won the 11th Monte Carlo Masters title by defeating Japan's Kei Nishikori in final – Rafael Nadal
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Every year 24 April in India is observed as the - National Panchayati Raj Day
The Mumbai-based Tata group flagship started trading in - 2004
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26 APRIL 2018
National
The Restricted Area Permit regime will be relaxed for tourism promotion in the - Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep
The state govt. has approved an ordinance providing death penalty for the rape of children below 12 years of age – J&K
Indian researchers have discovered the world’s smallest land fern hiding in the Ahwa forests of the Western Ghats in – Gujarat
This telecom service provider merges with Indus Towers, makes it world’s largest towers company – Bharti Infratel
International
The 15th SCO Defence Ministers meeting was held in – China
Number of countries suspended suspend membership in UNASUR regional bloc – Six
The country has banned banks from using crypto currencies - Iran
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The world's oldest person, a 117-year-old Japanese woman passed away - Nabi Tajima
'The French Connection' producer dies at 89 - Philip D'Antoni
He has been selected for 2018 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Press Freedom Prize - Mahmoud Abu Zeid
Sports
The Indian player who claimed India's first medal at the ongoing World Cup at Changwon - Shahzar Rizvi
General Knowledge
Every year the world Book and Copyright Day is observed on – 23 April
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27 APRIL 2018
National
Cabinet approves increase in MSP for 2018-19 season for - Raw Jute
The Union Cabinet Chaired has given approval to the declaration of Scheduled Areas under Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of India in – Rajasthan
The HRD ministry launched the second edition of the - Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
PM releases commemorative postage stamp on - Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna
International
Joint training exercise Harimau Shakti, which is a part of ongoing Indian-Malaysian defence cooperation, will be conducted in the dense forests of – Malaysia
India has signed Legal Agreement on National Biopharma Mission with – 1
Person In News
The first woman judge to be appointed to the top post directly from the bar – Indu Malhotra
Renowned Pakistani playwright and director passed away recently at the age of 62 - Madeeha Gauha
Sports
The Male Indian cricketer has been nominated for Arjuna Award by the BCCI – Shikhar Dhawan
The Female Indian cricketer has been nominated for Arjuna Award by the BCCI - Smriti Mandhana
Indian athlete broke two national records to win a silver and a bronze medal at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship at Urgench, Uzbekistan - Jeremy Lalrinnunga
General Knowledge
Every year World Malaria Day is observed on – 25th April
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28 APRIL 2018
National
The organization has bagged bags National Intellectual Property (IP) Award 2018 - The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of the NITI Aayog announced to launch - The Atal New India Challenges
Scientists have identified a new species of frog called Fejervarya goemchi in – Goa
A new economical and light in weight bulletproof jacket has been developed for the Indian armed force by - Bhabha Atomic Reseach Centre (BARC)
International
The World’s only ‘tropical polar bear’ died at the age of 27 in – Singapore
The country to host the world’s first ever female foreign ministers meeting – Canada
The country on the top as per the World Press Freedom Index Report - Norway
Person In News
The American actor who will be honoured with the 32nd American Cinematheque Award - Bradley Cooper
He has been approved as the Secretary of State by the US Senate - Mike Pompeo
Sports
The organization converted Champions Trophy in India into World T20 - The International Criket Council
General Knowledge
The currency used in Papua New Guinea - Papua New Guinean kina
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29 APRIL 2018
National
A first of its kind Israeli Modern Art Exhibition is inaugurated in – New Delhi
Smriti Irani inaugurated National Media Faculty Development Center Indian Journalism in – New Delhi
The city to host India’s first ever nationwide food archaeology conference “ ArchaeoBroma” - Mumbai
International
This Country will host the World Environment Day this year – India
The country has created robot that transforms into car with men on-board – Japan
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She has been appointed as special envoy on Myanmar - Christine Schraner Burgener
Sports
Gold medals India bagged at the Asian Youth Championships in Bangkok - Three
She has won in gold medal in 48kg category, the Asian Youth Championships in Bangkok - Nitu Ghanghas
General Knowledge
First-of-its-kind initiative to discover and honour mid-career individuals and committed institutions, which have made valuable contributions in the areas of women’s empowerment, Martha Farrell Award was launched in – October 2016
Every year 26th April is observed as the - World Intellectual Property Day
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The foundation stone of 60 MW Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project (NMHEP) was laid in this state – Uttarkashi
This district of Haryana is the lowest-ranked district in the 101 most backward districts under NITI Aayog’s ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme – Mewat
This district of Andhra Pradesh is the best-ranked district in the 101 most backward districts under ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme – Vizianagaram
The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Act, 2018 came into force on – March 29, 2018
This research centre is leading the process to make Indian Brain Template – National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar
International
India and Pakistan are increasingly resorting to this code of 1992 to put a lid on envoys’ harassment – Code of Conduct (CoC)
This private space agency launched 10 satellites into earth's orbit on a reusable Falcon 9 rocket – SpaceX
This country has witnessed maximum rise in antibiotics usage among Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) between 2000 and 2015 – India
This country has witnessed maximum rise in antibiotics usage among High Income Countries (HIC) – United States (US)
NASA will send a stationery lander in the first ever mission dedicated to exploring the deep interiors of Mars – InSight
China on March 30, 2018 launched two satellites with a single rocket to strengthen its – BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS)
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Google Doodle on March 31, 2018 celebrated the birthday of India’s first female doctor named - Anandi Gopal Joshi
R K Dorendra Singh, who passed away recently at the age of 83, was the former Chief Minister of this state – Manipur
J C Daniel Award 2017 was given to this Malayalam cinema’s most prolific scriptwriter –Sreekumaran Thampi
Sports
Visually impaired athletes from this state won four medals in National Sports Climbing Championship - Karnataka
National Sports Climbing Championship was organised recently by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation in – Jammu
General Knowledge
The founder of private space agency SpaceX is – Elon Musk
This planet of the Solar System is known as Red Planet – Mars
China launched the first satellite for the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) in this year – 2000
Tons River is a tributary of - Yamuna River
This award is Kerala’s highest film honour given for lifetime achievement – J C Daniel Award
This organization is running the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme – NITI Aayog
2 APRIL 2018
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On this date the GST e-way bill system came into effect – April 1, 2018
This state celebrated its 82nd foundation day on April 1, 2018 – Odisha
The first Indian city to run on ultra-clean Euro-VI grade petrol and diesel – Delhi
First US shale gas reached at this terminal of Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) – Dabhol terminal
International
Scientists have discovered a new metabolic process in the body that can switch off inflammation. It is named – Itaconate
Neuro physical therapist Dr Asha J Gunmadi , the winner of National Geographic Chasing Genius Challenge in the US, developed this web application for helping patients with home exercise programmes in their native language – Therax Portal
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He has been appointed as the protem chairman of the Lalit Kala Akademi – M L Srivastava
This Indian-American entrepreneur has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based software that helps read and comprehend any material in English – Venkat Srinivasan
Sports
Indian women's cricket team captain was adjudged 'Sportsperson of the Year' at the Telangana Sports Journalists Association annual awards for 2017 – Mithali Raj
This ace shuttler bagged the best senior male award at the Telangana Sports Journalists Association annual awards for 2017 – Kidambi Srikanth
This ace shuttler bagged the best senior female award at the Telangana Sports Journalists Association annual awards for 2017 – P V Sindhu
This American tennis player defeated Latvian Jelena Ostapenko to win the Miami title – Sloane Stephens
General Knowledge
Lalit Kala Akaedmi was established by the Government of India in this year – 1954
The first state to be formed on linguistic basis in 1936 was – Odisha
The Bharat Stage (BS) fuel standards first introduced in 2000 were based on – European regulations
3 APRIL 2018
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This state got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kadaknath chicken – Madhya Pradesh
Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) signed a peace accord with this state on April 2, 2018 – Mizoram
This maharatna company has set 20 GW solar power generation target in next 10 years – Coal India Ltd
International
This country is the largest producer of mobile phones in the world in 2017 – China
Carlos Alvarado has been elected the new president of this Central American country – Costa Rica
This space station of China burned up over South Pacific Ocean - Tiangong-1
Person in News
She became the first female head of UN political affairs department – Rosemary DiCarlo
He has been appointed as the first Director General (DG) of the National Testing Agency (NTA) – Vineet Joshi
Sports
Kerala defeated this team to win the 72nd edition of Santosh Trophy Football title – West Bengal
The country of origin of John Isner who won the men’s singles title of Miami Open – United States (US)
This American pair won the men’s doubles title of the Miami Open tennis tournament – Mike and Bob Bryan
General Knowledge
The Geographical Indications (GI) registry is based at – Chennai
In this year the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 came into force – 2003 (15 September)
This product was the first in India to be given Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2004-05 – Darjeeling Tea
In this year the Santosh Trophy was started as a premier football tournament – 1941
The formation of National Testing Agency (NTA) was announced in this year’s budget – 2017-18
The capital of Central American country Costa Rica is – San Jose
The Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India Limited is – Gopal Singh
4 APRIL 2018
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A Multi Modal Logistics Park was inaugurated at this station near Madgaon in Goa – Balli Station
This Navratna Company has crossed Rs 10000 crore landmark in turnover – Bharat Electricals Limited (BEL)
This Indian archipelago has become open defecation free ahead of target date – Andaman Nicobar Islands
International
It is an American immigration policy that allows some individuals, under restrictive conditions, who entered the country as minors to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
China increased tariffs on these many American goods by up to 25% - 128
The United States (US) added Hafiz Saeed's political front to terrorist list – Milli Muslim League
The theme of International Mine Awareness Day observed on April 4, 2018 is – Advancing Protection, Peace and Development
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This folk singer from Bihar was conferred with the Padma Bhushan by President Ram Nath Kovind – Sharda Sinha
The name of the new President of NASSCOM is – Debjani Gosh
Google doodle celebrated the 115th birth anniversary of this social reformer dubbed as the "culture queen of India" – Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
South African anti-apartheid campaigner and former first lady died at the age of 81 on April 2, 2018 – Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Sports
This Spaniard tennis player reclaimed the World No 1 rank in latest ATP rankings – Rafael Nadal
General Knowledge
It is a trade association of Indian information technology (IT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry – NASSCOM
The third highest civilian award in India is – Padma Bhushan
In this year, the UN General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action – 2005
5 APRIL 2018
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A new plant species named Fimbristylis agasthyamalaensis was discovered by researchers in this biosphere reserve – Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment increased the income ceiling of parents for the purpose of Pre-Matric scholarship given to SC students to - Rs.2.5 lakh per annum
The trial run of the first container train to Dhaka was flagged off on April 3, 2018 from – Kolkata
The institution to top the INDIA RANKINGS 2018 for Higher Educational Institutions in overall category – Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
The institution to top the INDIA RANKINGS 2018 for Higher Educational Institutions in college category – Miranda House, Delhi
International
This place will host the two-day mid-term ministerial conference of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) – Baku
The phenomenon used to spot the farthest star ‘Icarus’ located 9.3 billion light years away from the Earth – Gravitational Lensing
This country has declared an emergency around a Balikpapan port on Borneo Island after a large oil spill and fire – Indonesia
Turkey's first nuclear power plant, for which construction was launched recently, will be built at – Akkuyu (Mediterranean coast)
This country’s military is rolling out a line of maternity uniform for pregnant soldiers following successful field tests last year - Germany
Person in News
The chairman of the panel constituted by the Union Human Resource Development Ministry to examine the process of conducting exam by CBSE – VS Oberoi
Chocolate and confectionery firm Hershey India has appointed this person as its new Managing Director – Herjit S Bhalla
Sports
The new service rules in Badminton allows the shuttle to be kept exactly at this height above the ground at the time of service – 1.15 metres
The new service rules in Badminton was first tried at this championship in March 2018 – All England Badminton Championship
The opening ceremony of 21st Commonwealth Games was held on April 4, 2018 at this stadium in Gold Coast city, Australia – Carrara stadium
General Knowledge
The first Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit was held in 1961 in – Belgrade
The present presidency of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is with – Venezuela
Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is spread over these two states – Kerala and Tamil Nadu
The Commonwealth Games, held every four years, was first held in 1930 in this city of England – Hamilton
In 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, India had won these many medals – 64
This island is third largest island in the world and largest in Asia – Borneo Island
6 APRIL 2018
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Cabinet approved the closure of this loss making Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) –Burn Standard Company Limited
Cabinet approved rightsizing the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from present seven members to – Four members (1 Chairman + 3 Members)
This Ministry is implementing the Project JATAN for creating an online digital repository of museum collections – Ministry of Culture
10th edition of Defence Expo 2018 will be held in this city – Chennai
The Protection of Human Rights (Amendments) Bill, 2018 seeks to amend the Protection of Human Rights Act of this year – 1993
International
This place hosted the 9th tripartite talks between India, Japan and the United States – New Delhi
The name of the quiet supersonic plane being developed by the American space agency NASA – Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator (LBFD)
These three countries held the tripartite talks in Ankara to discuss the peace roadmap for Syria – Russia, Iran and Turkey
First cinema theatre in over 3 decades will open in this country – Saudi Arabia
Person in News
This person won the presidential election of Sierra Leone – Julius Maada Bio
Sports
She won the first Gold medal for India at the ongoing 2018 Commonwealth Games – Mirabai Chanu
He won the first medal for India at the ongoing 2018 Commonwealth Games – P Gururaja
This women boxer from Australia has been assured of first medal of 2018 Commonwealth Games – Taylah Robertson
General Knowledge
In this year the first tripartite talks between India, Japan and the United States was held – 2011
The capital of West African nation Sierra Leone is – Freetown
The capital of war-torn country Syria is – Damascus
Burn Standard Company Limited (BSCL) is a company that functions under this Ministry – Ministry of Railways
The first Chairman of Competition Commission of India was – Dhanendra Kumar
7 APRIL 2018
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This regulatory authority of India has mooted public W-Fi access grid to be set up in the country – Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
The Quit helpline number to be provided on tobacco and cigarette packs from September 2018 is – 1800-11-2356
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) signed an agreement with this country’s EDF for implementing six nuclear power plants in the country – France
The 21st airport under UDAN – Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) became operational on April 5, 2018 at this place – Pathankot
The name of the app launched for Coal Quality Monitoring is – UTTAM
According to the data released by Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), this State has topped the corporate fraud chart – Maharashtra
International
This country has introduced a new law providing for national service for women for the first time – Qatar
SAHYOG- HYEOBLYEOG 2018 is a joint exercise between Coast Guards of these two countries – India and South Korea
According to ‘Internet Security Threat Report’, this country has emerged as third most vulnerable country in terms of risk of cyber threats – India
Person in News
The chairman of the 5-member working group (committee) to examine taxation aspects related to High Net Worth Individuals set up by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is – Pragya Sahay Saxsena
Sports
She won the second Gold for India in the 53kg Women's Weightlifting category in Commonwealth Games 2018 – Sangita Chanu
General Knowledge
The system of conscription was first introduced by Qatar in the year – November 2013
The Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is – RS Sharma
France will be developing six nuclear power plants with total capacity of 10000 MW at this place – Jaitapur (Maharashtra)
Evolutionary Pressurized Reactors (EPRs) have been in operation in these two countries since last two decades – France & Germany
8 APRIL 2018
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From this district of Haryana, the Centre will launch the GOBAR-Dhan Yojana – Karnal
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) successfully launched the RH300 sounding rocket from this city of Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram
In this city Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the PM Ujwala Yojana on April 7, 2018 – Delhi
This Indian state will provide free chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients from June 2018 – Maharashtra
This India city has topped in 4G connectivity among 20 largest cities, according to a report – Patna
This southern Indian state has launched a mobile app named Uzhavan for farmers – Tamil Nadu
International
India has agreed with this country for cooperation in key infrastructure and agriculture projects – Nepal
This space telescope of NASA has precisely measured the distance to ancient star cluster – Hubble Space Telescope
Person in News
This person has been given the additional charge of chairman of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) – Rakesh Kumar Vats
This noted film maker from Assam passed away at the age of 72 on April 7, 2018 – Munin Barua
Sports
This Indian tennis player became the most successful doubles player in the history of Davis Cup – Leander Paes
This 16-year old girl from India won the Gold medal in the women’s 10-m air pistol event at the Commonwealth Games 2018 – Manu Bhaker
She won the Gold of 69-kg women weightlifting at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Punam Yadav
This football club has won the Bundesliga title for the sixth consecutive time – Bayern Munich
General Knowledge
In May 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Prime Minister Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from this city – Ballia
By this year, Union Government seeks to provide LPG Connections to 8 crore households under PM Ujjwala Yojana – 2020
He is known as the Father of Indian Space Programme – Vikram Sarabhai
In this year , the men’s team event championship known by name Davis Cup was started – 1900
10 APRIL 2018
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The 8th Theatre Olympics was concluded in – Mumbai
The first state in the North East to implement the state component of PMKVY through Directorate of Skill Development (DSD) – Tripura
State govt. forms committee to commemorate 100 years of Bengali cinema - West Bengal
International
The country has banned exports to North Korea of 32 dual-use items that can be applied in the development of weapons of mass destruction – China
The country is organizing a three day event of Conference on Water, Environment and Climate Change – Nepal
The country has developed Novel method to generate stem cells developed - China
Person In News
The First-ever Indian head to visit Equatorial Guinea – Ram Nath Kovind
He will head the Panel for to commemorate 100 years of Bengali cinema - Goutam Ghose
Sports
The country on the top of the medal tally of Common Wealth Games 2018 – Australia
The India Player has claimed the gold medal in men's 10 meter air pistol event at the Common Wealth Games 2018 – Jitu Rai
General Knowledge
Cells that can self-renew or multiply while maintaining the potential to develop into other types of cells – Stem Cells
Every year International Roma Day is celebrated on - April 8
11 APRIL 2018
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The two-day Spring Festival began at the Manas National Park at – Assam
Home minister inaugurated new NSG complex in - Hyderabad
International
The country hosted 16th International Energy Forum Ministerial –India
India signed two MoUs to strengthen bilateral relations with – Swaziland
The country has launched the first group of China's Yaogan-31 remote sensing satellites into space - China
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He has assumed office of the President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2018-19 year – Rakesh Bharti Mittal
He has been conferred with Order of the Lion, King Mswati III of Swaziland – Ram Nath Kovind
UN World tourism has appointed him as an ambassador to promote responsible tourism - Lionel Messi
Sports
This country has won first mixed team badminton gold at any edition of the CWG - India
The third Indian woman tennis player to breach the top-200 rankings in singles – Ankita Raina
India’s weightlifter won gold in the Women’s 69kg weightlifting category - Punam Yadav
General Knowledge
Every year World Homoeopathy Day is observed on - 10 April
Capital of Equatorial Guinea - Malabo
12 APRIL 2018
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The First Meeting of the ‘NITI Forum for North East’ was held in – Agartala
The e-way Bill system for intra-state movement of goods will be implemented in five states Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Telengana and Uttar Pradesh from – April 15
8th Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific will be held in - Madhya Pradesh
Union home minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the regional hub complex of the elite anti-terror force National Security Guard in – Hyderabad
The state has launched an initiative for tribal welfare 'Quest' – Maharashtra
The Airlines opts out of Air India disinvestment process - Jet Airways
International
This country has signed participant contract for its pavilion in the prestigious World Expo 2020 Dubai held once in 5 years – India
The country launched the first group of Yaogan-31 remote sensing satellites into space – China
The Country is hosting the 2018 International Conference on Human Rights in South Asia - Nepal
Person In News
He has been appointed as the Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – Balram Bhargava
He has been elected as the new chairman of Boao forum for Asia – Ban Ki -moon
Sports
Indian shooter smashed Games record to clinch Gold for India in Women’s 25-meter Pistol in the final – Heena Sindhu
Asia Cup Cricket tournament shifted from India to - UAE
General knowledge
The Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific was launched with the objective of integrating the 3Rs in policy, planning and development in 2009 in - Tokyo, Japan
13 APRIL 2018
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Chudasama Committee constituted on alleviating fear among students of the subject – Maths
An Indian Consortium and Saudi Aramco signed a MoU to jointly develop and build an integrated refinery and petrochemicals complex, Ratnagiri Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd. (RRPCL) in – Maharashtra
India has ranked in Index of economic freedom at – 130th position
International
India has signed 4 Agreements to strengthen bilateral ties with – Zambia
The country has decided to scrap quota system in govt. jobs - Bangladesh
India has signed MoU to Promote Mineral Exploration with – Morocco
The country is hosting the 11th World Hindi Conference to be held in august this year - Mauritius
Person in News
He has been appointed as the new Nasscom chairman – Rishad Premji
She has taken charge as the new secretary of the Press Council of India – Anupama Bhatnagar
Sports
Indian player who has won the women's double trap gold medal in the 21st Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast –Shreyasi Singh
General Knowledge
The country is known for being one of the oldest democracies with an uninterrupted and peaceful transition of power - Zambia
14 APRIL 2018
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PM inaugurated Dr. Ambedkar National Memorial in - New Delhi
AIIB decided to improve Rural Connectivity in India by investing - $ 140 M
The eighth 3R regional forum in Asia and pacific was held in – Indore
The state is hosting the 10th edition of a Biennial exhibition of weapons and Military hardware “ Defexpo India -2018” – Tamil Nadu
International
US announced eligibility review for the Generalized System of Preferences of India, Indonesia and – Kazakhstan
At least 5 people were killed and dozens injured in a bomb attack in - Somalia
Person In News
He will head task force constituted for fast roll out of UAV technology -Jayant Sinha
She has won the best Actress Award in 65th National Film Awards 2018 – Sri Devi
He bagged the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 65th National Film Awards 2018 – Vinod Khanna
Sports
Two Indian athletes Race walker KT Irfan and Triple Jumper V Rakesh Babu were ordered out of the Commonwealth Games for breaching the - 'No Needle Policy'
The Ace Indian shuttler became World number 1 in men’s singles category - Kidambi Srikanth
General knowledge
It is the largest and oldest US trade preference program and is designed to promote economic development by allowing duty-free entry for thousands of products from designated beneficiary countries - Generalized System of Preferences
15 APRIL 2018
National
Prime Minister to launch first health centre under Ayushman Bharat in – Bijapur, Chattisgarh
India is going to organize second Edition of The India Mobile Congress 2018 in – New Delhi
World's Largest Solar Park to Come Up in - Gujarat
International
3rd India-Russia Military Industrial Conference is held in – Thiruvidanthai (South Chennai)
The country has announced a ban on all new offshore oil exploration- a decision as a transition towards a zero-carbon economy - New Zealand
Person in News
He has been appointed as the new chairman of Bank Board Bureau - Bhanu Pratap Sharma
He has become the India’s youngest-ever gold medallist at the Common Wealth games – Anish Bhanwala
Sports
No. of gold medals India has bagged in CWG 2018 – Eighteen
Indian player won the gold medal in her maiden Commonwealth Games appearance in Gold Coast – MC Mary Kom
General Knowledge
It is India's highest award in cinema. The recipient is honoured for their outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema – Dadasaheb Phalke Award
A data bank that seeks to preserve and promote a country’s natural resources data, particularly data related to the petroleum exploration and production (E&P) sector – National Data Repository
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17 APRIL 2018
National
Odisha Chief Minister inaugurated a bridge, connecting Jharsaguda district with Sambalpur constructed over the -River Ib
The delhi has govt. has launched a mission to Improve Students' Learning Skills – Mission Buniyaad
International
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 has begun in – London
The world's first long-distance electric bus line was inaugurated in – Paris
A new planet-hunting spacecraft, has been launched by NASA - TESS
Person In News
The veteran actors has been chosen for the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award – Dharmendra
He has been elected as the new international president of New Hindu Parishad – Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje
Sports
The player has won his first singles Challenger title of 2018 season – Yuki Bhamri
She is the India’s flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the 21st common wealth games 2018 – MC Mary Kom
General Knowledge
Institution set up in 1982 to promote sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development - NABARD
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18 APRIL 2018
National
The city has been reported as one of the highest paying city in India – Bengaluru
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has announced development of a new highway alignment between Delhi and – Mumbai
The World Bank has projected a growth rate of for India for the year 2018-19 - 7.3 per cent
A new association formed by Global and domestic seed companies to take up the policy issues related to the sector and promote new farm technologies - Alliance for Agri Innovation
International
This magazine has won Pulitzer for Weinstein reporting that triggered #MeToo – New Yorker
The country is expected to get "normal" monsoon rains for the third straight year – India
The country has announced 50 million euro humanitarian aid for Syria – France
First-ever India-Nordic Summit began in - Sweden
Person in News
He authored the book “Matmagi Manipur” – the first Manipuri feature film – Bobby Wahengbam
Sports
The Indian Swimmer Double Crosses Bangla Channel, Sets World Record - Sampanna Ramesh Shelar
General Knowledge
An award given for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States – Pulitzer Prize
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19 APRIL 2018
National
The International Monetary Fund reported in 2018, India is expected to grow at - 7.4 per cent
Post the successful launch of e-way bill, six more states have decided to rollout the same for intra-state movement of goods from - April 20, 2018
The city hosting Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC), 2018 - New Delhi
International
The country leading with maximum no. of heritage sites with it i.e. 53 – Italy
The country hosted the India Wiesbaden Conference 2018 – India
Theme of the World Haemophilia Day 2018 - Sharing Knowledge Makes Us Stronger
Person In News
Armenia's Parliament voted to appoint former President as Prime Minister - Serge Sargisyan
He has assumed charge as the new Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) - Lt Gen PP Malhotra
The veteran journalist passed away recently in New Delhi – Surendra Nihal Singh
Sports
The 2018 Indian Super Cup is the inaugural edition of the Super Cup is taking place in one stadium, the Kalinga Stadium in - Bhubaneswar
General knowledge
Every year World heritage Day is observed on – 18 April
This is the capital and largest city of Armenia as well as one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities – Yerevan
Every year World Haemophilia Day 2018 is observed on – 17 April
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20 APRIL 2018
National
The new program launched by Govt. in India, to attract foreign students – Study in India
To provide an extra layer of privacy to Aadhaar, UIDAI has introduced an updated – QR code
No. of districts to be to be covered in the second phase of POSHAN Abhiyaan – 235
The first meeting of National Council of India’s Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN abhiyaan started in – New Delhi
International
The US will place "reciprocal restrictions" on the movement of Pakistani diplomats in the country from - May 1
The 2018 Island Tourism festival has started in – Andaman and Nicobar Island
The country has recently become the signatory member of International solar alliance – United kingdom
Person in News
He is the Author of the book Winning Like Sachin: Think & Win Like Tendulkar – Devendra Prabhudesai
The Veteran filmmaker and animation pioneer passed away recently in Mumbai - Bhimsain
Sports
The country will host the 2018 SAFF Championship - Bangladesh
General Knowledge
It is the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world, with its Headquarters at New Delhi, India - National Cadet Corps (NCC)
An Act of the Parliament of India to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to 1information for citizens, Right to information Act was introduced in - 2005
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21 APRIL 2018
National
Vice President launched Atal Amrit Abhiyan in – Assam
The state has been conferred Most Film Friendly state Award – Madhya Pradesh
International
The newest planet-hunting spacecraft successfully launched by NASA on 18th April 2018 – TESS
The country unveiled its first cinema in over 35 years – Saudi Arabia
Theme of the World Liver Day 2018 - Riding New Waves in Liver Diagnosis, Staging & Treatment
Person In News
He will head the overarching defence planning committee - National Security Adviser (NSA), Ajit Doval
She has been conferred with the Dadsaheb Phalke Excellence Award 2018 for best leading lady Critics Award – Aditi rao Hydari
Sports
16th Federation Cup Jr National athletics championship begins in – Coimbatore
General Knowledge
Every year World liver day is observed on – 19 April
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22 APRIL 2018
National
The Health Ministry has decided to roll out an initiative for prevention and control of - Viral Hepatitis
Centre extends ceasefire for one more year with - NSCN/NK and NSCN/R
The city will become the first city to have a policy to compensate consumers for unscheduled outages – Delhi
International
The country has hosted the 2018 Global Malaria Summit – United Kingdom
Person In News
He has been named as the New Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister - Mukhammedkaliy Abylgaziyev
He is Cuba's new president - Diaz-Canel
He has become the first-ever Bollywood filmmaker to get a place at the famous Madame Tussauds – Karan Johar
Sports
The team has won Super Cup Football tournament 2018 – Bengaluru FC
The player has been recommended by TTFI for Arjuna Award – Manika Batra
General knowledge
Every year Civil Services Day 21 April in India is observed on - 21 April
To embrace the idea that innovation is essential for harnessing the economic potential of nations The 21 April is observed as the - World Creativity and Innovation Day
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23 APRIL 2018
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24 APRIL 2018
National
The theme for the road safety week for the 2018 is - 'Sadak Suraksha - Jeevan Raksha'.
Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) launched its office in - Delhi
International
The 6th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium is being hosted in – Iran
Political party in Germany has elected its first woman leader – Social Democratic Party
The country’s National Assembly has passed the controversial immigration law – France
Person in News
The first woman leader elected of the 155-year-old party, Social Democratic Party in Germany - Andrea Nahles
He has won the Paraguay presidential poll - Abdo Benitez
The Noted Telugu poet-composer, musicologist and artist died in Vijayawada recently, at the age of 98 - Balantrapu Rajanikantha Rao
Sports
Indian golfer clinched the Panasonic Open title - Rahil Gangjee
This has been declared as the official mascot of the FIBA Basketball world cup 2019 – Chinese Dragon ‘Son of dreams’
General knowledge
Every year 23 April is observed as the – English Language day
The first BRICS Film Festival was held in - New Delhi, India
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25 APRIL 2018
National
It has become the first to run on 100% Renewable Energy – Diu
On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh to launch the - Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
The northeast state from which the Armed Forces Special Powers Act has been taken off – Meghalaya
This Aircraft would be inducted shortly into the Vintage Aircraft Flight of the Indian Air Force - Dakota DC-3
First ever International SME Convention was held in – New Delhi
International
The country has officially changed its name to the kingdom of eSwatni – Swaziland
The country is hosting the meeting of the Council of foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization - China
Person in News
The chief editor of leading Malayalam daily ‘Kerala Kaumadi’ passed away recently in Thiruvananthapuram – MS Ravi
One of the world’s biggest dance music star passed away in Muscat – Tim Bergling
She has been conferred with the All India Management Association’s annual award for the lifetime contribution to media – Indu Jain
Sports
He has won the 11th Monte Carlo Masters title by defeating Japan's Kei Nishikori in final – Rafael Nadal
General knowledge
Every year 24 April in India is observed as the - National Panchayati Raj Day
The Mumbai-based Tata group flagship started trading in - 2004
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26 APRIL 2018
National
The Restricted Area Permit regime will be relaxed for tourism promotion in the - Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep
The state govt. has approved an ordinance providing death penalty for the rape of children below 12 years of age – J&K
Indian researchers have discovered the world’s smallest land fern hiding in the Ahwa forests of the Western Ghats in – Gujarat
This telecom service provider merges with Indus Towers, makes it world’s largest towers company – Bharti Infratel
International
The 15th SCO Defence Ministers meeting was held in – China
Number of countries suspended suspend membership in UNASUR regional bloc – Six
The country has banned banks from using crypto currencies - Iran
Person In News
The world's oldest person, a 117-year-old Japanese woman passed away - Nabi Tajima
'The French Connection' producer dies at 89 - Philip D'Antoni
He has been selected for 2018 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Press Freedom Prize - Mahmoud Abu Zeid
Sports
The Indian player who claimed India's first medal at the ongoing World Cup at Changwon - Shahzar Rizvi
General Knowledge
Every year the world Book and Copyright Day is observed on – 23 April
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27 APRIL 2018
National
Cabinet approves increase in MSP for 2018-19 season for - Raw Jute
The Union Cabinet Chaired has given approval to the declaration of Scheduled Areas under Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of India in – Rajasthan
The HRD ministry launched the second edition of the - Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
PM releases commemorative postage stamp on - Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna
International
Joint training exercise Harimau Shakti, which is a part of ongoing Indian-Malaysian defence cooperation, will be conducted in the dense forests of – Malaysia
India has signed Legal Agreement on National Biopharma Mission with – 1
Person In News
The first woman judge to be appointed to the top post directly from the bar – Indu Malhotra
Renowned Pakistani playwright and director passed away recently at the age of 62 - Madeeha Gauha
Sports
The Male Indian cricketer has been nominated for Arjuna Award by the BCCI – Shikhar Dhawan
The Female Indian cricketer has been nominated for Arjuna Award by the BCCI - Smriti Mandhana
Indian athlete broke two national records to win a silver and a bronze medal at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship at Urgench, Uzbekistan - Jeremy Lalrinnunga
General Knowledge
Every year World Malaria Day is observed on – 25th April
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28 APRIL 2018
National
The organization has bagged bags National Intellectual Property (IP) Award 2018 - The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of the NITI Aayog announced to launch - The Atal New India Challenges
Scientists have identified a new species of frog called Fejervarya goemchi in – Goa
A new economical and light in weight bulletproof jacket has been developed for the Indian armed force by - Bhabha Atomic Reseach Centre (BARC)
International
The World’s only ‘tropical polar bear’ died at the age of 27 in – Singapore
The country to host the world’s first ever female foreign ministers meeting – Canada
The country on the top as per the World Press Freedom Index Report - Norway
Person In News
The American actor who will be honoured with the 32nd American Cinematheque Award - Bradley Cooper
He has been approved as the Secretary of State by the US Senate - Mike Pompeo
Sports
The organization converted Champions Trophy in India into World T20 - The International Criket Council
General Knowledge
The currency used in Papua New Guinea - Papua New Guinean kina
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29 APRIL 2018
National
A first of its kind Israeli Modern Art Exhibition is inaugurated in – New Delhi
Smriti Irani inaugurated National Media Faculty Development Center Indian Journalism in – New Delhi
The city to host India’s first ever nationwide food archaeology conference “ ArchaeoBroma” - Mumbai
International
This Country will host the World Environment Day this year – India
The country has created robot that transforms into car with men on-board – Japan
Person In news
She has been appointed as special envoy on Myanmar - Christine Schraner Burgener
Sports
Gold medals India bagged at the Asian Youth Championships in Bangkok - Three
She has won in gold medal in 48kg category, the Asian Youth Championships in Bangkok - Nitu Ghanghas
General Knowledge
First-of-its-kind initiative to discover and honour mid-career individuals and committed institutions, which have made valuable contributions in the areas of women’s empowerment, Martha Farrell Award was launched in – October 2016
Every year 26th April is observed as the - World Intellectual Property Day
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